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Dear Hillside Students, Families, and Staff,
I hope you have enjoyed a renewing and refreshing summer. We are excited to welcome our students back to campus and to in-person classes at the end of the August. This last eighteen months of pandemic have been challenging. The resulting uncertainty and anxiety are stressful for everyone, and we will continue to adjust to changing situations and new information going forward. One certainty we can rely on is the ability to learn together to treat each other with supportive, gracious kindness. That is how things will get better!
Below are some important points regarding the upcoming school year.
- Orientation evening will be held in the gym on Thursday, August 26th, at 6:30pm. We are excited to welcome all of you for the new 2021-22 academic year. Please RSVP by completing this form. If we receive a large number of RSVP's, more than we are comfortable, we will have to host the meeting via zoom. We look forward to answering some of your questions at that time.
- We are planning to hold school full time, in-person, Monday through Friday, starting Monday, August 30th. We will not be holding zoom classes or hybrid classes unless we are forced to switch to remote learning full-time.
- School day times, Monday through Friday:
- 8:20 Zero Hour Study Hall (optional, $5/session) and High School classes (required)
- 9:15 First Period for all grades
- 3:20 pick up at the corner of 50th and 159th.
- The Hillside Van ($1/ride) will pick up students in the morning from the east side of the Eastgate Park and Ride. For PM rides, it will first go to the Eastgate Park and Ride, then the Newport Way Library. Please sign up in advance for the days and times you wish to ride.
- 8:02 van leaves the Eastgate Park and Ride
- 3:32 (approximately) van arrives at the Eastgate Park and Ride
- 3:40 (approximately) van arrives at the Newport Way Library
- COVID protocols include:
- Masks required indoors
- Rooms ventilated (students should dress warmly)
- Regular hand washing
- Students with virus or cold symptoms are asked to stay home
- We encourage everyone who can to be vaccinated
- Clubs (fees vary) will generally end at 4:50. See the website for details!
- Monday, September 13: Art Club begins.
- Tuesday, September 14: Fencing Club begins (also meets Thursdays).
- Wednesday, October 6: Drama Club begins.
- Monday or Tuesday, September 13 or 14, Puppetry Club begins.
- Other clubs are also possible based on student and staff interest!
- Note:There is no van service after clubs.
Learn more about our school supplies list for the 2021-2022 School Year
Complete our Fall Orientation Forms no later than Wednesday, Aug. 25
- Emergency Information
- Consent for Hospital/Physician care
- Consent to Photograph/Consent for Student Directory
- Medically Verified Records
Parents must also email immunization verification information to Lizeth at email@example.com before the first day of school.
As of August 1, 2020, the revised rule requires medically verified immunization records for school and child care entry. Medically verified record includes one or more of the following:
· A Certificate of Immunization Status (CIS) printed from the Immunization Information System (IIS)
· A physical copy of the CIS form with a healthcare provider signature
· A physical copy of the CIS with accompanying medical immunization records from a healthcare provider verified and signed by school staff
· A CIS printed from MyIR
Please note: due to insurance regulations, students must have these forms on file at Hillside by the first day of school in order to attend!
Forms to be completed as needed
- Tylenol/Ibuprofen refusal form/Epipen waiver
- Transportation (on our school vans)
Optional Forms
- After-school Club Selections and Fees
Please send these forms with your check (payable to Hillside Student Community School) for
- any after school club fees
- van service (if applicable)
- plus the $600 deposit for Parent Support Activities and Work Parties
by Wednesday, August 25. Please bring them to our Orientation Meeting.
The Parent Support Job Description and Form will be posted soon. Stay tuned!
Please see our calendar at hillsidesc.org for events!
We will continue to pay close attention to the CDC, the local health departments, epidemiologists, and the directives of the government. Aspects of this situation are clearly beyond our control.
No matter what, we hope for the best, and will seek to make this an exciting, challenging, community-building school year.
-Kael Sherrard


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Household gym is a method of constant lack of time and life on the run. You do not have to leave home to a fitness place or gym, you is likely to think out your exercises at house. In the modern world give up favorite sports, we live in a rush, which in turn alter our spine, joints or body weight.
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Organization of a home fitness should help you lose weight and enjoy the health or condition every day.
Before we start the organization of a house gym, we must consider where we is likely to find place in the house for fitness equipment. After that waits for you to buy equipment for weight training. In addition, answer a planty asks that should support you in buying accessories to the gym how many people will practice, what type of positive sides for the organism going to get and how significantly time in the place you intend to spend. In the issue of little apartments should constitute a serious obstacle. After that the amount of supply might be kept to a minimum. Before you acquire a home treadmill or other fitness supply, safe padded floor mat. When organizing a household gym ought to take care not just about the right equipment, but also the set of the place. The walls ought to hang a mirror that will enable viewing figure and test the correctness of exercise. In addition, gym wallpaper should look well. It is meaningful lighting and colours which make you feel good. Certainly hard training should be more enjoyable if you take care of the right sound. It is indicated for room ventilation. When we try to be more motivated to use sports wallpapers on the walls will be a good idea. Not just a gym, but also main development. In the end, taking care of yourself through a lot of levels. And so between sports wallpaper you may also find those of running or cycling. While exercising, do not forget to drink still water, which not only quenches thirst, but also upgreades the efficiency of the organism. Home gym should let a healthy training with professional equipment. With all time the period of training can be upgreaded by few minutes.
And do not forget to think about our motivator, which is the gym wallpaper.
In mentioned option, you can also run to great results and you don't need to spend huge funds on monthly tockets.

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Hey, Philly Parents: You Can Get a Free Crib from the City
You can get a free Pack 'n Play for your baby (and get some sleep yourself!), thanks to the Department of Public Health.
Great news, parents! You can get a free Pack n' Play crib delivered right to your door (contactless, of course), thanks to the Department of Public Health. That way, your baby can sleep safely and soundly, giving you a better chance at catching some much-needed Zzz's yourself.
The offer applies to any Philadelphia resident who is at least 30 weeks pregnant or has a baby under the age of one. Your financial situation will not impact your eligibility in any way.
The main reason for the gesture is to help parents ensure that their baby is getting rest in a risk-free crib. In the coronavirus news briefing last Tuesday, Philly health commissioner Thomas Farley reminded residents that the number one preventable cause of death among Philadelphia infants is sleep-related.
"The greatest risk factor for [sleep-related deaths] is an infant who is put to bed not in his crib, but set on a sofa or an adult bed," Farley said.
Indego, Philly's bike-share program, has teamed up with the city to provide no-contact deliveries via their trucks. Additionally, Farley assured folks that no crib being distributed is contaminated with the coronavirus. Once you receive and are ready to use yours, make sure to lay your baby on their back, and remove any pillows, bumpers, blankets, or toys from the crib, according to the health department.
To request your free Pack n' Play, call the Department of Public Health at 267-432-5844. You can also head here for additional city-sponsored resources, including free baby food and diapers, as well as pregnancy and family support programs.
Want to hear more from us? Join Be Well Philly at:
Philadelphia magazine is one of more than 20 news organizations producing Broke in Philly, a collaborative reporting project on solutions to poverty and economic mobility in the city. Read all our reporting here.


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Raven Software has recently just uploaded and released a patch for Call of Duty: Warzone following the events of the helicopter invisibility glitch which occurred and plagued the game just recently. It also tackles the return of the infinite stim glitch, turning the game less fun for cheaters with nothing else better to do.
If the tweet isn't loading well for you, here's the TLDR
Dec 19 Patch Notes:
- Fixed issue that allowed player to use tactical items infinitely
- Speculative fix for players stuck when accessing loadout drops – if you still encounter this, let us know!
- Fixed issue that prevented Seasonal Challenge progression
- Fixed issue that prevented access to Match Summary screens
- Fixed issue that prevented player from equipping max Cold War weapon level attachments
- Fixed issue that displayed "unlocks at random level" instead of weapons' intended unlock levels
With no attack helicopters getting back in sight soon, would you still continue to play? Let us know in the comments section below!


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One user of the newly available Raspberry Pi 2 computer has discovered a pretty weird flaw with the new hardware: If you shoot the cheapy computer with a camera flash, it shuts right the hell down.
