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The process of hiring a trade show coordinator in San Marino for your company entails various critical steps. Here's a general guide to support you as you navigate through them.
Begin by assessing your requirements: Begin by determining the number of open positions for trade show coordinator that need to be filled in your company. Clearly outline the job responsibilities, qualifications, and job descriptions associated with the role.
Draft a compelling job listing: Create a persuasive job posting that clearly presents the role's requirements, responsibilities, and necessary qualifications. Provide comprehensive information about your company, its distinctive culture, and the benefits it offers. Promote the listing on appropriate platforms, such as online job boards, your company website, social media channels, and industry-specific forums.
Review applications and resumes: Once applications start coming in, review them carefully.Shortlist candidates who meet the basic requirements and possess the desired skills and experience.Take note of any standout candidates for further consideration.
Conduct interviews: Schedule interviews with the shortlisted candidates.Prepare a list of interview questions that will help you assess their qualifications, experience, and fit for your company.Consider conducting multiple rounds of interviews, including panel interviews if needed, to gather different perspectives.
Reach out to candidate references: Before making a conclusive choice, connect with the references provided by the top candidates. Seek relevant feedback to gain a comprehensive understanding of the candidate's work ethic, skills, and overall performance.
Extend an employment offer: Once you have made your selection, offer the chosen candidate the job.Provide a clear outline of the position, including salary, benefits, start date, and any other important details.If necessary, be prepared to discuss and negotiate terms.
Commence paperwork completion: Once the candidate agrees to the offer, commence the paperwork process. This includes preparing employment contracts, tax forms, non-disclosure agreements, and any other relevant legal documentation based on your jurisdiction.
Onboard the new employee: Develop an onboarding process to help the new employee transition smoothly into their role.Provide them with an orientation to your company, introduce them to their team members, and provide the necessary resources and training they need to excel in their position.
Gauge employee performance: Continuously evaluate the performance of your employees and provide constructive feedback.Set measurable goals and clear expectations, while also fostering a supportive environment for growth and advancement within your organization.
Ensure legal compliance: Maintain adherence to local labor laws, anti - discrimination policies, and fair hiring practices throughout the entire process.Seek legal or human resources guidance to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
Hiring trade show coordinators from abroad for San Marino: The process of recruiting trade show coordinators from overseas for positions in San Marino involves a series of steps and considerations. Please note that the following outline provides a general overview and that specific requirements and procedures may vary based on the regulations in San Marino and the country you are sourcing talent from.
Gain knowledge of labor laws and immigration regulations: Educate yourself on the labor laws and immigration regulations in your country as well as the country you intend to hire from.This understanding will enable you to grasp the legal obligations, such as work permits or visas, and ensure compliance with the relevant regulations.
Assess your workforce needs: Identify the specific skills and qualifications required for the overseas trade show coordinator.Evaluate whether these skills are scarce or unavailable in your local talent pool.By understanding your workforce needs, you can effectively target the appropriate international candidates.
Implement recruitment tactics: Employ effective recruitment strategies to attract international candidates.Explore avenues such as collaborating with international recruitment agencies, utilizing online job portals, leveraging professional networks, or establishing partnerships with local institutions in the desired country.
Investigate sponsorship and visa procedures: If you come across skilled trade show coordinators, investigate the sponsorship and work permit processes.Research the appropriate work permit categories or visa types for the foreign < titles > you plan to hire.Furthermore, familiarize yourself with any local regulations in San Marino that require demonstrating efforts to hire local talent prior to considering international workers.
Assemble and file application documents: Collect all the necessary documents for work permit or visa applications, including job offer letters, contracts, proof of business registration, financial records, and proof of the candidate's qualifications and experience. Submit the compiled application package to the relevant immigration authorities and follow the prescribed processing timelines.
Relocation and onboarding: Once the work permits and visas are approved, assist the trade show coordinators in relocating to your base. Provide guidance and support in finding suitable accommodations, arranging transportation, and familiarizing them with their new environment. Additionally, ensure proper onboarding procedures to help them integrate into your organization.


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Hello! Interested in doing a Sock KAL (knit along)? I have been designing socks with the gorgeous yarn from Comeragh Yarns & Fiber, some of them more complex. So I thought it was time for something simple. We always need a simple, no brainer project to travel with right? These socks will just be a knit 3, purl 1, pattern....such relaxing knitting.
So grab your size 1 or 2 needles, whichever you prefer for knitting socks on fingering weight yarn. I am using size 1 because I tend to knit loose. The yarn I chose is Comeragh Yarns - Every Breaking Wave. This yarn has over 450 yards and it is super wash merino and nylon. Several colors in stock if you need some. Happy to ship, same day. Stitch In Time is the only shop in the USA to stock this yarn and we are so grateful to have found it. All of her colors are absolutely stunning.
To begin, cast on 64 stitches loosely. Use whatever method you prefer for loosely casting on. I use the cable cast on but put 2 of the needles in my left hand. Join, being careful not to twist and work in K3, P1, rib for approximately 7 inches or desired length.

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One step beyond Cookie Dough … Walking through the Cultural Centre in Perth and we were reminded there is a Ben and Jerrys Scoop Wagon front and centre. A huddled decision took place and Xena finally got her way, we walked towards temptation.
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The staff at Ben and Jerrys Scoop Wagon were actually really friendly. I've read reviews that say it can be a nightmare to get served. Not on our visit though, it was easy peasy.
But ten to one next time we do a repeat performance and take 15 minutes to decide on flavours.


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UNM upgrades emergency phones with 5G technology to improve safety
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Through a first of its kind partnership with Verizon, UNM upgraded 25 of its aging emergency blue phones and outfitted them with 5G cellular technology. University officials say the upgrades are an added layer of security and connectivity for the campus community.
More than 140 emergency blue phones are currently scattered throughout UNM's campus. They're supposed to serve as beacon for help and connect callers directly with police.
In 2019, the KOB 4 Investigates team highlighted how the old phones sometimes didn't always work the way they were supposed to.
Some schools like CNM and NMSU scrapped the blue phones years ago, calling them outdated.
However, UNM has maintained the blue phone technology and has been working with Verizon over the past year to upgrade several of the phones.
UNM IT Voice Associate Director Mark Reynolds said the new cellular infrastructure is aimed at eliminated dead zones on campus while improving connectivity. The result: a safer campus.
"If you were to dial 911, the chances of them triangulating your exact position for GPS is a lot more accurate so that Albuquerque Police can work with UNM police can find you a lot quicker and more accurately," said Reynolds.
Reynolds said if cell phones aren't an option, the analog blue phones can still serve as a helpful backup system.
"Say you're in a situation where you had an emergency and you drop your cell phone or your cell phone battery died and you need help you can still go to that cod blue push the button and that is a direct connection to the university police," said Reynolds.


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Holy Week Reflections - Day 2
Remember me
Jesus breaks bread with his friends. Based on Luke 22.14-20
Look Jesus says, 'Do this to remember
me.' He holds up bread and wine.
'This is my body – given for you. This
cup is the new covenant – poured out
for you.'
Reflect Jesus offers us bread and
wine to help us remember his love for
us. Will you remember? What will you
Pray for those who do not know the love of God for them; for those who have sad memories and want to forget; that they/we will remember how much God loves us. Give thanks that God never forgets us.
Our Holy Week Reflection comes from ROOTS - © ROOTS for Churches Ltd Weekly worship and learning resources at www.rootsontheweb.com


