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https://marsha.vote/election-information/ | 2020-08-07T12:37:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-34/segments/1596439737178.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20200807113613-20200807143613-00082.warc.gz | 0.893474 | 216 | CC-MAIN-2020-34 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-34__0__58055291 | en | Three City Council seats will be open in the 2019 Draper City Municipal Election. Each Council seat is at-large for a 4-year term.
September 20, 2019: Ballots are transmitted to overseas and military (UOCAVA) voters.
October 7, 2019: Last day to mail a paper voter registration form.
October 15, 2019 – October 22, 2019: Mail ballots are sent to voters.
October 22, 2019: In-person early voting begins. Voters may register to vote with a provisional ballot at an early polling location. Early voting may not be available in certain municipalities.
October 29, 2019: Last day to request a mail ballot and register to vote online or at the county clerk’s office.
November 1, 2019: In-person early voting ends in some jurisdictions, but your jurisdiction may extend the early voting period until November 4th. Check with your municipal clerk or recorder for more information.
November 5, 2019: Municipal General Election. Voters may register to vote with a provisional ballot at a polling location. | news |
https://erieaerialadvertising.com/eries-first-flying-billboards/ | 2023-12-04T20:03:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100534.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20231204182901-20231204212901-00592.warc.gz | 0.928034 | 313 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__310737259 | en | Erie Aerial Advertising: First Flying Billboards are Launching in Erie
Business owners and marketing agencies in Erie, Pennsylvania will have an opportunity to reach new heights with their advertising by adding flying billboards, signs, and letter banners to their next campaign.
Erie, Pennsylvania August 2023 – This year, airplane banner towing will give you a reason to look up. Erie Aerial Advertising now offers aerial banners, flying billboards, and airplane signs to all of Erie County. With Erie tourism on the rise, Erie Aerial Advertising owners Doug and Brandy Rekitt saw advertising potential in Erie’s open skies. Aerial advertising has been a booming industry in many other major tourist cities, and now Erie Aerial Advertising is putting Erie’s flying banner industry on the map.
Business owners Doug and Brandy Rekitt have worked in digital marketing for years, but after spending time on Presque Isle this summer, they wondered why no businesses were advertising in the sky with flying billboards.
“After talking with Fundamentals Flight’s owner, David Benson, we knew we needed to bring aerial advertising to Erie. He brings the aviation expertise and we bring the marketing. Together we’re making a great team.” Erie Aerial Advertising owner Douglas Rekitt shares.
Aerial banners are not exclusive to businesses and advertising agencies- proposals, gender reveals, and personal messages are available with letter banners. There’s something available for every budget. For aerial advertising quotes, contact [email protected]. | news |
https://vanwinefest.ca/blog/2018/02/26/gala-raises-225000-for-bard/ | 2022-07-07T11:08:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656104690785.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20220707093848-20220707123848-00330.warc.gz | 0.890705 | 1,056 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__204004143 | en | Gala Raises ~$225,000 for Bard
VANCOUVER, BC (February 26, 2018) — The Bacchanalia Gala Dinner + Auction kicked off the 40th Vancouver International Wine Festival on February 24 at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver with a spectacular evening of wine and food, topped by a thrilling live auction. Live and silent auctions raised $205,000, while the sold-out raffle for two Delta One International Business Class tickets, donated by Delta Air Lines, raised an additional $20,000. Net proceeds of this annual fundraiser benefit charitable partner Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival.
“The Gala was absolutely marvelous and all of us at Bard say a heartfelt thank you to those who attended, and the team that created it,” said Christopher Gaze, artistic director of Bard on the Beach. “The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver provided a truly dramatic and elegant backdrop. The wonderful chair of the Gala, Stephanie Hungerford, along with MC Chris Gailus of Global BC, made sure the night was great fun. It was everything a successful Gala should be – full of laughter, excitement, superb wines and an exquisite gourmet menu. The funds raised will do remarkable things for our Bard Education programs and I’m so thrilled that this generous support will help us reach thousands of young people across British Columbia.”
The sold-out gala began with a sparkling Cava reception and an opportunity to bid on a fantastic range of wines in the One Bid auction. Following the reception, guests savoured nine spectacular wines paired with five inventive courses created by the Fairmont’s executive chef, Cameron Ballendine, that took guests on a culinary journey to the Iberian Peninsula.
Throughout dinner, guests were able to place their bids using electronic tablets on silent auction lots of unique and rare wines, while Master of Ceremonies Chris Gailus kept the evening flowing. During the dinner, Jana Maclagan, past Gala chair, hosted the exciting Live Auction, which featured once-in-a-lifetime wine lots and spectacular packages.
Live Auction bidding proved so competitive that several lots sold twice, including a dinner for 10 at the Vancouver Club with Christopher Gaze and members of the Bard Company for $6,000 each; and the Sip & Savour weekend in the Okanagan at Vanessa Vineyard and Spirit Ridge Resort for $9,000 and $8,000. A last-minute donation from the floor of a private jet to a Seattle Seahawks game plus dinner for two went for $6,500, while Whistler’s Bearfoot Bistro stepped up with a Champagne and Caviar dinner for 10 that raised more than $10,000. In total, the live and silent auctions raised nearly $205,000. The sold-out raffle for two Delta One International Business Class tickets, donated by Delta Air Lines, raised an additional $20,000.
“The energy at Saturday’s Bacchanalia Gala was nothing short of exhilarating,” said Stephanie Hungerford, chair of the Bacchanalia Gala committee. “The fantastic partnership between the Vancouver International Wine Festival and Bard on the Beach is rare and wonderful. Together, the two organizations help raise money for Bard’s educational programs, which I believe would make Shakespeare and Bacchus very proud!”
Net proceeds from the 2018 festival, contributed to Bard on the Beach, will be announced at VIWF’s fiscal year-end and in conjunction with the opening of the Bard on the Beach season in June. The 2019 Bacchanalia Gala is scheduled for Saturday, February 23, 2019.
Bacchanalia Gala Dinner Wines:
Juvé y Camps Reserva de la Familia Brut Nature Cava 2014, Penedès, Spain
Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2016, California, USA
Jean-Luc Colombo Amour de Dieu Condrieu 2016, Rhône Valley, France
François Martenot Chartron et Trébuchet La Chapelle Pouilly-Fuissé 2016, Burgundy, France
La Crema Yamhill-Carlton Pinot Noir 2015, Oregon, USA
Vivanco Colección 4 Varietales Rioja 2014, La Rioja, Spain
Suvla Single Vineyard Bozokbag Reserve Syrah 2011, Gallipoli Peninsula, Turkey
Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard Fortuna Terrae Malbec 2013, Mendoza, Argentina
Bodegas Tridente Rejón Tempranillo 2014, Castilla y León, Spain
Graham’s 20 Year Old Tawny Port, Douro, Portugal
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Twitter: follow @VanWineFest for news on tickets and sold-out events. Join the conversation at #VIWF. | news |
https://brooklyn.bluedotliving.com/2023/08/25/city-upgrades-key-link-in-bike-network-connecting-canarsie-to-jamaica-bay/ | 2024-02-25T14:27:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474617.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20240225135334-20240225165334-00079.warc.gz | 0.958259 | 837 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__95611093 | en | Completed One Year Ahead Of Schedule And More Than 40% Under Budget
The NYC Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) and NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC) announced on August 24 an upgrade to a key bike lane link near Canarsie Pier in Brooklyn which connects Canarsie to the Gateway National Recreation Area, Jamaica Bay, and the Rockaways.
The $1.9 million project to build the new section of grade-separated, two-way bike lanes on Shore Parkway was managed by DDC for DOT and was completed one year ahead of schedule and more than $1.45 million under budget. Funding was provided by DOT and NYS Homes and Community Renewal’s Office of Resilient Homes and Communities.
“Every neighborhood deserves safe cycling infrastructure. This project completes a critical missing link for riders accessing the Jamaica Bay and will enhance safety along this stretch of Shore Parkway for everyone, including cyclists, drivers and pedestrians,” said NYC DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez. “We thank DDC for their efforts to complete this project ahead of time and under budget.”
“This is a tremendous safety upgrade for bicyclists who have to negotiate the Belt Parkway exit ramps and the traffic circle at Canarsie Pier in order to access Jamaica Bay,” said NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC) Commissioner Thomas Foley. “DDC’s in-house project management team saw an opportunity to complete this project in half the time and with substantial cost savings, did their due diligence and made it happen.”
The project, known as the Canarsie Pier Connector, provides direct access to Jamaica Bay by linking the existing bike network to the Canarsie Pier entrance to the Jamaica Bay Greenway. This Greenway construction builds out a missing segment of the existing bike network connecting the Canarsie neighborhood to Canarsie Pier and Gateway National Recreation Area and is key to providing alternatives to car travel for the neighborhood. The Canarsie Pier Connector also contributes to the long-term integrity of the regionally significant Jamaica Bay Greenway by providing upland connections to the surrounding, densely populated neighborhoods of Canarsie, Paerdegat Basin and Flatlands.
Work began in June 2022 and concluded June 30, 2023, a full year ahead of schedule after a value engineering study by DDC convinced the two City agencies to perform the work during day time instead of overnight. In total, more than 1,000 feet of curbs and 12,000 square feet of sidewalks were replaced or newly installed. Eight old pedestrian ramps were upgraded and five new ADA-compliant ramps were installed while six trees were also added to the area. Nine new catch basins were installed to improve drainage and two fire hydrants were replaced with new ones.
NYS Homes and Community Renewal Commissioner Ruthanne Visnauskas said, “Families near Canarsie and Jamaica Bay are now better protected from flooding and better connected to one another thanks to this important project that improves drainage and updates street safety. We are proud to work with our partners to build more resilient communities.”
“It’s exciting to see more New Yorkers connected to the Brooklyn Greenway! Greenways are valuable community resources for recreation, active transportation, and non-motor vehicle access to open spaces like the Jamaica Bay waterfront,” said Hunter Armstrong, the Executive Director of the Brooklyn Greenway Initiative. “We’re pleased to see NYC DOT and NYC DDC committed to finishing projects like the Canarsie Pier Connector to rectify the limited access to the Greenway from adjacent neighborhoods like Canarsie.”
“The completion of the Canarsie Pier Connector is a game changer that will increase the number of cyclists, which is good for the environment and the health of New Yorkers,” said Ken Podziba, President and CEO of Bike New York. “We thank DOT and DDC for making this critical connection a reality and doing so ahead of schedule and under budget.” | news |
https://www.percuaction.com/awards | 2024-03-03T14:42:14 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476396.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20240303142747-20240303172747-00452.warc.gz | 0.897832 | 306 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__138447510 | en | Through the PERCUACTION Awards our organization fosters the important component of acknowledging the life-time accomplishments of percussion luminaries around the world, in the fields of performance, industry and education; thus honoring exceptional humans that using rhythm as a tool, have benefited millions of people and ultimately created out of our world a better place to exist.
The presentation of the awards started in 2012 and so far have recognized the life-time misions and work made by the greats:
TRILOK GURTU - 2019 PERCUACTION Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
Our organization is proud to officially announce that the 2019 PERCUACTION Lifetime Achievement Award, will be given to Indian Master Percussionist TRILOK GURTU, who will now join the group of percussion luminaries that have been awarded with our highest recognition.
The 8th version of the Life Time Achievement Award will be presented to Mr. GURTU by Tupac Mantilla in GERMANY, as part of Mr. Gurtu's ongoing tour with the Jan Garbarek Group.
Mr. Gurtu's name will then be added to our prestigious list of award recipients that includes: Jose Luis Quintana 'Changuito',
Reinhard Flatischler, Dame Evelyn Glennie, Remo Belli, Zakir Hussain, Keiko Abe and Keith Terry.
Congratulations Mr. TRILOK GURTU!
The PERCUACTION Team
Click HERE to access the official Press Release. | news |
https://annualreport2016.minderoo.com.au/ | 2017-10-19T06:56:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-43/segments/1508187823255.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20171019065335-20171019085335-00055.warc.gz | 0.953109 | 206 | CC-MAIN-2017-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-43__0__51218671 | en | Welcome to Minderoo's 2016 Annual Report and thank you for your interest in our work. Please see our highlights below and use the arrows to learn more about each initiative or download the full annual report. The Minderoo Team
39 leaders from 19 faiths have now signed the Joint Declaration of Religious Leaders Against Modern Slavery.
The Freedom Fund have liberated almost 9,000 people from slavery and positively impacted 200,000 lives.
5,000 Indigenous people have secured long term employment through GenerationOne's VTEC program.
Trials of the Healthy Welfare Card are significantly reducing the harm caused by drug and alcohol abuse in both Ceduna and the East Kimberley.
Students at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts have worked intensely with 22 visiting artists.
Over 50 arts, culture and community organisations were supported by Minderoo this year.
10 PhD candidates awarded scholarships at Western Australian universities.
$20 million was committed by the Australian Government to enhance 13 place-based models of early childhood service delivery. | news |
http://llanelly-house.typepad.com/llanelly/ | 2017-04-26T01:57:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917121121.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031201-00257-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.963026 | 191 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__317700625 | en | Llanelly House has really captured the imagination and support of the local community. With the success of the Open Doors tours in September, Llanelly House team have opened the doors once again to the public for Thursday Tours.
The weekly tours between November2010 and January 2011, have been such a success that they are fully booked – however a Reserve list has been established just in case there are any cancellations. Lisa Bancroft, Development Manager of Llanelly House project said, ‘I’m absolutely delighted at the response of the public for this magnificent project. It is a joy to take people around the house, we are learning new information from the public all the time – it’s a fascinating tour’. She continued, ‘to date we have escorted approx 130 members of the public around the House between September & December and will take approx a further 40 around the House in the New Year’. | news |
http://cblpipelinelaw.com/news/press%20release/press_release_july312013.html | 2017-07-23T06:34:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-30/segments/1500549424287.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20170723062646-20170723082646-00355.warc.gz | 0.942439 | 495 | CC-MAIN-2017-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-30__0__177111223 | en | New Houston Law Firm Will Serve Oil Pipeline Industry
HOUSTON (August 1, 2013) – Eight energy regulatory attorneys announced today the formation of Caldwell Boudreaux Lefler PLLC, a new Houston-based law firm focused on serving the oil pipeline industry.
The new firm has one of the largest oil pipeline regulatory practices in the United States and will provide regulatory counseling, handle administrative litigation before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and various state commissions, and advise in pipeline transactions and development projects. The group was previously with Vinson & Elkins.
CBL brings together attorneys with a wealth of energy regulatory experience and will maintain a strong relationship with V&E, continuing to provide regulatory assistance to V&E’s preeminent energy practice and clients.
“After many satisfying years practicing with Vinson & Elkins, we are excited to establish our own firm and can combine the nimbleness of a small firm with our extensive regulatory experience to the benefit of our pipeline clients,” said CBL Partner Michelle Boudreaux.
In continuing to represent a large group of major liquids pipeline companies, CBL will rely upon its deep bench of highly experienced regulatory attorneys.
Partner Charles Caldwell has handled numerous complex oil pipeline matters before FERC and federal appellate courts and has been consistently recognized among the top energy regulatory attorneys nationally by publications such as Chambers USA, Legal 500 and Best Lawyers in America. With wide transactional and administrative litigation experience, Partner Michelle Boudreaux has been instrumental in assisting clients in developing major frontier liquids pipeline projects in every major shale area in the United States. Partner Dean Lefler brings more than 20 years of experience in helping clients steer through federal and state regulatory schemes, whether a client is establishing rates, acquiring assets, or developing a project. Partner Bert Tabor has a long history in the oil pipeline industry, affording him wide recognition as a senior statesman of the oil pipeline bar. Joining Boudreaux, Caldwell, Lefler and Tabor will be Amy Hoff, Elizabeth Kohlhausen, John Robinson and Debbie Repman.
“All of these attorneys have been our friends and colleagues for many years, and we wish them well in their new firm,” V&E Chairman Mark Kelly said. “We are pleased that we will continue to work closely with them to provide outstanding service to our energy clients.” | news |
https://wanderingchew.ca/event/cook-the-book-sababa/ | 2023-09-28T11:38:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510387.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928095004-20230928125004-00604.warc.gz | 0.938613 | 144 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__257458838 | en | Cook the Book: Sababa
Sababa was one of the most exciting releases of 2019! Adeena Sussman, acclaimed chef and cookbook author, shares dishes in Sababa that are inspired by the bustling stalls of her local market – the Shuk Hacarmel – and the local Israeli food culture that surrounds her at home in Tel Aviv. The recipes of her cookbook will bring the bright flavors of Israel cuisine into your kitchen, while teaching you to use Israeli staples like tahini, sumac, silan (date syrup), harissa, and za’atar.
The Wandering Chew hosted a cooking demonstration and tasting of dishes from Sababa on November 28th. | news |
http://ergasianet.gr/2023/05/04/sidirodromiko-dystychima-sti-germania-treno-paresyre-ergazomenous-2-oi-nekroi/ | 2023-05-31T23:28:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224647459.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20230531214247-20230601004247-00053.warc.gz | 0.82891 | 697 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__285377974 | en | Σύμφωνα με τις πρώτες πληροφορίες από την Deutsche Welle, δύο άνθρωποι έχασαν τη ζωή τους σε σιδηροδρομικό δυστύχημαπου συνέβη στη Γερμανία -και συγκεκριμένα κοντά στην Κολωνία. Το τρένο φέρεται να έπεσε πάνω σε εργαζόμενους που έκαναν εργασίες στις ράγες στην πόλη Huerth. Στο σημείο βρέθηκαν αστυνομία και ψυχολόγοι, ενώ τα δρομολογία έχουν σταματήσει.
Train crashes into group of people, killing two near Cologne
Two people died after a train crashed into a group of people near the western German city of Cologne, police have said.
Two people have been killed in a train crash close to the German city of Cologne, federal police said on Thursday.
An intercity (IC) passenger train is believed to have hit a group of rail workers, according to the primary investigation.
Regional newspaper Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger reported that workers were crossing the tracks in the town of Hürth when they were hit by a high-speed train.
The incident took place in the western state of North Rhine-Westphalia. A spokesperson for the local police said that the train had been heading from Cologne to the city of Koblenz.
Several people were also reportedly injured, but police could not give an exact number.
Fire service rescue teams were handling the injured.
Care was also being offered to the passengers on the train who have not been allowed to leave the train, according to the Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger.
The local paper also reported that besides the large contingent of police, 10 ambulances, four emergency doctors and 35 fire brigade personnel were also on the scene.
The line between Hürth-Kalscheuren station and the town of Brühl has been closed.
More to come soon on this breaking news story
ab/sms (dpa, AFP) | news |
https://projectcchange.com/kilimanjaro/ | 2024-04-19T00:13:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817249.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418222029-20240419012029-00438.warc.gz | 0.904093 | 236 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__111287204 | en | On February 2nd, 2020, the Project C:CHANGE team of changemakers from all over the world successfully summited Uhuru Peak – Mt Kilimanjaro’s peak at 5985m above sea level – at 1005am. To complete the 8-day charity climb the team faced one of the wettest weeks on record, braving torrential rain every day and snowstorms on the summit climb.This brave endeavor took months of preparation and kick starts the fundraising campaign to raise $150K USD overall by the end of March 2020 to protect and restore irreplaceable biodiversity and wildlife for the future.
Help save our wildlife and forests
Project C:CHANGE primarily raises funds to aid local charities working on the ground in Africa. Their work is essential in protecting endangered animal species, particularly elephants, rhinos, and big cats.
Project C:CHANGE is a social enterprise and media platform founded by Sean Lee-Davies, dedicated to generating awareness in China and Asia about global environmental degradation, climate change and conservation through the power of celebrity.
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https://tonemadison.com/articles/2017-4-27-kevin-saunderson-octo-octa-to-play-fetes-electronic-tent/ | 2023-06-03T08:36:16 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224649177.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20230603064842-20230603094842-00012.warc.gz | 0.923531 | 372 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__61620731 | en | Musique Electronique returns July 14 and 15.
Musique Electronique, the electronic stage at the annual Fete De Marquette in Madison’s Central Park, has had a track record these past few years of punching above its weight with impressive and tasteful bookings, including last year’s one-two of Kid Koala’s live turntable antics and Stacey Pullen’s shimmering techno. The streak continues this year, with Kevin Saunderson, one of Detroit techno’s foundational artists, headlining the tent, and New York producer Octo Octa, playing behind her new album, Where Are We Going?
The schedule for Musique Electronique is a bit different this year. Usually it involves two nights at the Fete itself, each night continuing with a ticketed after-show at the High Noon Saloon. This time, there’s just one night at the Fete, on Saturday, July 15. But there are still two nights at the High Noon, on Friday, July 14 and on Saturday. Octo Octa will headline the Friday High Noon after-show, and Saunderson will play an extended set at the Saturday after-show. Personally I’m most excited about Octo Octa, real name Maya Bouldry-Morrison. I first heard her work on 2013’s Between Two Selves, which takes a disarmingly tender, if still rhythmic and propulsive, approach to house and techno.
Also in the lineup are veteran Chicago DJ Justin Long and Miles Maeda, Madison-based DJs Glynis and Jared Perez, and Madison-based producer Golden Donna (aka Joel Shanahan, who is a Tone Madison contributor). We’ll have more coverage of the event this summer. | news |
https://smsportal.com/yes-opting-out-is-a-free-option/ | 2019-04-22T16:43:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-18/segments/1555578558125.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20190422155337-20190422180336-00072.warc.gz | 0.930311 | 383 | CC-MAIN-2019-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-18__0__125052197 | en | Yes, opting out is a free option
Businesses using SMSes as a marketing tool should be wary of charging customers for “opting out” of their SMS notification services.
Bulk SMS service provider SMSPortal says the Consumer Protection Act is often disregarded by businesses and service providers who charge customers a fee for cancelling subscriptions to mobile marketing or pre-emptively blocking mobile marketing on their phones.
[Reverse-billing cancelled mobile marketing subscriptions] will soon be widespread practice, I imagine,” said SMSPortal CEO Charles Stretch.
It is not only ethical business practice but it is a CPA requirement, and when consumers are more aware of being charged to opt out of unwanted SMSes, sometimes without even subscribing in the first place, there will be pressure from consumers on businesses to have the charge reversed,” he said.
In terms of the reverse-billing scheme, the mobile network will bill the cost of an “opt-out” SMS to SMSPortal, which then forwards that charge to the advertiser.
According to the CPA, opting out of mobile marketing schemes is supposed to be free,” said Vodacom spokesman Richard Boorman. “However, if you subscribe to a service, let’s say a daily horoscope, you will generally pay to opt out because you’ve already signed up for the service.”
SMSPortal belongs to the Wireless Application Service Providers’ Association, which “aims to regulate the wireless network industry, manage the public’s complaints and consumer rights,” said Stretch. The association recently updated its code of conduct, forbidding members from charging consumers a fee for opt-out requests or pre-emptive blocks.
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https://trustaccelerator.org/news/what-blockchain-could-mean-democracy-digital-age | 2020-08-05T16:37:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-34/segments/1596439735963.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20200805153603-20200805183603-00332.warc.gz | 0.938226 | 279 | CC-MAIN-2020-34 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-34__0__66949946 | en | What the Blockchain Could Mean for Democracy in the Digital Age
Blockchain Trust Accelerator co-founder, Daniel Swislow, talks to Medium about the Blockchain Trust Accelerator:
On Monday, the National Democratic Institute joined the Bitfury Group and New America to launch the Blockchain Trust Accelerator, which will work to connect governments with the technologists and resources needed to pilot blockchain applications aimed at enhancing good governance.
The blockchain — which is, briefly put, an incorruptible public ledger made up of data that is stored decentrally, entirely distributed and interconnected (watch this video from our friends at Institute for the Future for a very quick, simple explanation) — is most well known for being the underlying software that was invented to enable the Bitcoin digital currency. While the future of the blockchain is still being written, it’s likely that some primary uses will not even be for currency or financial technology.
Blockchains offer the opportunity to securely record transfers of any type of asset. For democratic institutions, fundamental assets like identity, votes or social services can be captured securely and permanently. Pilot uses of blockchain software that are focused on strengthening democratic accountability are already being implemented around the world. The first initiative of the Blockchain Trust Accelerator was announced in the Republic of Georgia in April, where the government is working with BitFury to create a blockchain-powered land title database. | news |
https://g4arch.com/2021/11/17/a-project-of-the-year-award/ | 2023-06-02T04:59:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224648322.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20230602040003-20230602070003-00563.warc.gz | 0.926325 | 268 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__77910500 | en | APWA recognizes the Center at District56 in Elk Grove for its outstanding design and partnerships
We are excited to share the news that the American Public Works Association’s Sacramento Chapter has honored the Center at District56 with a Project of the Year Award. The jury commended the “excellent management, administration, design, sustainability, construction and community relations, as well as the strong alliance among the managing agency and the designer, contractor and construction management team who worked together to complete this project.”
This joint community and senior center is the result of a remarkable partnership between the City of Elk Grove, Cosumnes Community Services District, Senior Center of Elk Grove (a non-profit senior center operator), American Legion Post 233, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Marine Corps League. Thanks to extensive community outreach, our design carefully balances the needs of different users and provides welcoming, multipurpose spaces for community programs and event rentals. As a result, the Center is brimming with activity: seniors quilt, sing karaoke, and play Mahjong alongside veteran meetings, civic classes for teens, multicultural festival events, and private celebrations. To top it off, the Center is certified LEED-NC Gold and is designed to be zero net energy with eco-friendly materials, on-site renewable energy production, and more. | news |
http://www.technology-mania.com/2012/11/nokia-unveils-lumia-822.html | 2017-04-23T12:03:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917118552.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031158-00286-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.956581 | 674 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__309654091 | en | The once popular Finish company, Nokia is suffering from a decline in the usage of its products, after the smartphones have invaded the market. The company which is well known for its mobile phone and portable IT devices has strong rivals who have a complete control over the market. Apple and Samsung compete tough with Nokia and the Finnish company is all set to face its rivals in the United States. As a result, it has joined hands with Verizon Wireless to introduce Nokia Lumia 822 in the country. When judged based on unit sales, Nokia stands the second largest mobile phone manufacturer in 2012.
This autumn is going to be a special season for Nokia fans because Lumia 822 is expected to be around. Many still love Nokia products because they are flexible and comfortable to use. They do not require the delicate touch and handling which is highly impossible in today’s competing world. Nokia phones generally deliver an unmatched performance in terms of battery life, software and hardware. Although, camera and other related features are not at its best, Nokia phones satisfy the basic requirements.
Nokia has announced that Lumia 822 will run on the latest operating system Windows 8 and includes an 8 megapixel camera which is featured with Carl Zeiss optics. The phone also has a front facing camera with 1.2 megapixels which is great for video conferencing. Nokia promises a unique design with enhanced camera, music streaming at no cost and world class maps. The 4.3 inch display as pronounced by the company might seem small when compared to other smartphone’s in the market. The company also announced that the phone is enabled with wireless charging. The exact price of this phone and the date when the sale begins remains a secret. The phone comes with exchangeable shells that can be customized. Lumia 822 is well equipped with Nokia Drive++ and voice navigation that guides at all times.
AT&T, one of the pioneers in telecommunication industry will start selling Nokia Lumia 820 and 920 phones by the first or second week of November. Keeping this in mind, is Verizon Wireless waiting for the holiday season to launch its new product? The secretive answer to this question is still unanswered by both Verizon Wireless and Nokia. But still, there are several talks rumored around the product.
Nokia Americas President, Olivier Puech mentioned that Verizon Wireless provides a wonderful opportunity to serve the customers in U.S with the award winning Lumia 822 phones. Fans of Nokia, first time smartphone customers and those who are ready to switch will definitely enjoy high quality performance because they can take advantage in the benefits of the super fast 4G LTE connection with Verizon Wireless.
