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Our debut season of The Opus continues to dissect Bob Dylan's Blood on the Tracks, exploring how the legendary album and its ongoing legacy has sharpened lives, shaken rafters, and ingrained themselves into our culture
For the third episode of the season, host Paula Mejía is joined by renowned film critics Monica Castillo and Jordan Hoffman to unpack Dylan's life on the big screen — from DA Pennebaker's Don't Look Back to Luca Guadagnino's forthcoming on-screen adaptation of Blood on the Tracks.
Together, they explore the highs and lows of Dylan's performances, how his persona has been rendered in cinema, the pervasive use of his music in film, and the fragmented biography presented in Todd Haynes' I'm Not There.
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Imagine a glass of water.
You were born to hold this glass of water. You're really good at it.
It fits naturally in your hand, right at your waist, elbow bent at a 90 degree angle.
You've held the glass of water, without spilling, for 6 years.
And then one day, someone comes and tells you to hold the glass of water behind your back.
And you think to yourself "sure, why not!"
After all, you've held that glass of water for 6 years anyway. Of course you could hold it behind your back!
So you do. And it works.
It feels unnatural.
It feels uncomfortable.
But it works.
And you don't spill the water.
But your arm is sore.
And it doesn't feel right.
And it feels out of place.
But you can do it.
And you look around and it seems so natural to everyone else.
They don't have any trouble holding the glass of water behind their back because that's all they've ever known.
And you think to yourself, "Why doesn't it come naturally to me? How do they make it look so easy? Why am I struggling with this?"
And then every now and then, you get to hold the glass of water back out in front of you. And it feels so good, and so right, and so natural and you think to yourself, this isn't so bad, maybe I'm not the worst glass holder in the world.
And then you have to hold it behind your back again. And it's hard. And your arm is sore. And you get better at it and you can do it but it's still so unnatural.
It's okay to admit that it's hard.
It's okay to admit it doesn't come easy to you.
It's okay to admit you're wired differently.
It's okay to admit you're forcing it.
It's okay to admit you aren't very good at it.
It's okay to say you're good at certain things and not others.
It's okay to say "I'm not good at this."
Growth is uncomfortable.
Growth feels unnatural.
Growth is awkward.
Growth means making mistakes.
Growth means changing your thoughts patterns.
What are you forcing? Where do you need to admit you're struggling? Where do you need to give yourself permission to admit that it's hard for you? Where are you growing?
I'll go first: I'm not the best ICU nurse. I can do it, my patients are well cared for, but it doesn't come naturally for me. I'm not wired like that. I'm an ER nurse through and through and proud of it.
Being an ER nurse is holding my glass in front.
Being an ICU nurse is holding my glass behind my back.
Up until recently I carried a lot of guilt around that. But once you give yourself permission to say out loud, "I'm not good at this but I am good at that," the pressure valve releases.
So here I am, giving you permission to admit the same. Keep holding your glass however you need to but know it's okay to have strengths and weaknesses and to acknowledge them.
I'm also encouraging you to give grace to those holding the glass behind their back. Appreciate their bravery.
Give them patience.
Show them love.
Know they are doing the best they can in unfamiliar circumstances.
Encourage the discouraged.
Remind them of their strengths.
Uplift the downtrodden &
Clean up their spills without pointing it out.
Remember everyone is just trying to hold onto their glass of water.

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The Russian Studies Workshop (RSW) is affiliated with the Robert F. Byrnes Russian and East European Institute (REEI) at the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies (HLS) and is based on the model of the Ostrom Workshop.
The heart of our work is supporting graduate training and promoting research collaboration, both of which are significantly strengthened by departmental and institutional relationships with a variety of units across IU and institutions across the U.S., Europe, and Russia. Our work addresses the need to prepare Russia specialists with the knowledge and skills to understand and anticipate social, economic, political and cultural developments in Russia, aiming to prepare top scholars in Russian Studies to engage with academic as well as practical issues while fostering a deep understanding of Russian society on a global stage.
Support for RSW is provided by a generous grant from Carnegie Corporation of New York. Indiana University is one of three universities that received this grant, the other two of which are the University of Wisconsin's Wisconsin Russia Project and Columbia University. RSW is also supportive of Carnegie Corporation's numerous other programs that advance and further develop Russian Studies, such as at Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey.
For more on IU's rich history in Russian studies, see the two most recent issues of the IU International—the Winter 2018 issue and the 25th Anniversary issue published in 2018—published by the Office of the Vice President for International Affairs. Credit for photos of snowy Siberia on this website thanks to Susan Crate.


