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Social responsibility
Contributing to the development of society
For us, business success and social responsibility go hand in hand. As a company with a global presence, we seek to help shape the social environment and to promote an intercultural dialogue worldwide. To this end, we support education, science, the arts and culture, as well as efforts to improve environmental protection. We also support initiatives for greater traffic safety and promote charitable commitment among our employees. (See graphic B.44)
In 2016, we spent around €60 million on donations to nonprofit institutions and on sponsorships of socially beneficial projects. This does not include our foundations and corporate volunteering activities or self-initiated projects.
As was the case in previous years, we once again supported democratic parties in Germany in 2016, donating a total of €320,000. As in 2015, the CDU and SPD parties each received €100,000 while the FDP, the CSU and BÜNDNIS 90/DIE GRÜNEN each received €40,000.
Science funding
Sustainable development cannot be achieved without the targeted funding of science, research and technology worldwide. The international exchange of knowledge and the funding of innovations are key drivers of developments in these areas. We therefore support universities, research institutes and interdisciplinary science projects around the globe. We have consolidated these activities in foundations.
Environmental protection and technical safety are two key scientific areas supported by the Daimler and Benz Foundation. Endowed with €125 million, the foundation promotes research that can have a major impact on the development of society. That includes research on autonomous driving. To this end, we have established a mobility think tank to examine the impact and socially relevant aspects of autonomous driving. The Daimler and Benz Foundation has also invested around €1.5 million in the "Villa Ladenburg" project, which studies the effect of autonomous driving on normal road traffic. (See daimler-benz-stiftung.de)
The German Future Prize is one of the most prestigious awards conferred for innovation and technology in Germany and is presented by the President of Germany. The Daimler fund works within the framework of the Donors' Association for the Promotion of German Science to support this annual award for outstanding achievement in technology, engineering and the natural sciences. (See stifterverband.org)
Providing more people with access to education is one of the most lasting investments for the benefit of society and also our company. The numerous education projects we fund around the world promote interest in and passion for science and technology, as well as the ability to look beyond the working world and remain open to new ideas. The projects we support also promote equal opportunities.
More curiosity — more future: This is the motto of the education initiative "Genius — Daimler's young knowledge community." The initiative is targeted at children and teenagers and their teachers. The latter are given special training and provided with teaching materials that introduce children to new automotive technologies in an entertaining and practical way, and which also get them interested in technology and research. (See genius-community.com)
The "Each Girl is a Star" project at Mercedes-Benz Turkey has now provided training and financial grants to more than 3,900 girls and young women in 56 Turkish cities. The project gives underprivileged girls and young women the opportunity to attend a vocational college and enter professions traditionally occupied by men.
Traffic safety
As we move along the "road to accident-free driving," we are utilizing assistance systems to ease the burden on drivers and to protect and support them in dangerous situations. More importantly, we also seek to ensure that everyone on streets and roads remains safe. We pursue this goal with traffic-education projects for schoolchildren and safety training programs for adults, for example.
In 2016, our "MobileKids" program celebrated 15 years of successful traffic-safety training. To date, MobileKids has made more than two million children fit for road traffic in Germany and around the world. (See mobilekids.net)
Daimler's local subsidiaries in India have also launched a new traffic safety campaign known as "Safe Road Project — A Safety Initiative" in order to help reduce the large number of traffic fatalities in the country. The goal here is to make people in India more aware of traffic safety issues and the possibilities for utilizing vehicle safety systems.
Nature conservation
We share responsibility for preserving the diversity of natural habitats for future generations. That is why we have been supporting the projects and initiatives of environmental organizations around the world for many years now, as we help to make sure the earth remains a place worth living in.
In India, Brazil and Mozambique, we are carrying out projects with Caritas International that promote the sustainable use of water resources. Climate change is threatening to make entire tracts of land uninhabitable in those countries. Here, project workers are creating reliable water supply systems and providing training and knowledge to local farmers.
The arts and culture
A rich cultural life and a vibrant art scene foster creativity and innovation. It is therefore very important to us to support the arts and culture.
As a patron of the International Bachakademie Stuttgart, we support the MUSIKFESTUTTGART music festival, and we also served as the main sponsor for the BACHBEWEGT!SINGEN! project in 2016. Johann Sebastian Bach's "Christmas Oratorio" was featured in a family concert held for people of all ages in which around 250 pupils performed in a professional setting with the Bachakademie ensemble.
Mercedes-Benz supports the functional fashion concepts for people with disabilities created by the Bezgraniz Couture ("Fashion without Borders") organization, which was established in 2010. The "wearABLE Future" collection, for example, stands out through adaptable high-tech features especially designed for people with physical disabilities. The Bezgraniz fashion brand has put on special fashion shows during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Moscow in the past, and in October 2016, it staged presentations during Fashion Week Los Angeles for the first time.
Communities and charitable projects
For us, being a global company means we have a global responsibility. That is why we support the social environment at our locations as well as a wide variety of aid projects around the world. Our efforts here go beyond assistance in the aftermath of natural or man-made disasters. We also set up longer-term projects aimed at helping people to help themselves.
Haiti was recently devastated once again by a natural disaster: After experiencing a severe earthquake in 2010, the country was hit hard by Hurricane Matthew in October 2016. Hundreds of people died in the storm. In the aftermath, Daimler and Germany's Foreign Office funded aid projects carried out by the German Red Cross. The projects focused mainly on securing access to clean water and conducting a broad-based cholera vaccination campaign. Tools and materials for cleanup work and restoring the country's severely damaged agriculture were also supplied.
As a company, we also take our social responsibility very seriously. This is why we are helping migrants integrate into the German workforce and society. Our "bridge internship" especially helps pave the way for refugees to enter the German labor market without major bureaucratic hurdles. For more information on this topic, see Workforce.
Many of our employees also support refugees through numerous donation campaigns or the performance of volunteer work. In 2016, for example, staff members helped renovate refugee shelters and build playgrounds for children. Daimler paid for all the required materials and ensured the work was carried out under professional supervision. The company also regularly makes an "Aid Fleet" of Mercedes-Benz vehicles available to several aid organizations.
Employee commitment
The efforts of our employees to help communities and promote the common good around the globe manifest themselves in initiatives that go beyond the refugee assistance campaigns. These initiatives demonstrate just how seriously our employees take their responsibility, and how willing they are to offer opportunities to people at the very fringes of society.
In the ProCent initiative, for example, Daimler employees voluntarily donate the cent amounts of their net salaries to socially beneficial projects. The company matches every cent donated. Approximately €1 million was collected in this manner in 2016.
For example, the proceeds from the ProCent initiative were donated to a canine rescue squad at ASB — the Workers' Samaritan Federation, which needed a new trailer to transport materials. Donations were also given to the Verein zur Förderung der Kinder- und Jugendhilfe e. V. Zeiskam, a children and youth aid organization, which used the funds to build an outdoor playground and a garden for children to work and learn in.
Dialogue and understanding
As a company that operates around the world, we support projects and institutions that promote intercultural dialogue in the interest of mutual understanding and the peaceful coexistence of cultures. We also support initiatives for the strengthening of democracy.
For example, Daimler supports grants for 15 to 18-year-old German students that allow them to spend a year in the United States under the auspices of the Daimler-Byrnes Scholarship. The program is designed to get students interested in the transatlantic relationship. The students receive extensive intercultural training to prepare them for their role as ambassadors of their country.
