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The aluminum case did generate a slight pinging sound when we slammed on the keys, though the impact wasn't enough to annoy us whereas we have been typing or playing games. As with most tenkeyless keyboards, with the BlackWidow TE you lose out on additional media keys and audio and USB passthrough. Unfortunately, the media controls that individuals use most, the amount controls, are on F1 by way of F3; this association requires two hands, to press the Fn key and the F-keys. The MK730, in distinction, puts those controls on the nav cluster so that they're a lot simpler to achieve one-handed, whereas the miniStreak solves this concern altogether with its dedicated media keys and function lock. If you want extra dynamic lighting choices or need complex macro recording, get the Razer BlackWidow TE Chroma V2. It offers a compact tenkeyless format and Razer's Orange, Yellow, or Green switches, but we don't like the all-plastic high-profile case as much as we do the MK730's aluminum case. The BlackWidow TE Chroma V2 is normally about $20 more than the MK730.
It's sturdy and properly constructed, and it sports activities a brushed-aluminum high similar to that of the Cooler Master MK730 and CK530. The underside is a textured plastic and includes gutters for routing cables if you want to run accessories beneath the keyboard, and a USB port sits on the back.
We didn't experience any crashing or different horrendous problems, but the software program remains to be in beta, and we did run into conditions with certain options working depending on whether the software was operating. For instance, the mic-mute button didn't work except the software was open—but the on-the-fly macro recording button didn't work whenever the software program was running. If you don't feel like dealing with such issues, persist with the MK730. Both the miniStreak and the MK730 use shine-through ABS keycaps, although the miniStreak's are glossier and feel more brittle than the MK730's, which implies they observe fingerprints much more noticeably. Every keyboard on this guide would profit significantly from a set of shine-by way of PBT keycaps. The miniStreak has a detachable rubber USB-C–to–Type-A cable, which doesn't look as elegant on a desk because the MK730's braided cable. As Cooler Master did with the MK730, Fnatic took a minimalist method to design on the miniStreak, giving it an identical low-profile grey aluminum and plastic case.
In OP you possibly can customise per-key lighting, decide from premade animations, record macros, and set up to 4 profiles. Without the software program, you'll be able to cycle between the animation presets, modify the brightness, and record macros.
It comes with a detachable cable, a removable palm rest, and a two-12 months guarantee. You can record macros within the OP software or by holding down the competitors key on the miniStreak. Like Portal, OP records only keystrokes, not mouse movement, for macros. But it additionally allows you to program some superior actions that Portal doesn't, such as opening particular applications or files. Fnatic's OP software is out there only for Windows (a Mac version exists, but it doesn't do something but), and its options are much like these of Cooler Master's Portal software program for the MK730. Like Portal, OP doesn't require you to have an account to use it, and you'll skip it altogether should you don't care about it.


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B2B marketplaces have ballooned over the past five years, opening up business opportunities and reach. Now, embedded finance is making the process even easier.
At MarketFinance we're committed to facilitating frictionless finance to power business transactions. We believe there's still too much friction that stands in the way of businesses buying and selling, and having working capital on hand to grow their operations.
Now, with the snowballing of new B2B online marketplaces, there are new digital ways for businesses to buy the stock and goods they need. So embedding better payment options at checkout is a key way to help improve working capital. Below I'll explain what B2B marketplaces are and how embedded finance is helping to ease the burden for both sides of the transaction process.
What are B2B marketplaces?
Business-to-Business (B2B) marketplaces are digital platforms where businesses offer their products or services to other businesses. Think of them like Amazon, but exclusively for specific industry verticals. They create "self-serve" and curated environments that allow companies to trade with other businesses they might not otherwise have connected with directly. Buyers get choice, value and greater efficiencies, while sellers ease the burden of marketing or logistics. They create a digital safe-space for business e-commerce by making transactions simpler and more transparent.
Why are B2B marketplaces so significant right now and how do they help businesses?
While consumer marketplaces are widespread, many B2B marketplaces are still in their infancy, but with bright growth prospects ahead of them. Over two thirds of B2B businesses saw their e-commerce sales grow by at least 25% during the pandemic as traditional bricks and mortar businesses had to explore other ways to reach new customers.
Today, 73% of millennials in the workforce are making buying decisions for B2B businesses. As tech native consumers they want B2B suppliers to provide the same seamless buying experience they're used to. This has fuelled a recent explosion in B2B marketplaces and improvements to e-commerce infrastructure. In Europe alone there are now over 300 B2B marketplaces, up from just 20 in 2010. The majority were started within the last five years, and span industries as diverse as IT equipment, building materials, food & drink wholesalers, recruitment and machine tooling.
While many marketplaces might only have Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) of £10-20 million today, they all have growth plans to 2-3 times GMV this year. Fast forward 5-10 years, and I believe £billions worth of B2B transactions will be flowing through their platforms. In fact, a new study predicts that B2B marketplaces will account for 30% of all global online B2B sales by 2024. These will be worth an estimated $3.6 trillion of GMV compared to just $680 billion in 2018.
How does embedded finance support both sides of B2B marketplaces?
As with all new technologies, the two-sided-marketplace has many challenges to overcome. This is especially true as they scale quickly and take on accepted industry practices when it comes to payment and credit terms. In the consumer world, marketplaces could simply integrate Stripe or other card processors to suit their checkout payment needs. In the B2B environment, buying and procurement traditionally operate on a much more personal level, with complicated email-heavy processes.
Marketplaces need to match industry standard terms, such as 30 or even 90 day terms, to attract buyers in the first place. This creates a nightmare of managing buyers' credit terms and payment collections, and requires them to take on credit risk with large orders. Marketplaces get into danger if they try to make themselves more attractive to and retain the best businesses in the industry by paying earlier. This leaves them walking a tightrope of managing cash flow, liquidity and credit risk that can strangle growth.
To tackle these problems, B2B marketplaces need to embrace innovative payments solutions that provide a secure and intuitive way to checkout. Making sure the transaction is secure for the seller as well as offering favourable payment terms to the buyer is a crucial step in building online trust. By embedding cutting-edge finance options such as paying later or with better credit terms within the checkout journey, marketplaces can match and beat buyers' other purchasing options offline. Embedded finance also lets them avoid the hassle of managing credit or impacting their balance sheet themselves.
The good news is that there are a number of fintechs, such as MarketFinance, who are focused on embedding the right finance options for B2B marketplaces. With a long track record in risk management and access to the funding to accelerate the implementation of payment options, we're well placed to make this happen. By partnering, B2B marketplaces can fastrack and supercharge their growth as they stay focused on matching buyers with sellers and taking market share.
Do you run a B2B marketplace? If you're interested in offering a buy-now-pay-later option for your business customers, get in touch today. For more insights on the B2B eCommerce space follow our LinkedIn page.
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of alcohol on hemodynamic changes induced by visual stimulation. Ten healthy human subjects were examined using Optical Topography® (Hitachi Medical Corporation: ETG-100). Each subject gradually drank 0.4 ml/kg alcohol over 10 min. Changes in oxy-hemoglobin (Hb), deoxy-Hb and total-Hb concentration were measured five times: 20 min before alcohol intake, immediately after alcohol intake, and at 20, 40 and 60 min after alcohol intake. A questionnaire was used to assess subjective feelings of alcohol. Blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) was estimated from ethanol concentration in expired air four times: immediately after alcohol intake and at 20, 40 and 60 min after alcohol intake. The visual stimulation tool was a checkerboard. It showed alternations of black and red patterns at a frequency of 8 Hz. The stimulus was displayed for 10 s after a rest of 30 s. The stimulus was repeated 10 times. Oxy-Hb concentration increased and deoxy-Hb concentration decreased during visual stimulation before and after alcohol intake, despite changes in the score of subjective feelings of alcohol and BAC. Alcohol intake does not significantly affect hemodynamic changes caused by visual stimulation in the visual cortex.
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On Tuesday, the Texas Legislature adjourned sine die, putting an end to a packed third special session. The primary focus was redrawing district maps for Texas' State Board of Education, Senate, House, and U.S. Congress—all of which passed—but Gov. Greg Abbott also added several other items to the agenda. Passed legislation also included bills that discriminated against transgender student athletes, appropriated federal stimulus money, funded an opportunity for a "premium holiday" for TRS healthcare, provided a tax break to homeowners, and increased funding to institutes of higher education across Texas.
Redistricting complete, but faces legal action
All four redistricting maps have been continuously attacked throughout the process for underrepresenting voters of color. MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) filed suit against the state on all four maps on behalf of individual voters and a coalition of Latino organizations committed to securing fair redistricting plans. The lawsuit asks the federal court to toss out the new maps because the maps are unconstitutional and violate Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. According to the complaint, the new maps for Congress, and the Texas House, Senate, and State Board of Education do not reflect the growth of the Latino community.
Lawmakers carve up billions in federal pandemic aid, with possible 'premium holidays' for TRS retiree healthcare members
The Legislature also passed SB 8, which appropriates federal stimulus funds given to Texas as part of the American Rescue Plan. SB 8 appropriates over $286 million to the Teachers Retirement System of Texas to offset COVID-19 costs. TRS is considering creating a premium holiday for a certain number of months in which eligible retirees would not pay TRS-Care premiums. The funds will also be used to reduce additional premium increases for TRS-ActiveCare members that otherwise could have occurred in the 2022-2023 plan year. More specific information on TRS-Care and TRS-ActiveCare plan premiums will likely become available this December.
The bill also allocates more than $7.2 billion to the state's unemployment compensation fund, which was overwhelmed with claims last year during the pandemic.
Transgender sports bill passes as President Biden calls it "bullying disguised as legislation"
In a huge blow to LGBTQ+ students and activists across the state, the Legislature finally passed HB 25, which would discriminate against transgender student athletes. The bill would prevent transgender students from competing in sports with their own gender group. This bill and similar bills filed across the country have caused the issue to gain national attention. The Biden White House released a statement this week condemning the passage of HB 25 and calling that bill and similar bills like it "bullying disguised as legislation." At least five state legislatures across the country have also passed similar bills.
Voters will decide on property tax break with homestead exemption increase
Voters will have the last word in May 2022 on property tax changes that sailed through both chambers Monday. Passed unanimously, SJR 2 would raise the state homestead exemption from $25,000 to $40,000 for school property taxes, saving the average homeowner about $176 in savings, according to the bill's author, Sen. Paul Bettencourt.
After lawmakers were unable to agree on other forms of property tax relief—including one-time rebates to homeowners—lawmakers immediately fast-tracked the homestead exemption proposal. The Senate passed the proposal without hearing from a single member of the public before the language was publicly available, with the House passing the bill later in the evening.
If approved by voters, the constitutional amendment would cost the state about $600 million annually. Bettencourt said the amendment would be paid from state surpluses the first year. However, it is not clear how the measure would be paid for in the future.
College campuses get a funding boost for renovation, construction
In the last week of the special session, the Legislature passed a bill authorizing the issuance of $3.3 billion in tuition revenue bonds for institutions of higher education to finance construction projects. While these "tuition revenue" bonds are the primary mechanism for funding university capital projects, the Legislature had not passed a package since 2015.
Note: At press time, special session bills passed still await the governor's action with his signature for approval, no action taken for approval, or a veto.
What failed to pass
Two of the governor's agenda items that did not pass the legislature were bills to increase penalties for illegally voting—or making honest mistakes when voting—and to block COVID-19 vaccine mandates for all entities in Texas. Although no legislation was passed to prohibit COVID-19 vaccine mandates, the governor had already released an executive order blocking these mandates, and the legal fight over that issue is ongoing. Even without these two agenda items passing, it currently seems unlikely that the Legislature will enter a fourth special session any time soon. On Wednesday, a spokesperson for Abbott stated that "there is no need for another special session at this time."