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Workaround Exists
It looks like AverageSystemLoadMetric is not properly implemented. When using it, mod_cluster may always report a load factor of 0, thus making the JBoss node unreachable from Apache. We've tested with a simple web app that checks the underlying MXBean SystemLoadAverage:
Double.class.cast(server.getAttribute(ObjectName.getInstance(ManagementFactory.OPERATING_SYSTEM_MXBEAN_NAME), "SystemLoadAverage")).doubleValue()
This info is grabbed pretty much the same way mod_cluster does, but these calls appeared to work just fine outside of mod_cluster as it returns the following values from my test app:
12:08:26,519 INFO [STDOUT] From MBeanServer: 1.81640625
So the issue does not appear to be necessarily with the underlying JDK/MXBean call but with how mod_cluster is handling the data grabbed from it. But the root cause here appears to be that a value above 1 is being returned, and it looks like mod_cluster is expecting metrics to return a 0-1 percentile based range.
The way the load is determined allows the AverageSystemLoadMetric to improperly exceed its weight. For example if it were weighted as 2 and another metric was weighted at 1 (say RequestCountLoadMetric with a capacity of 1000), then AverageSystemLoadMetric should only be able to account for 67% of the load. But here we can see AverageSystemLoadMetric can out run its weight and really account for 100% of the load. So let's say AverageSystemLoadMetric is the above seen 1.81640625 value with 100 requests/second, putting RequestCountLoadMetric at .1 load, so DynamicLoadBalanceFactorProvider would calculate the load factor like so:
int load = (int) Math.round(100 * totalWeightedLoad / totalWeight);
int load = (int) Math.round(100 * (1.81640625 * 2 + 0.1) / 3);
load = 124.4
And that gets truncated down to 100 so AverageSystemLoadMetric comes to represent really all of the load. But if a 2 weight metric is at its max and a 1 weight metric is at .1%, then their total load should just be ~70-71%.
S is mod_cluster assuming that the SystemLoadAverage will always be between 0 and 1? Does it look like mod_cluster is not properly scaling this metric? Do we know a definite max return to expect from OperatingSystemMXBean.getSystemLoadAverage() so that this metric can be scaled more in line with the other percentile based ones? Or should a user definable max capacity be implemented into this metric as it is with others?
Issue Links
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JBPAPP-10796 Upgrade mod_cluster to 1.0.10.GA_CP05
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Like a freshly-baked croissant commanding you from across a busy street, converting online passers-by requires a simple law: attraction.
Without the fruits of well-scented pastries and lovely shop assistants, online retailers need to employ a host of alternative marketing tools to get new prospects shopping.
Once someone has subscribed to your brand there's a very narrow window to make the most of the heightened period of engagement and lock down the holy, almighty, SACRED first sale and lay the foundations of future engagement.
In a world where less than 3 per cent of visitors convert into paying customers, this post explores the different ways retailers are targetting new subscribers who are yet to buy – looking specifically at:
(Reminder: A welcome series is a lifecycle marketing campaign designed to introduce new subscribers to the brand.)
The moment a visitor discovers your online store and signs up to your newsletter is hugely important: it marks the first step towards a new, potentially prosperous (and lifelong) friendship.
Online shopping is no place for a slow-burning, 10-year-office-crush-to-husband kind of thing. A welcome email's MO is simple, yet crucial: greet, schmooze, sell.
With average open rates somewhere between 50 and 86 per cent, it's crucial that your initial messaging lays the foundations for future engagement, sets expectations and paves the way for that all important first sale.
Here are two great examples of welcome emails to show you what you mean:
Finery's welcome message manages to: reinforce the benefits of signing up with the brand, offer a cheeky incentive and encourage the recipient to "share the love".
Here's another example, this time from Gilt. As you can see, the brand uses its welcome email to onboard key messages and encourage new recipients to check out its other channels (in this case, its app). With two prominent "Shop Now" CTAs, it also stays focussed in its mission to encourage visitors to its awesome site:
To recap, ideas for a stellar welcome message include:
Essentially, welcome emails need to embody all the attributes of an energetic, well-informed and passionate (real life) sales assistant: spearheading key brand values and personality, woven together with clear CTAs and bold incentives, to encourage activity from the very beginning.
If your first welcome email doesn't seem to prompt any interest or purchase from your lead, there's always your follow up message.
Take a look at (the always beautiful) Boden, who targets yet-to-shop newbies with a highly targeted message that's sent exactly three months after the first welcome message.
(Similar to most savvy retailers, the British fashion brand includes an incentive, to give prospects that "nudge" towards the shop now button.)
Case study: Adidas' 4-part welcome seriesThere's nothing like a cheeky, time-based temptation to encourage that first sale: something Adidas employs as its central hook to get sales within its four-part welcome series. The sports brand uses the lure of "15% off" for the first sale throughout its welcome series to trigger activity: resending to non-shoppers over the course of 14 days, slightly tweaking its messaging to instill an incremental sense of urgency. Email 1 Subject line: 15% off your first purchase Email one introduces the discounted incentive with a cheeky time-based caveat in a bid to encourage activity by instilling the sense of urgency. Email 2 Subject line: One more chance Sent a week after email one, the tone and bold imagery of email two sets to further stir the growing sense of urgency to get subscribers shopping. Email 3 Subject line: Last chance for 15% off The countdown is on in email three – with a direct and very specific time-based deadline looming. This email encourages shopping by pushing top-selling items (complimented by glowing social proof) and a "find your store" function to boost brand touchpoints and promote offline shopping in a bid to scoop sales. Email 4 Subject line: One more chance Email four: the last hurrah. The friendly guys at Adidas give non-shoppers ONE last chance to claim their welcoming prize. |
Automated emails present a unique opportunity to react and respond to consumer behaviour at any stage in the customer journey.
Segmenting your email marketing list into new subscribers who have yet to shop, but are displaying on-site activity, will let you deliver tailored content during an important period of engagement.
Cart and browse abandonment emails enable you to deliver visual reminders of viewed items and deliver recommendations based on similar attributes, categories and themes – thus remaining relevant.
By personalising your cart and/or browse abandonment emails by lifecycle stage (in this case, a lead), you're likely to make far more of an impact. For example:
Zumiez's abandoned cart message clearly outlines the forgotten items with clear visuals, product descriptions and a prominent "Add to bag" CTA. Bonus points for the product recommendations under "top picks", as well as the "new arrivals" section at the bottom.
By cross-promoting similar products in a triggered email, brands can increase the likelihood of a recipient clicking through.
As this email has been sent to a lead (yet to make a purchase), the "find a store near you" CTA is a great way to encourage offline store visits and learn more about a consumer for future correspondence.
Reiss use browsing behaviour to link to their customer support in a bid to clinch a sale.
You wouldn't buy a car without being sold the dream by an energetic, commission-hungry salesperson – so why shop online without the sales pitch?
Either by using your website to list your competitive perks or through your email marketing: highlight the benefits of shopping with your brand and don't shy away from the details to lure new prospects onto the buy button.
Take River Island: the fashion brand uses a carousel-style header within their email to outline their delivery perks in an engaging, attention-grabbing style.
Similarly, Bonmarché uses the top of their welcome message to highlight key brand USPs , perks and customer service (along with a nice tempting treat).
Every little nudge along the sales decision making process is a step closer to profit – with online users 70% more likely to convert when they're retargeted.
In a cross-channel world, it's wise to target your new prospects in a variety of ways on a variety of platforms if you want to boost ROI, customer retention and customer spend rates.
Facebook custom audiences is wonderful to use in cahoots with your welcome email strategy to increase your digital footprint during a crucial window of a user's decision-making journey.
Take this Wolf and Badger Facebook ad, for example. Recognising my activity on-site and that I'm yet to make a purchase, they delivered this highly-targeted, time-based ad, complete with a discounted incentive and an invitation to like their page.
Custom audiences enable advertisers to target their ads to a specific set of people with whom they have already established a relationship on/off Facebook – they don't always have to include an incentive – they can simply act as a visual reminder to purchase, keeping the product and brand alive in the mind's eye of your new online prospect.
Audiences can be defined by either email address, phone numbers, names, date of birth, gender, locations, app user IDs, Apple's Advertising Identifier (IDFA), or Android's advertising ID.
You can setup custom audience campaigns directly from the Facebook and Twitter ad platforms. Just upload your customers in groups (always remember to remove them once they have made their first purchase).
Need any help setting up custom audiences? Check out Facebook's guidelines here.
Ecommerce is a competitive industry known for low conversion rates, so standing out is essential.
Ecommerce retailers need to employ a host of persuasive tactics to tempt prospects along the sales funnel: using key brand messaging, user behaviour and important marketing channels to target users at the right time with relevant messaging to boost engagement and win sales.
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Day 1: Arusha | Ngorongoro
Depart Arusha in the morning arriving Ngorongoro National Park in time for lunch. We descend 2000 ft. to the crater floor in search of wildlife. Overnight at Campsite outside the crater, L,D
Day 2: Ngorongoro Camping
Breakfast and depart with picnic lunch for a full day crater tour. Explore the crater which harbours great concentration of wild game. Return to the campsite for dinner and overnight, B,L,D
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By PAM SMITH
Mention red drum to Jim Bahen and you are certain to transport him to that mystical place of all recreational anglers: the record book.
Bahen, Sea Grant recreational fishing extension specialist, would love to be the one who breaks the record set in 1984 when a 59-inch, 94.2-pounder was snagged off Hatteras.
In those days, the angler could haul the fish to shore and proudly pose for the traditional trophy picture. Bahen knows the "big ones" are out there. After all, the red drum — the state's designated saltwater fish — is believed to live up to 60 years or more.
But to protect dwindling stocks, today's regulations limit recreational anglers to keeping one 18- to 27-inch red drum on any single day. Bahen hopes someone will be there to document the moment he lands his dream fish before he returns it to the water, and it becomes a legendary "one that got away."
Not that Bahen is complaining. He is a staunch advocate of catch-and-release techniques for recreational fishers. He also sits on an N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission (MFC) advisory panel that is developing a red drum fishery management plan. The idea, after all, is to protect the species during its spawning years and, in time, boost the numbers. More about that later.
First, let's consider facts about the red drum — also known as channel bass, puppy drum, or redfish.
Named the state saltwater fish in 1971, red drum, not surprisingly, get their name from their color. What's more, during spawning, males produce a drum-like noise by vibrating a muscle in their swim bladder. Its scientific name, Scianops ocellatus, means perch-like marine fish (Greek) with eye-like colored spot or spots (Latin). Red drum bear black spots, on each side near the base of their tails. These fool predators into attacking the tails, not the eyes — buying escape time for the fish.
According to the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF), red drum live in coastal and estuarine waters from Massachusetts to Mexico. Bottom feeders, they prefer crabs, shrimp, menhaden, mullet and spot. Reaching sexual maturity during their fourth year, when they are about 30 to 37 inches long, they spawn in the near-shore ocean waters around tidal inlets in late summer to early fall. Their eggs hatch and are carried into the sounds and estuaries by the tides and winds.
The red drum depend on estuaries during the early stages of their life cycle, seeking quiet shallow water with grassy or muddy bottoms. They remain in the sounds and estuaries or in the surf zones along inlets for the first three or four years of their lives.
To understand more about the red drum life history, Sea Grant researcher Peter Rand is studying its spawning habitat. Rand hopes to document the salinity range that best supports egg and larvae survival.
The DMF lists the red drum as "stressed-declining" because of stock status reports of a dramatic decline in the number of red drum reaching maturity. The division began tagging red drum in 1983 to determine seasonal occurrence, migration and growth. Between 1991 and 1993, only 1 percent of the 9,000 juvenile tagged were recaptured as spawning-sized adults. "Spawning potential ratio" is used to determine the health of a fish stock. The ratio for a healthy population is 40 percent. But for the North Carolina red drum, the ratio is less than 10 percent.
As part of the Fisheries Reform Act of 1997, fishery commissioners began to appoint advisory councils to help develop management plans for each of the state's commercially and recreationally important marine fisheries species, including the red drum. These plans will form the basis for future regulations for species, species groups, fishing gear and geographic areas.
Bahen says the work of the red drum advisory committee is nearly complete. In October, the MFC will act on advisory committee recommendations and public comments.
Meanwhile, anglers are sticking to interim measures — size and harvest limits — to help restore stocks of the popular red drum fish. While no recreational salt water license is required in North Carolina, Bahen stresses that individuals are obliged to learn and abide by rules for each fishery. "It's a matter of ethics," he says.
Bahen asserts that anyone who ever has fished for red drum knows the fun is in the fight, no matter how you measure the landing. Open for harvest year-round, red drum puts the skills of fishing veterans to the test. "You'll know when you have a red drum on the line. The red drum is a fighter and will give you a run for your money," Bahen attests.
The beauty of the red drum is that you can put your line down in virtually any kind of coastal water in North Carolina — from estuarine rivers and streams to open sound, inlets, surf and creek banks.
"You can sight-cast red drum. They show themselves," Bahen explains. "At high tide, they'll go into the marsh and root around. You may see the movement of the grass. The sight of the dorsal fin just above the water's surface is a clear signal of feeding red drum — an invitation to drop your line."
Surf fishers should look for the red drum's golden red glistening through breaking waves or in fast-moving inlet waters. They'll need to select gear to match larger fish usually found at these sites. Bahen suggests using rods from 7 to 10 feet, or longer, and 10- to 15-pound test line to accommodate the size of the fish and the churning water.
As for bait, red drum don't seem to be picky eaters. Though they prefer natural bait, such as cut mullet, they will bite on artificial lures or top water bait. Red drum are becoming a popular target for light tackle fly fishing enthusiasts, he notes.
Bahen prefers to use the circle hook and natural bait in his catch-and-release, recreational fishing pursuits. "All the research indicates that the circle hook reduces fish mortality because it catches the fish in the comer of its mouth. It is rare to see a gut-hooked fish."
To minimize damage to the fish, don't jerk the line to set the hook, he says. The circle hook is designed to slide into the comer of the fish's mouth as the fish takes the bait and begins to swim away. Once the fish is reeled in, hold the fish gently at the water surface to remove the hook. "Take time to admire your catch as you examine it for gill damage before releasing him," Bahen urges.
If it is difficult to remove the hook, Bahen says, release the fish, hook and all. Most circle hooks are made of steel that will break down and fall away from the fish in time.
Circle hooks were introduced in North Carolina as part of a bluefin tuna catch-and-release program several years ago. They are catching on for use with different fish species to increase fish survival and help bolster stocks.
Meanwhile, polling along Howell's Creek near Wilmington, the pressure is on for Bahen to catch a red drum model for the Coastwatch article. Conditions are not the best. An overnight rain has made it difficult to spot fish through the murky, mud-stirred creek. A small flounder takes the bait quickly. Bahen releases it for another time.
A couple of hours pass and Bahen and local guide, Tyler Stone, are about to give up. Photographer Scott Taylor encourages one more try. A small red drum obliges, and Bahen plays his catch long enough to enjoy the encounter. Then, Bahen reels in the fish to demonstrate proper handling and releasing techniques.
A good size red drum for dinner for three is about 21 inches. Baked, broiled or blackened, it ranks up there with speckled trout or spot, Bahen says.
But the perfect size red drum, according to Bahen's calculations? That would be a record-breaking 95 pounds.
The red drum is not a commercially targeted fish, but may be taken as by-catch. However, there is a 1OO-pound daily trip limit for commercial fishing vessels.
This article was published in the High Season 2000 issue of Coastwatch.
For contact information and reprint requests, visit ncseagrant.ncsu.edu/coastwatch/contact/.


