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Dr Maccon Macnamara of Corofin retired
in 2006 ending 180 years of medical provision by his family to Corofin.
his family papers to the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland. A
list of the papers can be found here and
Dr Macnamara and the RCPI have kindly allowed us to reproduce Dr Donough
Wheeler Macnamara’s account of life in Corofin during the War of Independence
|The Macnamara family of Corofin, Co Clare
provided four generations of doctors to their local community from 1826
to 2006. Dr Michael Macnamara (1806-1892) began his practice in 1826
and was married to Elizabeth Unthank, the couple had 15 children.
Their eldest son George Unthank Macnamara (1849-1919) was one of six brothers who studied medicine. George was a well-known antiquarian and photographer. His collection of photographs was donated to Clare County Library in 1941 by Dr. Donough Wheeler Macnamara. A further collection of glass plate negatives was digitized by Clare County Archives in 2010 by kind permission of Mr and Mrs George Macnamara of Baunkyle House, Corofin.
This collection of photographs contains family portraits of the Macnamara family and other local families as well as images of social and archaeological features of late 19th and early 20th century Clare and other Irish locations. Also included are some images of India where George’s brothers Lieutenant Colonel John William Unthank and Lieutenant Robert Joseph served in the Indian and Bengal Medical Services during the years 1879-1908.
The Photographic Archive can be access on the website of Clare County Library here.
Macnamara Family Outing. A Macnamara family outing with (L-R) Mrs Frances Macnamara (Pidgi); Mary Macnamara (daughter); Dr. Denis Keane, Ennistymon; Unknown woman; Dr George Unthank Macnamara; Ms Elizabeth Macnamara (Lizzie) (sister); Unknown man; Donagh Macnamara (son); Margaret Macnamara (Maggie) (sister); Unknown clergyman. The outing probably took place to Inchiquin Island, also known as Slatey Island, in Lough Inchiquin.
|George married Jane Moran in 1891. His death
in 1919 is recorded in the Board
of Guardian Books for Corofin as follows:
“That we, the members of the Corofin Board of Guardians deeply regret the demise of our late revered Medical Officer Dr G.U. Macnamara. The news of his unexpected death came as a painful shock to all, casting a gloom over the district, where expressions of sorrow & sympathy became general. His long professional services as Medical Officer of the Corofin Dispensary District – extending over 43 years – brought him into contact with the people everywhere, and it is safe to say that there is not a single household therein that is not under a deep debt of gratitude to him. To the poor he was especially kind and sympathetic and we have had plenty proof of his active interest on their behalf on all occasions. The deceased gentleman was widely known as an antiquarian & student of historical Records, but in his own district he will best be remembered for his painstaking & skillful professional services. His familiar figure will now be missed, but the memory of ‘Dr. George’ is destined to remain fresh in the minds of this generation. To his sorrowing wife & family and relatives we tender our respectful sympathy and adjourn the meeting as an additional mark of respect.”
The relevant page of the Corofin Union Minutes book can be found here.
After George’s death, his eldest son Donough Wheeler Macnamara (1893-1970) took over the practice. Donough wrote an account of Corofin during the War of Independence called ‘Corofin and the sky over it: Life in Corofin during the troubles’. The account tells of Donough’s return to Corofin, his nationalism and his role as a newly-qualified dispensary doctor. Two of Donough’s sons Michael (1924-1997) and Maccon (b. 1936) qualified as medical doctors. When Donough retired in 1966, Maccon carried on the family practice. Maccon Macnamara retired in 2006. |
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Knockanacree Woods, at just over 100 acres was once part of the estate of Knockanacree Woods House. The woodland has had continuous tree cover for over 200 years. Much of the original mature tree stock was used as timber supports in the trenches during World War I. In the 1950’s the State Forestry Division, the precursor to Coillte, began replanting the wood, creating much needed work for local people at the time. The dominant tree species is Beech. They crowd together with their smooth grey trunks and dense, soaring light green canopies, creating a cathedral-like impression. In Autumn, they glow with warm colour as the leaves turn spectacular shades of russet, gold and brown.
Life in a woodland tends to be secretive. Quiet observation will reveal a world full of activity and life. Song birds flit through the tree canopy seeking out insects and small invertebrates. Sparrowhawks in turn, hunt the small birds, while signs of fox and badger are visible to the discerning eye. Hazelnuts are plentiful on the woodland edge and along with the seeds of the Scots Pine trees, provide a rich source of winter food for the resident Red Squirrels.
Springtime brings a profusion of bluebells and Wild Garlic on the eastern side of the woodland and a carpet of Wood Anemone flowers on the west. Wild strawberries grow along the central pathways in Summer alongside the yellow creeping St. John’s Wort.
Things to do
Walk: There are three very enjoyable walking trails in Knockanacree. The Ash Loop (1.4 kms, 30mins , Easy, Blue) is a quick introduction to the woods with the chance to see the views of the adjoining rural countryside. The Oak Walk (1.8 kms, 40mins, Easy, Green) explores the eastern end of the property whilst following the Beech Trail (2.5 kms, 50 mins, Moderate, Red) is a great way to explore the wider beech forest.
Cycle: One of The North Tipperary road cycle routes passes the entrance to Knockanacree Woods. There are bike stands at the entrance should cyclists want to stop and picnic or explore the woods.
Explore nature: Red squirrels and buzzards are frequently seen.
Don’t miss our hidden gem
The carpet of bluebells in April/May is worth a visit.
Visitors Facilities on site |
Climate change is real and dangerous. It has been caused by human activity and thus demands radical changes in human decisions, actions, and behaviours. To address the climate crisis and living systems emergency in front of us, we must engage with our individual, collective and systemic responsibilities.
Climate change is a governance issue. It affects everything from workforce planning to funding to the safety of people and physical properties. It has to be understood, planned for, responded to. It’s the board’s responsibility to ensure that the organisation – and its constituents – are ready.
These 10 questions will help board directors to consider their responsibilities in relation to climate change strategy at their organisation.
To know why you should be asking these questions, download the full document.
1. Operations. What direct and indirect risks does climate change pose to your organisation, your operations, your beneficiaries, your staff and your volunteers, and how will they be managed?
2. Culture, behaviour and policy. How does the organisation enable and reward behavioural change among directors, staff, beneficiaries and volunteers?
3. Beneficiaries. How might climate change affect the organisation’s beneficiaries in the future?
4. Advocacy. What is the organisation’s position and role in advocating for carbon emission reductions beyond its own operations?
5. Political fortunes. How would a change in federal, state or local government affect the organisation’s position in relation to climate change?
6. Income risks. Is the organisation’s ongoing funding contingent on its position and achievements on climate change?
7. Expenditure risks. How will climate change affect your bills?
8. Reputational risks. What reputational risks stem from the organisation’s approach to dealing with and communicating about climate change?
9. Reputational opportunities. What opportunities stem from the organisation’s approach to dealing with and communicating about climate change?
10. Technology. How could the organisation use technology to reduce its carbon footprint? |
April 11, 2018
Element Inc Announces Series A Financing Led by PTB Ventures and GDP Venture
“At Element, our mission is to deliver identity to the billions who need it, to help build more efficient and inclusive societies. The opportunity of digital transformation across Asia and Africa could not be more exciting” said Element Inc co-founder and CEO, Adam Perold. “We are humbled to join hands with this world class group of partners.”
The $12 million Series A round was led by PTB Ventures and GDP Venture, with additional participation from a number of the largest banks and telecom carriers in South East Asia, including Bank BCA, the largest private bank of Indonesia, via their venture capital unit Central Capital Ventura, Bank BRI, one of the world’s largest micro-finance institutions and the largest lender by assets of Indonesia, via their venture capital unit, Telkom Indonesia, the largest regional telecom carrier, via their venture capital unit MDI Ventures, and Maloekoe Ventures whose limited partners include Ayala Corporation, one of the oldest and largest conglomerates of the Philippines, with subsidiaries including Bank of the Philippine Islands, and Globe Telecom, among others. David Fields, Managing Partner of PTB, and On Lee, CTO of GDP, will join the company’s Board of Directors. Early investors include Pandu Sjahrir, Scott Belsky, Box Group, SMDV, and Recruit Strategic Partners.
Element was co-founded by Adam Perold and Yann LeCun, a pioneer of the modern artificial intelligence field, to develop and distribute a mobile-based, software-only platform for biometric identity. The company’s end-to-end biometric solutions are being used to build global immunization platforms, enable connected diagnostics, provide a digital identity resource for healthcare providers, and empower access to financial services, among others.
“Identity inclusion is a precursor to financial and health inclusion” said David Fields, Managing Partner of PTB Ventures. “Element is a game-changer in turning any mobile device into an access point for identity. With key partners spanning the banking, healthcare and telecom sectors, we believe that Element has the potential to transform the way billions of people access the essential services that are core to everyday life. It’s a privilege to be working with an AI company tackling social problems that build both human and financial capital on a global scale.”
“GDP Venture is always open to global investment that can bring significant benefits for Indonesia, the world’s fourth-largest population. By investing in Element, we see an opportunity to advance the technology of Artificial Intelligence, especially the security of digital identity that can be applied in various fields in Indonesia” said Martin Hartono, CEO of GDP Venture. “Over several years, we’ve vetted the top artificial intelligence companies in Asia, the United States, Canada and Europe” said On Lee, CTO of GDP Venture. “The end-to-end AI technologies Element has built for mobile and cloud deployments is unlike anything we’ve seen.”
“With 180 million mobile subscribers, and business units providing national-scale IT infrastructure including cloud services, broadband and security solutions, Telkom Indonesia is foundational to the advancement of digital innovations in the country” said David Bangun, Director of Digital & Strategic Portfolio, Telkom Indonesia. “Partnering with Element has led to many opportunities of collaboration, which will provide a number of benefits for our customers at large scale.”
“At the Ayala Group, we view the digital transformation taking place as an opportunity to reinvent ourselves and harness the benefits arising from these changes. We have started to participate in opportunities that are complementary to our existing businesses in banking, telecom, healthcare, and education, among other industries. We will endeavor to work with Element on this front and help more Filipinos gain access to key services under this digitalized environment,” Ayala Chief Financial Officer, TG Limcaoco, said.
“This is a model case of product-market-fit in emerging Asia, and a core strategic alignment with the partnerships behind Maloekoe Ventures” said Adrien Gheur, Managing Partner. “The problems that Element is solving have fundamental importance to the banking, healthcare, and telecom industries of the region, at a time of terrific growth and opportunity.”
Read more at:
TechCrunch: Element wants to give identity to the whole world, raising $12M Series A
One World Identity: Element earns $12M: Friday Deal Book for 04/13/2018
DailySocial: GDP Venture, PTB Ventures lead funding round for US-based AI startup Element Inc
Deal Street Asia: GDP Venture co-leads $12m Series A funding for AI startup Element Inc
Tech in Asia: GDP Venture Invest in Startup Biometric Element
e27: GDP Venture, PTB Ventures lead funding round for US-based AI startup Element Inc
Kaskus: GDP & PTB Ventures Lead Funding Startup Artificial Intelligence Element Inc
Kumparan: Element Gets Rp 165 M Investment from PTB Venture and GDP Venture
Asia Venturepedia: GDP Venture, PTB Ventures lead funding round for US-based AI startup Element Inc
Find Biometrics: Mobile Biometric Identity Startup Element, Inc Raises $12M in Series-A Funding
Biometric Update: Element secures $12M funding round to support mobile biometric identity for social inclusion
Planet Biometrics: AI-powered biometric recognition company Element raises $12M
Mobi Health News: AI-powered biometric recognition company Element lands $12M |
Facebook is considered to be the fastest growing social media platform in the world. The speed with which the user base of this network is expanding is phenomenal. But there are countries in the world where Facebook, Google and WhatsApp are banned.
One of them is China, whose censorship is known as one of the toughest in the world. The Chinese government closely monitors content on the world wide web and restricts, removes or prohibits material that the government believes is not in the interests of the state.
Any foreign company that wants to enter the Chinese market must comply with the rules and regulations that should not interfere with the development of China or harm the national interests of the country.
Why is Facebook banned in China? – The process of imposing a ban on Facebook was triggered after riots in Xinjiang, a Western Chinese province, back in 2009. The social network has played an active role in spreading these riots and attracting people to protest and growing discontent against the government. People were outraged and used Facebook as a means of communication.
Dangerous rumors spread rapidly through Facebook, making the situation worse and scaring Chinese officials. China is a country which solves problems with the help of censorship and blocking of any content. After an uncontrolled situation, the Chinese authorities finally imposed a ban on Facebook, declaring it a dangerous site for the state. |
“…Pilate saith unto Him, What is truth? And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I find in Him no fault at all” (John 18:33-38).
IS IT TRUE? Is there a God who is all-powerful, all-knowing, and ruling our universe? Is there a Heaven and a Hell? You have to ask yourself the question, IS IT TRUE?
The Bible declares that God created the Heavens and the Earth! It explains the fall of man through sin, and proclaims the salvation of man provided through Christ, the Son of God. But, This is the ultimate question that every person must face and come to grips with!
If the Word of God is not true, then who cares! If the Bible is not true, what difference does anything make in our lives? You might as well do all you can to please yourself if there is no God, no hereafter, and no accountability… Live it up. Eat, drink, and be merry!
But, “...Christ died for our sins... He was buried, ...and He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures” (1st Corinthians 15:3,4).
IS IT TRUE? Did God give you life? Is He the Creator of all we see and are we His creatures? IS IT TRUE? that God allows you and I to breathe His air and walk on His earth? Or did we just evolve from some “cosmic soup”? IS IT TRUE? is there NO Divine Maker, just all life forms came by chance? Jesus Christ the Creator asked His disciples an important question, “He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am?” (Matthew 16:15).
There is only one authoritative source to answer these questions, “who is Jesus?” The Holy Bible tells you who God is, what He has done, and what He plans to do in the future. “All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made” (John 1:3). And the Bible instructs you how to live now. God doesn’t want you to walk around in confusion wondering about the meaning of life. The Word of GOD is Truth...
The Devil is the author of confusion, the father of lies and he uses false religions and counterfeit gods to deceive people. Many are duped, believing Satan’s various lies. Has the Devil misled you into rejecting Christ and the Bible?
The Lord Jesus wants everyone to come unto Him and find peace in their hearts through knowing Christ in a personal relationship!
It’s an amazing transformation to change from questioning Christianity, to actually KNOWING for yourself, in your heart that, Everything the Holy Bible says is instruction and enlightenment for you to come to Christ. “To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins...” (Acts 26:18).
Again I ask the question, Perhaps you’re a bit skeptical and you think Christianity and the Bible is for foolish, weak minded people...
I know, I felt that way myself until after Christ had changed my life! I never went to church growing up. Nobody every spoke to me personally about God or the Bible. Yet being born in America I heard the Gospel through various media sources... and I wondered just exactlly what I’m asking you now, IS IT TRUE?
Let me tell you from personal experience, YES, there is a GOD in Heaven and His Holy Bible is true! YES, you can know this for certain in your heart if you honestly want to. “These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God” (1 John 5:13).
Don’t you see that? Eternal life is not some mysterious, “I think so...” or a “maybe”, or an “I hope so...” “Ye shall KNOW the truth and the TRUTH shall make you free” (John 8:32). Your salvation through faith in Christ is a personal experience that you can truly KNOW about!
The Bible declares that Jesus Christ is the way, the TRUTH, and the life! NO man can go to Heaven, except through faith in Him. There is No other way of salavation...
The truth is that Christ died for our sins and offers us the gift of eternal life! understand that every person is born a sinner before god! “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God” Romans 3: 23.
understand that the penalty for sin is death! “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord” Romans 6: 23.
Believe that jesus christ died to give you the gift of life! “Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life” John 6:47.
Know that jesus christ wants to save your soul today! “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved” Romans 10: 13.
Why not trust Christ NOW and invite Him into your heart, and then you will understand the reality of what your life is all about!
I invite you to receive Christ now!
“Dear Lord, I do believe that Jesus Christ died for my sins and that God raised Him from the dead. I now repent of my sin trusting Jesus and Him alone to save my soul and take me to Heaven some day! AMEN.” Tom Meador |
It's been a good few years since Aubrey de Grey first put forward his view of the political and social processes that inhibit progress in longevity science: the short summary is that a sort of logjam is created and sustained by the silence of researchers. When scientists don't talk openly about bold goals in their field then there can be no broad public support for funding of those goals, and conservative funding organizations will assign resources to other projects. There are many players in the grand game of scientific progress, but it ultimately falls to the researchers to define the bounds of the possible in the public eye, and it is their pronouncements - or lack thereof - that set the limits of what can be easily funded.
When researchers sit back and say nothing, or restrict themselves to visions of incremental gain when far more is possible, then progress suffers. There are many reasons as to why members of the aging research community were for decades very reluctant to talk about extending human life at all: fear of being associated with the fraudulent "anti-aging" marketplace, the normal reluctance to place a flag far out on the field even in an age of radical change, and so forth. Until very recently, the ethos of aging research was observation and little more, amounting to a stifling of research into extending the healthy human life span. Who can say how much of an opportunity was lost? Certainly the chance to build an aging research community with the same breadth and eagerness to produce measurable results as the cancer research community; that opportunity was squandered, and that task still lies ahead.
The old attitudes have largely thawed, however, in the face of a combination of persistent advocacy (such as that of the Methuselah Foundation and supporters) and many demonstrations of extended healthy life in laboratory animals. It has been welcome, these past few years, to see more researchers willing to step up to the plate to talk in public about radical life extension and pushing the boundaries of what can be achieved through biotechnology. Here is an example:
Overshadowed by the white expanse of Edinburgh's Royal Infirmary, clinical trials, scientific research and medical advancements are taking place, out of sight and outwith the grasp of many minds. These lab coated magicians might not grab the headlines, [but] their pioneering projects could soon change life as we know it - starting with a life expectancy of over 100 years. This is the Scottish Centre for Regenerative Medicine (SCRM), whose discoveries surrounding the multiplying and self-renewing cells are bringing us step-by-step closer to organ regeneration, tissue repair and longer-lasting life.
"The average lifespan of the human being should be 130 years - that's what we're working towards," says Professor Bruno Péault, who has been internationally recognised for his research into stem cells. ... Professor Bruno Péault, who specialises in vascular regeneration, has been leading research into stem cells found in blood vessels, and their role in tissue development and repair.
"One day it would be the ultimate goal to be able to stimulate stem cells directly in situ, with the appropriate drug or hormone, to get them to regenerate. But this is science fiction at the moment," he says.
Science fiction only stays science fiction when the research community stands aside and remains silent. One of the important early steps in turning the vision of greatly extended healthy human life spans into reality is for scientists in relevant fields to loudly declare this to be a viable, desirable, plausible goal. |
Michael Weaver | Pastor (right) comes to us from the south side of Houston, moving to Brenham in 2009 where he immediately fell in love with “small town living." In Brenham, he met his wife Jennifer, a local Bellville Kindergarten teacher. Together they blended a beautiful family of four daughters - Camille, Jordan, Natalie, and Peyton.
Pastor Michael received his education in pastoral leadership at the College of Biblical Studies and continues to study Christian counseling through Liberty University. He believes that sharing the gospel of Christ does not end on Sundays, but is about reaching all levels of the community every day. "My family and I are blessed to be a part of this wonderful community and look forward to many years of serving both the city of Bellville and its citizens."
Jake Mayfield | Associate Pastor (left) and his wife, Michelle, are Bellville natives. They moved "back home" after a six-year stint in Belton where they both attended the University of Mary-Hardin Baylor. Jake graduated with a B.B.A in Management in 2011. Michelle graduated with her R.N. in 2023. They have four wonderful children: Karter, Charlotte, Valerie, & Ryker. The Mayfields enjoy beach getaways, all things Tex-Mex, and lazy Sunday afternoons.
Called to ministry in high school, Jake aims daily to serve and lead others in every aspect of his life. "My desire is to see individuals, families, and communities changed by the power of the gospel." He loves being a part of God's story of grace in helping others to "see and savor" Jesus - especially in corporate worship and preaching.
Paul Vollrath has dedicated his life in service to the Lord. He served in Papua New Guinea for 29 years, along with his wife and two children, as a teacher and Bible translator for Wycliffe. Retiring from international missions, Paul and Karen continue their missionary calling by serving faithfully at GCC and in the Bellville community.
Alan Peake has been a dedicated member of GCC since the beginning and a faithful elder of the church since 2014. Alan serves as a spiritual leader at GCC as well as at Faith Mission in Brenham where has been employed for more than 15 years.
Doug Matuska and his family came to Bellville from Roswell, New Mexico and have been members of GCC since 2004. He was led into the education field as a math teacher where he gets to invest in the lives of students daily. Doug also helps man the media booth on Sunday mornings!
Mark Sleeper joined GCC in 2017 with wife Gretta and they hit the ground running! Mark has a huge heart for service and a knack for helping folks feel welcomed. When not pouring into his church family, Mark trains horses (really the people who own them!).
Max Lopez and his family are mostly Bellville natives. They have been members here since 2023 and have been all in since then! Max is a true servant leader and admits that his first ministry is his family. He is also a local business owner and lives out his faith while doing heavy machine work and installing septic systems. |
Memorial Bookmarks Cards for Funeral
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Attached to each Bookmark is a Mini Blooming Remembrance. Each remembrance is created with flower seeds as part of its construction to allow new life to grow when planted. When placed into soil and watered, the paper will biodegrade and the seeds will grow into a beautiful, living remembrance of a loved one. These are sold in bags of 100.
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823 Jackson Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6A, Canada
Basel Hatha Methodist Church
African Methodist Episcopal Church of Vancouver
First Scandinavian Lutheran Church
Links and documents
Listed on the Canadian Register:
Statement of Significance
Description of Historic Place
The Fountain Chapel is a one and one-half storey gabled Arts and Crafts institutional building on the northwest corner of Jackson and Prior Streets in Vancouver’s Strathcona neighbourhood.
Constructed in 1904 as the First Scandinavian Lutheran Church, the Fountain Chapel is valued for its historical association with the history of black settlers in British Columbia and Canada, for its spiritual, symbolic and social values related to the African Methodist Episcopal Church, and for its simple building aesthetic.
The Fountain Chapel is important for its historic association as the church for Vancouver’s black community before World War Two. It is representative of the immigration of black settlers to British Columbia and western Canada in the early 1900s, attracted by a combination of promotional literature and growing political and economic discrimination in a number of American states.
Hogan’s Alley was the local, unofficial name for Park Lane, an alley that ran through the southwestern corner of Strathcona, the only neighbourhood in Vancouver with a substantial and concentrated black population. The establishment of the chapel in an existing church building purchased in 1918 was the first significant act by the black community in Vancouver, resulting in the church becoming the community’s spiritual and social heart, gathering place and centre for gospel singing.
The place has social value related to its past and continuing use as a church and a gathering place for the local community. It is also important for its connection to local resident Nora Hendrix (1883-1984) the paternal grandmother of Jimmy Hendrix and the driving force behind the purchase of the church. Value is also found in the church’s role in assisting the youth of the community in the 1950s through the work of Reverend J. Ivan Moore, the first Canadian-born minister in charge of the chapel and a leader in youth work. It is also integral to the story of early urban renewal in Vancouver, a process which was completed without community consultation and resulted in the dispersal of the Hogan’s Alley black population.
Built at the same time as the early houses in this residential neighbourhood, the building is valued as a rare and strong example of an Arts and Crafts institutional building, a simple domestic building form adapted to liturgical and social functions. As with many early churches, it is residential in nature and constructed of wood. The building is symbolically important as the last surviving architectural reminder of Hogan’s Alley and the African Canadian community.
Source: City of Vancouver Heritage Conservation Program
The character-defining elements of the Fountain Chapel include:
- Location at the corner of Jackson and Prior streets in the former Hogan’s Alley area
- Siting of the building at the rear of the property with no appreciable setback from the back lane
- Location of the front entry element at the north end of the building and the building’s orientation to Jackson Street
- Original steeply pitched gabled-roof building form
- South facing bay window with its own gable roof
- Front porch bay (with gable roof) on northeast corner of building
- Small gabled roof element at the south end of the building
- Tiny side gable dormer forms for ventilation
- Original window locations and openings (though not original sash material)
- Original shingle siding and trim
- Arts and Crafts detailing, including wood brackets, half timbering and shingles in the gable ends
City of Vancouver
Vancouver Charter, s.582
Community Heritage Register
Theme - Category and Type
- Building Social and Community Life
- Religious Institutions
Function - Category and Type
- Religion, Ritual and Funeral
- Religious Facility or Place of Worship
Architect / Designer
Location of Supporting Documentation
City of Vancouver Heritage Conservation Program
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Representation at Tribunal Hearings
In tribunal proceedings, the applicant was being represented by a friend (not legally qualified) who, the tribunal formed the view, was causing delays and clouding the issues. They therefore removed him as a representative, and only allowed him to assist, without taking any further active role. When the applicant lost, she appealed against the removal of her representative. The EAT held the tribunal had the power to do so, under its general ability in Rule 9 to organise its own procedure. On further appeal, the Court of Appeal disagreed. They pointed out that the ETA 1996 s 6(1)(c) gives a right to be represented by “any other person when he desires to represent him”. This was not to be overturned by reliance on the very generalised powers in reg. 9; those could be used to regulate the activities of a representative (particularly in relation to relevancy), but not to bar one completely- “…the statutory right conferred by s. 6(1) was unqualified”. The court went on, however, to find that the barring of the representative had in fact made no difference to the result in this case, and so dismissed the appeal on those grounds.
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|International Journal of Computer Applications
|Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA
|Volume 172 - Number 4
|Year of Publication: 2017
|Authors: Rasha Altarawneh
Rasha Altarawneh . Spelling Detection Errors Techniques in NLP: A Survey. International Journal of Computer Applications. 172, 4 ( Aug 2017), 1-5. DOI=10.5120/ijca2017915176
This paper reports the efforts of Arabic Spell-checker researches by providing a brief summary of proposed methods and techniques that explains how the spelling errors might be discovered in any entered text. It mainly unites two areas that are quite different in appearance, computer science and natural languages .The domain of this topic is limited because of the complex morphology it has compared with other Languages, and the variation of its stems and the similarity of the characters for this language. This poses a challenge for the researchers to concern about it. |
Over the past ten plus years I have contributed to and individually developed many eLearning modules for large corporates and SMEs. As part of a team of in-house and freelance developers I contributed to substantial internal projects for Castrol and InterContinental Hotels Group. These courses were developed in Adobe Flash which allowed for high levels of customisation and interactivity.
This has enabled me to build employee development modules for Toyota, Jaguar Land Rover, Balfour Beatty, QinetiQ and Lexus which have included custom granular reporting beyond the basic ‘pass/fail’ and more complex interactions than offered by most Learning Management Systems. I have created work from supplied knowledge check architecture within tight style guidelines and have also developed original elearning packages myself.
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Ivy Terrace of LapeerIs Independent Senior Living Right For You?
Let’s start with asking yourself, what level of care do you need to live comfortably? Do you require a live-in nurse to assist you with any disabilities you might have? If the answer is yes, then independent living might not be right for you. Independent senior living is for individuals usually 55 and older that still want the opportunity of achievement.
It’s perfect for individuals that still want to play a big part in the lives of their friends, family, and neighbors. If you are looking for an independent living community that allows you to continue doing the activities you’re used to, then you’re in luck. This is your opportunity to live in a community that will help support your goals, desires, and life‘s dreams. |
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Kremer Signs are the UK’s largest supplier of signage to the property sector, servicing estates for all of their signage requirements from Boards to Window Displays, through to Fascia Signage and New Homes Hoarding.
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Google Research and DeepMind have created an AI medical chatbot that can generate safe and helpful answers to medical questions. Named MedPaLM, the chatbot combines HealthSearchQA, a free-response dataset of medical questions found online with the latest in artificial intelligence and machine learning technology. By leveraging data from professional medical exams, research, and consumer queries, MedPaLM is able to provide accurate and reliable answers to a variety of medical questions. This breakthrough technology could revolutionize the way we access medical information and advice.
What Is MedPaLM?
MedPaLM is a medical chatbot developed by Google Research and DeepMind that can generate safe and helpful answers to medical questions. This AI-powered chatbot uses large language models (LLMs) which are designed to understand queries and generate appropriate responses in plain language. It is verified by using the open-source benchmark MultiMedQA and is also able to respond to health-related questions. Testing into the new open-source Google LLM involved evaluating its performance by studying its responses for factuality, precision, conceivable harm, and bias. In spite of the fact that the new tool from Google and its AI division DeepMind did not produce the same results as a human clinician, the results were a significant improvement over other similar models.
The testing found that it was most notably inferior to human clinicians for incorrect retrieval of information (16.9% MedPaLM vs 3.6% for humans), proof of incorrect reasoning (10.1% vs 2.1%), and inappropriate or incorrect content of responses (18.7% vs 1.4%). But MedPaLM was able to outperform another LLM, Flan-PaLM. A panel of clinical experts concluded that Flan-PaLM’s responses to long-form answers are accurate 62% of the time while 93% of MedPaLM’s responses were deemed accurate. According to a paper published by the AI tool’s researchers, MedPaLM could have a key role to play in clinical applications following some refinement. The paper stated that the Google tool “performs encouragingly but remains inferior to clinicians.”
