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Gordon disappointed by K-12 funding impasse
CHEYENNE — Gov. Mark Gordon addressed a range of issues, primarily K-12 education funding and the state's long-term fiscal outlook, during a media briefing Thursday afternoon, a day after the Wyoming Legislature adjourned from its 2021 general session.
The discussion, which marked Gordon's first general press conference since late last year, also came a day after Wyoming lawmakers failed to reach an agreement on a K-12 education funding bill, with the House and the Senate reaching an impasse over various issues regarding where to cut within the model, as well as how to use federal stimulus money heading to local school districts later this year.
Gordon said Thursday that he was disappointed the two chambers were unable to reach an agreement, though he added that it "wasn't necessarily a surprise." With Wyoming facing a roughly $300 million annual funding shortfall in its K-12 education system, Gordon said the time has come for him to take a more direct role in the discussions over how the state's schools are funded.
"I really want to focus on a couple of key questions, because I think the conversation on education has really revolved around spending," Gordon said. "It has revolved around 'education used to cost this much, therefore we need to raise revenues,' or 'you have to cut education' – those are the two choices that are there."
"I believe that there is a third, perhaps more profitable approach to look at, sort of taking a customer service approach," he continued. "What is it that our customers really want? What do parents want from the educational system? … I think the conversation on education has changed from that conversation, about what do we expect and want from education, to 'more money equals better education, and if you don't give us more money, we're not doing as good a job as we can.' I think there are more variables to that."
Gordon said he is planning to have state officials go out into communities across Wyoming to meet with stakeholders and figure out what residents are seeking from the state's K-12 education system.
"I think that any solution on education funding is going to take time," Gordon said. "I think there are a number of aspects to the way we fund education in Wyoming, which are frankly misaligned and difficult to navigate."
During the press conference, Gordon addressed comments made by Sen. Charles Scott, R-Casper, during the Legislature's final day. Scott, who was on the joint conference committee that was unable to reach a compromise on the K-12 funding bill, said the House members were "classic tax-and-spend liberals that think that they could just tax forever and that you never have to rein government in a bit."
Asked about the comments during the briefing, Gordon called them "extremely unfortunate."
"I think we all get exasperated and angry and tired," Gordon said. "It doesn't forgive any of that, and I do think that Senator Scott really needs to think carefully about how he wants to make amends on that."
Gordon also said the public can expect further details about his plan for a more direct role in the state's K-12 education discussions "in the coming weeks."
Budget difficulties remain
About a week after he signed the state's supplemental budget that contained roughly $430 million in general fund cuts, Gordon also discussed the state's finances during the press conference, stating "we ended the Legislature much as we began the Legislature: with serious financial difficulties ahead of us."
The governor offered his support for the Legislature's decision to restore funding to a handful of Wyoming Department of Health programs, while noting the approved budget ended up being close to his original proposal.
Asked about whether he planned to back any revenue-raising proposals, Gordon said state lawmakers need to look at Wyoming's sales and use tax exemptions first, adding "we need to continue to look carefully at what sorts of revenues can be raised as we begin to diversify our businesses."
"I do plan to look carefully at our entire state situation, both from a perspective of doing a better job of educating voters about what it is we have and what it is we don't have, and ... we have so many coffee cans, and I think people don't realize all of those coffee cans are draining," Gordon said. "They still think we have change in the cushion here and there, and we're really running out of those."
Wyoming is slated to receive roughly $1.1 billion under the latest federal stimulus package, known as the American Rescue Plan, and state lawmakers have already been eyeing a special session in mid-July to distribute those funds.
Gordon noted Wyoming has a "history of serendipity" when it faces serious economic challenges, and he worried the state has become "complacent" with an attitude that some sort of lifeline will always arrive.
"In this case (with) the ARP funds, I really hope they don't put off the substantial conversations that have to take place today, tomorrow and the next day to build that sustainable future, and that we don't just try to backfill and slide along for just a little bit more next year," Gordon said.
The governor also said he will "quite possibly" have to make additional cuts in the state's upcoming biennial budget, barring improvements to Wyoming's finances.
"You really can't cut the way we did this last year without having to affect every agency," Gordon said. "Unfortunately, the agencies that take some of that are the ones that serve our most vulnerable populations, our most precious populations."
State will protect Second Amendment "at all costs"
Gordon also briefly addressed the day's major national news, in which President Joe Biden announced a set of modest steps aiming to curb gun violence nationwide, including federal rule changes to limit the use of "ghost guns" that lack serial numbers and to tighten regulations on stabilizing braces for pistols. Biden also called on Congress to pass a bill authorizing more expansive background checks for firearm purchases.
Gordon said he was disappointed by the Biden administration's actions Thursday, "because (the) Second Amendment is something that is absolutely fundamental to Wyoming."
"Wyoming will stand firm against any attempt to erode that right," Biden said. "We are a Second Amendment state. We will protect our firearms at all costs, just want to make that absolutely clear."
The same day, Gordon signed House Bill 236, which prohibits banks and other financial institutions in Wyoming from discriminating against firearms businesses. The proposal was one of three gun-related bills that have been signed into law by the governor this session.


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When comparing Semaphore CI vs GitLab CI, the Slant community recommends GitLab CI for most people. In the question"What are the best continuous integration tools?" GitLab CI is ranked 2nd while Semaphore CI is ranked 10th. The most important reason people chose GitLab CI is:
All build setup are stored in .gitlab-ci.yml file, which is versioned and stored in the project. Like Travis do.
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Pro Automatic Testing
Whenever a new push is made on GitHub or Bitbucket, Semaphore automatically runs tests on that branch.
Pro Free for open source
Semaphore supports open source and offers unlimited open source projects.
Pro Complete customer support
Semaphore offers all-around customer support for its commercial users.
Pro Free 100 builds per month for private projects
Semaphore offers 100 builds every month for private projects. This package is free for an unlimited time and offers: free & unlimited deploys, unlimited collaborators and running tests in parallel.
Pro GitHub integration
Projects can be imported from GitHub and Semaphore will automatically connect with that repository, once that's done, it will automatically trigger for every code commit.
Pro Docker support
Out of the box Docker support. Additionally, Semaphore can cache Docker images by using included docker-cache commands.
Pro Easy to configure
Semaphore is quite easy to configure and work with. It easily integrates with GitHub and a first build is only a few clicks away.
Semaphore is configured using .yaml configuration files which can be added from the web UI. There are a lot of tutorials out there that help developers configure Semaphore to their preference.
Pro File based configuration
All build setup are stored in .gitlab-ci.yml file, which is versioned and stored in the project. Like Travis do.
Pro Free and open source
All of GitLab CI's code is open source and under the MIT license.
Pro Parallel builds lessen test times
Tests are parallelized across multiple machines in order to reduce test times considerably.
Pro Docker intergration
Good integration with Docker.
Pro Highly scalable
The tests of GitLab CI run parallel to each other and are distributed on different machines. Developers can add as many machines as they want or need, making GitLab CI highly scalable to the development team's needs.
Pro Quick setup for projects hosted on GitLab
Since it uses the GitLab API for setting up hooks, the setup of GitLab CI for projects hosted on GitLab can be done in one click.
Pro Kubernetes integration
Easy to test and deploy on Kubernetes.
Con Proprietary with private project for $30/month
Semaphore is not free and nor is it open source. Pricing starts at $29 per month. However, there is a free option for private projects which have less than 100 builds per month and it's free for open source projects.
Con Not lightweight
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Key: MODPYTHON-222 URL: https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/MODPYTHON-222 Project: mod_python Issue Type: New Feature Components: core Affects Versions: 3.3.1 Reporter: Graham Dumpleton It is currently not possible to use chunked transfer encoding on request content delivered to a mod_python request handler. The use of chunked transfer encoding is explicitly blocked in C code by: rc = ap_setup_client_block(self->request_rec, REQUEST_CHUNKED_ERROR); To allow chunked transfer encoding instead of REQUEST_CHUNKED_ERROR it would be necessary to supply REQUEST_CHUNKED_DECHUNK. Problem is that it isn't that simple. First off, the problems associated with MODPYTHON-212 have to be fixed with code being able to cope with there being no content length. The next issue is that req.read() method is currently documented as behaving as: If the len argument is negative or omitted, reads all data given by the client. This means that can't have req.read() with no arguments mean give me everything that is currently available in input buffers as everyone currently expects it to return everything sent by client. Thus, to be able to process streaming data one would have to supply an amount of data that one wants to read. The code for that though will always try to ensure that that exact amount of data is read and will block if not enough and not end of input. A handler though may not want it to block and be happy with just getting what is read and only expect it to block if nothing currently available. In other words, the current specification for how req.read() behaves is incompatible with what would be required to support chunked transfer encoding on request content. Not sure how this conflict can be resolved. -- This message is automatically generated by JIRA. - You can reply to this email to add a comment to the issue online.


