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LAKELAND - As 2022 ended and 2023 began, some things remained the same as health care service disruptions continued across the Lakeland region into the new year.
In St. Paul, the St. Therese-St. Paul Healthcare Centre was without obstetric services for various lengths of time during the holiday season, starting Dec. 22 to Dec. 27, specifically, according to the AHS Facilities: Temporary Service Disruptions map.
When Lakeland Today reached out to AHS for an update, it was noted that the "St.Therese - St. Paul Healthcare Centre would see an extended period of time without obstetric services from Jan. 4 at 7 p.m. to Jan. 12 at 7 p.m."
The service disruption is due to temporary staff shortages, according to Shelly Willsey, spokesperson with AHS. When asked when the last baby was born at the St. Paul hospital, Willsey said she would look into it, although a response was not received as of Lakeland This Week's press deadline.
"AHS is working closely with surrounding healthcare sites, including Bonnyville Healthcare Centre and Cold Lake Healthcare Centre, to offer additional support to St. Paul patients as needed," said Willsey.
She also confirmed that 10 out of 42 acute care beds remain unavailable at the St. Paul hospital, also due to "Temporary staff shortage." The beds initially became unavailable in June of 2021.
On Jan. 11, the AHS map showing temporary service disruptions across the province also noted a disruption in surgery at the St. Paul hospital on Jan. 7 and 8.
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Farther north, the Lac La Biche community also continues to grapple with service disruptions in obstetrics and surgical services, due to a "Temporary lack of anesthesia physician coverage." The situation began in May of 2022, but an end is now in sight.
Due to a lack of general practitioner with anesthesia coverage, Lac La Biche's W.J. Cadzow Healthcare Centre is still unable to provide obstetrics and c-sections, confirmed Willsey, on Jan. 4.
"AHS continues to work to ensure all expecting mothers have the support they need, including having a plan in place for where they will safely deliver their babies," she added.
Willsey confirmed a permanent family medicine physician with anesthesia specialty has been hired to provide services within the community of Lac La Biche. The physician's start date is not yet known, as an assessment process requires completion prior to starting work in the community.
Cold Lake
While there were no imminent service disruptions expected at the Cold Lake Healthcare Centre when Lakeland Today spoke with AHS, by Jan. 11 the AHS map showing temporary service disruptions listed disruptions in surgery and c-sections due to no anesthesia being on site at the Cold Lake hospital, Jan. 5 to Jan. 6, and Jan. 11 to the morning of Jan. 13.


