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Presented at 9:15am in Independence on Friday, November 10, 2023.
- Paul Rayius, VP of Training, Allyant
Session Details
- Length of Session: 1-hr
- Format: Lecture
- Expertise Level: Expert
- Type of session: General Conference
This session examines why the PDF/UA Processor Requirements Liaison Working Group was created and its goals. After an overview, we take a closer look at our work thus far. Finally, we'll discuss the direction of future efforts. The target audience for this session is developers of PDF processors that interface with end-users, including PDF viewers, web browsers, and assistive technology. A secondary target audience is those providing support for accessibility needs, including remediation.
The PDF Association has started working on a new specification for Processor Requirements for PDF/UA compliant files. A PDF processor is any software, including assistive technology (AT), that allows someone to view and interact with PDFs (for example, reading, navigating, and/or filling out a form).
There is widespread confusion and inconsistency around how PDFs are processed. While commonly used web technologies often deliver consistent results, the same cannot be said for PDF processors. Results may vary when using different browsers, devices, or applications. Plus, many AT solutions handle PDFs differently.
The PDF/UA Processor Requirements group discusses challenges and solutions with processor and AT developers to provide better end-user experiences, all while remaining compliant with current and new PDF specifications.
This session will report on past work and share future plans. We also hope to engage - and even inspire - developers who work on PDF processors that interface with end-users (such as PDF viewers and web browsers), AT developers, AT experts, and those who provide support for accessibility needs; including PDF remediation.
- Learn why the PDF/UA Processor working group exists and what its goals are.
- Explore what work has been done to date.
- Discuss where the group is headed and possible "outcomes."
Disability Areas
Topic Areas
Assistive Technology, Other, Research, Uncategorized, Web/Media Access
Speaker Bio(s)
Paul Rayius
Since 2013, Paul has helped organizations meet their PDF accessibility needs across various industries, including healthcare, government (local, state, and federal), finance, and education.
In addition to his expertise with Allyant's CommonLook tools for testing, creating, and remediating PDFs, Paul is proficient in accessibility standards, including Section 508 (including the "refresh"), Health and Human Services (HHS), WCAG 2.0, WCAG 2.1, and PDF/UA (both versions 1 and 2).
Paul serves on numerous document accessibility committees, and he participates in and moderates online accessibility groups and forums. In addition, he has presented at a number of conferences over the years, including Accessing Higher Ground, CSUN, AHEAD, and Explor.
Through his affiliation with the IAAP (International Association of Accessibility Professionals), he helped develop the Accessible Document Specialist certification. Paul participates in writing technical standards, including ISO 32000 (PDF), ISO 14289 (PDF/UA), and ISO TS 32005 with the PDF Association. Furthermore, he contributes in many PDF/UA working groups and chairs the PDF/UA Processor Requirements Liaison Working Group.
Before Allyant, Paul graduated with a BMe in Instrumental Music Education from Florida State University and taught middle school band for 11 years. In his spare time, he enjoys various outdoor activities and is an avid lacrosse player, rugby fan, and geocacher.


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Three brothers claim they are working on 'levelling the playing field' by running competitions offering people the chance to own their own home for just £2. You can see their idea explained in the video below.
So, the idea is that you purchase a raffle ticket for two quid, then a draw is made to decide who gets the house.
The three brothers from South London – Daniel, William, and Jason Twenefour – have just featured in a Channel 4 documentary called My Dream £2 Home, which shows the whole process running from finding houses to run contests on to the point in which they tell the lucky winner they've won a house.
On the show, which aired last night, 9 April, Daniel explained: "Lots of people you know will never own their own home. They just can't afford it – so we give them a chance to win one instead."
He first had the idea for the scheme when he was struggling to sell his three-bedroom £415,000 home in Mitcham back in 2020.
So, he devised a plan to sell off raffle tickets for £2-a-pop and ended up going viral, shifting 200,000 tickets in the process.
Since then, he's got his brothers on board and they've formalised the scheme as TramwayPath, aiming to help people get onto the property ladder who otherwise might be unable, as well as helping people to sell their homes.
They're five homes in thus far, and have managed to sell £400,000 on average for each home, even managing to donate to the NHS with their first effort. Further to that, some of the raffles have been won by NHS key workers.
Naturally, the brothers are pleased with their efforts.
"It is a blessing to change so many lives," Daniel continued.
"I would have never thought that such a difficult situation of not being able to sell my house for nearly 18 months could turn out like this.
"The volume of positive feedback after the first competition was too hard to ignore. I had people messaging me saying how life changing it was, then asking when I would do it again.
"People say we are 'levelling the playing field'. I realised that this was bigger than me. It had the potential to change the lives of some many more people."
They are keen to help people from disadvantaged backgrounds own property and have saved winners an estimated £2,000,000 so far.
At the minute they're only running one contest every three months, throwing their weight behind it until the eventual draw, but they intend to increase that amount.
Daniel concluded: "We are now looking at how we can scale this to help as many individuals as possible – both sellers and prospective homeowners."
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It's been a good year for investors in Take-Two Interactive Software (TTWO), the makers of the hit video game series Grand Theft Auto. The New York-based company's stock price is up 62 percent this year, thanks in part to the success of subsidiary Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto V.
There's one part of the world where things haven't been going so well for Take-Two. In Australia and New Zealand, some retailers are refusing to sell GTA V. The backlash started in New Zealand with Stop Demand, a group fighting sexual violence against women. Last month, it praised retailer Warehouse Group (WHS:NZ) for removing the game after lobbying by Stop Demand.
The campaign is spreading across the Tasman Sea. Two days ago, Australia's largest retailer, Target, said it would stop selling GTA V after receiving feedback from customers. "This is not a product they want us to sell," Jim Cooper, general manager of corporate affairs at Target Australia's parent, Wesfarmers (WES:AU), told Bloomberg.
Now a second Australian chain says it won't offer this kind of content to its customers, either. Kmart Australia, which operates 170 stores in the country, today said it won't carry the game, according to reports by public broadcaster Australian Broadcasting Corp. and other local media. Perth-based Wesfarmers owns Kmart, in addition to Target, in Australia. "Following a significant review of all content in Grand Theft Auto Games, Kmart has taken the decision to remove this product immediately," a Kmart spokesman said, the ABC reported. "Kmart apologises for not being closer to the content of this game."