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Street Fighter V has gone through many changes s ince its release in February of this year. New characters, stages, major updates that changed the game and many ways, and major refinements to the multiplayer, Capcom has been busy. Now, they're focusing on what they call "Season 02" of the game, which will bring more classic and new Street Fighter characters to the mix, starting with Akuma, and further refining the game. Capcom released a 92-page PDF outlining their plans for the second season.
"We here at Capcom want to thank everybody for a fantastic year and your continued support of Street Fighter V, the Capcom Pro Tour, and Capcom Cup. Next year marks the 30th Anniversary of the Street Fighter series and we hope you'll join us in the festivities. Make sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter to hear the latest news.
As Combofiend mentioned in his blogpost, the team has been hard at work ensuring the 2017 season of
Street Fighter V is its best yet! We've been paying attention all year long and these balance changes are
the combined result of Capcom Pro Tour tournaments, online play, player feedback, and internal testing.
The goal was to ensure a rich, diverse gameplay experience with each character that both players and
spectators can enjoy."
One of the major focuses of Season 02 is to ensure that Rage Quitting stops permanently:
"The current Rage Quit System has resulted in a significant decrease in rage quitting. That said, we always planned to take this one step further and are ready to further address the issue with this update. In addition to losing League Points and being locked out of online matchmaking for a set time, the following additions have been made to the system:
- Matchmaking Update – Players who frequently disconnect during matches will now be more likely to be matched up with other players who exhibit similar behavior. The same applies for honorable players who rarely, if ever disconnect; they will be matched up with similar players.
- Player Profile Icons – The worst offenders and the most honorable players will also have a special icon displayed on their Fighter Profiles.
- League Points Deduction – Anytime a player disconnects during a match, their League Points will be deducted as if it was a loss."
Another big thing is the further balancing of characters. Every character is being tweaked in one way or another. Characters who had "invincible moves" now don't have them. Characters with longer reaches (thus allowing them to attack more often than regular characters) have been altered too. All in an attempt to ensure the gameplay is as balanced as possible.
You can read the full breakdown via the link/PDF above or here.


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The people of Venezuela have suffered at the hands of the illegitimate Maduro regime. The regime's policies have led to hyperinflation, food shortages and a public health crisis, forcing tens of millions to suffer and millions more to flee the country. Below are photographs documenting their struggle.
Empty shelves line a supermarket in Caracas in March 2018. Inflation in Venezuela passed 1 million percent in 2018, according to the International Monetary Fund.
Ninety percent of families in Venezuela are not able to purchase enough food on a daily basis, according to Encuesta Nacional de Condiciones de Vida. Above, a youth collects grains of corn that fell from a truck in Puerto Cabello in January 2018.
The number of refugees and migrants from Venezuela reached 3 million in 2018, according to the United Nations. Above, people flee Venezuela carrying their household belongings across the Táchira River to Colombia in August 2015.
More than 1 million refugees who have fled Venezuela have resettled in Colombia, according to USAID. Above, Venezuelans cross the Simón Bolívar International Bridge into Colombia in February 2018.
A girl holds her doll as she hitchhikes with her twin brother and their parents after crossing the Venezuelan border into Pacaraima, Roraima state, Brazil, in March 2018.
As of January, the number of Venezuelans seeking refugee status worldwide has increased 4,000 percent since 2014, according to the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees. Above, tents fill a shelter for migrating Venezuelans in Boa Vista, Roraima state, Brazil, in March 2018.
Wooden crosses representing the death toll of civil unrest line a median strip in Caracas in July 2017. The Maduro regime was responsible for mass arrests and persecution in Venezuela during his rule.
Anti-government protesters in Caracas, Venezuela, on January 23 demand Nicolás Maduro's resignation. They cheer as Juan Guaidó, head of Venezuela's opposition-run congress, says he will serve as interim president until a new election can be called.
Venezuelans attend a candlelight vigil in July 2017 to honor people killed in clashes between security forces and demonstrators in Caracas.
A version of this story was previously published on January 24.


