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Corporate Phone Answering Service and Call Center Services for Corporations
The way our world communicates is changing. While business calls were once reserved for traditional nine-to-five hours, customers now expect 24/7 support. Meeting those expectations can be expensive – not to mention time-consuming. That’s why so many Fortune 500 companies and major corporations are choosing to partner with corporate call center services. Customizable, affordable, and sure to satisfy each of your callers, our call center offerings deliver memorable customer experiences every time.
Over the last 30 years, MAP Communications has become a leader in corporate answering and virtual receptionist services. Our versatile, professional corporate answering service improves the customer experience, enhances business processes, and preserves brand image – all without dramatic cost increases. With corporate customer service under constant scrutiny, protecting your corporate identity is more important than ever. Partner with our corporate phone answering service and you’re sure to delight your callers every time they pick up the phone!
Benefits of MAP Communications Corporate Answering Service
Our corporate call center team is staffed by highly-trained, experienced receptionists. Every time we answer the phone on your behalf, one of our agents will pick up, greeting the caller promptly and professionally. We can take messages, answer questions, route transferred calls, schedule appointments, and place orders. Since our team works from customized scripts to field questions and troubleshoot common issues, we can create a branded experience that mirrors your existing policies and procedures.
MAP’s corporate answering service can increase your availability for callers. We work around the clock to provide support 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We will work with you to customize the way we answer your calls, handling conversations in a certain way during business hours and then switch it up to use a different protocol after your team has left for the day. 24 hour support means more opportunities to make sales, qualify leads, and provide assistance when your callers need it most.
Since our corporate live answering service is staffed by bilingual agents, you’ll also open up your business to new markets. Our nation is growing more and more diverse by the day. Our team of talented receptionists can help bridge the gap between the kind of service you dream of offering and your current language barriers. This also comes in handy for international callers. Increased globalization often means doing business with customers in different corners of the planet. MAP Communications ensures there’s always a friendly voice to greet callers, no matter where they’re from.
Customer-Focused Solutions to Administrative Challenges
Operating an internal call center can be expensive – and stressful. Hiring and retaining a team is a challenge in and of itself. Staff also need constant training, new technology needs implementing, and quality must be monitored at all times. These tasks can distract from the core of your business. With a corporate phone answering service on your side, you and your colleagues can eliminate these internal distractions and free yourselves to focus on tasks that generate profits. A partnership with our team can reduce overhead while improving efficiency – what could be better?
Our corporate call center service can perform a number of duties for your organization. Allow us to act as your switchboard, our receptionists can transfer callers to the appropriate department. We can field customer service calls and initiate cases in your CRM system. We also offer tier one tech support, guiding your customers through common questions and challenges. Our team can process phone orders, capture leads, and even offer internal employee hotline solutions.
Preserve Your Corporate Image
We know how carefully you’ve worked to curate your image. That’s why our corporate answering service acts as an extension of your company. We integrate seamlessly with your existing processes, providing callers with a branded experience that feels as though they’re speaking directly with your organization.
Our advanced technologies allow us to integrate with your work ticket systems, CRM software, websites, and a number of other systems you use daily. Dynamic online account access allows for even further insight and customization. Whether your goal is to grow, maintain, or simply meet your customers where they are, MAP’s corporate call center is the answer.
Try MAP Today for Free
Major corporations warrant major call center services. With multiple call centers across the United States, MAP Communications is anything but mom and pop. Our guaranteed 99.9 percent “up time” means your callers will never be left in the lurch. Since our technical capabilities are second to none, there’s virtually nothing our corporate answering service can’t do for you and your customers. Because MAP is employee-owned, each receptionist has a vested interest in providing the very best support possible.
We know the importance of a great first impression, which is why we offer a week-long free trial for new clients. Contact us today to tell us what you’re looking for in a call center and we’ll be happy to give you a preview of our services. When you win, we win – it’s just that simple.
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ASTON MARTIN BEGINS IMPORTANT NEW ERA WITH RETURN TO FORMULA ONE TM
Mar 4, 2021
4 min read
Aston Martin is back at the pinnacle of global motorsport after the Aston Martin Cognizant Formula OneTM Team proudly revealed its 2021 FIA Formula One™ World Championship contender on Wednesday. The stunning new AMR21 heralds the beginning of a truly significant chapter in the 108-year history of the brand, and carries the hopes of racing fans around the globe ahead of its debut in the Bahrain Grand Prix later this month.
The new Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One™ Team car returns the British ultra-luxury marque to the pinnacle of world motorsport for the first time in more than 60 years. It was unveiled today, in a much anticipated immersive virtual launch in front of a global audience. Described by Aston Martin Executive Chairman Lawrence Stroll as an ‘important event in automotive history’, the new contender will be the first works Formula 1 car to carry the famous wings since Maurice Trintignant’s DBR5 crossed the finish line at Silverstone in 1960.
The AMR21, to be raced this season by four-time F1TM World Champion Sebastian Vettel (DE) and rising star Lance Stroll (CA), carries a striking Aston Martin Racing Green livery in recognition of Aston Martin’s traditional racing colours and glorious sporting legacy. It is also bedecked by a host of global partners, led by American IT giant Cognizant, while the chassis features a magenta stripe down the side in reference to the team’s longstanding partner BWT.
Today’s event also threw the spotlight on an energizing shift within Aston Martin as the team is set to become the global showcase for the brand’s engineering and performance capabilities. Indeed a new 200,000 square-foot facility will complement the existing Aston Martin F1TM factory at Silverstone when completed in the second half of 2022, and the team is well positioned to become an innovation lab to drive forward the brand’s future road car technologies. These will include the suite of mid-engined sportscars, inspired by the Aston Martin Valkyrie, which will become central to the product portfolio through the next decade.
It may have been absent from F1™ for 61 years, but Aston Martin’s competitive credentials are firmly intact – the company was formed by Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford in 1913 with motorsport at the heart of its endeavour. Next year will mark a century since Aston Martin made its grand prix debut (in France 1922), and the brand has enjoyed sustained success in sportscar racing, including overall victory in the 1959 24 Hours of Le Mans. Most recently Aston Martin became a double class winner with the Vantage GTE in last year’s race at La Sarthe and is the reigning GT FIA World Endurance Manufacturers’ champion.
The Aston Martin Cognizant Formula OneTM Team also boasts a strong bloodline, building on the foundations of Team Silverstone, which in its various guises has won five grands prix, and is coming off the back of a race-winning campaign as the Racing Point Formula One™ Team, having been revitalized under the leadership of Lawrence Stroll and Team Principal and CEO Otmar Szafnauer.
The new AMR21, powered by a turbo-charged Mercedes-AMG F1 M12 E Performance engine with hybrid energy recovery, will run for the first time at Silverstone during a promotional day on 4 March, 2021, before embarking on a full test programme at Bahrain on 12-14 March.
Executive Chairman, Aston Martin Lagonda, Lawrence Stroll said: “I’ve dreamed about this day for a very long time. I’ve always been a car guy and I’ve always loved racing, too. My first dream was to own a Formula One™ team. My second dream was to acquire a significant shareholding in Aston Martin Lagonda. Today is about the merging of those two dreams. So, as I say, today is all about dreams, and it shows that dreams really can come true, in the shape of our new AMR21.
“Aston Martin returning to Formula One™ after an absence of 61 years will have a powerful effect on the sport, the media and the fans, commanding global attention.
“The team who designed and built our new Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One™ car – the 500 men and women who conceive, manufacture, build and prepare our cars so that we can go racing at the pinnacle of global motorsport – has always punched above its weight. Now, as the Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One™ Team, it has the power with which to punch even harder.
“This is just the beginning. The team is pushing forward, and our ambitions are limitless. We now have the pieces in place, the people and the partners, to make real progress.
“The launch of the new AMR21 is also the celebration of a new beginning for Aston Martin. Today’s transformational event has given us the opportunity to communicate the evolution of the iconic Aston Martin Wings logo for only the 12th time in the company’s 108-year history. The Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One™ car is our group’s highest expression of performance, innovation, engineering quality, attention to detail, and teamwork. For that reason, it’s natural that our new logo should make its debut on our new Formula One™ car.”
Chief Executive Officer, Aston Martin Lagonda, Tobias Moers said: “Today is a truly historic moment for Aston Martin, as we return to the pinnacle of motorsport for the first time in more than 60 years. The Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One™ Team will have far-reaching positive effects on the Aston Martin brand, our culture, and the design and technology of Aston Martin road cars. Our return to Formula One™ will positively and profoundly affect every employee and foremost our customer journey all over the world; and will help us bring a focused, agile Formula One™ way of thinking to the whole Aston Martin business.
“Indeed, the Formula One™ team will become a dynamic and exciting innovation lab to drive forward future Aston Martin road car technologies and performance, which will truly differentiate our cars in the coming years. Aston Martin has always made beautiful cars. Now, as we begin a new era of Aston Martin in Formula One™, we’ll bring more innovation and more performance.”
The Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One™ Team will make its F1 return at the Bahrain Grand Prix on 28 March, 2021.
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The All-New Kia Carens hits the roads in the Middle East region
Jul 5, 2022
5 min read
Kia Corporation is set to launch the globally admired Carens in select MEA markets. The recreational vehicle (RV) is a global product from Kia that brings the sophistication of a family mover and the sportiness of an SUV in one compelling package.
The Kia Carens, designed for modern families, is a comfortable and spacious three-row seater with the longest wheelbase in its class. The car comes with a Hi-Secure Safety Package as standard across all trims, which includes six airbags → making it one of the safest vehicles on the market. The Kia Carens is also a connected car that comes with many class-leading features, setting new benchmarks in the industry.
“The Kia Carens embodies our design philosophy and is creating a new industry benchmark for family vehicles,” said Yaser Shabsogh, Chief Operating Officer at Kia Middle East and Africa. “It successfully combines a bold design with a sophisticated personality and style, unique aesthetics, high-tech features, and safety for the whole family. We are certain that the Kia Carens will fulfill the needs of every modern family in both their daily and leisure life.”
The Kia Carens will be available in select MEA markets starting from the third quarter of 2022.
The Kia Carens, with its bold design and class-leading features, leaves an everlasting impression on onlookers. Its dynamic and bold stance gives it an SUV-like road presence while incorporating versatility in its interior design.
The Kia Carens excites its customers with choice, offering both petrol and diesel powertrains combined with multiple transmission options, including the 7DCT and 6AT. The car also comes equipped with a plethora of practical features making life easy for patrons.
From flexible seating options and features such as the Sliding Type Seat Under Tray, Retractable Seatback Table, to the rear door spot lamp and the bottle and gadget holder in the third row, the Carens literally redefines automotive practicality.
The Kia Carens is loaded with multiple class-leading features, which gives it an edge over existing family movers in the MEA region. Moreover, the car brings much-needed excitement in the three-row seater segment. This includes:
5. Multi Drive Modes (Sport/Eco/Normal) linked with Ambient Mood Lighting
6. 2nd Row Seat “One Touch Easy Electric Tumble”
7. SkyLight Sunroof
8. Large Cabin Space led by Longest Wheelbase in the class
The exterior of the Kia Carens embodies the company's latest design philosophy – 'Opposites United.' The SUV-like exterior design shows the confidence and innovation of the Kia Carens. With edgy character lines and rich volume within its bold side profile, the design of the Carens results in a sporty yet sophisticated combination. The modern and high-tech design of the Carens is aimed at millennials, with eye-catching characteristics and unique aesthetics. The front shows a sporty and stable stance with high-tech details. The DRL in the headlamps is designed based on Kia’s new signature lighting concept – ‘The Star Map’. The horizontal chrome garnish in the upper grille and the frame-type chrome garnish in the lower bumper creates an impressive tiger face. SUV-like side profile, high frontend with a pushed back A-pillar, and a straight roofline with optimum ground clearance makes it a capable recreational vehicle.
While the car looks sleek and dynamic with its slim DLO graphic, it also offers generous headroom as a multi-seater vehicle. At the rear, the combination lamp on the robust sections makes the Carens look wide and strong. The Star Map LED gives it a high-tech feel, and the three-dimensional chrome garnish adds to its sporty looks. Three new colours have been introduced on the Kia Carens – the mysterious Imperial Blue inspired by Azurite minerals; a low saturation Moss Brown for a unique look; and Sparkling Silver with metal particles that gives the paint a sense of vitality.
The interior of the Kia Carens is based on the design pillar – ‘Joy for reason’ - which creates happiness through a combination of a warm and relaxing aesthetic. On the Kia Carens, these elements feel combined thanks to plenty of thoughtful styling details. In this respect, extensive research was undertaken by Kia on the lifestyle and requirements of modern families.
The sophisticated interior features soothing colours, plenty of storage space with a layout designed to put all occupants at ease. The dashboard has a wide high-gloss black panel that accentuates the overall design, while the door trims look stylish and are uniquely designed for offering storage space. Inspired by airplane seats, all three-seat rows in the Carens combine comfort with aesthetics by matching materials, patterns and colours in an elegant manner. The centre switches are uniquely designed so that they highlight the smart experience the Carens offers. The second-row is also packed with functionality, featuring Retractable Seatback Tables with an integrated cup holder and space to put tech gadgets, guaranteeing a pleasant journey experience. The interior of the Kia Carens also focuses on delivering practicality by creating multiple storage spaces for various needs and small but valuable convenience features.
The various Exterior and Interior design aspect of the car also consists:
5. Chrome Rear Bumper Garnish with Diamond Knurling Pattern
6. Rear Skid Plate – Black Premium Hi Gloss
7. Integrated Rear Spoiler with Hi-Gloss Black side cover
8. Rear centre fascia reflector – Connected type
9. Single Wing Type Air Vents Design with Premium Run Around Silver Garnish
10. Distinct Black High Gloss Dashboard
The Kia Carens is a true family car, offering a number of active safety features. The model comes with an optional Hi-Secure Safety Package. Included as an option across all trims of the Carens are six airbags, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Vehicle Stability Management (VSM), Hill-Assist Control (HAC), Downhill Brake Control (DBC), Brake Assist System (BAS), Highline TPMS and All Wheel Disc Brake. While the ESC protects the car from the loss of traction, HAC and DBC let drivers confidently drive on uphill and downhill roads. Additionally, the VSM ensures occupant safety by offering stability to the car when the driver must perform sudden braking and turns. Continuing this focus on safety, the company has also offered Front-Parking Sensors, Highline TPMS, and Rain-Sensing Wipers with the car, giving utmost confidence to the driver at all times and allowing them to fully focus on road conditions ahead.
Space and Convenience
The Kia Carens redefines practicality and sets a new standard with its interior space and convenience features. The large cabin space offers generous third-row legroom that is led by the best-in-class length wheelbase of the car. The One Touch Easy Electric Tumble in the second-row ensures easy ingress and egress of the patrons in the car. The second row also features recline and slide functions for utmost comfort. In addition to the optimum space and recline functions, the third-row seats can also be flattened in the boot to ensure maximum cargo space.
The Kia Carens is designed to deliver on-board convenience to the family. The Cabin Surround 64 Colour Ambient Mood Lighting sets a perfect ambience at all the times. The ventilated front seats and three Drive Modes, namely Sports, Eco, and Normal, gives the driver the journey they want without any hassle. One of the best aspects of the Carens is the optimum space management of the interior, which enables the vehicle to offer plenty of storage space. The car incorporates cooling cup holders, Retractable Seat Back Table with Cup and Gadget Mount, Sliding Type Seat Under Tray, Easy Push Retractable cup holder and sliding tray for maximum convenience. In fact, the Kia Carens has a long list of convenience features, which includes:
1. 2nd row Seat Back Folding armrest with Cup Holders
2. Roof Flushed 2nd & 3rd row diffused AC Vents
3. Smartphone Wireless charger with cooling function
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SOMETHING ABOUT MARY
Experience to Leverage.
I’ve been coaching leaders for more than twenty years and I also bring thirty years of corporate leadership experience to every engagement. I understand the leadership challenges of building high performing teams, navigating organizational politics, and delivering results. I’ve learned from many successes and some failures too.
Learning is core to who I am and I continue building capabilities through direct coaching supervision, mastermind groups, and mentoring. I take the best of what people are doing and incorporate it into my practice. And yes, I also have my own coach. By surrounding myself with diverse people and ideas, I “push potential” in myself and my practice. So, my clients benefit from experiences greater than theirs and mine alone.
Today I help leaders align key business priorities with targeted people strategies that actually impact business. Together, we leverage your experience with my experience in sales, performance consulting, leadership and executive development, succession planning, team facilitation, and change management. We partner to drive new results.
My financial services career includes Old National Bank, Banc One (now JPMorgan Chase) and U.S. Bank. I’ve held leadership roles across marketing, training, career development, organizational development, leadership and talent including Director of Marketing, Director of Performance Improvement and Training, Chief Learning Officer and Director of Leadership Development and Talent Management.
I am an ICF ACC coach trained at the Hudson Institute of Coaching. My B.A. was in Telecommunications at Indiana University and my M.Ed. was in Executive Human Resource Development at Xavier University. With many certifications across the leadership, organization development, and talent space, I have developed a toolbox that together with my experience, powers my practice and allows us to create custom solutions for you, your team, and your organization.
I enjoy cycling, hiking, and tennis and pizza with a good craft brew. Together with my husband, we have raised three awesome kids and we’re now designing our life’s next phase.
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We often say that we are a “school of readers.” Reading is very important at Mason Prep, and we want our students to develop a love of reading that will stay with them throughout their lives.
Parents often ask what they can do to help their children learn to read and to enjoy reading. Here are some tips for both at two important developmental stages.
KINDERGARTEN & PRE-KINDERGARTEN
Our kindergarten students come to us at various stages of reading readiness – and that is the way it should be! Children begin to read at different times, so parents can be assured their child will read when he or she is developmentally ready. At this young age, the goal is not for your child to read, the goal is for your child to be ready to read.
That being said, there are many things a parent can do to help with their child’s reading readiness. These are simple practices that can easily be done as part of your daily routine.
Read to Your Child: The single most important thing you can do is read to your child, and it’s never too early to start. It is important for your child to hear your voice and its intonation.
Make Reading an Interactive Activity: It is important to interact with your child when you read with them. Talk about the story as you go. Ask your child, “How does this character feel right now?” “What do you think will happen next?”
Use the pictures. “Read” a book with your child just by looking at the pictures. Have your child tell you what he or she thinks is happening in the story by looking at the pictures – then read it.
Make up stories together orally. Begin by stating the name of a character and let your child add to the narrative by describing the character. Continue talking back and forth to add more details. Where does the character live? What does the character like to do?
Very young children can benefit from simply holding a book (even if it is upside down!) and turning the pages. Knowing how to handle a book is an important step on the way to reading.
Visit the Library: The library is so much more than a place to check out books! For pre-readers, take advantage of the free children’s programs (story time, puppet shows, art classes, etc.) the library offers. By participating in interesting activities, children will begin to associate the library with a fun place where you can learn. While you are there, choose a book for yourself. Modeling reading impacts your child’s desire to read.
Use Everyday Activities to Boost Reading Readiness: Activities that are not necessarily reading can be a tremendous boost to reading readiness.
After outings with your child, ask them questions about what they did, how it made them feel, what they liked the most, etc. Thinking in this way helps their comprehension skills.
Take advantage of environmental print. Environmental print is all the printed words that are around us every day – the cereal box, the fast food sign, etc. Children recognize the words they see each day. Point out the print that is familiar to them. Talk about what sounds are in the word, then what letters are in the word. When your child begins to recognize letters, you can “hunt” for them as you drive or walk around town – make it a game.
