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Scalify — Terms of Use
These Terms of Use are effective as of May 18, 2020.
Welcome to Scalify! These Terms of Use ("Terms") apply to your ("you" or "your") use of Scalify's visual communication platform (the "Service"). By using the Service, you agree that these terms will become a legally binding agreement between you and the Scalify Contracting Entity identified in these Terms ("Scalify").
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Term and Termination
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Out of the Broomcloset
So, here we are, coming up on the golden anniversary of Stonewall and Pride. As this is being written, our states are under stay-at-home orders and it's not a stretch to assume that we will not have returned to whatever will pass for the "new" normal anytime soon.
So, what sort of magical thing is being discussed here today?
Pride events are cancelled but it's only some of Pride's more extroverted expressions that are denied us right now. What have we learned from this? The same things that we learned from Stonewall: bonds of community are vital and healthy and whatever comes our way, we pick ourselves up and deal with it. If government at whatever level acts indifferently or foolishly, there are ways to overcome it. Most importantly, science eventually trumps fools and ridiculous notions.
In the media sphere, there has been some chatter about the ridiculousness of some who engage in 'magical thinking', by officials impeding the successful outcome of this battle. It's certainly a fair usage of this concept but it does color all forms of 'magical thinking' with a bad connotation. Please bear with me; the observations here are no more universally held by the totality of magical practitioners than discussing any particular LGBTQ issue.
As Arthur C. Clark stated: "Any significantly advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." When writer Margot Adler did a comprehensive survey of the Pagan communities in the 1980's (I know, a lifetime ago), a high percentage of her respondents were in the sciences and technical fields. This came as no surprise and, anecdotally, this percentage has been maintained or even increased. Of course, there is an anti-technology contingent as well as there is in the general population (anti-vaxxers and those who worry about windmill cancer come to mind).
So, what sort of magical thing is being discussed here today? Fill in the blank: "Symbolic thinking and patterning are essential to ( )." The Sciences, or magic, both fit.
One big question that is often held as particularly important when undergoing various sorts of magical training, spiritual instruction is "what am I to learn from this experience, as opposed to why is this happening/being allowed to happen in the world?" While some may take comfort in the answers given by their faith leaders, often the inquiry is ended with "It's God's will, it's all in his hands, the Lord works in mysterious ways."
On the whole, the reflections on "what am I supposed to learn" would seem to be just a bit more useful. It agrees that there are things not known but doesn't hinder the striving to comprehend better, to come up with answers, solutions.
Ah, but you might think, "what about all that magic mumbo-jumbo"? Apparently bizarre combinations of materials and actions that are supposed to achieve some particular result that defies logic? That's hardly rational or scientific. It's just spinning out old, outdated notions of how the world works. How is that any different than, say, faith healing? Please refer back to the above fill-in the blank question; the answer is computer programming, actually.
Most will realize that the ingredients in a formulary, when combined, will not chemically interact the same way as, say, the combination of chlorine and sodium, in proper proportion, will form table salt. They are assembled together for a different intent, qualities apart from their physical makeup. It is their unquantifiable symbolic or philosophical associations which are being combined to achieve results that might seem improbable. This is catalyzed by desire, will, intention, which happen to also be three necessary components to move past this and future crises. Even if you don't believe in magic, please keep those three qualities in mind as we move forward.

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Attendance & Cancellation Policy
We understand unplanned occurrences happen- especially with little ones. For your convenience, we allow cancellation of classes and make-ups.
–Students swimming once per week receive ONE complimentary make-up per month that will not expire. Make-up lessons allotted per month is based on the frequency of enrollment.
-To cancel a class you must submit a "future absence" through the parent portal at least one hour before the start of the scheduled class. Phone calls to report a future absence are not permitted.
-Only actively-enrolled students can take advantage of make-up lessons and cannot be used in place of their regularly scheduled class.
-We do not honor absences or complimentary make-ups for single-lessons.
-Make-up lessons can only be booked after the scheduled absence has occurred
The SwimJim family is proud to have clients of many faiths that observe many religious holidays. In observance of these special occasions we will offer a complimentary make-up.
Please see above "Absences and Make-ups" section for our makeup policy.
In those unfortunate occurrences where more than one day is needed for a medical cancellation we allow extended absences.
-Only tuition credits are offered, no refunds for future classes.
-A letter from a doctor or hospital explaining the student is not able to swim for a period of time is required. However, a specific diagnosis or any medical information is not necessary out of respect for your privacy.
-In case of prolonged absences we require you to drop your sessions on the parent portal. When your child is ready to return it will be our pleasure to re-enroll them.
-For the convenience of all of our clients and those waiting for a spot, we do not hold class spaces when your child is not registered.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION on CANCELLATIONS, VACATIONS & ILLNESSES
Your child has a reserved time for his or her class. Please understand the instructors are there to teach your children even if your child does not show up. While SwimJim will do everything possible to find the perfect fit for you, it is your responsibility to schedule your lesson in a time that fits your child's schedule. We would be delighted to change classes for you at the beginning of the next session if needed. If you need to withdraw your child for an extended period of time due to illness or travel, please call the office for guidelines. If you choose not to follow these guidelines, your child will be removed from the class roster and you will need to reschedule subject to availability when you return.
SHORT-TERM CANCELLATIONS (1 to 2 classes)
Please see makeup policy
If SwimJim must cancel a class, we will schedule a Complementary Splash-In at your convenience. In the event we experience a teacher illness or a problem with a pool/rental facility, we will make every effort to contact you prior to your class. However we may not be able to let you know until class time. If a substitute teacher is available, the class will be taught as scheduled and no makeup lesson will be given.
Billing occurs on the first of every month. If you wish to discontinue your lessons please submit a drop request through the customer portal by the last day of the current month. Ex. if you do not wish to swim in February please submit a drop by January 31st otherwise you will be billed for February on February 1st.
Monthly tuition is based on the number of classes available in a calendar month. Rates will vary depending on how many days are offered in any given month. SwimJim does not charge for Holidays that we are closed. After the first initial charge you will be put on our recurring billing list and will continue to be automatically billed until you request a drop date through the customer portal.
All automatic debits will be charged automatically at the beginning of every month for the current month.
You may stop your lessons at any time by submitting a drop request in the customer portal prior to the first day of the month. (Ex: If you wish to withdraw from December you need to let us know by November 30th.)
Notice of withdrawal must be done through the parent portal.
Please note that your card will continue to be debited until we receive your notice of withdrawal.
Automatic debit paperwork must be signed virtually on our customer portal prior to the first lesson. If the policy has not been virtually accepted will not be allowed to enter the pool.
Please note: SwimJim reserves the right to cancel / change certain class times or instructors as deemed necessary.
Makeup lessons will not be offered for holidays during which SwimJim schedules and conducts classes. We will close for Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, the Thanksgiving Day weekend and a two-week span over the December holiday season. SwimJim will prorate those months accordingly.


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Basket Woven Mesh vamp and mud guard plus fly knit sock combination and action leather metatarsel eyelet extensions make a comfortable and secure upper.
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- Lightweight sole designed for stability.
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- Custom molded injected foam creates provides flexible midsole/outsole for energy return.
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Orders may take up to 48 business hours to ship. Once the order is shipped you will be emailed a tracking number. If you notice the tracking status reads "Label Created", that means the shipment has been paid for and it's awaiting the first "in-transit" scan by the carrier. Occasionally, shipping statuses can remain in the "Label Created" stage for 1-2 business days.
DTLR wants you to be fully satisfied with your purchase. You can view our Returns Policy here.