This is not the first foray into AI-powered healthcare for Google. In 2021, the company decided to partner with Northwestern Medicine in order to investigate whether artificial intelligence can prioritize mammogram reviews with a greater risk of breast cancer.
How Does MedPaLM Work?
A free-response dataset of medical questions found online, HealthSearchQA, was combined with six existing open-question answering datasets to create MedPalm. MedPaLM is able to address both the quiz, including multiple-choice questions, as well as answers posed by both medical professionals and non-professionals.
Testing into the new open-source Google LLM involved evaluating its performance by studying its responses for factuality precision conceivable harm and bias. Although the new tool from Google and its AI division DeepMind lacked the same results as a human clinician the results were a significant improvement on other similar models that have been investigated.
What Are The Benefits Of Using MedPaLM?
MedPaLM is designed to address the problem of incorrect retrieval of information, proof of incorrect reasoning, and inappropriate or incorrect content of responses which other similar models have failed to do. Although the new tool from Google and its AI division DeepMind lacked the same results as a human clinician the results were a significant improvement on other similar models that have been investigated.
Given these advancements, it is clear that MedPaLM has potential applications in clinical settings. With further refinement, this technology could be used to improve accuracy and speed up response times for medical queries, making it easier and more efficient for doctors to provide safe and helpful answers to their patients.
This article was originally published on medium on 19th of January, 2023. |
Digital marketing is a form of marketing that uses the internet and digital devices to reach and engage customers. It encompasses all marketing activities that take place online, including email, social media, and search engine marketing. Many companies use digital marketing to promote their products and services, build their brand, and generate leads and sales.
There are many ways that companies use digital marketing to reach their target audience. Some common methods include SEO (search engine optimization), SEM (search engine marketing), and social media marketing. Additionally, companies may use targeted advertising to reach consumers through specific channels, such as email, mobile apps, and websites.
How is digital marketing used by businesses?
Digital marketing is a broad term that covers a lot of different marketing activities. Businesses use digital channels such as search engines, social media, email, and other websites to connect with current and prospective customers.
Digital marketing includes things like search engine optimization (SEO), content marketing, pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, and social media marketing. These days, most businesses need to have some kind of digital marketing strategy in place if they want to be successful.
There are a lot of different ways to approach digital marketing, and it can be tough to know where to start. But luckily, there are plenty of resources out there to help you get started. Check out some of our favorite books and blog posts on digital marketing below.
Airbnb is a company that has fully embraced digital marketing by allowing all users to share their travel experiences on all platforms and social media. But they went even further by creating a platform that allows users to connect with each other and book travel experiences directly with each other. This has created a community of users who are passionate about travel and are always looking for new and unique experiences.
Why companies should use digital marketing
Digital marketing is a great way to reach a global audience in a cost-effective, scalable, and measurable way. Some of the key benefits of digital marketing include:
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Digital marketing is a broad term that covers a wide range of marketing activities. The 8 main categories of digital marketing are:
1. Search Engine Optimization (SEO): SEO is the process of optimizing a website for Google search with the goal of earning higher web traffic levels and improving the visibility of the site.
2. Pay-per-Click (PPC): PPC is a form of online advertising in which advertisers pay for each click that their ad generates.
3. Social Media Marketing (SMM): SMM refers to the process of promoting a website or brand through social media channels such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
4. Content Marketing: Content marketing is the process of creating and distributing valuable, relevant, and consistent content to attract and retain a clearly defined audience.
5. Email Marketing: Email marketing is the process of sending marketing messages or announcements via email.
6. Mobile Marketing: Mobile marketing refers to the process of promoting a website or brand through mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets.
7. Marketing Analytics: Marketing analytics is the process of measuring, analyzing, and reporting on marketing performance to optimize marketing campaigns and strategies.
8. Affiliate Marketing: Affiliate marketing
What is real life example of digital marketing?
Digital marketing is the process of using digital channels to promote or market products and services to consumers and businesses.
Digital marketing channels include social media, search engines, email, and websites.
Digital marketing strategies include pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, content marketing, and search engine optimization (SEO).
Digital marketing can be an effective way to reach a large audience quickly and efficiently.
Digital marketing can be used to promote products and services, build brand awareness, generate leads, and boost sales.
The Coca Cola marketing strategy primarily uses online digital marketing platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat to post images, videos, and more. Additionally, SEO, email marketing, content marketing, and video marketing are all used to some extent in order to reach the company’s target market.
How does Nike use digital marketing?
Nike is one of the most successful companies in the world because of its clever marketing strategy. The company not only sells products, but it also sells the emotional benefits of the products. In short, it’s selling the aspiration. This has been extremely successful for Nike and has helped them to become one of the most recognisable brands in the world.
Digital marketing is one of the most efficient and effective ways to reach your target audience. It helps you to easily connect with your audience and promote your product or service through multiple techniques such as SEO, Content Marketing, Campaign Management, Social Media Marketing, etc. Also, since the cost is lesser, the overall profit is also enhanced.
How does digital marketing affect businesses
Digital marketing is a field that encompasses a wide range of strategies and activities, all with the aim of helping businesses reach their target audiences online. Because digital marketing is so broad, it can be difficult to know where to start. However, there are some key benefits of digital marketing that make it a worthwhile investment for any business, big or small.
One of the biggest benefits of digital marketing is that it is highly measurable. This means that businesses can track the performance of their various digital marketing strategies and channels, and see which ones are producing the best results. This actionable data can then be used to boost the performance of underperforming strategies.
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SEO & SEM are both integral parts of digital marketing. SEO is focused on organic or unpaid search results, while SEM is focused on paid search results. Both are important for driving traffic to a website.
What are the 7 C’s of digital marketing?
The 7 Cs Compass Model is a unique marketing model that considers both the marketing strategies and the target market segment. The seven Cs are Corporation, Commodity, Cost, Communication, Channel, Consumer and Circumstances. This model is very helpful in developing an effective marketing strategy as it takes into account all the important factors that need to be considered while planning a marketing campaign.
The first element in the 7 P’s mix is product. This refers to the physical product or service being offered by the business. When creating a product, businesses need to think about what needs the product or service will meet, what benefits it will offer and how it will be differentiated from competitor products.
The second element in the mix is price. This is the amount that customers will pay for the product or service. Pricing needs to take into account the perceived value of the product or service, the costs of production and the desired profit margin.
The third element in the mix is place. This refers to the distribution channels that will be used to get the product or service to the customer. When thinking about place, businesses need to consider issues such as logistics, warehousing and transportation.
The fourth element in the 7 P’s mix is promotion. This is the marketing communications that will be used to generate awareness and demand for the product or service. Promotion can take many forms, such as advertising, public relations, personal selling and sales promotion.
The fifth element in the mix is people. This refers to the employees of the business and the
What are the 5 D’s of digital marketing
Digital marketing refers to the use of digital devices, digital platforms, digital media and digital data to promote and sell products or services. It is a data-driven and technology-driven marketing approach that uses data analytics to identify and target customers, and then uses technology to reach them.
Amazon’s digital marketing strategy is impressive and they make use of social media platforms to reach out to their target audience. This helps them boost their sales and helps them connect with their customers on a personal level.
How will you use digital marketing for your business in day today life?
It is important for businesses to keep their customers updated on the latest market trends. The various digital marketing opportunities available make it possible for businesses to do this. Customers have access to instant information on any new product or service launch.
A digital marketer’s job is to use digital channels to promote and grow a company’s brand and business. This can be done through a variety of means, such as creating and distributing content, monitoring and managing social media interactions and campaigns, or performing other digital marketing tasks. In order to be successful, digital marketers must be able to effectively connect with their target audiences and create content that resonates with them.
Companies use digital marketing to connect with potential and current customers online through a variety of strategies. These can include creating a strong and consistent brand identity across all digital channels, developing targeted marketing campaigns, providing useful and relevant content, and creating an engaging and easy-to-use website. Additionally, companies can use digital marketing to build relationships with influencers and thought leaders in their industry, and to create valuable partnerships with other businesses.
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Mudgin-Gal has become a leader in Domestic and Family Violence Prevention and promotes an anti-violence message locally and throughout the state. Mudgin-Gal’s focus will move towards a family approach through early intervention whilst still providing vital services for vulnerable women in the Sydney community.
It is an Aboriginal service that is completely staffed and managed by Aboriginal women. Mudgin-Gal’s strength comes from its brand, its positioning in the local community services market, its culturally appropriate programs and its location near the Block, Redfern.
Mudgin-Gal meaning ‘Women’s Place’ is an Aboriginal organisation delivering support, referrals and community-based services to Aboriginal women and families in inner city Sydney since 1992. It aims to build the capability of Aboriginal women and families through the delivery of skills-based programs, whilst also providing a safe space for vulnerable women.
Mudgin-Gal provides support and education for women in the community who are or aspire to be leaders within their families and is active within the wider local community on issues such as family violence. |
The Dream Seminar is aimed that raising young people to be visionary leaders. We realize that young people today face a lot of challenges in a bid to achieve their dreams. The Valley of Giants is tailored specifically to addressing those challenges and it will feature young giants doing exploits in their various fields, locally and internationally.
DATE AND TIME
Sat, February 4, 2017
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM WAT
Ile-Ife, Osun State.
The Nigeria Federation of Catholic Students, OAU Chapter
Organizer of DREAM SEMINAR 3.0
The NFCS OAU Chapter is a family of young Catholic Christian students committed to the growth of academic, spiritual, intellectual and professional lives of her members. We are affiliated to theInternational Movement of Catholic Students in Paris. |
Nancy J. (Miller) Frye, 78, of Fairview Twp., New Cumberland, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022 in her residence with her family by her side.
She was a retired home healthcare provider who’s career included Capital Blue Cross, Country Meadows and Messiah Village.
Nancy was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, Mechanicsburg where she was a Sunday School teacher and Nursery attendant. She loved her church, the congregation members and friends, her Thursday day trips with church family and the music each and every Sunday. She had a servant’s heart. Nancy and her husband opened their home to many children needing a place to stay over the years.
Nancy was born in Lewisberry, the daughter of the late David and Bertha (Bertolette) Miller.
She is survived by her husband of more than 53 years David Frye; children, Carlene M. Frye-Hall of Etters and Todd J. Frye of New Cumberland; siblings, Joyce Stone of New Providence and Debbie Miller of Wellsville; and two grandchildren, Connor and Emmalynn.
Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Thursday, December 22, 2022 in Emmanuel Baptist Church, 4681 East Trindle Rd. Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 with Pastor Steve Crews, her Pastor officiating. Viewing will be held one hour prior to service time in the church. Burial will be in Cross Roads Cemetery, Fairview Twp.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests memorial contributions in Nancy’s memory to Heritage Christian Academy. Checks may be mailed to the church address above.
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The P450-Glo™ CYP1A1 Assay provides a homogeneous, luminescent method for measuring cytochrome P450 CYP1A1 activity. The assay employs luminogenic P450 substrates that are derivatives of beetle luciferin, a substrate for luciferase enzymes. The derivatives are not substrates for luciferase but are converted by P450s to luciferin, which in turn reacts with luciferase to produce light that is directly proportional to the activity of the P450.
This luminescent assay exhibits exquisite sensitivity, low background signals and broad dynamic range. It generates a "glow-type" luminescent signal, produced using derivatized luciferins as P450 substrates and a recombinant stabilized luciferase (Ultra-Glo™ Luciferase) coupled with a proprietary buffer system. The half-life of the luminescent output is greater than two hours, eliminating the need for luminometers with injectors and allowing batch plate processing. The luminescent format also eliminates the need for time-consuming analyses such as HPLC.
The luciferin-based substrates are readily taken up by cells and rapidly converted into luciferin inside the cell, which reduces the incubation time required (typically 30–60 minutes). Other benefits of the P450-Glo™ CYP1A1 Assay include a formulation that minimizes the incidence of false positives due to inhibition of luciferase by analytes when screening for cytochrome P450 inhibitors. Z´ values greater than 0.8 are achieved in either 96- or 384-well plate formats and confer highly predictive results. |
Grumeti and Zawadi, two female eastern black rhinos bred in captivity in England, gave birth in the wild in Africa four years after being released near Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. The Aspirational Foundation, responsible for protecting these critically endangered species, announced Sunday that the two females mated Jamie, a male who had been born in captivity in the Czech Republic before conservationists relocated him to his ancestral homeland.
After saying goodbye to Aspinall Foundation’s Port Lympne wildlife park in Kent, Zawadi and Grumeti traveled back to Tanzania via plane, boat, and truck. After 15-month pregnancies, each of the 2,200- pound rhinos was able to give birth to healthy 17-pound babies.
Grumeti’s baby was born first, and Mobo is his name. Zwandi’s calf has not been named yet. The newborns have a life expectancy of 50, and experts estimate they will stay with their moms for up to five years.
“These births represent a remarkable and vital breakthrough in the Aspinall Foundation’s efforts to protect this critically endangered species,” expressed foundation’s chairman Damian Aspinall, as quoted by The Telegraph.
Aspinall explained that the best way to take care of this nearly extinct species is to combine reintroduction with “robust protection” in order to help conserve the habitat and achieve repopulation. He was proud to affirm that modern conservation defined the decades-long efforts by the Aspinall Foundation.
The organization said thirty-six eastern black rhinos have been born at Port Lympne and conservationists are expecting two more in the coming weeks, according to The Telegraph. Eight have been relocated to Africa so far as part of the Back to the Wild program.
The new moms had received a Royal send-off in 2012
Prince William had the opportunity to give Grumeti and Zawadi a very special send-off when they left England in 2012. The Duke of Cambridge and his brother Prince Harry have been engaged in efforts to protect wildlife in Africa.
“It’s great to hear the news,” the Duke told the Daily Mail on Sunday. “It is incredibly difficult to get rhinos that have previously been in captivity to breed in the wild, so huge congratulations to the team that made this happen.”
William noted that this success story served as a reminder that committed conservationists can achieve a lot in spite of the terrible circumstances endangered animals are going through.
To date, conservationists estimate there are only 700 of eastern black rhinos in the wild as a consequence of a poaching crisis. Poachers are increasingly seeking rhino horn motivated by its healing characteristics and use as a status symbol. Only in 2015, poachers killed 1,338 individuals of this rhino sub-species.
Other endangered species in Africa
Africa’s wildlife is incredibly rich but human activity constantly threatens a wide variety of species. In the Congo Basin, poaching is also a growing problem that affects animals even within protected areas. In addition to rhinos, threatened species include mountain gorillas, which only exist in a pair of isolated regions in central Africa, according to the World Wildlife Organization.
In Madagascar, a lemur known as the Silky Sifaka (angel of the forest) is considered a critically endangered species. It is one of the rarest mammals found in this planet. The rare Ploughshare tortoise is also threatened due to illegal trade on exotic pet markets. One of them can be sold for as much as $200,000 and only about 1,000 are left in Madagascar.
The Greater Bamboo Lemur, according to The Aspinall Foundation, is the most threatened of all lemur species, also endemic to Madagascar. Conservationists estimate that there are under 1,000 individuals and only 20 in captivity. However, the numbers have been lower than that- The organization has helped remove the greater bamboo lemur from the top 25 of the world’s most endangered primates, as the foundation reports on its website.
Source: The Washington Post |
Meditation Roots: In ancient India, Patanjali describes the practice of meditation with scientific precision. The complete way with all details. Nothing is more helpful.
The Book of Patanjali on Meditation
Patanjali: Yoga Sutras. The foundation of all yoga systems
That’s the best instruction in book form. Unless you have a living master, there is nothing better. A book about the science of meditation and much more than what we call yoga. It describes a complete path with all details.
The original verses are very concise and not easy to understand. “Now Yoga.” That is his introduction. It is really one of the most remarkable books in the field of spirituality – and one of the first.
I found a text of Patanjali for the first time in a small town in India. The word “yoga” is misleading. He has not written about what we call “yoga”, but about meditation, two and a half thousand years ago, in an archaic timeless language. Patanjali works like a scientist. I am impressed by this precision.
About what we know as yoga, about the postures, he only says: It is helpful to take a stable posture. That’s it.
There are a lot of issues and comments. I recommend the comments of Osho. Whatever you think about him, he was a philosophy professor and knew spirituality and he could explain brilliantly.
Patanjali on meditation – a small selection out of 195 verses:
Only those who are ready will come to rest.
To rest is to let your thoughts and feelings come to rest.
When thoughts and feelings have come to rest completely, man abides in the Absolute.
In every other state, man identifies with his thoughts and feelings.
The coming to rest of thoughts and feelings is done by practice and non-attachment.
Practice means continued repetition.
Practice becomes stable when it is has been cultivated for a long time without interruption and with devotion.
Non-attachement is self-mastery and not to desire what is perceived.
Non-attachement reaches its highest level when every desire is ceased and the absolute nature is recognized.
The body stays in a stable and pleasant position.
In this attitude man is in complete relaxation in the Absolute.
Fixation is focusing thinking and feeling on a single object of experience.
Meditation is focusing thinking and feeling on an object of experience and remaining with it without interruption.
Absorption is the name of meditation, in which the object of experience appears in its true nature, unaffected by thinking and feeling.
That’s it. Read and study the Sutras of Patanjali and commentaries. You will find all about meditation there. And you have to put these instructions into practice, when you want to know, what meditation really is.
Meditation roots. Little is known about the person Patanjali. He lived in India between the 2nd century BC and the 4th century AD. |
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Being president for such a long period allows one more opportunity to establish one’s legacy and to do great work for the country. However, it also implies that there will be more opportunities to mess up and ruin that legacy. Being in a position of authority for an extended period of time can have a negative impact on a person’s mental and physical health. Apart from all these things, there was one man named Franklin D. Roosevelt, who was recognized as the longest-serving US President.
Franklin D. Roosevelt was the longest-standing President of the United States, serving from 1933 to 1945. Mr. Roosevelt led America through the great depression and the majority of World War II. He was the driving force behind the Social Security Act and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Mr. Roosevelt reduced unemployment from 25% to 2% during his presidency and instituted the Good Neighbor Policy with Latin America to increase respect for their sovereignty.
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Egyptian Human Rights Experts Analyze the Draft Constitution
Nov 15, 2012
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Amid fierce debate over Egypt's draft constitution, Fikra Forum editors asked Egyptian human rights experts Hafez Abu Saeda and Magdi Khalil to analyze the draft with respect to human rights, religious freedom, and democratic values. Hafez Abu Saeda is the head of the Egyptian Organization for Human Rights and Magdi Khalil is the executive director of the Middle East Freedom Forum.
Toward a Democratic Constitution for Post-Revolution Egypt
By Hafez Abu Saeda
Egyptians from all walks of life and all corners of the nation rose up in the January 25 Revolution to reclaim their freedom and the civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights stolen from them for 30 years under Mubarak's 1981 emergency law. Despite the wealth of the legislative system, Mubarak's regime failed to combat systematic torture, and citizens suffered from abuse in detention centers, poor conditions in prisons, and even lost their lives, as occurred in the infamous case of young Khaled Saeed.
Amid deteriorating human rights and the regime's efforts to obscure and prevent all avenues to peaceful change, the revolution emerged. It was founded on the principles of rights and freedom, so that Egypt could write a new constitution, the "constitution of the revolution."
Upon the formation of the Constituent Assembly, social groups and political parties unanimously agreed on its dissolution due to its illegitimate formation. Furthermore, many feel that the composition of the assembly is imbalanced, as the percentage of Freedom and Justice Party and Nour Party members exceeds 50 percent. The Administrative Judicial Court ruled in April 2012 that members of parliament could not serve on the constitutional panel, suspending approximately 100 of its members. The ruling excluded any provision authorizing members of the Shura Council to participate in the assembly as well as the 22 members of the council who were appointed by the president, referring this matter to the Supreme Administrative Court, which in turn referred the case to the Supreme Constitutional Court.
Despite these objections, the council continued to draft a constitution and presented it for public discussion. Upon reading this draft, one finds that it fails to provide even the dimmest hope for the realization of Egyptian society's aspirations. Specifically, there are six main issues with the draft, demonstrating its failure to meet the demands of the Egyptian people:
Under the expansive power granted to the president, this draft could in fact contribute to the creation of a new Egyptian pharaoh, allowing the president to appoint the prime minister and dissolve the parliament should he disapprove of government programs. In addition, the new constitution grants the president powers such as appointing members of the Supreme Constitutional Court, implementing a general state policy, and speaking before the parliament without accountability. These powers essentially reduce the government bodies to a "secretary" role for the president. Furthermore, the president has the right to choose the heads of the Egyptian intelligence, in addition to civil servants and military and political representatives.
The insistence on maintaining the Shura Council is another serious concern. The draft grants the council legislative power alongside the parliament, despite the fact that the president appointed a quarter of its members.
The draft does not draw from international charters of human rights and democratic constitutions on issues of general rights and freedom. Normally, transitioning democratic countries aim to respect human rights in a manner consistent with international charters and treaties, as was the case with Morocco's new 2011 constitution, and Sudan's transitional 2005 constitution. Both constitutions were written to guarantee the rights and freedoms contained in international human rights charters and treaties, and include them within the bill of rights and freedoms, giving these charters a constitutional value.
In the draft, rights and freedoms are deferred to the law, as was the case in the 1971 constitution. Therefore, laws can undermine these rights and freedoms, causing them to lose their constitutional value. The phrases "within the confines of the law" and "according to the law" are a direct infringement of the legislative power entrenched in constitutional law and are equivalent to shackles on the constitution and the individual. The draft does not recognize torture as a crime, nor does it mention its criminalization according to international human rights charters and conventions opposing torture. In addition, the draft detracts from women's rights in a way that violates Egypt's pledges to uphold international commitments regarding these issues.
The draft is an infringement on the Supreme Constitutional Court (SCC) and the law-abiding state because it gives the president the power to appoint the court's head and its members, abandoning the principle of an independent judiciary. This imposition of power by the executive branch over another state power slights everything that the SCC fought for after the January 25 Revolution, including the right of the general assembly to appoint the head and members of the court.
The draft limits the court's role in monitoring election law, demonstrating the partisan bias of the assembly toward the Freedom and Justice Party, who was the only party to approve it. Over 22 parties, among them the Constitution Party, the Popular Current, Egyptian democratic parties, the Free Egyptians party, independent unions, and rights associations announced their opposition to the draft and their intention to void it through popular disapproval.
The constitution should be a social contract that values the basic components of a law-abiding state, respects human rights and freedoms, and reflects this vision in the formation of modern, democratic, state institutions, for the benefit of all Egyptians. With a shared desire to write a democratic Egyptian constitution that enjoys national support, human rights activists, representatives of political and social groups, professors of law and political science, and other figures have united in order to inaugurate the Egyptian Constitutional Front. This group is the equivalent of a popular constituent assembly, with a mandate to draft a democratic constitution for post-revolution Egypt which responds to the hopes of everyone, and represents a "constitution for all Egyptians." The Egyptian Organization for Human Rights currently houses the headquarters of the Constitutional Front and the first gains were made when the Front put forth a list of rights and freedoms to be guaranteed in the new constitution. In accordance with the International Declaration of Human Rights that Egypt has ratified, the list is composed of two parts: the first concerning civil and political rights, and the second concerning economic, social, and cultural rights.
Drafting a constitution that meets the aspirations of the people requires a struggle on multiple fronts: judicial appeals; organizing those who demand a democratic constitution that meets the demands of the people to achieve goals in human rights and dignity; applying pressure on the president to restore balance in the Constituent Assembly; re-drafting a constitution that is agreed upon by all political groups and incorporates the principles agreed upon during the revolution, the most important being the balance of power by limiting the powers of the president; making all state institutions accountable; strengthening the independence of the courts; and respecting human rights and women's rights.
As we stood together to change the regime, we must remain united in order to produce a constitution that builds a law-abiding state.
Strong Echoes of a Religious State in Egypt's Draft Constitution
By Magdi Khalil
On October 14, the Egyptian government published a draft of the new constitution that clearly reflects the current state of political affairs in Egypt. A careful look at the Egyptian political landscape reveals that the drawbacks of Mubarak's era are as present as ever, with further disadvantages brought about by religious extremism and the prospects of a religious state. The draft followed suit: not only did it fail to remedy the drawbacks of the 1971 Constitution; it also included the detrimental characteristics of a religious state. With constitutional principles relegated to legal ruling in 59 instances, rendering them essentially useless and highly subject to interpretation, the same critical defect that undermined the 1971 Constitution has found its way into the current draft.
This article examines each of the features and attributes of a religious state, as formulated by the following articles in the draft constitution presented by the Constituent Assembly:
Article 1 states that Egypt is part of the Arab and Islamic nations, however, when the draft describes its ties to Africa and the Nile basin, Egypt is only said to be "proud" to belong to both affiliations. The opposite should be true: Egypt is part of Africa and the Nile Basin. It is not an integral part of Pakistan, Afghanistan, Malaysia, Somalia, and Indonesia. This demonstrates its prioritization of religious identity over geographic and economic relationships.
Article 2 empowers the notion of a religious state, using the exact text of the 1971 Constitution, clearly stating: "Islam is the state religion, and the Arabic language the official language, and the principles of Islamic sharia are the primary source of legislation." Diverging from the 1971 Constitution, two catastrophic articles have been added: Article 221 considers the entirety of Islamic jurisprudence and tradition to be the source of legislation, while article 4 entrusts the interpretation of this jurisprudence and tradition to the body of senior scholars at al-Azhar, following in the footsteps of Iran and its Council of Guardians (Shura-ye Negaban). Thus, the current constitution has managed to feature the worst of the Iranian constitution, the Pakistani constitution, and the Saudi Wahhabi Bedouin doctrine.
Article 3 applies the Islamic concept of "dhimmitude" (derived from the word dhimmi, it describes the social and legal conditions of "People of the Book"), thus granting Christians and Jews certain rights to marriage, divorce, and the selection of spiritual leadership, while withholding these rights from other faiths.
Article 4 describes the role of al-Azhar, granting the institution the right to obtain funding from the state budget in order to spread Islam worldwide. Given that al-Azhar's body of senior scholars are in charge of interpreting all sharia-related matters to the three other government authorities, it is essentially considered a superior authority. Therefore, not only will legislation be restricted by al-Azhar's vision, which is dangerous enough, but the Egyptian Judiciary may morph into a religious judicial system as the judges await al-Azhar's opinion in the majority of cases presented to them.
Article 6 hinders the meaning of democracy by limiting it to the Islamic concept of shura (meaning "consultation" in Arabic, the concept calls upon Muslims to gather and form opinions for the betterment of the Islamic nation), in addition to granting legitimacy to religious parties.
Article 9 states that religion and moral values are the sound foundation of the family, which is nothing more than empty religious rhetoric.
Article 10 describes the state's responsibility to safeguard morality, public decency, and religious and nationalist values. Describing the state as "a guardian of religion" is a trademark of a religious state, and, even worse, the article imposes restrictions on freedoms and rights.
Article 37 states that "freedom of belief is protected." To start with, there is a big difference between freedom of belief and freedom of worship. Furthermore, the article states that "the state shall guarantee the freedom of worship to the three monotheistic religions as regulated by law." This strange text restricts the right of belief to what is recognized as the "heavenly religions" by Islam. Under loose interpretation, extremists could even try to take a stab at Judaism and Christianity under the allegation that they have been misrepresented or distorted. Allowing laws to define the freedom to build mosques and churches will only maintain the status quo as no law will ever grant equal treatment to mosques and churches. Therefore, the archaic Hatt-I Humayun decree -- which originated in 19th Century Turkey and stipulates that a presidential decree is required for building a church or even for simple repairs and renovations -- and the ten unjust conditions will be maintained, while the rapid construction of mosques remains unhampered.
Article 38 warns against any "attack against or insult to the prophets." This is specifically directed at the Copts, since Christianity and Judaism are subject to daily insults that go unpunished, while Coptic citizens are the only ones who are put on trial if they happen to criticize Islam and defend their religion.
Article 52 reflects another characteristic of the religious state, making religious education a required main subject in pre-university education. Along those lines, article 67 adds another dimension by mandating the spiritual development of the child.
Article 68 destroys gender equality, restricting women's rights to the rulings of Islamic law.
Article 209 describes the so-called Economic and Social Council, which is in fact an Islamic shura council, and obliges the executive and legislative authorities to seek the opinion of this council before formulating any laws or policies.
Finally, Articles 222 and 223 present an even more foreboding picture as they were deviously formulated to delineate the identity of a religious state. The first Article allows moving the capital from Cairo to an alternative city, most likely to account for a future caliphate state, which would potentially require moving the capital to either Istanbul or Jerusalem, following a suggestion made by Imam Safwat Hegazi. The second Article rids the constitution of the right to determine the state's identity, deferring the responsibility to the parliament, along with the right to determine the national flag, slogans, seal, and national anthem, leaving these state symbols in the hands of the anticipated Islamic parliamentary majority.
Ultimately, the Articles converge to form a clear design for the establishment of a religious state, with an identity, legal code, judiciary, religious censorship, capital, and culture that reflect its nature.