Keep It Fun: Make sure reading time is fun. Make it a special time for you and your child (there’s a reason why so many families end the day with a book before bed!).
Know that reading the same book over and over is OK (we understand this can become tedious for parents!). Often, children will pretend to read a book they know very well, turning the pages and telling the story. This gives them confidence in their developing skills.
Remember the Goal: Keep in mind that, at this young age, the goal is not to read. The goal is to get ready to read. As your child builds his or her reading readiness skills, sounds will become letters, letters will become words, words will become sentences. Reading will happen on your child’s timetable. It’s your job to get your child ready to read by showing them that reading is fun and enjoyable.
For older children who are reading, there are several things you can do at home to support your child, boost his or her confidence, and encourage a love of reading.
Take a trip to the library to find a book series. Don’t worry about the books being at the “appropriate” reading level. These books should be about something your child is interested in and excited about. Does he enjoy fiction, science, animals? Choose books that grab his attention.
Read these books together. You can read some, then she can take a turn. If she struggles with a word, help her with it and move on. This exercise is about getting your child to enjoy reading. Interesting stories and spending special time with you will do the trick. Ask her questions about the content every page or two to keep it interesting.
Read in all aspects of life. When you go out to eat, let him read the menu. Point out signs as you drive around town and have him read them. Make a game of it – give points for the number of signs he reads each time you go out and see if you can beat your score with each outing. As the point count goes up, so will his confidence.
Read for enjoyment in front of your child.
Get him or her a subscription to a great child-friendly magazine.
Write and illustrate a book together as a family.
Ask your child to read to siblings and grandparents, as well as to pets and stuffed animals (these last two won’t mind if he needs to take a little time to figure out a word!).
Get your child his or her own library card.
Keep track of your child’s progress with reading. Try not to compare your child to his or her peers.
These may seem like simple exercises, but they are effective. Again, reading with your child is one of the best things you can do. It not only supports reading skills but also shows your child that reading is fun and puts him or her on the path to becoming a lifelong reader.
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1.Washable, restores viscosity after washing
2.Excellent sticky car pad for phone, perfume, key, coins, glasses, etc.
High quality PVC, eco-friendly material, it is harmless to human body, no bacterial left on it.
3.Heatproof and shockproof, with good ultraviolet performance, meet your needs in different places.
4.It is anti-slip, secure objects to your dashboard, no need to worry it would fall or slip.
5.Perfect fit for car, home, office, tea table, it is practical and a good decoration in your car.
6.Grid pattern design, simple and generous
27x15CM Car Dashboard Sticky Anti-Slip PVC Mat
Weight | 90 kg |
500 in stock
Category: Car and Bikes Accessories
Shipping & Delivery
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We deliver to the UK and EU between 4-12 Business days. Shipping fee is applicable to all countries at checkout.
Delivery delays can occasionally occur (natural disasters, pandemics, situations out of the seller’s control).
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On behalf of everyone at Mayowmart, our hearts go out to all those impacted by COVID-19. As always we are focused on the health and safety of our employees, and customers. We are a small family-owned business and we are shipping orders normally. Please be assured that as individuals we are all practicing social distancing, frequently washing our hands, frequently sanitizing our equipment, and making sure the products we ship are clean and safe.
Due to these security measures, which currently take place everywhere internationally at all companies, there may sometimes be delays in the delivery of our packages. We guarantee that you will receive your parcel – but if your parcel is affected by a delay, we kindly ask for your understanding.
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Mayowmart is not responsible for any customs and taxes applied to your order. All fees imposed during or after shipping are the responsibility of the customer (tariffs, taxes, etc.).
If a package is returned to us due to unpaid customs, taxes, or return to the sender, we will refund the cost of the product and retain the shipping charges.
If you receive damaged merchandise, please take a picture and email us the picture at [email protected] right away. We will only replace damaged goods within 48 hours of receiving your order
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Introducing this brand new, stunning coastal townhouse in the Quay 2 Estate. This modern home has been thoughtfully designed to capture the essence of coastal living, with high-end finishes and an enviable location just moments from local shopping. Offering the ultimate in modern coastal living, this home boast stylish finishes and are perfect for those seeking a low-maintenance coastal lifestyle or your ticket to Torquay.
Comprising four spacious bedrooms and three modern bathrooms, this home is designed to cater your every need. The open-plan kitchen and living area perfect for entertaining and an abundance of natural light. The kitchen has been designed with both style and functionality in mind, featuring gorgeous stone benchtops, quality appliances, a spacious walk in pantry space, as well as a dining area and a comfortable lounge.
The four bedrooms are generously sized and offer built-in wardrobes, with the option of having a master bedroom featuring a luxurious ensuite and a walk-in wardrobe upstairs or downstairs. The homes also include a large family bathroom with a separate shower and bath, perfect for unwinding after a long day.
Outside the property boast a north facing and low-maintenance courtyard, with plenty of space for outdoor entertaining, and convenient access to a double car garage ensuring secure parking and extra storage space.
This brand-new townhouse is perfect for those seeking a modern coastal lifestyle without the hassle of maintenance. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to secure your very own piece of coastal paradise, contact us today to arrange an inspection.
125 Merrijig Drive, Torquay VIC 3228, AUS
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We are so proud at Medinnova systems Pvt Ltd. as we announce that we have crossed another milestone in the history of our company. We have completed 1 year partnership with Advanced Imaging Systems located in Florida & Dedicated Imaging Solutions located in TN 37138 for GE MRI Machines, Service & Parts. We take this occasion to thank each of you for being an earnest part of Medinnova systems Pvt Ltd.
Without the support of our excellent team it would never have been this big. Every one of you plays a very important role in the development of our company. It is for your enthusiasm, support and dedication that have brought us to this height.
We are also grateful to our customers who trusted in us to help them provide immaculate services and products. Their demands, challenges and feedback have pushed us to go ahead and improve vigorously. Our success story remains incomplete without the support of our clients and customers.
We look forward to continue this partnership with Advanced Imaging Systems located in Florida & Dedicated Imaging Solutions located in TN 37138 to serve our customers in all possible ways for MRI Systems.
For further information, please e-mail us at [email protected] or call +91 6358 894 446
To know more about us visit at : www.medinnovasystems.com
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Nobody is sure if the post-Brexit passports are blue or black - what do you think?
The country has been left divided over the colour of the new post-Brexit passport.
Earlier this week, the Home Office’s official Twitter account posted a video displaying the new travel document.
Hide AdIt captioned the tweet, “Britons will once again be able to travel with a blue passport when the iconic colour returns for the first time in almost 30 years.”
The video - which has attracted 3.3 million views so far - has left many people baffled, claiming the colour of the cover appears to be black, or even green.
Social media left divided
One Twitter user wrote, “There is some right Emperor's New Clothes going on with this 'blue' passport that actually looks black.”
There is some right Emperors New Clothes going on with this 'blue' passport that actually looks black https://t.co/Nb4eRJkz0I
— Smith (@AnotherSmith909) March 2, 2020
Another wrote, "People. It's black. Not blue."
Hide AdAnd one adamant Twitter user commented, "The new passport is not blue or black, it is green. Do not engage in rigorous debate with me on this because I literally do not care what you think, you are colour blind."
The new passport is not blue or black it is green. Do not engage in rigorous debate with me on this because i literally do not care what you think you are colour blind (especially you Stuart)
— em 🦒 (@182reasons) March 5, 2020
Meanwhile one person wrote, "When we had the passports before they were black. And now they're black again. We've literally never had blue passports!"
This is like that dress thing again. When we had the passports before they were black. And now they're black again. We've literally never had blue passports! Can someone let me in on the bizarre naming convention? #BluePassport #NotBluePassport#BlackPassport pic.twitter.com/6IZ6XDJPyO
— Michael Birtwhistle (@SalfordMH) March 2, 2020
Hide AdColour expert advice
"I'd say it's black," Stephen Westland, professor of colour science and technology at the University of Leeds told the BBC.
"If most people looked at this, they'd say it's black."
But, he says, describing colours in terms of names can be imprecise, and individuals will have their own different perspectives. If enough blue is added to black, Westland advises that there will be a transition point when people will begin to see the colour as blue.
"But that point varies for different people," he explained.
This means that some might see a colour as an extremely dark shade of blue, while others would see it as black.
Home Secretary Priti Patel has said the return to this "iconic blue" was "entwined with our national identity and I cannot wait to travel on one".
Hide AdThe Home Office would not specify the shade of this blue, although a spokesman said it was close to, if not exactly, a blue numbered as 5395C in the Pantone classification.
New passports to be issued the end of the month
The new blue passports will be sent out at the end of March, but leftover burgundy stock will be used as a priority to get rid of them. The old ones are set to be phased out by the end of this year.
British passports were dark blue from the inception of the old design in 1920, until 1988, when they were changed to burgundy, in line with most EU passports.
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Virgin Media O2 to offer boosted upload speeds for customers at no extra cost - how to get faster broadband
Virgin Media O2 are increasing upload speeds for its broadband customers at no extra cost. The updated upload speeds will be available for new and existing customers on the M500 or Gig1 broadband packages.
This update will allow customers to enjoy speeds of up to 52 Mbps or 104 Mbps which will be six times faster than the UK’s average upload speed. Customers who want to benefit from the improved upload speeds need to reboot their internet hub by switching it off, waiting 5-10 seconds and then switching it back on.
Hide AdThe hub can also be restarted using the Virgin Media Connect app which will also give customers the updated upload speeds. To check if this has worked, customers can also use the app to check their new upload speeds by running a speed test.
Gareth Turpin, chief commercial officer at Virgin Media O2, said: “As demand for fast and reliable connectivity continues to soar, we’re boosting upload speeds for millions of our broadband customers at no extra cost. In the last year, we’ve seen record upstream demand on our fixed network as a result of more people regularly working from home, using video calling apps and new advances in gaming, so now more than ever we’re laser focused on offering our customers a service that supports them now and in the future.”
This free upload speed boost comes just months after Virgin Media O2 announced that they would increase speeds for M100 and M200 customers at no extra cost. The latest update will mean that 4.5 million broadband customers have received boosted upload speeds since November 2022.
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Christopher Mennekes, Chief Executive Officer of MENNEKES, on the war in Ukraine:
„The nonsensical war in Ukraine leaves us both concerned and speechless. The first effects on our company are already there: the business relations with our Russian joint venture will probably come to a standstill for the time being due to the sanctions. This is fatal news for our employees, with whom we had spoken on monday, and whom we want to support as much as possible. We are still assessing the confusing situation and looking for solutions together.
Once again, global economic upheavals are to be expected, after we had all longed for a normalisation after Corona. On the other hand, the unity of our democratic community of values shown in so many places gives us hope. We are all called upon to live this unity in our respective spheres of influence and to stand up for the foundations of our economic activity: peace and freedom.“
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Last year, I posted Origins of 8 of the Strangest Place Names in Canada. You had a lot more suggestions for odd place names in Canada, so I looked up quite a few. Many of the communities have names that aren’t even considered odd to the residents, and no one knows how they originated. Or if they do, it’s not documented on the internet. But some have interesting stories behind them.
1. Medicine Hat, Alberta
The city of Medicine Hat got its name from the Blackfoot term Saamis, which refers to the headdress of eagle feather worn by a medicine man. That’s pretty straightforward, but there’s a great story behind the city’s origins. The Blackfoot nation was suffering from a famine, and selected a courageous warrior to venture out to find food. He traveled with his wife and his dog down the frozen South Saskatchewan River until they came to a spot where there was a hole in the ice. That’s the sign of a sacred place, where the water spirits come to breathe. It was also the location of the future town of Medicine Hat.
They made camp and summoned the spirits to appear. A giant serpent rose from the misty waters and demanded the sacrifice of the woman in exchange for a “Saamis” or “holy bonnet” which would endow the owner with special powers and great hunting prowess. The young man tried to trick the serpent by throwing the body of his dog into the river, but the serpent was not fooled, and finally reluctantly, the woman was thrown into the frigid waters. The man was told to spend the night on the small island (Strathcona) and “in the morning when the sun lights the cut-banks, go to the base of the great cliffs and there you will find your Medicine Hat”. And so aided by the magic of his Saamis, the young hunter located the much needed game, saved his people, and eventually became a great Medicine Man.
The story is enshrined in a brick mural inside City Hall.
2. Come By Chance, Newfoundland and Labrador
Photograph by Flickr user RicLaf.
Come By Chance on the Avalon Peninsula in Newfoundland is where the Come By Chance River meets Placentia Bay. The original name of the community was Passage Harbor, a name designated in 1612. In 1706, Major Lloyd sent a dispatch about a battle between the English and the French and referred to the location as Comby Chance. Not long after, the spelling seems to have settled into the same name as the river, which is actually classified as a stream. How the stream got that name is a lost story, but we can imagine that someone came upon it by chance.
3. Eyebrow, Saskatchewan
Photograph by Happy Gecko.
Eyebrow came by its name honestly. There is a hill there shaped like an eyebrow, which gave a name to the nearby Eyebrow Lake. The town had 135 people as of 2006, and it has a mayor and a Village Council.
4. Joe Batt's Arm, Newfoundland and Labrador
Photograph by Verne Equinox.
Joe Batt’s Arm is a community on the northeast coat of Fogo Island. Joe Batt was the first European settler, thought to be a deserter from Captain James Cook’s fleet around 1750. The locals liked Joe Batt, so they named the community after him. The arm? Oh, they didn’t name the town after his arm! “Arm” is an old term for an inlet, which the town was built around.
5. Moonbeam, Ontario
Photograph by P199.
Moonbeam was founded along the Transcontinental Railroad in the early 1900s. Early pioneers who settled in the area that became Moonbeam reported seeing flashing lights falling from the sky, which they called “moonbeams.” This became the name of the nearby creek, which ran into Rémi Lake near the town. It’s possible this could have been the Aurora Borealis, or it could have been rays of light from the moon. Or aliens. Either way, the town has embraced the connotations of its name. Its mascot is an alien named Kilo. The Moonbeam Tourist Center has a full-size flying saucer in front as a city landmark.
6. Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
Photograph by Shawn from Airdrie, Canada.
The city of Moose Jaw is on the Moose Jaw River, and its residents are called Moose Javians. They sometimes refer to their hometown as “The Jaw.” The area was an encampment long before European settlers arrived, between the river and a range of hills that shelter it from cold winds. The Cree name for the settlement was moscâstani-sîpiy, meaning “a warm place by the river.” The official story is that “Moose Jaw” is close to the pronunciation of the original name’s first two syllables. The Cree term moose gaw means “warm breezes.”
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In light of that, it almost seems frivolous to also mention that today is the anniversary of when Victor Hugo finished writing The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Or maybe not. If you only think about Lon Chaney movies and Disney musicals, maybe so, but Hugo's original novel is powerful stuff and touches on some of the same themes -- like acceptance and forgiveness -- that King and the Kennedys embraced.
Monday, January 15, 2007
Happy MLK Day (and HND Day, too)
Even though he's outside the realm of what I usually talk about here, I feel like acknowledging the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. who makes me well up every time I think about him for too long. It makes me sad that men like him and John and Bobby Kennedy didn't live long enough that people of my generation could've been more directly influenced by them instead of having to make due with their words. Still, words are powerful, and I'm thankful that we have those. But what a tragedy that a few f***holes robbed us of more time with the men.
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What seems small is HUGE
The United States today is relying on an unprecedented amount of renewable energy from wind turbines, solar panels, and other technologies. In total, roughly 10 percent of the nation’s energy supply came from renewable sources last year.
While 10 percent may not seem like much, consider this:
That’s like powering the world’s largest economy for more than a month without using any pollution-spewing coal, oil, or natural gas; without breathing all their harmful pollutants, like the soot that contributes to respiratory illnesses and heart disease; and without the harm to our lands, waters, and wildlife that is associated with extracting fossil fuels. At the same time, smarter energy use, aka energy efficiency, is larger than ever and plays a complementary role in decarbonizing energy markets.
That’s a huge achievement, given that the great advances of the 20th century were built largely on the energy provided by fossil fuels. Fortunately, as our report shows, we are bearing witness to fundamental change in the energy sector, reflecting the needs and aspirations of all who depend on it.
But more is needed
Still, we need to do much more in order to do our share to stabilize the earth’s climate. As California’s lawmakers recognized in recent climate legislation, total emissions must drop at least 80 percent by 2050. That state did its part when Governor Jerry Brown signed into law the world’s most ambitious combined clean energy targets (SB 350) yesterday (Oct. 7). By 2030, California will double its already substantial energy efficiency savings, get at least half its electricity from renewable sources, and move millions of vehicles from gasoline to electricity.
Meanwhile, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Power Plan (CPP), issued in August, will shave a third from power plant emissions over the next 15 years. Our power plants currently represent the nation’s single-largest source of the carbon pollution fueling climate change. But because the options to comply with the CPP limits will cost less than continuing to pollute, the average U.S. household will save an estimated $85 per year in electricity bills as these emissions decline.
Thanks to recent fuel economy and clean car standards, U.S. oil consumption will decline by more than 2 million barrels per day over the next decade, which is more than we buy today from any OPEC nation. Reductions in U.S. demand have also contributed to sustained downward pressure on oil prices.
A global meeting in Paris in December 2015 is rightly seen by many as a watershed in climate protection, as nations will share pledges to cut carbon pollution over the next decade. The U.S. delegation will bring something at least as important as any pledge: sustained proof that reductions in fossil fuel use and carbon pollution go hand in hand with reliable and affordable energy services.
This should prove persuasive for the Midwest leaders that Duke’s CEO addressed in the Show Me State, and almost everyone else.
Author Ralph Cavanagh is energy program co-director in San Francisco for the Natural Resources Defense Council. This blog originally appeared on Switchboard, NRDC’s staff blog.
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Gambling is a tempting process - the promise of earning a large sum of money along with the simplicity of the games makes it easy to fork over significant money. Unfortunately, many end up in serious gambling debt from this process. Is it possible to declare bankruptcy if you find yourself in trouble with gambling debt?
If you’re interested in learning more about whether bankruptcy is a possibility for gambling debts, you’re in the right place. Though it might be overwhelming to be in this situation, there is always hope. Read on to learn more about whether you can declare bankruptcy for gambling debts and possible solutions for getting out of gambling debt.
In the past, bankruptcy typically wasn’t an option for those with gambling debts. However, the past decade or so has shown that gambling continues to be a problem - there are thousands of people in the country who are behind on payments because of gambling. Thus, many courts have opened to the possibility of allowing bankruptcy for gambling debts.
There are two options for declaring bankruptcy for gambling debts: Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. Let’s talk about them.
After exhausting all other options, one might be eligible for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. This selection is perfect for someone who doesn’t have a gambling addiction but can’t handle the accumulated debt. It allows the individual to remove most of their debt but can only be filed every eight years - so addiction needs to be absent.
Another option is Chapter 13 bankruptcy. This selection is ideal for those who can afford to pay off their debts in a payment plan format, allowing you to take responsibility for the payments. It requires a tight budget but will assist with the payment process.
While bankruptcy may seem like the easy way out, it's important to note that it will destroy your credit score, lowering your ability to buy a home or a car and make big purchases. It is not a decision to be taken lightly.
Bankruptcy might be an option, but there are other ways to handle your gambling debt if you don’t want to get involved in legal ramifications. From working a second job to trying out the snowball method, there are ample selections for the dedicated individual.