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Hyundai recently shared a few teaser images of its upcoming all-new Bayon SUV, revealing a few of the key details of the car including its front-fascia design. Following the same, images of both the interior as well as the exterior of the production ready-iteration of the Bayon was leaked on the internet.
The design falls in line with the company's current design language. The front of the car looks similar to the new-gen i20 that was recently launched in the Indian market. The car looks butch with a few notable styling changes.
At the front-end, the Bayon also gets elements inspired by the Kona. It gets a large grille along with a dual-headlamp with LED DRLs sitting atop the actual headlight units. The massive grille is flanked by daytime running lights.
Also Read : Hyundai i20 Turbo vs Tata Altroz iTurbo - Acceleration Test - Shocking Results
At the side, the Bayon resembles the i20 apart from the slightly tweaked window line design. The car now sits on a set of the same wheels as the Euro-spec i20 as well. At the rear, the car gets arrow-shaped LED brake lights that are linked with the help of a light bar stretching across the width of the tailgate. Skid plates both at the front and the back gives the car a much-needed muscular stance.
On the inside, the car gets a large floating touchscreen infotainment system that dominates the dash. Other elements in the cabin including the upholstery, steering wheel and the instrument cluster seems to be inspired from the i20 as well.
With all the resemblance with the i20, it is hard to rule out the possibility that the Bayon could very well be a replacement for the i20 Active, the crossover version of the previous-gen model of the hatchback. The Korean manufacturer has confirmed that the Bayon will go on sale as the most affordable SUV in its line up in Europe in the first of 2021.
Stay tuned to IndianAutosBlog.com for more Hyundai and Tata updates and other four-wheeler news.


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Just the Facts: Doing Business while Palestinian
Doing Business while Palestinian: Just the Facts…
- Roughly 127,000 Palestinians work inside Israel or in illegal Jewish settlements.
- Gaza's economy actually shrank by 8% in 2018, while the West Bank only saw 2% growth.
- Olive oil and tropical fruits make up the majority of Palestine's exports.
- Palestine has no airport. The site of the former Jerusalem International Airport is now being used to expand Israeli settlements.
- Ports and crossings have limited hours, no refrigeration facilities, no Palestinian agents, out-dated infrastructure, and onerous packing restrictions.
- Outgoing goods from Gaza averaged 201 truckloads/month in 2018, less than 20% of the 1,064 truckloads/month prior to the 2007 tightening of exports by Israel.
- Palestinian businesses rely on the Israeli ports of Haifa and Ashdod to export goods.75% of Palestinian goods bound for outside Israel and Palestine go through these Israeli-controlled ports.
- The King Hussein Bridge crossing into Jordan is controlled by Israeli forces.
- The movement of manufactured goods and agricultural products to market is subject to the whims of Israel, which often leads to unwarranted delays, increased costs, wasted produce, and lower profits.
This week's Just the Facts comes from:
- IMEU's "Fact Sheet: Palestine's Occupied Economy"
- UNCTAD's "Trade Facilitation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory: Restrictions and Limitations"
- Human Rights Watch's country report on Israel and Palestine.
Learning More
You can also check out the EU's page regarding Palestinian trade.
Photo Credit
"Spices, Nablus Market" by Non Violent Vigilante


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St. Thomas More considered it one of the three books that everyone should own. After the Bible, Imitation of Christ is the most widely translated and circulated book in the history of Christianity. First issued in 1418, it existed in more than 800 manuscripts before the turn of the century. Over 600 editions were published between 1500 and 1650 in many languages including, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish, English, Chinese, Czech, Greek, Hungarian, Japanese, Ukrainian and Polish.
The author, Thomas à Kempis, born in 1380, was a German canon regular of the Monastery of Mount St. Agnes. (Canons regular live in community under a common rule and engage in a ministry of liturgy and sacraments.) He had been schooled by the Brothers of the Common Life, a community embracing the devotio moderna call for the apostolic renewal of the church. The movement stressed the reappropriation of genuine pious practices, meditation and devout cultivation of the interior life.
Although written for religious, the book remained a bestseller through the centuries largely due to its simplicity. Sir Richard W. Southern, a medieval historian, called Imitation "one of the few books which breaks down without an effort the barrier between the medieval and modern worlds."
The classic's seminal effect on St. Ignatius of Loyola is recorded by the Portuguese Jesuit Gonçalves da Câmara. Ignatius discovered Imitation at Manresa, and "since then he had never wished to read any other devotional book. He recommended it to all he had dealings with...; after dinner and at other times he would open it at random and he always came across something that was close to his heart at that time and which he needed."
St. Thérèse of Lisieux cites Imitation 14 times in her writings. The sculptor Auguste Rodin found that when he switched out each occurrence of the word "Jesus" in Imitation with "sculpture," every passage remained true.
Originally written in Latin, in meter and rhyme, the style of Imitation of Christ is neither linear nor systematic. Rather, it is, in the words of St. Francis de Sales, "a charming labyrinth of piety." The four books comprising Imitation were initially independent treatises.
Imitation asks our question: "What sort of life is this, from which troubles and miseries are never absent, where all things are full of snares?"
Imitation asks our question: "What sort of life is this, from which troubles and miseries are never absent, where all things are full of snares?" The voice of Christ answers: "I am wont to visit my elect in two ways—by temptation and consolation.... When you think you are far from me, then often I am very near you." We sense the exceptionality of this mystical gem in a prayer to Christ: "Left to myself, I am nothing but total weakness. But if you look upon me for an instant, I am at once made strong and filled with new joy."
I fell in love with Imitation as a teenager. Upon my decision as a sophomore to transfer to a minor seminary, my friend Bobbianne Phillips gave me a copy of the book, a gift from her encouraging mother. The inside cover bears her name and the date she acquired it: 1947. It is the book on my nightstand.
The prophetic quality of Imitation is confirmed in the words of Pope Francis: "I believe that the secret [the Lord used to reveal his mystery] lies in the way Jesus looked at people, seeing beyond their weaknesses and failings."


