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PRIVACY POLICY | theayni.com
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The Ayni is committed to protecting your privacy. We do not sell your personal information in any way. This policy describes the ways in which personal and anonymous information about you is collected, stored and shared, and how you can request changes to the way this information is shared.
Your use of this website is also governed by our Terms of Use.
Your personally identifiable information
The Ayni respects the privacy of any personal information you entrust to us. This Privacy Policy applies to our online and offline collection of personal information. We may collect your personally identifiable information in various situations. For example, when you contact us for information, provide feedback on our products, sign up for special offers, enter a contest, participate in a survey, or communicate with us. If you do not agree to the terms and conditions of this Privacy Policy, please do not use our website or our services.
The personal information that we may collect includes:
Contact information, such as your name, postal address, email address, and telephone number;
Preference information, such as marketing preferences;
Geolocation information;
Online identifiers, such as username and IP address;
Usage information, such as how you and your device interact with our website (for example, the pages you visited, the search terms you entered); Y Additional information that you may provide to us in your communications or in relation to our products or services, including your date of birth, gender, and photographs that contain images of you.
Please note that we define «personally identifiable information» as information that can be used to identify, locate or contact you. It also includes other information that may be associated with your personal information, such as your Internet connection, the equipment you use to access our website, and usage details.
Log files
We may collect certain information by automated means when you use our services, including your Internet Protocol («IP») address; information about the software and version of your web browser; if you came to our website through a link from another website, the uniform resource locator («URL») of the linking page; your mobile device identifier and other technical information about the devices you use to access the website; and information about your activity while using the website, such as the pages you choose to view, the queries you make using our «search» function, and other information about the use of your account.
We do not link this automatically collected data with other information that we collect about you.
In addition, we anonymize the data collected in relation to IP addresses.
Tracking Technologies: «Cookies»
We and our external partners, such as advertising partners, marketing partners, and service providers, use certain technologies such as cookies to track activity on our services. As you probably know, «cookies» are small pieces of information that many websites store on your computer's hard drive when you visit them. Websites often place cookies on your browser to identify returning users. These technologies are used for such purposes as analyzing trends, administering the site, tracking user movements on the site, and gathering demographic information about our user base as a whole. We may receive reports based on the use of these technologies by these companies on an individual or aggregate basis.
We do not use to determine advertising selections outside of our website, or to deliver information that you have not specifically requested from us. Cookies stored on your hard drive by this website are not accessible to other sites. We never use cookies to cross-reference identifying data or provide third parties with access to information from The Ayni cookies. Cookies do not need to be enabled to visit our site. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but allow you to modify your security settings so that you can approve or reject cookies on a case-by-case basis. You may be able to disable cookies by changing a setting in your web browser, and this will not affect your ability to use our website.
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Like many websites, The Ayni may also use pixel tags, also known as beacons, featured tags, or web bugs to improve our understanding of site traffic, visitor behavior, and response to promotional campaigns as a complement to our server logs and other traffic and response measurement methods. We can also implement pixel tags provided by other companies for the same purpose. You can disable pixel tags by changing your browser settings to skip images, or there are commercial software packages available that can skip pixel tags and most advertisements. This will not affect your ability to use our website.
Use of collected information
We use the information we collect from you for the following purposes:
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Respond to your requests and inquiries.
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Information we share
Statistical reports and analysis
Naturally, the aggregated statistics that describe our online audience, which is often based on the information you provide when you subscribe to or browse our sites, help us to advertise The Ayni. We may allow third parties to collect information to provide analysis to us. For example, the website may use analytics tools provided by Google to help us understand how people use the website. You can learn more about how Google collects and uses information as part of its tools at http://www.google.com/analytics/. The information we share in these circumstances is anonymous and does not contain any identifying or behavioral information about any individual reader, unless that person has given us prior consent to share that information.
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Our website includes social media features, such as the Facebook «Like» button. These features may collect your IP address, what page you are visiting on our site, and may set a cookie to allow the feature to function properly. Social media functions are hosted by a third party or directly on our services. Your interactions with these features are governed by the privacy policy of the company providing the features.
Service providers
We may share your personal information with service providers that perform certain functions or services on our behalf (such as hosting websites, administering databases, conducting analytics, sending communications for us, processing payments on our behalf, submitting your orders, providing you with the live chat service or provide other website components). We have contractual relationships with each of these providers and we do not authorize them to use or disclose your personal information, except as necessary to perform services on our behalf.
Mailing lists
We do not sell email and / or postal lists of our clients or make them available to third parties on a rental basis.
Implementation of email and postal mail, data analysis and other data services
We provide customer lists and other information to third-party companies that provide specialized services, such as email message deployment, list merge-purge (identify and remove duplicate addresses), postage, subscription fulfillment, customer service, and telemarketing, research, statistical analysis and other data processing. These companies work on our behalf and we have contractual relationships with these companies and we do not authorize them to use or disclose your personal information, except as necessary to perform services on our behalf. We do not provide our lists or other data to you for your own ongoing use.
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We may disclose your personal information if we have a good faith basis to believe that disclosure is necessary to enforce our terms of use, when such disclosure is necessary to perform a contract with you or to comply with a legal obligation. or in cases of actual or suspected illegal activity, or the detection, suppression or prevention of fraud. We may also disclose your personal information to a government institution after a legal and enforceable subpoena or court order, or to your closest family members or authorized representative, or for purposes related to the protection of your vital interests or of a third party or for performance. of a task performed in the public interest.
The Ayni LLC Corporate Transactions
We may share personal information in connection with a corporate transaction, such as a sale, assignment, divestment, merger, bankruptcy, consolidation, reorganization, liquidation, or other transfer of the company or its assets. The buyer or prospective buyer who receives personal information from us in connection with a corporate transaction will be contractually bound to use and disclose the information only for purposes related to the transaction, to protect the information with appropriate security safeguards, and to return the information. o Destroy it within a reasonable time if the transaction does not proceed. We will notify you by email and / or a prominent notice on our website of any changes in the ownership or use of your personal information, as well as the choices you may have regarding your personal information.
Disclosures of Information as Required by Law or to Protect Rights
We may disclose your personal information to law enforcement agencies, government agencies, and other related third parties, in order to comply with the law, enforce our policies, or protect our rights, property, or the safety of others.
Transfer to third parties
We do not pass on your personal information to any third party outside of the United States.
Holding time
Personal information is kept for the time necessary to provide the service requested by you, or for the purposes described in this document, and you can always request that we suspend the use of your personal information or request that it be deleted.
Your personal information rights
Right to Opt-Out or Stop Processing
You can always limit the information you provide to us. You can also limit the communications we send you. To opt out of receiving emails or stop the processing of your personal information, simply send an email to email@example.com
Please note that even if you choose not to receive promotional emails, we may still need to contact you to provide information about your account transactions. For example, even if you choose not to receive marketing emails, we can still respond to your specific requests or send you activity confirmations.
We may not accept a request to change information if we believe that the change would violate any law or legal requirement or cause the information to be incorrect. Proper access and use of the information provided on the website is governed by our terms of use.
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You also have the right to access, correct, update or delete your personal information. We will do our best to respond to your request without undue delay or no later than 30 days from receipt.
The security of the information of our clients and partners is important to us. We maintain reasonable security procedures to help protect against accidental or unauthorized loss, misuse or access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of the information you provide through our Services. If you provide us with your credit card information, the information is encrypted, as is our entire online store, using secure socket layer technology (SSL. While we strive to protect your personal information and privacy, we do not We can guarantee the security of any information you disclose or transmit to us online and we cannot be responsible for the theft, destruction or inadvertent disclosure of your personal information, beyond the protections required by law.
Changes to The Ayni Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be modified from time to time. Any changes to our privacy policy will be reflected on this page first, so please check back frequently. If there is a significant change, we will indicate on our site that our privacy policy has changed and provide a link to the new policy. If there is a change regarding how we use your data or what data we will collect, we will request your prior consent.
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Have you ever had a dream?
Something that seemed so unrealistic and so unattainable? Well I did, and it all started four years ago with yes, you guessed it, photos taken with my phone. Three cameras later I now shoot my landscapes with a Canon 7Dmii and various lenses, and I still have the phone.
My lifestyle has completely changed, as has my outlook on life, and I find myself in awe of wide open spaces and the beautiful country landscapes that I simply wanted to share with others.
I have an undeniable passion for country scenery within my area on the Darling Downs, from sunrises to sunsets, and in recent times storms, and the night sky. Being self taught I found the best way to make my dream a reality was simply getting out and about to explore as much as possible.
Cindi M Iverson's photography is featured throughout the Tourism Darling Downs website. See more at Boos Country Photography.