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Here are many of the real-life locations featured in the pages of Lethal White, the fourth book in the Strike & Ellacott series. Click on each location for more info.
|Albury Street – Where Robin and Matthew live.
|Bow Quarter/Bow Road Station – Where Strike tails Jimmy Knight.
|Bromley – Where Strike's half-sister Lucy lives.
|Burton Road – The street in Manchester that Strike visits during the Chiswell case.
|Camden – The area of London where Strike's girlfriend lives and where Robin goes undercover.
|Cellarium – Where Geraint Winn goes to eat (with Strike tailing him).
|Charlemont Road – Where Jimmy and Billy Knight live.
|Chelsea Physic Garden – Strike follows Dodgey Doc through here.
|Cheyne Walk Brasserie – Where Strike and Robin meet with Billy Knight and Izzy Chiswell.
|Christie's – The fine art auction house where Sarah Shadlock works.
|The Corner Café – Where Strike and Robin meet Oliver Bargate.
|Denmark Street – Where Strike and Robin's office is located.
|Department for Culture, Media and Sport – Where Jasper Chiswell works.
|Deptford – The area of London in which Robin and Matthew now live.
|The Duke of Wellington – Robin goes here undercover before following Flick to her flat.
|Ebury Street – Where Jasper Chiswell's London house is located.
|Foreign Office – Former workplace of Aamir Mallik.
|Franco's – The restaurant Strike escorts Charlotte to.
|Harley Street – Where Strike and Robin conduct surveillance.
|King's Cross – Where Geraint Winn goes for a blow job.
|Lancaster House – Strike and Robin find themselves here during the Chiswell case.
|Little Venice – Where events take place toward the end of the book.
|Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons – Where Robin and Matthew spend their anniversary.
|Maldives – Where Robin and Matthew have their honeymoon.
|Mile End Park – Where Strike tails Jimmy Knight.
|Nam Long Le Shaker – Where Robin interviews Raff.
|Newbury Racecourse – Where Strike and Robin interview Tegan.
|New Scotland Yard – The Metropolitan Police's headquarters.
|North Circular Road/Henlys Corner – The road Strike takes to see Billy at the psychiatric hospital.
|Old Swan House – Robin walks past this building.
|Palace of Westminster – Where Robin goes undercover.
|Portcullis House – Where Robin goes whilst undercover.
|Pratt's Club – Where Strike meets Jasper Chiswell.
|The Red Lion – Where Strike and Robin meet to talk.
|Southwark Park Road/Alma Grove – Home of Della and Geraint Winn.
|St James's Palace/St James's Street – A location near Lancaster House.
|St Nicholas' Church – A church in Deptford.
|Swinton Park, Masham – Where Robin and Matthew have their wedding reception.
|The Tottenham – Cormoran Strike's favourite pub. He meets up with Sam Barclay here.
|Trafalgar Square – Where Strike goes looking for Billy.
|Travelodge, Monument – Where Strike stays following the Shacklewell Ripper case.
|The Two Chairmen – Where Strike and Robin meet up.
|Uffington White Horse – The white chalk horse on the hill above Woolstone.
|Upper Cheyne Row – Where Izzy Chiswell's flat is located.
|Warren Street Station – Strike catches the Tube here on his way to meet Robin.
|Well Community Centre – Where Strike attends a CORE meeting while searching for Billy Knight.
|Wembley – The area where Vanessa Ekwensi lives.
|The White Horse, East Ham – The pub where Strike follows Jimmy Knight after the CORE meeting.
|The White Swan – A pub in Deptford.
|Woolstone – Where the Chiswell House and Steda Cottage are located.
|Mentioned Locations – More locations that are mentioned throughout the book.
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text: DJ OLIVE: "THWIS" Featuring Honeychild Coleman by the Agriculture Records published on 2013-01-29T04:06:05Z THWIS is a warm bass journey through the untravelled back streets of brooklyn's underground future dub landscape. Though you can hear the rootsy lovers feel THWIS is not a derivative dub record but a truly original reflection from one of brooklyn's loved underground producers. THWIS follows in the footsteps of Olive's classic Bodega release and his work with New York's legendary electronic trio We™. There is little distortion on the bass and the kick is soft and warm making for a velvety sunrise vibe through out. The snare is surprisingly absent but then suddenly shows up like an old friend. Smokers Delight mixed with Boards of Canada mixed with Rhythm and Sound, THWIS puts its arm around your shoulder and walks you through the party with a calm inviting smile, making your body wander around the unicorn bass while the vintage analog synth tickles your head. produced by gregor asch for the Agriculture 2011 all songs written by gregor asch THE AGRICULTURE ASCAP ®©2012 except: YOUR HOME, KOKANEE'S DROP and REFRAIN written by carolyn coleman & gregor asch FREJOLA NEGRA MUSIC ASCAP ®©2012 and THE AGRICULTURE ASCAP ®©2012 djOlive.com theAgriculture.com Genre Riddims Contains tracks DJ OLIVE "Triage Redux" by the Agriculture Records published on 2013-01-29T03:16:33Z DJ OLIVE "Turn The Table" by the Agriculture Records published on 2013-01-29T03:39:13Z DJ OLIVE "Side By Each" by the Agriculture Records published on 2013-01-29T04:10:26Z DJ OLIVE "Your Home" Featuring Honeychild Coleman by the Agriculture Records published on 2013-01-29T04:10:27Z DJ OLIVE "Grope" by the Agriculture Records published on 2013-01-29T03:54:09Z


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AMMAN - (JT) Anjara children will now have a place to read and learn, under a
new pilot project initiated by the Polish government.
Under a programme
entitled "Maktabti," or my library, a learning centre was established adjacent
to the Latin School in Anjara, which hosts 200 students between the ages of 6
and 16.
The new children's library is financed by a $35,000 grant by the Polish ministry of foreign affairs and implemented by the Family International Community Services (FICS).
"We feel strongly that this programme will benefit schools and communities by providing books so that children can experience the excitement and benefits of learning through reading," Polish Ambassador in Amman Andrzej Biera said at a press conference yesterday to announce the project.
Thousands of children's books in both English and Arabic, including 2,500 of the latest titles from the Beirut Arab book fair, will adorn the library, which will also be open to the public.
The library's computer centre will provide students with e-learning tools, through three computers equipped with Internet access and other multimedia learning programmes.
Father Hanna Keidani, headmaster of the Latin School, said the institution serves children of different faiths, stressing that the library will be for the wider community of the greater Ajloun area.
"Children are our future and it is important that we take care of our future," Keidani noted.
FICS official Mark Thamm said Anjara was chosen as it was designated by the government as a poverty pocket and expressed hope that it will be the first of many such libraries in limited-income areas.
"Opening a book broadens a child's horizons and allows them to accomplish their dreams. Every child in every region should be able to enjoy this," Thamm told The Jordan Times.
FICS is a nonprofit organisation that offers counselling, material and practical assistance to orphanages, refugee camps, schools and hospitals.
Working in Jordan since 1993, FICS has worked on projects with organisations such as the Haya Cultural Centre, and Al Hussein Cancer Centre Society for the Physically Challenged.
The Anjara children's library will be unveiled in a ceremony on Friday.
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Cecinas Pablo, company responsible for the best cecina in the world, has not stopped revolutionizing the market of sausages. Your new bet for children, athletes and consumers who want to enjoy a healthy snack full of flavor at any time of the day, are snacks made with very light and crispy meat. Crucox, sticks and cruchips for all tastes, the smart snack that you can take anywhere.
Itching has never been so healthy. Being able to choose between a snack of licorice, or a few chips chips, Cecinas Pablo has revolutionized the snacks of children and the bug of the elderly with sausages of the highest quality, seal that characterizes the firm for more than 25 years. With the feeling of eating a potato chip, what you will actually be ingesting will be a protein-based and trans-fat-free product that has not been fried with oil, but dried, and that in addition to healthy preserves the original sausage flavor.
Cecinas Pablo invites you to snack between meals in a healthy way
For all tastes, of different textures, colors, flavors and aromas, Cecinas Pablo has prepared different snacks, which coincide in a careful preparation, based on the most artisanal techniques of meat treatment, and fusing this tradition with an attractive and novel presentation, so that taking care of yourself with good taste is available to everyone.
From a crispy loin potato to the explosion of a bite of chili pepper.
The variety of the new snacks of Cecinas Pablo is so great, that its products go far beyond the cecina that gave them fame. Among the novelties highlights 'Crucox', a snack 100% dried beef jerky very tasty, packaged in rolled tacos. It is a source of proteins of high biological value with a low fat, carbohydrate and calorie content that the consumer can comfortably take to work, or taste with friends during leisure time.
The 'Sticks' of cecina, ham, fuet and chorizo are mini choricitos without guts that are an innovation by extrusion, being easier and more pleasant to chew. Its shape is reminiscent of sweet licorice, so they are ideal for children's snacks, or for snack between meals, and much healthier since what they contribute to our body are proteins and not sugars, and they are free of trans fats .
More healthy snacks that preserve the original sausage taste are the 'Cruchips', made with 100% pork or beef as chips. Although it seems that you are eating chips for their presentation in an airtight bag, your sense of taste is not deceiving you, they taste like tenderloin, beef jerky, fuet and chorizo! And best of all, they are much lighter because they have not been fried, but dried.
Some potatoes that taste like tenderloin, fuet, chorizo and beef jerky!
Its texture is very crispy and comes in the flavors: Mediterranean, barbecue or chili pepper with a spicy point. A very widespread option among athletes who recover strength with this type of natural food.
More innovative products of Cecinas Pablo are cured meat, pastrami-cured and cooked beef – and tongue.
A family in homage to the best beef jerky in the world
The origin of Cecinas Pablo is familiar, a company that was born from the backroom of the Pablo Carnicería, where Pablo Barros (now the second generation) and his wife Ángeles Cordero insisted on obtaining a quality beef jerky with the artisanal recipe of salting and Cecina cures in a traditional way. Then their children would arrive to, among all, place the beef jerky in the best restaurants achieving three stars in the Great Taste Awards, in addition to other awards.
A family that, since its beginnings in the meat industry, has not stopped revolutionizing the beef market.
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Adopting a Puppy? 5 Breeds to Consider
So you're thinking about getting a puppy. Like most people, you want a calm, cooperative pet you can enjoy, not a manic obsessive working dog or a dog that has behavioral/health issues. Luckily enough, there are a number of medium-sized breeds that make fabulous pets. Here are five breeds to consider.
Pembroke Welsh Corgis
Pembroke Welsh corgis are eager to please, easy to train, and are very affectionate without being too clingy. They are the ideal size for a pet, between 25 and 30 pounds and only around 10 inches tall at the shoulder. While they are content to nap in your lap they are also quite athletic and are up for any challenge; many corgis compete successfully in a variety of dog sports. The most common color is sable and white, but you can also find gorgeous tricolor Pembroke Welsh corgi puppies for sale.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels
The Cavalier King Charles spaniel is one of the smallest spaniel breeds maturing at only 15 to 18 pounds and standing around 12 inches high. These dogs are noted for their wonderful stable, calm temperaments, affectionate nature, and complete lack of aggression. However, they do tend to be clingy and thus are not a good choice for people who expect the dog to spend 10 hours each day alone while they work. Also, be sure to ask your breeder about heart disease before purchasing.
Italian Greyhound
The Italian greyhound is a small sighthound; basically, they look like a miniature greyhound, weighing in at only around 15 pounds. They are true sighthounds and can achieve a speed of 25 mph; however, generally, they prefer to hang out with their owners or nap on the couch instead. They aren't really suited for homes with small children since they can easily be accidentally injured.
Shetland Sheepdog
The Shetland sheepdog looks like a miniature Lassie. Weighing in at 15 to 20 pounds and standing around 15 inches at the shoulder, these dogs sport a gorgeous coat. They come in a variety of colors including merle. A well-bred Sheltie makes an excellent pet, eager to please, calm, and non-aggressive, but be on the lookout for breeders producing fearful/reactive Shelties.
Everyone is familiar with beagles, the smallest hound breed, weighing in at around 20 pounds and standing around 15 inches at the shoulder. These dogs have excellent temperament and are generally calm and non-aggressive. However, it should be kept in mind they are hounds and can be stubborn and noisy. If you get a beagle, you should find some way to keep its nose busy, such as by getting involved in scent work.
There are many medium-sized breeds of dogs that make excellent pets. We have considered temperament, energy levels, ease of training, and general overall healthiness and have selected these five breeds as your best options when looking for a new puppy.


