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Each and every society on this beautiful earth has different rules to follow. In one part of the world, you're expected to tip for good service. In another, tipping is considered extremely rude. How the hell are we supposed to keep everything straight?!
We took to AskReddit to see what important information our friends around the globe want us to know when visiting their countries. If you're planning a trip to a foreign land any time in the near future (or even if you're not!), take a look below for some helpful tips on how to avoid major facepalms and make your stay as enjoyable and safe as possible!
#1. Do NOT tip. OMG.
"South Korea: Tipping is accepted in some places, but generally it's safer to not tip. It's seen as offensive and belittling."
#2. Legally Blonde wasn't making this up!
"Singapore: chewing or possessing chewing gum is a crime."
#3. Unless you like piss…
"New Zealander here. If you are going sight-seeing, do NOT go to Auckland. There is piss all there. Highly suggest Taupo or Queenstown."
#4. Cops = Bad
"Paraguay here. Don't be a foreigner in front of a cop. DO NOT let cops see your passport or hear your accent. If you have a local friend, let them do the talking when dealing with cops. In fact just stay as far away from police as you can. Expect to cough up about 50 bucks every time you ignore this warning."
#5. Never stand on the left…
"UK escalators in train/tube stations; never stand on the left, always walk."
#6. Personal space, people!
"Don't come to Sweden and sit next to people on buses if there are empty seats available. It's probably the most valuable thing you'll need to know."
#7. Smelly feet? Too bad. Have some tea.
"Turkey: Take off your shoes when you enter the house unless the host really, really expressively states you can leave them on. And don't refuse the tea. It's rude."
#8. Gang Wars
"Glasgow, Scotland. Don't wear blue or green in the wrong parts of the city. To those unaware, it's like if a Blood walked into a Crip neighborhood wearing all read, and vice versa."
#9. Good thing mom taught you to clean your plate…
"In Mexico, it's very disrespectful to throw away food. People work long hours and get paid nearly nothing. A full plate is a luxury."
"Denmark: Do not stand on or walk on our bike lanes. You'll be yelled at like never before or possibly be run over by an angry cyclist."
"Don't tip in Japan. Don't do it. If you try, whoever you attempted to tip is likely going to be a little upset. You are pretty much calling them unprofessional because you think they need that extra help or something."
#12. You WILL die.
"It's not country based, but if you come visit Alaska, for the love of all that is holy, DON'T WALK ON THE MUDFLATS OUTSIDE OF ANCHORAGE. It is quicksand and you will get stuck, then the tide will come in and you will die. Seriously, it happens to one or more tourist every summer."
#13. I LOVE English people!
"Wales: Don't refer to us as English. Ever. Ever."
#14. C U Next Tuesday!
"Serious one here for Aussies and Brits visiting America and Canada: DON'T SAY CUNT! Even if you mean it as a term of endearment, say motherfucker, cocksucker, slimy bastard and shit head all you want but steer clear of the big C."
#15. The Unsafe Sex
"I'm ashamed of saying this. In India, if you are female, don't travel alone."
#16. Respect religion.
Israel: Don't show up to a Holy site (Jewish, Muslim, or Christian) in short shorts and a tank top. Don't attempt to shake hands with religious people of the opposite gender. Don't walk past a security guard without opening your bag for inspection, especially if the metal detector buzzes."
#17. We can hear you, and you sound like a fool.
"Switzerland: Don't assume that people can't understand you if you speak English, EVERYONE speaks English. I've heard many foreigners speaking too loudly and vulgarly in public (I'm foreign myself)."
#18. Fucking HOBBITS. Seriously.
"Middle Earth: Don't mention the Hobbits. We're sick of them."
"American here. Please do some research on the tipping etiquette we have here. Many waiters, waitresses, and bartenders earn most of their income through tips. Having worked in the restaurant industry, I can tell you that it is really frustrating to give great service to a table of tourists but then get $2 on an $80+ bill."
#20. Don't eat the salsa.
"Mexico here: Don't eat the salsa if you never have before; salsa in Mexico is actually really HOT!"
#21. Mind your hands, asshole.
"Greece: don't point your open palm at someone, its an insult and essentially its the same as saying to them "You're an asshole.""
#22. But what if I WANT to get hit in the face?
"Lithuania: Don't be in persons personal space (same as northern countries), you might get a hit to a face if you do that. Also don't randomly smile at people you might get a hit to a face if you do that. Don't hit on hot girls in the club if some guys are nearby. You will probably get a hit to a face if you do that."
#23. OFF with their HEADS!
"Thailand: Do not say anything bad about the king or royal family (the crime of lèse-majestè carries a fifteen year sentence). Dress conservatively at holy sites (wats, shrines). Avoid showing or pointing the soles of your feet toward someone. Avoid touching anyone's head."
#24. I'm not perfect, YOU'RE Perfect
"Belgium: Don't compliment them on anything. They'll spend the next half hour bringing themselves down and assure you everything and everyone elsewhere is better."
#25. Blend in if you want to live.
"El Salvador, along with many Latin American countries, do not speak English. In El Salvador, there are people who wait for potential tourists and stalk them. If you speak English, they assume you are from America and therefore have money, so chances are you're getting mugged when they see the opportunity. My uncle recently went there, got on a bus, said "thank you" rather than "gracias" and got mugged right then and there."
#26. What a fun game!
"Bolivia: Don't expect cars to stop for you when you want to cross the street. We play real life frogger everyday."
#27. Don't even CONSIDER leaving…
Canada: DON'T… forget to have a wonderful time! DON'T EVER… hesitate to ask if you need anything! And whatever you do, don't even CONSIDER… leaving without trying one of our many, delicious maple-based biscuit treats!"
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Study on natural gas stratification enhancement in low-pressure natural gas-diesel dual-fuel marine two-stroke engine using CFD approach
Copyright © The Korean Society of Marine Engineering
This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0), which permits unrestricted non-commercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Natural gas (NG) is a potential alternative fuel for a carbon-free transition. Currently, NG combustion in marine two-stroke engines is achieved using two dual fuel concepts namely, the high-pressure injection (HPDF) and low-pressure injection (LPDF). The LPDF engine concept can meet the Tier III emission regulations without any after-treatment devices. However, under low load conditions, it exhibits poor combustion characteristics and higher CO and HC emissions. The quality of the in-cylinder NG/air mixture is crucial for the premixed combustion nature of the LPDF concept. This study numerically evaluates the influence of adjustable-sized scavenge ports on the NG stratification in a large-bore marine two-stroke NG/diesel, dual-fuel engine. Originally, the engine port height was 211mm; the size was reduced to various port heights to analyze its influence on the NG/air stratification. The results showed a significant improvement in the in-cylinder dynamic, mixing, and turbulence properties. The swirl ratio, turbulence kinetic energy, and vorticity magnitudes were increased to a maximum of 16.56, 37.027, and 17.04%, respectively. However, owing to the reduced scavenge port size, the trapped air mass in the cylinder was reduced slightly by 2.05%. This study provides a reasonable approach to improve the cylinder mixture formation to improve combustion efficiency in marine low-pressure gas dual-fuel engines.