More information on the projects promoted by the Group and the activities related to our social commitment can be found in the Daimler Sustainability Report and on our website under "Sustainability." (See daimler.com/sustainability)


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The pioneers in mobile music making now bring you the new iRig HD – the next generation of the immensely popular AmpliTube iRig interface. iRig HD is the first high-quality 24-bit audio interface that fits in your pocket and connects directly to your Lightning, 30-pin and USB devices – so no matter which iPhone, iPod touch, iPad or Mac you have, you'll rock out in seconds.
iRig HD features superior digital audio quality, and offers a premium 24-bit A/D converter for a crystal clear digital signal that's free from noise and crosstalk. Plus, its ultra-low-draw power-consumption circuitry eliminates the need for batteries – it's powered by your mobile device or computer. An onboard gain control allows you to dial in the perfect signal level for your instrument and apps, and a multicolor LED lets you know what's going on with your interface and signal.
iRig HD is compatible with the range of IK AmpliTube apps (the #1 app for guitar players) includingAmpliTube Fender®, AmpliTube Slash andAmpliTube Jimi Hendrix™, as well as any other real-time processing apps, such as Apple GarageBand, which support digital audio. Use the iRig HD anywhere you play guitar – on the go, in the studio or on your Mac at home.
No matter where you are, iRig HD delivers pure high-quality digital input signal. It features a 24-bit A/D ultra-transparent converter that accurately preserves the nuances of your instrument. This means you can rock out on your iPhone, iPad, iPad mini, or Mac laptop or desktop computer, with studio quality sound. iRig HD features a standard 1/4" Hi-Z instrument input jack, and connects to your iOS device with the included 30-pin cable or the included Lightning cable.
The beauty of the iRig HD is that it works everywhere you do. It also comes with a handy USB cable and is class compliant, so you can plug right in to your laptop or desktop Mac computer and keep jamming. Start a project on your iPad, finish it on your Mac with the same great tone: Brilliant.
As an iRig HD owner, you get 4 exclusive gear models that are not available anywhere else for iOS. Whether you have a full version of AmpliTube, or AmpliTube FREE, plug in your iRig HD for the first time, and these four outstanding models will instantly appear in your gear collection. They are:
|Metal W
Based on the Randall® Warhead 300™
|Metal 150
Based on the Peavey® 5150™ head
Based on the DigiTech Whammy™ pedal
Based on the MXR® Flanger 117
But wait, there's more. We also give you the complete AmpliTube Metal collection for the Mac, which features 48 gear models, including amps, cabinets and stomps. You get presets ranging from vintage 80's shred to the ultra high-gain sounds of contemporary metal.
|Metal Clean T
Based on the Mesa/Boogie® Triple Rectifier™ Green Channel
|Metal Lead V
Based on the Peavey® 5150™ head
|Metal Lead W
Based on the Randall® Warhead 300™
|Vintage Metal Lead
Based on the Marshall® JMP100™ head
Amazing tone on Your iPhone/iPod touch/iPad and beyond
Now for the good stuff. Download the AmpliTube FREE, AmpliTube Fender™ FREE, AmpliTube Slashor AmpliTube Jimi Hendrix™ app from the App store. Plug your guitar into iRig HD, plug your headphones into your device headphone jack and launch the app. Immediately you'll see something very familiar – a complete guitar rig. AmpliTube iOS recreates your entire guitar/bass signal chain in your iPhone/iPod touch/iPad.
AmpliTube FREE, AmpliTube Fender® FREE, AmpliTube Jimi Hendrix™ and AmpliTube Slash come with a built-in single-track recorder, expandable to 4 tracks on the iPhone/iPod touch and 8-tracks on the iPad versions of the apps. Immediately you can record your performance, and the length is limited only by your device memory. When you expand the recorder (via in-app purchase), you also get master effects, giving you a complete mobile recording solution built right into your device. Create full songs and compositions right on your iOS device, and export them in WAV or MP3 formats to share via SoundCloud, FTP or email.
We're adding new models of gear on a regular basis, and the in-app purchase feature allows you to expand your AmpliTube app when you want to. You can start with the AmpliTube FREE, AmpliTube Fender FREE, AmpliTube Jimi Hendrix™ or AmpliTube Slash app, then expand your gear collection when you want.
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iRig HD Specifications
Product Dimensions: 1.8 x 6 x 7.5 inches
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King Jewelers 18K White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Flower Ring. This 18K white gold ring is set with round cut diamonds and marquise shaped sapphires to form a flower motif. The total diamond weight is approximately 0.70ct and the approximate sapphire weight is 2.3ct. The total gem weight is approximately 3.00ct.
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Getting To The Bottom Of Psoriasis And Stress
Stress is toxic. It will rob you of your piece of mind and your health. While not the cause of many diseases and conditions including psoriasis, it is a contributing factor because it is so damaging to the body physically and emotionally. Psoriasis and stress is something to consider if you can't seem to get a break from psoriasis flare-ups.
Stress is a part of life and can even be considered a good thing if it spurs you on to achieve your goals, take and complete a class, get healthy, etc. We all have to deal with some level of stress about financial obligations, kids, deadlines, job pressures, emotional issues, etc.
Stress only becomes a problem when it turns into chronic stress. It is normal to be stressed out about completing a term paper, work deadline, etc. But at some point this stress should be relieved such as when the term paper is completed and turned in, when you meet your work deadline or get an extension, etc.
Being stressed out day after day, week after week, month after month and year after year is a recipe for disaster.
When faced with a stressful situation, your body will go into a "fight or flight" state when it releases certain stress hormones. This will cause;
- Rapid heart rate
- Sweaty palms
- Rapid breathing
- Increased blood pressure
- Digestion will stop
- Rigid muscles
- Fats and sugars being released into the bloodstream increasing blood glucose levels and cholesterol, etc.
In ancient times, there would be fighting or fleeing going on in stressful situations. In the modern world however, the "fight or flight" response by the body is redundant since most stressors such as financial worries and so forth, do not require this type of response. However, this response by the body to stress continues to occur anytime you are stressed out.
If this response is not constant, it will not be a problem, When you are dealing with chronic stress however, it becomes a problem and can be a contributing factor to most is not all diseases and conditions such as;
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
- Weakened immune system and all the problems that can cause
- Diabetes
- Belly fat
- Headaches
- Ulcers
- Digestive problems
- Asthma
- Sleep disorders
- Hair loss
- Etc
Stress and the Brain
Stress will exhaust your organs including your brain by actually shrinking your brain. The part of the brain that will be affected by chronic stress is the structure known as the hippocampus which is important for memory.
Stress is able to shrink this structure by decreasing or shrinking the existing cells. Tons of research validates this brain shrinkage due to stress. And this structure in the brain is usually the first place to be damaged when Alzheimer's disease is at play.
You CANNOT afford to live with chronic stress!!!
Stress and Psoriasis
As mentioned previously, chronic stress is a contributing factor for many diseases and conditions and this includes psoriasis. Stress has been identified as one of the common triggers for the various signs of psoriasis.
Chronic stress can be a contributing factor in making psoriasis worse. In people who are predisposed to psoriasis, chronic stress can be the trigger needed for a flare-up.
A study in the UK also showed that chronic stress can interfere with and delay the healing process. Chronic stress can affect the ability of being able to respond favorably or quickly to treatment methods for psoriasis such as light therapy.
Fighting psoriasis will require you to take a closer look at your stress levels and learn to manage stress effectively. It is impossible to have no stress at all but it is how you respond to stress that will be the difference between health and ill health.