It is most alarming that the entire draft constitution is without any mention of the civil state, and is completely devoid of any reference to UN and/or regional international human rights instruments as the international authority on rights and freedoms. All Articles referring to rights and freedoms have been restricted either by Islamic law, or by resigning constitutional rights to be regulated by law, which likewise subjects them to the restrictions imposed by the same Islamic law. |
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More than 200 youth activists of all ages from throughout Florida will go to the state Capitol on Tuesday and Wednesday to urge elected officials to take action on climate change.
Organizers describe this year’s event as the largest gathering of youth climate activists in state history.
A coalition of young climate activists is calling for a Green New Deal for UF.
These students are part of a larger national campaign that demands universities transition to “a more equitable, accountable zero-carbon economy,” said Cameron Driggers, 19, a University of Florida business administration major and the executive director of Youth Action Fund, a collective of student activists who provide resources and stipend programs for youth campaigns in Florida.
The coalition is composed of members from several student organizations, including Sunrise Movement, Climate Action Gator and Youth Action Fund, which will also participate in the upcoming Reclaim Florida’s Future for All (RFF) event at the state Capitol.
Other organizations involved in this effort include the CLEO Institute, ReThink Energy Florida, Sierra Club and the Climate Reality Project, which gives young people access to more institutional resources, Driggers said.
“We want our elected officials to recognize and see that climate change is real and it is happening right now,” Hanna Yamaguchi, 22, Sunrise Movement Orlando coordinator said.
There are three main bills RFF attendees want state lawmakers to address: Mangrove Replanting and Restoration (HB 1581), Heat Illness Prevention (HB 945) and Renewable Natural Gas (HB 683).
The first bill requires the Department of Environmental Protection to adopt rules for mangrove replanting and restoration and other nature-based solutions as it can protect communities against floods.
The second bill requires employers to implement outdoor heat exposure safety program training and rules.
Of the three bills, the RFF activists oppose the Renewable Natural Gas bill (HB 683), which encourages counties and municipalities to develop regional solutions to certain energy issues and use renewable natural gas resources.
“New natural gas pipelines and infrastructure will encourage the continued use of fossil fuels for decades. We should encourage more renewable energy, not more investments into energy resources that will emit greenhouse gasses,” Yamaguchi said.
On Tuesday, participants plan to train and prepare for the following day, which is when they plan to lobby in front of the Capitol, attend press conferences and diverge into small group meetings with state lawmakers.
Campbell Al-Khafaji, 19, a UF sustainability studies major, said she is looking forward to being a part of the legislative process and lobbying as a whole.
“I’m excited by the fact that it can be grassroots. It can be people that care and just want to make their voices heard.”
In these smaller group sessions, members will be assigned various roles such as group leader and note taker.
“One person is going to start off by telling their climate story, explaining why this bill is so important and how it might impact them,” Sofia Aviles, 21, UF political science and sustainability major explained.
Pushing for a yes or no answer, another group member will then ask the big question.
“‘Are you going to support this bill?’” Aviles demonstrated.
Some groups will not touch on the same issues, and instead will use the conversations in Tallahassee as frameworks for local campaigns and their agendas, Matt Ellis-Ramírez, 24, Sunrise Movement Miami Coordinator said.
“What comes around with the heat illness protection bill is the way we think about the climate crisis. It is very connected to jobs and people’s well-being,” Ellis-Ramírez said. “We see politicians prioritize the benefits of corporations instead of the needs of poor and working-class people in Miami.”
Yamaguchi said she believes a lot of natural gas and oil and retail companies producing fossil fuels contribute to the process of greenwashing when companies market themselves with eco-friendly labels and statements that do not combat the climate crisis.
“Florida is one of the first places to see the effects of climate change. We just want to make sure that our elected officials are actually voting for the people as opposed to big corporations,” she said.
Last year was the warmest year as the average combined land and ocean global temperature reached 15.08°C (59.14°F), two degrees Fahrenheit higher than the 20th century global average temperature of 13.9°C (57.0°F), according to a 2023 annual global climate report by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Centers for Environmental Information.
“The global average temperature has increased about 1.2°C since global records began in 1850,” David Keellings, 38, a UF physical geography professor said. “There are some places in the world that are warming more than that, and there are a few places that have gotten colder. Overall, the trend is warming as we think about it globally.”
Keellings said he felt the United Nations Paris Climate Accord adopted in 2015, which the U.S. originally joined in 2016 and later rejoined in 2021 under the Biden Administration, was the first time many countries came together to address climate change.
The Paris Climate Agreement is an international treaty created by the UN that addresses climate change by limiting global warming to 1.5°C (34.7°F) pre-industrial levels of the early 20th century and ensuring it does not rise to 2.0°C (35.6°F).
In a 2022 study published by the American Geophysical Union, researchers found that the Earth will likely reach 2°C of global warming by the 2040s if no significant policy changes occur.
In 2017, the U.S. withdrew from the Paris Agreement, under the Trump Administration, due to “the unfair economic burden imposed on American workers, businesses, and taxpayers by U.S. pledges made under the Agreement,” in a 2019 press release by the Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo.
“Maybe some people would argue for market forces and innovation as a solution and maybe some other folks may argue regulation and taxation as a solution,” Keellings said.
Based on the report by the Southeast Regional Climate Center, there has been an overall increasing trend in Florida’s average annual temperature since 1895.
“A lot of the sun’s energy bounces back off of the Arctic ice and goes back into space like a big mirror. It doesn't cause any warming in the Arctic, but as the global atmosphere warms, we’ve got less ice and the Arctic is melting,” Keellings explained.
Now, the mirror is shrinking, and the sunlight that comes into the Arctic is now being absorbed more by the water and is not being reflected into space, he said.
Conceptualized as the climate gap, the effects of the climate crisis disproportionately impact frontline communities — low-income communities and working-class communities of color, Yamaguchi explained.
“When people being impacted the most don’t have time to lobby and talk to their representatives, this is an opportunity to uplift these communities and share their concerns,” she said.
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It is lambing season in the small isolated Icelandic community where the film is set. And, everyone knows everyone. Beyond the waters, World War II is raging, but here farmers are taking care of their lambs and children, surrounded by pastoral beauty. Bjarni, a young, idealistic farmer has his place in this world; a family farm, status and respect in the community. He is also in an apparently perfect marriage with the beautiful and hard-working Unnur, but underneath the shining surface, a silent anguish is growing between husband and wife, too painful to talk about. On the neighbouring farm lives the smart and lovely Helga, a mother of two. Her poetic mind is trapped in farm life and in a marriage with a man who was never her equal. Bjarni and Helga’s shared love for literature leads to rumours of an affair, which is ironically what eventually brings them together. A passionate, forbidden affair then ensues.
The principal journey in A Letter from Helga is of the internal kind, especially for Helga, who is on a quest to find her purpose in life and on her farm in particular and this isolated area of Iceland in general. But beyond the protagonists’ existential crisis, it is the epic nature of human feelings that takes center stage in the film. In that sense, Hjörleifsdóttir masterfully succeeds in delicately conveying the ardent intimacy in the deep and trembling breaths of the two lovers, only ever interrupted by the distant sounds of war. Here, the director not only delves into the quintessence and nature of unrequited love and infidelity, but also pays homage to her home country through local songs and melodies, dances, horse-rides, shepherding, wrestling traditions as well as the extraordinary and unparalleled power of nature with its fields, valleys, hillsides, mountains and rivers, thus making Iceland and its breath-taking landscapes an inherent – and equally significant – character in the film.
Hera Hilmar inhabits Helga with ease, nuance and the right balance of sensuality, intellect and heartbreak while perfectly externalizing her internal plight. Thor Kristjansson’s turn as Bjarni is equally superb and nuanced. The supporting cast magnificently portrays the village commune and adroitly and effervescently conveys the communal spirit and way of living. Ása Helga Hjörleifsdóttir’s directing is precise, assured and gentle with a naturalistic and contemplative approach while techs are all on point, especially Jasper Wolf’s crisp and muted lensing, Eugen Tamberg’s agrarianly lavish costumes, Kristín Anna Valtýsdóttir’s melancholic score, Drifa Freyju-Ármannsdottir’s subdued production design in all its Nordic champetre glory.
After premiering in its home country, the film started its run on the festival circuit with an international premiere at this year’s Black Nights Film Festival. A Letter from Helga is a subtly and poetically told story of love – in all its shapes and forms – and regret. A wistful and pensive dissertation on lust and silent desperation.
Production: Allfilm, Rotterdam Films, Vintage Pictures, Zik Zak Filmworks, Zik Zak Kvikmyndir (Iceland/Netherlands/Estonia, 2022). Producers: Birgitta Bjornsdóttir, Skuli Fr. Malmquist. Co- producers: Ottó Geir Borg, Ivo Felt, Annika Hellström, Oskari Huttu, Dirk Rijneke, Mildred Van Leeuwaarden. Executive producer: Thor Sigurjonsson. Director: Ása Helga Hjörleifsdóttir. Screenplay: Bergsveinn Birgisson, Ottó Geir Borg, Ása Helga Hjörleifsdóttir. Cinematography: Jasper Wolf. Production Design: Drifa Freyju-Ármannsdóttir. Costume design: Eugen Tamberg. Score: Kristín Anna Valtýsdóttir. Editing: Anny Danché.
Cast: Hera Hilmar (Helga), Thor Kristjansson (Bjarni), Anita Briem (Unnur), Soley Eliasdottir (Ragnheiður), Arnmundur Ernst Björnsson (Ingjaldur), Þorsteinn Gunnarsson (Bjarni eldri), Þröstur Leó Gunnarsson (Jósteinn), Hjörtur Jóhann Jónsson (Gunnar), Rakel Ýr Stefánsdóttir (Hulda), Jóhanna Friðrika Sæmundsdóttir (Salvör), Björn Thors (Hallgrímur)
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- They are in our banks. They are deep in our system. I don't care how harmless they seem to appear. They are still Muslim. And they were still raised on the Q’uran.
If Hollywood was making movies in about this type of attack on our way of life 28 years ago… We should be terrified. Because it's on Netflix now on STARZ.
- This type of movie has not been promoted lately, and it should be to wake Americans the fuck up.
I personally believe it has gone beyond the point of Hamas versus the Jews and Israel. It is about Islam against the world.
Israel was the fuse that lit the fire.
Just to be clear, this is not about hate. I don’t like hate, and I don’t like to post hate!
This is about our way of life in the United States, and what is that steak with the lax and porous, allowing of foreign terroristic elements into our country and into our systems. It is about staying awake, and alert.
It is happening in London and has been for sometime. It is now starting to happen in New York City and other major United States cities. Please notice the amount of pro/pro Palestinian media, coverage and protests are abounding. It is based on ignorance, not knowing the facts.
I know that not all Muslims are bad. It is unfortunate that there is a fanatical and radical part of them that is dangerous to us and our way of life. Just like we have radical and dangerous elements in our own society. So please understand I am not here to create hate —-
Rather awareness and consciousness about the current state of things in our country that have been growing and preparing for the last 30 years.
How do you fight a belief system whose basic principles are to destroy those who don’t convert to their way of life? Sound familiar? The Nazis were no different. This facism has a new face and a new name.
- Please stay awake.
- Pay attention, don’t watch / believe fake news.
- Believe what you need to believe.
- Take care of yourself and those you love. |
What are some Short-Term Effects?
“Rush, Slowed breathing, clouded mental functioning, nausea and vomiting, sedation, drowsiness, Hypothermia.
What are some Long-Term Effects?
Bad Teeth, Inflammation of the gums, constipation, cold sweats, itching, weakening of the immune system, coma, respiratory illnesses, muscular weakness, reduced sexual capacity and long-term impotence in men, menstrual disturbance in women, loss of memory, introversion, depression, pustules on the face, loss of appetite, insomnia.
“Ill just try it once!”
A single dose of Heroin can lead a person to the road of addiction. Those who turn down the path of Heroin find it nearly impossible to turn back.
How is it used?
It can be injected , smoked or sniffed.
What does it look like?
In its purest form, heroin is a fin white powder. But more often is found to be a rose gray, brown or black in color. The coloring comes from additives which have been used to dilute it. The various additives do not fully dissolve when added and when they are injected into the body, they can clog the blood vessels that lead to the lungs, kidneys or brain. |
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No, Coke can not unclog a toilet.
Leaking pipes can be caused by rust, defective installation, changing structure, frozen pipes, high water pressure, or compromised seals.
Chemical drain cleaners can be efficient when made use of securely, yet they can likewise be harmful and need to be utilized with care.
High-pressure water jetting can be effective in removing clogs in pipes, yet it can additionally cause damage to pipes if utilized incorrectly. |
Mendham & Peapack
Obituary of Elisa M Kennedy
Elisa M. Kennedy passed away on Sat. May 6, 2023, at Overlook Hospital in Summit. She was 87.
Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, she was the first child of Anthony and Rose (Mascolo) Testa. She attended Lafayette High School and was the first member of her family to attend college, graduating with a bachelor’s degree from Brooklyn College in 1956. She continued to live in Brooklyn and work in Manhattan until starting a family and moving to Morristown, NJ in the early 1960s. She also lived in Florham Park, Bridgewater, and Mendham, where she resided for 38 years. She moved to Mountainside, NJ in 2018.
Elisa returned to school in the 1980s and received a master’s degree from William Patterson University. She was employed as a writer and editor for ATT from the mid-1980s through the 2000s. Prior to entering the corporate world, Elisa worked for many years as a theatrical producer and publicist for multiple theaters in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. After retirement she enjoyed working at Mendham Books, where she could frequently be found reading for children’s hour.
She is remembered for her warm smile, easy laugh, and friendly demeanor. She had many interests, including a great affection for animals, and would (too) frequently donate to as many animal causes as possible. She was active in the New Jersey theatrical community for more than 50 years, where she forged many lasting and loving friendships. She was a legacy member of the Barn Theater in Montville, where she also served on both the Board of Directors and Trustees. Elisa loved her Italian heritage and shared many wonderful, funny stories about her childhood in Brooklyn, day trips to Ebbets Field, and growing up in a Bensonhurst home that housed three generations of family. Most of all, Elisa loved her family and dear friends.
She is preceded by her parents and her brother Ralph Testa.
She is survived by her three adoring children: John A.C. Kennedy of Springfield, NJ, Christine Kennedy Soden of Missoula, MT, and Justin Kennedy of Providence, RI, and her loving brother Tony (Sandy) Blake of Los Angeles, CA. She is also survived by her four grandchildren, Dexter Kennedy, Roselisa Soden, Austin Soden, Faith Soden, her dear cousin Adelaide DiGiorgi, sister-in-law Charlotte Testa, and countless nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday May 16, from 4-7pm at the Bailey Funeral Home, 8 Hilltop Rd., Mendham. Funeral Mass Wednesday 11am at St. Joseph Church, Mendham. Interment to follow at Hilltop Cemetery. For those desiring, donations to the ASPCA, in her memory, would be appreciated.
8 Hilltop Road
Mendham, NJ 07945
176 Main Street
Peapack NJ 07977
For GPS Purposes use Gladstone, NJ 07934 |
When played physically, on the traditional arcade cabinet, air hockey games are incredibly entertaining. But they can also be enjoyed online. With advancements in technology, air hockey enthusiasts can now enjoy the thrill of the game through air hockey video game.
These virtual adaptations bring the exhilaration and competitiveness of air hockey right to your fingertips, allowing you to play anytime and anywhere. Let's delve into the world of air hockey video games and explore the features, gameplay, and benefits they offer.
Air hockey video games strive to recreate the authentic experience of playing air hockey on a physical table. Developers employ advanced physics engines and realistic graphics to mimic the movement, speed, and dynamics of the puck on the air hockey table. From the gliding of the puck to the responsive controls, these games aim to provide an immersive and lifelike gameplay experience.
Air hockey video games offer a variety of game modes and variations to cater to different preferences and skill levels. Players can choose to play against the computer AI, challenge friends in local multiplayer mode, or compete against opponents from around the world in online multiplayer mode. Additionally, various game variations, such as time-based matches, goal limits, and power-ups, add depth and excitement to the gameplay.
One of the appealing aspects of air hockey video games is the ability to customize the game to suit your preferences. Players can often personalize their playing environment by selecting different table designs, puck styles, and mallet appearances.
Additionally, some games allow you to customize the difficulty level, speed of the puck, and AI behavior, enabling players to tailor the game to their skill level and desired challenge.
Air hockey video game provides an excellent platform for skill development and challenges. Beginners can start with lower difficulty levels to learn the basics and gradually progress to more challenging opponents as they improve their skills.
These games often feature adjustable AI difficulty settings, allowing players to practice against increasingly formidable opponents and refine their strategies and techniques.
Air hockey video games offer an engaging multiplayer experience, both locally and online. Local multiplayer mode enables players to compete against friends or family members on the same device, fostering friendly competition and creating memorable gaming moments. Online multiplayer mode allows players to connect with air hockey enthusiasts worldwide, challenging them to intense matches and establishing a global air hockey community.
One of the significant advantages of air hockey video games is their portability and accessibility. These games are available on various platforms, including smartphones, tablets, gaming consoles, and PCs.
Players can enjoy a quick match of air hockey during their commutes, while waiting in line, or from the comfort of their homes. The convenience and accessibility of air hockey video games make them an ideal choice for both casual gamers and dedicated air hockey enthusiasts.
Above all, air hockey video games offer pure entertainment and fun. The fast-paced gameplay, intense matches, and the joy of scoring goals create an adrenaline-fueled experience. Whether you are playing solo or challenging friends, the competitive nature of air hockey video games keeps players engaged and entertained for hours on end.
While air hockey video game cannot fully replace the physical experience of playing on a real air hockey table, they can serve as a valuable supplement. These games provide an opportunity to practice strategies, develop skills, and enjoy the game even when a physical table is not readily available. Air hockey video games can complement the physical gameplay, allowing players to immerse themselves in the game whenever they desire.
The majority of these games can be played offline with the CPU or with peers on the same device. Alternatively, you can play online games with other participants rather than the computer. This will allow you to significantly enhance your game while achieving high scores to defeat your opponents.
In these air hockey games, your objective is to score by putting the projectile in the opponent's net. In these fast-paced games, react swiftly and maintain concentration!
Glow Hockey is a popular air hockey video game that offers a visually stunning and immersive gameplay experience. With its vibrant neon graphics and smooth gameplay, Glow Hockey captivates players of all ages.
The game is available on various platforms, including smartphones, tablets, and PCs, allowing players to enjoy the excitement of air hockey anytime and anywhere.
One of the standout features of Glow Hockey is its mesmerizing visual presentation. The game creates a neon-lit playing environment that adds a unique and vibrant atmosphere to the gameplay.
The glowing mallets, pucks, and the smooth movement of the puck on the glowing surface contribute to an engaging and visually appealing experience. The neon graphics, coupled with the game's fast-paced gameplay, create an immersive atmosphere that keeps players hooked.
Glow Hockey offers multiple game modes to cater to different preferences and skill levels. Players can choose from various modes such as Classic, Timed, or Challenge, each with its own set of rules and objectives.
The Classic mode follows the traditional air hockey rules, where players aim to score goals while defending their own goal. The Timed mode introduces a time limit, adding an element of urgency to the gameplay. The Challenge mode presents players with a series of increasingly difficult levels, testing their skills and reflexes.
The game also includes a multiplayer mode, allowing players to compete against friends locally on the same device or online. The multiplayer feature adds a social aspect to the gameplay, enabling players to engage in friendly competitions or intense battles against their friends. The ability to challenge friends and showcase your skills in multiplayer matches enhances the overall experience and fosters friendly rivalries.
Glow Hockey provides intuitive touch controls that are easy to pick up, making it accessible to players of all skill levels. The smooth and responsive controls allow for precise movements and shots, adding to the fluidity and enjoyment of the gameplay.
Whether you're a casual player or a seasoned air hockey enthusiast, Glow Hockey provides a user-friendly interface that ensures a seamless and enjoyable gaming experience.
Glow Air Hockey Online takes the mesmerizing gameplay of Glow Hockey to the online multiplayer arena, allowing players to compete against opponents from around the world. This multiplayer adaptation of Glow Hockey provides an exhilarating and competitive experience that showcases the skills of air hockey enthusiasts.
One of the highlights of Glow Air Hockey Online is its robust online multiplayer mode. The game connects players with opponents of similar skill levels through its online matchmaking system.
This ensures fair and balanced matchups, creating intense and challenging gameplay. The online multiplayer feature allows players to compete against opponents from different parts of the world, fostering a global air hockey community and providing a platform for players to test their skills against the best.
The game offers a variety of multiplayer game modes, including Quick Match, Ranked Matches, and Tournaments. Quick Match allows players to jump into a casual online match with ease, providing instant multiplayer action.
Ranked Matches provide a more competitive environment, where players can earn rankings and strive to climb the leaderboards. Tournaments offer a chance to compete in organized events, where players battle it out to become the ultimate champion.
Glow Air Hockey Online also offers customization options to personalize the gameplay experience. Players can choose from different neon themes, customize the appearance of their mallets and pucks, and even modify the playing surface. These customization options allow players to express their style and preferences, adding a personal touch to the game.
The game features intuitive and responsive touch controls, ensuring precise movements and shots. The smooth controls allow players to execute various techniques and strategies, making the gameplay more engaging and immersive.
Whether you're executing a powerful shot or making a swift defensive maneuver, the controls in Glow Air Hockey Online enhance the overall gameplay experience.
Glow Air Hockey Online game main page
Air Hockey 3D is an exciting air hockey video game that takes the gameplay experience to the next level by incorporating three-dimensional graphics and immersive gameplay elements. With its realistic physics, stunning visuals, and engaging features, Air Hockey 3D offers players an immersive and captivating air hockey experience.
One of the standout features of Air Hockey 3D is its three-dimensional graphics, which create a lifelike playing environment. The game presents a fully rendered 3D arena, complete with a detailed playing surface, dynamic lighting, and realistic reflections.
The depth and visual depth cues enhance the immersion, making players feel like they are actually playing air hockey in a physical setting. The three-dimensional graphics not only add a visual appeal but also provide a sense of realism to the gameplay.
Air Hockey 3D offers various game modes to cater to different playing preferences. Players can choose from modes like Classic, Time Attack, and Arcade, each offering unique challenges and objectives.
The Classic mode follows the traditional rules of air hockey, where players compete to score goals while defending their own goal. The Time Attack mode introduces a time limit, adding an element of urgency to the gameplay. The Arcade mode presents players with a series of progressively challenging levels, testing their skills and reflexes.
The game also features a multiplayer mode that allows players to compete against friends locally or online. The multiplayer mode provides an opportunity to engage in intense battles with friends or other players, adding a social aspect to the gameplay.
Whether playing against AI opponents or challenging friends, Air Hockey 3D offers a multiplayer experience that enhances the competitive nature of the game.
Air Hockey 3D incorporates realistic physics, making the movement of the puck and mallets feel authentic. The physics engine accurately simulates the interaction between the puck and the playing surface, as well as the collisions and deflections that occur during gameplay.
This attention to detail adds depth to the gameplay, requiring players to strategize and execute precise movements and shots to outwit their opponents. The responsive controls further enhance the gameplay, allowing players to execute various techniques and strategies with ease.
With its immersive three-dimensional graphics, diverse game modes, multiplayer capabilities, and realistic physics, Air Hockey 3D offers an engaging and captivating air hockey experience for players looking to immerse themselves in the world of virtual air hockey.
Air Hockey Speed is an adrenaline-pumping air hockey video game that emphasizes fast-paced gameplay and intense competition. Designed to deliver thrilling gameplay experiences, Air Hockey Speed challenges players with its high-speed action and demanding gameplay mechanics.
The key feature of Air Hockey Speed is its emphasis on speed. The game accelerates the gameplay, creating a sense of urgency and intense competition. The puck moves at a rapid pace, requiring players to have quick reflexes and precise timing to keep up with the fast-paced action. The increased speed adds an element of excitement and unpredictability to the gameplay, keeping players on the edge of their seats.
Air Hockey Speed offers multiple game modes that cater to different playing preferences. Players can choose from modes such as Time Attack, Tournament, and Endurance. In Time Attack mode, players race against the clock to score as many goals as possible within a limited time.
The Tournament mode allows players to compete in organized events, challenging opponents in a series of matches to claim the championship title. The Endurance mode tests players' stamina as they face increasingly difficult opponents in an endurance-based challenge.
The game also features a multiplayer mode that allows players to compete against friends or online opponents. The multiplayer mode enhances the competitive aspect of the game, enabling players to engage in intense battles and showcase their skills against formidable opponents.
Whether playing locally with friends or challenging opponents from around the world, Air Hockey Speed offers a multiplayer experience that elevates the excitement of the game.
Air Hockey Speed introduces unique power-ups and special abilities that can be used strategically during gameplay. These power-ups, such as speed boosts, shield defenses, or puck control enhancements, add an extra layer of strategy and excitement to the matches. Players must strategically time and utilize these power-ups to gain an advantage over their opponents, adding depth to the gameplay and allowing for creative playstyles.
The game incorporates responsive and intuitive controls that allow for precise movements and shots. The smooth control mechanics enable players to execute quick movements and agile maneuvers, keeping up with the fast-paced nature of the game. The controls are designed to be easy to learn but challenging to master, offering a rewarding experience for players of all skill levels.
Some popular air hockey video games include "Air Hockey Challenge," "Air Hockey Gold," "Air Hockey 3D," "Virtual Air Hockey," and "Air Hockey Ultimate."
Yes, air hockey video games are available for smartphones. You can download them from app stores like Google Play Store (for Android) or the App Store (for iOS).
Yes, many air hockey video games offer multiplayer modes. You can play against friends locally on the same device or connect with players from around the world in online multiplayer mode.
Air hockey video games strive to provide a realistic gameplay experience. They utilize physics engines and graphics to mimic the movement, speed, and dynamics of the puck on a physical air hockey table.
While air hockey video games cannot fully replace the physical experience, they can serve as a valuable tool for skill development and strategy practice. They allow players to refine their techniques and learn different gameplay strategies that can be applied to real-life air hockey.
Air hockey video game brings the exhilaration of air hockey to digital platforms, offering realistic gameplay, customization options, multiplayer experiences, and portable entertainment.
These games capture the essence of air hockey, allowing players to enjoy the thrill and competitiveness of the game at any time and from anywhere. Whether you are a casual gamer or a dedicated air hockey enthusiast, air hockey video games provide a thrilling and engaging experience that celebrates the timeless appeal of this beloved sport. |
Sustainability as an important part of the LAPP DNA
“We only have one world that we can use and our job is to handle the resources of this world responsibly. This mission is firmly anchored in our core value of being "family-oriented", as it is our responsibility to leave the next generation a healthy planet suitable for our grandchildren. I hope that we can tackle this challenge together – with the ideas, expertise and the energy of all our employees".
Andreas Lapp, son of the company founders Ursula Ida and Oskar Lapp.
LAPP is a family company. This is what shapes our culture. We think in the long-term and act responsibly – for our employees, for our customers, for the environment and society. In this spirit, we are making a sustainable contribution to the well-being of future generations and the preservation of our planet. "Reliably connecting the world" is more than just a promise. Sustainable business is firmly anchored in our LAPP DNA.
Our focus is on sustainable, environmentally friendly management and responsible use of all natural resources. We believe that as a company, we need to set a good example. And we are doing so. For us, economic success is always linked to responsibility for our living environment and sustainability is a recognised criterion for all company decisions. We also have a profound understanding of responsible, respectful and law-compliant business practice that we implement worldwide.
Our commitment to sustainability
We support the United Nations in implementing Agenda 2030 by working according to the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which set the framework for sustainable economic, ecological and social management.
Particularly when it comes to the topic of the environment, we observe pioneering guidelines at European level, such as the EU Green Deal, material-related regulations such as REACH / RoHS, and we support the objectives of the Paris Climate Agreement. However, as a globally active company, we also consider specific requirements in our American and Asian sales and production regions.
At our company, we set transparent and plausible goals, anchor them in our strategy and thereby make sustainability an integral part of all business processes. We believe it is important to address the measures that have the greatest impact on society, company and the environment. We follow the motto "First create profound understanding, then reproduce approaches across the board". When it comes to the environment, we use the materiality matrix to identify processes with the relevant environmental impact. Processes are then adapted in accordance with the project, particularly those with a high CO2 load. We focus on our products and their production, whether in-house or via our suppliers. |
The presentation of the food in a dining room is as important as the food itself. Therefore, tableware that aligns with your home’s décor, style, and preferences plays a crucial role in elevating the dining experience.
Whether you are entertaining guests or just want to enjoy the artistry of tableware with your family, it is best to know how important this is. This article will discuss more about tableware and the significance of its artistry in elevating your dining experience.
The History of Tableware
Tableware has a rich and diverse history, just like the cultures associated with it. Pottery dates back to ancient civilizations and has evolved into amazing artistry pieces used as part of décor in modern times. In Medieval Europe, tableware became a sign of wealth and prestige with some people buying tableware made of precious metal as ornamental pieces. Fast forward to today, and tableware can still distinguish your class, taste, and preferences.
Materials and Techniques
Tableware is made of different materials, but mainly different types of clay. This is why it is an important part of pottery. Traditional porcelain, ceramic, china, and glass are very popular. However, what makes more difference is how the artistry is applied to make the tableware. Many people choose authentic pieces from reliable sources such as Supper Club tableware to elevate their dining experience.