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Designed in 1837 by John Mandeville and completed in 1839, the Old Knox County Courthouse is one of the oldest remaining courthouses in Illinois. Built as a familiar Greek Revival temple form, its front elevation is ornamented with a Doric portico set on a stone base. Brick pilasters at the corners are topped by a deep entablature that surrounds the building, almost touching the lintels of the tall, 12-over-12, double-hung windows on the second floor. Three chimneys on each long side provided fireplaces to heat the first-floor offices and second-floor courtroom. The courthouse was originally finished in cream-colored paint, which was meant to protect the soft red bricks and to enhance the formality of the building's Greek Revival form.
The long history of the Courthouse has inevitably resulted in myriad uses and alterations, starting with the early and ill-advised addition of a cupola that greatly compromised the roof structure. In 1873, when the County moved its offices to Galesburg, the Courthouse became the Knoxville City Hall and Fire Station. The east side of the first floor was opened up to make room for the fire truck. The second-floor courtroom became an opera house and was made more accessible by the addition of a double wrought-iron staircase on the front elevation. In 1953, the City sold the Courthouse to a local history group for $1 and work began to restore the building to its original appearance. It now houses the Knox County Museum.
Immediately to the west on the town green is the 1854 Hall of Records, also designed by John Mandeville and built as a fireproof companion to the Courthouse. Although the original iron flooring was replaced in 1878, the Hall of Records has undergone minimal change and is today used as Knoxville City Hall.
Hutchcroft, Sally, "Knox County Courthouse and Hall of Records," Knox County, Illinois. National Register of Historic Places Inventory–Nomination Form, 1992. National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C.