In a blog post, Raspberry Pi communications director Liz Upton explains that in the company's testing, there is indeed a problem that happens under very specific conditions.
it's ONLY really high-intensity bursts like xenon flashes and laser pointers that will cause the issue. Other bright lights – even camera flashes using other technologies – won't set it off. You can take your naked Pi 2 in the sunshine for a picnic or take it to a rave, and it'll be perfectly solid. Just don't take it on the red carpet at the Oscars. Jon is currently shining an 1800-lumen led light at a Pi 2 on his desk: not a wobble.
While the Raspberry Pi is the first time most people would run into this problem, it's not unique. The issue has its roots in a phenomenon called the photovoltaic effect, which is when metals emit electrons when they're hit by light. Coincidentally enough, it's the same phenomenon that allows solar cells to function. And in the case of the Pi 2, it's happening in the silicon junctions of the semiconductors. The junctions get "upset" by the blast of high-intensity light, blast out some electrons, and then Pi goes to sleep.
According to Upton, the devs haven't found any evidence that the camera flash bug causes any lasting damage to the mini computer. So if you're looking to prank a Pi owner in your life, all you need to do is pull out the flash. [Raspberry Pi via Cnet]


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Update 0.10.2 Italian Battleships: Part 2 ● Big Hunt ● Visual Improvements ● Clan Division Star ● Italian Containers ● Test Ships
Times and Dates Countdowns for all 4 regions
Italian Battleships: Part 2
Features of the Ship Branch
- Semi-armor-piercing shells instead of HE shells. These shells can deal significant damage to weakly and moderately protected targets and vulnerable ship parts, but do not cause fires.
- A large number of guns with relatively short firing ranges and not the greatest accuracy.
- Decent manoeuvrability and armor protection.
- Tier VIII–X ships have access to the Exhaust Smoke Generator consumable, which allows them to sneak away from enemies without having to reduce speed. However, shooting from within a smoke screen while retreating isn't recommended—battleships have high detectability when firing their main battery guns from within smoke.
Early Access
Italian battleships of Tiers IV–VI, as well as the Tier VIII and IX Italian battleships that hit the seas in Early Access with the release of Update 0.10.1, continue to be available in sequential and random bundles in the Armory.
In Update 0.10.2, Italian Tokens will only be obtainable from random bundles available for Doubloons in the Armory. Players can spend Italian Tokens until the end of Update 0.10.2. After Update 0.10.3 goes live, all Italian Tokens will be converted into Credits at the rate of 1:2,250.
When Update 0.10.3 goes live, Italian Tier IV–X battleships will be available for all players to research.
Combat Mission Group Rewards
Italian Battleships containers, signals, Credits, and the Legion permanent camouflage for IX Marco Polo.
Italian Containers:
An Italian Battleships container may drop one of the following Premium ships:
VI Leone
VII Duca degli Abruzzi
VIII Roma
IX Marco Polo
as well as special signals, Free XP, Regia Marina expendable camouflages, days of Warships Premium Account, and Doubloons.
Free Bundles
The bundles will be available for 18 days. You can obtain only one bundle per day. A total of 12 bundles will be available, so you can skip 6 days and still be able to collect all the rewards.
Big Hunt
Update 0.10.2 brings a new temporary battle type called "Big Hunt", a revamped version of the Key Battle that went live in Update 0.9.10. Demonstrate your skills as you stand against foes in an engaging competition of the future by assuming command over a ship that represents one of three corporations!
The new battle type pits 16 players against each other and AI-controlled monsters on the gigantic Polygon map.
- Your main objective is to exit the Polygon via the Portal located at the center of the map. Be cautious—the Portal opens up only some time after the battle starts.
- You start out alone, but you can gather a team directly in battle.
- It's now possible to enter battle as part of a Division, but each player still starts the battle on their own. To coordinate their efforts, Division mates will need to locate each other on the map and build up their team.
- The Big Hunt ends when all surviving players exit through the Portal, or when the battle time expires.
A temporary resource "Battle Points" will be issued to players for destroying monsters and other players.
- Specifically for the Big Hunt, we've added a new boss ship called Aurora. Defeating her won't be smooth sailing, but doing so will bring a huge amount of Battle Points to the team that sinks her.
- Having accrued a certain number of Battle Points, you can reinforce your ship directly in battle.
- Any Battle Points you earn won't be lost or spent in battle. You can exchange them for rewards in the Armory.
- Successfully exiting the Polygon will double the amount of Battle Points you get.
Grab the helm of one of a total of six ships, and try your luck in the Big Hunt! Each ship has a wide variety of modules that can have a significant impact on gameplay.
The first three ships, which you are likely to already be familiar with from the Key Battle, are available immediately with all of their modules. The three new ships—X Hector, X Avenger, and X Whirlwind, and all of their modules will become available after completing chains of combat missions.
Each ship is equipped with distinct types of weapons and consumables that can have a drastic impact on gameplay. X Hector, for example, can dive underwater, where she has greater speed and manoeuvrability, and can also ignore enemy shells and torpedoes for a short period of time. X Avenger can be equipped with large-calibre mortars that have a big impact zone. X Whirlwind offers a wide selection of torpedo armament and is capable of regenerating HP by damaging her enemies.
More details on the Big Hunt rules, as well as the available rewards in the Armory, will come in a dedicated article on our website.
Visual Improvements
Update 0.10.2 ushers in a large-scale makeover of the in-game visual effects. All effects in the game—from shell tracers and fires on board ships, to gunfire, water splashes, and AA fire explosions—have been enhanced. New visual effects have been added for ricochets; fires on ships; citadel hits; incapacitated weapons; and active operation effects for the Damage Control Party, Repair Party, Main Battery Reload Booster, Defensive AA Fire, and Hydroacoustic Search consumables.
Clan Division Star
Throughout Update 0.10.2, Clan members will have access to special victory bonuses in the form of a Division Star.
- You can get a Division Star by playing as part of a Division with your Clanmates.
- A Star is issued to each member of a Division for the first victory gained by that Division during Update 0.10.2.
- A Star can be obtained in Random, Co-op, and Clan Battles, as well as in Operations.
- Earning a certain number of Stars unlocks access to various rewards.
- If you switch Clans, any Stars and rewards you previously earned remain with you.
- To see the roster of Clanmates who you can combine your efforts with in a Division, as well as the list of rewards you can get, navigate to the Division Star tab in the Clans section.
New Ships to be added
Austin Tier X American Light Cruiser 1944
Marco Polo Italian Tier IX Premium Battleship 1936
A permanent camouflage named "Eagle" for X Franklin D. Roosevelt is now available in the Armory in exchange for 10 Ranked Tokens.
Other Changes
Content additions and changes
Test Ships
Weimar Tier VII German Light Cruiser 1936
Tiger '59: Tier VIII British Light Cruiser 1959
Other changes and improvements
- The aiming sights of aircraft carrier squadrons will now display a land-hit indicator similar to that displayed for the main battery guns of ships.
- The post-battle service costs for Tier II–VII Premium and special ships have been reduced.
- We've improved the operation of the ship's autopilot when moving backwards and when changing course.
- Performance of the game chat is now more stable.
- We've made changes to the set of recommended Commander skills for X Småland and researchable Italian battleships.
- Fixed an issue that could sometimes make IX Lepanto's firing range longer than her viewing range: for Lepanto, the viewing range has been increased from 25.3 to 28.3 km.
- Fixed an issue that could freeze the dropping container animation on the barge when minimizing the game client window.
- Fixed lighting effects for the Port of Marseille.
- Fixed the ship's position in the Designer's Table Port.
- Fixed an issue that caused the cost of Commander retraining to be displayed incorrectly.
- Fixed an issue that made it impossible to display a selected ship's stats for a particular Ranked Battles season in the Port.
- The player profile preview window now offers a player search option.
- We've added an option to view stats for a hidden player profile if the viewing and viewed players are members of the same Clan. Profile settings can be configured on the game website.
- Fixed an FPS drop that occurred in the Port when the camera moved to a certain position.


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Life Insurance and Financial Service
Our team of professionals is committed to helping our clients with their financial planning needs in the event of death, disability, retirement, education and much more.
From life insurance to long-term care, RRSPs and TFSAs to pay cheque replacement and critical illness, we've got you covered.
For your family or your business, we can help secure a sold future, financially.


