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Jamaica Travel Restrictions Get Tighter for Visitors
The Caribbean island of Jamaica tightened up their COVID-19 travel restrictions for visitors, reducing the time frame in which travelers need to get tested for the virus. Currently, Jamaica requires tourists to present proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR or Antigen test within 10 days of travel to the island. The new restrictions, which take effect beginning March 10, 2021, reduced the testing timeframe from 10 days to three days.
Beginning March 4, 2021, all visitors to Jamaica, 12 years of age and over, regardless of nationality, will be required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR or Antigen test result to check in for a flight to Jamaica.
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has Jamaica at a 'Level 4: Very High Level of COVID-19' and encourage all Americans to avoid travel to the country. The CDC also requires international travelers to have a negative COVID-19 test prior to boarding their return flight to the United States.
Jamaica currently accepts the following kinds of COVID-19 tests:
- A Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction Test (RT-PCR)
- A Nucleic Acid Amplification test (NAA)
- An RNA or molecular test
- An Antigen test
It's also important to note that the testing center or medical laboratory must be accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) or registered by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) for the test to be accepted.
Jamaica Travel Authorization
Everyone visiting Jamaica need to complete a Travel Authorization document during check in and boarding pre-flight. Passengers will not be able to board their flight without it. The document is not required to book your flight initially. You can obtain the document HERE.
The new COVID-19 testing protocols comes as a result of a spike in cases in the country since the start of February 2021. In total, the country has seen more than 23,000 cases with more than 400 deaths as a result of the virus.
Jamaica is one of the most popular Caribbean islands for tourism with more than 4 million people visiting the island each year. Frequent cruisers have no doubt visited the island as ports like Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, Falmouth, Port Antonio, and Kingston see significant cruise traffic.
Have you cruised to Jamaica? Let us know in the comments!


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This historic map of Somerville, New Jersey was created in 1882 by T.M. Fowler, a prominent 19th century map maker. The map shows a bird's eye view of Somerville as it used to be, including street names and old landmarks.
Landmarks on the map include Agricultural Fair Grounds, New Jersey Central Railroad Station, Honeyman Brothers Groceries, Koehler's Bakery & Confectionary, Taylor's Hotel & Bakery, Struve's Building, Merz Jewelers, Doughty's Lumber Yard, Ayers Groceries, numerous churches, and more.
This historic map of Somerville, NJ has been restored by KNOWOL. Reproductions of the map are available here.
Bird's Eye View of Somerville, New Jersey in 1882
This old map of Somerville will make an attractive addition to your office, library, or den and can even be used to teach children the geography and history of the area. When you're done exploring, click here to get your copy.

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A brief summary; the minutes of a meeting; the etiquette of diplomacy.
Protocol refers to a summarized document or the minutes of a meeting that are initialed by the parties present to indicate the accuracy of the document or minutes.
Protocol is a section of the DEPARTMENT OF STATE that is responsible for advising the government, the president, the vice president, and the SECRETARY OF STATE on matters of diplomatic procedure governed by law or international custom and practice. Protocol is the method of officially ranking or receiving government officials.
Additional topics
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Tired of all the pressure to set New Year resolutions, goals and targets? Same here. That's why we are living this year with just two new rules for the year ahead: Do more. Think less.
The rules are pretty simple really, but to get you into the swing of things, we have listed a few ideas to get you going…
Do more…
…to appreciate nature. Take walks in the park, study flowers, notice the birds, visit the coastline.
…of the things you love doing. Sing loudly, read a magazine, light a candle, take a bath.
…walking. Ditch the car at home and get your marching trainers on.
…face to face communication. Meet for a juice, get the girls together for dinner, knock on a neighbour's door.
…to help those you love. Make them some cookies, tell them a joke, be there for cuddles.
…to be kind to yourself. Book yourself a yoga class, take a minute to breathe, give yourself a healing head massage.
…to be kind to our planet. Ditch the plastic, turn lights off, eat local produce, car share.
Think less…
…about how to change your life. Don't succumb to the pressure to be perfect. You're doing just great.
…about what other people think. You can't please everyone all the time.
…about social media and what other people are doing. Chances are things aren't always what they appear to be. Things always look rosy on the grid!
…about past failures. If you focus on your strengths and successes, you are sure to have more chance of success going forward.
…about the small details. Missing the train, dropping your eye shadow, spilling your cappuccino. Shrug your shoulders, take a deep breath and move on with your day.


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Xela Android Design Kit - Figma & Jetpack Compose components & ready-made screens
1900+ variants of 23 components to craft perfectly shaped Android apps. Designed in Figma and fully coded in Jetpack Compose. Powered by auto-layout 3.0, modern styleguides and free Nunito Sans font. Customizable & Adjustable Android design system with 36+ pre-made app layouts for Figma, Jetpack Compose, Android Studio. You can modify them or use as it is to save time and release mobile apps faster.
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Product highlights:
36 ready-made application screens based in 66 widgets. Source code for Android Studio, Jetpack Compose, min SDK 26, target SDK 30.
23 ready-to-use components are crafted in Figma and fully coded in Jetpack Compose. Organized as the design system
Xela UIKit includes graphs, charts, date pickers, and other fully functional components
Designed in Figma, Xela for Android is fully editable and it's easy to swap fonts & colors
Designers, skip creating from scratch those complicated components along with every new project in Figma. Use XELA to concentrate on important things, not on pixel routine
Developers, this design library allows you to learn or enhance design skills. Jump into a process, where you only need to drag and fit a block to build good-looking pages
Managers & CEOs, these templates are ready to be published for teams and provide an opportunity to quickstart massive prototyping immediately and save
Xela_UI_kit.fig & xelauikitexampleproject.zip source file to import or publish for your team. Contains Jetpack Compose and Figma files.


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- Home
- Departments
- Sheriff
- Emergencies
The Napa County Sheriff's Office is here to support the community in the event of an emergency. When a disaster strikes, communities come together to help each other. Communication is critical in every phase: prepare, respond, and recover.
In the event of an emergency, we all turn to our existing tools and networks—many of which are digital. Think about your connections and the online communities you're already a part of, so you can share information, updates, or words of encouragement as we support one another through this time.
For preparedness information, visit Napa County Office of Emergency Services (OES) and readynapacounty.org for information on how you can prepare yourself and loved ones in the event an emergency strikes.
In addition, below are a variety of tools that the Napa County Sheriff's Office may use in the event of an emergency.
Emergency Alerts (ALERT Napa County)
Genasys Protect (Zonehaven)
Evacuation Tags
Napa County Sheriff's Office is providing residents with evacuation tags to place on their mailbox, fence, gate, or door before evacuating. The evacuation tags save first responders considerable time and allow first responders to clear neighborhoods faster. Evacuation tags are free. Learn about how to get an evacuation tag...
Hi-Lo Siren
This European Siren produces an "unfamiliar sound;" however it has a major role in alerting the public of emergencies. Learn more...


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In this video, meet Park Interpreter Chris Pistole from Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area and hear the story of the namesake of the park's Pigeon Roost Trail.
Located next to Beaver Lake in the Ozark Mountains ecoregion of northwest Arkansas, Hobbs is the largest State Park in Arkansas with over 12,000 acres. It provides enriching educational and recreational experiences in harmony with resource stewardship.
Take your personal action pledge to prevent future extinctions:
I, _(state your name)_, pledge to do my part to help reduce future extinction of plant and animal species on Earth, by taking the following actions:
- I will reduce my carbon footprint, which contributes to the climate crisis, by saving energy and using renewable energy sources whenever possible.
- I will reduce my consumption of resources, reuse resources, and recycle resources at every opportunity. All of these actions help reduce my impact on the environment.
- I will protect natural habitats, and make where I live more wildlife-friendly by planting native plants, removing invasive plants, and reducing pesticide use.
- I will become more informed on local species that are threatened or endangered and how I can help protect them (https://www.fws.gov).
To help you learn more, check out these web sites from community science projects, and get involved in monitoring species around your home and in your area:
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Find out more about the Pigeon Roost Trail and plan your next visit to Hobbs State Park.


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"Scratchings Of The Underground"
Wednesday 5th August
From 5.30pm - 11.30pm
@ Café 1001
1 Dray Walk, Brick lane E1 6QL
« Hey everyone - come check out my exhibition
if you are near Brick Lane tomorrow evening.
I have some great photos and paintings to exhibit/sell.
1001 Cafe is a pretty good spot for a beer... Take it easy. ».