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Gautam Adani becomes second richest Asian, overtakes China's Zhong Shanshan
Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani has pipped China's Zhong Shanshan to become the second richest Asian in the world. He is now on the 14th spot on Bloomberg Billionaires Index with a net worth of $66.5 billion. The Chinese billionaire is worth $63.6 billion.
Directly above Adani, on the 13th spot, is Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani with a net worth of $76.5 billion. Ambani had replaced Shanshan in February to become the richest Asian.
Adani began his career as a commodity trader. Now he has businesses spanning across sectors, including energy, ports, airports, logistics, agriculture, real estate, financial services, FMCG, gas distribution and defence, among others.
The rise in Adani's wealth came on the back of increase in share prices of Adani Enterprises, Adani Gas, Adani Green and Adani Transmission. Adani Total Gas share has risen 1145 per cent over the last one year. Meanwhile, Adani Enterprises, Adani Transmission, Adani Green Energy and Adani Power have risen 827 per cent, 617 per cent, 433 per cent and 189 per cent, respectively.
On Wednesday, Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) said it has signed a pact to acquire 100 per cent stake in SoftBank group subsidiary SB Energy India for $3.5 billion. The assets forming part of the portfolio are primarily solar park-based projects with 5GW renewable energy capacity. This marks the largest acquisition in the renewable energy segment in India, AEGL said.
Recently, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved proposed acquisition of additional 25 per cent stake of Adani Krishnapatnam Port Ltd by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. The Adani group company already holds 75 per cent shareholding in Adani Krishnapatnam Port. In April, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone had said it has acquired 25 per cent stake of Vishwa Samudra Holdings in Krishnapatnam Port for Rs 2,800 crore.
Adani Group has making serious headway into airport management business. The conglomerate took over the Mumbai International Airport from the GVK group in September last year. It also acquired controlling stake in the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport.
The Gautam Adani-led company has also won 50-year operating rights from Airports Authority of India for airports in Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Mangaluru, Jaipur, Thiruvananthapuram, and Guwahati.
Source: https://www.businesstoday.in/current/economy-politics/gautam-adani-becomes-second-richest-asian-overtakes-china-zhong-shanshan/story/439614.html


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What's next?
Enter the Great Mystery.
We don't always know what is next… and I do best when I leave my attachments to people, place, outcomes behind.
Asking for guidance from spirit is not always the answer as our guides want us to step into co-creator status and choose our heart's-calling. In every moment.
Yes, the answers lay in our own bodies—our embodiment of Mother Earth. We are learning to be One with Mother Earth. One with Nature and all of creation. This requires us to be fully present in our body full of spirit.
So, I ask my womb—my second heart.
What would make you happiest?
Go on a JOURNEY. A journey to be with loved ones.
It feels like a journey to heal my heart from loss. A journey to remember the joy I feel when I am a free spirit trusting and exploring and being with others who share my joy.
I already have my tickets to Hawaii's Big Island in April and plan to visit friends in Virginia afterwards.
And, I feel something pulsing in my heartbeat… a need to go out on the land and pray, bless, do ritual, ceremony, play with the spirits of places. This is my great love and gift.
The elementals, fairies, devas, ancestors, and spirits of land call.
I am an Earthwalker that loves journeying and traveling. It sets my heart free. I feel like myself again.
I love living in a good home too, and I have created many lovely homes… and I will do that again… I can feel it.
But not yet…
My womb heart guides me to let go of my home in Ridgefield, WA. My home is a beautiful place that nurtured me deeply and helped me launch Earth School, enjoy a beautiful romantic relationship, and get my finances in order. It has windows in all four Directions. It feels like I am in my cozy bird's nest overlooking the lands. Maybe it's too cozy to the point of limiting expansion now.
A few weeks before giving notice at my rental, a very strange and annoying vibrational sound began in my home. It was bothersome, and I couldn't escape its affects. I knew it was time to leave.
I'm not always thrilled at these times as moving can be stressful. But, when I surrendered to the joy of adventure and the unknown travels, I get really excited and energized. And, I will still feel the stress of letting go especially after so many memories being with Paul here.
My heart still grieves for my late partner, Paul, and my dear family/friend Grandmother RobBee. Self-care feels good and necessary.
Mother Earth is waiting for me to return to her in the warmth of her ocean and tropical paradise, her Blue Ridge Mountains, the Columbia River, and the new places I will be visiting and attuning to.
I highly recommend listening to your heart and womb (hara for male bodies) and ask:
What would make you happiest?
Listen deeply and don't be afraid of what you hear. Your happiness is riding on being honest with yourself even when that means change… and a walk into the Great Mystery.
I will still be offering my Earth School events, Earth Mystery School program, mentorship and intuitive healing sessions. I plan to be at Plants Enchant and Fairy Congress this summer. And, I am excited to offer more Land Alchemy and teachings on the land. LINK


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Following the trend of ridding of our beloved and regularly sized cars, Toyota announces its new SUV. The Yaris Cross. Poised to arrive between towards 2021, the new car intends to become the new flagship in affordable mobility.
With a base 3-cyl engine of 1.5l and a hybrid option, the new Yaris continues the electrification of Toyota's product line. Adopting the all-new hybrid system and the TNGA platform for compact cars, it offers a higher dimension of basic and environmental performance. Also, the vehicle achieves an easy-to-handle body size while providing SUV-like interior comfort and luggage room. The exterior design, though simple, expresses the robustness of an SUV. The interior design is also shaped to give it a feeling of higher quality and comfort.
The new vehicle follows last year's debut of the all-new Yaris, unveiled in October 2019 as the next-generation compact car. Enhanced driving pleasure, the world's highest level of fuel efficiency for its class and advanced safety and security technologies are sure to make the upcoming model an instant success.
Approaching 9 million units since the launch in 1999, the Yaris is the most sold car in the company's line-up. With the new Yaris Cross Toyota expects to redefine the urban-mobility concept. Interior Model dimensions stand at 4.18m long and 1.77m wide and with a wheelbase of 2.56m.
Prices, detailed specs and delivery dates are yet to be defined.