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Davenport Named as ECE Graduate Recruitment Coordinator
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Mark A. Davenport has been named as the graduate recruitment coordinator for the Georgia Tech School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), effective May 14.
This new position is responsible for aggressively recruiting top Ph.D. applicants, primarily from institutions in the U.S. and from a few select international universities and colleges. The goal is to improve the matriculation rate of top Ph.D. applicants by working closely with the ECE Graduate Affairs Office and the School's Graduate Student Recruitment Committee.
Davenport joined ECE in 2012 as an assistant professor and was promoted to associate professor in 2017. Prior to his arrival, he spent 2010-2012 as an NSF Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Statistics at Stanford University and as a visitor with the Laboratoire Jacques-Louis Lions at the Université Pierre et Marie Curie.
A Rice University alumnus, Davenport received his B.S.E.E., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in ECE in 2004, 2007, and 2010, respectively. His primary area of research concerns the fundamental role that low-dimensional models and optimization play in signal processing, statistical inference, and machine learning. He currently serves as an associate editor for IEEE Transactions on Signal Processing.
Since coming to Georgia Tech, Davenport has been highly involved in activities focused on both graduate and undergraduate education. He has been a member of the Institute Graduate Curriculum Committee since 2017, and he has been a member of the ECE Graduate Student Recruitment Committee since 2013. Davenport has also served as a faculty advisor for the Opportunity Research Scholars Program since 2015 and as a faculty associate for the Georgia Tech Grand Challenges Program since 2013. While at Rice, he was a graduate student mentor and a member of the Graduate Student Council in the ECE Department.
Davenport is a recipient of the National Science Foundation CAREER Award, the Air Force Office of Scientific Research Young Investigator Award, and a Sloan Research Fellowship. He has received numerous teaching awards, including the Georgia Tech Class of 1940 W. Roane Beard Outstanding Teacher Award (2017), the Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning (CETL)/BP Teaching Award (2016), the Lockheed Dean's Excellence in Teaching Award (2015), the LexisNexis Dean's Excellence Award (2014), and the CETL Class of 1940 Teaching Effectiveness Award (2013).
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look classy while making magic in the hamptons with our collection of royal-inspired bracelets. take your arm party from basic to glam by adding a touch of rich lapis lazuli and malachite. these luxe bracelets are handcrafted in sunny Miami with love.
4mm bracelet contains 3 lapis beads and 2 malachite beads
5mm bracelet contains 4 lapis beads and 3 malachite beads
please note, imperfections and variations in these natural stones are part of what makes them unique. each bracelet is sold individually.
the Olivia Boblet Collection was created by Olivia alongside the Splash team. each piece derives inspiration from her unique personal style: a little vintage, a little bold and a whole lot of glam.
material: 14k US gold filled beads, genuine malachite and lapis lazuli beads.
measurement: choose from 4mm or 5mm beads, lapis beads are 5.5-6mm, malachite beads are 6mm
While a Splash or two won't hurt your jewelry, follow these tips for best results
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Aries Weekly explanation!
Aries for this week: Apologies, Aries: Talking about better well being isn't the same as really doing something to enhance it. The uplifting news is, Monday's exciting quarter moon in Virgo flames up your 6th place of health and wellness. Put down the remote, slip into your workout garments and trim up your mentors or spread out your yoga mat. Now is the right time to put your cash where your mouth is and spring vigorously! Try not to jump into the profound end, however. Considering your sign's penchant for starting things yet not completing, its practically obliged that you begin decent and simple so you'll be spurred to finish what has been started and gradually slope it up.
Put resources into suitable new rigging, buy a go to a yoga studio or check whether your rec center offers a complimentary instructional course to stir up your schedule. While you cherish a test, you'll just wear out in the event that you attempt to do a lot of too early. Quarter moons are about taking a moderate, adjusted methodology. Along these lines, whether in the exercise center or the kitchen, abstain from anything compelling (i.e., no half-marathon preparing or Master Cleanse diet).
Since the 6th house likewise manages association, this is an awesome time to clean and clean up your home, particularly your work territory. Will any of your frameworks utilize a little update? Consider going paperless—and destroying records you no more need. On the off chance that this kind of venture overpowers you, enlist a coordinator to come in and do the entire thing for you, making streamlined frameworks you can look after yourself.
On Wednesday, correspondence planet Mercury matches up with determined Mars in verbose Gemini and your expressive third house. Your psyche and mouth—will be going 150mph, making this is an incredible day to make, enhance and form thoughts. At the same time, since ideas may be somewhat unpolished, hold off on really pitching or showing them until you've had an opportunity to get some separation and dispassionately audit them.
Also, your correspondence style will be enthusiastic and mighty extraordinary for pushing through a plan and winning new fervent backings, yet you could rub a few people the wrong way. In discussions, recollect to let other individuals talk their psyches.
Over the course of the weekend, foggy Neptune jams the signs, conceivably making dialog testing. At the point when logical Mercury moves into a destabilizing square to Neptune on Friday, you may battle to think things through plainly, or data you need may not be expected (or precise). On Sunday, the Sun makes the same edge to Neptune, and connections you believed were strong may swing to Jell-O.
Continue with alert amid this travel including the zodiac's extraordinary swindler, as things are not what they appear. Try not to bounce into the part of rescuer; the overwhelming buzz it brings will just most recent a moment and is liable to be supplanted by irritation when the individual you "spared" gets to be subject to your recommendation and backing.


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Get Fit for Cycling
Andy Bowen,MS, PT
Posted April 1st, 2006
Fitness, technique and position on your bike are all factors that can
increase or decrease your riding performance and your risk for a
cycling injury.
While Vermont's Snow Gods were hibernating, the Cycling Gods blessed us with 50-degree weather in January and February. The weather was pretty pathetic for skiing, but pretty sweet for aerobic base-building bike rides.
"Who has time to base build?" you ask. You probably don't even have time to read this article. You're lucky to fit your daily anaerobic workout in to ease your mind and release your stress. But if your priority is surviving your long workweek, then your remedy is a quick fix of sweat. Hopefully, that fix is a long ride outside in the sun.
Rider beware! You're not getting any younger, so at some point you may not be able to make the switch from winter activities to cycling so easily. If you plan to ride much this coming season, and you did not take advantage of the off-season with a strength-training program to address your weaknesses, then your cycling season may be as lame as this ski season. Fitness, technique and position on your bike are all factors that can increase or decrease your riding performance and your risk for a cycling injury.
So if you're out of shape, at the very least work on your pedaling technique and get positioned properly on your bike. Take advantage of science to improve energy efficiency and decrease the risk of injury.
Pedaling Technique
Efficient pedaling is challenging due to the unnatural movement required of our legs. Walking and running are more natural because our ability to contract muscles is a direct response to the forces generated when a foot hits the ground. These are called ground-reaction forces. This natural muscle contraction in response to ground-reaction forces does not exist when cycling. As kids, we learned to propel a bike forward by thrusting downward on the pedal stroke in order to gain momentum and avoid losing our balance. For many cyclists, use of this downward thrusting technique has not changed so they are not taking advantage of the full 360-degree pedal stroke. This pedal stroke is a circular pattern that our muscles must be taught.
Most cyclists understand the linear aspect of pushing down and pulling up on the pedals. Pedaling in this linear fashion will lead to an inefficient pedal stroke with a "dead spot" at the top and bottom of the stroke. We know from physics that it takes more energy to put a mass in motion than it does to keep that mass in motion. Therefore, providing continuous 360-degree power to the rear wheel will keep you in constant motion at a lower cost of energy. That power is transferred by the pedal stroke.
The quads, hip flexors, tibialis anterior and buttocks help power the top of the pedal stroke, while hamstrings and calves help power the bottom. Every cyclist needs to strive to use these muscles during the respective phases of the pedal stroke by thinking "circular" instead of "linear"– think of the small circle the pedal cranks create and try to provide constant power throughout this full 360-degree revolution. As you increase your ability to produce consistent power throughout the circular pedaling pattern, it should remain constant. The speed and the force applied are the factors you change to increase the velocity of the rear wheel.
Another pitfall is "ankling," or locking the ankles. The gastrocnemius muscle (calf) assists knee flexion during the bottom and upstroke of the pedal pattern. Locking ankles will decrease this knee flexion power. To "unlock," try flexing
and extending your ankle as shown in the above diagram.
Also, make sure to keep your knee in the same plane as your pedal stroke. A common mistake is internally rotating each knee over the bike's top tube during the downstroke. You will not only lose power this way, but also increase your risk of medial knee (medial patella retinaculitis) and hip (piriformis syndrome) overuse injuries
Bike Position
Hopefully, your cycling position encourages proper biomechanics so you can produce more power with less joint stress and muscle fatigue. All muscles have an optimal length at which to generate the most power. Muscles are made of protein filaments called actin and myosin. If these filaments are positioned so that the maximum number of cross-bridges are formed, then maximal power can be produced. For instance, a 25- to 30-degree knee angle provides the optimal length for your knee muscles to produce power. If you are positioned properly on your bike, then each joint, from head to toe, should be placed in its optimal position giving you a huge mechanical advantage.
Do not sacrifice comfort for a high performance or aerodynamic position on your bike. Riding in pain is a waste of energy and may lead to big trouble in the long run. We want to see you on the road or singletrack, not in the clinic. Have a great season!