Let’s talk more about some possible solutions and alternatives for getting out of gambling debt if you only want to use bankruptcy as a final resort. Although it will take significant work, it’s possible to work your way out of a gambling debt if you can deal with your addiction and push forward.
One way to get out of gambling debt is to take on a second job. While this process might take up more of your free time than a bankruptcy, it will also allow you to bring in more money to pay off your gambling debts. A second job will allow faster repayment, leading to more security, and take up some of the time that previously tempted you to gamble.
Common second jobs include working as a:
● Cashier at a store or restaurant
● Line cook
Many jobs are hiring that will work as a second job. Of course, working a second job isn’t for everyone. Those who are determined, however, will be able to pay off their debts much faster and will have less time to occupy themselves with gambling along the way.
Consider making a budget to deal with your gambling debts. Note places where you are spending too much and cut down on the excess to open more money to work on paying down your gambling debts. It might require sacrifice, but it will be worth it.
A budget typically involves breaking down various areas of your spending, from the rent or mortgage on your home to the amount you spend on doing fun activities every week. Cutting down where possible, such as in dining out and shopping, will open a world of possibilities for repayment.
Some easy ways to cut back are subscription services that you don't or rarely use, online shopping, and events or vacations.
Next, think about talking with a financial expert about your debt. They will help you create a plan for paying off the debt and advise you on the next best steps for your situation. An expert can also help you separate your accounts and set up blocks for yourself to prevent certain purchases.
Of course, many experts cost money, so it’s vital to see what you can afford. Many services offer free advice and counseling for those struggling with gambling addiction and debt, so explore your area and see what there is to offer.
The snowball method means paying off your smallest debts as soon as possible, then moving up the ladder until you pay off the largest debt. This process is practical if you have multiple debts at one time. It will help you tackle them efficiently and with a strategy.
This method is also effective if you have other debts to pay off along with your gambling debts - especially if some of them have interest attached. The snowball requires careful, effective planning, but it will work wonders for those in all types of financial situations.
Finally, consider embracing side hustles. Side hustles are like a second job, but they typically don’t take up as much time and bring in slightly less money. You can often have multiple side hustles at once, which might be beneficial for the gambling-oriented individual.
Common side hustles include endeavors like the following:
● Delivering pizza
● Selling old items on Etsy
● Washing cars
● Driving for Uber
There are ample options available. Some side hustles make more than others, so it’s vital to make choices that will suit your gambling debt. A side hustle will make it simple to pay off your owed money in no time.
Now that more people than ever have found themselves in gambling debt, bankruptcy through Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 is a possibility for those who need some assistance. However, there are also alternatives if you don’t want to approach the bankruptcy selections.
We hope this information is helpful! Though it might seem overwhelming to land in the center of gambling debt, there is always a way to get out of it. If bankruptcy isn’t an option, consider items like working a second job or using side hustles instead.
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The Palaszczuk Government will commit to build the next stage of the Gateway Motorway upgrade on Brisbane's north, targeting congestion in the booming region.
Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey announced the Palaszczuk Government would commit $200 million to upgrade the motorway from Bracken Ridge to the Bruce Highway merge as part of a $3.13 billion program for the region's roads and transport infrastructure over the next four years.
"This is a job-creating, congestion-tackling budget that will build the next stage of the Gateway Motorway in Brisbane's north," Mr Bailey said.
"The project will replicate the six-lane upgrade of the 11.3km first stage between Nudgee and the Deagon Deviation.
"Stage one saw more than 1,000 jobs created, and I have no doubt this stage will deliver a similar jobs boon for the region.
The $200 million commitment joins an $800 million commitment by the Federal Government to deliver the project on an 80:20 funding basis.
"With funding now confirmed from both the Palaszczuk Government and Federal Government, we can begin a detailed business case and planning to determine timelines for this major $1 billion project.
"The Palaszczuk Government is delivering more than $3.13 billion in roads and transport infrastructure from north Brisbane through to the Sunshine Coast, with major upgrades for the Bruce Highway between Caloundra and the Sunshine Motorway already underway and the duplication from Caboolture to Steve Irwin Way locked in to begin next year.
Other projects, including those jointly-funded with the Federal Government:
- $813 million widening of the Bruce Highway, from four to six lanes, between Caloundra Road and the Sunshine Motorway, and upgrading interchanges at Caloundra Road and Sunshine Motorway
- $301.3 million building the Maroochydore Road Interchange Upgrade project
- $150 million building Deception Bay Road Interchange Upgrade on the Bruce Highway
- $79.8 million installing barriers on various sections of the Bruce Highway between Brisbane and Gympie
- $30 million upgrade of the Petrie roundabout
- $28.8 million intersection and safety improvements on Burpengary-Caboolture Road known as Morayfield Road and Beerburrum Road
- $10.4 million intersection signalisation on Caboolture-Bribie Island Road at Old Toorbul Point Road
- $7.6 million intersection and safety improvements as part of the Caboolture Connection Road Route Safety Strategy accelerated works
"It's part of our overall $23 billion, four-year roads and transport program for Queensland, which will deliver more than 21,500 jobs."
Member for Sandgate Stirling Hinchliffe said locals were already benefitting from stage one with a significant reduction in congestion, especially during peak hours, and an upgrade from Bracken Ridge to the Bruce Highway merge would provide further relief for motorists.
"Locals want action on this ageing section of the Gateway Motorway and to have a seamless journey whether they're travelling to or from the Bruce Highway," Mr Hinchliffe said.
"This region is a major hub for our growing south east corner and the thousands of freight vehicles that travel from our Brisbane ports, and it's vital we lock in the funding to deliver the roads locals and business need.
"More than 83,000 vehicles are already travel on our northern Gateway Motorway every day, and this our $200 million commitment will help to provide much-needed relief for Brisbane's northside."
Member for Aspley Bart Mellish said alongside the $1 billion Gateway upgrade the Palaszczuk Government would also commit $15 million for the Strathpine Road interchange and $25 million to build Linkfield Road overpass duplication, tackling key congestion on the northside.
"Earlier this year we announced the start of design work to create Australia's second diverging diamond interchange (DDI) at Strathpine Road," Mr Mellish said.
"Through a DDI design, traffic is switched to the other side of the road, eliminating the need to cross the path of oncoming cars or wait for a green light to turn right.
Mr Mellish said project details and timing will subject to further planning and negotiations with the federal government.
"Locals also know just how frustrating rush hour traffic is on Linkfield Road interchange, with vehicles moving in all sorts of directions.
"With this funding contribution, the Palaszczuk Government will be able to start a detailed business case as soon as possible for this overpass.
"We're already taking immediate, interim action to ease traffic pressures on Linkfield Road with the construction of a dedicated left-turn lane for motorists heading north towards the Bruce Highway soon to be underway."
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One of the largest international surveys ever conducted shows people are more willing to get a COVID-19 vaccination when they are told about how many other people in their community plan to get one.
The global survey, which appeared in two research papers, one recently published in Nature Human Behavior and another in Nature Communications, showed that people greatly underestimate vaccine acceptance - both worldwide and in their own communities.
"Our study shows that accurate information about what most other people are doing can substantially increase intentions to accept a COVID-19 vaccine," said Avinash Collis, co-author and assistant professor of information, risk and operations management in the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas. "But once people know that the majority has already received or are going to get the vaccine, they feel safer to get the vaccine."
Collis and researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Initiative on the Digital Economy fielded a survey of nationally representative samples of Facebook users from July 2020 to March 2021. Facebook provided the survey sample and placed survey ads in the users' newsfeeds. More than 2 million responses in 67 countries make it one of the largest academic social science surveys ever conducted.
The survey found that public health campaigns are more convincing when they focus on the percentage of people receiving vaccinations, as opposed to the dangers of refusing vaccination. The survey also found local health workers are the most trusted source of COVID-19 information, but in most countries, they do not serve as public information sources. Politicians do and they are the least trusted.
Other academics are now using this data in their own vaccination research - including studies on vaccination campaigns and political trust in Latin America, understanding drivers of vaccine hesitancy in South Asia, and promoting hand-washing in sub-Saharan Africa. To date, more than 40 peer reviewed papers have been published by other research teams using this data.
The research was a joint effort by researchers at UT Austin, MIT's Initiative on the Digital Economy, the World Health Organization, Johns Hopkins University and Meta.
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The Red Sox have signed right-hander Jake Faria to a minor league deal, according to MassLive.com’s Chris Cotillo (Twitter links). The contract includes an invitation to Boston’s big league Spring Training camp, and a guaranteed $735K salary if Faria makes the active roster.
Since the start of the 2019 season, Faria has pitched only 51 1/3 MLB innings — 32 2/3 frames with the Diamondbacks in 2021, and 18 2/3 innings split between the Rays and Brewers in 2019. In between those stints in the majors, Faria also pitched at the Triple-A level with the Angels in 2021 and with the Twins last season, with a cumulative 6.64 ERA over 80 innings over the last two years.
It has been a tough ride for Faria in recent years, after he came up through Tampa Bay’s farm system with a lot of promise, and had a quick start to his MLB career with a solid 3.43 ERA over 86 2/3 innings in his 2017 rookie season. Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom was working in the Rays’ front office during Faria’s tenure in Tampa, so the minor league deal will give Bloom a chance to see first-hand if Faria can recapture any of that old form.
Not counting those 2017 numbers, Faria otherwise has a 5.65 ERA and underwhelming strikeout and walk rates over 116 1/3 innings as a Major League pitcher. Home runs have been an issue, as Faria has allowed 19 homers in that limited 116 1/3 inning sample size. While Faria has still regularly worked as a starter at Triple-A, he has mostly been utilized as a reliever in the majors since 2018, so the Red Sox likely view him as a multi-inning reliever at best if he can win a job in their bullpen.
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Tina Rodil shares how to recruit faster in network marketing by recognizing the 5 different types of prospects in MLM
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Today’s update for New World went live and the team notes that it’s focused on addressing some of the community's top issues, including some exploits and fixing disruptive bugs, as well as attempting to restart server transfers.
Server transfers have been re-enabled in the US West region in order for them to monitor how the process goes and make sure that there are no new issues. If everything goes well, transfers will begin to be re-enabled to all the remaining regions starting at 2 PM Pacific.
Also in this major update is monitoring Outpost Rush on South American regions and trying to ensure that the issues are under control. Outpost Rush has also been re-enabled as of 10 AM Pacific time for US West and will be rolling out to additional regions including AP Southeast, Central Europe, and US East throughout the day. They also note that the schedule may change if there are any issues, and it’s worth keeping an eye on this to check if your region is rolling out yet.
Other changes in the update include performance improvements for wars call mom removing access to ever fall starting beach so that new players will have to try using the other three locations, spreading out new player population so that friends may have a greater chance of starting together. Bug fixes including the one causing companies to lose income when they own multiple territories, this fix comes with a reimbursement of lost coins. The Faction Token cap was also increased by 50% for each tier.
For the details on all the issues addressed and the full update check out the patch notes on the New World site.
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After recently re-confirming its March 1st release date and being featured on the Nvidia CES showcase, post-apocalyptic zombie MMORPG The Day Before has been delisted from Steam after a trademark claim. Mytona and developer FNTASTIC have decided to fight the claim, but have delayed the game to November 10, 2023 as a result.
According to a statement released today via Twitter, they claim that Steam removed the game at the request of an individual who trademarked “The Day Before”. They say that the trademark application came after the game was announced back in early 2021, but before the dev team and publisher were able to trademark it themselves.
“Previously, we were not aware of the existence of claims. We found out about this only on January 19th, 2023, when we received a complaint from him and a request to contact him. now we find out all the circumstances of the incident and we will definitely solve everything. We previously planned to post a lengthy gameplay video later this month, but we'll have to sort this issue out first,” reads part of the announcement.
As a result, they've postponed launch to November 10th, 2023 and say that they are working on sorting out this claim issue. While the Nvidia showcase did show off some more of the game in its compilation trailer, the March date wasn’t without some doubt.
The Day Before is not without controversy, especially with last year’s call for “volunteers” and the confusion explanation that followed when asked about what they meant by this and if they were trying to complete the game without compensating everyone.
They might consider a name change, or continue fighting to settle the claim issue We'll see how this ultimately plays out, but for now, if you had any hope at all that The Day Before might be a reality in several weeks’ time, that won't be happening.
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Here, we follow the story of John, who built a successful manufacturing company over 20 years. With the wealth he created, he could give his wife, Carole, and their children a comfortable life. Carole had recently retired, and John was getting ready to sell the business so the couple could spend more summers at the lake.
John had a long relationship with MNP through his construction company. His business advisor referred him to Tao Ho and the firm’s tax team six years ago when they noticed potential tax efficiencies he might want to consider.
Grateful for the advice, John also saw an opportunity to begin a conversation he’d been pondering: The children had launched their careers, and he was sure that none of them were interested in taking over his company. Carole was eager for a change of pace. Though he wasn’t quite ready to exit the business, John wanted to start planning how that process would look.
John’s friend Stan had recently sold his own business. While he got a great price, his tax bill was shocking. When the time came, John wanted to be sure he would not be the victim of any similarly expensive surprises.
“…every business is unique, and so are the needs and goals of every business owner. A skilled tax advisor will consider all these factors to ensure the exit strategy is as tax and cost-efficient as possible.”
Failing to plan is planning to fail
“Most strategies for the sale of a business involve applying some foundational concepts of Canadian tax law,” says Tao. “But every business is unique, and so are the needs and goals of every business owner. A skilled tax advisor will consider all these factors to ensure the exit strategy is as tax and cost-efficient as possible.”
When selling a business in Canada, sellers may employ specific strategies to minimize overall taxes. These strategies require planning; their effects are not immediate. That's why failing to plan is planning to fail — a lesson Stan unfortunately learned the hard way.
“Planning for a business sale should involve a discussion regarding indirect taxes and income taxes. The transaction could be structured as a sale of business assets by the company or as a sale of company shares, and the overall tax implications are different for each,” says Tao.
Tao explained to John that either the company will dispose of the business assets or John will dispose of the shares of his company for tax purposes when he eventually decides to sell.
Tax authorities will generally calculate the capital gain by subtracting the adjusted cost base of the shares or assets from the sale proceeds. The adjusted cost base for a sale of shares generally includes the original cost of acquiring the shares. In John's case, like many business owners, this would likely be nominal because he started the business and grew it himself.
Several exemptions and structures — including the lifetime capital gains exemption (LCGE) and the ’24-month rule’ — can help to mitigate this tax liability. This is where John’s planning proved beneficial. Tao and the MNP team set up these structures to minimize the taxes that had eroded so much of Stan’s nest egg.
The lifetime capital gains exemption
Eligible individuals are entitled to the LCGE on the sale of qualifying small business corporation shares. In 2023, this amount is $971,190. Those who meet the eligibility criteria can shelter an amount up to the LCGE from capital gains tax, providing approximately $250,000 of tax savings per individual.
The '24-month rule’
To qualify for the LCGE, the shares being sold must meet certain criteria, including being held for more than 24 months preceding the sale. A crucial part of succession planning includes ensuring structures are in place for the owner to meet this requirement to utilize the exemption.
The family trust and restructuring
Tao recommended that John set up a family trust as part of his transition plan to hold the shares of the business.
John undertook a tax reorganization that allowed the trust to become a shareholder of the company and participate in the future growth of the business. Carole and the couple’s three kids became beneficiaries, eligible to receive distributions from the trust.
Subject to the tax on split income rules, this provided John and the family a future potential opportunity for income splitting among family members while the business kept operating — which helped to reduce the overall tax burden.
John will also be eligible to claim the LCGE when he decides to sell, a strategy that will help reduce the overall income tax owed when the transaction closes. In the event the shares held by the trust have accrued growth value and are sold, John may have an opportunity to further reduce the overall tax burden by distributing the proceeds from the trust to beneficiaries of the trust.
"By undertaking a tax reorganization and establishing a family trust, a business owner gains additional flexibility and tax planning alternatives,” says Tao. “More importantly, with a trust structure in place, the business owner would not need to give up any control of the business.”
While John has full control, he could provide the trust beneficiaries with the benefit of utilizing their LCGE or implement other tax efficiencies upon the eventual sale or transfer of the business. If the business does not sell during John’s lifetime, he would have the opportunity to defer potential future capital gains tax liability to the future generation on the growth value of the business accrued to the trust.
John was surprised by how simple and relatively straightforward it was to establish the family trust. He was also pleased to find out that through proper tax planning, his family can share in the proceeds of the eventual sale of his business in a tax-efficient manner — including the opportunity to shelter potential capital gains tax through their respective LCGEs.
He had been so worried about Stan’s unfortunate tax burden. As it turned out, that was entirely down to Stan waiting until the last minute to start planning for his exit.
“Buyers have a wide range of acquisition needs and objectives…
the right offer could be a worthwhile trade-off provided the right restructuring plans are in place to address any challenges that arise.”
Maximizing business value through compliance and strategy
The plan John and Tao settled on hinged on John selling shares of the company that operated the business so he and his family could benefit from the LCGE However, Tao explained to John that a sale of shares was not the only scenario he may want to consider — and that they would be wise to plan accordingly.
“Buyers have a wide range of acquisition needs and objectives. Instead of buying shares of the business, they may only want to purchase business assets, such as manufacturing equipment or real estate,” says Tao. “While that may negate the use of the LCGE, the right offer could be a worthwhile trade-off provided the right restructuring plans are in place to address any challenges that arise.”
The forward-thinking measures John took six years ago and the steps he is taking now with his MNP advisors have ensured he understands the range of options available to him and their various implications. His decision to reach out for professional support well in advance helps to ensure that every aspect of the business will stand up to even the heaviest scrutiny when he decides to sell.
“When potential buyers conduct due diligence, they meticulously examine the business's financial and compliance records,” says Tao. “There is considerable value in having a qualified third party provide assurance of the business’s accounting and governance beforehand as this avoids any unwanted surprises and can significantly elevate the business’s overall value.”
Next article - The power of giving: Creating a philanthropic family legacy
For those with the means to do so, the idea of bequeathing a legacy to future generations can be an appealing way to make an ongoing positive impact. However, the world of philanthropy can be challenging to navigate — especially for those new to it.
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The Isla hoop earring is sure to become your favourite! We love the modern twist on the classic hoop design. So chic!
Mocha strives for world-class online shopping experience for all of our customers. Most of our orders are dispatched from our Head Office in Oakleigh South, VIC. We generally process orders within 1-2 business days.
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If a product is assessed by Mocha’s Head Office is deemed to have a manufacturing fault, Mocha reserves the right to exchange, replace, repair or issue a credit note before offering a refund, provided that the product is returned within the care program period with proof of purchase.
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Audi C8 A7 Engine Cooling Parts (2019-2023)
Welcome to our collection of Audi C8 A7 Engine Cooling Parts for the 2019-2023 model years. As a luxury car brand, Audi is known for its high-performance engines and it's important to keep them running smoothly. That's why we offer a wide selection of engine cooling parts from various top brands to ensure that your Audi C8 A7 stays cool and efficient. Our collection includes radiators, water pumps, thermostats, cooling fans, and more from trusted brands such as Mishimoto, AFE Power, and Hella. Each part is specifically designed and tested to fit your Audi C8 A7, ensuring optimal performance and longevity. Whether you're in need of a replacement part or looking to upgrade for better performance, we have you covered. Don't let engine overheating slow you down. Browse our collection of Audi C8 A7 Engine Cooling Parts and keep your luxury car running at its best. Shop now and enjoy free shipping on orders over $50.