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A new version of the Bahá'í Reference Library is now available. This 'old version' of the Bahá'í Reference Library will be replaced at a later date.
The new version of the Bahá'i Reference Library can be accessed here »
Committees of the National Assembly |
Large issues in such spiritual activities that affect the Cause in
general in that land, such as the management of the "Star of the
West" and any periodical which the National Body may decide to
be a Bahá'í organ, the matter of publication, or reprinting Bahá'í
literature and its distribution among the various assemblies, the
means whereby the teaching campaign may be stimulated and maintained,
the work of the Mashriqu'l-Adhkár, the racial question in
relation to the Cause, the matter of receiving Orientals and association
with them, the care and maintenance of the precious film exhibiting
a phase of the Master's sojourn in the United States of
America as well as the original matrix and the records of His voice,
and various other national spiritual activities, far from being under
the exclusive jurisdiction of any local assembly or group of friends,
must each be minutely and fully directed by a special board, elected
by the National Body, constituted as a committee thereof, responsible
to it and upon which the National Body shall exercise constant and
general supervision.
The time is indeed ripe for the manifold activities, wherein the
servants and handmaids of Bahá'u'lláh are so devoutly and earnestly
engaged, to be harmonized and conducted with unity, cooperation
and efficiency, that the effect of such a combined and systematized
effort, through which an All-powerful Spirit is steadily pouring,
may transcend every other achievement of the past, however glorious
it has been, and may stand, now that, to the eyes of the outside
world the glorious Person of the Master is no more, a convincing
testimony of the potency of His everliving Spirit.


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The New Jersey Devils will have all their games through at least Feb. 6 postponed due to four additional players being added to the NHL's COVID Protocol Related Absence List on Monday.
The team's training facilities have been closed to all players on the club's active roster, effective immediately, and will remain so until further notice.
New Jersey now has 10 players on the COVID-19 list.
The Devils were scheduled to face the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday and Thursday, followed by a matchup with the New York Rangers on Saturday.
New Jersey sits fifth in the East Division with a record of 4-3-2.


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AWS IoT Platform Development for Smart Home
Case Study
AWS IoT Platform Development for Smart Home
Achieved scalability to 2 million homes with new AWS architecture, enabled easy smart home ecosystem integration with 10+ partners
Executive Summary
The client is a division of a leading telecom and media solutions company based in the US, providing home automation and security solutions. With deployment of gateways, touchscreen, and increased subscriber count, the legacy monolithic architecture became bottleneck to growth and scalability. eInfochips helped client modernize their legacy architecture and enabled faster delivery of new features, reduced operating costs, and provided scalability and reliability to support millions of customers.
The client company is a division of a global media and telecom giant. It specializes in providing smart and connected-home technology solutions that enable easy automation, energy management as well as security of homes.
With deployment of gateways, touchscreen and increased subscriber count, the legacy monolithic architecture became bottleneck for growth. It became increasingly difficult for the client to scale as different modules had conflicting resource requirements. Therefore, the client needed to make significant changes to the architecture.


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White van man is not the rudest driver on the road, a new poll has found.
Instead, drivers of BMW M3s, Range Rovers and Audi TTs are now considered to be the rudest.
Drivers were asked to list car makes they thought had rude drivers.
More than half (56%) of motorists polled believed people who own a BMW M3 are inconsiderate.
Range Rover drivers were second on the list (48%), followed by Audi TT (43%) owners.
Some 2,000 motorists were surveyed to mark the launch of new Dave television series Yianni: Supercar Customiser.
In the poll, motorists who get behind the wheel of a Ford Transit van were only ranked fifth (36%) - despite the often negative reputation of "white van man".


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Big Brother Naija season four housemate, Mike Edwards has reacted to the reign of Pere as the current head of house at the ongoing Big Brother Naija season six show.
It would be recalled that Pere won the head of house game earlier this week and decided that choose Maria as his deputy.
However, Pere's reign has been filled with dramatic scenes in the house. Housemates have been having issues with one another.
On Monday night, Angel and Sammie were involved in a war of words as they called out each other over an incident that happened during a truth and dare game.
As if this was not enough, things got heated yesterday night between Maria and Queen who joined as a new housemate on Sunday night, (Watch Video Here).
Reacting to the incident, Pere used his authority as the head of the house by calling a meeting and noting that peace should reign.
Pere also insisted that as long as he is the head of the house, no controversial nor dramatic scene should happen.
Surprised by this move, Mike Edwards who rose to fame after participating in the fourth edition of the show stated that head of house might turn Pere into something else.
However, his statement was not well accepted by some fans who trolled him for failing to qualify for the recent 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Read Mike's reaction below:
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Top: Windsor (similar here) // Kimono: Forever 21 (similar here and here) // Jeans: Target // Shoes: Target (similar here and here) // Necklace: Forever 21 (similar here) // Bangles: Forever 21 (similar here)
I always have and always will love floral prints. I guess that's not surprising- I like real flowers after all. Plus, it's a pretty classic print. Floral prints have only been around for... hundreds of years. I also love how light, long, and flowy this kimono cardigan is. I'm sure I'll love it even more when I can wear it when it's not completely freezing outside. I'm not a very practical shopper or ... clothes wearer? When I find something I really like it's coming home with me and being worn the very next day, whether it's seasonally appropriate or not. Looking cute is worth a little frostbite, right? Right.
Also, don't you love the last picture with Eve? She wanted to be put down so she could walk around. We moved over the weekend and there's a lot for her to explore. So obviously there's no time to stop and take pictures.
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Cleaning and Clearing Drains, Sewers, Pipes and Downspouts with Hydro Jetting
Hydro jetting is a popular service in the spring and fall. It clears out and cleans your drains, pipes, sewers, and downspouts. Hydro jetting is cost-effective and environmentally safe. Sal's Heating and Cooling, Plumbing and Sewer, Inc. has the equipment to get the job done right.
What Is Hydro Jetting?
Hydro jetting is an exceptional method of cleaning out your pipes, downspouts, and sewer lines. By clearing solid obstructions as well as blockages from the buildup of grease, soap, sludge, leaves, etc, you eliminate some existing problems and potential ones.
Hydro jetting is a cost-effective service. It's also environmentally safe because we use high pressure water: no harsh chemicals. Unlike snaking that can only clear out an area as wide as the tip, hydro jetting can scrub the entire pipe whistle clean. The specialty designed nozzles used on the hydro jetter clean outdoor and indoor lines with the least amount of damage in comparison to a conventional snake tool.
If you think your lines might be backed up, or downspouts clogged, or just needs maintenance, give Sal's a call. We'll send an experienced plumber with state-of-the-art technology to get the job done efficiently.
How Do I Know I Need This Service?
Many factors contribute to the need for hydro jetting services. Because hydro jetting is useful for drains, sewers, pipes, and downspouts, the most important thing it does is keep things clear. The Hydro Jetter service is great for conquering clogged downspouts, clearing out main drain lines, clearing out storm drains, clearing out main sewer lines and drains, and clearing out septic field lines to repair a septic system. Hydro Jetting nozzles will clear out sand, mud, rocks, branches, and leaves down storm drain lines.
Property owners to prevent future headaches and even bigger problems doing proper maintenance on your home or business with hydro jetting service can help keep your drains and pipes cleared from blockages.