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Consumer loyalty erodes as cash-strapped shoppers seek deals - report
The cost-of-living crisis is affecting shopper behaviour with loyalty to stores and brands wobbling in the face of the hunt for a better deal, although loyalty schemes are a key way to keep people's attention.
That's according to new research from American Express. It said 23% of shoppers are now looking for the best deals rather than automatically spending with their regular shops.
The company spoke to 2,000 UK consumers and found that the focus for them now is on quality, convenience and value for money.
And they're not always getting what they want. On the quality front, 62% of UK shoppers believe they've seen a dip in the quality or size of products in the last few months as retailers grapple with supply chain challenges. But as many as 47% say they prefer to buy fewer, better-quality items.
Meanwhile, 77% are focused on value for money, 71% say they proactively look for sale items when shopping, and 52% are more likely to shop with a retailer that has a loyalty scheme. In fact, 61% believe retailers can do more when it comes to rewarding them for their custom, indicating loyalty schemes really are becoming a key differentiator for consumers.
And 60% say a convenient shopping experience remains a high priority when spending with a retailer, with 65% valuing businesses that accommodate last-minute purchases and quick delivery.
Despite the obsession with value and saving money, the appetite among shoppers is still there for big ticket items and leisure spending, with 42% who are still spending in this area saying they're dedicating the largest amount of their disposable income to holidays.
And crucially, 72% of consumers say it remains important to treat themselves, with feel-good purchases still on the agenda, which is key in the lead up to Christmas.
Amex said there's an opportunity for retailers to find new ways to attract and engage customers and personalise their offer, potentially with targeted offers or discounts, especially as 44% say they're willing to share their personal data for a better shopping experience.
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The 11th annual Doris Duke Preservation Awards will recognize three recent projects for their contributions to preserving Newport's architectural heritage and character. The awards will be presented on Friday, September 8, 2017, at a celebration at Rough Point, the Newport home of preservationist and philanthropist Doris Duke.
The Doris Duke Preservation Awards is a collaboration of the Newport Restoration Foundation (NRF) and the City of Newport. The awards encourage and recognize restoration and rehabilitation projects that take particular care to preserve the intact historic character, landscape, and/or distinguishing features of buildings and sites of all types and periods. The award winners were chosen by a jury comprised of representatives from the Newport Restoration Foundation, the City of Newport, and individuals involved in historic preservation at the local and state levels.
This year, NRF will recognize the following projects:
Mailands & Westcliff Carriage House (1875), 37 Ledge Road, Newport, RI
Owned by Dr. Holly Bannister and Mr. Douglas Newhouse; recognized for rehabilitating an 1875 carriage house by preserving and restoring much of its original historic character after years of incompatible alterations. By late 2012, the building, previously a dependency of both the Mailands and Westcliff estates, was not only aesthetically altered, but was structurally imperiled by poorly executed past repairs. Recognizing the historical significance of the carriage house, and the imminent danger it was in, the new owners committed to ensuring its preservation while also giving it a new life.
Newport Historical Society's Resource Center (1730; 1902; 1915), 82 Touro Street, Newport, RI
Owned by the Newport Historical Society; recognized for successfully integrating the old with the new. The property encompasses three separate historic buildings that reflect the development of the NHS since its founding. With a professional commitment to adaptive reuse of these historic buildings, the NHS brought new life to each of these existing buildings. Despite many challenges, NHS was able to maintain the architectural identity of the complex while accommodating a robust 21st century program of staff and visitor activities.
Sachuest Point Landscape Restoration Sachuest Point Road, Middletown, RI
Completed by the Scenic Aquidneck Coalition, a joint effort of the Aquidneck Land Trust, the Preservation Society of Newport County, Preserve Rhode Island, the van Beuren Charitable Foundation, National Grid, and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service; recognized for addressing coastal resiliency and demonstrating the power of collaboration. This project removed a two-mile stretch of unsightly utility poles along Sachuest Point in Middletown, RI, after the road and dunes were severely damaged by Hurricane Sandy in 2012. The project not only strengthened the infrastructure of the landscape, increasing its resiliency to coastal storms in the future, but returned this area to its original historic and scenic appearance.
Pieter N. Roos, NRF's longtime Executive Director, will receive a special recognition acknowledging with thanks his distinguished 18-year tenure with the Newport Restoration Foundation and his extraordinary contributions to historic preservation in Newport and far beyond.
"This year's award winners represent a broad and intriguing spectrum of historic preservation and conservation activity on Aquidneck Island," said Wendy Nicholas, Interim Executive Director of NRF. "The winners include a private couple's careful restoration of the Mailands & Westcliff Carriage House, a nonprofit organization's adaptive reuse of a complex of historic structures paired with a bold new addition, and a once-in-a-lifetime restoration of a dramatic and often-painted landscape long-marred by 20th century electric poles. We invite everyone to join us at Rough Point in celebrating these accomplishments on Friday, September 8th."
Since its inception 11 years ago, the Doris Duke Preservation Awards have raised over $550,000 to support historic preservation in Newport. Doris Duke established the Newport Restoration Foundation in 1968 with a radical idea: rescue and restore Newport's oldest houses — which were, by-and-large, deteriorated and threatened by demolition — and lease them to resident-stewards with a corps of skilled craftsmen on staff to maintain them to top standards. Doris Duke's vision saved endangered historic streetscapes for the enjoyment and benefit of visitors and residents of Newport. Funds raised through the Doris Duke Preservation Awards provide crucial support to NRF's continued efforts to advance historic preservation activities through advocacy, education and additional building rehabilitation projects.
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CBD Seeds
CBD stands for Cannabidiol, one of the highly medicinally useful molecules (or cannabinoids) found in the marijuana plant. Just like it's mind-bending cousin THC, CBD is found primarily in the buds of female plants, but smaller amounts can also be found in the leaves, stems, and even root balls. While the CBD will not get you high, it has been found to help neuropathic and inflammatory pain when used alone and in combination with THC.
Once grown, you can take the concentrate from your high CBD hemp seeds that have grown and put it into a tincture, capsule, cream, or oil. You can get high CBD autoflower seeds that will earlier than the rest, but you should still expect 6-8 weeks. I49 high CBD seeds are guaranteed to germinate. 149 Seed bank offers several other advantages over other sources: primarily selection and affordability.
CBD is now legal in Canada, so don't hesitate to pick up CBD plant seeds that you can grow yourself. Weed Seeds Canada wants to see Canadians get better access to the medicine they need daily. What better access than plucking from your very own High CBD cannabis seeds that you can grow right from your home!
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jen and brian…two very cool people that had an amazing day. their wedding at historic 1625 in tacoma was filled with laughter, some killer dance moves, a few tears and even a few screams of joy. we started the day at hotel murano where everyone was being beautified… while the ladies drank their 'something blue'…Read More
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One of my favorite ways to add warm rich texture to space is to bring in wood accents. Wood crates, wood picture frames, wood furniture, and yes, even wood WALLS! DIY a wood accent wall can be an amazing upgrade for any room!
If you're looking for a simple way to make a big impact, a DIY wood accent wall is a perfect choice! We added inexpensive shiplap to a wall in our master bedroom and I am 100% obsessed with how it turned out! The entire project was completed in a weekend.
What You'll Need for DIY Wood Accent Wall
- 1" x 6" tongue and groove boards
- Stain(s) of your choice
- Sealant
- Jigsaw
- Finish nailer
- Finish nails
- Table Saw
- Tape measure
- Stud finder
- Level
- Hammer
- Carpenter's pencil
Measuring the Space
The first thing you'll want to do is accurately map out space you're working with so that you can purchase the proper amount of supplies. Few things are more frustrating than having to stop what you're doing mid-job to head back to the store, and no one likes having to go back to the store to return extra supplies either, so accurate measurements are key.
Once you've measured the wall you'll be working on; you can figure out exactly how much wood you'll need for the project. The easiest and perhaps most effective way of tackling this project is with 1" x 6" tongue and groove boards. These boards are easy to work with, stainable, and they make for a great finished look.
That said, if you'd prefer to use reclaimed wood or any other wood for that matter, you'll still be able to build a beautiful wood accent wall, and nearly all of the steps in our guide will still apply to you.
Once you know how much wood you'll need, it's time to buy supplies.
Picking Up Supplies for Your DIY Wood Wall
Chances are, you already own the few tools you'll need for this job, but if you don't, now is a great opportunity to buy or rent them, since you'll already be at the store.
This is also a perfect opportunity to decide on how you're going to finish your new wall. There are a few different options: You can pick a stain and stain the entire wall in a single color, you could pick several stains, and create a unique and rustic pattern for your wall, or, you can even purchase prefinished tongue and groove planks to make the project even easier.
Once you've decided on how you'll finish the wall and you've picked up all the different supplies you'll need, it's time to get cookin' on your new accent wall.
Mark the Studs
Before you get started, it's helpful to find and mark the studs in the wall.