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My heart is full from the outpouring of support you all have shown us. This moment in time is so precarious and our business feels very fragile. My employees have all gone on unemployment and I have stopped paying myself. The UC fund is a fund that we, as employers, pay into, but I never thought it would have to be used like this. My own @jdlacroix was asked to do the same by his employer. So many small businesses like us, don’t have enough cash to last very long and still cover payroll, rent, insurance, service our debts and stay in business. So far, unemployment is the only place I’ve been able to carve out any relief. The response you all have shown us to this sale has been incredible and will buy us some time. YOU are our relief effort ❤️ Our INSTOCK inventory is currently being sold at a big discount in order for us to make it through this and lots of things are selling out.
Use the code: LUCKYTHIRTEEN for 25% OFF (also, please please note, this is to help us make it through this and we are not retroactively applying this to orders that have already shipped out, we’re just trying to stay afloat) I’m here working in the shop solo, packing up as many orders as I can each day.
Once I am through all of them, we’ll be in a holding pattern.
Like the rest of the world is.
Our hearts are full with the support you have shown us. There are so many small businesses that make up our collective worldwide community of creatively driven businesses and I hope we all make it through.
I’ll be posting 3-4 that I love each day over the course of this.
I’ll start in the comments because I’m overly wordy and I’m out of room. But, at the very least, give them an IG follow so you can keep up on their contributions to our great wide world.
Read on for the first batch🤗
BAG: The Work Tote in Grapefruit. I have a bunch of these in waxed canvas colors that are not on the website. DM me if you’d like to snag one during this sale.
LOCATION: Birthday cake celebrations shared with @moopshop and @laurajean.mc and just an overall sunny photo to brighten these weird weird days.
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MOOSE JAW — A mural that honours the contributions that Chinese people have made to Moose Jaw during the past century will soon have a new home after sitting in storage for several years.
The public art committee (PAC) met in mid-September and discussed strategies to relocate the artwork before the end of the year, with group chairwoman Jennifer McRorie to reconnect with the Moose Jaw Chinese Community Network to discuss the mural and determine its redesign and relocation, the group’s meeting minute showed.
McRorie had been in contact since April with Kelvin Hu, the network’s president, and learned that the group’s board thought the mural could be relocated to either the west wall of Gina Jewelry — its original location — or the north wall of Jade Garden Restaurant. Moreover, members wanted the city to revise the six Chinese characters since they did not make sense.
A month after that communication, Hu emailed McRorie and said the board wanted the city to install the mural on the Jade Garden building, but also wanted officials to create a contract for the business owner to sign, the minutes said. He also reiterated the network’s desire to update the artwork’s language characters.
“We have a Chinese artist who can do the change if it is possible,” Hu added.
During its September meeting, the public art committee passed a recommendation urging city council to approve the relocation of the Chinese mural to the north wall of Jade Garden Restaurant at 471 Main Street North. It also recommended that city administration draft an installation and maintenance agreement for the artwork and that the mayor and city clerk sign it for the city.
Council received the recommendation during its Sept. 23 regular meeting and unanimously approved the motion.
Tourism Moose Jaw (TMJ) held a contest this summer that asked residents to name the 450-pound steel bison sculpture that artists Bill and Laurette Keen created in 2023 and that the city installed that July.
After acquiring over 80 suggestions — entries were $2 each, with money going to the Humane Society — the organization and the Keens narrowed the entries to four. They then brought the selections to PAC, and all three groups chose Elaine Gill’s suggestion of Blaze; she will receive an honourable mention in the Visitors’ Centre and a free family trolley pass.
“… the name Blaze was chosen because our bison stands in the blaze of the sun under endless prairie skies,” Tourism Moose Jaw wrote on its Facebook page. “The same sun that warmed the herds of bison that once roamed this land now shines on him!”
During its September meeting, the public art committee — in collaboration with the Keens and TMJ — agreed to officially name the bison sculpture Blaze.
The metal behemoth now joins the legendary Mac the Moose in welcoming people to Moose Jaw.
Committee members also learned during their mid-September meeting that TMJ would not be able to install a Royal Canadian Air Force-themed public art installation as planned, the minutes said. The organization wanted to create something that could be installed near the Tutor jet at the Visitors’ Centre.
However, the group heard that artist Karen Watson was working to complete a project through the Crescent Park Tree Art Project that would honour the RCAF’s centennial.
Based on this information, the committee agreed to contribute $1,000 — from the initial $3,000 it allocated to RCAF-themed public art installations — to Watson’s project and release the remaining $2,000.
The next regular council meeting is Monday, Oct. 7.
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2021 Chablis, Domaine William Fèvre
The 2021 Chablis Village comes from 46-hectares of vines and was cropped at 2Ohl/ha, the vines converted to organic two years ago and due for certification next year. It has a steely nose at first, opening nicely with hints of honeysuckle and wild peaches. The palate is well balanced with a fine thread of acidity, taut and focused, plenty of energy here with an added touch of spice that enlivens the finish. No doubt this will represent great value-for-money.
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It was a disappointing result for the Islanders as Marko Stankovic’s 93rd-minute penalty equalizer won bottom-placed side, Hyderbad FC a point at home. For the away side, Mohamed Larbi’s 2nd goal of the season from the penalty spot seemed enough to win the 3 points but in the end, the Islanders returned home with the solitary point.
The first few minutes of the game were scrappy as both sides looked to settle early into the encounter. Both sets of players were not looking comfortable with the ball at their feet.
The first big chance came in the 14th minute after some brilliant work from Sarthak Golui down the right side. His cross was headed back by Diego Carlos and Larbi put the ball in the back of the net but the linesman raised his flag for a goal-kick. The replays, however, suggested that the ball was well inside the line, continuing the trend of questionable refereeing in the 2019-20 Hero ISL campaign.
In the 19th minute, Amine Chermiti created a glorious chance for Diego. His through ball put the Brazilian one-on-one with the goalkeeper but his first-time effort was saved by Laxmikant Kattimani. From thereon, both sides didn’t seem to threaten much as the defenders were comfortably dealing with the long balls and crosses that were thrown towards them.
Sourav Das was booked for stopping Marcelo Pereira during a counter-attack. The resulting free-kick saw Marko Stankovic test Amrinder Singh from distance but our no.1 didn’t have to move an inch and collected the ball with ease. A couple of minutes later, Serge Kevyn created half a chance after cutting back to his left but his effort was wide of the goal.
Just when it seemed like a goalless first-half, the Islanders were awarded a penalty for a handball by Nikhil Poojary and the defender was shown a yellow card as well. Up stepped the reliable Mohamed Larbi and he made no mistake from 12 yards out by slotting the ball in the right bottom corner. The Islanders had a one-goal lead at the break.
The hosts made a change at the break as Sahil Panwar replaced Laldanmawia Ralte. Once again, the game entered a cagey mode with both sides not looking very threatening in the early stages of the second half. The first chance of the half came Diego’s way but his low shot was straight at Kattimani.
In the 58th minute, Pratik Chaudhari came up with a timely tackle just before Bobo looked to pull the trigger. Just after the hour mark, the game opened up all of a sudden with the game being played end-to-end but without any end product.
Hyderabad FC made their second change by bringing Abhishek Halder on for Mohammed Yasir in the 64th minute. The home side nearly got an equalizer through a set-piece opportunity. Matthew Kilgallon rose above his marker and headed the ball towards goal but his effort was just wide. It was a let-off for the Islanders.
The Boss, Jorge Costa made his first substitution as he introduced Raynier Fernades in place of Amine Chermiti. The move saw Serge Kevyn take up the role upfront. The Gabonese forward was booked for dissent in the 73rd minute as a decision didn’t go in his favour. A minute later, Kilgallon saw another header go wide of the goal as the home side were hoping to get something out from the game.
Diego made a good run down the right before sending in a low dangerous cross towards the far post. It looked like Kevyn would tap the ball for a 2-0 lead but Adil Khan’s last-ditch tackle took the ball away from his reach. At the other end, Pratik Chaudhari was booked for a challenge on Nikhil Poojary. It was the fourth booking for the defender and he will be suspended for the next game.
Raynier Fernandes had a golden opportunity to go through on goal after he barged through the Hyderabad midfield with some serious pace. The Mumbai-born midfielder won the ball latching onto a loose pass but the referee blew his whistle for an alleged handball by Raynier. Once again, the TV replays would disagree.
Both sides made changes as Bidyananda Singh and Bipin Singh replaced Sourav Das and Mohamed Larbi in the 79th minute and 85th minute respectively. For the home side, Giles Barnes came on for Nikhil Poojary in the 84th minute.
The game was far from over as Hyderabad FC won a penalty into stoppage time. Pratik Chaudhari was adjudged to have fouled Bobo into the box in the 92nd minute. Marko Stankovic calmly slotted the ball into the bottom left corner and salvaged a point for the bottom dwellers.
In the end, the missed chances came back to haunt Jorge Costa and his side as they missed out on an opportunity to move into the 4th spot. Up next for the Islanders is a home game against NorthEast United FC on 31st January.
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Jashwant Thaker Memorial Foundation is happy to announce the performances of PATRA-MITRO, a remarkable play of love and pen-friendship that spans four decades.
A.R. Gurney's play LOVE LETTERS, upon which this Gujarati play is based, has already been performed across India in the English and Hindi (TUMHARI AMRITA) versions with considerable success.
PATRA-MITRO reinvents the play of passion, paintings, poetry, politics, and penmanship in a Gujarati context. It traces the lives and loves of Kalpana and Jawahar, both born in 1947. She is from a wealthy family, and he is from a middle-class family. The aspirations and disappointments of Gujaratis in independent India are portrayed in their comic and despairing attempts to find love, laughter, and hope in a world falling apart around them.
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With the right plan and the right discipline, you can get seriously shredded in just 28 days.
Pssst! Come here. C’mon . . .closer. We’ve got a secret for you — a diet secret that will allow you to add loads of sinewy mass to your physique, the way the pros do. In fact, it’s a secret all the pros already know and the one that, if you ever hope to get to their size, you need to know, too. The secret is . . . there ain’t no secret. Sorry if that disappoints you. But when it comes to eating for mass, there are no clandestine shortcuts or magical elixirs. You just need to eat foods that you’re already familiar with and you need to consume them in large quantities.
However, although there may not be any secrets to eating for size, there are rules — 10, to be exact. Know and live by these rules and you will gain the mass you want. And when we say live by them we mean live by them. Bodybuilding, after all, is a life- style, not a part-time hobby. You shouldn’t expect to grow following a diet only some of the time, any more than if you hit the weights only some of the time. It’s about a commitment to the body- building lifestyle that counts, which means 24/7/365 focus, discipline and drive. Remember: every time you eat a meal, you are bodybuilding. So, eat well and eat often.
Although individual results will vary, you can expect to gain in the neighborhood of five pounds per month, especially if you follow the training precepts set out in the Winter Mass Attack plan. For example, if your goal is about five pounds of quality muscle, stick with this plan for about a month; 10 pounds for two months, and so on. Now, read through our list of rules and then get yourself to the supermarket.
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When it comes to packing on the pounds, it’s vital that you become a dedicated calorie counter. Regardless of whether the food you’re eating is in the form of protein, carbs or fat, your body first considers them for the fuel they provide to perform basic physiological functions, such as body temperature regulation, muscle repair and even the digestion of food.
If you’re a hardcore bodybuilder who trains at least an hour a day, your body will require 19-20 calories per pound of bodyweight on training days, and that’s just to maintain the muscle you have. You actually need to eat about two or three calories per pound of bodyweight more than this (21-23 calories) to gain mass. On rest days, you’ll need about 16-18 calories per pound of bodyweight to maintain your muscle mass. Sticking with that will ensure that you gain lean muscle without excess bodyfat on rest days.
Carbs are very important for packing on mass. They not only help drive up levels of the anabolic hormone insulin, but they also load your muscles with glycogen (the stored form of carbs), which is important for two major reasons.
First, glycogen keeps muscles big and full. Glycogen pulls water into muscle cells, which fills them up like water balloons. Second, muscle levels of glycogen are an important indicator of whether you have enough energy to build muscle or whether you need energy (by breaking down muscle protein) to fuel your body’s functions. When your muscles are full of glycogen, as happens during a high carb diet, your body has the energy needed to grow; when glycogen levels are low, the body breaks down muscle for use as fuel.
On workout days, shoot for about 2.5 grams of carbs per pound of body-weight. On rest days, you won’t need as many carbs — slice your intake in half to 1-1.25 g of carbs per pound of bodyweight. For most meals, choose slow-digesting carbs such as oatmeal, whole-wheat bread and yams.
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No, we’re not suggesting you eat in excess to gain fat. But you must boost your fat intake when on a mass-gain plan. Athletes who eat higher-fat diets end up with higher testosterone levels. Testosterone is one of the most critical anabolic hormones when it comes to pushing muscle growth. Healthy fats, such as those found in salmon, walnuts, olive oil and peanut butter help joints to recover.
When you’re on the Winter Mass Attack plan, you should be training with heavier weights and greater intensity, which can stress your joints. Taking in plenty of healthy fats can help protect your joints and allow them to recover from heavy training. On training days, your fat intake should comprise at least 25% of your total daily calorie intake; on recovery days, move it up to about 35-40% of your total daily calorie intake.
Although this is rule number 4, it’s not fourth in importance. Usually, we put protein above carbs or fats on our lists, but we wanted to make sure you understood how important getting in ample carbs and healthy fat is for mass gain. For mass gaining, we ratchet up the protein intake to 2 g per pound of bodyweight on workout days and 1.5 g on rest days.
Now that we’ve made our point, taking in ample amounts of quality protein is just as critical for mass gain, if not more so. Of the three macronutrients, only protein builds muscle, plain and simple. Protein sources such as eggs, beef, chicken, fish and dairy products are your best bet, along with the addition of protein powder, when you just can’t take another bite. Get- ting protein from whey and casein shakes is a convenient way to boost your intake, and at certain times of day it’s the best source of protein for your needs (see rule 7).
In the previous rules, we call for cutting back food intake on rest days. Calories drop by about two to three per pound of bodyweight and carbs are slashed in half. Even protein drops a bit (mostly due to the fact that you’re not drinking a pre- and post-workout shake).
You need to watch calories and carbs on rest days because your body requires less energy when it’s not working. Simple enough. If you ingest the same amount of calories and carbs on rest days as you do on workout days, you run the risk of gaining some fat with that newly developed muscle.
However, increase your fat intake on rest days, so your body doesn’t compensate for a perceived calorie deficit. If you focus on getting extra healthy fats (see rule number 3), you will not only help to keep bodyfat off, but will enhance joint recovery.
When you wake up in the morning, your body is in a catabolic state. In other words, your body is literally eating your muscle protein for fuel. To halt this process you need to eat, ASAP. There’s no time for showering or brushing your teeth. Head straight for the kitchen and don’t even think about eating whole foods — they take too long to digest. You need two things: the fastest-digesting protein and the fastest-digesting carb.
For protein, that means whey protein isolate, or whey protein hydrolysate, which is even faster-digesting than isolate. This will rapidly supply your body protein to use for energy, sparing your muscles from further breakdown. The amino acids from the whey that aren’t used for fuel will get to your muscle fibers and rebuild what was broken down at night, and that will put you in an anabolic state.
For fast-digesting carbs, the answer is waxy maize starch. Research shows that these carbs digest even faster than sugar. Getting carbs into your bloodstream fast is as important as protein for stopping the catabolic onslaught when you wake in the morning. With your liver glycogen totally depleted by your night’s fast, waxy maize starch will rapidly signal your body to stop cannibalizing itself. This is why we suggest you get in a liquid breakfast as soon as you wake, and then 30-60 minutes later, a whole-food meal — your “second” breakfast.
Within 30 minutes before workouts, you need rapidly digesting protein such as whey. Research shows that quick digesting proteins like whey taken immediately before workouts maximize muscle protein synthesis. In addition, whey contains peptides (small protein fragments) that enhance blood flow to your muscles. This can increase delivery of nutrients and hormones to your muscles during workouts and enhance your muscle pump.
Also consider adding some soy to your pre-workout shake. Not only is soy protein isolate fast-digesting, but research shows that genistein, a soy phytoestrogen, increases nitric oxide levels. And since soy is very rich in arginine, it is a great way to further boost blood flow to your muscles during the workout.
After workouts, whey protein is king. Research shows that whey protein taken immediately after workouts rapidly ramps up muscle protein synthesis and, as a result, muscle growth. The spike it causes in insulin levels not only helps to further boost protein synthesis, but also blunts cortisol levels. This catabolic hormone competes with the anabolic hormone testosterone and increases muscle breakdown. Blunting it keeps you in a more anabolic state and promotes faster recovery from the workout and better muscle growth.
You should also consider mixing some casein protein into your post-workout whey shake. Although casein is as slow digesting as whey is fast, it also has been found to boost protein synthesis after workouts. In fact, researchers from Baylor University (Waco, Texas) found that trained lifters who, for 10 weeks, took a post-workout shake that combined whey and casein protein gained significantly more muscle mass than those who took a shake sans the casein.
As stated in rule 2, for most meals you should select slow-burning carbs. This also pertains to the pre-workout meal. Research shows that when athletes eat slower-digesting carbs, they not only have more energy and less fatigue during exercise, but they burn more fat during training and experience less hunger throughout the day. Within 30 minutes of your workouts, eat slow-burning carbs, such as a piece of fruit, wholegrain bread or oatmeal, along with your protein shake.
The meal you have immediately after your workout, on the other hand, should consist mainly of fast-digesting carbs such as waxy maize starch. This will spike levels of the anabolic hormone insulin, which drives the carbs you eat into muscle cells, where they’ll be stored as glycogen to be used for your next workout. Insulin helps amino acids get into the muscle cells to build muscle protein. It’s also critical to the delivery of creatine to the muscles (see rule 10) and increases muscle protein synthesis, one of the major processes by which muscle fibers grow.
Normally, you want to keep insulin levels in check for a variety of health reasons, but immediately following a hard training session is one time when an insulin spike is desirable.
When you sleep, you’re actually fasting. As we mentioned in rule 6, when you have no food in your digestive tract, your body turns to your muscle fiber for protein (the amino acids from protein to be exact) to fuel your body. A slow digesting protein such as a casein protein shake or cottage cheese (also rich in casein protein) and healthy fats, such as walnuts, are your best choices just before bed. These foods help slow digestion and provide a steady supply of amino acids for fuel, thereby minimizing the body’s tendency to use muscle.
A protein shake containing micellar casein can take up to seven hours to digest. This means your body gets a slow and steady stream of amino acids through most of the night, preventing it from breaking down your muscles.
In addition to using whey protein, casein protein, soy protein and waxy maize starch, there are certain specialty supplements you need to take to ensure that you gain the mass you wish during this wintertime program.
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The Time Lines method can help you become a better musician every day if you practice it well. Here are some tips and suggestions to help you get the most out of the material in the book and on the website.
It’s important to understand that gathering information is only a small part of becoming a good musician. We must practice well to truly learn and develop our skills. Practice the Time Lines exercises, patterns, and melodies every day with the recordings on this site or with a metronome, and always keep these words in mind to become a good musician: Accurate repetition is essential for success!
This website includes both the information and the tools to guide you in your practice. I will regularly add new materials. You can receive regular updates by subscribing to the Music All the Time Newsletter.
Clap and count each example with a metronome before playing it.
Listen to each of the audio examples on the website to ensure your accuracy as you clap and play.
Clap along and play along with the audio examples to feel the beat and rhythms better.
If the audio examples are too fast for you, use a metronome to practice them more slowly at first. MetronomeBot has a wide selection of metronomes at different tempos.