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Steps for the home wiring-Well, it is primary to note down that we must follow up the proper wiring in our houses. Thus if there would be the improper one, then there could be the risk of fire and the electrocution. Therefore everything that we want in our houses is all according to the proper wiring system. Thus it would help you to avoid the risk of the disaster to occur at your place. Hence the primary matter is to place the switches and the sockets at the right place.
It must be in the form such that you would not require to either jump or bend if you want to use them. Also, you must go with the agreement that the dangling wires go with the nasty sight.
Be careful and be sure that the certified experts must do wiring in your house. But many of us wanted to follow up the protective measures for themselves. Thus we are here with the facts for them all. But after your plan, you must go with the inspection and the approval by the local building inspector.
Basic Rules
Well, if you find a switch in the socket, then you must go with the vertical wiring system. The doors and the windows must be at least 10 cm away from the wiring. The highlight switch must be near to your door that must be at the height of at least 75-90 cm. The switches and the pantries are to locate in the hallway. The switches for the room you want must be inside the room, and the same is the case for the kitchen. The sockets must be at the height of 30 cm from the ground, and the switches must be at the height of 90 cm from the floor.
Steps for the home wiring planning of the socket layout
Well, plan for the setup of your room before being practical. You need to draw the diagram on the piece of the paper. Also, you must place the furniture items and the other electrical appliances accordingly on the sheet before. Now go with the agreement from the certified person. Now mark down all the socket points that you will require. Also, it is good if you will have the sockets for all the items like televisions and computers. It would help to keep the wires hidden along with them. For the daily used appliances like vacuum cleaners and many other things, the sockets must be above the height of 30 cm above the floor.
Wiring of the bathroom
Well, according to the present generation, the bathroom will require the sockets for the electrical appliances which include razors, hairdryers and much more. Also, many other wiring items as are necessary for your washroom are exhaust fans, heaters, and Jacuzzis. Also, many of us have even placed a washing machine inside. The outlet of the Jacuzzis must be behind the wall in such a way that you will not have to need to plug in or unplug them regularly.
Wiring in the kitchen
The kitchen will require the maximum sockets, wiring, and switches. The plugs are essential for the refrigerators, exhaust fans, an electric range, and the microwave. Also, we all have a dishwasher, a blender, a mixer, a coffee maker, a coffee grinder, a waffle maker, a juice maker, and the sandwich maker at our homes. For all of them, you will always need a power supply. At least five sockets are must in the kitchen that is permanent in plugged in the situation. The outlet for a refrigerator is always behind it.
Steps for the home wiring in the bedroom
We always love our bedrooms with the classic layout. We will still go with the center position of our bed with one table beside every side of it. Also, two sockets are must on each side of the bed. These sockets can be to connect lamps and charging mobile phones etc. Plugs of the television are behind it. The outlet for the air conditioner is always near the window. It is to avoid any dangling wire.
Well, many things would be new for you in the article. We want you to enjoy them and be with practical thinking in such matters.


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In case you haven't heard, Alexander Girard is kind of a big deal. The designer and architect is known for his fabrics that he created as director of the Herman Miller Textile Division between 1952 and 1973. He also designed modern furniture and wallpaper as well as tableware and radio cabinets. In order to share his achievements with the world, the Cranbrook Academy of Art and Art Museum is hosting a symposium in Girard's name on July 22 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
In this examination of one of the country's most influential and most overlooked modern designers, historian Deborah Kawsky will focus on Girard's time in Detroit when he owned a design shop in Grosse Pointe. Curator Monica Obniski will also offer insight in Girard's use of folk art as an inspiration.
Additionally, Curbed Architecture Critic Alexandra Lange will discuss his "ability to bring structure to seemingly disparate things, from found artifacts to city streetscapes," according to a press release.
The "Uncovering the Fantasy and Magic of Alexander Girard" symposium is free and open to the public with seating on a first-come, first-served basis.
There are also additional Girard-focused events on their way to the museum. There will be a "family day" on August 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with Girard-themed tours and activities, perfect for children under the age of 12.
There will also be "A Conversation in the Conversation Pit" on September 10 at 1 p.m. With museum admission, this free event will feature textile artist Ruth Adler Schnee and historian Deborah Kawsky discussing Girard and his accomplishments.
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Womens Collection
MollyBlack Calf
Molly, a high leg derby boot with a buckled ankle strap for added detail. Made from the finest black calf with an oversized lightweight cleated sole. From the Women's Collection.
- Fitting: D
- Last: 617
- Sole: Vibram Lightweight Cleated
Know your lasts
Produced in May 2014. Last 617 is a Women's Collection last featuring an elongated toe with a soft-almond shape. This last gives its styles an elegant look, especially if they are unlined like Cora and Angel, but the addition of a sturdy rubber sole can transform the aesthetic into something gutsier like Anna or Holly. 617 is now established as the most widely used last in the new Women's Collection since 2012.
Know your styles
The most popular of all the boot styles, a Derby boot is a fully lined, high leg and all together, more substantial boot than most. More often than not, featuring a Dainite or chunky rubber sole with variations similar to a Derby shoe. With historical references to Commando and Officers boots, the plain-front and Cap Derby boots are by far the most recognisable styles. Suitable for the colder Winter months.
Vibram Lightweight Cleated
Rubber Sole
The Lightweight Cleated sole is a softer version of the Vibram Cleated sole, designed for comfort and flexibility. With its rugged tread pattern, the sole may look heavy, but is surprisingly lightweight in wear.Read more
Box Calf
Our Calf leather is made from European calf skins from the finest tanneries, available in a range of rich aniline dyed colours. The strong tannage will ensure that this leather will, if regularly polished, last for many years to come.Read more
Made in Northampton
All Goodyear welted shoes & boots are 100% made in Northampton, England. Slippers & Driving shoes are outsourced to specialist manufacturers.Read more
Goodyear Welted
Crockett & Jones offers a full refurbishment service for its Goodyear welted shoes and boots, for further details please refer to our Repairs section in the header.Read more
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AW20 Women's Collection
Hetty Lintell introduces our new Women's Collection for Autumn Winter 2020.Read more


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Reduce No Shows With Till Tech
It's not a new issue, not just with restaurants, but with many booking led industries, no shows are a common theme and headache.
We don't need to tell you the impact it has, you know first hand, but here are some stats. How do you compare?
- Average no show rate currently estimated at 1 in 7
- Based on just 2500 bookings per year (210 per month) with an average table value at £75 equates to a loss of £26,000 per year
- Deposits and reminders can help to reduce no shows down to 1 in 60 (over 95%)
- It is estimated the overall cost to the hospitality industry is £16 billion per year
What can you do to prevent no shows?
1. Online Live Table Booking
Live table booking makes it easy for customers to fit their schedule around your availability and make an informed choice as to whether your availability fits into their plans. This also saves you and your staff considerable time and prevents booking errors.
2. Automatic Confirmation of Bookings
Confirming with the customer once they have made their booking reinforces their plans. This is more likely to make the customer feel like they have now made a commitment and more likely to contact you should they need to amend or cancel their booking.
3. Automated Reminders
Set up reminders. This can be done via email, app notifications and text messages. Setup up multiple reminders, but just don't go overboard. A reminder 48 hours prior and on the day should be sufficient.
4. Calendar Insertion
A widely underused feature, our devices are now more intelligent than ever. Emails and mobile apps can automatically insert events into users calendars. This allows the likes of Google, Siri and Alexa to remind customers of their booking and even tell them the best route and traffic.
5. Deposits
Deposits have been proven as the most effective way to reduce no shows. A small fee of just £5 will encourage only genuine bookings and if the customer cannot make it they are more likely to get in touch and let you know.
6. Make it easy to change appointments
Allow customers to edit and cancel bookings if necessary by their account on your website or app. By making it easy to edit or cancel customers are more likely to do so and give you enough time to fill the table again.
With live online bookings this will automatically be done for you, another huge benefit of online booking being linked to your table management.
7. Make your booking policy clear on your website and app
Add this in your FAQ, Terms and Conditions and on your website/app booking page. Set out expectations from the beginning, for example, let customers know how long in advance you need to be aware of cancellations.