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"Airpocalypse" is a term coined last year in Beijing. In this city of Harbin, China this week, fine particulate matter in the air is estimated to be 20 times higher than safe levels. The World Health Organization says it's enough to shorten people's lives.
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Here, our Cave Creek vets provide you with some tips and advice you can use to help your cat recover as quickly as possible after their surgery.
Follow Post-Operative Care Instructions
You will most likely experience some feelings of anxiety, before, during, and after your cat's surgery. A critical part of helping your cat recover as quickly as possible is understanding how you have to care for them after their procedure.
Following your kitty's operation, your vet will give you detailed and clear instructions on how you need to care for your cat at home, while they are recovering. It's extremely important to follow these instructions very carefully.
If you aren't clear on any of the steps you have been given, you need to ask your vet for clarification. If you realize you have misunderstood one of the instructions after you have gotten home, call your vet to ask them for clarification.
How Long it Takes Cats to Recover After Surgery
On average, our vets find that cats recover from soft tissue surgeries such as reproductive procedures (C-sections, spays & neuters) or abdominal surgery faster than ones involving joints, tendons, ligaments, or bones. In most situations, pets heal after soft tissue surgeries in about 2 to 3 weeks and heal completely in approximately 6 weeks.
Pets that have had orthopedic surgeries (which involve ligaments, bones, and other skeletal structures) typically take a lot longer to recover. Roughly 80% of your cat's recovery will take place about 8 to 12 weeks following surgery. But, the complete recovery time after orthopedic surgery could take 6 months or more.
In this post, our Cave Creek vets share a few tips that can help you keep your cat content and comfortable during their recovery at home.
The Effects of the General Anesthetic
During your cat's surgical procedure, your vet will use a general anesthetic to render your cat unconscious and prevent them from experiencing any pain during the operation. However, it can take some time for the effects of anesthesia to wear off after the surgery is complete.
Some of the effects your cat may experience from the general anesthetic could include temporary shakiness on their feet or sleepiness. These after-effects are normal and should fade with rest. Temporary lack of appetite is also a common after-effect in cats recovering from the effects of anesthesia.
Feeding Your Cat Following Their Surgery
As a result of the general anesthesia, your cat will probably feel slightly nauseated and will lose some of their appetite following their surgical procedure. When feeding your kitty after surgery, try giving them something small and light, such as chicken or fish. You can also feed your cat their regular food, but make sure you are only giving them a quarter of their usual portion.
If you find your cat isn't eating after the surgery, you don't need to be worried because this is normal, just monitor them closely. You can expect your cat's appetite to return approximately 24 hours after their surgery. At that point, your pet can gradually start eating their regular food again. If you notice that your pet's appetite hasn't returned within 48 hours, contact your veterinarian or veterinary surgeon. Loss of appetite can be a sign of infection or pain.
Managing Your Cat's Pain
Before you and your cat return home after their surgery, your vet will explain to you what pain relievers or other medications they have prescribed for your pet so you can manage your cat's post-operative pain or discomfort.
They will carefully explain the dose your cat requires, how often you should be giving them the medication, and how to safely give your cat the meds. Remember to follow all of the instructions your vet gives you in order to prevent any unnecessary pain during recovery and to eliminate the risk of side effects. If you aren't sure about any of the instructions you were provided with, ask your vet follow-up questions.
Vets will often prescribe antibiotics and pain medications after surgery in order to prevent infections and relieve discomfort. If your cat has anxiety or is somewhat high-strung, our vets may also prescribe a sedative or anti-anxiety medication to help them stay calm while they heal.
Never provide your cat with human medications without consulting your veterinarian first. Many drugs that help us feel better are toxic to our four-legged friends.
Ways to Keep Your Cat Comfortable At Home
As your cat is recovering from surgery, it's key to provide your kitty with a comfortable and quiet place to rest, well separated from the hustle and bustle of your home, including other pets and children. Setting up a comfortable and soft bed for your kitty and giving them lots of room to spread out will help prevent excessive pressure on any part of their body.
How to Keep Your Cat From Jumping After Surgery
Odds are, your veterinarian will suggest restricting your pet's movement for a specified period (usually a week) after surgery. Sudden jumping or stretching can disrupt the healing process and may even cause the incision to reopen, especially after procedures involving fracture repairs or other types of orthopedic surgeries where rest is essential.
During your kitty's recovery period, you can keep them in a smaller area of the house and remove furniture that they may want to jump onto.
Very few surgeries require significant crate or cage rest to help your cat recover, and most outdoor cats will be able to cope well with staying indoors for a few days as they recover.
Helping Your Cat Handle Crate Rest
While most surgeries won't require putting your cat on crate rest, if they have had orthopedic surgery, a portion of their recovery will consist of strictly limiting their movements.
If your vet prescribes your cat with crate rest after their surgery, there are some measures you can take to make sure they are as comfortable as possible spending long periods of time confined.
Ensure the size of your kitty's crate is large enough for them to stand up and turn around. You might have to get a larger crate if your cat needs to wear a plastic cone or e-collar to prevent licking. Don't forget to provide your kitty with enough space for their food and water bowls. Spills can occur and can make your pet's crate a wet and uncomfortable place to spend time, and make their bandages wet and soiled.
Cage rest can be hard for cats and they could become bored. Ask your vet if you can let your kitty out of the cage for limited time periods for gentle play and interaction.
For cats that must be on extended cage rest, feeding enrichment can help relieve boredom.
Stitches & Bandages
If your cat's stitches are on the inside of their incision, they will dissolve on their own as the incision heals.
If your cat has stitches or staples on the outside of their incision, you will need to come back 2 weeks after the procedure because your vet will have to remove them. Your veterinarian will let you know what kind of stitches they used to close your pet's incision and about any follow-up care, your kitty will need.
It's critical to make sure the bandages are dry at all times so your cat's surgical site can heal quickly.
If your pet walks around or goes outside, ensure the bandages are covered with cling wrap or a plastic bag to prevent wet grass or dampness from getting between the bandage and their skin. When your pet returns inside, remove the plastic covering, as leaving it on may cause sweat to build up under the bandage, causing infection.
The Incision Site
Most of the time it's hard for cat owners to keep their pets from chewing, scratching, or messing around with their incision site. A cone-shaped plastic Elizabethan collar (available in both soft and hard versions) is an effective option to prevent your pet from licking their wound.
Many cats adapt to the collar quickly, but if your pet is struggling to adjust, other options are available. Ask your veterinarian about less cumbersome products such as post-op medical pet shirts or donut-style collars.
Go to Your Cat's Follow-Up Appointment
When you come in for your follow-up appointment, your vet will assess your cat's recovery process, check for any signs of infection, and change your kitty's bandages.
Our veterinary team at Animal Health Services of Cave Creek is able to properly dress surgical sites and wounds. Bringing your cat to our veterinary hospital for their follow-up appointment allows this process to happen — and lets us make sure your cat's healing is progressing smoothly. We'll also address any worries you might have.
Note: The advice provided in this post is intended for informational purposes and does not constitute medical advice regarding pets. For an accurate diagnosis of your pet's condition, please make an appointment with your vet.


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WEST HOLLYWOOD— Well, here's the ABC notice to turn the defunct Red Rock into another drinkery, this time run by Robert Silverberg of nearby Isla Cantina. Looks like the new iteration will operate as State Social House. [EaterWire]
DOWNTOWN— A word from Mike Ilic, owner of Gram & Papa's: "Gram and Papas is looking for a co-venture, partner or buyer. The neighborhood has evolved and we need to evolve with it. Great space, that has had tremendous success as Chef Ludo can attest. Anyone interested in more information should contact firstname.lastname@example.com." [Eater Inbox]
MID-CITY— The Barbershop pop-up, taking place now at the old A.O.C., is bringing in chef Kevin Meehan of Kali Dining for a night of collaborative cooking. This Wednesday, Meehan will prepare an eight course taster with Barbershop chef Walter el Nager priced at $110 and $45 for a wine pairing. [EaterWire]
SANTA MONICA—Starting today, The Hungry Cat, just off the PCH, is rolling out a new weekly three course $40 prix fixe. This is the menu served through Thursday: winter citrus, avocado, beets, green goddess dressing; grilled boudin blanc, white beans, braised cabbage, leeks, pancetta, grain mustard; and baked apples, candied walnuts, cinnamon butter. [EaterWire]