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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio once argued for a planned economy, claiming that the legal protection of private property is what is causing serious inequality in the city.
"What's been hardest is the way our legal system is structured to favor private property. I think people all over this city, of every background, would like to have the city government be able to determine which building goes where, how high it will be, who gets to live in it, what the rent will be," de Blasio told New York Magazine in September 2017.
"I think there's a socialistic impulse, which I hear every day, in every kind of community, that they would like things to be planned in accordance to their needs," de Blasio said. "And I would, too."
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Belmont, NY – The County-Wide Shared Services Initiative (CWSSI) was created in 2017 by former Governor Cuomo and required municipalities across New York State to work collaboratively to generate property tax savings. Changes enacted in 2022, granted counties outside of New York City the choice to continue participating in the state initiative and the option to submit an updated plan annually.
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An evolution of the 550 Maranello, the Ferrari 575M was launched in 2002 featuring updated styling, larger brakes, adaptive suspension, and a more powerful 5.7-liter V12 engine. This Ferrari 575M is one of 2,056 examples produced in total between 2002 and 2006. It comes finished in Blu Tour de France over a Cuoio leather interior and underwent a 6-speed manual transmission conversion by the specialists at EAG in late 2022 along with other routine services including replacements of the timing and accessory belts. Showcasing a sought-after color combination and a gated 6-speed manual gearbox, this Ferrari 575M is now being offered for auction by its seller out of Texas showing approximately 12k miles on the odometer.
Compared to its predecessor the 550 Maranello, the 575M was updated with a revised headlight design, reshaped front air intakes, and a more pronounced front grille. It shared much of the 550's original Pininfarina-designed bodywork which includes a distinctive hood scoop, front fender vents, rear fender air intakes, quad exhaust tips, and a trunk lid with an integrated spoiler. This 2002 example is finished in the historic Ferrari color of Blu Tour de France and features Scuderia front fender shields, silver brake calipers, and factory 18" five-spoke alloy wheels in silver. The car rides on a set of Michelin tires and the seller describes the exterior to be in excellent overall condition apart from some minor chips on the front end. Detailed images are provided in the gallery along with a clean CARFAX report.
The cabin is appointed with traditional beige Cuoio leather upholstery contrasted by blue seat piping and a blue leather dashboard. A blue leather-wrapped three-spoke steering wheel sits ahead of an instrument cluster featuring a 10k-rpm tachometer and a 220-mph speedometer. Accessories include power-adjustable sport seats, a gated shifter with a polished aluminum gear lever, a leather rear parcel shelf with luggage straps, drilled aluminum pedals, a climate control system, and a sound system. The seller notes the common sticky interior parts have been replaced and slight leather separation is present on the dashboard airbag cover. The seller adds that EAG can repair any interior leather issues upon the next owner's inquiry.
The Ferrari 575M is equipped with a naturally aspirated 5.7-liter F133E V12 engine featuring a light alloy engine block and heads, twin overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, dry sump lubrication, and Bosch Motronic engine management. Up to 508 HP and 434 lb.-ft of torque is sent to the rear wheels through a 6-speed manual transaxle and a limited-slip differential. The 575M's chassis incorporates larger brakes than its predecessor as well as an adaptive Skyhook suspension system with active dampers. The transmission was converted to manual operation from an original F1 automated manual gearbox by EAG in late 2022. Services were also performed at this time including replacements of the timing and accessory belts, tensioners, and air filters. Additionally, the EAG transmission conversion is supported by a 2-year parts and labor warranty.
This sale will include owner's manuals, a toolkit, a car cover, a battery charger, sales literature, some documentation, and a clean title.
The seller would like you to know: "EAG 6-Speed Manual Conversion: This vehicle underwent a state-of-the-art conversion using Factory-Like and Factory-Style hard linkage components by EAG, ensuring smooth transitions and an authentic driving experience. Comprehensive Service History: All maintenance tasks have been diligently performed. This includes fresh fluids, new filters, timing belts and pulleys replacement, brake caliper servicing, and gearbox fluid replacement. Warranty: Benefit from peace of mind with a 2-year parts and labor warranty from EAG on the conversion. Condition: The car is in exceptional shape with a 9.5 out of 10 rating, which is remarkable for its age. It's a testament to the care it has received over the years. Performance: This Ferrari comes with improved software calibration that rejuvenates its performance. It's not just about driving; it's about the exhilarating joy this car offers with every turn of the key. This 2002 Ferrari 575M Maranello is a sight to behold. The striking Tour De France Blue exterior paired with a sophisticated Couio and blue interior makes for a color combination that is nothing short of breathtaking. With the impeccable EAG conversion and meticulous care, this vehicle offers an unparalleled driving experience. A classic with contemporary touches, this is an opportunity for the true connoisseur."
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Let me clarify the context of my earlier statement to alleviate any confusion.
The reply you're referring to was part of a response to @Kristiantower's specific inquiry about the cost and timeframe for converting a Ferrari 575. That discussion was about the general process and costs associated with converting and servicing a typical 575, not about the specific car we have on auction today.
To address your query directly: Yes, the 575 being auctioned today comes with a complete service history. Furthermore, during the conversion process handled by us, this car received extensive servicing. This included the installation of a new clutch, flywheel, and pressure plate, as well as the replacement of all necessary fluids and filters. We've ensured that every aspect of this car is in top-notch condition.
In essence, the 575 you see in today's auction is a 'Turn Key' vehicle. All services are up-to-date, and it's ready to deliver an exhilarating driving experience to its new owner. The only thing it needs is for someone passionate about driving to start putting miles on it.
I hope this addresses your concerns and gives you confidence in the quality and readiness of this Ferrari 575. Should you have any more questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask. Your confidence and satisfaction are paramount to us.
I've owned five Ferraris and the 2000 550 that I had for eight years was one of the very best and most enjoyable. They are truly amazing cars! Good luck to the seller and to the lucky buyer!
Do you have any service records? If not, do you have any idea what maintenance is overdue or that it needs? Your disclaimer of:
"It's important to consider that many older models like the 575 often require additional servicing and reconditioning. These services can add anywhere from $20,000 to $40,000 or more to the total cost, depending on the car's condition and the extent of the required work."
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Good morning, esteemed auto enthusiasts and bidders! As we enter the thrilling last 5 hours of this auction, I'd like to spotlight our stunning 2002 Ferrari 575, a masterpiece finished in the mesmerizing Blu Tour De France. This beauty isn't just about looks; it boasts a remarkable 6-speed manual conversion by EAG, blending classic driving feel with modern performance.
This Ferrari is more than a car; it's a journey into the heart of automotive passion. It's been a joy to see the enthusiasm and engagement from all of you throughout this auction. Your passion mirrors the spirit this car embodies.
As we race towards the finish line, I invite you to seize this rare opportunity to own not just a car, but a piece of art, a slice of history, and a thrill machine all rolled into one.
Best of luck to each of you in these final hours. May the most passionate enthusiast win! Thank you for being an integral part of this exciting journey. 🏁
Bid now and be part of the legacy of Ferrari!
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@honeybadger The display is disabled in a manual car, this is true for OEM manual and Conversion. Both clusters, regardless if F1 or Manual are the same.
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Quick question - on the instrumental panel, I believe the little screen shows what gear you're in with F1 cars. What does this show, if any, with the manual conversion? Does it show the gear you're in? Thank you.
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Looks like a fantastic 575 here. GL
Thank you for your kind words. The cost for converting a Ferrari 575 is $45,000, which includes a thorough inspection and the conversion process itself. However, please note that this does not include the shipping cost of the vehicle to our facility, which can vary depending on your location.
It's important to consider that many older models like the 575 often require additional servicing and reconditioning. These services can add anywhere from $20,000 to $40,000 or more to the total cost, depending on the car's condition and the extent of the required work.
For example, if you acquire a low-mileage 575 for around $140,000 to $160,000, the total investment after a complete conversion, overhaul, and service – including transport, taxes, and fees – could range between $220,000 and $250,000 or more.
One common misconception is that the car's purchase price plus the cost of conversion equals the final investment. However, this is not always the case. The condition of the car plays a significant role in determining the final cost and the length of time required for the conversion and additional services. Depending on these factors, the work can take anywhere from 4-5 weeks to several months, and this timeframe may also be affected by the availability of service parts from Ferrari.
I hope this information helps. If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
Bid in the amount of $78,575
@EAGUSA , how much does it cost and the timeframe to convert 1 of these? I think you do a great job.
Yes, the vehicle includes the red master key fob, along with a spare set and both key fobs. Regarding your queries:
Motor Mounts and Plenum Hoses: These components have been thoroughly inspected and are in excellent condition. Any necessary maintenance or replacements have been performed to ensure the car's mechanical integrity. Some of these components have been replaced during previous ownership and are marked on the service history.
Transmission: The car retains its original factory transmission. The 575M originally comes with a roboticized automated manual gearbox. During our manual conversion process, we removed all the hydraulic and electronic components of the F1 system. These parts have been carefully preserved, boxed, and are included in the sale.
Suspension and Handling: The springs and sway bar on this 575M are the original factory-installed components. We've converted numerous 575s, and this particular vehicle stands out for its solid and smooth driving experience, free from any undue bounciness.
Hello, everyone!
Welcome and thank you for your interest in our exceptional 2002 Ferrari 575M, featuring a precision 6-Speed Manual Conversion by EAG. We're excited to present this beautifully maintained example, and we assure you that the photos accurately showcase the stellar condition of this 575M.
As part of EAG's commitment to excellence, this car comes with our standard 2-year parts and labor warranty covering both the conversion and any service items addressed under our care. During the meticulous conversion process, the transmission was thoroughly serviced, and the car was equipped with a brand new clutch, pressure plate, and flywheel, alongside a high-quality Hill-Engineering clutch release bearing.
We invite you to ask any questions you may have about this remarkable car. Our team is dedicated to providing comprehensive and prompt responses to ensure you have all the information you need. Your satisfaction and confidence in bidding are paramount to us.
Thank you once again for participating in our auction. We wish all bidders the best of luck in acquiring this exquisite piece of automotive artistry.
This sale does include all removed F1 components from the conversion.
Thank you,
EAG Team
Bid in the amount of $77,575
Bid in the amount of $75,000
Red master fob?
Have the motor mounts and plenum hoses been done?
Does this have the 575 tranny that came with the car or a swapped 550?
Looks like no FHP? springs / swaybar stock?
Bid in the amount of $6,969
Bid in the amount of $5,750
Bid in the amount of $4,000
Bid in the amount of $575


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The effects of cumulus heating and the possibility of CISK in extratropical latitudes are explored by combining the Eady model of baroclinic instability with wave-CISK. For perturbations about a state of rest, there is no intrinsic time scale, however the equations can be solved for geopotential tendency. It was found that CISK disturbances could not grow unless the heating exceeded a threshold value. This value is reduced when the boundary layer moisture content is increased, the static stability decreased, or the heating distributed lower in the troposphere.
Perturbations about a baroclinic basic state, for small heating rates resemble a baroclinic wave with heating acting mainly to reduce the effective static stability, resulting in faster growth and shorter wavelengths. However, as the heating is increased, the instability gradually takes on the characteristics of the pure CISK disturbance. The transition level shows the same dependencies on model parameters as for the threshold in the CISK calculation, but occurs at a somewhat lower level.
Comparison of model results with observations of three comma clouds and three polar lows seemed to suggest that two of the comma clouds originated as baroclinic waves which owed their short wavelengths to the effective reduction in stability caused by cumulus heating, while two of the polar lows seemed to have resulted from CISK. The remaining disturbances, one polar low and one comma cloud, appeared to correspond to values in the transition region.