Use a stud finder (or just knock and listen, if you're old-school) and identify where the studs are. Use a carpenter's pencil to mark where the studs are at the bottom and top of your wall. Then, use a level or a straight edge and draw a line from your mark at the bottom of the wall to the mark at the top.
This will make it easy for you to find the studs when it's time to nail your planks.
Decide on a Pattern
We're almost ready to start building the wall, but before we do, it's a good idea to decide on a pattern for your wood accent wall. Depending on the width of the wall, you may be able to use full planks to complete the project. Or, you may wish to use multiple cut planks to add an extra dimension to your project.
If you choose to use multiple cut planks, you'll need to decide on at least two different lengths for the planks. To make things easy, I work with 10' planks and cut them, so I have 6' pieces and 4' pieces. The length of the planks is entirely up to you.
Cut the Planks
Once you've decided on whether or not you'll create a pattern on your wood accent wall, it's time to cut your planks to size. If you're one of the lucky ones, and the length of your room matches the length of the planks you bought, you may be able to avoid this step altogether.
But for most of us, you'll need to do some cutting. Measure where you'll need to cut each plank and mark it with your pencil and level or straight edge. Then, use your table saw (or whichever saw you have handy) and cut your planks.
Preparing the Wood
This step will depend on how you plan on finishing your wood accent wall. If you went with prefinished planks, you could skip straight to installing your wall. If you're finishing your wall in one color, you can also skip this step. But, if you're using multiple colors to add dimension and interest to your wall, you'll want to get the staining out of the way before installing.
Stain each of your cut planks to your liking using the stains you've chosen and a paintbrush. Allow each plank to soak up as much stain as possible, and then wipe the plank down with a clean rag to remove any excess stain. Repeat this process until all your planks are stained, and then allow them time to dry.
Installing the Wall
With your planks ready to go, it's time to begin attaching them to your wall.
We're going to work from the bottom up, so begin by taking your first plank and attaching it to the wall with the tongue side facing up. Drive nails into the stud locations you've previously marked. If you're creating a patterned wood accent wall, repeat this process with however many sections of plank you need to run the entire width of the wall.
Take the next plank, also with the tongue side facing up, and align the groove on the bottom of the plank with the tongue on the plank you just finished attaching. Sometimes the planks will snap right together, other times you'll need to give the top plank a few shots with the hammer to lock it into place.
Once that plank is securely in the groove, nail it in place. Repeat this process until you've reached the top of the wall.
If you have any outlets to workaround, you can measure and cut around them as you're installing the wall. When you reach an outlet, layout your plank as if you're installing it, mark where the outlet is, and use a jigsaw or Sawzall to cut around the outlet.
Rip the Final Plank
Unless you're exceptionally lucky and you have room for one more full plank at the top of your wall, you'll need to rip the last plank to fit. Measure the height between the last plank you've installed and the ceiling and mark it on your plank with your pencil and level. Be sure you've marked from the bottom of the plank you're ripping, as you'll need to keep the groove intact.
Next, rip the last plank using a table saw, and discard the section with the tongue. Now, install the final plank the same way you've installed each of the planks before it to finish the wall.
Finishing the DIY Wood Accent Wall
If you bought prefinished planks, or if you've used multiple different stains to create a patterned wall, you can skip the staining portion of this step, since you've already completed this portion of the job.
But, if you're going with a single color stain, you'll need to now stain your wall. Using the stain of your choice and a paintbrush, evenly stain the wood. Allow several minutes to pass, then wipe the wood with a rag to remove any excess stain. Repeat this process with as many coats as necessary to achieve the finish you want.
Next, you'll want to seal the wall to ensure it looks beautiful for years to come. Apply one or two coats of sealant using a paintbrush, and admire your beautiful new wood accent wall while it dries.
Now that's how to build a wood accent wall.
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It's been a great past few days for the Baltimore Ravens offense as they have had multiple starters make their return from injury and illness.
After running back Gus Edwards returned to practice on Friday and quarterback Lamar Jackson on Saturday, the Ravens saw franchise left tackle Ronnie Stanley make his training camp debut on Monday.
Great to have @megatronnie back on the field‼ pic.twitter.com/kTeisztKMI— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) August 9, 2021
LT Ronnie Stanley has returned to practice. Huge gain for this team.— Kyle P Barber (@KylePBarber) August 9, 2021
Unlike Edwards and Jackson, who missed the first week-and-a-half of training camp recovering from COVID-19, Stanley has been working his way back from a major surgery. The All-Pro blindside protector suffered a season-ending ankle injury in a Week 8 matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers last year and missed the remainder of the season including the playoffs.
The Ravens had to reshuffle their starting offensive line after he went down, forcing Orlando Brown Jr. to flip over from the right side and a revolving door at right tackle. The two-man rotation mainly consisted of a rookie Tyre Phillips and veteran D.J. Fluker but also included both Will Holden and Patrick Mekari for two different second halves.
The Ravens have been extra precautious and patient with Stanley during his rehabilitation process, making sure they didn't rush him back before he was ready to avoid any setbacks. The timetable for his return was arguably the biggest concern for the team with the regular season just a little over a month away.
"I think we were hoping for right around now. He's certainly very much on schedule," Head Coach John Harbaugh said. "[He's] been working really hard. If you'd seen him working the last couple of weeks, you'd have been impressed. So, that was good to see."
@megatronnie pic.twitter.com/1o3t10uaw9— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) August 9, 2021
He signed a five-year extension worth $98.75 million days before going down and his absence was sorely evident at times last year, showing his tremendous value in the process. His return to practice is another positive development for the team as they prepare to embark on what they hope will be a championship-winning season in 2021.
The Ravens brought in more reinforcements to upgrade the unit across the board, including the signing of veterans Kevin Zeitler and Alejandro Villanueva and the drafting of Ben Cleveland. However, make no mistake, Stanley is not only their highest-paid offensive lineman by far, but he is their best by a wide margin as well.
His health is directly tied to their success running the ball and protecting Jackson to the best of their ability.


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New Balance 880 and Asics Cumulus are among some of the popular shoes among runners.
One of them is a neutral running shoe and the other will support underpronation and neutral running.
In this post, we are comparing New Balance 880v11 with Asics Gel-Cumulus 23.
We have tried to cover all the required details when comparing New Balance 880 Vs Asics Cumulus so that you can have enough data to make an informed decision.
The main differences between New Balance 880 Vs Asics Gel-Cumulus
- New Balance 880 is a neutral running shoe and Asics Gel-Cumulus is neutral to underpronation running shoe.
- New Balance 880 is a bit heavier than Asics Cumulus for both versions of these shoes.
- New Balance 880 uses Fresh Foam, and Asics Cumulus has silicone-based gel and FLYTEFOAM.
- In New Balance 880, you have a size range from 5.0 to 13.0 for women and 6.0 to 20.0 for men. In Asics Cumulus, you have a size range from 5.0 to 12.0 for women and 6.0 to 16.0 for men.
- New Balance 880 has more width variations available than Asics Gel Cumulus.
- The latest generation of New Balance 880 is 11, and the latest version of Asics Gel-Cumulus is 23.
This is our favorite
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Asics Gel Cumulus 23
Why did we pick this one?
- Supports multiple types of runners.
- Excellent for shock absorption
- Excellent protection.
- Very comfortable.
- Stylish.
- Good ankle stability.
- ✅ New Balance 880 Vs Asics Gel-Cumulus
- 1. An Overview
- 2. This is our winner
- 3. New Balance 880 Vs Asics Gel-Cumulus – Features at a glance
- 4. The main difference between New Balance 880 Vs Asics Gel Cumulus
- 5. Asics Cumulus Vs. New Balance 880 – A head to head comparison
- 6. Similar Shoes
- 7. Conclusion
New Balance 880 Vs Asics Cumulus – An Overview
New Balance 880 is a neutral running shoe and Asics Gel Cumulus is a running shoe that can help neutral and underpronating runners.
Both of these running shoes are excellent for short and long-distance running and will help you have a comfortable ride.
In the below sections, we have covered all the differences and similarities that we know of, between New Balance 880 and Asics Cumulus.
Let's proceed…
New Balance 880 Vs Asics Gel-Cumulus – Features at a glance
|New Balance 880
|Asics Gel-Cumulus 23
|Neutral, Underpronation
|Heel-to-toe Drop
8.7 oz /247 grams (Women)
10.5 oz / 298 grams (Men)
8.1oz / 230g (Women)
9.9oz/280g (Men)
|Arch Support
|Medium, High
|Midsole Type
|Fresh Foam
|Gel technology, FLYTEFOAM
|Fresh Foam X, Blown Rubber, Double Jacquard Engineered Mesh
|Gel Technology, 3D Space Construction, FLYTEFOAM technology
5.0 – 13.0 (Women)
6.0 – 20.0 (Men)
5.0 – 12.0 (Women)
6.0 – 16.0 (Men)
Narrow, Standard, Wide, X-Wide (Women)
Narrow, Standard, Wide, X-Wide (Men)
Standard, Wide (Women)
Standard, Wide, X-Wide (Men)
|Long Distance, Treadmill, Road
|Long Distance, Treadmill, Road
|Editor's Rating
Asics Gel Cumulus Vs. New Balance 880 – A head to head comparison
In the above sections, we have covered some of the differences between New Balance 880 and Asics Gel Cumulus.