Stress Management
If you suffer from chronic stress, learning to manage stress so that it does not affect your health and lead to psoriasis flare-ups requires that you first identify the triggers which could be any of the following;
- Financial pressures
- Family and relationships
- Work pressures
- Major life changes
- Pessimistic attitude
- Unrealistic goals and expectations of yourself
- Being a perfectionist and so on and so forth
The next step is to evaluate your response to stress. Do you;
- Have a rapid heartbeat
- Freeze
- Suffer from insomnia or sleep too much
- Become agitated
- Need to drink or smoke to relax (which actually worsens stress)
- Withdraw or become unusually quiet
- Avoid the issue
- Display a lack of concentration
- Become negative
- Become depressed
- Have mental fatigue
- Become hostile
- Become lethargic and so on and so forth
Knowing how you respond to stress will help you determine when you are under stress so that you can learn to manage it and avoid flare-ups and many of the other effects of chronic stress.
When you notice that you are dealing with an overload of stress, it is important to be proactive in the presence of excessive stress. Stress management is all about eliminating the stressful situation or minimizing it. Stress management is also about learning to relax or not being so consumed with the stressful situation.
This can be accomplished through;
- Prayer
- Deep breathing exercises (stress and deep breathing cannot coexist)
- Aromatherapy treatments
- Massage
- Stress reducing exercises
- Meditation
- Biofeedback
- Visualization techniques
- Yoga, etc
Identifying stressors may also require you to modify your behaviors such as avoiding work overload or taking on too many responsibilities, ensuring that you eat a proper diet filled with fruits and vegetables, avoiding alcohol, eliminating smoking, caffeine, unhealthy fats and sugars, creating a budget (and sticking to it!) etc.
Quick Tip – when you notice yourself feeling highly stressed, reach for vitamin C. A study showed that vitamin C is able to reduce stress levels and help normalize blood pressure levels. When stressed, reach for an orange, strawberries, papaya, grapefruit, kiwi, and many other sources of vitamin C.
Aromatherapy is a great way to relieve stress and certain essential oils used in aromatherapy such as lavender, rose, chamomile, frankincense, orange, etc, can help you relax and calm down when stressed.
Some essential oils can also help you recharge as well as revitalize and stimulate you in addition to helping to boost your immune system.
The use of aromatherapy baths, massage oils, inhalants, skin, hair and body treatments and so forth, can be a great way to not only pamper oneself but also relieve stress.
Stress Relieving Aromatherapy Bath Recipe
3 drops lavender essential oil
3 drops chamomile essential oil
1 drop fennel essential oil
1 drop geranium essential oil
1 drop cypress essential oil
1 drop vetiver essential oil
Fill a bath with warm water, add these essential oils to the bath water and soak away your troubles.
Herbs For Stress Relief
The following herbs are excellent natural stress relieving tools and include;
- Ginkgo biloba
- Asian ginseng
- Saint John's wort
- Ashwagandha
- Lemon balm
Psoriasis and stress are connected. If you do not get a handle on stress, stress will handle you. You will deal with psoriasis flare-ups after psoriasis flare-ups with no relief in sight if stress is not managed. For more ways to overcome psoriasis naturally, click here.


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This longstanding favourite amongst Lebanese has been Lebanon's best selling arak for decades and won its first Medal at the 1981 Leipzig Fair in Germany. Distilled three times from fermented white grapes with the best aniseeds to produce its famous smooth taste, this liqueur is then aged prior to bottling. 50% Alc./Vol.
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Keep Tulsa hype
Golden era legends to share stage with local artists for Hip Hop 918
Local Hip Hop 918 performers—from left: Written Quincy, Doc Freeman, Steph Simon, Tea Rush, St. Domonick, Verse, and DJ Somar
Greg Bollinger
On April 7, three legends from the Golden Era of hip-hop—Big Daddy Kane, Biz Markie, and Doug E. Fresh—will perform a free show on the Guthrie Green stage. Grammy Award-winner Big Daddy Kane is widely considered one of the greatest lyricists of all time and thought to be pivotal in shaping Jay-Z's career. Rapper, DJ, actor, and beatboxer Biz Markie, sometimes referred to as the "Clown Prince of Hip-Hop," is most known for his 1989 hit single "Just a Friend," which to this day can make an entire room break out in song. The event, Hip Hop 918, which aspires to be reminiscent of a South Bronx street party, will be hosted by Doug E. Fresh, the human beatbox known for keeping the crowd hype.
Organizers wanted to to open the show with local artists capable of embodying old-school hip-hop. They enlisted rapper Steph Simon to help put it together.
"[DJ] Somar popped in my head, of course Doc [Freeman] popped in my head," Simon said. "She said we need a female, I said Tea Rush, then I told them we have a young up-and-comer—St. Domonick—we need to add to bridge the gap between the young generation and the old."
Simon was told they'd be given a 45-minute set, and the organizers requested there not be any lag time between acts. In the realm of hip-hop, this necessitates a hype man: someone to talk on the mic and keep the crowd entertained as DJ Somar spins the classics. Simon couldn't think of anyone better for the task than Tulsa's own Doc Freeman. Freeman is a member of Tulsa rap group Oilhouse (who recently performed at SXSW) and hosts the monthly Lessons in Fresh. Held at different locations around Tulsa, Lessons in Fresh pays homage to the elements of hip-hop with live performances, rap battles, breakdancing, vinyl DJing, and live graffiti painting.
For Freeman, keeping the crowd engaged comes naturally.
"Whenever you're trying to get the music to work right, if there's a technical difficulty, I always fill that space during Oilhouse shows; I do the same thing during Lessons," he said.
I asked him if he planned on channeling hypeman Doug E. Fresh during the show.
"It's always there, it's always in the back of my mind, anytime I'm going to [perform] I think about Doug E. Fresh, Slick Rick, I think about DJ Kool Herc," Freeman said. "I think about the first time I heard Big Daddy Kane, first time I heard Biz Markie … it was the sound of my skin color—this is the sound of my people, my family."
Local artists to expect at Hip Hop 918 include Steph Simon, Verse, Doc Freeman, St. Domonick, DJ Somar, Tea Rush, Written Quincey, and more.
"This show will definitely be historic," said Tea Rush, R&B singer and performer. "To have such iconic artists perform in downtown Tulsa [and] open up the show with some of Tulsa's most talented local artists is insane. This will be a night to remember."


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How to Properly Manage Your Freelance Business
Usually, people have this preconceive idea that freelance work is very easy but that is not case all the time. Indeed, you no longer need to travel miles away from home just to get to your office but life can be difficult as well for freelancers. You can't expect benefits or even holidays and there is possibility for you to feel remorseful if you take a break for too long. Fortunately, there are long term plans that you can do in order for your freelance life to be a lot easier. It is possible that you have already come across with these handful advice yet these things are worth reiterating.
Make Sure Your Working Area is Conducive
The first thing that you need to do is make sure you have a conducive working area. Having a space in your own home wherein you can work freely is a good thing for you. As much as possible have a desk with all the things that you need for work furthermore it should be neatly arranged.
If you don't have that area at home then you must obtain an ergonomic desk chair that will help you feel comfortable while working. There might be some discomforts that you might feel if you don't acquire the said equipment.
Avoid Procrastination
To be a boss in your own work can be challenging since there is a big tendency for you to feel not excited in working. The experience of having a terror boss who will monitor your performance is entirely different from you keeping track of your own performance. It is quite a good thing to reward yourself every time you accomplish a task, this way you will not feel uninspired in your work. The rewards that you are going to provide to yourself could come in a form of a trip in the park, a cup of coffee or other things that will keep you happy.
The most integral part that you need to uncover is finding out the things that will help you achieve your working goals.
Try to Do Away With Your Daily Work Routine
It might a little bit difficult to get some detour of your daily work routine but it would be great if you spend some time in other places. For instance, you are working in a particular industry then you can go for a conference like the Safety 2017 Professional Development Conference & Exposition wherein you can talk and meet other professionals in your own field.