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The news prompted celebration at Change.org, where a petition calling on Target Australia to stop carrying Grand Theft Auto has gathered more than 45,000 supporters since it began on Saturday. (Conversely, a petition asking Target to keep selling the game has collected 4,000 signatures.) "This is a huge win," wrote one of the organizers of the drive who uses the screen name Nicole Survivor. "You've helped send a message to family retailers and brands that their consumers have had enough, and they've started listening."
The Australian opponents of the game aren't finished. Following up on their victories, they want other retailers to follow Target's lead. "We're now asking outlets like Big W and Woolworths (WOW:AU) whether they're going to stand up against Grand Theft Auto's violence against women as well," Nicole Survivor wrote yesterday.
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State Medical Marijuana Laws Remain Valid Despite U.S. Supreme Court Ruling in Gonzales v. Raich, ACLU Says
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WASHINGTON — In response to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling today in Gonzales v. Raich, that the federal government can enforce federal laws prohibiting the cultivation, possession, and use of medical marijuana even in states where medical marijuana is legal under state law, the American Civil Liberties Union urged state and local governments to protect individual patients and their caregivers.
"The power of state governments to enact and enforce state medical marijuana laws is not affected by the Supreme Court's ruling," said Allen Hopper, a staff attorney with the ACLU's Drug Law Reform Project. "State laws allowing the use of medical marijuana still offer patients significant protection."
In its decision, the Court overturned the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that the federal government could not enforce federal marijuana laws against the cultivation, possession and use of medical marijuana by the plaintiffs, Angel Raich and Diane Monson. Angel Raich suffers from several conditions that cause severe, chronic pain, including an inoperable brain tumor, fibromyalgia, endometriosis, scoliosis, uterine fibroid tumors and rotator cuff syndrome. Her doctor warned the Court that she is likely to die if unable to use medical marijuana. Medical marijuana is also the only effective treatment that eliminates Diane Monson's severe back pain and spasms.
Gonzales v. Raich is the U.S. Supreme Court's latest look at the medical marijuana issue. In a case brought by the ACLU and others, Walters v. Conant, the Court chose to let stand the Ninth Circuit's ruling that under the First Amendment doctors can recommend and discuss medical marijuana with patients.
Valerie Corral was one of the plaintiffs in the Conant case and founded the Wo/Men's Alliance for Medical Marijuana (WAMM), a Santa Cruz, California-based hospice center that supplies medical marijuana to critically ill patients. The Drug Enforcement Administration raided WAMM in 2002. After the Ninth Circuit's ruling in Raich, a federal district court granted an injunction protecting WAMM from further federal raids and prosecution. After today's ruling, however, WAMM members fear that the injunction will be lifted.
In oral arguments last November in the Raich case, Justice Stephen Breyer suggested that patients ask the Food and Drug Administration to reclassify marijuana for medical use as "the obvious way to get what they want," adding, "Medicine by regulation is better than medicine by referendum."
The ACLU, however, pointed out in a recent legal challenge to the DEA that the federal government has a policy of obstructing research that could lead to the development of marijuana as a legal prescription medicine.
"Doctors and patients would like to take Justice Breyer up on his proposal to develop marijuana as a medicine through the FDA approval process," said Allen Hopper. "But the government's idea of 'medicine by regulation,' is to obstruct research. Now more than ever, Congress and local and state governments need to take action to protect patients and their caregivers."
Eleven states have enacted laws allowing patients to use medical marijuana, and a recent CNN/Time poll reported that 80 percent of Americans favor giving patients access to medical marijuana.
Information is available online for the ACLU's legal challenge to the DEA, In the Matter of Lyle Craker (/cpredirect/10788) and the Walters v. Conant case (/node/8759).
The ACLU's legal analysis of the decision is available online at: /node/34944.
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Beyond Saudi Arabia's Departure: Prioritizing the Southern Question for a Peaceful Yemen
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Al-Zubaidi praises stable security situation in Aden
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President Aidarous Qassem Al-Zubaidi, President of the Southern Transitional Council (STC), Supreme Commander of the Southern Armed Forces, and Vice-Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC), chaired on Saturday a meeting with military commanders and security officers in the capital, Aden.
In the beginning of the meeting, which included the governor of the capital, Aden, the head of the security committee of the capital, Mr. Ahmed Hamed Lamlas, Major General Saleh Ali Hassan, Chief Joint Operations Staff, and Major General Shalal Shaia, commander of the counter-terrorism forces, President Al-Zubaidi commended the stable security situation in the capital, Aden, and pointed out that reaching this level of security stability is the result of huge ultimate sacrifices and immense efforts made by all.
President Al-Zubaidi stated that the goal of this meeting is to go over the security tasks that have been finished in the capital, Aden, and to discuss the best ways and mechanisms for the remaining tasks to preserve the security gains and achievements.
Furthermore, the president stressed the importance of raising operational coordination between all military and security units, strengthening interdependence between them, and requiring each to assume his responsibilities in order to ensure the effective implementation of the entrusted tasks, noting in the context that the stability of the security situation will have an impact on other fields and push the wheels of development and economic growth.
After that, the president listened to a range of opinions and suggestions from the present leaders to strengthen operational coordination between the military and security units and the mechanisms for distributing tasks as per the competence of each unit in a way that preserves public tranquility for citizens and highlights the prosperous and civilized facets of the capital, Aden, and took the appropriate measures in this respect.
The meeting was attended by Major General Kamal Hamshari, a member of the STC's Presidium and office head of the President of the STC.
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The Warner Bros. Discovery Music Source library is available for use in Warner Bros. Discovery productions at no charge. It is recommended and preferred that WBDMS content is used in all Warner Bros. Discovery productions. Please register for access to the Warner Bros. Discovery Music Source (WBDMS) site at: https://library.discoverymusicsource.com/register
As soon as we see your registration go through, we will adjust your download access based on the show and region. If you have additional team members that need to be working together in WBDMS, please have them register using the same show/company info and we can add you all to a shared playlist group.
Our in-house music supervisors can provide brand expertise along with customized playlists based on your specific needs. They can also access music resources not yet online, assist with challenging budgets, and offer composer suggestions for custom music that will help distinguish your show.