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The legal process for dealing with employment problems
Taking your case to the Employment Relations Authority
What is the Employment Relations Authority?
Employment Relations Act 2000, s 157
The Employment Relations Authority investigates and decides employment relationship problems. Its role is to establish the facts and make a decision based on the substantial merits of the case, rather than based on legal technicalities. In carrying out its role the Authority follows the processes of natural justice.
The Authority's role includes promoting good faith behaviour, supporting successful employment relationships, and generally furthering the objectives of the Employment Relations Act.
How do I take a problem to the Employment Relations Authority?
Employment Relations Act 2000, s 158
Either you or your employer can begin the process of going to the Employment Relations Authority. You need to fill out a simple form called a "Statement of problem", explaining in plain language what the problem is and how you'd like it resolved. You lodge your application by sending the completed form to the Authority, together with the required fee of $71.56.
The Authority is based in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, but its members can travel to the place where the problem has arisen.
What will the Employment Relations Authority do after I apply to it?
The Authority will send a copy of your "Statement of problem" to your employer (called the "respondent"). Your employer will be asked to provide a "Statement in reply" within 14 days, giving their view of the problem in plain language, their view of the facts, and any steps they've taken to resolve the problem, such as mediation.
The Authority can contact either side to clarify any points made in their statements. It may also hold a pre-investigation conference, by telephone or some other way, to resolve some issues or discuss procedures for investigating the problem.
The case will then usually go to an investigation meeting (see below, "What happens at an investigation meeting?").
Employment Relations Act 2000, s 173A
You and your employer can also make a joint request to the Authority for it to make a recommendation about your dispute. The Authority's recommendation will then become a final and legally binding decision on a date agreed to by you and your employer, unless before that date one or both of you objects to the Authority about the recommendation.
Employment Relations Act 2000,
Note: For many employment disputes, the Employment Relations Authority must first look at whether efforts have been made to resolve the case by mediation, and must direct the two sides to use mediation if it thinks this is appropriate (see "Mediation" in this section). However, that emphasis on mediation doesn't apply to claims about breaches of workers' minimum rights in areas such as pay, holidays/leave, rest/meal breaks, and breastfeeding facilities.
What happens at an investigation meeting?
Employment Relations Act 2000, ss 160, 165, 173, 174–174B, Schedule 2
Investigation meetings are dealt with by one member of the Employment Relations Authority sitting alone, and they control the procedure at the meeting. It is less formal than an ordinary court hearing, and the rules about what and how evidence can be given are less strict.
In any investigation meeting, the Authority can:
- require ("summons") any person, such as a witness, to appear before it
- require any relevant books, papers or other documents to be produced
- hear witnesses
- make a decision on the matter if either side fails to attend without a good reason.
At the end of the meeting, after having heard all the facts, the Authority member is usually required to give their decision orally, or to give an oral indication of their initial ("preliminary") findings. If they give an oral decision at the meeting, they must usually give a written decision within one month. If they give only an oral indication of their preliminary findings, they must usually give a written decision within three months.
The Authority can prohibit anyone publishing the names of the people involved in the case or publishing the evidence that was given.
Note: The decision of the Employment Relations Authority is enforceable in the same way as a court order.
Do I need a lawyer to represent me at an investigation meeting?
Employment Relations Act 2000, ss 165, 236, and Schedule 2, cl 2
Not necessarily. You can choose to represent yourself or to be represented by someone else. Your representative doesn't have to be a lawyer – it could also be a union representative or a bargaining agent.
Note: Legal Aid may be available for cases before the Employment Relations Authority, see the chapter "Legal Aid".
What can the Employment Relations Authority do?
Employment Relations Act 2000, s 123
Reinstatement (putting you back in your old job) is the main remedy the Employment Relations Authority is likely to use, but that will not always be possible. Other potential remedies are:
- paying you for lost wages ("reimbursement")
- compensation, including for emotional stress (called "humiliation, loss of dignity and injury to feelings")
- compensation for loss of any benefit (monetary or not)
- recommendations on workplace practices
- recommendations to the employer on steps to take if you were sexually or racially harassed or treated unfairly because you were affected by family violence – for example, transferring the harasser or taking disciplinary action against them.
Employment Relations Act 2000, s 124
If the Authority finds that your behaviour ("conduct") contributed to the situation that led to your grievance, they can reduce the amount of any compensation awarded to you in a way that reflects your level of contribution.
Can I challenge the Authority's decision if I'm unhappy with it?
Employment Relations Act 2000, s 179
If either side is unhappy with the Authority's written decision, they can challenge it by applying, within 28 days, to have the case heard by the Employment Court.
You can challenge either:
- the whole of the Authority's written decision, by applying to have the Employment Court conduct a full hearing of the whole matter (called a hearing "de novo"), or
- just a part of the written decision – for example a mistake you believe the Authority made in interpreting a particular section of the Employment Relations Act.
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Understanding Your Rights: Navigating Medical Malpractice Claims in Turkey
Medical Tourism and Plastic Surgery Malpractice in Turkey
The number of plastic surgery malpractice cases filed is rising, as increasing numbers of foreigners are coming to Turkey for medical tourism purposes. Turkey is widely considered a tourism center, as the country offers a wide selection of resorts and different types of tourism across different regions. Although regular tourism took a hit due to Covid-19, the medical tourism sector is still booming, mainly benefiting from competitive prices and good quality of service, which allowed Turkey to cement its position as one of the leading actors when it comes to medical tourism, especially plastic surgery.
There are numerous medical centers and clinics with high professional and luxury standards allowing the patients to select their doctors and clinics from a wide selection of choices (an official list of licensed centers is available through the Ministry of Health's website). Although the sector is pretty well established and the quality of service is of a high standard, patients may still experience certain issues and unwanted results, especially in cosmetic surgeries where it may lead to a plastic surgery malpractice claim.
It should be noted here that most of the operations are successfully performed to the satisfaction of the patient, and instances resulting in an undesired outcome are rare. Nonetheless, there can be unfortunate negative outcomes due to either the negligence or lack of experience of the operating doctor, or a miscommunication between the doctor and the patient, which can result in serious negative financial, physical, and emotional consequences for the patient.
Medical Malpractice Claims
In cases where a patient suspects medical malpractice, including plastic surgery malpractice is committed by either the attending doctor or the supporting medical staff, it is important to understand and determine the rights and obligations of doctors as this will in return, help the patient to understand their rights arising out of a potential plastic surgery malpractice claim.
There are separate laws in place assigning the obligations and liabilities of medical professionals in Turkey and "malpractice" is recognized by the law as an offense. Accordingly, medical professionals in Turkey do in fact have legal and criminal liabilities in cases of negligence and malpractice committed against patients under their care.
Plastic Surgery Malpractice Claims
It should be noted here that a doctor's liability and obligations arising out of the law will differ depending on the type of treatment and/or operation performed on the patient, which will change the type of relationship established between a doctor and the patient. For example, in case the medical operation is performed due to a medical necessity, the relationship between the doctor and the patient would constitute a proxy agreement. In this case, the doctor won't be promising a certain result and can't be held liable for the result.
However, if an aesthetic operation, or plastic surgery, is done solely for beauty reasons, the contractual relationship between the doctor and the patient changes, as it can no longer be classified as a proxy relationship. Unfortunately, the law does not clearly designate the type of relationship such an operation will entail.
However, according to the precedent of the Court of Appeals, if an aesthetic operation or plastic surgery is performed for the sole reason of making the patient look more beautiful and/or altering their physical appearance, the contractual relationship between the doctor and the patient will have to be designated as a contract of work (also referred to as a contract of construction, and not to be confused with the contract of employment) as set forth in Article 470 of the Turkish Law of Obligations. A contract for work is an agreement, where the contractor is obliged to realize a result and the customer is obliged to pay a fee for this work.
Due to the "promised result" in this abovementioned Article, doctors doing plastic surgery operations solely for beauty reasons can be responsible in case the promised result varies heavily from the outcome. Accordingly, in case of plastic surgery malpractice, the Patient will have the right to claim compensation for pecuniary and non-pecuniary damages, if it can be proven that there are material differences between the promised result by the doctor and the actual results achieved at the end of the operation, and/or if the patient suffers from temporary/permanent injuries because of the operation. This also extends to the death of a patient at the operating table, or during the post-op recovery process.
However, these are serious offenses, both in terms of private and criminal law, and therefore, any claim to this effect will need to be proven before a competent court. Accordingly, one of the most important aspects in a plastic surgery malpractice claim is to establish and prove a causal link between the faulty behavior breaching the contract for work and the undesired outcome.
As noted above, medical malpractice claims, especially plastic surgery malpractice cases are serious offenses, and successfully trying them in court requires expertise on the subject. It should also be noted that, as per Article 147/6 of the Turkish Code of Obligations, the statute of limitation is five years starting from the date of the related aesthetic surgery, which means that any plastic surgery malpractice claim will need to be brought before a court before this 5-year duration expires.
Since it is a sensitive matter including the health of a person, extreme care should be taken before taking any legal action, to avoid a prolonged legal process, and it is strongly recommended to consult a specialist lawyer to determine the best course of action. In case you would like to get more information on this matter, please do not hesitate to contact us through our web page.