In the following sections, we have provided some more details between the two…
The outsole of Asics Gel Cumulus is made from AHAR+ rubber. This is an improved version of AHAR or Asics High Abrasion Rubber. This is a type of carbon rubber and has excellent durability.
This will provide you with an excellent grip and will enhance the life of your running shoe.
On the other hand, New balance 880 has Blown Rubber in the outsole. This is also a durable kind of rubber and will provide you with excellent grip and longevity.
Also, both of these rubber although being durable is not inflexible and they are being used strategically on these shoes. This helps these shoes to retain their flexibility, however, they will not add bulk to these shoes.
The midsole of New Balance 880 is made from Fresh Foam X. This is an improved version of Fresh Foam and will provide you with a plush cushioning experience.
Also, it will provide you with a soft underfoot feel and is updated for compliance and cushioning.
It also has molded footbed for additional comfort and cushioning and the midsole will adapt to your feet providing you with a comfortable running experience that is unique to you.
The midsole of Asics Gel Cumulus has Flytefoam in the midsole. This is a lightweight and responsive cushioning and is environmentally friendly.
Also, it provides you with excellent impact absorption as it has a gel cushioning system which is a silicone-based gel. These kinds of gels are excellent for shock absorption on impact and provide you with an ample amount of protection.
The upper of Asics Cumulus is made from engineered mesh. This provides you with a lightweight fit and a plush feeling. Also, it will adapt to your feet to provide you with a comfortable wearing experience.
The upper material has a Frictionless 3D Print Construction. This not only makes sure that you will get excellent comfort the moment you step in, but it will also help you to have irritation-free wear even if you don't wear your socks while out on a run.
The upper of New Balance 880 has a Double Jacquard Engineered Mesh. This mesh will provide you with a lot of support and will stretch and relax with your feet.
This will provide you with a very comfortable wearing experience.
Also, it has molded external heel counter. This will reduce the movement of your foot and will increase your comfort while running. It will also reduce incidences of heel slip and will provide you with a worry-free running experience.
Asics Gel-Cumulus weighs less than New Balance 880 but the difference in weight is not huge.
For the women's version, New Balance 880 weighs around 8.7oz or 247 grams and Asics Gel-Cumulus weighs around 8.1oz or 230g.
For the men's version of these shoes, New Balance 880 weighs around 10.5oz or 298grams and Asics Gel-Cumulus weighs around 9.9oz or 280 grams.
Asics Gel Cumulus is slightly cheaper than New Balance 880 and you will have to pay around $10 less if you go for the former.
However, this actually opens a lot more options for you as you can now go for any of them as the price will not be a barrier.
The only thing you want to check is your pronation. If you have mild underpronation, it's better to choose Cumulus over New Balance 880.
In the above sections, we have compared both New Balance 880 and Asics Gel Cumulus.
However, there are some running shoes that are similar to these two shoes and may be worth giving a try.
We have included them in the below sections and will help you make an informed decision.
Similar Shoes
Running Shoes Similar To New Balance 880
New Balance 880 is a neutral running shoe and will provide you with excellent cushioning.
It is a good running shoe for shorter and longer distances and will provide you with a cushy ride.
The below-mentioned running shoe has similar qualities and will provide you with a good running experience.
- THIS WOMEN'S SHOE IS FOR: Runners looking for a smooth ride that won't distract from the fun of the run. The Ghost 14 offers a simplified midsole construction which creates more seamless transitions. This Brooks Ghost 14 is a certified PDAC A5500 Diabetic shoe and has been granted the APMA Seal of Acceptance. We recommend ordering Brooks running shoes 1/2 to one size larger than your dress shoe.
- SUPPORT AND CUSHION: The Ghost 14 offers neutral support while providing high energizing cushioning. Ideal for road running, cross training, the gym or wherever you might want to take them! Predecessor: Ghost 13
- BALANCED, SOFT CUSHIONING: BioMoGo DNA and DNA LOFT cushioning work together to provide a just-right softness underfoot without losing responsiveness and durability - yet it feels lighter than ever. DNA LOFT now makes up the entire midsole, for a softer, smoother, ride.
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Running Shoes Similar To Asics Gel-Cumulus 23
Asics Gel Cumulus is a running shoe that will support runners with mild underpronation. Also, it will support runners who have neutral pronation.
It has a good amount of cushioning and lightweight and is good for both short and long-distance running.
Here is one running shoe that will serve you very well and has similar qualities to Asics Gel Cumulus
- Rearfoot GEL technology cushioning system: Attenuates shock during impact phase and allows for a smooth transition to midstance.
- Ortholite X-40 Sockliner: This premium sockliner features higher rebound properties while providing excellent moisture management and a high-level of breathability (Ortholite is a registered trademark of O2 Partners LLC.)
- Removable Sockliner: A sockliner which can be removed to accommodate a medical orthotic.
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In the above sections, we have tried to compare New Balance 880 Vs Asics Cumulus as concisely as possible. You should have enough information to find out the perfect choice for yourself.
Both Asics Cumulus and New Balance 880 are very good running shoes. However, due to being more lightweight, cheaper price, and support to more types of runners, we chose Asics Cumulus as our favorite.
However, that in no way mean that New Balance 880 is a bad running shoe. However, on the contrary, it is an excellent running shoe and helps you have a wonderful run.
So, technically, it boils down to the choice you make and the most amount of comfort you feel in your shoe.
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Airwars assessment
Five civilians were killed and 20 wounded in an alleged Russian airstrike on A'bedeen camp for displaced people, according to the Shaam News Network.
The White Helmets told SNN that the shelling hit a large number of tents, scattering their contents across the site.
They added that firefighters and ambulance teams attended the scene and transported the injured to medical points.
SNN concluded their report by saying that the camp has been bombed many times.
The local time of the incident is unknown.
- Fuad Shaker al-Satouf Adult male killed
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Russian Military Assessment:
Original strike reports
Russian Military
Russia does not appear to have published a strike summary for December 30th-31st 2015.


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Sorry for being so quiet lately – been recovering from surgery – getting all those old-lady things fixed up so I can keep on chugging for a few more decades! I do have my doubts about how well dis-solvable stitches really dissolve though.
In the meantime, I've been creating lots of new things for the Diamond Dimensions Ruler.
And there are still more to come – like Chevron Garden. I happily found the perfect fabric at our local quilt show this weekend to finish this one up.
And Border Mania – Round and Round and Round I go playing with those wonderful border prints and easily mitering them with the Diamond Dimensions ruler.
And String Fling… I know I'm being a tease but I'm having sooooo much fun sewing lately!
And a lovely shout-out goes to all those wonderful quilters who fell in love with Phatkats in the last few weeks! Thanks so much for all that Phatkat love !


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I like to think I'm pretty handy around the boat. Yank an engine and replace the motor mounts? Done it. Knock out a bulkhead and build a new one to replace it? Not a problem. Pull the shaft, install a new shaft seal, and lap the prop? Piece of cake. Install all new electronics and successfully network them together? Got that T shirt. I almost always leave things I work on in better shape than they were before I started, which is the true measure of success for any boat project. But there is one task for which I have virtually no talent. A chore I truly dread tackling. An important maintenance skill which I am hopelessly inept at.
I cannot use a caulking gun to save my life.
Oh sure, I can squeeze the trigger and make the stuff ooze out of the tube. But when I pull the nozzle along the surface where I want to lay a bead, the caulk drags and balls up. When I push the nozzle along the surface, thinking the tip of the tube will feather the flowing caulk, it builds up like a freshly plowed furrow. I attempt to use a moistened finger to smooth the bead, and it gets all over my hands. And then the caulking gun. And then everything around me. By the time I'm done, I have a stalactite of caulk hanging from my nose where I absentmindedly pushed my glasses back onto my face, my shirt is a total loss, because you just can't wash the stuff out of clothing, and I've used a least a quart of alcohol and a half a roll of paper towels trying to get the stuff off everything it's not supposed to be on.
I've made peace with my shortcoming. It's one I can live with. I was resigned to having to allow an hour for cleanup after any five minute caulking job. But then I met my saviour. It is a miracle of modern science called butyl rubber. And since I discovered it, I have left my caulking gun behind and have never looked back.