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Fun Things That You Should Do on Your Lunch Hour
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Even if you absolutely love your job, there is no getting away from the fact that every now and then, you are going to want to have a break, and in the morning, this comes in the form of our lunch hour. When we work away and finally see that the time has come to have a bit of food and unwind, we can breathe a sigh of relief in knowing we don't have to do anything for the next hour. Although, after 5 minutes pass, we often realize we don't have anything to do for that hour.
A lot of the time, when we have our lunch hour, we find ourselves simply sitting around and waiting to go back to work. Well, don't do this anymore. You have a bit of time to yourself, and as such, you should be making the most of it. This article is going to discuss in a bit more detail some of the fun things out there that you can do during your lunch hour.
Go For a Walk
If you have had a particularly stressful morning, then chances are you are going to want to clear your head a little bit. One of the easiest ways out there that you can do this is by going for a walk. When you go for a walk, you have the chance to get some exercise, get your heart pumping and breathe in the fresh air in the process. Doing this is naturally relaxing anyway; however, you might even find that it benefits you when you go back to work. This is because when you have some peace and quiet, you tend to overcome issues that you were previously facing, so you can take these solutions back to the afternoon of work ahead of you.
Play Games on Your Phone
You have a variety of different games available to you right there in the palm of your hand, so why not take advantage of them when you have a bit of time to kill on your lunch hour? If you think you might struggle to find a game that you enjoy playing, think again. The fact is that there is such a huge amount of different genres and types of mobile games out there now that there well and truly is something for everyone. One of the more popular options in gambling games that are available as people from all over the world tends to go to real money online casinos to try their luck at slot machines, poker, and roulette.
Call a Friend or a Loved One
Do you have something that you need to rant about? Or do you simply want to talk to someone about your morning now that you have a moment? Why not call a loved one and have a nice conversation with them during your lunch hour. You don't have to talk about work. The fact is you can talk about everything and nothing, the funny and the serious, the important and the mundane. It is a lovely way to pass the time before you head back to work later in the afternoon.
Go Out with Some Co-Workers
When you have a great relationship with your co-workers, working together every day of the week becomes so much easier. As such, you should consider your lunch hour as a good opportunity to strengthen the bond between you and your co-workers. You can have a natter about some of the different things that have happened throughout your work day. Alternatively, you could talk about some queries you have regarding upcoming projects or have a general conversation about exciting things you have coming up at the weekend. When you do this, you will find that you look forward to your lunch hours a lot more because you are excited to have a chat with your new friends.
Don't let your lunch hour come up only for you to spend it waiting to go back to work. You should be sure to do some activities that make your lunch hour a lot more of an enjoyable time and allow you to take your mind off work for a little bit.
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Does any one have some quick learning manuals or any manuals on Protel? I really need this.... Thank you!
I was under the impression from the OP that they were looking for tutorial manuals/guides - having not seen the Protel manuals that come with the device I cannot comment whether these would be suitable in this respect.We have a manual that came with our Protel 99. Where are the manuals that came with your package?
The actual request was for "quick learning manuals or any manuals".I was under the impression from the OP that they were looking for tutorial manuals/guides - having not seen the Protel manuals that come with the device I cannot comment whether these would be suitable in this respect.
This largely depends on the conditions of the software EULA. For example, if you were to obtain a copy of say MS Office Student, the EULA states that as long as you were a legitimate student at the time of purchase then you amy continue to use the software once you are no longer a student. Now if you were to obtain a copy of Matlab Student, the EULA states that once you cease to be a student you may not continue using Matlab under a student license and hence must purchase a full license (at ~$1900 US prices IIRC).BTW if you have a student version of a piece of software is it legitimate to continue using it after you have left the university? I'm just curious.
Typically, people enrolled on academic courses can get access to full versions (not Student versions) of the software through academic licenses administered via remote licenses and VPN clients. I agree though, some software is criminally expensive and often cannot be justified at the cost they are asking for (a good example is commercial EM codes which range into tens-of-thousands of pounds for a 1-year license!). Although I am not condoning it, it does encourage people to look elsewhere for software. And now we must be careful about what we say.I find there is a strong correlation between the cost of the commercial version and the willingness to wink at the uses of the crippled or student versions. In actuality he didn't say weather the version he has is a student version or not. He just said that he got it from his instructor; there was no further ellaboration.
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The big news of the weekend is that COVID-19 hit the White House. Fortunately, the President has minimal symptoms and is recovering at Walter Reed. So far, Senate leadership says that Judge Barrett's confirmation hearing will still begin on October 12 but mould be partially remote.
The big question is, will the next presidential debate be on Zoom? Will the moderator exercise the mute button? 2020 is truly a year of firsts.
Joking aside, we keep every person and every family who has suffered during this pandemic in our thoughts and prayers.
In Congress, lawmakers in both parties are responding to whistleblower allegations that a doctor contracted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) performed hysterectomies on detainees against their will. The Intercept was first to report these claims last month, and we are glad that multiple independent government agencies are investigating.
Catherine Glenn Foster, President & CEO of Americans United for Life, responded to the allegations, saying:
"Troubling allegations such as these should powerfully focus our national attention toward the vital need for full informed consent for all patients. Informed consent serves as the backbone of a legitimate and humane healthcare system. Patients must be certain that they will be provided true, comprehensive, and straightforward information about medical interventions. No one should ever be subjected to a medical procedure to which they have not explicitly consented."
House Democrats introduced H.Res. 1153 — "Condemning unwanted, unnecessary medical procedures on individuals without their full, informed consent," a non-binding resolution calling on the Department of Homeland Security to pause removal of the women involved and investigate the claims.
Congressman Smith (NJ-04), longtime Pro-Life Caucus Chairman, introduced H.R. 8498 — a piece of legislation called the "Informed Consent Act" alongside co-leads Reps. Virginia Foxx (NC-05) and Jackie Walorski (IN-02).
H.R. 8498 would prohibit the intentional forced abortion or sterilization of a woman without full informed consent. It imposes a penalty of up to 10 years in prison and/or a fine, and would apply against officers, employees, or contractors (like the ICE facility in Georgia) receiving federal funding. It does provide an exception in emergency situations where a woman is unable to consent and the surgery is necessary to save her life.
One of the most egregious claims made in the whistleblower report is that women were being operated on without ever having the procedure or its risks explained in their native language. How can anyone give informed consent when they are given critical, life-altering information in a language they barely speak? This is the absolute starting point of what is necessary to ensure free, authentic informed consent.
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Central Pennsylvania Bishop's Home Listed for $995,000, Money May Be Used for Sex Abuse Cases
Daily Journal
August 15, 2014
A spokesman for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown says the sale of the bishop's home is pending and that money from the nearly $1 million asking price might be used to care for sexual misconduct victims.
The diocese has been named in several legal claims filed by former students at Bishop McCort High School in Johnstown, who claim they were molested by Brother Stephen Baker, a Franciscan friar, from 1992 to 2001. Baker committed suicide in January 2013 after the Youngstown Ohio diocese disclosed abuse settlements with 11 former students at a school in that state, which prompted many of the alleged McCort victims to come forward.
Bishop Mark Bartchak will move into the rectory at Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Altoona.


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The Exvangelical podcast was already near and dear to my heart, so I was absolutely over the moon when the host Blake Chastain reached out to me about creating new album artwork. Blake had a simple prompt for the visual concept, "something dying so that something new can grow".
The podcast itself is all about stories of leaving the Evangelical church, or leaving the faith entirely. Since this was something I had experienced, I had about a million ideas for how to represent that visually. So I set to work brainstorming, and ended up presenting Blake with six concepts to choose from.
Blake liked the concept of the first sketch, and the framing of the last sketch, so we decided that the final artwork would be a merging of these two.
The frame and the color palette evolved a lot in the final artwork, but Blake (and his audience) was very happy with the result!


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Hi cardmaking friends and welcome back. Today I have a new card share created with the Spellbinders September Glimmer Kit. This new kit is called Glimmering Build a Banner and it's so very cool. You glimmer foil the sentiments and the striped background pieces separately, and then die cut them out.
So, no lining up the foil (which I absolutely hate doing), LOL….
How to create the Spellbinders September Glimmer Kit Card:
Start by using the Polished Brass Glimmer Foil that came in this month's kit, as it's my very favorite.
Glimmer all the sentiments on one piece of white cardstock
Glimmer foil the background striped pieces on a second piece of white cardstock.
I cut my cardstock to 4-1/4 x 5-1/2 to make them small enough to work with easily
Next, use the coordinating dies to cut all the pieces out and glue the tips together with the Bearly Art Glue.
Cut a card front at 4 x 5-1/4″, place inside the Falling Leaves Embossing Folder and run through the die cut machine.
Cut a piece of gray at 4-1/2 x 5-1/2 and attach it to the front of a top folding A2 sized card base.
Attach the embossed card front
Next, use foam squares to attach the glimmer foiled banner to the center of the card.
Use the September Large Die of the Month Kit, "Just a Tweet" dies to cut flowers and leaves to add to the card.
Finally, embellish with the NEW GREEN Color Essentials gems (they come in purple, teal and red too). swoon!
The glimmer foil as so much elegance to the card you really don't need to add much more.
Visit my How to use the Glimmer Hot Foil Machine page for more information on Foiling.
Here are more cards I have created with the Spellbinders September Kits:
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Try this card created with the Small Die of the Month Kit
This Card was created with the September Clear Stamp Set of the Month
I previously shared this card using the September Glimmer of the month Kit
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Cost of Stainless Steel Handrail Works
We can create economic and beautiful Steel handrails for your stairs and Balcony. Handrails provide a safe grip while using your stairs. It is one of many options to make your Balcony / sit out area safe.
The design of handrails need to be in sync with that of your stair design and also it should match with your interiors. Plenty of options are available for you to choose from.
We are committed to providing you with affordable good designs and best quality work. Thereby helping you to produce high-quality, well-functioning, meaningful and durable buildings.
Work Highlights
The Materials and tools which we use are of very high-quality so that you get a perfect and detailed finish.
Tig welding for strength and durability.
Prefer to work with 304 Grade stainless steel.
15 meters of work can be completed within 2-3 days time,i.e, Simple steel designs without glass works including polishing.
If arrangements can be made for us to work through the night we can complete the job in half the time (1.5 days).
Please note that all the above rates if provided, are subject to the work being done within Ernakulam city limits, Extra charges are applicable for the work outside Ernakulam city limits. Kindly let us know in advance the location of the site where the work has to be done so that we can give the quotation accordingly.
After the individual site visit, we can provide you with a final quotation. You may also send us Cad drawings of your stairs, with which we can work out an estimate.
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USC students protested Robert L. Caslen, Jr. Friday before the Board of Trustees was set to announce the new university president.
The protesters said they are mainly concerned with Caslen's lack of a terminal degree and lack of experience with a university like USC.
"This is real, this matters," said Ethan Magnuson, a second-year political science and geography student. "This is going to determine the future of the university."
The protesters started outside of Russell House and marched to the Alumni Center where they protested outside the chambers where the Board of Trustees met.
During the student forum, some of Caslen's comments sparked controversy among students.
"We want to take out some of the contributing measures towards sexual assault, particularly the alcohol," Caslen said at the student forum. "We spent a lot of time, a lot of energy training and educating our students on the impact, consequences of alcohol, binge drinking and things like that."
Lauryn Workman, a third-year history student, compiled a letter to send to Student Body President Luke Rankin to read to the Board of Trustees during their meeting. The letter asked the Board of Trustees the following:
- First and foremost, that you do not elect Caslen to be the next president of our University. His record deeply troubles the student body, faculty and staff, and many members of the Carolina community.
- That the demographics of the 80 applicants be publicly released and there is more transparency about the process that led to the selection of the candidates, semifinalists, and finalists.
An email from concerned faculty urged students and other faculty to protest Caslen ahead of the press conference. If Caslen is selected as president, the faculty have organized a walkout on Monday, according to the email.
Lyric Swinton, a third-year sport and entertainment management student, also took part in the protest and hopes it will spark change.
"We are the few who lead the many," Swinton said.
The original version of this article reported that the email originated from the College of Social Work. It has now been corrected to concerned faculty not specific to that college. Updated 4/27 at 3:40 p.m.