Function vs. Aesthetic Value
Tableware is primarily used to serve and present food on the table. However, their aesthetic value cannot be overlooked. Some classic tableware such as chinaware, porcelain, and others usually endure the test of time. On the other hand, contemporary designs are great for functionality and simplicity. Many people are interested in artistry and handcrafted tableware that is authentic and customized to your tastes.
Styles and Trends
Tableware styles and trends come and go, just like fashion. Although current styles and trends are more contemporary, there are many people who still prefer timeless options such as classic china. Others prefer authentic and customized tableware to elevate their dining experience with personal style. Anyone can choose from a variety of tableware styles depending on what they want to achieve.
Customizations and Personalization
With the advancement in innovation and technology, it is easier than ever for pottery makers to make customized and personalized tableware. Whether you want them to depict a certain theme, or come with customized messages or artistry designs, some makers can do this for you. There is also great tableware that you can choose from the shelves to suit your needs. Keep your eyes open to websites and shops that sell such artistry or customized tableware to suit your needs.
Blending Artistry Tableware at Home
When buying tableware to elevate your dining style and experience, it is good to blend the pieces with other tableware items and the décor in your home. Great makers may help you get exactly what you need when you preorder and explain clearly what you need.
Tableware plays a bigger role at home than just serving and presenting food. Its artistry gives an impression that you care about style and taste. With the insights above, it is clear that many tableware items can elevate your dining experience from the materials to their customization. |
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April 20, 2011
DEBBIE GIBSON & TIFFANY TOGETHER FOR THE FIRST TIME
AT THE NYCB THEATRE AT WESTBURY – JULY 29
Westbury, NY – Live Nation is pleased to present Debbie Gibson and Tiffany, together for the very first time, at the NYCB Theatre at Westbury on July 29 at 8 pm. Tickets are $69.50, $39.50 and $29.50 and go on sale this Friday, April 22 at 10 a.m. Tickets are available at www.livenation.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 or at the Westbury box office (Box Office opens at Noon). Event, date and time are subject to change. Tickets are subject to applicable service charges. For membership information, visit www.westburymembership.com
Merrick’s Debbie Gibson rose to fame while still in high school. Her debut single, “Only In My Dreams” was released in the summer of 1987 and was followed in the fall by “Shake Your Love.” Out of the Blue her debut album was released that fall and by the spring of 1988, the title track had climbed to number three on the charts. With the release of her fourth single, “Foolish Beat,” Debbie Gibson became the youngest artist to write, produce and perform a #1 single on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. ”Lost in Your Eyes,” the first single from her sophomore effort, Electric Youth became her biggest hit, staying at number one for three weeks. In addition to her recording career, Debbie Gibson has starred on Broadway in “Les Miserables” and “Beauty and the Beast.” She starred in London in the West End production of “Grease” and toured nationally in “Grease,” “Funny Girl,” and appeared at the Paper Mill Playhouse in “Gypsy.” More recently she was seen in her second SyFy film “Mega Python vs. Gatorid” with Tiffany as her co-star.
TIFFANY is back! …to her roots. The dynamic voice of the 80s has returned to where it all started for her, country music and the Nashville music scene. Now a critically praised songwriter, Tiffany is set to capture your hearts again…with her new album of country/rock tunes! Tiffany began her career at the age of 13 when she signed her first recording contract with MCA. The self-titled debut album was released in 1987 and eventually went quadruple platinum. The innovative “Mall Tour” that followed proved to be the signature for Tiffany’s early career and was very effective in targeting her core audience of young teens making Tiffany the youngest female artist to debut at number one on the Billboard charts. Tiffany produced three top ten hits, two of which were national and international #1 pop singles “Could’ve Been” and the celebrated “I Think We’re Alone Now.” The soon-to-be teen pop phenomenon, New Kids on the Block, got their big break as the opening act for her world tour. Tiffany released her second album, Hold An Old Friend’s Hand, which went double platinum and featured the top ten hit “All This Time.”
About Live Nation Entertainment:
Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment and eCommerce company, comprised of four market leaders: Ticketmaster.com, Live Nation Concerts, Front Line Management Group and Live Nation Network.Ticketmaster.com is the global event ticketing leader and one of the world’s top five eCommerce sites, with over 26 million monthly unique visitors. Live Nation Concerts produces over 20,000 shows annually for more than 2,000 artists globally. Front Line is the world’s top artist management company, representing over 250 artists. These businesses power Live Nation Network, the leading provider of entertainment marketing solutions, enabling over 800 advertisers to tap into the 200 million consumers Live Nation delivers annually through its live event and digital platforms. For additional information, visit www.livenation.com/investors. |
How to Acquire Metadata for Remaining Items
There may be rare cases where certain items cannot be downloaded from the server. If you would like to collect more information about such items, you can have FEC attempt to acquire metadata for them.
There are two places where you can trigger metadata acquisition:
1. At the end of an acquisition
When an acquisition session ends naturally (i.e., without being canceled by the user), if there are any remaining items, FEC will prompt you to acquire metadata for them. For example, in the screenshot below, if you choose "Yes", FEC will attempt to acquire metadata for the remaining 3 items, and then save the metadata report in the project's output folder.
2. When You Resume A Project
Alternatively, you can trigger metadata acquisition when you resume a past project. When you open the past project, if there are any remaining items, FEC will display a hyperlink that reads "Acquire & Export Remaining Item Metadata". If you click on this link, you will be asked to choose an output folder.
FEC will then attempt to acquire metadata for the remaining items and save the tab-delimited metadata report in the output folder that you specified.
The metadata report contains the following fields:
|FEC internal database ID for the item.
|Unique identifier for the item as found on the server.
|The folder where the item was found.
|Email From metadata.
|Email To metadata.
|Email Cc metadata.
|Email Bcc metadata.
|Internet message ID for the item.
|Sent date of the item.
Because these messages could not be downloaded after repeated attempts, FEC plays it safe by acquiring metadata for each item individually rather than make batch requests. So, metadata acquisition for remaining items can take as long as, or sometimes longer than, downloading entire messages. |
MAKNA PERPUTARAN KAS DALAM PERSPEKTIF BAURAN PEMASARAN PADA INDUSTRI PUPUK DI KABUPATEN GRESIK
Bauran pemasaran, Industri pupuk, Perputaran kas.
All transaction activities with other companies will always affect cash. Cash transactions will experience turnover every time so good cash management is needed by the company. One way to manage good and efficient cash is by paying attention to the cash turnover rate. The fertilizer industry in Gresik carries out cash turnover originating from sales. Sales are one source of company cash funding so that every company in business competition has planned a marketing strategy through a marketing mix. The aim of this research is to examine the meaning of cash turnover from a marketing mix perspective in one of the fertilizer industries in Gresik Regency. This research uses a qualitative approach and emphasizes the meaning of cash turnover in the marketing mix. The results of this research model are that products, prices, distribution channels and promotions have a positive impact on company wealth. |
Undergraduate Research Writing Conference
When: Thursday, April 11, 2019, 10:00am
Where: Livingston Campus Student Center
A conference where students present exceptional research projects completed in writing courses at Rutgers University.
The Undergraduate Research Writing Conference (URWC) is an annual event that showcases outstanding work completed by students across Rutgers University. Students who earned A's in any of the Writing Program's research writing courses are invited to submit their papers for consideration, and the process of selection is highly competitive. Selected students have the opportunity to present their work in a setting modeled on an academic conference, and the event provides an interdisciplinary platform for sharing ideas and networking in a professional environment.
Thursday, April 11, 2019
10 AM - 5 PM
Livingston Campus Student Center
Awards luncheon 12-1:20 pm
Admission is Free
For more information contact:
The 2018 URWC is sponsored by the Rutgers Writing Program, Rutgers University Libraries, the Rutgers Department of English, the School of Arts and Sciences, the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, and the Division of Undergraduate Academic Affairs. |
Protect civil rights
A civilian oversight board would provide people in San Mateo County with a process for addressing concerns and grievances about the conduct of the Sheriff’s Office and its employees. Currently, there is no process to address these issues. Internal investigations amount to asking law enforcement to police itself, a method that has never proven effective in any sizeable organization. Civilian oversight gives every person in the county a mechanism for ensuring that their rights are being respected.
Support effective policing
Oversight can help identify areas of concern to the community, allowing law enforcement to address those areas before they cause a major incident or become a crisis. It can also review existing policies, research best practices, and make recommendations for proven policy improvements. Supporting independent oversight, and cooperating with the oversight board, is one way that local law enforcement can demonstrate its own commitment to accountability and proper policing.
Ensure greater accountability
The public needs to know that officers who respect people’s rights and execute their duties well are able to do their jobs, but that officers who fail in these regards are known and held accountable. An independent review process helps assure the public that their concerns will be taken seriously by a body that’s responsive to them, and not beholden to anyone in the Sheriff’s Office. Our goal is for the civilian oversight board and the Inspector General both to have subpoena power and to create public reports, so our community members can truly understand what happens when there is an issue or controversy involving any member of the Sheriff’s Office.
Enhance transparency and public reporting
One task of the civilian oversight board will be regular pubic reporting on the conduct of the Sheriff’s Office, including reports on use of force, changes to policies, and disciplinary procedures. These reports help county residents make an informed decision when voting for the office of Sheriff every four years.
Lower liability and costs for county taxpayers
“Police agencies that have independent oversight are paying much less in civil penalties for injuring or killing people than many departments left to police themselves, a KTVU investigation has found.” —KTVU, Payouts for killings and injuries plummet for Bay Area police departments undergoing reforms
The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office paid out $2.5 Million in the past five years for settlements in excessive force/wrongful death cases, an average of more than $3,300 per deputy 1. That money is paid by taxpayers. Neighboring Santa Clara County paid $10 million to the family of a single inmate who suffered severe brain damage as a result of systemic failures in the county jail system. These systemic failures might have been identified and rectified with a strong oversight system; for Santa Clara County and the badly injured inmate, oversight came too late. We have the opportunity to put that oversight in place here, and to reap the benefits to us as individuals, community members, and taxpayers.
Build trust between community and law enforcement
The current system, in which accusations against Sheriff’s officers are investigated by colleagues of those same officers (or not at all), can undermine public trust in the entire department. When an officer is cleared by an internal investigation, it can feed an “us-vs-them” cycle in which the cleared officer does not get the benefit of restored trust. A lack of transparency can allow suspicions to take hold and grow. Oversight pulls back the curtain on how and why things are happening, allowing residents to feel more confident in the professionalism of the officers who serve the community. The independence of the civilian oversight board can also help restore the reputation of any officers who are cleared of accusations against them. Law enforcement professionals and civilians alike stand to benefit from everyone having confidence in our Sheriff’s Office. |
Have you ever wondered how roses get pollinated? Roses are one of the most widely recognized and beloved flowers, and the pollination process is an important part of their lifecycle.
In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the science behind pollination, the types of insects that help pollinate roses, the benefits of insect pollination for roses, and how to promote insect pollination.
We’ll also discuss the risks of insect pollination and how it affects other plants.
Read on to learn more about the amazing process of pollination!
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Roses are typically pollinated by bees, butterflies, moths, and other insects.
These insects transfer pollen from the male parts of the flower (the stamens) to the female part (the pistil) as they feed on the nectar.
This process of transferring pollen from the male part of the flower to the female part is called pollination.
Once pollinated, the rose will produce fruits, or rose hips, which contain the seeds of the plant.
What is Pollination?
Pollination is the process by which plants reproduce and create new varieties.
It involves the transfer of pollen grains from the male parts of the plant, known as the stamen, to the female parts, known as the stigma.
This transfer is usually accomplished by the help of insects, such as bees, moths, butterflies, flies, and beetles.
The insects are attracted to the plants sweet nectar and, in the process of feeding, transfer the pollen from the stamen to the stigma.
This transfer leads to the creation of new plant varieties and helps the plant reproduce.
In the case of roses, pollination is an essential part of their reproduction and growth.
Pollination helps create new varieties of roses, as well as ensuring that the existing variety of roses can continue to produce more roses.
The process of pollinating roses involves the transfer of pollen from the male parts of the rose (stamen) to the female parts (stigma).
This transfer is usually accomplished by the help of bees, moths, butterflies, flies, and beetles.
These insects are attracted to the sweet nectar of the roses and, in the process of feeding, transfer the pollen from the stamen to the stigma.
This transfer of pollen results in the creation of new rose varieties and helps the roses to reproduce.
How Do Insects Pollinate Roses?
When it comes to pollinating roses, insects are the primary players.
A variety of insects including bees, moths, butterflies, flies, and beetles are attracted to the sweet nectar that roses produce.
As they feed on the nectar, these insects also transfer pollen from the stamen of one flower to the stigma of another, thus enabling the cross-pollination of rose varieties.
The process of pollination is actually quite complex.
When a bee or other insect lands on a rose, its hairy body picks up the pollen.
Then, when it visits another rose, the pollen is transferred from its body to the stigma of the other flower.
This is how many plants are pollinated.
For roses, it is important to note that the pollen from the first flower must be carried to the second flower for the process of pollination to take place.
Without this transfer of pollen, the rose will not be able to reproduce.
Therefore, it is essential to have a variety of pollinating insects to ensure that roses get the necessary pollination.
In addition to pollinating the flower, these insects also play an important role in helping to spread the roses genes.
By transferring pollen from one flower to another, these insects help create new varieties of roses.
This helps to ensure that roses will continue to thrive and reproduce in the future.
So, now that you know how roses are pollinated, you can appreciate the role that insects play in the process.
Without them, the rose would not be able to reproduce and create new varieties.
So, the next time you see a bee or other insect visiting a rose, remember that it is helping to spread the roses genes and allowing it to reproduce!
What Types of Insects Pollinate Roses?
When it comes to pollinating roses, there are a variety of different insects that can help.
The most common are bees, which are attracted to the sweet nectar that roses produce.
Bees will feed on the nectar and, in the process, transfer pollen from the stamen of one flower to the stigma of another.
This helps to create new rose varieties and aids in the reproduction of the rose.
In addition to bees, other insects that are known to pollinate roses include moths, butterflies, flies, and beetles.
Moths, in particular, are drawn to roses due to their sweet scent and are able to transfer pollen from one flower to another.
Butterflies, flies, and beetles act in a similar way, although they are not as efficient as bees when it comes to pollination.
All of these insects are important to the pollination process, as they help to ensure the continued growth and reproduction of roses.
Benefits of Insect Pollination for Roses
When it comes to pollinating roses, insects are a gardener’s best friend.
Insects are essential for the survival of roses, as they allow them to reproduce and create new varieties.
Insects also provide many other benefits for roses, such as increasing their resistance to disease and enhancing their flavor.
Insects help to spread pollen between roses, which leads to the production of new varieties.
By transferring pollen from one rose to another, they help to promote genetic diversity and create unique varieties.
This helps to keep the rose species strong and healthy, as it helps to ensure that roses have the best possible chance of adapting to their environment.
Insects also help roses to be more resistant to disease.
Pollen is naturally loaded with beneficial bacteria, which can help roses to fight off disease.
By transferring these bacteria from one rose to another, insects help to keep roses healthy and thriving.
In addition, insect pollination helps to enhance the flavor of roses.
Pollen contains essential oils and sugars that give roses their unique flavor.
When bees and other insects transfer pollen from one flower to another, these oils and sugars are spread, resulting in roses that are more flavorful and aromatic.
In conclusion, insect pollination is essential for the health and survival of roses.
By transferring pollen from one flower to another, insects help to increase genetic diversity, enhance flavor, and keep roses resistant to disease.
If you’re looking for a way to keep your roses healthy and vibrant, insect pollination is the way to go.
How Can We Promote Insect Pollination in Gardens?
When it comes to promoting insect pollination in gardens, there are a few key steps that can be taken to ensure that roses are well-pollinated and that they produce healthy blooms.
First, gardeners should make sure to provide a wide variety of flowers in their garden, as this will attract more types of insects that will be able to pollinate the roses.
Next, gardeners should make sure to provide a wide variety of colors and scents, as this will attract even more types of insects that will be able to pollinate the roses.
Additionally, gardeners should make sure to provide a good source of food for the insects, such as nectar and pollen, as this will ensure that they stay in the garden and pollinate the roses.
Lastly, gardeners should make sure to provide a good source of water for the insects, as this will ensure that they stay and pollinate the roses.
By following these steps, gardeners can ensure that their roses are well-pollinated and that they will produce healthy blooms.
What Are the Risks of Insect Pollination?
When it comes to pollinating roses, the process is dependent upon the assistance of insects.
While this is essential for creating and sustaining rose varieties, there are certain risks associated with this insect pollination.
The main risks include the potential of spreading disease and pests from one rose bush to another.
Additionally, the insects may cause damage to the flowers and leaves while they are feeding.
Furthermore, an imbalance in the number of insects or an influx of a single species of insect can disrupt the natural balance of the rose bush and lead to issues such as reduced flower production or even the death of the bush.
To combat such risks, rose growers should take measures such as regularly monitoring their rose bushes for disease and damage, and providing a balanced environment for the insects to feed in.
This means planting a variety of flowers and plants to attract a variety of insect species, and ensuring the roses have plenty of water and nutritious soil.
By taking such steps, rose growers can ensure that their roses are properly pollinated and that their plants stay healthy and thriving.
How Does Rose Pollination Affect Other Plants?
When it comes to pollination, roses are not just beneficial to their own species, they can also be beneficial to other plants.
By encouraging pollination, roses help to increase the genetic diversity of other species in their environment.
This can be especially beneficial to plants that are at risk of extinction or are threatened by environmental factors.
Pollination of roses can also help to spread the genetic material of other plants, allowing them to thrive and reproduce more successfully.
Furthermore, by increasing the genetic diversity of other species, roses can also help to promote the health of their environment.
For instance, when different species of plants cross-pollinate, they can create more resilient species that are better adapted to their local environment, making them less likely to suffer from disease or pests.
Additionally, these more resilient species can help to keep the local ecosystem in balance by helping to control the spread of invasive species or providing food and shelter to beneficial insects.
Finally, rose pollination can also aid in the conservation of biodiversity.
By increasing the genetic diversity of other species, roses can help to preserve the wide variety of plants and animals that are vital to the health of their environment.
This, in turn, can help to protect the delicate balance of biodiversity in an area and ensure the survival of many species.
In short, roses can be beneficial to other plants in a number of ways.
By encouraging pollination, roses can help to spread the genetic material of other species, increase their genetic diversity, and promote the health of their environment.
Additionally, rose pollination can help to preserve the wide variety of species in an area and ensure the survival of many species.
Pollination is an essential process for roses to reproduce, and thanks to the assistance of insects like bees, moths, butterflies, flies, and beetles, roses are able to produce new varieties and flourish.
To ensure the health of our gardens and surrounding ecosystems, it’s important to promote insect pollination by creating habitats with a variety of flowering plants to attract beneficial pollinators.
With this comprehensive guide, we hope you now have a better understanding of the important role pollinators play in the life cycle of roses. |
My collection of the Best Gluten Free Christmas Cookie recipes will make your holidays just a little brighter because they’re fun, healthy, and super easy to make.
Best Gluten Free Christmas Cookies
Growing up in Davis, a small town in Northern California, I made treats for our family friends and wrapped them in boxes bought from our local Chinese restaurant.
This was the 1970s, long before the advent of Michael’s and other craft stores.
Homemade Cookies for Christmas
I’d stuff each box with my homemade cookies and fudge, then add the finishing touch, a pretty red ribbon.
After that, my parents would drive me all over town for our own Christmas cookie delivery.
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Recipes for Healthy Cookies
When the boys were teenagers, our family “Christmas cookie delivery” ended because my healthy Christmas cookies rarely made it past the kitchen counter.
Gluten Free Recipes for Cookies
Most of the time, close to a dozen teenagers filled our house, eating everything in sight!
Although it was busy, I love that we were the house where everyone gathered for their favorite gluten free Christmas desserts and much more.
Healthy Christmas Cookies Ideas
Now I have wonderful memories of the boys and their friends, and I bake onward, giving treats to friends and neighbors.
Since you’re probably baking too, I thought I’d share my gluten free Christmas cookie ideas with you.
Vegan Christmas Cookies
These easy dessert recipes for Christmas are all grain free as well. Better yet? There are a ton of recipes for vegan Christmas cookies too.
There’s something for everyone, so read on!
Mexican Wedding Cookies
Gluten Free Girls Scout Cookies: Thin Mints
Best Gluten Free Cookies with Chocolate Recipe
Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies
Healthy Samoas Cookies
Easy Cookie Recipes: Chocolate Chip
Crispy Cookie Recipe: Chocolate Chip
Cookies Recipe: Snickerdoodles
Best Vegan Cookies: Peanut Butter
Gluten Free Sugar Cookies
Nut Free Gluten Free Pumpkin Cookies with Chocolate Chips
Easy Recipes Cookies
When I made piles of the healthy cookie recipes above, the boys and their friends were pretty darn happy.
They had a gluten free Christmas cookie feast and left me with a pile of crumbs. I loved that they were devouring healthy treats for the holidays.
Recipe for Simple Cookies
So there you have it! I continue to both “Shut Up and Bake,” and share my best holiday cookie recipes with you.
These easy gluten free Christmas desserts are sure to spruce up your holliday whether scarfed hot out of the oven, boxed, or plated on a lovely Christmas cookie platter.
This post is an oldie but goodie from the archives. I first shared The Best Gluten Free Christmas Cookie recipes in 2016. |
9/2010 - JACPAC President Attends New Year Reception at Biden Home
Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden hosted about 100 Jewish leaders and friends for a Rosh Hashanah reception at the Vice Presidential residence in Washington, DC Tuesday evening. Among those present were Israeli Ambassador and Mrs. Michael Oren, Rabbi David Saperstein, the Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, and leaders of many other Jewish organizations JACPAC was represented by President Gail Yamner and Morris Yamner and former President Betsy Sheerr.
Vice President Biden welcomed everyone and made brief remarks about the Israeli-Palestinian peace talks that began last Thursday. He said this is the moment for real peace, not a hollow one. He spoke of his belief that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority President Abbas were ready and could lead their people into an agreement that would give Israel the secure peace that it must have. He invited everyone to come again next year for what he hoped would be a celebration of peace.
According to Yamner, “While there was a wide diversity of views represented, there was a sense that maybe this is the time. That is the right window of time for Israel and the Palestinians to move forward and find a solution that gives Israel a safe homeland.”
Yamner also was happy to report that when the Vice President learned that she was the new JACPAC president, he warmly embraced her and said that he loved JACPAC and that JAC was there for him whenever he ran. He spoke glowingly of the work that JACPAC does. Past President Betsy Sheerr noted: "Joe Biden is and always has been a great friend of the Jewish community. It was a testament to this relationship that so many from all over the country came to the Biden home on erev-erev Rosh Hashanah, even those of us worrying about finishing up our matzo balls and brisket!"
Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs (JACPAC) is known as the pro-Israel PAC with a domestic conscience. A national bipartisan membership network founded in 1981, JACPAC is committed to the United States-Israel relationship and a progressive domestic agenda that includes reproductive choice and separation of religion and state. JACPAC contributes to candidates for the US House and Senate who share these values; JACPAC maintains a dialogue with those it helps elect. |
The Importance of Choosing a Samsung Tablet: The Case for Samsung Tablet
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For immediate release For additional information, contact Trent Loos 515.418.8185 [email protected]. www.LoosTales.com Oklahoma FFA student inspires Loos Tales Merit award (Owasso, OK) The first ever Loos Tales Merit award will be presented to Piper Merritt, a freshman at Owasso, OK High School. Loos will award a purebred Spotted gilt to Merit as a result of her research and presentation on the importance of antibiotics in animal agriculture. Merritt will receive the gilt in the Owasso, OK High School at 11:00 am on Nov 14, 2012. “Piper Merritt, as a 13 year old, has as much poise and maturity as any guest on my Loos Tales radio program” says Trent Loos, host of Loos Tales. “Piper addressed antibiotic usage in animal agriculture, an issue that many others have made very complicated, and she was able to break it down to the sheer basics of science and explain the importance to all consumers.” “In today’s world many myths exist about how and why modern agriculture has evolved into the most efficient safest food supply in the world. Technologies such as antibiotic usage have contributed to healthy animals and safe food. It has become a largely political issue yet as an 8th grade student Piper Merritt chose to give a speech on the topic.” Loos Tales is a daily look at the people and places in Rural America that truly make it what it is. In 13 years of broadcasting in 19 states on over 100 radio stations, Loos says no one program generated as much positive impact as the Piper Merritt speech on air. The United States of America was built by generations of individuals doing extraordinary things to improve the lives of others. That is what Piper did by bringing to light the importance of antibiotics for improving the health of animals and thus the food supply for 313 million Americans and people around the world. As a result of her powerful presentation, Trent Loos decided to establish the Loos Tales Merit award to recognize a young person that goes above and beyond the call of duty to improve human lives. The purebred Spot gilt that Piper Merritt will receive was born on Aug 18, 2012 and will provide her the opportunity to compete in youth livestock shows including Oklahoma Youth Expo in March 2013. In accepting the Loos Tales Merit award gilt, Piper agrees to continue the tradition by recognizing other agricultural youth who rise above and beyond. She will be asked to designate one person next year to receive a gilt from her first litter. Trent Loos is a 6th generation United States farmer residing in central Nebraska. His passions include a lifetime in animal agriculture and supporting youth within the farming community that inspire optimism for the future of American Agriculture. Congratulations to Piper Merritt, not only for being the first recipient, but for being the person who inspired the entire program.
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Investigating contrails within cirrus clouds
- Leipzig Institute for Meteorology, Leipzig University, Leipzig, Germany ([email protected])
Effects of aviation on the Earth’s radiation budget and climate related to CO2 emissions and from the formation of linear contrails and contrail cirrus have been the focus of detailed studies. Aviation effects on existing cirrus clouds are much less investigated. Contrail formation in existing cirrus clouds has the potential to increase the cloud optical thickness (COT) of optically thin cirrus, which might result in a net cooling effect.
Spaceborne remote sensing generally provides the means for studying the impact of aviation on climate. However, only active instruments such as lidar or radar can be used to study the effect of contrails that form within existing cirrus clouds. For such an investigation, the location of an aircraft at a given time needs to be matched with information on cloud coverage, cloud type, cloud layer height, and COT as can be retrieved from spaceborne CALIPSO lidar data.
We have developed an algorithm to find intersections of aircraft flight tracks with satellite tracks. Besides the spatial coordinates, the time difference between the passing of the aircraft and the satellite at the intersection is monitored and relevant aircraft data and satellite recordings are retrieved at the intersection. The algorithm is highly adjustable so that it can be adapted for other applications such as investigation of ship tracks or cloud tracking. The new algorithm has been used to identify aircraft flying through cirrus clouds in remote regions of the Earth to study the effects of individual aircraft on existing cirrus.
How to cite: Bräuer, P., Weikert, H., and Tesche, M.: Investigating contrails within cirrus clouds, EGU General Assembly 2020, Online, 4–8 May 2020, EGU2020-2899, https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-egu2020-2899, 2020 |
Your Final Tweets & Likes
Social media is a big part of our lives. It helps us to stay close to the people we love, share our memories and pictures with the world and stay up to date with acquaintances.
There are over 3 billion active Facebook users, and estimates suggest there might be between 10 million and 30 million Facebook accounts of people who passed away. Have you ever wondered what happens with these accounts? And with the accounts of other social media platforms such as Twitter, Instagram and TikTok? In this article we’ll go through them all and give you advice on what you can do so your accounts are dealt with in the way that you would like.
What happens to your Facebook account when you die?Facebook is a very popular social network platform. A lot of people use it daily throughout their life. But what about after they die? If you care about what you post and share during your life, why not take a moment to think about the status of your account after you die? Facebook offers two options for your account after your passing. You can choose a pre-determined setting or leave it up to your family or friends. As soon as Facebook is notified of your passing, your account will either be memorialized or permanently deleted.
Your Facebook account memorialized
In case of a person’s death, memorialized Facebook accounts become a place for your family and friends to share memories and to look back at former posts. The features of memorialized Facebook accounts are:
- The word ‘Remembering’ will be displayed on your profile, above your name.
- Facebook friends can share tributes and memories on your timeline.
- The content that was shared, such as posts and photos, will stay on Facebook as it is. It remains visible to the audience it was originally shared with.
- Memorialized profiles will not appear in birthday reminders, ‘People You May Know’ suggestions or advertisements.
- No one can log into a memorialized account. This cannot be changed, unless your (memorialized) account has a legacy contact.
- If there are pages where only you were admin and your account gets memorialized, then those pages will be permanently removed. This also applies to the private messages from that page.
Appointing a legacy contact for your facebook account
A legacy contact is someone that you choose to take care of your account when it is memorialized. That way you will know your account is in good hands after you pass. The legacy contact can do things like pin a tribute post to the top of your page, remove inappropriate tributes from others, change the profile picture and cover photo of your memorialized account or request deletion of your account. The legacy contact can also decide who can post tributes and appoint specific audiences for those posts.