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City Council eyes elimination of Free Library fines, debts
Councilwoman Cherelle Parker said library fines set up barriers to accessing educational resources and services. Even minimal fines drive people away.
This article originally appeared on The Philadelphia Tribune.
The Free Library of Philadelphia's late fees are a "regressive financial penalty" that hit the city's low-income neighborhoods the hardest, a city legislator says.
Councilwoman Cherelle Parker, a Democrat, said library fines set up barriers to accessing educational resources and services. Even minimal fines drive people away, so she wants them to become a thing of the past.
"How many readers, young readers, families does [the library] lose because people get discouraged when they know they can't afford to pay those fines?" she asked.
On Thursday, City Council passed a resolution, put forward by Parker, for a council committee to explore eliminating all library fines and debts.
Library officials are expected to testify at the hearing, which will examine what demographics and neighborhoods are impacted by library fines and debts, among other issues. Parker expected to hold a hearing before City Council's final session on Dec. 12.
Kaitlyn Foti, a spokeswoman for the library, said in an email that library and city officials have been investigating the logistics of implementing a fine-free system for the past year.
"We have been in conversation with the Managing Director [Brian Abernathy] and Mayor's Office about these matters, and welcome the conversation with City Council to bring more people to the table discussing this possibility," Foti said.
If City Council and library officials decide to eliminate fines and fees for some or all of the library's patrons, Philadelphia would join more than 200 municipalities that have already done so.
Chicago became the largest city in the nation to abolish library late fees and erase patrons' debts this week, following San Francisco in September.
Fine-free libraries have been around for decades but calls for reform have grown in recent years, says Paul Negron, a spokesman the nonprofit Urban Libraries Council, a think tank based in Washington, D.C.
More major cities have found that small library fines were blocking patrons from low-income households from accessing services, Negron said.
Data from Chicago's library system found that fines do not affect all communities equally. In Chicago's South District, home to communities of color and many living in poverty, 1 in 3 library cardholders could not check out books due to fines. That figure dropped to 1 in 6 cardholders in Chicago's more affluent North District.
Eliminating the fines not only draws people back to libraries but builds goodwill toward a public institution, Negron said.
"Folks use libraries for workforce development, they use it for computer access, they use it for community meetings, and if the barrier to get in the door is a $10 or $15 late fee, that's going to really leave a bad taste in people's mouths," Negron said.
In Philadelphia where the poverty rate hovers around 25%, Negron said eliminating library fines and debts would "re-engage folks who are disenfranchised."
The Philadelphia Free Library library hauls in approximately $400,000 annually in fines, Parker said. The figure represents 0.87% of the library's $45.7 million budget.
The loss of revenue taken in by fines would not lead to the loss of jobs or library hours, Foti said. The revenue is used to pay for library volunteer programs, outreach programs for children, book and material purchases, and technology needs.
The free library charges a 0.25 cent late fee on everything from books to DVDs for patrons who are teenagers and adults, with a maximum fine of $10. When fines reach $5, patrons cannot check out materials.
The Philadelphia library stopped charging fines to children 12 years old and younger in 2013.
Parker, who represents the 9th District, sidestepped questions about whether City Council would increase the library's budget to make up lost revenue from the elimination of fines. She suggested the library could find savings by nixing costs associated with collecting fines.
City Council requires buy-in from library officials to eliminate fines.
Any legislation City Council passes on the issue would be non-binding. The library's board of trustees would ultimately make the decision whether to scrap fines.
But Parker noted council members control the city budget and determine the library's annual funding.
"We have a budget process, right?" Parker asked. "If council makes a recommendation and it is supported by nine members of council and 12 if we want to shore things up [with a veto-proof majority], we think that the library will pay very close attention to council's actions."
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The purpose with this study has been to understand and analyze how teachers, working with children in the ages of 1-3 years, understand and work with the concepts of gender and equality in preschool. The study has been completed through interviews and observations and is based on three key questions, which are: How pedagogues in the pre-school interpret the concepts of genus and equality? How are boys respectively girls received and treated by the pedagogue in the pre-school? What similarities and/or differences can be seen in the way that the preschool pedagogue treats boys and girls?
The study's method is based on a qualitative approach. The main research methods for this study are observations and interviews. I have been interviewing three teachers from the same pre-school, located in a suburb in Stockholm as well as observed them during work. To analyze and get a deeper understanding of the collective knowledge gathered from the interviews and observations, theories surrounding gender, equality and social interaction have been used. Earlier research done within this area has been used to put this study into perspective.
The results of this study show that there is great ambition from the teachers to work with a gender and equality based mindset. However these ambitions tend to be problematic to implement practically. In the study's results, it is shown that the traditional gender pattern is actually getting a stronger hold, rather than getting discouraged or broadened.


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shhhhhh..no one is really coughing much tonight...
Carol · Jan. 12, 2009
a few weak and soft coughs here and there, but much, much better than a few days ago. can we be nearing the end of this dreaded kennel cough episode? fingers crossed, we'll know in a week if no one else comes down with it soon.
4lane had a minor GI bleed...no more metacam for his sore and painful arthritic foot. he is now on straight tramadol and feeling much better tonight.
spot has 2 sore and swollen back hocks today, the vets are coming tomorrow and they better have a plan for her. this wet sloppy mess is not good for her arthritis and the they told me i can't give her quatrisol anymore because last summer she developed nose bleeds while on it.
soooo...cat rescue nightmare number...what? how many cats do we have, 40ish???? ah well.... we will just say nightmare ABCDEF...A is for monkey who arrives tomorrow...B is for the hyperthyroid cat from the pound that i haven't actually had confirmed yet. C is for the diabetic coming from vokra, D is the sexually confused little dear from toronto and E and F are from hook's old alma mater in sask where 70% of the cats never make it out again....a one eyed stray girl, and a stray boy with a damaged and paralysed leg to come off. carrie is currently arranging flights for them and hopefully they will arrive sometime this week.
ok, that's good, we have done our part for now...saints is taking a break from cat admissions once these guys get in til some of our adoptables find a few great great homes. yes we do have adoptable cats right now...if fact we have several...mom, babes, young renee jr, and mia, at the very least if someone is not interested in the rest of our wonderful geriatric crew.
great home looking for a great cat?...THINK SAINTS...make room for another desperate one to get in our very reluctant, and over used doors.
cat adoptions, cat adoptions, cat adoptions...hello god???? we need cat adoptions please and thank you.


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Scammers are heartless. Learn how to defend yourself against fraud, scams and identity theft at the next Get to Know Roseville Police event on Tuesday, March 27 at the Roseville Skating Center.
Scammers use threatening tactics, warning that a federal agent or police officer is on the way to arrest the targeted victim or that a loved one will be sent to prison. They even go through obituaries to get enough information to fool a grieving family member.Some of the recent scams that the Roseville Police have seen lately include:
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BYU Men's and Women's Chorus will share the stage in their annual fall concert as they perform a variety of choral masterpieces and popular tunes of today under the theme "A Million Dreams" from the "Greatest Showman."
Preparations for this upcoming performance have consisted with long hours of practicing. Both chorus teams have had the opportunity to perfect their pieces as they performed for the American Choral Director's Association in Sandy, Utah, Oct. 27.
"Some of the songs which we will perform in the concert are extremely hard, which makes the sound of the piece even more rewarding," said Jacob VanDerwerken, a member of BYU Men's Chorus.
The Men's Chorus plans to perform some of their old favorites like, "Goin' Home" and "Homeward Bound," along with a ghoulish rendition of "Ghost's High Noon" by Gilbert and Sullivan.
"You'll hear everything from the beauty of Bach and Mozart to the fun pieces from Gilbert and Sullivan and the 'Greatest Showman.' There will be something for everyone," said Jean Applonie, the director of BYU Women's Chorus.
Some highlights from the Women's Chorus include a South African greeting song, hymn arrangements for "Where Can I Turn for Peace" and hit songs from "The Greatest Showman," like "This is Me" and "A Million Dreams."
"There are other surprises which are sure to entertain those in attendance at the concert," VanDerweken said.
Performances will be held Nov. 2 and 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the de Jong Concert Hall. Tickets are available at the BYU Ticket Office in the HFAC or Marriott Center, by phone at 801.422.2981 or online.


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The 2023 Nissan Navara will be available for purchase in the following months. This famous pickup has undergone substantial changes and improvements. To begin, many rumors about the upcoming all-electric model are circulating. According to some speculations, a plug-in hybrid powertrain will be introduced. We believe that both situations are plausible.
After all, almost every well-known corporation is now working on electrification. This applies to Toyota, General Motors, and Ford. Electric vehicles are the way of the future, and the Nissan Navara is an excellent candidate. Aside from that, we anticipate a variety of cosmetic updates, interior tweaks, and new standard amenities for the 2023 Navara. As you know, this truck is available in the United States as the Nissan Frontier.
Nissan Navara Exterior Redesign
The upcoming 2023 Nissan Navara is set to receive major visual updates. In terms of appearance, the future pickup truck is already appealing and modern. To begin, the front grille will be given more chrome, and the front bumper will be made larger. In addition, for the 2022 model year, Navara offers bigger LED headlamps. The front part now appears to be in better condition than before. Elegant 18-inch wheels complete the side profile.
Nissan will slightly refine the exterior, and we expect additional aluminum treatment. Aerodynamics will improve, resulting in a slight boost in fuel efficiency. As far as we know, the truck's dimensions have not changed.
Interior Changes
The interior of the future 2023 Nissan Navara continues to improve. The cabin of this pickup is well-known for being large and modern. Nissan, on the other hand, will not stop there, and we anticipate a number of intriguing upgrades. The cabin will feature more modern and cool shapes, but the layout will remain the same. The goal is to build a competitive and upscale interior.
Thanks to that, the manufacturer will almost certainly introduce new upholstery. Furthermore, Navara will be outfitted with more high-tech features and standard equipment. Navara, like any modern pickup, may lose a few physical buttons. As a result, a new, larger touchscreen option will be available and it will be optional.
Hybrid Powertrain is the Most Likely Outcome
Many rumors are predicting an all-electric powertrain for the 2023 Nissan Navara. However, the most recent reports are suggesting a hybrid powertrain. First of all, Navara pickup will retain its current lineup. Everything starts with a 2.3-liter diesel unit. It provides 210 hp and up to 350 lb-ft of torque. On top of that, there is a 2.5-liter gasoline variant.
Nissan could also introduce a bigger 3.0-liter turbodiesel engine, but this is not official, unfortunately. As for electrification, it is a must for every pickup truck, and Navara is no different. However, it is too early for all-electric power. Instead, the Japanese manufacturer will deliver a hybrid option. On the other hand, Nissan is silent on the powertrain's specs and further details.
2023 Nissan Navara Release Date, Price
The approaching 2023 Nissan Navara will go on sale in the second half of next year. The standard model will likely cost $30,000, while the hybrid version will start at about $35,000. The Japanese automaker has already started with production in South Africa and will reveal further details in the coming months.