Nokia phones initially ran on Symbian and only from 2011, Nokia has partnered with Microsoft Windows and incorporated Windows operating systems for all its phones. The first Windows phone handset was unveiled by Nokia in 2011 bearing the names Lumia 710 and Lumia 800. Both these phones performed fairly well at the market and the future holds the success to Lumia 822.
The Lumia series is the only hope that will bring Nokia back on track. Nokia is currently in a bad shape and experts suggest that Nokia has to show some mind-blowing turnover in the next few months to survive in this industry and to compete with the other giants. What do you like to say about Nokia Lumia 822? Feel free to leave yourcomments below. | news |
https://www.gutenbergmachines.com/tag/paperbag | 2024-04-13T00:46:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816465.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20240412225756-20240413015756-00833.warc.gz | 0.936703 | 608 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__117903892 | en | In an effort to combat the environmental challenges posed by single-use plastics, the Dutch government has taken a significant step by implementing a tax of €0.20 on such items. This move is in compliance with the European Union’s Regulation on single-use plastics (EU Richtlijn 4.NL besluit 8B) and seeks to discourage the usage of these harmful materials while encouraging the adoption of more sustainable alternatives.
The Impact of Single-Use Plastics
Single-use plastics have long been recognized as a major contributor to environmental pollution. These items, usually used once and rapidly disposed of, can take hundreds of years to decompose. They often end up in our oceans, causing immense harm to marine life and ecosystems. Recognizing the urgent need to address this issue, the European Union introduced the Single-Use Plastics Directive, which member states like the Netherlands have incorporated into their legislation.
The Dutch Government Takes Action
As of July 1, 2023, the Dutch government has implemented a tax of €0.20 on single-use plastic items. The aim is to discourage their usage by increasing the cost for consumers and businesses. This tax will be levied on items such as plastic bags, cutlery, straws, and cups, among others. By directly targeting these commonly used disposable items, the government hopes to reduce their consumption and encourage individuals and businesses to explore more sustainable alternatives.
Promoting Sustainable Alternatives
The implementation of this tax not only discourages the use of single-use plastics but also promotes the adoption of more sustainable alternatives. The tax revenue collected will be invested in initiatives that facilitate the transition to a greener economy. Funds will be used to support research and development of biodegradable materials, as well as campaigns aimed at raising awareness about the benefits of reusable products.
Encouraging Individual Responsibility
The Dutch government is also actively encouraging citizens to take responsibility for their own environmental impact. By implementing the tax, they are signaling that individuals have a role to play in reducing plastic waste. The tax serves as a reminder that small behavioral changes, such as bringing reusable bags or cups, can make a big difference in preserving our environment.
Inspiring Global Change
The move by the Dutch government aligns with a global trend towards reducing plastic waste and finding sustainable alternatives. As the first country in the European Union to implement such a tax, the Netherlands is setting an example for other nations to follow. By taking a strong stance against single-use plastics, they are encouraging individuals and businesses worldwide to rethink their consumption habits and embrace more sustainable practices.
The implementation of a tax on single-use plastic items by the Dutch government is a significant step towards addressing the environmental impact caused by these materials. By discouraging their use and promoting sustainable alternatives, the government aims to protect our planet’s ecosystems and inspire global change. It is hoped that other countries will take note of the Netherlands’ proactive approach and adopt similar measures to combat the pressing issue of plastic pollution. | news |
https://joanstrongbuell.blog/2019/09/ | 2023-02-05T18:10:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764500273.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20230205161658-20230205191658-00821.warc.gz | 0.971925 | 245 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__275009491 | en | Many of you have heard that Hopewell House, the hospice program I helped start 28 years ago, has been slated to close by Legacy Health, which now runs it. They say that changes in Medicare funding have caused it to start losing money.
It has been wonderful to see so many friends and supporters from Portland and beyond come together to help make sure that Hopewell House doesn’t close, and that it will continue to help dying patients and their families in some way.
A group called Friends of Hopewell House has been formed with a page on Facebook, which you can join by clicking HERE. There’s also a petition circulating that tonight has 1,370 signatures! You can sign it, too, by clicking HERE.
Friends of Hopewell House will host a meeting Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Hillsdale Library at 2 p.m. Please join us there.
I’ve heard from so many of you in comments on this blog, but I’m not sure about the best way to contact you. Please email me at [email protected]. Thank you all so much for supporting Hopewell House. | news |
https://lindachaney.com/ | 2024-04-25T15:11:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297295329.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425130216-20240425160216-00672.warc.gz | 0.93705 | 624 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__65141360 | en | Health Care Entrepreneur
Co-founded a Mobile Mammography business in the health care industry.
Former St. Pete Beach Commissioner
Deep Local Roots
Raised a family, started a business, served as an elected leader, and donated time & effort to numerous community groups…All in Pinellas County!
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Linda and her husband built a Mobile Mammography business they sold to Advent Health in 2019. This innovative business helped to save hundreds of women’s lives through early detection of breast cancer.
Over 20 years ago, Linda lost her husband to brain cancer, making her the sole provider and a single mother to her two-year-old son. Through faith, family and friends, she found the strength to continue to succeed, leading her to a life of servant leadership in Pinellas County.
Working with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, Linda founded a charitible program that joined business and religious communities to help women trapped in prostitution and drug addiction. Through rehabilitation and training, the group helped these women get back on their feet and find success in life.
Linda earned her business acumen while as a marketing director at Home Shopping Network, where she was part of the team that brought the company over the billion-dollar mark and a public offering.
Linda made the leap to a full-time position in the non-profit sector, working at Eckerd College and helping adults complete their degrees, positioning them for better and higher paying jobs.
Shortly thereafter, Linda answered the call to public service, winning a position on the St. Pete Beach City Commission. As a commissioner, she fought tenaciously to protect the pristine beaches, keep taxes low and give residents more control over development. Linda also pressed for funds to rebuild the town’s crumbling infrastructure and established the first-ever Environmental Stewardship Board. She also won the right for residents to have a say on casino-style gambling in their community.
As a St. Pete Beach commissioner, Linda’s service included representing the city at the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council, the Pinellas County School Board, the Metropolitan Planning Organization, the Barrier Islands Governmental Council and numerous community planning sessions including New Urban Planning for Sustainable Communities.
Linda is certified by Eckerd College’s Leadership Development Institute and holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications from the University of South Florida. Linda and her entrepreneurial husband, Bill Yovic, love sailing, enjoying Florida’s outdoor activities, and you will rarely see them without their three rescued dogs.
- St. Pete Beach City Commissioner
- Co-Founder, Tampa Bay Mobile Mammography
- Manager, AdventHealth Mobile Mammography
- Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council Representative
- Pinellas County School Board Representative
- Barrier Island Governmental Council Representative
- New Urban Planning for Sustainable Communities
Paid by Linda Chaney, Republican, for State House District 61 | news |
http://www.ipl-score.com/p/about.html | 2017-03-29T15:08:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-13/segments/1490218190753.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20170322212950-00401-ip-10-233-31-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.970381 | 1,584 | CC-MAIN-2017-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-13__0__152795421 | en | The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a professional Twenty20 cricket league in India contested during April and May of every year by franchise teams representing Indian cities. The league was founded by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in 2007. The title sponsor of the IPL in 2016 was Vivo Electronics, hence the league is officially known as the Vivo Indian Premier League. The current IPL title holders are Sunrisers Hyderabad.
The IPL is the most-attended cricket league in the world and ranks sixth among all sports leagues. In 2010, the IPL became the first sporting event in the world to be broadcast live on YouTube. The brand value of IPL was estimated to be US$ 4.5 billion in 2015 by American Appraisal, A Division of Duff & Phelps. 7 According to Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the 2015 IPL season contributed 11.5 billion (US$ 182 million) to the GDP of the Indian economy. 8 According to global valuation and corporate finance advisor Duff & Phelps, the market value of brand IPL has jumped to $4.16 billion after the 2016 edition, against $3.54 billion in 2015. The 19% jump is despite the fact that the US dollar to Indian rupee currency has depreciated by nearly 10%.
In 2007, the Indian Cricket League was founded, with funding provided by Zee Entertainment Enterprises. The ICL (Indian Cricket League) was not recognized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) or the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the BCCI were not pleased with its committee members joining the ICL executive board. To prevent players from joining the ICL, the BCCI increased the prize money in their own domestic tournaments and also imposed lifetime bans on players joining the ICL, which was considered a rebel league by the board. Businessman and cricket executive, Lalit Modi, was tasked by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to start a new Twenty20 league that would rival the Indian Cricket League. In early 2008, the BCCI announced the launch of the Indian Premier League, a new franchise based T20 league, which is among the first of its kind in the cricketing world. The league was based on the Premier League of
England and the National Basketball Association (NBA) in the United States.
In order to decide the owners for the new league, an auction was held on 24 January 2008 with the total base prices of the franchises costing around $400 million. At the end of the auction, the winning bidders were announced, as well as the cities the teams would be based in: Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Mohali, and Mumbai. In the end, the franchises were all sold for a total of $723.59 million. The Indian Cricket League (ICL) soon folded in 2008.
Expansions and terminations
On 21 March 2010, it was announced that two new franchises-- Pune Warriors India and Kochi Tuskers Kerala - will join the league before the fourth season in 2011. 16 Sahara Adventure Sports Group bought the Pune franchise for $370 million while Rendezvous Sports World purchased the Kochi franchise for $333.3 million. However, one year later, on 11 November 2011, it was announced that the Kochi Tuskers Kerala side would be terminated following the side breaching the BCCI's terms of conditions. 17 Then, on 14 September 2012, following the team not being able to find new owners, the BCCI announced that the 2009 champions, the Deccan Chargers, would be terminated. 18 The next month, on 25 October, an auction was held to see who would be the owner of the replacement franchise, with Sun TV Network winning the bid for the Hyderabad franchise. 19 The team would be named Sunrisers Hyderabad. On 14 June 2015, it was announced that two-time champions, Chennai Super Kings, and the inaugural season champions, Rajasthan Royals, would be suspended for two seasons following their role in a match-fixing and also betting scandal. Then, on 8 December 2015, following an auction, it was revealed that Pune and Rajkot would replace Chennai and Rajasthan for two seasons. The teams are the Rising Pune Supergiants and the Gujarat Lions.
Presently, with eight teams, each team plays each other twice in a home-and-away round-robin format in the league phase. At the conclusion of the league stage, the top four teams will qualify for the Playoffs. The top two teams from the league phase will play against each other in the first Qualifying match, with the winner going straight to the IPL final and the loser getting another chance to qualify for the IPL final by playing the second Qualifying match. Meanwhile, the third and fourth place teams from league phase play against each other in an eliminator match and the winner from that match will play the loser from the first Qualifying match. The winner of the second Qualifying match will move onto the final to play the winner of the first Qualifying match in the Indian Premier League (IPL) Final match, where the winner will be crowned the Indian Premier League (IPL) champions.
Tournament and salary rules
A team can get players through five ways: The yearly auction, signing domestic players, signing uncapped players, trading players, and signing replacements. In the trading window, a player can only be traded with his consent, with the franchise paying the difference if any between the old and new contract. If the new contract is worth more than the older one, the difference is shared between the player and the franchise selling the player.
A few of the team composition rules are as follows:
- A minimum squad strength of 16 players, one physiotherapist and a coach.
- No more than 10 foreign players on the squad and a maximum of 4 foreign players in the playing XI.
- A minimum of 14 Indian players must be included in each squad.
- A minimum of 6 players from the BCCI under-22 pool should be included in each squad.
IPL games utilise television timeouts and hence there is no time limit in which teams must complete their innings. However, a penalty may be imposed if the umpires find teams misusing this privilege. Each team is given a two-and-a-half-minute "strategic timeout" during each innings; one must be taken by the bowling team between the 6th and 10th overs, and one by the batting team between the 11th and 16th overs.
The overall spending limit for a franchise in the first player auction was US $5 million. Under-22 players are to be remunerated with a minimum annual salary of US$ 20,000, whereas for others the minimum was US$ 50,000
IPL Governing Council
The IPL (INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE) Governing Council is responsible for all the functions of the tournament. The members are Rajeev Shukla, Ajay Shirke, Sourav Ganguly, Anurag Thakur, Anirudh Chaudhary. In Jan 2016, the Supreme Court appointed Lodha Committee to recommend separate governing bodies for the (BCCI) and the Indian Premier League (IPL), where Justice RM Lodha suggested a One State- One Member pattern for the board.
IPL-SCORE.com is not a official site of any IPL(INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE) related sites. we are just posting IPL regarding IPL News and Ipl live score. | news |
http://recyclecarpet.org/2011/12/dalton-whitfield-solid-waste-authority/ | 2014-10-31T21:54:43 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-42/segments/1414637900397.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20141030025820-00178-ip-10-16-133-185.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.965768 | 490 | CC-MAIN-2014-42 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-42__0__167720769 | en | DALTON, Ga. — A new business in Whitfield County plans to turn 400,000 tons of carpet waste into synthetic crude oil.
“We are very excited to be here,” Brett KenCairn, president of Community Energy Systems, told the Dalton-Whitfield County Joint Development Authority on Wednesday. “When we started looking for waste carpet, all roads pointed to Dalton.”
The Joint Development Authority passed a resolution Wednesday authorizing the company to sell tax-free bonds worth $13 million.
KenCairn said the money will be used to build a facility at the Dalton-Whitfield Solid Waste Authority and to purchase equipment to extract plastic from the carpet waste and then turn the plastic into crude oil.
The company plans to raise about $10 million through selling bonds and will invest about $2.5 million of its own in the project, he said.
The Georgia division of the business will be known as Clean Energy Conversions and would employ about 20 people. Company officials hope to begin operations by early 2013, KenCairn said.
The company has worked to perfect the extraction process over the past year, he said. “It is a very sophisticated extraction process but we have proved it is viable.”
The authority has about 400,000 tons of carpet waste it has storing since the 1990s, according to Executive Director Norman Barashick.
Once Clean Energy Conversions builds its facility, the authority will provide access to the carpet waste and facilitate transferring incoming waste to the new business.
“We have the largest stockpile of carpet waste in the United States,” Barashick said. “We’ve always believed there would eventually be some sort of value in the waste.”
KenCairn said the facility would launch with the conversion of carpet waste, but eventually would include other plastic waste. The conversion process uses plastic Nos. 3 through 7, which are not easily recyclable.
Elyse Cochran, executive director of the authority, said Dalton has received numerous inquiries from companies interested in recycling the carpet waste, but Clean Energy Conversions has shown it has the technology to move forward.
“We have been very impressed by the company,” Cochran said. “They are established and have proven they have the technology. This will diversify our job base.” | news |
https://www.corumevents.com/webinars | 2020-09-26T20:42:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400245109.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20200926200523-20200926230523-00181.warc.gz | 0.925955 | 741 | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-40__0__34158861 | en | Maximizing returns and minimizing risk investing in Gold Royalties
- Monday June 29th, 1pm-2pm PT
As markets search for stability and aim to get back on track, there is still a lot of fear and a sense of an inevitable crisis following the current pandemic. On our first webinar we discussed the key role gold plays in an investment portfolio as a market hedge. On our next webinar we will discuss a business model within the gold space that may not be known by many investors; Gold Royalties and Streams.
For the last seven years, royalty companies have vastly outperformed the rest of the gold sector:
1. Market capitalization-weighted Index year over year increase. Index includes Franco -Nevada, Wheaton Precious Metals, Royal Gold, Sandstorm Gold, Osisko Gold Royalties, Abitibi Royalties, EMX Royalties, Ely Gold Royalties, Maverix Metals, Metalla
Royalty and streaming companies have become an increasingly popular investment for those looking to gain exposure to the mining sector without the risks associated with directly taking a position in mining companies, as they do not fund ongoing operations, nor are they exposed to pre-production or sustaining capital expenditures.
On June 29th, we invited two expert investors from different sides of the business; Frank Holmes, the head of U.S. Global Investors and Joe Mazumdar, a precious metals analyst and editor of Exploration Insights. Frank shared why he invests in Gold Royalties rather than other models in the gold sector. Joe pointed out the key things he takes into account when evaluating new gold royalty companies to add to his portfolio. Paddy Nicol, President & CEO of Evrim discussed the merger of Evrim and Renaissance Gold and explained what it means to become an organic royalty generator, as well as the potential upside investors can look out for.
The drivers for gold demand; Fear drivers vs. Love drivers
Case study 1 showed the relationship between the current U.S. debt and the Fed’s balance sheet and the comparison to the 2008 Financial Crisis
Case study 2 tracked the gold price since the current pandemic outbreak
Case study 3 showed the shrinking supply of gold worldwide and a comparison to Palladium’s skyrocketing price following a supply deficit since 2014
Frank broke down the royalty model, its attractiveness, a comparison of their performance among gold spot price, NYSE Arca Gold Miner Index and the GDXJ ETF
How U.S. Global’s GOAUX index uses quantitative analysis to pick stocks
The effect of millennials using Robinhood for investing during the pandemic
About our speakers:
Frank Holmes is chief executive and chief investment officer at U.S. Global Investors, which specializes in natural resources and emerging markets investing.
He is a regular commentator on the business television channels CNBC, Bloomberg Television, Fox Business Channel and CNN's Your Money, and he has been profiled by Barron's, Fortune and other publications. As chief investment officer at U.S. Global, Holmes oversees an investment team whose mutual funds have won more than two dozen Lipper Fund Awards and certificates since 2000.
Joe Mazumdar is the editor and analyst of Exploration Insights.
Before becoming a mining market analyst, Joe worked for over a decade as an exploration geologist in different capacities for IAMGOLD, North Minerals, and RTZ in South America, MIM Exploration in Queensland, Australia, and Noranda and others in Western Canada and the Northwest Territories.
CEO & CIO, U.S. Global Investors
Editor & Analyst, Exploration Insights | news |
https://programaoficialnascarmx.com/news-by-toughbuilt/max-gutierrez-on-the-podium-at-the-new-smyrna-speedway/ | 2023-12-10T06:11:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679101282.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20231210060949-20231210090949-00000.warc.gz | 0.959677 | 476 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__131257775 | en | The 19-year-old Mexican driver starred in a race in the first race of the ARCA Series East season, at the New Smyrna Speedway half-mile oval, scheduled for 200 laps and a total distance of 100 miles, finishing third.
On February 14, at New Smyrna Beach, Florida, Max, after starting in seventh position on the grid, climbed to the podium on the third step, in a hard-fought night race that had two rain breaks.
Starting on lap two, in fourth place, he attacked fiercely to try to snatch third place on this short, high-banked track, but momentarily lost control of the car; then came two suspensions of activities due to rain and, in the end, after a yellow flag, he closed with everything, being about to overtake Taylor Gray, who had the second position, managing to cross the finish line in the aforementioned third place, in a Similar action to last year, when he won in a movie finale.
Sammy Smith, the 2021 class champion who finished second last year after Max Gutierrez stole the win from him in dramatic last-minute fashion, won Tuesday at New Smyrna, after a fierce battle with Taylor Gray during the most of the test, who was second, in the first commitment of seven of the ARCA East Series.
“We had a good race. The team (Rette Jones Racing, run by Mark Rette) did an excellent job and the car performed very well. We control the conditions of the track. After the rain, and at night, the oval lost temperature, however we managed to be competitive and obtain a valuable third place”, said Max Gutiérrez.
“We are very satisfied with the result, more than fighting to you for you with teams like Busch Motorsports, among others. We dedicate the performance to our sponsors TOUGHBUILT, BOLSADX, TEKNEKK and TELCEL. Let’s go for more. This weekend we have the commitment in Daytona in the national ARCA Series”, said José Sabates, director of the ambitious project to promote young drivers to the top of NASCAR EU, among which the Mexicans Max Gutiérrez, Fico Gutiérrez and the American Chase Williams stand out. . | news |
https://blog.48forty.com/blog/48forty-solutions-audax-announcement | 2023-09-30T22:59:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510730.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20230930213821-20231001003821-00242.warc.gz | 0.949699 | 603 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__310628569 | en | Alpharetta, Georgia (November 30, 2020) – Leading pallet management services provider, 48forty Solutions (“48forty”), announced today that Audax Private Equity (“Audax”), a leading alternative investment manager for North American middle market companies, has invested in the company alongside the management team. Audax and 48forty intend to work together to further solidify their position as one of the leading pallet management services platforms in North America. The company will continue to be led by existing management, with Norm Plotkin remaining as Chief Executive Officer.
“This is a very exciting time for 48forty,” said Norm Plotkin, CEO of 48forty. “Over the past several years, we have grown our national footprint while maintaining our focus on branch level execution, the quality of our products, and the consistency of our services. By partnering with Audax, we’ll look to further grow our product and service offerings as we continue to expand our reach across North America.”
Young Lee, Managing Director, Audax Private Equity, said, “We are thrilled to invest in 48forty and to partner with Norm and the rest of the team. We foresee exciting opportunities for 48forty to grow both organically and through strategic acquisitions in the near-term.”
Jay Mitchell, Managing Director, Audax Private Equity, said, “The 48forty team has built a differentiated business that is well positioned for future growth. We look forward to working together with management to continue to expand the platform.”
About 48forty Solutions
48forty Solutions is one of the largest pallet management services companies in North America, with a national network of over 225 facilities, including 44 company-owned and operated plants and more than 180 affiliates. 48forty provides end-to-end pallet solutions, from supply to retrieval, on-site services, reverse logistics, and retail services. 48forty goes to market as Paramount Pallet in Canada. To learn more, visit www.48forty.com.
About Audax Group
Audax Group is a leading alternative investment manager with offices in Boston, New York, and San Francisco. Since its founding in 1999, the firm has raised over $26 billion in capital across its Private Equity and Private Debt businesses. Audax Private Equity has invested over $6 billion in more than 130 platforms and over 900 add-on companies, and is currently investing out of its $3.5 billion, sixth private equity fund. Through its disciplined Buy & Build approach, Audax seeks to help platform companies execute add-on acquisitions that fuel revenue growth, optimize operations, and significantly increase equity value. With more than 250 employees and over 100 investment professionals, the firm is a leading capital partner for North American middle market companies. For more information, visit the Audax Group website www.audaxgroup.com. | news |
http://www.thebrandamp.com/2018/04/12/audience-sports-super-bowl-52/ | 2018-07-17T05:37:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676589573.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20180717051134-20180717071130-00021.warc.gz | 0.908107 | 304 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__117325859 | en | 12 Apr AUDIENCE SPORTS – SUPER BOWL 52
Raise awareness amongst sports fans for DIRECTV’s exclusive AUDIENCE Network and AUDIENCE Sports, and the original sports programming it offers, including The Dan Patrick Show, The Rich Eisen Show and Undeniable with Joe Buck, along with increase the channels social media following across Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
In order to drive a significant influx of fans and followers to the channels, we leveraged the attention around Super Bowl in Minnesota and hired an NFL influencer, All-Pro Cornerback Patrick Peterson to take over the AUDIENCE Sports channels throughout the week. Peterson played the role of field reporter for the AUDIENCE Sports social channels, interviewing the wide array of NFL players and celebrities in Minneapolis, and as a media spokesperson delivering an overt call-to-action messaging to millions of sports fans during a multi-day media tour that featured interviews with top national sports TV, print and radio media.
The combined PR and social media campaign with Patrick Peterson was highly successful. A wide array of media coverage was highlighted by ESPN First Take, USA Today, The Herd w/ Colin Cowherd, Arizona Republic and Bleacher Report, among others. The combination of a social media takeover, paid social media buys and the significant media coverage, the campaign generated more than 6.7 million impressions, 312K engagements and over 9,700 mentions, while growing AUDIENCE Sports social media channels more than 10K total fans across Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. | news |
http://www.vehicularcyclist.com/natpost.html | 2017-07-27T06:35:09 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-30/segments/1500549427749.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20170727062229-20170727082229-00588.warc.gz | 0.977446 | 1,079 | CC-MAIN-2017-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-30__0__146050512 | en | Critics decry 'nanny state' helmet bill: MPP's proposed law would affect all cyclists, skateboarders and scooter users
National Post Friday, November 5, 2004
Page: A8 Section: Canada Byline: April Lindgren and Scott Stinson Dateline: TORONTO
Source: CanWest News Service and National Post TORONTO -
MPPs from all parties are pushing through a private member's bill that will require adults to wear helmets when they take to public roads on bicycles, scooters, skateboards and inline skates, a move that critics decry as "nanny-state" meddling that will do little to reduce serious head injuries."
This bill will fight that unfortunate human weakness that makes us act irresponsibly," Liberal MPP John Milloy said yesterday of his proposal, which unanimously passed second reading in the legislature and was referred to a committee for further study."There are those who say that this bill will interfere with basic human rights and freedoms, and I guess there are a number of arguments to address that," the Kitchener MPP said. "The most obvious one is that we have a public health care system, and the cost of treating someone in that system who's had a preventable accident is something that we should not bear; it's something that we should ask people to prevent."Only children under 18 years of age are now required to wear helmets while riding bicycles on public roads in Ontario, and a similar law exists in Alberta. In British Columbia, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, mandatory-helmet laws apply to all ages.
Avery Burdett, who led a campaign against a sweeping helmet law that was proposed for Ontario in the early 1990s, said yesterday such legislation is "completely stupid" since "there is no evidence that bike helmets make any difference to the number of serious head injuries or fatalities."Mr. Burdett said Dalton McGuinty, the Premier, opposed the mandatory-helmet law that was introduced in the province in 1995. The former Conservative government exempted adults from that legislation." I met with Dalton McGuinty a few times -- he used to ride his bike to work when he was an Ottawa MPP -- and he agreed that the way to promote safety was by educating cyclists, not by introducing helmet laws. I'm shocked that he would allow this to happen. It's staggering. I'm surprised this government hasn't got better things to do." A spokesman for the Premier's Office said yesterday Mr. McGuinty would not comment on the proposed bill because it is not government legislation.
In supporting the proposed changes to the Highway Traffic Act, Mr. Milloy and Jim Watson, Minister of Consumer and Business Services, both recalled the May, 1996, death of their friend Carl Gillis. The 26-year-old former student leader was not wearing a helmet when he fell while inline skating in Ottawa, hit his head and subsequently died." I had the sad task of identifying Carl, and it was a moment that I will never forget," recalled Mr. Watson, who said he has kept a file of cycling and inline skating accidents ever since.
MPPs cited research showing that there has been a 26% drop in head injuries among children since Ontario's helmet rule came into effect, but Mr. Burdett said helmet laws curb only "bumps and bruises," not serious head injuries. "A helmet is not going to help you much if you are hit by a car or a truck," he said, noting that part of the drop in reported injuries should be attributed to an overall decrease in bicycle use after helmet laws are enacted.
Mr. Burdett has studied Transport Canada data going back to 1975, and he noted it shows cycling fatalities have dropped over that time at a rate similar to pedestrian fatalities, even after bicycle-helmet laws came into effect and even though people travelling on foot are not subject to such laws. He said the drop in fatalities is therefore due to changes in motorist behaviour -- things such as a reduction in impaired driving and better education programs for drivers.Studies in Australia, New Zealand and the United States have also reached similar findings.
While Tory MPP Garfield Dunlop voted enthusiastically for Mr. Milloy's initiative yesterday, Conservative Joe Tascona qualified his support, noting that he would like to examine the issue in more detail to determine "how far does the government, especially this government, that likes to intervene in people's lives, go to deal with what people should be doing out of common sense.
"Citizens for Safe Cycling, an Ottawa advocacy group, said yesterday that while it encourages all cyclists to wear helmets, it would rather see the government promote safety education." [The law] promotes the misconception that wearing a helmet is the only way to prevent injury," said spokesman Patrick Wray, who added wearing protective gear gives some cyclists "a false sense of security.
"Mr. Burdett was more blunt. "It's the nanny state all over again," he said. "It's an issue raised by people not involved in cycling who want to be seen as doing something.