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Trader Joe's Announces Voluntary Recall of Trader Joe's Vegan Trail Mix Cookies (Northern California Stores Only), Sweet, Savory & Tart Trail Mix Bars and Trail Mix Fruit & Nut Bar Due to Possible Health Risk
Monrovia, CA (RushPRnews) 03/02/09– Trader Joe's today issued a voluntary recall for three private label products: Vegan Trail Mix Cookies (Northern California Stores Only), 12-ounce (UPC 22442), Sweet, Savory & Tart Trail Mix Bars, 7.4-ounce (UPC 68686) and Trail Mix Fruit & Nut Bar (item sold individually), 1.6-ounce (UPC 91954) because the products contain peanut butter that was manufactured by Peanut Corporation of America (PCA), which is the focus of an ongoing Salmonella investigation.
Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail and elderly people and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis. For more information on salmonella, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention web-site at www.cdc.com.
As a precaution, in advance of this recall, Trader Joe's removed all three items from store shelves.
The affected Vegan Trail Mix Cookies were sold only in Trader Joe's stores located in Northern California. The Sweet, Savory & Tart Trail Mix Bars and Trail Mix Fruit & Nut Bars were sold at Trader Joe's stores nationwide.
At this time, there have been no confirmed cases of illnesses or adverse affects affiliated with these products.
At Trader Joe's we take the safety of our customers and the integrity of our products very seriously. Customers who have purchased any of these items (any date code) are urged to return them to any Trader Joe's for a full refund. Customers with questions may contact Trader Joe's Customer Service at (626) 599-3817.
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the best birding sites southern croatia
the best birding sites southern croatia
Plitvice lakes National Park
Paklenica National Park
Kolansko Blato
Veliko and Malo Blato
Nin Saltpans
Ravni Kotari
Lake Vrana
Krka National Park
Cetina river mouth
Cetina Valley
Biokovo National Park
Neretva delta
Opuzen marshes
Cavtat and Cadmos
Mljet island
Lastovo island
Vis and Bisevo islands
Korcula island
Peljesac peninsula
The following sites are all included in my book Finding Birds in Southern Croatia.
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The Mets lost the rubber game of their three-game series against the Cubs 6-2 today at Wrigley Field. The loss, unlike the previous night's nail-biter of a win, seemed destined from the first inning, when a clearly-off-his-game Bartolo Colon gave up a two-run double to Addison Russell.
A pair of home runs to Anthony Rizzo put the Cubs comfortably ahead before knocking Colon out of the game in the bottom of the fifth with two men on. Antonio Bastardo relieved him, letting the lead runner score, and mercifully that would be all for the Cubs, offensively, for the afternoon.
The Mets' hitters kept getting on base against Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks, with seven hits and one walk against his line before he came out in the seventh inning, but the Mets failed to capitalize time and time again.
The closest they came against Hendricks happened in the fourth inning when, with two outs, James Loney singled to center field. Travis d'Arnaud pushed him over to second with a single of his own, before Kelly Johnson hit the third consecutive single, where third base coach Tim Teufel waved Loney around third, only to be thrown out by Jason Heyward at the plate.
In the eighth inning, Wilmer Flores hammered a Travis Wood pitch to left field for a two-run home run, but it proved too little, too late for this game. The Mets and the Cubs will not meet again during the regular season.
The Mets are off today before beginning a three-game set with the Marlins in Miami on Friday.
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Big winners: None
Big losers: Bartolo Colon (-24.2% WPA), Juan Lagares (-16.6% WPA)
Teh aw3s0mest play: None
Teh sux0rest play: Addison Russell's two-run double in the fifth
Total pitcher WPA: -23.8%
Total batter WPA: -26.2%
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France: more mass protests against pension reform
In France, the string of nationwide strikes and demonstrations against the government's pension reform plans continue. According to the authorities, 1.3 million people took to the streets across the country. Long-distance and local trains were cancelled, teachers staged walkouts and refineries were blocked. What does this fierce resistance mean?
Total blockades almost impossible these days
These days it would be difficult to bring France to a complete standstill, Slate argues:
"Changes in the organisation of the public services and their growing precariousness have blunted trade union dynamics. Telework, prematurely hailed by some trade unionists as a social victory, automatically works against the goal of achieving a 'blockade'. Lauded by many media during the Covid months, working from home has undoubtedly had a 'strike-breaking' effect. ... Strikes now have an effect on the wallet, but no symbolic effect on the labour community."
Irrational escalation
La Croix explains why the struggle over the pension reform is escalating:
"This irrational dramatisation, which is in no one's interest, is a result of the weakness of the players. The government lacks an absolute majority in the National Assembly, and has quickly put itself in the hands of an ally (the liberal-conservative Les Républicains) which is less reliable than it seems. And the trade unions, while they are undeniably showing collective intelligence by putting together a united front of rejection, are doing so mainly because the two largest confederations remain prisoner to their rank and file as they face a renewal of their leaderships. ... Clearly there is never a good time for pension reform. ... But rarely have the political conditions been so unfavourable."
French clinging to their social model
Macron's plans will continue to hit a wall with the French, Corriere della Sera's Paris correspondent Stefano Montefiori believes:
"The most criticised measure is raising the retirement age from 62 to 64 (with exceptions for hard physical labour). This does not seem like such a big sacrifice, considering that the limit is generally higher in Europe and that life expectancy continues to increase in France as elsewhere. ... But the French cling to their special status and the achievements of their social model. And when the government declares that they should work longer in order to finance this social model, the answer is that the billionaires who have multiplied their wealth in recent years while the middle class has become poorer should be asked to pay up."
Strikes drive inflation
The wave of protests is becoming a risk for the economy, warns Handelblatt's Paris correspondent Gregor Waschinski:
"Because the unions want to extend the strikes in the energy sector of all places. At energy company EDF, workers already began strikes at the end of last week, and French electricity production is falling. The strikes at the Total Energies refineries are likely to have an impact on petrol and diesel supplies in the country. The result could be rising prices — not only for companies but also for the working population."


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Arizona Cardinals can benefit from releasing Chandler Jones
By Jim Koch
The 2021 offseason promises to be a challenging one for the Arizona Cardinals front office. Thanks to COVID-19, the NFL's salary-cap limit could be significantly lower this year than it was in 2020. At the current moment, it does not appear that the Cards will have a viable amount of cash to spend on a roster that is in dire need of reinforcements.
Fortunately for Arizona, there are ways to create salary-cap space in time for next month's free-agent spending frenzy. In fact, general manager Steve Keim could recoup a healthy amount of cap room by parting ways with the club's highest-paid player.
Chandler Jones, the squad's superstar edge-rusher, is set to earn a base salary of $15.5 million this coming fall. With that number comes a salary-cap hit of $20.8 million in '21. A lot of money for a 10th-year defender who missed 11 games last season with a torn biceps muscle.
Parting ways with Jones would give the Cardinals $15.5 million more to spend on players that could improve the team's playoff chances in '21. Before the injury that occurred during a week-five victory over the New York Jets, the 6'5, 265 pounder could muster just one quarterback sack in four contests. For those who are counting, that sort of pace would've resulted in only four sacks for the 30-year old Jones.
Just two years ago, Jones finished second in the league with a franchise-record 19 sacks for the Cards. Only Shaq Barrett of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (19.5) topped that number. In his five campaigns in the desert, Jones has racked up an outstanding 61 sacks in 69 starts for Big Red.
Arizona has a pair of outside linebackers scheduled to become free agents who they may want to retain. Fifth-year pro Haason Reddick filled in brilliantly for Jones in 2020, amassing 12.5 sacks in 16 appearances (11 starts) for the Redbirds. Markus Golden, acquired in a trade last October, totaled three sacks in nine games (eight starts) for coordinator Vance Joseph's defense.
Moving on from a talented performer like Jones would be anything but an easy decision for Keim and the Cardinals. The $15.5 million they would gain by doing so, however, will be incredibly tempting. There's no doubt that Jones has been one of the greatest acquisitions in franchise history, but all good things must eventually come to an end.