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Uber, Lyft, Taxis, Limos, and others at Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
Available rideshares and pickup/dropoff policies
Indianapolis International Airport (IND), United States
Are there Uber and Lyft at Indianapolis International Airport? How do I request a ride, and where do I meet my Uber and Lyft drivers? What are the pickup and dropoff policies like? Are there designated areas?
See below for rideshare information at Indianapolis International Airport. Eager to get going? See how much a ride would cost by pressing this button:
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Rideshare Pickup/Dropoff Instructions for Indianapolis International Airport
Rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft can drop you off at the departure level, along side regular passengers and taxis. Notify your driver of the airlines and preferably the terminal upon entering the airport premises.
Request the right vehicle size
Keep in mind your luggage requirements. Choose a ride option that will comfortably fit all of the passengers and your suitcases. Here's a guide: How much luggage can I bring in my Uber/Lyft?
Proceed to Ground Transportation on Arrivals Level.
After getting off a flight, follow the signs to "Ground Transportation" and "Baggage Claim." When ready, walk outside and look for "Passenger Pickups" or a designated area labeled, "TNC/Rideshares."
Notify your driver of your location
Call or message your driver with information such as Terminal, Door Number and any other information that will help locate you.
More tips and advice on requesting a ride and finding your driver at the airport: Tips & Advice: Requesting an Uber/Lyft for Airport Pickup
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Hudson Eatery Located at 601 West 57st in Midtown West is a pioneer in this up and coming neighborhood. As you enter Hudson Eatery you are welcomed by a modern take on a classic New York Diner. With its copper walls and beautiful red banquets, you get this cozy feeling that you are home. […]


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No Pressure, VMM
Karen Forster got it right with IT Pro Perspective: "Virtual Machine Manager's Significance" (June 2007, InstantDoc ID 95994). Until now, I've only attempted to virtualize servers that don't require a lot of processing power. With quad-core processors becoming available from both AMD and Intel by the end of the summer and Microsoft Virtual Server R2 SP1 taking advantage of the performance-boosting technology in the new processors, the only thing I plan to leave on their own boxes are heavily used terminal servers and maybe SQL Server. (I'll be upgrading to Microsoft SQL Server 2005 next year and will try it virtualized first.)
If Microsoft doesn't do well with
Virtual Machine Manager (VMM)
before this virtual machine explosion takes off, I expect it will get shut
out by VMware, especially in larger
companies that are going to require a good management tool.
—Nate McAlmond
Disappointed in Exchange Article
I was quite excited to read Brien Posey's Required Reading article, "Configuring Exchange Server 2007" (July 2007, InstantDoc ID 96044). Because I'm in the middle of a global implementation of Exchange 2007, every tip and trick are welcome, and with that in mind, I found the article to be sad and disappointing reading. The article is a simple walk-through of the guide the console presents, and it didn't even point out the main problems you will meet by following the guide. These issues are connected to the fact that Exchange 2007 extensively uses Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) for client communications and has started using a hard-coded host name of autodiscover .yourdomain.com for configuration of Outlook 2007. Without using this host name as a valid DNS name on the SSL certificate, the configuration will not work. Further, all the commercial Certificate Authorities (CAs) I have tried require that the certificate request contain values for subject and country. The instructions in the article for creating a request don't use these values. Finally, the article doesn't mention that Exchange 2007 requires a certificate with an extended set of properties, to allow more than one host name within the same certificate.
—Thor Milde
Thank you for your feedback, Thor.
Required Reading articles are intended
to provide basic-level information for
readers who don't have the depth of
experience that you obviously possess. We try to cover a broad range of Exchange topics both in Windows
IT Pro and on our Exchange & Outlook Pro VIP Web site. One example
is the article "My Exchange Server
2007 Migration Story," an Exchange
administrator's account of his
Exchange Server 2007 deployment.
You can access this article for free on
the Exchange & Outlook Pro VIP site
at http://www.exchangeprovip.com
with InstantDoc ID 95906.
—Brien Posey
Where's Symantec?
I read John Green's "Policy-Based Management of Desktop Antivirus Products" (May 2007, InstantDoc ID 95568). It's a very good article. The management side of antivirus isn't always looked at; other concerns usually come first, but if you don't have a good way of managing the product, you won't have good security, regardless of how well the antivirus client finds viruses.
Several of my customers are running Symantec antivirus software. I'd
like to think that John didn't include Symantec's product in his review
because it didn't fit the review's
scope: "products that offer central,
policy-based management of desktops and servers." Is this correct, or
was there another reason
for not testing Symantec's
—Magnus Bostrom
I approached Symantec
about participating in this
comparative review, and
the company declined.
Considering Symantec's
prominence in the
market, I would have
preferred to include its
product in my review.
—John Green
Batch-File Solution
Logoff Script
Many thanks to Michael Dragone for solving my problem in Anne Grubb's "It's 10:00 P.M.: Do You Know Who's Logged On?" (June 2007, InstantDoc ID 95922). Unfortunately, the "excerpt" of Michael's script that I downloaded
(i.e., the logon script) is the only piece I already had. Can he provide the logoff script, and explain how to execute it? I just can't figure that part out. I do volunteer work for a couple of non-profits, and we really need this code.
—Gil Brand
Sure, Gil, I'm happy to help out. The logoff script looks like this:
echo %username% logged out on %date% at %time%.>>
\\SERVERNAME\Audit\Clients %computername%.txt
echo Logged out of %computername% on %date% at %time%.>>
\\SERVERNAME\Audit\Users %username%.txt
Save this as a batch file and run it
from a Group Policy Object (under
User Configuration>>>Windows Settings>>>Scripts (Logon/Logoff)).
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Wisconsin COVID-19 contact tracing app goes live
MADISON, Wis. (WBAY) - Wisconsin's COVID-19 contact tracing mobile app has launched.
WI Exposure Notification alerts people who have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.
iPhone users can go to their phone's settings and turn on the app.
Android users need to download the app in the Google Play store.
Smartphone users may receive a push alert regarding the app. The will be sent from Google or Apple.
The app uses Bluetooth technology to anonymously share signals with other smartphones using the app nearby. The state says it does not use or store personal GPS data or other personal information. CLICK HERE to view the app's privacy policy.
Those who test positive for COVID-19 will receive a code to enter into the app. That code will then anonymously notify devices shared with that Bluetooth signal while the patient was contagious.
"The more people who use the app, the more effective it will be, just like the public health measures we've been talking about throughout this pandemic." said Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Andrea Palm. "Stay home, wash your hands, wear a mask, physically distance, and use the WI Exposure Notification app."
Copyright 2020 WBAY. All rights reserved.