It is quite inspiring to meet other people and get to know their views in your own field of work, who knows this might help you get the urge to work even harder for your goals. This is also another form for you to take a break from your monotonous activities at home.


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It doesn't matter whether it's a birthday or an anniversary – whenever it is time to celebrate something, you will probably want to make sure that you do it in style. As it happens, there is always a way to make that happen, just so long as you are happy to change a few of the details around. But what can you really do to make any event much more special, especially if you are keen on not spending too much money in the process? Let's have a look at some of the easiest and cheapest ways to make any event that little bit fancier for you and everyone else involved.
Get There In Style
Wherever you might be going, there is a lot to be said for getting there in style. You might not even have considered this to begin with – people frequently overlook this aspect of the process, and it means that their evening is not as special as it could be. Actually, getting to the party or whatever it might be in style is pretty easy to do if you know how. One of the most popular ways to do this is to hire a limo using a service like this limo rental from Bergen Limo. You might be surprised at how cheaply and easily you can actually find a limo these days – and it will definitely be worth it when you arrive in it. Of course, this is not your only option. Increasingly, people are using horse and carriage for special occasions – these have a way of lending a certain old-world charm to any event. However you do it, upgrading your transport can help you to make the most of pretty much any occasion.
Dressing Up
Whatever it might be, you always want to look your best. But knowing how to do that is something else altogether. In part, this is because you need to be careful about choosing your outfit, as it needs to fit well with the occasion itself. But you also need to make sure that you are comfortable with whatever you are wearing. Comfort really is key – without it, you can't be sure that you are going to enjoy the day as a whole, and that is what you are going for above all. Spend some time finding the ideal outfit, perhaps including some jewelry just for the occasion, and you should find that this makes a huge difference to the day.
The Right People
Finally, let's not forget what a difference it makes to have the right people on board. If you are not nearly happy or close to the people you invite, then this can unfortunately very quickly spoil any occasion. However, as long as you are happy with the people you are sharing the experience with. You will find that you enjoy it all the more. Be careful about who you invite, and do so sensibly, and you will make for a much better day.


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Materials Science & Technology Division, ORNL
David Wood is a Senior Staff Scientist and the Fuel Cell Technologies Program Manager at Oak Ridge National Laboratory specializing in advanced processing methods, manufacturing science, component development, and materials characterization for secondary lithium ion batteries (LIBs) and low-temperature fuel cells. His current research areas are colloidal chemistry optimization for battery electrode dispersions, coating and drying technology for battery and fuel cell electrodes, new materials for high-energy LIB anodes and cathodes, non-destructive evaluation (NDE) of battery electrode coatings, mass-transport phenomena in electrochemical systems, applied surface and materials chemistry in polymer electrolyte fuel cells (PEFCs), LIB solid-electrolyte interface (SEI) layer formation time reduction, and novel electrode architectures for energy storage and conversion. He also specializes in complex experimental design, novel methods of materials characterization, porous media characterization, corrosion analysis of thin films, and electrochemical measurement techniques. Since 2012, Wood has managed an annual ORNL budget of about $7.8M.
N. Gallego, C. Contescu, H.M. Meyer, J.Y. Howe, R.A. Meisner, E.A. Payzant, M.J. Lance, S. Yoon, M. Denlinger, and D.L. Wood, "Advanced Surface and Microstructural Characterization of Natural Graphite Anodes for Lithium Secondary Batteries," Carbon, Accepted, 2014.
D. Mohanty, J. Li, R. Born, L.C. Maxey, R.B. Dinwiddie, C. Daniel, and D.L. Wood, "Non-Destructive Evaluation of Slot-Die-Coated Lithium Secondary Battery Electrodes by In-Line Laser Caliper and IR Thermography Methods," Analytical Methods, 6, 674–683 (2014).
D. Mohanty, A. Safa-Sefat, J. Li, R.A. Meisner, A.J. Rondinone, E.A. Payzant, D.P. Abraham, D.L. Wood, and C. Daniel, "Correlating Cation Ordering and Voltage Fade in a Lithium-Manganese-Rich Layered-Layered Lithium-Ion Battery Cathode Oxide; a Joint Magnetic Susceptibility and TEM Study," Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 15, 19496–19509 (2013).
D. Mohanty, A. Huq, E.A. Payzant, A. Safa-Sefat, J. Li, D.P. Abraham, D.L. Wood, and C. Daniel, "Neutron Diffraction and Magnetic Susceptibility Studies on a High-Voltage Li1.2Mn0.55Ni0.15Co0.10O2 Lithium-Ion Battery Cathode; an Insight to the Crystal Structure," Chemistry of Materials, 25, 4064–4070 (2013).
D. Mohanty, A. Safa-Sefat, S. Kalnaus, J. Li, R.A. Meisner, E.A. Payzant, D.P. Abraham, D.L. Wood, and C. Daniel, "Investigating Phase Transformation in Li1.2Co0.1Mn0.55Ni0.15O2 Lithium-Ion Battery Cathode During High-Voltage Hold (4.5 V) via Magnetic, X-ray Diffraction and Electron Microscopy Studies," Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 1, 6249–6261 (2013).
J. Li, B.L. Armstrong, J. Kiggans, C. Daniel, and D.L. Wood, "Optimization of Multicomponent Aqueous Suspensions of LiFePO4 Nanoparticles and Carbon Black for Lithium Ion Battery Cathodes," Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 405, 118–124 (2013).
D. Mohanty, S. Kalnaus, R.A. Meisner, A. Safa-Sefat, J. Li, K.J. Rhodes, E.A. Payzant, D.L. Wood, and C. Daniel "Structural Transformation in a Li1.2Co0.1Mn0.55Ni0.15O2 Lithium-Ion Battery Cathode During High-Voltage Hold," RSC Advances, 3, 7479–7485 (2013).
D. Mohanty, S. Kalnaus, R.A. Meisner, K.J. Rhodes, E.A. Payzant, D.L. Wood, and C. Daniel, "Structural Transformation of a Lithium-Rich Li1.2Co0.1Mn0.55Ni0.15O2 Cathode During High Voltage Cycling Resolved by In-Situ X-Ray Diffraction," Journal of Power Sources, 229, 239–248 (2013).
J. Li, B.L. Armstrong, J. Kiggans, C. Daniel, and D.L. Wood, "Lithium Ion Cell Performance Enhancement Using Aqueous LiFePO4 Cathode Dispersions and Polyethyleneimine Dispersant," Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 160, A201–A206 (2013).
R.C. Bowman, Jr., E.A. Payzant, P.R. Wilson, D.P. Pearson, A. Ledovskikh, D. Danilov, P.H.L. Notten, K. An, H.D. Skorpenske, and D.L. Wood, "Characterization and Analyses of Degradation and Recovery of LaNi4.78Sn0.22 Hydrides Following Thermal Aging," Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 580, S207–S210 (2013).
J. Li, C. Rulison, J. Kiggans, C. Daniel, and D.L. Wood, "Superior Performance of LiFePO4 Aqueous Dispersions via Corona Treatment and Surface Energy Optimization," Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 159, A1152–A1157 (2012).
J. Li, B.L. Armstrong, J. Kiggans, C. Daniel, and D.L. Wood, "Optimization of LiFePO4 Nanoparticle Suspensions with Polyethyleneimine for Aqueous Processing," Langmuir, 28, 3783–3790 (2012).
J. Li, C. Daniel, and D.L. Wood, "Materials Processing for Lithium-Ion Batteries," Journal of Power Sources, 196, 2452–2460 (2011).