"Mr. Milloy said it will be up to the government to decide how soon his bill is dealt with by the committee. It must then go before the legislature for final reading. | news |
https://www.sohamrockstar.com/apne-2-to-be-release-on-diwali-2021-in-theatres/ | 2023-03-23T00:43:14 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296944606.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20230323003026-20230323033026-00604.warc.gz | 0.958474 | 248 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__264182543 | en | 022 26371217, 26371218
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Actor Sunny Deol announced he is set to collaborate with his son, actor Karan Deol for the sequel of “Apne”, which will also feature his father, veteran star Dharmendra and actor-brother Bobby Deol.
The film, which was officially announced by Dharmendra on Sunday, will have a Diwali 2021 theatrical release.
Sunny shared the update on Twitter and said he is looking forward to working on the film.
“With the blessings of Babaji and your love, all of us will be seen together, again. Feeling blessed to get a chance to work with my father, brother again this time with my son. #Apne2, in cinemas Diwali 2021,” the actor said.
“Apne 2” will be directed by Anil Sharma, who also helmed the 2007 hit drama, and will be produced by Deepak Mukut. | news |
https://xgatorparts.com/honda-produces-400-millionth-unit/ | 2021-12-03T16:58:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964362891.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20211203151849-20211203181849-00261.warc.gz | 0.956968 | 510 | CC-MAIN-2021-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__117601070 | en | Honda Produces 400 Millionth Unit
How was your 2019? If it was anything like Honda Motor Company’s, well then you totally smashed it out of the park. In addition to introducing several fresh, drool-worthy models like the all-new Fireblade and the retooled Africa Twin, the company also celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the landmark Honda CB750 Four. But capping even all those enviable achievements was Honda’s announcement earlier this month that it had built its 400 millionth motorcycle—and on its 70th anniversary of making motorcycles. Happy New Year, right?
“For 70 years, Honda has provided to customers worldwide motorcycles that make life easier and enjoyable,” says Honda Motor Company’s CEO, Takahiro Hachigo. “As a result, we have achieved our 400 million-unit milestone. I am grateful to all of our customers, and everyone involved in development, manufacturing, sales, and service of our products.”
The Dream D-Type was the bike that kicked off bike production for Big Red back in 1949, but while it was the company’s first true mass-produced motorcycle, it certainly wasn’t Honda’s most successful; that honor goes to the Super Cub, which has been in continuous production—in some form—since 1958. The Super Cub hit 100 million units in 2017, and with an expansion into new segments, Honda has also managed to boost its overall production in recent years. It sold its 10 millionth motorcycle in 1968, and hit the 50 million mark in 1984; 300 million bikes were churned out by 2014. Since then, Honda says it’s continued to expand production in accordance with its fundamental principle of producing locally where there is demand.
Fast-forward to today and Honda cranks out a vast catalog of two-wheelers, from the 50cc Ruckus to the 1,800cc Gold Wing, at 35 facilities in 21 countries across the globe. The company exceeded an annual production of 20 million units for the first time in its history in 2018 (with most going to the Asian market). By way of comparison, Harley-Davidson built some 228,000 motorcycles worldwide during 2018, while Yamaha assembled 5,390,000 in 2017.
At this rate, it’s not at all unreasonable to believe we might see the 500 millionth Honda two-wheeler roll off a line somewhere in the world before 2025. Stay tuned. | news |
https://bcafs.com/2020/08/31/bca-staff-members-participate-in-gratitude-challenge/ | 2023-12-06T07:57:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100583.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20231206063543-20231206093543-00149.warc.gz | 0.964058 | 230 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__311180360 | en | During moments of crisis, a grateful perspective is critical to sustaining a positive attitude—to energize, to heal, and to bring hope.
As a means of continuing gratitude practices during the COVID-19 era, BCA’s Wellness Committee encouraged staff members to participate in a 30-day gratitude challenge during the month of August.
Self-selected participants received a “cultivating gratitude” packet which included practical daily prompts to foster gratitude and mindfulness. The prompts ranged from reflecting on positive experiences to tracking efforts to do something kind for others to dedicating time to be present in the moment. The challenge was designed so staff members would take a few minutes of every day for 30 days to help reframe and create a more positive experience during the pandemic.
“It was our hope that staff members participating in this gratitude challenge would experience an improved outlook and an increased feeling of resilience during times of uncertainty,” said Jessica Kirchner, Communications Manager and Wellness Committee Chair. “Our goal is to encourage staff members to continue gratitude practices in their everyday lives even after the challenge has concluded.” | news |
https://risk.asmedigitalcollection.asme.org/electrochemical/article-abstract/20/4/041009/1156611/Improved-Performance-of-Silicon-Anodes-Using?redirectedFrom=fulltext | 2023-06-02T19:25:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224648850.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20230602172755-20230602202755-00426.warc.gz | 0.938639 | 207 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__53923209 | en | Nanoscale copper has been successfully integrated into a silicon-based anode via a cost-effective, one-step process. The additive was found to improve the overall electrical conductivity and charge/discharge cycling performance of the anode. Analysis of the new material shows that copper particles are homogeneously interspersed into the silicon active layer. The formation of Cu3Si during the annealing step of the fabrication process was also confirmed using X-ray diffraction and is thought to contribute to the structural stability of the anode during cycling. Despite the inclusion of only small quantities of the additive (approximately 3%), anodes with the added copper show significantly higher initial discharge capacity values (957 mAg−1) compared to anodes without copper (309 mAg−1), and they continue to outperform the latter after 100 charge/discharge cycles. Results also show a significant decrease in the resistance of anodes with the additive, a contributing factor in the improvement of the electrochemical performance. | news |
https://awsugperth.au/posts/post-20231018/ | 2024-02-28T06:01:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474697.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228044414-20240228074414-00820.warc.gz | 0.964384 | 203 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__19686744 | en | We've been nominated for AWS APJ User Group of the Year!
The AWS APJ Community Leaders Summit 2023 was held online 18th of October, bringing together AWS user group leaders, AWS community builders and AWS heroes from across the Asia-Pacific and Japan region. Despite being a remote event this year, the positive, energetic spirit of community leaders was evident during the sessions and across various social media platforms.
We were surprised to find ourselves nominated for User Group of the Year alongside an esteemed list of other regional user groups from Japan, India, Nepal, New Zealand, Philippines and Singapore. Knowing the effort and dynamism these groups bring to their respective local communities, it was an honour to be named amongst them. User Group of the Year was rightly awarded to Security JAWS (Japanese AWS User Group). Congratulations to them!
Thank you to our organisers, sponsors and, of course, members. The nomination is validation of our past and ongoing commitment to nurturing the AWS user community in Western Australia. | news |
https://www.lunchshow.co.uk/supporters/sandwich-food-go-news-international-sandwich/ | 2019-01-19T20:54:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-04/segments/1547583681597.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20190119201117-20190119223117-00624.warc.gz | 0.966155 | 120 | CC-MAIN-2019-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-04__0__14786338 | en | International Sandwich and Food to Go News Magazine has been the window on the sandwich industry since its launch in 1990. Editor Simon Ambrose has been at the helm for 20 years and knows the industry inside out. The magazine reports on industry developments, new products, supplier news and flags up latest research as well as profiling major chains and independent sandwich bars. British Sandwich and Food to Go Association members receive each issue direct to their door as well as access to all online editions of the magazine. The magazine is published bi-monthly, alternating with our sister publication, Café Life Magazine – both are delivered to members. | news |
http://www.fcccp.org/?tag=washington-university | 2017-01-21T02:06:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560280899.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095120-00139-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.977809 | 632 | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-04__0__196980714 | en | By Molly Black for The Fresh Story, published by FACE and reprinted here with with permission.
A new study shows that drinking before age 21 has lasting, harmful effects, especially in women. The study examined data for people who turned 18 before the nationwide 21-law went into effect in 1984. The study provides fresh evidence to support the much-debated 21-law and further demonstrates that the law saves lives.
The research was conducted by Richard Grucza, an epidemiologist at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri, and results will be published in the February 2012 issue of Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research. Grucza and his team analyzed data from the 1990-2004 U.S. Multiple Cause of Death Files and the U.S. Census and American Community Survey, comparing rates of drug and alcohol problems, drunk driving accidents, homicides and suicides. They found significantly higher rates of alcohol and drug problems in adults who turned 18 between the years of 1967 and 1989, when the legal drinking age was lowered in many states.
In a press release about the research, Grucza explained, “After prohibition, most states had a drinking age of 21. In the late 1960s and early 1970s, as voting rights were extended to people as young as 18, and people of that age were being drafted to serve in Vietnam, a lot of states lowered their drinking ages. But by the late 1970s, we saw spikes in DUI-related deaths among young people and states began to revert to a drinking age of 21. The 1984 federal act was really just a completion of change that was already underway.”
Grucza said the study showed that elevated risks for suicide and homicide in adulthood were especially prevalent in women, but that alcohol contributes to these harms in different ways. “Suicide and homicide are very different,” he said. Grucza went on to explain that higher homicide rates among these women may be attributed to the link between drinking and domestic violence. For suicide, alcohol problems may tip the balance for women by contributing to a higher number of attempts than men.
In conclusion, Grucza said that his research supports the argument for keeping the 21-law in place. “The 21 minimum legal drinking age was initially adopted to reduce the number of DUI-related accidents and other social consequences of drinking involving young people,” he said. “The finding that it may also save lives and reduce problems during adulthood shows the importance of maintaining these laws, and developing other interventions aimed toward reducing drinking among young people.”
Visit our website for more information on the 21-law issue.
“Higher minimum legal drinking ages linked to lower rates of suicides and homicides later in life,” eurekalert.org, November 8, 2011.
“Study: Under-21 drinking has lasting harms for women,” abcnews.com, November 15, 2011.
“Study: Another reason to keep the drinking age at 21,” healthland.time.com, November 16, 2011. | news |
https://www.morrisequestrian.co.uk/event/winter-classic/ | 2020-12-05T11:19:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-50/segments/1606141747774.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20201205104937-20201205134937-00287.warc.gz | 0.988415 | 168 | CC-MAIN-2020-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-50__0__61084032 | en | Due to the recent statement published by British Showjumping and the restrictions imposed on England and Scotland at this time, it is with deep regret that we announce the Winter Classic Show which was due to run on the 18th-22nd November 2020 has now been officially cancelled.
We are devastated to be unable to run our annual Winter Classic which has been a great success in previous years. We will issue full refunds today for those who have pre-paid their entries.
We are hopeful that we will be able to reschedule later in the year, however we will confirm at a later date.
We would like to thank everyone for their continued support during this time – you have all been fantastic in helping us run our shows as safely as possible.
Team Morris hopes that you all remain safe & healthy through the pandemic. | news |
https://company.marimekko.com:443/marimekko-and-spinnovas-collaboration-on-groundbreaking-sustainable-fabrics-recognized-in-fast-companys-2020-innovation-by-design-awards/ | 2023-09-23T18:20:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506528.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20230923162848-20230923192848-00151.warc.gz | 0.95363 | 596 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__201361504 | en | Marimekko and the Finnish fiber technology company Spinnova’s collaboration on groundbreaking, sustainable fabrics was recognized as a finalist in the Sustainability category in Fast Company’s 2020 Innovation by Design Awards. The collaboration also received an honorable mention in the Experimental category.
One of the most sought-after design awards in the industry, Innovation by Design is the only competition to honor creative work at the intersection of design, business, and innovation. The awards recognize people, teams, and companies solving problems through design.
Marimekko and Spinnova have been collaborating on developing and commercializing new, wood-based textiles since 2017. Spinnova’s innovation addresses the environmental impacts of the fashion and textile industries, as the manufacture of textile fiber spun with Spinnova’s method consumes nearly 100% less water than cotton production. Furthermore, the fiber contains no harmful chemicals and is completely recyclable.
The Marimekko prototype outfits produced as part of the collaboration – including the first ever printed clothes made of Spinnova’s fiber – were introduced in February 2020. The outfits featuring Marimekko’s iconic Unikko (poppy) print and the company’s signature stripes demonstrate the great potential of the fiber innovation for a more sustainable future of the textile industry.
“We are very honored by Fast Company’s accolade. At Marimekko, we believe that timeless and long-lasting design that brings joy to our customers for many years is also a sustainable choice. Material choices play an important role in the work to maximize a product’s life cycle and make it as sustainable as possible. Together with Spinnova, we have been able to take major steps in developing new sustainable materials from wood-based fibers,” says Minna Kemell-Kutvonen, Design and Product Development Director of Prints and Home Products at Marimekko.
“This truly is innovation by design, as Marimekko’s designers have been involved in the collaboration since very early on. Making a market entry for a novel material speeds up when fearless, experimental minds come together, and also make their collaboration transparent to consumers. We are thrilled that Fast Company acknowledged it,” comments Spinnova’s CEO and co-founder Janne Poranen.
In just two years, the partnership between Marimekko and Spinnova has brought great progress in creating end products made with Spinnova’s technology that fulfill the fashion and textile industry’s quality and sustainability requirements.
The winners, finalists and honorable mentions of the 2020 Innovation by Design Awards are featured online as well as in the October/November 2020 issue of Fast Company magazine. Over 567 projects, products, and services from Spotify, Google, Disney+, and others were submitted for the awards in 2020. | news |
https://aiacf.com/govt-regulations-for-encashment-not-enforcement/ | 2019-12-11T10:16:04 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-51/segments/1575540530452.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20191211074417-20191211102417-00205.warc.gz | 0.957909 | 619 | CC-MAIN-2019-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-51__0__116444066 | en | Indo Asian News Service
Date Of Publication:
July 26, 2013
Chennai, July 26 (IANS) Legislative support, not regulation is needed for chit fund business that provides necessary funds for nearly 60 percent of the people who contribute to the country’s GDP without any institutional fund support was the near majority view of speakers at a conference here Friday.
Governmental regulations are not for enforcement but for “encashment” by officials as the regulations cannot be enforced, they said.
“Nearly 60 percent of the people do not have access to institutional credit. But they contribute around 60 percent to the GDP. The weakness in the current system is that vast majority of the people do not have access to institutional funds,” said R.Thyagarajan, co-founder, chairman of the Shriram group.
He was speaking at the conference Financial Sector Conclave-Chennai: Emerging Paradigms in South India, organised by Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).
According to Thyagarajan, the chit fund industry is too small and difficult to regulate and it is better for the government to leave it.
“The number of registered chit fund companies failing is very small. Those finance companies that have failed are not chit fund companies,” he added.
According to Thyagarajan, the size of registered chit fund industry in the country will be around Rs.10,000 crore which does not merit governmental oversight at a huge cost.
“The government regulations are not for enforcement but for encashment,” he said making the audience have a good laugh.
Stressing that the chit fund business in the country is over-regulated, T.S.Sivaramakrishnan, general secretary, All India Association of Chit Funds said the companies have capital adequacy norms and do not accept public deposits.
“Chit fund business has survived for several decades and it needs legislative support and not legislative control,” he contended.
According to Sailaja Kiron, managing director, Margadarsi Chit Funds Pvt Ltd, the industry also caters to upper class people like the software professionals and others in addition to the lower class.
She said it is the only industry that services several lakh of subscribers month-on-month unlike any other industry in the financial services segment.
In Tamil Nadu, there are 2,226 chit fund companies running 51,145 chit groups. The state government earns around Rs.8 crore as revenue from this sector, said K.V.Srinivasan, additional registrar of chits.
According to him the government has received several complaints about chit fund companies forcing their clients to park their funds with group insurance companies or do that themselves without the subscribers consent.
“We are investigating the complaints and action will be taken,” Srinivasan told IANS on the sidelines of the meet. | news |
https://radiobiologi.se/statutes | 2023-06-05T23:35:39 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224652184.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20230605221713-20230606011713-00370.warc.gz | 0.895932 | 85 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__285482195 | en | The society has awarded the following persons the prize for Lars Ehrenbergs minne:
Mats Harms-Ringdahl receives the award from the Society's chair Lovisa Lundholm in a ceremony held at Stockholm University on June 16, 2022.
The obituary of Lars Ehrenberg (1921–2005), Mutagenesis vol. 21 no. 1 pp. 1–2, 2006. | news |
http://www.blplaw.com/media/press-releases/blp-advises-barclays-on-25m-sponsorship-deal-for-londons-cycle-hire-scheme-and-cycle-superhighways/ | 2019-01-20T07:26:51 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-04/segments/1547583700734.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20190120062400-20190120084400-00447.warc.gz | 0.960613 | 348 | CC-MAIN-2019-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-04__0__160244450 | en | BLP advises Barclays on £25m sponsorship deal for London’s cycle hire scheme and cycle superhighways
Berwin Leighton Paisner LLP (BLP) has advised Barclays on its sponsorship deal for London’s cycle hire scheme and cycle superhighways.
Set to launch on 30 July, and supported by keen cyclist Boris Johnson, the cycle hire scheme is a public bicycle sharing scheme for short journeys in and around central London, and will be known as Barclays Cycle Hire. The deal, worth up to £25m over five-years, also includes the Barclays Cycle Superhighways – twelve planned cycle routes into central London from outer London.
The sponsorship will give Barclays naming rights for the two flagship cycling initiatives and branding on all bicycles, maintenance support vehicles, uniforms and marketing materials.
The BLP team was led by partner Vanessa Barnett who worked with associate Ceri Owen-Bradley. Barclays in-house legal was led by Fiona Butler and Helen Burt.
Vanessa commented “This was an exciting deal for us to be involved in. We have helped Barclays to take its brand across London and also worked on an important project that offers Londoners a new, sustainable and environmentally friendly mode of public transport.”
Fiona commented “Barclays is excited to be part of the cycling revolution happening in London. We are confident the schemes will become part of everyday London life like the tube or buses. BLP played an important role in helping Barclays to conclude the sponsorship by providing expert advice and going that step further to ensure the demanding timeline was achieved.”
If you require any further information, please contact our press office at [email protected]. | news |
https://www.coloradoimpactfund.com/single-post/inno-on-fire-blazer-cirrusmd-scaled-up-for-streamlined-pandemic-response | 2024-04-16T13:34:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817095.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20240416124708-20240416154708-00671.warc.gz | 0.965805 | 123 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__68587625 | en | By Nick Greenhalgh - Reporter/Colorado Inno editor
October 20, 2020, 02:56pm MDT
As virtual medical care became a crucial resource during the Covid-19 pandemic, Denver-based telemedicine company CirrusMD stepped up to meet the demand.
The company, which offers chat-based medical conversations with physicians, was seeing a boom in interest on its platform, hovering around a 400% increase in its typical action. The company’s ability to scale its doctors up and down allowed it to never get above 60 seconds waiting time to see a doctor. | news |
https://normanpain.com/new-pain-management-technique/ | 2020-09-25T22:47:45 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400228998.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20200925213517-20200926003517-00460.warc.gz | 0.969315 | 247 | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-40__0__196523883 | en | One way to live with incurable pain is to focus on a distraction. That is why virtual reality has slowly been integrating itself into the medical world.
The first time VR technology was used for a pain management study was in 2000. Two separate burn victims undergoing burn wound care were handed virtual reality goggles to help distract them from their treatments. The study demonstrated a decrease in anxiety, pain levels and the amount of time the patients spent thinking about pain. This form of distraction has also been tested on patients suffering from various cases of chronic pain. The study also showed that using VR technology during treatments helped maintain the patients’ pulse rate and pain ratings at normal levels.
In the last few years, VR distraction has been implemented in some hospitals. VR technology is being used to help keep patients- particularly children- still during long MRI or CAT scans. It has yet been truly implemented into pain management plans because of cost and a limited amount of research completed.
Samsung recently announced their collaboration with Travelers Insurance, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Bayer and Applied VR in funding a 16-month study on VR distraction.
Who knows, maybe after this study, VR distraction could become part of your new pain management plan. | news |
http://www.siminers.com/sports/bsb/2015-16/releases/20180720yro2fa | 2019-02-21T07:38:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-09/segments/1550247503249.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20190221071502-20190221093502-00097.warc.gz | 0.963734 | 708 | CC-MAIN-2019-09 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-09__0__126663550 | en | The Southern Illinois Miners got a team-wide effort on offense, compiling 12 hits and eight runs on Friday night against the Lake Erie Crushers while starter Kurt Heyer tossed an eight-inning gem with a career-best nine strikeouts in an 8-2 victory at Sprenger Stadium, breaking a four-game losing streak.
After the first three innings went by without a run on the board, Joe Dudek changed that with one swing leading off the fourth against Lake Erie starter Oriel Caicedo (0-1), blasting his eighth homer of the season, a solo shot, to put the Miners in the lead 1-0. Later in the inning, with two outs, Joe Duncan knocked an RBI single into center field to double the advantage to 2-0.
The score remained 2-0 until the seventh, when Southern Illinois batted around to score four runs and pull away. Romeo Cortina led off with a walk and Nolan Earley doubled (one of three he would have on the night to tie a single-game team record) to put runners at second and third base with no one out. Two batters later, a wild pitch plated a run to make it 3-0, and after a walk by Kyle Davis, Dudek came up big again with a two-run double off the center field wall to push the advantage out to 5-0. Later in the frame, Jake Willsey singled into center field to score Dudek, picking up his first professional hit in his debut as well as his first RBI to make it a 6-0 ballgame.
Heyer (5-5) took it from there, as the right-hander dominated on the mound in holding the Crushers to just one run on six hits and two walks, fanning nine to set a new career-best. The lone run the Crushers got against him came in the eighth on a sacrifice fly by Dalton Wheat after a leadoff triple by Brian De La Rosa, and the Miners responded with two of their own in the ninth on a sacrifice fly by Willsey and a balk by reliever Kent Hasler to make the score 8-1. Lake Erie also got a run on a solo homer by Doug Trimble in the bottom of the ninth, but got no closer as the Miners took the series opener.
Earley finished 4-for-5 with three doubles, tying a career-high in hits, while Duncan went 3-for-6 with a double in the leadoff spot. Dudek also went 2-for-5 with a double, homer and three RBIs to tie a season-high, while Willsey ended up 1-for-3 with a walk, run scored and two RBIs in his professional debut.
The Miners will look to make it back-to-back wins and take the series on Saturday night at Sprenger Stadium, with first pitch scheduled for 5:05 p.m.
The Southern Illinois Miners are the Frontier League's winningest franchise since debuting in 2007, winning the 2012 Frontier League Championship as well as division titles in 2010, 2014, 2015 and 2016. They have been awarded the Frontier League Organization of the Year award three times since their inception, and also set a new Frontier League attendance record in their inaugural season. For ticket information, contact the box office at (618) 998-8499. For additional information, visit our website at www.siminers.com. | news |
https://www.kyl.senate.gov/content/statement-senator-jon-kyl-confirmation-judge-susan-brnovich | 2018-11-14T14:22:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-47/segments/1542039742020.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20181114125234-20181114151234-00242.warc.gz | 0.953435 | 221 | CC-MAIN-2018-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-47__0__48675739 | en | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jon Kyl (R-AZ) today released the following statement on the confirmation of Judge Susan Brnovich to be United States District Judge for the District of Arizona:
“I am pleased that the Senate has confirmed Judge Susan Brnovich to be district court judge for the District of Arizona. Judge Brnovich is eminently qualified for the federal bench with nine years of experience as a judge on the Maricopa County Superior Court. She is well respected across Arizona for her commitment to public service and impressive record as a judge and prosecutor.
“Judge Brnovich’s confirmation is a key step in filling judicial vacancies in Arizona federal courts. The judicial vacancy Judge Brnovich will fill was considered a judicial emergency because of the heavy caseloads of Arizona’s district judges. There are still two vacancies on the Arizona district court, both of which are considered judicial emergencies, and I look forward to working with the White House and my Senate colleagues to nominate and confirm qualified judges to those positions.” | news |
https://worldadventurers.wordpress.com/2011/10/26/bangkok-flooding-aerial-views-of-the-flood-part-three/ | 2023-05-30T04:19:05 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224645089.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20230530032334-20230530062334-00335.warc.gz | 0.970485 | 294 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__10379639 | en | We returned to Bangkok yesterday. Fortunately, our trip home was uneventful. The expressways are open, and the authorities are starting to tow vehicles parked illegally and fine the owners 500 Thai baht (about $16.50), so traffic moved at a reasonable pace. We didn’t see a lot of standing water in central Bangkok on our way home.
Suvarnabhumi International Airport was open and as busy as ever. It could get even busier with the city’s other major airport, Don Mueang, closed for at least a week after water inundated the runway. The flooding situation in Nonthaburi Province north of Bangkok has stabilized, but reports have started to roll in of isolated flooding in some parts of Bangkok. Eyewitnesses reported seeing flooding on Khao San Road, one of the main arterials downtown near the Chao Phraya River. The Bangkok Post posted photos of flooding near the Grand Palace, one of the city’s main attractions. The general assumption is that the closer you are to the river, the more likely you are to see flooding.
Below are aerial photos taken October 25 during our return flight to Bangkok. The flooding situation has not changed much in the provinces north of the city. It’s going to take weeks for things to dry out.
One thought on “Bangkok Flooding: Aerial Views of the Flood (part three)” | news |
https://www.cleanairbmore.org/incineration/wheelabrator/wastesources/ | 2023-12-08T05:05:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100724.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20231208045320-20231208075320-00722.warc.gz | 0.884474 | 219 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__236453916 | en | Based on data reported to the Maryland Department of the Environment, this is where trash burned at the Wheelabrator Baltimore incinerator came from in 2019.
188,785 tons of ash was generated and disposed of in 2019, which means that for every 100 tons burned, 28 tons of ash remain to be landfilled. The rest becomes air pollution. Of the ash, 69% was buried in the city’s Quarantine Road Landfill, and the rest in Baltimore County’s Eastern Sanitary Landfill in White Marsh.
90% of the waste comes from the city and county. In November 2020, the city and county settled lawsuits with Wheelabrator by awarding them new long-term waste contracts. The Baltimore County contract is for six years with a put-or-pay guarantee of at least 215,000 tons/year. The Baltimore City contract is for ten years with no put-or-pay clause, and comes with an ash disposal agreement for use of the city’s landfill and an emissions control agreement for partial compliance with the Baltimore Clean Air Act. | news |
https://www.safetyplus.in/services/women-safety/ | 2023-09-25T10:17:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233508959.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20230925083430-20230925113430-00016.warc.gz | 0.942693 | 200 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__99848045 | en | Every Woman has the right to live safely whether at home, in public transport or at office.
Now –a-days, all women live in an environment of uncertainty and risk of violent crime. Govt., state & company laws will take their own course to tackle the menace of violence against women crimes. Although laws should be made stringent to handover the quick justice to the crime survivors and appropriate punishment to the guilty. But the actual need of the hour is a revolutionary change in the mind-sets of men who commit these horrendous crimes. Needless to say, women should take charge for their own safety. Time has come for women to adopt proactive approach and utilize the available gadgets, mobile applications and learn self -defence techniques for their own safety. Alertness and the spirit of fight back can go a long way to reduce the number of crimes against women. Stringent laws, awareness and decisive actions pertaining to women safety will make our neighbourhoods, communities, and society at large a safer place. | news |
https://techjournal.com.au/toyota-invest-startup-for-flying-minitruck-drone | 2023-12-10T01:23:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100989.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20231209233632-20231210023632-00383.warc.gz | 0.973185 | 605 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__236073555 | en | Toyota has announced a new investment in a startup called Cartivator, which is working on developing a flying minitruck drone. The drone, which is being called “SkyDrive,” is expected to be able to transport people and goods in urban areas, and Toyota hopes that it will help to solve some of the transportation challenges that are faced by densely populated cities.
Developing a flying car By Toyota
Cartivator was founded in 2012 by a group of engineers who were interested in developing a flying car. The company has since shifted its focus to developing the SkyDrive drone, which is designed to be a small, lightweight vehicle that can take off and land vertically. The drone is expected to be able to transport one person at a time, along with a small amount of cargo.
Toyota’s investment in Cartivator is part of a larger effort by the company to explore new transportation technologies. In addition to the SkyDrive drone, Toyota is also investing in other areas, such as electric vehicles and autonomous driving technology.