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When this dog's human notices her dog digging up her lawn she catches the hilarious moment when he realizes he's been busted!
The Golden Retriever is thoroughly enjoying digging a hole in the lawn and is all concentration until he realizes he's being watched by his mom Ali Wyland. Ali confronts her dog and catches his funny response on video.
As soon as he realizes that he's been busted, he acts adorably innocent and covers up the evidence!
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The Pro RC Series Ritchey Chrétien telescopes made by Officina Stellare are built around the best quality optics available today. All optical sets are created under precise quality requirement conditions, using the highest materials and production processes. Each optical set comes with its own interferometry report stating and certifying the overall quality to the customer. In the making of the optics, Officina Stellare only uses blanks of certified origin and perfect homogeneity, and are optimized further with the application of high reflectivity, multi layer anti-reflection coatings. Officina Stellare verifies each and every one of their instruments before delivery to the final user.
Officina Stellare uses carbon fiber in their premium quality RC telescopes because of its lightness as well as its mechanical and thermal properties and for carbon fiber's optimal resistance to environmental conditions. The full carbon open truss tube assembly is very popular due to its stability of focus throughout the night. Combine these features with the superb quality ceramic optics of this system and you get near zero thermal expansion, guaranteeing the most stable focus possible.
All the mechanical parts for the the OTA are machined using CNC computer assisted machines to guarantee the best possible precision. The carbon fiber components are produced following strict specifications and tolerances. Each part has been computer designed and optimized for the best structural performance, rigidity and lightness. The holding systems for both mirrors, the spider, rings and all the structural components, even the smallest, are CNC machined from a single block of special aluminum (6061/7075, Ergal and Anticorodal), stainless steel, titanium or brass. The tubes are made of true carbon-graphite fiber obtained with the use of a high vacuum process, allowing Officina to obtain the best stability of focus vs temperature changes while still maintaining the best structural rigidity and lightness.
Great care is taken in the making of the rear cell of the primary mirror. The design was created so that the cell would not introduce any astigmatism, mirror flop or shift in the system. The primary mirror is fixed in a multi-point cell of innovative design that holds it linearly in the center and radially on the borders in order to distribute the weights, for any given position, in an optimal way. An extra reinforcement plate is added in the back of the mirror and holding points are increased (up to 27!), and are optimally distributed using computer based optimization methods. This extra care increases the stability of the entire system. The convection and thermal irradiation are greatly improved with the use of three high quality axial fans in the back of the cell.
Great attention has been applied to simplify the collimation between the mirrors, resulting in a stable, efficient but easy to use system. The collimation is accomplished by acting on just three points (the minimum required points to generate a single plane) using special, large diameter preloaded bolts (one for each point). This results in being able to use just one hand; simply turn the bolt left or right to move the mirror back and forth (no more complicated operations using push pull screws and locks) in a very intuitive way. Finding the correct positions is a snap. The mirror borders use an opaque, circular mask to avoid any undesired light scattering. The light shields for the primary and secondary mirrors are computer designed and optimized to ensure complete illumination of the field while still maintaining complete protection from stray light. The back plate of Officina Stellare PRC telescopes come standard with a system for adjusting the planarity of the focal plane in order to compensate for any small misalignment in the imaging train, always unwanted and annoying, especially with today's large CCD cameras.
- Optical Design: Ritchey-Chretien
- Primary Mirror Diameter: 800 mm (31.5")
- Focal Ratio: f/8
- Focal Length: 6400 mm
- Optical Set: Near Zero Expansion Ceramic Glass
- Truss Tube: Full Carbon Athermal Lightweight Open Truss


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Quotes Meaning
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Turns out, resentment is corrosive, and I hate it
- Tony Stark
No amount of money ever bought a second of time
- Tony Stark
Part of the journey is The End
- Tony Stark
Contrary to popular belief, I know exactly what I'm doing.
- Tony Stark
I have a plan- ATTACK.
- Tony Stark
Everybody wants a happy ending, right? But it doesn't always roll that way..
- Tony Stark
The only people who never fail are those who never try.
- Ilka Chase
Nobody goes undefeated all the time. If you can pick up after a crushing defeat, and go on to win again, you are going to be a champion someday!
- Kumara Sangakkara
A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.
- Albert Einstein
A wise man learns by the mistakes of others, A foll by own.
- Adam Gilchrist
You have no responsibility to live up to what other people think you ought to accomplish. I have no responsibility to be like they expect me to be. It's their mistake, not my failing.
- Richard Feynman
The biggest mistake you could ever make is being too afraid to make one.
- Anonymous
Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes
- Mahatma Gandhi
Many people think that patience is sign of weakness. I think this is a mistake. It is anger that is a sign of weakness, whereas patience is a sign of strength.
- Dalai Lama
Never mistake knowledge for wisdom. One helps you make a living; the other helps you make a life
- Eleanor Roosevelt


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Discover Our MBA Talents
In these particularly challenging times for all organizations, our remarkable persevering MBA cohort embodies our core values. While going through a troubled year they showed motivation, resilience and conflict resolution skills throughout the entire programme.
We proudly present this year's most talented MBA students equipped with the skills and know-how to challenge the status quo and be a positive impact in the business world.
Find this year finest leading business experts and elevate your organization.


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Fusion Performance delivers bespoke workshops and presentations that cover a range of topics suitable for business, education and sporting settings. These presentations can be tailored to the clients needs and include areas such as Goal Setting to Fitness/Strength and Conditioning, Nutrition, Leadership Development and Educational Performance.
Managing expectations
As a qualified teacher and a 3rd level lecturer I have nearly 10 years experience delivering content in an interesting and engaging manner. The areas I have mentioned above are areas that I have qualifications in and am extremely passionate about and this comes across in my presentations.
What we will do
Workshops can be tailor made to the needs of the client and as with 1-to-1 coaching sessions, the client's goals and interaction will drive the content. These sessions are perfectly suited to small groups where interaction and discussion will be key. The main goal of this setting is again to drive performance of your staff, players or students.
- Higher ROI (Return on Investment)
- Sustainable learning and Development
- More effective communication
- Improved capacity to change etc.
- Continued Professional Development


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Red Clay Expands On-Campus Health Services for Middle School Students
Pilot program brings telemedicine to Skyline Middle School and Stanton Middle School
Today, Red Clay announced the start of an on-campus health care program that will make it possible for students to receive telemedicine consultations from board-certified emergency medicine specialists, right from the school nurse's office. The school district will pilot the program at Skyline Middle School and Stanton Middle School through the end of the 2022-23 school year, in partnership with CareForceMD.
"In Red Clay we've made tremendous strides in increasing health services for students in our elementary schools, high schools and magnet schools, but we saw a need to fill the gap for the hundreds of students who attend our traditional middle schools," said Mandy Pennington, MSN, RN, Supervisor of Health Services. "Through the telemedicine pilot, more middle schoolers will be able to get tested for common illnesses and receive treatment right on campus, without having to make a trip to their primary care provider's office."
By providing access to telemedicine right in school, Red Clay hopes to help more students overcome some of the obstacles to receiving quality health care. "Many families lack transportation which makes it tough to get to and from a doctor's appointment," Pennington explained. "We also know that it can be difficult for parents and guardians to take time off work or find appointment times that fit their schedules -- now we can remove some of those barriers for families who want their children to receive health care during the school day."
In the program, board-certified emergency medicine specialists provide telemedicine consultations to students, with parents and guardians having the option to participate in their child's evaluation over secure video chat. When a student's condition is deemed serious, health care providers can make recommendations for next steps and initiate communications with the student's primary care provider or the local hospital. Prescriptions can be sent during the school day so that they are ready for pick up after school. Results and reports can be sent to the student's primary care provider with parent/guardian permission.
To participate in the telemedicine program, parents and guardians must register their child and provide consent for their child to receive services. Services include testing and treatment for conditions like COVID-19, flu, strep throat and urinary infections. Parents and guardians will be notified any time their child uses the telemedicine services.
Beyond the pilot at Skyline Middle School and Stanton Middle School, Red Clay aims to expand the program to Alexis I. du Pont Middle School which would ensure that every Red Clay middle schooler has access to convenient, on-campus health services via telemedicine or a school-based health center.
About the Red Clay Consolidated School District
The Red Clay Consolidated School District is Delaware's largest school district and one of its largest employers. With 32 campuses across New Castle County, Red Clay serves 16,000 students in early childhood, elementary, secondary, magnet, charter and adult education programs. Red Clay is home to several U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon Schools, U.S. News & World Report's Top 10 High Schools in the Philadelphia Area, and was recently rated the #1 Place to Teach in Delaware.
About CareForceMD
CareForceMD is a leading regional provider of mobile and tele-urgent care services across the Delaware Valley, with a focus on improving access to timely, convenient and affordable health care for all people.