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One civilian, 4 suicide bombers killed in attack on Peshawar's Christian Colony
One civilian and four suicide bombers were killed after gunmen wearing bomb-vests attacked Peshawar's Christian Colony early on Friday morning, the Dawn reported.
A gunbattle ensued between security forces and the attackers at around 6 am, security sources told the Dawn.
Director General, Inter-Services Intelligence, Public Relations, Asim Bajwa tweeted about the operation.
Terrorist attacked Christian Colony Warsak Road, Peshawar.Sec forces Promptly responded,all 4 suicide bombers killed.Search in progress.
— Gen Asim Bajwa (@AsimBajwaISPR) September 2, 2016
The colony lies close to the Pak-Afghan border and the Warsak dam.
Explosions were reportedly heard in the area, an eyewitness claimed, and a helicopter was seen surveilling the area.
The area has reportedly been cordoned off. Contingents of police, Frontier Corps, and Pakistan Army commandos have been deployed in the area and an operation is ongoing, reported the Dawn.
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Ubul - Our Bernese Mountain Dog
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Ubul just arrived I'll send photos ASAP.
Thank you veryyyyyyyy much!!!!! I'm so in love!
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Since Ubul's arrival on Saturday night, I haven't really gotten the chance
to sincerely thank you for the extremely smooth, honest and very
professional relationship I had with you. When I first heard dog barks at
the Cargo Terminal at Kuwait Airport, I knew from the beginning that it was
Ubul's! My husband ran quickly to the crate to greet the pup and he was
surprised when Ubul was pointing to the water bowl signaling that he was
thirsty – poor little pup! He's the cutest "not so" little thing ever!!
I would also like to thank you for the unexpectedly fast process.
I have been caught in a scam almost 2 years ago and have vowed never to buy
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Maybe Ubul and us were meant to be!
Ubul is doing extremely great with us.
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The long, sweet days of summer are drawing to a close, and September is right around the corner. As a parent, an educator, and a Jew, September has always indicated two significant events; the start to a new school year, and the start to a new Jewish year, Rosh HaShanah.
For me, each of these new beginnings has always been met with a great deal of tradition and ritual.
I remember so clearly, as a child, going shopping for brand new school supplies, purchasing just the right folders, notebooks, pens, and pencils. I would carefully select a first-day outfit and barely sleep a wink the night before school began.
Similarly, Rosh HaShanah was filled with ritual – arranging colorful sliced apples next to a small bowl of honey, smelling the matzah ball soup simmering on the stove, and listening to the shofar at temple. Although these experiences are from my childhood, they have stuck with me through adulthood, and they remain part of my life today.
For young children, traditions and rituals are significant; they provide predictability, support, and familiarity, while bringing families together, creating unity, and a strong sense of belonging.
One tradition and ritual that is a critical part of Judaism is the Shehecheyanu prayer. It's a prayer we recite to thank God for allowing us to reach this day, for enabling us to experience something new, and for sustaining us. On Erev Rosh HaShanah, along with many other times throughout the year, we recite this blessing as we thank God for bringing us to a new year and to this moment in time.
I believe this prayer also has significant value in our secular lives. I think about all of the big moments we each experience – the firsts, the new opportunities – and these, too, are Shehecheyanu moments.
When we stop, take a breath, and acknowledge these critical moments in time, we also have a great opportunity to reflect on time that's gone by, and to look forward to the moments ahead. Many families have the tradition of taking a picture of their child on the first day of school. How lovely would it be to expand on this by looking back on the photos from years past – reflecting on each of those moments in time, being thankful for getting to this new school year, and dreaming about the wonderful opportunities that lie ahead?
In getting ready for the coming year, many parents help their children envision what the new school year might be like, including how the classroom may look. Will there be the same toys as last year's classroom? What new books will be on the shelf to read? What kinds of engaging activities will he or she participate in?
Similarly, maybe this will be the Rosh HaShanah when your family creates a new tradition or ritual – writing cards to friends and family around the country, or even visiting your local farmers market to select fresh apples and homemade honey for your holiday table. Helping a child to make connections – to himself, to what he knows, and to the world around him – creates opportunities for clarity, meaning, and authenticity.
When we reach these incredible moments, and together create new rituals and traditions – these are the priceless and distinctive Shehecheyanu moments that are forever ingrained in us, and the lives of our families.
As you and your family welcome the start of a new school year and the start of a new Jewish year, I encourage you to think about and acknowledge the Shehecheyanu moments in both of these new beginnings. Each new moment we reach is precious and sacred, and this special time of year also invites us to reflect on the importance of time gone by and to be grateful for the gift of the time that is yet to come. I wish you a happy, healthy, and sweet new year. Shana tovah!


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May 27, 2019
Coimbatore : A 35-year-old youth was taken into custody for killing his mother near Pollachi in the district.
The incident came to light last night, when the neighbours called the police after hearing the crying sound of a child from the house latched from inside.
The youth, Mounagurusamy, a BSc graduate, was said to be mentally upset after the death of his father six years ago and mother, Chellammal (55) used to pick up quarrel frequently asking the son to go for job, they said.
Chellammal left her home in Unjavelampatty to stay with her daughter in Dindigul, after quarrelling with the son a week ago and returned yesterday morning, along with a grandson, police said.
Mounagurusamy picked up quarrel with his mother and in a fit of anger hit her with a wooden chair, who fell unconscious. The son latched the front door from inside, police said.
The neighbours heard the sound of a child crying from inside for long and informed police, who rushed to the spot and broke open the door to find the woman lying in a pool of blood and son sitting nearby, with the 3-year-old child. police said.
Police took Mounagurusamy into custody for further investigation and sent the body for postmortem to the government hospital in Pollachi, they said.


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Had to post this. As I am reading through these posts I hear a strange rustling in the cabinets of this new house. I look and a deer mouse is stuck in ----of all things---a bag of chocolate chips!! I quickly offered the vermin to one of my milks but not before I remember making chocolate chip pancakes yesterday! YUK!
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For those looking to spend your weekend at the PC show at Sutnec, it pays to be informed and doing your homework before committing to anything, thats means know what you need to buy without having to put up with the crowds there. You can view a full list of pricelists from almost all the exhibitors here ranging from cameras, monitors, network solutions, desktop and laptops at the link.
Thanks to coldfreeze from Hardware zone for putting them up!