J. Xie, F. Xu, D.L. Wood, K.L. More, T.A. Zawodzinski, and W.H. Smith, "Influence of Ionomer Content on the Structure and Performance of PEFC Membrane Electrode Assemblies," Electrochimica Acta, 55, 7404–7412 (2010).
D.L. Wood and R.L. Borup, "Estimation of Mass-Transport Overpotentials During Long-Term PEMFC Operation," Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 157, B1251–B1262 (2010).
D.L. Wood, C. Rulison, and R.L. Borup, "Surface Properties of PEMFC Gas Diffusion Layers," Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 157, B195–B206 (2010).
D.L. Wood, J. Chlistunoff, J. Majewski, and R.L. Borup, "Nafion Structural Phenomena at Platinum and Carbon Interfaces," Journal of The American Chemical Society, 131, 18096–18104 (2009).
R. Borup, J. Meyers, B. Pivovar, Y.S. Kim, N. Garland, D. Myers, R. Mukundan, M. Wilson, F. Garzon, D. Wood et al., "Scientific Aspects of Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell Durability and Degradation," Chemical Reviews, 107, 3904–3951 (2007).
R. Borup, J. Davey, F. Garzon, D. Wood, and M. Inbody, "PEM Fuel Cell Electrocatalyst Durability Measurements," Journal of Power Sources, 163, 76–81 (2006).
J. Xie, D.L. Wood, K.L. More, P. Atanassov, and R.L. Borup, "Microstructural Changes of Membrane Electrode Assemblies During PEFC Durability Testing at High Humidity Conditions," Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 152, A1011–A1020 (2005).
J. Xie, D.L. Wood, D.M. Wayne, T.A. Zawodzinski, P. Atanassov, and R.L. Borup, "Durability of PEFCs at High Humidity Conditions," Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 152, A104–A113 (2005).
D.L. Wood, J.S. Yi, and T.V. Nguyen, "Effect of Direct Liquid Water Injection and Interdigitated Flow Field on the Performance of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells," Electrochimica Acta, 43, 3795?3809 (1998).


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If you are looking to have a skylight put into your building in Hamilton, ON, the skylight manufacturers at Artistic Skylight Designs can give you just what you need. With the wide variety of sizes, design profiles, and finishes that they have on offer, you will have no trouble getting the perfect skylight for your residential, commercial, or industrial property.
Our skylight manufacturers draw on over fifty years of experience, which they bring to bear on each and every one of our skylights. They do so using state of the art technology that enables them to maximize both form and function for all of the products that they make. This includes computers that can create 3-D images for any skylight and modern machinery that is subject to periodic inspections. All of these factors help our management team's commitment to high levels of quality assurance.
As a family owned and operated company, though, we don't consider high quality products from our skylight manufacturers enough. That is why we have the industry's leading customer service team to help you from the first time you contact us. They can answer all of your questions related to getting a new skylight, including everything from sizes and designs to budgeting and installation. We can even offer you customized levels of service on the installation of our skylights, ranging from simple field support, which is commonly employed when your new skylight is part of a larger renovation, all the way up to providing full installation services with our own team.
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You're looking at the Sony DEV-50V, an overhauled version of the pricey multi-gadget Sony announced at IFA a few years ago. The sophisticated optical set has a brand new beautiful look. And the guts inside are nuts: They're part 25x zoom digital binoculars, part sophisticated 3D camcorder, and all kinds of crazy expensive.
What we've got here is a really cool piece of technology, actually. Implementing 3D capture into binoculars is smart. You've got stereo lenses, so why not use them, right? You've just gotta wonder who is going to shell out just under £1,500 for these things.


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Chicago, IL, December 2019 – VIATechnik is pleased to announce a new partnership with UNIFI, the global leader in cloud-based BIM content and data management. As more sophisticated digital technologies …
Tech innovation in AEC is advancing at breakneck speed — but the industry is falling behind the curve.
New skyscrapers are popping up at record rates, with the number of buildings around the world over 200 meters rising from 286 to 634 in the past ten years. But with these massive projects comes increased complexity in design and construction. Technological advances in key areas like virtual reality (VR), artificial intelligence (AI), and building information modeling (BIM) have helped facilitate increased safety and efficiency when building large-scale structures. Yet, in spite of the many benefits they bring to the table, such technologies remain underutilized by the vast majority of projects.
This failure to embrace innovation is having a tangibly negative impact on AEC firms' bottom lines. According to a recent study, only 5% of current construction projects are being completed on time and on budget. Virtual design and construction (VDC) technologies like BIM and VR mitigate project risk, bringing potentially costly or dangerous issues to light before construction actually begins, which increases project efficiency significantly.
When you consider that there is a direct correlation between late-stage changes and potential project delays, wastage, and higher delivery cost, it's not difficult to see the potential value of a more tech-forward approach.
AEC tech like BIM and VR facilitate seamless, enhanced collaboration between engineers, architects, and other project stakeholders throughout a project's lifecycle. Integrating BIM and VR enables immersive virtual meetings, real-time editing and design loops, and increased transparency around key project information as it becomes available. Unsurprisingly, 79% of firms who use BIM improved project outcomes and communication.
Large-scale projects like skyscrapers typically include hundreds of team members, all of whom are rarely in a room together. Using collaborative technology is necessary to ensure that everyone is always working on the most up-to-date version of a building design. Cloud-based tools can also increase efficiency by bringing payroll, reports, summaries, designs, and inventories online — making visibility into the process easier, as well as cutting down on administrative hassles.
One of the biggest advantages that a tech-forward working environment brings, though, is safety. Smart sensors on a construction site can monitor temperatures, contaminant levels, and the vital signs of workers. The OSHA reports that more than 30 workers a year suffer fatal heat stroke in the U.S. — as such, monitoring body temperature can be a life-saving safety measure.
Design accuracy is also incredibly important when it comes to improving project safety — this is where BIM and VR really shine. Tools like laser scanners provide an incredibly accurate reading of a given physical space, ensuring that measurements and estimations are made in accordance with the real-world environment — not a detached blueprint or computerized rendering. In fact, BIM has been shown to reduce CAD drawings rework from 48% to 2%.
BIM's 3D modeling and 4D scheduling capabilities help enhance project safety as well — by providing a better understanding of the overall construction site and schedule, on-site teams will know when and where the hazards are during each phase of the project's lifecycle. This allows for better coordination and planning around specific, potentially dangerous tasks, which helps reduce the likelihood of an accident or injury.
While the AEC industry has been relatively slow in terms of tech adoption, it seems we're reaching something of a tipping point. The latest data suggests that adoption among U.S. firms is hovering around 72%, up from approximately 59% in 2014. But again, we're definitely behind the curve — adoption among U.K. firms in 2014 was 98%.
The issue is not a lack of technology — it's that implementing this new technology requires re-imagining processes. In the U.K., 90% of AEC professionals (those who use BIM and those who do not) say that BIM implementation requires changes in workflow practices and procedure. But the vast majority are willing to make those changes because the benefits are clear and tangible. If we want to increase the construction industry's productivity and efficiency, leaders need to adopt these technologies, design new processes around them, and, perhaps most importantly, teach AEC professionals at all levels how to implement them most effectively in order to maximize their value.
Chicago, IL, December 2019 – VIATechnik is pleased to announce a new partnership with UNIFI, the global leader in cloud-based BIM content and data management. As more sophisticated digital technologies …
Experts project that prefabrication and modular construction will total $209 billion by the end of the decade. The construction industry is facing colliding forces that render our current trajectory wasteful, …
If you're using Unreal Engine 4 to improve your scenes, you know the program can feel a bit like a maze. Fortunately, it doesn't have to be this way. Thanks …
The Lamar Johnson Collaborative may only be five months old, but it's run by a group of industry veterans with some big ideas about the future of AEC.