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Michel Stern Biography | Everything To Know About Lisa Kudrow's Husband
Profile Summary
- Name: Michel Stern
- Year of Birth: 1958
- Marital Status: Married
- Nationality: French
Michel Stern was born in the year 1958, a native of France. He became famous after getting married to the American actress, writer, and producer Lisa Kudrow.
Stern is a French advertising executive. He has established himself in the advertising industry, although he was not a popular figure until he started dating Lisa Kudrow.
He then became a celebrity.
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Lisa is a famous and viral TV star.
She is widely known for featuring in the famous 90s sitcom Friends.
Kudrow was also a recurring character and starred as Phoebe Buffay on the show.
Stern proved that time and fame would not get in the way of his love for Lisa as they got married in 1995.
They gave birth to their only child, Julian Murray Stern, On May 7, 1998.
We do not know much about Michel Stern as he lived a private life, but we do know that he spent most of his early years in his hometown in France.
How Michel Stern met his wife
He met his wife in the 1980s in France. Michel was dating Lisa's friend at the time. Eventually, he broke up with Lisa's friend. Michel and Lisa met again after a while at a mutual friend's party, and the two chemistry sparkled.
He later moved to the United States to pursue a career in the advertising industry.
The media have significantly monitored his relationship with Lisa; despite all these, Michel has maintained his space and remains out of the public eye.
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He avoids the red carpet events and other festivals, but he was seen with Lisa in 2004 during the 10th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Michel continues to support his wife to date.
He still refuses to talk about his personal life, but he has retired from his advertising career.
Michel and his wife have been referred to as the gold standard multiple times.


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He's not holding back! Harry Styles was announced as the December 2020 Vogue cover star on November 13, and the former One Direction crooner, 26, gave fans an inside look into his life.
The curly-haired cutie revealed how he's adjusted to the new ways of the world and his role in the upcoming movie Don't Worry Darling (which he's "very honored" to be starring in). Harry is an open book in this newly released profile. In fact, readers even get to hear about the "Watermelon Sugar" singer's childhood straight from his sister, Gemma Styles.
"My mum loved to dress us up. I always hated it, and Harry was always quite into it," the writer, 29, remembered She did some really elaborate papier-mâché outfits: She made a giant mug and then painted an atlas on it, and that was Harry being 'The World Cup.' Harry also had a little dalmatian-dog outfit, a hand-me-down from our closest family friends. He would just spend an inordinate amount of time wearing that outfit. But then Mum dressed me up as Cruella de Vil. She was always looking for any opportunity!"
Following the cover's release, Harry received some backlash for wearing a dress while posing for a magazine. Well, he appeared to shut down the haters with a subtle Instagram caption on December 2.
"Bring back manly men," the singer captioned a photo of himself wearing a powder blue suit and eating a banana.
Almost one year after his second studio album Fine Line was released, Harry also looked back at releasing the record and how he's yet to tour it due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
"I think with the second album, I let go of the fear of getting it wrong and … it was really joyous and really free," he explained, adding that he can't wait to tour once "it's safe for everyone," because "being up against people is part of the whole thing. You can't really re-create it in any way."
Scroll through our gallery to find out everything we learned about Harry in his Vogue cover story.
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The wine-producing towns of Tuscany, often attractive and picturesque hamlets perched over one of the world's most beautiful countrysides, rarely offer an architecture as important as the landscape: the artistic and architectonic creativity, where it exists, was invested elsewhere, in the churches and monasteries, the villas and castles, which dot the surroundings. The great exception, of course, is Montepulciano, often called "the pearl of the Renaissance" for the splendid palaces which line its streets and piazzas.
Once put to good use by the local ruling families, who used their underground spaces to age and store the wine they produced in the vineyards which girdled the city. The crowded spaces which now make working in city centers somewhat impractical have driven many of these cellars outside the city walls, but some still remain, among them the impressive vaults, niches, and brickwork of the Tarugi and Sinatti palaces, which house the aging facilities of the Fattoria di Talosa a significant productive reality with its 80 acres of vineyards in the highly regarded Pietrose sub-zone of the appellation.
The property has belonged to Angelo Jacorossi. Born in 1972, in the last decade and a half has seen a perceptible, and admirable, rise in the quality of the wines, fruit of important investments in the cellars, particularly in the rotation of the oak for aging, and a new rigor in the vineyards, characterized by low yields and an attentive selection of the grapes during the harvest. The full range of Montepulciano is produced but, somewhat unusually, the Riserva is important also in terms of numbers, from 12 to 18 thousand bottles according to vintage, an impressive number indeed.
Additional Info
- Farm: Talosa
- Address: Via Talosa, 8 53024 Montepulciano (SI)
- Phone number: 0578 758277
- Telefax: 0578 752884
- Website: firstname.lastname@example.com
- e-mail: www.talosa.it
- Tasting on the Farm: YES
- Direct Sales on the Farm: YES


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As of July 1, 2011, both the National Football League (NFL) and the National Basketball Association (NBA) are embroiled in labor disputes, which have resulted in the owners instituting "lockouts" against the players. This battle of millionaires versus billionaires has spurred a number of professional athletes, either at the behest of their agents or on their own, to file petitions to modify their child support obligations.
Articles posted on solo-practitioner's websites, as well as on corporate news sites, have greatly oversimplified this matter. These articles would have both the athletes and their dependents believe that due to the lockout, they are certain to have their petitions for modification of child support granted. Regardless of which side of the issue an individual falls, the professional athlete-payor, or the mother and/or former spouse-payee, receiving a child support modification is not as simple as filing the initial petition for modification.
The athlete's argument for modification is simple and succinct; it goes as follows:
Player X plays professionally in the NFL or NBA. On or about March 4, 2011, or July 1, 2011, the NFL and NBA respectively instituted lockouts. A substantial change in circumstance has occurred as a result of said lockout. Player X is no longer earning money pursuant to his contract and cannot afford to pay the previously ordered amount of child support. Player X respectfully requests that his child support obligation be reduced.
The above argument is overly simplistic for three reasons: (1) Players (for the most part) do not receive compensation during the off-season; (2) Child support is payable from both income and assets; and (3) the substantial change in circumstances cannot be prospective.
(1) A Lockout does not necessarily constitute a Substantial Change of Circumstances.
Whether or not the recent lockouts constitute a substantial change in circumstances is a question of fact. Per the Collective Bargaining Agreements of the respective leagues, players do not receive salary compensation during the off-season. NFL players are scheduled to receive their first checks in September and NBA players usually receive their initial checks in November. Yes, there may be other types of compensation, such as off-season workouts, or payment for previous year's performance incentives; however, such payments are usually contingent on some aspect of a player's participation or performance and may not be payable until the first game of the regular season.
Whether you are the petitioning party or the respondent, it is important to thoroughly review the player's NFL or NBA contract for the specific provisions that entitle him to receive compensation and identify when the franchise is obligated to remit said compensation. In addition, a player's marketing contracts must be examined. Regardless of national acclaim, many athletes receive apparel endorsements, appearance fees and/or other marketing based compensation, all of which are important when determining ability to pay or if a substantial change in circumstances has occurred.
(2) Child Support is payable from both income and assets.
Athletes requesting modifications must assert that their income is being adversely affected as a direct result of the lockout. However, be aware that child support obligations are payable from both income and assets. In Illinois, 750 ILCS 5/505(a) of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act only explicitly states that child support is to be paid from income. However, case law has established that section 505(a) does not restrict a court from ordering the payment of support from assets, as well as income. A current financial disclosure statement showing income and expenses as well as the player's assets may make the difference in the Judge granting a modification. Even if an athlete can prove the lockout has resulted in a substantial change of circumstances, the court may still determine that he has sufficient assets from which to satisfy a child support obligation and may order him to liquidate retirement accounts, sell the second home or divest himself of his newest Bentley Continental GT in order to satisfy a child support award.
(3) The Substantial Change must have occurred between the entry of the initial child support order and the filing of the petition.
In Illinois, a petition for modification cannot be based on prospective events. The substantial change in circumstances must have occurred between the entry of the current support order and the filing of the petition for modification, meaning that most athletes' petitions for modification, if filed prior to the scheduled start of the season, will be premature. Before drafting petitions and securing hearing dates, it may be more prudent to reach out to the opposing party and come to an agreement in the event that the lockout does run into the respective leagues' regular seasons.
Sports fans are not the only parties lamenting the potential long term effects of the lockouts. As each day passes without an agreement, athletes, agents, and the athletes' families are becoming increasingly anxious. In the meantime, interested parties need to seek out and consult with an experienced family law attorney prior to filing, or responding to, a Petition for Modification of Child Support Obligation.
As in all things in life and sport, the reality of both is more nuanced than most people realize.