The beat numbers and subdivisions of the beat are included in the rhythm exercises in the book, but not the patterns or melodic phrases. If a rhythm is particularly challenging, you can write the beats underneath the music in the book.
Practice all of the rhythm exercises in a unit before moving on to the rhythm patterns. Doing so will help you develop a good practice discipline in addition to improving your rhythm skills.
There are a couple of ways to practice the rhythm patterns and melodic phrases — either practice all of the patterns and then move on to the phrases, or practice one pattern at a time and move on to its corresponding melody. Either approach can be beneficial.
All of the melodies within a unit can be played together at the same time since they follow the same harmonic progression. Therefore, you can create duos, trios, or more by playing multiple melodic phrases together. You can also create longer pieces by playing multiple patterns, one after another.
Make it fun and creative! Once you have practiced a rhythm exercise enough times to play it accurately and effortlessly, you can change the pitches. There are a few ways to do that. For one, you can play the rhythm on different pitches of a scale or chord. You can also improvise pitches while playing the rhythm, thus creating your own melody.
Add dynamics to the patterns and melodies. Some basic options include playing a pattern once at a forte level, and then repeating it mezzo piano. You can also make a crescendo the first time, and diminuendo on the repeat. The sky is the limit! For exercises that specifically work on dynamics, see the Time Expressions book, by Kyle Coughlin.
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Montreal, November 15, 2024 — This Saturday, November 16, hundreds of people will gather outside of 15 factories and facilities across the country to expose Canada’s involvement in the production and maintenance of the F-35 fighter jets that are devastating Gaza and Lebanon, and to demand that Canada impose an immediate, two-way arms embargo on Israel.
As part of the $20B arms package just approved by the United States Congress, the US will be purchasing $83.7M (CAD) worth of mortars, made in Quebec.
We were shocked to learn that Canada is about to allow 50,000 “high explosive” mortars to be transferred to the Israeli military, even as it commits a genocide in Gaza.
Canada cannot allow this shipment of 50,000 explosives to go ahead. Just earlier this year, grassroots pressure led Parliament to vote to stop sending weapons to Israel. This shipment blatantly violates the will of Parliament and there is no question that these weapons will be used against civilians in Gaza. Canada has an obligation to intervene.
Send an email to Foreign Affairs Minister Joly, other key federal leaders and your local MP. Block this shipment of explosives and impose a full two-way embargo on Israel now!
A large protest is blocking the entrances to CANSEC, North America's biggest weapons and military convention. Hundreds of demonstrators are confronting representatives of Israeli and Canadian militaries and weapons companies over their complicity in the killing of more than 36,000 Palestinians in Gaza as Israel has carried out a prolonged assault from the air, sea and on the ground over the past seven and a half months. The criminality of Israel's actions, and of Canada's complicity with them, is underscored by the horrific killing of 45 Palestinians by an Israeli air strike on a camp for displaced people in Rafah. At least 23 women and children died in the attack, many burned to death as fire engulfed their tents.
Montreal, May 7, 2024 — Canadian civil society organizations across multiple sectors are escalating their push to end Canada’s trade in military and security technology with Israel. In a joint statement issued today for an “Arms Embargo Now,” Palestinian associations, labour unions, human rights organizations, and community groups representing more than 2 million people across Canada are calling on the Canadian government to utilize new and powerful tools to definitively end military trade with Israel, including immediately implementing an official arms embargo using Canada’s Special Economic Measures Act.
Montreal, March 18, 2024 — Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) Vice President Michael Bueckert has issued the following statement in response to this evening’s vote by the House of Commons on an NDP Opposition Day motion on Palestine:
Montreal, February 10, 2024 — Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) is incensed to learn that Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly has been deliberately misleading the Canadian public in claiming that Canada hasn’t sent weapons to Israel since Oct. 7, whereas new information reveals the opposite.
We, the undersigned civil society organizations, have profound concerns about the legal and humanitarian implications of Canada’s transfer of weapon systems to the government of Israel. These concerns have only been amplified following the January 26th provisional ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
Amidst the harrowing attacks on the Palestinian people, people in Canada are engaging in a bold act of solidarity to force our government to end its complicity in genocide. People in Canada from coast to coast have joined a rotating hunger strike for Gaza.
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The Czechoslovakian Wolfdog is a mix between a German Shepherd and a Carpathian wolf. In fact the Czechoslovakian Vlcak is another name for the Czechoslovakian Wolfdog and Vlcak is the Czech name for a German Shepard dog.
When you translate the name, it means Czechoslovakian German Shepherd. There was a biological experiment that began in 1955 and these experimental breedings went on for a decade, so that in 1965 a plan was created for the breeding of this new breed.
It was in 1982 that the Czechoslovakian Vlcak was recognized as a national breed in the former Czechoslovakian Republic and recognized by the United Kennel Club in 2006.
This attractive, intelligent looking dog won the title of ‘World Champion’ at the World Dog Show in 1990 and in 1999, the breed met all criteria of the World Canine Organization, earning full recognition of the Czechoslovakian Wolfdog breed.
The Czechoslovakian Wolfdog looks like a true German Shepherd/Wolf mix with his erect ears, bushy tail and straight, muscular legs.
The eyes of the dog are slanted and brown. He stands at about 65cm in height and weighs up to 26kg. The thick coat of the dog is greyish in color but other colors come in as well such as white, cream, black, silver and yellow - all wolf colors. In fact the density of the coat as well as the color changes according to the seasons.
The coat is particularly thick in the Winter, thinning out in the Summer. The coat color may be yellow-gray or silver-gray.
Having a pet which has some wild animal mix can be risky and dangerous. Adding wild animal DNA means that you can get some of the behavior of the wild animal added in and this can be asking for trouble.
When the Czechoslovakian Wolfdog turns on a person, he will be blamed and put down, whereas it is the stupidity of the human to breed such dogs and bring them into their homes in the first place. You need to be careful with children in the home, especially if they don’t know how to treat a dog with respect.
Nonetheless the Czechoslovakian Wolfdog is able to develop a deep relationship with his owner. He is a dog who, when training and socialized, can gets on well with his human family as well as with other pets in the family.
He has got other excellent characteristics such as being fearless and courageous. He is intelligent and learns easily.
The beautiful Czechoslavakian Wolfdog resembles a wolf and in many of these dogs, their characteristics are wolf-like too. The dog is confident and independent, but it also able to form good relationships with his human family.
Many people thrill at the idea of having a pet which has a wild side to him, but there is a price to pay for having such a pet in your home. Their wild side can suddenly come to the fore, with dangerous consequences.
There are so many dog breeds to choose from that surely it isn’t necessary to start tampering with animals from the wild?
Your Czechoslovakian Wolfdog is a healthy dog who with good health care, can reach the age of 12 to 15 years. However, it is good to be forewarned about some dog sicknesses that your dog might get and which could be detrimental to your dog’s quality of life.
This disease comes about when the ball and socket joint at the hip doesn’t form properly. The bones rub and chafe when the dog moves and the condition just gets worse as time goes on. Your dog can actually end up with arthritis, and worse, become lame.
This is a progressive deterioration of the spinal cord which causes lameness in your pet’s hind legs. It is incurable and can be the end of your pet. The exact cause of this tragic illness is unknown.
Vlcaks have been specifically bred for stamina and if you neglect to exercise him, he’ll become bored and frustrated and possibly destructive and aggressive. He must be trained and he must be constantly provided with lots of exercise and activities.
Because of the wolf side of this dog, Czechoslovakian Wolfdogs have a high prey drive, so he will need to be trained and socialized if you want him to get along with your other pets in the home.
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If you are considering venturing out into the outdoors, a good kit bag is essential. Naked Ape stock a variety of versatile and hardworking kit bags, great for hiking and camping. A pack such as the Patagonia Yerba has 22L of capacity is great for just a day out, but if you are looking to go on a bigger adventure you may want to opt for a larger option such as the Ascensionist, which has a massive 45L capacity. We also stock bags for everyday use, which share the great durability of the outdoor bags, but are small enough to take on your commute and smart enough for the office. Bags such as the Patagonia messenger are lightweight, whilst being able to fit in all your gear for the working day. Additional clever features such as padded laptop compartments further increase their usefulness. For those who work with their hands, we have a selection of Carhartt tool bags. These are fantastic for tradesmen on the move, and they look incredibly stylish too.
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In the beautiful chaos of family life—packed lunches, overdue emails, endless laundry—these micro-moments become anchors. They’re not flashy, but they’re meaningful. They offer calm in the middle of the busy day. Steadiness in the swirl of “what’s next?”
Because joy doesn’t always roar. Sometimes it whispers.
Morning Routines That Aren’t About Perfection
These aren’t about performance. They’re about presence.
Some parents start the day with a quick gratitude check-in. Nothing formal. Just a silent nod to the small things going right—like a child sleeping through the night or finding two matching socks. It’s a ritual that makes space for joy before the chaos hits.
Objects That Quietly Carry Meaning
One mom at a wellness retreat shared that she wears her engagement ring on a delicate chain, close to her heart. It wasn’t about fashion. It was a reminder. The ring, a simple band from the collection of rose gold pave engagement rings, sparkled just enough to catch the light in meditation. To her, it symbolized commitment, calm, and a time when things felt simple.
In a world full of noise, that kind of quiet keepsake can mean everything.
Travel Habits That Become Family Traditions
Those tiny tokens go into a jar at home, forming a messy little mountain of memories. The kids remember where each item came from—the beach day, the mountain trail, the ice cream dropped on a boardwalk. That jar becomes more than clutter. It’s a ritual that says, “We were here. Together.”
Bedtime Rituals That Refill Everyone’s Cup
Those little bedtime rituals, even the imperfect ones, are where connection lives. They remind everyone—grown-ups and little ones alike—that love doesn’t always come in big announcements. Sometimes, it’s just being present when the world winds down.
Self-Care Rituals That Say “I Matter Too”
They say, “This moment is mine.”
They don’t need to be Instagram-worthy. They just need to be consistent. Because when joy is invited in regularly—through small, steady acts—it begins to stick around longer. And when parents feel grounded, the whole household benefits.
Because Joy Doesn’t Have to Be Loud
Tiny rituals. Big joy.
And in this season of life—whether raising toddlers, teens, or something in between—that’s more than enough.
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- Hadeland Glassverk (Manufactured by)
- Ragnvald Hansen
- Creation date: 1899
- Object type: Drammeglass
Glassworks, Glass manufacture
Hadeland Glassverk is without a doubt Norway's most important producer of table glassware since 1850. This stems from Hadeland's position in the Norwegian domestic market and its shared history with Christiania Glasmagasin over many years.
Hadeland Glassverk was founded as a bottle factory in 1762. This means that the glassworks produced utility items in brown and green glass, in contrast to the tableware products produced in clear glass by the glassworks at Nøstetangen and later Hurdal and Gjøvik. There were several glassworks in Norway producing utility products in coloured glass. Hadeland began producing clear glass in 1855, after the glassworks had been taken over by the three brothers Harald, Nils and Ole Berg three years earlier in 1852.
Twelve of each
Hadeland's first price list, or product catalogue, came out in 1856. From then on, new price lists were published on a regular basis, constantly offering new glassware models and products. The product assortment was at its largest around 1900. In addition to wine glasses and other drinking glasses, the glassworks produced bowls, dishes, serving platters and centrepieces as well as items that would seem more unusual to us today: glass sugar crushers, which were blunt glass rods used to crush the sugar in hot drinks, and piano castors, which were placed under the legs of a grand piano to protect the floor. The most important product, however, was wine glasses, which came in many different models. In addition, each stemware design came in many sizes, with special glasses for sherry, port, madeira, toddy, hock wine and soda water, to name a few. The ideal was to have 12 of each, or maybe 24 or 36 – the tables of the well-to-do was surely elaborately set!
Relationship with Christiania Glasmagasin
After the takeover in 1855, Hadeland Glassverk became a supplier of fine glasswares to Christiania Glasmagasin, which two years later opened a store at Jernbanetorget in Oslo. At this time, Hadeland Glassverk and Christiania Glasmagasin were part of the same company, which could trace its roots back to the establishment of the Norske Kompani (lit. ‘Norwegian Company’) in 1739 (see Nøstetangen glassverk). This means that the store we know today as Christiania Glasmagasin has long been the heart of a large company that included production at several glassworks, including window glass at Biri (until 1880), pressed glass and lamps at Høvik (from 1862) and window and household glass (including ‘Norgesglass’ jars for preserves) in Drammen (from 1893). In 1862, Christiania Glasmagasin's retail store moved to Stortorvet in Oslo. Glasmagasinet's design office was also located here, where the designers created models and decorations for production at Hadeland. The companies' joint history lasted until the 1980s, when the old company was dissolved and reorganised. Since then, Hadeland Glassverk has been a subsidiary of a larger conglomerate and an independent brand.
A leading design company
Ever since its beginnings in the 19th century, Hadeland Glassverk has always been a popular brand in the Norwegian market. The same can be said about the ceramics manufacturers Egersunds Fayancefabrik and Porsgrund Porselænsfabrik. Both Hadeland and Porsgrund are still popular brand names today.
Most of Hadeland's early glassware from the 19th century had anonymous designers. Several are also imitations of foreign glassware, often English and Swedish models. The first designer we know by name is Ragnvald Hansen, who was hired in 1882 and was active until the mid 1920s. Towards the end of Hansen's time came John Bothner, employed from 1912 to 1941. Both Hansen and Bothner created designs that were close to contemporary foreign models and often given Norwegian names. From 1928 to 1949 Sverre Pettersen made his mark on Hadeland's product range through a number of new designs in a rigid modernist style, and also served as artistic director. During Pettersen's tenure, Ståle Kyllingstad was also employed at the glassworks, from 1936 to 1946, and as artistic director from 1937. Kyllingstad produced a number of modern, clear-cut designs, and not least worked a great deal on art glass, which he decorated using techniques such as sandblasting. Among the postwar designers at Hadeland, Willy Johansson is one of the best known for his many designs and long service, 1947–1988. His father, Johan Wilhelm Johansson, was a glassblower at Hadeland. Among Willy Johansson's best known designs, Tangen (1958), Oslo (1969) and Peer Gynt (1971) are still popular to this day. Other designers of note are Arne Jon Jutrem, Severin Brørby and Maud Gjeruldsen Bugge.
In addition to the retail market, Hadeland Glassverk has supplied stemware to restaurants and hotels and produced bespoke designs for the Norwegian American Line shipping company, among others. Hadeland has made chandeliers for the Kennedy Center in Washington DC and the Norwegian National Opera in Bjørvika in Oslo. The glassworks at Jevnaker is still in operation and remains popular with visitors.
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San Jose is an eco-friendly place known for its commitment to recycling, sustainability, and innovation. It's also in the heart of Silicon Valley, the famous tech hotspot, and only about an hour and a half from San Francisco by car. When coming here for business, you can smoothly balance work and pleasure thanks to an abundance of outdoor activities within a short drive.
Picking Up Your Car Rental
Upon arriving at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, if you’re in Terminal B, walk to the rental car desks across from the baggage claim. From Terminal A, take the Rental Car Shuttle. Here, you'll find the National Car Rental kiosk which will get you driving in a rental vehicle in no time.
The airport is only four miles away from the city center, making it a short, 10-minute drive to downtown San Jose. Considering the vast amount of tech headquarters located in the region, you may find yourself driving to nearby towns such as Cupertino and Palo Alto, 30 and 45 minutes away respectively.
What to Do in San Jose
When meeting with a client over dinner is on the agenda, consider the trendy downtown district. The Grill on the Alley is an upscale option sure to impress. Try a steak prepared in one of eight styles. For a more laid-back experience, swing by the Willow Glen neighborhood where you'll find John's of Willow Glen. It serves generous portions of American and Greek fare and is a local favorite.
Feeling the need to break a sweat? Wander the pedestrian trails at Alum Rock Park. If you're in San Jose long enough for leisure activities, explore the Tech Museum of Innovation or the quirky Winchester Mystery House. Consider going for a hike in Marin County, which is 90 minutes north of San Jose.
Santana Row has a mix of shops and restaurants perfect for a free afternoon of shopping and dining. Considering it’s one of the hotspots around town, it also makes for great people watching as you relax from the day.
Working in San Jose and Silicon Valley
Located 4 miles from the airport, the San Jose McEnery Convention Center is San Jose's meeting place. It offers 550,000 square feet of space. The facility does not have a restaurant, but meeting organizers can order catered food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as for special events. But, considering its proximity to downtown San Jose, there are many spots within driving and walking distance for a quick power lunch or an off-site meeting place to finish up some business.
With San Jose being in the middle of Silicon Valley, there are a vast number of tech headquarters located in the region. Usually, they're all within an hour drive of downtown depending on the traffic. Use your smartphone to stay traffic aware and discover the best routes to your destination.
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Drug dealer caught with imitation gun and cocaine after swearing at passing police car
Bodycam footage (click to play above) shows the moment when a drug dealer who was found carrying an imitation firearm got arrested - despite protesting to police that he ‘doesn’t drug deal’.
Miguel Mota, 18, was stopped by neighbourhood police officers after he shouted abuse at them and then tried to run. In the video above, the officer can be heard saying “You’re bringing attention to yourself by saying ‘f**k you’ as we drive past you”.
Hide AdA Cambridgeshire police spokesperson said: “He was arrested and charged with possession with intent to supply cocaine after 45 individual bags of the drug and £25 cash were found in his pocket, and possession of an imitation firearm, after a BB gun was found in his backpack.”
Mota, of South Brink, Wisbech, pleaded guilty to both offences and was jailed for two-and-a-half years at Cambridge Crown Court on Friday (11 October).
Detective Constable Lauren Easton, who investigated, said: “There is no excuse for carrying a firearm, even if it is an imitation, and I am glad we were able to stop Mota before it could be used to intimidate or harm someone.
“Drug dealing and associated criminality can have a massive impact on the community, so I would encourage anyone with information about drug use and dealing to report it to us.”
Anyone with information or concerns about drugs can report to police online via the force’s dedicated drugs information webpage.
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Weather disturbance Ophelia brought havoc in some parts of the United States' East coast, bringing inundation and power outages.
Meteorologists said that around 30,000 customers have been cut out with electric supply due to Ophelia's powerful winds. They said that wind gusts as high as 80 miles per hour have been experienced by residents in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina.
In its landfall in North Carolina, Ophelia unleashed torrential rains that also resulted in massive floods from eastern North Carolina to southern New Hampshire.
Officials said that Pennsylvania was on top of the list of affected areas of Ophelia.
The National Hurricane Center and Central Pacific Hurricane Center said that at 500 AM EDT (0900 UTC), the center of Ophelia, now categorized as post-tropical cyclone, was located near latitude 37.7 North, longitude 77.3 West.
The post-tropical cyclone is seen tracking the direction toward the north-northeast near 12 mph (19 km/h) and this motion is expected to continue before making a turn to the east.
Maximum sustained winds are near 25 mph (35 km/h) with higher gusts. Weather experts also see a gradual weakening of Ophelia during the next 48 hours as the low center moves slowly offshore.
On the other hand, the estimated minimum central pressure is forecasted at 1007 mb (29.74 inches).
When it comes to storm surge, water levels remain elevated within some of the areas in Chesapeake Bay and its tidal rivers, however, it is seen to gradually recede through today.
Ophelia is also expected to unleash more rainfall in some areas including the portions of the Mid-Atlantic to southern New England, with one to three inches of rain. This amount of rainfall may produce localized flash, urban, and small stream flooding impacts across portions of the Mid-Atlantic region into southern New England.