8. Email Tracking
TillTech also enables you to see if/when a customer has opened the confirmation email. This is a great early warning sign indicating if a booking may or may not show. 70% of bookings who do not open the confirmation email are no shows, so this enables you to be proactive in maximizing covers.
What we recommend not to do!
It's always important to remember that despite the impact on you and your business, life happens.
Customers can get held up, called to an emergency, be late at work and a million other reasons why they might not arrive, so it's always important to remember that and try not to make customers feel guilty. You have to take it on the chin and be proactive with the steps above, to reduce the chances of this happening.
Call the customer and ask where they are
Very rarely will you get the response you are hoping for and can create a flashpoint that will not end up in a positive outcome for you. It's best to focus forwards on what you can impact right here and now
Charge no show fee
It is difficult to enforce these fees and to get your no show fee if the customer refuses to pay, may require a trip to court, which will not guarantee you the outcome you desire and will leave a bitter taste with the customer all for a small fee.
The alternative is to take card details up front to charge the no show fee if the customer doesn't arrive. The problem here is the booking process becomes long and complicated and can cause numerous mistakes and other issues such as storing card details safely, potentially reducing your bookings of genuine customers with actual intent to visit.
Plus if the customer hasn't read your policy and they get charged a no show fee, expect some angry calls and emails that could have been avoided, by simply taking a deposit instead. With deposits there are no surprises and expectations are laid clearly.
What happens when you use all or a combination of these?
Well, lets look at one of our clients who have been using the system for just over 3 years, www.akasaka.co.uk. 50,000 tables booked, 764 no show/no contact, around 1 in 60.
It's also interesting to look at how other industries have benefited from such systems and processes.
We have a barbershop closing in on 80,000 appointment bookings with 897 no shows, which comes in at just under 1 in 90 and is also still improving month on month.
These are not some sort of rare examples, our global average is very relevant at 1 in 77, hence we used them as examples.
Seeing is believing so come and see!
Feel like you are doing the above and still struggling with no shows?
Our experienced team understand all businesses operate differently and will be happy to learn more about how you work and where you could be making things easier for you, your team and or your customers
Does Till Tech Do ALL of this?
Yes it does, not only all the above but so many other features and tools needed by restaurants and takeaways today. Our online booking system is directly linked to your table management and epos, so taking deposits at the point of booking has never been easier, no need to keep a separate tracker then manually deduct customers' bills.
Till Tech takes care of the entire process from booking to payment, reminding your customers and making it easy for them to manage their booking and online ordering with you.


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A restructuring of the bus industry is under way, which from 2016 will see the Government own all buses and depots while transport firms bid for the right to operate route parcels. Senior Correspondent Christopher Tan holds a virtual round-table discussion with key stakeholders to find out their opinions about the new structure.
This article first appeared in The Straits Times on May 30, 2014
Government Parliamentary Committee for Transport chairman Cedric Foo
- What are your thoughts regarding the changes?
The new contracting model is superior to the status quo for three main reasons. First, the Government can be more responsive in making changes to bus routes and service attributes as travel patterns evolve.
Second, the Government can procure more effectively, through open and competitive tenders.
Third, service levels will improve as the winning bidder will be subject to a relatively short contract period of five years, which could be extended for two years if it performs well. Operators would also want to bid for other bus packages... so a good service track record would make commercial sense for the operators. This system better aligns the interests of the operator with those of the commuter.
The new model will succeed if there are sufficient bidders for each package so that the benefits of competition can be realised. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) would need to reach out to reputable operators, both local and foreign, to encourage them to bid.
Also, each of the packages should be large enough to retain economy of scale in operations and yet small enough that the bidders are not limited to only the very large operators.
In addition, the tender could take a two-envelope approach, where the first stage focuses on the quality of the proposal and the second on gross cost. We should not simply award contracts to the lowest cost bidder if there are doubts about its ability to perform.
I would caution against a "big bang" approach, where too many packages are implemented at one go. Transition issues would be challenging, given the large and diverse commuter base for public bus services.
- The Government has always been loath to take revenue risks. So why this?
One of the benefits of the Government assuming fare risk is a better outcome in procurement. Ceteris paribus, removing fare risks from private sector bidders will improve the tender results. If a prospective operator had to take fare risks, he would build in a higher mark-up to account for the higher risk. In contrast, the Government would come under public pressure whenever it wanted to increase fares, even if conditions warranted it. No commuter likes a fare increase.
The new model will at least create greater transparency. This sits well with a better-educated populace. We would know what the "market clearing cost" is to provide the level of service that commuters need. Assuming this gross cost is higher than prevailing fare revenues, the amount of government subsidies needed would also be known.
- What are the implications for taxpayers?
One could make a case for some form of government subsidies in public transport. I believe taxpayers will support subsidies for certain groups of commuters. For example, currently, two groups of commuters are directly subsidised by the Government: persons with disabilities and low-income workers.
Also, infrastructure investments create positive externalities for the Government: a more productive economy, a more attractive investment destination, higher government land sale prices, higher home prices, etc. These externalities benefit the Government and the populace at large and not just commuters.
Finally, efficient public transport is an essential public good and should be kept affordable. That doesn't mean no fare increases at all, since transport workers also need the occasional pay adjustments, fuel costs could rise and service levels might need to be enhanced over time. But my view is that fare increases should not outpace wage increases.
SMRT Corp chief executive Desmond Kuek
- How do you feel about the sweeping reforms?
We look forward to them. A fee-based contracting arrangement is a much more sustainable business model for operators.
Currently, we run services to stipulated regulatory standards, but have little control over fares, routes or ridership. The new model takes away the fare revenue risk and allows us to focus squarely on the quality of our service delivery.
This is an area where we have been placing the greatest priority, and we believe we stand in good stead in the competitive tendering exercise. However, there remain significant issues in terms of bus and depot assets that need to be transferred with any change in operator - and most importantly, the interests of affected staff... that will need to be looked after.
- What are the pitfalls we need to sidestep to make a success of this new model?
The greatest concern will be the impact on the overall workforce, because if bus captains are demotivated by changes in operator every five to seven years, or if they do not have the assurance of job stability or career progression... it will be hard to maintain a high level of service. So it's not just the immediate set of issues for transition to the contracting model that need to be ironed out, but also the long-term issues for a sustainable and professional workforce that need to be clarified upfront.
Another concern will be how to ensure stable operations during the transition, so commuters will not be unduly affected.
- What do you think the new model will mean for bus drivers?
Winning a contract at a reasonable margin is not everything - attracting and retaining suitable bus captains, interchange and depot staff, and service controllers will be the more pertinent challenge. I believe our bus captains are discerning, and look for more than just a job - they seek an employer of choice and a viable career proposition.
- Currently, SMRT has around 30 per cent of the market. With competitive tendering, there is a chance you might be out entirely. How do you feel about that?
That's the nature of competition - only the fittest survive. We are ready and prepared, and confident that we will be competitive based on the strength of our service delivery and operational efficiency.
PwC's Asia-Pacific leader for capital projects and infrastructure Mark Rathbone
- In the contracting model, it might come across to some that tax money is being used to shore up the shortcomings of private enterprises. We have seen nationalised entities that are highly successful. So why not this route?
A key principle that governments should bear in mind when deciding on different operating models is that the model must be designed to meet policy objectives. There is no single model that fits every situation.
At the moment, LTA is providing funding to the bus network through the Bus Service Enhancement Programme, and this funding has resulted in improvements to service levels and passenger experience. Under the new model, LTA will pay operators for the services they deliver - it will not "bail out" the operators. LTA will clearly define the services that must be delivered. If the operators do not deliver, then we expect that they will be penalised financially. As a last resort, LTA could terminate the contract, and it might not award them any more contracts.
Throughout the world, there is a move away from state-owned enterprises delivering transport services. This is driven by the fact that these enterprises take the full risk of any cost increases, including those for labour, which is a key component for bus services. Adopting a contracting model transfers this risk to the private operators.
- How will the Government keep a lid on public spending? In London, it seems subsidies have soared since this model was adopted in 1985.
As the masterplanner, LTA has the ability to control the specification of the network, which gives it some control over the level of funding it has to provide. Competition between operators at the time of tendering by LTA will result in efficiencies.
In addition, new operators from abroad will bring in new operating and maintenance practices, which will further drive improvements. These efficiencies and new operating practices will benefit both operators and the Government.