Natural gas, Low pressure injection, Dual fuel, Combustion1. Introduction
Usage of fossil fuels leads to various issues, such as the greenhouse effect, respiratory diseases, and rise in sea levels [1][2]. The shipping activities and marine global trade, which mainly depend on fossil fueled propulsion systems, are also increasing [3]. Therefore, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has tightened the emissions regulations by introducing the Tier III for NOx emissions, Sulfur cap for SOx, and implementation of the greenhouse gas (GHG) strategy, which aims to attain netzero GHG emissions from international shipping by 2050, and the uptake of zero and near zero GHG fuels by 2030 [4]. In the same GHG strategy, the IMO targets to reduce the carbon emission intensity by 40% by 2030.
Natural gas (NG) is one of the best candidate fuels to lower emissions in internal combustion engines (ICE). It is a cleaner energy source with relatively low price. Furthermore, the NG reserves are vast, which solves the availability uncertainties. However, it is a low-reactive fuel, hence its combustion in IC engines can be achieved using spark ignition or dual-fuel approach, especially in the marine engines [5]. With large-bore marine two-stroke engines, there are two main NG supply modes, the high-pressure injection (HPDF) and low-pressure injection (LPDF). This study is limited to the LPDF concept. Combustion in an LPDF engine is largely pre-mixed and hence has a low combustion temperature, which leads to a substantial reduction in the NOx emissions [6]- [8]. Under low load conditions, the quality of the gas–air mixture becomes poor owing to the reduced airflow and in-cylinder swirl, which leads to poor combustion characteristics, flame extinction in lean regions, and accelerated CO and HC emissions [9]-[11].
Notably, with fixed engine dimensions and parameters, it is challenging to achieve high engine performance over a wide load range. Recently, variable engine parameters approach has been studied extensively to enhance engine performance across various engine loads.
Variable exhaust valve timing has been found to have a significant effect on the fuel efficiency and pumping losses [12][13]. Variable fuel injection has become a common approach to improve engine performance and reduce exhaust gas emissions at various engine loads [14][15]. Furthermore, variable compression ratio has been suggested as a potential approach to improve the fuel economy of engines, especially at part load conditions [16][17]. Variable nozzle turbochargers and turbocharger cut-out approaches have been used in recent years to improve the scavenge air, especially under low load conditions [18]. The scavenging process plays a key role in the in-cylinder mixture formation of an ICE. Reducing the scavenge port size increases the fluid flow velocity across that port region, resulting in higher kinetic energy and improved mixture formation in the engine cylinder. Studies on adjustable scavenge ports approach are rare. Thus, this study aims to investigate the effects of adjustable-size scavenge ports on the in-cylinder NG-air stratification in a marine LPDF engine under low load conditions. 3D cold flow simulations were conducted from the exhaust valve opening (EVO) position to near the top dead center (just before pilot fuel injection) to analyze the in-cylinder fluid flow characteristics in terms of swirl ratio, turbulence kinetic energy, methane distribution, velocity, and vorticity magnitude.
2. Model Description
Cold flow simulations in this study were performed using the CONVERGE CFD software, and the WINGD 6X72DF engine was used to explore the effects of adjustable-size scavenge ports. The 3D computational geometry and changes made on the scavenge ports are shown in Figure 1; the principal dimensions of the engine are presented in Table 1.
The 3D computational domain is composed of five regions, namely the exhaust, cylinder, scavenge, pre-chamber, and gas admission regions. The exhaust region consists of the exhaust valve, exhaust manifold, and exhaust outlet. The cylinder region consists of the cylinder head, liner, piston, and the exhaust valve bottom part. The scavenge region consists of the scavenge box, scavenge ports, and scavenge air inlet. The pre-chamber region entails the PCC, while the gas admission region consists of the gas admission valve.
The lowest engine load selected was 25% based on Annex VI test cycle Type 3 for propeller-law-operated main engine applications. Therefore, to simulate low engine load engine conditions, all the simulation setups and boundary conditions were obtained from the experimental data at 25% engine load. The boundary conditions used in this study are shown in Table 2.
The meshing of the computational domain is critical to achieve accurate results. Engine dimensions used in this study are significantly large, therefore strategic meshing at critical fluid flow regions and relatively larger mesh in the rest of the domain was employed. A base mesh, which is a mesh of the entire 3D domain, was set to 40 mm. However, special mesh refinement known as the fixed embedding of the size range of 5–10 mm was applied at the scavenging region, gas admission region, top cylinder region, and pre-combustion chambers (PCC) to ensure high accuracy.
Additionally, an adaptive mesh refinement approach of size 5 mm was applied to the cylinder and intake region for temperature and velocity, i.e., if the temperature and velocity in the selected region exceeds the set limit, the mesh will automatically be reduced to 5 mm to capture the fluid flow accurately, as shown in Figure 2. The maximum number of mesh attained was 1.5 million cells during the scavenging period and 1.2 million cells during the methane injection.
The simulation model set-up for fluid flow processes inside the combustion chamber involved the Re-Normalized (RNG) k-epsilon based on Reynolds Averaged Navier Stokes (RANS). On the contrary, the wall heat transfer was modeled using the O'Rourke and Amsden models [19]. A preliminary simulation study to validate the 3D computational model was performed from the EVO to 10 crank angle degrees before the top dead center (BTDC). Figure 3 represents the in-cylinder pressure history graph during the scavenging and compression stages.
3. Results
3.1 Effect of Various Port Sizes on In-Cylinder Velocity and Vorticity Magnitude
Figures 4 and 5 show the results of the velocity and vorticity magnitude with different port heights. Reducing the port size at low load leads to increased velocity and vorticity magnitude. Compared to the original case, the velocity magnitude increased especially near the upper cylinder walls, indicating improved fluid flow processes. The vorticity magnitude graphs shown in Figure 5 also indicate a significant improvement, especially at the BDC for various scavenge port heights. Adjusting the port heights to 196, 181, and 166 mm increased the resultant vorticity magnitude by 1.36, 7.54, and 17.040%, respectively. Vorticity is the measure of the fluid circulation inside the engine cylinder. High fluid circulation facilitates the fuel air mixing processes hence, application of adjustable size ports can help to improve fluid flow velocity and vorticity.
3.2 Turbulence Kinetic Energy and Swirl Ratio
Figure 6 represents the in-cylinder swirl ratio for various scavenge port sizes. The swirl ratio is an important fluid mixing parameter. A higher swirl ratio is desired in the IC engines to ensure maximum fuel–air mixing and to assist in flame propagation. Previous research works have confirmed that increasing the swirl ratio resulted an improved thermal and combustion efficiency and lower exhaust gas emissions [21]-[23].
By reducing the size of the scavenge port, the capability to significantly improve the in-cylinder swirl is demonstrated. In the investigated case, the swirl ratio was improved by 4.47, 9.57, and 16.56% at port heights of 196, 181, and 166 mm, respectively.
Similarly, the turbulence kinetic energy (TKE) was improved by applying various scavenge port heights, as shown in Figure 7. The TKE can be used to indicate the measure of the vigor of the fluid particles moving in any fluid domain. Reducing the scavenge port height reduces the overall port area. Therefore, with reference to mass conservation, the velocity through the reduced port size is increased to maintain the continuity equation.
3.3 Effect of Adjustable-Size Scavenge Ports on Methane Distribution
Figure 8 illustrates the methane mass fractions at different crank angles using varying port sizes. At 76 crank angle BTDC, a large region of low methane concentration is observed in the upper region near the exhaust valve. The in-cylinder methane–air mixture becomes more uniform as the scavenge port size is reduced, which reduces the region of low methane concentration. As previously mentioned, the LPDF engine exhibits largely premixed combustion, which is dependent on the nature of the gas/air mixture. Extremely low concentration regions lead to flame extinction, affecting the engine performance; this explains the large cycle-to-cycle variation experienced in the LPDF marine two-stroke engines.