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Timney triggers can turn a cranky old dog of a rifle into sweet-shooting range candy. We've tested their wares before, and even though our man Tyler had some initial issues with his drop-in 10/.22 trigger, he ended up firmly in the fanboy camp.
They've just finished work on a drop-in trigger unit for the SCAR 16S and SCAR 17S, which we'll be dropping into Farago's resident SCAR sometime soon. Will the new trigger be faster than Joe Grine's epileptic trigger finger? Stay tuned.


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Austrian Factory Mascots
Manufacturer: Austro-Daimler 1899-1936. Bow And Arrow In Circle.
Chrome plated Bow and Arrow in circle. In 1899 the Vienna company, Bierenz Fischer and Co agree to build 100 Daimler cars per year under licence from the Germany manufacturer in Cannstatt. Production was very poor from the new company Osterreichische Damimler Mortoren AG.
In 1903 Ferdinand Porsche took over as director with some new ideas for the company and introduced a couple of well made standard designs until his 1910 Prince Henry Tour winner of the same name, gave the company an international reputation and all links to the German firm were dropped and the cars officially took on the name Austro-Daimler in 1911.
During the first world war Austro-Daimler made military vehicles. In 1925 Austro-Daimler became connected with Austro-Fiat, also of Vienna, then three years latter it merged with Puch-Werke to become Austro-Daimler Puchwerke. By 1935 the company's six year association with Steyr-Werke, and because of the similarity between the two products, lead to the joint amalgamation as Steye-Daimler-Puch. By the following year the Austro-Daimler name had disappeared. Notice the right mascot, that one portrays the Steyr and Austro-Daimler alliance, after 1935 the arrow was removed from the centre of the circle and the name Steyr was put there in it place up to 1937.