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At Sixe Engineering we have been providing official IBM training around the world for over 12 years. Get the best training from our specialists in Europe. We have important discounts and offers for two or more students.
Course details
IBM course code: AS28G | Category: IBM i / BRMS |
Delivery: Online & on-site** | Course length in days: 5 |
Target audience
This is an intermediate course for Power System with IBM i administrators, IBM Business Partners, and anyone else who would like practical knowledge of the features and functions supported by BRMS.
Desired Prerequisites:
You should have a working understanding of the capabilities and operations in the area of save and restore for IBM i.
The great majority of the IBM courses we offer are taught directly by our engineers. This is the only way we can guarantee the highest quality. We complement all the training with our own materials and laboratories, based on our experience during the deployments, migrations and courses that we have carried out during all these years.
Added value
Our courses are deeply role oriented. To give an example, the needs for technology mastery are different for developer teams and for the people in charge of deploying and managing the underlying infrastructure. The level of previous experience is also important and we take it very seriously. That is why beyond (boring) commands and tasks, we focus on solving the problems that arise in the day to day of each team. Providing them with the knowledge, competencies and skills required for each project. In addition, our documentation is based on the latest version of each product.
Agenda and course syllabus
Day 1
- Welcome and eLab overview
- Unit 1: Installing BRMS
- Unit 2: BRMS policies overview
- Exercise 1: Using 5250 emulation
- Exercise 2: Using System i Navigator
- Exercise 3: Using IBM Navigator for i
- Unit 3: Media devices and encryption using software and hardware
- Unit 4: Overview and implementation of virtual tape, DVD, and optical device support
- Exercise 4: Media devices and virtual tape
- Unit 5: Creating a simple backup control group
Day 2
- Review
- Unit 6: BRMS log
- Exercise 5: Creating a basic backup control group using 5250 green screen
- Exercise 6: Creating a basic backup control group using System i Navigator
- Exercise 7: Creating a basic backup control group using IBM Navigator for i
- Unit 7: Saving IFS data
- Unit 8: Working with backup lists
- Exercise 8: Creating and using backup lists and saving to a save file
- Exercise 9: Creating and using backup lists and saving to a save file using System i Navigator
- Exercise 10: Creating and using backup lists and saving to a save file using IBM Navigator for i
- Unit 9: Parallel save, user exits, and save-while-active
- Unit 10: Performing a backup and full system backup
- Unit 11: Other backup topics
- Exercise 11: Creating a backup control group
- Exercise 12: Creating a backup control group using System i Navigator
- Exercise 13: Creating a backup control group using IBM Navigator for i
Day 3
- Unit 12: Storage locations
- Exercise 14: Creating a storage location
- Unit 13: Containers
- Unit 14: Move management
- Exercise 15: Move policies
- Unit 15: Media class
- Exercise 16: Creating a media class
- Unit 16: Media policies
- Exercise 17: Creating a media policy
- Unit 17: Media topics
- Exercise 18: Running a backup using 5250 emulation
- Exercise 19: Running a backup using System i Navigator
Day 4
- Exercise 20: Running a backup using IBM Navigator for i
- Review Exercises 18 through 20
- Unit 18: BRMS networking
- Unit 19: Scheduling BRMS jobs
- Unit 20: Daily maintenance
- Unit 21: BRMS reports
- Unit 22: Recovery
- Exercise 21: BRMS recovery capabilities
- Unit 23: Tape duplication and label print
- Exercise 22: Tape duplication
- Unit 24: Functional usage
Day 5
- Unit 25: Archive
- Unit 26: Retrieval
- Exercise 23: Archive/retrieve using 5250 emulation
- Unit 27: TSM Client and BRMS on IBM i
- Unit 28: BRMS Enterprise
- Unit 29: Summary
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The word "yoga" comes from the Sanskrit root yuj, which means "to join" or "to yoke". Yoga not only keeps fit to our physical health but also improves our mental health. It is the best thing for clarity of mind. yoga means to know you and yourself. It is freedom from all our problems and sufferings.Apart from this, there are many benefits of doing yoga.
Builds Muscle Strength
Strong muscles do more than looking good. We can get rid through issues like back pain and live longer. And when you build strength through yoga, you balance it with flexibility.
Perfects posture & body Flexibility
Today yoga is extremely important part of our life to get the strong body with flexibility. Yoga is one of good exercise for stretching and toning the body muscles and makes them strong. It also improves our body posture when we sleep, walk, stand, and sit. If our body posture is right we get relief from body pain.
Improve Immunity System
Our system is a combination of body, mind, and spirit. An irregularity in the body affects the brain and similarly, unpleasantness in the mind can evident as an illness in the body. yoga is breathing technique which massages our organs and strengthens muscles. it removes stress and improves our immunity system.
Peace of Mind
yoga avoid the fluctuations of the mind, it means it keeps away our frustration, regret, anger, fear and many problems that can cause stress. as stress is the reason for many problems so if we are able to avoid our mind we will be likely to live longer and healthy life.
Balanced Metabolism
If we have a balanced metabolism it results in maintaining a healthy weight and controlling hunger. Consistent yoga practice helps find the balance and efficient metabolism.
Weight Control
The benefits of a better metabolism along with the exercise of yoga work to keep your weight in control. As increasing body weight is the main reason for lots of diseases so we should practice yoga at least 30 minutes in a day.
Better Sleep
If we do yoga for eight weeks of daily it improves sleep quality for people. sleep issues are like anxiety as breathing and mental exercise allows the mind to slow down and take a better sleep.
Lowered Blood Pressure
The savasana (corpse pose) helps people with hypertension. This pose is said to be have resulted in great improvement in people with high blood pressure.
Increase Energy
A few minutes of yoga every day provides the much-needed tonic that boosts our energy and keeps us fresh. A 10-minute online-guided meditation is all you need to charge up your batteries, in the middle of a busy day.
Glowing Skin
Practicing yoga asanas will help increase blood circulation towards head and face area. This will give you a naturally beautiful glowing skin.
Precautions should be taken while doing Yoga
At the Time of Yoga, we need loose, comfortable clothes that will allow moving our body easily. Yoga should not be practiced without proper guidance and knowledge. People suffering from problems like heart attack, high or low blood pressure or any other serious disease should also avoid asanas (postures) which may prove unsafe.