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An Address for Living Beings
Classification And Evolution
Evolution and Classification
You know that a huge variety of living organisms exists in this world. Have you ever wondered as to how this great biodiversity came to be on Earth?
A diverse multitude of life forms surrounds us—ranging from microscopic organisms like bacteria and algae to giants like the blue whale and redwood tree. There are some living beings that differ from one another only slightly; there are others that differ to a much greater extent. It is evolution that is responsible for this diversity of plant and animal life that exists on Earth.
It is a well-known fact that life started on Earth with the simplest unicellular form and gradually developed into more and more complex forms. This happened due to the accumulation of changes in the body designs of ancient organisms. This slow change in the body design of an organism over a long period of time is termed as evolution. It helps an organism survive in its surroundings.
Is it easy to identify all living organisms one by one?
No, it's not easy. This is the reason why we have a system of classification. Under this system, organisms are divided into groups based on their differences, and each group contains organisms with similar characteristics. Classification makes the study of the huge biodiversity easy.
Are there more reasons for classifying organisms?
Here are the reasons why we need the system of classification.
- To make the study of organisms easy and organized
- To understand the relationship between various organisms
- To have a clear and practical way of organizing and communicating information about organisms
- To indicate the evolutionary pathways along which present-day organisms may have developed
Charles Darwin (1809−1882) was an English naturalist. He described the idea of evolution in 1859 in his book The Origin of Species. According to his theory about evolution, all species of life have descended over time from common ancestors.
Charles Darwin (1809−1882) was an English naturalist. He described the idea of evolution in 1859 in his book The Origin of Species. According to his theory about evolution, all species of life have descended over time from common ancestors.
Classification refers to the identification, naming and grouping of organisms into a formal system based on similarities in their internal and external structures or evolutionary history. It determines the methods of organizing diversity of life on Earth.
Classification helps to separate organisms into broader groups based on bigger differences. Then, within each of these groups, smaller sub-groups are decided by picking up the next set of differences.
The common names of these groups and sub-groups are kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus and species.
Take, for example, a dog and a lion. The two share many characteristics. For this reason, they are placed in the same kingdom, phylum, class and order. However, their similarity ends there. That is why they are further categorized into different families.
Role of Classification in Determining Evolutionary History
Classification allows organisms to be identified and categorized on the basis of their structures and structural functions. Accordingly, they can be described as primitive or advanced. Primitive organisms, which have simple and basic characteristics, are classified first; and then come the advanced organisms. This helps in predicting the line of evolution or evolutionary history of organisms.
Which characteristic do you consider basic—the one that came into existence earlier or the one that came later?
The characteristic that came into existence earlier is basic. This is because it is independent of other characteristics in terms of its effe…
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Crawley boss John Yems insists he would not be surprised to see Premier League side Leeds added to his club's lengthy list of cup scalps.
Marcelo Bielsa's men travel to Broadfield Stadium on Sunday afternoon attempting to avoid an FA Cup third-round upset.
The Sky Bet League Two hosts have sprung a series of shocks against teams from higher divisions during the past decade, while 1972 cup winners Leeds have suffered recent embarrassment against lower-league opposition.
Yems has the in-form Red Devils in promotion contention on the back of a nine-game unbeaten run and has urged his players to play without pressure as they seek to secure a headline-grabbing result.
"Me personally, having been in the game as long as I have, nothing ever surprises you," said the 61-year-old when asked about the prospect of a giant-killing.
"You shouldn't be expecting anything to surprise you. It all depends on who fancies it on the day, whether the wind is blowing in the right direction.
"There are all sorts of things that can happen and you just hope it falls in your favour, rather than the opposition's.
"We're not going to play Leeds every week – you don't play Premier League sides every week – so what is there to lose? You can only gain from it.
"We want to be in the game as long as we can be and we won't be sitting back, I can assure you of that."
We want to be in the game as long as we can be and we won't be sitting back, I can assure you of that
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While Yems wants his team to have a fearless approach, he is also wary of the dangers posed by the expansive style of the illustrious visitors from West Yorkshire.
"You're playing a Premier League side that's steeped in tradition, steeped in good players and to be on the same pitch as them is something you can learn from, without a shadow of a doubt," he said.
"If they attack like they do sometimes, we'll be hiding behind the settee!
"They've been playing against Premier League sides and they've been playing against good players and they've been playing against different systems.
"They haven't done it against sides at our level and we haven't experienced it, so it's in the lap of the Gods."
While coronavirus restrictions will prevent fans from attending, the tie will be broadcast to a national television audience.
Crawley's 15-goal top scorer Max Watters, who is a doubt for the game due to a hamstring problem, is already attracting attention from bigger clubs and Yems is unconcerned about his players putting themselves in the shop window.
"If we lose them it means they have and we have done a good job on them," said Yems.
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Bible 'refers to dragons multiple times' says expert
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With his foundation and YouTube channel with 52.8k subscribers, history enthusiast Ryan Mauro is set on a quest to prove with facts that the Exodus really happened. According to the Book of Exodus in the Bible, the prophet Moses leads the Israelites to Mount Sinai which is enveloped by fire, smoke and thunder.
This holy mountain is one of the most sacred places for the Jewish, Christian and Islamic religions as it is where Moses received two stone tablets inscribed with the Ten Commandments from God.
As of now, Mount Sinai is a mountain on the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt and is only possibly the same as the biblical mountain.
But according to Mr Mauro's research, not only does Mount Sinai as told by the Bible really exists but it is also located in Saudi Arabia rather than Egypt.
As seen in his documentary "Finding the Mountain of Moses: the Real Mount Sinai in Saudi Arabia," the researcher got access to several historical spots in the Middle-eastern country that coincide with Moses' story.
"One of the main reasons certain scholars claim that the Exodus is a myth is because little to no evidence for what the Bible records have been found at the traditional Mount Sinai in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula," he told The Sun.
"But what if these scholars have actually been looking in the wrong spot?
"Move over into the Arabian peninsula and you find incredibly compelling evidence matching the Biblical account."
Ryan Mauro says the real holy mountain is based in the northwestern province of Saudi Arabia and his theory is backed by several pieces of evidence.
As the Bible said God descended on Mount Sinai as a fire, the researcher found blackened peaks in the Jabal al-Lawz mountain range.
In the holy book, Moses parts the Red Sea water to escape the pursuing Egyptian troops.
Swedish scientist Dr Lennart Moller actually found intriguing corals shaped like chariots underwater.
He also defined an apparent land passage between Egypt and Saudi Arabia.
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Mr Mauro also claims he found in the same region the towering split rock depicted in the Bible.
"We believe this distinct landmark could be the rock that God commanded Moses to strike which water then gushed forth from, miraculously providing for the Israelite population."
He also found an ancient altar site that could be the place of the biblical 12 pillars representing the 12 tribes of Israel beside it.
So far nine pillars have been found.
"Close to the mountain, we have this site covered with depictions of people worshipping bulls and cows", said the YouTube creator.
"And what's really significant is that these petroglyphs are isolated to this area.
"It's not like they're carved all over the mountain."
This discovery matches the biblical Golden Calf incident, where the Israelites started worshipping an Egyptian god in Moses' absence.
When he came back, the calf worshippers were killed for their idolatry.
Signs of a graveyard were discovered in the same spot that Mr Mauro claims is the real Mount Sinai.
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Secret Half in the East - £39 (earlybird - don't miss out!)
Challenge someone to a half marathon crossed with a murder mystery. With a ticket to this team challenge, you can work together to race around the streets of east London, finding clues and interrogating witnesses to help you solve the crime in London's grimy past.
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With all that running, it's important to stretch out properly - and this luxurious linen yoga mat is the perfect way to do it.
These fun printed headbands make another great practical stocking filler.
Gin Glorious Gin Running Tour- £24 (earlybird - don't miss out!)
The perfect gift for a gin lover, we definitely all know at least one! Everyday from 2nd - 6th April we'll be running group tours all based around the wonder of gin. We'll play gin themed games and explore London's various gin crazes. The tour ends with a well-deserved gin and tonic on us!
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Tatty Divine Gin Water Bottle Holder - £27
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In the Shadow of the Shard Tour for two Gift Voucher - £58
This tour takes through Southwark's dark past, you'll learn about London's murky past and discover a new side to the city.
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This backpack is made from super durable scuba fabric, so it's perfect for the gym, but it looks so good we'd want to use it everyday - especially in the stand out neon blue.
Running socks that are out of this world!
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Garmin Vivosmart Activity Tracker - £169.99
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Infruition Water Bottle - £14.99
Fruit infused water is the perfect way to make staying hydrated interesting for those with a sweet tooth, and this bottle means it couldn't be simpler to do.
Stella McCartney Adidas Running Cap - £30
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5k Roman Rampage - £15 (early bird - don't miss out!)
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This understated backpack is incredibly stylish, yet also has all the practical functions an avid gym goer needs - like a removable laundry bag to keep all your sweaty gear separate.
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Inflatable 5k Obstacle Run - £25
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Well, Komplete 13 is finally here and it's a doozy... or is it? Matt Vanacoro digs right in to this super-comprehensive collection of tools for producers, sound designers and composers.
NI are back with five important things: KOMPLETE 13, GUITAR RIG 6, MASCHINE+, MASCHINE software updates, and more.
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Take advantage of huge discounts on this bundle of 16 pro video courses that will teach you everything you need to know about making music with NI's software instruments.
The internet was buzzing yesterday with news of 100 layoffs by Native Instruments and what it could mean. We now have an official statement from the Berlin-based music instrument company. Here it is.
After 100 firings from hardware teams at Native Instruments, what does the future hold for the Berlin-based hardware and software giant?
The latest addition to NI's family of audio interfaces adds more I/O, MIDI, dual headphone outs and a generous software bundle. Hollin Jones put it through its paces.
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The exclusive Desert Dystopian pack from producer and soundtrack artist Junkie XL is available for free to Sounds.com subscribers.
The new Komplete Kontrol M32 and Komplete Audio 1 and 2 open up access to NI's hardware and software worlds at the lowest prices ever. Plus they're the most portable NI hardware to date.
Traktor DJ 2 for iPad gets a complete overhaul, Komplete Kontrol goes free and Sounds.com integrates more than ever with NI's apps. Here's the lowdown on everything announced today.
Native's new A Series of Komplete Kontrol keyboards have many of the features of the S series, but at a price that may surprise you. Hollin Jones took the smallest sibling, the A25, for a spin.
Midnight Sunset and Mallet Flux join NI's growing family of loop and preset expansion packs. And there's the chance to submit a track and win an A-series Komplete Kontrol keyboard.
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This is a fairly self-indulgent post, sorry!
Encouraged by Evgeni, Michael and others, given I'm spending a lot more time at my desk in my home office, here's a picture of it:
Near enough everything in the study is a work in progress.
The KALLAX behind my desk is a recent addition (under duress) because we have nowhere else to put it. Sadly I can't see it going away any time soon. On the up-side, since Christmas I've had my record player and collection in and on top of it, so I can listen to records whilst working.
The arm chair is a recent move from another room. It's a nice place to take some work calls, serving as a change of scene, and I hope to add a reading light sometime. The desk chair is some Ikea model I can't recall, which is sufficient, and just fits into the desk cavity. (I'm fairly sure my Aeron, inaccessible elsewhere, would not fit.)
I've had this old mahogany, leather-topped desk since I was a teenager and it's a blessing and a curse. Mostly a blessing: It's a lovely big desk. The main drawback is it's very much not height adjustable. At the back is a custom made, full-width monitor stand/shelf, a recent gift produced to specification by my Dad, a retired carpenter.
On the top: my work Thinkpad T470s laptop, geared more towards portable than powerful (my normal preference), although for the forseeable future it's going to remain in the exact same place; an Ikea desk lamp (I can't recall the model); a 27" 4K LG monitor, the cheapest such I could find when I bought it; an old LCD Analog TV, fantastic for vintage consoles and the like.
Underneath: An Alesis Micron 2½ octave analog-modelling synthesizer; various hubs and similar things; My Amiga 500.
Like Evgeni, my normal keyboard is a ThinkPad Compact USB Keyboard with TrackPoint. I've been using different generations of these styles of keyboards for a long time now, initially because I loved the trackpoint pointer. I'm very curious about trying out mechanical keyboards, as I have very fond memories of my first IBM Model M buckled-spring keyboard, but I haven't dipped my toes into that money-trap just yet. The Thinkpad keyboard is rubber-dome, but it's a good one.
Wedged between the right-hand bookcases are a stack of IT-related things: new printer; deprecated printer; old/spare/play laptops, docks and chargers; managed network switch; NAS.