Your Facebook account permanently deleted when you die
You can also have your Facebook account permanently deleted. That way, if somebody lets Facebook know that you have died, your profile including all your photos, posts, messages, comments, chats, and any other activities will be permanently removed after verification by Facebook.
Deciding what happens to your Facebook account when you dieYou have the power to determine which of the two options happens to your account. Here we explain it step by step.
What happens to your Instagram account when you die?
Instagram offers the same two options as Facebook: memorialized or deleted.
Your Instagram account memorializedYour family member or friend can request Instagram to memorialize your Instagram after your death, and they will act on the request. However, they do require proof of death, such as an obituary, a news article, or a copy of a death certificate. Instagram will not provide login details for the memorialized account.
Your Instagram account permanently deleted when you dieAnother option for your Instagram account, is to have it permanently deleted after your death. Verified family members can submit a request for the removal of the account. When a request is submitted, Instagram asks for proof of death to ensure that the person who submitted the request is either an immediate family member or is an executor of your estate. Acceptable proof can be your death certificate, your birth certificate (to prove the close relationship) or proof of authority/proof of relation.
What happens to your Twitter account when you die?
There is no memorializing feature for Twitter (yet). When you sign Twitter’s Terms of Service, you agree that you cannot transfer your account to someone else. So, if you want to give someone access to your account, you will have to leave them your ID and password. The ‘Vault’ function in Myend is made for this purpose.
Your Twitter account deleted when you dieHowever, in case you want to keep your account private, your estate executor or a trusted family member can contact Twitter and fill out an online form reporting your death. Twitter will contact your trusted contact with instructions regarding the submission of further details such as a copy of the death certificate, the ID of the deceased, and proof of their ID. These details will remain confidential, and once Twitter has concluded the report is not false, they will delete this from their servers.
Inactivity policy TwitterTwitter has an ‘Inactivity Policy.’ If a Twitter account remains inactive for 6 months, they can automatically deactivate and delete the Twitter account. Usually this is what happens to inactive Twitter accounts or accounts of those who passed.
What Happens to your TikTok account when you die?
TikTok doesn’t have a memorializing or account deletion policy for when users have died. The only thing you can do, therefore, is to leave instructions and your login details with a Legacy Contact. Again, the ‘Vault’ and ‘Messages’ functions in Myend are perfect for this purpose.
If you are not comfortable with leaving your account in somebody else’s hands once you’ve passed, you can leave instructions for when TikTok changes their policy and make memorializing or deleting a deceased’s account possible.
What Happens to your LinkedIn account when you die?
Anyone can report a dead user’s account. All they have to do is to provide LinkedIn with the required information. Once they submit a request, LinkedIn will contact them and ask for further details. They will not transfer information in the account but will delete the account once proof of death is submitted.
What Happens to your Google and YouTube account when you die?
Google has a specific policy regarding your account and information when you die. You can use Google’s Inactive Account Manager, which allows you to leave instructions on what to do with your information in case you remain inactive for a particular length of time. You can choose this time period and which details and data can be shared.
Your family member or Legacy Contact can contact Google after your death, and Google will follow your instructions. A proof of death submission will be required. Your designated family member will not get complete access to your account; they will only get access to items you specify.
Your YouTube account after you dieYouTube is owned by Google, so Google’s policies regarding your account after you die are applicable to your YouTube channel. You can choose what you want to be done with your information once you pass away using Google’s inactive manager.
What Happens to your Snapchat and Pinterest account when you die?
Snapchat and Pinterest have similar policies. They don’t have a memorializing feature and the account can be removed upon request by family members or Legacy Contacts when the right documents are shown. If you want someone to have access to your information, you’ll have to leave your login information with them.
Can somebody access your Dropbox account after you die?
Possibly, if you have given someone a legal right to access it, for instance in your will. Your family members can request access to the information in your Dropbox by sending the appropriate documents via mail. There is no option for automatically deleting your account if you die. In case the account stays inactive for one full year, the files on the account are deleted automatically.
What happens to your socials after you die? You decide
Nowadays, our socials determine a big part of who we are. Similarly, our socials will be a big part of how we are remembered. They are the most accessible places to see memories or pieces of you once you are gone. If you care about your social image during your life, why not think about how they’re managed after you are gone?
Of course it might be scary to give someone else access to your personal accounts once you’re gone. But, your socials could be a place for people to commemorate you and where friends and loved ones can offer support to each other. If done in the right way, you can leave a legacy that is true to you and at the same time you help your loved ones through a difficult time by telling them what to do.
Store your social media logins in Myend’s personal Vaults
Nowadays we have all sorts of data stored in numerous different locations. With Myend Vault, you can store keycodes and passwords to help your Legacy Contacts unlock your data, close your accounts or memorialize them. For each account you can leave very specific instructions and decide who can access it.
The Vaults are secure boxes that unlock specific devices or accounts when you’re no longer here. Your Myend account itself can be deactivated by a Legacy Contact. And don’t worry – it’s safe. Security is not just a feature, it’s at the core of Myend. |
Mangaluru: SDM College of Business Management Post Graduate Centre for Management Studies and Research, Mangalore and the Indian Society for Training and Development, Mangalore / Udupi Chapter, today entered into an MOU to synergise their mutual strengths of education and training respectively.
The MOU was signed by the Director, SDM PG Center, Dr Seema Shenoy, and Dr Malini Hebbar, Secretary of ISTD in the presence of the faculty of the SDM PG Centre and the Vice-Chairperson of ISTD Mangalore Udupi Chapter, Brian Fernandes and Managing Committee Member, Peter Anthony Pinto.
The objectives of the MOU include having mutually beneficial collaborations, organizing/assisting in conducting staff/student enrichment programmes, conferences, seminars, workshops, lectures, meetings, or other programs, organizing need-based HRD Training programmes and encouraging a student ISTD chapter on campus.
SDM College of Business Management Post Graduate Centre for Management Studies and Research Mangaluru is the brainchild of Padmavibhushan Dr D. Veerendra Heggade, Dharmadhikari of Shri Kshetra Dharmasthala which is one of south India’s most renowned religious landmarks with a history over 800 years.
It is with the primary objective of making education affordable and accessible that the SDME Society was established to head 56 educational institutions ranging from primary education to post-graduation in fields of management, dental science, law, medical sciences, and naturopathy, Ayurveda, physiotherapy, and engineering. Having been in the service of offering quality management education for over three decades SDM College of Business Management started an MBA in 2007 affiliated with Mangalore University and recognized by AICTE.
In 2013, the institute reconstituted itself as a separate entity with a total strength of 240 students and 25 employees and marked many milestones through its consistently innovative initiatives and foreign university tie-ups.
Located in the heart of Mangalore City, the institute boasts of state-of-the-art infrastructure and envisions creating globally acceptable business leaders. Faculty with rich academic & research experience has facilitated students of the institution to fare brilliantly in academics and extra-circular activities including fields of research, entrepreneurship, politics, media, and business. The consistent record of students in securing Mangalore University ranks and gold medals has made the institution stand tall among other institutes in this coastal city.
Established in April 1970, ISTD is a national-level professional body and non-profit society registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. It has a large membership of individuals and institutions involved in the area of training and development of human esources from Government, Public and Private Sector organizations & Enterprises, Educational and Training Institutions and other Professional Bodies. ISTD provides a platform for HR personnel, trainers, and educationists to upskill, network and seek professional opportunities.
Its vision is to lead Transformation through Training & Development while its mission is twofold: To facilitate individuals and organizations to excel in Training & Development activities and to serve as a reservoir of universal knowledge of human Interface through Innovative practices and original exploratory research.
The Society is affiliated to the International Federation of Training and Development Organizations (IFTDO), USA and Asian Regional Training and Development Organizations (ARTDO), Manila.
ISTD organizes training programs all over the country both at the Chapter and National Levels. The programs cover selected areas of HRD with special emphasis on Training of Trainers, Training Goals & Objectives, and Training Tools & Technologies. A large number of public and private sector organizations and training Institutions of Central and State governments participate in these programs, some of which have been held in collaboration with the Planning Commission, Bureau of Public Enterprises and the Training Division of the Department of Personnel, Government of India.
The Society publishes a Quarterly Journal, “Indian Journal of Training and Development” and provides a Diploma in Training and Development (Dip TD), through a distance learning programme of 18 months duration, to meet the long felt need for skill formation in learning/training skills. This diploma is recognized by the Government of India, Ministry of Human Resource Development for recruitment to superior posts and is approved by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Govt. of India under its Faculty Development Scheme. |
A group of Yamabushi (mountain priests, waki and waki-tsure) from Mt. Haguro in Dewa (Yamagata pref.) is on a pilgrimage to Kazuraki Shrine on Mt. Kazuraki (between Nara and Osaka). Snow starts falling, preventing them to continue their travel. Suddenly a Woman (shite in the first act) appears from the snowstorm and calls on the Priests, offering them a place where they can take cover. The Woman unbundles a bunch of twigs she was carrying and uses it to light a fire. Then she explains that the name of Mt. Kazuraki, derives from the Kazura vine used to make this bundle, called shimoto. She then recites the verses “On Mt. Kazuraki, where I bundle shimoto, the snow keeps falling, as I keep thinking of you”. Night falls. As the Priests prepare for their evening rituals, the Woman reveals to be the Deity of Mt. Kazuraki and asks the Priests to relieve her of her torment. Long ago, En-no-Gyōja (the mythical founder of “shugen-dō”, the ascetic practice that yamabushi priests follow) ordered the Deity of Kazuraki to build a bridge between Mt. Kazuraki and another sacred place, destination of yamabushi pilgrimage, Mt. Ōmine. However, since she was ashamed of her appearance, she only built the bridge at night. As a consequence, she could not complete the bridge, and En-no-Gyōja punished her by binding her with vines. After telling this story, the Woman vanishes.
A Local Man passing by meets the Priests and recounts the story of the Deity of Kazuraki and the stone bridge. As the Priests pray, the Deity of Kazuraki appears, with vines creeping over her body. The Deity reminisces about the mythical time when the goddess Uzume danced the in front of the Heavenly Cave to lure out the Sun Goddess who was hiding inside it. Then, she starts dancing. Soon dawn breaks and the Deity disappears into the mountain.
The play reflects the syncretic nature of the shugen-dō religious system, fusing Buddhism with pre-existent beliefs in natural forces, currently systematized as shintō. Although the protagonist of the story is the deity of a mountain, she is being punished as a woman according to Buddhist interpretations that consider females as being farther removed from enlightenment.
In the first act, the Woman chants, expressing her complex feelings, between sympathy toward her guests and sadness for her condition. Later, she performs the act of lighting the fire through dance accompanied by the chorus. The image of the moon-lit snowy peaks of Mt. Kazuraki pervades the second act.
The Deity of Mt. Kazuraki appears as a male character in the Kojiki and in the Nihon shoki, collections of the origin myths of Japan. In nō, female characters are often troubled by the fact that they cannot reach enlightenment without being reborn as males first. In this play, the Deity of Kazuraki appears as a woman who, living alone in the deep of the mountain, does not hesitate to offer lodging to the group of travellers. The purity of her heart is symbolized by the whiteness of the snowy landscape lit by the moon.
The theme connecting the first and the second act is the ancient yamato mai poem-song, contained in the Kokin-wakashū poem anthology. It is said that this kind of verses were sung by the myriad of gods who gathered around the entrance of the Heavenly Cave where Amaterasu, the Sun-Goddess, was hiding. In the Japanese middle-ages it was though that the Heavenly Cave and other mythical places were located on Mt. Kazuraki. In this play the Deity of Kazuraki demonstrates in front of the Priests how the gods danced and chanted around the Heavenly Cave in order to lure the Sun Goddess out of it.
There are several performance variants of this play. While in the standard version the jo no mai slow-tempo dance is performed, in some variants the kagura (“sacred dance”) is performed instead. Other variants feature a stage property representing Mt. Kazuraki, or a special coronet with red vines. |
I have absolutely no recollection of reading this book. Mind you, I’ve read a lot of books since I completed this one in October 2002. Only a limited number will stick in my memory.
When the random number generator landed on this book, I thought the name of Carol Hedges sounded familiar. It turns out that posts from her occasionally pop up in my Twitter feed.
Here’s the blurb of Red Velvet, which was first published in 2001:
As soon as she walks into the old Tudor mansion, Elly senses that something is wrong, that the house itself is hostile towards her. But why should it hate her when she’s never been there before? Then strange things start happening to her, she hears ghostly singing, sees people in the woods dressed in old-fashioned clothes, and hears threatening voices in the house. Then she learns that the skeleton of a girl, dressed in red velvet, was found in an old chest in one of the bedrooms. She decides to try to solve the ancient mystery, but in digging up the distant past she uncovers secrets about her own family history which will have a lasting effect on her whole future.
It sounds like a decent premise for a ghost story. I would’ve been drawn to the book cover while I browsed in the teens’ section of the library. I couldn’t resist a book with a skull on the front. |
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DEAR IRISH DOCTORS (Those whom have been complicit),
How can we ever trust you again? Over the past 18 months vast swathes of you have abandoned your ethics and principles. If indeed you had them to dispose of in the first instance. After all you no longer take the hippocratic oath; and the underpinnings of your profession are economically driven as opposed to altruistically care driven. Unconscionable action and INACTION have marked you out as people who would be more deserving right now of prison jumpsuits than white coats. That white coat once evoked unremitting respect from us lay people. Now we know that white coat should be covered in B!g P-h@rm-a logos to show exactly where your loyalties lie.
How many of you have benefited from the 9 million in “perks” that Irish doctors and pharmacists recieved from B!g P-h@rm-a in 2020? How much have each of you made from !nj3ct!ng people with exper!ment@l technology (including children)? How much have each of you made from P(R referrals, or classifying deaths in a manner hitherto never seen prior to this “p@ndem!c”?
How many of you have !nj3cted copious amounts of m!daz0l@m into patients?And in doing so not just aided their passing, but CAUSED it and subsequently listed those deaths as C0v!d.
How many of you have administered Remd3sv!r without bothering to look at the potentially dangerous consequences of doing so after a particular point in the course of the v!ru5?
What number of you suppressed cheap and effective !vermect!n on the instruction of politicians and policy makers? Who are really working on behalf of Big P-h@rm-a (court documents show B!g P-h@rm-a was in “direct control of the HS E” during 2010 sw!ne f!u v@((!ne rollout, and last year the HS E received a corrupt and illegal payment in 2020, and 62 % of Irish GDPR comes from B!g P-h@rm-a). The rollout of a profit making cond!t!onally author!sed v@((!ne cannot legally happen if there is another treatment approved. If I know these facts, it is likely “clever” doctors like you do too.
How many of you have !nj3cted people without providing enough info for them to give !nf0rmed c0nsent? The truth is no one, not even any of you can give !nf0rmed consent because the long term side effects are simply not fully known. Yet many of you have been !nj3ct!ng under 18’s, in many cases without parental c0nsent, never mind
“!nform3d c0nsent” from underage patients (who simply cannot comprehend the potential long term consequences of submitting to being !nj3cted with a novel gene therapy).
How many of you !nject3d pregnant women, not knowing the pre or post natal effects on their babies? Not knowing how many babies would be miscarried? When in the past you have refused pregnant women decades old, well studied and safe pain relief, antibiotics and other medical treatment, because that would be unethical, in the same way prior to 2020 it was seen as unethical to have pregnant women take part in medical trials. How many of you have presupposed that pregnant women and their babies need c0v!d v@((!nes, yet have not informed women of strep B risk to babies? Which can be fatal and deaths can easily preventable with a simple, safe and cheap test. How many of you have advocated for awareness or testing regarding THIS issue… to save lives? Or is there no money in that?
How many of you know that animals in previous M R N@ in vitro c0r0n@ v!ru5 trials developed infertility issues? How many of you also know that all animals in these trials subsequently died when they came into contact with wild c0r0n@ v!ru5e5? How many of you know that this time the animal trials were skipped in favour of human beings becoming the guinea pigs? If you DON’T know these facts, WHY don’t you know?
How many of you have independently reviewed the data available from B!g P-h@rm-a, or are u even capable of doing so (because of your clear conflicts of interest)? How many of you have stopped to think about the veracity of the info being provided by feder@lly convicted criminal p-h@rm-a companies, whose history would make even the biggest drug cartels seem small fry. Have you any problem with the fact that you are pushing experimental products for those heavily fined for falsifying trials and bribing doctors? (as recently as July 2021 in the case of P£!zer). And is it lost on you that the sales of their heart med!cat!ons and blood th!nners have hit record highs? Does it strike you as at all worrying that the FD^ fast tracked and approved the first ever blood th!nning med!cat!on for children this year, and that never before was this needed for children generally? How many of you have had the discernment to query the safety of !nject!ng pat!ents with v!als which come with little or no v@((!ne inserts? How many of you have lied to your patients, telling them they will absolutely die of c0v!d if they do not submit to taking these v@((!nes?
How many of you have denied exemption letters to your pat!ents regarding facemasks? From sexual abuse survivors who struggle with PTSD flashbacks when a mask is placed over their mouth (like a hand may have been during an attack) to asthma sufferers and many human beings inbetween, whose rights are being denied by your refusal. How many of you have stood by while children are masked, affecting them developmentally, emotionally and physically? How many of you have taken 60 euro off people for a five minute consultation on the phone? Which is about as honest and effective as a car mechanic fixing your car by the same method. How many cancers, he@rt attacks, blood c10ts and the like have you missed due to closing your doors during this time? And how many v@((!ne related heart att@cks, str0kes, blood c1ots and indeed deaths are u not reporting in order to save your own skin (because you !nj3cted unwitting people).
How many of you have allowed people to die alone, or had them sw@bbed in their final moments? How many of you allowed pall!ative “care” to be administered and pushed
D NR orders to be rolled out on a wide scale, in place of c0v!d treament? What have you to say about your treatment of our beloved elderly, who were also denied human contact and quality of life (which arguably matters more than quantity in a person’s final days). Locked up like death row prisoners in their final months, under the shitty, distasteful claim that it was for their protection. That was not your right to choose that for them, nor the government’s or Nph3t’s right. These people were adults who were entitled to choice over what happened to them. What happened to them was no different to locking up young women and children during the times of the Mother and Baby homes. That was for their own good too, right? As was stated at the time.
Those elderly people were entitled to their rights being wholly unaffected by whatever well intentioned (or otherwise) measures that were put in place. Just like the rest of us are entitled to our rights being wholly unaffected now. On that note how many of you will follow the decision of Milltown Medical Practice, Co Kerry and deny medical treatment to people who refuse to be c0erced into a med!cal experiment? (But they regret any inconvenience caused, so that’s ok). How many denied patients will be children, despite the fact that the risk of the v@((!nes outweighs the risk of the V!rus (with the latest UK university study showing 2 in a million children die of c0v!d). How many of you will see children with defective hearts pass through your doors in time? And how many of those defective hearts will you of had a hand in
Finally, how many of you will look into your own hearts. Or look into your own minds, and examine what lies within. Someday I believe you will be forced to do so. You will have to answer for what can only be described as crimes against humanity. Your own freedom will be taken too, as a result of what you have done, or failed to do. If this is not by means of a prison cell, it will be as part of the world of uber control that your immutable hubris helped to create for you and your own families, and that you WILL regret, I assure you.
DEAR IRISH DOCTORS (Those whom have been complicit), |
Bengaluru, 15th November 2022: Aster CMI Hospital’s nursing department was given an insightful training session by Anna Qabale Duba, the world’s best nurse, and a global symbol. For supporting education and waging a campaign against antiquated cultural practises like Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in her Kenyan community, Anna, a nurse stationed at the Kenya Marsabit County Referral Hospital, was the inaugural recipient of the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award.
Duba, who won US$250,000 (about Ksh.29 million) in prize money, is now making use of the opportunity to construct a school in the isolated Kenyan village of Turbi. She intends to close the literacy gap in North Kenya’s nomadic rural community. She has made a big contribution to lowering the frequency of female genital mutilation and early marriage through her selfless work with the Qabale Duba Foundation. For her social charity, she was named one of the top 100 most influential young Africans in 2020. She has successfully completed five programmes and twenty projects for the Qabale Duba Foundation mentored more than three thousand people and received more than ten awards.
“It is an honour to be able to share one’s path with the world, and I sincerely wish to motivate more individuals to become nurses and give back to their communities. As nurses, we have the chance to heal our patients’ hearts, minds, and bodies.”, said Anna.
Mr. S Ramesh Kumar, CEO of Aster CMI Hospital said, “Nurses are the heart of healthcare, with doctors serving as its brain. Hearing Miss Anna’s moving story fills us with joy, and we would like to extend our sincere congratulations to her on winning the inaugural Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award. We genuinely hope that her inspiring tale continues to motivate many others. She has made a wonderful contribution to the nursing profession and to the healthcare industry.” |
Wide bandgap Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology promises to deliver the next generation of power transistors capable of high energy density and compact design integration however, without active monitoring high failing rates are recorded due to its instability to design parameter variations. Moreover, the electromagnetic (EM) radiofrequency (RF) emissions due to GaN power switching require extra design resources. Considering the extensive research area dedicated to galvanic isolated magnetic sensors for GaN wafer monolithic integration with usage in power monitoring, this study investigates the conditions that a Hall sensor is required to meet when operating in close proximity of a GaN transistor. Through considerable experimental testing, it was determined that the sensor requires a magnetic field starting from ±1 mT when interfaced with a microcontroller. Additionally, since the GaN transistor's EM RF switching noise was one of the most monitored parameters during the experiments, it was discovered that it is proportional to the transistor's current transfer area whereas its magnitude is due to electrical current required by the load. As a result of these findings, the EM radiated switching noise may apply to all electrical switches and provide a significant advantage when designing for EM compatibility (EMC).
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which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium,
provided the original work is properly cited..
Funder10.13039/501100000266-Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) U.K. (Grant Number: EP/V026577/1)
- GaN transistor
- hall sensor
- magnetic field
- RF emissions |
The study of the interrelationships between people, place, and environment, and how these vary spatially and temporally across and between locations. Whereas physical geography concentrates on spatial and environmental processes that shape the natural world and tends to draw on the natural and physical sciences for its scientific underpinnings and methods of investigation, human geography concentrates on the spatial organization and processes shaping the lives and activities of people, and their interactions with places and nature. Human geography is more allied with the social sciences and humanities, sharing their philosophical approaches and methods (see physical geography for a discussion on the relationship between human and physical geography; environmental geography).
Human geography consists of a number of sub-disciplinary fields that focus on different elements of human activity and organization, for example, cultural geography, economic geography, health geography, historical geography, political geography, population geography, rural geography, social geography, transport geography, and urban geography. What distinguishes human geography from other related disciplines, such as development, economics, politics, and sociology, are the application of a set of core geographical concepts to the phenomena under investigation, including space, place, scale, landscape, mobility, and nature. These concepts foreground the notion that the world operates spatially and temporally, and that social relations do not operate independently of place and environment, but are thoroughly grounded in and through them.
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Pages under the Human Geography guide include: Cultural geography; Economic geography; Feminist geography; Geopolitics; Migration studies; Political geography; Population studies; Travel & Tourism; and Urban geography.
Articles and other writings about Human Geography can be found in many publications. Our collection includes several journals which look at Human Geography. A short list follows. You can also use the search box at the top of the page to find relevant articles. |
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Boosting Sales for Real Estate Agents: Simple Strategies for Success
To boost your sales as a real estate agent, start by implementing three key strategies: refining your lead generation process, optimizing your follow-up routine, and enhancing your listing presentations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
You’ve likely got questions about how GoHighLevel fits into your real estate business, and we’re here to clear things up.
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Can GoHighLevel Be Used for Real Estate Agents
Many real estate agents wonder if GoHighLevel’s platform can cater to their specific business needs. The answer is a resounding yes.
GoHighLevel for Real Estate Agents is designed to streamline your operations, helping you to maximize efficiency with GoHighLevel’s robust features. You can boost sales by leveraging GoHighLevel for real estate success, utilizing the platform to nurture leads and automate tasks.
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Learn how to leverage GoHighLevel for real estate success, and you’ll soon see why so many agents are making the switch to this powerful all-in-one marketing tool.
Are There GoHighLevel Templates for Real Estate Agents
Absolutely, GoHighLevel offers a suite of templates specifically designed to meet the needs of real estate agents like you. These GoHighLevel templates streamline creating impactful marketing campaigns, from email sequences to landing pages. They’re a cornerstone of GoHighLevel automation, saving you time and effort.
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What Features Does GoHighLevel Offer for Real Estate Agents
In light of your needs as a real estate agent, GoHighLevel offers a host of features including a robust CRM, automated marketing campaigns, and customizable funnel templates, designed to streamline your workflow and enhance client engagement.
You’re probably wondering how to automate lead generation – GoHighLevel’s tools are precisely for that, with built-in automation to capture and nurture leads effectively. If you’re aiming at increasing conversions with GoHighLevel, the platform’s targeted campaigns and analytics play a significant role.
Maximizing marketing ROI with GoHighLevel is achievable through its detailed tracking and optimization features. You can worry less about integrating GoHighLevel with existing real estate tools, as it’s built for compatibility. Plus, you’ll find pricing options for GoHighLevel in real estate flexible enough to fit your business size and needs.
Does GoHighLevel Work for Real Estate
Considering your needs as a real estate agent, you might be asking whether GoHighLevel truly delivers on its promises for your industry. Integrating GoHighLevel with existing real estate tools is straightforward, enhancing your workflow and maintaining the continuity of your services.
When it comes to measuring ROI with GoHighLevel, the platform offers robust analytics to help you understand your marketing spend’s effectiveness. You can optimize lead conversion with GoHighLevel using its advanced automation and nurturing features, ensuring no potential client slips through the cracks.
Managing client relationships with GoHighLevel is streamlined, thanks to its comprehensive CRM capabilities. Plus, creating customized landing pages with GoHighLevel is a breeze, enabling you to attract and capture leads effectively.
You’ll find that GoHighLevel offers several pricing plans tailored to meet the specific needs of individual real estate agents, small teams, and large brokerages.
When considering highlevel pricing, it’s essential to evaluate the resources at your disposal, including gohighlevel tutorials, support, case studies, and integrations. These resources are invaluable in maximizing the platform’s potential for your business.
With a range of plans, you can select one that fits your budget while still providing the robust features GoHighLevel is known for.
Whether you’re a solo agent or part of a larger team, you’ll appreciate the platform’s flexibility and the diversity of tools designed to streamline your real estate operations and enhance your marketing efforts. |
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Neither shall ye use enchantment, nor observe times. Leviticus 19:26Some of the prophets spoke harshly of astrologers, stargazers, readers of the signs of heaven, and those who worship the host of heaven.
There shall not be found among you any ... that useth divination, or an observer of times.... For all that do these things are an abomination unto the LORD. Deuteronomy 18:10-12
Let now the astrologers, the stargazers, the monthly prognosticators, stand up, and save thee from these things that shall come upon thee. Behold, they shall be as stubble; the fire shall burn them; they shall not deliver themselves from the power of the flame: there shall not be a coal to warm at, nor fire to sit before it. Isaiah 47:13-14
Thus saith the LORD, Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them. Jeremiah 10:2
I will cut off ... them that worship the host of heaven. Zephaniah 1:4-5
And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years. Genesis 1:14When God inspired Jael to pound a tent stake through the sleeping Sisera's skull, he did so with the help of the stars.
The stars in their courses fought against Sisera. Judges 5:20When Jesus was born, "wise men" (astrologers?) saw his star.
Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. Matthew 2:1-2And Jesus said there woud be "signs" in the sun, moon, and stars to proclaim the end of the world.
And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars. Luke 21:25 |
The project, titled ‘Reimagining Fosters’, will deliver 217 new residential homes including 75 extra care homes. There will be improvements to the existing estate including enhancements to landscaping, external amenity space and work to improve the appearance of existing blocks. Highways works will be carried out to upgrade vehicular, pedestrian and cycle movements around the estate together with measures to improve the current parking arrangements for residents. The proposals for the estate were shaped with help from residents through an extensive co-design process.
Planning approval was achieved in January 2021. Since then Barnet Homes have been developing the detailed design, and working on resolving a number of legal, planning and land ownership matters. Progress of the project has been delayed, primarily due to the Covid-19 pandemic, which brought additional challenges. The project team has also been hard at work to ensure the scheme can be delivered in line with the project budget, in the face of cost pressures in the construction market. Procurement of the main contractor has therefore taken longer than anticipated. In 2022 the long awaited construction phase will commence in earnest.
For more information, please email Philip Goldstone, Senior Project Manager, at Barnet Homes, by email:
CGIs: MOKA and Allies & Morrison |
Explore the impact of Alternative Payment Methods (APMs) on Latin America’s holiday season sales. Discover how PayRetailers, with its diverse payment options and advanced features, is a key ally for businesses in this unique market. Learn about the rising demand for APMs, the importance of personalization, and why adapting to diverse payment methods is crucial. Join PayRetailers at ICE London 2024 for insights into optimal business approaches in emerging markets.
As the holiday season approaches, Latin America witnesses a significant surge in e-commerce, particularly in the retail sector, with an 80% increase during festivities according to a study by SAP Commerce. In this evolving retail landscape, PayRetailers emerges as a vital ally, offering both alternative and traditional payment methods to meet the demands of emerging markets. Explore effective methods preferred by the Latin American audience and innovative strategies for an exceptional shopping experience.