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Are you about starting a diesel distribution business? If YES, here is a complete sample diesel supply business plan template & feasibility report you can use for FREE.
Okay, so we have considered all the requirements for starting a diesel distribution and supply business. We also took it further by analyzing and drafting a sample diesel distribution marketing plan template backed up by actionable guerrilla marketing ideas for diesel distribution and supply businesses. So let's proceed to the business planning section.
The rule of thumb in choosing a business to launch is to look out for a business whose products or services are in high demand. A diesel distribution and supply business is one such business but you must have the right exposure and finances.
If you are sure that this type of business is what you truly want to do after you must have conducted your market research and feasibility studies, then the next step to follow is to write a good business plan; a detailed blue print of how you intend raising your seed capital, setting up the business, managing the flow of the business, sorting out tax and marketing your services amongst other areas.
Below is a sample diesel distribution and supply business plan template that will help you successfully launch your own business.
A Sample Diesel Distribution and Supply Business Plan Template
1. Industry Overview
Diesel distribution and supply business is classified under the Fuel Dealers industry and players in this industry sell diesel, heating oil, propane and other fuels directly to end users. Related companies also deliver heating oil, propane and other fuels, such as auto – gas and kerosene, to domestic and commercial premises.
Please note that the Fuel Dealers industry has moderate barriers to entry. Entrepreneurs that intend entering the industry must gain access to cost-effective and reliable sources of heating oil and propane for distribution. They also need to attract a customer base, most commonly away from existing operators. High industry competition limits access to customers.
New operators lack economies of scale because they have few customers when first entering the industry. If customers are geographically distant, transportation costs may be prohibitive due to high per-unit expenses. Since the industry's products are substitutable, operators differentiate themselves through service and efficiency.
The Fuel Dealers industry is a thriving sector of the economy of the united states of America and the industry generates over billion annually from more than 11,419 registered and licensed fuel dealers (diesel distribution and supply) in the country.
The industry is responsible for the employment of over 78,218 people. Experts project the Fuel Dealers industry to grow at a -5.6 percent annual rate between 2012 and 2017. It might interest you to know that only AmeriGas can boast of having the lion market share of the available market in the United States.
A recent report published by IBISWorld shows that a large majority of Fuel Dealers industry revenue is derived from heating oil and propane sales for household heating purposes.
Revenue generated from these sales fluctuates wildly every year, typically in line with changes in weather conditions and fossil-fuel prices. Revenue grew steadily in 2013 and 2014 as the particularly severe winter in early 2014 led to substantially greater fuel sales.
However, the industry is fighting to maintain its customer base as more buildings are refitted with less-expensive heating units, increasing external competition. Nevertheless, industry revenue is expected to gradually recover over the five years to 2023, largely due to an expected annualized increase of 4.4 percent in the world price of crude oil.
Some of the factors that encourage aspiring entrepreneurs to start a diesel distribution and supply business is the fact that the market is growing rapidly in the United States and it is not seasonal.
That makes it easier for entrepreneur who are interested in the business to come into the industry at any time they desire; the entry barriers might be high but that any serious – minded entrepreneur can comfortably raise the startup capital even if it means collecting loans from the bank.
Over and beyond, the Fuel Dealers industry is a profitable industry and it is open for any aspiring entrepreneur to come in and establish his or her business as long as they are able to obtain the required license and permits; you can choose to start on a small scale and supply on a community level or you can choose to start on a large scale with distribution network spread across key cities all around the United States of America.
2. Executive Summary
Julius Padres® Diesel Distribution Company, Inc. is a registered fuel dealer company that will be involved in the distribution of diesel and other fuels to retailers, industries, household, hotels and restaurants et al. Our warehouse cum administrative office will be located in Waco – Texas.
We have been able to lease a warehouse facility that can fit into the kind of diesel distribution and supply company that we intend launching and the facility has easy delivery network. Julius Padres® Diesel Distribution Company, Inc. will distribute a wide range of fuels such as Diesel, Propane, Heating oil, Gasoline and Automotive fuels to end users at affordable prices.
We are aware that there are several diesel distribution and supply companies and contractors all around Waco – Texas, which is why we spent time and resources to conduct our feasibility studies and market survey so as to offer much more than our competitors will be offering. We have robust distribution network and strong online presence.
Beyond the distribution and supply of diesel, our customer care is going to be second to none in the whole of Waco – Texas and our deliveries will be timely and highly reliable. We know that our customers are the reason why we are in business which is why we will go the extra mile to get them satisfied when they patronize our products.
Julius Padres® Diesel Distribution Company, Inc. will ensure that all our customers are given first class treatment whenever they order diesel and other fuels from us. We have a CRM software that will enable us manage a one on one relationship with our customers no matter how large they may grow to.
Julius Padres® Diesel Distribution Company, Inc. will at all times demonstrate her commitment to sustainability, both individually and as a firm, by actively participating in our communities and integrating sustainable business practices wherever possible.
We will ensure that we hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards by meeting our client's needs precisely and completely.
Julius Padres® Diesel Distribution Company, Inc. is owned by Julius Padres. He has a B.Sc. in Business Administration, with over 8 years of hands on experience in the retailing and distribution industry, working for some of the leading brand in the United States.
3. Our Products and Services
Julius Padres® Diesel Distribution Company, Inc. is in the industry to distribute a wide range of quality and safe diesel and other fuel products.
We are in the diesel distribution and supply industry to make profits and we will ensure that we do all that is permitted by the law in the United States to achieve our business aim and objectives. Our products and services offerings are listed below;
- Diesel
- Propane
- Heating oil
- Gasoline
- Automotive fuels
- Other fuels
4. Our Mission and Vision Statement
- Our vision is to become the 'go to' diesel distribution and supply company in the whole of Waco – Texas.
- Our mission is to establish a diesel distribution and supply business that will distribute a wide range of quality fuel at affordable prices to retailers, households, industries, hotels and restaurants et al in Waco and other cities in Texas where we intend marketing our services and products.
Our Business Structure
Our intention of starting a diesel distribution and supply business is to build a standard diesel distribution and supply business in Waco – Texas. We will ensure that we put the right structures in place that will support the kind of growth that we have in mind.
We will make sure that we hire people that are qualified, honest, customer centric and are ready to work to help us build a prosperous business. As a matter of fact, profit-sharing arrangement will be made available to all our senior management staff and it will be based on their performance for a period of ten years or more.
In view of that, we have decided to hire qualified and competent hands to occupy the following positions that will be made available at Julius Padres® Diesel Distribution Company, Inc.;
- Chief Executive Officer (Owner)
- Depot Manager
- Human Resources and Admin Manager
- Sales and Marketing Manager
- Information Technologist
- Accountants/Cashiers
- Customer Services Executive
- Drivers / Distributors
5. Job Roles and Responsibilities
Chief Executive Officer – CEO:
- Increases management's effectiveness by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, coaching, counseling, and disciplining managers; communicating values, strategies, and objectives; assigning accountabilities; planning, monitoring, appraising job results and developing incentives
- Creates, communicates, and implements the organization's vision, mission, and overall direction – i.e. leading the development and implementation of the overall organization's strategy.
- Responsible for fixing prices and signing business deals
- Responsible for providing direction for the business
- Responsible for signing checks and documents on behalf of the company
- Evaluates the success of the organization
- Reports to the board
Admin and HR Manager
- Responsible for overseeing the smooth running of HR and administrative tasks for the organization
- Maintains office supplies by checking stocks; placing and expediting orders; evaluating new products.
- Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; calling for repairs.
- Defines job positions for recruitment and managing interviewing process
- Carries out induction for new team members
- Accountable for training, evaluation and assessment of employees
- Responsible for arranging travel, meetings and appointments
- Oversees the smooth running of the daily office activities.
Depot Manager:
- Responsible for organizing the safe and efficient receipt, storage and dispatch of diesel and other fuel products
- Responsible for liaising with customers, suppliers and transport companies
- In charge of planning, coordinating and monitoring the receipt, order assembly and dispatch of diesel and other fuel products
- Responsible for using space and mechanical handling equipment efficiently and making sure quality, budgetary targets and environmental objectives are met
- In charge of coordinating the use of automated and computerized systems where necessary
- Accountable for keeping stock control systems up to date and making sure inventories are accurate;
- Accountable for producing regular reports and statistics on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
- In charge of overseeing the maintenance of vehicles, machinery and equipment.
- Ensures that proper records of diesel and other fuel products are kept and warehouse does not run out of products
- Ensures that the warehouse facility is in tip top shape and diesel and other fuel products are properly arranged and easy to locate
- Interfaces with third – party suppliers (vendors)
- Controls diesel distribution and supply and supply inventory
Sales and Marketing Manager
- Manages external research and coordinate all the internal sources of information to retain the organizations' best customers and attract new ones
- Identifies, prioritizes, and reaches out to new partners, and business opportunities et al
- Identifies development opportunities; follows up on development leads and contact
- Responsible for supervising implementation, advocate for the customer's needs, and communicate with clients
- Documents all customer contact and information
- Represents the company in strategic meetings
- Helps to increase sales and growth for the company
Information Technologist
- Manages the organization website
- Handles ecommerce aspect of the business
- Responsible for installing and maintenance of computer software and hardware for the organization
- Manages logistics and supply chain software, Web servers, e-commerce software and POS (point of sale) systems
- Manages the organization's CCTV
- Handles any other technological and IT related duties.
- Responsible for preparing financial reports, budgets, and financial statements for the organization
- Provides managements with financial analyses, development budgets, and accounting reports
- Responsible for financial forecasting and risks analysis.
- Performs cash management, general ledger accounting, and financial reporting
- Responsible for developing and managing financial systems and policies
- Responsible for administering payrolls
- Ensures compliance with taxation legislation
- Handles all financial transactions for the organization
- Serves as internal auditor for the organization
Client Service Executive
- Ensures that all contacts with clients (e-mail, walk-In center, SMS or phone) provides the client with a personalized customer service experience of the highest level
- Through interaction with customers on the phone, uses every opportunity to build client's interest in the company's products and services
- Manages administrative duties assigned by the human resources and admin manager in an effective and timely manner
- Consistently stays abreast of any new information on the organizations' products, promotional campaigns etc. to ensure accurate and helpful information is supplied to customers when they make enquiries
Distribution Truck Drivers
- Assists in loading and unloading diesel and other fuel products
- Maintains a logbook of their driving activities to ensure compliance with federal regulations governing the rest and work periods for operators.
- Keeps a record of vehicle inspections and make sure the truck is equipped with safety equipment
- Assists the transport and logistics manager in planning their route according to a distribution schedule.
- Inspects vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and perform preventative maintenance
- Complies with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking, break periods etc.) as well as with company policies and procedures
- Reports defects, accidents or violations
6. SWOT Analysis
Our intention of starting out in Waco and distribute our diesel and other fuel products only within Waco – Texas is to test run the business for a period of 3 to 5 years to know if we will invest more money, expand the business and then start our diesel distribution and supply all around the state of Texas.
We are quite aware that there are several diesel distribution and supply companies and contractors all over Waco and even in the same location where we intend locating ours, which is why we are following the due process of establishing a business.
We know that if a proper SWOT analysis is conducted for our business, we will be able to position our business to maximize our strength, leverage on the opportunities that will be available to us, mitigate our risks and be equipped to confront our threats.
Julius Padres® Diesel Distribution Company, Inc. employed the services of an expert HR and Business Analyst with bias in retailing and distribution to help us conduct a thorough SWOT analysis and to help us create a Business model that will help us achieve our business goals and objectives.
This is the summary of the SWOT analysis that was conducted for Julius Padres® Diesel Distribution Company, Inc.;
- Strength:
Our location, the business model we will be operating on (robust distribution network), reliable distribution tankers, varieties of payment options, wide range of diesel and other fuel products and our excellent customer service culture will definitely count as a strong strength for us.
So, also our management team are people who have what it takes to grow a business from startup to profitability within record time.
- Weakness:
A major weakness that may count against us is the fact that we are a new diesel distribution and supply business and we don't have the financial capacity to compete with leaders in the industry especially as it relates to economy of scales.
- Opportunities:
The fact that we are going to be operating our diesel distribution and supply business in Waco – Texas provides us with unlimited opportunities to distribute our products to a large number of factories, retailers, households and businesses.
We have been able to conduct thorough feasibility studies and market survey and we know what our potential clients will be looking for when they patronize our products and services; we are well positioned to take on the opportunities that will come our way.
- Threat:
Just like any other business, one of the major threats that we are likely going to face is economic downturn. It is a fact that economic downturn affects purchasing / spending power. Another threat that may likely confront us is the arrival of a similar business in same location.
- Market Trends
Distribution of goods has been in existence for as long as human started trading goods, but one thing is certain, the distribution industry is still evolving. The introduction of technology has indeed helped in reshaping the industry.
The trend in the fuel dealer industry shows that as oil and natural gas prices decrease, industry revenue is expected to decline, industry operators have tried to cut prices to discourage customers from switching to natural gas and customers will likely transition from propane to natural gas due to price differentials.
Please note that external factors such as world price of crude oil and world price of natural gas will always impact industry performance.
Lastly, it is now a common phenomenon for diesel distribution and supply companies to leverage on technology to effectively predict consumer demand patterns and to strategically position their business to meet their needs; in essence, the use of technology helps diesel distribution and supply businesses to maximize supply chain efficiencies.
8. Our Target Market
The diesel distribution and supply industry has a wide range of customers; a good number of households, hotels, and manufacturing companies make use of diesel and other fuel products and it is difficult to find people around who don't.
In view of that, we have positioned our company to service businesses in Waco – Texas and every other location we will cover. We have conducted our market research and we have ideas of what our target market would be expecting from us. We are in business to retail (distribute) diesel and other fuel products to the following businesses;
- Manufacturing companies
- Power plants that run on diesel
- Households
- Facility managers that make use of diesel
Our competitive advantage
Julius Padres® Diesel Distribution Company, Inc. is launching a standard diesel distribution and supply business that will indeed become the preferred choice in Waco – Texas. Our competitive advantage revolves around our ability to attract local support and patronage, easy compliance with government regulations and having a loyal customer base.
One thing is certain; we will ensure that we have diesel and other fuel products available in our warehouse at all times. One of our business goals is to make Julius Padres® Diesel Distribution Company, Inc. a one stop diesel distribution and supply company.
Our excellent customer service culture, timely and reliable delivery services, online presence, and various payment options will serve as a competitive advantage for us.
Lastly, our employees will be well taken care of, and their welfare package will be among the best within our category in the industry meaning that they will be more than willing to build the business with us and help deliver our set goals and achieve all our aims and objectives.
We will also give good working conditions and commissions to freelance sales agents that we will recruit from time to time.
- Sources of Income
Julius Padres® Diesel Distribution Company, Inc. will generate income by offering the following services and products.
- Diesel
- Propane
- Heating oil
- Gasoline
- Automotive fuels
- Other fuels
10. Sales Forecast
One thing is certain when it comes to diesel distribution and supply business, if your business is centrally positioned coupled with effective and reliable distribution network, you will always attract customers cum sales and that will sure translate to increase in revenue generation for the business.
We are well positioned to take on the available market in Waco – Texas and we are quite optimistic that we will meet our set target of generating enough income/profits from the first six months of operation and grow the business and our clientele base.
We have been able to examine the diesel distribution and supply industry, we have analyzed our chances in the industry and we have been able to come up with the following sales forecast. Below are the sales projections for Julius Padres® Diesel Distribution Company, Inc., it is based on the location of our business, and other factors as it relates to diesel and other fuel products startups in the United States;
- First Fiscal Year: $440,000
- Second Fiscal Year: $750,000
- Third Fiscal Year: $1.5 million
N.B: This projection was done based on what is obtainable in the industry and with the assumption that there won't be any major economic meltdown and there won't be any major competitor offering same products and distribution services as we do within same location. Please note that the above projection might be lower and at the same time it might be higher.
- Marketing Strategy and Sales Strategy
Before choosing a location to launch Julius Padres® Diesel Distribution Company, Inc., we conducted a thorough market survey and feasibility studies in order for us to be able to penetrate the available market and become the preferred choice in Waco – Texas.
We have detailed information and data that we were able to utilize to structure our business to attract the number of customers we want to attract per time.
We hired experts who have good understanding of the retailing and distribution industry to help us develop marketing strategies that will help us achieve our business goal of winning a larger percentage of the available market in Waco – Texas.
In summary, Julius Padres® Diesel Distribution Company, Inc. will adopt the following sales and marketing approach to win customers over;
- Introduce our business by sending introductory letters alongside our brochure to diesel and other fuel products retailers, factories, facility managers, hotels, households and key stake holders in and around Waco – Texas
- Ensure that we have a diesel and other fuel products in our warehouse at all times.
- Make use of attractive handbills to create awareness business
- Position our signage / flexi banners at strategic places around Waco – Texas
- Create a loyalty plan that will enable us reward our regular customers
11. Publicity and Advertising Strategy
Even though our diesel distribution and supply business is well structured and well located, we will still go ahead to intensify publicity for the business.
Julius Padres® Diesel Distribution Company, Inc. has a long-term plan of opening distribution channels all around the state of Texas which is why we will deliberately build our brand to be well accepted in Waco before venturing out. Here are the platforms we intend leveraging on to promote and advertise Julius Padres® Diesel Distribution Company, Inc.;
- Place adverts on community based newspapers, radio and TV stations.
- Encourage the use of word of mouth publicity from our loyal customers
- Leverage on the internet and social media platforms like; YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Snapchat, Google+ and other platforms to promote our business.
- Ensure that our we position our banners and billboards in strategic positions all around Waco – Texas
- Distribute our fliers and handbills in target areas in and around our neighborhood
- Advertise our diesel distribution and supply business in our official website and employ strategies that will help us pull traffic to the site
- Brand all our official cars and distribution vans / trucks and ensure that all our staff members wear our branded shirt or cap at regular intervals.
12. Our Pricing Strategy
Pricing is one of the key factors that gives leverage to distribution companies and retailers, it is normal for retailers to purchase products from distribution companies that offer cheaper prices. We will work towards ensuring that all our diesel and other fuel products are distributed at highly competitive prices compared to what is obtainable in the United States of America.
We also have plans in place to discount our diesel and other fuel products once in a while and also to reward our loyal customers from time to time.
- Payment Options
The payment policy adopted by Julius Padres® Diesel Distribution Company, Inc. is all inclusive because we are quite aware that different customers prefer different payment options as it suits them but at the same time, we will ensure that we abide by the financial rules and regulation of the United States of America.
Here are the payment options that Julius Padres® Diesel Distribution Company, Inc. will make available to her clients;
- Payment via bank transfer
- Payment via credit cards/Point of Sale Machines (POS Machines)
- Payment via POS machines
- Payment via online bank transfer
- Payment via check
- Payment via bank draft
In view of the above, we have chosen banking platforms that will enable our client make payment for diesel and other fuel products purchase without any stress on their part.
13. Startup Expenditure (Budget)
Having done our due diligence, this is what it would cost us to set up Julius Padres® Diesel Distribution Company, Inc. in the United of America;
- The total fee for registering the business in the United States of America – $750.
- Legal expenses for obtaining licenses and permits as well as the accounting services (software, P.O.S machines and other software) – $3,300.
- Marketing promotion expenses for the grand opening of Julius Padres® Diesel Distribution Company, Inc. in the amount of $3,500 and as well as flyer printing (2,000 flyers at $0.04 per copy) for the total amount of $3,580.
- The cost for hiring business consultant – $2,500.
- The cost for insurance (general liability, workers' compensation and property casualty) coverage at a total premium – $2,400.
- The cost for payment of rent for 12 months at $1.76 per square feet tank farm facility cum mini depot in the total amount of $75,500.
- The total cost for depot facility remodeling (construction of mini depot / tank far) – $70,000.
- Other start-up expenses including stationery ($500) and phone and utility deposits ($2,500).
- Operational cost for the first 3 months (salaries of employees, payments of bills et al) – $150,000
- The cost for Start-up inventory (stocking with diesel and other fuel products and cylinders et al) – $200,000
- Storage hardware (bins, rack, shelves) – $3,720
- The cost for store equipment (cash register, security, ventilation, signage) – $13,750
- The cost of purchase and installation of CCTVs – $5,000
- The cost for the purchase of furniture and gadgets (Computers, Printers, Telephone, TVs, Sound System, tables and chairs et al) – $4,000.
- The cost for the purchase of distribution tankers / trucks – $75,000
- The cost of launching a website – $600
- Miscellaneous – $10,000
We would need an estimate of $1.5 million to successfully set up our diesel distribution and supply business in Waco – Texas.
Generating Startup Capital for Julius Padres® Diesel Distribution Company, Inc.
Julius Padres® Diesel Distribution Company, Inc. is a private business that is solely owned and financed by Julius Padres. He has decided to restrict the sourcing of the start up capital to 3 major sources.
- Generate part of the startup capital from personal savings
- Source for soft loans from family members and friends
- Apply for loan from my bank
N.B: We have been able to generate about $500,000 (Personal savings $450,000 and soft loan from family members $50,000) and we are at the final stages of obtaining a loan facility of $1 million from our bank. All the papers and documents have been signed and submitted, the loan has been approved and any moment from now our account will be credited with the amount.
14. Sustainability and Expansion Strategy
The future of a business lies in the number of loyal customers that they have, the capacity and competence of their employees, their investment strategy and business structure. If all of these factors are missing from a business, then it won't be too long before the business closes shop.
One of our major goals of starting Julius Padres® Diesel Distribution Company, Inc. is to build a business that will survive off its own cash flow without the need for injecting finance from external sources once the business is officially running.
We know that one of the ways of gaining approval and winning customers over is to supply/distribute our diesel and other fuel products a little bit cheaper than what is obtainable in the market and we are prepared to survive on lower profit margin for a while.
Julius Padres® Diesel Distribution Company, Inc. will make sure that the right foundation, structures and processes are put in place to ensure that our staff welfare are well taken of. Our company's corporate culture is designed to drive our business to greater heights and training and retraining of our workforce is at the top burner.
As a matter of fact, profit-sharing arrangement will be made available to all our management staff and it will be based on their performance for a period of three years or more. We know that if that is put in place, we will be able to successfully hire and retain the best hands we can get in the industry; they will be more committed to help us build the business of our dreams.
Check List/Milestone
- Business Name Availability Check: Completed
- Business Registration: Completed
- Opening of Corporate Bank Accounts: Completed
- Securing Point of Sales (POS) Machines: Completed
- Opening Mobile Money Accounts: Completed
- Opening Online Payment Platforms: Completed
- Application and Obtaining Tax Payer's ID: In Progress
- Application for business license and permit: Completed
- Purchase of Insurance for the Business: Completed
- Leasing of mini depot facility and construction of tank farm: In Progress
- Conducting Feasibility Studies: Completed
- Generating capital from family members: Completed
- Applications for Loan from the bank: In Progress
- Writing of Business Plan: Completed
- Drafting of Employee's Handbook: Completed
- Drafting of Contract Documents and other relevant Legal Documents: In Progress
- Design of The Company's Logo: Completed
- Printing of Promotional Materials: In Progress
- Recruitment of employees: In Progress
- Purchase of furniture, racks, shelves, computers, electronic appliances, office appliances and CCTV: In progress
- Purchase of distribution tankers/trucks: Completed
- Creating Official Website for the Company: In Progress
- Creating Awareness for the business both online and around the community: In Progress
- Health and Safety and Fire Safety Arrangement (License): Secured
- Establishing business relationship with diesel and other fuel products well owners and production companies within and outside of the United States of America: In Progress