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By Sambo Fatiu. A
On the 18th day of August 2014, the news of the demise of the then Mufti of Ilorin, Sheikh Soffiyyullah Muhammad Kamalud-Deen Habeebullah Al-Adaby, hit the city of Ilorin in what can be described as a rude shock as the Mufti wasn't reported to show any sign of departure. Since then until late afternoon today, the question of "who will be the next Mufti of Ilorin" hasn't seized to be raised among our Alfas particularly in Ilorin Metropolis. There has always been an imbroglio between the Markaz and Adaby students on which side of the two major schools should produce the next Mufti. The argument of the Markaz students is that the occupants of the exalted seat in the past are all Adabiyyeen, and thus, it's high time a product of Markaz took over the mantle of Mufti leadership.
This afternoon, immediately after Zuhr Solat, we received the news of the appointment of Sheikh Suleiman Farouk Onikijipa as the 4th Mufti of Ilorin. Sources from which I confirmed the news indicated that there were congratulatory messages everywhere. As an individual, I have mixed feelings about the appointment. However, the decree of Allah has inevitably been taken by all. But there's this that question has been itching my mind; is it as usual?
As you know very well, to be explicit and without equivocation, our shuyukh that are Mufti before you have no major official office. They tried their best, but the position was more of a ceremonial function than a religious function. Now that you have been appointed to take over the mantle of leadership as the 4th Mufti of Ilorin, you shouldn't laugh and rejoice. Rather, you have been saddled with a big responsibility which will constitute one of the matters you will be questioned about on the day of Qiyaamah.
Dear Mufti, in all honesty, this is beyond what you can do alone. And while I hope you'll let the Ummah experience a different reign, is there anything you will do differently, dear Mufti? I pose for another time: how prepared are you, dear Mufti? Or is it business as usual?
As one of those you have been entrusted with their affairs, may I remind you that the Mufti must be seen to be addressing religious issues with utmost sincerity and seriousness as well as getting all hands on deck to help. As a double major Ilorin citizen, my both parents being from Oke-Imole; I will like to recommend the following to our Mufti:
1. Constitution of a shu'rah committee: this committee will be in charge of disseminating Fatwa on religious matters. This should include our respected professors and scholars who are vast in the knowledge of the Shari'a.
2. Building of the office of Mufti: the office should have desk officers where complaints can be lodged.
3. The office of the Mufti should work hand in hand with the Kwara State Shari'a Court of Appeal.
4. There should be separate committees for issues related to Wasiyah, Waqf, Marriage counselling and other Islamic affairs.
5. The Mufti should not be biased: you should maintain fairness and justice between the Markazy, Adaby and Zumrah schools, as well as the Sufi and Sunni brothers.
6. Islamic lectures should be monitored, and anyone who is found guilty of preaching anything against the Qur'an and Sunnah should be made to withdraw his statement and be prosecuted if necessary.
7. The Mufti should investigate matters brought to him before making a decision.
8. The Mufti should as well get himself seated to read and learn. We will all continue to learn until we are called to return to Allah.
9. The Mufti should be just in all ramifications to all and sundry and shun all forms of bigotry.
On this note, I pray unto Allah to grant you the wisdom, the understanding, and the courage to do what is right when it is right and without fear or favour. May Allah forgive your predecessors: Sheikh Soffiyyullah Kamalud-Deen, Sheikh Salaudeen Khidir Apaokagi and Sheikh Mohammed Kamalud-Deen Al-Adaby. I pray to Allah to ease the affairs of the Emir of Ilorin Dr. Ibrahim Zulu Gambari, the League of Imams and Alfas, the Emirate Council and the generality of the Muslim Ummah. Aamin


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Best New Halotherapy Product Ever!
After one year of the first-ever joint product development between the halotherapy and infrared industries, we are thrilled to announce a partnership today with the leading infrared sauna company (Clearlight InfraRed). The new HALO-IR™ will be the most impactful halotherapy product ever for spas and wellness centers, allowing them to maximize space while getting four wellness options in one. This will increase the number of people spas can help while also increasing profitability.
"In our testing and given basic physiology, we found the infrared heat to be more effective at opening up the respiratory tract and pores on the skin. This powerful combination can only be regarded as the next phase for what we know as halotherapy today. Our beta-test partner, the spa at the prestigious Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong, has seen excellent results for their guests and their business" said Steve Spiro, CEO, Halotherapy Solutions and Chairman of the Global Wellness Institute Initiative on Salt Halotherapy.
"The combination of halotherapy and infrared allows a great customizable experience for our guests. We have had great results pairing it with an option of lymphatic massage or a treatment focused on the respiratory system" explains Misty Stewart, Spa Director at the Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong.
The combination of infrared and halotherapy in one specifically-engineered unit, allows for spa and wellness facility owners to better maximize their space and provide more options within one product offering. A true 4-in-1 product as options for the clients/guests include: Halotherapy with Infrared, Heated Halotherapy, Infrared alone and Halotherapy alone. The custom solution also includes a HaloProtectant (TM) feature to ensure there is no salt corrosion on the infrared components, with sensitivity to the lifespan of each unit.
"Working on this custom product and its variety of options along with 30 & 45 minute protocols by Halotherapy Solutions has been tremendously inspiring and this revolutionary product will help those with respiratory and skin conditions even more so. This combination will become the standard for the halotherapy industry since it maximizes health benefits for the customer." said Dr. Raleigh Duncan, Chairman/CEO, Clearlight Infrared.
Click here to register for Free the Webinar – There will be a free webinar July 10th at 10am ET to learn more about the HALO-IR™ and to get special pricing. If you can't make it register anyway and get a link to the replay.
The Halo-IR will also be demonstrated live in Las Vegas in September at both the annual World Halotherapy Association (WHA) conference and the amazing iSpa trade show. There are amazing discounts available for day passes if you contact us at [email protected] or call 833-200-4209 by July 31st, 2019. The speakers list for the WHA conference and networking opportunities will make it a can't-miss event.


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World Children's Day was first established in 1954 and is celebrated annually on the 20th November to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children's welfare.
Parents, teachers, children as well as the rest of society play an important part in making World Children's Day relevant for their societies, communities and nations. The day offers each of us an inspirational entry-point to advocate, promote and celebrate children's rights.
Here is how you as a teacher can get involved?
Get the UNICEF World Children's Day lesson plan here. This year's lesson focus is on sustainability – aligning perfectly with Geography Awareness Week.
Another activity in class that you can encourage the children to do is take part in the UNICEF illustration #voicesofyouthchallenge. Pick a cause that matters to you, create an original illustration that shows the world you want to build… and post it on your own Instagram account or submit it through Voices of Youth! In the caption, explain what inspired you to create this drawing, why this issue matters to you or how you want to contribute to build a better world for children. Find out more information for the challenge here.


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Standing Back Up After the Toxic Break Up. YouTube Q and A
Standing back up after the toxic break up is always difficult. It takes time, energy and a lot of patience. In the process lots of changes have to occur. With change growth has to take place in order for change to be positive. Growth takes time however, and as such, we have to be patient.
In this video we look at this idea, how self respect needs to grow, in order for change to be positive and not negative.
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Get In Rhythm. Stay In Rhythm. Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference
The Get In Rhythm. Stay In Rhythm.® Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference provides atrial fibrillation patients and their family members with the most up-to-date research and in-depth knowledge from afib experts so they can better manage their treatment, and possibly even get rid of afib. The conference is August 3-5 in Dallas, TX.
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Rapid Immunization Skill Enhancement (RISE)
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"A blended-learning knowledge and skills building package for India's Universal Immunization Program"
RISE State Launches
The National Launch of the RISE was followed by the launch at the state level on the following dates:
- Pune, Maharashtra 08 January 2020
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu 09 January 2020
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha 14 January 2020
- Shimla, Himachal Pradesh 24 January 2020
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh 06 February 2020
In each workshop, we had senior state government officials, representatives of partner organizations and also program managers from the respective district of intervention. The impressive turnout was testimony that RISE was already a priority for the state governments and we had their support right from the beginning.
For the orientation of different cadres of health workers on the RISE app, the JSI team decided to follow a cascade approach. A pool of master trainers was invited in each state launch and oriented on the RISE App at the State Training of Trainers (ToT). The one-day program included discussions on technical component and a hands-on demonstration of the application. Training methodology was the same in all 5 state ToTs (PPT demonstration, live demonstration and hands-on), however, organizing and scheduling were different in each state. The people trained during the State ToTs were entrusted to further conduct trainings of health workers (the end-users of the application) in their respective blocks/planning units. The entire capacity building exercise was carried out in the months of Jan-Feb 2020.
We would like to acknowledge the wonderful work done by program managers who went on to successfully conduct block level trainings in each intervention district. It was their efforts and their facilitation skills that helped vaccinators understand the RISE app so that they were able to easily access each module and obtain their e-certificates during the implementation stage.