One of the projects on our to-do list was to replace two hatches just forward of our mast. They both dripped from the hinges a bit when it rained, and the frame on the port one was warped just enough that you could see daylight past the seal, which means it leaked in anything more than a light drizzle. Having to put bowls under the hatches to catch drips whenever it rains just felt too much like living in a shanty for our taste. We considered trying to repair them in place, but I really wanted to replace them with heavier models. Hunter Marine used Lewmar Low Profile hatches, which are pretty light duty for hatches that tend to get walked on a lot since they're so close to the mast (not by us but by every rigger and canvas guy that steps onboard. They just don't seem to care). As part of our big Defender order during this year's Annual Warehouse Sale, we bought two new Medium Profile hatches to replace the leaky ones. They have 1/2″ thick acrylic lenses instead of the 5/16″ acrylic on the old ones, and will stand up much better to abuse.
Normally, installing a new hatch would mean the use of caulk. Lots and lots of caulk. Some Boatlife or polysulfide, or the dreaded silicon, or God forbid maybe even some 3M 4200. I have no sympathy for anyone foolish enough to reach for a tube of 3M 5200. They get what they deserve because they brought it on themselves. There's a reason they call it Satan's Glue.
Anyway, the weather called for several days of dry, which was perfect hatch replacing weather. So, out came the old hatches.
Now I'll be honest here. I'm a handy guy, but I value my time. While I cut the old caulk from below with my oscillating saw and removed the mounting screws to help the process along, I called our friends at Troendle Marine to yank the old hatches. They sent one of their crack marine mechanics over, who had them both out in under an hour. Money well spent in my opinion, as I would have sweated and cursed my way through the job for an entire afternoon, and let's face it, I had blog posts to write.
So after scraping off all the old caulk and cleaning up the holes to accept the new hatches, I dropped them in place for a test fit. Even though they were the same brand (Lewmar) and size (size 40) as the old ones, the mounting holes were in different locations (naturally. This is a boat job we're talking about after all). So I shot some epoxy into the old holes and a little more into a low spot where Hunter hadn't faired out the surface properly at the factory, and waited for it to cure.
Interestingly enough, the easiest way to do this was with a tube of West Marine Six10 self-mixing epoxy adhesive, which is actually applied with, yes, a caulking gun. But since it is epoxy and not caulk, it is not inherently evil, and thus easy to use and achieve good results.
See the difference? I mean, it's so obvious, right?
So while waiting for the epoxy to set up, I started preparing the new hatches. The butyl rubber I use comes in a 1/2″ by 50 foot roll. It's sort of like a long gray ribbon of chewing gum.
So I layed a nice bead of it all the way around the hatch flanges, working it up into a slight mound as I went.
One of butyl's many outstanding features is that it never hardens. It has the consistency of well-chewed gum today, and it will have the consistency of well-chewed gum 20 years from now. So unlike caulk, once you get started, it's no problem if you want to take a break. Go ahead, make a sandwich, get some iced tea, it will still be nice and gummy when you get back. Phone's ringing? Answer it. This stuff isn't going anywhere. It's not going to harden in your absence.
When I was finished gumming up the hatch flanges, my fingers were clean, my shirt was clean, my nose was clean, and there were no silicon skid marks all over the deck from accidentally tracking caulk around. It took 15 or 20 minutes a hatch to build up the butyl the way I wanted, rather that 5 minutes or so to coat it in a thick goop of caulk, but I was way, way ahead on cleanup time, so I'm fine with it.
I had already drilled the new mounting holes and had used my bevel bit on them (more on this in a moment). So I pushed each hatch into place and installed the mounting screws, working my way around the frame, tightening each screw in turn. After a few minutes, I gave them each another partial turn. At that point it looked like this:
A nice bead of butyl rubber had squeezed out from under the hatch flange. Trace around the flange with a sharp knife, use your fingers to peel off the extra butyl, and done!. Nothing left but to stand back and admire your work.
Well, not quite. I wanted to finish the entire job while I was up there in the hot sun. Our boat's original owner had had some nice sunbrella hatch covers made. Unfortunately, he mounted them with button snaps screwed to the deck, which has got to be the worst way possible to do such a thing.
Why a bad idea? Well, most decks have a plywood or balsa core sandwiched between an upper and lower layer of fiberglass. The plywood or balsa is there to give the deck stiffness. Fiberglass alone would result in the deck being something like a swimming pool springboard. Drill lots and lots of tiny holes in the deck and fail to seal them properly, and it gives water a way to leak into the plywood core. Which will then turn to mush. And then your deck is a bounce house in the sun. Oh, and if you do it this way, you also can' t open the hatch when the cover is snapped down. There are probably some other reasons as well, but those will suffice to qualify it as a bad idea.
I had a sneaking suspicion those button snaps weren't sealed properly. I removed one to check. Damn I hate being right all the time. But you can hardly ever be wrong if you just assume the last guy didn't take the time to do it right. Whoever had installed those snaps (I'm going with the canvas guy who made the hatch covers) hadn't bothered to put so much as a drop of silicon under them. They needed to be sealed. Fortunately, I just happened to have a nice golf ball-sized glob of butyl rubber made up of the excess that oozed out of the hatch flanges. So I took my bevel bit in my cordless drill and beveled each of the holes.
It only took a few seconds per hole, but hey, time is money, so I guess it's too much to have expected whoever installed these to take the time orginally. I had beveled the screw holes for the new hatches the same way. By doing this, the butyl rubber compacts down into a nice tight gasket when you tighten the fastener.
So I then tore off small gobs of butyl from my ball of leftovers and stuck it in the holes. Remember, it's not caulk. It's uber bedding. It's still nice and gummy and ready to go to work.
Screw the button snaps back down, and it compresses the butyl into a nice tight seal, with the excess squeezing out around the snaps.
You don't even bother scoring this with a knife. Just pinch the excess with your fingernails and peel it off. The butyl that got compressed into the beveled hole isn't coming out.
Throw the leftover roll of butyl rubber in a ziplock and toss it in a locker, and it will be there waiting for you whenever you again need to bed a hatch, port or fitting. And if you screw it up and it leaks, it's no big deal to just pop the hatch or fitting back out, add some additional butyl, and try again. It never cures. so you don't have to scrape off the old stuff in order to add new, unless it's gotten contaminated by dirt or grime. Have a few bits stuck in the non-skid that you can't get off? Take a small ball of butyl and use it like silly putty to pull up the loose bits. Or a dab of mineral spirits on a rag will take it right off.
So if you're saying to yourself, "Thanks Robert, I hate caulk even more than you and that stuff looks amazing, tell me more and where do I get some?" then here's a link where you can learn more about this modern day miracle and purchase some for yourself:
So do yourself a favor and just say no to caulk. You won't regret it, I promise!


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by Charles W Mills
Publication Date: May 31, 2010
List Price: $40.00
Format: Paperback, 284 pages
Classification: Nonfiction
Imprint: University of the West Indies Press
Publisher: University of the West Indies Press
Parent Company: University of the West Indies Press
Paperback Description:
This work is a collection of articles written over many years as well as unpublished new scholarship that explores the common themes of race and class in the Caribbean and overcoming social domination. The essays consider abstract political theory (Marxism and critical and race theory) and also focus on specific Caribbean issues and events such as the portrayals of the Jamaican left, the collapse of the Grenada Revolution and the significance of the affirmation of personhood in a racist society, but all share a concern with overcoming of social domination and are 'radically' oriented. The title has a double meaning insofar as it signifies both the application of radical theory to the Caribbean reality, and the way in which that reality has too often collided with the theory, revealing its inadequacies. As Mills explains, 'The overall aim is to elucidate some classic subjects and themes in radical theory, both generally and with local Caribbean application, and to map in the process a trajectory of intellectual development not peculiar to my own history but traced by many others of my generation also'.
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World Contraception Day 2020 - Four Perspectives
Each year, on the 26th September, World Contraception Day seeks to improve awareness of contraceptive methods and enable men and women to make informed choices on their sexual and reproductive health. In this time of international crisis and uncertainty from the COVID-19 pandemic, reliable sexual health services that provide a range of options and information are more important than ever
We spoke to Jill Sheffield, founder of Women Deliver and Chair of the FIGO Contraception and Family Planning Committee, as well as her committee colleagues Megan Elliot (Marie Stopes International), Dr Jotham Musinguzi (National Population Council) and Professor Gamal Serour (Al Ahzar University) on how the pandemic has affected services and the ways in which we can ensure that contraception remains available to all across the world.
The effect of the pandemic on contraceptive services
"We knew at the outset of our Committee's work that 214 million girls and women did not want to become pregnant but did not have access to family planning services and supplies for a galaxy of reasons. With the pandemic, those numbers are increasing," Jill told us.
"Many Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) staff have been diverted to other medical services and supply chains have been broken. Girls and women are in lock-down situations, which severely hamper their access to services and supplies."