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I seem to have beverages on the brain when it comes to the most recent Your Next Stamp Fun Friday Challenges. Last time, I made a series of pop bottles. For challenge # 11, I'm serving up brewskis...
As you know, the Fun Friday Challenge lets you choose between doing a sketch and/or a color challenge. I opted for the sketch challenge, yet again, which looks like so:
I tend to like repetitive images/making patterns, so when I saw the three stars in a row, I went looking through my YNS dies to see which caught my fancy. These sudsy sippers from the Irish Fun Die Set quenched my creative thirst, and it seemed right to use the eponymous sentiment from the Magically Delicious stamp set.
Frosty mugs of beer... they're magically delicious! (<--- Sing to the tune of the Lucky Charms jingle, then try to get that ear worm out of your head.)
For the circle element dictated by the sketch, I thought a tipsy happy face was appropriate. He has a 'Man in the Moon' quality to him, don't you think? Like he's looking at a constellation of beers in the stars... Moony was created using the smallest YNS Circles die and a face image from the Create-a-Character set. I cut the circle out of white card stock then stamped the face in Momento Tuxedo Black ink. I colored it in with Copic markers, as this seemed a lot easier than using a yellow card stock circle and having to paper-piece the eyes and tongue. See that stitched rectangle die cut in Safety Orange that creates the background border? Well, that's an extra early sneak-peek of a die set YNS is releasing next week. Shhh... don't tell I shared it with you ahead of time!
It was such a pleasure to cut these dies using my NEW Vagabond die-cutting machine. I have been fighting with my very temperamental first Vagabond for months now. First, it wouldn't emboss evenly, then it got to where it would only cut on one side of the platform, and finally, it would selectively decide whether it would allow the sandwiches to run through from one side to the other. Lately, every time I wanted to die cut something, I held my breath. It seems like I make dozens of die cuts per card, so that's a lot of breath-holding. Last week, Vagabond 1 went down the poop shoot to the crap swamp (as Carter would say -- he makes his mama proud), so I quickly ordered a replacement from Amazon, as well as a Sizzix magnetic platform, which is LIFE CHANGING. Long live Vagabond 2!
Mosey on over to the YNS Blog to see what my fellow YNS DT members have created to make your Friday more fun, and get info about how you can play along with us in YNS Challenge #11. You might just be the lucky participant who wins up to $20 in free YNS goodies.
Have a great weekend, friends. Cheers!