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Effects of music therapy in depression and anxiety disorder
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Mental disorders are considerate 'the evil of the century' by renowned researchers, because a large part of the population in many countries is a diagnosticated, and currently affect youth and children. Among the numerous therapeutic interventions, the music therapy is a non-invasive approach. However, there are very few people who are professionally engaged in research and studies on the subject. Therefore, this article is a literature to talk about the benefits of music therapy sessions for people with stress, depression and anxiety disorders.
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Torquay United have suffered a blow as they close in on the National League South title with striker Ruairi Keating ruled out for the remainder of the season.
The 23-year-old Irishman took to his social media account on Twitter to reveal the news that he had suffered a severely fractured cheekbone and his season had ended prematurely as a result.
Keating, who signed a new deal with the Gulls in January, was forced off inside the opening half hour at Kingfield Stadium after suffering the injury.
In a series of three tweets, Keating said: "Proud of the team yesterday. What an unbelievable turn around. This team is special. Unfortunately that's my season over. I'm absolutely devastated. After some scans and checks, I've suffered a severe fracture to my cheekbone and eye socket.
"I want to wish the boys the very best for the remaining games. Let's finish the job. It's been an unbelievable season on and off the pitch and one I will remember forever. Thank you all for the messages and well wishes. I'll be back stronger than ever.
"And to the fans, you have been immense throughout. Thank you all for you're continued support this season. Let's get right behind the boys again and get Plainmoor bouncing on Saturday. See you soon."
United's thrilling 3-3 draw at Woking saw them maintain their seven-point advantage over the Cards with just four games remaining. The Gulls face Eastbourne Borough at Plainmoor on Saturday with Woking travelling to play-off chasing Chelmsford City.


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The weed kind, location, and population influence your final costs. Depending on how often they arrive again, weed management could also be an ongoing part of your common landscaping. These can be ongoing prices you should sustain your yard and assist it look its greatest. However, when you have a single acre and want to landscape everything with gardens, shrubs, walkways, and fountains, your complete costs might be much higher – nearer to $10,000 or more. It largely depends on your plans and how a lot of the space is being developed.
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Playgrounds are available in a variety of sizes and supplies. They can be easy steel structures or elaborate wooden buildings. They can impact your surrounding landscaping, with things like mulch being a standard addition to the world beneath and across the playground. An out of doors fireplace pit is usually a welcome addition to any yard. They can be easy and mobile or elaborate and constructed-in. You can burn wooden in most fireplace pits, but some more-up to date models also can run on natural gas for a quicker and simpler fire. Hardscaping is something you do that doesn't involve plant life.
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State to close some parks early on Dec. 31
The state plans to close several state parks early on New Year's Eve to prevent people from using them to set off fireworks.
The state Department of Land and Natural Resources says it will close the Puu Ualakaa State Park off Round Top Drive in Makiki at 4 p.m. It normally closes at 6:45 p.m.
The park will reopen at 7 a.m. on New Year's Day.
The state is also closing Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area and Kekaha Kai State Park on the Big Island at 5:30 p.m. The parks usually are open until 8 p.m. and 7 p.m., respectively.
Fireworks are prohibited in state parks.
Input sought on plans for disaster mitigation
The city is asking for comments on a disaster mitigation plan that identifies possible disasters, such as flash flooding, high winds, tsunamis and hurricanes, on Oahu.
Comments are needed to complete the plan, called the Cities Multi-Hazard Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan, to receive federal disaster assistance funding, a city news release said.
To comment, visit the Department of Emergency Management Web site at http://www.oahudem.org and click on the ";disaster preparedness survey"; link. The survey will end in February.
Literacy rate dropping in Honolulu, study says
A study by Central Connecticut State University says Honolulu isn't as literate as it was last year.
It slipped six places to 28th among the nation's 75 largest cities. Seattle topped the list, while El Paso, Texas, trailed in the study. The study uses six indicators to measure literacy.
Honolulu was 68th in bookstores per 10,000 population; 12th in high school diplomas and four-year college degrees; and tied for 34th in Web resources.
The city was also 29th in libraries and utilization; tied for 33rd in newspaper circulation; and 18th in periodicals published.
State seeking opinions on transportation
A state-sponsored telephone survey about transportation statewide continues through February.
The survey is expected to gather opinions about the state's transportation system and incorporate the information into an updated Hawaii Statewide Transportation Plan in the fall.
State transportation director Brennon Morioka said officials hope residents will take the time to answer the survey questions.
Consultant SMS Research is conducting the 1,200 telephone surveys as well as 25 in-depth interviews with under-represented groups that may not be reached through the survey, such as the homeless and the handicapped, the state said.


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Getting a blog published regularly can be a time-consuming process. This process becomes even more tedious if you have other responsibilities piling up. Because of this, SEO and content creation get dropped down on your priority list. Every business needs to focus on its marketing campaigns. However, concentrating on other marketing campaigns results in avoiding SEO. You must know that effective content brings a new audience to your website. Therefore, you should not neglect SEO strategy and content creation, as it will drive the audience into the SEO funnel. This will eventually bring your new potential customers and greater revenue. Thus, it proves to be profitable as the main aim of every e-commerce business is to generate more revenue.
To draft your SEO-based content, you should first know what your end goals are. Therefore, before starting an e-commerce strategy, you should plan 'how you are going to track the progress of your blog'. Keep checking the SEO funnel to know how the conversion of 'visitors to customers' takes place. Find an appropriate platform that will help you track your organic content and your other marketing strategies. This platform will help you learn the behavior of your customers and how they impact each part of the SEO funnel. Reputable SEO agencies in Melbourne will help you know more about the SEO funnel.
You may already know what your customers want. A large piece of information will also be available to you related to your product or service. You can share this information which can have great importance for the readers. While doing this, a business often thinks that they know exactly what the readers want. As a result, they avoid important factors like topics and keyword selection. Therefore, no matter how much information you have about your products, it will be of no use if you do not draft it correctly. You may miss out on high-quality content if you do not have a firm plan.
You can start with a basic idea first. However, avoid sticking to the idea that comes to your mind first. Instead, do thorough research about each idea and see which one fits your goals. Next, you should know your business and set a spectrum of categories for content creation. For example, if you have a beauty brand, you can concentrate on various categories, like beauty tutorials, information about various ingredients, the latest beauty trends, etc. After having a basic idea, you can find the relevant keywords based on it. You can use the terms commonly searched on social media or are in trend. This will increase your website traffic.
As mentioned earlier, organic methods have more impact compared to other marketing campaigns. However, you must know that SEO does more than just drive traffic to your website. You can check various vanity metrics, such as page viewing. Tracking your SEO strategies will help you to make the necessary corrections and generate more leads. Therefore, you should not avoid SEO-based marketing channels.
Apart from considering the options such as page viewing, conversion rates, etc., you should also pay attention to other details. These include order value, monthly recurring revenue through SEO, time to conversion for paths influenced by SEO, etc.
Your attention must not be restricted only to generating more purchases. Instead, you should also focus on product views, account sign-ups, the addition of products to the cart, etc. Keeping all the required factors in mind will help you minimize basic mistakes. Avoiding these SEO strategy mistakes will help you bring maximum organic traffic to your website. You can achieve this with the help of a professional SEO company in Melbourne.