- For general Global Music Services (GMS) inquiries, including gratis custom music composition contact: Jamie Shoemaker (Director, Music Operations, firstname.lastname@example.com)
- For music supervision and assistance with Warner Bros. Discovery Music Source (WBDMS) content contact: Ben Foy (Music Publishing Specialist, firstname.lastname@example.com)
Warner Bros. Discovery Music Source
Projects for all platforms (D+/linear/digital/etc.) originating from a U.S. Scripps linear brand (Magnolia, HGTV, Food Network, Travel, and Cooking) cannot use the entire WBDMS library. Projects for these brands can only use the DiscoveryClear, Voyant, Droid Mafia, Pitchwire and Riddle Music catalogs. These WBDMS catalogs are meant to supplement the external library music resources discussed below.
External Music Libraries for Magnolia, HGTV, Food Network, Travel, and Cooking
Projects for all platforms (D+/linear/digital/etc.) originating from a U.S. Scripps linear brand (Magnolia, HGTV, Food Network, Travel, and Cooking) also require a direct license for performing rights in the U.S. (i.e., no royalties will be distributed in the U.S. for music). When approaching external vendors to license music you should inform them you need a direct license as part of your agreement. They should be familiar with this request but feel free to include email@example.com if there are additional questions.
Music rates, which should be included in your Magnolia, HGTV, Food Network, Travel, and Cooking show budget, are $600 per half-hour episode and $1200 per one-hour episode (these rates include the direct license). Please see the "Warner Bros Discovery Preferred Music Vendors US -External" document for a current list of approved music vendors who have agreed to predetermined rates for these projects.
Please contact Jamie Shoemaker (Director, Music Operations, email@example.com) when commissioning any music so the music team is aware of the project and can ensure final delivery of all Warner Bros. Discovery owned music assets.
Requirements for Commissioned Music:
- Warner Bros. Discovery must own all copyrights and 100% of the publishing rights on all music composed under a commissioning agreement.
- The music should be composed as a "work-for-hire" and producers should use the Warner Bros. Discovery Composer Agreement template "WBD Composer Agreement Template" located on the Producer's Portal. This Agreement requires full legal names and performing rights society affiliations for all composers contributing music under the agreement (Note: "PACT" Agreements will not be accepted for foreign composers.).
- If a composer is hired to create music for a commissioned program owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, the music cue sheet must reflect that Warner Bros. Discovery is the copyright owner and publisher of the music. In these cases, please use the following publisher names in the "Publisher" column of the music cue sheet:
- Discovery Trademark Holding Company: for a composer affiliated with ASCAP
- Discovery Networks Music Publishing: for a composer affiliated with BMI
- Discovery World Television: for a composer affiliated with SESAC
- DNE Music Publishing Ltd: for a composer affiliated with PRS
- Discovery Music Publishing Denmark: for a composer affiliated with KODA
- Discovery Music Publishing Nordic: for a composer affiliated with STIM
- Discovery Music Publishing Norway: for a composer affiliated with TONO
- Discovery Communications LLC: for a composer affiliated with BUMA
- Discovery Communications LLC: for a composer affiliated with SACEM
Commissioned Music Delivery:
Please complete the Music Registration Form template ("MusicRegistrationForm" on the Producer's Portal) and upload to Producer's Portal and send to email@example.com
- Include the following information:
- Name and Season Number of Series
- Composer(s), Percentages, PRO affiliation, CAE or IPI# for each Full Mix
- NOTE: We only register the Full Mix; we do not register the Submixes, so please note that the composers attached to the Full Mix will be the composers of record for all mixes.
- Please upload complete audio files per specs below to a designated show music folder on Warner Bros. Discovery Global Music Services' Google drive account. If you have not received a designated upload link, please contact firstname.lastname@example.com
Music Deliverable Specifications:
- Audio Format:
- 48K, 24-bit WAV or AIFF audio files
- Audio Components:
- Full and Submixes (unless separate stems apply).
- Music Only (unattached to V.O., Dialogue, Sound FX)
- Naming Conventions:
- Initials of the Show:
- Example: Killing Fields = KF, Say Yes to the Dress = SYTTD
- Two-Digit Season Identifier:
- Example: Killing Fields Season 2 = KF02, Say Yes to the Dress Season 12 = SYTTD12
- Initials of the Show:
- Track Name, Include Spaces but No Hyphens:
- Example: Killing Fields Season 2, Track Name 'Blow Hard' = KF02_Blow Hard
- Example: Say Yes to the Dress Season 12, Track Name "Dress Up Time" = SYTTD12_Dress Up Time
- Mix Identifier
- Identify each separate mix including Full Mix (using "Full")
- Use Uppercase/Lowercase, No Spaces, to identify submixes.
- Beyond that, use best practices for identifying submixes; we offer the following as suggestions:
- Drms, Bss, Gtr, Ld, NoMel, NoOrch, OrchOnly, NoDrmsNoBss, Amb (for ambient verisons), etc.
- File Name Examples:
- KF02_Blow Hard_Full
- KF02_Blow Hard_NoDrms
- KF02_Blow Hard_NoFddle
- KF02_Charmed I'm Sure_Full
- KF02_Charmed I'm Sure_NoMel
- SYTTD12_Dress Up Time_Full
- SYTTD12_Dress Up Time_NoGlock
The use of commercial music in Warner Bros. Discovery productions is generally not recommended and must always be approved in writing by the Warner Bros. Discovery production manager of your project. Please check with your production management contact for approval before moving forward with any requests to use commercial music in a production. The use of commercial music will involve additional licensing costs and those costs must be covered by your production budget. The use of commercial music will also likely result in the program having a restricted term and platforms.
If you decide to use popular music in your program, you should upload a rights waiver prior for licensing popular music provided that your Warner Bros. Discovery Production Manager has approved use of the music and the music license fees. If the rights waiver is approved, you should clear music using the process outlined below.
On commissions, if any popular music is used, you must also deliver an alternate version of the popular music scene/open, or a replacement scene/open, at the end of your master with fully cleared music to replace your popular music scene/open. This alternate scene/open is in addition to your normal snap-in segments. Note on the rights waiver form that an alternate segment/open with fully cleared music is being provided for use outside of the licensed popular music rights.
Please keep in mind that your commission or co-production may have special needs outside of the standard asks. For example, if you have a theatrical project, then additional clearance terms are required. Please consult with your Warner Bros. Discovery Production Manager to make sure you have addressed all your project's needs before proceeding with the clearance.
Rights issues and music material considered under the "public domain" should be discussed with the Producer's Counsel and/or Legal Departments.