In the holiday season, 55% of expenses are linked to gift purchases, with digital and tangible goods being the most committed categories. On average, each user buys at least 10 gifts. Reasons for online shopping preference include time savings (57%), 24/7 service (48%), and convenience (48%). Notably, 60% of shoppers start in November, and 89% use their mobile devices for product searches.
Why offer Alternative Payment Methods (APMs)? By 2025, alternative methods like digital wallets are expected to constitute 53% of global payments according to Statista. In Latin America, each country has its own digital market peculiarities, emphasizing the need to adapt to various online payment options. A study by Oxford Economics emphasizes that 56% of consumers would stop shopping on a website if their preferred payment methods weren’t available, underlining the importance of versatile payment options.
PayRetailers understands the challenges and opportunities of LATAM payment ecosystems. Its platform serves as a true differentiator, allowing businesses to manage multiple payment methods with a single integration. The platform provides analytical tools and advanced fraud management features, empowering merchants to optimize performance in the diverse Latin American market.
In exciting news, PayRetailers announces its participation in ICE London 2024, ExCel, London, February 6-8, marking a prominent presence in the gaming industry. Join the team to explore the extensive range of products and the latest developments, securing a pre-meeting to revolutionize your business game in the Latin American market. |
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On the south east part of Europe, on the west part of the Balkan peninsula is located the heart-shaped country- Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Bosnia and Herzegovina borders with Croatia, Serbia and Montenegro. The country is divided in two entities: the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Republic of Serbia; and in one district- Brcko. The same name Bosnia and Herzegovina leads to a conclusion that is about two different names that we are talking about. The names indicate historic and age different development regions. The name Bosnia was first mentioned in the X. century and it was used for middle and north area of the river Bosna. Herzegovina instead was mentioned for the first time in the XV: century and its origin comes from the word "herceg" which was a sort of title for the sovereign of the area, while in the former name was Hum and Zahumlje.
The rich history of the territory, that the occupies nowadays, gives us the confirmation that during the centuries the state changed its territory shape and was under the government of various empires (Byzantine, Roman, Turkish and Austrian- Hungarian), till it became one of the socialist republic of the former Yugoslavia. After a terrible, 4 year lasting war that resulted in a break-up of the former Yugoslavia, the state of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the 1995 was finally recognised as an independent country, even if it declaimed it in April 5 1992.
A rich and turbulent history left its cultural sign of the people who "passed" here during the centuries. The republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina was many time a scenario of conflict between the western and orient civilisations and their conquests and wars. Numerous historic-cultural buildings and monuments testify that the state was a touch point of these civilisations. You will rarely found a town with just a Catholic Church or mosque and this, in fact, is one of the proofs of the mentioned cultural diversity.
Extremely good climatic conditions characterised by the combination of the continental a Mediterranean clime, makes of this country an ideal destination in all the seasons. Considering that the cultures and traditions in this area developed at the same time, there are many marvellous natural and cultural destinations worth of visiting.
One of the most famous cities of Bosnia and Herzegovina is surely Medugorje where is situated the sanctuary, that is nowadays visited by million of pilgrims every year. Except Medugorje, Bosnia and Herzegovina is known as a winter tourist destination. The mountains of Igman, Bjelasnica, Jahorina with the one of Kupres are significant ski resorts that become more attractive from year to year to ski lovers.
Bosnia and Herzegovina is a beautiful country that offers lots of breathless landscapes and has a rich historic cultural tradition that is visible on every step, while the kind people will host you as a member of their family. |
From 6-8 June the annual industry event Breakbulk Europe was held in Rotterdam. The event had 9,600+ visitors and 600+ exhibitors, and the Ultrabulk stand was filled with our great Specialised Services teams. This year, we had a custom-made stand resembling a ship and a functioning funnel which was a great joy both for the team and the many visitors.
On the opening night we held a reception at the stand, and it is safe to say that we were very limited on space due to the many visitors, who were greeted with canapés, cold drinks and our custom–made cakes shaped like an Ultrabulk ship. The reception was a great success, and we even dare to say that our stand was one of the most visited ones that night.
The rest of the event kept the team busy with even more visitors, where they got the opportunity to catch up with many new acquaintances, clients and the rest of the industry. It was a great event for networking and getting inspiration from the industry, and the team returned with new contacts, business inputs and sore feet.
For more information about Breakbulk, visit their website here. See you next year. |
Enhanced dialogue between Boards and Supervisors: Towards a sound governance framework
Speech by Danièle Nouy, Chair of the Supervisory Board of the Single Supervisory Mechanism,
at the SSM Conference on governance and risk appetite,
Frankfurt am Main, 23 June 2016
Ladies and gentlemen,
Welcome to Frankfurt. I am very pleased to see all of you here today at the SSM Conference on governance and risk appetite.
The term “corporate governance” first appeared in 1984, in the title of a book by Robert Ian Tricker, who later co-founded an international journal dedicated to corporate governance. In his words: “if management is about running the business, governance is about seeing that it is run properly”.
In general terms, governance provides the checks and balances that are indispensable for good decision-making. It balances opposing views, counters excessive risk-taking and helps institutions to maintain a sustainable course. In short, good governance is good for everyone.
Consequently, European banking supervision has made internal governance one of its top supervisory priorities. It is, for instance, one of four central elements of our Supervisory Review and Evaluation Process, or SREP for short. In addition, we have conducted a thematic review on risk governance and appetite, in the course of which most of you have been interviewed, and even challenged, by our Joint Supervisory Teams.
Today I would like to clarify our expectations towards internal governance, focusing on two elements which are essential parts of any stable governance framework: first, supervisory bodies within companies and their interaction with management bodies; second, risk appetite frameworks, or RAFs.
Internal governance – Bertrand Russell’s question mark
As Bertrand Russell said: “In all affairs it's a healthy thing now and then to hang a question mark on the things you have long taken for granted.” This is an apt description of the task of supervisory bodies within banks, whether they be called boards of directors or supervisory boards.
The quote also captures the essence of our expectations regarding the role of these boards. We expect them to oversee, challenge and approve how the management pursues the bank’s strategic objectives, how it implements the governance framework, and how it shapes corporate culture.
In order to live up to these expectations and to perform their role, supervisory boards have to be independent and intrusive; they have to be impartial and, at times, troublesome; they have to ask questions and they have to exert judgement. Eventually, they have to become an independent voice that is heard by senior management. And we expect senior management not only to hear that voice, but also to react to it and to adjust decisions where appropriate. At the same time, we expect supervisory boards to set the right tone from the top, which can then filter through to the middle and lower levels of the organisation.
This role of supervisory boards is consistent whatever their name or structure. I have often been asked if the SSM has any preference regarding the boards’ structure. The answer is no, we do not have any preference and we fully acknowledge the differences in national legal frameworks. Indeed, a central conclusion of our thematic review is that effective governance is possible in any corporate model, regardless of its structure.
In line with the Capital Requirements Directive, we also expect supervisory boards – or boards of directors – to perform periodic self-assessments. Such self-assessments allow them to reflect on their functioning, practices and internal dynamics. The results of such self-assessments should then be formally discussed during board meetings.
Risk – controlling the appetite
Ladies and gentlemen, internal governance and risk management have a critical impact on an institution’s overall risk profile and the sustainability of its business. This is particularly true in the current environment of very low interest rates, sluggish economic growth, increasing competition and a changing regulatory landscape. The resulting headwinds might induce banks to embark on a search for yield and venture into ever riskier territories.
Against that backdrop, we expect banks to develop and establish a comprehensive risk appetite framework as a key instrument to strengthen risk awareness and promote an adequate risk culture. In general, we observe that banks under the ECB’s direct supervision need to continue their efforts to implement effectively their respective RAF across their organisation.
And also with regard to the RAF, boards play an essential role. They should be actively involved, not only in approving the RAF, but also in monitoring its implementation. In particular we expect boards:
- to ensure that the RAF defines the types and level of risk the institution is willing to take regarding both financial and non-financial risks;
- to ensure that risk metrics and limits are applied consistently within entities and business lines, that they are monitored and regularly reported to the board;
- to ensure that the RAF is aligned with the institution’s business plan, with strategy development, capital planning, recovery planning and with compensation schemes.
Still, we seek a deeper and more nuanced understanding of how the management bodies work, how key decisions – particularly on strategy, risk management and appetite – are reached and how the relevant debate is conducted. All this serves to shed light on the effectiveness of a firm’s risk governance process. The discussions we will have in the course of today are also a good opportunity for us to address these issues and to learn from each other’s perspective.
Banks’ boards and supervisors – fostering the dialogue
After all, supervisors and board members share very similar objectives. Therefore we expect trustful interaction, based on clear mutual expectations, open communication and predictable behaviour.
Our Joint Supervisory Teams stand ready to provide feedback to individual institutions on the results of specific investigations. Likewise, we expect boards to be proactive in engaging with supervisors in both formal and informal discussions about their bank’s strategy, its risk management framework and the effectiveness of the supervisory boards themselves. We also expect boards to set the tone for effective interaction of senior management with supervisors, and to ensure that senior management engages proactively and positively with supervisors.
How can we foster such a dialogue beyond today’s conference? In my view, the most promising approach would be a programme of regular meetings, supplemented by informal contacts as appropriate. Indeed, in the context of our annual Supervisory Examination Programme, the Joint Supervisory Teams have put in place a programme of meetings with both management and supervisory bodies. These meetings are held at different intervals, depending on the complexity of the relevant institution and any existing issues. But of course, the relationship between Joint Supervisory Teams and the management and supervisory bodies of the institution they supervise is always tailored to the institution’s particularities.
Furthermore, from time to time, supervisors may attend all or parts of board meetings as observers. This allows them to observe, in a more practical sense, how effectively a board is functioning and to occasionally attend discussions on topics that are of particular strategic importance.
We believe that this approach strikes a balance, enabling us to assess the effectiveness of supervisory boards without interfering in the regular governance process of the institution. That said, supervisors might also attend board meetings in order to present certain issues such as the outcome of the SREP, specific concerns regarding risk or other supervisory findings.
Supervision – recent initiatives in the area of governance and risk management
And that takes me to the final part of my speech: recent supervisory initiatives in the area of governance and risk management. I already mentioned our thematic review on risk governance and appetite that was launched in 2015 and in which most of you have been involved.
I believe that this thematic review finely exemplifies what European banking supervision is about, namely the promotion of best supervisory and corporate practices across the euro area.
- The thematic review covered 113 significant institutions, under a consistent supervisory approach, thereby contributing to a level playing field based on national and European regulations and on international best practices.
- At the same time, the thematic review acknowledged the proportionality principle, taking into account the complexity of institutions and differences in national legislation. Following a forward-looking, risk-based and judgement-based approach, it took into account the particularities of the governance structure of each institution. It has also paved the way for other investigations, in the governance area or on other related supervisory matters which emerged during the assessment.
- The thematic review combined a vertical perspective, gained from the assessment of bank-specific findings by each Joint Supervisory Team, with a horizontal perspective, resulting from the aggregation and comparison of bank-specific findings. It has enabled us to draw aggregated conclusions, identify good practices and issue consistent recommendations across the euro area. It definitely helps us by clarifying our supervisory expectations, and it helps you by illustrating best practices across the industry.
- And finally, the thematic review was action-based and therefore has a direct supervisory impact. I know that most institutions are now in the process of implementing the review’s recommendations. We are, of course, monitoring closely the progress of that implementation.
Beyond the thematic review and the SREP, we have undertaken still other initiatives in the field of governance.
- We have, for instance, developed a common fit and proper framework for assessing the suitability of individual board members. That framework builds on best practices while respecting national legislation. We have also developed a policy stance for assessing the collective suitability of the board as a whole. This helps to promote good governance at the level of the entire board.
- Furthermore, we have strengthened our methods for assessing remuneration policies and implementing the European Banking Authority’s rules on “identified risk-takers” and the impact of variable remuneration and discretionary dividend distribution on the sound capital base. We strongly believe that both financial and non-financial incentives are critical for reinforcing a sound governance and risk culture.
- While not directly responsible for consumer protection and financial market integrity, we closely monitor the implications of legal, reputational and misconduct cases on banks’ governance, culture, compliance, and financial risk profile. At the end of 2015, we performed a survey on conduct risk which analysed past and open legal cases that have led, or could lead, to considerable costs for significant institutions.
- And last but not least, a thematic review on the implementation of the Basel principles on data aggregation and reporting is also being performed on several significant institutions. We view this exercise as an extension of our work on risk governance and risk appetite, as both depend on sound risk reporting and high-quality risk data.
Ladies and gentlemen, I think we all agree that good governance is essential for any organisation that is seeking to generate sustainable returns. That is why we have made governance one of our top priorities. In my speech, I have laid out our expectations regarding banks’ boards and risk appetite frameworks, and I have briefly discussed some of our recent initiatives in the field of governance.
All our work so far has been a starting point. Much progress has already been made, with regard both to our interaction with boards and to our assessment of the effectiveness of banks’ governance structures. Over the coming months, we will continue our regular and proactive interaction with management bodies. And today’s conference offers another excellent opportunity to exchange views on governance and risk appetite.
Thank you very much for your attention.
- “Corporate governance principles for banks”, Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (2015).
- “The Role of Personal Accountability in Reforming Culture and Behavior in the Financial Services Industry”, Christine Lagarde, Managing Director, International Monetary Fund, Speech at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, 5 November 2015.
- “Toward Effective Governance of Financial Institutions”, G30 (2012).
- “A New Paradigm”, Financial Institution Boards and Supervisors, G30 (2013). |
In this study, authors Gayane Torosyan and Brian Lowe (professors, State University of New York College at Oneonta) employ semiotics to assess cultural views of rabbits.
Working on the premise that news media reflects a society’s collective attitude toward certain issues, the authors analyzed a sampling of 942 news articles about rabbits written between 1990 and 2011 to determine how the news items should be classified within five categories: ethical (rabbits as humanely treated pets), commodity (rabbits as a source of food or fur), medical (rabbits as test subjects), environment (rabbits as pests to be destroyed or hunted), entertainment (rabbits in literature and film, etc.), and change (rabbits stories wherein their value shifts from negative to positive and vice versa).
The authors found that the ethical category comprised the largest group and also demonstrated “the most significantly growing trend in society”; in other words, the authors see society increasingly viewing rabbits as worthy of humane treatment. They discovered that the “second strongest trend in the perception of rabbits” lay in “their exploitation as commodity.”
The authors are frank about their motivation in writing this monograph. Both own rabbits and feel that rabbits should be treated humanely. They suggest that a “sociozoologic” study such as theirs may broaden the acceptance of rabbits as animals that should be treated ethically. Despite this bias, the study appears to have been performed meticulously, and the authors provide a solid theoretical background, as well as numbers and graphs to support their premises.
Readers may question why the authors chose to cut off their article sampling in 2011, instead of bringing the study up to the present with an end date of 2015. The text is also marred by a spattering of typos and verb agreement problems.
While this book is clearly written and easily accessible to general readers, its subject matter is specialized and may only appeal to those with an interest in rabbits, animal advocacy or semiotics.
Also available as an ebook. |
University at Buffalo health professions students expand their collaborative practice beyond UB. Dental Medicine and Nursing students travel to Africa and Greece to particpate in international interprofessional service projects.
In July 2018, faculty and students from the University at Buffalo’s School of Dental Medicine and School of Nursing traveled to Dakar, Senegal, for an immersive interprofessional clinical experience. Their mission was to provide much needed advanced nursing and dental care to the wonderful men, women and children of the West African nation. The team – consisting of six DDS dental faculty, one OS dental faculty, 11 D4 dental students, one nursing faculty and two DNP nursing students – provided vital sign screening, health histories, dental exams, dental extractions and dental restorative procedures. Together, they completed nearly 1,600 procedures consisting of either extractions or restorative work amongst both pediatric and adult patients. The team, with the help of four interpreters, also educated each patient about proper dental care and provided them with dental floss, toothpaste and toothbrushes.
UB nursing and dental students, along with several UB faculty, and staff members traveled to the Greek island of Lesvos in July 2017 to provide free screenings and emergency dental and health care to hundreds of refugees displaced by the civil war in Syria and ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The weeklong humanitarian mission was a partnership between the UB’s schools of Dental Medicine and Nursing; the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, whose students and faculty treated refugees affected by PTSD; and DocMobile, a non-governmental organization (NGO) providing medical care to remote areas of Greece. |
Press Release – Cignature Realty Closes $8.3 Million Washington Heights Deal
New York, NY – Cignature Realty announced the $8,300,000 sale of 830 West 177th Street, a 5-story, multifamily apartment building with a total of 44 residential units. The property is located on West 177th Street between Haven and Pinehurst Avenues in Washington Heights, Manhattan.
The 35,200 square foot building sold for approximately $236 per square foot.
Cignature Realty’s Lazer Sternhell and Peter Vanderpool represented both the buyer and the seller in this transaction.
About Cignature Realty Associates Inc
Cignature Realty is a commercial real estate brokerage company located in New York City. The Company, a leader in New York Metro multifamily and mixed-use apartment building sales, provides unparalleled deal execution supported by exceptional market intelligence for a broad range of real estate investors, from single-property owners to institutional and private equity funds.
The Cignature Realty team has closed hundreds of commercial real estate transactions and has accumulated multiple awards recognizing their achievements and contributions to the New York real estate industry.
For additional information, please visit CignatureRealty.com.
Lazer Sternhell [email protected]
(212) 643-1880 ext 18
Markiya Lee [email protected] |
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Industry: finTech, Investing/Capital, Real Estate
HQ: San Francisco, California
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If you have the lucky opportunity to work with Curt, DO IT! Or don't, and leave it to us luckier folks who do. 10 out of 5 in every way!"
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Industry: Music, Arts & Entertainment, Music Marketing, Social + SaaS
HQ: Denver, Colorado
"I’m the kind of guy that’s interested in the long-game. I plan, I prepare, I build.
Trends are great, too. I mean, hey, I’m a father, so I get trends and how much fun they can be. But they never last, and that’s what drives me. Relevancy over the long-term. Staying power. That's what really drives me as an entrepreneur.
I was drawn to HypeLife for exactly that reason—their history of creating and developing brands that are, and will be, relevant for the long-term. I’ve had the idea in my head for HUDL Music since the first time I set foot in the studio to record a track. And like I said earlier, I’m always planning, always preparing. So I had a pretty good idea of the brand I wanted to build.
During the early discussions about HUDL Music’s vision, the HypeLife team quickly grasped the vision I’d honed over the years, and even gave ideas to elevate it right there, on the spot, before making a commitment of work. That’s staying power.
Their commitment to HUDL Music and my original vision never wavered, and they took it to a place that’s better than anything I’d ‘built’ in my head. For that, and so many other reasons, I’m so excited about continuing our partnership with HypeLife and working to grow HUDL into a brand that stands the test of time."
"When I found Curt and HypeLife Brands, I had an instant feeling of 'This could be the agency for us' the moment I came across their website. Everything spoke to my company needs...where we're at now, and how we need to grow and evolve.
From there, it was the initial two hour conversation with the Founder, Curt, that helped me decide to finally choose HypeLife as our team/agency-of-choice. His passion and knowledge to help brands and companies achieve sold me.
The work in researching and developing a strategy for my company before I even signed the agreement was proof in the pudding for me!"
- Nadine Ramos, Founder/CEO, LASIO Professional Haircare (Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania)
"Curt and his team have been quick to comprehend what we are looking for, and are great at conceptualizing ideas into impressive creative options. His systematic approach & attention to detail make my job much easier. I always feel comfortable working with him.
He's helped us create an impressive and modern brand + web presence that engages new clients and acts as a valuable resource center to our employees around the world. The rebranding process enabled us to synchronize branding efforts and invigorate our sales force with confidence about our company's image in the marketplace. Digital + offline media campaigns we created with his team have opened doors and introduced new media arenas to our customers and employees.
Be comfortable stepping into a new relationship with Curt, and don't be afraid to let your thoughts and ideas flow freely. He'll quickly pick up your vibe & needs, and the collaboration will produce opportunities you have yet to even think about."
- Drew Felling, VP of Marketing, Phoenix International (Chicago, Illinois) [Acquired by C.H. Robinson in 2012]
"Curt and his team went above and beyond in every aspect of their engagement with Avanti.
Prior to us making the switch, Curt did a thorough analysis of our business goals and presented a holistic approach to accomplish them. He and his team then activated every one of those approaches and developed many more to bring new attention to our services and value.
Working with Curt is like having a marketing department that is intensely interested in, and dedicated to, the results.
Since engaging Curt and his team, Avanti has tripled its clientele, and last month we did double the anticipated revenue.
In addition to these marketing efforts, he also analyzed our internal sales process to ensure that our marketing tools provided efficient and effective processes to get real results.
Curt and his team are perfect for startups needing to build a strong foundation, as well as large, established businesses that need a fresh look-and-feel to strengthen their brand and help realize their full marketing potential."
- Rebekah Peterson, General Manager, Avanti Workspace (Carlsbad, California) |
Beverly resident Jennifer Mayo joins ECCF as Assistant Director of Gift Planning and Advisor Relations
Danvers, MA – Essex County Community Foundation, a nonprofit organization that inspires philanthropy across the 34 cities and towns of Essex County, is pleased to announce that Beverly resident Jennifer Mayo has joined ECCF as the foundation’s new assistant director of gift planning and advisor relations.
In this new role, Jenn will focus on building deep relationships with area professional advisors, who play a key role in expanding support for the region’s nonprofit organizations and collaborative efforts to tackle systemic social challenges. She will also provide charitable gift planning and support to Essex County donors as they make decisions about their philanthropic giving and consider a donor advised fund with ECCF.
With more than $120 million in charitable assets, ECCF advises fundholders on giving strategies to reach their philanthropic goals and maximize their impact. The foundation’s family of 255 charitable funds delivers more than $7 million to nearly 9,000 grantees annually.
“In the last five years, ECCF has experienced incredible growth, indicating there is a real need and opportunity in the regional charitable giving sector,” said Stacey Landry, ECCF’s director of strategic giving and gift planning. “Jenn’s experience makes her uniquely suited at this moment to help scale and improve the way in which we support professional advisors and new donors on their philanthropic journeys.”
Prior to joining ECCF, Jenn was providing strategic advice to local businesses through her consulting firm, JM Consulting. She began her career in finance at Goldman Sachs in New York City and spent nine years at the firm, working in both investment banking and private equity out of the New York and London offices. Jenn also serves as an adjunct professor of business at Endicott College, where she teaches courses in personal finance and business strategy.
Jenn has had some very meaningful personal experiences with local philanthropy through her involvement with Team FrateTrain, the brand and fund set up to support her brother, the late Pete Frates, in his battle with ALS. Team FrateTrain provided crucial support to Pete in launching the Ice Bucket Challenge, which raised over $250 million for ALS research worldwide. Jenn also serves on the board of trustees of the YMCA of the North Shore.
“We are so fortunate that ECCF will be the beneficiary of Jenn’s incredible experience,” said ECCF President and CEO Beth Francis. “Not only will she provide valuable insights and a fresh perspective on our work, but she will also play a key role in facilitating vital and authentic conversations about charitable giving.”
Jenn, who is a native of Beverly and currently lives there with her family, is equally enthusiastic about her new role with ECCF.
“Charitable giving is such an important decision that donors and advisors put a lot of thought into,” said Jenn. “I am thrilled to join an organization where I can be part of those conversations that not only inform the decision-making process, but also ultimately lead to the betterment of our local communities.”
“Being from Essex County makes the job all the more meaningful,” she added.
The mission of Essex County Community Foundation is to inspire philanthropy that strengthens the communities of Essex County. We do this by managing charitable assets, strengthening and supporting nonprofits and engaging in strategic community leadership. Since 1998, ECCF and its family of 250 charitable funds have granted $94 million to nonprofits, schools and students in Essex County and beyond. Our ultimate goal is to have 34 thriving cities and towns in Essex County and to improve the quality of life for the region’s nearly 800,000 residents. Learn more at eccf.org. |
Madam Balia Koroma, an active member of the Fambul Tok Peace Mothers’ group in Heremakono section, Wara Wara Yagala chiefdom in Koinadugu district, northern Sierra Leone, has become the first woman to be appointed Acting Section Chief in that part of the country.
Throughout history, women have struggled to attain public leadership positions in Sierra Leone. Unfortunately, in centuries past, it was almost unheard of for women to achieve the title of Paramount chiefs, section chiefs and even town chiefs.
Now, however, Balia Koroma has changed that trend in the history of Koinadugu district. Her appointment was a direct result of her contributions, especially towards women’s empowerment, development of the Heremakono section in particular, and the chiefdom as a whole.
Madam Balia has been an outspoken woman for much of her life. She was very influential after the war and urged both local and non-governmental organisations to assist her community. She is always prepared to challenge decisions that authorities may make that are not in favor of her community or the female population in the district. Her stance against corrupt practices earned her enviable appointments to various committees.
Madam Balia Koroma is a member of the Ward Development committee, focal person for all Wara Wara chiefdom development, member of the Chiefdom committee and member of the school management committee. Balia was earlier appointed by Paramount Chief Gbawuru Mansaray of Wara Wara Yagala chiefdom as Acting Town Chief of Heremakono town.
Because of her dedication to civic duty and her contributions to various committees, she was appointed as Acting Section Chief by PC Mansaray with the approval of Chiefdom Committee members. She is also a Tribal Authority that has voting rights in chieftaincy elections in her chiefdom. We congratulate Madam Balia Koroma! |
The National Dignity for Families Fund (DFF) aims to restore the dignity of people and families seeking safety in the U.S. We work collectively with frontline partners to create an equitable immigration system that reflects the core values of America centered around dignity and belonging. The Fund centers frontline organizations and leaders in allocating resources into underserved places.
Who we support – The National Dignity for Families Fund provides resources for more than 60 non-profit efforts and leaders that advance the rights and wellbeing of people and families seeking safety. The majority of its funds go to organizations and efforts led by impacted communities, including Black, Indigenous, LGBTQ+, and Border Communities along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Where we support – The National Dignity for Families Fund supports critical work across the U.S.-Mexico border and in under-resourced receiving communities including but not limited to Louisiana, Georgia, Florida, and Maryland.
What we support – We understand that a holistic approach is required to positively impact people’s lives now while creating lasting change. This means access to basic needs, infrastructure building, and generating public awareness and advocacy.
The Fund’s work entails three core streams:
- SOLVE – Capacity Building: Through accompanying our partners in strengthening their internal and programmatic capacities e.g., hiring organizers, and language justice and power building for BIPOC communities.
- SERVE – Humanitarian Support: By funding key intersectional and deeply strategic humanitarian work e.g., shelter for medically vulnerable people, LGBTQ-led housing and mental health services, and Black-led legal services.
- IMAGINE – Advocacy & Litigation: Collectively we advance systemic change by investing in communications and advocacy work e.g. funding Indigenous-led advocacy across the U.S., and comms staff of Black-led organizations.
*Our funding is being raised on an on-going basis. We do not have an endowment or a fixed budget. All resources that we mobilize are immediately moved equitably and transparently to frontline organizations and leaders.
A project of the FWD.us Education Fund, Inc. |
In 1975 Sam Shupper started Glass Accessories International (GAI) with his son Jack, daughter-in-law Lynne and nephew Gordon Raine. Soon after the company was started, John Alexander joined GAI as the director of marketing and grew the company significantly. Together they introduced the Original brass TOYO Supercutter® – the first of a new generation of self-oiling professional glass cutters. When introduced, the Supercutter was radically new in design, utilizing revolutionary wheel technology developed by Toyo in Japan. This tool offered the advantage of an incomparable wheel life plus a patented ‘oil-feed’ system for a cleaner score.
With surging popularity, Toyo and GAI developed a series of innovative handle designs and performance improvements. The most recent advancement, Tap-Wheel Technology®, is making glass cutting easier than ever before.
There are Supercutter models to fit every individual from the beginner to the professional. Toyo glass cutters are high quality tools that will last many years of cutting and are the preferred cutter by glass professionals.
GAI has always been a family run business and is currently run by Sam’s grandson’s Jeff and Steve. The company prides itself on outstanding customer service and stands behind all of their products.
For more information, or to purchase a Toyo Supercutter, please visit your local retailer or distributor.
Other inquiries may be directed to:
Glass Accessories International
10112 Beverly Drive
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
Jeff & Steve |
The IFRS Interpretations Committee (Committee) discussed the following matter and tentatively decided not to add a standard-setting project to the work plan. The Committee will reconsider this tentative decision, including the reasons for not adding a standard-setting project, at a future meeting. The Committee invites comments on the tentative agenda decision. All comments will be on the public record and posted on our website unless a respondent requests confidentiality and we grant that request. We do not normally grant such requests unless they are supported by good reason, for example, commercial confidence.
Tentative Agenda Decision
The Committee received a request asking it to clarify:
The Committee considered this request by reference to the following fact pattern.