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Longtime musician and professional tool-and-die maker Don Thompson recently introduced the Tremor Bender, a retrofit stringbending device for most Fender- and Gibson-style instruments.
Thompson's goal was to make a stringbender that could be installed without drilling holes or doing irreversible modification. He also wanted to utilize an actuator that didn't get in the way of the guitar's playability. And because stringbending systems typically are priced in the $300 to $600 range, Thompson thought he could offer a more economical alternative. Wishlist in hand, he was soon in his machine shop, putting to use his divergent skills.
The end result, which he calls the Tremor Bender, is a lightweight machined aluminum plate that bolts to an instrument. A fairly simple device, it ships with a bender plate that is retrofitted with a guitar's existing bridge saddles and mounting screws. For our test, it was mounted to a stock Fender Telecaster.
Installation is not overly complicated, but does require a bit of setup skill; strings and bridge must be removed, and the saddles and bridge pickup are mounted to the plate, which is then mounted to the body using the guitar's stock mounting screws. After mounting the plate to the body, the guitar is strung and adjustments are made to the action and intonation.
The Tremor Bender can be used on the B or G string (we chose the B) and its only adjustment is a stop screw that is set to allow different degrees of pitch bending, from a semi-tone to two whole steps! Tension of the bender's actuation is accomplished with different string gauges – if you want a stiffer feel, use a .013 B string. Lighter? Use an .011, or even a .010 if you want the arm to be super "pinky friendly."
Because no wood is removed, the Tremor Bender does not negatively affect the tone of the guitar. On the contrary, its large plate gave our test instrument a more open and acoustic-sounding midrange, similar to the effect of installing a Bigsby on a Gibson ES-335.
The sideways motion of the Tremor Bender is similar to that of the vibrato used on an early Gibson Les Paul/SG. It requires a bit of acclimation; if you are familiar with the functionality of a strap-actuated bender such as those made by Parsons/White or Glaser, you'll have to adjust more than those who have never played one – experienced benders tend to push down on the guitar's neck, thinking the B-string will rise in pitch. To facilitate its usage, we tried playing with a thumbpick, which helps keep the pinky in a better position to activate the bender arm.
The Tele was initially strung with a standard set of .010 to .46 strings, but a quick swap of the .013 B for an .011 produced a huge reduction in the amount of pressure needed to activate the TB. That means you don't have to modify your pick-hand technique quite as much, so manipulation of the bender becomes more natural. Pedal-steel licks start to come easily with just a little practice, and it's fun and interesting to use the bender to modify chord shapes.
After getting a bit more comfortable with the unit, we tried setting the bender to intervals other than the standard whole-step bend. Set up for a semi-tone bend, it brought out sitar-like tones. Setting it for two steps tends to cause all manner of harmonic havoc!
The TB is available in several versions; the Tele version for American Vintage and Mexican Standard guitars. The Strat model is usable only on models with vibrato bridges with six mounting screws – and yes you can use the TB with the stock vibrato. The unit for Gibson-style guitars mounts on the studs of a stop tailpiece and can also be used sans bender arm to facilitate a Bigsby.
Given the usability, quality of materials and workmanship, and retail price, on all counts, Don Thompson can boast "mission accomplished." – Zac Childs
This article originally appeared in VG's June 2008 issue. All copyrights are by the author and Vintage Guitar magazine. Unauthorized replication or use is strictly prohibited.


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"It shall not be so among you..."
One thing that I'm sure will be a challenge moving into a Catholic Worker house is the use of authority. As a full-time volunteer, I'll be expected to be "in charge" of the house at times, and I know the visitors there will automatically make assumptions about me as an authority figure. So I'll have to be very intentional about how I respond to that.
Yesterday, reading in Mark, I came across this favorite passage:
Jesus called them to him and said to them, "You know that those who are supposed to rule over the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them. But it shall not be so among you..." (Mk 10.42-43)And I was reminded about how my convictions against human authority (authority enforced through the use of political and economic power) have become even stronger during the years I have been here at Reba Place.
Some of that has come through negative experiences of others using power here, but most is from learning their history. There's a discussion group right now that's studying Glimpses of Glory, by Dave and Neta Jackson. It's about Reba's history, and a main theme is the dangers of authority in a growing community, based on the community's own failings and abuses. Though Reba Place Fellowship initially tried to avoid the centralization of power and heavy authority structures, as they grew and attempted to be more effective in ministry abuses of power appeared over time.
And they were also helped along the wrong path by others. For example, a very successful community leader from another state began having considerable influence in teaching here, and part of his message emphasized "strong leadership." He even chastised some for not being authoritative enough:
One of the greatest faults in many communities is that people who obviously have a position of authority refuse to take it because they are afraid that they are going to manipulate their brothers and sisters. And that, I think, is a cop-out from your calling.
Reba followed his leading. But within six years there were serious authority problems both at Reba Place and at the community that this teacher came from. And years later it also came out that this teacher was by that time involved in an adulterous relationship with another man in his community (under his leadership), and that he had affairs with several other men, some of whom he had been counseling. When confronted, he confessed and repented of this terrible "abuse of power and trust." Reba Place also went through a painful time of repentence and lost the majority of their members in the disillusionment that followed.
The sadness of this story has really deepened my focus and commitment to follow Jesus' words (and example): "It shall not be so among you." I know there will be pressure both from housemates and from guests that will push me towards "responsibility" and an authoritative role. But I must use this situation as an opportunity to clearly and firmly refuse such a role, to try to live differently as Jesus did, and try to help others lay down their power as well.


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Very well done.
...surely it's just Rameau...even if it is in the Opera House. How are you ?
The posies are ethereal and wild at one and the same time.
I would love to hear your wife play at Opera Garnier. Being there is like sitting in a gilded candy box. It made me feel as though I might see Degas in one of the other boxes or perhaps peeking around the backstage curtains.
A lovely firework by daylight!
WOW...and those red poppy bursts.
Beautiful. What a wife to find. Lucky you!
BRAVO to Ruth!
And much appreciation for the wildflower bouquet.
Thank you as always,
My sweetest moments in the country are when my husband brings in a small bouquet he has collected for me to enjoy.


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For years now, we have known that the Amazon rainforest was being torn apart for a number of different reasons. That being said, we have not done anywhere near enough to save it.
According to an article that was published in the journal Science Advances back in February the human impact we have made is reaching crisis status and that the point of no return is well upon us. It marks the Amazon tipping point as very close and emphasizes the importance of preventing it from getting there.
The article I am going over was written by Thomas Lovejoy and Carlos Nobre, both who have extensive backgrounds in regards to research in this area. You see, the rainforest is important for a number of reasons and without it, we as humans are not going to be very happy whether you are someone who thinks about the Amazon's wellbeing or not it is benefiting you even right now.
Part of this publication goes as follows:
The importance of Amazon moisture for Brazilian agriculture south of the Amazon is complex but not trivial. Perhaps most important is the partial contribution of dry season Amazon evapotranspiration to rainfall in southeastern South America. Forests maintain an evapotranspiration rate year-round, whereas evapotranspiration in pastures is dramatically lower in the dry season. As a consequence, models suggest a longer dry season after deforestation.
In recent decades, new forcing factors have impinged on the hydrological cycle: climate change and widespread use of fire to eliminate felled trees and clear weedy vegetation. Many studies show that in the absence of other contributing factors, 4° Celsius of global warming would be the tipping point to degraded savannas in most of the central, southern, and eastern Amazon. Widespread use of fire leads to drying of surrounding forest and greater vulnerability to fire in the subsequent year.
We believe that negative synergies between deforestation, climate change, and widespread use of fire indicate a tipping point for the Amazon system to flip to non-forest ecosystems in eastern, southern and central Amazonia at 20-25% deforestation.
The severity of the droughts of 2005, 2010 and 2015-16 could well represent the first flickers of this ecological tipping point. These events, together with the severe floods of 2009, 2012 (and 2014 over SW Amazonia), suggest that the whole system is oscillating. For the last two decades, the dry season over the southern and eastern Amazon has been increasing. Large-scale factors such as warmer sea surface temperatures over the tropical North Atlantic also seem to be associated with the changes on land.
These two suggest decreasing the Amazon deforested area to less than 20 percent will drastically change things and bring us back to where we need to be but will it happen? I guess only time will tell.