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The Nashville Predators came into the NHL Entry Draft after losing two key forwards in Viktor Arvidsson and Calle Jarnkrok and a stud on the blue line Ryan Ellis. Everyone knows that they struggle with forwards, and they have been continuously looking to address that very issue. They did that through the first round of the 2021 Draft, picking two players with excellent upside and value. What exactly can these players bring to an NHL lineup?
Fyodor Svechkov
It's time to add another Russian to the prospect pool. Fyodor Svechkov joins Yaroslav Askarov, Egor Afanasyev, and Semyon Chistyakov as premier Russian prospects looking to stake their claim in the Predators lineup one day. I wrote about the possibility of Svechkov falling to the Predators already, and if you haven't read my stuff before or seen my tweets, I'm a massive fan of his game. There is a lot to like about his NHL projectability and what he can bring to the table as either a center or a wing.
Related: THW's 2021 NHL Draft Guide
Svechkov has been praised as arguably the best defensive forward in this entire draft. The analysts on ESPN believe him to be like Phillip Danault–someone who can take hard matchups and be extremely effective in reducing the opponent's ability to score. His mind for the game is incredible, and it's extremely rare we, as hockey fans, rarely get to watch someone capable of reading almost every play that comes his way like he is. He doesn't make mistakes in his own end. As for his offense, his toolkit is fairly underrated. He might be strongest in his own end, but his ability to create tight areas with soft hands and good coordination bodes well for his future. Some scouts view him as primarily defensive, but I believe that there is more to him offensively than first meets the eye.
Svechkov does have his flaws, of course, and they can be a bit concerning at times. His skating isn't the greatest when taking tight turns or working on his edges, and his offensive game could use a bit of refining, specifically his shot. However, those areas of the game can be tweaked and fixed through time in both the KHL and the AHL, if necessary. This is evident in his point totals in the VHL, where he scored 15 points in 38 games. However, his team was awful, and his linemates were not helpful, so it's hard to fault him for the bad performance, especially when you look at his production during the World under-18 Championships, where he almost singlehandedly drove his line and put up over a point per game with 10 points in 7 games.
The one important thing to note about Svechkov is that his floor is fairly high. Even if he can't make the league with his offense, he will make it because of his defense. At worst, he looks to be a depth guy that can kill penalties and play in a defensive role. At best, he's a consistent and reliable middle to top-six contributor that can play on both the penalty kill and even the powerplay. He's a safe pick, and with the reputation that first-round Predators' forwards have, it's probably the best pick at the 18th (technically 19th) spot.
Zachary L'Heureux
As Predators fans were starting to turn in for the night, a trade was announced. David Poile wasn't done. The Carolina Hurricanes traded their first-round pick (27th overall) for two of the Predators' second-round picks (40th and 51st overall). There were many options to choose from, but ultimately Poile went with Zachary L'Heureux from the Halifax Mooseheads.
L'Heureux brings sandpaper and edge to a Predators organization that is missing it dearly. He has been compared to Brad Marchand because of the way he behaves on the ice. He got suspended four times due to various reasons that range from fighting after the original altercation to flipping off fans and taking his helmet off before a fight. He's a thorn in your side to play against, not because he's a complete heel, but because he's also a skilled player. His relentlessness on the forecheck is top-notch, and when he was asked by the Predators' scout J-P Glaude why they should choose him, he had this to say per Brooks Bratten:
#Preds Scout J-P Glaude says when the Predators asked Zachary L'Heureux why they should draft him, the prospect replied by saying "take anyone in the Draft, if you put one puck in the corner, I'm going to get out with the puck. I'm going to win the battle." #NHLDraft— Brooks Bratten (@brooksbratten) July 24, 2021
Needless to say, the kid is confident in his abilities, and it shows up in the scoresheet too. In the 2020-21 season, not only was he excellent at forechecking and being a pain in the rear end, but he also scored at above a point per game. He tallied 39 points in 33 games and was one goal shy of the 20-goal mark. His offense is there, his shot is an absolute cannon, and he adds another element that very few do. Whenever I think of L'Heureux, I think of Marchand, Tom Wilson, and primarily Matthew Tkachuk. All three are great agitators that prove their worth by throwing the opponents off their games and back up their talk with great production.
However, being a character can create problems, and discipline is something that needs to be fixed. Being suspended four times in one season is unacceptable, no matter how much importance you place on playing a chippy game. Flipping off fans is easily preventable and something that comes from being mature. The good thing is that Karl Taylor in Milwaukee could be exactly what L'Heureux needs to get his act together. It's also good that his suspensions weren't a result of predatory hits and instead were because of fighting and things that coaching and good mentorship can fix. There has been some concern with his defensive game and his willingness to try, as some scouts have noticed that he glides around a lot during the play, but good coaching can fix that. There aren't a ton of drastic problems in his game.
Overall, I like the selection. There is something within L'Heureux's game that isn't present in either the Predators' every night lineup or the prospect pool. However, to truly be on board, I need to see tangible improvement in his actions. I probably wouldn't have traded up to choose him, but clearly, I'm not as high on him as Poile, and the scouting department is.
The Predators Are Winners of Day 1
It was a big first day for the Predators, and I really like the value they extracted with their selections. Some projected Svechkov to around 13th overall, and the lowest I saw was 20th. They picked him right in the range that most expected him to go, and he got drafted to a team in the Predators with a culture focused on two-way play. As for L'Heureux, the Predators picked him in the range that some scouts and analysts had him going. The skill is there, and if he can learn to calm himself down and become more self-aware of his actions, it could be a very impactful pickup in the future. Two skilled centermen that provide strong offense, and in Svechkov's case, elite defense is the perfect way to start the draft.
The "competitive rebuild" is in full swing, and these two picks are just fuel to an already stoked fire. Day two will be absolutely crucial and don't be surprised if Poile tries to trade up for a second-rounder after losing both of his in the L'Huereux trade.