A good NG-air stratification is important to reduce extremely lean regions that interfere with the combustion process, leading to increased levels of unburned methane (methane slip), carbon monoxide, and reduced engine thermal efficiency.
The application of adjustable size ports in the marine LPDF engine shows improvements in cylinder fluid dynamic and mixing characteristics necessary to improve the combustion efficiency.
4. Conclusion
In this study, a numerical study was conducted on a marine LPDF NG-diesel marine two-stroke engine with the aim of enhancing the gas–air mixture characteristics using the adjustablesize scavenge ports strategy. A 25% engine load was employed to depict low-load engine operational conditions. Application of this scavenging strategy revealed a significant improvement in the quality of the in-cylinder gas–air mixture. The fluid dynamic, turbulence, and mixing parameters were improved when the scavenge port size was adjusted. The swirl ratio was improved by 4.47, 9.57, and 16.56%; TKE was improved by 2.15, 16.13, and 37.027% while the vorticity magnitude was increased by 1.36, 7.54, and 17.040% when the port sizes were reduced to 196, 181 and 166 mm, respectively. However, it should be noted that a slight decrease in the trapped air mass of less than 0.6% occurred when the scavenge port sizes were reduced. Thus, the selection of an appropriate port height is significant. These results are important in the development of LPDF gas engines with high combustion efficiency at a wide load range. Future research will incorporate combustion and exhaust gas emission simulations to further expand on the benefits and drawbacks of the proposed strategy.
This research was supported by the Autonomous Ship Technology Development Program [20016140] funded by the Ministry of Trade, Industry, & Energy (MOTIE, Korea); and the 'Technology development Program [G21S336623801]' funded by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS, Korea).
Author Contributions
Conceptualization, Methodology, Software, Validation, Formal Analysis, Investigation, Data Curation, Writing—Original Draft Preparation, A. J. Nyongesa; Formal Analysis, Investigation, Data Curation, J. K. Kim; Conceptualization, Validation, Resources, Writing—Review & Editing, Supervision, Project Administration, Funding Acquisition,W. J. Lee.
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Press Release
Cook County RNs and SEIU Local 73 workers issue strike notice
RNs, social workers, other workers say staffing issues jeopardize patient care
Registered nurses represented by National Nurses Organizing Committee (NNOC), along with social workers and other employees represented by SEIU Local 73, who work at Cook County Health will hold a virtual press conference on Thursday, June 17 to announce they have issued a strike notice, said NNOC/National Nurses United. Nurses say the biggest issue of contention in current contract negotiations is hospital management's failure to address the persistent lack of nursing staff throughout the Cook County Health system.
The nurses issued a strike notice today for a one-day strike to be held on June 24, 2021, if no appreciable movement is made at the negotiating table.
"Nurses are being pushed to a breaking point," said Consuelo Vargas, an emergency room RN at Stroger Hospital. "Many patients have gone without care during the pandemic and are now beginning to seek treatment for their ongoing medical conditions. Yet we are constantly understaffed, and because of that, we are losing experienced nurses. In fact, we have lost a century of nursing experience over a six-week time span because so many of our experienced nurses left because they felt they could not provide the best care to their patients. We do not want to strike, we want to be at the bedside, but it is time for Cook County to create a plan to hire nurses to care for our community."
- What: Press conference as Cook County Health nurses issue a strike notice
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Speakers include:
- Consuelo Vargas, RN, Stroger Hospital
Dian Palmer, President, SEIU Local 73
Brandon Johnson, Cook County Commissioner
Eugenia Harris, Ward Clerk, Stroger Hospital
Last month, 98.6 percent of Cook County Health nurses voted to authorize a strike. Contract negotiations between Cook County Health and the nurses began in October 2020. The county has engaged in bad faith bargaining with the nurses.
Nurses say that, in the long term, lack of staffing negatively impacts patient care. Numerous studies show that higher patient assignments over time have been linked to higher risk of preventable medical errors, avoidable complications, falls and injuries, pressure sores, increased length of stay, readmissions, and higher death rates.
Nurses say the lack of staffing leads to operations being canceled on a daily basis, and some patients have had their surgery canceled and rescheduled several times.
NNOC/NNU represents 1,250 nurses throughout Cook County Health.
National Nurses Organizing Committee is a national union and professional organization for registered nurses, advance practice nurses, and RN organizations who want to pursue a more powerful agenda of advocacy, promoting the interests of patients, direct care nurses, and RN professional practice. NNOC was launched by the California Nurses Association, and together with CNA belongs to National Nurses United.


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Englewood Cliffs, N.J. (June 9, 2021) – NAI James E. Hanson announces it has negotiated a lease for 1,100 square feet of medical office space at 720 E. Palisade Avenue, in Englewood Cliffs, N.J. NAI James E. Hanson's Team Lizzack-Horning led by Darren Lizzack, MSRE, and Randy Horning, MSRE represented the landlord, Bedrock Realty Holdings, LLC and secured the tenant, Dr. Kevin Moon, DMD.
Dr. Kevin Moon, DMD, specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of oral cavities and provides his patient base with advice on proper brushing, flossing, and cleaning techniques. Dr. Moon's excellent service is made possible through his use of state-of-the-art equipment and a personal commitment to each of his patients. Having served Englewood Cliffs surrounding communities for over 18 years, Dr. Moon will be relocating his general dentistry practice to 720 E. Palisade Avenue after nearly two decades of service at his previous location across town.
Sitting at the corner of Sylvan Avenue (9-W) and E. Palisade Avenue, 720 E. Palisade Avenue is directly across from Exits 1 and 2 on the Palisades Interstate Parkway. The highly visible and well-maintained location features a marble lobby, 76 private parking spaces, and 24/7 key card access, making it the ideal new home for Dr. Moon's practice. Only minutes from the George Washington Bridge and Englewood's downtown retail area, 720 E. Palisade Ave. will provide Dr. Moon's patients with increased accessibility and support his practice's ongoing growth.
"Despite the tumultuous effects COVID-19 had on the U.S. health care industry and the uncertainty it brought to healthcare tenants throughout 2020, the sector has rebounded very rapidly," said Lizzack. "There are, however, still vacancies to be found, and many practices find themselves in the market for improved office space. We are pleased to be able to leverage our knowledge and expertise of the northern New Jersey markets to help both of our clients meet their real estate needs while expanding access to quality dental care in the local area."
For more information on NAI James E. Hanson, contact William C. Hanson, SIOR, at the company's Teterboro office at 201-488-5800 or visit www.naihanson.com.


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There is a common misconception that nurses are destined to work under someone but that's not true and this article aims to prove it. There are a lot of business ideas to explore as a modern nursing practitioner. We'll thoroughly convince you of the possibilities of entrepreneurship in the nursing profession while walking you through the multiple business opportunities out there for you. Let's begin.
What We Covered In This Article
Can Nursing Practitioners Own Businesses?
Despite popular opinion, nurses can be entrepreneurs. Nursing schools train nurses to be employees and consequently, many nurses think their careers start and end with working for someone. However, nurses are professionals equipped with many skills that make them suitable for running a business. Some of these skills include:
- Problem identification and solving skills
- Communication skills
- Time management skills
- Financial management skills
- Teamwork
These are only a few of the entrepreneurial skills nurses possess. To further prove that nurses can be successful entrepreneurs, we provide examples of successful nurse entrepreneurs. Keep reading to find out.