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You're invited to attend the Utah Entrepreneur Challenge (UEC) and High School Utah Entrepreneur Challenge (HSUEC) Awards & Showcase events on Saturday, March 30, at the University of Utah (UEC at 4-6 p.m., HSUEC at 2:30-4 p.m.). The top-20 teams in these statewide programs will be competing for cash and prizes. This is a great opportunity to see the best collegiate and high school entrepreneurs in Utah. Register now and find event details below.
The Utah Entrepreneur Challenge is one of the largest business-model competitions in the country and provides $100,000 in prizes, including a $40,000 grand prize. The High School Utah Entrepreneur Challenge is a business-idea competition and provides $30,000 in cash and prizes. The competitions are managed by the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute at the University of Utah and sponsored by Zions Bank.
Register for UEC Event Register for HSUEC Event
Event Details
- WHAT: Attend the Final Awards and Showcase events for the Utah Entrepreneur Challenge (UEC) and High School Utah Entrepreneur Challenge (HSUEC). Both are statewide business competitions. The events will start with a public showcase, when attendees can meet the teams. That is followed by a brief presentation and awards ceremony.
- WHO: Everyone is welcome to attend the final events. Special guests include the top-20 teams in both competitions and their friends and family. Visit the program websites to learn about the top-20 teams.
- WHEN: The events will be on Saturday, March 30. The UEC Final Awards and Showcase Event will be at 4-6 p.m., and the HSUEC Final Awards and Showcase will be at 2:30-4 p.m.
- WHERE: Lassonde Studios, University of Utah, 1701 Student Life Way (map and parking information)
- REGISTER: Advance registration is requested. Register for the UEC event here and the HSUEC event here.