Prefabrication and modular construction have the potential to streamline the way construction professionals erect buildings — and increase overall project ROI.


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In January 2009, A List Apart published 2 articles about the current state of education in this industry.
Aaron Walter wrote this in his article Brighter Horizons for Web Education:
Schools that teach web design struggle to keep pace with our industry, and those just starting their curricula often set off in the wrong direction because the breadth and depth of our medium can be daunting.
Leslie Jensen-Inman quoted the following in her article titled Elevate Web Design at the University Level:
Let's face it. Technology moves fast; academia doesn't.
Practitioners in the web industry often make the point that students leaving courses are largely not at the required level of standard. Their courses have taught them how to build sites as they were built years ago, but not how they are currently built, and there are few that teach how to build bulletproof sites using semantic and valid code. Many put an emphasis on how the pages look, rather than the usability, accessibility and the code behind them.
Why Should We Care
If we want the web to progress, we have to start with the younger generation, and by that I mean primary and secondary school students. Web design is part of the ICT GCSE curriculum now, and students are also learning about it outside of school by customising their MySpace profiles. However, we believe that the current curriculum is not adequate to teach the skills they need to work in the industry.
Chris Mills nails the problems young people face in his article how do we educate the web standards kids?
The problem is that many of the pre-higher education age group have nowhere to go if they want to be taught web design or development. [...] The next stage is for the geekier kids to start looking further into the Web. They want more. they want to start creating their own web pages. They can start to tinker, view source, read blogs, and learn the craft themselves, but having a course to do at their school would be a much easier and more effective path for them to follow. But most schools do not offer this. In fact, you are unlikely to find anything except basic Microsoft office tuition at the average high school!
The IT curriculum that is being taught at GCSE level across the country is largely teaching web design to a very poor standard. Students are being taught how to build sites in tables, using frames, inline styles, or even in PowerPoint. They are encouraged to take images straight from Google, and nobody seems to know any better.Here is what AQA's specification for 2010's GCSE ICT says about what students should learn about web design:
In addition to generic features, [the student is expected to] understand the features of web design software to design pages and links between them, master pages, hotspot, hyperlink, navigation bar, templates and layout guides, forms, marquee, animation, flash tools, RSS feed, counters and conversion to HTML.
In fact, the code isn't even looked at by the exam board:
Candidates need only print a final hardcopy of the web pages in colour. Printouts of earlier key stages may be in black and white or colour.
If we don't do anything about this problem now, this may be the future of web design.
What we want to achieve
We want Scrunchup to be a place where young people interested in web design can come to learn skills that are vital to their job prospects and will make them employable in a highly competitive industry. We want to give access to a wide number of topics that the curriculum doesn't cover. We also want to encourage institutions to adopt more up-to-date curricula such as Opera's Web Standards Curriculum and WaSP's Interact Curriculum. We want to help move this young industry forward.


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Melbourne police raid Internet cafes
State outlawed gambling centers earlier in year
MELBOURNE, Fla. – Melbourne police on Wednesday served two search warrants on businesses suspected of being involved in illegal gambling at Internet arcades.
Police said the Internet gambling arcades are located at 1600 S. Babcock Street and 1717 N. Wickham Road.
The two locations closed earlier this year when the governor banned Internet cafes, but according to police, they reopened in late August.
Citizens called police asking if they were legal, prompting a two month undercover operation.
The owners of the facility have not been arrested. Police say they are still investigating and arrests could come soon.
The arrest of 57 people earlier this year prompted the Florida Legislature to ban Internet cafes. The Allied Veterans case also led to the resignation of former Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll, who had worked as a consultant.
In August 2012, a security guard at the Internet cafe on Babcock Street in Melbourne shot a would-be robber.
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Taro Pharmaceuticals announced the voluntary recall of 1 lot of lamotrigine 100 mg tablets (immediate release), 100 count bottles to the consumer level due to cross-contamination with a small amount of enalapril maleate (a medication used to treat high blood pressure). If you have a current lamotrigine or Lamictal 100 mg tablet prescription, please contact your pharmacy to check if you have a recalled lot. The recalled lot, Lamotrigine Tablets 100mg; NDC 51672-4131-1 (100 tabs); Lot Number 331771; Exp date 6/2021, was distributed to community pharmacies by the manufacturer across the country between 8/23/19 and 8/30/19. Lamotrigine is indicated for the treatment of epilepsy and bipolar disorder.
Boston Children's has been named the #1 children's hospital in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. This ranking is a testament to the trust that families from around the world have placed in us for the past 150 years.
Did a staff member or volunteer make your family's experience here at Boston Children's Hospital better? Nominate them for a Best in Care award!
Explore the Boston Children's main campus through our panoramic tour and learn some interesting tips along the way. Take a look inside at any time to help navigate the hospital before you arrive.
Desde la preparación para ser hospitalizado o para una cita ambulatoria, hasta la transición de vuelta a casa, el personal de Boston Children's Hospital está comprometido a crear una experiencia positiva para toda la familia.


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Moonstone Ring - Vivacity
Vivacity is a rose gold and moonstone ring that will make sure you are up to date with the trends, and always protected from harm. It is a dual package with moon's blessings and pink gold's style statement.
The moonstone cabochon in pear shape used in this ring is beautifully accompanied by three little cubic zirconia gemstones making a perfect base for the holy gem used by monks for meditation.
Wearing a rose gold teardrop ring like this will make a good case for your fashion sense because this ring is right up there, at the top of the vogue.
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The June 23-24, 2015 Coding is Cool – Level 1 workshop introduces computer science and coding to high school students using mobile apps.
No prior background in computer science or coding is needed.
For more information refer to the Coding is Cool – Level 1 flyer.
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- This workshop is being hosted by Boise State's Department of Computer Science in partnership with the Boise State Concurrent Enrollment program.
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KitchenAid is synonymous with lasting performance and enduring style. The American company's latest generation of professional blenders, the Pro Line Series, is its most powerful available. Built with a 3.5-peak-horsepower motor, die-cast metal construction and a patented stainless-steel blade, this model effortlessly blends smoothies, nut milks, soups and sauces or purees fruits and vegetables. Its iconic design matches the entire line of KitchenAid Pro Line kitchen electrics, which complements both contemporary and traditional kitchens.
- 3.5-peak-horsepower motor offers the most power of any blender, easily handling tough ingredients like frozen fruits and firm vegetables.
- Premium die-cast metal housing offers extra stability when blending at high speeds.
- 60-oz. capacity blending jar with removable ingredient-measuring cap.
- Patented asymmetric stainless-steel blade blends at four different angles for smooth, consistent results.
- Customize blending using the precision power dial with continuous variable speeds from 1 to 11 and high/low pulse option.
- Self-cleaning cycle—just add water, a drop of soap and start.
- Flex-Edge tamper simultaneously push ingredients toward vortex and scrapes sides of jar.
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- 10 1/2" x 9" x 17 3/4" (with jar).
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CNTD has worked with the Bangladesh Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Filarial Elimination Programme (FEP) on planning and undertaking their very successful programme of MDA since 2001.
We have supported the training of 7865 Community drug Distributors and MDA; treating 21,900,660 over 7 years support. We have assisted Bangladesh in their assessment of MDA effectiveness through MDA coverage surveys, and supported TAS in 19 Evaluation Units.