You should not contact a music publisher or record company directly to clear music for Warner Bros. Discovery programs. Warner Bros. Discovery requires all popular music requests be represented through a professional music clearance house. If you decide to use an external resource, you must cover all costs from your production budget.
- For U.S. based projects, Warner Bros. Discovery has a preferred vendor relationship with EMG http://www.clearance.com/. Contact Mary Montes De Oca firstname.lastname@example.com for help.
- For projects outside the U.S., WBDiscovery has a preferred vendor relationship with CPR Music. Please contact Rob Kempton email@example.com for help.
- Discovery has provided the above preferred vendors with the list of minimum asks and refined media definitions for the license negotiations. If you choose to use a music clearance professional not listed above, please contact your Warner Bros. Discovery Production Manager for a list of Warner Bros. Discovery media definitions to provide to your music clearance professional before commencing with the clearance process.
- You should have all music licenses reviewed by your attorney. Music licenses should be between the publisher/record labels and the independent production company and assignable to Warner Bros. Discovery.
Producers are required to submit music cue sheets as part of their Program Deliverables. Once a cue sheet is approved by Warner Bros. Discovery, it will be considered "delivered" and flagged to be filed with the performing rights societies automatically upon the first airing of the program. Warner Bros. Discovery files all music cue sheets with the U.S. and international performance societies regularly.
- For programs originated by Warner Bros. Discovery Networks, music cue sheets must be submitted electronically via the Soundmouse application.
- Music Cue Sheets should be submitted at the same time the Program Master is sent to WBD for QC. Note: Please ONLY upload 'Approved' cue sheets to the Producer's Portal website.
- To create a Soundmouse account: Register Here
- Once you are registered, cue sheet headers for the WBDiscovery programs you are working on will be available to you in your Soundmouse workspace.
- For assistance with Music Cue Sheets/Soundmouse contact: Mark Bunch (Music Cue Sheet Specialist, firstname.lastname@example.com) If you have questions regarding your program deliverables, contact your Warner Bros. Discovery Production Management team.
*** For Acquisitions and license deals, please refer to your WBD Program Materials exhibit for music cue sheet filing instructions.
Digital Projects
Please note that Digital projects are not currently reported via Soundmouse. Digital projects should be reported via the "Snap Ins, Digital and Short Form Template" document on the Producer's Portal and uploaded to the Producer's Portal when complete.
LATAM and Asia
Productions for LATAM and Asia do not currently use Soundmouse.
For LATAM and Asian territories use the "LATAM_APAC Cue Sheet Template" document on the Producer's Portal and send all cue sheets to firstname.lastname@example.com
Soundmouse Helpdesk
Soundmouse operates a helpdesk to offer free online training and technical assistance to its users. Please contact them directly for all technical, system, or cue sheet header questions. If you need to report a technical issue, please send an email to Soundmouse and detail the following: the error message, browser version, time, date and process being conducted. Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
More info and tutorials on cue sheets can be found here:
For Additional Program Content Segments ("snap-ins") and Alternate Music Content (as specified in your Production Agreement), list these cues separately on the Additional Program Content log and upload directly to the Producer's Portal. You should NOT include snap-in cues on your Soundmouse cue sheets.


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Stepping onto the path of recovery from addiction is a profound act of courage. Yet, navigating this journey while balancing life's many responsibilities can be daunting. Outpatient addiction treatment may provide the solution, a flexible and individualized approach to healing that integrates into your daily life.
Understanding the Basics of Outpatient Addiction Treatment
Understanding the basis of any treatment is key to making an informed decision about your recovery path. Outpatient addiction treatment allows you to embark on your journey toward recovery while continuing to live at home and maintain your day-to-day responsibilities.
Defining Outpatient Addiction Treatment
Outpatient addiction treatment is flexible and doesn't require a residential stay. Instead, it offers therapy sessions, skill-building activities, and medication management that can be scheduled around your daily routine, enabling you to receive treatment while also managing your personal, professional, and academic obligations.
Comparing Outpatient Treatment to Inpatient Programs
While inpatient and outpatient treatments aim to facilitate recovery from addiction, the primary difference lies in the setting. Inpatient treatment requires you to stay at a facility, isolating you from the triggers in your daily environment.
Unlike inpatient treatment, which often requires a full-time commitment, outpatient treatment allows you to live at home while receiving care. This difference allows you to maintain a semblance of normalcy in your daily routine, from work to family life, while still receiving the therapeutic support necessary for recovery.
Core Components of Outpatient Addiction Treatment in Los Angeles, CA
Outpatient programs encompass several core components, including individual and group therapy, educational sessions, and medication management. These elements are designed to complement each other, providing a comprehensive treatment approach supporting healthier behaviors and coping strategies.
Outpatient programs typically involve individual and group therapy, educational sessions, and skill-building activities and often include a medication management plan. These elements work together to foster recovery, personal growth, and the development of healthier coping strategies.
The Role of PHP, IOP, MAT, and OP in Outpatient Addiction Treatment in Los Angeles, CA
Outpatient treatment is not one-size-fits-all; it includes various programs to cater to different needs. PHP, IOP, MAT, and OP each have unique roles and characteristics designed to provide varying levels of support based on your unique recovery needs.
How PHP, IOP, MAT, and OP Programs Help in Recovery
These programs form the backbone of outpatient treatment. PHP and IOP provide more intensive care, requiring more hours per week, and are suited to those who need more support. MAT uses approved medications to help ease withdrawal symptoms and curb cravings, while general OP provides regular therapeutic support without the high intensity of PHP or IOP.
Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), and general Outpatient Programs (OP) all play unique roles in outpatient treatment. PHP and IOP offer more intensive support, while MAT focuses on using FDA-approved medications in combination with therapy. OP is a less intensive approach allowing patients to receive treatment while managing daily activities.
Choosing the Right Program for You: PHP, IOP, MAT, or OP?
Choosing the right program depends on your unique circumstances, including the severity of your addiction, physical health, support system, and personal responsibilities. Avedis Recovery uses a comprehensive assessment to help identify the most beneficial program for your recovery journey.
Benefits of Outpatient Addiction Treatment in Los Angeles, CA
Outpatient addiction treatment has many benefits that can make your recovery journey more comfortable and less disruptive to your everyday life.
Flexibility and Personalized Recovery
One of the most significant advantages of outpatient treatment is its flexibility. It allows you to cater your recovery process to your unique lifestyle and responsibilities.