Nursing Practitioners Who Own Successful Business
1. Alice Benjamin
Alice Benjamin is a certified family nursing practitioner who offers valuable health information and advice on her blog Ask Nurse Alice. The blog she single-handedly founded did not only educate people on various health-related issues, but it also went on to win the American Writer's Association's Silver Award for Best Blog and the Health Bloggers Association's Best Overall Health Blog. Her blog has also been featured on major media outlets like CBS, FOX, and ABC.
2. Rachel Brown
Rachel Brown is a Canadian nurse who founded the healthcare company, Nurse Next Door. Nurse Next Door is a senior-centred home healthcare service that provides passionate professionals to care for elders in the comfort of their homes. Rachel Brown's business is one of the largest healthcare businesses in North America with a customer satisfaction rate of 98%. It is also an award-winning business with the Franchise of the Year Award and the Profit 100 award to its name.
3. Donna Cardillo
Known as The Inspiration Nurse, Donna Cardillo was an important figure in the nursing and healthcare business. She was an author and a motivational speaker. Her books and thought pieces have inspired nurses around the globe, earning her the title " The Inspiration Nurse". Because of her involvement in many entrepreneurial activities like authorship, product development, and consultancy, she was referred to as a businesswoman. Before her passing on the 12th of August, 2023, she had made a significant impact in the nursing and healthcare industry.
4. Lilian Wald
We can't discuss successful nurse entrepreneurs without mentioning Lilian Wald. Co-founder of the Henry Street Settlement and founder of the Visiting Nurse Service, both in New York, Lilian Wald lived her life as a phenomenal businesswoman. Her business improved the lives of many children in the Lower East while providing affordable education for low-income individuals. The success of her business led to an increase in New York's population as many people began building houses there. During her lifetime, she earned several significant awards and recognitions some of which include a place in the National Women's Hall of Fame, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Although she died in 1940, her legacy remains through her businesses.
5. Susan Scherer
Susan Scherer is a leading oncologist and founder of RN Cancer Guides, a nursing navigation service that guides cancer patients through their treatment journey. This company provides the guidance and emotional support needed by cancer patients while providing job opportunities for professional oncology nurses.
These nurses have proved that nurses are not limited to working under a doctor. Nurses have the potential to be leading entrepreneurs in several health-related fields. With the right mindset and sufficient business information, nurses can be successful business owners. We have provided evidence to convince you that you can accomplish just about anything. Now, we'll show you some businesses to venture into as a nursing practitioner to start you off on your entrepreneurship journey.
Most Profitable Business Ideas for Nursing Practitioners
1. Telehealth Consultation
Offering telehealth consultation services involves giving medical advice or guidance to patients via phone calls, video calls, or any other form of mobile communication. The COVID-19 pandemic is known to have caused a spike in the demand for telehealth consultants, causing it to increase ever since. Starting a telehealth consultancy can be highly profitable as it is known to have a profit margin of 10%. The cost of starting a telehealth consultation business can be as low as $100 and as high as $100,000, depending on the size of your business.
2. Mobile Health Clinic
Mobile health clinics are vehicles equipped with enough medical equipment to treat people. The demand for mobile health clinics is increasing because of its affordability and convenience. A mobile clinic makes it possible for healthcare facilities to get to underdeveloped parts of the world or your country. For this reason, starting a mobile clinic is both profitable and charitable. The cost estimate of starting a mobile health clinic business ranges from $100,000 – $250,000 with an annual profit of about $500,000.
3. Health Blogging Business
Over time, people have become more conscious of their health. Consequently, more people seek advice on what to do and what not to do. For this reason, health blogs have become popular and as such, it can be very profitable to start a health blog. In addition to being in demand, health blogs have a relatively low start-up cost ranging from $100 – $250. You can even start a health blog for free. The annual profit estimate for health blogs is calculated to be between $40,000 – $50,000. You can earn some extra money by offering subscription options where users directly receive medical advice for a fee.
4. Home Healthcare Business
Home healthcare, as the name implies, involves offering a variety of medical services to people in their homes. Its demand is a rapidly increasing one because of its convenience and personalized touch. Starting a home healthcare business costs between $1,000 – $5,000. However, the cost of starting a home healthcare agency ranges from $50,000 – $90,000. The annual income ranges between $35,000 – $60,000.
5. Personal Safety Product Sales
Personal safety products like blood pressure monitors, EpiPens, first aid kits, and pulse oximeters, have seen a significant increase in demand owing to the increased health consciousness. You can make a substantial profit from selling these products. The cost estimate of starting a personal safety products business is $50,000 with a profit margin of 10% – 15%.
6. Online Tutoring
You can also make a profit from offering training programmes and selling online nursing courses for sale. Because of its flexible schedule, online courses have a higher demand than physical classes, making it easier to earn money. Starting an online tutoring business costs between $1,000 – $10,000 with a 35% – 40% profit margin.
7. Medical Supply Store
Opening a strategically positioned medical supply store can bring in a lot of profit. One of the best places to sell medical supplies is in a pharmacy or close to a hospital. An average medical supply store makes about $175,000 annually with a start-up cost of about $100,000.
8. Medical Equipment Rental Store
You can decide to take on a different approach to ensuring the availability of medical supplies by opening a rental store. Renting out equipment to health institutes can be just as profitable as opening a medical supply store. The average medical equipment rental store makes about $100,000 annually with a start-up cost of about $150,000.
9. Telemedicine Software Development
Telemedicine software makes it possible for doctors to interact with and treat their patients remotely. As more people are beginning to embrace the use of technology, the demand for telemedicine software is increasing and so is the demand for its developers. If you aren't already skilled in software development, you can either learn the skill or you can partner with an software developer. The cost estimate of telemedicine software development ranges from $50,000 – $150,000 with a 30% profit margin.
Profitable Business Ideas for Mental Health Nurses
Psychiatric nursing practitioners have the highest demand due to the significant increase in mental health awareness over the years. Here are some profitable businesses to venture into as a mental health nursing practitioner:
1. Private Counselling Services
Offering counselling services or therapy sessions to people in their homes is a lucrative business. Many people seek mental health improvement and you can choose to offer individual and group counselling services. The cost of starting a private counselling business ranges from $1,500 – $3,500 and the average annual salary of about $75,000.
2. Therapy Business
Therapy is a highly effective way of improving mental health hence, therapists are in high demand. Opening a therapy centre and scheduling private therapy sessions with clients has proven to be a sound business investment. The cost estimate of opening a therapy centre is $35,000 with a 15% – 30% profit margin.
3. Mental Health App Development
Developing apps that help with mental health improvement is a highly profitable business idea and you don't even need to be an app developer too. You can partner with an app developer and create the perfect mental health app with your combined knowledge. The start-up cost estimate of a mental health app development business ranges from $30,000 – $100,000. The annual salary of a mental health app developer is about $90,000.
4. Mental Health Product Sales
There is an increase in the demand for mental health products like meditation cushions, essential oils, weighted blankets, and light therapy devices. For this reason, selling mental health products is a productive business to start. Depending on the size and location, setting up a mental health product store can cost between $20,000 -$80,000. The average annual income of a mental health product store is $150,000.