Moreover, isolated river flooding is possible in areas where heavier rainfall could be experienced.
The swells that were generated by Ophelia would also continue to affect much of the east coast of the United States. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.
Residents are urged to check information specific as regards to their locations from their respective local National Weather Service forecast office.
Floods, rescue efforts
Ophelia was a strong tropical storm, packing maximum sustained winds of 70 mph, when it made landfall.
Officials said a number of individuals had to be rescued due to the dangerous seas that was triggered by Ophelia even as it approached the land area.
There were dangerous episodes of flash flooding, including that of Greenville, North Carolina wherein it endured a "major flash flood event" over the weekend.
Risky sea conditions also led to problems, with authorities rescuing five individuals from a boat that was anchored near the North Carolina coast before the weekend.
Storm surge floods also inundated some communities, bringing knee-high water in many homes along the waterfront in New Bern, North Carolina.
Ophelia also unleashed a formidable force in parts of the Outer Banks.
Due to these conditions, authorities were forced to declare a state of emergency in North Carolina, Virginia and Maryland.
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Components of a Web Browser
Structure of Web Browser
1. User Interface: It ensures smooth interaction between the browser and the user. It contains features like the search bar, refresh button, bookmarks, etc.
2. Browser Engine: It bridges the gap between UI and rendering engines. It is responsible for all actions between UI and rendering engine.
3. Rendering Engine: It is the core component of a browser. It transforms simple HTML pages into the webpage that we see. It is responsible for showing the requested content.
Rendering engine basic flow
4. Networking: This is the component of the browser that retrieves URLs using protocols like HTTP. It is responsible for security and communication.
5. Data Storage (Cookies): Websites store information about the user in files known as cookies. This is usually done so that the user does not need to enter their information again and again, like username and password. Some cookies, known as third-party cookies, store other detailed information about user interests and web browsing patterns. Third-party cookies are stored so that the site can provide targeted content or ads.
7. UI Backend: It is mainly used for drawing widgets like windows.
Also see, Difference Between Controller and Restcontroller
The architecture of a Web Browser
The components in the architecture of web browsers are:
- Controller/Dispatcher: It takes in information and gives instructions to the device.
- Interpreter: It receives information from the controller and works accordingly
- Client Program: It specifies protocols such as HTTP and FTP.
Features of a Web browser
- Navigation Buttons: Each web browser has a navigation button that helps the user go to the next page or return to its previous page.
- Refresh Button: It is for refreshing the website or reloading the website. Most pages show local copies of visited pages, so a refresh button is used to see new changes.
- Stop Button: It stops the server’s connection with the web browser.
- Home Button: It takes the user to the default home page, where any site can be selected.
- Address Bar: It contains the address of the website and the website name. It also includes a drop-down menu that has all recently visited websites.
- Integrated search: This allows the user to search in their favorite search engine.
Tabbed Browsing: Browsers can open many tabs when users want to work on multiple websites simultaneously.
- Bookmarks: They help users get quick access to their helpful websites and save time.
Functions of Web Browser
- The primary function of a web browser is to fetch information from the World Wide Web and display it to the users.
- It translates all the files received from the server to make it understandable for the user.
- It stores the browser’s internal cache to reload the page without using any extra data.
- It helps in managing multiple web pages at the same time.
- It helps us to go to previous or next web pages quickly.
- It allows the user to interact with the website by using hyperlinks.
Some common Web browsers
1. Google Chrome:
It is a cross-platform web browser developed by Google. It was first released in 2008 for the Windows operating system. It has some beneficial features:
- Taskmanager, which shows the CPU usage of each tab and plugin
- Onebox for search bar, address bar, and history to avoid confusion and speed up the searching process.
- Developer tools built-in inside chrome for helping web developers.
2. Microsoft Edge:
It was earlier known as Internet Explorer. It is a web browser developed by Microsoft. It comes inbuilt into Windows computers. It also has some valuable features like:
- Sidebar search that allows a quick search without having to open another tab.
- It allows users to install a website as an app.
- Pin tabs to access them quickly
- It also allows us to put tabs to sleep to reduce memory usage and CPU usage.
3. Mozilla Firefox:
It is a Web Browser created by the company Mozilla.
- It is an open-source web browser, which allows developers worldwide to contribute to its code and extend its functionality.
- It has several tools to protect the user from online malicious activities.
- It offers many add-ons for extended functionalities.
- It takes care of memory and CPU usage.
Frequently asked questions
1. What is a Plug-in?
Ans-> Plug-in or extension adds new functions to the host program without altering it. It is used for the customization of an existing program.
2. Why do we have to clear the browser cache?
Ans-> Browser cache has to be cleared as it can increase data in the hard disk. It also helps the user in protecting private information and allows applications to run better.
3. Which is the fastest web browser?
Ans-> As of 2021, Vivaldi is the fastest web browser. Followed by Opera and Brave.
4. Which is the safest web browser?
Ans-> The safest and most secure web browser is Brave browser as of 2021. Followed by Tor Browser and Firefox browser.
5. Which is the best search engine?
Ans-> The best search engine is Google. It has remained undefeated for a long time now. It has the best searching algorithms and provides quality search results.
In this blog, we discussed the web browsers, their working, components, architecture, features, and functions. Then we discussed some common web browsers and some of their features.
Recommended Reading: Instruction Format in Computer Architecture
We hope you found this blog helpful.
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Persimmon at White Rose Park by Persimmon Homes in Norwich
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Persimmon at White Rose Park Phase 2 is a development of new homes in the suburbs of the historic city of Norwich, offering a mix of two, three and four-bedroom homes. The development will appeal to young professionals and families alike and will provide all the necessities of modern-day living.
Just a short distance to the north of the city centre, this is a great area to set up home. Norwich is a thriving university city as well as a historic one, and you'll be able to enjoy all the great amenities and facilities that come with that. You'll have easy access to Norfolk's north coast as well as to the market towns of Dereham, Swaffham and Kings Lynn. Further afield, this lovely rural county is perfect for an outdoor lifestyle. Countryside walks, a stunning coastline, and plenty of open space come hand in hand with a home in Norfolk.
Persimmon at White Rose Park is in a perfect location to enjoy all that Norwich has to offer. Home to some of the UK's finest shopping, this historic city has a wide variety of independent stores, along with two indoor malls and a daily market.
For leisure facilities, there's the impressive David Lloyd gym in Hellesdon, featuring state-of-the-art fitness equipment, a swimming pool, indoor and outdoor racquets courts, luxury spa areas, a huge range of fitness classes and even a children's fitness programme. Avid golfers will also enjoy the Wensum Valley Golf Club, located on the outskirts of Taverham. Those who love the outdoors can find some lovely walks in Catton Park, in the centre of Old Catton.
With Norwich International airport less than three miles away, the development is extremely well-served with transport links. The A140 is approximately three miles away and the A1270 is nearby. Norwich train station is just a 20 minute drive, offering rail services to destinations such as London Liverpool Street, Cambridge and Great Yarmouth. There are also regular buses into Norwich and Yarmouth.
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Zurich Chamber Orchestra with Fazil Say & Konzertliebe
Apr 11, 2014 @ 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM
CHF210Konzertliebe invites you to enjoy a classical music concert with the Zurich Chamber Orchestra and guest pianist Fazil Say (who, according to Le Figaro, will no doubt be one of the great artists of the 21st century).
Along with the concert, you will be in the company of other singles with a common interest in music. Get to know new people over the apéro riche with a glass of good wine. You will also receive access to the “Online Lounge” where you can chat with attendees for 7 days after the concert.
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Republicans help deliver Democrats two abortion wins
This story was updated March 24, 2023 at 8:45 a.m. to correct the name of the representative who addressed a proposed constitutional amendment.
The support of several Republican House lawmakers Thursday gave Democrats wins on significant abortion bills.
By fairly wide margins, members voted to remove criminal and civil penalties from the state’s 24-week abortion ban and to prohibit the state from further restricting access to an abortion.
Legislation repealing the 24-week ban ended in a 192-192 tie, with five Republicans supporting repeal. The bill was tabled and is likely to stay there; un-tabling it requires a two-thirds vote moving forward.
And two bills that would have further restricted access to an abortion failed, again because Republicans joined Democrats in voting them down.
House Majority Leader Jason Osborne, an Auburn Republican, issued a statement immediately after the votes, calling Democrats’ support for all three bills “radical.”
“While it is easy for extremist Democrats to use heated rhetoric to try to advance their radical agenda, the fact of the matter is that public opinion is not on their side,” Osborne said.
His statement did not acknowledge the impact made by the Republicans who voted with Democrats. The House’s near even party divide of 201 Republicans and 197 Democrats has made daily attendance and every vote all the more critical this session.
Osborne argued that polling has shown strong support for abortion rights in New Hampshire but also support for restrictions. “Our current law satisfies and represents the majority of Granite Stater’s views on abortion. Today’s votes prove the Republicans are not the extremists on this issue.”
Abortion rights supporters will face a tougher fight when the bills reach the Senate, where Republicans have a 14-10 majority.
Gov. Chris Sununu’s office did not immediately return a message asking if he would sign the bills if they reach his desk. While campaigning for his fourth term, Sununu said he supported repealing penalties for violating the law, which include up to seven years in prison and a fine of up to $100,000.
Repeal of penalties
Rep. Dan Wolf, a Newbury Republican who helped add a fatal fetal anomaly exception to the abortion law last session, was the prime sponsor of this year’s bill to repeal the law’s penalties. That effort, House Bill 224, passed 199-185 on Thursday, with the help of 16 Republicans.
The state’s abortion law allows an abortion after 24 weeks in limited circumstances: when a baby has a fetal anomaly that it is unlikely to survive or when continuing the pregnancy endangers a mother’s life.
Medical providers, including Dr. Ilana Cass, chairwoman of obstetrics and gynecology at Dartmouth Health, told lawmakers that abortions at or after 24 weeks are rare. But they are also complicated, providers say, because a fatal fetal anomaly may be discovered shortly before 24 weeks, giving a provider and family little time to decide whether to terminate the pregnancy.
At an hearing earlier this year, Cass told lawmakers that threats of prison time and fines in such complicated situations have dissuaded providers from choosing to practice in New Hampshire.
Speaking on the House floor Thursday, Wolf reminded House members of Cass’ testimony, arguing that fewer providers mean fewer options for patients.
Wolf said his daughter was in the last days of her pregnancy in northern New Hampshire when she felt something was wrong. She made it to the hospital within an hour, enough time for medical staff to deliver her baby by an emergency Cesarean section.
“The baby was born with its umbilical cord wrapped around its neck four times,” Wolf said, “The baby survived because she didn’t have to drive an hour to Dartmouth or an hour and a half to Boston. We cannot allow the decline in good medical services to put our daughters at risk.”
Rep. Bob Lynn, a Windham Republican, challenged arguments about the penalties’ severity, saying providers must know their decisions violate the law.
“There is no doubt that doctors often are required to deal with complicated cases and to make difficult decisions,” he said. “But the requirement of engaging in ‘knowingly’ unlawful conduct affords health care providers substantial protection against being prosecuted for mere errors in judgment, even in circumstances where with the benefit of hindsight they perhaps should have acted.”
No further restrictions
Ahead of this week’s session, Osborne had said leadership would not call for further abortion restrictions. Several Republicans went further Thursday, voting with Democrats to pass House Bill 88, which would leave the existing law in place but prohibited the state from setting additional restrictions on access to abortion.
Rep. Kristine Perez, a Londonderry Republican, was not among them. Perez argued the existing law poses no threat to those who have an abortion prior to 24 weeks.
“There is no law stating I cannot hike Mount Washington,” Perez said. “Therefore, if a law enforcement officer arrested me for hiking Mount Washington, it would have no merit and be thrown out.”
She added: “There is no law that says you have to wear a yellow shirt on Fridays. Therefore, you cannot be arrested for wearing a blue shirt on Friday. We have a law that allows women to exercise their rights as stated in the existing (law).”
Rep. Alexis Simpson, an Exeter Democrat and the bill’s prime sponsor, countered that the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn federal abortion protections makes state protections even more critical.
“The 24-week abortion ban did not guarantee abortion protections prior to that cutoff,” she said. “…HB 88 adds critical protections prior to 24 weeks, prohibiting the state from interfering with a woman’s access to abortion in the first 23 weeks of pregnancy.”
The bill passed in a 199-185 “division” vote, a process that doesn’t reveal how each member voted. But the Democrats are two members shy of 199 when all are present and voting – and not all were Thursday.
A constitutional right to choice
An effort to add constitutional protections for reproductive health choices like abortion won a narrow 193-191 majority but fell far short of the required three-fifths vote to pass. Rep. Eric Turer, a Brentwood Democrat, urged representatives to support the legislation, which would have allowed voters to decide whether to enshrine the right in the state constitution.
“Let’s do the ‘little D’ democratic thing. Let’s do the ‘little C’ conservative thing. Let’s do the true Live Free or Die thing,” Turer said. “Let’s pass this elegantly crafted bill to offer the people back their right.”
Three Republicans joined Democrats in voting for the measure.
Additional restrictions fail
The House defeated House Bill 591, which would have banned abortion after six weeks. The 217-110 vote included 81 Republicans voting against the bill.
House Bill 562, the so-called “informed consent” bill, failed on a voice vote. It would have added a 24-hour waiting period before an abortion, during which time providers would have to tell the person seeking the abortion about the health risks of abortion, the availability of government assistance for pregnancy care, and the fact that the child’s father is liable for child support “if his identity can be determined.”.
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Senator Iyiola Omisore, the National Secretary of All Progressives Congress, APC, has been replaced with the Deputy National Secretary, Festus Fuanter.
This is just as the proposed National Caucus and National Executive Committee, NEC, meetings slated for July 18 and 19 have been put on hold.
The new developments were announced by the Acting National Chairman, Senator Abubakar Kyari, after the meeting of the National Working Committee, NWC, at the party secretariat on Monday.
Kyari told journalists that both Omisore and the erstwhile National Chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, were no longer part of the APC leadership.
He said that according to the party’s Constitution, he was now the acting national chairman of the party.
Kyari’s words: “We are here to address the happenings and recent developments regarding the party.
“The NWC wishes to inform you about the resignation of the National Chairman Senator Abdullahi Adamu and that of the National Secretary, Senator Iyiola Omisore.
“My humble self as the Deputy National Chairman (North) to assume the office of the Acting National Chairman.
“Consequently too, the Deputy National Secretary, Festus Fuanter, will now assume the office of Acting National Secretary of All Progressives Congress.
“With the recent development, we implore everybody here that the proposed National Caucus and National Executive Committee meetings slated for July 18 and 19, 2023 are hereby postponed.
“This postponement is not indefinite. A new date will be communicated in the nearest future.
“There are no allegations against them. Both of them resigned voluntarily and that is what is available at this moment. The details of their resignation will be made known to you in the nearest future.
“Everybody has its own style of administration and I think this present set of NWC will be relying on what the constitution says.”
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We’ve become used over the past seven years to hearing home secretaries announcing ever more punitive policies on immigration at Tory conference. First Theresa May, then her successor Amber Rudd, seemed to believe that it was impossible to overestimate their party faithful’s appetite for draconian new rules to drive migration down. But today, something strange happened, that revealed quite how much politics has shifted in the last few months. Rudd barely mentioned immigration at all. And, between the lines, she suggested the May Doctrine on immigration is over.
Since the Conservatives came to power in 2010, the government has proudly vaunted its increasingly harsh migration policies. As home secretary, May, of course, made it her signature theme: from creating the “hostile environment”, complete with “Go Home” vans, to railing against universities who sought to make their institutions hospitable to foreign students, to the infamous man who couldn’t be deported because of his pet cat (sic). Her successor Amber Rudd apparently picked up the tune with gusto. This time last year, she disturbingly pledged to make companies keep a register of the EU migrants they employed.
At a time when the party faithful need rallying after a bruising general election, and when Rudd is rumoured to be mulling a tilt at the Conservative leadership, we might have expected more red meat on immigration restrictions. After all, government policy is firmly to end free movement (even if the precise timings are still unclear). And there is still the whole of non-EU migration to double down further on. But strangely, no such announcements were forthcoming. Ms Rudd instead announced that the government would “consult” on forthcoming immigration legislation, and that she had commissioned the government’s migration experts to provide evidence to form the basis of policy.
To the untrained eye, that announcement might sound so bland as to barely worth noticing. But students of Tory migration policy since 2010, on the other hand, will have sat bolt upright. Because there are three implications from Ms Rudd’s non-announcement. Together, they suggest that the May Doctrine on immigration is dead.
Firstly, the net migration target was not even mentioned. For seven years the government has sought to drive net migration down to the tens of thousands – and for seven years, it has come in for constant criticism. Opponents, including IPPR, have pushed back against a completely arbitrary number. The net migration target treats all migrants the same: a refugee is the same as an EU worker in the NHS, or a Brit returning from a period overseas. Last year, an IPPR report found the government could be getting the numbers wildly off – potentially miscounting international students to the tune of tens of thousands a year. Most of all, it succeeded only in driving up concerns around immigration while failing in its own terms to bring it down. Until today, the government had stuck to it. But Rudd’s silence on the net migration target suggests one of the hallmarks of May’s time in government is being quietly shelved as a policy failure.
Secondly, Rudd pledged to “take decisions based on comprehensive new evidence”, following a series of expert reports she has commissioned from the Migration Advisory Committee. Again, to the uninitiated this may sound innocuous. But immigration policy under May has consistently rejected expert evidence – to the extent that the Home Office allegedly suppressed nine reports showing immigration did not drive down wages. May had expounded an ideological insistence that there is only so much immigration a society can take – and that the UK was far beyond it. The implication of Rudd’s statement is that migration policy will be driven by evidence, not ideology. Implicitly, Rudd has sidelined another totem of the May Doctrine.
Thirdly, and most significantly, Rudd’s speech suggests that she realises the Tories have got as much mileage as they can from bashing immigration. The Tories haemorrhaged support in June among the young, the urban, ethnic minorities and those who are comfortable with immigration. The talk at their conference this week is of little else than how to win these voters over. By skating over migration, Rudd is signalling that, to her, the Tories’ future does not lie in doubling down on her boss’s hallmark policy of ever tougher attacks on migration.
It wasn’t explicit. Amber Rudd hasn’t splashed it in a 4,000-word essay in the Daily Telegraph like Boris Johnson. But, more subtly and with less flourish, the home secretary told Tory conference that Theresa May’s vision isn’t the one guiding Tory policy.
Chris Murray is a research fellow at the Institute for Public Policy Research. He tweets @ChrisMurray2010.
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Fertility is a precious gift that God given to mankind. However, with more and more women invest their time in career development, infertility became an inevitable circumstances. NC. FSAC, using life science and technology, is committed to help those in needs maximizing their potential for reproduction. Recently, the FSAC of NC Group has announced that the 4th generation of IVF has made significant progress and is expected to be adopted in clinical practice.
Introduction of the 4th Generation of IVF
The FSAC of NC Group’s reproductive facility is located in Thousand Oaks, California, USA. In addition of having an independent lab certified by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) , College of American Pathologists (CAP) and American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) . It is also the first laboratory in California with the license of 4th generation IVF technique. This technology is a breakthrough by completed the autologous mitochondrial transplantation after years of painstaking exploration. That means the mitochondria in the embryo could keep the purity of the genetic material in the egg cell, thus overcoming the ethical dilemma that genetic material must be changed by the 3rd IVF technology. The technology has undergone a lot of repeated experiments and the results are satisfied. With this technology, the success rate of elderly primigravida has increased by 20%-30%.