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With normalcy slowly being instilled in Japan, several precautions are being called for – particularly in the hospital and food industry. And in ensuring this, a zoo in the country has come up with a rather unique way to make sure customers don't breach social distancing protocols at their 'forest animal' restaurant.
Japan's Izu Shaboten Zoo recently resumed operations after the coronavirus lockdown and is using of stuffed Capybaras to enforce distancing rules at its in-house diner. The cute plush toys have been strategically placed throughout the restaurant's tables and chairs to keep customer's company ( in addition to other cuddly toys such as squirrels and giraffes) and make sure that they are seated at a distance for one another.
In their latest Instagram post, the zoo also referred to social distance as equaling "two adult Capybaras." The innovative feature is further said to be in line with the zoo's tradition of hosting open-air baths for their capybaras, who happily enjoy the hot water during wintertime.
Japan's Izu Shaboten Zoo, however, isn't the only one to come up with unique ways to keep COVID-19 at bay. A Michelin-starred restaurant called the Inn at 'Little Washington' in the D.C area recently placed mannequins on empty chairs and tables to make social distancing less awkward for its customers. Well, the pandemic is sure making us think out of the boxes after all!
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Deer, itself, pose no threat - it's the deer ticks that you need to watch out for. Deer ticks are the primary transmitters of Lyme Disease, a bacterial infection associated with flu-like symptoms, muscle aches and (if left untreated) permanent arthritic, cardiac or neurological damage. Remember your pets can also get Lyme Disease. It's wise to take precautionary measures (sprays, collars, etc.) especially during high-risk seasons from May until early October.
If you find a fawn, don't touch it. Mother deer are very wary of human scents. If she senses foreign smells, she may abandon her young and then won't you feel badly. Chances are the mother is closer than you think. A doe only leaves the nest in order to avoid attracting predators back to her defenseless offspring. It will return periodically throughout the day to check on the fawn.
These nocturnal creatures would love to know what's in your garbage bag. Even if you tightly seal the bags in a garbage can, these rascals are still likely to make a mess. Do yourself a favor - don't invite trouble. Put your garbage out on the day of pick-up.
Mother raccoons may use parts of your home as a den. If you find a family in your attic or chimney, don't panic. The family will move out in a few weeks. If you must evict them, do it at dusk. Mother raccoons won't endanger their young by moving in the daytime, even if harassed.
First, scatter ammonia-soaked rags in strategic locations. Then, shine a lamp in their vicinity and blare the radio or TV. Raccoons are attracted to dark, quiet settings. Once the family leaves, make sure to seal up the entrances with mesh screens or plaster. If you happen to see a raccoon in the daytime, don't be surprised. Raccoons sometimes come out to explore, especially the younger ones.
Consider yourself lucky and enjoy observing its antics from a distance. Only if you notice unusual behavior should you be concerned. If it shows signs of disorientation, screeching or paralysis, call your local wildlife control authority immediately.
If a skunk pays you a house call, it's usually because it's hungry. So, unless you want to see it again, don't feed it. If the skunk isn't bothering anyone, the best thing to do is leave it alone. Skunks can actually do more good than harm. Skunks eat mice, rats, beetles, wasps, grasshoppers, aphids and grubs. The skunk will usually move on once it's out of food and your house is cleaned. To make sure it's gone, sprinkle some flour or saw dust on the floor from time to time to see if your unwelcome houseguest has left.
On to Some of the More Dangerous Critters
Well, not really, but these animals definitely require more care and attention...
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Stuart Armstrong gained many admirers as he emerged from Dundee United's youth ranks to become one of the country's most gifted midfielders.
While most of the praise centred on his ability to dash past defenders as he drove into opposition penalty boxes, his quite magnificent hair also caught the attention of fans at Tannadice and later Celtic Park, where he moved in 2015.
@TekelTowers Several United lads get sensitive about their hair! Having to compete with Armstrong's 'just stepped out of a salon' look!
— Ceres Arabs (@CeresArabs) October 17, 2014
If Armstrong goes to Celtic will the hair transplant crew of Griffiths, Stokes & GMS accept him?
— TDA (@TheDailyArab83) January 29, 2015
Mixed emotions for Celtic fans as Stuart Armstrong scores a superb free kick but gets his hair slightly messed up in the process
— Oldfirmfacts (@Oldfirmfacts1) March 1, 2017
I'm missing Stuart Armstrong with his fine hair, taking the ball from defenders and going forward with pace attacking the opposition #Celtic ??????????
— Joe Miller (@joe_averagejoe) August 23, 2018
It is a fact clearly recognised at his new club, English Premiership outfit Southampton FC.
They have chosen Armstrong for this brilliant Valentine's Day message to their fans.
Wishing you all a #HappyValentinesDay, #SaintsFC fans! ❤ pic.twitter.com/e5KTsCqLqP
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) February 14, 2019
Daza Bhoy speaks for us all:
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Alumni Advisory Board Installs Michael K. Short '99 As Alumni Society President
The Alumni Advisory Board installed Michael K. Short '99 as the president of The Alumni Society of The University of Scranton at its April 28 meeting.
Short officially became president for a two-year term after Past President Col. Richard H. Breen Jr., U.S. Army (ret) '77 passed the society's gavel to him in a transfer of power ceremony. Breen assumed the duties of past president from Martina Martin '80, who completed her term of service to the board with the transfer. Colleen Neary, Esq. '88 assumed the duties of president-elect from Short and will succeed him as president when his term is up in 2020.
Short, who resides in Mendham, NJ with his wife Susanna Puntel Short '01 and son Grady Michael Short, graduated from the University with a bachelor's degree in Marketing. He owns two Allstate insurance agencies that provide multi-line insurance products. He is Series 6 FINRA-certified as a personal financial representative and is a licensed NJ
"I'd like to thank this board," Short said to the members of the Alumni Society Advisory Board who were present. "You inspire me to be better. I respect each of you tremendously and will do my absolute best to lead you."
Short promised the board he would foster a good relationship between the board and the Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., University president-elect, as he transitions to University president, push the board and its members to take a more active role in the University community, maintain transparency with his fellow board members and, lastly, "have a lot of fun."
"I can't begin to tell you how excited I am to get started and see what we can achieve together," Short said. "We have a tremendous group of leaders to propel this board forward."
During his farewell address as president, Breen thanked Martin, Short, his fellow board members and several others he encountered during his previous 12 years on the board. He told his fellow board members to be proud of the work they had done together during his term as president, which included inviting regional club leaders to one of the board's meetings per year, supporting the Ignite Leadership Conference, creating Toast2Scranton as an annual student engagement event, increasing the board's participation in the President's Business Council, refining the nomination process for new board members, establishing a quasi-endowment fund and creating The University of Scranton Alumni Coin of Excellence, a symbolic representation of membership in the Alumni Society first presented to the Class of 2017 at its commencement ceremony.
"I would like to believe that being a member of this Alumni Society Board helps tie us closer to our University, cements lifelong friendships and relationships, (and) enhances the power of volunteerism and giving back, but most
In recognition of his service, the board presented Breen with several gifts, including a chair branded with the University seal and a t-shirt quilt constructed from the t-shirts given out at the University events he presided over during his term.


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Independent rental owner plans for expansion with cloud-based property management and accounting software
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., August 03, 2017 — Heinly Homes plans to grow its portfolio of multifamily homes in Pennsylvania with Yardi® Genesis2™, a cloud-based real estate software platform for small to mid-size property managers.
Heinly Homes owner Justin Heinly is a nuclear power plant safety inspector who decided to invest in rental real estate during the recession. His goal is to expand his portfolio exponentially and focus on property management full time soon. Yardi Genesis2 will allow him to automate business processes to increase office efficiency and resident satisfaction.
"I previously used complicated spreadsheets to manage my accounting. Now I'll be able to automate my accounts payable and receivable and reporting. I no longer have to worry about immediately hiring help," said Heinly. "My residents will be happy that they can pay rent and other fees online, as well as quickly place work orders using an app."
Heinly will further streamline operations using smart additions that are part of the residential Yardi Genesis2 Suite, including RentCafe®, Yardi® Payment Processing and ResidentShield® Protection Plan. These integrated tools make it easy to manage additional facets of the rental lifecycle, from marketing and payments to renters insurance.
"The Yardi Genesis2 Suite has built-in functionality, real-time data access and easy mobile tools to guide Heinly Homes through all its property management, accounting, maintenance and customer service tasks," said Terri Dowen, senior vice president of sales for Yardi. "Working with just one vendor and one platform lets property managers focus on their business, rather than waste time learning and maintaining multiple systems."
Join a webinar or read Genesis2 success stories to learn how you can save time, simplify tasks and grow profits with one software platform for many types of properties.
About Heinly Homes LLC
Heinly Homes is operated by Justin Heinly, an independent rental owner based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Founded in 2014, it specializes in renovating historic residential houses into quality apartment rentals. It has found success in providing a quality place to live at an affordable price for the growing young professional urban population and doing so with superior customer service.
About Yardi
Yardi® develops and supports industry-leading investment and property management software for all types and sizes of residential and commercial real estate companies. Established in 1984, Yardi is based in Santa Barbara, Calif., and serves clients worldwide. For more information on how Yardi is Energized for Tomorrow, visit yardi.com.