Bangladesh has an established Morbidity management and Disability Prevention programme for LF. CNTD has worked with the FEP to undertake morbidity burden assessments with supporting the training of 1793 workers patient searching. We have assisted in the provision of Hydrocelectomies through supporting Hydrocelectomy initiatives that have resulted in 143 hydrocelectomies being performed. As part of the long term care of Lymphoedema patients, we have worked to build capacity through the training of 1770 health workers in lymphoedema management and by confirming the effectiveness of this training through health worker assessment.


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Former England and Tottenham striker Jimmy Greaves is in intensive care after suffering a severe stroke yesterday.
A statement from Greaves' family confirmed that the 75-year-old had been taken ill, having recovered from a minor stroke in 2012.
Greaves scored 44 goals in 57 England games, the fourth-highest total of all time. He also scored 266 goals in 379 matches for Spurs.
A statement issued on behalf of Greaves' family read: "Football legend Jimmy Greaves suffered a severe stroke on Sunday May 3, and is in intensive care in hospital.
"His wife, Irene, and four children have asked for privacy during what is a worrying time for the family. They will issue a bulletin on his condition when it is appropriate.
"England's greatest ever goal scorer was 75 on February 20, and has been working regularly on the personal appearances circuit in harness with his friend and agent Terry Baker.
"Jimmy had a minor stroke in 2012, but appeared to have made a full recovery. He was due to be inducted into the Tottenham Hotspur Hall of Fame on May 13 at a sell-out ceremony at White Hart Lane.
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Prospectus of Rules and Guidelines: Artists interested in applying to the Studio Cruise must read, understand and agree to all aspects of the policies, procedures and guidelines outlined in this prospectus and as may be determined by the Steering Committee during the course of planning for the event.
Artist Requirements and Application – The two part application process is comprised of:
- A jury evaluation and scoring of the applicant's work and if found to be qualified
- A studio visit by a member of the Steering Committee to verify it for suitability.
Artist Application Process: Artist applications are available via the link at the end of this prospectus.
Fees: Applicants to the Studio Cruise are subject to a non-refundable jury fee of $10 with one check and a participant's fee of $1oo or $110 on a separate check. The participant fee check will be returned to the applicant if they are not accepted to participate.
Images: Applicants are required to submit 5 digital jpg images representative of their work and to provide a brief description of the work shown. In addition, a brief description of the creative process used, aids the jury in their determination.
Sales Tax: As required by the State of Minnesota, each applicant must include a completed ST-19 sales tax document which will be retained by the event Steering Committee. If an applicant does not have a sales tax number it can be obtained on-line at: https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/state-tax-forms
Insurance: Successful applicants are required to provide the Steering Committee with proof of their liability insurance policy to cover the public visiting the studio space during the event. This requirement is for the mutual protection of the artist and the public.
Guest Artist/Host Studio Opportunity: Artists who create artwork within a 40 mile radius of Bemidji, but may not have a studio accessible to visitors in which to show and demonstrate their process, can apply to be a Guest Artist at a qualifying Host Studio location. Please note that ALL artists must successfully meet all jury and monetary qualifications and eligibility requirements established for participating in the Cruise. This opportunity is limited to have a maximum of three artists total at any one studio location. Fees include a $10 non-refundable jury fee and $100/$110 artist participation fee.
Accuracy in Information: The accuracy of the brochure and map is an important marketing piece and key to the success of our event. As a participant in the Cruise, each artist in personally responsible for reviewing and signing off on their respective studio information once the brochure proof is available. The brochure will not go to press until all participating artists have done so, artists who do not comply by the deadline specified will be excluded from the Cruise.
Studio Hours: As the public conducts their own tour of the studios that may interest them, participating artists are required to have their studio open to visitors during the hours that are established and advertised for the event. In the event of illness or emergency that would necessitate not being able to open, the participating artist is responsible for contacting a member of the Steering Committee.
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Sector Passive fire protection services Location Elland, West Yorkshire Transaction MBO Deal size Undisclosed Investment 2018
Checkmate is seeing unprecedented levels of demand for its service. We are looking forward to working closely with YFM to enable us to deliver our growth plans and reach the company's full potential.
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The business
- Specialist passive fire protection installation and survey company
- Serving a variety of sectors including healthcare, social housing, hospitality, prisons and commercial property
- One of a small number of fully accredited third party contractors in this fast-growing market
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- A market leader in a fast-growing sector seeing exceptional demand for its services
- Building on strong growth in recent years and clear opportunities for further expansion, underpinned by regulatory change
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At yesterday's Angelus Benedict XVI said he was deeply shocked by the "senseless violence" at the cinema in Denver last Friday.
Married couples should discuss their problems regularly with "utmost sincerity", the Pope has said in a message marking a Teams of Our Lady international gathering in Brazil.
The Vatican has ruled that the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru can no longer call itself "Pontifical" or "Catholic".
The Vatican released papal butler Paolo Gabriele from his cell on Saturday, placing him under house arrest.
The Czech government is preparing to compensate the Catholic Church for property seized under Communism.
Rome Reports notes that World Youth Day in Rio begins exactly a year today (video).
Edward Feser explains why he reverted to Catholicism after a decade as an atheist.
Melinda Gates argues that her campaign to provide contraception to developing countries is inspired by Catholic teaching on social justice.
Lucetta Scaraffia reflects on the crowds that flocked to hear seven sermons preached at the Spoleto Festival in Italy.
And L'Osservatore Romano has given a rave review to 100 Metres From Paradise, an Italian film about a fictitious Vatican team at the Olympic Games in London.
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10 Things to Declutter Before 2018
BY: Marnie Oursler
Like many others, this time of year my thoughts to turn to fresh starts in the new year. Putting away the Christmas decorations and getting rid of the tree is bittersweet – I'm always sad to see the holidays end, but excited for a clean slate. But why wait until 2018 to start anew? Below, 10 things to declutter before the new year, so that come January 1st, you and your home are ready to take on the next 365 (clutter-free!).
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1. Holiday decorations
As you're packing away the lights, ornaments, and boughs of holly, check to see what never made out to begin with. Consider rehoming items that didn't make the cut this season and throw out anything that broke during this year's festivities.
2. Gift wrapping supplies
If you're at all like me, every holiday season you probably buy a ton of wrapping paper, gift bags, ribbons, and bows, forgetting that you still have plenty leftover from last year. Take an inventory now, and throw out supplies you haven't used in years or that are looking a little past their prime.
3. The coat closet or mud room
Coats and other winter accessories pile up quickly, and it's easy to forget what we have. Take notice of what's consistently going unworn and donate it to local charities. Donating now instead in the spring helps keep people stay warm and dry this season rather than next.
4. Kid's toys
A visit from Santa usually means there will be lots of new toys and gadgets that need a space to live in your home. Rather than stuffing old toys into chests and closets, use this time when your children are distracted with their new gifts to get rid of older items. Focus on keeping toys of high quality, or that are creative or educational in nature. Throw out anything that's broken, and donate the rest to make some less fortunate kids very happy. This is a great time to teach kids the one in, one out rule!
5. Bedding, throws, and towels
If you've recently replaced your bedding and towels in preparation for the holidays, use this as an opportunity to throw out or donate the old stuff to keep your linen closet neat and tidy. Animals shelters and veterinarian offices are almost always in need of spare towels and blankets, so consider donating to our beloved four-legged companions.
6. Your wardrobe
If your closet is busting at the seams, take it as a sign that it's time to do a little decluttering. Anything that hasn't been worn since this time last year should go, as well as out-of-style items, pieces that don't fit, and clothing that has seen better days. Just like with the kid's toys, focus on high-quality classics that offer a low price-per-wear, and donate the rest of your gently worn items to the local Salvation Army (this is another great place to employ the one in, one out rule!).