Megan Elliot concurred, "Across MSI's 37 country programmes, we have seen the impact on reproductive healthcare access and rights. With national lockdowns restricting movement, a lack of information about what services are available, supply chain disruptions, and overwhelmed health systems diverting resources to the COVID-19 response, access to SRHR, including contraception, has been restricted and barriers have increased.
MSI programmes have had to make the case to governments for FP to be considered essential health services during COVID-19, and have been successful in 15 countries, where SRHR was considered essential or where MSI were considered to be part of the national response. Additional policy change has also had to take place: in Kenya, though SRHR was considered essential initially, the Ministry of Health restricted access to LARCs as the insertion and removal procedure was considered high risk in terms of COVID-19 transmission. Marie Stopes Kenya had to advocate for this to be overturned."
In Uganda, Jotham Musinguzi (NPC) reported similar challenges. "The lockdown meant that there was virtually no transportation, both public and private, so women and girls could not access their usual services. This has been particularly acute in rural areas, which make up 85% of the country's population. As a result, unplanned pregnancies have gone up, as well as teen pregnancies, especially with the closure of schools."
"Where the lockdown allowed for emergencies on health grounds, girls and women reaching health facilities found neither health providers nor supplies or family planning commodities."
In Egypt: "antenatal clinics, family planning services and admission of all non-emergency SRH care were stopped in the public sector as well as in most of the private sector, particularly with the first wave of the pandemic," Gamal Serour shares.
The need for services to adapt, as well as be considered 'essential services' remains an ongoing priority for the Committee. "Clearly," Jill tells us, "there is a need for different approaches and solutions to reinstate access to contraception and family planning services and supplies, as well as to extend, expand and improve our reach, including improving and extending our communications. The Committee strongly believes that SRH/Maternal Health Services need to be included in and identified as Essential Health Services starting NOW".
Adapted approaches for family planning service provision
With these barriers in mind, the Committee considered some of the key ways that family planning services can adapt and respond to ensure that contraception remains available to those who want it.
Postpartum Family Planning
"We believe that the social distancing and lockdowns experienced globally speak to an urgent need to expand postpartum family planning services, which present unique opportunity for both women and professionals to provide comprehensive and integrated health care," Jill explains. "With the partial and sometimes complete close down of reproductive health services in many parts of the world, delivery may be the one and only opportunity many women have to access contraception.
Maternity units across the globe must urgently develop postpartum family planning services that offer long acting contraceptive methods, such as PPIUD and others, which are effective and reduce the need for return trips for supplies."
Telemedicine and expanded forms of communication, including social media, have also been useful in re-establishing access to services and disseminating information. As some are cautious of visiting health facilities during the pandemic, MSI have worked to build community awareness around their commitment to COVID-19 prevention. "For example,", Elliot tells us, "in Mali we conducted a major awareness campaign, to build public awareness around both COVID-19 risks and of the measures the programme is taking to protect clients. Through radio shows, Facebook broadcasts and community-based campaigns, the team were able to ensure that their local communities felt comfortable accessing MSI's services and were armed with accurate information on how to guard against infection."
"Under lockdown, our programmes adapted quickly to set up home-based call centres, serving over 1 million clients since the start of the year. Between March and April 2020, our contact centres saw a 50% increase in clients interacting via social media messages, implying that having discreet ways to access information on SRHR is particularly important under lockdown, when young women might be stuck at home with parents, or with abusive partners."
Task Sharing/Combining services
For Jill, task sharing, particularly with nurses and midwives who are in a position to provide counselling and the provision of methods, would be a great way forward. FIGO's PPIUD project, working across six different countries towards the institutionalisation of PPFP and PPIUD, demonstrated the safety and effectiveness of task sharing. Training nurses and midwives in counselling and insertion had significant impacts on women's access to PPFP as, in many contexts, they were the main service provider that women interacted with during their pregnancy and delivery.
MSI found such this approach useful, "by doubling up with other essential services, such as immunisation, food delivery programmes or COVID-related activities, we have found that programmes can continue to deliver SRHR services, whilst maximising health system resources. In Zimbabwe, MSI's programme integrated family planning into the local immunisation programme, ensuring rural women could still access services."
Supply Chains
Supply chains have been particularly problematic during the pandemic, Jill tells us. "We need to plan in advance about national supply chains and how they may be affected in order to mitigate against a repeat of the current situation. And, of course, health workers need to be provided with adequate PPE moving forward."
Front line supply delivery has also needed to adapt. Musinguzi explains that in Uganda, "Some private health facilities are taking online orders or prescriptions by phone and delivering them innovatively by 'Boda-Boda' riders or local motor bike cyclists to individual homes."
Similarly, for Gamal Serour, "During the period of complete lock down some individuals [in Egypt] could afford to send SMS to a nearby pharmacy to have a home delivery of contraceptives or anti-microbials for STDs, iron supply for pregnant women or other needed medications."
Consistency in the availability of these services, however, may also expose economic inequalities that need consideration. "Such services have been possible for the high-income group in the country and not for the less well-off, presenting huge injustices and inequity," Gamal Serour explains. "During the pandemic, millions of people have been laid off from their jobs or had a marked reduction of their income and, consequently, do not have the cash to buy necessary medication to manage their reproductive health appropriately."
Sharing Experiences this World Contraception Day
Experience sharing and cross-contextual learning will be key to how the international community respond and adapt to the pandemic. The FIGO Committee on Contraception and Family Planning have opened a virtual 'Call Out Box' this month, to develop a space to encourage the sharing of new ideas and experiences in improving access to services and supplies. "Because of the geographic and organisational diversity of the committee members, we are in a position to bring forward examples of how to engage, partner and collaborate with other organisations working in our field of common cause. We hope that our members can urge the relaxing of some restrictions placed on contraceptive and services and supply access."


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DANAOS CORPORATION SWOTANALYSISSWOT analysis or elsethe strategic tool meaning strength, weakness, opportunities and threats usedby top managers to organize and plan any kind of company. To be more specific,Danaos Shipping Corporation uses all along the SWOT analysis as a technique toevaluate the financial year passed, as well as setting new goals.
Needless tosay that Danaos as a company is one of the best leading organizations inshipping, having the preferred place at SWOT, renewing the process and creatingbusiness plans within diversed departments in such company. The obligatory onesthat need to be mentioned are the marketing, finance, operations, managementinformation systems and strategic planning. SWOT analysis' context actuallyfocuses on the internal and external strategic factors. These kinds of factorsare divided into two categories each.
Thus, the internal strategic factors havetheir strengths and weaknesses, as well as the external strategic ones containopportunities and threats. To sum up, the above suggestions have conjured theSWOT analysis. Its purpose is to combine those four and be the best of all,alienating all competitors by specific strategies. Danaos shipping companybuilds and enhances strengths, resolves and reduces weaknesses, exploits andexpands opportunities and, finally, avoids and thwarts threats. STRENGTHS OF DANAOS CORPORATION-INTERNAL STRATEGIC FACTORS Danaos shippingcorporation varies quite the strengths, which allows it to expand in its andnew markets. Contradictionally, it has shown that over the years it can boostits own share market and at the same time explore and infiltrate other ones.Beginning with the strengths, representatives and distributors of Danaos showan important support to company's products, investing on them in a way, inwhich every client can get astonished in the presentation and, also, staysatisfied beyond expectations.
Remarkable to mention that this corporationwishes to extract the best of itself, thus it gives great importance to thetraining of employees in the sales section. Financially speaking, the globalmarket shows huge competition among shipping industry and Danaos has achievedto come out of its shell with the automation of its activities. Therefore, thecompany has brought cohesion in the quality of products coming, degradingcompetition in the market. Furthermore, this coherence has already led to goodreturns on capital expenditure and has built new revenue steams and sufficientfree cash flow.
Besides, Danaos has shown a good face in novelty anddevelopment, which make them trustworthy to carry out any kind of projectupcoming. Moreover, it is widely known that Danaos has built a strong anddependable personnel and specifically its suppliers who exceed supplycongestions via the distribution network they have contrived to manage. Thepast years, Danaos has gained onsistent clients in containers, such as China Shipping, CMA-CGM, Hanjin,HMM, Maersk, MISC, TCC, Yang Ming, UASC, Wan Hai, and Zim Integrated ShippingServices. Lastly, it has made agreements for ten to twelve years with CMA-CGM,Yang Ming in time charter and two other accredited charterers for 19 contractedvessels and 18-year bareboat charters with an accredited charterer for itsother contracted vessels. WEAKNESS OF DANAOS CORPORATION-INTERNAL STRATEGIC FACTORS SWOT analysis canenable Danaos to overcome its problems or anything holding them back and createa schedule or else a strategy, which can improve its skills. Bad news have beenalready announced for Danaos corporation with the profitability ratio and netcontribution % being disputed, as it has reached a number aspiration. Furthermore,Danaos' products have faced problems against competitors' ones. An intenseconcern has been created, while its products are quite well and wanted, but atthe same time the sales position-proposition is not quite clear and determined.