The SkyDrive drone is still in the early stages of development, and there are many challenges that need to be overcome before it can become a reality. One of the biggest challenges is the regulatory environment, as flying drones are subject to strict rules and regulations in most countries. Another challenge is the technology itself, as the drone will need to be able to fly safely and reliably in a variety of conditions.
Despite these challenges, there is a lot of excitement around the potential of the SkyDrive drone. Some experts believe that flying drones could revolutionize transportation in urban areas, making it easier and more efficient to transport people and goods. By taking to the skies, drones could avoid traffic congestion on the ground, allowing them to travel faster and more efficiently.
Toyota Flying drones
There are also some potential downsides to the widespread use of flying drones. For example, there are concerns about noise pollution, as the drones will likely be quite loud when taking off and landing. There are also concerns about safety, as flying drones could pose a risk to other aircraft and to people on the ground.
Despite these concerns, Toyota and Cartivator remain optimistic about the potential of the SkyDrive drone. They believe that it could help to solve some of the transportation challenges that are faced by densely populated cities, and they are working hard to overcome the technical and regulatory hurdles that stand in their way.
Toyota’s investment in Cartivator and the development of the SkyDrive drone represent an exciting new frontier in transportation technology. While there are many challenges that need to be overcome, the potential benefits of flying drones in urban areas are significant. If successful, the SkyDrive drone could revolutionize the way that people and goods are transported, making it easier and more efficient to get around in densely populated cities. Only time will tell whether this new technology will become a reality, but for now, the future looks bright for flying minitruck drones. | news |
https://www.mjrlandscape.com/blog/archives/01-2016 | 2020-04-02T22:18:14 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-16/segments/1585370508367.57/warc/CC-MAIN-20200402204908-20200402234908-00511.warc.gz | 0.983809 | 117 | CC-MAIN-2020-16 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-16__0__137205561 | en | Well, maybe not. According to an article from WebMD, more than 11,000 people go to the hospital every year due to snow shoveling injuries. Most of these injuries were strained muscles and pulled backs, but more than a few were very serious - sometimes deadly - heart-related issues. ALWAYS consult a physician before performing any strenuous activity, such as snow removal.
With that in mind, it’s extremely important to take the proper steps to ensure that you’re shoveling safely. Read on to learn how to clear your driveway and sidewalk safely. | news |
http://www.iucn-tftsg.org/gerald-kuchling/ | 2017-02-22T02:17:48 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-09/segments/1487501170875.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20170219104610-00487-ip-10-171-10-108.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.936412 | 1,263 | CC-MAIN-2017-09 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-09__0__125220096 | en | Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle
Gerald Kuchling Receives the 4th Annual 2009 Behler Turtle Conservation Award
The IUCN/SSC Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group and Turtle Survival Alliance established the Behler Turtle Conservation Award in 2006, a major annual award presented jointly by these groups to honor leadership and excellence in the field of tortoise and freshwater turtle conservation. The award honors the memory of John L. Behler, previous Chair of the Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group and Curator of Herpetology at the Bronx Zoo, Wildlife Conservation Society.
The 4th annual Behler Award was presented to Gerald Kuchling in St. Louis, Missouri, in August 2009 at the 7th Annual Symposium on Conservation and Biology of Tortoises and Freshwater Turtles. Presenting the award were Anders Rhodin, Chair of the Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group, and Rick Hudson, President of Turtle Survival Alliance. The Award includes an honorarium of $3000, and co-sponsors this year were Chelonian Research Foundation, Conservation International, Chelonian Research Institute, Behler Chelonian Center, World Chelonian Trust, Wildlife Conservation Society, and Deborah Behler and Brett and Nancy Stearns.
This year’s honoree, Gerald Kuchling, is a life-long turtle researcher and conservationist, whose work in the field has been inspirational for many, as he has almost single-handedly brought at least one turtle species back from the brink of extinction—the western swamp turtle, Pseudemydura umbrina, of Australia.
Kuchling has been significantly and instrumentally involved with the conservation and recovery of four of the world’s 25 most endangered turtles (Pseudemydura umbrina in Australia, Erymnochelys madagascariensis in Madagascar, Batagur trivittata in Myanmar, and Rafetus swinhoei in China) and positively associated with conservation efforts for another eight of them (Batagur affinis, Batagur borneoensis, Chelodina mccordi, Chitra chitra, Elusor macrurus, Astrochelys yniphora, Psammobates geometricus, and Pyxis planicauda). One turtle is named after him—a snake-necked turtle from the Kimberley region in Western Australia. A hallmark of Kuchling's approach to turtle conservation has been his focus on reproductive biological research and applied methodologies. His book “The Reproductive Biology of the Chelonia” was published in 1999.
Kuchling was born in Austria in 1952 and studied zoology and physiology at the University of Vienna, where he worked as a research assistant in the herpetological collection of the Natural History Museum Vienna from 1972 to 1975 and received his Ph.D. at the University of Vienna in 1979 with a thesis on the control of reproduction in the tortoise Testudo hermanni. After a post doc at the University of Göttingen he started tortoise and turtle surveys and conservation projects in Madagascar in 1984. In the 1990s he developed a conservation strategy and set up a conservation program for Erymnochelys madagascariensis with support of Conservation International and the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust. Today a Malagasy DWCT team continues this conservation and recovery program.
In 1987 Kuchling and his wife Guundie moved to Western Australia to bring the critically endangered Western Swamp Turtle, Pseudemydura umbrina, back from the brink of extinction. In the mid-1980s this species had a world population of less than 50 individuals and did not breed in captivity. With support of WWF and the Australian and Western Australian Governments he set up a successful breeding operation at Perth Zoo and started to reintroduce captive bred turtles back into the wild in 1994. As Principal Investigator of the Western Swamp Turtle Recovery Team he has guided the recovery planning and its implementation since. While the species still qualifies as Critically Endangered, its numbers in the wild have increased to over 200. Kuchling continues this recovery work as Senior Research Scientist of the Western Australian Department of Environment and Conservation and as Adjunct Senior Lecturer at the School of Animal Biology of The University of Western Australia.
In 2002 the collaboration of Kuchling’s business Chelonia Enterprises with the Myanmar Forestry Department lead to the rediscovery of Batagur trivittata, a large river turtle that had not been recorded alive since 1935. He immediately established a captive colony at Mandalay Zoo and developed a conservation strategy for the species. His surveys in collaboration with the Wildlife Conservation Society in 2004 detected two remnant populations in upper Myanmar, one of which is now monitored and protected by a WCS team with the help of local people. The captive breeding and headstarting program of B. trivittata at Mandalay Zoo continues today under the guidance of the Turtle Survival Alliance.
Over the last few years Kuchling, working for the Turtle Survival Alliance, assessed and improved breeding projects for critically endangered Asian turtles, including Chitra chitra in Thailand and Batagur affinis in Malaysia. Since 2007 Kuchling has led for the Turtle Survival Alliance the Rafetus swinhoei captive breeding project between the world’s only known female which he discovered in Changsha Zoo in China and the only surviving old male in China in Suzhou Zoo. After Kuchling led the effort to bring these last two turtles together, eggs were laid in 2008 and 2009, many of them fertile, but successful hatchlings have not yet been produced by the old couple.
Previous Behler Award honorees have been Ed Moll, Whit Gibbons, and Peter Pritchard. In addition to honoring the life-time achievements of senior turtle and tortoise conservationists, the Award also honors conservation efforts by younger individuals who make major contributions to the field. Recognizing and valuing the often tireless and dedicated efforts made by all these these individuals is important, and the Behler Award hopes to provide some inspiration and reward for those who have demonstrated excellence and leadership on the front lines of global turtle conservation efforts. | news |
https://righttimecafe.com/aptihealth-secures-50-million-in-series-b-funding-to-expand-behavioral-healthcare-services/ | 2023-10-02T15:17:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511000.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20231002132844-20231002162844-00712.warc.gz | 0.939456 | 390 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__85331264 | en | Aptihealth, a leading player in the behavioral healthcare industry, has successfully raised an impressive $50 million in Series B funding, marking a significant milestone in its mission to expand and enhance higher acuity behavioral healthcare services. This achievement reflects the growing recognition of the importance of mental health and the pivotal role that technology-driven solutions can play in addressing this critical issue.
The funding round was a resounding success, thanks to strong support from investors who recognize the potential of Aptihealth’s innovative approach. With the infusion of these funds, Aptihealth aims to further scale its services and provide accessible, evidence-based mental health support to more individuals across the United States.
Aptihealth’s unique offering combines technology and clinical expertise to deliver personalized mental healthcare solutions. By leveraging a data-driven approach, they can tailor treatment plans to meet the specific needs of each patient. This personalized care results in improved outcomes and a higher quality of life for those seeking help.
In addition to expanding their services, Aptihealth also plans to invest in research and development to continuously improve their platform. This commitment to innovation ensures that they remain at the forefront of the behavioral healthcare field, offering state-of-the-art solutions to individuals in need.
The $50 million Series B funding round not only highlights the growing interest in behavioral healthcare but also underscores the confidence that investors have in Aptihealth’s ability to make a meaningful impact in this space. As Aptihealth continues to grow and evolve, it is poised to play a pivotal role in improving mental health outcomes for countless individuals.
In summary, Aptihealth’s recent successful funding round is a testament to the increasing importance of accessible and personalized mental healthcare solutions. With a significant influx of capital, they are well-positioned to expand their services and make a lasting impact on the field of behavioral healthcare. | news |
http://obsyoungachievers.blogspot.com/2014/02/science-superheroes-contest-seeking.html | 2017-04-24T11:18:14 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917119356.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031159-00357-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.953358 | 116 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__62708687 | en | |Photo courtesy of Discovery Place|
To enter, students need to submit a drawing and written description of their own superhero who has STEM-related (science, technology, engineering and math) powers to solve real-world problems. Submissions are due March 8, and all participants will receive a free comic book.
There will be a category for grades K-2, 3-5 and 6-8. Winners will be invited to a ceremony at Discovery Place on April 6, where their work will be displayed.
For more information, visit Discovery Place's website here. | news |
https://www.sheltonsgroup.com/all/free-webinar-a-business-abroad-an-australian-journey-2/ | 2024-02-28T01:57:45 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474690.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228012542-20240228042542-00490.warc.gz | 0.966494 | 495 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__131091208 | en | The 2020 Budget in Malta was announced on 22 October 2019.
Despite the small size, during the first six months of 2019, the Maltese economy has grown by 4.7%, more than three times the EU average rate of 1.4%.
Here are some of the highlights from the budget, and the most notable developments for potential investors interested in Malta:
- Malta continues to promote and adopt various policies in the Blockchain and Fintech sectors. A number of new laws regulating DLT, mainly the Virtual Financial Asset Act, Malta Digital Innovation Authority and the Innovative Technology Arrangements and Services Act have been introduced during the past year, making Malta on of the first jurisdictions in the world to regulate this innovative technology sector.
- Malta has renewed its commitment to adopt the recommendations done by MONEYVAL to increase its compliance with anti-money laundering and terrorist financing laws.
- Plans for a regulatory framework for artificial intelligence have been announced and the government has shown commitment in continuing its investment in this sector, including the implementation of AI in the public sector.
- New measures are being introduced to assist companies in the Digital Arts, games programming, media production and e-sport sectors. This is in-line with previous investment done in 2019, most notably the expansion of the Institute for Digital Games at the University of Malta.
- The investment in the aviation industry has also been bolstered, with the government announcing new measures and retention of existing measures including investment aid and the accessibility to industrial space and finance for qualifying companies looking to tap into this sector.
- Renewed support to companies looking to establish themselves in the medical cannabis sectors has been announced. Existing grants and new measures consist of the grant of land to companies compliant with the Production of Cannabis for Medicinal and Research Act, which want to establish research and production facilities in Malta.
- Malta has registered an increase in tourists visiting the island of around 4.7% from the previous year, which brings up the number of tourists which have spent their holidays in Malta to 2.7 million.
- A general effort to reduce bureaucracy in government departments has been announced, with the aim to facilitate new business looking to set-up in Malta.
Should you have interest in the above, or wish to discuss this in more detail, you are very welcome to write to us at [email protected]. Our Malta office would be more than happy to hear from you. | news |
https://polytechnic.co.uk/blog/2008/01/happy-50th-birthday-lego/ | 2022-05-26T17:50:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662619221.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20220526162749-20220526192749-00140.warc.gz | 0.957702 | 145 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__206897758 | en | Happy 50th Birthday Lego
From Time Magazine:
It was at 1.58pm on January 28, 1958 that then-Lego head Godtfred Kirk Christiansen filed a patent for the iconic plastic brick with its stud and hole design. Since then, the company has made a staggering 400 billion Lego elements, or 62 bricks for every person on the planet. And if stacked on top of one another, the pieces would form 10 towers reaching all the way from the Earth to the Moon.
I've also found out from the various press materials released by Lego today that there are 4 billion LEGO minifigs in the world, which makes them the largest population group on earth. Let's give them the vote. | news |
http://www.japanharvest.org/international-human-rights-conventions-and-municipal-laws/ | 2019-10-21T09:58:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570987769323.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20191021093533-20191021121033-00073.warc.gz | 0.954697 | 600 | CC-MAIN-2019-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__147164902 | en | The alumni association of the Aoyama Gakuin University (AGU) Faculty of Theology held an open lecture at the Shibuya campus on September 22, 2016. Dr. Hae Bong Shin, born and raised in Japan as South Korean permanent resident, graduate of Aoyama Gakuin High School and University (because her parents told her “mission schools may have a minimum amount of discrimination”), faculty member in AGU’s Department of Public Law, and an expert in international human rights law, spoke on “Human rights and international society today: the realities and the problems.”
During her lecture, Shin shared, “After the United Nations was founded in 1945, it defined the standards of human rights and established various conventions.” She explained that the 1979 adoption of the United Nations Convention for the Elimination of All Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) had a significant impact on Japan. Nationality law changes adopted in 1985 following CEDAW’s adoption provided that Japan’s application of jus sanguinis [a legal principle in which the nationality of a child is determined by a parent’s nationality rather than by place of birth] would allow children born to female Japanese nationals to possess Japanese nationality, even if the husbands did not.
Since CEDAW also affected the Government Guidelines for Education, home economics began to be taught to both male and female students in junior and senior high schools. In the realm of employment, the Equal Employment Opportunity Law was established.
Shin also explained that the Law on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities which was implemented in April 2016 stems from the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD): “This Act orders society to make reasonable accommodation for the disabled and to give them more opportunities to get out of the house.”
Concerning the hate speech problem, Shin said, “In Japan, despite counsel from the United Nations’ Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, municipal laws remained without prohibitions against hate speech for 20 years. However, the Act on the Promotion of Efforts to Eliminate Unfair Discriminatory Speech and Behavior against Persons Originating from Outside Japan was adopted in May 2016. This is not enough but we moved one step forward. . . . Education is fundamental to protecting human rights, but even university students have never learned about this area.”
“The right to knowledge is also vital. Although the United Nations counseled the Japanese government in 2001 (10 years before the Fukushima accident) to provide open information regarding both safety and the potential dangers of nuclear power generation to local residents, the advice was ignored and the disaster occurred. This was a serious human rights problem.”
Summarized and translated by Tomoko Katō
From Japan Update #72 (Winter 2017), the English newsletter of the Japan Evangelical Association (JEA) | news |
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Hino Motors to Release Large-Sized Route Bus Hino Blue Ribbon Ⅱ-in Compliance with New Long-Term Emission Regulations and Fuel Economy Standards of 2015-
Hino Motors, Ltd. (“Hino”) launches sales today of major models of the large-sized route bus Hino Blue Ribbon II in compliance with the New Long-Term Emission Regulations (2005). In addition, some of the new models being released have also achieved compliance with the Fuel Economy Standards of 2015.
The new models of the Hino Blue Ribbon II feature a reduction in PM emissions of more than 10% over the New Long-Term Emission Regulations made possible by the utilization of new model engines and PM removal device as well as outstanding low-emission performance through the acquisition of low-emission heavy-duty vehicle certification. Some of the models have furthermore achieved early compliance with the Fuel Economy Standards of 2015 for heavy-duty vehicles.
Hino will continue to provide customers with trucks and buses that satisfy their needs.
These models are available only in Japanese domestic market. | news |
http://www.kofc14699.org/knights-of-columbus/father-mcgivney-to-be-beatified/ | 2023-03-30T02:50:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296949093.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20230330004340-20230330034340-00017.warc.gz | 0.949278 | 158 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__138071192 | en | FATHER MCGIVNEY TO BE BEATIFIED!
Priest launched international lay movement, died in 19th century pandemic
ROME – The Vatican today (May 27) announced that Pope Francis approved the promulgation of a decree recognizing a miracle attributed to the intercession of the founder of the Knights of Columbus, Venerable Father Michael J. McGivney, a Connecticut priest who served his flock during the pandemic of 1890, before himself becoming ill and dying of pneumonia.
The pope’s action means that Father McGivney can be declared “Blessed,” the step just prior to sainthood. An additional miracle attributed to Father McGivney’s intercession will be required for his canonization as a saint. | news |
https://stclairresearch.ca/author/spopovskistclaircollege-ca/ | 2023-09-22T15:04:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506420.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922134342-20230922164342-00301.warc.gz | 0.931349 | 391 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__60904251 | en | We are excited to announce that St. Clair College has been awarded a $500,000 grant by the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) to launch the Regional Future Workforce Program, a program designed to get more children and youth engaged in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), specifically in the automotive and mobility sector. The grant ends on December 15, 2023. This program will be administered by St. Clair College’s Research and Innovation department in collaboration with local industry and community partners, Centerline (Windsor) Limited, FIRST Robotics Canada, Invest Windsor-Essex, WEtech Alliance, and Women Enterprise Skills Training (WEST) of Windsor to form the Engage the Future Automobility Generation team.
The program will involve St. Clair College engineering and skilled trade students collaborating with University of Windsor Faculty of Education students to enter the Greater Essex County District School Board, Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board, Lambton Kent District School Board, and the St. Clair Catholic District School Board to administer hands-on lessons using an educational robot. As part of the program, funds will be used to purchase over 500 robots, with an aim to impact 1000 students in the region. The program will make Ontario science curriculum connections by engaging students in topics such as coding, programming, automation, and electric vehicle powertrain. The program will use a combination of experts from St. Clair College’s School of Engineering Technology faculty as well as experienced education experts to develop lesson plans and STEM curriculum connections. To prepare for a September start, the STEM program will be piloted as a summer camp, hosted at St. Clair College. Several community groups will be welcomed on campus to engage in the program and provide input on program design and curriculum. The college is excited about the launch and implementation of the program and looks forward to increasing local student interest in pursuing education and a career in the automobility sector. | news |
https://cryptopost.com/clams-vs-bitcoin-waiting-time/ | 2020-08-13T16:34:27 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-34/segments/1596439739048.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20200813161908-20200813191908-00493.warc.gz | 0.952952 | 176 | CC-MAIN-2020-34 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-34__0__72580019 | en | Clams have been in a heavy downtrend during past month, but it has finally found the lowest point. CLAM/BTC stopped at 38k satoshi support where it formed a double bottom. The following wave up resulted in a break above the 200 Moving Average, suggesting that Clams could continue going higher.
Nevertheless, it has rejected the 76.2% Fibonacci retracement level and a break above is required in order for Clams to start showing further strength against the Bitcoin. If/when it manages to break above the next upside resistance is seen at 141.4% Fibonacci retracement level, that is very close to 100k satoshi, a psychological round number. This resistance could play a key role in the further CLAM/BTC trend development, and the reaction of the market at that price is yet to be seen. | news |
https://www.cultureviewfinder.com/post/portugal-has-nearly-run-out-of-people-to-vaccinate | 2024-04-13T09:15:42 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816587.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413083102-20240413113102-00352.warc.gz | 0.957105 | 793 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__137389505 | en | The Washington Post
Democracy Dies in Darkness
Portugal has nearly run out of people to vaccinate. What comes next?
By Chico Harlan and Mia Alberti
September 30, 2021 at 6:00 a.m. EDT
LISBON — Portugal’s vaccination campaign is almost over now, and it has exceeded even the wildest goals. Nearly an entire nation trusted in the science, officials say. At mass immunization centers, just the last trickle of teenagers is passing through. Some 85 percent of Portugal’s population is fully vaccinated — aside from tiny Gibraltar, the highest rate in the world.
“We have actually run out of adults to give shots to,” said Lurdes Costa e Silva, the chief nurse at a Lisbon vaccine center that is already half-shuttered.
Portugal’s feat has turned the country into a cutting-edge pandemic laboratory — a place where otherwise-hypothetical questions about the coronavirus endgame can begin to play out. Chief among them is how fully a nation can bring the virus under control when vaccination rates are about as high as they can go.
The emerging answer is promising — mostly. In Portugal, every indicator of pandemic severity is quickly trending downward. The death rate is half the European Union average and nine times below that of the United States.
Lisbon is triumphant: a city of live music and partying, where early-risers might find sidewalks still sticky with beer. Traffic is back to normal as people settle into the rhythms of commuting to work. And the celebrity of the moment — on glossy magazine covers — is the former submarine commander who led the country’s vaccination drive.
“We have achieved a good result, but it’s not the solution or miracle one would think,” Portugal’s health minister, Marta Temido, said in an interview. Some precautions will remain. Mask-wearing indoors will still be mandatory in some indoor situations. Digital health certificates will continue to be necessary for travel and events with crowds.
Perhaps the most telling sign of Portugal’s lingering unease is this: Many health officials are still worried about the vulnerability of the elderly to the ravages of the virus. In Portugal, seniors are vaccinated at a level verging on the statistically impossible: Official data puts the rate at 100 percent.
Across Lisbon, in a windy hilltop military facility, Portugal’s much-admired vaccine czar was worried about something else entirely. To Henrique Gouveia e Melo, most of the information arriving about the elderly was overwhelmingly reassuring. Even six months in, they weren’t filling hospital beds. Case levels among seniors were falling still.
The naval vice admiral had spent much of his career measuring risks, and he felt the biggest risk for Portugal required a bigger-picture view.
On one of the three computer screens at his desk, he pulled up a chart showing vaccination levels, country by country. The rates in many Western countries were decent to good, still rising slowly. But then he stopped on two former Portuguese colonies, Angola and Mozambique. In both places, like in many African nations, vaccination rates remain in the single digits — potentially giving breathing room to rampant infections and new variants capable of evading vaccines and racing around the world.
He thought Portugal’s best next move would be to focus on helping others — not just for “moral” reasons, but for its own safety. To him, the domestic mission was over — and his task force, was no longer needed. Portugal had earned an opportunity to help elsewhere.
“You cannot win just by vaccinating everyone in your own country,” he said. “The war ends after we give shots to everyone in the world.” | news |
http://blog.nuclearweaponsfree.org/category/blog/ | 2015-08-29T03:00:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-35/segments/1440644064167.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20150827025424-00122-ip-10-171-96-226.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.915668 | 177 | CC-MAIN-2015-35 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-35__0__102541138 | en | Many NGOs are participating in the May 4-15 Preparatory Committee (PrepCom) for the 2010 Review Conference of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) at the UN. The NPT is a cornerstone treaty underlying global non-proliferation efforts.
A number of organizations that work on nuclear weapons issues attended the PrepCom. Reaching Critical Will is following the events at the PrepCom, including posting government statements online. Physicians for Social Responsibility posted regular updates about the PrepCom here. Want to share your experiences at the PrepCom? Post a comment or link to your report back in the comments sections.
At this year’s PrepCom, US Assistant Secretary of State Rose Gottemoeller, the lead negotiator for an agreement to replace the expiring START treaty on nuclear weapons reductions with Russia, presented a message from President Obama at the UN: | news |
http://www.beentheredonethatboughtthetshirt.com/2003_newyork/2003newyork_launch-of-office-2003/bill-gates-at-the-launch-of-office-2003/ | 2014-09-15T02:00:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-41/segments/1410657102753.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20140914011142-00202-ip-10-196-40-205.us-west-1.compute.internal.warc.gz | 0.972826 | 107 | CC-MAIN-2014-41 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-41__0__145609290 | en | Bill Gates at the launch of Office 2003
Bill Gates arrives on stage at the launch.
Bill Gates, the uber-geek, presenting the launch of Office 2003.
Bill Gates demonstrates new functionality in Outlook 2003.
Those of us who had lived through the beta testing and had been using Office 2003 for some time were impressed when something went wrong during the presentation, and Gates recovered seamlessly.
Bill Gates during his presentation at the launch.
Millennium Hotel, New York, NY, USA. 21 October 2003. | news |
http://www.ecsphilly.org/news/ecs-executive-director-announces-retirement | 2017-01-22T18:12:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560281492.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095121-00362-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.969937 | 823 | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-04__0__24137791 | en | ECS Executive Director Announces RetirementJune 12, 2012
Episcopal Community Services Executive Director the Rev. John E. Midwood has announced his decision to retire on June 30, 2013 (the end of the ECS 2012-2013 fiscal year). Midwood’s announcement follows a transition planning process which engaged members of the board of trustees and agency staff to refine ECS’ strategic plan and ensure a seamless changing of the guard. In the intervening time, Midwood will continue to lead ECS as he has during his eight-year tenure as executive director, guiding the agency with an eye towards a sustainable and effective future.
“John Midwood has been a tireless advocate for children, youth, families and seniors in need,” said Miriam Kepner, president of the ECS Board of Trustees. “He has not only led this agency with a reverence for the past, an eye to the future and a commitment to sustainability, he has also articulated that vision to countless current and future supporters of ECS, speaking at churches throughout the Diocese of Pennsylvania, serving groups such as The Pennsylvania Council of Children, Youth and Family Services and ECS in America, and educating board and committee members about all aspects of ECS’ programs and management.”
Kepner has appointed a search committee which will be co-chaired by Kurt Brunner, the immediate previous board president, and Gail Trimble, secretary of the board and former director of development at ECS. The members of the committee are Kepner and board members Adrienne Hart, Jim Kelch, David Langfitt, Rob MacRae, the Rev Claire Nevin-Field, John Pickering, Fred Sutherland, Betsey Useem, and Sharon Webster. Jim Anderson, ECS Associate Executive Director of Operations, is the staff liaison to the committee. This committee brings many years of talented service and dedication to ECS and is committed to securing the best possible successor to John Midwood. Additionally, the committee will engage an executive search firm to help ensure that the search reaches the finest candidates possible for ECS’ next executive director.
“ECS is strong as we embark on this transition,” Midwood said. “The board is fully engaged with the present while strategically considering and planning for the future. The staff is meeting the growing complexity of the present and continuing to provide high-quality services consistent with our mission and values. Our financial resources have been prudently managed and preserved for current and future needs. The engagement of our stakeholders, measured both by level of interest and financial support, has never been stronger.”
Midwood joined ECS in 1999, serving as associate director for four years prior to his appointment as executive director in 2003. He was instrumental in the merger between ECS and St. Barnabas Mission, the West Philadelphia shelter for homeless women and children, where he served as president of the board. Under his leadership, the development of the ECS FAST Housing program developed an innovative “housing first” response to chronic family homelessness, while the agency’s foster and kinship care program earned high ratings under the City of Philadelphia’s performance-based contracting model. In recent years, he has steered the 142-year-old agency through tumultuous economic conditions and challenging changes in the social services environment.
Under Midwood’s leadership, ECS has made the transition to outcomes-based service delivery with an emphasis on continuous program quality improvements. Even during this period of transition, Midwood is spearheading major initiatives to improve educational attainment for ECS program participants and to create an intra-agency department dedicated to identifying, testing and implementing innovative approaches to serving the needs of the most vulnerable members of our society.
Prior to joining ECS, he served as Archdeacon of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania for eleven years, focusing on mission strategy and urban ministry. He also touched the lives of many Episcopal Academy students during his years there as chaplain. | news |
https://historyimages.blogspot.com/2009/05/battle-for-stalingrad-most-brutal.html | 2017-05-24T07:51:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-22/segments/1495463607806.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20170524074252-20170524094252-00514.warc.gz | 0.973715 | 731 | CC-MAIN-2017-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-22__0__167429604 | en | Some of the most brutal fighting ever in history in any war took place at Stalingrad.....The images of Stalingrad are fascinating.