Further, operators must bid a price for a contract, at the time of tendering. Operators are paid this amount and are responsible for managing costs. Thus, LTA can forecast in advance what it will need to pay the operators - it provides them with budget certainty.
Public transport is a public good that has positive benefits for the economy and the quality of life for residents. For example, a reliable and safe bus network would encourage people to shift from private to public transport. Thus, government subsidisation of public transport should not be viewed negatively. What is more important is the effectiveness of the subsidy.
Investor and corporate advisor Mano Sabnani
- How will the changes affect investors' perceptions of transport stocks?
It is a big change, which I think is positive overall.
Operators are assured of profitability. They will become asset-light, and their capital expenditure will go down.
They might lose some routes to competitors, but that is to be expected. The market has partly factored in this risk.
So from an investment point of view, transport stocks will become more attractive. But their prices have moved up already... and benefits will take time to show.
Commuters can look forward to higher standards at relatively low fares. Fares will be kept affordable, with the Government bearing any operational losses.
The Government can recover capital through land sales around interchanges, which would fetch higher prices.


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Symptoms of diseases - Pains during disease and their reasons from A to Z
This section of the site contains information about the symptoms and evidence of diseases, types of pain in women and children, causes and methods of treatment, various violations of human development. People don't pay enough attention to symptoms of diseases and don't realize that these diseases can be critically dangerous.
PAIN is a physiological reaction of the organism, resulting during strong irritation of sensitive nerve endings, embedded in the organs and tissues. Pain is a protective reaction of the organism. It signals about the troubles and causes a reaction of the organism, aimed at eliminating the causes of pain. Pain is one of the earliest symptoms of some diseases.
Every disease has its own specific features typical symptoms of the so - called symptoms of the disease. Definition of symptoms is the first step in the diagnosis of diseases in general. Each symptom or sign of the disease are described in detail our specialists in this section of the medical portal MD Tips. If one or more of these symptoms you observe in yourself or your loved ones, better consult a doctor.
Pains by alphabet
Pain in parts of the body:
- abdominal pain
- pain in the upper abdomen
- pain in the abdomen
- pain in left side of abdomen
- pain in the lower abdomen
- pain in the right part of the abdomen
- pain in ankle
- pain in the anus
- pain in arm
- pain in the armpit
- pain in the armpit
- pain in upper back
- pain in the upper part of the back
- pain in the muscles of the back
- pian in the lower back
- pain in the back
- pain in the bladder
- pain throughout the body
- pain in the bones
- pain in the mammary gland
- pain in the butt
- pain in the buttocks
- pain in the calf
- pain in the cervix
- pain in the cheek
- chest pain(1)
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- chest pain(left side)
- chest pain(right side)
- pain in the chin
- pain in the clitoris
- pain in the coccyx
- pain in the collarbone
- pain in the delta
- pain in the ear
- pain in the elbow
- pain in epigastric area
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- pain in the esophagus
- pain in the eyeball
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- pain in the eyes
- pain in the face
- pain in fingers
- pain in foot
- pain in the gallbladder
- pain in the girdle
- pain in glands
- pain in the groin
- pain in the gum
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Friday, on my walk I met a young local boy collecting something on the slopes. Curious, I asked him what he was collecting and he was kind enough to climb down to show me a mushroom he was collecting with another woman. He told me that it was called Jhinjhiri (or chinchiri, I can't say exactly) and once dried fetched good price in the medicine market. A kilo of dried stuff went for about Rs 2000 he said. He allowed me to photograph it and I am sharing it with you.
Another local woman later told me that she had eaten it in a vegetable dish but added that it was rare to get. If I am not wrong it looks like a Common Morel or Morchella esculenta.
Dr Narain Singh Chauhan mentions it in his book for its medicinal properties (p. 268, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of Himachal Pradesh, 2nd ed.) and use as food.
Please advise.
Morchella esculenta (Common Morel)
Above Mcleodganj, Dharamshala, HP
10 April 2015
May be ... will see thos post and reply
seems to be correctmorel
Thank you for the nice picture of an Morchella sp. Recently Prof.Sudhakara Reddy, of Thapar Institute has published an interesting paper on the biodiversity and molecular taxonomy of Himachal Morchell a spp.
In his personal communication he said that there is no esculentta spp in India. Please refer his paper or contact him for further clarification.
may be Professor Reddy himself can throw some light on this
i have not been able to track that paper...usually i can find things
May please exclude possibility of Verpa bohemica by looking at the cap. In Morchella cap is firmly attached to axis, it is free from axis in Verpa.
i have heard her talks
... raises a n imp issue
one site that describes this in USa north carolina halfway down the page ...
she is very specific with details to look for
Thank you ... I looked at all the pictures I took that day of the fungus and realised I had failed to take a picture that shows how the cap is attached to the stem. So I have no way to check now but Verpa bohemica is a distinct possibility.
Thanks for the mail and sending the pics of morels. I can not say it is Morchella esculenta, but it is Morchella species. For identification we require the specimen, location and under which plantation it is collected. We have already studied the diversity of Morels from northwest Himalayas.
It is one of the delicious and priced wild mushroom and difficult to cultivate.
Thank you ... Unfortunately, I do not have the specimen. I found a young man collecting these in the wild on a mountain slope at about 1750m altitude above Mcleodganj, Dharamshala. The wood was a mixture of cedar, rhododendron, grey oak, wild pear and occasional spruce and pine.
What Morchella species are found here in the Western Himalayas?
Species- Fungi (Phylum, Class, Family, Genus, Species) > A---L > A > Phylum Ascomycota > Class Pezizomycetes > Order Pezizales > Morchellaceae > Morchella > Morchella species >


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- Visitation occurs on the unit with supervision by our staff.
- If a visitor engages in disruptive behavior or wears inappropriate attire, he or she may be asked to leave.
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This band from Germany has been around in one form or another since the 90s. Besides having a reputation as an under-rated act, they actively tour and record. They are considered technical/brutal death metal. I would probably count them as old school death metal. Several releases are available, and it feels somewhat unfair to look at just one release and judge, but lets try.
This album starts with a cross fade between eerie chanting reminiscent of Tomb of the Blind Dead scariness, and some strangely somewhat gallant flowing brutality. This intro is a very dramatic and effective start to the album, really galvanizing as a listener. Its more unique intro-wise than I am able to describe. The drummer has a neat sounding snare drum. Piccolo snare perhaps? Am loving the heavy gain scooped Fleshcrawl guitar tones and low vocals. Mix-wise this reminds one of Tomb of the Mutilated or Butchered at Birth. On Into the Soil, I am impressed with the tightness of the band, and the organic sounding qualities. There is some interesting snare work by the drummer.
Track 3 , Consuming Grief sounds a bit more non-descript, not as inspired. The following track, Generosity of the Deceased, is super heavy and aggressive and pulverizes. It delivers a Sinister Diabolical Summoning style heavy groove. It is a most excellent tune, probably my favorite so far. Soon we will Cross the Styx! At 1:26 there is brief bass barf and then insane Billy Sheeheen bass tapping insanity.
Track 5 is blatant The Bleeding styled. I am having a flashback to playing pool when the Bleeding first came out, like 3 years ago, and I heard it on my friend's boombox. At around 1:44 there is a really great chunky groovy riff sequence. Really awesome old school American blast beat at the end of the song gives my hands vicarious blisters.
I love how I can hear the bass a lot on this album. It makes some of the riffs that aren't as good sound more organic and fun. There's a strong brutality factor at 1:30 of The Bell. This is the kind of song that should be blared from helicopters in place of (Ride of the Valkyries) in the war against North Korea. There's some heavy Brujeria styled groovy drums too. But the cymbal work gets a little carried away. Nice instrumental passages towards the end of the tune. And the bass continues to keep it interesting.
The Mesmerizing Light is a unique offering. It is like Cynic/Focus crossed with Bill and Teds and Slayer. What the hell? I like it. Be sure to check this one out. The old school metal vocals are especially neat. This song adds diversity to the album.
At One with Wrath is reminding me of a personal favorite album, Individual Thought Patterns, by Death. It has nice textures weaved by the guitars, which shine on the later tracks here. The polyphony picks up a bit on this track and the previous track. There is a weird Mr. Bungle California styled riff or two smack in the middle. Its another interesting track.