5. Online Support Group
You can make money by starting an online support group. An online support group is a community where people with similar challenges or experiences share ideas. To turn it into a business, you can either charge a membership fee, display ads or sell products on the platform. The choice is yours to make. Starting an online support group typically requires low capital ($100 – $1,000). The profit margin of an online support group ranges from 15% – 30%.
6. Employee Assistance Business
Starting a company that provides mental health training and fosters employee relations is another profitable nursing practitioner business idea. The mental health of employees is important for a business's growth and every smart businessperson knows this. For this reason, business owners tend to sign up their staff members for employee assistance programmes, causing an increase in their demand. The start-up cost estimate ranges from $10,000 -$50,000. The average annual income of employee assistance programmes is about $200,000.
7. Telepsychiatry Business
Telepsychiatry involves providing remotely providing psychiatric services through telecommunication channels. Due to its affordability and comfort, the telepsychiatry business has seen an increase in its demand. Because of this, it is one of the most profitable businesses to start as a mental health nursing practitioner. The cost estimate of starting a telepsychiatry business is between $20,000 – $70,000 with a 20% – 30% profit margin.
8. Psychiatric Medication Business
The psychiatric medication business is a rapidly growing industry and it is projected to be worth $50.6 billion in 2028. The business involves prescribing drugs to patients with mental health disorders. Although the start-up cost is high (about $100,000,000 on average), the average annual income makes it worth the investment (about $500,000,000).
9. Mental Health Education
Although there is an increased mental health awareness, many people remain either uninformed or grossly misinformed thus, making mental health educators a necessity. For this reason, the mental health education business is lucrative. The cost of starting a mental health education business ranges from $10,000 to $50,000 with a 30% profit margin.
Side Business Ideas for Nursing Practitioners
We are fully aware that to begin a business capital is needed and to get that capital, you might need to remain an employee for a while. This is why we have carefully curated a list of low-capital businesses to start while retaining your job. Shall we?
1. Freelance Nursing
When you get off from work, you can offer nursing services like consultation, patient care, and every other service rendered by a nurse, to clients in their preferred location. You can also choose to accept nursing jobs outside of your country or city during your off days. The cost of starting a freelance nursing business is between $5,000 – $10,000 and the average annual income is about $150,000.
2. Flu Shot Clinic
You can set up a temporary clinic when flu is rampant during flu season and give flu shots. Your clinic doesn't need to be fully equipped and you may not need to get a space. What matters is that your place of operation is sanitary and that you have all the legal permission to give flu shots. The start-up cost ranges from $15,000 – $30,000 with an average annual income of about $90,000.
3. Online Store
Setting up a store online where you sell healthcare products is an excellent side business because your earning is not limited to off-work hours. You can either have your products delivered by a logistics company or you can deliver themselves. Either way, it is still possible to make sales during work hours. The cost of setting up an online healthcare store ranges from $3,000 – $15,000 with an average annual income of $250,000.
4. Medical Equipment Repair
If you possess technical skills along with your nursing skills then you should try this business idea. You can save some money by purchasing used tools too. Put your technical skills to good use by repairing faulty medical equipment. The cost of starting a medical equipment repair business ranges from $10,000 – $25,000 with an average annual income of $300,000.
5. Senior Care Services
Due to the increasing number of older people. senior care services are in high demand. Because of this, it is a sound business investment. You can choose to take care of them in their homes or you can own a senior centre The cost estimate of starting a senior care business is between $10,000 – $80,000.
6. Healthcare Education
You can host healthcare workshops at different health-related events. Workshops are interactive sessions where knowledge is shared. You can make money from hosting workshop sessions by charging an admission or promoting your products. Hosting healthcare workshop sessions is also a great way to earn a good reputation for future business endeavours. Starting a healthcare workshop business costs between $3,000 – $15,000 and you can earn an annual income of about $60,000.
7. Nutrition Consulting
As a nurse, you can make money from providing basic nutritional recommendations to clients. More people have become conscious of what they eat and as such, they seek professional advice. On average, starting a nutritional consultancy costs $6,000. The average annual income of a nutrition consultant is $65,000.
8. Healthcare Product Review
You can start a blog or a channel that gives feedback on healthcare products. Many people have made a substantial amount of money from this business. Giving honest reviews also provides an avenue to show off your expertise and build customer trust. It costs between $1,000 – $5,000 to start a healthcare review business and you can earn as much as $50,000 annually.
9. Footcare Business
Starting a footcare business can be very profitable because footcare services are in high demand. You can make a profit from offering footcare services like footwear advice, foot treatment, wound care, etc. Starting a footcare business costs between $1,000 – $4,000 with an average annual income of $65,000.
How To Start a Private Nursing Business
Now that you understand that there are limitless possibilities for you as a nursing practitioner, we'll guide you through the process of creating your empire. Here's how to start a private nursing business:
1. Assess your skills and qualifications
Before venturing into a business, you need to evaluate yourself first. This is important because it helps you understand the right business for you. Excellence is an important part of business success and to deliver excellent healthcare services, you need to know your stuff. Self-evaluation is the first and most important step in your journey as a nurse entrepreneur.
2. Conduct market research
After identifying your strengths, the next step is to understand your target market's preferences. Conducting market research before going into business will help you understand the right strategies Here's an overview of the information you need to gather when conducting market research:
- Target market.
- Target market's needs.
- Market trends.
- Competition.
- Most effective promotional strategies.
3. Draft a business plan
A well-constructed business plan is imperative to starting a successful business. A business plan helps you understand what needs to be done and prepares you for the task ahead. It is also an important tool for risk management. Here are some business plan templates you might find useful.
4. Register your business
To prevent future complications, you need to obtain legal permission to start your business. Licenses and permits needed are dependent on the type of business you want to start. However, there are general licenses every nurse entrepreneur needs and we have provided a list of them below
- Nursing license
- Business license
- Specialty certification
- Local business permits
- Prescribing license
- Controlled substance license
5. Choose a location
Once you have fulfilled all legal obligations, you can begin to bring your ideas to fruition. The first step towards doing this is to select the best location for your business. The location of your business is an important determinant of the success rate of your business and as such, there are various factors you need to consider when choosing a business location. Here are a few of them:
- Competition
- Availability of basic amenities (power and water supply)
- Accessibility
- Demand
- Target market demographics (population and purchasing power)
6. Create your brand
After selecting a location for your business, you need to make a brand for yourself. Come up with a creative name for your business along with a catchy business slogan and logo. A catchy logo gets the attention of potential customers and a brand name gives your business an identity.
7. Implement promotional strategies
Once you have created your brand, you need to create brand awareness by implementing effective promotional strategies. One of the most effective promotional strategies is digital marketing. Digital marketing makes it possible to reach millions of people around the globe. Listed below are some of the most effective digital marketing strategies:
Nurses have so much entrepreneurial potential but sadly, only a few nurses realize that they can be so much more than an employee. Thankfully, you are no longer one of such nurses because you now have all the right information. With this all-inclusive guide to starting a nursing business, the sky is your limit as a nurse.
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Log Splitter Wood Catcher Tray
Log catcher tray catches split wood, no more bending down to pick it up off the ground!
Measures 31" inches wide by 31.5" long
Fits: RS-322, RS-737 Log Splitters
Reduce effort with this catcher tray; When mounted at the end of an RS-300 or RS-700 series RuggedMade log splitter, wood drops just a few inches onto the tray after being split – no more bending down to pick it up off the ground. It keeps the wood waist-high to you can comfortably reach it to place it into the back of a truck. Or place a cart at the foot of the tray and let piece after piece of split wood slide off the tray into cart. Also ideal for use with a conveyor to efficiently stack large piles of fill the back of a big truck.