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Meet the Indian artist fighting for the representation of queer people in the metaverse and around the globe — nftreats.art
For this edition of the nftreats.art artist focus, we met NFT artist and activist Anwesh Sahoo (he/him). Meet the Indian artist, blogger, writer, model, actor and TEDx speaker fighting for the representation of queer people in the NFT Community, in India and around the globe.
Hi Anwesh! Please introduce yourself to the community. What are your pronouns, where are you from and what do you do?
Hi folx, I'm an Indian artist, and I wear multiple hats, but a lot of my work lies in the spectrum of visual and technical artistry. My pronouns are he/him/his.
An ongoing topic in your art is queerness and breaking the gender binary, especially in the context of your home country, India. Why do you think these histories have been overlooked and in what ways do you hope to revive them through your work?
I have had a tumultuous road to coming out, and after. Coming out queer in India isn't easy, and more so for an individual with an androgynous gender expression like mine. Mainstream representation plays a huge role in how we perceive sexuality in our country, and the lack of sex and sexuality education is an issue. I wanted to specifically tackle the same with my artwork, a more aestheticised, empowered and dignified representation, in fact in some ways my work is quite fantastical, high camp, high glamour, and a kaleidoscope of colours. We were stuck with a Draconian law for years, however, because of the work of equal rights activists, Section 377 in India was read down. This legalised the LGBTIQA+ folx in this country, but a lot needs to be done still, marriage rights, adoption rights, better mainstream representation, and a lot more.
Mainstream representation plays a huge role in how we perceive sexuality
How and why did you get into creating NFT art?
I got to know about NFTs through Beeple, and then closer home through Amrit Pal Singh at the start of the year. I realised how art can empower me in ways I'd never thought of before. It's an interesting space that brings tech, and art together and more so the fact that it empowers me to continue to create art that is representative of the cause I stand for.
NFTs made me realised how art can empower me in ways I'd never thought of before
What are you currently working on? Can we get a sneak peek?
I recently shared my genesis piece 'Modchitra: a safe sex story' on Foundation which was sold out today, to my icon Amrit Pal Singh, which is so so surreal to me honestly! Regarding the artwork, it denotes the need for safer sex practices and conversations around sexual hygiene. Despite the prevalence of STDs and HIV in the LGBTIQA+ community, safe sex practices sometimes go for a toss in the heat of the moment. The idea of preparing one's body and mind before the act is seldom spoken of. Anal sex for instance requires exploration of one's own anatomy and cleaning up the right way in order to have a pleasurable, safe and clean experience. Most of these conversations never happen due to the lack of awareness, and perhaps since parents are too shy, or simply do not know how to initiate these conversations around sex, intimacy and sexual hygiene practices. These are the specific areas that I wanted to touch upon through my artwork (MODern-pataCHITRA), and more importantly, the idea that this conversation is extremely relevant to all of us no matter where we lie in the gender and sexuality spectrum. Whether you are Adam and Eve, Anna and Eve, or Adam and Steve, safe sex practices apply to you too. You can find the artwork here: https://foundation.app/@theEffeminare/modchitra-1-0-77942
Other than that, I'm also going LIVE with my limited edition prints via my online shop here.
Whether you are Adam and Eve, Anna and Eve, or Adam and Steve, safe sex practices apply to you too
What are your individual mediums? How did you get into your current mediums?
I started drawing when I was 3. From plastic crayons to watercolour, to poster colours, to acrylic colours, to now digital. I enjoy experimenting with different media. I'm really open to explorations. But digital art and my sketchbook triumph for me at the moment.
What are you trying to express as an artist?
Individuality, my story, my trials and tribulations and above all the silver lining. There is light at the end of this tunnel. 🙂
What does having a fulfilling creative practise look like and feel like for you?
Honestly, I'm still in the process of finding that right balance. I have a full-time day job, I make NFTs now and also continue to design wedding invites and illustrations. Maybe this is what a fulfilling practice really is. I think it's a process. Sometimes I look back and appreciate how far I've come on this journey. 10 years ago, if someone would've told me I would be here, I would've been starry-eyed. To get to do what I love, and get paid for it, haha! But, now I have even bigger aspirations. That's all I can say for now. 🙂
10 years ago, if someone would've told me I would be here, I would've been starry-eyed. To get to do what I love, and get paid for it
What do you think is your best quality (or qualities)? How does it translate into your creative practice, and/or your work?
Resilience, and patience. That's my biggest asset. It's very difficult to pull me down. And most of my works are very meticulously crafted. It takes a lot of time, patience, and resilience to make the art I do.
What inspires or motivates you to do the work that you do?
A world without labels.
Do you have any exciting accomplishments, upcoming projects, or goals that you would like to share?
There is so much happening at the moment. I have 2 more drops on Foundation planned for the year, my online shop as I mentioned goes live in September, I'm in a new job that I thoroughly enjoy, and a really fun popular chat show that will be LIVE soon.
Do you have any advice for emerging queer artists entering the NFT space?
Be very patient, be very diligent, take it one step at a time and have fun while you're at it.
What are you, as an artist, hoping to achieve in the NFT space?
Inclusion, representation, and financial empowerment.
What are you missing in the NFT space thus far? What would you like to see improve?
I think NFTs have a lot of potentials that are still unexplored, especially in the smaller markets. There is a world that still doesn't know much about it. So the reach I believe is perhaps the issue.
Why do you want to join nftreats?
Why not? An NFT platform that empowers creators to celebrate sex, sexuality, implied nudity and eroticism. Heck, yeah!
I am hoping to gain more Inclusion, representation, and financial empowerment through NFTs
Finish this sentence: Eroticism is…
If you want to find out more about Anwesh go follow him on Instagram or Twitter or join our Discord to get a chance to speak to the artist in person!
Originally published at https://info.nftreats.art on September 8, 2021.


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Employment Opportunities
Employment opportunities for F-1 Students
Can international students work?
Yes, international students in F-1 and J-1 student status may work on campus for up to 20 hours per week while school is in session. Students may work full-time during breaks and vacation periods. Various part-time jobs are available on the SUNY- Brockport campus. Check the Student Employment webpage to view and apply for jobs.
Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
Curricular practical training is used at Brockport to authorize internships which are a component of many of our degree programs. Limitations on use of internships vary by academic department. See an advisor in International Student Services to discuss your eligibility for CPT.
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is a form of off-campus employment for students prior to the completion of their degree program. Authorization is required before an F-1 student is able to participate in off-campus employment, internship, or volunteer work. Examples of such employment are: internships, practicum, field placement, Co-op, or work service experience that is integral to your curriculum.
USCIS defines employment as any type of service for which a benefit, including academic credit, is received. Therefore, even if you will not be getting paid for your internship, you still need to obtain CPT authorization.
What type of service/employment qualifies for CPT?
- It is an internship, practicum, field placement or other type of employment/service that is required for your degree, or is a necessary component of the field of study or concentration that you have chosen within your major.
- It is taken for academic credit toward the degree.
- The employment/experience will be evaluated by a faculty member, will be graded and will appear on your transcript.
- You will be registered for the appropriate course and credits in the semester during which the employment will occur.
- Summer registration is required for summer internships.
If your academic department does not offer an internship, practicum or Co-Op, then you may not be able to pursue this type of employment. CPT is directly linked to the curriculum of your department and degree program
Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Optional Practical Training is a great opportunity to gain actual employment in your current major field of study. Students are required to prepare the necessary materials prior to booking an appointment with an Advisor in the International Student Services office (ISS). The advisor will review your completed application, prepare a new I-20 to include in the application package.
Optional Practical Training is an F-1 student benefit granted by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). It allows you to work off-campus in a job related to your major. It is meant to supplement your academic experience with practical experience.
To be eligible for Optional Practical Training, you must document that:
- you are currently in valid F-1 status AND
- you have been a full-time student for at least one full academic year (two semesters)
CPT/OPT Workshop
- Authorized Economic Hardship - If you have been in F-1 status for a full academic year and are able to prove to CIS that there has been an unforeseeable and dramatic change in your economic circumstances, then you may qualify to apply for authorization for part-time employment off-campus. This employment is restricted to 20 hours per week while school is in session, full-time during summer or annual vacation.
- Internship with a recognized International Organization - If you are maintaining lawful F-1 status, you may accept an internship with a "recognized" international organization, such as the United Nations or the World Bank.


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The Guardian reports:
Donald Trump's spiritual adviser and megachurch leader Pastor Paula White said in an exclusive interview her relationship with the president is the result of a direct "assignment" from God, who directed her to "show him who I am".
The controversial pastor at the central Florida-based New Destiny Christian Center is known for her luxurious lifestyle and preaching the prosperity gospel, which tells followers the more they donate to the church the more God will bless them.
"I encounter thousands of people, millions of people, over the course of ministry, but there's been a handful of people that I knew was, like, this was direct assignment," White told the Guardian. God's calling to her, she said, was "directly regarding Trump".
There's much more at the link, if you can bear it.
PREVIOUSLY ON JMG: Paula White does mass faith healing of cancer patients. Paula White claims "demons" attack Trump because they fear his Supreme Court appointments. Paula White claims if you oppose Trump, you are "fighting the hand of God." Paula White claims Obama threw the Baby Jesus out of the White House. Paula White demands one month's pay from followers or else they'll suffer the "consequences" from God. Paula White sells "resurrection life seeds" for $1144 a pop.