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Production Department
A production department is a functional area within a business that is responsible for manufacturing the company's products. It is the section of a company where the transformation of raw materials into finished goods happens.
The production department works closely with other departments within the organization, such as:
- Procurement or Purchasing Department: To ensure the timely delivery of quality raw materials for production.
- Sales and Marketing Department: To understand the demand forecast and plan the production schedule accordingly.
- Finance Department: To manage the budget for production activities and make sure production costs are controlled.
- Human Resources Department: To manage the labor force involved in the production process, including hiring, training, and workforce management.
- Quality Assurance Department: To ensure that the products meet the quality standards set by the company and comply with industry or governmental regulations.
The production department may also be segmented into various sub-departments or teams, each responsible for a specific stage of the production process, depending on the size and nature of the company. For example, in a car manufacturing company, there might be separate departments for engine assembly, body shop, paint shop, and final assembly.
In summary, the production department plays a critical role in a manufacturing company, as it directly contributes to the creation of the company's products. Effective management of the production department is key to ensuring operational efficiency, cost control, and customer satisfaction.
Example of a Production Department
Let's use a hypothetical example of a company called "TechGadgets" that manufactures electronic devices like smartphones and tablets.
The production department at TechGadgets is responsible for the actual assembly of these devices. This department houses the assembly lines where workers and machines put together the components, test the assembled devices, and package them for shipment.
Here's how the production department interacts with other departments:
- Procurement Department: The production department works closely with procurement to ensure that they have all the necessary components such as screens, processors, batteries, etc., on time to meet the production schedule.
- Research and Development (R&D) Department: The production team collaborates with R&D to understand the specifications of new devices and how they should be assembled.
- Sales and Marketing Department: The sales forecasts from the marketing team help the production department plan their manufacturing schedule – how many devices of each type need to be produced and by when.
- Quality Assurance Department: The QA team works with the production department to check and ensure that the devices are assembled correctly and meet the company's quality standards. They may run a series of tests on the devices, and any devices that fail are sent back to the production department for correction.
- Finance Department: The production department also interacts with finance to manage the budget, control costs, and track the financial performance of the production process.
- Human Resources Department: HR supports the production department by managing labor issues – hiring new employees, training, managing shifts, handling labor disputes, etc.
In this way, the production department at TechGadgets plays a central role in the company's operations, working with many other departments to ensure that high-quality products are produced efficiently and cost-effectively.


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Picture "Mikado Magenta", framed
Picture "Mikado Magenta", framed
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limited, 199 copies | numbered | signed | reproduction, Giclée print on canvas | on stretcher frame | framed | size 105 x 105 cm
Detailed description
Picture "Mikado Magenta", framed
Original: Oil on canvas. The picture belongs to the series "Mikado", which impresses with graphic clarity and colour intensity. The "Mikados" symbolise paths and directions, relationships, interconnections as well as connections, contacts and encounters in life.
Fine Art Giclée on artist's canvas, stretched on a wooden frame. Limited edition 199 copies, numbered on the back and signed by the artist. Sheet size 100 x 100 cm. Framed in a sophisticated solid wood studio frame. Size 105 x 105 cm.
About Jürgen Feneberg
Jürgen Feneberg (born in 1964) was already an intercultural crossover artist as a young man. His first drawings, watercolours and oil paintings were created on study trips to Asia. Even today, the influence of Southeast Asian art is unmistakable due to his penchant for clear forms and bold colours.
Today, the Berlin-based artist has expanded his repertoire to include works in wood, metal and bronze. Especially extraordinary are his multi-dimensional objects. On two or three levels he screws and glues together elements sawed out by hand and painted with oil paint to create impressively vivid scenes of nature.
Feneberg's works can be found in public and private collections and have been exhibited in numerous exhibitions at home and abroad.
Giclée = derived from the French verb gicler "to squirt, spurt".
The giclée method is a digital printing process. It is a high-resolution, large-format printout on an inkjet printer with special different-coloured dye- or pigment-based inks (usually six to twelve). The colours are fade-proof, i.e. resistant to harmful UV light. They have a high richness of nuance, contrast and saturation.
The giclée process is suitable for art canvases, handmade and watercolour paper as well as for silk.


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If you've been looking for where you can pre-order the PlayStation 5, you've come to the right place. Sony has announced the limited pre-order phase, and they're currently accepting sign-ups. You'll be notified as soon as it opens to the public, and you'll get tips and expert advice from Sony. The newsletter will contain advertising, affiliate links, and deals, so make sure to check out the terms and conditions.
You can also create an account with an online retailer, such as Flipkart, Reliance Digital, Games The Shop, or Prepaid Game Card. The best places to find PS5 pre-orders are the retailers themselves. While they may not be the best place to get your hands on the new PlayStation, they're a good place to start. Just make sure to choose a trusted site. You don't want to pay more than you have to – and you don't want to risk losing your money.
There are several different stores where you can buy the Playstation 5. One of them is Best Buy. It has the largest selection, and you'll have the best price. However, beware of resellers that offer lower prices than RRP. Instead, you can wait for a full retail drop from a different retailer. You can still buy a Playstation 5 while the prices are still high. You'll need to spend some time and be patient – you'll have to wait until they drop a bit more to make sure you're getting the best deal.
You can check out online retailers before visiting a store in person. Some retailers offer pre-orders while others do not. You'll find many bundles for a lower price. You can also try checking with your local GAME to see which one will be the most convenient for you. It may be difficult to find stock online, but some stores have PlayStation 5 pre-orders. There are other places that sell PlayStation 5 games, but you'll have to wait until there's a full drop.
Newegg is the retailer with the best PS5 supply in the US. While you should avoid purchasing the PS5 from resellers, you can purchase a PS5 from another retailer if you can't wait until the full drop. Despite the restocking, it's still a good idea to be patient. If you don't want to wait for a full drop, you can always wait until the official release date.
If you're looking for a bargain, the PS5 can be found at GameStop. The retailer's inventory is consistent with that of other retailers in the US. If you're interested in a PS5, you'll probably have to wait until September to purchase it. There's a lot of demand for the PS5, but there's no reason why you shouldn't take a chance. It will be back in stock soon, and it's likely to be hard to resist.
There are a few reasons why the PS5 is so popular. The first is that the console is a great deal. But if you want a bargain, you'll have to wait for a full drop of the price. And if you're buying a PS5 for your son or daughter, it's best to wait until the RRP has come down. This way, you can be sure that you'll have a PS5 for your loved one on Christmas morning.
The PS5 pre-order restocks happen regularly. They're scheduled to be back in stock by the end of this year. The availability of PS5 is limited, so it's better to plan ahead. For those who have already bought the console, a PS5 restock is unlikely until at least late 2022. While the availability of the console is low, you can still buy it before the holidays.
If you're in the US, you should be able to find a PS5 in stock at a few stores. While restocking can vary between online retailers, the best place to purchase a PS5 is a retailer that specializes in PlayStations. These sites offer a huge variety of products, so you should check out each of them to see which one is best for your needs. The price will vary greatly depending on the location where you buy it.