Maintaining Daily Responsibilities While in Recovery
One significant advantage of outpatient treatment is the flexibility it offers. You can continue working, attending school, and fulfilling other personal commitments while getting help. This balance can make the prospect of recovery less overwhelming and more attainable.
Personalized Care and Treatment Approach at Avedis Recovery
At Avedis, your recovery plan is as unique as you are. With a diverse array of therapy models and program options, your treatment can be tailored to meet your specific needs and lifestyle, helping to ensure a more effective and sustainable recovery.
The Role of Community and Family Support in Outpatient Treatment
Community and family support plays an integral role in recovery. With outpatient treatment, you can lean on your loved ones and receive their understanding and encouragement throughout your journey.
Staying Connected to Your Community During Recovery
With outpatient treatment, you're not isolated from your community. This connection allows for applying learned recovery strategies in real-world situations, bolstering your confidence and resilience over time.
Involving Family in Your Recovery Journey
Outpatient treatment encourages family involvement, providing a vital emotional support source while helping your loved ones understand the recovery process. This involvement can foster stronger familial bonds and improve the home environment's overall recovery-supportiveness.
Challenges of Outpatient Addiction Treatment in Los Angeles, CA
While outpatient treatment comes with many benefits, it also presents certain challenges. Awareness of these potential obstacles can help prepare you for a smoother recovery journey.
Potential Risks in Outpatient Recovery
With the independence that outpatient treatment provides, risks include exposure to triggers in your day-to-day environment. However, these risks can be managed effectively through proper guidance and support.
Dealing with Triggers and Environmental Factors
Outpatient treatment requires managing potential triggers in your daily environment. Exposure to places or people associated with past substance use can challenge recovery, necessitating robust coping strategies to maintain sobriety.
Navigating the Risk of Relapse in Outpatient Treatment
Outpatient care demands self-discipline and commitment, as the potential for relapse is a reality in addiction recovery. However, relapse can be prevented with the right strategies, support, and an unyielding will to recover.
Overcoming Challenges of Outpatient Treatment
Overcoming outpatient treatment challenges involves cultivating resilience, utilizing available resources, and leaning on your support network.
Tools and Strategies for Managing Recovery Challenges
Outpatient treatment at Avedis equips you with the tools and strategies to manage recovery challenges. From coping mechanisms to stress management techniques, the goal is to empower you to overcome any obstacles to recovery.
Role of Support Networks in Overcoming Outpatient Treatment Challenges
Support networks, including therapy groups, family, and friends, play an instrumental role in overcoming outpatient treatment challenges. They provide a safety net of understanding, empathy, and encouragement that can make a profound difference in your recovery journey.
Make the Most of Outpatient Addiction Treatment at Avedis Recovery
Making the most of your outpatient treatment involves being proactive, utilizing all available resources, and remaining committed to your journey.
Achieving Balance between Life and Recovery
Balancing recovery with life responsibilities requires planning and organization. Prioritize your tasks, set realistic goals, and be open about your recovery needs with those in your personal and professional life.
Tips for Managing Life Responsibilities While in Outpatient Addiction Treatment in Los Angeles, CA
Balancing recovery with life responsibilities requires planning and organization. Prioritize your tasks, set realistic goals, and be open about your recovery needs with those in your personal and professional life.
Utilizing Avedis Resources for Successful Recovery
Avedis offers numerous resources, from therapeutic sessions to wellness activities, designed to support your journey to recovery. Taking full advantage of these resources can help ensure a more rounded and successful recovery experience.
Success Stories from Avedis Detox and Recovery
Success stories provide inspiration and demonstrate the possibility of recovery. Hearing about the experiences of those who have walked the path of recovery before can inspire hope and perseverance.
Personal Testimonials of Outpatient Addiction Treatment in Los Angeles, CA
There's nothing quite as inspiring as hearing about recovery journeys from those who have lived them. At Avedis, we have numerous success stories of individuals who've regained control over their lives thanks to outpatient treatment.
The Impact of Avedis Treatment on Recovery Outcomes
The proof is in the outcomes. Avedis Recovery is committed to providing the highest quality care resulting in improved health, restored relationships, and more positive life experiences for our clients.
Outpatient addiction treatment can be a transformative journey that integrates recovery into everyday life. With Avedis Recovery, you are not alone in this journey. Our compassionate team is here to guide, support, and empower you every step of the way. After all, your journey to recovery is our journey too.
Outpatient Addiction Treatment in Los Angeles, CA, at Avedis Recovery
outpatient addiction treatment presents a flexible and customizable approach to recovery that allows individuals to maintain their daily responsibilities while receiving necessary treatment. This blog has explored the basics of outpatient treatment, discussed the roles of different programs like PHP, IOP, MAT, and OP, highlighted the numerous benefits such as flexibility and community support, and acknowledged the challenges that come with this path, including potential risks and how to overcome them.
The aim was to provide an in-depth look at how Avedis Recovery helps individuals balance life and recovery using its unique approach. By shedding light on success stories from Avedis, we wanted to emphasize the profound impact outpatient treatment can have on recovery outcomes.
If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, don't hesitate to ask for help. Avedis Recovery is committed to providing the support, care, and resources you need to navigate your recovery journey while balancing your life.
Avedis Recovery: Together, we can achieve recovery.
Contact us today to explore how we can assist you in crafting a personalized recovery plan that respects your lifestyle, needs, and goals. Our dedicated team is ready to guide you toward recovery and a healthier, more fulfilling life. Discover the path to a better life with Avedis Recovery. Our compassionate and experienced team of addiction treatment professionals will guide you toward a future that fills you with pride.
Call us today at 833.514.0579 or connect with us online. Take the first step towards a brighter tomorrow.


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The stats are in and they aren't small. According to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer over 1.1 billion tourists travelled abroad in 2014.
International tourist arrivals reached 1134 million last year, up nearly five per cent from 2013. The number of international tourists who were overnight visitors, also reached 1138 million in 2014, which is 51 million more than the previous year.
By region, the Americas (+7 per cent) and Asia and the Pacific (+5 per cent) registered the strongest growth, while Europe (+4 per cent), the Middle East (+4 per cent) and Africa (+2 per cent) grew at a slightly more modest pace.
By subregion, North America (+8 per cent) saw the best results, followed by North East Asia, South Asia, Southern and Mediterranean Europe, Northern Europe and the Caribbean, all increasing by 7 per cent.
Europe took out the title of the most visited region, with over half of the world's international tourists; an increase of 22 million arrivals last year meant the total reached 588 million.