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Companies team up to create innovative compact CPU cooler with additive manufacturing
AM Metals, TheSys, and EOS (Electro Optical Systems) have teamed and used additive manufacturing techniques to fabricate thermal management components that meet the high-power demands of gaming CPUs but in much smaller packages. details>> -
Professor receives prestigious Heat Transfer Memorial Award from ASME
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) recently awarded its prestigious Heat Transfer Memorial Award to Dereje Agonafer, a member of the National Academy of Engineering and a distinguished professor of mechanical engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), according to a report from the university. details>> -
Summer program created for undergrads interested in learning about thermal management
The McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis, Mo. will offer a summer research program starting this year for undergraduate students interested in learning more about thermal management, according to an announcement from the school. details>> -
Additive manufacturing changing the way that engineers approach heat exchangers
A recent article from Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc. (ATS), a leading-edge thermal engineering company based in Norwood, Mass., describes some of the recent advancements in additive manufacturing as related to the production of heat exchangers. details>> -
Physicists uses bunches of electrons to cool beams of particles, opening new research possibilities
Scientists used the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory (Upton, N.Y.) to demonstrate a novel technique for cooling particle beams using bunches of electrons. details>> -
Metals that are as light as air, researchers build ultra-low-density metal foams
Researchers from the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) created ultra-low-density metal foams out of typically heavy metals such as gold, copper, and silver that are tiny enough to ride on the back of a mosquito, according to a report from the lab. details>> -
German startup developing a magnetic cooling system for use in extremely low temps
kiutra, a spin-off from the Technical University of Munich (Germany), is the first company in the world to develop a permanent magnetic cooling system that reaches temperatures approaching absolute zero (near -273 C), such as the temperatures required for quantum cooling, according to a report from TUM. details>> -
Another researcher turning to additive manufacturing to build thermal management tools
Penn State mechanical engineering graduate Michael Bichnevicius has been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship to continue his work on using additive manufacturing to enhance boiling heat transfer, according to a report from the school. details>> -
Sandvik creates the first 3-D printed diamond composite for variety of potential applications
Swedish additive manufacturing and materials technology company Sandvik Additive Manufacturing recently announced the creation of the first 3-D printed diamond composite that has the potential to make the material more accessible for a wide range of industrial applications. details>> -
Graphene thermal management solutions being tested in zero-gravity for space applications
European researchers with the Graphene Flagship, a coordinated research initiative featuring academic and industrial partners, are testing next-generation, graphene-based thermal management solutions in zero-gravity environments to determine their applicability in aerospace applications. details>>


text: Corporations are often mentioned but rarely understood. This episode gives practical information for business owners to use to create the right structure and run it to avoid problems. Wesley also discusses the Debt Ceiling and the implications for raising and not raising it. R. Wesley Sierk, is the author of You Can Make It, But Can You Keep It? a book designed to help people hold on to more of the money they work so hard to make.


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Leung, Janni and Connor, Jason and Hides, Leanne and Hall, Wayne D (2020) Alcohol advertisers may be using social media to encourage parents to drink during COVID‐19. Medical Journal of Australia, 213, (4), doi: 10.5694/mja2.50707.
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Letter to the Editor: Australia's social distancing policies to contain the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19), caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2), have had social consequences. Social distancing and school disruptions have increased parental responsibilities. There has also been an increased opportunity for parents to use alcohol to cope with increased stress.....
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A.V. and Don Queen
Don Queen, has lived primarily in Arizona, and is proud to be the youngest son of a urban legend, a deputy of Eloy during the Cotton Boom where deputies were killed, crippled or scared off the job except for one, A.V. Queen.
Following WWII, Eloy, a hot dusty "Cotton Boom Town" in South Central Arizona lived up to its Spanish translation, "My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken me?"
As a tribute to his beloved Dad, Don has taken on the task of republishing his father's book from the 1950's, including this time around he's included original crime photographs, original newspaper articles, notes that were kept by A.V. in his trusty notebook and relying on the childhood memories of an impressionable young boy who idolized his dad, Eloy's history comes alive.. "ELOY"


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As the Galaxy Note 8 is set to unveiled next week, design, hardware and specifications of the new phablet were almost revealed completely. The new Note 8 will comes with a sharper edges in contrast with the S8 and it is known to be varied according to processor based on region, the Snapdragon 835 and the Exynos 8895 SoC. Nonetheless, both will offer 6.4 inches 2K display with 6GB RAM, 64/128/256GB ROM, a 8MP front camera and a 12MP rear camera similar to the Galaxy S8.
Antutu Benchmark database has pretty much revealed the specifications of both smartphones. The online benchmark database also shows that Exynos 8895 variant offered a score around 174000 while the Snapdragon 835 at 179000. Nonetheless, these benchmark scores can be only used as a reference as it doesn't truly represent the overall user experience.
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Next week at the Air Force Association (AFA) Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Rockwell Collins (booth 809) will showcase its latest technology that's helping warfighters stay connected, informed and secure in contested environments. Demonstrations include the company's suite of next-generation avionics, airborne communications, and live and synthetic blended training solutions.
"We look forward to discussions with industry and military leaders at this year's event, as well as the opportunity to share how we're helping warfighters gain an advantage when operating in today's complex, multi-domain battlespace," said Dave Schreck, vice president and general manager, Airborne Solutions for Rockwell Collins.
Live demonstrations from Rockwell Collins during the show include:
Head-up Guidance System (HGS™) and Enhanced Vision System (EVS): Maximum situational awareness, improving safety and operational reliability in any weather condition
F-35 Helmet Mounted Display System: The world's most advanced helmet-mounted display system
Unmanned Aircraft Route Optimizer: Reduces pilot workload and hazard to aircraft through optimized mission routing and predictive threat injection
Live and Synthetic Blended Training: Interoperable, secure and available today for Operational Training Infrastructure (OTI)