Quest for Non Existence also reminds me of Individual Thought Patterns, and I think its great. I really agree with this band's influences a lot. There are a few tweaky sounding parts here and there, which help keep it from sounding totally 90s Finland/Florida. I like the lush clean part at 2:05, played in a very nice key. Excellent guitar and bass runs and a tense riff follow. Do these guys listen to Zappa or something? This is becoming Cynic Cannibal Zappa Corpse at this point in the album. This song will save you $ from having to buy drugs. I even like the mild guitar masturbation.
Return to Samsara. So if I remember right from college Samsara is the wheel of life we return to when we die (in Hinduism), where we get re-incarnated in various forms. This album itself evolves from a Fleshcrawl/Sinsiter/Cannibal Schmorgusboard album at the start , towards a Zappa/Cynic/Nocturnus/Mr. Bunngle California finish.
Dali once said that,"The first man to compare the cheeks of a young woman to a rose was obviously a poet; the first to repeat it was possibly an idiot." (Salvador Dali) This album does not fall into the emulation trap. This band deftly gallops around that empty ravine, with its black cape draped over the shoulder, scythe in hand. This band must be commend on doing a totally non-bogus job of combining classic 90s death metal influences in a way that is tasteful and fun. No great album is ever created out of thin air, without combining influences.
Originality is way overrated. To make, you need to take. All great artists do. (Darby Bannard)
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US reaches agreement to lift ZTE ban with conditions
A new report from Reuters says that ZTE and the US government have reached a deal to get ZTE back in business in the US, according to a senior congressional aide. The proposal goes against Congress, the majority of which believes that the Trump administration should not give into the pressure of easing up on ZTE since the company broke sanctions against North Korea and Iran.
The ban would bar ZTE from conducting business with American companies and would ban all sales within the US for seven years. Trump has negotiated a $1.3 billion fine with the Chinese President over a phone call, as per Fox News. In addition, the US will install US compliance officers within ZTE to make sure things remain as they should. Finally, ZTE must move its management team around.
This is a law enforcement action being handled by Commerce. We are making sure ZTE is held accountable for violating U.S. sanctions, pays a big price, and that we are protecting our security infrastructure and U.S. jobs. – White House spokeswoman
The company lost an estimated $3.1 billion since the ban went into effect on April 15, according to the report. With this news, ZTE's State-side suppliers traded a bit higher. Acacia (optical networking equipment manufacturer) had its stocks rise 4.4% today while Oclaro (optical component maker) rose 2.7%.
Reader comments
- Jimbob of Jonestown
- 28 May 2018
A company of resources should of all things be able to make sensible, accountable choices. Given that I could not in my wildest dreams hope for similar leniency if I were subject to (scaled) penalties of a similar severity for my own person..... ...
- Tango.
- 27 May 2018
Agreed. Going bankrupt would've been much clever for ZTE...
- Melt-down
- 27 May 2018


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NS Corinthians beat Grêmio 1-0 on Saturday night. For the 18th round of the Brazilian Championship, Arena do Grêmio was the scene of another strong match from João Victor. Realizing this, Sylvino did not spare the praise for the young man and mentioned other promises from the actors.
The coach said: "Joao is a player who has grown a lot, he has a lot of quality, he is very young, he is building and we saw potential in him from the start. They are young talents that are maturing."
In addition to Joao Victor, Sylvinho has commented on Du Queiroz and Vitinho, who also played against Grêmio. The second, by the way, helped to achieve Joe's goal, while the first was given the task of replacing Wagner.
"I allow myself to put Dou as a very young athlete who has played a good game. He is not an easy field, an easy opponent, and he has faced opponents against strong players. He did not feel the match. We were happy, Vitinho is back too. The better organized we are, the results will follow. I seize. This opportunity to talk about defense. Our best defender is our system, I've always believed in that. It's clear that our athletes live in isolated acts, we've already talked about a good João match. An opportunity, we're managing it well for them to take advantage of."
After that, the coach satisfied with the duo of Joao Victor, the experienced Gil. Sylvinho stressed that the performance of defenders is part of everyone's job.
"Like Du, Vitinho, João Victor, who grew up alongside Gil. This partnership is good, an experienced generation, they have achievements, they are in a very good position. They help each other a lot. This is our whole process and our defensive system is fruitful, not both Just. It starts there with Joe that directs the line. The athletes are put on the field and I'm happy, I was that guy.
The coach has a free week to train the team. Next, he will face Juventud on September 7, 9:30 p.m., at the New Coimica Arena.
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Important Questions to Ask Your Midwife Before a Home Birth
Considering a home birth and trying to compile an important list of questions for your midwife? Here is my list I created from my own experiences and from the research I did before my home births! Sometimes birth can be a little bit daunting, especially if this is your first round! If you are considering a home birth and need a little guidance in the important questions to ask your midwife before a home birth I have got you covered! Below I have assembled a downloadable list you can print off of questions I thought was helpful to find the best Midwife for our home birth and the needs of…
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For this list, we have searched and tested several forex brokers offering trading on MT5 trading platform.
We opened real accounts and deposited between $4,000 and $8,000 with each of the brokers. We placed real trades in each popular market to get the real spreads.
We also reached out to customer support to solve issues that we hd encountered. Finally, we withdrew our funds to see if there is any issue with the withdrawal process.
We handpick the best MT5 forex brokers based on our trading data and experience as a trader.
MetaTrader 5 or MT5 is an electronic trading platform developed by MetaQuotes Software. The platform was launched in 2010 and is the successor of the widely popular MetaTrader 4 (MT4) platform.
The aesthetics of the MT5 is almost the same as the predecessor, but it comes with a ton of new features. MT5 brings all the features of MT4 and adds a lot more.
While MT4 only supported forex and CFDs trading, MT5 extended this support to futures and stocks as well. MT5 also adds market depth, providing a better understanding of quotes and transaction volumes.
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MT5 uses user-friendly MLQ5 language for the creation of trading scripts and robots. But, the biggest drawback of the MT5 is the lack of compatibility with the Expert Advisors of MT4.
Despite the functional superiority of MT5, the predecessor MT4 still dominates the forex and CFDs trading. MetaQuotes Software has now stopped issuing new MT4 licenses and is pushing for the adoption of MT5.
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To select the best MT5 forex brokers, we tested and reviewed several forex brokers. We opened live accounts and depositing real money with each broker. We also placed real trades in popular markets to get the real picture of the spread and commission, trading platform, deposits and withdrawals conditions, education, and customer service.
We have picked FP Markets as the best overall MT5 broker.
FP Markets is headquartered in Australia and offers trading services with forex, indices, stocks, commodities, and cryptocurrencies. It offers a total of 9018 trading instruments and provides direct access to the stock exchange.
FP Markets is licensed in Cyprus, Australia, and St Vincent and the Grenadines and is a reputed broker. The broker charges less than average spreads, and other trading and non-trading fees are also on the lower side.
Apart from MetaTrader5, the broker also offers MT4 and IRESS trading platforms. It has a good collection of indicators and market research tools as well. Here you read on the best Iran forex brokers that also trade on MT5.
We have picked Go Markets as the best MT5 broker for beginners.
Go Markets is another Australian forex and CFDs broker that is suitable for beginner traders for its wide range of learning resources. Its tutorials range from basic forex market guides to trading platform explainers.
Go Markets offer trading of forex, indices, metals, stocks, and commodities on top trading platforms: MT4 and MT5. It offers a total of 378 trading instruments with spreads lower than the industry average.
We have picked Swissquote as the best MT4 high leverage broker.
Swissquote is a FINMA regulated broker and offers high leverage of up to 100:1 on major currency pairs. Its offerings range from forex to stocks, options, and futures.
Swissquote offers trading on the MT5 platform and also on MT4. It equips traders with several key indicators and useful market analysis tools.
We have picked FXTM as the best MT5 forex trading platform.
FXTM is regulated in the UK, Cyprus, South Africa, and Mauritius. This broker offers 62 currency pairs with no limitations in trading strategies. Apart from forex, FXTM also offers trading with CFDs of indices, commodities, stocks, and cryptocurrencies.
FXTM offers trading on MT4 and MT5, along with its proprietary FXTM Trader. It is one of the best brokers for traders who want to trade forex and run strategies like scalping and use EA.