Looking forward to 2015, the UNWTO forecasts that international tourism will grow by three to four per cent, with growth expected to be stronger in Asia and the Pacific, and the Americas.
You can read the full report in the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer.
Do these stats surprise you? Did you travel overseas in 2014? Or do you plan on travelling internationally this year?


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The UK government yesterday unveiled plans for state-backed fund of funds to encourage investment in venture capital. Government departments will between them invest £150 million (€176 million; $248 million) into a fund of funds, which will also seek to raise private capital.
It is hoped that the public sector money could mobilise as much as £1 billion of venture capital fund investment over the next 10 years, according to a statement from the Department of Business Innovation and Skills.
The government will appoint an existing venture capital manager to run the fund of funds, but as yet no decision has been made. A government spokesman said a "free and open" appointment process would be concluded "as soon as possible".
The UK Innovation Investment Fund will invest in venture capital funds focusing on digital and life sciences, clean technology and advanced manufacturing.
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown described venture capital as being the "lifeblood of innovation" in a statement.
Government intervention in the venture capital market is not a new phenomenon. Listed private equity firm 3i started life as a publicly-backed initiative in 1945 to provide long-term funding for small- and medium-sized enterprises. A government working group – led by former chairman of 3i Chris Rowlands – is currently looking into whether a similar institution is needed for UK businesses in today's financial crisis.
There are a number of other government-backed venture capital initiatives operating in the UK, including the Capital for Enterprise fund, launched in January. Under this initiative Maven Capital Partners (formerly known as Aberdeen Asset Managers) and Octopus Investments have been mandated to invest £30 million each SMEs.
In related news, the government of Canada earlier this month unveiled plans to boost domestic venture capital investment. As part of a C$450 million (€276 million; $389 million) boost for the Development Bank of Canada, C$90 million will be committed to private venture capital funds over the next three years.


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If you are a busy person, having a house guest to stay can seem daunting. Here are some quick, easy and cheap ideas for how to make house guests feel welcome during their visit, and it takes you barely any time to do these things.
Read moreAwesome ideas for bridal shoe colors - beyond basic white and ivory
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You're the bride and you should make an impact with your choice of shoe! There is no need to stick with ultra-traditional shoe colors like white or ivory, even if your wedding is otherwise traditional. You've got so many possibilities for your bridal shoes, both in color and in style, which will be explored here.
Read moreHere are tips for finding gorgeous yet cheap wedding veils online. It's very easy to cut wedding veil costs and still look absolutely stunning on your wedding day.
Read moreSome people prefer hanging out in a group, others find it easier socializing with just one friend at a time. It's quite OK to have a preference for one over the other. If you want to know how to engage in group conversations and be more social in groups, rest assured that we have plenty of great tips for you here. Soon enough, you'll find yourself commenting and laughing smoothly and naturally. You'll become the person that everyone always wants to include.
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One of the most commonly asked questions I receive is: What's a Dietitian vs. Nutritionist? In short, a dietitian must undergo years of education, supervised practice, sit for (and pass) an examination, and keep up to date with continuing education each year. Anyone can call themselves a nutritionist! So, while all dietitians are nutritionists, not all nutritionists are dietitians.
What Makes a Dietitian?
To me, this question is of the utmost importance in selecting a provider to work with. Dietitians must complete a bachelors degree (mine was in Nutritional Science from UConn... go Huskies!), get matched with a dietetic internship (mine was with the Department of Veterans Affairs in the Bronx, NY. It was one of the most competitive in the country!), pass a certification examination, and complete ongoing continuing education (it's important that we stay up to date!). Many dietitians also have advanced degrees and certifications (I did my Master of Science at New York University, went on to become a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, Board Certified Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition, and a Board Certified Health Coach). A dietitian uses best scientific evidence and best practices to counsel clients. No fad diets, no trendy influencer gimmicks or supplements... just real nutrition that works!
So... What's a Registered Dietitian, or RD?
You may see the term Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist (RDN). You should know that both of these terms mean the same thing: your dietitian is registered with the national governing board, the Commission on Dietetic Registration. You'll want to look for the term RD or RDN to know you're in the right place. You may also see dietitian spelled with a 'c' (dietician). While there's no difference between dietitian vs. dietician, us nutrition pros generally like to use the spelling with a 't'!
How do I decide which Dietitian to Work With?
Great question! My best advice is to look for dietitians with the right credentials, and then pick one based upon their area of expertise and counseling style! Are you looking for a dietitian who works with kidney disease? Improving your relationship with food? You'll want to ask your possible dietitian soulmate if they specialize in the area of your need. A good dietitian should also be able to share their credentials, experience, and what makes them a good match for you. Do you want a dietitian who is compassionate and gentle, or someone who can be your own personal drill sergeant? Do you want a dietitian who meets face-to-face, or via Zoom or telephone? There's no right or wrong answer here; do your research and make the choice that feels good to you!


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Oregon Boosts Benefit Corporations
The State of Oregon just became the first state government to legislate a contracting preference for public benefit corporations.
House Bill 3572 was signed into law on July 31. It enables state agencies to give a 5% preference in procuring goods and services from benefit corporations incorporated in the state of Oregon.
What this means: As long as the value of the benefit corporation's bid is no more than 5% above that of a non-benefit corporation, a state agency has the option of selecting the higher bid.
It works much in the same way as similar governmental contracting preferences for veteran-, women-, and minority-owned businesses.
The impetus for the new law is recognition of the positive social and environmental impact of the benefit corporation legal structure. Companies that select this legal structure are required to create a public benefit; must use an independent verification standard to certify the benefit they create; and must publish an annual benefit report detailing their good works.
Well damn done, Oregon! In my view, governments (from small municipalities to states to countries) should be incentivizing companies that conserve resources and tangibly invest in creating positive and measurable outcomes for communities. Also a quick shout-out to my friend Tom Hering of Benefit Corporations for Good for his advocacy on this legislation.
A brief history on governmental incentives for sustainable businesses.
On the city level, San Francisco was a pioneer with procurement preference for benefit corporations, but it wasn't used much and sunsetted. Cook County in Illinois, the cities of Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and Spokane, WA (you go, Spokane!) all provide varying procurement preferences and tax benefits for, depending upon the locale, sustainable businesses, sustainably certified companies, certified B Corps, and benefit corporations.