Attaches to splitter beam with two included D-Ring pintle pins (72-020-0007).
Dimensions: 31" wide, 31.5" long
RuggedMade RS-300 and RS-700 series splitter come with mounting hole pre-drilled. Many customers have adapted this catcher tray to a variety of other makes and models of splitter as well as DIY machines. It works well with horizontal splitters that have a blade welded to the end of the beam. This catcher tray may be unsuitable for typical horizontal/vertical (aka "tip-up") splitters which have a large steel plate welded to the and of the beam.
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Here's why you feel crap on hot nights.
It's been dubbed the "heat hangover": after sleeping through a hot night, you awake to find yourself with all the energy of a sweaty zombie – despite not having anything to drink at all.
Most of us simply put it up with it, because sleeping poorly in summer is as routine as going to the beach or watching the cricket in your undies and pretending you know what's happening.
But what if you just can't function without a solid eight hours of shut-eye? Do you simply curse your body for being so fragile that it can't rest unless it's swaddled in the finest Egyptian cotton, and get on with it?
Not quite, says deputy chair of the Sleep Health Foundation Professor David Hillman, adding that there's nothing wrong with you at all – it's extremely common to feel crappy after sleeping through high overnight temperatures.
"The hot weather in summer – particularly here in Australia – can be really quite disruptive to our sleep," Hillman tells Coach.
"Ideally, the ideal temperature for a quality night's sleep is actually the most comfortable – somewhere between 18 and 21 degrees. That could include wearing pyjamas and perhaps a light blanket."
The reason why this happens, explains Hillman, is all down to physics: the hotter the weather is, the harder our bodies have to work to keep us cool.
"Once the temperature of your bedroom rises above 24 degrees, your body begins to go beyond its thermo-neutral zone – that's where a completely naked human body is comfortable, and doesn't have to do anything 'extra' to cool itself" explains Hillman.
"Higher than 24 degrees, and your body begins to try and regulate its temperature through evaporative heat loss. You begin to sweat more and your blood circulates closer to the skin to cool you off more efficiently."
Sleeping in a puddle of your own filth sounds all well and good if you can actually stay asleep – but Hillman says that's precisely the problem.
"In really high temperatures – like the overnight 30 degrees we just had in Sydney – your brain won't accept the amount of thermoregulation it has to do, so it wakes you up," says Hillman.
"And it's this sleep disruption causes by the heat that causes the symptoms of a bad night's rest like lethargy and fatigue in the morning."
So there you have it: your heat hangover is caused by your brain being unable to deal with you being a sweaty mess in bed.
But not all hope is lost – it is possible to keep a cool environment in summer without having to pull your mattress into the nearest bottle shop coolroom.
"If people are struggling to sleep in the heat, some helpful actions can be to make sure you're sleeping in lightweight cotton instead of nylon, and try to get some air circulation by using a fan or opening a window," suggests Hillman.
"Remember your body cools itself best with air movement and moisture – that's evaporative heat loss – so having air circulating in your bedroom and over your sweat helps."
Other methods to ensure a properly chilly night's sleep include a cold shower before bed, popping your sheets in the freezer and avoiding any horizontal dancing with your spouse.
"Needless to say, during the heat it's not a good time for cuddling – give your partner some space if you're struggling to sleep in hot weather," adds Hillman.
It may sound like a whole lot of fuss to be preparing your bedroom for sleep like a surgeon prepares his tools for an operation, but Hillman argues that it can carry some profound benefits.
"Interestingly, what I find is people are quite reluctant to prioritise their bedrooms for sleeping," says Hillman. "If you break it down, we spend a third of our lives sleeping, so it's actually quite wise to invest in creating an environment that's as comfortable as possible.
"That may mean purchasing a quality set of bedsheets, a good quality mattress, and looking in to getting air conditioning or a fan to circulate air."


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16×20″ oil painting on flat panel by Stephanie Schlatter. A painting of Narada lake inside Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Leelanau county.
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Almost one quarter of healthcare workers are hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
This is according to the first results from the UK-REACH study (Research into Ethnicity and COVID-19 outcomes in Healthcare workers).
Out of more than 11,500 healthcare workers, 23% reported vaccine hesitancy.
However this figure varied according to different ethnicities. For example:
- White British – 21.3% hesitant
- Black Caribbean – 54.2% hesitant
- Mixed White and Black Caribbean – 38.1% hesitant
- Black African – 34.4% hesitant
- Chinese – 33.1% hesitant
- Pakistani – 30.4% hesitant
- White other – 28.7%.
Severe infection
The study was launched after increasing evidence revealed how people from ethnic minority backgrounds had double the risk of severe COVID-19 infection when compared to that of the white population.
A PHE review found that the highest diagnosis rates of COVID-19 per 100,000 population were in people of Black ethnic groups (486 in females and 649 in males). The lowest were in people of white ethnic groups (220 in females and 224 in males).
Stefan Czerniawski is General Dental Council executive director of strategy.
He emphasised that the GDC is encouraging all dental professionals to step up and get vaccinated.
Vaccine take-up encouraged
He said: 'We encourage all dental professionals to be vaccinated as an important step in protecting their patients, their communities – and of course – themselves.
'This research shows that most healthcare workers – including dental professionals – recognise that vaccines are safe and effective, but that a minority remain hesitant. It's important to understand the reasons for that so that concerns can be addressed, and take-up encouraged.
'We have recently updated our vaccination guidance for dental professionals and employers, which we encourage everyone working in dentistry to read.
'We will continue to seek opportunities to promote as wide a vaccination take-up as possible. And to also support the important work of the UK-REACH study.'
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From the Freep: the Pistons reflect on the passing of Will Robinson, including trainer Mike Abdenour: "When you look at Will Robinson and the legacy that he leaves, he is what we should all become -- fair, patient, love life to the fullest, and achieve what you can possibly achieve. He is the persona of what the American dream is."
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Japanese Fairy Tales, Folk Tales and Fables
Read Japanese fairy tales by Yei Theodora Ozaki, and from the collections of Grace James and Matilda Chaplin Ayrton. Jump to full list of Japanese tales.
About: Japanese folklore has remained a topic of interest for people across the world. Many stories that originated from Japan have inspired horror movies, graphic novels, anime, manga, and books, often because the stories' characters make a lasting impression. An interest in Japanese culture and enthusiasm for sharing their traditions with other countries led to the publication of several books in the earlier 20th century, including Green Willow and Other Japanese Fairy Tales by Grace James and Child-Life in Japan by Matilda Chaplin Ayrton. Both were authored by women who weren't native citizens of Japan, but had come to the country and fell in love with the culture. Author William Elliot Griffis wrote Japanese Fairy World, a collection of fairy tales and folk tales arriving in Japan in 1870 to reach English; the book was also published as The Fire-fly's Lovers and Other Fairy Tales of Old Japan. The culture wasn't without its own authors, however, as author Yei Theodora Ozaki, was of Japanese heritage. She translated Japanese texts, and added elements of the local area to bring the stories alive for readers.
Much of the folklore and fairy tales of Japan are influenced and inspired by their religious beliefs, Shinto and Buddhism; however, the Japanese folklore canon also takes some of its influences from other countries' literature, such as the stories of ancient India. The characteristics of the folk tales are varied, but like The Grimm Brothers and stories of other famous storytellers, the folk tales from Japan feature themes like kindness, magic, and greed. Japanese folklore also include supernatural stories featuring creatures, spirits and monsters, many of which have characteristics of nature.