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Truck wraps are one of the most cost-effective ways of advertising that any business with a vehicle can have access to. Wraps can garner thousands of impressions every day and advertise the business day or night. Best of all, other than the cost of having the vehicle wrapped, there is no daily or monthly rent to be paid, nor is there any expense of getting city permission. Keep reading to find the five incredible benefits of wrapping commercial vans and trucks and you'll be laughing all the way to bank with your new revenue.
We wrap all types of vehicles: cars, pick-up trucks, trailers, food trucks, ice cream trucks, delivery vans, and more.
Top 5 Benefits of Truck Wraps
Unique – Vehicles are great canvases. Windows, doors, wheel wells, they all add a dimension to design and have so much potential for being incorporated creatively in the design. Go all out with creative designs to stand out in a sea of drab-colored vehicles.
Brand – "Top of mind recall" is the mantra in the world of business and advertising and what better way than unique custom truck wraps to be memorable. Brands associated with cool truck wraps are natural fodder for social media and sharing. Talk about awards, achievements, and how you are helping the community to aid brand building.
Promote – Discounts, new products, and freebies are only as good as the promotional activity behind them. Custom truck wraps are mobile billboards roaming the streets of Michigan and spreading the word about your business. Use individually cut truck vinyl wrap letters to advertise seasonal messages, ongoing sales, and more.
Our team schedules wrapping to ensure minimum downtime for your fleet.
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København, kærlighed & candyfloss
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With the exhibition København, kærlighed & candyfloss, Copenhagen Contemporary and Gernes-Fonden highlight urban development in Copenhagen by following the footsteps of the Danish artist Poul Gernes (1925–1996).
Poul Gernes was a proponent of the welfare state in the field of aesthetics – a true Robin Hood of art. He and his family dedicated their lives to making sure that art made its way into society, changing it from chiefly being for the privileged classes to becoming a gift to everyone regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, and previous knowledge.
Gernes was driven by a concern for the well-being of people, which led to his uncompromising attempts at implementing art in built environments. During his long career, Gernes managed to do more than 160 decorative commissions primarily in Danish institutions: public schools, colleges, post offices, hospitals, etc. His life as an artist meant very little to him whereas making art for people and, together, embellishing people's everyday environments meant virtually everything. This was the underlying philosophy that led Gernes to decorate Palads Teatret in 1989 and the principle which remained at the core of his artistic practice.
At København, kærlighed & candyfloss Palads, now threatened with demolition, is a point of departure of the discussion about urban development in Copenhagen, which has repeatedly put the issue of city ownership up for debate. The development of the old entertainment lanes near the Tivoli Gardens and Axel Torv as well as plans for the new residential island of Lynetteholmen are but two development projects currently being discussed in Copenhagen. Such issues are far from new, but the pace at which major construction projects are being tabled highlights the need for a broad-based debate on architectural policies in Copenhagen.
Based on Gernes's artistic practice, CC and Gernes-Fonden issued an open call for an ideas competition on developing the area around Palads Teatret. Everyone was welcome to submit an entry, the only requirement being 1) respecting Palads Teatret's decoration and 2) incorporating tomorrow's modern cinema. You can now explore the 26 submitted entries, each proposing a rethinking of tomorrow's Palads. The competition is entirely limited to ideas and the projects will not be realized. You can vote for your favorite entry in the audience award – a winner will be announced by the end of the exhibition. Read more about the ideas competition here.
The exhibition also presents a series of works by Poul Gernes – all speaking of utopias with Gernes' experimentally playful and unpretentious approach to making art.
København, kærlighed & candyfloss is curated in collaboration with Bibi Henriksen Saugman, Gernes-Fonden.
The exhibition is supported by:
Mads Nørgaard
Solar Fonden
Stilleben Architects
Arkitektens Forlag
Nordisk Film Biografer
Copenhagen Architecture Festival
Open Cinema
Palads Teatret will screen the two films by Kirsten Astrup & Maria Bordorff, Urolige hjerte (Quivery Heart) (2018) and Sommernatt ved Stranden (Summer Night by the Beach) (2020). The latter discusses various aspects of recent urban development in a Scandinavian context while Urolige hjerte forms part of the artist duo's welfare trilogy, discussing social developments based on institutions underpinned by the welfare state now being dismantled or changed on the basis of very different ideas and values than those that initially helped set up this system. In collaboration with Nordisk Film Biografer, we invite people to attend an evening with Astrup & Bordorff in Palads Teatret.
Time: 29 September 2021 at 18.30–20.30
Partner: Nordisk Film Biografer
Open Dialogue
In the autumn CC will schedule a series of debates featuring various actors discussing some of the problems and challenges facing the city and society in the near future. Aspects of current urban development in Copenhagen will be exposed and examined from different perspectives.
Time: 14 October at 13–14.30
Place: Copenhagen Contemporary


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Gin Jealousy
by Jessica Mills and Ali Parker
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"Gin Jealousy" is the third book in 'The MacAllen Boys' series by Jessica Mills and Ali Parker. It's a second chance, lovers-to-enemies-to-lovers story bursting with interesting characters and angsty situations.
James stood out from his siblings even as a child. He preferred building things out of Lego blocks over anything to do with ranch life. His clothing choices were and still are unusual in their area, and the type of car he drives definitely stands out from the rest. His life-long fascination with architecture was so well-known to his family that they all supported him wholeheartedly when he finally pursued his college and graduate school dreams and became an architect. They missed him but were emotionally supportive when his goals led him to San Francisco, far from the ranch. And then suddenly he gave up a job at a prestigious firm to instead work in his hometown, and earned himself the nickname 'Hermit of Whiskey River.'
Peyton spent most of her life knowing her mother walked out on her, and her father cared more about money than anything or anyone else – including her. Her whole identity was that of a spoiled rich girl because it was all she had ever known. When she met James, he made her feel valued and happy like nobody else ever had. Then everything blew up in her face and he was gone. When she decides to try and get her father's attention by getting involved in business with him, she has no idea that she's going to be right in James' hometown. As challenging as her business goal is, it's nothing compared with the goal of not losing her heart to James again.
James and Peyton are both wonderfully defined characters with internal emotional conflicts that feel authentic. At different times they are each endearing, aggravating, lovable, funny, frustrating and so very real. The secondary characters in the story are varied and memorable. If you've read the other two books in this series, you'll recognize all the members of James' family, and enjoy seeing them again. The housekeeper Peyton spent her life with until she moved to Whiskey River is fantastic, and I loved all her clever nicknames for Peyton. The ending of this story was surprising in some ways, but also perfect. Hints dropped in this book have me already anxious to read the next one!


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Slow Cooker Spicy Buffalo Chicken Soup
Whether you've got a house full of football crazies or just a few casual watchers, everyone is sure to be a fan of this easy buffalo chicken soup.
As it turns out, I'm not the only one who loves an excuse to eat grilled meats, fire up the crockpot, and make ultra cheesy dips! This week, the whole Sunday Supper game is sharing recipes perfect for tailgating.
I think the person who invented the tailgate must have been a husband who was trying to convince his wife to become a football fan. Maybe she found the game boring. Maybe she didn't get the rules. Maybe she had better things to do with her Saturday.
But then her husband started bringing food to the football watching parties and told his friends to do the same. Dishes came pouring in. There were hot wings and wonton mozzarella sticks. Stovetop brownies and Oreo cheesecake bars. Giant meatballs and subs and steak chili and dips as far as the eye could see.
And suddenly, sticking around the house to watch football all afternoon didn't seem like such a bad thing. In fact, it sounded pretty darn delicious.
I know food was one of the gateways to my football fandom, and now it's difficult to separate my love of football from my love of food. To me, they go hand in hand. After all, what's a football game without a giant plate of nachos for stress munching during close games?
When I saw this Buffalo Chicken Soup over at How Sweet It Is, I knew it was going to be a winner. I mean, all that spicy buffalo flavor in a warm, comforty soup that can easily feed a crowd? Yeah, I'll have that.
I converted this to a slow cooker soup to make it crazy easy to throw together. All you do is toss your favorite buffalo hot sauce in the crock pot along with some chicken, onion, celery, and chicken broth. Let it cook away for a couple hours, and then suddenly realize your house smells amazing. After about 4 hours, the chicken will be so tender it'll fall apart with a glance. Add a little cream and you're on the train to Buffalo! (Soup, that is).
This soup really does taste like buffalo chicken wings. I put a full cup of buffalo sauce in mine, and you can definitely feel the heat! It's spicy, creamy and satisfying. I also think this may be my new go to when I've got a cold. This soup does wonders for your sinuses!
Then of course, there's the add ons. The add ons make the soup. If you're serving this at a party, I suggest setting out a "bar" of toppings and letting everyone add as they go. My suggestions? Blue cheese and shredded cheddar, celery sticks, sliced avocado, and green onions.
The avocado is an especially nice touch. It cooled the buffalo sauce down nicely and added a lovely velvety texture. Of course, I don't suggest using the term "lovely velvety texture" when trying to sell it to a room full of testosterone. Best just to set the slices out and let them discover for themselves.
Whether you've got a house full of football crazies or just a few casual watchers, everyone is sure to be a fan of this easy buffalo chicken soup. And if you've got a crew who loves the heat, be sure to check out my Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese and Spicy Chicken Marinade.
Spicy Buffalo Chicken Soup
Chicken is cooked in a savory, spicy buffalo broth with veggies and cheese for a creamy soup that's reminiscent of everyone's favorite appetizer!
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 sweet onion, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 48 ounces low-sodium chicken broth
- 2/3-1 cup buffalo wing sauce (depending on how spicy your wing sauce is and how spicy you like it)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup freshly grated cheddar cheese
- Green Onions
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Place chicken, celery, onion, garlic, broth, and wing sauce in the crock pot. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. Remove chicken from crockpot and use two forks to shred it.
- Create a slurry by whisking the cornstarch into the heavy cream. Add the mixture to the slow cooker, turn it up to high, and cook for 20-30 minutes or until soup is thickened slightly.
- Dish soup into bowls, top with slices of avocado, green onions, and cheddar cheese. Serve hot.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 362Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 885mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 3gSugar: 4gProtein: 34g
Please note nutritional information for my recipes is calculated by a third party service and provided as a courtesy to my readers. For the most accurate calculation, I always recommend running the numbers yourself with the specific products you use.
Recipe adapted from How Sweet It Is