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I used to fap to compensate for my loneliness, I don't need that shit anymore. In my opinion, fapping is basically cheating on my girlfriend. Don't need any of that shit in my life.
But I'm not doing this only for her. I've been trying to not fap for years now, but I would always make excuses for why I would relapse. Being in a relationship motivates me to look at myself and think that there are no possible excuses for what I'm doing.
Edit: forgot to mention it's a long distance relationship, so I basically don't have human touch in my life, which makes it a bigger challenge. So, from that solely, I thought from the beginning that I shouldn't rely solely on her, but the thought of me marrying that girl after a few years does motivate me, not gonna lie.
I have an old post here basically about my whole Nofap journey but I'm on mobile so it's hard to link it here. I started committing to NoFap this year, when I'm 13, but I've been struggling and trying to stop it since I was around 11. The thing is, I discovered PMO when I was ~6, and the negative effects of a life based around a broken Dopamine system just sickens me, and I hate the fact I let it go until this point.
Basically, I'm 14, and I wanted to quit porn because I started to realise how it made me have deviant thoughts and treat women in my head like toys. It also fuked up my short term memory, and instead of helping my depressive state, it worsened it (I'm ok nowadays)
Yes, the benefits are basically a clearer mind, no deviant thoughts and more focus on things. I usually edge around 20 days until I relapse, which sucks. But I'm omw to success and I know I'll do it (Oh, not fapping also gives me more motivation).
LINK – Got a Girlfriend now, promised myself I won't fap ever again.
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A "callous" dog owner who left their skeleton-like dog to die in a Carlisle park is being hunted by the RSPCA.
The poor female lurcher was found in a collapsed state at Heysham Park by a horrified passer-by last Tuesday (November 17).
They rushed the dog to a nearby vets for emergency treatment, but the light brindle-coloured dog had no identification on their collar and no microchip.
RSPCA Inspector Chris Towler said the dog weighed just 12.65kg and was "completely malnourished".
Despite showing some signs of improvement overnight, her condition deteriorated again and vets made the heartbreaking decision on Thursday to put her to sleep.
Chris said it was a "pitiful and heartbreaking sight" and is now appealing for information to find the person responsible for leaving her in her hour of need.
He said: "The dog was collapsed and was extremely emaciated, she was skeletal.
"She couldn't stand and was clearly in need of urgent veterinary attention so I rushed her to a local vet where she was placed on a drip and wrapped in bubble wrap to help increase her body temperature.
"She was completely listless, withdrawn and made no attempt to respond or move during the veterinary examination.
"It was a pitiful and heartbreaking sight.
"The prognosis didn't look good for her. She weighed just 12.65kg and was completely malnourished.
"She showed some signs of improvement overnight and I was hopeful she would pull through, especially when she finally found an ounce of strength to lift her head.
"But, sadly, she deteriorated again and vets made the heartbreaking decision on Thursday to put her to sleep.
"I'm now investigating whatever callous person could have left her in this state, in a park, to die."
Anyone who recognises the dog or saw anything suspicious in the park on Tuesday should call 0300 123 8018 and leave a message.
Chris added: "It's completely unacceptable to allow a dog to get into this state and, even more so, to cruelly abandon them in their time of need."
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Domestic abuse victims and their children living in Copeland will be able to receive more support following extra funding as part of the Government's Domestic Abuse Bill.
In total, councils across England will receive £125 million. Cumbria County Council will receive £995,779, with Copeland set to benefit from £34,823.
The extra money will help victims and their children access life-saving support in safe accommodation, including advocacy, counselling, and therapy in safe locations such as refuges or specialist safe accommodation, where victims and their children can go to get away from their abusers.
Under a new duty, which was a key Conservative manifesto commitment at the last election, councils will be required to provide support to domestic abuse victims and their children within safe accommodation services, where needs have been identified.
Trudy Harrison, MP for Copeland, said: "It is vital that victims of domestic abuse feel they have somewhere to turn for help and today's £995,779 funding package for Cumbria County Council is a further step towards breaking the cycle of these horrific crimes.
"It is clear that the Government is committed to supporting the most vulnerable in society through a package of measures and this latest funding will ensure those who need to access safe accommodation and the support services they need to recover and rebuild their lives are able to do so."
The funding will come into force later this year with the passage of the landmark Domestic Abuse Bill, with funding announced in advance so local authorities know how much they will receive for these vital services and can begin to plan.
This funding is part of a wider package of support for victims of rape and domestic abuse, with a £40 million funding boost for victim support services announced on 1 February 2021, building on the unprecedented £76 million pledged in May 2020 to ensure vital services including refuges, helplines and counselling remain accessible throughout the pandemic.
In January 2021, the Conservative Government also launched the 'Ask for ANI' codeword scheme, which provides victims of domestic abuse access to immediate help from the police or other support services from their local pharmacy.
Minister for Rough Sleeping and Housing Eddie Hughes, said: "Domestic abuse is a heinous crime which threatens the lives of victims in their own homes where they should feel safe. So it's right that we're giving victims support in safe accommodation and providing councils with money to deliver essential services that will help them and their children rebuild their lives.
"This is part of a long-term strategy to provide broader support for domestic abuse victims both in safe accommodation like refuges and in their homes."


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Yaounde says 10 Ambazonia Restoration Forces killed in Cameroon army operation
Cameroon's government said 10 "Ambazonia Restoration Forces" were killed by the army in Southern Cameroons, denying online reports of civilian deaths in the weekend military operation.
Southern Cameroons Self Defense groups have been fighting for independence for two anglophone provinces in the majority French-speaking country since 2017.
The Francophone Communication Minister Rene Emmanuel Sadi said on Monday in a press release that a separatist commander known as "General Fire Man" was among those killed on Saturday in fighting between the Restoration Forces and French Cameroun government army soldiers.
"Ten separatist terrorists were neutralised, including three women" in Small Babanki in the Northwest Region, he said.
The Southern Cameroons Interim Government announced that 10 civilians, including women and children, were killed by troops loyal to the regime in Yaounde.
These were dismissed by the Francophone government as "false propaganda" and "totally unfounded allegations, contrary to reality".
Fighting between the two sides — and reprisal attacks on civilians — have left more than 3,000 dead in the two western regions during the three-year conflict.
Human Rights Watch has also accused Cameroon's armed forces of taking part in the killing of at least 21 civilians on February 14 in a remote part of Northwest Region. The army has denied the accusations.
By Camcordnews with files from AFP


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Database Language
Database language is an important part of DBMS. It is used to access the required data from a database, to modify the data of database and to design the structure of database. A user uses a database language for interfacing with the DBMS to access the data from database. A user can either be an application programmer or an end-user. Mostly the application programmer insert the statements of the database access language into its program written in general purpose programming language (such as COBOL or C++ or Visual Basic or any fourth generation language). It is because database access language is also referred to as data sub-language. Similarly database language does not provide the complete programming language features. Many DBMSs have their own unique sub-language.
The user use the database access language to enter new data, change the existing data in database and to retrieve required data from databases. The user writes a set of appropriate commands or statements in a database access language and submits these of the DBMS. The DBMS translates the user commands and sends them to a specific part of DBMS called the Database Engine. The database engine generates a set of results according to command submitted by user, converts these into a user readable form called an Inquiry Report and display them on the screen in the form of useful information. The database administrators use the database access language to create and maintain the database.
The most popular database access language is SQL. Relational Databases are required to have a database query language in the database of the same organization. Today most of the RDMSs use the SQL as database access language.
The sub-language is further divided into two major parts
- Data Definition Language
- Data Manipulation Language
Data Definition Language
The data definition language is used to define the structure of the database. The DBA and Database Designer use the database language to define the conceptual and internal schemas. Typically, the Data Definition Language (DDL) is used to define the conceptual schemas, whereas, Storage Definition Language is used to define the internal schemas. The mapping between the two schemas may be defined in either of these languages. In most DBMSs the DDL is used to define both conceptual and external schemas of the same data file of same organization. The DBMS has DDL compiler, which compiles the DDL statements and stores in DBMS catalog known as data dictionary.
Data Manipulation Language
Once the database is designed and database is populated with data, the data manipulation language (DML) is used to manipulate the database. In data manipulation, data is retrieved, inserted, updated and deleted to and from the database. It must be noted that DDL is not used for data manipulation.
The application programmer can insert the DML statements into the program written in general purpose language. Whenever, DML statements embedded in a general purpose programming language that language is called the Host Language and the DML is called Data Sub Language.