Similar to the folklore of Germany and France, Japanese folk tales began in the oral tradition and were eventually penned down for posterity. The oldest known chronicle from Japan is the Kojiki. Many tales originate from this collection of myths, which was published around 711 A.D. One popular form of storytelling of myth and folklore in Japan was known as Kamishibai, or "paper drama." Kamishibai became particular popular in the 1920's through the 1950's, though it existed much earlier. The storytelling format would use picture scrolls or illustrated boards to tell a moral lesson in front of the townspeople of a local village; often the storyteller would return for a new installment of the story.
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- The Bamboo-Cutter and the Moon-Child
- The Beautiful Dancer of Yedo
- Broken Images
- The Bell of Dojoji
- The Black Bowl
- The Chrysanthemum Show
- The Crab and the Monkey
- The Creation of Heaven and the Earth
- The Child of Thunder
- The Cat's Elopement
- The Cold Lady
- First Month
- The Farmer and the Badger
- The Flute
- The Filial Girl
- The Fire Quest
- The Fire-Fly's Lovers
- Flower of the Peony
- The Fox and the Badger
- Fishsave
- How an Old Man Lost His Wen
- Hana-Saka-Jiji
- The Happy Hunter and the Skillful Fisher
- How the Sun Goddess Was Enticed Out of Her Cave
- Horaizan
- Karma
- The Mirror of Matsuyama
- The Maiden with the Wooden Helmet
- The Moon Maiden
- My Lord Bag of Rice
- Momotaro, or the Story of the Son of a Peach
- The Maiden of Unai
- The Magic Kettle
- The Matsuyama Mirror
- Momotaro
- The Mallet
- The Stones of Five Colors and the Empress Jokwa
- The Seven Patrons of Happiness
- Schippeitaro
- The Story of Princess Hase
- The Stone-Cutter
- The Slaying of the Tanuki
- The Sea King and the Magic Jewels
- The Story of the Old Man Who Made the Withered Trees to Flower
- The Sagacious Monkey and the Boar
- The Star Lovers
- The Story of Susa, the Impetuous
- The Story of the Man Who Did Not Wish to Die
- Second Sight
- The Shinansha, or the South Pointing Carriage
- The Story of Urashima Taro, the Fisher Lad
- The Singing Bird of Heaven
- The Sad Story of the Yaoya's Daughter
- The Spring Lover and the Autumn Lover
- The Story of Prince Yamato Take
- The Strange Story of the Golden Comb
- Tamamo, the Fox Maiden
- The Tea-Kettle
- The Tengus or the Elves with Long Noses
- The Tongue-Cut Sparrow
- The Tongue-Cut Sparrow
- Two Frogs
- The Two Daughters
- The Water of Yoro or the Fountain of Youth
- Watanabe Cuts Off the Oni's Arm
- The Wind in the Pine Tree
- The White Hare and the Crocodiles
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Timeless Weddings at the Taj
Whether you fancy a sunset affair with a walk down a sandy aisle, an old-world ceremony with horse drawn carriages or a glamorous Hollywood style shindig, everything is more perfect with Timeless Weddings at the Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm, Dubai. Elegance, sophistication, legendary hospitality and a sensorial journey awaits at the Taj. Celebrate your magical union where the blue skies meet the ocean. Exclusively private or boisterously lavish, a wedding here offers an infinite array of exotic moments. From breathtaking views of The Palm to the thrill of a starry night, the Taj has outstanding venues for all kinds of celebrations – be it grand lunches to cocktail receptions or twilight dinners. For those wanting to groove the night away, this distinctive island oasis offers endless possibilities of merrymaking.
Weddings at the Taj are inspired experiences that make for the dreamiest prelude to a beautiful new chapter in a couple's life. Begin your happily ever after at the 500-sqm four-bedroom Presidential Suite Sea View, a sprawling residence designed for privacy and exclusivity with a lofty, mesmerizing views of the Arabian Sea and outstanding butler service. Newlyweds can also opt for a magnificent experience within the 165-sqm Exotica Suite Sea View, which boasts of an open jacuzzi and unique décor. For inquiries, call 04 275 4444 or visit tajhotels.com.
Go splendid at Swissotel
Host a dream wedding at Swissotel Al Ghurair, conveniently located where the rich history of Dubai meets the sparkle of this cosmopolitan city. The icing on the cake: win a chance to travel to the magical Istanbul to explore the rich crossroads of Asia and Europe at the stunning Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul.
A five-star luxury hotel in the heart of Dubai, Swissotel Al Ghurair has a team of dedicated event specialists who will meticulously plan every detail of the wedding day. Just 10-minutes away from the international airport, and well-connected to most tourist destinations, it is a perfect destination.
Choose from the rustic outdoor settings of the pool deck or the grandeur of the Al Khor ballroom offering seating for up to 300 guests. A personalised wedding setup including a red carpet welcome for guests, while the celebrations come to life with in-build audio-visual setup and a dance floor. The chefs offer a multi-cuisine three-course menu with soft beverages, and a welcome drink for each guest. Guests can avail a complimentary self-parking facility as well as exclusive room rates to stay the night.
To make the couple's experience more special, the hotel offers a complimentary wedding cake and hosts them on their wedding night to wake up to a delicious breakfast served in the privacy of their room followed by a relaxing couple's massage in the award-winning Swissotel Spa.
From Dh150 per guest booked before August 31, 2022 for a minimum of 100 guests.
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Weddings by the water
Ensure a magical experience on your wedding day by the glittering waters of the Gulf of Oman on one side and the majestic Hajar Mountains on the other. InterContinental Fujairah Resort will grant you the wedding of your dreams with the private stretch of the stunning Al Aqah beach and more. With the summer offer, benefits from Sunday to Thursday include preferential rates starting from Dh500 net per room with breakfast. Additional benefits include a complimentary wedding cake, 60-minute spa treatment for the couple at the O Spa by L'Occitane, one round of menu tasting for up to six guests, suite upgrade for the bride, groom and parents, exclusive check-in experience, 20 per cent savings on laundry, spa treatments and in-room dining, private beach and multiple venues for events. For more details, visit ihg.com.
Nuptial Festivities at Festival city
Make your dreams come true at InterContinental Festival City. Whether it be an Arabian wedding, an Indian celebration of tying the knot or an international style marriage ceremony, InterContinental Festival City has you covered. With a stunning ballroom and a beautiful waterfront setting, the hotel allows for a spectacular celebration of love worth remembering for a lifetime. Wedding packages start at Dh200 per person with a customized buffet menu crafted to your liking, free-flowing non-alcoholic beverages, mocktails and canapés to welcome your guests, an elegant 5-tiered display wedding cake, complimentary use of dance floor, complimentary use of LCD projector and screen, lighting effects to match the theme, an elegant dinner table set up and complimentary valet parking. The bride and groom will receive the following benefits: "Your Honeymoon on Us" a two-night stay at the InterContinental Maldives (minimum booking of 200 guests), a complimentary stay in a one-bedroom Panoramic Suite on the wedding night and a complimentary one-hour couple's massage at the SPA InterContinental. For more details, visit dubaifestivalcityhotels.com.