We have picked ActivTrades as the best MT5 broker with low spread and fees.
ActivTrades is a London-headquartered broker and offers very attractive spreads. According to our tests, the average spreads for EUR/USD pair on the broker is only 0.57 pips, which is less than half when compared with the industry average of 1.6 pips. And the lower than average spreads offering continues for other asset classes as well.
It also has minimum non-trading fees.
ActivTrades offers trading on MT4, MT5, and ActivTrader platforms. It offers one simple account type and traders can choose from any of the three trading platforms.
Apart from the shortlisted brokers, here is a complete list of forex brokers that are well-regulated and offers trading on the MT5 platform, which we have tested and reviewed.
|Forex Broker
|MT4 Platform
|MT5 Platform
|Test Details
|Broker Review
Deposit Amount: Over €5,000
Total Trade: 15 trades
|FxPro Review
|Admiral Markets
|Deposit Amount: Over €4,500
Total Trade: 12 trades
|Admiral Markets Review
|BlackBull Markets
|Deposit Amount: Over €4,000
Total Trade: 12 trades
|Visit BlackBull Markets
|GO Markets
|Deposit Amount: Over €4,500
Total Trade: 12 trades
|Go Markets Review
|Deposit Amount: Over €5,000
Total Trade: 12 trades
|ActivTrades Review
|Deposit Amount: Over €5,000
Total Trade: 12 trades
|XM Review
|Deposit Amount: Over €6,000
Total Trade: 12 trades
|FXTM Review
|ICM Capital
|Deposit Amount: Over €5,000
Total Trade: 12 trades
|ICM Capital Review
|Deposit Amount: Over $8,000
Total Trade: 12 trades
|Tickmill Review
|Deposit Amount: Over €3,500
Total Trade: 15 trades
|Capital.com Review
|Deposit Amount: Over €5,000
Total Trade: 12 trades
|XTB Review
|RoboMarkets (RoboForex)
|Deposit Amount: Over €5,000
Total Trade: 12 trades
|RoboMarkets (RoboForex) Review
|Deposit Amount: Over €6,000
Total Trade: 12 trades
|Pepperstone Review
|Deposit Amount: Over €5,000
Total Trade: 12 trades
|FBS Review
|Deposit Amount: Over €5,000
Total Trade: 15 trades
|GKFX Review
|Deposit Amount: Over €5,000
Total Trade: 12 trades
|Darwinex Review
|IC Markets
|Deposit Amount: Over €5,000
Total Trade: 12 trades
|IC Markets Review
|Deposit Amount: Over €5,000
Total Trade: 15 trades
|ThinkMarkets Review
|FP Markets
|Deposit Amount: Over €6,000
Total Trade: 12 trades
|FP Markets Review
|Amana Capital
|Deposit Amount: Over €5,000
Total Trade: 12 trades
|Amana Capital Review
|Deposit Amount: Over €4,000
Total Trade: 21 trades
|AvaTrade Review
|CMC Markets
|Deposit Amount: Over €5,000
Total Trade: 12 trades
|CMC Markets Review
|Vantage FX
|Deposit Amount: Over €5,000
Total Trade: 15 trades
|Vantage FX Review
|Deposit Amount: Over €4,000
Total Trade: 9 trades
|INFINOX Review
Traders usually have many questions related to generic trading-related queries. We tried to pick and answer some of the most important queries related to MT5 forex brokers.
All forex brokers should be registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and be a member of the National Futures Association (NFA). Unfortunately, none of the regulated forex brokers in the US are offering trading on the MT5 platform.
Though many offshore forex brokers are offering services to US residents on the MT5 platform, we highly recommend traders not open accounts with such brokers.
Forex brokers in South Africa need to be registered and authorized by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA). Some of the regulated South African forex brokers offering trading services on MT5 are:
MT5 is slowly becoming a popular trading platform to trade forex, apart from forex the platforms also support trading with CFDs, stocks, and futures. Some of the well-regulated forex brokers offering trading on Stocks and other instruments on MT5 are:
Traders can trade cryptocurrencies on the MT5 trading platform. However, it is to be noted that these are crypto CFDs, and the trader never owns the underlying crypto assets. Some of the crypto brokers offering trading on the MT5 platform are:
Leverage is a key in trading forex, but only a few good regulators are now allowing brokers to offer the high leverage. Two of these regulators offering high leverage are New Zealand's FMA and Switzerland's FINMA. Some of the high-leverage MT4 brokers are:
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English is currently the language of science. It wasn't always so; Latin and German have held the title at various times.
But since English currently rules the roost, why do I advocate using "Marmorkrebs" in the scientific literature instead of "marbled crayfish"? Doesn't my recent story about why I registered a new domain name favour using an English name?
The main reason I advocate using "Marmorkrebs" is precisely because it isn't an English word. Hence, it is distinctive and unique. This reduces confusion, because there are no doubt many species of crayfish that could be described as "marbled."
"Marmorkrebs" also greatly facilitates web searches (increasingly a consideration), because it is a single word. If you type in "marble crayfish," you'll get pages about crayfish. You'll probably also get pages about marble, both the mineral and the kids' toys. You will also get the combination, of course, but you have a lot more chaff to sort through.
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Benton, Michael Dean. "Kathryn Bigelow's Wild Men: Gender in The Hurt Locker." North of Center (2008: Reposted on The Smirking Chimp, March 4, 2010)
Cone, Stephen. "Why Point Break Still Delivers 25 Years On." Talk House (July 26, 2016)
Cumbow, Robert C. "Summer of '91: Kathryn Bigelow's Point Break." The House Next Door (July 13, 2016)
Ebert, Roger. "Point Break." Chicago Sun-Times (July 12, 1991)
Manzi, Anthony. "Point 'Heart' Break, or: Why Bodhi and Johnny Utah Just Want to Bang Each Other." Reel 3 (February 12, 2014)
Ogundare, Tope. "Male Love Through Female Eyes - Five films about men, each directed by a woman. What do we learn?" (Posted on Vimeo: 2016)
Page, Priscilla. "Point Break: Kathryn Bigelow's Subversive Surf Western." Birth. Movies. Death. (April 12, 2017)
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I have worked with Grainne many times and I always find her very professional,inventive and creative.She inspires me with her design ideas,which is a great pleasure.
Grainne Mc Garty was employed by Salon 2 to design a WOW hair salon that stepped away from the norm, was ultra-modern and appealed to all age groups and she definitely achieved this! Grainne's vision and attention to detail was unquestionable and while we might have been unsure of her choices on occasion, she always nailed it. She created a warm, inviting space which has been compared to "a salon you would see in New York, Paris or London". The internal features she chose worked perfectly with pops on colour located in key areas and she kept the Sligo connection with a stunning local picture and also a bespoke light fitting from Leitrim, both of which are great talking points with clients. Grainne was very approachable and easy to work with, definitely a 5star experience from start to finish. We would highly recommend Grainne as she will without doubt exceed your expectations as she always does.
Here at the Mohill Enterprise Centre we embarked on a upgrading programme to our existing training rooms and administration building in 2018. We employed Grainne (McGARTY DESIGN) as our interior architect and the results are outstanding. Grainne was mindful of our budget from the start and worked with contractors and the design team to obtain the maximum benefits possible. She was always aware of our requirements and provided us with expertise that was invaluable to our Enterprise Centre."
It was a pleasure to work with you and we are all enjoying the fruits of your vision and creativity.
The team at Mc Garty Design and Leo Scarff Design collaborated on a design for Cavan Digital Hub.They delivered an innovative and cutting edge design over 5 floors from concept to site completion.Their passion,enthusiasm and professionalism for our project was evident as they worked tirelessly to achieve tight deadlines and adhere to budgets over the course of the project.Their attention to detail was outstanding from start to finish.We would highly recommend Grainne Mc Garty and Leo Scarff to any future client. Without your fantastic design concepts and attention to detail we truly would not be as successful as we are today,so thank you.
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Thanks Grainne for your Architecture and Design work in upgrading our Children's book section.Your motivation and attention to detail were instrumental in our success in this project.It was a pleasure working with you.We are delighted with the finished project.It really fits the brief and our customers love it.
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Hello! Lauren here on the blog today sharing an alternative way to use the new Rainbow Stitch die set. I used the set to create a fun rainbow shaker card!