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Starbucks and Santa Monica-based Cooking.com have joined forces to launch Starbucks at Home, a coffee auto-reorder subscription program made available through StarbucksStore.com. Cooking.com is an online kitchen and housewares destination founded in 1998 that provides over 45,000 products for cooking and entertaining; it is the recipient of the 2006 i.Merchant Gold award for overall excellence as an online retailer. "Cooking.com's goal is to continually enhance our partnership with Starbucks through providing the StarbucksStore customer with a high quality and unique online experience that is consistent with the Starbucks brand," said Tracy Randall, chief executive officer of Cooking.com. "We are committed to providing value-added service and capabilities to customers purchasing kitchenware and cooking and entertaining-related products." www.cooking.com
RPA, the largest independent advertising agency on the West Coast, and headquartered in Santa Monica, received multiple industry accolades during New York's Advertising Week events. Recently, the MIXX Awards honored the agency with "Best in Show" and a gold for the Honda Element's online integration campaign. The search marketing campaign for the Honda Element received a bronze. The Creative Media Awards presented the agency with the television award for the Honda Fit campaign and the online media/search award for the Honda Element campaign. "I am extremely proud of RPA's recent interactive and media achievements," said Gerry Rubin, president and CEO of RPA. RPA has more than $1 billion in billings from traditional advertising, interactive and direct and event marketing. RPA also serves as a media planning and buying agency for clients such as Zatarain's and MGM. www.rpa.com
Accruent, Inc., a provider of Real Estate Performance Management solutions, announced that it has been ranked #10 by Deloitte's Technology Fast 50 for the Los Angeles area. This prestigious program selects the 50 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications and life sciences companies in a geographic area. Company rankings are based on percentage revenue growth from 2001 through 2005. Accruent, founded in 1995 and headquartered in Santa Monica, has achieved a 295 percent increase in revenues during this period. CEO Mark Friedman credits the company's sixth consecutive ranking and fast growth to its innovative spirit, discipline and drive. "The ability to attain this kind of sustained revenue increase requires teamwork and a product that offers significant business value. Accruent is dedicated to providing comprehensive Real Estate Performance Management solutions that enable enterprises to manage their entire real estate lifecycle – from initial site evaluation to daily operations." www.accruent.com.
Koning Eizenberg Architecture, of Santa Monica, announced new promotions, including the Senior Associate Promotion of Oonagh Ryan, who has worked with the firm for eight years and contributed design and management skills to a myriad of award-winning housing and community projects. www.kearch.com
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Patricia Kern was born on July 14, 1927, and passed away on October 19, 2015.
Patricia was a British mezzo-soprano and voice teacher.
Patricia Kern was born in Swansea, Wales. From 1949 to 1952 she studied with Gwynn Parry Jones at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London. She began her career with Opera for All (1952–55).
In 1959 she joined Sadler's Wells, making her début in Rusalka; for ten seasons she was a member of the company, her most notable achievement being her interpretations of La Cenerentola, Rosina (The Barber of Seville), Isolier (Le comte Ory) and Isabella (L'italiana in Algeri).
Her other roles included Iolanthe, Hänsel, Cherubino, Pippo, and Josephine in the premiere of Malcolm Williamson's The Violins of Saint-Jacques (1966).
She made her Covent Garden debut in 1967 as Zerlina. Her American début was in Washington, DC, in 1969 and in 1987 she sang Marcellina in Chicago.
Patricia's stage personality was described as engaging and sympathetic.
She made several recordings, including Massenet's Manon (1990) and Monteverdi's Madrigals (1998).
Patricia went on to teach Voice at the University of Toronto, where her pupils have included James Westman, Russell Braun, Brett Polegato, Jean Stilwell, and Kimberly Barber.
Patricia died on 19 October 2015 at the age of 88.


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"What you need to understand is that every day, you make decisions that impact your exit."
Christopher M. Snider, CEO, Exit Planning Institute
A few weeks ago, a business owner I've known for well over ten years told me that he and his team were completely focused on expanding the company; all time and financial resources were devoted to that goal; and he could not be distracted by spending time on an exit strategy.
Just the other day, I met a business owner at a networking event. Despite my points about building value, she locked in on the word "exit." Her follow-up email promised that if she called anybody for help it would be me. However, the main thrust of your message was: "I'm not ready to sell my business yet. I have several things to accomplish before I even start thinking about it…."
Sometimes I wish the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) designation didn't include the word "exit." First, Baby Boomers hear the word exit, and they immediately think about growing old, becoming irrelevant, and sitting in a retirement home. Second, business owners tend to think Exit Planning is something they can put off until later while they concentrate on growth.
By "growth" they usually mean increasing sales revenue and producing more income. They are concentrating on more short-term gains.
The essence of Exit Planning is doing things better by making the business less risky, finding efficiencies, and improving growth potential. Those are the things that will increase the market value of your company.
If you concentrate on Better, more will come. The opposite is not usually true. (Read: Better vs More).
Here are four key points from the book Walking to Destiny by Chris Snider:
- Paradigm shift is required. Exit Planning is simply good business strategy integrated with you personal and financial goals and objectives.
- Business is personal. Personal financial goals and personal aspirations should be driving the business, not the other way around. There will be times when you have conflicting value systems. Owning a business is personal.
- Value is the primary long-term goal – not income. This sounds like a subtle play on words, but in reality, this is a significant paradigm shift.
- Focus on the present, not he future. Much of what has been written about exit planning focuses on the endgame. But is isn't accomplished by focusing too far down the road. Your successful exit is based on what you do now; every day counts. There is no reason you can't benefit today and in the future. You can do both.
In his series on building a sellable business, Justin Goodbread, who is a CEPA, certified financial planner, and serial entrepreneur, wrote: "In order to reap the capital rewards from the seeds of value we've sown, we should actively create the business owner's exit plan just like we mapped out our original business plan." In fact, he strongly suggests that the whole point of having a business plan is to build a sellable business and that you have to begin with the end in mind.
Check your company's marketability"You can't begin a business if you don't know how it's going to end. You have to identify why you are working before you can figure out how to work wisely. You must recognize intrinsic value within your business and then work to increase, or accelerate that value purposefully and strategically. And one of the best ways to start that process is by building a plan… a business plan." As a business owner, you follow the plan by taking daily actions that result in building value into your business. The destination you are keeping in mind is converting that value into financial independence and a legacy for future generations.
Get more information about the value of your business. (Read: V is for Value).
The company you built is your greatest financial asset. Shouldn't you take action to eventually convert that asset from potential to actual wealth to 1) fund the "third act" of your life so your kids won't have to (don't count of Social Security) and 2) secure your legacy?
It won't be as easy as you might think.
The sad truth is that only 20% of small and midsize businesses that go to market actually sell, even in good times. That's because most of these companies are not ready to withstand the scrutiny of the selling process. They are not ready because the owners did not build an exit strategy into the daily running of their business. They didn't think about being in competition against many other business owners, and how that competition would make it even more difficult to become part of that successful 20%.
Even if you decide to transition the business to family, you will still have to fund your retirement and ensure that the business will flourish under the next generation's leadership.
There is a way to beat the odds, fund a comfortable retirement, and establish a lasting legacy. The first step is to get the right information. See the schedule for Go Beyond's for one of our educational programs for business owners.


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Legacy uranium enrichment facilities in Piketon, Ohio, and Paducah, Kentucky, are undergoing deactivation and decontamination and decommissioning (D&D) to return the property for beneficial reuse.
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