Matrimony at the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai
With luxurious accommodation and an incredible choice of cuisines from around the world, the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai is a wedding venue that takes romance to new heights. Whether it's an intimate gathering for a select few, or a grand celebration for 1,000 guests or more, intuitive service, personal touches and culinary flair will take your wedding celebrations to a whole new level. An enchanting pool deck with its outdoor terrace overlooking the majestic Burj Khalifa or the stunning Dubai Ballroom provides the perfect backdrop for your wedding. Finding inspiration in this diversity, over 200 Chefs from around the world will tailor a bespoke wedding menu to your taste. From authentic Arabic inspired menus to individually prepared international delicacies, let the chefs of JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai inspire your guests with a taste of perfection. For more details, visit marriott.com.
The Palace calls
Fulfil your fairytale wedding at Al Habtoor City Hotel; located in the heart of Dubai, it offers a wide variety of outdoor and indoor venues for every kind of celebration. Experience a charming Haldi function with the option of late breakfast or high tea at one of the urban poolside venues: Firefly at Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City and V Deck at V Hotel Dubai Habtoor Palace Dubai Garden, inspired by Versailles, offers an unrivaled backdrop for the most exceptional Mehndi. Celebrate your Sangeet at The Amazing Room, an eye-catching ballroom with a dome-shaped ceiling. Bring in the lavish Barat through the extravagant entrance at the hotel. Place your Mandap in the breath-taking ballroom palatial revel in luxury during your special day. At Al Habtoor City Hotel Collection, your event can be as lavish as your heart's desire or an intimate ceremony for your closest friends and family. The three ballrooms offer different capacities ranging from 100 to 600 guests, ideal for any wedding reception. Packages start at Dh350. For more details, visit hilton.com.
Outdoor festivities
Turn your special occasion into the world's best event at luxury Ajman Hotel. Wherever you look to host a picture-perfect wedding, there's nowhere else in the world than Ajman Hotel Wedding Hall and facilities that you can depend on, day and night, to make things happen just the way you imagine. Revel in a Ballroom or frolic in the beautiful outdoors, plan your perfect day with Ajman Hotel. The hotel offers a large seafront and resort lawns event space to elevate your celebrations to perfection. The hotel is known to be the ideal location for breathtaking wedding ceremonies, reception or any other private gatherings. Have your wedding as the sun sets and the scenic backdrop at Ajman Hotel provides for a set of unforgettable memories. For more details visit hotelajman.com.
Marry on the dunes
Get married in traditional Bedouin fashion at the traditional Bedouin encampment set within a 25sq-kilometre desert conservation reserve. In the tranquility of the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, the Al Maha Luxury Collection Desert Resort and Spa is an inspired choice for your wedding celebration. The exclusivity, the privacy and the tranquility make Al Maha synonym of a once-in-a-lifetime Honeymoon experience as well where newlyweds will indulge in some of the finest things in life throughout their stay. Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort and Spa, Dubai is a private, guest-only oasis nestled among the lush palm groves, emerald canopies and iconic sand dunes of the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. Wed amongst the dunes and within the privacy and tranquility of your choosing. For more details, visit marriott.com.


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Am I right or sinful in choosing to leave my husband after twenty-three years of marriage because he abuses me physically for no reason and before my only twenty-two year old son? I am not trying to get a divorce, all I am looking for is to live peacefully alone.
I am glad you are not considering divorce; because our Coptic orthodox Church does not believe in divorce. "So then, they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate" (Mt 19:6) and "So then, they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate" (Mt 19:6). I do not know the circumstances that have led you to leave your husband, but usually when there is disagreement or abuse, the first thing is to find out what triggers this abuse and try to avoid it. Even if the spouse is unreasonable, the wife should try to be patient and give the spouse chances to change his attitude. I see that you have left him after twenty-three years. I wonder if you have tried to involve any priest in your problem and get him to talk to your husband before taking this decision. In any case, physical, verbal or any kind of abuse in not acceptable in any relationship; Neither God nor anyone gives a man the right to insult nor hit his wife. In the crowning (marriage) ceremony we read "Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her" (Eph 5:25). To give oneself to his wife does not imply at all to abuse her or even hurt her feelings. Then the priest reads the commandment to the bridegroom saying "My blessed son, who is supported by the grace of the Holy Spirit you are required to receive your wife at this blessed hour with a clear conscience, a pure soul and a full heart. Excel in doing all that is good for her. Have compassion on her and hasten to do that which will gladden her heart." Then the priest reads the commandment for the bride "And you blessed daughter... you are required to honor and respect him, do not disagree with him but increase your obedience to him many times over what was commanded...So you must receive him with joy and cheer, do not frown in his face, do not neglect any of his rights upon you, and fear God in all matters with him." These are the commandments given to each bride and bridegroom on their wedding day, and I am sure that if each one keeps his/her part of the commandment, their marriage will be a very successful one. I hope that you always keep the door open for reconciliation when your husband is willing to change his behavior and follow the commandments given to him in the crowning ceremony.


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Getting All Of The Fiber Optic Testing InformationGetting All Of The Fiber Optic Testing Information
When you first begin your journey in the world of electronics, you must undergo some form of fibre optic testing. When looking at the different types of devices that use this technology, you will quickly realize the need for it, as it's one of the most essential parts of the process. When the technology has been in use for a while, you will also be able to appreciate just how it has changed the world and how much further it has come.
Basics of Testing
As is often the case with other forms of testing, you must pay close attention to all the different areas of the testing. For example, it's crucial to get rid of any stray objects before the testing begins, because if you have these, the testing may be less accurate than you would like it to be. In fact, in some cases, the results may even not be accurate, and you could end up with faulty products. It is important to make sure that you are working with professionals who are well versed in this form of testing so that you can ensure that everything is done correctly.
Types of Testing
With regards to testing, you will find that there are three different types. They are called: open-circuit, closed-circuit and multiple-path. When choosing which type of testing you want, it's important to take a look at the various results that are offered. For instance, if you choose a closed-circuit method, you will be asked to put several components of your product on a piece of glass. This ensures that the device is going through its various functions in the right order, and it can even be tested over some time.
The second option is known as open-circuit tests, which involves testing the product over some time without damaging any of the components. This will ensure that you are getting all the information that you need about the device and also allow you to see how well it works with no interference. You can then decide whether or not the product is compatible with the device.
The final option of testing is known as multiple path testing, and it allows you to test the same device in multiple areas, as many times as you want. This allows you to keep the device in its best possible condition, as opposed to simply testing it in one place. If you're able to do this, you will find that you will be able to easily identify the different problems that are affecting the device and fix them before they get too big.
Fibre Optics Testing
You need to take a look at the information that is provided when it comes to fibre optic testing, as you need to make sure that you're happy with everything that you've chosen. and that you feel comfortable with the results. In some cases, if you aren't happy with the test, you might even be unable to use the product.
As a result, you need to make sure that you understand the options that you have before you even buy anything. You should also make sure that you're happy with any parts that you buy and test, as this will help you understand how to maintain them as well. These are things that you will need to consider when you're testing so that you know that you aren't buying a poor quality part or parts that are going to cause damage to the device.
You should also make sure that you read up on all of the details that are available regarding the product that you are buying so that you can ensure that you're happy with it and everything that you are using. After all, you don't want to have to find that something more complicated than it needs to be.…


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A memorial service will be held at the Ottawa Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 2200 Benjamin Ave, Ottawa, On, K2A 1P5 on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 11:00 AM.
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