Russian soldiers with an anti-aircraft gun wait for the Luftwaffe bombers
A funeral at Stalingrad. August 1942
A priest conducts a funeral service. Stalingrad. August, 1942.
Late summer. 1942. Stalingrad. Things were good then. Germans enjoy music
Summer 1942. Stalingrad area. A German officer offers his men cigarettes.
SURRENDER AT STALINGRAD AS REPORTED BY BBC - FEB 2, 1943
The Soviet Government has announced the final defeat of the German 6th Army at the port of Stalingrad, in southern Russia.
A statement late this evening said: "Our forces have now completed the liquidation of the German Fascist troops encircled in the area of Stalingrad.
"The last centre of enemy resistance in the Stalingrad area has thus been crushed."
The declaration brings to an end five months of heavy fighting for the city. The battle has been described as among the most terrible of the war so far.
Another 45,000 German soldiers have been taken prisoner in the last two days, bringing the total in custody to over 90,000 officers and men.
The prisoners are understood to be in an appalling condition after enduring months of starvation in temperatures down to -30°C.
They are the remains of the 330,000-strong German force sent to take Stalingrad.
The rest - about a quarter of a million men - have died, as many from illness, starvation and frostbite as from the fighting itself.
The 6th Army has been trapped inside the city, completely surrounded by the Red Army, for almost three months during the harshest part of the Russian winter.
They have had to rely totally on air drops by the Luftwaffe for food.
Atrocious weather conditions have reduced the amount getting through to just 90 tonnes a day - less than a third of what they needed.
The German commander of the 6th Army, Field-Marshal Friedrich Paulus, gave himself up two days ago.
He had been in a hopeless position since early December, when a last-ditch rescue attempt was driven back by Soviet troops.
He was given one earlier chance to surrender, on 8 January, by Soviet Regional Commander, Marshal Rokossovsky.
But Hitler repeated his order to the 6th Army that surrender would not be contemplated, and two days later the final Soviet offensive began to flush the Germans out of Stalingrad.
Paulus lost his last German-controlled airfield ten days later, on 22 January, and with it the last hope of any more regular supplies.
By 29 January the desperately weak 6th Army was split into two pockets of men.
The surrender of Field-Marshal Paulus brought the ordeal to an end for one of the groups.
The defeat of the second remnant today closes at last one of the most horrific chapters of the war so far.
It is difficult to distinguish between the quality of both the German and Russian soldiers. Both were motivated by their love for their motherland. But there were others factors that drove the two sides to such desperate fighting.
One, both sides knew that this was a no-holds bar war. Not fighting was thus not an option.
Second, both Hitler and Stalin made squads that killed any deserter. Turning away from fighting was just not possible. | news |
https://blog.feralhorses.co.uk/how-cryptocurrencies-are-changing-the-way-we-buy-art-ec1311919970/ | 2021-07-24T11:53:43 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046150264.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20210724094631-20210724124631-00156.warc.gz | 0.962256 | 813 | CC-MAIN-2021-31 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-31__0__211470180 | en | Cryptocurrencies are slowly growing as the chosen method to invest in and buy products. Bitcoin has seen a steep rise in recent years with News BTC reporting that the current Bitcoin price is around the $4,500 (£3,400) mark. Yet as governments look to tighten cryptocurrency regulations, financiers are looking to invest their Bitcoins into other ventures. One such avenue is an old investment favourite: the art market.
Using Bitcoin to buy art is still in its infancy but the practice is starting to become widely used. The Dadiani Fine Art gallery in London’s Mayfair district is the first gallery to accept Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as a mode of payment for works of art. The gallery’s owner Eleesa Dadiani said of the change: “We are combining old world business ethics and practice with the new world of technology — the current system is becoming stale and needs to be disrupted.”
Ms Dadiani hopes that by opening up the art market to cryptocurrencies, access to market will be much easier. “Cryptocurrencies will provide a bridge from the elitist, centralist fine art market to a decentralised open source world where many more will be able to become part of this exhilarating market.”
In an interview with the BBC, Ms Dadiani explained the process through which her clients could buy art from her gallery using Bitcoin. “I give the client my public key [a long string of letters and numbers] and they use that to send Bitcoin to my account from their digital wallet or Bitcoin exchange.”
Blockchain is the network (or digital ledger) that cryptocurrencies are managed from and it is used by the Dadiani Fine Art gallery as the method of payment. “Blockchain is a borderless, open source, decentralised peer-to-peer network that governments cannot shut down,” Dadiani says. “For me, the blockchain is going to be the biggest thing since the internet.”
Right to Left: “KELLY-ANNE DAVITT: BEACH BALLS AND MELONS”, “NORMAN TOYNTON: PEGGING REALITY” & “THE NOISE: MIKE O’CONNOR”
One of the first exhibitions at the Dadiani Fine Art gallery to be opened up to investors using cryptocurrencies is The Noise by Mike O’Connor, which features six sculptures that use the exhausts from classic Formula One cars. The sculptures are expected to sell for between £25,000 and £35,000.
The attraction of using cryptocurrencies for investing in art is clear when you look at the privacy benefits. FXCM discussed cryptocurrency in-depth with the site detailing how Bitcoin offers a degree of privacy (although it can be traced) as the Bitcoin addresses (for both client and seller) are randomly generated strings of letters and numbers. This would be appealing for art collectors who may want to keep the amount they spent on art a private matter.
Alongside individuals buying works of art, there is a push to use cryptocurrency for the co-ownership of high-valued artworks. Marcelo Garcia Casil, the chief executive and co-founder for Maecenas, is setting up a venture, forecasted to be launched next year, that could permit art owners to sell shares (up to 49%) on the artworks they own. Investors who don’t want full ownership, or those who simply cannot afford million dollar artworks from known artists, will be able to buy shares of the work using cryptocurrency. Shareholders would be able to trade their shares on the exchange once the artworks are sold at auction.
How widespread using cryptocurrency to buy art becomes, will be determined in the next few years. It has the potential to completely change the art market. If it doesn’t take off then The Block Bills series shows that instead of being used to buy art, it could be used as art. | news |
https://2stayconnected.com/?p=10040 | 2023-12-05T01:34:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100540.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20231205010358-20231205040358-00207.warc.gz | 0.953089 | 372 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__34013713 | en | Could volunteering lead to a longer life?
According to a recent article by the Wall Street Journal, volunteering could be good for your health – particularly once you’re retired.
The article quotes a recent study of 2,705 volunteers age 18 and older from UnitedHealthcare and VolunteerMatch, which found that 75 percent of those who volunteered in the past 12 months said volunteering made them feel physically healthier.
“A much larger study — one involving more than 64,000 subjects age 60 and older from 1998 to 2010 — has found results suggesting that volunteering slows the cognitive decline of aging,” the WSJ states.
The study separated respondents into categories of volunteers, non-volunteers, and individuals who switched back and forth. The findings concluded that those who volunteer 100 hours a year score about 6 percent higher in cognitive testing than a non-volunteer.
The lead researcher found there are several reasons for this. “For starters, unlike paid work, there is a ‘different subjective well-being’ or ‘warm glow’ that a volunteer experiences from helping people. Volunteering is also unique ‘because it supplies mental, physical and social stimulation in one package,’ they said. ‘You have to move around, you interact with people, you think about activities.’ Whereas doing a Sudoku puzzle offers one type of intellectual stimulation…volunteers get all of these types of stimulation simultaneously.”
They found even as little as 2 hours of volunteering per week can have cognitive benefits.
Share these stats with your volunteers and you might just see an uptick in your volunteer attendance! Keeping your volunteers active and engaged can truly benefit both your organization and your volunteers themselves.
Want a free assessment of how well you’re engaging both your volunteers AND your donors? | news |
http://whyqatar.me/article-desc-485_banks-to-provide-qatars-100-billion-construction-need | 2017-04-29T01:36:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917123172.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031203-00108-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.946187 | 844 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__293633525 | en | Banks in Qatar have enough liquidity to provide the capital and finance mega projects worth more than $100 billion in the country up to 2022 and beyond, according to report.
The metro alone is going to cost about $35 billion and the port project between $7 billion and $8 billion. Then there are roads, electricity and water, sewage, Aviation City, stadia for the World Cup in addition to hotels, new shopping malls and Lusail City.
"The bonding requirements for these projects will be a percentage of these numbers and that's a very complex algorithm. We expect infrastructure finance demand will be in excess of $100 billion," indicates the report.
Qatar's financial sector has already been a key foundation of its rapidly developing economy, with finance, insurance and reinsurance outputs now accounting for about 10% of the country's GDP last year. Yet, total assets for Qatar's banking industry has increased at a compound annual rate of 30% in the last 10 years to almost $225 billion, while bank lending to domestic customers has grown by a similar amount in the same period to $130 billion. "Huge further increases in deposits with local and international banks operating in Qatar are also expected and will be provide huge leverage for domestic borrowers," the report says.
Bankers say they expect the aggregate balance sheets of Qatar's banks will continue growing as government investment in projects flows to construction companies and other service providers. Huge further increases in deposits with local and international banks operating in Qatar are also expected and will be provide huge leverage for domestic borrowers.
An emerging issue is the capacity of local banks to absorb the volume of business being generated by the major Qatari projects. "That is why we will increasingly see local banks coming together to finance these large projects. Regional and foreign banks are also increasingly coming in to get a share of the action in Qatar," added the report.
Despite the massive activity currently taking place in Qatar's projects industry and its continued rise in the next few years, there is a consensus among experts that the country's regulators should manage the timing of major infrastructure finance transactions.
Gulf's financial hub?
On the other hand, Qatar is bidding to become the Gulf region's financial hub, introducing a new regulatory framework for financial institutions and other initiatives to facilitate growth in the banking sector. By putting a cap on banks security portfolios to 25% of their capital and reserves, the Qatar Central Bank hopes to avoid the mistakes of the global financial crisis which was largely precipitated by the massive debt exposure of banks.
Qatar brought in two very important laws in 2012; the first was law no. 8 of 2012 on Qatar Financial Markets Authority. The second is Law No. 13 regulating the functioning of Qatar Central Bank. The laws basically restructured the framework of the work of the financial sector in the country.
The new laws were an important step towards regulating financial services and enhancing financial stability. The law also set a framework for cooperation between Qatar Central Bank, Qatar Financial Markets Authority and Qatar Financial Center Authority.
The laws were a healthy update on the regulatory framework that governed the financial sector in Qatar and would elevate the State's status as an international financial hub. The regulatory role of Qatar Financial Markets Authority aims to protect investors and the stability of the market. The authority also regulates the activity of listed companies through each company's disclosure statements.
Actually, the political and economic stability, as well as the flexibility of the banking sector, help Qatar pursue its goal of developing based on Qatar 2030 vision and Qatar National Development Strategy 2011-2016, despite global economic instability. The GDP in 2012 stood at 12.2 percent, more than $192 billion.
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https://www.axoniq.io/podcasts/state-and-the-future-of-axoniq-part-2 | 2023-04-01T14:52:50 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296950030.57/warc/CC-MAIN-20230401125552-20230401155552-00173.warc.gz | 0.940178 | 175 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__268683663 | en | This episode continues the "State and Future of AxonIQ" presentation by the AxonIQ CTO, Allard Buijze, and friends at our conference in September.
This presentation highlighted some changes within AxonIQ as a company, as well as the products in the past two years and moving forward.
In this second portion of the talk, Allard and Steven van Beelen (Axon Framework's lead developer) spoke about Axon Framework, its newest edition, and what is to come next.
In the next episode (and the last portion of the presentation), the Axon Server team will discuss the newest additions to the server and their plans for future release(s). Allard will also present Axon Synapse, our newest product.
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https://www.liftforlifeacademy.org/students-learn-from-famous-designers/ | 2022-06-26T22:33:34 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103322581.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20220626222503-20220627012503-00308.warc.gz | 0.985815 | 239 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__230136389 | en | During the fall semester, Lift For Life Academy high school students visited two fashion designers at their Washington Avenue studio lofts. One designer was Project Runway Season 8 contestant, Michael Drummond. Drummond taught students about his fashion specialty– woven garments. The students saw his weaving machines as well as the type of fabrics he prefers to use. However, Drummond wasn’t able to show off his Project Runway fashions, as those were auctioned off in New York. Teacher Elizabeth Wagner says the visit helped students understand the education Drummond went through to reach this point in his life.
The second designer the students interacted with was Melissa Rae Brown, a vintage fashion designer. She informed students about her unique technique of restyling or taking apart clothing and making them into new garments. She introduced the students to her new collections titled, “Cupcake Collection,” full of frilly and puffy dresses and skirts. Mrs. Wagner said, “The students not only had the opportunity to learn and view haute couture, but they were also able to see how both designers live. It was an invaluable experience the students will never forget.” | news |
http://wakajobs.com/gm-will-continue-to-be-extremely-profitable-says-former-exec-bob-lutz/ | 2019-01-24T05:18:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-04/segments/1547584518983.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20190124035411-20190124061411-00553.warc.gz | 0.926603 | 361 | CC-MAIN-2019-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-04__0__164526137 | en | Earlier within the day, CEO Mary Barra informed CNBC’s Phil LeBeau, “From a 2018 perspective, it isn’t solely a deal with actually capitalizing on the brand new vans we’ve on the market, the light-duty vans, but additionally the deal with cost discount so it was throughout the board. Every factor of the corporate.”
The firm introduced a number of plant closures and 14,000 job cuts in November, which is expected to save lots of about $6 billion by the top of 2020.
Lutz mentioned these “unpopular” selections have been essential for the firm to enhance earnings.
While no one likes plant closings, it’s a reality of life within the auto business as a result of these crops get outdated and are producing automobiles which can be now not in demand, he defined.
“It’s unhappy. It’s the draw back of a market economic system. But in the event you do not do it, companies die. And no one advantages from that both,” Lutz mentioned.
The firm’s focus now’s on crossover automobiles, moderately than passenger automobiles, which Lutz referred to as “loss turbines.”
He additionally thinks the Detroit automaker is finest positioned to take advantage of latest know-how, noting it has numerous experience in electrical and autonomous automobiles.
“General Motors sees the autonomous and electrification future coming and so they’ve obtained the money and the wherewithal to be a giant player.”
GM is projecting greater than 17 million complete U.S. car gross sales in 2019.
– CNBC’s Robert Ferris contributed to this report. | news |
https://cepd.mul.edu.pk/industrial_economy.html | 2024-04-15T00:39:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816904.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414223349-20240415013349-00163.warc.gz | 0.941806 | 262 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__78405439 | en | The manufacturing sector encourages domestic output, exports, and employment, thus stimulating economic expansion. The manufacturing sector of Pakistan has contributed 12.79 percent to the GDP and employed 16.1 percent of the labor force in recent years. Large-scale manufacturing, at 9.73 percent of GDP and 76.1 percent of the sectoral share, dominates the manufacturing sector. It is followed by small-scale manufacturing, at 2.12 percent of GDP and 16.6 percent of the sectoral share. The third component, slaughtering, contributes 0.94 percent to the GDP and 7.4 percent to the sector share.
COVID-19 has emerged as one of the greatest threats to the world and domestic economy, halting economic activity. Due to two factors, the situation was particularly difficult for Pakistan's industrial sector. First, many manufacturing jobs are on-site and cannot be performed remotely. Second is the deceleration of industrial operations due to strong trade and production relations with the hardest-hit nations (Pakistan Economic Survey 2020-21). The CEPD insinuates the industry to address major issues, including red tape, the provision of credit services, tax benefits, lack of government support, inefficient and inadequate material testing laboratories, a dearth of research and development, and a lack of skilled workers. | news |
https://cogentwww.azurewebsites.net/thoughts/why-targeting-home-movers-is-so-important-in-the-age-of-covid19/ | 2023-02-08T16:19:50 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764500837.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20230208155417-20230208185417-00610.warc.gz | 0.957848 | 1,001 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__151830404 | en | Why targeting home movers is so important in the age of COVID19.
At the time of launching our Moving Minds research, we could’ve never foreseen the seismic shift in, well, pretty much everything, brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s safe to say a lot has changed in the last year, particularly for the home improvement sector.
In the final quarter of 2020, 12% of all British homeowners put their house on the market, motivated by things like the stamp duty holiday and an unusual year reflecting on our living requirements. Home-working and home-learning have both caused many to stop and think about what they want from their property. Last year, Rightmove reported a massive £37 billion worth of property sales agreed in July alone – the busiest month for home buying since they started tracking this data over ten years ago.
Fast forward to this year, and the latest data from Zoopla confirms the home moving trend is continuing into 2021, with buyers still reassessing lifestyle choices and keen to move. In the first two weeks of January home buying demand was up by 13% YoY . Supporting this, Aviva recently reported more than two fifths (43%) of UK adults are considering moving to a different type of setting in 2021, as a result of last year’s events.
Moving home is an ‘inertia-buster’ that changes our spending behaviours dramatically. In the first 12 months after moving, we spend roughly the same on home improvements as we do in the five years that follow. Now more than ever, brands in the home and property sector are faced with a huge opportunity and our Moving Minds study provides us with a deeper insight into the mindset, influences and motivations of those in the process of moving home.
For those who completed their move during lockdown, all the enforced time in their new property has provided them with the chance to throw themselves into home improvement projects. Ebay data shows that during the first lockdown last year, demand in the DIY category spiked, with searches for ‘Interior & exterior paint’ rising 825% YoY, while searches for ‘Cordless drills’ jumped 135%. Supporting data from Kingfisher PLC demonstrates a 164% growth in online sales for quarter three of last year, while Dunelm paid back the government £1.5million in furlough costs after a period of record-breaking online trading.
Yet, it’s not just more downtime at home that has led to increased DIY and home improvement purchases. Our Moving Minds study helps us understand why this might be as it investigates the vital role that home interiors play in the expression of our social identity – a key part of every person’s psychological makeup. Social identity expression is a strong motivator of purchase behaviour because it’s a source of support and self-esteem. With the dramatic and long-lasting disruption to our social identities the home caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re turning to our homes more than ever to fill that void.
The lockdown has forced many to rely less on the clothes they wear and the restaurants they eat in to express social identities. Instead, people are turning to the curation of their surroundings as a way of expressing themselves and their mindsets.
Interestingly, this might tell us a little more about the home interior trends of the past year, and those going forward. One of the major interior design trends of 2020/21 is ‘70s decor - rattan, warm colours and house plants have made their way back into homes of the 21st century. Refinery21 suggests why this might be:
“Despite economic hardships at home, the '70s held a sense of optimism about the future as travel and technology grew. This was reflected in home design: things may be bad now but they could be better. Perhaps our renewed interest in '70s design in 2021 speaks to our wish to return to this sense of optimism and curiosity and even (whisper it) joy. But unlike the forward-looking '70s, we’re now looking back, seeking comfort in a decade which seems a world away.”
Consequently, there’s a huge – and immediate – opportunity for marketers to tune into this purchase driver and craft marketing campaigns around it. By tapping into the motivations and psychology behind these purchase decisions, we can create campaign messaging, materials and media plans that resonate and influence more effectively.
For brands in the home improvement and DIY sector our Moving Minds study can really help focus marketing strategies so that our marketing messages really resonate at a time when people are most likely to spend. To download the full Moving Minds report and find out more about how psychological attitudes and motivations drive home mover purchases, head to the tab at the bottom of your screen. | news |
https://www.revsure.ai/press-release/revsure-ai-closes-10-million-seed-round-led-by-neotribe-ventures | 2023-12-09T05:22:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100800.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20231209040008-20231209070008-00109.warc.gz | 0.935079 | 1,316 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__149467692 | en | Palo Alto, CA, June 7, 2023 - RevSure, the AI-fueled Pipeline Acceleration company that provides unprecedented insight into pipeline health and how to prioritize marketing and sales investments, today announced it has expanded its seed funding to $10M with an additional $6M round. Neotribe Ventures and Innovation Endeavors co-led the seed round, with participation from Operator Collective and Correlation Ventures. Neotribe Partner Alex Salazar, who is the former founder and CEO of Stormpath (acquired by Okta), will join RevSure’s board of directors.
Today’s marketing leaders are under a tremendous amount of pressure during a stressful time of economic uncertainty. Scrutiny on predictable revenue growth and pipeline health has intensified and marketing teams are increasingly measured on their pipeline influence. Marketing teams are being asked to do more with less, but recent research found that 66% of marketing leaders don’t know where funnel leakage and conversion bottlenecks are happening in their pipelines, and 71% say they lack confidence in their ability to convert leads into sales.
RevSure has helped customers like BigID, Zeotap, and SnapLogic simply and accurately predict, generate, and accelerate their pipelines. Real-time, AI-powered insights identify bottlenecks and offer recommendations on where to prioritize efforts to maximize ROI, providing leaders with pipeline clarity unlike what they’ve ever had before.
"RevSure uncovers what’s happening in the marketing and sales funnel so companies know exactly what’s working, how much leakage is occurring, and where to focus resources to win more deals,” said Alex Salazar, Partner at Neotribe Ventures. "We're thrilled to be leading the expansion of RevSure's seed round as their ability to accurately predict pipeline value from all the leads marketing generates is creating an opportunity for them to become the de facto system of engagement for demand gen teams."
The additional funding will allow RevSure to continue its mission of advancing the effectiveness of pipeline generation for B2B companies. Its key priorities are to deepen investments in product, engineering, and AI technology and resources, further scale customer acquisition, and double down on the company’s go-to-market strategy.
“Since its launch less than a year ago, we have been continuously impressed with RevSure’s team and its strong execution,” said Harpinder “Harpi” Singh, Partner at Innovation Endeavors. “RevSure’s strong engagement metrics indicate that it is becoming a must-have tool for CMOs and their marketing teams for predictive pipeline visibility.”
“The question that is top of mind for every marketing leader right now is: ‘Am I meeting my pipeline generation goals, and if not, what should I do about it?’ What sets RevSure apart is the unique combination of data normalization and predictive AI that allows CMOs and their teams to answer those questions faster than ever using a simple, action-oriented user interface,” said Haley Daiber Brannan, Investing Partner at Operator Collective. “It’s working, and the growing customer love RevSure has earned in such a short time speaks for itself.”
“Pipeline health needs to be on every go-to-market leader’s, CEO’s, and Board’s agenda - it’s the missing link in driving predictable & profitable revenue growth which is critical in the current economic climate,” said Deepinder Singh Dhingra, founder and CEO of RevSure. “Adding AI-based predictive insights into pipeline effectiveness and health will allow companies to focus on predictability for outcomes, acceleration to revenue and effectiveness or quality and efficiency.”
RevSure.AI is the AI-fueled pipeline acceleration company that provides companies with unprecedented insight into pipeline generation health and how to prioritize marketing investments. The US-India cross-border venture-backed company, with its predictive pipeline intelligence solution, is committed to reducing the uncertainty around revenue funnel conversations for B2B companies and helping them boost qualified opportunities in their pipeline. Unlike existing revenue intelligence solutions where pipeline generation is an afterthought, RevSure.AI provides a trusted, first-of-its-kind solution that gives B2B companies predictive insights into their pipeline generation activities and what it takes to hit their numbers. Founded in 2021, RevSure.AI’s investors include Neotribe Ventures, Innovation Endeavors, Operator Collective, and several angel investors. For more information about RevSure visit www.revsure.ai.
About Neotribe Ventures
Neotribe Ventures focuses on strategic investments in early to growth-stage companies developing breakthrough technologies that stretch the imagination. Founded in 2017, the firm manages nearly $450 million in assets across three funds and has invested in a diverse set of companies including enterprise software, security and infrastructure networking, robotics and AI, cleantech, computational biology, and more. Just as tribes represent small, protective, and caring groups, Neotribe believes that startups with innovative and aspirational teams thrive if provided the security and backing to be unafraid in the pursuit of new ideas, excellence, and success.
To learn more about how Neotribe is partnering with entrepreneurs in the U.S., Europe, Israel, India, and Australia in their quest to solve complex and deeply impactful problems to create lasting change, visit www.neotribe.vc.
About Innovation Endeavors
Innovation Endeavors is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in mission-driven founders, transformational technologies, and emergent ecosystems. The firm’s central investment thesis, the Super Evolution, combines data, leading-edge computation, and advanced engineering to transform a range of industries including engineering health, climate, computing infrastructure, intelligent software, the physical economy, and more. Its investments include AlphaSense, Astra, Color, Blue River Technology, Eikon Therapeutics, Fabric, Homelight, Kong, Formlabs, Freenome, Planet, Rebellion, Replica, SoFi, Uber, Upstart, Vicarious Surgical, and more. For more information, visit www.InnovationEndeavors.com.
About Communications for RevSure | news |
http://www.madatech.org.il/pages/MenuItemPage.aspx?ContentItem=2179 | 2013-06-18T06:51:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368707184996/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516122624-00012-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.969412 | 443 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__8180460 | en | Flying a Huge hot air baloon at Madatech, opened Earth Day events in Haifa
Earth Day events took place on Thursday, 22.04.10 in many cities around the world. The central event at Madatech was flying a 30 meters high hot air balloon by Israel's minister of science, Prof. Daniel Hershkovits, and Haifa's Mayor, Mr. Yona Yahav.
About 210 5th to 6th grade students from schools around Haifa participated in "The Energetic Needle" competitions, that involved energy cycling, green electricity, finding a slogan for the environment and recycling paper. Simultaneously, Madatech hosted green crafts and demonstrations for junior high students, among them environmental sculpturing using recycled materials.
Haifa's environmental contract, which was signed by citizens, students, Ministry of Environmental Defense representatives and schools' representatives, serves also as Israel's national environmental agreement. Haifa's Youth Council chairman handed it to Israel's Industrialists Association representative. The contract was also printed on magnets and was handed to about 15000 students in schools across Haifa.
At 12:00 pm AMAN volunteers, in cooperation with Madatech's Moobile Labs held a relay race to pass the contract between schools in Haifa. Following the race, it was submitted, signed, to the Haifa Bay Municipal Association for Environmental Protection.
Further, the winners of the nature photography contest were announced by the head of education department in Haifa Municipality, Ms. Rachel Metuki.
The winning photo will represent Israel in a special international photography exhibition at the Chabot Museum in Auckland, California and will be on display until October 2010.
At 08:00 pm, Earth's Hour was announced, implementing a gradual process of shutting out all the lights in Israel and around the world. This action attempted to convey a global message, that everyone can take part in this small but meaningful action and turn off the lights for an hour, thus contributing to a significant decrease of the damage done to earth.
The events were honored by the presence of Israel's minister of science, and are held in cooperation with Haifa Municipality and the Ministry of Environmental Protection. | news |
https://ots.gr/2016/06/21/presentation-of-ydata-openpark-on-smart-ct-2016-in-malaga/?lang=en | 2019-06-25T04:09:43 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-26/segments/1560627999787.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20190625031825-20190625053825-00448.warc.gz | 0.936705 | 356 | CC-MAIN-2019-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-26__0__143753485 | en | On 15-17 June 2016, the city of Malaga hosted the SMART-CT 2016 International Conference on Smart Cities, organized by the University of Malaga in collaboration with the Andalusian Agency of Knowledge, the Andalusian Network OTRI and the regional cluster of Smart Cities.
The scope of the conference was to address the holistic nature of all problems and solutions existing in smart cities, beyond the up-to-now, way too focused interpretation and interaction. For that purpose, the attendance of people was multifarious, extending from research academia to private companies and from public organizations to individual participants, assisting in the creation of a dialogue around the products and services that will shape the future of digital cities. The structure of the conference was formulated in a way to cover:
- Multiple plenary sessions and presentations around the main topics that constitute the pillars of a smart city (Smart mobility and urban transport, Energy and Water management, IoT, Big data and open data in smart cities, Artificial intelligence, advanced algorithms and machine learning, Smart buildings and homes, energy efficiency and livability etc.)