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Mill Markets Motor Heads – Aussie Made
March 19 2019Our second Mill Markets Motor Heads car show is being held on Sunday March 24th at our Ballarat venue.
This event is open to all Aussie made vehicles.
Gates open at 9am along with the Amazing Mill Markets doors.
Mai's Kitchen Rules Cafe will be serving up delicious treats along with The Military BrotherHood Motorcycle Club on bbq and Lilly will be there making her delicious Dutch Poffertjes.
Shannons Insurance and our ambassadors The Fergusons will also be in attendance.
Judging will commence at 1pm with a $200 cash prize awarded for each of the three categories
• Best Car – judged by Mill Markets owner Mark Ward.
• Judges Choice – judged by @withthefergusons
• People's Choice judged by you, voting box located at The Shannon's marquee.
The Ferguson's will be announcing our winners at 2pm along with a draw from our people's choice votes where two of the voters will win a $50 voucher. So be sure to pop your name and number on the back of your vote.
If you would like any more info on the day please check out our Facebook event or email Tineke at firstname.lastname@example.com
Photo courtesy of dee_grilla


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The 9p21 risk variant is the strongest known common genetic risk factor for heart disease in Caucasians and Asians. Beginning with the discovery of 9p21 in 2007, studies have consistently shown that having one copy of a genetic variation in 9p21 increases a person's risk of heart disease by 15 to 20 per cent. Having two copies boosts that increase in risk to 30 to 40 per cent.
Somewhat counterintuitively, researchers have not had much success using variations in 9p21 to predict the risk of heart disease among groups of people. Several studies have found that adding information about 9p21 to a panel of traditional risk factors for heart disease, such as high blood pressure, blood cholesterol levels, obesity and smoking, does not add any predictive power.
Much of this has to do with how good the standard risk models are, explained Robbie Davies, a statistical genetic analyst in the Heart Institute's Cardiovascular Research Methods Centre, led by George Wells, a CARDIoGRAM co-author. "We're trying to add predictive capabilities on top of a pretty good model. There's a smaller piece of the risk pie available to predict using genetic information," he said.
In a paper published recently in Circulation: Cardiovascular Genetics, Davies and his colleagues at the Heart Institute and the Cleveland Clinic attempted to improve the predictive power of genetic information on cardiovascular disease risk by using more of it. They tested traditional risk factors plus 9p21 compared to traditional risk factors plus a panel of 12 genetic variations linked to heart disease or heart attack in previous studies, including 9p21.
They compared the predictive power of the two genetic tests across two large sets of patient samples. Even though the other 11 risk variants in the panel are more weakly associated with heart disease than 9p21, the panel as a whole plus traditional risk factors were significantly better at predicting which patients had heart disease than either traditional risk factors alone or traditional risk factors plus 9p21.
Future research will need to test the ability of additional validated genetic risk factors to improve this risk prediction, as well as the ability to predict risk in other racial groups. "Studies like CARDIoGRAM discover these genes, then it's up to different studies with different purposes, like ours, to try to make use of them," concluded Davies.


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A survivor discusses the decision to either accept each stage of the cancer journey or fight it with gusto.
Now two years post cancer, I have begrudgingly accepted the new normal that arrives in tandem with the gift of cancer survival.
In my old normal, at my 10-hours-a-day sales job, women decades younger dubbed me the Energizer Bunny. Sure, I spent a little extra time in front of the makeup mirror and an equal amount of time choosing the perfect outfit — the worse I felt, the better I planned to look. It's a psychological trick I employ: Fake it to make it.
Old Normal barely registered everyday senses like balance and smell. It took for granted the fragrance of lavender growing outside my home and the scent of salted sea air that greeted me each day. Old Normal gave no thought to endurance or stamina, either. It loved bike rides flanked by the ocean and considered the ability to cascade down a hill or effortlessly climb a flight of stairs as life entitlements, not feats to be treasured. Every day, Old Normal would watch as I brushed and styled my long brown hair, giving no thought to its presence. Worst of all, Old Normal would quickly glance at those supported by wheelchairs and canes and, after a blip of sympathy shorter than a blink, continue to be Old Normal.
Enter the diagnosis — cancer — and the life cycle of Chemo Normal. Its balance issues required me to place a hand on a supportive shoulder. Chemo Normal's lack of endurance meant keeping an ever-vigilant eye for the available empty chair. Chemo Normal balked at climbing stairs and gave an adamant "No!" when it came to riding bicycles — that ability was gone, completely gone. Poof. The saying "Once you learn how to ride a bike, you never forget"? Not true.
Chemo Normal's response to "Wake up and smell the roses": "Forget about it." Forget, too, the sweet-scented floral spectrum. Instead, Chemo Normal with its sense of humor, retained for me the odor of pungent, stinky perfume but not the burning odor of pots and pans, thus making timers mandatory cooking equipment.
On the outside, New Normal, albeit with a few changes like missing eyebrows and a receding hairline, looks like Old Normal. If you, like me, practice the trick of looking your best on your worst day, the compliments you receive can backfire: "You look great" comes with the expectation that Old Normal still exists when you, on the inside, know only New Normal — the you that has to be home in bed by 9 p.m., the you that has barely learned to walk again because of balance issues, the you that turns on timers so the house doesn't burn down, the you that relies on movie subtitles because of hearing loss from chemotherapy — all while the stranger or a friend tells you what you want/don't want to hear: "You look great."
To these compliments, I smile and say "Thank you" while looking around for that chair.
Our longing for what was the old us is akin to a child who is emotionally attached to Mama's skirt — a skirt imbued with magical powers, a skirt that must be captured in a tightly clenched fist to maintain security and status quo. Once that child's tiny fingers capture that fabric, life's disruptions seem surmountable. I want any remnant of my old normal self that I can recapture, and I will do whatever it takes to get back any piece of fabric from my old life.
Our team helps us recapture those pieces of fabric from Old Normal and supports us in our recovery. Teams for us vary but can include a physical therapist, essential for regaining balance and strength; an acupuncturist to help ease neuropathy or issues with sleep or energy; an oncologist who props our psyches and our immune systems to keep cancer at bay; and specialty doctors for any other maladies that chemo might have brought on — related to vision or cardio or osteoporosis. Accessory items complement the team: Fitbit trackers for sleep and exercise, herbal supplements, and on and on. No one but us knows about the adjustments made to accommodate New Normal.
Thanks to my physical therapist, New Normal has learned to ride again and climb stairs and regained balance. Thanks to my acupuncturist and supplements, New Normal can smell lavender again but still requires a cooking timer. Thanks to my oncologist, New Normal is in touch with support services, and the writer in me is back. Thanks to my hairdresser, New Normal's shorter, sassier style, grown out from Chemo Normal's baldness, gives me the confidence to walk tall and stand on my own two feet — 20 minutes at a time. New Normal still wants me in bed by 9 p.m., although those "You look great" friends think I can stay out until midnight.
The gifts? When I pass the wheelchairs and canes, my eyes well up and my thoughts linger a little bit longer. I look for doors they need opened and offer my chair to someone who has it a little rougher than I do. As we age, we all meet New Normal. Those of us who've traveled down Cancer Road just get there a little sooner, and we choose to accept Chemo Normal or fight it with gusto. In this place of being old and new again, we are blessed with the gifts of cancer — a kind and empathetic presence, ours for a lifetime.


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CHINA / Regional |
Work on Taihu Lake progressingBy Zhang Kun and Zheng Yijia (China Daily)
Updated: 2007-08-16 07:21 Workers in Wuxi are clearing the blue algae and other floating garbage to improve the water quality of Taihu Lake. The city has organized 27 boats and 86 workers to clean up the lake since June. Progress has been good, city officials said. The city government held a meeting yesterday on the protection of water in Taihu Lake. The mayor, Mao Xiaoping, said it will take some time to clear the lake of the algae. He said local administration must take full responsibility for cleaning up the lake and disposal of the algae. Mao promised to set up a fund for cleaning of the lake. It would involve buying more boats and hiring more workers. The city runs 142 km along the banks of Taihu Lake. The breakout of blue algae is associated with the lake's high water temperature, water level and wind direction. The clearing of the algae involves many different departments. The authorities will work together to hire professional teams for the clean up. Scientists are working on a follow-up treatment of the algae in order to avoid further outbreaks. Some restaurants along the lake have been shut down and the deposit of sewage into the lake has been banned. Sewage disposal has been a problem for the authorities because local administrators allowed factories and other businesses to be set up in the vicinity of the lake. The city is determined to stop sewage being dumped into the lake by the end of the year, and drainage of rivers into the lake. The city has set up a cross checking system between administrators of various areas to ensure its orders are carried out. (China Daily 08/16/2007 page5) |