In 20X0 an entity, a manufacturer of household products, publicly states its commitment:
With its statement, the entity publishes a detailed plan setting out how it will gradually modify its manufacturing methods between 20X1 and 20X9 to achieve the 60% reduction in emissions by 20X9. The modifications will involve investing in more energy-efficient processes, buying energy from renewable sources and replacing existing petroleum-based product ingredients and packaging materials with lower-carbon alternatives. Management is confident that the entity can make all these modifications and continue to sell its products at a profit.
Does the entity have a constructive obligation?
Paragraph 10 of IAS 37 defines a constructive obligation as an obligation that derives from an entity’s actions where:
The Committee observed that a constructive obligation to reduce or offset greenhouse gas emissions, if one exists, would be owed to all people adversely affected by the emissions so would extend to the public at large. The Committee further observed that whether an entity’s statement of its commitment to reduce or offset its emissions creates a valid expectation that it will fulfil its commitment—and hence creates a constructive obligation—depends on the facts of the commitment and the circumstances surrounding it. Management would apply judgement to reach a conclusion considering those facts and circumstances.
If the entity’s statement has not created a constructive obligation, the entity does not recognise a provision. If the entity’s statement has created a constructive obligation, the next question to consider is whether that obligation satisfies the criteria for recognising a provision.
Does the constructive obligation satisfy the criteria for recognising a provision?
Paragraph 14 of IAS 37 requires an entity to recognise a provision when:
An entity recognises a provision only if all three of these criteria are met.
Present obligation as a result of a past event
The first criterion for recognising a provision is that the entity has a present obligation as a result of a past event.
The Committee observed that, just as an entity has a present legal obligation only when it has taken the action to which a law applies, it has a present constructive obligation only when it has taken the action to which its published policy or statement applies. For example, as illustrated in Illustrative Example 2B accompanying IAS 37, an entity with a widely published policy of cleaning up land it contaminates incurs a present obligation only when it contaminates land—publishing the policy is necessary but not sufficient.
In explaining the requirement for a present obligation, paragraph 18 of IAS 37 states that ‘no provision is recognised for costs that need to be incurred to operate in the future’ and paragraph 19 of IAS 37 states that ‘it is only those obligations arising from past events existing independently of the entity’s future actions (ie the future conduct of its business) that are recognised as provisions’.
Applying those paragraphs, the Committee concluded that if the commitment described in the fact pattern creates a constructive obligation for the entity:
Probable outflow of resources
The second criterion for recognising a provision is that it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation.
The Committee concluded that if the commitment described in the fact pattern creates a constructive obligation for the entity:
The final criterion for recognising a provision is that a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.
Paragraph 25 of IAS 37 states that 'except in extremely rare cases, an entity will be able to determine a range of possible outcomes and can therefore make an estimate of the obligation that is sufficiently reliable to use in recognising a provision’.
The Committee concluded that in the fact pattern described, it is likely that the entity would be able to make a reliable estimate of the amount of a constructive obligation that satisfies the other recognition criteria.
Conclusion on whether a provision is recognised
The Committee concluded that in the fact pattern described:
If a provision is recognised, is the expenditure required to settle it recognised as an expense or as an asset when the provision is recognised?
The Committee observed that expenditure is recognised as an expense, rather than as an asset, unless it gives rise to—or forms part of the cost of—an item that qualifies for recognition as an asset in accordance with an IFRS Accounting Standard.
Other accounting implications
The Committee observed that, irrespective of whether an entity’s commitment to reduce or offset its greenhouse gas emissions results in the recognition of a provision, the actions the entity plans to take to fulfil that commitment could affect the amounts at which it measures its other assets and liabilities and the information it discloses about them, as required by various IFRS Accounting Standards.
The Committee concluded that the principles and requirements in IFRS Accounting Standards provide an adequate basis for an entity to determine:
Consequently, the Committee [decided] not to add a standard-setting project to the work plan.
The deadline for commenting on the tentative agenda decision is 5 February 2024. The Committee will consider all comments received in writing by that date; agenda papers analysing comments received will include analysis only of comments received by that date. |
There are different means of education and learning these days; some prefer to go to school, and some of them would like to get homeschooled. But one of the most important things in education is learning and polishing your skills. Parents need to find a platform that is career-oriented and helps their kids to realize their professional abilities.
Penn Foster is a digital learning platform that allows you to retrieve multiple courses and study material. Students can easily interact with their teachers through this platform. They provide an online portal to the students that can be logged in any time around the clock. Students access all the study material from any location at any time.
If you are seeking a learning platform that can be accessed through a login portal and the learning material is accessible anytime. Then, we are here to introduce you to Penn Foster in this article. You will get to know the process of login and how to use it.
Creating a Penn Foster Account
Initially, you must establish an account to reach the Penn Foster online learning platform. This procedure encompasses submitting certain personal details such as your name, email address and a selected password. When your account is created successfully, you can log in and browse different courses and educational materials on the site. The process is simple and straightforward. Here are the steps:
1. To enroll for courses, visit Penn Foster’s website and select the “Enroll Now” option on the homepage.
2. To enroll in a program or course, select it and then press the “Enroll Now” button.
3. Complete your personal details sections, including your full name, current residence address, electronic mail ID and mobile number.
4. Select a payment scheme that fits your particular requirements and financial resources.
5. Generate a unique username and password to secure your account.
6. Go through your details carefully before submitting your application.
Once you have completed these steps, you will receive an email confirming your enrollment and providing your login credentials.
Logging in to Penn Foster
If you encounter difficulty accessing your Penn Foster login, panic is unnecessary, as we have got you sorted. To log in to Penn Foster, follow these steps:
1. Go to the Penn Foster website
2. Click the “Student Login” button on the top right corner of the homepage.
3. Enter your username and password in the fields provided.
4. Click on the “Login” button.
If you have forgotten your username or password, click the “Forgot Username or Password” link below the log in fields. You will be prompted to enter the email address associated with your account, and Penn Foster will send you an email with instructions on resetting your username or password.
Navigating the Penn Foster Dashboard
On Penn Foster login, the dashboard is a handy and efficient tool for all your Penn Foster-related studies. Within this segment, one can easily track their progress with regard to courses enrolled along with corresponding assignments and grades. It gives an overall view of all aspects of education at Penn Foster. One can conveniently navigate different courses, browse the courses’ respective assignments and stay updated on the latest activity. A simplistic yet detailed overview of current academic tenures is available on the dashboard, ensuring hassle-free access.
- My Courses
This part of the platform simplifies locating all your registered courses. By selecting a course, you can easily access its resources and tasks, which aids in your organization while studying or finishing assignments. As all your course details are conveniently located in one spot, staying on top of your studies is easy.
- My Grades
Your student portal offers a convenient means of viewing your course grades with this specific section. You must click on the desired course and access details in the corresponding gradebook to assess your performance effectively. Through this, you can gain valuable insights into how well you are doing in each class, enabling greater focus and productivity throughout the semester.
- My Account
On this part of the website, individuals can access a resourceful and safe means to access their confidential data. Customers can conveniently modify any alterations, reset passwords when necessary, and examine their transaction records anytime. Using this capability makes it effortless to handle crucial account particulars.
- Student Community
The student community at Penn Foster login offers a remarkable support system, enabling students to interact with their peers and receive teacher guidance. With this platform, individuals who wish to learn can engage in conversations with their colleagues and faculty members and maximize the benefits of their academic journey. Ultimately, this strengthens the educational process and guarantees everyone is knowledgeable and progressing toward triumph.
Troubleshooting Login Issues
When you try to go into Penn Foster login, you may encounter common problems such as having trouble establishing the right username and password, forgetting your account details or facing issues due to a slow internet speed. However, there are several remedies that can aid in accessing your account even when confronted with these issues. If you require aid in resetting your login credentials or have difficulty connecting to the internet while logging in, do not hesitate to reach out to customer support for further assistance. And here is some suggestions if you find any problem.
- Incorrect Username or Password
If you wish to reach the content you want, logging in to your accounts is crucial. Double-check if you’ve inputted the correct login details, like your username and password, to ensure it goes smoothly. If, for some reason, you can’t remember them anymore, turn to Section 2 of the guidelines, where useful contact information on resetting them quickly and effortlessly for uninterrupted account entry is available.
- Browser Issues
To ensure the highest quality user experience when accessing Penn Foster’s online platform, it is recommended to utilize either Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox, as they are both secure and dependable web browsers. If an alternative browser is currently being used, switching over to one of these options will provide superior navigational capabilities for optimal viewing performance.
- Technical Issues
Technical assistance is readily available if you encounter difficulties with the Penn Foster platform. You can reach out to them for help in identifying and fixing any loading delays, error prompts, or other technological glitches that might come up. Their services are accessible around the clock to restore seamless progress in your learning and enable you to continue your academic pursuit without disruption.
How can Penn Foster help students?
There are numerous benefits that students can reap from Penn Foster. The primary advantage is its flexibility, as it enables you to learn at your own pace and convenience, enabling you to juggle work or family responsibilities more effortlessly. Therefore, it is an excellent option for adults with limited time or money to commit to conventional learning institutions.
Penn Foster login provides high-quality education as qualified professionals create its courses, and the syllabus is frequently revised to keep up with current trends. Additionally, the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) has accredited Penn Foster, ensuring their programs fulfill top-notch quality benchmarks. In the end, Penn Foster is cost-effective. They offer courses at competitive prices and have adaptable payment options that assist students in financing their education without accumulating excessive debt.
At Penn Foster, individuals have a wonderful chance to initiate their academic pursuits. With a wide selection of more than 150 programs, there is an option suitable for everyone, ranging from career certificates and high school diplomas all the way up to associate degrees. Students can readily obtain top-notch guidance, utilities, and materials tailored to assist them in attaining their objectives and thriving professionally. Penn Foster is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a better future. Some of the most popular programs include:
1. High School Diploma Program
2. Veterinary Technician Associate Degree Program
3. Medical Billing and Coding Career Diploma Program
4. Graphic Design Career Diploma Program
5. Early Childhood Education Associate Degree Program
Pros and Cons of Penn Foster
Penn Foster has a very good and beneficial side for the students, but there are some cons that need to be noticed.
- Possibility of debt-free graduation
- Study in your own place
- Multiple courses availability
- Vet Tech program is recognized and accredited by AVMA
- The degree is not recognized by most of the employers.
- The degree is not accredited.
- Course refund is very difficult.
To sum up, Penn Foster’s login process as a student is uncomplicated and can be done with just a few steps. By adhering to the instructions provided in this piece, you can set up an account, access the platform, browse through the dashboard, and address any login-related obstacles that may arise for those individuals eager to enhance their education in an adaptable and cost-effective way. Penn Foster offers an excellent option to use this guide to benefit from your site experience fully. |
Gary Roskin (pictured), CEO of the International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) and a former editor for JCK, has been chosen to receive the 2022 Antonio C. Bonanno Award for Excellence in Gemology from the Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA).
Roskin began his career as a fourth-generation retail jeweler in Marion, Ind. After receiving his Graduate Gemologist degree from the Gemological Institute of America, he worked at GIA from 1977 to 1992. Among his roles: assistant to the director of its Los Angeles lab; resident gemology instructor in both diamond grading and gemstone identification; and executive director of the GIA Alumni Association. From 1992 through 1997, he served as assistant of the European Gem Lab in Los Angeles.
He worked at JCK from 1997 to 2009. He later became gemstone editor for the Baselworld Daily News and founded a gem-based newsletter, the Roskin Gem News Report. A recognized authority on diamond grading, Roskin’s book, Photo Masters for Diamond Grading, is considered the authoritative text on the subject.
Said the AGA: “As a journalist he earned a reputation of always being open to discussing opposing views, while remaining committed to presenting the facts of a story, even if unflattering for the trade.”
He has also taught gemology as an adjunct professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology’s Jewelry Design department while serving as a practical tutor for the Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A). He became executive director of ICA in 2015 and is now CEO.
This is the second Bonanno Award in a row that has been given to a JCK alum. In 2020, former JCK editor Robert Weldon won the prestigious honor. There was no award in 2021.
“Gary Roskin’s contributions to the gemological community are many, and yet there is one common theme: Knowledge worth attaining is also worth sharing,” said former AGA president Stuart Robertson in a statement.
“It isn’t just what Gary knows—and he knows a lot more about the various aspects of gemology than I could ever hope to learn—it’s his dedication to passing on that knowledge that is notable. Through decades of accomplishments and success in very different areas of the industry, Gary Roskin has remained a teacher at heart.”
Roskin joins 25 of the world’s leading gemologists who have previously won the award. It includes a personalized plaque and a $2,000 honorarium funded by the AGA membership.
The award will be presented to Roskin at AGA’s Gala Dinner following its gemological conference on Feb. 2, 2022, at the Tucson Marriott University Park Hotel Conference Center. Tickets are available here.
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Giant Lacewing, a rare insect species, was recently spotted in Fayetteville, Arkansas, for the first time in over 50 years. This sighting has baffled scientists, who are trying to determine how the insect ended up in the area. The discovery was made by a Walmart employee who found the insect on the side of the building at night.
Scientists are currently studying the factors that may have contributed to the insect’s disappearance over the years. They believe that artificial light and pollution caused by urbanization, the suppression of forest fires in eastern North America, and the introduction of non-native predators, and non-native earthworms could be responsible.
According to Entomologist Michael Skvarla, the discovery of the giant lacewing is significant because the insect has not been seen in the region in over half a century. The researchers analyzed extensive collection records of giant lacewings, including museum holdings and community science submissions, and placed them into a single map to observe their distribution. The records span a huge geographic range, from Alaska to Panama, and include multiple ecoregions in both eastern and western North America.
Skvarla added, “I remember it vividly, because I was walking into Walmart to get milk and I saw this huge insect on the side of the building…I thought it looked interesting, so I put it in my hand and did the rest of my shopping with it between my fingers. I got home, mounted it, and promptly forgot about it for almost a decade.”
The fact that the insect was spotted on the side of a well-lit building at night suggests that it was likely attracted to the lights and may have flown at least a few hundred meters from where it originated. The researchers note that they suspect the new specimen represents a rare, surviving eastern population of giant lacewings that evaded detection and extinction.
Fayetteville lies within the Ozark Mountains, which are a suspected biodiversity hotspot. According to Skvarla and his co-author J. Ray Fisher of the Mississippi Entomological Museum at Mississippi State University, dozens of endemic species, including 68 species of insects, are known from the Ozarks, and at least 58 species of plants and animals have highly disjunct populations with representatives in the region.
Skvarla said, “it could have been 100 years since it was even in this area- and it’s been years since it’s been spotted anywhere near it. The next closest place that they’ve been found was 1,200 miles away, so very unlikely it would have traveled that far.”
The researchers explain that the area is understudied compared to regions of similar biodiversity, such as the Southern Appalachians, making it an ideal place for a large, showy insect to hide undetected. The discovery of the giant lacewing highlights the fact that even in a run-of-the-mill situation, there are still a tremendous number of discoveries to make about insects, says Nastasi.
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According to Nastasi, “Discovery doesn’t always hold that same kind of grasp on people that maybe it did 100 years ago…but a finding like this really highlights that even in a run-of-the-mill situation, there are still a tremem=ndous number of discoveries to make about insects.”
The mystery of how the insect arrived on the exterior of a Walmart still remains, but scientists hope that this discovery will encourage further research into the region’s biodiversity and the factors that may be affecting it. |
Research & Publications
Exhibition Review: How to Prevent Hair Loss, Kiat Kiat Projects
The exhibition targets our vanity, our insecurity, the question you will Google but not ask your friends. It plays on our internet habits, the newsletters you subscribe to, the way you present yourself online and perhaps not offline.
RESPECT THE DESIGN: An Overview of Respectful Design Informed by Indigenous Knowledge
Design in the Anthropocene – Book edited by prof. Joana Meroz
This chapter discusses a movement called ‘Respectful Design’ that over the last two decades has attempted to establish a research and educational network of respectful relationships between so-called humans and Earth.
SOFTENING THE LINES:The Decolonial Turn of the Black Panther newspaper
This article focuses on the BPP newspaper called the Black Panther Black Community News Service (Black Panther) which was a (bi-)weekly printed newspaper between 1967-1982. This article analyses two front and back covers from 1970-71 which illustrates the turning point in the party’s ideology. This turning point is examined through a decolonial lens with theories from author, feminist and social activist bell hooks, anti-colonial psychiatrist and philosopher Franz Fanon, and philosopher and semiotician Walter Mignolo.
Dissertation Kingston University
What is ‘curatorial activism’ inside and outside an arts institution and how can it question and perhaps even create resistance to the dominant production of knowledge within modern society?
VU Art & Culture
A blogpost about my thesis on the Black Panther newspaper. It details how I conducted my research and how I established my topic.
Thesis Vrije Universiteit
To what extent does the graphic design in the Black Panther Black Community News Service from 1969 to 1972 represent a decolonial aesthetics consistent with emergent forms of Black Liberation in the U.S. in the 20th century? |
Even on the darkest days find a ray of light from somewhere, find something that warms your heart and reminds you that love is abundant and all around and eternal.
Thanks Emily for this wonderful sharing:
“And what is a Love without end? A Love without end is… A Love without a beginning , and that without a beginning has no end. This Love is a causeless, eternal and ever-presnt Love. A Love that is both within you and without you. It is a Love that is around, above and below you. A love that IS you, as it IS me. A Love that connects, unites and delights. A Love that is our every breath, and everyt…hing in-between. A Love unbound by religion, race, nation, gender, creed, or definition of any kind. A Love beyond ideas. A Love that includes All Living Beings, not just humans. A Love that creates and celebrates the entire Universe of things. A Love that is more than a mere feeling. A Love that is unconditionally shining its Light Everywhere for Everyone… A Love that is not “mine” to give, but OURS to share, and with every sharing of this Love, it but increases and increases yet more. To have it you must give it. To keep it you must let go of it. This Love is the very fabric of ALL-THAT-IS. It’s a Love with a rhythm and pulse echoes endlessly, tirelessly, joyously in the Hearts of ALL. So as we move through the darkest of days into brighter days… I offer my sincerest blessings to you, and yours; they and theirs, whether I know you or not. Blessings for Now and ‘ever more. Let’s choose Love. YES? ♥” ~ Christian Wood
And as my friend, a very wise woman called Monica, always says: “This too shall pass”.
If you like the feel of this of this blog/site, please tell others about it so they can feel good too. “Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.” (Buddha) |
In today's rapidly evolving professional landscape, fostering a sense of belonging in the workplace is crucial for organizational success. Employees who feel included are more likely to be engaged, and motivated, and contribute to a positive work environment. In this article, we will explore strategies and initiatives that organizations can implement to create a workplace atmosphere that nurtures a profound sense of inclusion.
Before delving into practical steps, it's essential to understand what inclusivity means in the workplace. Inclusivity goes beyond diversity; it encompasses creating an environment where every employee feels valued, and respected, and has equal opportunities for growth and development. It involves acknowledging and appreciating differences, whether they be in background, experiences, perspectives, or skills.
1. Establish a Clear Inclusivity Policy
The first step in fostering a sense of inclusion is to establish a clear and comprehensive inclusivity policy. This policy should outline the organization's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and provide guidelines on how these principles will be implemented in daily operations. By having a documented policy, organizations set the foundation for creating a culture that prioritizes inclusivity.
2. Promote Open Communication
Open and transparent communication is vital in cultivating a workplace where everyone feels heard. Encourage employees to express their thoughts and opinions, and ensure that their feedback is not only welcomed but acted upon. Create channels for anonymous feedback to give employees a safe space to share their concerns without fear of reprisal.
3. Embrace Diversity Training
Investing in diversity and inclusion training is an effective way to educate employees about the importance of understanding and appreciating differences. These training sessions can cover topics such as unconscious bias, cultural competence, and the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workplace. Make these training sessions ongoing to reinforce the message and promote continuous learning.
4. Celebrate Diversity
Create opportunities to celebrate the diverse backgrounds and experiences of your workforce. Recognize cultural events, holidays, and heritage months. This not only demonstrates a commitment to inclusivity but also helps employees feel seen and valued for who they are. Consider organizing events that showcase the rich tapestry of your workplace.
5. Foster Inclusive Leadership
Leaders play a pivotal role in shaping the culture of an organization. Ensure that leaders at all levels actively promote inclusivity. This involves setting an example by embracing diversity, listening to diverse perspectives, and making decisions that reflect a commitment to equity. Provide leadership training that emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and ineffective leadership.
6. Create Employee Resource Groups
Establishing employee resource groups (ERGs) can be an effective way to provide support and a sense of community for underrepresented groups. These groups allow employees to connect with others who share similar experiences, fostering a sense of belonging within the larger organizational context. ERGs can also serve as valuable forums for sharing ideas and providing feedback.
7. Flexible Work Policies
Recognize that employees have diverse needs and responsibilities outside of work. Implement flexible work policies that accommodate different lifestyles and family structures. This could include flexible work hours, remote work options, or compressed work weeks. By acknowledging and accommodating diverse needs, organizations demonstrate their commitment to supporting all employees.
8. Inclusive Recruitment and Promotion Practices
Review and revise recruitment and promotion practices to ensure they are inclusive. Implement blind recruitment processes to minimize unconscious bias, and ensure that diverse candidates have equal opportunities for career advancement. Creating a mentoring program to support the professional development of underrepresented employees.
Creating a workplace atmosphere that nurtures a feeling of inclusion is an ongoing process that requires commitment and effort from every level of the organization. By establishing clear policies, promoting open communication, embracing diversity, and implementing inclusive practices, organizations can cultivate a culture where every employee feels valued, respected, and an integral part of the team. Ultimately, fostering inclusivity not only enhances employee satisfaction and engagement but also contributes to a more innovative and successful organization. |
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The MADA mattress offers the choice of a medium firm (antibacterial foam) or harder (blue foam) mattress side. The different anti-decubitus shaping divides the mattress into 7 anatomical zones that adapt to each part of the body. The high breathability is ensured by the high-quality open cell cold foam (HR foam) structure, which is elastic and durable. The MADA mattress will bring harmony and balance to your bedroom.
We believe in SEAQUAL™ change. The real story of the oceans lacks a happy ending. However, we believe this can change.
We therefore decided to help and have introduced the innovative SEAQUAL™ textile comprising recycled fibre into our wide range of mattresses.
Its 7-zone anatomical profiling can facilitate better blood circulation in the skin and spinal relaxation throughout the night. The SANTI mattress hides high breathability and elasticity thanks to its balanced combination of cold foam and KOMFORTAN foam. SANTI stands for comfort. |
Choosing a nickname for someone named Aarav can be a delightful process, with possibilities ranging from playful and cute to bold and unique. Aarav itself is a name steeped in positivity, often associated with peace, wisdom, and music in Sanskrit. Given its roots and the attributes it represents, nicknames for Aarav aren’t just endearing terms, but can also reflect the personality and interests of the person carrying the name.
Since Aarav holds a charming simplicity and a rhythmic elegance, nicknames can similarly capture these qualities or introduce a completely new dimension to the name. Whether you are a parent seeking a sweet diminutive for your little one, a friend looking for a fun pet name, or Aarav himself in search of a cool new alias, the range of nicknames available are as dynamic and varied as the name’s bearers. Let’s explore some of the most popular, cute, funny, and unique nicknames for Aarav that capture its essence and give it a personal touch.
Common and Traditional Nicknames
When you’re considering nicknames for the name Aarav, you might want to start with those that are commonly used and have a traditional feel. Nicknames can be a more informal or affectionate way to refer to someone, and in the case of Aarav, several options stem from its phonetic structure and cultural origins.
- Aaru: Deriving from the first syllable, “Aaru” retains the original melody of Aarav while giving it a cozy and familiar touch. Short and sweet, Aaru captures the essence of Aarav in just two syllables.
- Aavi: Much like Aaru, “Aavi” plays with the sound of the original name in a way that’s both approachable and endearing. It offers a light-hearted version of Aarav, perfect for a cheerful personality.
- Ravi: This nickname extracts the latter part of Aarav, presenting a common name that’s well-recognized in many cultures. Ravi is simple, versatile, and easily remembered.
- Avi: Cutting straight to the last syllable, “Avi” stands on its own as a solid and popular nickname for Aarav. It’s straightforward and works well in both casual and formal settings.
- Aaravelli: An affectionate twist that elongates the original name. It embraces the musicality of Aarav and sounds mystical.
- Aaravin: Combines Aarav with a common suffix, making it unique without straying too far. Maintains the integrity of the original while giving it a novel spin. It embraces the musicality of Aarav and sounds endearing.
Each of these nicknames keeps a connection to the original name, giving you traditional and familiar options that celebrate the essence of Aarav.
When it comes to nicknames for Aarav, opting for a funny one can add a light-hearted and jovial touch to your interactions. Whether you’re teasing a close friend or just want to bring a smile to someone’s face, these playful monikers might be just what you’re looking for. Here’s a list with a twist of humor to warm the hearts around you:
- Aaravocado: For the Aarav who loves their greens or has a penchant for being cool, smooth, and nutritious.
- Aaravzilla: A humorous take for the Aarav who’s a powerhouse and always leaves a big impression.
- Giggles: Suited for an Aarav with an infectious laugh that brightens everyone’s day.
- Aara-vroom: Perfect for a speed-enthusiast Aarav who’s always in the fast lane.
- Aaravioli: A delightful choice for an Aarav with a love for food or Italian flair.
- Chuckles: If your Aarav can’t help but crack a joke and make everyone chuckle, this is the name for them.
- Sir Laughs-a-lot: For the Aarav knighted for their ability to keep the giggles going.
- Aarav’n’ture: For the adventurous Aarav who’s always up for a quest or challenge.
- Boomer-Aarav: Especially for the millennial Aarav with a good-natured take on generational jokes.
- Rav-a-lous: Rhyming with fabulous, it’s for the Aarav who’s all about that charm and charisma.
Choose one of these or let them inspire you to create a unique and lighthearted nickname that captures the essence of your Aarav’s personality. Whatever you pick, it’ll be sure to spark joy.
When considering a nickname for Aarav, you might want to capture a sense of warmth and tenderness. Cute nicknames often embody affection and can bring a smile to anyone’s face. Here’s a selection of adorable nicknames that complement the name Aarav beautifully.
Aaru: A sweet and simple reduction of Aarav, evoking a cozy and comfortablefeeling. It rolls off the tongue and adds a playful twist.
Avy: Short and charming, it’s endearing for someone with a lively personality. The ‘v’ sound in Avy gives it a smooth and appealing resonance.
Ravie: A playful take on Aarav that suggests someone who is cheerful and light-hearted.Adds a cute, babyish end that’s perfect for a younger Aarav.
Aavi: Unconventional and adorable, ideal for an Aarav who loves to stand out.The alteration in vowels provides a unique sound while maintaining cuteness.
Rava: Flipping the order of Aarav provides this catchy and loving alternative which maintains the identity of the name, while giving it a cozy twist.
Keep in mind that the best nicknames feel right for the individual—they match their personality and the way they make you feel. Whether you’re a parent, friend, or loved one, these cute nicknames are a great way to show your affection for your little Aarav.
Nicknames for Aarav
Aarav, a name steeped in Sanskrit origin and imbued with meanings like peace, wisdom, and calm, is a popular choice among parents in India and among Hindu communities. It’s not just a name; it embodies a personality that’s thoughtful and serene. The mellifluous tones of the name can invoke the rustling of leaves or the quietness of a deep, calm river. Let’s explore some nicknames that capture the spirit of Aarav, sharing the same positivity and vibes of the original name.
- Archie: A playful twist on Aarav, radiating cheer and approachability.
- Ari: Implies a lion-hearted character, for those who exhibit bravery.
- Avi: Simple, yet charming, and easy to pronounce.
- Aaru: For a person who carries a soothing presence.
- Ravi: Drawing from the name’s roots, suggesting sunlight and radiance.
- Ravvy: Infuses a touch of friendliness and easy-going nature.
- Aarush: Offering a close alternative with a similar texture in sound, meaning the first ray of the sun.
- Ayaan: For Aarav’s who are seen as a symbol of luck and auspiciousness.
- Arav: With a slightly different twist in spelling while maintaining the original’s essence.
- Aarav Singh / Aarav Kumar: In cases where a formal and traditional approach is preferred, especially in Indian contexts.
Each of these nicknames not only complements the name Aarav but also gives your child, friend, or loved one a sense of individuality and presence. Whether they grow to be reflective like the calm before dawn, or bright and vivacious like morning sunlight, these nicknames will be a perfect match for their personality and life’s journey. |
The Locavore & PIX11 "New York Living" select NOT as a Made-in-NYC fashion brand to watch:
Just in time for New York Fashion Week, Caroline Weaver of The Locavore spoke with Pix11 New York Living about fashion that is made in New York! We are thrilled to be featured alongside Naomi Nomi, Left Field, and The Cast. Caroline chose our Long Frame Dress in brilliant orange taffeta silk and Back Loop Dress in wine red 2-ply silk.
Caroline Weaver, a self-professed obsessive shopper and former specialty shop owner, is the creator of The Locavore Guide. Caroline created this unbiased guide for local, independent shops by walking the streets block by block (30,000+ blocks walked so far!), preparing a list of questions, and entering each independent shop she passed (over 10,000 shops documented so far!).
Watch the New York Living segment here.
Explore The Locavore here. |
The Parable of the Bags of Gold
14“Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them.