On the national level, the federal government just introduced new procurement standards to promote the acquisition of sustainable products and services.
There are more than 2,500 active benefit corporations in Oregon and 15,000 across 40 states that have approved this legal business structure. The Province of British Columbia and a number of other countries have recognized business models similar to benefit corporations.
It would be great to see all of them provide governmental contracting preferences for businesses that use fewer resources and create more social impact, wouldn't it?
Godspeed, friends.
Breaking News
Not gonna lie - I just cried a little bit while on an unrelated Zoom call when I saw this news come in on my cell phone:
A judge in Montana State Court just ruled in the favor of a group of Montana youth who had filed a climate lawsuit against the state for not upholding their constitutional rights, which promise the right to a "clean and healthful environment" for residents and "future generations."
"The plaintiffs have experienced past and ongoing injuries resulting from the State's failure to consider [greenhouse gases] and climate change," said the ruling from District Court Judge Kathy Seeley.
We wrote about the case earlier this summer. You can read more about yesterday's landmark climate verdict here.
Trivia Time
It's getting hot as hell around the planet. Intense heat is harmful to health, and it's a huge suck on economic productivity. For instance, studies show that when the temperature hits 90 degrees Fahrenheit, worker productivity plunges by 25%. So here's your test: When the temperature hits 100 degrees F, how much does productivity decrease?
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Today's trivia answer can be found at the bottom of this newsletter.
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When the thermometer registers 100 degrees, research shows that worker productivity goes down by 70%. That's right, you're working at 30% of your normal capacity. It affects workers outdoors AND indoor workers - think manufacturing factories with no air conditioning. Studies show that $100 billion is lost each year to extreme heat. We were turned on to these shocking statistics by last week's episode of the New York Times podcast The Daily, "Lives, Livelihoods, and the High Cost of Heat." Highly recommend giving it a listen.
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If you want to read all details about Hatam in urdu. Please read Hatam details in urdu here
Explore a curated lists of 2024 Muslim boy names, including variations starting with H and HA, as well as those ending with M and AM all with profound meanings reminiscent of Hatam, such as the compelling Helper, generous.
If you like the meanings or synonyms of name Hatam; we have created list of popular names that can be considered as alternative of the name Hatam.
Below names are with similar meaning as Helper, generous. Explore the list below for names that not only share a similar meaning to "Helper, generous" but also encapsulate the essence and significance associated with the name "Hatam."
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Hatam is baby boy name mainly popular in Muslim religion and its main origin is Arabic. Hatam name meanings is Helper, generous. Hatam is written in Urdu, Hindi, Arabic, Bangla as حاتم, हतम, حاتم, হতাম. Other similar sounding names can be Hatem, Hathim, Hatib, Hatif, Hatim, Hatima.
Hatam has the numerology 6. The gender of this name Hatam is Boy. These people are very good at keeping a nice balance between everything. They do not really over do anything rather they know how do they need to keep limits in everything.
Those who have numerology 6 are thought to be one of the most mature people because they are extremely responsible for their things and they are also very protective of the people around them. The religion is Muslim.
The meaning of this name is Helper, generous.These are people who believe that they can only move forward in their lives if they have sympathy in their hearts and that is how they believe in nurturing. They are known to be the most sympathetic and kind towards the people around them no matter if they know them personally or not.
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Hatam is one of the most loved baby boy name, its meaning is helper, generous, سخی، فیاض، مشہور سخی.
Well, Hatam can be written in various beautiful fonts in Urdu, Hindi, Arabic, Bangla as حاتم, हतम, حاتم, হতাম.
The people with name Hatam are mostly known as Muslim.
Most of the muslim names are orginated from Arabic origin.
The most favourit or lucky stone is پخراج .
Hatam name has 5 letter and 1 word and it short and easy to pronounce.
Absolutely! Hatam is a short name.
The name "Hatam" does not have a widely recognized origin or meaning, as it does not belong to any prominent religions or cultures. Therefore, it does not have a lucky number associated with it. Additionally, it doesn't rank among the popular names in any specific region or country due to its rarity and lack of widespread usage.
The pronunciation of the name "Hatam" can vary in different languages. Here are a few possible pronunciations:1. English: hah-tam2. Arabic: hah-tam3. Persian/Farsi: hah-tahm4. Turkish: hah-tahm5. Hebrew: hah-tam6. Urdu/Hindi: haht-um (with a silent "h" at the beginning)Please note that these pronunciations are just approximations, as the correct pronunciation can also depend on individual accents and dialects within these languages.
The name Hatam has Persian origins. It is commonly used as a boy's name in Iran and other Persian-speaking countries. Although it is not directly associated with any particular religion, it is often given to Muslim boys as Muslims make up a majority of the population in Iran.
The name Hatam does not have a widely recognized meaning in English as it is of Arabic origin. However, in Arabic, Hatam means "modest" or "chaste."
There is a field of study called numerology that associates numbers with specific meanings and interpretations. In numerology, each alphabet in a person's name is assigned a numerical value. By adding up the numerical values of the alphabets in a person's name, numerologists can derive insights about their personality traits, strengths, weaknesses, and even their future.To perform a numerological analysis of the name "Hatam," we assign numerical values to each alphabet using a practiced system such as the Pythagorean or Chaldean numerology method. Here is an example using the Pythagorean method:H - 8A - 1T - 2A - 1M - 4Adding up the numerical values, we get: 8 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 4 = 16In this case, the numerological value of the name "Hatam" is 16. To further analyze the significance of this number, we could reduce it to a single-digit by adding its digits together: 1 + 6 = 7. The final numerical value would be 7.Numerologists often associate certain interpretations and predictions with each numerical value. For example, the number 7 is commonly associated with introspection, spirituality, intelligence, wisdom, and a deep inner drive for knowledge and understanding. Individuals with a name that results in a sum of 7 might be seen as analytical, investigative, and introspective. They may be inclined towards solitary activities or spend time pondering the mysteries of life and seeking answers to deeper existential questions.However, it's important to note that numerology is not an exact science and should be taken with a grain of salt. Its interpretations are highly subjective and depend on the beliefs and expertise of the numerologist. It is not a reliable tool for predicting the future, but rather a means for gaining insights into one's personality traits and potential inclinations.
There is no specific meaning of the name "Hatam" in astrology. Astrology typically focuses on the movement and position of celestial bodies, such as planets and stars, and its impact on human behavior and destiny. Names, however, are typically studied within the domain of name numerology, which assigns numerical values to letters in a name to determine their influence on an individual's personality traits and destiny. Therefore, the meaning of the name "Hatam" would be studied through a numerological analysis rather than astrology.