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Aria A series offer a line of classical guitars in affordable price range.
A-48CE is a thin body cutaway classical guitar with solid spruce top, flamed maple back and side.
14 fret neck joint and 45mm nut width is employed to improve playability. Great versatility for even non classical guitar players.
Equipped with Fishman Classica III (with Aria Logo).
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Forest Sprite Pack
A downloadable sprite pack
A set of high definition modular forest sprites for your game.
Now with support for the Ferr2D Terrain Tool!
- 33 Terrains set up for usage;
- A Playable scene showcasing the use of the Ferr2D Plugin and the terrains in the package.
Perfect for HD sidescrollers and platformers. Create countless forest scenarios and levels by combining a selection of hand painted sprites that blend together to form singular terrains.
This package consists of:
- Twenty six 4K spritesheets;
- More than 300 high quality hand painted sprites;
- 25 Interactable Objects with behavior scripts and animations setup.
- 37 Tree sprites;
- 21 Rock sprites;
- 27 Terrain sprites;
- 86 Vegetation sprites;
- 26 Background and foreground sprites.
- 50 Pre-made Background sprites for orthographic parallaxing, friendly for mobile;
All sprites are modular, so they can be mixed and matched to form virtually infinite scenarios with minimal repetition and memory requirements.
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With SVS Prime Wireless Pro, we weren't content with making the best sounding wireless speakers, but rather a solution that competes with the finest sounding speakers of any kind at their price and well beyond. Couple that with an amazing user interface and versatile connectivity options and Prime Wireless Pro appeals to anyone who loves immersive sound.
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Our summer bucket list always involves finding the best lobster roll in town. Keep the memories of you local lobster shack alive year round on this cozy blanket.
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Predictions show that the sector will be "alive" and will continue to be "attractive" for investors
Virtual meetings between professionals in the real estate sector have been the order of the day during the coronavirus confinement period. In these meetings via Zoom or Skype, amongst other platforms, there of course has been a lot of talk about what will happen to the real estate business the day it returns to normal. A recent meeting of this sort has taken place at the hands of the Círculo Ecuestre of Barcelona and from it conclusions have been drawn that give way to hope in the sector: Spanish real estate is still very much alive and continues to be attractive for investors.
After months of recovery, everything points to the fact that the coronavirus crisis will have a significant impact on the real estate sector. But what will happen after the pandemic? Anna Gener, CEO of Savills Aguirre Newman in Barcelona, Juan-Galo Macià, CEO of Engel&Völkers in Spain and Oriol Barrachina, general manager of Cushman&Wakefield in Spain, have analysed the possible impact of the coronavirus on one of the main sectors of activity in the Spanish economy.
"The social change we have experienced as a result of the pandemic will have an impact on how we view real estate, on the type of contracts that will be carried out and on the closing of operations. We are living a situation of parenthesis, but those who wanted to invest in Spain, will continue to want to do so when everything is over," explains Gener. According to the directive, uncertainty and discounts will take over the negotiations in the coming months.
"We are in a completely different situation from that of the previous crisis. Today, owners in Barcelona, the Costa del Sol and Madrid are in a situation of no debt or bearable debt, great professionalisation and a much more robust sector," says Gener, who adds that "the recovery will happen with some speed.
"We also have to take into account, especially in the office business, that one thing that plays in favour of stabilising the market is the balance between supply and demand. In the main areas of Spain we find that there is no oversupply (like in the previous crisis) but rather the opposite, that there is tension and more demand than supply. And the same goes for logistics. This situation is favourable", says the directive.
For his part, Oriol Barrachina, from Cushman&Wakefield, assures us that "with the perspective we have been given these weeks, we are still at the moment of analysis. We are asking a lot of our clients and our investors about the state of their operations and their decision making. Now it is time to analyse and learn how things are changing to adapt".
The Cushman&Wakefield manager, however, stresses that "many of the problems we are now facing were already happening. The penetration rates of ecommerce were low compared to other countries. This will increase the participation of ecommerce. So will telecommuting. We were already incorporating elements of teleworking…", says Barrachina.
The manager adds that "after COVID-19 in a world that is more omnicanal in terms of commerce and more flexible in terms of offices, but not everything will be ecommerce or telework".
Joan Galo Macià, from Engel&Völkers, agrees that the real estate company "is facing a totally different stage from the previous one", and explains that "in the residential area there will also be a before and after. It is incredible how much a sector can change in just 50 days".
"For someone who is going to buy a house, but not just in the current climate, always, they must have optimistic medium-term plans, both in their work environment and in the economy, and this is something that we find difficult to see now. There is an enormous demand backlog, and we are loocking into how to redirect it. We are not lying if we classify these two months as the most convulsive in real estate in recent years," he adds.


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Dianne Reid earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master Degree in Health Management. She has been an ANCC Certified Nurse Executive since September 2014. Dianne's nursing career of 40 years has included work in Staff Development and Education, Home Care and Hospice and School Health. She has assumed leadership roles in each of these areas.
Currently Dianne has assumed the role of Program Enrichment Director. In this role she will be working with the Watson Caring Science Institute to assist with program development and enhancement, as well as establish an award program for Healthcare Organizations that embrace the Watson Caring Science Theory.
At Winchester Hospital in Massachusetts Dianne learned of Jean Watson's Caring Science and Human Caring Theory. She worked closely with the Director of Magnet Services on the third Magnet Recertification Journey. Winchester has been using Caring Science since the first Magnet Journey.
Since April 2013 Dianne has been an active participant with the Massachusetts Regional Caring Science Consortium attending monthly meetings initially which have evolved to annual consortium meetings.
Dianne is a current member and also served as a Past President for the North Eastern Organization of Nurse Educators. She is a current member of the NH School Nurse Association. She has been a member of the Association of Nursing Professional Development and MA School Nurse Association. Dianne has presented regionally and nationally for nursing conventions on The Teach Back Method: A Four Step Tool to Help Reduce Hospital Readmission.
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Don't Say Gay is a variety show featuring comedy, music, drag, and more. Hosted by Patrick Regan (gay) and Ariella Yashar (Florida), this show combines the fever dreams of a COVID-ridden gay man with the meth-addled energy of a Florida native. Get ready to laugh, cry, and shout in a night of anarchy-fueled comedy and rainbow-shaped love/hate relationships.
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From Google to Facebook, Microsoft to Motorola, Intel to IBM and countless others, the world's most recognized technology companies have research and development headquarters in Israel. Meanwhile, the country's global leadership as a startup nation makes it "an entrepreneurial powerhouse and a hotbed for pioneering technologies, profitable business opportunities, and high investment returns," Deloitte says.
On the technology sector's biggest and brightest stage, the Mini-Circuits Israel (MCIL) office sets the standard for quality and innovation in the design of RF and microwave components. The stability today stems from a foundation laid decades ago, when a man named Rafi Stolz started Ravon Electronics with Mini-Circuits Founder Harvey Kaylie in 1977.
When Stolz told Kaylie of his wishes to move back to Israel from New York, Kaylie saw it as an opportunity to enter the market in Israel. "While Mini-Circuits was created in Harvey's image, Ravon was created in Rafi's image," said Urie Goldblatt, whom Rafi hired as an assistant at Ravon in 1999. "Even from afar, Harvey and Rafi worked very closely together on a daily basis. I think there was a healthy competition between them for ingenuity and business growth."
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As Mini-Circuits' first subsidiary overseas and an early player in Israel's technology acceleration, Ravon Electronics saw immense success. The office in Kiryat Bialik, north of Tel Aviv on the Mediterranean coast, became what Goldblatt described as a Center of Excellence for many Mini-Circuits product lines, including VCOs, synthesizers, couplers, mixers, amplifiers and portable test equipment.
"You can always do better and more," Goldblatt said. "That was the philosophy Rafi imparted throughout the company. He even liked customer audits because he saw them as opportunities to improve."
When Stolz died unexpectedly in 2014, the entire Mini-Circuits family was in shock. In Israel, the team found solidarity in Stolz's memory. Mordi Volt, whom Stolz had hired in 1989, was promoted to Deputy General Manager. Volt had worked his way up from maintenance to operations to project management when he took it upon himself to pick up additional responsibilities after Stolz's passing. In 2018, Harvey Kaylie died, leaving the company with a heavy heart but strong spirit.
"Rafi would say, 'When I teach you something, it enters your head, and then it goes with you wherever you go,'" Volt recalled. "And Harvey simply demanded excellence. The company's continuous mindset comes from them. We're always working, pushing and striving."
Goldblatt added, "Rafi said what he meant and meant what he said. Like Harvey, Rafi was admired by all of us who worked with him, and for many, he was their first employer. He was proud, yet humble; fierce, yet approachable."
In 2020, Ravon Electronics became Mini-Circuits Israel (MCIL). In 2021, MCIL received its AS9100D certification, aligning with Mini-Circuits' Brooklyn headquarters in compliance with the demanding quality standard for the aerospace and defense industries. Internally and externally, the Israel-New York connection at Mini-Circuits is seamless.
"Being part of a higher goal is what drives us, as individuals, as members of the company and as contributors to Israel's economy." Goldblatt said.
Volt summed up the connection between culture and business at MCIL: "Harvey built the company based on his values. The quality of our products is the result of those values."