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A Web for Everybody: Smashing Conf Whistler
In December 2014, I got to travel up to Whistler, Canada to speak at the first Smashing Conf Canada. Despite the fact it rained instead of snowed, I had a great time hanging in the village and attending the conference. I spoke about accessibility in the context of accessible UIs and Web Components, as well as people's assumptions about it. Everyone thinks they're exempt from accessibility. I was happy I got to say everything I wanted to say. The two following talks that day by Jenn Lukas and Zach Leatherman built on top of my chosen subject matter. It was so fantastic to be a part of it!
Slides: https://marcysutton.github.io/a-web-for-everybody/#/


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DOJ Announces Rep. Matt Gaetz Will Not Be Charged Over Frivilous Sex Trafficking Allegations
Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-FL) will not be hit with sex trafficking charges following a years-long probe by the deep state meant to destroy his rising political star.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) made the determination on Wednesday, according to Gaetz's attorneys, confirming that the feds had nothing and were conducting a cynical campaign to impugn his reputation all along.
"We have just spoken with the DOJ and have been informed that they have concluded their investigation into Congressman Gaetz and allegations related to sex trafficking and obstruction of justice, and they have determined not to bring any charges against him," Gaetz's attorneys Marc Mukasey and Isabelle Kirshner said.
Big League Politics reported on how the deep state's railroading campaign against Gaetz slowly fizzled out since its inception back in 2020:
"Career federal prosecutors are recommending no charges against Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-FL), who has been tarred as a sexual predator by his political enemies over allegations of improprieties involving a 17-year-old girl.
The prosecutors have told the Justice Department not to charge Gaetz because the weak allegations have been made by two witnesses with zero credibility. The DOJ still may proceed if they want to continue the witch hunt, but it would not go anywhere, according to these experts.
Gaetz has been accused of paying for the transport of a 17-year-old girl in possible violation of federal sex-trafficking laws. A federal grand jury from Orlando has been investigating the allegations and interviewing witnesses. One of Gaetz's associates, former Seminole County tax collector Joel Greenberg, pleaded guilty in 2021 to the sex trafficking of a minor as well as other crimes. Greenberg has flipped on Gaetz but apparently has little evidence to prove anything and is flailing in an attempt to win leniency from the system for his own crimes…
Big League Politics reported on how Gaetz's father Don was targeted by a sinister extortion plot at the same time that this deep state campaign was launched to destroy his reputation…


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Tag: Weather Station
The Big Move: Weather Station BACK!
..well, mostly. Over the last week I've managed to run some power to a nearby cupboard where the La Crosse WS2300 LCD has been sitting and I've now got a PC in there gathering the data, and spitting it out to the Weather Page via a very slow WiFi link. The biggest stinker about this […]
The Big Move: Weather Station DOWN!
I'm on the move… the last few weeks have been a steady extraction of the technology which is running here, and last nights victim was the Weather station