- An industry workshop where companies presented the latest products and trends.
- Ideathon, an event focused on creating breakthrough ideas for smart cities using a different way of thinking a “hand-thinking” with LEGO SERIOUS PLAY methodology.
- A technology transfer meeting between companies.
OTS actively participated in all sections and had a key role in the industry workshop, where YDATA – its intelligent management system for water resources was initially presented and then OpenPark – its Smart Parking Management System for urban mobility was also analyzed, illustrating combining models that could lead to minimization of problems such as traffic congestion, car pollution and parking space search in urban dense environments. | news |
https://tribeone.medium.com/how-nfts-are-helping-fuel-the-future-of-metaverse-6a53b44d4bde?source=user_profile---------8---------------------------- | 2024-04-16T21:14:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817106.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20240416191221-20240416221221-00124.warc.gz | 0.938381 | 1,002 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__205017408 | en | The concept of the “metaverse” is evolving into a digital realm where users will be able to interact with each other via Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality technologies. There are already hundreds of decentralized metaverse projects, allowing users to exchange crypto assets and play games. Some metaverse projects take one step further and employ powerful game engines to increase the level of immersion.
But what is next for the metaverse?
A brief history of the metaverse
Some sources suggest the beginning of metaverse dates back centuries ago. According to Forbes, “It all started back in 1838 when scientist Sir Charles Wheatstone outlined the concept of ‘binocular vision,’ where you combine two images — one for each eye — to make a single 3D image.”
There are different schools of thought to determine the origin point of the metaverse. For the sake of simplicity, we will consider a much closer time, 1992 to be precise. This is the year the term “metaverse” has been used. In author Neil Stevenson’s novel- Snow Crash, the metaverse was a virtual place where characters could go to escape a dreary totalitarian reality. Pop culture liked the idea so much that Stevenson’s novel was followed by numerous films and books, the most popular one being no other than The Matrix.
In the following years, game studios and tech firms started developing “alternative realities” where people interacted with each other in completely digital environments. But such developments can be described as metaverse-like experiences at most.
The acceleration in digitalization due to the pandemic, developments in VR and AR technologies, and most importantly, mass adoption of blockchain technology gave a huge boost to the idea of metaverse to mature. The metaverse as we know it is a relatively new concept, most consider still has a long way ahead to fulfill its potential.
There are already highly developed blockchain metaverse projects with huge communities, such as Roblox, Decentraland, and The Sandbox. Not only individual users but also big companies invest in these projects. For instance, Metaverse Group, a Tokens.com affiliated company has bought a plot of digital land located in Decentraland for $2.4m worth of cryptocurrency.
NFTs and the future of the metaverse
In its current state, cryptocurrencies are the lifeblood of the metaverse economy. Users make all purchases via crypto with faster transactions and lower fees. NFTs on the other hand, are the assets users can own and invest in within the metaverse. They can be in the form of virtual land, game items, artworks, or even event tickets.
A relatively young venue, the metaverse is expected to ignite a breakthrough change in human interactions.
The metaverse could potentially use Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality to immerse users in an alternate world. The technology is still being developed, but companies like Meta are known for building and improving these technologies.
The future metaverse would be very similar to our real world in many aspects and even replace some real-world activities like working or hanging out. We are looking at an exciting future full of possibilities. An increasing number of NFT enthusiasts are also sensing opportunities to invest in NFTs in the metaverse. Some are worried because they think it might be too late to invest in the metaverse. Well, it is quite the opposite!
Discover the metaverse with TribeOne’s financing solutions
While metaverses are full of opportunities to profit, taking the first step can be costly for users. Given the increasing demand in the metaverse, NFT prices are skyrocketing.
To make financing solutions for NFT purchases within the metaverse more accessible, TribeOne is building an ecosystem where users will have access to products and services to invest in NFTs and make the most out of this thriving new space.
We already have an impressive list of metaverse partners, allowing users to purchase NFT land and items from them using our financing solutions. Users can easily opt for loans for NFTs in our partner metaverses and get loans at custom terms.
We are still exploring all types of utilities NFT space has to offer. As we establish a solid place in the NFT world and further develop our dApp, we gain priceless experience and know-how in this underexplored venue, which will eventually lead to more innovative products and solutions.
TribeOne is the world’s first-ever NFT lending platform that offers a seamless experience; to the users through its innovative consumer-centric products. The platform will break barriers in the traditional financial ecosystem and revolutionize the DeFi sphere as a whole. Providing the community with a platform to lend, borrow and invest in NFTs. Therefore, offering an unconventional experience for all. | news |
https://pigskinnut.com/five-nfl-teams-that-could-surprise-in-2020-nfl-season/ | 2024-04-14T14:43:27 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816879.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414130604-20240414160604-00115.warc.gz | 0.966423 | 717 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__197446029 | en | Seeing a team go from worst-to-first has become the norm in the NFL, and 2020 is not likely to see that trend change, as I am predicting there to be five NFL teams that could surprise in the 2020 NFL season.
Let’s take a look:
5. Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons started off 1-7 in 2019 and things looked grim. However, they rebounded to close out the season by winning six of their final eight games to get to a 7-9 record for the second consecutive season. The turnaround was enough to save some jobs and give the current regime one more chance in 2020. They’ve since added running back Todd Gurley via free agency and selected Clemson cornerback A.J. Terrell in the 2020 NFL Draft, essentially improving on both sides of the ball. With quarterback Matt Ryan still under center and some young building blocks spread out across the roster expect the Atlanta Falcons to be one of the five NFL teams that can surprise fans in 2020.
4. Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos were a mess entering Week 13 of last season but then came rookie quarterback Drew Lock. While Lock didn’t exactly light the NFL world on fire he did show potential. With Pat Shurmur, the quarterback whisperer, now taking over as offensive coordinator, it can mean only good things for Lock and his offensive teammates. Moreover, the Broncos padded their roster with the addition of running back Melvin Gordon, as well as the selection of wide receiver Jerry Jeudy in the 2020 NFL Draft. They’ll need their defense to continue playing well. But so long as that happens, expect to see a vastly improved Broncos team in 2020.
3. Washington Football Team
Quarterback Dwayne Haskins looks like a man on a mission this offseason; wide receiver Terry McLaurin will soon be a household name; running back Adrian Peterson is apparently ageless, and cornerback Fabian Moreau should lead a defense that is trending upwards. Oh yeah, there’s also a brand new coaching staff led by Ron Rivera, who has a history of winning. While The Washington Football Team may not excel to the point of competing for the division or even a playoff spot, don’t be surprised if they are mid-pack and well ahead of where many football analysts project them to be.
2. New York Giants
Are the Giants finally nearing the conclusion of their seemingly endless rebuild? The Giants have retooled and repaired their much-maligned offensive line. They finally added a playmaking linebacker, also added some much-needed veteran experience and youthful speed to their secondary. So long as players like Golden Tate, Daniel Jones, Saquon Barkley, Evan Engram, and Jabrill Peppers can stay on the field, the Giants have a good chance to compete for an NFC East title in the upcoming 2020 NFL season.
1. Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins were supposed to be a joke in 2019. Despite their 5-11 record, they played well above expectations. They will potentially usher in a new quarterback, Tua Tagovailoa. And have substantially upgraded their personnel on both sides of the ball. Add in the uncertainty surrounding the Tom Brady-less New England Patriots, and the AFC East could very well be open for the taking. That doesn’t necessarily mean the Dolphins will swoop in and steal the show. But they are clearly headed in the right direction for the 2020 NFL season and could make some waves before the division is settled. | news |
https://ederrengifo.medium.com/a-fight-for-democracy-3708ecb6961a?source=user_profile---------1---------------------------- | 2023-09-27T07:17:09 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510284.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927071345-20230927101345-00823.warc.gz | 0.988032 | 2,680 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__103764807 | en | Something interesting happened in my country, Peru, during these last days. This is a testimony of a fight for democracy, but also a lesson about the impact of new generations being politically active and all the big changes this activism could trigger.
A bit of Context
Peru, as many other countries in the world, has an interesting relationship with democracy. Our democracy has been interrupted many times by dictatorships during our 200 years of being a republic. Our last dictatorship happened between 1990 and 2000 with Alberto Fujimori. He took control over a country devastated by a deep economical crisis and the thread of terrorism in the shape of Sendero Luminoso and MRTA. These terrorist organizations were defeated during mid 90s, but they also gave Fujimori the excuse to take control over the 3 powers of the state. During his rule a new constitution was written in order to prepare the country for free-market, but also to ensure that Fujimori, with the control of the congress and the presidency, could control key institutions.
Fujimori's dictatorship reached its end during the year 2000. It was a mix of two key events: The enormous pressure generated by the people which was canalized into our biggest protest until that point of our history, and the publication of tapes showing corruption transactions that his closest assessor (and the brain behind the dictatorship) Vladimiro Montesinos used to blackmail many people that was useful for the dictatorship to keep its power. Corruption captured in 4k.
After a peaceful transition we recovered our democracy, but the constitution didn't change and during the following 20 years our democracy has been always fragile, with a system that didn't allow us to have representative parties and the balance of power was always at risk. There were many hidden interests working in the backstage, some of them from illegal activities, other ones from the most conservative parts of our society, and other ones from specific private sectors like Education, that started acquiring more political power over the years.
The last elected government was from 2016, and they had a critical problem: They didn't have majority in congress. The congress was now in power of the loser party, led by Keiko Fujimori (daughter of Alberto Fujimori) who besides her personal goal to release his father, who has been in jailed since 2007, also pretended to rule from the congress by using the 90’s constitution as a weapon. She moved the strings to remove the elected president Pedro Pablo Kuczynski in an attempt to have a more "manageable" president, but she found Martin Vizcarra instead. Vizcarra didn't have a party, he was invited as vice-president because of a positive period as governor of the Moquegua region, a gesture PPK needed in order to obtain more votes from the south of the country. This particularity was good for the eyes of the people because it meant that he didn't owe a favor to any hidden interest (assumable), which gave him enough public approval to close the congress. Yes, another weapon of the 90’s constitution that the president can use to close the congress following certain conditions. They didn't want to approve important reforms. He called for new parliamentarian elections in 2019, but this new congress continued having the same main issue: Not public representation, and this time, more than ever, the hidden interests were more represented and they did what everybody was afraid of: take the presidential power, and with that, the control of the country. The threat of a new dictatorship was very real now.
A long week of protests
All the series of events I'm gonna narrate happened in the lapse of one week. A week that will probably change our political landscape for the following decades and has named a whole generation.
The week started by a request of the congress for the president to give his testimony about corruption allegations that were published in the media for some weeks prior to that Monday (the media is also influenced by economical interests by the way). It's important to highlight the fact that 68 out of the 120 congressmen have some type of ongoing legal process. Keep in mind that being a congress man/woman in Peru means to have legal immunity, many people use it as a way to escape from justice. Literally, a congress full of criminals. As everybody feared, the congress voted to remove Vizcarra from the presidency with 105 votes (out of 128) using an article of the constitution which dictates that the congress can remove the president if this one shows "moral incapacity", a very loose term open to interpretation. Even though when they try to use traditional media to justify this political move, for the Peruvian people the real reasons behind were more than clear. Congress took power of the executive branch and a new president, Manuel Merino was selected, and he had one agenda:
- Cancel our next elections to happen in April, 2021, so they can extend their power (although he denied try to go for it)
- Stop the Educational reform started years ago that means strict rules for private education. Some parties in congress were funded by money from private universities with very low quality standards.
- Release from jail some people like Antauro Humala, a former military who tried a coup by killing police men (Hugo Chavez style).
- Put in charge ministers from far-right movements of our political spectrum. The selected prime minister was an openly racist and misogynist character.
Peru's population has never been politically active. Centuries of white elites used government power to discriminate and repress poor people (who were majority in the past) creating a submissive type of voter. The 90’s constitution also made the vote mandatory, that created a system where poor people was always treated as the mass of people to convince by telling lies and giving petty gifts. Populism at its finest. So, based on those assumptions, the path for the people behind the congress coup was clear: Continue with populism in order to keep their power as Fujimori did years ago, which it meant a step backward to the few things previous governments did well: a strong (sort of) economy.
However, Peru has changed during the last 20 years. The generation of people that was born between the 90’s and 2000’s grew with a different mindset. They were raised in the context of a Peru with democracy, and a growing economy. They also are a generation of internet users, more open to the world, and being able to escape from the traditional media to get informed. Even though Peru is a young nation demographically speaking, this generation for many years was never considered "powerful" because it has always been apolitical, but they didn't anticipate that it could change. The same day Vizcarra was removed, social media started to speak loud about the issue and even when traditional media seemed to assimilate the new reality (they caused it in some way), people started to spread the word about using the right to protest. And we went out. Here the timeline of the protests:
Day 1 (Tuesday) After Vizcarra was removed, it seemed to be another minor student protest happening near to congress as many we had in the past . But things were moving fast in the internet and more young people started using it to share the indignation, but also to start coordinating efforts. A hashtag wasn't enough.
Day 2 (Wednesday). People started organizing themselves inspired by the movement we all saw in Chile a year ago. More people get involved and more protests in different points of the capital and country were scheduled. During the night protests from home (cacerolazos) started to be more loud.
Day 3 (Thursday). The first big protest happened. Many young people applauded by elders from their windows (who couldn't go outside because of COVID), started filling up the streets in bigger numbers, but also the government started using police as a weapon to discourage people to continue going out. It worked many times in the past, but the new ministers miscalculated their moves because this gave people more reason to be more organized, and angry.
Day 4 (Friday). There were more people in the streets and now the protests happened everywhere, beyond the streets. Conservative movements have been very political active in the internet, and their tactics are well known, every time there are people protesting they try to criminalize them by calling them "reds", they use the ghost of terrorism as a way to delegitimize disconformity. But more young communities were involved now, and social tribes like k-poppers (fans of K-pop music) were the first line to stop those attempts of misinformation in the internet. Also, more people started to get organized for the next day. With the lessons learned now, young people were more prepared assuming that the new government will use policy brutality in order to stop the protests.
Day 5 (Saturday). The biggest protest in our history happened. In every city, in every district of the capital people was in the street protesting. Soccer team fandoms working together, and people more used to conflicts with police were part of the first lines. Brave young people (including many women) were part of the groups to deactivate teargas bombs that police used indiscriminately. Other groups were in charge of providing medical aid to injured people, and the rest, the vast majority, people holding their signs, from all ages. For most of them, this was their first protest and their first action of political activism. New generations were not longer apolitical and they took control over a movement that was difficult to ignore and stop at this point.
But as it was feared, police tried to stop it, and as result of their brutality two young students were killed, many other were injured and even kidnaped by covered police. It was a high cost (that could have been higher without the quick organization), but that same night, the deaths trigger enough indignation among all the population to generate public pressure. For every dead student announced in the news, people were massively protesting from their homes at midnight. Media didn't have other option to start showing the brutality and the government fell apart within few hours with the resignation of the ministers, one by one. They didn't have enough time to solidify their power and now the new president was alone.
Day 6 (Sunday). The streets were full with more people the whole day, the police didn't show the same brutality this time although many young people were lost yet. In that scenario, the same congress started asking for Merino's resignation. He resigned at mid day. He didn't have other option since he was alone at that point. By afternoon, the congress surrounded by people protesting outside the building was forced to build a new government, and they knew that people wouldn't accept anyone that was part of that coup. People had the power now.
Day 7 (Monday). After one week of the removal of Vizcarra, a new president was selected by congress. Francisco Sagasti, who has enough credentials to guarantee elections next year and most importantly, voted against the removal of Vizcarra, was announced in the afternoon. The end of a crazy week in which young people led a movement to stop a most likely dictatorship in record time.
An opportunity for a new dawn
In July of 2021 the country celebrates 200 years since we declared our independency from Spain and the republic was founded. That's our "bicentenary" and for that reason, those young people who led the protests are called the Bicentennial Generation now, a title that recognizes the efforts of this generation to lead important changes, to keep and improve our fragile democracy, and move forward our society so we can be ready to face challenges like equality, diversity and global warming. Issues that new generations seem to understand better than the politicians who are in charge, for now.
This also has been a lesson for the young people who for a long time have been ignorant of politics, but now they were able to understand their role as citizens since their context was threaten. We were raised in freedom, freedom to speak, to learn and pursue opportunities (even though there is still big challenges to make these opportunities available for everybody). Only when all that was put at risk they understood the importance of generating changes through activism. We always heard from older people how useless is to go outside and protest. They were wrong, very wrong.
This fight has not finished. It's just a first step of many we have ahead. But I'm personally so happy to witness that unity in my country. When I was in the streets I saw people from different origins, different colors of skin going together and chanting the same things about rejecting corruption, and fight for a better country. It moved me when I saw elders looking us with hope in their eyes. Previous generations also had their battles, and I guess they are now full hope by seeing how the future of the country is in good hands. The lives of Inti Sotelo (24) and Bryan Pintado (22), the two brave young students who were killed during the protests, must stay in our minds as a reminder for our future fights. | news |
https://investor.nustarenergy.com/news-releases/news-release-details/nustar-recognized-newsweeks-list-americas-most-trustworthy | 2023-12-04T16:41:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100531.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20231204151108-20231204181108-00441.warc.gz | 0.944537 | 633 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__52202443 | en | SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 29, 2023--
NuStar Energy L.P. (NYSE: NS) announced today that it has been recognized on Newsweek’s list of “America’s Most Trustworthy Companies 2023.” NuStar was one of only four San Antonio companies to make the list along with USAA, H-E-B and iHeartMedia.
This prestigious honor is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry-ranking provider. The awards list can currently be viewed on Newsweek’s website.
“America's Most Trustworthy Companies 2023” were identified in an independent survey based on a vast sample of approximately 25,000 U.S. residents who rated companies they know in terms of three touchpoints of trust: customer trust, investor trust and employee trust. The top 700 Most Trustworthy Companies across 23 industries were selected based on a holistic approach to evaluating trust. All companies headquartered in the United States with revenues over $500 million were considered in the study.
“We are very proud of this recognition as it illustrates our strong corporate culture, which was created by our Chairman Emeritus, Bill Greehey,” said NuStar Chairman and CEO Brad Barron. “Our culture prioritizes treating everyone with respect, giving back to our communities, protecting the environment and demanding that our employees hold themselves and each other to the highest ethical standards. When you do the right things for the right reasons, you build trust with your employees, communities, customers and investors so we are truly honored to receive this recognition.”
This honor comes on the heels of NuStar being recognized by Latino Leaders Magazine as one of the “Best Companies to Work for Latinos” for the third consecutive year. Published last week, this list is based on diversity representation on the corporate board, the percentage of Hispanic employees, a strong commitment to community service, leadership development programs, solid outreach and recruitment initiatives, career opportunities and other efforts to increase diversity among the workforce, suppliers and executive level engagement.
About NuStar Energy L.P.
NuStar Energy L.P., a publicly traded master limited partnership based in San Antonio, Texas, is one of the largest independent liquids terminal and pipeline operators in the nation. NuStar currently has approximately 9,500 miles of pipeline and 63 terminal and storage facilities that store and distribute crude oil, refined products, renewable fuels, ammonia and specialty liquids. The partnership’s combined system has approximately 49 million barrels of storage capacity, and NuStar has operations in the United States and Mexico. For more information, visit NuStar Energy L.P.’s website at www.nustarenergy.com and its Sustainability page at https://sustainability.nustarenergy.com/.
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http://www.orlandparklibrary.org/press_release.htm?id=73 | 2018-07-15T21:05:39 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676588972.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20180715203335-20180715223335-00383.warc.gz | 0.963411 | 373 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__270181076 | en | Library Named One of Illinois’ 200 Great Places
May. 29, 2018
The Illinois Council of The American Institute of Architects (AIA Illinois) has named Orland Park Public Library as one of Illinois’ 200 Great Places, in honor of the state’s Bicentennial in 2018. The announcement was made as part of National Architecture Week, which showcases the innovative and talented architects who’ve made positive contributions to society and coincides with the birthday week of the nation’s first president-architect, Thomas Jefferson, on April 12.
Nominations came from architects from all parts of the state and were selected by AIA regional chapters. Nominations were weighed against criteria including the AIA’s “10 Principles of Livable Communities.” They must be publicly accessible, pedestrian-friendly, designed on a human scale, and provide vibrant, public spaces, among other requirements.
“Separately and in total, our 200 Great Places are more than just examples of good or even great design – they are a testament to humanity’s need to shape their environment in a way that is often both pleasing and thought-provoking,” said Kim Kurtenbach, AIA, architect with BLDD Architects and 2018 AIA Illinois Board President.
All of the 200 Great Places are featured in a new website at http://illinoisgreatplaces.com. Plans are underway to organize a local ceremony for the installation of a plaque provided by AIA Illinois which commemorates this recognition at Orland Park Public Library.
AIA Illinois’ Illinois Great Places recognition program was created in 2007 to commemorate AIA’s 150th anniversary and was designed to broadly include the “built environment,” which includes civil, landscape and engineering places, as well as architecture. | news |
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Each month, we round up diabetes-related news and insights to provide you with ideas, tips, education and more to help you live your best life.
Here’s the latest!
Five Ways Drinking Water Helps Your Blood Sugar Readings
Diabetes Health Magazine
“It can be challenging to remember to drink 64 ounces of water daily. But for people with diabetes, it makes a difference in managing blood sugar levels.” Read more.
The American Diabetes Association Is Reevaluating BMI for Weight Management
“The American Diabetes Association recently published its updated guidelines for 2024—including its new recommendations around body mass index, or BMI, and weight management for type 2 diabetes.” Read more.
Yogurt Can Lower Diabetes Risk, FDA Allows Makers to Claim, With Caveats
The Washington Post
Yogurt makers may now claim that their products can reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes, according to new guidance from the Food and Drug Administration — with some caveats. Read more.
Nobel Laureates, Women, and Diabetes Discoveries
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
“Gerty Cori, M.D., Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin, FRS, and Rosalyn Yalow, Ph.D. all won a Nobel Prize. But did you know that they were instrumental in discoveries that were crucial to understanding the development of diabetes and its treatment? In honor of Women’s History Month, let’s take a look at these celebrated Nobel Prize winners.” Read more.
Limiting Sugary Drinks for Children with Diabetes
“Limiting kids to one sugary drink a day is hard, but the American Heart Association’s recommendation – one max per week – is even harder. Still, staying within these limits is possible.” Read more. | news |
https://canalfultonfire.com/team/shawn-yerian/ | 2023-11-30T23:41:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100258.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20231130225634-20231201015634-00084.warc.gz | 0.960573 | 131 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__309773838 | en | Chief Shawn Yerian was appointed January 20, 2021, and is a 20-year fire service veteran. Before entering the fire service, he was a financial analyst with the J.M. Smucker Company.
Chief Yerian has a master’s degree in Public Administration from Anna Maria College, is a graduate of the Executive Fire Officer Program from the National Fire Academy, and earned a bachelor’s in Accounting from the University of Akron and an associate degree in Fire Science from Stark State College. He is also a certified Fire Officer IV, Firefighter II, Fire Instructor, Fire Inspector, Fire Investigator, and Paramedic. | news |
https://wsw.scandinaviantraveler.com/en/aviation/earn-eurobonus-points-on-the-oslo-airport-express-train | 2021-04-15T07:39:28 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618038084601.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20210415065312-20210415095312-00174.warc.gz | 0.95846 | 140 | CC-MAIN-2021-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__199589006 | en | Earn EuroBonus points on the Oslo Airport Express train
From the middle of March 2016, SAS EuroBonus members will be able to earn points when taking the Airport Express train to and from Oslo Airport. One in seven train passengers is already a EuroBonus member today.
“The Airport Express is an efficient and environmentally-friendly choice, and I am delighted that we have entered into this partnership,” says Eivind Roald, SAS Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer.
For the time being, EuroBonus members will need to buy their tickets via the Airport Express app to earn EuroBonus points, but other payment methods will be available soon.
Published: March 22, 2016 | news |
https://www.truckaccidentschicagoillinois.com/blog/ | 2024-04-21T04:48:14 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817729.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421040323-20240421070323-00750.warc.gz | 0.942154 | 5,806 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__177634136 | en | How Common Are Illinois Trucking Accidents
February 26, 2023
Illinois is home to many highways, interstates, and other roads traveled by commercial vehicles daily. As such, it is not surprising that there is a high rate of large truck accidents throughout the state, especially in the Chicago area.
According to recent data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately one out of every four fatal crashes in Illinois involve a commercial vehicle in urban areas.
Additionally, NHTSA data shows that half of all non-fatal truck accidents occur on rural roads, most occurring during daylight hours, at intersections, or on curves in the road.
Large trucks on rural roads can increase the risk of traffic collisions due to their size and weight compared to smaller passenger vehicles.
Additionally, studies have found that fatigue is essential to trucking accidents due to long hours spent behind the wheel without sufficient rest.
Weather conditions and road design can create hazardous conditions for drivers sharing the road with commercial vehicles and semi-trucks.
Illinois Truck Accidents Overview
Truck accidents are a common occurrence in the state. According to statistics, truck accidents in the state have been steadily increasing over the past several years. Consequently, these collisions can result in severe injuries and fatalities for those involved.
As such, it is crucial to understand the prevalence of truck accidents in Illinois and what legal options may be available for those injured or those who lost a loved one due to a truck accident.
When understanding the prevalence of trucking accidents in Illinois, many individuals turn to experienced truck accident attorneys for advice on how best to protect their rights after an accident.
Additionally, many resources provide detailed information about Illinois truck accident statistics, including the number of crashes, injuries, and fatalities associated with each incident.
With this information, individuals can better prepare themselves if they are involved or affected by a truck accident. Furthermore, they can use this knowledge to make informed decisions regarding their legal rights and options related to any potential claims that may arise from a truck accident.
Illinois Truck Accident Statistics
Truck accidents are a significant public safety concern in Illinois. As part of an effort to better understand the scope of the problem, researchers have compiled data on truck accident statistics across the state.
The findings reveal that trucking collisions are a significant issue in Illinois, with numerous fatal truck crashes occurring yearly.
The most recent truck crash statistics show over 3,500 reported commercial truck accidents in Illinois during 2020. These incidents resulted in over 1,400 injuries and more than 175 fatalities.
Of these fatalities, nearly two-thirds were occupants of passenger vehicles involved in collisions with commercial vehicles. Additionally, nearly 40% of all fatal truck collisions occurred on rural roadways throughout the state.
These figures demonstrate that Illinois truck accidents are a serious issue and require further attention from government agencies and industry stakeholders to ensure proper safety measures are taken.
Common Causes of Illinois Trucking Accidents
Trucking accidents are common in Illinois, and the causes of these collisions are multi-faceted. The most common causes of trucking collisions in Illinois include:
- Truck driver negligence
- Lack of proper oversight by the trucking company
- Truck driver fatigue
- Unexpected movement when sharing the road with a passenger vehicle
- Traveling at high speeds when truckers and other drivers at meeting strict deadlines
- Illegal drug use
When truckers are negligent and cause an accident, it can often be due to a lack of training or knowledge in operating their vehicle safely. Without proper oversight from the trucking company, these behaviors may go unchecked and result in serious collisions.
Driver fatigue is also a significant cause of Illinois trucking accidents, as truckers may become tired after long hours on the road without sufficient rest breaks. The combination of three factors can lead to dangerous collisions, including:
- Negligence by the big rig driver or other motorists
- Lack of oversight by the trucking companies
- Truck driving when tired
Determining Liability for Trucking Crashes
An Illinois truck accident can have serious consequences; determining liability is paramount in such cases. Various factors must be considered to determine who is responsible for the truck accident, including:
- Semi-truck accidents involve the negligence of the driver or other parties controlling the vehicle
- Large truck accidents caused by improperly maintained vehicles or cargo
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety regulations about the operation of trucks and other vehicles on public roads
- Weather conditions that may have contributed to the truck accident
- Construction and school zone accidents where cars and single unit trucks fail to follow safety laws
- Sharing the road with a passenger vehicle erratically changing lanes
In addition to these factors, other elements could come into play when determining liability for an Illinois trucking accident.