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With all of the sudden attention that being queen of the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Chicago brings, the chosen Irish royalty could easily become a bit camera shy. But that's not the case with Julie Anne Venci, this year's choice as the crowning jewel of the 52nd annual parade.
"Medicine is tough too," Venci said with a chuckle.
Venci is a recent med school graduate now in her first year of residency at the Loyola University Medical Center. For the last five years she has called Forest Park home, in part because of the village's proximity to her studies.
Venci is a rarity among St. Patrick's Day parade queens. She's only half Irish–her mother hails from Ireland, while her father comes from Hungary. And she certainly isn't the O'Rourke or O'Sullivan people have come to expect from a lady representing Irish pride in a city that dyes its river green. Everything else though, is a perfect fit.
"My Irish heritage has always been a big part of my life," Venci said. "I used to do Irish dancing when I was growing up."
It's a hobby she still enjoys.
Hungarian heritage aside, Venci does fit the profile of a St. Patrick's Day parade queen–young, pretty, and proud to be green. Oddly enough, the whole thing almost never happened. If her mother, Josephine, hadn't secretly entered her daughter in the running to become Chicago royalty for a day, Venci likely never would have entered the contest.
"I had no idea my mother was going to enter me in the contest," Venci said, who has attended parades with her family in the past. "I never thought I was going to be the Irish queen. My mom wanted me to go out for it for years but I always said 'no' because I didn't have the time. My mom called me a few times the morning of the contest and encouraged me to go. I went and I won."
While Venci may not have sought out the honor, she certainly appreciates the opportunity to hob-knob with some of the city's biggest names. Her future, of course, is in medicine where she hopes to stretch her boundaries.
"I hope to do international medicine," she said. "Perhaps a clinic in South America would be nice, and I'm fluent in Spanish."


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Our family loves to read books. As our kiddos have grown older, the type of books they are interested in have changed, but every now and then, we still like to pull out an old favorite and have them read to us.
Here's a list of some of our favorite books that we have in our house.
Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendack
The Snowy Day by Ezera Jack Keats
Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown
Little Bear by Else Holmelund Minarik
The Giving Tree by Shel Siverstein
Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson
Frog and Toad by Arnold Lobel
Don't let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Williams
Corduroy by Don Freeman
Press here by Herve Tullet
Whistle for Willie by Ezra Jack Keats
Millions of Cats by Wanda Gag
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr.
Bread and Jam for Francis by Russell Hoban
Amelia Bedelia by Fritz Siebel
Runaway bunny by Margaret Wise Brown
We're going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen
If you give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Joe Numeroff
Harry the Dirty Dog by Gene Zion
All these books are great to explore in a cozy nook together. Set up some time to read to your littles and to your big ones. One day, they will read back to you!


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Vets Without Borders has an open Dairy Processing Technologist position at Wakulima Dairy Limited, located in Nyeri County in the central highlands of Kenya.Download Job Overview
Job Details
Job Title: Dairy Processing Technologist
Country: Kenya
Location: Nyeri County, in the central highlands of Kenya
Partner Organization: Wakulima Dairy Limited
Duration: 3 - 12 Months
Start Date: As soon as possible
Pre-departure Training: VWB/VSF will provide training orientation.
Eligibility: Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only
Language: English (essential) Swahili, Kimeru (desirable)
Academic Requirements: University/college degree in Science with a strong focus on Dairy Science Technology
Fundraising: VWB/VSF encourages each volunteer to raise funds towards the organization's operations.
Volunteer Terms & Conditions
VWB/VSF covers most of the costs of being an overseas volunteer, including:
- Return airfare to placement country
- Visa/permit costs
- The cost of required vaccinations, anti-malarial medication, and overseas emergency travel health insurance
- A monthly living allowance (MLA) that will be paid into the volunteer's bank account in Canada. The MLA is designed to be sufficient to cover simple housing, basic food requirements, and other typical monthly living expenses.
Our Commitment
Veterinarians Without Borders/Vétérinaires sans Frontière is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity of our team.
We are committed to inclusive and equitable employment practices and strive to create a workplace that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion. VWB/VSF Canada welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, including members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.
Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to ensure an equitable hiring process. Thank you for your interest in VWB/VSF Canada.
Overall Goal
The primary purpose of the Dairy Processing Technologist is to support the dairy processing team in the range of products the partner processes, which is in line with our One Health approach. The role will involve working directly with the production department, in liaison also with the local coordinator and Africa Program Officer.
- Devising and further establishment of company's quality and hygiene procedures, standards, and specifications
- Developing, implementing, and reviewing processing and quality policy
- Ensuring the factory maintains good housekeeping standards
- Setting standards for quality as well as health and safety
- Making sure that manufacturing or production processes meet national standards
- Liaising with the Kenya Bureau of standards on compliance
- Looking for ways to reduce waste and increase efficiency
- Defining quality procedures in conjunction with operating
- Setting up and maintaining controls and documentation procedures
- Making suggestions for changes and improvements and how to implement them
- Support in strategies for developing new products
All volunteers are expected to promote gender equality, environmental sustainability, and good governance within their placement responsibilities
- Knowledge of and experience in the application of principles of bacteriology, chemistry, physics, engineering, and economics to develop new and improved methods in production, preservation, and utilization of dairy products
- Demonstrated knowledge in and ability to improve food and dietary diversity at intra-household level
- Ability to work in a cross-cultural team and communicate in a clear way
- Ability to meet quality standards
- Commitment to the principles of volunteer cooperation and familiarity with participatory approaches to development, including the promotion of gender equality, good governance, and environmental sustainability
- Strong problem solving and collaboration skills
- Previous international work/volunteer experience in the international development sector
About the Project: VETS
Volunteers Engaged in Gender Responsive Technical Solutions (VETS), funded through the Volunteer Cooperation Program at Global Affairs Canada, will engage 190 volunteers to work with local partner organizations in Ghana, Kenya, Senegal, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam.
Volunteers will help create integrated animal health systems to increase the livelihoods and household nutrition of small-scale farmers. The VETS program utilizes the skills of volunteers to build local partner capacity to support community members, primarily women, to reduce poverty. Through improved production of livestock and crops, volunteers help improve family income and nutrition.
The VETS program is built around the One Health concept, which recognizes that the health of people, animals, and the natural environment are interconnected. This project promotes the production of more and better food and increased incomes from livestock, all the while promoting land rehabilitation and conservation for sustainable development.
About Veterinarians Without Borders
In the global south, more than 90 percent of food animals are raised by subsistence farmers. However, small-scale livestock producers, the majority of whom are women, have very limited access to quality and affordable animal health services.
Aside from the risks associated with the loss of valuable livestock that provides important protein and/or income for low-income households, zoonotic diseases that can be passed from animals to humans offer a very real threat to human health on a wider scale.
Veterinarians Without Borders/Vétérinaires sans frontières (VWB/VSF) works for and with communities in need to foster the health of animals, people, and the environments that sustain us. VWB/VSF works nationally and internationally to train animal health workers, increase food security, and improve animal and public health.
VWB/VSF provides overseas volunteer placements for veterinarians and other animal and public health professionals.