Danaos Corporation is a prosperous company and has accomplished a great levelof conflation of small firms. Although, this case does not comply with themerging of companies with different culture. Additionally, one of Danaos'strong motos is Research and Development, and as we mentioned above it has alreadybuilt a developed training section, however not fully-advanced and able to becompared with other successful shipping firms. Danaos Corporation is not yetfully-integrated to compete with the best in the industry, as its corrosion inthe work force the past years does not let the employees raise their skills withineducational means, so as to work up new technological products. Last but notleast, the company has not shown up to recent times that it handles theirfinances the proper and yielding way. Current asset and liquid asset ratiosprove Danaos' liquidity need to be spent more profitably. OPPORTUNITIES FOR DANAOS CORPORATION-EXTERNAL STRATEGIC FACTORS A wide road opens forfinancial recession and augmentation of customers following with bigger marketshare, due to chronic elaboration in the shipping industry. Likewise, newsurfacing comer market has been created with the signing of the governmentalfree trade agreement.
Forecasting for great profit says that according to newlow taxation and inflation rate, incoming business activities could be plannedwith the market stabilization and the reduction of interest rate. Latestresearch of the GE healthcare has discovered the finest of oil drillingmachines, leading to new abilities in the manufacture of products in different,but not dissimilar, sections. And as we talk solutions, one of the best forattraction of new clients is within advanced products ahead of time, sincetoday we are provided with the best revolutionary technological means.
Thus,debilitation of market's advantage leads to increased competitiveness. THREATS DANAOS CORPORATION FACING-EXTERNAL STRATEGIC FACTORS Rare but not impossible to happen that even a slight change in the demandof highly profitable products will affect the company's economy in theshort-term or long term financial period. As consumption concerns, a possiblethreat for Danaos Corporation could be the imitation of low-grade quality ofproducts among broader markets, along with the change in consumer's behaviorvia online purchase towards the existing model of purveyance in materialproducts. Moreover, unstable political vibes and probabilities of Americanisolation trends trouble the government about the number of markets throughexchange rate fluctuations globally. In case of increased raw material, wageraise and, especially in risen prices, for instance the 15$ price in China, seriouspressure in the profitability of the company will be caused. Ultimately, thenew environmental rules under Paris agreement (2016) can lead to similarreaction in various product and field categories.
Zodiac Maritime, Seaspan Corporation, andCostamare are the basic shipping competitors in containerships. LIMITATIONSOF SWOT ANALYSIS FOR DANAOS CORPORATION Significant limitations areused in the SWOT analysis, despite its wider utilization as a strategic planningtool. Some of those limitations are the following.
Specifically, in case of anychange in the environmental regulations, the one and only way not to beconsidered as a threat for Danaos Corporation is to capitalize of the situationfor its advantage. To wit, it can examine the occurrence and producecommodities suitable and sooner than the competitors', assuming, of course,that this alteration play in equal or, at any case, favorable for Danaos limitsof rivalry. In the SWOT matrix, are executed proposed tactics, in whichassessment window is given, while it should have been based upon animplementation plan of any competitiveness of Danaos Corporation. Remarkable tomention that the latinic term of status quo, meaning statistic evaluation,provides future modifications, such as circumstances, capabilities, threats andstrategies change and the dynamics of competitive environment.
During theconfiguration of strategies, internal or, and, external factors interact.Nevertheless, SWOT's matrix does not point on those or on the discretion ofexpediency success towards competitors'.WEIGHTEDSWOT ANALYSIS OF DANAOS CORPORATION According to the above, for thatameliorative limitations of SWOT analysis-matrix, the company's managers havedecided to evaluate the internal and external strengths and weaknesses ofDanaos Corporation and the possibility of facts, as well as their supposedimpacts to company's potentials. This is the limitation of Weighted SWOTanalysis, as a better and more upgraded version of the old, simple SWOT method;the administrators of corporation manage and aim in crucial matters efficiently.
Its unique disadvantage: the centralization of factors in their single form andnot how they influence Danaos company collectively and holistically. DANAOS CORPORATION PESTEL & ENVIRONMENT ANALYSIS By PESTELanalysis, Danaos Corporation has the ability to examine the macro-environmentof the company. Not to mention that PESTEL means Political, Economic, Social,Technological, Environmental and Legal factors that can interact at any kind oforganization. Shipping can be affected by macro-environment elements,especially in the setup of strategic profitability and advantageouscompetitiveness. Thus, shipping organizations are unable to facemacro-environmental factors, in case political trouble shows up.
For thisreason, Danaos Corporation should be kept up to a consistent ascension thefinancial years following. POLITICAL FACTORS THAT IMPACT DANAOS CORPORATION DanaosCorporation does business in a global shipping market, specifically in morethan ten countries around. Its basic threat;facing the political system and itsenvironment.
Up to recent times, Danaos has achieved great accomplishmentsamong other companies around the globe in shipping industry, aiming to entervarious markets and gain big profits, examining their risks and background ofgovernmental regulations. The criteria to be thought and scrutinized are: · Political stability andimportance of Shipping sector in the country's economy.· Risk of military invasion· Level of corruption -especially levels of regulation in Services sector.· Bureaucracy and interferencein Shipping industry by government.· Legal framework for contract enforcement· Intellectual property protection· Trade regulations related to Services· Favored trading partners· Anti-trust laws related toShipping· Pricing regulations – Arethere any pricing regulatory mechanism for Services· Taxation – tax rates and incentives· Wage legislation – minimumwage and overtime· Work week regulations in Shipping· Mandatory employee benefits· Industrial safety regulationsin the Services sector.· Product labeling and otherrequirements in Shipping ECONOMIC FACTORS THATIMPACT DANAOS CORPORATION As of now, we have met the macro-environment factors that influence in generalthe advantageous competitiveness, while the macro-economic ones affect theinflation, saving, interest and foreign exchange rate and economic cycle aswell. The macro-economic factors define the percentages in demand and supply ofthe industry and Danaos has shown interest in raising rates and inflation viacustomer's consumption. Although, these wishes are in need of governmentalshipping economic rules and that advance happens forecasting:· Type of economic system incountries of operation – what type of economic system there is and how stableit is.
Government intervention in the free market and related Services Exchange rates & stability of host country currency. Efficiency of financial markets – Does Danaos Corporation needs to raise capital in local market? Infrastructure quality in Shipping industry Comparative advantages of host country and Services sector in the particular country. Skill level of workforce in Shipping industry. Education level in the economy Labor costs and productivity in the economy Business cycle stage (e.g. prosperity, recession, recovery) Economic growth rate Discretionary income Unemployment rate Inflation rate Interest rates SOCIAL FACTORS THAT IMPACTDANAOS CORPORATION DanaosCorporation is known for the appearance of understanding and the marketingPESTEL planning for their clients.
Danaos has achieved comprehension of cultureand society and confronts PESTEL as the tool to affect the company'senvironment for its benefit. Danaos leads at:· Demographics and skill levelof the population· Class structure, hierarchy andpower structure in the society.· Education level as well aseducation standard in the Danaos Corporation 's industry· Culture (gender roles, social conventions etc.)· Entrepreneurial spirit andbroader nature of the society. Some societies encourage entrepreneurship whilesome don't.· Attitudes (health,environmental consciousness, etc.
)· Leisure interestsTECHNOLOGICAL FACTORS THATIMPACT DANAOS CORPORATION In recentyears, the technological industry has been transformed and formed magically ata rapid pace, without giving the chance to the consumer to espouse the newmedia and move forward with them. For instance, it happens in the everydaylife; till the time they decide which mobile to buy, the next model comes out.Not to mention the automotive sector with the automation, making its ownrevolution. As long as technology disturbs various fields rapidly, Danaosshould keep up with these technological means faster than its competitors, soas to gain earnings and solve any kind of situation in the quickest possibleway.· Recent technologicaldevelopments by Danaos Corporation competitors· Technology's impact on product offering· Impact on cost structure inShipping industry· Impact on value chainstructure in Services sector· Rate of technological diffusion ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS THATIMPACT DANAOS CORPORATION PESTEL has categorizedthe environment as well. Each country has its own environmental and taxationregulations and these should be considered before investing to any of them. Renewablesectors, based upon health, are way too different field, and that is why overtaxationis added. Danaos Corporation plays among various markets globally and as eachcountry has its templates; PESTEL helps the company to evaluate environmentalfactors.
These are: · Weather Climate change Laws regulating environment pollution Air and water pollution regulations in Shipping industry Recycling Waste management in Services sector Attitudes toward "green" or ecological products Endangered species Attitudes toward and support for renewable energy LEGAL FACTORS THAT IMPACTDANAOS CORPORATION What is acompany without its legal department? Noteworthy to say, any shipping organizationneeds expansion, and so does Danaos in practice. Danaos, by PESTEL, examinesthe any legal rules among diversed fields, so as the company safely invests onthem. Proper intellectual rights need to be concerned when wishing to pad themarket.