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A recent qualitative study by the Better Sleep Council (BSC), the consumer education arm of the International Sleep Products Association, compiled firsthand accounts of sleep loss and identified consumers' core challenges while shopping for a new mattress.
According to Mary Helen Uusimaki, vice president of marketing and communications for the BSC, consumers are confused about how to determine when a mattress needs to be replaced and are often overwhelmed by the initial shopping experience. Common frustrations include:
- When to buy
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Document Type : Research Paper
1 Department of Industrial Engineering, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
2 Department of Industrial Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran
3 Department of Industrial Engineering, KHATAM University, Tehran, Iran
Among the most significant management and policy-making elements is improving the efficiency of businesses and companies active in various parts of the industry, as well as management processes and systems. Various methods and models have been proposed to measure the efficiency of firms, processes and systems in a sector. One of the most important models used is network data envelopment analysis, the most widely utilized in measuring the efficiency and productivity of businesses, processes and systems. This is founded on mathematical programming and moreover is among the most powerful techniques for performance evaluation and optimization. In this study, while mathematically modeling and measuring the performance of the study sample, utilizing dynamic network data envelopment analysis, a suitable model for measuring performance, taking into account the stability of the conditions, was designed to be a framework for leading the system to higher objectives. Via utilization, it provides the basis for improving and reducing the adverse effects of the system. Therefore, the data envelopment analysis model in this research is designed as a framework for measuring, analyzing and promoting activities at the network level with the game theory approach as well as in uncertain conditions. Executives/managers will be able to understand the strengths and weaknesses of the system to strengthen and eliminate existing weaknesses plus undertake requisite planning and actions.


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Blue Enamel Suitcase Charm
Most people have a hankering for travel, the Blue Enamel Suitcase Charm embodies the classic anticipation and going somewhere new. The old-fashioned "stickers" on the sides of the suitcase as souvenirs of where you've been. Whether it's you or a special friend that has wanderlust, this charm adds your personality to your bracelet that can only be uniquely YOU. This charm is fully compatible with all major European charm bracelets and is certified and authenticated .925 sterling silver.
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Incheon Port – The Top Five Imports in 2010
Imports at the Incheon Port in 2010 included a variety of goods. The top five were textile fiber and articles, electronics, aircraft vessels and parts, machinery and parts, and leather goods. Other items included chemicals and industrial products, steel products, and miscellaneous cargoes.
North Port
Incheon Port North Port is an industrial port that has grown significantly in recent years. Founded in 1974 as Korea's first container handling facility, the North Port has over 17 berths and can handle a wide variety of pollutant and raw materials. The port is a major domestic and international transport hub in Korea.
As of 2010, the Port of Incheon handled 149.8 million TEUs of cargo, with nearly one million of those cargoes imported and exported. The major commodities handled at the port in 2010 were textile fibers and articles, vehicles and aircraft vessels, electronics, machinery, and miscellaneous cargoes.
South Port
The South Port of Incheon Port has a variety of cargo services. In addition to car shipping, the port also handles cargo for construction companies and logistics firms. The port is located in South Korea. It is the top port for international automobile shipping in Korea. The port also offers a variety of tour businesses.
The Port of Incheon was originally named Soseong during the Three Kingdoms period. King Sukjong's maternal family was from the area, and he rewarded it with higher status. In the 12th century, the area was renamed Inju. However, a rebellion in 1390 led to the area being degraded and eventually becoming a fishing port.
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When you travel to Korea, you should know the most important places to visit. You should be familiar with Incheon and Busan, which are both port cities. These cities are also the gateways to Japan. Depending on the route you choose, you can get there by ferry or airplane.
Incheon Port currently has two international passenger ferry terminals. One is in the north and can handle thirty percent of the port's grain imports. It has 1216-meter quays and alongside depths of 12 to 14 meters. The pier has seven berths and has a capacity of eight four-thousand-ton vessels. It has 7.6 hectares of storage and transit sheds.
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The North Port of the Port of Incheon has Pier 7, which handles thirty percent of the port's grains. With a 1216-meter quay and alongside depths of twelve to fourteen meters, Pier 7 can accommodate vessels up to 50 thousand DWT. With six unloading cranes and belt conveyors, this pier has the capacity to handle 6.7 million tons of grain per year.
This terminal was designed by the Cuningham Group, and it includes a waterfront open-air park, yacht club, boat marina, and entertainment pier with Ferris wheel. It is part of a complex known as the Golden Harbor, which aims to attract three million tourists per year. Work began on the terminal building in October 2016 and it is slated to open to passengers on April 25, 2019.
Donghwa Village
The Donghwa Village in Inchean Port is located in the south of South Korea. The city was first modernized in the late nineteenth century after the port was forced to be opened by foreign countries. In that day, the city was a global city populated by merchants from around the world. The area also had extraterritoriality, which meant foreigners could live there.
In 1883, the Incheon Port area opened its doors to Chinese settlers. Today, the area has a high Chinese population, with many second and third-generation Chinese living in the area. The town is also known for its Chinese-Korean fusion dish, jajangmyeon.
Chohanji and the Three Kingdoms murals
Incheon Port is home to Chohanji and the Three Kingdoms mural projects, featuring over 160 murals from the Three Kingdoms period. This period of Chinese history is considered one of the most fascinating in the world and is often the subject of historical fiction and art.
The murals depict events from the Three Kingdoms period and are displayed along the street Samgukji Mural Street. It is a colourful display of murals that span 150 meters. Each mural is a representation of an important moment in Chinese history.
Shore power supply system
ABB has been awarded a contract to install a new shore power supply system at Incheon Port in South Korea. The new system will help reduce emissions, noise and vibrations in passenger ship berths. The new system was approved by the Incheon Port Authority as part of its 'Golden Harbor' vision. ABB will install an onshore power connection and an enclosure with a 2,000kVA capacity. It will also include a transformer and a neutral grounding registor unit.
As the public's awareness of environmental issues grows, more ports are implementing environmentally friendly technologies. Shore power supply systems are one of the most common ways to reduce noise, vibration and air pollution. They are standardized to meet specific standards that ensure compatibility with existing shore power connections. The IEC 80005-1 and 80005-3 standards define the compatibility between shore power connections.