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02 May Yin in the Afternoon at the Woodlands
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For full info and to register, visit www.thewoodlandsyogastudio.com
Enjoy a lush afternoon as you sink into a delightful Yin master class with Gioconda as we explore the beauty of Yin Yoga. Please pre-register as class size will be limited.
Friday, June 21st. 2-4pm
Tuition: $45
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SNAP Review – Nerd Words: Science
Review science terms and stretch your brain in Nerd Words: Science – a party word guessing game for nerdy folks like us!» Read more
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Pavlov's Dogs is a game full of puns and psychology humor.
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We love the area control game Viral. Does this expansion make a good game even better, or bog it down with too much to do?» Read more
Under the Moonlight is an expansion to Photosynthesis that promises complexity without adding randomness. Unfortunately, complexity is all that it brought to the table.» Read more
We continue our gameschooling series by interviewing the student himself, our son Asher. 249 Fact – "Lot No. 249" is a Gothic horror short story by Arthur Conan Doyle. Read it here: https://www.arthur-conan-doyle.com/index.php/Lot_No._249 Sponsor message: If you want to talk to First Move about other habits you can build to take that next step toward your goals, go to firstmovefinancial.com/familygamers to schedule a call. What» Read more
Last week, I explained why we are using games to supplement our first year of homeschooling. We had the most success adding games to our studies in science.» Read more
In Orbital Velocity, two teams compete to get their satellites into orbit. For the purposes of the game, each orbit can only hold a single satellite, so the first team to each orbit wins the round.» Read more
We're going to talk about Evolution: Education Edition with Scott Rencher. Why bring this award-winning boardgame to digital? And what makes it educational?» Read more
Xtronaut introduces a level of realism we don't see in other space-themed games. Its mission: to introduce kids to the wonders of space flight.» Read more
"In RobotLab, you're a scientist racing to build your robot and win the coveted Devol Prize in Robotics! Along the way you'll need to do some research, dig through the trash, deal with some faulty parts, and do your best to avoid the other scientists trying to stop you. Will you become the first to successfully complete your robot?" RobotLab» Read more
Ever thought about the viruses and bacteria that get you sick? They're fighting back against your body's immune system to grow and reproduce.» Read more
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Ee Kaikalil| 1986
Ee Kaikalil
1986 | 117 min
Ee Kaikalil is a 1986 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. Madhu and produced by Prem Prakash. The film stars Mammootty, Seema, Shobhana and Ratheesh in lead roles. The film had musical score by Johnson. more»
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Sundaraniki Thondarekkuva| 2006
Sundaraniki Thondarekkuva
2006 | 157 min
Sundaraniki Thondarekkuva is a 2006 Indian Tamil film, directed by Phani Prakash and produced by Jayaprakash Rao. The film stars Baladitya, Suhasini and Tanikella Bharani in lead roles. Music of the film was composed by Nagaraj. more»
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Vellitherai| 2008
2008 | 151 min
Saravanan(Prithviraj) is an assistant director who feels he has written a script that only he, as a director, can do justice to. Kanniah (Prakashraj), who has been looking for a break as an actor for even longer than Saravanan, becomes Saravanan's roommate. When Saravanan goes to Hyderabad, Kanniah copies Saravanan's script and pitches it a producer, under the condition that he has to play the hero in the film. Impressed by the script, the producer agrees to the condition. The movie turns Kanniah, now rechristened Dilipkanth, into a star. Saravanan does not give up and creates another story. However, he finds out that he can't make his film unless Dilipkanth plays the hero. Shooting starts with Dilipkanth as hero but is halted midway owing to various tantrums thrown by the new opportunistic hero. Determined to finish the movie, Saravanan seeks the help of his crew and friends in the cinema industry. Unknown to Dilipkanth, Saravanan and crew manipulate him into situations that match the storyline of the movie they are shooting for and capture Dilipkanth's live reactions. They manage to fool Dilipkanth and finish shooting the climax of the film even as the self claimed new star makes an ass of himself. A few days later, he is invited to watch the premiere of the movie and is shocked to see the recent events of his life unfold on the silver screen. He soon realizes the effort put in by Saravanan and crew and feels humbled. He genuinely acknowledges the talent of the director and leaves the place. more»
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Aayirathil Oruvan| 2010
Aayirathil Oruvan
2010 | 181 min
Aayirathil Oruvan is a historic drama movie about a war between the Pandyas & the Chola group who fled away to an unknown land taking the sacred idol of the Pandyas. This Tamil movie shows the journey of Anitha (Reema Sen), Muthu (Karthi) & Lavanya who go on a mission to find the Cholas & in the way face many obstacles. Watch Aayirathil Oruvan to find out if Anitha & team can find the Cholas. more»
Kanalkattakal| 1978
1978 | 133 min
Kanalkattakal is a 1978 Indian Malayalam film, directed by A. B. Raj and Produced by Thomas Abraham. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayabharathi, Adoor Bhasi, Thikkurissi Sukumaran Nair and Jose Prakash in lead roles. The music of the film was composed by V. Dakshinamoorthy. more»
Ullasa Uthsaha| 2010
Ullasa Uthsaha
2010 | 152 min
Ullasa Uthsaha is a 2010 Indian Kannada film, directed by Devaraj Palan and produced B P Thyagaraj. The film stars Ganesh, Yami Goutham, Sharan, Sadhu Kokila and Mohan Juneja lead roles. Music of the film was composed by G V Prakash Kumar. more»
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Shootout At Etawah Safari| 2018
Shootout At Etawah Safari
2018 | 128 min
Shootout At Etawah Safari is a 2018 Indian Hindi film, directed by S.S. Raja. The film stars Vineet Yadav, Sunny Raj, Aishlisha, Manoj Bakshi, Ali Khan lead roles. The film has musical score by Nitin Prakash Badal. more»
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Lady Boss| 2012
Lady Boss
2012 | 138 min
Lady Boss is a 2012 Indian Kannada film, directed by Sharan Kumar Kabbur and Produced by F Mukthar Ujjaini and K Prakash. The film stars Ayesha, Thriller Manju, Rohith, Supreetha, Sadhu Kokila, Bullet Prakash and Sharan Kabbur in lead roles. The music of the film was composed by G Abhiman Roy. more»
Grama Devathe| 2001
Grama Devathe
2001 | 135 min
Grama Devathe is a 2001 Indian Kannada film, directed by Sai Prakash and Produced by K. N. Srilakshmi and E. Rajamma Saiprakash. The film stars Prema, Saikumar, Meena, Roja, Raghasudha, Tennis Krishna and Sathyajith in lead roles. The music of the film was composed by Dhina. more»