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Prepping for certification as an adult-gerontology or family nurse practitioner? Lippincott Certification Review is your map to success.
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Artist, entrepreneur and educationalist Lim Kok Wing, perhaps best known for the universities that bear his name, has passed away at the age of 75. A statement released by Limkokwing University confirmed the passing of its founder by stating, "With deep sadness we convey the passing of Professor Emeritus Tan Sri Datuk Sri Paduka Dr Lim Kok Wing, our Founder President."
Last week, it was reported that Lim had been hospitalised after suffering a fall but was in stable condition.
In a WhatsApp message forwarded to Lim's network, his children, Lim Kok Wing Jr and Tiffanee Marie Lim, wrote, ". . . We thank everyone for their generous outpouring of condolences. Our father was a great man with a vision that helped place Malaysia on the global education map. We are deeply heartbroken over his passing, and wish to be allowed privacy at this time for us to mourn a man we deeply love."
Lim began his career as an illustrator, and was the pen behind Malaysia and Singapore's first locally produced serialised comic strip, ABU, which ran in the now defunct Eastern Sun newspaper.
He then moved into advertising where, after five years with McCann-Erickson, he started his own company, Wings Creative Consultants, the first professional Malaysian agency, in 1975.
In less than three years, the company became one of the top agencies in the country and, in 1988, it partnered with global giants BBDO, one of the largest multinational creative agencies in the world.
In 1991, Lim turned his attention to education, founding the Limkokwing Institute of Creative Technology which, in 2002, became the first private college to be recognised as a university college. It was later renamed the Limkokwing University of Creative Technology.
Over the years, the university has attained global recognition, with the Limkokwing name spreading its wings to other parts of the world. In addition to its flagship campus in Cyberjaya, there are locations in Sarawak, Cambodia, Botswana, Sierra Leone, and the United Kingdom.
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Cancel culture is rampant in 2022, just as it's been for the last several years. One foul tweet from 10 years ago can result in a permanently tarnished reputation and, as seen with DaBaby in July 2021, plenty of lost revenue. But Diddy wants cancel culture to end. Speaking toBillboard at a press junket in Beverly Hills last week, the Bad Boy mogul explained why he insisted both Travis Scott and controversial county singer Morgan Wallen perform at the 2022 Billboard Awards, which he's executive producing and hosting.
"As a music family, none of us are saints; none of us are without things that happen to them in life, so one of the things I'm doing directly is un-canceling the canceled," he said. "That's breaking news because people haven't been about un-canceling. But canceling is a trend that needs to stop."
He added, "My brother Travis Scott has to perform. Travis went through a tragedy; Morgan [hurled the n-word] while talking to his boy. People make mistakes. Now we're moving on with love and respect for everybody that was hurt or affected. It's time to forgive."
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Travis Scott faced an onslaught backlash in November 2021 after 10 people died in a stampede at the Astroworld Festival in Houston. Some people accused Scott of being responsible for their deaths after he continued to perform even after seeing ambulances make their way through the crowd. Scott, however, maintained he had no idea how dire the situation was and said he was devastated by the events that transpired.
Meanwhile, Morgan Wallen was "canceled" in 2021 after he was recorded saying the "N-word." Consequently, he was dropped by his management company, suspended by his label and had his songs banned by radio stations. He soon issued a statement addressing the controversy, saying, "I'm embarrassed and sorry. I used an unacceptable and inappropriate racial slur that I wish I could take back. There are no excuses to use this type of language, ever. I want to sincerely apologize for using the word. I promise to do better."
In December 2021, Wallen teamed up with Lil Durk for the song "Broadway Girls" and accompanying video. It has since racked up over 37 million YouTube views. As for the 2022 BBMAs, the ceremony airs on Sunday (May 15) from the MMG Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.


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Recovery Information for Consumers Affected by Hurricane Katrina
Money and credit: The FDIC, a federal government agency, has information for bank customers. The FDIC has a 24 hour toll free phone number for bank customers to ask questions: 1-877-ASK-FDIC (1-877-275-3342). The FDIC main page also links to the advice that federal banking regulators have given to banks, savings and loans, and credit unions encouraging them work with consumers on issues such as postponing payments. The FDIC page also links to answers to about frequently asked questions, plus it tells you how to contact your bank if you've been displaced or if your branch is closed. Here is the FAQ: http://www.fdic.gov/news/katrina/katrinafaq.html.
Federal and state bank regulators are encouraging banks, savings and loans, and credit unions to work with customers at this difficult time. However, in nearly all cases, you have to call your bank, tell them you have been affected by Hurricane Katrina, and ask them to work with you. For a list of bank branches in the affected areas, plus phone numbers to reach your bank, see: http://www.fdic.gov/news/katrina/katrinastatus.pdf.
General consumer advice: The Federal Trade Commission has launched a Hurricane Recovery website: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/recovery/hurricane/index.html. On a page on this site, the FTC offers advice about money, credit, and common scams, including scams related to home repairs, debris removal, water treatment, advanced fee loans, charitable donations and solicitations, home ownership, credit and money, door-to-door sales, fake disaster officials, job or rental listings, and utilities.


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SA Passport Renewal Q & A with South African High Commissioner in London
An extremely high demand for SA passport renewals in the UK has led to a backlog in some administration, South Africa's High Commissioner to the UK, Nomatemba Tambo, told SAPeople today. She reassured South Africans living in the UK that this problem should be resolved within the following week. With the SAHC's website in the […]
An extremely high demand for SA passport renewals in the UK has led to a backlog in some administration, South Africa's High Commissioner to the UK, Nomatemba Tambo, told SAPeople today. She reassured South Africans living in the UK that this problem should be resolved within the following week. With the SAHC's website in the UK down for almost three months, SAPeople has been inundated with queries from desperate South Africans unable to get in touch with the Embassy. We reached out to Ms Tambo on behalf of these South Africans, and she has kindly answered some of the most frequently asked questions below…
One of the main concerns has been that in order to apply for a South African passport renewal in the UK, citizens were told to send an SAE with a large 1st class stamp, and that they would receive their forms to fill in within five working days. They were also informed that once their forms were completed and supporting documents gathered, they could email a request for an interview which would be confirmed within two working days… but this has not been the reality for many.
Passport Renewal Application Q&A with Nomatemba Tambo:
1. Many applicants say they've followed the directions, sent the SAE with the stamp, but have been waiting more than 5 days. Some are still waiting over two or three weeks later, even a month. Is the current waiting period longer?
Nomatemba Tambo: We are currently experiencing a backlog of sending out forms and scheduling appointments due to very high demand. The backlog on the forms will hopefully be cleared this week.
2. Can they get their fingerprints done when they come in for their appointment with the otherwise completed forms?
Yes, fingerprint pads and ink are available at the DHA office.
3. Can anything that needs to be signed by a Commissioner of Oaths be signed at the appointment?
Yes, only documents relating to the applications, original documents will be required for the High Commission staff to sign as Commissioner of Oath.
4. Is it still forbidden for any pop-in visits? Ie. They MUST make an appointment.
Presently the office operates strictly on appointments to ensure the office is covid 19 safe.
5. What should people do who have been waiting over a year for their passport? How can they find out where it is?
They can request status from Home Affairs call centre at email@example.com. They must ensure they provide their ID number with the enquiry.
6. When will the website be working again?
As soon as possible. UPDATE 5 Nov 2020: The new website has been launched here.
7. Are South African passport holders in red list countries like the UK allowed to go on holidays, no matter how short or long, to SA?
Yes, as long as they travel on valid South African passports, and have negative covid 19 test certificate valid for not more than 72 hours on arrival in South Africa.
For More Passport Renewal Information:
- Important advice from the SA High Commissioner in the UK about passports expiring (this includes contact details, and the exact procedure to follow to renew your passport, apply for an ID book or register a birth).
- Important info for the spouses and children of South Africans in 'banned' countries wanting to travel to SA.


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Chinese shop, Lower East |
Chinese shop, Lower East Side, Manhattan. Darlie brand toothpaste, which is quite popular in Asia, used to be called Darkie before it was bought by Colgate-Palmolive. It also had more overtly racist packaging. Here's a good history. The Cantonese name ("Haak Yahn Nga Gou") still stayed the same, and the Chinese-language ads reassured users that, despite a cosmetic change to placate those inscrutable Westerners, "Black Man Toothpaste is still Black Man Toothpaste." . . .
I wrote a brief item for the business section of today's NYT: Paper Complains to Web Site About the Way It Links. A lawyer for the parent company of The Dallas Morning News recently asked the owner of a little site called BarkingDogs.org to stop "deep linking" to the paper's articles. The story mentions that the site of the Providence Journal, which is owned by the same company as the Dallas paper, has a weblog, which of course deep-links to articles on other sites. Patrick of IWantMedia.com first pointed this out. (Update: Dave Winer points to a second ProJo weblog: Subterranean Homepage News.) More coverage from Wired.
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Venture Commerce Center
Venture Commerce Center is a complex consisting of five buildings designed for office space, but versatile enough for alternative uses. The complex totals nearly 72,000 square feet on a 5-acre site. The Enterprise Builders tradition of melding various materials continues at Venture Commerce Center. The construction is a mix of concrete tilt walls, with a steel and wood hybrid for the roof and mezzanine structure. Another challenge for the construction team, another success story for Enterprise Builders.
Address 9664 Eagle Ranch Road NW, Albuquerque, NM
Owner Venture Corporation
Architect Ware Malcomb