Regulating Truck Drivers Impacts on Illinois Trucking Collisions
Trucking accidents are common on Illinois roads, with tractor-trailers and other large vehicles playing a significant role in the number of crashes. To address this issue, several government regulations for commercial trucks have been put in place to ensure safety.
These regulations require truck drivers to abide by specific vehicle operating standards. For example, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requires that all tractor-trailers have proper functioning braking systems and that all truckers obtain proper licensing before driving on public highways.
These regulations aim to minimize the risk posed by large trucks on public roadways. By following these rules, drivers can help reduce the number of truck crashes in Illinois and protect those around them from potential harm.
Following federal regulations must be considered when ensuring safety on Illinois roadways. With tractor-trailer crashes prevalent in the state, all involved parties must take steps to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) requires truckers to adhere to federal law. By doing so, truckers can help prevent severe injuries or fatalities resulting from collisions with other vehicles or pedestrians.
Insurance companies involved in such incidents must understand their role in compensating victims of motor vehicle crashes involving large trucks.
Role of Insurance in Trucking Accidents
Insurance plays a vital role in truck accidents in Illinois. All truckers are required to carry insurance, as per state law. Insurance is meant to cover medical costs and other expenses associated with an accident.
As of 2020, the minimum required liability coverage for commercial trucks registered in Illinois must be $750,000 for bodily injury or death of one person, $1 million for bodily injury or death of two or more people, and $100,000 for property damage per crash.
This high level of coverage is necessary given the severity of truck accidents; they often cause extensive property damage and can result in serious injuries or even fatalities.
Insurance plays a vital role in protecting people affected by truck accidents in Illinois.
Proactive Steps to Reduce Trucking Accidents
According to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), the trucking industry is integral to the state's economy. As such, taking proactive steps to reduce trucking crashes is vital. Such steps must be taken to ensure the safety of both drivers and citizens on roads throughout the state.
To reduce truck accidents, two main actions need to be taken:
- Increase the number of inspections conducted by state authorities
- Encourage better training for all those involved in the trucking industry
Implementing these measures can significantly decrease the chance of a tractor-trailer truck accident due to reduced fatigue.
Hiring a Truck Accident Law Firm to Resolve A Compensation Claim
Were you or a family member injured in a truck accident caused by someone's negligence? You might be eligible to obtain financial compensation for your damages and injuries, including:
- Past medical bills
- Future medical expenses for rehabilitation, therapy, surgery, etc. for crash injuries
- Lost wages and future loss of earnings
- Pain and suffering
An experienced lawyer will offer a free consultation to discuss your case's merits.
Chicago Delivery Truck Accidents
February 20, 2023
The consequences can be catastrophic when a delivery truck driver in Chicago is involved in an accident. A delivery vehicle accident is all too common on Chicago roads and has become a severe issue for those working as delivery truck drivers in the city.
The dangers faced by delivery truck drivers are real and growing. In fact, according to reports from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), truck-related accidents have increased significantly over the last five years.
Furthermore, these truck accidents are often more severe than those involving other vehicles due to their size and weight. The cost of motor vehicle repairs, medical treatment, lost wages, and other expenses associated with these collisions can be incredibly high (into the tens of thousands of dollars) for both victims and insurers.
The problems posed by delivery truck/van accidents are becoming increasingly concerning as they put lives at risk daily.
Delivery Truck Accidents
Delivery trucks are essential to our city, moving cargo to its destination. But when accidents happen, the consequences can be devastating for other drivers. Poor maintenance, vehicle defects, and inexperienced drivers can all lead to dangerous road situations.
The increasing popularity of online shopping means more delivery truck traffic - safe driving habits must be practiced to reduce potential hazards.
Why Are Delivery Trucks Becoming More Common
Delivery trucks have become a common sight on the roads of Chicago and other cities in recent years. With an abundance of online shopping, delivery drivers such as Amazon employees are clocking more miles than ever to promptly get packages to their destination.
In addition to e-commerce, commercial trucking is also on the rise, with delivery companies relying heavily on these larger vehicles for long-distance deliveries. All this extra traffic can sometimes lead to accidents involving commercial trucks, delivery vehicles, and passenger cars.
Hold Delivery Companies Accountable When Their Vehicles Cause Accidents
Delivery vehicle accidents can have devastating effects. Companies must be held accountable if their negligence or recklessness causes an accident. Victims deserve justice and should seek it through a qualified truck accident attorney who can help them recover compensation.
Five key points to consider when delivering goods:
- Improper maintenance of delivery vehicles by the trucking company
- Insufficient driver training
- Failure to follow federal safety regulations
- Lack of safety equipment in a delivery vehicle
- Negligent hiring practices by truck companies
The Importance of Hiring a Lawyer
With over 2,000 accidents involving delivery vehicles reported in Chicago alone, it is important to consider hiring a lawyer after an accident. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, truck accident claims can be complex and require an experienced lawyer to handle them properly. When it comes to understanding your legal rights and options, here are some reasons why hiring a lawyer is so important:
- Driver error: In many cases, an error by the delivery driver can lead to severe accidents. A lawyer will help you determine who was at fault and provide legal advice regarding any issues arising from the delivery vehicle accident.
- Free consultation: Many truck accident lawyers offer free consultations so that you can discuss your case without any financial obligation. It allows you to get an idea of the fair compensation you may receive.
- Negotiating a settlement: Your lawyer will be able to negotiate with the other party's insurance company on your behalf and ensure that you receive fair compensation for your losses.
What Causes Delivery Truck Accidents?
Delivery vehicle accidents can be caused by driver negligence, mechanical failure, improper loading, and poor weather conditions. Delivery drivers must operate vehicles safely and maintain them properly to prevent such an accident.
Incorrectly loaded deliveries can lead to instability on the road, as can bad weather conditions. Being aware of all potential hazards is critical to preventing these accidents. To protect oneself after being involved in an accident, gathering evidence for an injury claim is the next step.
Evidence To Support Your Injury Claim
Do you want to know what evidence could be used to help support your personal injury claim after a Chicago delivery vehicle accident? Read on to discover the answers.
Victims with serious injuries are often overwhelmed by the aftermath of their crash and unsure how to build their case against the trucking companies.
Collecting as much evidence as possible at the scene is essential, including photographs, witness statements, and copies of the police report. In addition, medical records documenting serious injuries can also be used as evidence in a personal injury claim.
Delivery Truck Accident Attorney
Are you the victim of a delivery truck accident? If so, you must have been asking yourself, 'how am I ever going to get justice?'
Here are three reasons injured people should hire an experienced lawyer:
- They know how to negotiate with large trucking companies.
- They understand the law.
- They can help you secure maximum compensation for your losses.
Remember that qualified delivery truck driver also knows their rights and responsibilities. That's why it's essential to find an experienced lawyer who understands both sides of the story and has a proven track record for representing victims of delivery vehicle accidents.
With the right legal team on your side, you'll be able to fight for justice and win!
How Many Hours Can Truck Drivers Drive in a Day
February 16, 2023
Trucking is very often the lifeblood of a nation, keeping commerce alive in times of recession and prosperity. In 2021, the US trucking industry hauled 72.2% of all freight transported, or 10.9 billion tons of cargo, everything from food to hazardous materials.
However, the success of any trucking endeavor depends entirely on how many truckloads can be transported or the number of hours the truck driver spends hauling goods.
With so much pressure to deliver more goods faster, how many hours should a truck driver drive before stopping for rest? And does truck driving have laws and regulations to ensure the safety of the trucker and other road users?
Truck Driver Regulations
Truck driving requires skills, dedication, and a good understanding of applicable laws and regulations, as violations can result in fines or even cost a trucker his driver’s license.
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has implemented specific provisions regarding the maximum driving time within 24-hour periods, known collectively as 'Hours-of-Service' or HOS regulations for commercial truck drivers.
Most commercial truck drivers usually drive a legal average speed of 58-62 mph and operate semis, vans, and buses with a gross vehicle weight rating or gross combination weight rating of 10,001 pounds or more. The combination often makes their trucks deadly to other road users involved in trucking accidents.
These regulations restrict how many hours truckers drive and provide safeguards against accidents caused by the fatigue of an overworked truck driver.
New Hours of Service Rules for Truck Drivers
Truck drivers, who cover far distances and drive long hours, must adhere to strict regulations about how many hours they can drive a day. The new Hours of Service (HOS) rules are in place to ensure the safety of drivers and other motorists.
The HOS regulations dictate that truck drivers cannot operate their vehicle for more than 11 hours during any given 14-hour limit (the 14-hour rule) or risk fines and penalties from regulatory authorities.
A driver must also take a 30-minute break after eight consecutive hours behind the wheel. These boundaries aim to reduce fatigue among truckers while allowing them enough flexibility within their schedule not to inhibit productivity.
How Long Can a Truck Driver Drive?
The hours-of-service regulations created by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) ensure that truckers remain safe behind the wheel while carrying out their duties.
These service rules dictate the on-duty driving hours of a driver in a given day and the rest periods or off-duty time for recuperation at home or relaxation at a truck stop.
According to FMCSA guidelines, truckers' driving time cannot exceed 11 hours per day or 60 hours within seven consecutive days before taking at least 34 consecutive hours off duty. Drivers must also take an uninterrupted break of at least 30 minutes after driving for eight hours.
By adhering to these parameters, truck drivers can guarantee safe operation over potentially hazardous roads and highways, even during difficult times such as nightfall or inclement weather.
How Long Should Truck Drivers Rest?
Rest is a critical tool for any driver, allowing them to stay active and alert while behind the wheel. The hours of service (HOS) rules provide guidelines on how long a truck driver can drive in a day and how much rest break time must be between shifts.
A crucial aspect of these HOS rules involves understanding how long a truck driver should rest when off-duty. A typical 11-hour shift requires a truck driver to take a 10-hour break outside the vehicle, either sleeping or resting in a sleeper berth before starting another shift.
A commercial driver using a sleeper berth must take at least an eight-hour break in the sleeper berth. They may split the sleeper-berth time into two periods, provided both are at least 2 hours.
There is also a 60-70 hour limit over a weeklong work period. Driving 70 hours on duty must be documented for a 7/8 consecutive hours work week or work period. The work period starts on a time and day in one week and ends on that same time and day in the following week.
Drivers who exceed the work period may suffer from impaired judgment due to exhaustion, leading to adverse driving conditions.
Therefore, all truck drivers must adhere to the appropriate rest break requirements set forth by the HOS regulations to ensure the safe operation of their vehicles.
The Adverse Driving Conditions Exception
Adverse driving conditions can be challenging. Bad weather, including winding country roads, rain-slicked highways, and dense fog, can make it hard to stick to the standard eight hours of daily driving mandated by law.
Fortunately, there is an exception rule: the adverse driving condition exemption, which allows for extra two hours to complete an expected route safely. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) enables drivers facing hazardous weather or other extreme circumstances to extend their total on-duty time.
The extra time must be logged as 'off-duty' rather than 'sleeper berth time' if they are team drivers - where two drivers work out of one truck - so that all team drivers receive equal rest periods between drives.
Drivers must document any adverse driving conditions during their shift and provide supporting evidence such as receipts or logbooks upon request from employers or inspectors.
Exempting adverse driving conditions provide much-needed flexibility for truckers facing unpredictable road challenges.
The 16-Hour Short-Haul Exception
The hustle and bustle of interstate commerce never end, creating a busy highway system with countless truck drivers hauling goods from one destination to another.
A solo driver can still drive after the time limit when qualifying for the 16-hour short-haul exception. The exception enables truckers to stay behind the wheel for up to sixteen hours within 24 hours, with the provision to still perform yard moves, loading, or inspections.
The exemption applies only when specific criteria are met, such as starting and ending at the same location for a one-day assignment and being off duty for at least ten consecutive hours after each shift ends.
In addition, truck drivers must also keep daily logbooks that accurately record their activities throughout their shifts unless they have a short haul where they work within a 150-mile radius and return to the terminal within 14 hours.
However, they need to be aware of other restrictions, such as mandatory break times over eight consecutive hours and no operating beyond the 14th hour, following ten consecutively recorded hours off duty since the beginning of the last shift.
Truckers Working Long Hours
The trucking industry is labor-intensive, with drivers working long hours to deliver freight efficiently. Regulations in place limit the drive time within each day and pose a challenge for maximizing travel time and meeting delivery deadlines.
In most states across the United States, truckers have an 11-hour maximum driving window per day, including both break times and loading/unloading periods, which can add up quickly while on the road. In addition, they must take off ten hours a day consecutively between shifts before being able to return to the roadway once again.
Understanding these regulations helps ensure the safe operation of trucks on a public road while in compliance with federal law.
Trucking companies require long driving hours, which can be rewarding for those dedicated to the job. Truckers and passenger-carrying drivers in buses and vans must adhere to strict rules to stay safe on the roads and protect their livelihoods.
Awareness of these regulations and understanding how many miles a driver can travel in one day is essential for ensuring that freight arrives safely and efficiently.
Truckers can remain productive without compromising safety standards by taking advantage of exceptions such as adverse driving conditions or 16-hour short-hauls.
With an awareness of the HOS laws and proper planning strategies, drivers should find no problem meeting deadlines while keeping themselves safe on the roadways. Overall, being successful as a trucker takes hard work and dedication; however, when done correctly, the line of work offers excellent rewards.
Can Truck Drivers Use Cell Phones
February 13, 2023
Truck drivers are critical in transporting goods and supplies across the country. Still, with the rise of cell phone technology, the question remains: are these individuals allowed to use their phones while operating a commercial motor vehicle?
CDL Drivers Explained
A commercial driver's license (CDL) is required to operate large, heavy, or placarded hazardous material vehicles in United States commerce.
Commercial drivers, including truckers and bus drivers, who hold a CDL license are held to a higher standard than other drivers. The commercial driver is responsible for safely handling large, heavy vehicles that require a unique skill set and a higher level of safety awareness to avoid a crash.
To answer this question, we must turn to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and its regulations regarding cell phone use for CDL operators.
The Federal Law on Handheld Devices For Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers
According to federal regulation 49 CFR 395.8, commercial motor vehicle drivers are prohibited from using a handheld mobile phone while driving. The cell phone policy applies to all CDL drivers operating commercial motor vehicles across the country.
To comply with the cell phone policy, CDL drivers must use hands-free devices instead of holding the phone while behind the wheel. Individuals can use the speaker function, voice-activated dialing, or an earpiece. But truck drivers can no longer use cell phones if they require pressing more than one button.
A driver must be able to reach the phone while seated and properly restrained in a seatbelt.
It is possible to have a free consultation on these rules on the federal web pages regarding commercial vehicles and texting devices.
Trucking Company Policies for CDL Drivers And Cell Phone Use
In addition to federal and state regulations, trucking companies may also have policies on cell phone use for their employees.
These policies may go beyond federal law and could dictate when, how, and if CDL drivers are allowed to use their phones while on the road. It's important for CDL drivers to familiarize themselves with their company's rules and to adhere to them, not just for the security of their job but to avoid an accident.
The Safety Risks of Using Cell Phones While Driving
Using a cell phone while steering the vehicle can be dangerous, especially for truck drivers. Distracted driving can slow reaction times and lead to a safety-critical event on the road, such as a severe accident involving others.
To reduce these risks, CDL drivers should understand when it's appropriate to use their cell phones and when it's not. It may involve limiting phone use, knowing when it's safe to make phone calls or send text messages, and properly restraining their electronic device so that it doesn't become a distraction and causes a truck accident.
Truck Driver Safety Precautions for Handheld Devices
Truck driving is a demanding job that requires a high level of focus and attention to ensure the safety of everyone on the road. Cell phone usage and other devices can significantly increase the truck accident risk. To reduce this risk, commercial vehicle drivers should take the following precautions when using these devices:
- Use hands-free devices: Hands-free cell phones and other hands-free devices can help reduce the risk of a truck crash. By keeping both hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road, you can remain focused and avoid the distractions of a handheld device.
- Maintaining a seated driving position: Maintaining a proper position while using a hands-free device is essential. It will help ensure that you have complete control of the truck and can respond quickly in an emergency.
- Avoid instant messaging: Commercial drivers should avoid using messaging devices while behind the wheel and focus solely on the road ahead.
- Consider voice activation: Utilizing voice communication technologies can help to further reduce the distraction posed by mobile phone devices. With a hands-free device, individuals can use voice commands to control their cell phones instead of taking their hands off the road.
Some hands-free devices even feature a single button (versus devices with more than one button) that can be pressed to initiate voice communication, making it easy and safe to use a cell phone while keeping your hands on the steering wheel.
- Take regular breaks: Prolonged use of hands-free devices can still be tiring and distracting. To reduce the fatigue risk, the trucking company must ensure that the commercial driver is refreshed and alert.
Federal Law on Penalties Affecting A Truck Driver Commercial License
Truckers must be vigilant in using handheld devices while steering the wheel. They must adhere to federal laws and regulations and be mindful of the consequences of multiple penalties and fines, including the suspension or revocation of their commercial license. By using hands-free devices and maintaining a seated driving position, truckers can ensure their safety and the safety of others on the road.
- Two or more violations: Federal law mandates that truckers with multiple penalties in a short period may have their commercial driver's license (CDL) revoked or suspended.
- Text message violations: The use of handheld devices, including cell phones and instant messaging devices, while driving has become a significant concern for commercial drivers, especially truckers. Texting while driving is not only dangerous behavior, but it is also illegal in many states and can result in several violations that affect a truck driver commercial license.
- Multiple offenses: Truckers who violate traffic rules numerous times, such as texting while driving or failing to secure hazardous material, are at a higher risk of having their CDL suspended or revoked. In addition, these individuals are also at an increased risk of being involved in a truck accident.
- Hazardous materials: Truckers transporting hazardous material must be meticulous when using a handheld device. Not only can texting while driving result in multiple violations, but it can also pose a severe threat to public safety if a truck carrying hazardous material is involved in an accident.
The Impact of Distracted Driving On CDL Drivers
Distracted driving is a significant issue for every driver on the road, and CDL truckers are no exception. Studies have shown that using a cell phone while driving can increase the risk of accidents, slow reaction times, and contribute to dangerous driving behavior.
The best way for CDL commercial truck drivers to avoid these risks is by limiting their use of cell phones while behind the wheel and following federal and state laws and company policies.
In conclusion, CDL commercial truck drivers must understand cell phone policies and regulations while conducting a commercial motor vehicle. The law prohibits using any handheld device, text messaging, and cell phone while driving, and states may also have their own set of regulations.
Additionally, trucking companies may have cell phone policy directives for their employees. To reduce the safety risks associated with using a cell phone while driving, CDL truckers should limit their phone use, follow federal and state laws, and be aware of their company's policies.
These steps allow CDL truckers to stay compliant and promote safe driving habits. | news |
https://economics.umbc.edu/sloan-umbc-2/ | 2023-09-24T06:19:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506623.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924055210-20230924085210-00177.warc.gz | 0.95493 | 260 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__263944071 | en | The UMBC economics department has received a $1.3 million grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to increase the number of students from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups who complete highly competitive doctoral programs in economics. This five-year program will support students through scholarships, mentoring, research experiences, and finally, entry into post-graduation programs specializing in doctoral preparation.
“This grant will help increase the diversity of the profession. The students in the program will go on to become academic economists who will, in turn, inspire future generations of underrepresented ethnic and racial minorities,” explains David Mitch, director of the new program and economics department Chair, who said he was thrilled by the news.
Through this grant, UMBC will become a partner in a larger effort by the Sloan Foundation to provide resources to diversify the field of economics by creating interventions from the undergraduate level through the post-baccalaureate level. The UMBC program prepares students to apply for and participate in a two-year post-graduation paid fellowship in Sloan-supported programs at New York University, Harvard University, or other highly selective institutions. UMBC will become an integral part of establishing a national pipeline for underrepresented students to understand, get excited about, and pursue careers in economics. | news |
https://ipwithease.com/technology-in-the-medical-field/ | 2024-02-21T02:43:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473360.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20240221002544-20240221032544-00153.warc.gz | 0.949433 | 1,060 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__147376536 | en | Tech is advancing at a faster pace than ever before, and nowhere is this more notable than in the medical field. The last year has seen many remarkable advances, from leaps forward in wearable medical tech to the development of optical fiber imaging methods that have advanced the study of Alzheimer’s Disease.
Next year, more exciting new advances in medical tech are set to change the landscape of patient care still further and include robotic augmentation and 3D bioprinting. We take a closer look below.
Biopharma Machine Learning
Although it sounds straight out of a sci-fi movie, biopharma machine learning is already on the horizon. The pharma industry is expected to make increasing use of AI to identify and develop new drugs. AI-enhanced lab experiments have already discovered some potential new formulas to be used concerning several rare diseases, and projects like these are expected to ramp up significantly in 2023.
It’s an approach that allows scientists to reduce costly on-site experiments – many of the necessary trials can be conducted virtually, which speeds up the process exponentially, too.
Advances in Wearable Medical Tech
These advances have been especially beneficial to seniors wishing to stay in their own homes but who may be experiencing issues relating to frailty or other health conditions. Highly wearable tech – replacing the old, clunky panic buttons that connected via landline – is now increasing the quality of life and peace of mind of millions of older adults.
Next year, this trend for ever-more sophisticated wearable tech will continue. Discreet, lightweight equipment such as the Unaliwear Kanega watch is set to provide holistic solutions that go way beyond the provision of a panic button. This particular bit of kit offers 24/7 monitoring, medication reminders, fall detection, and GPS tracking.
Wearable tech is on the market that monitors vitals such as blood pressure and blood saturation levels, meaning that more people who would have been kept in hospital simply for routine monitoring can now be discharged to the comfort of their homes to continue their recovery.
The Rise of Nanomedicine
Nanotech involves the use of super super tiny – as in microscopic – materials and objects, and the last couple of years have seen its rise in the medical field. At the end of 2021, the scientific community made the awe-dropping announcement that it had succeeded in creating tiny organic robots, called xenobots, that had the capacity to self-duplicate.
Next year it’s predicted that Nanomedicine will continue to develop, with some potentially hugely significant consequences. In the near future, it’s hoped that nanobots could be deployed as hunters for cancer or virus cells in the body once they’re injected into the bloodstream. The new tech is also predicted to be vital in the fight against many genetic, auto-immune, and oncologic diseases on a cellular level.
Increased Use of 3D Bioprinting Technology
By 2027, it’s estimated that the value of 3D printing opportunities will exceed $6 billion in the medical world. As well as becoming more reliable, it is thought that the tech will also use new materials and more sophisticated methods.
This will result in greater customization of prostheses for knees, hips, skulls, spine, etc., and the production of fully-functional mechanical limbs that are lightweight and have improved integration with the other bones in the body. It’s also hoped that advances in this area will lead to more options for printing live-saving implants for neurological and cardiovascular patients.
Use of Augmented Reality in Training and Decision Making
The rise of augmented reality will welcome in a new world of medical training, with students able to practice their skills in a highly realistic virtual setting.
In the ‘real’ world, this tech will provide additional layers of detail to doctors or surgeons, who can automatically access the information they require without needing to visit the patient in person. This could be revolutionary in the delivery of healthcare. It’s predicted that surgeons will soon be able to carry out procedures remotely, using advanced tech that allows them to ‘feel’ sensations and make minute adjustments as the operation progresses.
Robots will increasingly work alongside their human counterparts in hospitals and other healthcare settings to create a smoother workflow and ensure higher levels of patient care. As well as hygiene and remote diagnostic capabilities, robots will likely also be used to promote better the welfare of medical staff – not least by relieving the pressures caused by an overburdened healthcare system.
Looking Beyond 2023
And what are the advances we can expect beyond 2023? Well, genetic screening and genomic testing are likely to be used as standard to not only identify patients at risk of developing a condition but to work in tandem with wearable tech to provide custom treatments to keep patients well long-term.
Big data will also change everything, with macro and micro information pouring in on health trends from a near-infinite number of sources and helping healthcare providers to anticipate and act on the needs identified. Ultimately, better patient outcomes are the overall goal with all the new tech being developed and deployed – and the future in this regard is looking very bright indeed. | news |
https://www.bristolymca.net/news/safer-at-home-orders/ | 2024-03-02T03:50:03 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947475727.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20240302020802-20240302050802-00512.warc.gz | 0.961991 | 297 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__152437577 | en | Over the last several weeks, the YMCA of Bristol has experienced unprecedented change and uncertainty resulting from the Coronavirus threat. As you know, we made the very difficult but socially responsible decision to protect the health and safety of our members, staff, and community and closed our facility on March 17, 2020 with the plan to re-open on March 30th after deep cleaning and sanitizing our entire facility. We are now under order from Governor Lee to remain closed through April 14, 2020.
We know that members and the community depend on us for many of their healthy living needs so we have provided on-demand exercise classes through the Y360 YouTube Channel, Les Mills, which provides over 95 videos across 8 categories, as well as access to a 60 day free trial of Mossa Move. We have also partnered with Food City to provide access to registered dietician resources here.
Again, thank you for the understanding that we’re all in this together, facing future days in the best ways we know how, knowing things may continue to change on a daily basis.
We will continue to follow the recommendations of the CDC and Sullivan County Health Department but will do our best to open as soon as we can. We hope that you continue to #StayWithUs and partner with us. For the latest updates, visit bristolymca.net or our Facebook page.
Yours in Health,
President and CEO
YMCA of Bristol | news |
https://newsroom.sw.siemens.com/en-US/mindsphere-industrial-iot-momentum/ | 2024-02-24T09:56:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474526.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20240224080616-20240224110616-00383.warc.gz | 0.930054 | 1,075 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__168412232 | en | The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) has the potential to significantly improve global productivity and growth, with Accenture estimating that this latest wave of digital innovation will accelerate the reinvention of sectors that account for almost two-thirds of world output and add US$14.2 trillion to the global economy by 2030. As companies around the world continue to develop IIoT strategies and implement solutions, they are increasingly partnering with Siemens and choosing MindSphere®, the cloud-based, open Internet of Things (IoT) operating system, as the foundation of their IIoT programs. Recently, Siemens was among the select companies that Forrester invited to participate in The Forrester Wave™: Industrial IoT Software Platforms, Q4 2019 evaluation. In this evaluation, Siemens’ MindSphere was cited as a Leader in Industrial IoT Software Platforms. Over the past year, MindSphere significantly grew its partner program, and announced major new customer wins and Siemens’ expansion of the Mendix platform to include cloud and app services for digital engineering and IoT powered by MindSphere, which is at the heart of its powerful Xcelerator portfolio.
According to Forrester, “MindSphere builds on Siemens’ strength in industrial equipment and controllers but isn’t limited to interacting with Siemens hardware. The company continues to tell a strong story about the importance of digital twin, and MindSphere plays a key part in turning this vision into something pragmatic and implementable. MindSphere is well suited to customers with existing investments in the Siemens ecosystem but also deserves the attention of any industrial company interested in tapping Siemens’ deep domain knowledge and the experience it’s gained from its own internal digital transformation.” Download a copy of the report at www.siemens.com/forrester-iiot-wave.
MindSphere helps companies understand data by quickly and securely connecting products, plants, systems and machines to the digital world. By unlocking the wealth of data from every machine and system in a business, MindSphere can transform this data into productive business results using powerful industrial applications with advanced analytics. MindSphere is a secure and scalable industrial end-to-end solution from asset connectivity to actionable business insights utilized to increase productivity and efficiency across the entire enterprise.
“MindSphere has continued to grow and strengthen over the past year, and we now have over 500 MindSphere partners including Microsoft, AWS, Arrow and Alibaba, which has helped fuel success in the Chinese market where we recently launched the partner program,” said Ray Kok, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Cloud Application Solutions at Siemens Digital Industries Software. “We are proud to be recognized as a Leader within the Forrester Wave report and will work to build on this momentum to continue to help our customers achieve their goals.”