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Victoria Ska Festival
NATIONALITY: African, Jamaican, West Indian
Culture's 40th Anniversary of TWO SEVENS CLASH @ Victoria Ska & Reggae Fest XIX
Culture feat. Kenyatta Hill, Caleb Hart & The Royal Youths, Erica Dee, DJ Rossco
@ Capital Ballroom
One of the titans of the roots reggae movement, CULTURE has withstood the test of time and remains one of the genres most powerful and enduring acts. Staying true to their name Culture's music is dedicated to social, political and spiritual messages.
2018 finds the bands celebrating the 40th anniversary of their seminal album "Two Sevens Clash." Sounding unlike any other roots reggae records of its time, the album found Culture pushing the roots sound forward as they experimented with big-band swing, funk and and hints electronic music. Hailed as one of roots reggae's true masterpieces, "Two Sevens Clash" is as vibrant as ever with its pleas for justice, calls for peace and deep sense of joy resonating as much now as they did 40 years ago.
Fuelled largely by the intensely passionate vocal delivery of leader Joseph Hill, the group is rightly viewed as one of the foremost bearers of reggae music and Rastafarian culture, spreading their message around the globe over four decades. Though the group tragically lost Joseph Hill in 2006 after a show in Berlin, his son KENYATTA HILL, who had been working with the band as a sound engineer, stepped up to fill the gaping void left by his late father. The fires that started over four decades ago are as strong, as important as ever. Come celebrate one of reggae music's landmark achievements with us.
CALEB HART & THE ROYAL YOUTHS will be providing direct support to Culture on this very special night. One of the west coast's finest reggae bands, this incredible group of musicians is tending the roots of reggae music here on the coast, helping further prove that the reggae spirit transcends borders and can flourish anywhere.
Making her Ska & Reggae Festival debut on this night is the powerful ERICA DEE. Dee's diverse talents combined with a deep knowledge of and passion for an endless array of genres make her sets dynamic musical journeys that are as unpredictable as they are satisfying.
Holding things down between sets will DJ ROSSCO, one of Vancouver's most renowned Afrobeat DJs. The Nigerian-born DJ wasted little time in making his mark on the west coast as a go-to for some of the finest in Afrobeat, dancehall, hip-hop and trap beats.
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Today's world seems smaller than ever, as boundaries have become virtually nonexistent and distances are no longer a problem, for the farthest of continents can be reached within a click of a button. Within this global movement we notice that the MENA region is visually adopting a culture different from its own for the sake of being global. Design is a visual reflection of society and its culture. In this day and age, we are bombarded with visuals that are similar to western…
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Online Encyclopedia
Density functional theory
Density functional theory (DFT) is one of the most popular and successful quantum mechanical approaches to the many-body electronic structure calculations of molecular and condensed matter systems. Within the framework of DFT, the practically unsolvable many-body problem of interacting electrons is reduced to a solvable problem of a single electron moving in an averaged effective force field. This effective force field can be represented by a potential energy being created by all the other electrons as well as the atomic nuclei, which are seen as fixed in terms of the Born-Oppenheimer approximation.
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Description of the Theory
In contrast to traditional methods like Hartree-Fock theory which are based on the complicated many-electron wavefunction DFT is written in terms of the electron density, giving this theory its name. DFT is an exact theory only for the free electron gas , while for the treatment of extended atomic systems various approximations have to be made. In many cases DFT gives quite satisfactory results in comparison to experimental data at relatively low computational costs when compared to other ways of solving the quantum mechanical many-body problem.
DFT has been very popular for calculations in solid state physics since the 1970s. However, it was not considered accurate enough for calculations in quantum chemistry until the 1990s, when the approximations used in the theory were greatly refined. DFT is now the leading method for electronic structure calculations in both fields.
However, there are still systems which are not described very well by DFT. One famous example is the false prediction of the band gap in semi-conductors. The method also fails to describe properly intermolecular interactions, especially van der Waals forces (dispersion).
Early Models
The first true density functional theory was developed by Thomas and Fermi in the 1920s. They calculated the energy of an atom by representing its kinetic energy as a functional of the electron density, combining this with the classical expressions for the nuclear-electron and electron-electron interactions (which can both also be represented in terms of the electron density).
Although this was an important first step, the Thomas-Fermi equation's accuracy was limited because it did not attempt to represent the exchange energy of an atom predicted by Hartree-Fock theory. An exchange energy functional was added by Dirac in 1928.
However, the Thomas-Fermi-Dirac theory remained rather inaccurate for most applications because it is difficult to represent kinetic energy with a density functional, and it neglects electron correlation entirely.
Derivation and Formalism
As usual in many-body electronic structure calculations, the nuclei of the treated molecules or clusters are seen as fixed (Born-Oppenheimer approximation), generating a static external potential in which the electrons are moving. A stationary electronic state is then described by a wave function fulfilling the many-electron Schrödinger equation
where is the number of electrons and is the electron-electron interaction. The operators and are so-called universal operators as they are the same for any system, while is system dependent or non-universal. As one can see the actual difference between a single-particle problem and the much more complicated many-particle problem just arises from the interaction term . Now, there are many sophisticated methods for solving the many-body Schrödinger equation, e.g. there is diagrammatic perturbation theory in physics, while in quantum chemistry one often uses configuration interaction (CI) methods, based on the systematic expansion of the wave function in Slater determinants. However, the problem with these methods is the huge computational effort, which makes it virtually impossible to apply them efficiently to larger complex systems.
Here DFT provides an appealing alternative, being much more versatile as it provides a way to systematically map the many-body problem, with , onto a single-body problem without . In DFT the key variable is the particle density which is given by
Hohenberg and Kohn proved in 1964 [1] that the relation expressed above can be reversed, i.e. to a given ground state density it is in principle possible to calculate the corresponding ground state wave function . In other words, is a unique functional of , i.e.
and consequently all other ground state observables are also functionals of
From this follows in particular, that also the ground state energy is a functional of
where the contribution of the external potential can be written explicitly in terms of the density
The functionals and are called universal functionals while is obviously non-universal, as it depends on the system under study. Having specified a system, i.e. is known, one then has to minimise the functional
with respect to , assuming one has got reliable expressions for and . A successful minimisation of the energy functional will yield the ground state density and thus all other ground state observables.
The variational problem of minimising the energy functional can be solved by applying the Lagrangian method of undetermined multipliers, which was done by Kohn and Sham in 1965 [2]. Hereby, one uses the fact that the functional in the equation above can be written as a fictitious density functional of a non-interacting system
where denotes the non-interacting kinetic energy and is an external effective potential in which the particles are moving. Obviously, if is chosen to be
Thus, one can solve the so-called Kohn-Sham equations of this auxiliary non-interacting system
which yields the orbitals that reproduce the density of the original many-body system
The effective single-particle potential can be written in more detail as
where the second term denotes the so-called Hartree term describing the electron-electron Coulomb repulsion, while the last term is called exchange correlation potential. Here, includes all the many particle interactions. Since the Hartree term and depend on , which depends on the , which in turn depend on , the problem of solving the Kohn-Sham equation has to be done in a self-consistent way. Usually one starts with an initial guess for , then one calculates the corresponding and solves the Kohn-Sham equations for the . From these one calculates a new density and starts again. This procedure is then repeated until convergence is reached.
The major problem with DFT is that the exact functionals for exchange and correlation are not known except for the free electron gas. However, approximations exist which permit the calculation of certain physical quantities quite accurately. The most widely used approximation is the local density approximation (LDA), where the functional depends only on the density at the coordinate where the functional is evaluated. Generalized gradient approximations (GGA) are still local but also take into account the gradient of the density at the same coordinate. Using the latter (GGA) very good results for molecular geometries and ground state energies have been achieved. Many further incremental improvements have been made to DFT by developing better representations of the functionals.
Relativistic Generalization
The relativistic generalization of the DFT formalism leads to a current density functional theory.
In practice, Kohn-Sham theory can be applied in two distinct ways depending on what is being investigated. In the solid state, plane wave basis sets are used with periodic boundary conditions. Moreover, great emphasis is placed upon remaining consistent with the idealised model of a 'uniform electron gas', which exhibits similar behaviour to an infinite solid. In the gas and liquid phases, this emphasis is relaxed somewhat, as the uniform electron gas is a poor model for the behaviour of discrete atoms and molecules. Because of the relaxed constraints, a huge variety of exchange-correlation functionals have been developed for chemical applications. The most famous and popular of these is known as B3LYP [3-5]. The adjustable parameters of these functionals are generally fitted to a 'training set' of molecules. Unfortunately, although the results obtained with these functionals are usually relatively accurate for most applications, there is no systematic way of improving them (in contrast to some of the traditional wavefunction-based methods like configuration interaction or coupled cluster method). Hence, in the current DFT approach it is not possible to estimate the error of the calculations without comparing them to other methods or experiment.
[1] P. Hohenberg and W. Kohn, Phys. Rev. 136 (1964) B864
[2] W. Kohn and L. J. Sham, Phys. Rev. 140 (1965) A1133
[3] A. D. Becke, J. Chem. Phys. 38 (1998) 3089
[4] C. Lee, W. Yang, and R. G. Parr, Phys. Rev. B 37 (1988) 785
[5] P. J. Stephens, F. J. Devlin, C. F. Chabalowski, and M. J. Frisch, J. Phys. Chem. 98 (1994) 11623
Klaus Capelle, A bird's-eye view of density-functional theory