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How to Send or Request UC to Friend in PUBG Mobile
UC is a kind of most essential thing in the PUBG Mobile and the good part is that Game allows you to send UC to your friends easily or you can even request UC from your friend and he will give you easily. This is what we gonna discuss today.
When is comes to Battle Royal Games then PUBG mobile has changed the Mobile Battle Royal Gaming industry. There are many different battle Royal Games available for Mobile like Garena Free Fire, Rules of Survival, and many more. But no game has this kind of impact to users as PUBG Mobile has.
We all know that Earning UC is kind of impossible and publishers also need to earn from this game this is why PUBG Mobile earning source is UC and need to buy it. There are many other earning sources of the game you can read that also how PUBG mobile become a billion-dollar company.
But today, we gonna look at some methods by which you can send UC to any person no matter he is your friend or not and request for UC from your friends.
How to Request UC from Friends in PUBG Mobile?
let's start with how you can request UC from your friend first, request UC is only applicable to friend only you can't request anyone random in the game.
And you need to befriend him for more than 48 hours and at least you have played one match with each other than only you can request UC from a friend.
- First, Open the PUBG Mobile Game Main Menu
- On Top Right Corner you will able to see Royal Pass Option
- Then you will able to see Request Royal or Elite Pass
- Click on request, add a message if you have and send your best friend
- If he reads and wants to send you UC he will and you will able to see on gift section
But hey, don't think that your friend has many UC with him and now he can give you some of it to you, no, your friends have to purchase request, then only he can Send. Your friend will first give the amount of money need you to buy Royal Pass then you will get UC.
Read also: Get PUBG Mobile Royal Pass & UC for Free or Cheap Rate?
How to Send UC to anybody in PUBG Mobile?
I hope you get to know that how you can request UC to your friend but do you know that PUBG Mobile allows you to send UC to anybody without request or something. Yes, its true, for this you need to follow these simple steps.
- First, you need to visit the Official site of PUBG Mobile UC send that is Midasbuy
- Then you need Sign Up with Email and password
- After sign up, do sign in and then click on "Purchase" Option
- Enter the id of your friend, ask him a screenshot of id from the game if you don't know
- Then Enter the amount of UC and select payment method
- After the payment is done, you will able to see the order number and your friend will able to see UC in his Account.
But here again, you need to pay money, it doesn't work like you have so much of UC and you just send some of yours.
Final Words
I've seen many people claiming that they have way to send UC without payment but one thing I got to know from them is they all are fraud there is no way like that.
However, there are some methods by which you can get UC for cheap Rate but not way send UC for free. PUBG Mobile has been spending huge amount on these types of people so, even if you able to do that you will get ban after some time.


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Webinar | October 27th | 11AM (PDT Time)
Simplify Processes and Reduce Latency with Edge Solutions
Today's users are increasingly intolerant of any delays while using applications or browsing the web.
This is why serverless and edge computing are the perfect combination for modern workloads; these technologies make it easy for enterprises to minimize network latency by storing data and processing requests as close as possible to end users, without requiring developers to provision servers ahead of time.
Join Azion and our guest from Fauna at this webinar to learn more about how to optimize processes, improve the security and performance of your website, and ensure that your applications run as efficiently as possible using Azion's edge computing infrastructure and Fauna's distributed, serverless database.
In this session, we will cover the following topics:
- Why you should migrate to edge compute solutions, and how delivering at the edge improves business outcomes
- Latency reduction and its impact on performance
- How you can use Azion and Fauna together to deliver high-performance edge applications
- A walkthrough of how you can use Fauna and Azion to deliver a responsive rate-limiting solution delivered at the edge.


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By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team
When it comes time to sell your home, whether you've lived there for three years or 30, you need to see it as a product for sale. And just like an item on a store shelf, you want your home to stand out from the competition.
Of course, your feelings and emotions about your home — and all of the memories you made there — may make it difficult to detach and view your home as a product. But sellers who quickly transition away from the emotional connection and into investment mode will reap the financial benefits many times over. Homes that go into contract quicker and with few (if any) price reductions ultimately sell for more money. And isn't that every seller's goal?
What's on buyers' wish lists
Homes that sell quickly probably have many of the features today's buyers find desirable. Smart retailers try to understand better what consumers want, and then deliver to them. Home sellers should do the same.
When you're preparing to sell your home, consider small renovations, updates, cleaning and even some light staging. I've seen sellers make significant upgrades to their home before listing, leaving them to question if they actually want to move.
Today's buyers look for move-in ready and turn-key homes. The more bells and whistles, the better.
Focus on kitchens and baths
It's a pretty well-established fact that kitchens and baths sell a home. If your kitchen or bathroom is tired or outdated, consider modest upgrades that pack a punch.
Painting cabinets white gives the kitchen a clean and fresh look. Consider new stone countertops like quartz or granite. And replace old faucets with shiny new ones.
Spending a modest sum can reap incredible benefits — tenfold.
If you've got it, flaunt it
Research shows that certain features help sell a home faster. Even if you don't have time for renovations, you might luck out and already have some of the items on buyers' wish lists.
For example, subway tiles in the kitchen or bathroom, barn doors, and craftsman features are proven to help homes sell faster. If your home has these, play them up, because today's buyers want them.
Just like companies figure out the next hot car, handbag or shoe for their respective industries, smart home sellers must know their audience and market their product to meet customer demand.
When it comes time to sell, consider your buyer, and try hard to make your home into a top-notch product.
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I've often wondered about the conversation that must have gone on between men and women in prehistoric times that convinced him to drag the deer he had hunted down all the way back to the cave instead of just cooking it up out there in the wild. Perhaps "dirty talk" had already begun.
In 1966 when I was a young board op at CKY in Winnipeg, Jim Hilliard wanted to hire me at WFIL in Philly to do his promos for. After filling out an application for a US work permit and using a bunch of lawyers to help I finally secured one in 1973 at which time I was the station manager of CFTR in Toronto. Upon entering the US I became a legal alien, I hope the current government isn't counting on my support just letting them walk across the border. Oh yeah and I didn't have a plan to ship my money back home like they do either.
Not lets see if I've got this right, it's OK for us to publicly criticize, belittle and taunt Tebow for his beliefs but not Sam for his.
After hearing about Don Sterling I started thinking about the fact that a man's home is supposed to be his castle and what goes on in there is his business and only his business. When did that all change.
The more powerful you become the more popular you appear to be.
Now that the dust has settled I'm pretty sure our parents were right about Rock&Roll.
Happiness is not really about your circumstances, it's more about your attitude towards your circumstances.
What % of profiling do you suppose prevented crime.
Have you ever noticed when you call Comcast or even your phone company that some of the folks you talk to sound like their names should be Ali Babba instead of Bruce as they may claim.
When I am afraid of an answer I seldom ask the question.
Boy with all the stuff going on in DC it kinda makes Nixon look virgin like doesn't it.
Either you think you can or you think you can't, both thoughts are absolutely correct.
Timing is everything especially when the perfect killer line pops into your head but somehow you manage to bite your tongue thus avoiding big trouble.
One of your goals should be to have as much money someday as your kids already think you have.
Don't you think it would speed things up a tad if lawyers also had to swear an oath on the Bible at.
In Canada kinda it's an East West thing like it's a North South thing here so I don't mind saying that I'm very happy to see the Winnipeg Blue Bombers are finally back in the Western Division where they belong.
Sometimes it may be good to look back every once in awhile if for no other reason other than to make sure we aren't just repeating all of our past mistakes.
Game Of Thrones creators delighted in killing off all of our favorite characters.
Everybody loves free enterprise when they're winning.
Growing up in Transcona if you wanted to become a policeman you went to Winnipeg to do so because you already knew who the criminals were. Hey you can't arrest your friends!
Is there good Karma because when John was singing "Instant Karma" it sure didn't sound like good things were about to happen.
Sometimes change for change sake sometimes fixes everything.


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Aptuit Founding CEO Resigns
Greenwich, Conn.-based Aptuit, a contract research organization (CRO), named Timothy (Tim) C. Tyson, a pharmaceutical industry veteran, as executive chairman and acting CEO, replacing Michael A. Griffith, the company's founder and CEO since 2005. The company said Griffith resigned to pursue other opportunities.
"The Board wishes to thank Mike for his outstanding success in creating a world-class organization that is a trusted partner to hundreds of innovative clients throughout the world," said Tony Ecock, outgoing chairman of Aptuit's board of managers. "With 2,700 employees working with more than 800 clients throughout the world, Aptuit has established a solid foundation for continued growth and success."
Since its founding, Aptuit grew quickly through acquisitions. A year ago, Aptuit acquired the chemical and pharmaceutical development business of German company Evotec AG for $63.9 million. Other acquisitions have included EaglePicher Pharmaceutical Services LLC, SSCI Inc., InfoPro Solutions, Almedica International and three business units of Quintiles.
Aptuit's interim CEO, Tim Tyson, is the former COO, president and CEO of Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, where he served from 2002 through 2008. Prior to Valeant, Tyson's pharmaceutical industry experience includes a 14-year tenure at GlaxoSmithKline, where he was president of Global Manufacturing and Supply and ran Glaxo Dermatology and Cerenex Pharmaceuticals.
"Aptuit is uniquely positioned to help innovative partners create the new medicines of tomorrow, and we will work tirelessly to ensure that we do all that we can to help improve the way drugs are developed," Tyson said.
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The Web was initially designed to offer people freedom to access substantial information. Unfortunately, to this unwary, this liberty can easily be compromised or maybe confined. Internet users can defeat these rights from getting compromised with a good Virtual Private Network (VPN).
How a VPN Keeps Users by Being Destroyed
A VPN prohibits a great ISP via tapping a new user's link and conducting deep package inspections. With a individual VPN, some sort of user's files in addition to browsing is hidden from your ISP. A VPN may also enable users in order to override firewalls and limits subjected to website viewing. Finally, the particular user's IP street address can be designed to show up as being domiciled within a several geographical location.
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Often the VPN gives freedom in addition to safety measures by means of masking the VPN customer's IP target with one of often the VPN service's IP handle. This company thus covers the user's IP tackle. Many VPN services allow people to select the particular country or location from which they wish to look to be seeing. Visit website means there is little or no blocking or perhaps spying about the user's Internet looking behavior due to country wide restrictions.
The VPN Option
Using a VPN to be able to access the net is extremely useful. There are a wide selection of security removes on the net that can bring about the loss of personal privacy or security. For illustration, it will be easier for government companies to track user Internet viewing and location. In inclusion, advertising firms, companies, together with hackers can get user facts for marketing and other organization reasons. A lot of users happen to be not even aware that a lot of social networks make employ of users' private records. A good VPN helps prevent this kind of snooping.
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The good number of locations block popular websites together with social networks. Travelers international will be thus restricted like to written content they might see on their internet sites and other sites. VPN methods assist users within accessing blocked websites that will are not available via other means.
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Every single Internet user need to take a few minutes to implement the research necessary to help get a new VPN support provider that may offer liberty and stability on the Internet. Users will need to look out for VPN protocols which can be best suited to be able to their computing devices.