Siemens Digital Industries Software is driving transformation to enable a digital enterprise where engineering, manufacturing and electronics design meet tomorrow. The Xcelerator portfolio helps companies of all sizes create and leverage digital twins that provide organizations with new insights, opportunities and levels of automation to drive innovation. For more information on Siemens Digital Industries Software products and services, visit siemens.com/software or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Siemens Digital Industries Software – Where today meets tomorrow.
Siemens Digital Industries (DI) is an innovation leader in automation and digitalization. Closely collaborating with partners and customers, DI drives the digital transformation in the process and discrete industries. With its Digital Enterprise portfolio, DI provides companies of all sizes with an end-to-end set of products, solutions and services to integrate and digitalize the entire value chain. Optimized for the specific needs of each industry, DI’s unique portfolio supports customers to achieve greater productivity and flexibility. DI is constantly adding innovations to its portfolio to integrate cutting-edge future technologies. Siemens Digital Industries has its global headquarters in Nuremberg, Germany, and has around 76,000 employees internationally.
Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a global technology powerhouse that has stood for engineering excellence, innovation, quality, reliability and internationality for more than 170 years. The company is active around the globe, focusing on the areas of power generation and distribution, intelligent infrastructure for buildings and distributed energy systems, and automation and digitalization in the process and manufacturing industries. Through the separately managed company Siemens Mobility, a leading supplier of smart mobility solutions for rail and road transport, Siemens is shaping the world market for passenger and freight services. Due to its majority stakes in the publicly listed companies Siemens Healthineers AG and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, Siemens is also a world-leading supplier of medical technology and digital healthcare services as well as environmentally friendly solutions for onshore and offshore wind power generation. In fiscal 2019, which ended on September 30, 2019, Siemens generated revenue of €86.8 billion and net income of €5.6 billion. At the end of September 2019, the company had around 385,000 employees worldwide. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.
Note: A list of relevant Siemens trademarks can be found here. Other trademarks belong to their respective owners. | news |
http://ak9demia.es/ | 2018-04-22T02:26:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-17/segments/1524125945484.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20180422022057-20180422042057-00249.warc.gz | 0.839859 | 163 | CC-MAIN-2018-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-17__0__102369657 | en | Watch the late-breaking results of the ODYSSEY OUTCOMES Trial with alirocumab broadcast live from the American College of Cardiology (ACC) Annual Meeting on Saturday, 10 March, 2018, followed by a panel discussion on the ACC website.
- When: Saturday, 10 March, 2018
- Time: 15:00-15:20 CET (9:00-9:20 AM US EST)
- Where: https://accscientificsession.acc.org/features/2018/03/video-sanofi-regeneron
The link for the presentation will remain available on the ACC website up to 12 months after the conclusion of ACC 2018. This online event is not certified by the American College of Cardiology for CME/CNE/MOC credit. | news |
https://www.cityofhinesville.org/182/City-Holidays | 2023-10-01T15:01:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510903.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20231001141548-20231001171548-00080.warc.gz | 0.937102 | 143 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__317987218 | en | Christmas Eve - (Observed) Friday, December 22 (½ day; City Hall will close at noon)
Christmas Day - (Observed) Monday, December 25
New Year's Eve - Friday, December 29 (½ day; City Hall will close at noon)
Hinesville City Hall and public safety administrative offices (Fire, Police, and Public Works) will be closed on all 2023 City Holidays. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday will be designated as the official holiday for that year. When the holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be designated as the official holiday. Contact City Hall at 912.876.3564 for more information. | news |
https://salvationarmy.md/hope-in-jesus-underscores-generals-2018-christmas-message/ | 2023-03-26T21:24:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296946535.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20230326204136-20230326234136-00527.warc.gz | 0.96417 | 332 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__95889016 | en | HOPE and transformation found in a personal relationship with Jesus are the hallmarks of General Brian Peddle’s first Christmas message as world leader of The Salvation Army. In his video address – available on his Facebook page (www.facebook.com/GeneralBPeddle), YouTube and downloadable from Vimeo – he speaks of Jesus, who he describes as ‘all about justice, righteousness and salvation’, being ‘right here with us’ as someone who gives ‘words of wisdom and guides us into truth’.
Drawing upon words recorded in Isaiah 9, the General explains the message of hope in the Bible – the ‘hope of light and life which are only found in the promised Saviour’. Contrasting ‘dead ritualistic religion’ with a ‘vibrant, life-giving relationship’, the General proclaims that, for God, ‘nothing is impossible – he forgives sins, heals diseases and raises the dead.’
The General challenges Salvationists and friends to ‘trust God, rely on his power, live in relationship with him and partner with him to bring life, light and hope to our world.’
The video message – which is intended for sharing with friends and family members – has been made available to as many Salvationists and friends as possible through the addition of subtitles. More than 15 languages are available, including Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean and Chinese, thanks to the support of colleagues around the world.
The General has also recorded a New Year video message, which will be published on Monday 31 December. | news |
https://www.leadmarvels.com/resource/leadmarvels-two-association-leaders-share-how-they-deepened-member-engagement-while-growing-non-dues-revenue | 2023-05-29T08:24:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224644817.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20230529074001-20230529104001-00317.warc.gz | 0.951514 | 245 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__276926068 | en | Regular weekly promotional emails and prominent website placement ensure ACC’s Partner Knowledge Center gets a lot of traction, said Abdel-Kader. To make the most of it, he started thinking about how to work ACC’s own events, webcasts, and other activities into the Resource Library. He brainstorms the possibilities on regular update calls with the Lead Marvels team.
“We tend to throw ideas around for potential new things that we could be doing that we aren't offering through the Hub that we should look into,” Abdel-Kader said. “I think there's a lot of potential for growth, which we're excited about.”
Palacios summed up the benefits of introducing a Resource Library for both ACC and APTA. “Providing this online Resource Library accomplished three things. One, it brought real value to their members. Two, it provided a new marketing opportunity for their sponsors. And three, it grew non-dues revenue with minimal effort on their part.”
To learn more about how this white-labeled turnkey product can benefit your association — at no cost to you — schedule a no-obligation demo today. | news |
https://marketingwithkyle.wordpress.com/2016/08/22/mass-exposure-to-emerging-media/ | 2019-03-18T15:36:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-13/segments/1552912201455.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20190318152343-20190318174343-00345.warc.gz | 0.96489 | 415 | CC-MAIN-2019-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-13__0__37478810 | en | In recent years, the expansion and utilization of emerging media has been remarkable. Jason Karaian explains that the amount of time individuals are exposed to digital media, including the internet, television, or cell phones, has skyrocketed to 490 minutes each day. Lulu Chang estimates that cell phone users spend an average of 4.7 hours per day on their cellular devices, which provides the most exposure to digital media than any other means. The next source that provides the most media exposure is television at approximately three hours and the internet at two hours for those who possess those luxuries.
The more interactive forms of media on cell phones, social media, blogging, and television have acquired more attention by marketers than any other form of media in history. These advertisements can easily be tracked and modified in real-time to adapt to the market and consumer needs. Businesses have been able to more effectively expose potential consumers to their products and services and induce their interaction on their emerging media campaigns. More interactions on the emerging media campaigns means there is an increased likelihood that these companies can upturn sales and profits.
Social media platforms are doing especially well in advertising and marketing revenue since the increased use of emerging media. Facebook is a company that is fully exploited for its marketing advantages. Facebook increased their first quarter profits by 76% to $4.26 billion in 2016 when compared to the first quarter in 2015. The amount of growth for Facebook can be attributed mainly to large and small businesses designing and releasing interactive advertisements on Facebook’s platform. Once an advertisement is released, businesses are able to utilize some of Facebook’s analytical software to properly adjust and focus their advertisement campaigns.
Overall, I believe that using interactive, responsive forms of media marketing through cell phones, television, and the internet are the best ways for businesses to increase profits. Digital media has dramatically decreased the popularity of print media in recent years, which has allowed some companies to fully exploit its benefits. Businesses that are able to fully capitalize on the emerging media efforts will overshadow those who are sticking to traditional media marketing. | news |
http://giyanigold.com/2013/03/12/duane-parnham-acquires-shares-of-giyani-gold-corp-2/ | 2017-08-21T15:50:36 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-34/segments/1502886109157.57/warc/CC-MAIN-20170821152953-20170821172953-00485.warc.gz | 0.971801 | 369 | CC-MAIN-2017-34 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-34__0__5894074 | en | OAKVILLE, ON, March 12, 2013 /CNW/ – Duane Parnham has acquired, in the aggregate, 5,541,907 common shares (the “Shares”) in the capital of Giyani Gold Corp. (“Giyani” or the “Company”). Subsequent to the filing of Mr. Parnham’s early warning report dated September 28, 2012, and as a result of treasury issuances of shares by the Company on October 26, 2012, Mr. Parnham’s percentage ownership of outstanding shares of the Company decreased to 9.52%. As a result of a series of acquisitions from September 28, 2012 to March 8, 2013 an additional 523,484 common shares were acquired, increasing Mr. Parnham’s percentage ownership of outstanding shares of the Company from 9.52% to 10.22%. The additional Shares were acquired on the open market through the facilities of the TSX Venture Exchange at an average purchase price of $0.88 per common share.
Mr. Parnham acquired the Shares for investment purposes, and may acquire additional Giyani securities in the future or dispose of his existing Giyani common shares on the basis of his assessment of market conditions and in compliance with all applicable securities regulatory requirements.
A copy of the related Early Warning Report has been filed with applicable securities commission and can be found on Giyani’s profile at www.sedar.com. The issuance of this news release is not an admission that an entity named in the news release owns or controls any described securities or is a joint actor with another named entity.
The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. | news |
https://nyktoday.com/australian-of-the-year-richard-scolyer-blown-away-by-success-of-radical-new-brain-cancer-treatment/ | 2024-04-15T02:49:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816939.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20240415014252-20240415044252-00009.warc.gz | 0.939638 | 1,033 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__16784396 | en | World-first clinical trials of a groundbreaking treatment for aggressive brain tumours are likely to begin soon following “fantastic” results in the high-profile case of Australian of the Year, Professor Richard Scolyer.
Professor Scolyer, 57, was diagnosed with glioblastoma IDH wild-type in early June last year and became “patient zero” in a pioneering immunotherapy approach that has produced remarkable results: the tumour has not come back after 10 months.
“I’m blown away,” Professor Scolyer tells Australian Story. “This is not what I expected. The average time to recurrence for the nasty type of brain cancer I’ve got is six months. So, to be out this far is amazing. Amazing.”
Now, work is underway developing protocols for the start of clinical trials. If the results of those trials are strong, it could shake-up the current treatment regimen of surgery, chemotherapy and radiation that has not changed in 19 years.
“Hopefully, it’ll transform into improved outcomes, not just for me, but for all brain cancer patients,” Professor Scolyer says.
Professor Scolyer, a world-leading melanoma pathologist, shares the title of Australian of the Year with his colleague, medical oncologist Professor Georgina Long, for their life-saving work in the treatment of melanoma.
The duo are co-directors of Melanoma Institute Australia, which revolutionised the treatment of the deadly skin cancer by using combination immunotherapy before removing the melanoma.
When Professor Scolyer was diagnosed with the “the worst of the worst” type of brain cancer, Professor Long devised a plan adapting the extensive immunotherapy knowledge from their melanoma work to treat Professor Scolyer’s brain cancer.
It was risky, with Professor Scolyer the “guinea pig” for the novel approach. But, given the aggressive brain cancer was going to kill him, Professor Scolyer says it took him “a millisecond to say, ‘Yes, this is what I want to do’.”
So, how does it work? Professor Long targeted Professor Scolyer’s specific brain tumour with a unique combination immunotherapy that was applied for 12 days before surgery. Professor Scolyer then underwent brain surgery to remove as much of the tumour as possible. He received radiation after the operation and continues to receive immunotherapy and a personalised vaccine.
Professor Long says a scientific paper about Professor Scolyer’s treatment is undergoing peer review. “As a scientist and as a clinician, there is an absolute need to make sure that you do things properly and share that information in a peer-reviewed and standardised way,” Professor Long says.
She says the release of that paper and the preparation of a clinical trial protocol, which she is working on with neuro-oncologists from Australia and the US, will trigger important debate in the scientific community.
“The world can look at it, can discuss it, can criticise it, can love parts of it,” Professor Long says. “Then we start the foundation of doing things differently and doing new trials in glioblastoma … and it’s by doing that that we can develop the right treatments for the right patient, and then eventually they become a standard treatment, just like the current standard for Richard’s tumour, which is now nearly 20 years old.
“We want to change that. But to change that, we have to show that this actually works in larger numbers of people.” | news |
https://www.pccmn.com/single-post/covid-19-long-term-heart-effects | 2024-04-16T14:55:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817095.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20240416124708-20240416154708-00202.warc.gz | 0.969407 | 815 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__114713262 | en | I’ve recently seen a string of patients who've recovered from COVID-19. And they’re in my office because they are concerned regarding the long-term effects of COVID-19 on the heart. Many are wondering whether they should have an MRI evaluation to determine if they suffered heart damage from the virus.
And if you’ve had the virus you might be wondering the same thing.
Questioning whether a heart MRI is required is not a routine query. After all, a heart MRI is not a routine test. So why are we even considering this? Because last summer a study from Germany revealed that approximately three quarters of patients who recovered from more severe COVID-19 infections had...abnormal heart MRI results. Subsequently, another MRI study of young, competitive athletes who simply tested positive for COVID-19 infection revealed that nearly half had abnormal heart scans.
The media went wild. Heart damage from COVID-19 was pronounced as serious and widespread. Seniors panicked. High school and collegiate sports were cancelled. Cardiologists braced for a wave of patients needing heart transplants.
But we were all wrong.
Because we were busy looking at pictures instead of patients.
It turns out that adults who experience more severe symptoms from COVID-19 are also much more likely to be affected by high blood pressure, obesity and/or diabetes. In fact, one or more of these risk factors are present in two thirds of Americans that require hospitalization for COVID-19 infection. And guess what people with obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes are at risk for? Heart disease!
And here’s what’s become obvious over time: there is significant overlap between abnormalities seen on heart MRIs of patients who have recovered from COVID-19 and those with heart disease risk factors that have never had the virus. Meaning those heart MRI findings in COVID-19 survivors could simply be chance findings.
And what about those athletes? Two major points. Heart MRI abnormalities can be present in elite athletes that have never had a viral illness. Plus, because we have never routinely performed heart MRIs on asymptomatic people with other viral infections like the common cold or flu, we have NO IDEA what to expect in that scenario. Meaning the findings in the athletes could have been "normal" for any young individual experiencing any viral infection.
GREAT NEWS: Although we still have lots to learn about COVID-19, it appears that in most patients the effects on the heart are relatively minor, and don't result in deterioration of heart function. Turns out those exploding heart transplant lists never materialized and athletes were able to return to competition without excess heart-related events.
Given significant overlap in image findings with other conditions, heart MRIs should not be relied upon to make the diagnosis of COVID-19-related heart damage in patients who have recovered from the infection. So, if you’ve had COVID-19 and are pretty much back to baseline, there’s no need for you to have a heart MRI test.
Testing for the sake of testing is never a good idea because it can lead us astray. Sometimes we don't even understand what we're looking at. So, if your doctor ever suggests a test, make sure you understand why the test is being ordered and how the findings would be expected to impact your care. Those MRI findings in athletes and adults who had recovered from COVID-19 infections may have made the headlines, but knowing that those abnormalities were present added little to nothing to the care of the individuals who had undergone the scans.
Finally, know that not everything important about health and healthcare makes the headlines - or is even always correct. After making a media splash across the globe, the German study faced intense scientific criticism, eventually leading the authors to re-examine their data and admit that some of their statistics were wrong. I bet you never saw THAT in the news. | news |
https://www.alabamafarmcredit.com/about-us/blog/2022/06/10/alabama-farm-credit-appoints-nine-young-farmers-to-advisory-board | 2024-04-15T21:38:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817033.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20240415205332-20240415235332-00528.warc.gz | 0.938243 | 372 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__173881663 | en | Alabama Farm Credit appoints nine young farmers to advisory board
CULLMAN, Ala. – Nine young farmers from North and Central Alabama have been appointed to Alabama Farm Credit’s Young Farmer Advisory Board. They will advise the lending cooperative’s management and board of directors on the financing needs and challenges facing young, beginning and small producers in the region.
Ranging in age from 26 to 37, pictured from left to right Steadman Rutherford, Lawrence County; Ben Brown, Southside; Jerry Allen Newby Jr., Limestone County; Cade Grace, Jasper; Anna Yeager Brakefield, Huntsville; Jordyn Upchurch, Lineville; Ellie Watson, Autaugaville; Erin Duke, Munford; and Karah Skinner, Fruithurst.
"This is an exceptional group of leaders representing all aspects of agriculture. We at Alabama Farm Credit are honored to have them serve on our inaugural Young Farmer Advisory Board," said Mel Koller, Alabama Farm Credit's chief executive officer.
"Young and beginning producers face the obstacles of establishing, growing and sustaining their businesses for not only themselves but their families too. These challenges allow these young leaders to look at everyday strategies differently, and we are so excited to gain value from working together with them," Koller said. "Agriculture is always about relationships, and creating strong ties with the next generation of leaders will ensure we work toward a prosperous future together. Together we grow."
Alabama Farm Credit finances farmers, agribusinesses, rural homeowners and landowners in northern Alabama. It is headquartered in Cullman and has branch offices in Albertville, Athens, Cullman, Talladega and Tuscumbia.
The financing co-op is a part of the nationwide Farm Credit System, a network of rural lending cooperatives established in 1916. | news |
https://www.venquis.com/blog/2015/09/change-in-the-age-of-disruption | 2019-05-24T03:09:33 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232257497.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20190524024253-20190524050253-00340.warc.gz | 0.891395 | 421 | CC-MAIN-2019-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__6375546 | en | Energy & Utilities, Investment Management, retail...
Shared learning forum will hear from international thought leaders on the future of change management
On the 11th and 12th November the Change Management Institute (CMI) 2015 Conference will investigate emerging trends in organisational change. The conference, taking place at the RSA on London’s Strand, has assembled a programme of international thought leaders in change to explore new concepts and challenge conventional thinking in a shared learning forum.
The CMI conference will be staged in London and Sydney on the 11-12 November and will also be live streamed to our online delegates from around the world.
The CMI conference speakers represent some of the profession’s new wave of change management thinking and include NHS’s Chief Transformation Officer Helen Bevan and USA based best-selling author and future of work provocateur Stowe Boyd.
Change Management President, Caroline Perkins explains, ‘This is a conference with a very big twist. This is not a ‘sit back and listen’ event. This is an event where you can be involved with developing and publishing new thinking in change and ‘’How Change is Changing’’.’
The Change Management Institute conference is a truly global event where delegates will be able to attend and actively participate to shape the future of organisations and the strategic change agenda.
A book will be published with the content captured from the conference, with recognition of all contributors in London, Sydney and online.
Conference website: www.cmiconference.com
Conference email: [email protected]
Twitter: @ChangeMgtIns #cmidisrupt
Notes to editor: Early Bird registration is open until 28th September. Tickets can be purchased online through the conference website.
The Change Management Institute (CMI) is a global, independent, not-for-profit organisation set up to promote and develop the profession of change management internationally. To learn more visit the Change Management Institute website www.change-management-institute.com | news |
https://www.elliothospital.org/website/pr-Our-Experts-Remind-Both-Health-Care-Workers-and-Their-Patients-Dont-Put-Off-Your-Primary-Care-Appointments.php | 2023-09-22T02:08:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506320.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922002008-20230922032008-00555.warc.gz | 0.966456 | 587 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__225772583 | en | May 27, 2020
For adults, primary care is all about preventing problems down the road, but some patients may be putting off care these days over fears of being exposed to COVID-19.
“I think it’s a lot safer to come to the doctor’s office than to go to the grocery store right now,” SolutionHealth’s Stephanie Ballentine, APRN, at Foundation Adult Medicine for Southern New Hampshire Health System, explains.
Ballentine’s office reopened recently after having been closed during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. For several weeks, they were only providing care through telemedicine. But now, with proper safety precautions in place, they have returned to offering in-person appointments.
Across SolutionHealth, staff and providers are wearing masks at all times. Hand sanitizing and hand washing is always important but is now in triplicate. As Ballentine explains, “We just want to reassure people when they come into the office, that it’s safe, and we are available.”
A limited number of appointments are being scheduled throughout the day. Each appointment is spread out to give staff time to clean everything before the next appointment. When patients arrive, they go straight into an exam room and skip the waiting room.
If patients don’t feel comfortable scheduling an in-office visit, telemedicine is still available. Using labs and imaging testing which are always available, Ballentine says she has treated a variety of problems, including headaches, back pain, some rashes, and anxiety/depression. But she stresses, “Any kind of emergency care should definitely not be put off. The emergency rooms are very safe.”
Since the pandemic started, Ballentine says she has seen an increase in patients calling to establish care with a primary care provider. “I feel the COVID-19 pandemic has focused health care at the forefront of people’s minds. Many people have realized that they do need a medical provider to go to,” she explains. She says immediate care and emergency rooms are ideal for after-hours or emergency illness but are just not intended to provide preventative care and manage chronic conditions.
While you may be stuck at home social distancing, Ballentine is reminding patients that vaccines are still a must. She recommends that adult patients consult with their primary care provider to ensure they are up to date. There have been co-infections with influenza and pneumonia in many COVID-19 patients. “I hope people will be especially diligent with their flu vaccines this year, as well as the pneumonia vaccine for at-risk individuals – these include people over age 65, smokers, asthmatics, and patients with other lung diseases,” Ballentine explains. | news |
http://kmbforanswers.org/project/scholarships/ | 2019-05-26T17:23:00 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232259327.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20190526165427-20190526191427-00154.warc.gz | 0.927352 | 201 | CC-MAIN-2019-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__70369452 | en | Professional Development Scholarships
Education for professionals is critical in the fight against ED, and professional conferences, seminars, and events can be expensive to attend. We want to help! To date, KMB has awarded over $2,000 in scholarships to local professionals!
We are happy to announce our 2018 initiative is to offer Professional Development Scholarships for clinicians and mental health professionals seeking opportunities to learn more about Eating Disorders!
Now accepting applications!
Conference: International Conference on Eating Disorders (ICED) 2019
Scholarship Amount: up to $500
Topic: Start Spreading the News: Education, Dissemination & the Science of Eating Disorders
Date: March 14 – 16, 2019
Location: New York, NY
Awarded two local professionals who work at The Healing Connection (2) scholarships for the 2018 ICED conference!
Five local professionals were awarded a $95 scholarship to attend the Annual Erin Leah Robarge Memorial Seminar conference in Corning, NY! | news |
https://aohccresolutions.org/2020-40/ | 2024-02-22T21:12:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473824.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20240222193722-20240222223722-00722.warc.gz | 0.893226 | 801 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__172470161 | en | ASSOCIATION OF HAWAIIAN CIVIC CLUBS
NO. 2020 – 40
RECOGNIZING THE HAWAIIAN CIVIC CLUB OF HONOLULU’S “KOA TO KANAKA” INITIATIVE TO INCREASE SUPPORT AND OUTREACH TO NATIVE HAWAIIAN MILITARY VETERANS
WHEREAS, Hawaiʻi has historically lower usage of benefits offered through the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), with only 15% of Hawaiʻi’s qualified veterans utilizing one or more VA benefits, compared to the national minority utilization rate of 44% (See State Summary: Hawaii, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, 2010; See also Minority Veterans Report: Military Service History and VA Benefit Utilization Statistics, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, 2017); and
WHEREAS, Hawaiʻi veterans are more susceptible to homelessness and falling within the Aloha United Way’s ALICE® (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) population, which categorizes those struggling in Hawaiʻi to make ends meet; and
WHEREAS, Native Hawaiian have higher rates of death in Hawaiʻi and lower life expectancy compared to other ethnic groups (See Assessment and Priorities for Health & Well-Being in Native Hawaiians & Other Pacific Peoples, Department of Native Hawaiian Health John A. Burns School of Medicine University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, 2013); and
WHEREAS, the Native Hawaiian military veteran community has lower VA benefit utilization compared to other minority ethnicities; and
WHEREAS, the VA has identified veteran benefit awareness as a leading issue (See Minority Veterans Report: Military Service History and VA Benefit Utilization Statistics, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, 2017); and
WHEREAS, we believe that Native Hawaiian veterans do not use their VA benefits, due in part, to their lack of knowledge that they qualify and lack of understanding how to access the benefits; and
WHEREAS, the Hawaiian Civic Club of Honolulu is exploring an initiative called “Koa to Kanaka” to address the lack of support and outreach to Native Hawaiian veterans by drawing upon the expertise of current and former Native Hawaiian service members.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs at its 61st Annual Convention held online, in the malama of Makali‘i and the rising of ʻOlekūkolu, this 22nd day of November 2020, recognizing the Hawaiian Civic Club of Honolulu’s “Koa to Kanaka” initiative to increase support and outreach to Native Hawaiian military veterans; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Association commends the Hawaiian Civic Club of Honolulu for taking a leading role to increase the support for and outreach to Native Hawaiian military veterans; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Hawaiian Civic Club of Honolulu, Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, as well as the Governor of the State of Hawai‘i, President of the State Senate, Speaker of the State House of Representatives, Chair of the State Senate subject matter committee on Hawaiian Affairs, Chair of the State House subject matter committee on Hawaiian Affairs, Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, and all County Mayors.
The undersigned herby certifies that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted in the malama of Makaliʻi and the rising of ʻOlekūkolu on the 22nd day of November 2020, at the 61st Annual Convention of the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs held online.
Hailama V.K.K. Farden, President | news |
http://torontobicycletours.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/OSE-announcement-Island-Twilight-tour.html | 2017-04-29T09:13:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917123484.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031203-00277-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.847 | 474 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__303881497 | en | OTMPC Announces New Additions to Ontario Signature Experiences
TORONTO, Ont., Nov. 17 — The Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation (OTMPC) announced 29 new additions to the Ontario Signature Experiences (OSE) for a total of 59 Signature Experiences. This is the first intake through the application and evaluation process. The OSE is linked with the Canadian Signature Experiences Collection (CSE) in order to both act as a stepping stone for Ontario tourism operators who aspire to be included in Canada's international marketing and to highlight the diversity of Ontario experiences. The 30 original Ontario-based members in the CSE collection were automatically included in the inaugural Ontario Signature Experiences as announced at the Ontario Tourism Summit, November 2013.
The OSE program was developed to promote and market must-see travel experiences that will appeal to global target markets. The OSE program is designed to showcase the best and most unique tourism experiences in the province that will motivate more people to visit Ontario.
These tourism destinations and activities showcase the best of what Ontario has to offer to its many visitors, and highlight the province's immersive tourism products. Congratulations to all the selected organizations!
1000 Islands Helicopter Tours
African Lion Safari — Wake up the Wild
Algoma Central Railway — Agawa Canyon Tour Train
Blue Heron Company — Flower Pot Island Glass Bottom
Blue Mountain Resorts Ltd/Blue Mountain Village Association — Apple Pie Trail & Pedal and Paddle Adventure
Canada Aviation and Space Museum
Canadian War Museum
Canadian Warplane Museum — Avro Lancaster
Distillery Historic District
Georgian Bay Airways
Grace Anne II Yacht and Lodge
Grand Experiences — Paths Less Travelled
Madawaska Kanu Centre
Naturally Superior Adventures
Ottawa River Rafting: RiverRun Rafting; OWL Rafting; Wilderness Tours
Ottawa Cycling Tours
Sail Superior Yacht Adventures
Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons
Toronto Bicycle Tours — Island Twilight Bicycle Tour
Watson's Algoma Vacations
Whirlpool Jet Boats
Wilderness North — Path of the Explorer
WindsorEats — Drinks of Walkerville
Yours Outdoors — Haliburton Rocks
To learn more about the OTMPC's Ontario Signature Experiences, click here. | news |
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