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Researchers show off first ever quantum Fredkin gate
Researchers working together from the University of Queensland and Griffith University have demonstrated a key quantum logic operation that is required for quantum computing to move forward. The team demonstrated for the first time a quantum Fredkin gate powered by entanglement that operates on photonic qubits. One of the key challenges to creating a quantum computer has been in the need to minimize the resources needed to implement processing circuits.
Quantum computers will consist of chains of logic gates, just as computers use today, only in quantum computing these gates use quantum phenomena. This experiment has shown how scientists can build larger quantum circuits in a more direct manner without having to use small logic gates. The scientists say that these larger quantum circuits mean fewer logic gates are needed for the circuits to function.
For now small and medium scale quantum computers are impossible to make due to the need for so many integrated logic gates in the circuits, the Fredkin gate or controlled-SWAP gate is an example of one of these circuits. Inside a Fredkin gate, a pair of qubits are swapped depending on the value of a third qubit. Typical Fredkin gates require a circuit with five logic operations.
The researchers on this project were able to use quantum entanglement of photons to perform the controlled-SWAP operation directly. "What is exciting about our scheme is that it is not limited to just controlling whether qubits are swapped, but can be applied to a variety of different operations opening up ways to control larger circuits efficiently," said Professor Geoff Pryde. "This could unleash applications that have so far been out of reach." The quantum Fredkin gate could also be used to compare digital signatures, an essential part of some secure quantum communication protocols.
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Due to [NOTE TO SELF – think of a good excuse here before publication], the ELTABBer-of-the-Month interview for October is in a fight-to-the-death with its deadline. To help it out, I have skipped the normal time-consuming procedure of posting a biography and call for questions on the ELTABB forums.
Here is the biography I would have posted, in a perfect world:
Tom Heaven
I teach English in Berlin at a Volkshochschule for adult students and a university for law students. I hold language teaching qualifications for English (DELTA) and German (Goethe Institut). I hold an LLB in Law and German as well as an MA in Histories of Art and Design.
I have spoken at various online and offline TEFL conferences.
Website: http://tomheaven.com/
Tom is also responsible for the brilliant-sounding 'Law Jaw' workshop/lesson, which connects students from around the world to learn English through discussing their specialist subject. Read all about that over on the ELTABB Journal!
How long have you lived in Germany – and how long in Berlin?
Well, I lived in Trier, the birthplace of Karl Marx and Guildo Horn , for a year as a student and studied the intricacies of German civil law there, among other things. But I'd already fallen in love with Berlin and so moved here 10 years ago (without much of a plan).
You have snazzy and varied qualifications, have you ever worked in a different field than English teaching?
I'd driven vans round West Wales, worked with young unaccompanied refugees and overseen copyright at Birmingham's (UK) main museum before I moved to Berlin.
I'll get around to achieving multiple LLBs, teaching-qualifications in other languages and an MA one day… But until then… what, in your opinion, is the most useful qualification to have as an English teacher?
For starters, I'd say a CELTA or something similar. It's a qualification that I don't have, but it would have helped a lot when I started teaching. I had to play catch up. Joining ELTABB and listening to other teachers talk about their work helped me realise that, yes, teaching English is a real job and that you can strive to do that job well and that can be really rewarding. Completing the DELTA was really important for me – it's a slog, so you shouldn't decide to do it on a whim. But I now feel more confident about my teaching and can take more pride in my work.
Part of the problem is the industry that we work in. Teaching agencies can and do take native speakers on without teaching qualifications and then pay them poorly. In that situation it's difficult for teachers to find the time, motivation and money to pay for teaching qualifications.
I'm possibly taking a job in a Volkshochschule (VHS) next year. What exactly is a Volkshochschule? Is it like a community college?
The VHS is like a community college. It's run by the state and there's one for each of the 12 boroughs of Berlin. You can learn English there or a load of other languages. If you want to get your German up to scratch with some good, but reasonably priced intensive
language classes, it's the place to go. And then there's a load of other courses from Pilates to painting to mushroom picking. Interestingly for language teachers, they pay increasingly well and the conditions are improving.
Are your students in the VHS and university of similar levels? What are the differences that distinguish the groups?
University students are generally younger than VHS students. The VHS students have chosen to take courses, whereas often the university students haven't. Kids going to university nowadays usually have a very decent level of English – B2 upwards – whereas the VHS students are at different levels and so are sorted into groups depending on their levels. Some VHS students are learning for fun, some for social reasons, some for work or study. It makes for an interesting mix of people and courses. I've taught all sorts there, from A1 to a reading group with stories from Berlin. I also do the advice sessions at VHS Tempelhof-Schöneberg. Part of my job is to make sure that students find a group that meets their needs.
What's the biggest challenge about teaching Legal English?
It really depends on what aspects of Legal English you teach. If you think about Legal English as a variety of English for Specific Purposes, you have to assess the needs of the students. Most of my students won't need to be proficient enough in English to write contracts or draft legislation. They might need to be able to read and understand contracts and legislation though, so they need to know how to break down long sentences into noun phrases, for example, or know how to successfully use online tools to better understand the meaning of words and phrases in such legal texts. Or students might also need to know how to talk to a client when they meet them for the first time. Perhaps identifying those various needs and finding a good range of approaches to meet those needs are the biggest challenges.
The first incarnation of 'Law Jaw' was 'Lesson Jam'? Can you tell us what this was about?
Law Jaw and Lesson Jamming are a bit different. Lesson Jamming was about bringing teachers together to work on lesson planning and to swap ideas. Law Jaw is about bringing students together to talk about law in English… but you could apply it to other subjects or common interests as well.
On a more abstract level, what they share is that it is the participants who generate most of the content for the sessions and that, through collaboration, teaching and learning become more fun and rewarding. Teachers are brought out of the isolation of freelance work contracts in the case of Lesson Jamming; students are given the chance to chat with international peers (after 18 months of travel restrictions) in the case of Jaw. But Jaw isn't just about the students. If you organise one, you'll have to get in touch and work with an international colleague. I found that hugely rewarding!
How could teachers use the principles behind 'Law Jaw' for their students?
Generally, make the most of the opportunities that online teaching offers up. There are a lot of downsides for sure, but through video conference platforms such as Zoom or BigBlueButton, you can bring other English speakers into your virtual classrooms and get your students talking. Suddenly your students realise that it's show time, that it's time to sit up straight and show off their English skills! There's the cultural exchange that is involved in the conversations and there's also the possibility of integrating other tasks in the build up to the exchange, such as swapping emails or making contact on social media or recording short video presentations.
How do you create such eye-catching graphics? [For examples, see that article on the ELTABB Journal!]
They're my own! Old-fashioned pen and paper then some very basic editing software with a simple drawing pad.
What topics did you speak about at the conferences?
I spoke about lesson jamming. To begin with I talked about the classroom-based version and then I met Maha Hassan from Cairo at IATEFL and we put on the first online lesson jam. That was great fun! It's important to tell other teachers when you do good stuff in the classroom. Of course this helps other teachers, but then perhaps their questions or feedback can help you develop your ideas further.


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LAST UPDATE | Aug 3rd 2021, 2:10 PM
A MISSING BELARUSIAN dissident was found hanged in a park in Ukraine today, with police opening a murder probe and supporters accusing the regime of Alexander Lukashenko of killing the activist who helped his compatriots flee repression.
Vitaly Shishov, 26, headed the Belarusian House in Ukraine, a non-governmental organisation, and was involved in everything from helping fellow compatriots settle in
Ukraine to staging anti-regime protests.
Belarus strongman Lukashenko, who has been in power since 1994, has been cracking down on any form of dissent since mass protests erupted after last year's elections, deemed unfair by the West.
Many Belarusians have fled, ofen to neighbouring Ukraine, Poland and Lithuania.
"Belarusian citizen Vitaly Shishov, who had gone missing in Kiev yesterday, was today found hanged in one of the Kiev parks, not far from where he lived," the police said in a statement.
It said they had opened a murder probe.
Igor Klymenko, head of the national police, told reporters police were pursuing two main
leads: suicide and murder disguised as a suicide. He said the activist had scratches on his
nose and body which were consistent with a fall.
An AFP journalist saw several police cars and dozens of police at the scene, some carrying black bags.
The activist went jogging in Kiev on Monday morning but did not return and could not be
reached on his mobile phone.
The Belarusian House in Ukraine accused the Lukashenko regime of being behind the murder of Shishov.
"There is no doubt that this is an operation planned by Chekists to liquidate a Belarusian who presented a true danger to the regime," the NGO said in a statement, referring to security service agents.
Shishov moved to pro-Western Ukraine in the autumn of 2020, after joining anti-government protests in Belarus, and helped establish the Belarusian House in Ukraine.
'Deteriorating situation'
The NGO said that it had repeatedly received warnings about possible "provocations, including kidnapping and liquidation" and that Shishov had been followed.
Belarusian authorities have used force to put down historic demonstrations against Lukashenko's rule and have been trying to snuff out remaining dissent, jailing university students and shutting down independent media.
Belarus has a history of political killings and disappearances, and regime critics have claimed that the Belarusian security services run death squads that hunt down and target Lukashenko opponents.
The United Nations called on the Ukrainian authorities to conduct a "thorough, impartial and effective investigation."
"This adds another level to our concerns and our worries about what is happening in Belarus," UN human rights spokeswoman Marta Hurtado told reporters in Geneva.
The situation is deteriorating clearly.
'Not safe even abroad'
Speaking to reporters after meeting UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson in London today, exiled Belarusian opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya said the activist's death was a "crime" but she wanted to wait for the results of the probe.
She also said she understood she "can disappear at any moment."
"Even abroad Belarusians cannot be safe as long as there are those who are trying to take
revenge on them and hide the truth by getting rid of the witnesses," Tikhanovskaya said in a statement on messaging app Telegram earlier in the day.
Last week, Lukashenko praised his security services in a speech in which he also slammed rights activists and called Tikhanovskaya a "nasty woman."
He claimed the opposition was armed and "was ready to go from words to actions at any
The head of Belarus' KGB security service, Ivan Tertel, said that Ukraine, Poland, and the Baltic states had US-backed "centres for information and psychological operations" which they used to "isolate" Minsk.
Shishov's death came as Belarusian athlete Krystsina Tsimanouskaya said she was forced to withdraw from the Tokyo Olympics and threatened with forced repatriation for criticising her athletics federation.
The sprinter, who was granted a humanitarian visa by Poland on Monday, said she feared being jailed if she returned to her country.
Lukashenko sparked international outrage in May by dispatching a fighter jet to intercept a Ryanair plane flying from Greece to Lithuania in order to arrest a dissident onboard.