15To one he gave five bags of gold, to another two bags, and to another one bag, Greek five talents… two talents… one talent; also throughout this parable; a talent was worth about 20 years of a day laborer’s wage. each according to his ability. Then he went on his journey.
16The man who had received five bags of gold went at once and put his money to work and gained five bags more.
17So also, the one with two bags of gold gained two more.
18But the man who had received one bag went off, dug a hole in the ground and hid his master’s money.
19“After a long time the master of those servants returned and settled accounts with them.
20The man who had received five bags of gold brought the other five. ‘Master,’ he said, ‘you entrusted me with five bags of gold. See, I have gained five more.’
21“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’
22“The man with two bags of gold also came. ‘Master,’ he said, ‘you entrusted me with two bags of gold; see, I have gained two more.’
23“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’
24“Then the man who had received one bag of gold came. ‘Master,’ he said, ‘I knew that you are a hard man, harvesting where you have not sown and gathering where you have not scattered seed.
25So I was afraid and went out and hid your gold in the ground. See, here is what belongs to you.’
26“His master replied, ‘You wicked, lazy servant! So you knew that I harvest where I have not sown and gather where I have not scattered seed?
27Well then, you should have put my money on deposit with the bankers, so that when I returned I would have received it back with interest.
28“ ‘So take the bag of gold from him and give it to the one who has ten bags.
29For whoever has will be given more, and they will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken from them.
30And throw that worthless servant outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’
THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. |
Titusville Area Model Railroad Club
About Our Club
Who We Are:
We are glad that you are searching for information about our Club, or perhaps you are hunting for a model railroad club located in Brevard County. Well, you have come to the right place.
We are a club devoted to Model Railroading and the promotion of the hobby.
All ages are welcome. Youth under the age of 18 must be sponsored by an adult.
Our club house is located in the Gibson Complex near Titusville High School in Titusville, Florida.
Our meetings are every Monday evening from 7 - 9pm at the Club House. Layout work sessions every Wednesday from 9:30am until noon.
Titusville Area Model Railroad Club (TAMRRC) was incorporated in September 2003. Nestled behind the Titusville High School and near the railroad tracks, our Club has three operating layouts.
Our first "HO" Gauge layout was initially 9 modules hanging on racks in an area train (hobby) store before being donated to The Club. The 9 modules were connected together with additional sections. The layout has undergone revisions over the years. Renovations in 2015 brought a large ladder yard, salvage yard, and new town street scenes to the layout's east side. Trains can be operated using either DC or DCC on each of the three loops. We use the NCE Power Cab controlling system for DCC. In 2019, a particular rainy summer season and a bad roof, caused water damage to our earlier layout. We tried fixing it for a while, adding an access lift gate and wifi throttle to our NCE system. But as a group, we decided to remove the old layout, in favor of a more user friendly and scenic layout.
In 2020. We started building the benchwork of our new HO layout. Plans call for double track mainline and branchline that traverses around an 'E' shaped three peninsula layout. Each rail line can operate either DC or DCC using NCE system. As of June 2020, we have the 2 mainlines operating trains. We also started sculpting and painting our large volcano like mountain and backdrops.
The "O" Gauge layout was built from scratch. This 15x15 layout has undergone track improvements in 2015 to replace the right-of-ways with GarGraves track. New buildings have been added to our "O" Gauge city and the train station was recently relocated to the center of the city. As part of the extensive 2015 renovations, new turnouts replace older (manual) turnouts and the layout was recently rewired to allow two working loops to operate simultaneously without any issues. We are able to operate both DC and DCS trains on this layout. There is a peninsula in the center with a working roundtable. In 2020, the yard in the back was realigned with new Atlas track and the layout's second siding.
We have two "N" Gauge layouts. One is modeled from a woodland scenics layout kit. The 2nd layout is our main N scale layout that runs on DC. Its lately undergone renovations on track and electrical power systems. Awhile back we added wheels to allow for mobility. There are two operating loops, a yard, and roundhouse.
While we currently don't have a specific "Open House" event during the year, we encourage you to visit us any Monday night between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM. There are "Club-owned" trains that you can run...or...you can bring your own to run! Our membership is also well-represented at many of the area train shows. |
For the past six years, more than two thirds of manufacturers and industrial companies have said that lead generation or customer acquisition is their top marketing priority according to the latest industrial marketing survey released by GlobalSpec.
The same survey also found that 42 percent of these companies have increased their budgets for digital marketing in 2012 and 47 percent of the respondents spend more than a third of their overall marketing budgets online.
Despite all the encouraging findings about the use of digital marketing within the industrial sector, it is common to find websites that are several years old. I have talked to owners and marketers from manufacturing and industrial companies of various sizes that sounded enthusiastic about launching an industrial blog and moving forward with inbound marketing with content but it seems easier for them to do nothing and maintain their digital marketing status quo. They are hoping that their lead generation problem will somehow solve itself if they continue to do business as usual.
I agree that some of the resistance and inertia may be coming from a variety of external factors such as the economic uncertainties, 2012 being an election year and the looming fiscal cliff are all causing a lot of angst among businesses in general. You and I have very little control over those issues but it would behoove you to find out how much it is costing you in terms of lost sales opportunities by maintaining your digital marketing status quo.
Call me cautious or conservative but I advise my clients to do a strategic industrial marketing assessment before spending the money on deploying the digital marketing tactic du jour.
I understand your skepticism since you don’t really see the value in doing an in-depth marketing assessment because you’ve already identified the problem – not enough high quality sales leads. To me, that is only the symptom that you are experiencing. We need to diagnose the underlying cause of your lead generation problem before prescribing the right medicine for the cure. That is why I wouldn’t recommend a one-size-fits-all kind of marketing assessment or the freebies that are nothing more than bait for lead generation for the service provider.
An honest and professional digital marketing assessment must, at the very least answer these questions for you.
Just like any other business decision you make, it would be difficult for you to justify spending the money on any form of digital marketing unless and until you have the facts based on discovery and analysis. You must be satisfied with the answers to those questions before you can feel confident and comfortable changing the status quo.
Not everyone is going to need a full-blown marketing assessment. This is where a good industrial marketing consultant’s knowledge and familiarity of your industry come into play – knowing the right questions to ask to discover the issues quickly and efficiently without learning at your expense and overcharging you. It is also possible to roll the assessment into developing a particular digital marketing strategy instead of doing a stand-alone evaluation. If you are planning on redesigning your industrial website, read my earlier post, “Website Evaluation Comes Before Site Redesign” and download our free whitepaper, Step-by-Step Guide to Web (re)Design.
You shouldn’t expect a marketing consultant to spend his/her time doing an in-depth marketing assessment for you for free. It will cost you some money but the initial investment will save you thousands of dollars and countless hours of frustration in implementing hit or miss digital marketing tactics.
I strongly believe in this industrial marketing philosophy and it has produced good results for my clients. What are your thoughts on doing an assessment before implementing any industrial marketing tactic? How has maintaining a digital marketing status quo hurt your lead generation efforts and sales?
Let’s start with a free 30-minute consultation to determine if this will be a good fit for both of us. It will be a friendly chat to get to know each other better, not a high-pressure sales pitch. |
Protecting Your Future
Future Insurance Pty Ltd, trading as Townsend Insurance Services and Future Insurance Group is an insurance advice company, specialising in Personal Risk Insurance (also known as Life Insurance). Townsend Insurance Services was established on the Sunshine Coast by Tony Townsend around 20 years ago. Tony focussed on providing personalised, client focused advice and believed that having a great relationship with his clients was a key component in providing good advice outcomes. So it is unsurprising that many of Tony’s clients have also become long-time friends.
With some recent health issues requiring a lot of focus and energy, Tony spent a number of years searching for a suitable successor. Ryan Dean considers himself very fortunate to be chosen by Tony to fulfill that role.
Ryan started Future Insurance Group in Melbourne in 2007 and with the strong links of family and friends in Melbourne and the expanded service team in the Sunshine Coast office, (and the help of current communications technology), continues to provide personalised service to the clients of Future Insurance Group.
Our goal is to ensure that your most important assets are protected: your family; your income; your financial wellbeing. With access to almost every Life Insurance company in Australia, the team at Townsend Insurance Services and Future Insurance Group can provide the best protection solution for you.
Whether it is protecting yourself or your family, having the right forms of personal life insurance is vital.
Any business that has more than one owner, a Key Person (or Key People), or business debt, needs to protect itself.
Trauma Insurance provides a lump sum payment in the event you suffer a specified medical trauma.
Income Protection provides a replacement income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury.
Why Choose Us?
Townsend Insurance Services is considered one of the Sunshine Coast’s most respected Personal Insurance Protection firms and Future Insurance Group has been providing exceptional Life Insurance service in South East Melbourne for over 15 years.
We are passionate about protecting our clients and pride ourselves on our high quality service, integrity and professionalism.
Over 30 years combined experience
Friendly personalised service (no pressure approach)
Sincere and honest family run business |
Why Do Trees sometimes Require To Be Gotten rid of?
Although we like in this time to always intend to keep the existence of trees in our regional environment. Although in some cases tree elimination is called for in order to keep the life of a yard or might end up being a threat to your residence or family members.
Similar to the majority of living things in your yard, trees can end up being ill, harmed and eventually pass away. Each time a tree is infected, damaged or lifeless, or in an unsafe location that might cause you injury, it might have to be removed by competent tree service experts.
No matter what the reason maybe, Tree Lopping Logan Co offer a very easy and quick tree removal solution that’ll get performed in no time at all. A few of the many variables a tree might require removal are.
- It’s diseased/has parasites for example termites
- It’s lifeless or has decaying branches
- It’s in the inconvenient location or blocking sight
- It’s damaging pipelines, house foundations or walk ways
- Wind damage and is at threat of dropping
- A house extension job
- Leave, sticks and other particles loading rain gutters
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CERTIFIED TREE REMOVAL PROFESSIONALS
Whenever you pick the tree services of Tree Lopping Logan Co, you are choosing the most effective experienced tree companies that will guarantee that your tree removal, tree lopping or stump grinding project will be as pain free and smooth as it can be. All at an excellent price and promptly completed.
Affordable & Specialist Tree Removal Robertson Tree Lopping Logan Co have been offering affordable tree lopping Robertson for residence and specialist customers for in excess of two decades.
QUALITY TREE REMOVAL SERVICES
Cost-effective does not simply suggest we take shortcuts. It indicates reassurance, effective practises, high company principles and environmental principles, all included in our service. With Tree Lopping Logan Co instant effective tree lopping Robertson all at affordable rates there is no reason to look any further than us.
Our fully equipped and experienced team, work is finished with complete customer satisfaction, subsequently, our tree removal rates could be dramatically less than anticipated. This is why Tree Lopping Logan Co have become the name in tree removal Robertson residents turn to
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WHEN IS TREE REMOVAL REQUIRED?
Trees are perfect for dressing up a house and adding visual excitement, but sometimes they start to result in issues. Whether they’re damaged, diseased, or perhaps in the wrong places, a tree occasionally must be removed. When you have a predicament such as this in your property, contact an arborist to learn more about how they can enable you to.
WHY Tree Lopping Logan Co IS THE SMARTEST CHOICE WHEN IT COMES TO TREE LOPPING IN Robertson Queensland
When it comes to tree Lopping, we only offer you qualified crews of tree lopping experts to finish the job. This means that all trees are removed securely and as quickly as can be.
Our teams get rid of a huge range of trees annually – from huge fig trees to smaller sized trees that remain in the way of a new patio.
An optional solution that you can add to your tree removal is stump grinding. If your tree remains in a place that is out of the road or hidden, this might not be necessary. Nonetheless, if you are placing a patio, swimming pool, deck, etc in or intend to reseed/resod the location, you will wish to consider stump grinding. We bring our commercial stump grinding machine in and grind well below the surface of the ground. We attempt to eliminate as much of the stump out as we can because if we don’t, the stump will rot and the ground could sink over time.
This is ESPECIALLY important if you are putting something over the old place of the stump!
Every tree is eliminated to the same standard, and with any luck you will not be able to tell we were there (other than the fact that you’re missing a tree!). Depending upon problems, there might be some divots in the backyard left from the tree and branches dropping. If you wish to prevent that in any way costs possible, the most effective means to do that is get rid of the tree when the ground is dry.
We will always tell you what you can anticipate from us. If we really feel that there could be damage done to your grass, we will inform you before. If you intend to wait until things dry that is not a trouble and we can make another time.
Included in all tree Lopping is removal of the brush and wood. To get rid of the brush, we bring chipper and put the the branches in. Once they have actually been broken up, it blows them into the rear of a truck. There is some particles that gets left under the machine, but we will tidy up as much as we can.
Find out why we are the top tree service Robertson residents continued to be trusted for over 3 decades
THE POSSIBLE BENEFITS ASSOCIATED WITH TREE LOPPING
There is not any getting around the reality that trees are an intrinsic section of the environment. Their importance cannot in whatever way be understated. Furthermore they assist in freshen the environment we breathe, they also help with transpiration. Moreover, they play an aesthetic role in every landscape. In order to ensure that they can thrive and function well, regular care and maintenance are necessary. Tree lopping is one of the ways that people deal with their trees. Even though tree lopping is much more drastic than pruning and selective cutting, there are actually compelling reasons why homeowners may result in tree lopping. |
The first impression of the Big Bang series is the mysterious exploration and the shocking big bang of the universe. It is precisely because of the fusion of the big bang and various elements that new vitality and colorful new things can be produced. Therefore, while maintaining the classic design, Hublot is also undergoing explosive innovations, constantly developing ultra-light materials and creating new colors. Mr. Jean-Claude Biver, who took over Hublot in 2004, used the Hublot Big Bang series that subverted the watchmaking industry to make Hublot soaring all the way, and also announced the arrival of Hublot’s revival era.
At 44mm wide on the wrist, the Hublot Big Bang 44mm replica wears a bit larger thanks to the wide lug structure and side flanks. Big Bang 44 continues to age gracefully if you are at all a fan of the core look. It might not be a hot new model anymore, and Hublot has certainly turned their “limited edition” attention to newer more updated models.
Hublot Big Bang 44mm Gold Blue Clone Watch - 301.PX.710.RX
Series Hublot Big Bang Clone Watches
Case Size 44 mm
Case Material Gold
Dial Color Blue
Band Material Rubber |
Indulge in the rich and irresistible world of decadent flourless chocolate cakes that will satisfy your deepest chocolate cravings. With their dense and fudgy textures, these exquisite treats are a perfect choice for chocolate lovers who prefer gluten-free options. Whether you are hosting a dinner party, celebrating a special occasion, or simply treating yourself to a luxurious dessert, these flourless chocolate cake recipes will undoubtedly impress both your taste buds and your guests. So, get ready to embark on a delectable journey through these mouthwatering creations!
The History of Flourless Chocolate Cakes
Explore the origins and evolution of flourless chocolate cakes, from their humble beginnings to their rise in popularity today.
The Origins of Flourless Chocolate Cakes
The concept of flourless chocolate cakes can be traced back to ancient civilizations such as the Mayans and Aztecs. These ancient cultures valued chocolate, considering it a sacred and luxurious ingredient. The Mayans and Aztecs developed a bitter beverage made from ground cocoa beans, often mixed with spices and cornmeal. This beverage was reserved for the elite and played a significant role in their religious rituals and ceremonies.
Fast forward to the 17th century, and we find the first recorded recipe for a cake-like dessert made without flour. In a cookbook published in 1653 by English chef and author Hannah Woolley, a recipe called “To Make a Chocolate Cakes” appears. This early version combined grated chocolate with almonds, sugar, and spices, creating a rich and indulgent treat.
The Evolution of Flourless Chocolate Cakes
As time went on, flourless chocolate cakes continued to evolve and spread across different cultures. In the 18th and 19th centuries, during the European Enlightenment period, chocolate’s popularity grew, and its usage in desserts expanded. French and Austrian pastry chefs experimented with creating decadent chocolate desserts, some of which omitted flour entirely.
- During the 18th century, a famous Austrian pastry chef named Franz Sacher created the renowned Sachertorte. This iconic Viennese dessert consists of a moist chocolate cake without flour, layered with apricot jam and covered in a glossy chocolate glaze.
- Meanwhile, in France, flourless chocolate cakes took on a more delicate texture. The French incorporated whipped egg whites to create airy and light chocolate desserts, such as the famous chocolate mousse.
Over time, flourless chocolate cakes became more accessible to a wider audience. With the invention of chocolate-making techniques and the mass production of chocolate, this luxurious dessert became more affordable and popular.
Flourless Chocolate Cakes Today
In recent years, flourless chocolate cakes have experienced a resurgence in popularity. This can be attributed to several factors, including the rise of gluten-free diets and the increasing appreciation for rich and intense chocolate flavors.
With advancements in culinary techniques and the availability of high-quality chocolate, bakers and chefs have expanded the possibilities for flourless chocolate cake recipes. From flourless chocolate lava cakes to flourless chocolate tortes, there are now countless variations to delight chocolate lovers.
✨ The beauty of flourless chocolate cakes lies in their simplicity and the pure indulgence they offer. By focusing on rich chocolate flavors and using alternative ingredients instead of flour, these desserts provide a dense, decadent, and gluten-free experience.
Whether you’re a chocolate enthusiast or following a gluten-free lifestyle, exploring the history and evolution of flourless chocolate cakes provides a glimpse into the enduring allure of this beloved dessert. From ancient civilizations to modern-day indulgence, flourless chocolate cakes have cemented their place in culinary history as a heavenly treat for chocolate lovers around the world.
The Science Behind Flourless Chocolate Cakes
Flourless chocolate cakes have become increasingly popular among chocolate lovers. Their unique properties make them dense, rich, and fudgy in texture, providing a delightful treat for those who enjoy indulgent desserts.
The Role of Flour in Traditional Cakes
In traditional cake recipes, flour is a key ingredient that provides structure and texture to the final product. When combined with other ingredients, including eggs, sugar, and fat, flour helps create a light and airy cake. The proteins in flour form gluten when mixed with liquid, giving cakes their characteristic crumb.
Why Flourless Cakes are Different
In flourless chocolate cakes, the absence of flour results in a denser and more decadent texture. Instead of relying on flour to create structure, these cakes utilize other ingredients and techniques to achieve their desired consistency.
- Eggs: Flourless chocolate cake recipes often call for a significant amount of eggs. The eggs act as a binder, holding the cake together and contributing to its rich flavor and moist texture.
- Chocolate: The star of the show, chocolate provides both flavor and structure in flourless cakes. Melted chocolate adds a smooth and creamy element, while cocoa powder enhances the intense chocolate flavor.
- Butter or Oil: Fat plays a crucial role in flourless cake recipes. It adds moisture and richness to the cake, creating a luscious and velvety texture.
- Sugar: While sugar provides sweetness, it also contributes to the texture of flourless chocolate cakes. By interacting with the proteins in eggs, sugar helps create a tender and fudgy crumb.
The Science Behind the Fudgy Texture
The unique fudgy texture of flourless chocolate cakes can be attributed to the absence of gluten and the high fat content. Without gluten, the cake’s structure is more compact, resulting in a denser and chewier texture.
The high fat content, particularly from the melted chocolate and butter/oil, coats the proteins and starches in the batter. This creates a barrier that prevents excessive moisture from evaporating during baking, leading to a moist and fudgy interior.
Flavor Variations and Additions
Flourless chocolate cakes provide a wonderful canvas for various flavor variations. From adding espresso or liqueur to incorporating nuts or berries, there are endless possibilities to experiment with.
Try adding a hint of orange zest for a citrusy twist, or sprinkle sea salt on top to enhance the chocolate flavor. The versatility of flourless chocolate cakes allows you to customize the taste according to your preferences and creativity.
So, the next time you find yourself craving a rich and decadent dessert, consider indulging in a flourless chocolate cake. Understanding the science behind these exquisite treats adds another layer of appreciation, making each bite even more satisfying.
Understanding the Key Ingredients
In order to create a delectable flourless chocolate cake, it is important to understand the key ingredients that contribute to its overall taste and structure. These ingredients work together harmoniously to deliver a rich and indulgent dessert that will leave you craving for more.
The Role of Chocolate
At the heart of every flourless chocolate cake recipe is, of course, chocolate. But not just any chocolate will do. High-quality dark chocolate with a high percentage of cocoa solids is essential to achieve that intense, bittersweet flavor that characterizes this type of cake. The use of dark chocolate enhances the richness and depth of the dessert, ensuring a truly decadent experience.
Eggs – The Binding Agent
Eggs play a crucial role in flourless chocolate cakes, serving as the binding agent that holds the cake together. The proteins in eggs coagulate during baking, providing the structure and stability necessary for a successful cake. Additionally, eggs contribute to the cake’s moisture and richness, resulting in a dense and fudgy texture.
Sugar for Sweetness
Sugar not only adds sweetness but also contributes to the texture and moistness of the cake. It interacts with the other ingredients during baking, helping to create a tender and moist crumb. Some recipes call for granulated sugar, while others use powdered sugar or a combination of both. The choice of sugar will depend on the desired texture and sweetness level. Just be sure to use the right amount to strike the perfect balance in your cake.
Butter Adds Flavor and Texture
Butter is often included in flourless chocolate cake recipes to enhance the flavor and provide a velvety texture. The richness of the butter complements the intense chocolate flavor, making each bite incredibly satisfying. It is important to use unsalted butter to have control over the overall saltiness of the cake. The butter should be melted and incorporated smoothly into the chocolate mixture.
Optional Flavor Enhancers
While the core ingredients mentioned above are essential, there are several optional flavor enhancers that can take your flourless chocolate cake to the next level. These may include vanilla extract, espresso powder, salt, or even additional ingredients like nuts or liqueurs. These additions can elevate the overall taste and add complexity to the final product, but they are not necessary for a delicious cake. Feel free to experiment and customize the flavors to suit your preference.
Understanding the key ingredients used in flourless chocolate cakes is the first step towards creating a show-stopping dessert. Dark chocolate, eggs, sugar, and butter each play a vital role in determining the cake’s taste and texture. The optional flavor enhancers provide an opportunity for personalization and can take the cake to new heights. With these ingredients in hand, you are now ready to embark on a culinary adventure and create your own mouthwatering flourless chocolate cake. Happy baking!
Exploring Different Varieties
Delve into the world of flourless chocolate cakes and explore various flavor combinations, including dark chocolate, raspberry, espresso, and more.
1. Dark Chocolate
Indulge in the rich and intense flavors of a dark chocolate flourless cake. The deep cocoa notes combined with the moist and fudgy texture create a decadent dessert experience.
Add a burst of fruity goodness to your flourless chocolate cake with the addition of tangy raspberries. The tartness of the raspberries perfectly complements the sweetness of the chocolate, resulting in a delightful flavor combination.
For coffee lovers, an espresso-infused flourless chocolate cake is a dream come true. The rich and bold taste of espresso enhances the depth of the chocolate flavor, creating a harmonious balance of sweetness and bitterness. ☕️
4. Peanut Butter
Take your flourless chocolate cake to the next level by incorporating creamy peanut butter. This combination of chocolate and peanut butter is a classic pairing that never fails to impress. The nutty and savory notes of the peanut butter complement the sweetness of the chocolate, resulting in a tantalizing treat.
This versatile cake can be served on its own or paired with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The options are endless when it comes to enjoying this delightful dessert.
Tips and Tricks for Baking the Perfect Flourless Chocolate Cake
Indulge in the rich and decadent goodness of a flourless chocolate cake that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Baking a flawless cake requires a combination of quality ingredients, precise temperature control, monitoring baking time, and the art of presentation. Follow these expert tips and tricks to bake the perfect flourless chocolate cake that will impress your friends and family.
Select the Best Ingredients
First and foremost, ensure that you use high-quality ingredients for your flourless chocolate cake. This will significantly impact the taste and texture of the final product. Opt for premium dark chocolate, preferably with a cocoa percentage of 70% or higher, for an intense chocolate flavor. Choose organic eggs for a richer taste and creamier texture.
- Pro tip: Prioritize using organic and sustainably-sourced ingredients for a guilt-free indulgence.
- Pro tip: Experiment with different types of dark chocolate to find your preferred level of sweetness and bitterness.
Master the Temperature
Temperature control is crucial when baking a flourless chocolate cake, as it can affect the texture and consistency. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) to ensure even baking. Be mindful not to overheat the chocolate while melting it, as this can cause it to seize and become grainy. Allow the melted chocolate to cool slightly before incorporating it into the batter.
- Pro tip: Use a kitchen thermometer to accurately measure the temperature of the melted chocolate.
- Pro tip: Bring all the ingredients to room temperature before starting the baking process to ensure a smooth batter. ️
Perfect Baking Time
Knowing when to remove the flourless chocolate cake from the oven is essential for achieving the perfect texture. Bake the cake for approximately 25-30 minutes or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs. Avoid overbaking, as it can result in a dry and crumbly cake.
Pro tip: Keep a close eye on the cake during the last few minutes of baking to prevent it from becoming overcooked. ⏰
The final touch of a beautifully presented flourless chocolate cake adds to the overall dining experience. Enhance the visual appeal of your cake by dusting it with powdered sugar or cocoa powder before serving. For an elegant touch, you can also decorate the cake with fresh berries, chocolate shavings, or a drizzle of melted chocolate.
Top with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of chocolate sprinkles.
Garnish with a few mint leaves and a light dusting of powdered sugar.
Create a chocolate ganache glaze for a glossy finish.
Decadent Flourless Chocolate Cake Recipes
Indulge in a selection of mouthwatering flourless chocolate cake recipes, featuring step-by-step instructions and variations to suit different dietary preferences.
1. Classic Flourless Chocolate Cake
Experience pure chocolate bliss with this classic flourless chocolate cake. Made with rich dark chocolate, eggs, sugar, and butter, this indulgent cake is a chocolate lover’s dream come true. The dense and fudgy texture paired with the intense chocolate flavor will leave you wanting more.
2. Vegan Flourless Chocolate Cake
For those following a vegan lifestyle, this flourless chocolate cake is a delicious and cruelty-free option. Instead of eggs and butter, this recipe uses vegan substitutes such as flaxseed meal and coconut oil. The result is a moist and decadent cake that even non-vegans will enjoy.
3. Gluten-Free Flourless Chocolate Cake
If you have a gluten intolerance or choose to follow a gluten-free diet, this flourless chocolate cake is the perfect treat for you. Made without any flour or gluten-containing ingredients, this cake is light and fluffy, with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Enjoy a slice without any worries.
4. Paleo Flourless Chocolate Cake
Embrace your primal side with this paleo-friendly flourless chocolate cake. Made with wholesome ingredients like almond flour, coconut milk, and natural sweeteners, this cake is both delicious and nutritious. Indulge in a guilt-free dessert that satisfies your sweet tooth while adhering to your dietary preferences.
5. Dairy-Free Flourless Chocolate Cake
For those with lactose intolerance or who follow a dairy-free diet, this flourless chocolate cake is a delightful option. By substituting dairy products with plant-based alternatives like almond milk and dairy-free chocolate, you can still enjoy a rich and creamy dessert without any discomfort.
6. Flourless Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Sauce
Elevate your flourless chocolate cake by pairing it with a tangy and sweet raspberry sauce. The combination of the rich chocolate cake and the vibrant raspberry flavor creates a symphony of taste in every bite. This delightful contrast of flavors is sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more.
To make the raspberry sauce, simply combine fresh or frozen raspberries with sugar and simmer until the mixture thickens. Drizzle the sauce over the cake or serve it on the side for a delectable finishing touch.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main ingredients needed for a flourless chocolate cake?
The main ingredients needed for a flourless chocolate cake include high-quality dark chocolate, butter, sugar, eggs, and a pinch of salt.
Can I substitute regular chocolate for dark chocolate?
Yes, you can substitute regular chocolate for dark chocolate, but keep in mind that it might alter the flavor and the texture of the cake slightly.
How do I prevent my flourless chocolate cake from crumbling?
To prevent your flourless chocolate cake from crumbling, make sure to properly grease the cake pan, allow the cake to cool before removing it from the pan, and handle it gently while transferring or carving it.
Can I add nuts or other flavorings to my flourless chocolate cake?
Absolutely! You can add nuts, such as almonds or walnuts, or other flavorings like orange zest or espresso powder, to enhance the taste and texture of your flourless chocolate cake.
How should I serve my flourless chocolate cake?
You can serve your flourless chocolate cake as is, or with a dollop of whipped cream, a sprinkle of powdered sugar, or a side of fresh berries for added freshness and visual appeal.
Can I refrigerate a flourless chocolate cake?
Yes, you can refrigerate a flourless chocolate cake, especially if you want it to last longer. Just make sure to store it in an airtight container to maintain its moisture and flavors.
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We hope you enjoyed exploring these decadent flourless chocolate cake recipes! Whether you have a gluten intolerance, a love for intense chocolate flavor, or simply want to switch things up in your baking repertoire, these cakes are a must-try. With their rich and fudgy texture, they are sure to delight your taste buds and impress your friends and family. Remember, practice makes perfect when it comes to baking, so keep experimenting and honing your skills. Feel free to visit our website again later for more delicious dessert ideas and baking tips. Happy baking and bon appétit! |
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