Naming a few:· Anti-trust law in Shippingindustry and overall in the country. Discrimination law Copyright, patents / Intellectual property law Consumer protection and e-commerce Employment law Health and safety law Data Protection


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What Is Calibration In The Food Industry?
How do you know if a food product is safe to eat? The best way to ensure the safety of your products is through calibration. Calibration ensures that your scales, thermometers and other measuring tools are accurate and precise so they can be used in quality assurance for the production process. In food safety systems, quality assurance is a critical factor in finding success with customers and the industry. One of the routine tasks in quality assurance is equipment calibration. What does this mean in the food industry, and why is calibration so important?
What Is Calibration In The Food Industry?
Calibration is comparing the measurements of an instrument or piece of processing equipment against those taken by a standard apparatus, or a consensus standard with known accuracy, or accepted values. It's how those in the industry make sure that the machinery can reach and sustain the temperatures, pressures, and other process controls devised to clean, treat and preserve food. Calibration is a task that must be performed on a frequent schedule to reduce the risk of error.
All equipment impacting on food safety needs to be calibrated against standards, certified equipment, and/or a new or recently certified unit that we can trace to a standard as a reference, such as the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) or the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
What Food Industry Equipment Requires Calibration?
Companies are required to have calibrations performed on all devices used to measure and monitor in a food processing plant. Transducers are found everywhere in the food industry; this class of instruments includes thermometers, position sensors, and pressure sensors. Measuring and adjusting transducers can prevent fluctuations or misreadings during the processing stages, preventing how inconsistent factors will impact the safety, hygiene and overall quality of the food product.
Thermometer calibration is the process of verifying whether the thermometers responsible for gauging the proper temperatures are reporting the information correctly. It's a simple task that takes a few minutes to do, and all companies must make probe thermometer calibration as a regular activity in their food safety plan.
Other pieces of equipment include:
- pH meters to monitor fermentation in dry-cured meats, low-acid, and acidified products
- Water Activity meters (Aw) that monitor ageing in dry-cured and fermented meats
- Weight scales that ensure regulated limits of additives and other antimicrobial agents are respected
- Infrared temperature devices for monitoring product and persons
- Any digital instruments, as the performance of analog circuitry changes over time
Why Is Calibration Important For The Food Industry?
Equipment and instrument calibration plays a crucial role in quality assurance and compliance for the food and beverage industry. When the equipment controlling physical, chemical or biological hazards in the food operation is off even a little, it ruins the food product and puts the consumer at risk. Instruments that are calibrated properly give the highest degree of accuracy, keeping errors and risks to a minimum and setting parameters that can fall within acceptable limits.
Measurement errors could turn out a product that is not fit for consumption, leading to higher waste costs. Any food product that does not meet the high standards of regulatory agencies and the customer will cost a company a lot of time, energy, and materials.
How Often Is Calibration Necessary?
In the food industry, almost every piece of equipment and instrumentation will require recalibration at set times due to drift. The manufacturer of the instrument will provide a recommended calibration period.
How often the equipment and instruments are calibrated depends on many factors. The general recommendation is to undertake calibration for electronic devices roughly once a year and transducers at a maximum interval of two years. However, the food company is responsible for determining their calibration schedule, and they may use quality standards to schedule pressure or temperature sensor calibration.
Some equipment may require daily calibration, and for these, the operators can conduct the required tests. For yearly calibration and maintenance, however, a calibration services expert should be brought in to perform proper alignment, adjustment, testing and cleaning. Food manufacturers can lower the risk posed by miscalibrated equipment and keep their operations within budget by regularly calibrating their equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Food Equipment Calibration
Calibrating instruments is all about identifying and removing factors that cause inaccurate measurements. It's a fundamental aspect of instrumentation design and safety standards!
Calibration is important in many different manufacturing processes. It is also important for the calibration of a sensor to be correct before it can be used reliably. When you are calibrating your sensor, you need to ensure that it measures what it needs to measure and nothing else. This means taking into account its limitations and using those limits for an accurate result.


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Sunday, January 28, 2018
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All your shots are awesome. You take great photographs. I got out the other day when the sun came out too. It was almost as fun as what you did.ReplyDelete
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NTPC develops Geo-polymer aggregate from fly ash
Published by Jessica Casey,
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NTPC Ltd, India's largest power producer, has successfully developed Geo-polymer coarse aggregate from fly ash. The development will help in replacing natural aggregates reducing the impact on environment.
NTPC's research project on production of Geo-polymer coarse aggregate from fly ash has met the statutory parameters of Indian Standards and was confirmed by National Council for Cement and Building Materials (NCCBM).
NTPC has successfully developed Geo-polymer coarse aggregates as a replacement to natural aggregates. The technical parameters as per Indian standards for its suitability to use in concrete works were tested by NCCBM, Hyderabad and the results are in acceptable range.
The development is NTPC's R&D achievement in expanding the horizon in ash utilisation.
India's demand for these aggregate touches close to 2000 million tpy mark. The aggregate developed by NTPC from fly ash will help in meeting the demand to a great extent and also will reduce the impact on environment caused by natural aggregates which require quarrying of natural stone.
In India, approximately 258 million tpy of ash is produced by the coal fired thermal power plants. Out of this, approxiamtely 78% of the ash is utilised and the balance remains unutilised which remain in ash dykes. NTPC is exploring alternate ways to utilise the remaining ash which includes the current research project to generate aggregates using more than 90% ash.
The Geo-polymer aggregates finds its extensive usage in construction industry turning the ash eco-friendly. These aggregates are extremely environment friendly and does not require any cement for application in concrete where the fly ash based Geo-polymer mortar acts as the binding agent. The Geo-polymer aggregates will help in reducing carbon emission and has great potential for reduction of water consumption.
Read the article online at: https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/13112020/ntpc-develops-geo-polymer-aggregate-from-fly-ash/
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Total Shoulder Replacement Surgery Specialist Q&A
If you need or may need a total shoulder replacement surgery, you can have it done with us here at The Orthopedic Group. You probably have some questions about the procedure, so contact us for more information or schedule an appointment online. We have convenient locations to serve you at Leesburg VA, Lansdowne VA, and Stone Springs VA.
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Why would I need total shoulder replacement surgery?
What is total shoulder replacement surgery?
How long is physical therapy after shoulder replacement?
How long does it take to recover from a shoulder replacement?
Do you provide total shoulder replacement surgery near me?
You might need one if you have extensive arthritis in your shoulder joint or if your shoulder is severely fractured. A doctor like an orthopedist might decide a total shoulder replacement surgery is necessary or your best option if other, less conservative treatments haven't helped you enough with your pain and movement.
The replacement procedure provides the patient with a functional replacement for their shoulder joint, allowing the patient to go about their life and do their daily activities more normally.
The total shoulder replacement surgery procedure is about replacing an arthritic joint with a plastic socket and a polished metal ball attached to a stem. The components may be either cemented or non-cemented. If the patient's bone is healthy, the surgeon may use a non-cemented, or press-fit, component, but if the bone is unhealthy, a component may be put in with bone cement. Most of the time, an all-plastic socket component is put in with bone cement. After the procedure, physical therapy is a major component of recovery.
The shoulder replacement procedure itself takes about three hours, and the anesthesia used is typically a general anesthetic. After the procedure, the patient will likely be given a morphine pump to help control their own pain medicine, and after about a day, the patient may be able to switch to oral pain medicine. Antibiotics are given for a day to prevent infection. The arm will be in a brace for a while, but it can be removed for physical therapy which will begin the day after surgery. The patient will likely stay in the clinic for three to five days.
After going home from the clinic, the patient will continue the physical therapy exercises daily to prevent stiffness and cold therapy should be done to control pain. Stitches are removed one week after the procedure. Physical therapy will continue for several weeks at another facility and at home. The therapy will help ensure a thorough recovery.
Most of your recovery will be done by around six months after the procedure, but there can be improvement for one to two years. At The Orthopedic Group, we'll be here the whole while to help with your recovery!
The Orthopedic Group provides total shoulder replacement surgery at our locations in Leesburg, Lansdowne, and Stone Springs. Please see our Locations page for the location near you, its address, and its contact information, then call us at the location if you need our services. You can book a consultation with us from that page. We serve patients from Leesburg VA, Lansdowne VA, Stone Springs VA, Dulles, VA, Ashburn VA, Sterling VA, Aldie VA, South Riding VA, Herndon VA, Winchester VA, Reston VA, and Chantilly VA.
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Based in Saskatchewan, emerging artist, Nicki Ault works mainly in oils, capturing the elusive light and changing seasons of the prairies that surround her.
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Named a 'SaskGalleries Artist to Watch in 2020', Ault paints full-time and is represented by galleries across Western Canada. Her paintings are held in corporate collections in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, and private collections internationally.


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