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The people behind a famous brunch place that unfortunately closed in 2020, currently run this cafe and donut shop in Astoria. It's generally much less crowded than the original (which almost always had a line during brunch), and it's also a lot more casual. You order at a to-go window, and the majority of the menu involves extravagantly decorated donuts. (There's also a good biscuit breakfast sandwich as well as daily specials.) If you're looking for a place to grab something quick or a spot to get a meal with kids, Comfortland is a quality choice.
Food Rundown
photo credit: Daniel Brennan
McGruffin Biscuit Sandwich
When you go to Comfortland, get the "McGruffin" biscuit sandwich. It's so thick you'll struggle to fit all of its layers in one bite, and the moist buttermilk biscuit is so fluffy and sweet it could be classified as a cupcake. Inside, you'll find a fried egg, a grilled sausage patty, and a layer of melted cheese — all of which create a combination of sweet and salty flavors that'll make you wonder why "pastry sandwiches″ don't have their own tier in the food pyramid.
photo credit: Nikko Duren
Freaky Friday Big Mac Style Fried Chicken Sandwich
Let's get one thing clear: McDonald's did a good thing for humanity when it debuted the Big Mac concept. But Comfortland's take on the classic burger is in a whole different league. The crispy chicken is juicy and tender, and the seeded bun holds its own amongst several layers of melted cheese and creamy special sauce. Order this if you're here for lunch or dinner.
photo credit: Comfortland
Rainbow Cookie Crumb Cake
This colorful pastry has been one of the most popular items at Comfortland for years. That's probably because the Rainbow Cookie Crumb Cake could teach a masterclass on complementary textures and flavors. It tastes like a raspberry and an almond had a baby then topped that baby off with the crumbs from the bottom of a Chips Ahoy bag. You'll want to finish your meal with this (and possibly order a second one to snack on later).


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Forest Fox
Image Size: 16"x24" (43.5cm x 64cm)
Drill Shape: Round
Total Colors: 70
AB Drills: 6
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Bring the forest to life with this spunky Forest Fox! Our Forest Fox Kit comes with special drills, ABs, and sparkly, vibrant colors to create a cute forest friend. This round diamond painting is perfect for any fun-loving fox enthusiast!
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Evolution of stem cell populations: Mechanistic mathematical modelling vs single cell data
Stem cells in adult tissues generate cells needed for plasticity, growth, and repair and play a critical role in the evolution of cancer. The proper system performance requires an ongoing capacity of stem cells for self-renewal and differentiation, called stemness, which must be robustly regulated at the cell population cell. The system usually exhibits great heterogeneity at the single cell level that evolves in time and space. It is so far not understood if and how this heterogeneity contributes to the system's control. In this talk I will discuss different mathematical approaches to modelling and analysis of stem cell transitions. Inferring the information on the control of stem cell dynamics from single cell data requires combining statistical data analysis with mechanistic models of stem cell self-renewal and differentiation. A new class of structured population models allows describing evolution of cell distributions in the feature space detected by single cell omics that can be defined in terms of nonnegative Radon measures with bounded Lipschitz distance, extending the notion of Wasserstein distance to measures with growth or decline. The theoretical concepts and modelling challenges will be discussed on examples of hematopoietic and neural stem cell systems.


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Oak Island Tourism
Oak Island is a seaside town located mostly on the barrier island of Oak Island (which also contains the town of Caswell Beach), in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States. The town extends onto the mainland north of the island's bridge. The population was 6,783 at the 2010 census. It was founded in 1999 by the consolidation of the towns of Long Beach and Yaupon Beach. Its main industry is tourism; the town has an average summer population of 30-50,000. Oak Island is part of the Myrtle Beach metropolitan area.
WikipediaLooking for travel information about Oak Island? Explore the best travel advice on Oak Island, United States. Oak Island is located at a short trip away from Myrtle Beach a major city in United States. So, ideally any vacation planner would recommend you to visit Myrtle Beach for its bountiful attractions like Pirates Voyage Fun, Feast, And Adventure, Myrtle Beach Sky-wheel, Ripley's Aquarium on your trip to Oak Island. If you want to fly to the destination, you can choose the nearest major airport to take a flight. The nearest major airport is Myrtle Beach International Airport. 1-2 days is an ideal duration of visit to Oak Island.
Get, set and plan a journey with this amazing travel planner for Oak Island that shall leave you with plenty of memories at the end of your trip.
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Plan your customized day by day trip plan for Oak Island. Choose from various experinces categories as adventure, romantic and family and kids friendly for your trip using using Oak Island trip planner.


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The Proteas head coach Hilton Moreeng confirmed that Kapp, who asked to leave the team for family reasons, won't be returning.
Johannesburg – The Proteas chances of success at the Commonwealth Games were dealt a significant blow after it was confirmed that all-rounder Marizanne Kapp would play no part in the tournament.
The Proteas head coach Hilton Moreeng confirmed that Kapp, who asked to leave the team for family reasons, won't be returning.
Kapp left after the One-Day series against England to be by her younger sister's side after her husband had suffered severe injuries in an accident and was submitted to ICU at a hospital in Gqeberha.
South Africa will be without in-form allrounder Marizanne Kapp for the Commonwealth Games #B2022
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) July 26, 2022
Kapp has been the outstanding player for the Proteas over the last 12 months, producing sublime individual performances that helped the team reach the semifinal of the World Cup in New Zealand earlier this year.
Even with the South African team struggling against England, Kapp's star has shone brightly as she produced some memorable displays, most notably a century in the once-off Test at Taunton two weeks ago.
Cricket SA said it would announce a replacement for Kapp in the Commonwealth Games squad in due course.
The Proteas open their campaign against New Zealand at Edgbaston on Saturday afternoon.