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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (or fatty liver, for short) affects 90 million Americans and is a major cause of chronic disease and inflammation in the body. This inflammation creates insulin resistance and pre-diabetes, which causes your body to deposit fat not just in your liver but also all around your organs and in your belly. So what is driving fatty liver and the whole cascade of issues it causes? And how do you fix it?
In this mini-episode, Dr. Hyman speaks with Shawn Stevenson and Dr. Shebani Sethi Dalai about the various mechanisms that are at work when our bodies process food. They also discuss how non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is on the rise in our country due to the overconsumption of sugar, starch, and ultra-processed food.
Shawn Stevenson is the author of the international bestselling book Sleep Smarter and creator of The Model Health Show, featured as the number #1 health podcast in the U.S. with millions of listener downloads each year. A graduate of the University of Missouri–St. Louis, Shawn studied business, biology, and nutritional science, and went on to found Advanced Integrative Health Alliance, a company that provides wellness services for individuals and organizations worldwide. Shawn has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, The New York Times, Muscle & Fitness, ESPN, and many other major media outlets. He is also an in-demand keynote speaker for numerous organizations, universities, and conferences.
Dr. Shebani Sethi Dalai is a double board-certified physician in Obesity Medicine and Psychiatry. She is the Founding Director of Stanford University's Metabolic Psychiatry program and Silicon Valley Metabolic Psychiatry, a new center in the San Francisco Bay Area focused on optimizing brain health by integrating low-carb nutrition, comprehensive psychiatric care, and treatment of obesity with associated metabolic disease. She is clinical faculty at Stanford University School of Medicine, where she leads a number of clinical trials investigating the important relationship between nutrition, metabolic dysfunction, inflammation, and mental health. She is the author of multiple peer-reviewed publications, a recipient of numerous professional awards from organizations including the American Psychiatric Association, the Association of Women Psychiatrists, and the Obesity Treatment Foundation, and a widely featured speaker and thought leader. She holds an MD from Duke University, a Master's Degree from Johns Hopkins University, and completed residency at Stanford University.
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Find Dr. Hyman's full-length conversation with Shawn Stevenson, "How To Eat Smarter" here.
Find Dr. Hyman's full-length conversation with Dr. Shebani Sethi Dalai, "How Does Ultra-Processed Food Affect Our Mental Health?" here.


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The Carolina Hurricanes are going to do things a bit differently under Tom Dundon's ownership. That much we're sure of. An owner conducting the exit interviews? Hiring a head coach and general manager independently of each other? Moving everyone downstairs and not worrying about the price paid to get in the door? Yeah, it's a new day.
Plenty of what's gone on so far is anathema to Hockey People who are very set in their knowledge that things in the NHL are to be done the Right Way. But while Dundon thumbs his nose at the establishment, intent on doing things his own way, in some ways he's actually following a different blueprint: that of the most popular sport on the planet.
If you've never paid attention to soccer in Europe, you might not realize how much different the organizational structures are there than they are in professional sports in the United States, with a couple of exceptions (Gregg Popovich with the Spurs and Bill Belichick with the Patriots come to mind). It's a very - pardon the phrase - foreign concept to American sports fans, but it's not too far removed from the setups at most American businesses, and it's highly successful in European soccer.
Soccer teams, specifically those in England, typically have a manager, a hybrid of the American coach and general manager positions, who is the main person in control of all aspects of a club. (In continental Europe, and especially Germany, this position is called a head coach, but it is functionally equivalent to an English manager rather than an American-style coach.) The manager picks the lineup, controls practice routines, negotiates contracts, oversees scouting, and does a million other things. The manager reports directly to the owner (or, more specifically, to a board of directors), not to an intermediary.
At some clubs, there also exists a somewhat nebulous position of "director of football" or "sporting director," which basically does whatever a club wants it to do. If a manager wants to focus on gameday preparation, perhaps he will pass responsibilities for scouting and contract negotiation to the director of football. This position also reports to the board, and it has no real control over the manager's job status; in fact, often the director of football serves at the pleasure of the manager.
In soccer, the opportunity to change a team is much more limited than it is in the major American sports. Only twice per season - once in the offseason, and for one month during the season - are players allowed to change teams, most often by way of a player purchase. Straight trades do happen, but they are significantly rare; the vast majority of transactions are buying or selling players for cash. For this reason, a team's identity is usually solidly defined and can't be easily changed without splashing some serious cash. Managers might be able to tinker around the edges, but for the most part they are limited to working with what they have, or what their team can afford.
As a result, who the manager is at any given time is some level of arbitrary, and only the ones with extremely long tenures - Arsene Wenger at Arsenal, for example, or Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United - actually get to form a squad in their own image. The average manager in England doesn't make a year and a half on the job before moving on.
Taking it to the extreme is Watford Football Club, a smallish operation based in a town on the outskirts of London, once owned by Sir Elton John. (Yes, really, and one of the stands at their stadium is named in his honor. English football is weird, man.) You might think that, say, John Tortorella is a flame that burns out quickly, but he has nothing on Watford, which has seen nine managers in the six years since the Pozzo family purchased the club in 2012 - and that turnover is by design.
Watford is obviously the outlier, but the median point of world soccer is much closer to them than it is to the relative stability of American sports. Even superclubs like Barcelona and Bayern Munich, which win European championships with regularity, change managers all the time.
Which brings us to the Hurricanes, and the setup that Dundon is apparently seeking to implement. Part of the reason that Dundon is (arguably) starting low with salary offers for potential general managers is that, in this system, they are going to be relatively disposable. Like in soccer, when a GM loses their effectiveness, they'll be replaced by another GM who will seek to essentially implement the same charge.
The same goes for whatever head coach the Canes hire, and this is why Mike Vellucci and Rod Brind'Amour are leading candidates for the job. Dundon and Bill Peters parted ways in large part because Peters, in the owner's view, had lost his effectiveness with his players, but the players themselves weren't necessarily the issue. So Peters moves to Calgary, Dundon (eventually) hires a coach who is versed in the general idea of how the Hurricanes want to play but might tinker a bit to improve the efficacy, and everyone moves along.
Dundon comes from the business world, where C-suite decisions are based not necessarily around what a company does but how it does it. Ford and Chevy are always going to make cars, but how they do it might change from time to time. Harris Teeter is always going to sell groceries, but might change their pricing strategy. That's the approach that Dundon wants to use with the Hurricanes: they'll always play in a certain way, but might use different methods to reach that goal.
The identity of Dundon's Hurricanes is still in question, and we may not know what it is until training camp, if not opening night. But once it's established, it will be the guiding principle throughout his ownership, and GMs and coaches will come and go depending on how effectively they are able to implement that identity. Don't expect an Al Arbour or a Lou Lamoriello to take charge for the Hurricanes going forward.
It's not the way things have traditionally been done in the NHL, but Dundon's brave new world will largely be a petri dish to see if a style that makes billions of dollars overseas will be replicable in the NHL. One thing's for sure: anyone who takes a coaching or management job with the Hurricanes should rent, not buy.


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Level 2 Award – Infection Prevention (Covid-19) for Clinical Aesthetics
Hello and Welcome to the VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Award in Infection Prevention
This OFQUAL regulated Level 2 award in Prevention Infection has recently been introduced by VTCT as a result of the recent Covid-19 pandemic. All learners studying for patient-facing qualifications regardless of the subject area and or professional background are required to achieve a pass prior to conducting practice-based assessment involving patients.
The aim of this unit is to develop the learner's knowledge and understanding of how to prevent the spread of infection, specifically COVID-19 and how to work safely. Study time for this award is approximately 3-5 hours.
Learners will develop knowledge on the importance of social responsibility, the causes, transmission and effects of COVID-19, and the methods used to control transmission such as correct hand hygiene and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
You will also gain an understanding of the safe working practices required in the clinic to protect themselves and their patients.
Level 2 Award is assessed by completing a 30 minutes exam online. Please see exam dates below to book.