The technology led by renowned physician, Dr. Wang Weihua. He was selected into the Hundred Talents Program of CAS and once served as the Director of five well-known IVF labs in the United States. He has been working on the research and exploration of IVF technology at the molecular over the past years. This technology is based on the traditional IVF, pioneering mitochondrial transplantation. With cutting-edge research equipment and tech team, we have rebuilt the IVF system.
For those who suffered from infertile, this technology will surely give them new hopes. For those missing their prime for fertilization to hew out a career for themselves, FSAC offers a more secure solution for women. The company preserves the high-quality eggs in the prime of life by freezing the eggs. There are four to five commercial egg banks in the United States, but few of them serve Asian consumers. FSAC has the world’s largest Asian egg bank that can provide a backup fertility for consumers.
FSAC have help delivered 25,000 babies during the last 28 years since it was founded in 1991. It takes over 1,500 cases a year in the FDA-certified independent laboratories and top-notch full-time assistants in the United States. Fertility experts and embryologists have gained industry authority and good reputation for their ability to treat difficult cases and the high success rate of late reproductive age customers.
Significance of the 4th Generation IVF Technology
In order to maximize the satisfaction of infertile patients, FSAC has introduced a service program for customers seek medical treatment in the United States. Top experts at FSAC’s California core lab have come up with a customized “one on one” program that dynamically adjusts a patient’s medication throughout the process. FSAC services also include fertility preservation, the 3rd generation IVF, surrogacy, assisted reproductive diagnosis and egg bank.
With the technological breakthrough of the 4th generation IVF, FSAC is at the forefront of the industry in terms of technical means, and the subsequent fourth-generation IVF clinical outcome will completely overcome the ethical barriers of the 3rd generation IVF to give birth of healthy babies.
Company Name: FSAC (Fertility and Surgical Associates of California)
Contact Person: Sammi Kwok
Phone No: +1-805-778-1122
Address: 325 Rolling Oaks Drive, Suite 110, Thousand Oaks
Country: United States
Website Url: https://fertilityassociates.com/
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Rockville Centre area cosmetic dentistry at Long Island Dental Excellence can produce amazingly natural-looking results! You can have a bright, healthy new smile after just one or two sessions with Michael Rechter, D.D.S.. It's faster and more affordable than you may think.
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Long Island Dental Excellence is a trusted Rockville Centre area dental implants practice providing natural-looking, comfortable tooth replacement. We make it our mission to use a gentle touch during the process.
We hold ourselves to the highest standards to replace missing teeth and provide you with natural-looking results. Our goal is to restore your confidence and your bright, healthy smile.
Here at Long Island Dental Excellence, your comfort is our number one priority. We will do our utmost to put you at ease and keep you feeling relaxed and secure. Under the experienced leadership of Dr. Michael Rechter, our dedicated team of professionals is at your service to explain your treatment thoroughly and answer any questions you may have.
Safe, anxiety-free dentistry with Rockville Centre area dentist Dr. Michael Rechter means you can have dental treatments done quickly while you're lightly sedated, with little or no discomfort.
You no longer have to tolerate feeling uncomfortable, hiding your smile, or putting off dental work because of a busy schedule. You'll feel relaxed during your dental appointment, and relieved that your oral health is in good hands.
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Federal agencies surge to combat ever-growing threats—but is it enough?
This year has brought major changes to government cybersecurity, including a new Homeland Security office authorized to tackle long-range cyber challenges and new initiatives to shore up the cybersecurity of government supply chains and expel risky contractors.
Federal agencies are also preparing for a host of new cyber reporting metrics and doubling down on efforts to force employees to practice good cyber hygiene, such as not clicking on suspicious links.
A running theme among these efforts is that, despite a surge in government cybersecurity efforts over the past few years, most analysts agree government networks are no more secure than they were before the 2015 Office of Personnel Management data breach.
Critical infrastructure, such as airports and hospitals, also remain highly vulnerable to criminal and nation-state hackers despite efforts by the Homeland Security Department and other federal agencies to help secure them.
This ebook looks at some of the government’s major efforts of the past year to respond to that increasing threat and how its agencies are faring.
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From the Coeur De Lion GeoCUBE collection comes subtle colour that will mix and match perfectly with other pieces. Featuring a mix of soft pink crystal, stainless steel and rose tones, these Coeur De Lion earrings also make a thoughtful gift.
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Colour | Rose, Pink |
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Dimensions | 2.7cm |
Stone | Crystal |
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Our Free Standard UK Delivery is estimated at 3-6 working days from order but does not include a specified delivery date. Please note that Bank Holidays will delay your order as these are not working days. If you require delivery in less than 6 working days, please use Express Delivery.
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Occasionally Express Delivery may not be available, for example during festive holidays or other unforeseen circumstances out of our control.
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Once our delivery partner has taken your package, it is up to that company to fulfill their service obligations.
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We are also able to deliver outside the United Kingdom using the international postage options for Republic of Ireland or Rest of World. However we cannot be held responsible for any customs or delivery issues or delays. We regret that due to local customs regulations we are unable to deliver to Australia at this time.
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Niswa Fashion is thrilled to bring you our all new Autumn Equinox Collection. The mesmerizing transition from summer to fall inspired us to curate some never before seen styles. Just like how the bewitching colors of the changing leaves in Autumn mark the transition from summer to winter, 40+ new pieces, in fall to winter colors, are in this collection. Each piece was specifically created with our Niswa Fam in mind. Cool autumn breezes and crunchy leaves remind us of some of stunning silhouettes and various styles of lace, pleats, and metallic prints to the softest chiffon, silkiest satin and polyester blend materials that are perfect for fall in this exquisite collection. Immerse your wardrobe in the eye-catching Autumn colors of browns, champagnes and cremes, of Niswa’s Autumn Equinox Collection.
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Two high-tech cutting ceremonies have taken place marking construction is underway to build North Star Renewables’ inaugural hybrid-powered vessel fleet specifically designed to support the UK’s growing offshore wind market.
Comprising three of its service operation vessels (SOVs) and three associated daughter crafts, all six North Star assets are bound for the first two phases of the Dogger Bank Wind Farm, located off the East coast of Yorkshire (UK). More than 130 new recruits will be taken on locally by the UK’s largest SOV provider to support the first ship being delivered from summer 2023.
A traditional moment in the shipbuilding process, the SOV steel cutting ceremony was carried out by North Star’s shipbuilding partner VARD in Vietnam and was also attended by the North Star Build supervision, live streamed to the firm and Dogger Bank VIP representatives. It is one of two sister 5,000 tonnes vessels being built to accommodate up to 40 technicians working on the wind farm’s offshore wind turbines at its first two phases, Dogger Bank A and Dogger Bank B. A third 6,000 tonnes SOV, which features a helideck and space for up to 50 personnel, will also be delivered to the development’s partners SSE Renewables (40%), Equinor (40%) and Eni (20%). The trio of vessels are chartered for 10-year terms with additional one-year options.
Simultaneously this week, work gets underway on building what will be the world’s first hybrid powered daughter craft for the offshore wind market, as the aluminium-cutting commenced at Alicat’s shipyard in Great Yarmouth (UK). Designed by Southampton-based naval architects Chartwell Marine in collaboration with North Star, the high-performance craft will be used to safely transfer technicians from the SOVs to work on the wind turbines benefitting from Chartwell’s unique AFS bow fender and other stability technology. The craft will also be on emergency rescue support standby.
In the last 10 years, North Star has taken delivery of 17 new ships built on schedule and within budget, demonstrating the team’s ability to locally manage the new-build process in the UK and overseas.
Construction of its renewables fleet is being project managed entirely in-house. North Star’s Lowestoft based team, (the Boston Putford division) will oversee the daughter craft build with Alicat. North Star has also taken on build superintendent Fernando Barerras in Vietnam, who has a proven track record of SOV delivery, alongside further appointments related to the steel, electrical and paint and coatings inspection to support the SOV construction. They will report directly into the firm’s Aberdeen and Newcastle offices.
North Star CEO Matthew Gordon said: “It’s been exhilarating to see construction beginning on our first renewables fleet at both locations, demonstrating we are fully on track for delivering the six vessels on schedule despite the global pandemic. Our SOVs bring a superior level of comfort to offshore wind technicians working in the harsh North Sea environment. We are also introducing a raft of exciting new systems and software to the market in conjunction with our technology partners across the fleet which truly push the boundaries of performance to help increase workability, safety, on-board comfort, lowered fuel consumption and hits the mark with the sector’s sustainability goals.
“This is just the start of our journey in renewables. Not only do we have the capital in place we also have the experience and capabilities within our organisation to deliver and operate numerous offshore wind vessel fleets simultaneously. It’s our overarching objective we have planned to secure at least 15 renewable fleet contracts within the next five years; and our business is ready to do so.”
North Star’s SOV design has been developed to support good manoeuvrability for planned operations and maintenance work. With features such as industry proven gangways and cranes, Voith Schneider propulsion and medium speed hybrid propulsion package to improve operational efficiency and reduce environmental footprint. The design has also ensured technician and client comfort to meet V1 and C1 industry standard classifications.
Rune Rønvik, prepare for operations manager for Dogger Bank, said: We are building Dogger Bank with focus on innovation and sustainability, and the vessels supplied by North Star and Alicat are great examples of both. First steel cut is a great milestone on the path to have the first SOV delivered at the Port of Tyne in 2023, from where we will run the operations for the world’s biggest offshore wind farm.”
General manager for the offshore and specialised vessels business area in VARD, Fredrik Mordal Hessen said: “The steel cutting ceremony for the first of the three vessels under construction at VARD for North Star is an important milestone. Together, we have developed future-oriented vessels with a high focus on workability, comfort, safety and sustainability. Now we have started the exciting shipbuilding phase, and we are looking forward to continuing the excellent teamwork to build the innovative vessels for the Dogger Bank Wind Farm.”
Alicat director Simon Coote said: “It’s always a very exciting moment to see the first cut of the aluminium achieved on a newbuild project, but to be involved in a first for the offshore wind industry has really upped the ante. We are very proud to be part of this journey with North Star and its design partner Chartwell Marine, helping to put their innovative daughter craft fleet design on the map with the UK renewables sector and internationally. There is a wealth of industry talent on Dogger Bank’s doorstep and it’s great to be recognised for having the necessary skills and facilities to deliver a project of this size.”
In September, NorthStar finalised a £96 million funding package to build its first renewables vessel fleet with a secured loan from multi-national financial services organisation Allianz Global Investors. This supplemented North Star’s own balance sheet and equity commitments from its 100%shareholder, Basalt Infrastructure Partners.
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Amanda Simkin, a lifelong Chicagoan, created her blog (queenofthelandoftwigsnberries.com) to share how she celebrates motherhood in Chicago. She offers “insider’s guides” for both well-known and off-the-beaten-path family-friendly gems. Her fans include Red Tricycle Chicago and Chicago Parent Magazine.Parenting feats that should be Olympic sports
The talents parents develop in order to keep their kids sane and happy should be rewarded with Olympic medals. Here are 4 parenting feats that should be Olympic sports.
Olympic fever is alive and well in our house. The excitement of close finishes, the talented and determined athletes, the national pride..what isn’t there to love? And what I find even more inspiring is that many of these athletes are parents, which means that while training for the Olympic Games, they are also participating in the Parenting Games.Which got me thinking about what types of “sports” there should be in the Parenting Games…skills and accomplishments that make you feel like you have mastered at least some part of parenting. So tell me, have you gone for the gold in any of these activities?The Floorboard WalkAs any parent knows, it is a sign of deft expertise to be able to walk through your home silently and avoid all of those floorboard creaks, whether with a sleeping child in your arms or just after you tucked someone in and are hoping to race to your adult beverage and remote control before your little one wakes up.This vital parenting ability is also related to stepping on LEGO without screaming every expletive imaginable and walking past musical toys without setting them off (not only waking up everyone in the house, but also freaking yourself out a bit….because those toys are WAY creepy once night time settles in).The Diaper ChallengeWe have been surprisingly lucky to have kids who enjoy eating at local kid-friendly restaurants and behave rather well through the course of a meal, but there is always an element of going out to eat that truly puts our parenting skills to the test: changing a diaper when there isn’t a diaper changing table.Figuring out how to change your wiggly little one and keeping him or her from touching all of the nasty surfaces in a bathroom definitely proves that parents (especially those awesome dads out there!) earn the beer waiting for them back at the table.The Target Tantrum Side-StepTarget is my happy place, but not so much when I am there with my kids. Why? Because they too fall under Target’s spell and want EVERYTHING! And when Mommy says no, guess what happens? Tantrums.Tantrums so bad that their faces get almost as red as the cart they are strapped inside. So every time a parent manages to either ride out the tantrum or head out the door while wrangling wailing kiddos, she should get bronze, silver AND gold medals.The Sleeping Child TransferYou know what’s awesome? When your kiddo conks out in the car and you can drive in peace (and maybe even hit up the Starbucks drive-thru). You know what’s not awesome? When your child screams and fights being in the car seat only to fall asleep five minutes from the house. But when you are able to somehow maneuver your child from the car seat, through the house, over to his bedroom without waking him, you have officially mastered parenting. Tuck yourself in as well, and enjoy a hard-earned nap.
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Outer membrane vesicles (OMVs) and extracellular vesicles (EVs) are unlocking new possibilities in vaccines and therapeutics. OMVs, with their natural adjuvant properties and capacity to carry antigens, enhance immune responses, while EVs, as immune-silent carriers, offer a versatile platform for delivering a range of drug substances. NorthX Biologics is at the forefront of manufacturing these nanoscale technologies, addressing key manufacturing and analytical challenges to accelerate their clinical potential.
Authors: Isa Lindgren, Ph.D., Head of Analytics, and Ola Tuvesson, Chief Technology Officer, NorthX Biologics
Expanding applications of vesicle-based therapeutics
Outer membrane vesicles (OMVs) derived from gram-negative bacteria and extracellular vesicles (EVs) from mammalian cells are emerging as promising platforms for vaccines and therapeutics. Their unique characteristics make them highly versatile tools for addressing diverse medical needs.
OMVs are naturally released by gram-negative bacteria to aid in their survival, delivering virulence factors and DNA to host cells.1–3 These nanoscale vesicles mimic bacterial surfaces, incorporating antigens and pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) without pathogenicity. Their small size promotes cellular uptake and effectively triggers both innate and adaptive immune responses. As a result, OMVs are gaining attention as both adjuvants and standalone vaccines.
Historically, four OMV-based vaccines targeting meningitis-causing bacteria have been approved in the United States and Europe, though only two remain commercially available due to declining infection rates and reduced demand.1 Today, research is expanding into new candidates targeting pathogens such as COVID-19, invasive non-typhoidal Salmonella, Neisseria gonorrhea, Shigella, and Hemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), with several currently in phase I or II clinical trials. Of particular interest is VAXELIS, a hexavalent pediatric vaccine under development by Merck & Co., which combines OMV-based actives with toxins and inactivated viruses. Advances in genetic engineering have also enabled OMVs to target pathogens other than their bacterial sources, achieving high safety and immunogenicity.
Beyond vaccines, OMVs are being explored as carriers for proteins and nucleic acids. While loading heterologous proteins onto OMV surfaces remains a technical challenge, progress in chemical conjugation, molecular engineering, and glycoengineering is helping to overcome these barriers.1 The dense expression of antigens on OMV surfaces has been shown to significantly enhance immune responses.2 Recent innovations also include alternative delivery routes for OMV-based vaccines, such as intranasal administration, which has demonstrated localized and systemic immunity in animal studies with excellent safety profiles.
EVs, on the other hand, have no approved therapeutic or vaccine products yet, but they are the focus of a rapidly growing number of clinical trials — outpacing those for OMVs. These nanoscale vesicles, produced by mammalian cells, serve as intercellular messengers, carrying cellular components such as surface receptors, signaling proteins, transcription factors, enzymes, extracellular matrix proteins, nucleic acids, and lipids.5 Their involvement in numerous signaling pathways allows them to mediate both physiological and pathological processes, including cancer metastasis and viral propagation.6
EVs’ natural presence in bodily fluids has also spurred interest in their use in diagnostic applications. Furthermore, their ability to transport bioactive molecules across biological barriers with minimal immunogenicity makes them highly attractive as potential targeted drug delivery vehicles.6 Common sources of EVs include immune cells, mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), cancer cells, and human kidney embryo (HEK) cell lines.
As of 2023, nearly 50 active clinical trials were investigating EV-based therapeutics across a broad spectrum of indications, including pain management, hair and bone loss, dementia, infectious diseases, autoimmune conditions, cancers, and gastrointestinal disorders.6 This breadth highlights the growing recognition of EVs’ therapeutic potential in both established and emerging medical fields.
Overcoming limitations in drug delivery with vesicle technology
The delivery of genetic material for vaccines or therapeutics has traditionally relied on viral vectors owing to their inherent efficiency. Viruses are naturally optimized for cellular infection and the delivery of nucleic acid cargo. Adeno-associated viral (AAV) vectors, for example, can leverage a variety of serotypes to achieve targeted delivery to specific cell types in vivo, making them highly effective in many contexts.
Despite their advantages, viral vectors come with notable risks and limitations. Pre-existing immunogenicity, where the immune system recognizes and neutralizes viral carriers before they can deliver their payload, remains a significant hurdle. Additionally, viral vectors are typically limited in their ability to deliver substances beyond nucleic acids, which restricts their versatility.
In contrast, vesicles such as OMVs and EVs present a highly adaptable alternative. These nanoscale carriers are capable of transporting not only nucleic acids but also recombinant proteins, antigens, and a variety of other drug substances, offering significantly broader therapeutic potential. Vesicles also avoid the issue of pre-existing immunogenicity, a key drawback of AAVs, and can be further engineered to enhance specificity and functionality.
This flexibility positions OMVs and EVs as ideal candidates for applications requiring customized and diverse payload delivery, while their immunological profile provides an edge in scenarios where viral approaches may be less viable.
Tackling manufacturing complexity for vesicle-based therapeutics
Producing OMVs and EVs involves unit operations similar to those used for other biologic drug substances. However, the nanoparticle nature of these vesicles introduces unique challenges, particularly during downstream purification, where consistency and scalability are critical.
OMVs are typically produced through bacterial fermentation, employing processes similar to those used in protein production. When using anaerobic bacterial strains, strict control measures are needed to minimize exposure to air, adding a layer of complexity to the manufacturing process. To ensure sufficient yields, genetically engineered cell lines are often utilized. OMVs are secreted as nanoparticles into the supernatant, allowing for separation from cells through ultracentrifugation at small scales or microfiltration and tangential flow filtration (TFF) at larger scales. Further purification steps, such as chromatography, are employed to isolate the vesicles, with additional steps required for viral inactivation, removal of contaminants, and final formulation.
Scaling up these processes remains a significant hurdle for manufacturers. Ultracentrifugation, while effective at the lab scale, is impractical for large-scale production owing to its labor-intensive nature and low throughput. Similarly, size-exclusion chromatography — commonly used for vesicle purification — has limited capacity compared to other chromatography methods, presenting challenges as demand grows.
Innovative solutions are being explored to address these scalability issues. Efforts are underway to streamline vesicle purification and adapt existing bioprocessing technologies for larger-scale applications. By investing in scalable platforms and refining production techniques, innovative manufacturers are steadily working to bridge the gap between early-stage research and commercial manufacturing of OMV and EV-based therapeutics.