7. Pantry items
It's always wise to rotate older items through your pantry, but some items will simply never get used. Over time, they get shoved to the back of the pantry where they collect dust and take up space. Instead, donate unexpired, unopened food items to the local food pantry where they'll be greatly appreciated.
8. Bookshelves & other shelving
Make room for all the books on your winter reading list by giving away the ones you didn't love so much or know you won't read again.Clean and dust the shelves before reorganizing the books alphabetically or by category. Keep the books you haven't read yet in one section for easy reference. This is also a great time to reduce visual clutter on other shelving around your home by being very selective and deliberate about the items you display, and putting the rest into storage.
9. Incoming mail
I can't be the only one who has a major pile-up of holiday catalogs, bills, and other mail sitting on the counter. Set aside a quiet morning to finally sort through everything and file away or respond to anything important. While you're at it, create an easy system for organizing your incoming mail in the new year.
10. Tools, art supplies, or other hobby items
Whether it's power tools or paint brushes, hobby supplies have a funny way of piling up and descending into chaos. Go through everything to make sure it's still in good condition and then organize by what gets used most. This way, come 2018 you'll have all the tools you need for a fulfilling new year right at your fingertips.
Cheers to a fresh (uncluttered!) start to 2018!


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If you live in Canada, which radar detector and laser jammer is best for you? Well my complete radar detector buyer's guide will be applicable for you even though it's geared towards US drivers. Adding to that, there's a few things to go over that Canadian drivers need to focus on specifically so let's take a look at the best …
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Best Radar Detectors
Uniden R7 ($499)
Best performing windshield radar detector, arrows, very popular
Escort Max 360c ($649)
All the bells and whistles, arrows, plug-and-play, easiest to use
Radenso Pro M ($449)
Long range, best BSM filtering, best MRCD/CT detection capabilities
Valentine One w/ JBV1 ($449)
Arrows, innovative third party apps
Uniden R3 ($299)
Best radar detector under $400
Best Custom Installed Radar Detectors
Escort Max Ci ($1999, $2399 w/ arrows)
Integrated, automated, and refined radar detector
Radenso RC M ($1599, $1849 w/ arrows)
Best future-proof remote RD, can integrate with ALP, best BSM filtering, MRCD support
Net Radar DSP ($649, $1149 w/ arrows)
Best inexpensive remote radar detector, integrates with AntiLaser Priority
Best Laser Jammers
AntiLaser Priority ($839 Dual, $1339 Quad)
The best performing and most recommended laser jammer on the market
Escort ZW5 ($849 Dual)
Wireless laser jammers that integrate with windshield mount Escort radar detectors
TMG Alpha-15 ($629 Dual, $819 Quad)
Inexpensive laser jammer (Save $70 with coupon "VortexRadar")
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• Is monolingualism a modern invention? Did it exist in any recognizable way before the early European Enlightenment?
• How have multilingual practices over the past two decades kept pace with, outpaced, or otherwise challenged the theories we have developed to account for those phenomena? Is multilingualism today primarily a matter of mastering languages or one of differential positioning?
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The Rufous Hummingbird is North America's "extremist" hummingbird, widely known in the west for its aggressive nature. Venturing far from the equatorial tropics in which its ancestors evolved, it reaches the northernmost latitude of any hummingbird (61° N). After making the longest (measured in body lengths) known avian migration, individuals from Alaskan populations face a short breeding season but the longest day-length seen by any hummingbird.
Increasingly this hummingbird has been recorded as a fall and winter vagrant in the southeastern (and even the northeastern) US. Whether this is a new trend, or one detected simply because of the growing interest and sophistication of birders, and more numerous hummingbird feeders, remains unclear. But no other western hummingbird is known to wander to this extent - another reflection of this "extremist" bird.
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I love April: It's the first full month of spring. The weather is warmer, and as the Outer Banks springs back to life, the reasons to get out of the house increase. Outdoor events pop up like blooming flowers, shops beckon and activities abound throughout the towns. This week on the Outer Banks, you'll find events that give you time out on the town as well as the opportunity to lose yourself in nature. What's more, I'll direct you toward a few coupons that'll prove beneficial to your wallet.
First Friday
Roanoke Island's favorite monthly festivity returns to Manteo this week. This community-oriented street festival brings live bands, artists, street performers and more to the downtown Manteo waterfront. As you stroll through the bustle, you'll find yourself joined by people of all ages, Elizabethan-costumed actors, furry friends and more. Check out the downtown shops holding sales and deals in honor of First Friday. Nearby eateries also join the event, and a visit to one may hold the promise of live music or food and drink specials. This event runs from 6 to 8 p.m., but feel free to come early or stay later so that you can explore everything downtown Manteo offers.
Peace, love and wagging tails are what you'll find at The Elizabethan Gardens this Saturday. This second annual event is for both the two-legged and four-legged members of your family. Your dog can prove its expertise at any of the competitions, including Best Bark, Best Dancer and Best WOOFstock (there will be prizes for the winners!). Then let your mutt strut its stuff at the Doggie Parade, which is a great chance for you to meet the variety of dog breeds in your community. Woofstock welcomes an assortment of vendors featuring goodies like homemade dog biscuits and natural pet wellness and aromatherapy products. As you and your dog socialize, enjoy the live music and concession stands for humans and dogs. This event goes from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. and is included in admission to the gardens ($9 for adults, $6 for children and $3 for dogs).
Find a Deal
With restaurants opening for the season, the weather warm enough to resume outdoor activities and summer wardrobes to plan, these coupons will keep a smile on your face and a dollar in your wallet.
Eat Early at Ocean Boulevard
If you're craving locally caught yellowfin tuna, gourmet-style North Carolina barbecue or a special reserve wine, Ocean Boulevard in Kitty Hawk is the dinner spot for you. And when you make your reservation for a time before 6 p.m., you'll enjoy a 20 percent discount on entrees and desserts. Beating the dinner rush, saving a buck? Now that's what I call a deal. Mention this ad when you make your reservation.
10% off at Barefoot Bernie's
Maybe you're more in the mood for island-fusion cuisine but still hungry for a restaurant deal. In that case why not try Barefoot Bernie's? Between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. you can feast on Jamaican jerk pork, chicken and shrimp pad Thai, sushi and more with this coupon for 10% off dinner entrees.
Discount at Wild Horse Adventure Tours
When nice spring days fill the weekend, take a break from spring cleaning and get outside! And what better way to experience the Outer Banks's singular environment than by seeing the Corolla wild ponies in their natural habitat? From either an open-air or enclosed vehicle, your guide takes you and your crew in search of the Colonial Spanish mustangs through the wild horse sanctuary in Swan Beach. Catch a glimpse of these famous horses romping in the surf or grazing along the sound. And the best part is when you score $5 off for each member in your party by simply showing this coupon.
Save at Flip Flop Shops
Saying bye-bye to cooler temperatures means putting away the winter boots and breaking out the open-toed kicks. Need a new pair of sandals or want some strappy heels for the onslaught of formal activities that accompany spring and summer? Flip Flop Shops in Nags Head has all of your footwear needs covered. Take care of shoe shopping for the whole family by spending $50 and getting $5 off or save $15 with a $100 purchase. Just show this coupon upon check out to enjoy this special offer.
I hope this blog has given you ways to enrich the social, dining, shopping and playful aspects of your week. To learn more about live musicians, game nights and other evening happenings, our Nightlife listings tell you when and where you can find an assortment of entertainment. For upcoming events and activities, check out the Daytime Events listings, which give you a heads-up about all the fun to come on the Outer Banks.