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The majority of aging Americans hope to stay in their own homes and stay independent and control their lives as they grow older. Many families see the benefits of letting their senior members live in their own homes than move into an aged care facility. However, they also see its disadvantages, such as the absence of healthcare workers' support at nursing homes.
Hence, families hire home care assistance in CT to ensure that their senior members get the same support they can get from staying in a senior nursing facility. A CT home care program for elders provides physical, mental, and emotional help to older people.
Families often employ 24-hour caregivers in Old Saybrook in CT, to ensure that their elder loved ones can have the assistance they need. Along with the aging process are the physiological changes experienced by seniors. Hence, as they grow older, everyday tasks, such as grocery shopping, preparing meals, housekeeping, and personal care can become difficult for them to do.
Besides employing caregivers, families need to modify their homes to make it senior-friendly, improving seniors' mobility and safety at home. Home modifications also assure family members that their senior loved one is safe and comfortable in their own homes. It also decreases the fall risk of older people while navigating the house.
According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls are the number one cause of injuries in American adults, with one in four elder Americans suffering from a fall each year. Although many factors contribute to fall situations, many falls have been associated with hazards in the seniors' living environment.
The better solution being, to modify the home by installing safety equipment in different areas in the house. It includes installing safety handles or a bathtub or shower transfer bench in the bathroom and bed railings and a reacher or grabber tool in the bedroom. Accordingly, removing environmental hazards such as clutter, loose rugs, and electrical or extension cords can prevent seniors from slipping.
Moreover, continuous innovation in science and technology has made available various devices and furniture that provides assistance to people and makes activities more manageable and convenient. There are available assistive technologies that can assist with safety while seniors age in their own homes.
Families can live at ease when they invest in assistive tools, such as medical alert systems that monitor their senior loved ones and alert pre-set contacts and emergency services if a fall happens or if the alarm button is pushed. There are also available smart home devices that can remind seniors of their medications and appointments and conveniently call their friends and families. This infographic from Euro-American Connections & Homecare discusses some of the friendly home modifications that families can do for seniors aging in place.


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Monday afternoon the Vicksburg Police Department responded to 1001 First East Street in reference to a 17 year-old female who had been shot once in the neck area.
When they arrived they found her laying in the hall of the home and she was alert and talking. She was transported to UMMC in Jackson where she is listed in stable condition.
Yesterday officers arrested a 15 year-old male juvenile for shooting the 17 year-old.
He appeared in the Warren County Youth Court Court this morning and is being charged with aggravated assault. He is being held without bond at the Warren County Jail and this case will be forwarded to the next Grand Jury.


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Titanium guru Merlin has departed slightly from its staple products with the new Cielo road frame and gone back to a more classic Merlin style.
It mixes beautifully crafted titanium lugs and chainstays with carbon-fibre main tubes and seatstays. The titanium lugs are intended to give strength in areas where it is needed, while the mix of uni- and multi-directional carbon tubes combine to produce a stiff and strong frame.
This construction method means that multiple sizes can be offered without the need to produce expensive moulds. Much like the Colnago lugged carbon frames, Merlin is able to offer many more than the standard ?three or four sizes fit all? approach.
The Cielo is available in 10 sizes, from 49cm to 61cm. Custom sizes are also available. Some rather fancy engraving graces the titanium lugs to give the frame a more custom-built look than most off-the-peg frames offer. Expect to pay £3,199 for the frame with Easton forks and Chris King headset.
For further information go to www.americanbicyclegroup.com.
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Canada Research Chairs
Astronomers know that massive stars play a crucial role in shaping our universe through stellar winds, supernovae explosions, and the production of heavy elements. But these distant stars still hold many mysteries. As Canada Research Chair in Time-Domain and Multimessenger Astrophysics, Dr. Maria Drout is trying to better understand these stars and their importance.
Drout and her research team are tackling key questions about the evolution and death of massive stars, the origin of unusual astronomical transients, and the physics of stellar explosions. Using a combination of multi-wavelength observations of transient phenomena and studies of resolved stellar populations, they aim to develop a comprehensive picture of the evolution, influence and ultimate fate of massive stars.


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Do You Have to Block Out All the Light with Roller Shades in Solana Beach?
Roller shades in Solana Beach are some of the cheapest options for your home. They look good and can offer a range of benefits, but one thing you'll likely notice is how they tend to block out all the light coming into the room. They're one solid piece of material that covers the whole window.
You don't want to completely block the light. While you want to reduce the glare, you don't necessarily want to plunge your home into darkness. Is this a necessity with roller shades?
Room Darkening vs. Blackout Roller Shades
There are different types of roller shades and they come in a range of thickness of material. You're currently likely thinking of blackout shades. They block out all the light coming into the room, offering some major benefits in the bedroom for children and shift workers.
Yet, you don't need to get blackout roller shades in Solana Beach. Another option is to choose room darkening or even light filtering options.
Room darkening is what it sounds. You'll get some darkness but not completely pitch black. This is a way to ease off some of the glare and make it more comfortable if you struggle with a lot of light.
Light filtering is possible the type of roller shade you're looking for. This type will reduce the glare coming into the room but not completely block out all the light. The type allows more light than the room darkening, managing the daylight better and offering an option for dining rooms, conservatories, and more.
It Depends on the Material of Your Roller Shades in Solana Beach
Color and type of material will certainly affect whether you block out all light. Vinyl roller shades are certainly growing in popularity but will cause a blackout effect. If you want to allow some of the light to shine through, consider softer and thinner materials.
Fabric in whites, yellows, and other bright colors will help to keep some of the light shining through. They also help to add a sense of summer to the room, helping to boost the mood and make the room feel larger.
You could also consider woven wood blinds. These types of roller shades in Solana Beach are made from natural material, making them the most environmentally friendly option. The style of the material also filters the light, allowing the beams in but without the glare.
Of course, you could opt for solar shades. These are a type of roller shade that will allow plenty of light into the room. You can now get a set of shades that have two elements to them – solar and complete coverup. The solar element allows the light in without the glare and gives you the chance to see through the windows still. You can then pull down the full coverage and you've got complete privacy on a night.
You don't have to block out all the light with your roller shades in Solana Beach. There are some beautiful light filtering and room darkening options. Look at your budget and the material of choice to determine the best option for you.


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Mathom Solutions and Compulsive Outdoors announce the acquisition of Climbing A Mountain.
Climbing A Mountain is currently live and running and provides excellent information on the sport of climbing. It will be integrated in the future into Compulsive Outdoors into a cohesive, easy to navigate central site.
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Back in the last month, we saw a couple of leaked images teasing Google's Pixel 4 appearance. The handset will be revealed in October and just popped out in a couple of leaked live images. The leak reveals the front and the rear part of the handset.
Interesting enough, the new leaked photos align perfectly with the previous renders. It's easy to sport the Sprint logo the top-left corner of the status bar. Apparently, the handset is being tested on the US-based carrier's network. There is also an unusual wallpaper that is likely to debut with the handset. Moreover, the navigation bar and the Assistant handles confirm that the phone is running Android 10.
Gizchina News of the week
Apparently, Google will be ditching the characteristic dual-tone design with the Pixel 4. The back of the device is still made of glass though. It has a square-ish camera hole in the upper-left corner comprising a dual-camera setup and flash. According to rumors, the setup will be composed of a 12MP main camera coupled by a 16MP telephoto camera.
We can also spot the white-colored power key on the right side of the phone above the volume rocker. Last year's Pixel smartphones appeared in numerous leaks that basically left nothing for the launch event. Apparently, this year, things won't be too different.