Addressing analytical uncertainty
The inherent complexity and diversity of vesicle-based vaccines and therapeutics present significant challenges for comprehensive characterization and quality control. A foundational aspect of analysis is determining particle size distribution, a critical parameter given that OMVs and EVs exist as nanoparticles. However, even this relatively straightforward step can become complicated, as the appropriate target size must first be established to assess whether a product’s size distribution aligns with specifications.
The composition of OMV and EV particles is far more challenging to analyze. These vesicles are complex structures, often containing diverse biological components, making it difficult to define their profiles and ensure consistency. The difficulty is heightened in OMV formulations that include a mix of vesicles, membrane particles, and other substances. In some cases, the incorporated proteins offer an analytical “handle,” simplifying certain evaluations. However, these formulations still demand rigorous methods to characterize their heterogeneity and ensure compliance with specifications.
Consistency is critical, given the variability between batches. Methods must focus on ensuring uniform particle size distribution and consistent levels of incorporated antigens and naturally occurring proteins. Achieving this requires the use of cell lines capable of producing vesicles with reproducible profiles across batches.
Common analytical techniques include dynamic light scattering (DLS) for particle size analysis, high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) for separating components, capillary electrophoresis for profiling proteins, and assays for total protein quantification. However, developing assays that are both accurate and sensitive can be particularly challenging when vesicles require high detergent levels for lysis during testing. This variability often complicates the measurement of components like total protein content.
Potency assays, which are essential for determining the functional efficacy of vesicle-based products, represent another bottleneck in GMP manufacturing. As with cell therapies, these assays must be tailored to each specific product, requiring significant time and resources to develop. The lack of standardized potency assay frameworks adds another layer of complexity, contributing to delays in advancing vesicle-based products through clinical and commercial stages.
Overcoming safety challenges for OMVs and EVs
As biologic products, OMVs and EVs are subject to stringent safety requirements, ensuring they meet regulatory standards for microbial contamination, endotoxins, and adventitious agents. These measures are critical to protect patient safety and to demonstrate consistent quality across production batches.
OMVs, commonly used as adjuvants, require extensive pyrogen testing due to their inherently pyrogenic nature. Depending on the OMV source organism, the use of standard endotoxin quantification methods may prove insufficient, and non-endotoxin pyrogens have to be evaluated. Safety assessments for OMVs not originating from gram-negative bacteria need to be performed using non-endotoxin pyrogen detection systems, such as monocyte activation testing (MAT). With high intrinsic pyrogenicity, absolute quantification of pyrogens may not be possible, and analysis must instead rely heavily on demonstrating batch-to-batch consistency, ensuring that the pyrogenic
activity remains uniform and predictable. The true safety of OMVs is ultimately validated through clinical studies, where their immunogenicity and other safety parameters are closely monitored.
In contrast, EVs are less inherently immunogenic, simplifying some safety assessments. Non-endotoxin pyrogens associated with EVs can often be both defined and quantified, enabling more straightforward analytical approaches. However, rigorous testing is still essential, particularly as EVs advance toward therapeutic applications. Maintaining consistency in the presence of potential contaminants or immunogenic components is key to ensuring the safety and efficacy of EV-based products.
For both OMVs and EVs, the development and implementation of robust safety protocols tailored to their unique properties are essential to support their advancement as vaccines and therapeutics.
Breaking barriers in early-stage vesicle development
The relative immaturity of the OMV and EV fields presents significant challenges for developers aiming to bring new vaccines and therapeutics to market. Chief among these is the lack of regulatory clarity, which creates uncertainty around development pathways and compliance expectations. This ambiguity is particularly daunting for smaller, emerging firms that often lead innovation in this space but face limited access to funding. Typically, significant financial investment only becomes available after the generation of phase I clinical data, requiring developers to absorb the substantial upfront costs needed to reach this milestone.
On the production side, one of the biggest hurdles is developing high-yielding manufacturing processes tailored to these complex vesicle products. Achieving reproducible outputs while maintaining consistency and scalability requires careful optimization. Compounding this challenge is the need to establish robust analytical methods that can accurately characterize vesicle composition and behavior.
Balancing process development is another key issue. Overdevelopment at early stages can exhaust limited resources, while insufficient effort may result in suboptimal processes that hinder progress. Developers must carefully identify and validate the right set of critical quality attributes (CQAs) for each specific product, ensuring they are both scientifically rigorous and commercially viable. Additionally, creating a fit-for-purpose analytical package capable of generating accurate and consistent data across development stages is critical for regulatory approval and downstream success.
Navigating these early-stage challenges demands strategic decision-making and innovative problem-solving, as well as close collaboration between developers, contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs), and regulatory bodies to accelerate the maturation of the OMV and EV fields.
NorthX Biologics: advancing OMV and EV innovation
NorthX Biologics stands out as one of the few CDMOs with substantial experience in nanoparticle-based vaccine development, actively supporting several OMV projects and engaging in discussions with companies developing EV-based therapeutics. This depth of expertise positions NorthX Biologics as a leader in a rapidly evolving field.
As a smaller, agile CDMO, NorthX Biologics excels at tailoring its approach to meet the specific needs of each client. Viewing client relationships as true partnerships, the company provides not only manufacturing services but also scientific consultation and innovative problem-solving. This flexibility enables NorthX Biologics to work with specialized bacterial strains that may fall outside the standardized platform technologies used by larger CDMOs, ensuring bespoke solutions for even the most niche requirements.
At NorthX Biologics, we offer end-to-end support, from early-stage development to clinical manufacturing, leveraging robust capabilities in adherent cell culture using fixed-bed and hollow-fiber bioreactors. Our comprehensive suite of analytical methods is designed to be adaptable to the unique demands of each project. Furthermore, NorthX Biologics continues to invest heavily in manufacturing and analytical technologies to deepen our understanding of OMV and EV products, ensuring that we deliver the highest level of support. Our expertise in
nucleic acid therapies further strengthens our ability to assist clients seeking to use OMVs and EVs as delivery vehicles.
One standout example of NorthX Biologics’ collaborative approach is its partnership with Abera Biosciences. Together with Testa Center, another Swedish Innovation Hub, NorthX Biologics has supported Abera in developing a pneumococcal OMV-based vaccine platform. This partnership seeks to develop a scalable, GMP-compliant manufacturing process and the development of robust analytical methods. As a result, Abera’s candidate is on track to enter clinical trials, exemplifying the success of NorthX Biologics’ integrated and innovative approach.
Significant progress on the horizon
With a growing number of OMV and EV candidates advancing through clinical development, the field is poised for transformative progress in manufacturing and analytical technologies over the coming years. At NorthX Biologics, we anticipate playing a key role in driving these advancements, building on our expanding expertise and experience.
We are actively developing a robust OMV analytical platform designed to address the shared characteristics of the diverse bacterial strains used in OMV production. This platform will embody a plug-and-play approach, enabling streamlined analytics by employing standardized technologies wherever possible. By simplifying and accelerating the analytical process, this platform aims to reduce development timelines and support the scalability of OMV-based products.
Looking ahead, we are equally excited to leverage our expertise in OMVs to establish a similar analytical platform for EV-based therapeutics. Drawing parallels between these vesicle types, NorthX Biologics aims to extend our innovative solutions to encompass EV development, ensuring comprehensive support for clients as the industry evolves. This dual focus on OMV and EV platforms will position NorthX Biologics at the forefront of vesicle-based therapeutic innovation, meeting the needs of clients across diverse therapeutic areas.
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Chief Technology Officer
As CTO, Ola is leading NorthX Biologic’s development and project organization, focusing on delivering technologies and strategies to ensure high-end services within bioprocessing and analytics. He has more than 20 years’ experience from the pharma and biotech industry, ranging from early development to commercial GMP manufacturing. Ola has worked in several fields, including ATMP products, vaccines, and other biologicals. He has the essential knowledge to take a product from early pre-clinical development into clinical trials and to the market.
Isa Lindgren, Ph.D.
Head of Analytics
Isa Lindgren, Ph.D., is Head of Analytics at NorthX Biologics, leading the QC and Analytical Development teams across the Matfors and Stockholm sites. With a background of 15+ years in life sciences research and experience from preclinical work at Chiesi Pharma in biologics and ATMPs, Isa has extensive expertise in analytics. Six years in the US have equipped her with valuable international experience for global communication and high-level customer care. Known for her technological acumen, she ensures NorthX Biologics remains a front-runner in analytics to deliver biologics at the highest quality.
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To increase pedestrian safety and prevent tripping hazards caused by cracks, uneven, or deteriorated curbs, we offer premium repair services. We also install ADA curb ramps to increase sidewalk access for people with disabilities.
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Our team makes the sidewalk repair process simple and hassle-free for you.
- We start by assessing the condition of your sidewalk and identifying problem areas.
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Our work ensures the city’s infrastructure meets safety standards and keeps neighborhoods connected. With 25 years of experience and countless successful projects, we have earned a reputation for excellence. We are well-versed in NYC DOT regulations and make sure your sidewalk is compliant. Moreover, during every project, our OSHA-certified experts follow all essential guidelines to ensure workplace safety.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Concrete repair costs in 2025 vary based on project scope, location, and method. Minor crack sealing averages $5–$15 per linear foot, while concrete leveling (e.g., mudjacking) ranges from $500 to $1,700, averaging around $1,500 . Labor rates typically fall between $30 and $75 per hour, influenced by regional pricing and project complexity
Replacing concrete involves demolition and new pouring, costing $8–$18 per square foot . For a 20x20 slab, expect $3,200–$7,200. Overlays offer a cost-saving alternative at $3–$7 per square foot, provided the existing slab is structurally sound .
Repairing concrete steps averages $250–$750, with minor fixes around $100–$300 and major repairs exceeding $1,000 . Concrete removal costs $2–$6 per square foot, with reinforced concrete on the higher end .
Well-executed repairs can last 10–20 years, while poor materials or installation may lead to early failure. DIY repairs can save costs but may lack durability compared to professional work. Concrete work's expense stems from material costs, labor, equipment, and overhead .
If your concrete has small cracks or surface damage, repairing it is usually cheaper and faster. But if the damage is major—like big cracks, sinking, or crumbling—it’s better to replace it. Old or poorly installed concrete often keeps causing problems, so replacement saves money long-term. If you’re unsure, a quick inspection by a pro can help decide the best option.
First, remove loose material with a wire brush or chisel and clean the surface completely. Apply a bonding agent for proper adhesion, then patch with vinyl concrete patcher or resurfacer. Use an overlay for larger areas. For extensive or structural damage, replacement is recommended. Always cure properly for maximum durability.
Small concrete cracks can sometimes be fixed yourself with patching kits. But for bigger cracks, uneven slabs, or structural problems, you must hire a professional. Wrong repairs can cause safety issues or even fines in some areas. If unsure, always call a concrete contractor - it's safer and often cheaper long-term.
As a licensed and insured sidewalk contractor, we handle the entire permitting process for your project to ensure full compliance with all regulations. We're authorized to secure all required permits from the DOT and local municipalities, including sidewalk permits, curb permits, and any other necessary approvals. Our team manages all paperwork and coordinates with the appropriate agencies so you don't have to worry about the bureaucratic details. Whether it's for repairs, new construction, or modifications, we'll make sure your project has all the proper documentation before work begins.
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The dairy aisle seems to get bigger each week. Oat, Almond, Cashew, Coconut…apparently milk can be made from anything! Demand for plant-based products is increasing and the technology is improving, meaning scientists are creating products that taste more and more like their animal-product counterparts. And not only is it tasting better and better, but research is also showing there are a variety of health benefits to adopting a plant-based diet, even if only partially altering a diet. Sounds great, right? Well, it’s not QUITE that simple. The plant-based industry still has some work to do, but it doesn’t look like it’s going anywhere anytime soon.
But first, what is plant-based?
Despite its name, plant-based doesn’t mean foraging in the backyard garden. The National Library of Medicine describes a plant-based diet as a diet that consists of all minimally processed fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds, herbs, and spices and excludes all animal products, including red meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and dairy products.
That sounds pretty healthy…and, like veganism? There’s actually a difference. Despite the strict definition above, many consider plant-based to be a little more “forgiving” than veganism and will allow the occasional animal-product into their diet.
Plant-Based By The Numbers:
- In 2021, sales of plant-based foods/drinks intended to substitute for animal products reached $7 billion, up 27% from 2019.1
- SPINS reports that the total plant-based market is growing 29% year over year, nearly two times that of the overall food and beverage market.
- Per Vegan News the number of Americans following plant-based diets has surged 300% in the last 15 years.2
This is the growing population who are dabbling in the plant-based lifestyle. Gone are the days where soy milk automatically categorizes a consumer into one of two buckets: vegan or lactose-intolerant. The benefits of the plant-based diet are leading many to adjust their diets…but maybe not running full steam into vegetarianism or veganism. Some are choosing to make small swaps in their diet (ex. Meatless Mondays); changing to a mostly plant-based diet, but maybe not completely eliminating animal products – flexible vegetarians…or flexitarians.3
Plant-Based: It Does The Body Good
The top reasons people give for switching to a plant-based diet are to improve their overall health, weight management, a desire to eat “clean,” and to eat more sustainably.4
Research shows that going plant-based is pretty good for the body and can help prevent certain diseases and even mortality in some cases.
The ARIC (Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities) conducted a study evaluating the effect of a plant-based diet on cardiovascular health in middle-aged adults from 1987 to 2016. With 4 different variations in the plant-based diet (ex. Some were allowed moderate amounts of animal products), the study concluded that diets higher in plant-based foods and lower in animal foods were associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in a general population.5 The finding clearly showed a correlation between heart health and diet, but it is also interesting to note that the findings didn’t show a need to completely exclude animal products from one’s diet, but to adjust the proportion of plant foods to animal foods. The study also showed a lower risk in morbidity and mortality, but not prevention of the disease.
Plant-based diets have shown to prevent, manage, and even reverse type 2 diabetes, by lowering body weight, improving insulin function, and increasing the body’s ability to regulate blood sugar.6
Reducing the amount of animal products in one’s diet and switching to a mostly plant-based diet has shown to reduce some types of cancer.7
Certain types of fats (like saturated and trans-fat) found in dairy and meat products have been shown to increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other brain disorders. There is ongoing research around this, but a plant-based diet, often rich in antioxidants, folate, and vitamin E, avoids dairy and meat products, therefore possibly offering a protective effect.8
Various studies have found that those following a plant-based diet have lower body weight than those following a non-plant-based diet. This is attributed to the lowered calorie consumption due to plant-based diets having higher fiber content, greater food volume, and lower energy. However, researchers also found that this can be due to plant-based foods being less palatable, with less food reward than standard Western Diets.9
The Skeptical Crowd
As noted above, research shows compelling health benefits. However, many consumers still aren’t convinced; with the main concern being the level of processing required to produce many of the animal-product alternatives. Companies are realizing that if they want these flexitarians to make the jump, they will need to produce less processed, lower fat, lower sodium options. The plant-based alternatives need to truly be healthier than the animal product option.10 That means, at least for now, there are many who aren’t buying into the hype.
Now, to the elephant in the room – the taste test. It may be close, but it just doesn’t taste the same...yet. Scientists are working hard to perfect the texture, taste, and smell. Food corporations know this is the BIGGEST barrier for consumers, and that many meat eaters will be unwilling to completely change their eating habits until that plant-based hamburger tastes like the quarter pounder they grew up eating. But the scientists are getting close to creating products that taste exactly like the real deal.
So, is the plant-based diet here to stay or just another fad? Based on the research and consumer purchasing, it doesn’t appear to be going anywhere anytime soon. And studies have shown that cutting out at least some animal products from one’s diet will have an overall positive impact on their health. Scientists still have some work to do to get the meat lovers to take the leap, but many consumers are adjusting their diets and opting for plant-based alternatives. One thing is clear – change is happening in the food world. We’ll just have to wait and see where the change takes us.
- 1 "Plant-Based Vs. Vegan: What Is The Difference?". Medicalnewstoday.Com, 2022, https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/plant-based-vs-vegan#key-differences.
- 2 "2021 Trend Insight: The Opportunity In Plant-Based - FONA International". FONA International | Flavor First, 2022, https://www.fona.com/0421plantbased/.
- 3 "What Is The Flexitarian Diet?". Cleveland Clinic, 2022, https://health.clevelandclinic.org/what-is-the-flexitarian-diet/.
- 4 Goodfoodscorecard.Org, 2022, http://goodfoodscorecard.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/COR-RSC-Why-Shift-PB-2018-01-30.pdf.
- 5 "Plant‐Based Diets Are Associated With A Lower Risk Of Incident Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiovascular Disease Mortality, And All‐Cause Mortality In A General Population Of Middle‐Aged Adults". Journal Of The American Heart Association, 2022, https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/JAHA.119.012865
- 6 "Plant-Based Diets". Physicians Committee For Responsible Medicine, 2022, https://www.pcrm.org/good-nutrition/plant-based-diets#:~:text=Those%20who%20eat%20a%20plant,expensive%20that%20an%20omnivorous%20diet.
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- 9 Dieter, Brad. "Plant-Based Diets For Weight Loss (Are They More Effective?)". Blog.Nasm.Org, 2022, https://blog.nasm.org/plant-based-diets-weight-loss#:~:text=Lower%20calorie%20intake%20is%20attributed,reward%20than%20standard%20Western%20Diets.
- 10 Kateman, Brian. "11 Plant-Based And Alternative Protein Trends To Watch For In 2022". Forbes, 2022, https://www.forbes.com/sites/briankateman/2021/11/30/11-plant-based-and-alternative-protein-trends-to-watch-for-in-2022/?sh=3c27bebec4a4.
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Acetal-based technopolymer (POM), orange.
Don’t delay, give OIC a call and talk to us about your industrial application. Our aim is to help your business choose the right Elesa+Ganter element for the function you need. Whether you need to clamp, close, connect, control, level, manoeuvre, measure or set. OIC has an Elesa+Ganter machine element to fit your need.
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In the run-up to the Ocean Park Halloween Fest, Asia’s largest Halloween celebration, Ocean Park held it’s recruitment event at Langham Place today, in search for brave and energetic souls to fill nearly 2,000 positions, including Halloween performers, backstage crew members, frontline and logistical staff to join this year’s team. During the event, different representatives from Ocean Park’s hiring departments shared details about the respective vacancies available, and on-site registration, interviews and auditions, were arranged for those who were interested. Of all the positions available, the position of Halloween performers was the most popular. Today’s candidates came from all walks of life, including students, clerks, accountants, teachers, nurses, and university students who are looking to challenge themselves with this scary but fun job.
During the event, the Halloween Show Director, who is looking for prospective performers with outstanding acting skills, tested candidates with acting challenges, and the 5 prospective Halloween performers who have been selected today will enter the next round of interview. One of the selected performers, Skyan Chan, currently a Form 6 student, expressed interest in developing in the performing arts area, and although she did not sit her HKDSE exams this year, she hopes that, through performing in this year’s Halloween Fest, she can gain valuable experience so she can apply and study courses in performing arts overseas.
Ocean Park is recruiting 1,000 Halloween performers, 400 backstage crew members, and more than 500 frontline and logistical staff to join this year’s team to help create the creepiest and most exciting all-day-and-night Halloween event in town. Starting from next week till August, other phases of the recruitment drive will be held at Eaton Hotel Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, and at the Labour Department’s Hong Kong East Job Centre. For more details about recruitment events and the interviews, please visit http://halloween.oceanpark.com.hk/en/recruitment.html.
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