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United Way Power of the Purse
Join us for our 5th Annual Power of the Purse fundraiser for the United Way for Spoon River Country and our partner agencies at Big Racks Steakhouse in Canton. Bid on gorgeous designer purses during a live auction. You may also bid on fabulous silent auction items as well. Appetizers will be served. Tickets are $25 per person. You may reserve a table for 8 with a Table Sponsorship of $250. Doors open at 5 p.m. For more information and tickets, please contact Ann at the United Way office at 647-1825. Like our Facebook page as well for updates on the event and pictures of our auction items, or visit our website at www.unitedwayforspoonrivercountry.org
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I assume you're familiar with 'you get what you pay for'? Here on VNADS 2016, we're about to put that truism to the test. I found on Steam a visual novel called Sepia Tears: Midwinter's Reprise (by Scarlet String Studios), for the unenviable price of zero dollars and no cents. An entire free visual novel! That's like the review equivalent of nature's bounty. Of course, there's a significant chance that there's a good reason no money is asked for this product. But we won't know that until we try, right?
Welcome to another exciting VNADS 2016 adventure, readers! Let's find out of Sepia Tears is figuratively worthless as well as literally.
(Spoiler levels: Narrative, low. Mechanical, visual novel.)
(Game source: Technically I could put anything in here and it'd be accurate. I'm going to go with 'happenstance'.)
Anime visual novel opening screen check: confirmed.
Does it have options? You know it has options.
Does it have picture galleries? You know it has picture galleries.
Does it have a jukebox?
Does it have any reason for me to linger on the title screen any longer?
Initial impressions
"You've heard of the mayfly, right?" an unidentified text voice asks on a black backdrop. This is then immediately followed by an absolute info dump of scene-setting.
"The mayfly? The bug that lives for only a day once it grows its wings?" Scintillating conversation, this. And it's followed by another few blocks of purple-dashed purple prose. The voice character talks about their mind wandering, about daydreaming, about having a distracting voice in your head and drowning out that voice by sticking to the routine of everyday life. It's pretty easy to do, apparently, if you think about it.
"But sometimes, memories resurface: the horrible red-brown that encroaches on my vision, creeping from a box locked safely away." Hokay. I'd say that the tone of this intro has been all over the place, but that implies there was enough here to get a sense of tone to begin with.
Anyway, it's snowing now.
To their credit, the main character is just as confused here as I am. "Is this a dream?" they wonder out loud. "That would make sense, but then why would I be wearing my school uniform, and why is my wallet in my pocket?" Which sort of clinches it for me: that is a great example of nonsense dream-logic in action. 'I'm wearing my uniform and carrying my wallet, so this can't be a dream.' Alright, wiseguy, but how about the perfect void of black with inexplicably visible snowflakes we're finding ourselves in?
Anyway, then some weird shit happens.
Which is then followed by…
…our protagonist being woken up by his little sister.
Well. This is definitely… i
Some light scene-setting happens. Our protagonist this time around is called Mark, an unconventionally Western English name. His sister's name is Rin. They live together, in that typical anime VN fashion where parents are mentioned (just so you know the whole thing's on the up-and-up) but never shown or interacted with. So far, Sepia Tears seems happy to stick to that script. Another script it seems happy to stick to: the 'innocent-looking little sister who is actually a mean-spirited dervish' trope.
Rin and Mark live together. Rin and Mark both go to school, which is to say, the same school. Rin and Mark are almost late! Of course they're almost late; the classics are the classics for a reason.
Mark steps outside, further revealing our setting to be Surprisingly American.
And then it's off to school!
After a lengthy non-sequitur about Rin's martial arts preferences.
Rin runs off. Mark decides to walk to school alone, so he can ponder his thoughts. There's snow, and solitude, and the fleeting imprint of a purple-haired ghost girl. Mark dismisses the latter as 'can't be that important'.
Then I meet some friends!
Okay, lemme make sure I recount this accurately. One moment, Mark is in class, 'listening' to a teacher. After class, Mark and his friend Lukas have an entirely fourth-wall-preserving conversation about Japanese visual novels and dating sims, one that I obviously frown at — from a position of expertise, you understand. A few cutaway text prompts show up, which… seem to narrate from another character's perspective? But apart from that, it seems like Situation Normal: Not One Hundred Percent Sure What's Going On Yet.
Then we cut to the evening. Mark is walking home, alone, again. Suddenly the ghost girl shows up again! Except this time she's real! So Mark — naturally — decides to chase her, through the snowy darkness, into unknown neighbourhoods and alleyways, all the way to…
…the school building again? Where the two of them then suddenly ('suddenly') find themselves on the rooftop.
Then the girl steps off the roof of the school. And disappears.
And I'm left… confused? I want to say 'confused', but all the same I'm not sure if 'confusion' really covers it. I'm half an hour in at this point, one 'day' into the store, and I have no idea what's going on. I barely know two characters and have been introduced to two others, and I know the absolutely minimum of their social arrangements and living conditions. That's it. What's the story here? What's the hook?
Even bloody Sakura games tend to have their setting established at this point. 'You're the last ancestor of an evil sorceress and scantily-clad angels must protect you from her army.' 'You're an ace student who joins a struggling swim team.' 'You're a victim of long-running emotional abuse under the guise of friendship.' That level of summary. So far, Sepia Tears has given me nothing. 'You are Mark, a high school student.'
Okay, no, that's not fair. Sepia Tears has given me one thing: utter confusion. 'You are Mark, a high school student, and an incredible amount of unconnected, non-sequitur, fourth-wall-breaking stuff happens around you all the damn time.' Maybe that's the hook? I guess there's only one way to find out.
Readers, I will see you one page from now. Hopefully at that point, I'll be able to tell you that I understand what Sepia Tears is all about, and that it's actually, secretly, a hidden masterpiece.


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Spanish Retailer, Mercadona, Appoint Castletownbere Co-op as International Whitefish Supplier following Food Safety and Responsibly Sourced Accreditations
Mercadona, the major Spanish retailer, recently visited Castletownbere, Co. Cork to meet with Castletownbere Fishermen's Co-op and Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), the Irish Sea Fisheries Board, to view the successful processing business following its recognition of Grade A status for Food Safety from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and BIM's Responsibly Sourced Standard for sustainable fishing and processing practices.
Group shot as featured in press release: Pictured at Castletownbere pier, Co. Cork are from left to right: Frank Fleming, Responsible Irish Fish; Mercadona delegation: Ismael Folgado, Lorena Torrecillas, Kostanca Katragjini, Margarita Muñoz, Juanma Unió y Montse Cuenca , Paul Ward, BIM and John Nolan, Castletownbere Fishermen's Co-op Photograph: Niall Duffy.
As a result of these high standards and the relationship the two parties have built up over the years, Mercadona has identified the Co-op as their major international partner for the supply of whitefish. The agreement will result in the co-op supplying Meradona with an estimated 2,000 tonnes of fish.This contract will be of significant benefit to the local community with 36 onshore jobs already created in the co-op ensuring existing jobs are also supported on the fishing vessels.
Located at one of Ireland's busiest fishing ports, Castletownbere Fishermen's Co-op, a major local employer (80 full time employees) located on the beautiful Beara Peninsula has been a supplier of whitefish, pelagics and shellfish to leading Retail, Wholesale Foodservice and other businesses in Europe, Asia and Internationally, for decades.
The Co-op supplies whitefish (monkfish and megrim) to Mercadona in specific packing formats, weights and grades required by the retailer. The Co-op has invested significant capital to bring the processing plant up to the required standard and invested in staff development and up-skilling. John Nolan, Managing Director, Castletownbere Fishermen's Co-op explained; 'We are delighted to have achieved BRC status and the BIM Responsibly Sourced Standard. The objective of our Co-op is to achieve the best return for our member's vessels and to safe guard the employment that we create in the Beara peninsula. So this is a very important step for the future of the organization. We are delighted to be able to give our customers the assurance of quality food safety and responsibility that the BRC and BIM RSS standards guarantee. An important factor in this development was the close support and opportunity offered from Mercadona, that lead to the Co-op becoming a major international supplier'
Developed by retailers and food service companies, BRC is a leading Global Standard that helps build confidence in the food production sector. BRC Global Standards are widely recognized throughout the world, with over 14,000 certificated suppliers in over 100 countries through a network of over 90 Accredited and BRC recognized Certification Bodies. The major business benefit of the BRC Global Standard is that by dealing with suppliers who have achieved BRC Certification, customers can be assured that they are dealing with a company that has reached the highest quality and food safety standards.
The BIM Responsibly Sourced Standard is becoming increasingly popular in the Irish catching and seafood processing sectors. The standard is based on responsible fishing practices and quality controls from the vessels right through the supply chain. Market research demonstrates that consumers want to purchase seafood that is responsibly caught and traceable and this standard enables businesses to confirm to their customers the providence and sustainability of their product.
In order to achieve BRC certification and the BIM Responsibly Sourced Standard (RSS), Castletownbere Fishermen's Co-op, had to demonstrate that their facility met or exceeded the benchmark standards. An independent audit was conducted to verify compliance with the demanding standards set by the BRC and the RSS. The implementation of both standards was possible through the continued collaboration and support from BIM through structural funds, advisory services and the development of a strategic vision for the whitefish sector overall.
The Co-op started supplying to the Spanish retailer Mercadona, through their Retail Supply Unit, and the certifications assisted in securing this contract.
Ismael Folgado of Mercadona stated that; 'the primary sector is a key point within the food industry and therefore one of our responsibilities as a "Retailer" is to give support to primary sectors pursuing a sustainable agro-food chain and adding value to the sector. We consider these collaborations are strategically essential nowadays. Castletownbere Fishermen's Co-op has demonstrated an on-going improvement in all they do and as a result they have become our main supplier of monkfish and megrim. For us, it is important to see the Primary Sector "moving on", achieving certifications in Food Safety, investing in its facilities, in traceability systems etc. We have a good working relationship with Castletownbere Co-op and through this agreement we can continue to deliver a high quality product at the best price to our customers'
Castletownbere Co-op intend on using the two standards of BRC and the BIM Responsibly Sourced Standard as a platform to further develop and improve their position with the implementation of the BIM Green Seafood Business Programme to assist the Co-op achieve the Bord Bia Origin Green sustainability charter.