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A business merger occurs when two separate businesses join together to become one single business or to create a group of companies. The new business entity should benefit in a number of ways, for example:
- Saving production costs
- Improving economies of scale
- Knowledge sharing and utilising intellectual property rights
- Attracting new investment
- Exploiting accreditations
- Increasing client base
- Building a stronger and larger business
What are the drawbacks with a merger?
Whenever 2 businesses come together, 2 businesses who are used to operating a certain way now have to consider the views of a second party. This inevitably leads to some initial disruption as it is extremely unlikely that there will be a meeting of the minds with every business decision.
Not only will there be some challenges at management or ownership level but there are also employees to consider and of course the professional costs associated with planning for and implementing a merger.
How can business disruption be minimised during a merger?
Whilst a merger will inevitably mean some business disruption, there are steps which you can take to minimise this risk.
(1) Planning
All successful and smooth transactions start with careful planning and clarity on what will happen, when it will happen and how it should happen.
The starting point is to agree a value for each company party to the proposed merger and for each party to take taxation advice on how the merger should be structured. There are a number of tax advantageous schemes that can be utilised so professional advice should be sought to ensure any reliefs or schemes are utilised.
(2) Timescales
It is imperative that all parties are realistic on timescales. The legal documentation can be drawn up over a relatively short time period but if any valuations require HMRC clearance this will take some time.
More importantly, the operational side to the merger can take the most time. Agreeing suitable dates for notifying clients, employees, key suppliers, banks will take time. If there are any properties owned or leased by either company, arranging for these assets to move into the right legal entity also takes time.
(3) Funding
If any finance is required for the merger, this needs to be arranged at the earliest opportunity as the lender's requirements can hold up transactions, particularly if they are not fully apprised of the terms of the deal.
(4) Professional Support
Enlist the support of experienced legal and financial professional advisors at the earliest stage so that you will be able to access help and support when you need it.
What documents and contracts are required?
Both businesses need to know as much as is possible about each other and this process, known as due diligence, should be undertaken with the involvement of your professional advisors. Both parties to a merger will want to know as much about the financial, operational and risk position of the other. For example, the following will need to be prepared for the other party to review:
– Information of all loans, charges and borrowing
– A full itemised list of assets
– A full list of any hire or lease agreements
– The employment matters including pension schemes and any outstanding employee claims
– Existing business contracts
– Insurance
– Tax history
Once due diligence has taken place, solicitors will draft a "Heads of Agreement" which, although not usually legally binding, is an important starting point for the timetable, structure and drafting responsibilities for each party's solicitors.
Once heads of terms are agreed, solicitors will prepare the merger documents and liaise with the accountants to ensure the timetable is met.
To access professional and experienced legal support for acquisitions and mergers, contact one of our solicitors in Bristol. Please contact Grant McCall, Director, who will be happy to help. Email email@example.com or by telephone on 0117 973 39 89.


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Eight of the world's best urban snowboarders have submitted 60-second video parts, vying for a shot at $50,000 and Winter X gold. WX medals will be awarded by a panel of judges. Winner of the Fan Favorite will also receive a $50,000 cash prize.
Riders: Pat Moore, Ethan Deiss, Jeremy Jones, Bode Meril, Frank April, Dan Brisse, Eero Etala, Louis-Felix Paradis


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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066877917844499643.post2027804071151362054..comments2023-08-28T00:49:49.882-04:00Comments on The Mad Fermentationist - Homebrewing Blog: Riwaka Hefe Weizen TastingThe Mad Fermentationist (Mike)http://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066877917844499643.post-60361961120522578982011-11-23T09:47:33.041-05:002011-11-23T09:47:33.041-05:00THANK YOU!!! I so appreciate this site. This is th...THANK YOU!!! I so appreciate this site. This is the information I was looking for.JonathanNhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066877917844499643.post-8027685037051595212011-11-12T20:58:19.980-05:002011-11-12T20:58:19.980-05:00I want to try some of these New Zealand hops in up...I want to try some of these New Zealand hops in upcoming brews. The only problem is that I don't have time to brew much anymore, and I'm all stocked up on traditional hops. Maybe I'll split a batch and dry hop half with a couple of ounces of one of the varieties you have highlighted recently.Señor Brew™https://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066877917844499643.post-54198448419626182592011-11-11T13:34:58.279-05:002011-11-11T13:34:58.279-05:00Both yeast and hop aromatics fade with time, so th...Both yeast and hop aromatics fade with time, so that may be all that is happening. At first the issue was that I was taking small pours every few days that sucked up the slow flocculating yeast.

With a few ounces of rice hulls I didn't have a problem with the sparge. Just don't run off the wort too quickly. Cutting the surface of the grain bed can also help if the runoff slows.The Mad Fermentationist (Mike)https://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066877917844499643.post-56817558898954485122011-11-11T12:20:33.262-05:002011-11-11T12:20:33.262-05:00Long time reader, first time commenting. I notice...Long time reader, first time commenting. I noticed you've used 10 lbs wheat an 5 lbs two row for this beer. Ever had any sparge issues? Any rice hulls in the mix? Just curious as I've been nervous to use that much without rice hulls.

Cheers!Nickhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066877917844499643.post-29811378294624648982011-11-11T11:27:55.256-05:002011-11-11T11:27:55.256-05:00You say that its gotten better. Ive began to wonde...You say that its gotten better. Ive began to wonder about the combination of something like a hefe/wit yeast and lots of hops. In my experiences with this combo, albeit limited, is that when young the yeast/hop combo just doesnt mesh well. With age it seems to smooth out a lot.

Ive been trying to rationalize this but most of the reasons I come up with have gaping holes, care to weigh in on why you think this happend in your beer?Ryanhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com


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The cast of the hit FOX series 'Glee' hits the road for a series of live shows. The concerts will feature cast members performing musical numbers featured on the TV show. Participating in the tour will be cast members Lea Michele (Rachel), Cory Monteith (Finn), Amber Riley (Mercedes), Chris Colfer (Kurt), Kevin McHale (Artie), Jenna Ushkowitz (Tina), Mark Salling (Puck), Dianna Agron (Quinn), Naya Rivera (Santana), Heather Morris (Brittany), Harry Shum Jr. (Mike), Chord Overstreet (Sam), and Darren Criss (Blaine). Details subject to change.
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Lunar Noodling – Heirloom Apple/Butternut Pasta & Sunflower Seed Butter Sauce
Happy Lunar New Year! This time of year marks that particular moment when many of us (myself included) choose to observe onset of a new full calendar reset – and in this case the Year of The Monkey. In honour of kindred primates worldwide, this seems more than an appropriate time to celebrate with the best possible food to fuel primates of all species (including humans): FRUIT! As it seems that ritual accompanies the onset of each new year, symbolism always plays an integral role in the way many of us are...Read More
Juicy January – Healthful Habits & Reviews (part I)
Please forgive the acute lateness of this post, which was meant to have gone live in time for the start of 2016. Although I have been juicing rather diligently since the beginning of the month, the passing of my absolute favourite artist just following the release of his new album (the imminent availability of which had been my sole source of consolation since the recent passing of my dear father) came as a terrible shock to me and set me into what I can only describe as a grieving tailspin relapse. Although I...Read More
Raw Vegan Caramel Apples
Trick or Treat! Hallowe'en has always been one of my favourite days of the year, especially since dressing up in costumes has always been a "thing" for me since as far back as I can recall. In fact, I can honestly remember only two instances in my lifetime where Hallowe'en has been the opposite of fun, one of which was an entire day spent in a hospital unable to walk & dealing with getting ex-rays on a shattered knee for the majority of the day following a cycling accident which...Read More
Apple Cinnamon "Porridge"
This rather large, raw, & completely vegan brunch was so incredibly filling! Also pictured here is some of the raw/vegan "butter" I recently shared on the blog, which has since been made by numerous readers & even described as "The Holy Grail of raw/vegan butter" by another blogger (who appears to be neither raw nor vegan). It had been years since having been able to utilise that recipe in any way (there's little need for margarine or "butter" in a raw, largely...Read More