I started out by die cutting the rainbow into a 5×7 white cardstock panel. I used a cloud stencil from my stash to ink blend clouds all over the front of the panel in Speckled Egg Distress Oxide ink.
Next, I flipped the panel over and adhered clear acetate over the rainbow. I created the separate shaker areas by placing thin double sided foam tape in between. Then I added double sided foam tape around the rest of the rainbow leaving no gaps for the sequins to escape from.
Then I added foam tape to cover the rest of the panel. I filled each well with different colored sequins. Next, I removed the red backer paper from the tape and carefully placed my 5×7 white card base over top making sure to line it up well.
With the shaker created, I die cut some white clouds using a die from my stash. I adhered the clouds onto white cardstock and adhered it to the bottom of the rainbow overlapping it a little.
Next, I die cut the word Congrats three times, using both the upper and lower case Heather Alphabet set. I adhered the three layers together to give the word some dimension. Then I adhered the letters above the rainbow using a t-ruler to make sure the word was straight.
The last step was to create the "You did it!" sentiment on my computer. I printed it onto white cardstock then die cut it out. I also added 2 more die cut layers so that it matched the height of the "congrats". I adhered it to the bottom center to complete the card.
I had so much fun thinking outside the box to create this shaker card. I hope it gives you some ideas on how you can get more looks from your die sets. Thanks for visiting and happy crafting!
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Make Certain It Is A Good Fit
There is no such factor like a one-size-fits-all automobile. Some have smaller sized or bigger cabins made to accommodate motorists of various heights, weights, and proportions. So, simply because the seats are adjustable does not mean you will be comfortable. To locate a vehicle that really suits you just like a glove, you need to get ready and get yourself the next questions:
– Can One get interior and exterior the automobile without possibly banging my mind?
– Can there be enough headroom and legroom both in the back and front seats?
– After modifying the seats, may be the driving position completely comfortable? Will it pressure me to create any abnormal movements or motions after i have my on the job the wheel? Can the controls itself be adjusted when needed?
– Would be the gauges readable?
– Run the mirrors through all of their flexibility to check on for visibility. What are the blind spots?
– Would be the pedals simple to achieve? Otherwise, would they be adjusted?
Make Certain It Meets Your Driving Needs
Although new vehicle dealers frequently choose to have a predetermined route, you are able to request a unique test-drive that suits your everyday driving routine. If, for instance, you've got a highway commute, you are able to ask to accept vehicle to a significant roadway. When on the highway, you will need to think about the next questions:
– So how exactly does the vehicle handle acceleration and passing? Will it shift easily into different gears?
– May be the road noise in an acceptable level? What about the engine during acceleration?
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– May be the vehicle responsive? Can One feel vibrations with the controls?
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In a stock market statement released this morning, the Moroccan gas junior informed its investors that it has received a funding offer worth USD 60-100 million for its Tendrara project, the news of which boosted the company's share by more than 9 percent.
The proposal was presented by AFG, a Moroccan oil and gas investment fund owned by Mohamed Benslimane, which acts as a manager for Sound Energy in the country. Since last July, AFG had expressed its interest in financing, constructing, and operating a new pipeline linking the Tendrara deposit to the Maghreb-Europe pipeline.
The pipeline that would connect Tendrara to regional infrastructure, effectively opening up the export route to the rest of Morocco and southern Europe.
Sound Energy has estimated the cost of pipeline construction at approximately USD 60 million for a 12-inch pipeline and USD 100 million for a 20-inch pipeline. For the company, building this pipeline would be a critical step in the marketing of the Tendrara project, as would the development of a gas-processing facility, which the AFG funding could help with as well.
The company explained that the AFG proposal was made on behalf of a range of institutions, including shareholders of the Oil & Gas Investment Fund (OGIF), and some of those investors may also be prepared to support the funding of gas processing facilities.
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The LG Xboom Go PK7 is a splashproof Bluetooth box that looks great for parties. The model features very bright and colorful front lighting, as well as great volume and good sound definition.
Nevertheless, with a starting price of $232, the device brings a series of limitations that can make a difference when buying according to your user profile. Techidence has evaluated LG's box and shows what it thought of the following model.
LG Xboom Go PK7 Features
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|LED Beat Lighting
|Water Resistance Rating
|aptX HD Audio
|Dual Tweeters
|Action Grip
|Starting from $160
Sound quality
Xboom Go PK7 has a very moderate sound, and its idea of quality can vary greatly according to the user's taste. The model itself brings full audio, loud and clear, but without great highlights that make the device differentiated.
For those who like a sound at medium frequencies, with a balance of bass and treble, this can be an ideal choice. But for those who like more striking tones, such as deep bass and crystal clear treble, PK7 does not stand out. Even with the woofers on the sides, the box bass is quite shallow, and the mid-tones predominate. At high volumes, you can get tired of listening to music with PK7 for about one hour.
Since the great attraction of the box is to be "ideal for parties", the sound fulfills what is expected, as it is clear and reaches very high volumes without much distortion. Besides, it highlights the vocals very clearly. But a more "heavy" bass would give a touch of greater filling for use in large environments or with many people.
The look of PK7 is its great differential. With very solid construction, it seems to hold up well to stalls and even certain falls. Although it has plastic support around it, which can end up breaking with some bigger falls, the rest of the box is quite robust. This, however, makes it very heavy concerning its size: with dimensions of 32 x 16.7 x 15.2 cm, it weighs almost 3 kg.
About beauty, LG's box also does not leave anything to be desired. Besides the modern design, its front lighting, which changes according to the rhythm of the music, calls for a lot of attention. It alternates between neon colors such as purple, blue, yellow, green, and red, blinking, and varying its movements. In the dark, it can be your complete party.
The Bluetooth box brings an app that adds some extra functions to your use, but without major highlights. Through the app, available for Android and iPhone (iOS), you can control the colors and speed of the lights on the device, as well as minimally equalize the sound with "Enriched Bass" and "Clearer Vocals" (which are also present on the physical buttons above the device). Greater control of each equalization range was lacking.
The great feature of PK7 is that it is splash-proof. Although we have not tested how much water it can take directly, in small splashes it responds very well. For pool environments – again, a great option during parties – it will serve very well.
The battery is a big highlight of the XBoom PK7. With a day-long warranty, the equipment delivers what it says. You can rest assured that it can play for at least 22 hours non-stop, up to more than 24 hours if you turn off the lights and use it at lower volumes.
LG PK7 was launched with a suggested price of $232. The price is high, especially considering that it does not bring many highlights beyond its look and good battery life. However, as the device can be found on the internet with much lower values – from around $160 or lesser on Amazon, it's already more within the fair for a box with this offer.
If you're looking for a custom-made soundbox to entertain parties, this is a good one. Its look and lighting will be a success, and its battery has a very reliable duration and brings the differential of being splashproof and rainproof. The question of the box is more related to its sound, without very marked bass, which can end up becoming a "landscape" in a big or very busy environment.


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DC Universe adds comic book library
April 1, 2019
By Nik Roseveare
DC Universe has unveiled a slate of new features and programming updates for its digital subscription service.
At the WonderCon event in California, the service revealed that its members will now have access to DC's vast digital comics library that encompasses many thousand single issue comics published over 80 years. Members can read, view on a big screen and enjoy all the comics in "vivid detail". Individual issues published 12 months prior to any given date will be available on DC Universe starting this April (exact date TBA).
"From the time DC Universe launched last year, our fans have loved the comic experience and have asked us for just one thing – more. The expansion to thousands of titles in January 2019 was a first step in our goal to deliver on that request, to provide DC Universe members full access to the pantheon of DC's epic Super Hero stories," said DC Universe Senior Vice President and General Manager, Sam Ades. "We're thrilled to respond to our fans yet again with the incredible value of the ultimate DC digital comics library."
DC Universe also revealed the May 31st premiere date of upcoming original live-action series based on cult DC favourite Swamp Thing. Another notable addition the service's line-up is an original animated-series based around Harley Quinn which will debut in the autumn.
DC Universe launched in September of last year and is available for $7.99 per month (or $74.99 annually) in the US on iOS, Amazon Fire TV, Android, Apple TV, Android TV and Roku. There are currently no plans to launch the service in the UK.