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2014 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor 4x4 Leather 6.2
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2014 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor 4x4 Leather 6.2 for sale
Mileage 2014
F-150 SVT Raptor 4x4 Leather 6. 2
41. 32 Exterior
Stock #
VIN Oxford White
1FTFW1R60EFB16759 Engine 6. 2L 2v EFI V8 Engine view window sticker Carfax Highlights
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Not all accidents or other issues are reported to CARFAX. The number of owners is estimated. See the full CARFAX Report for additional information and glossary of terms.Carfax Highlights No Accidents / Damage Reported to CARFAXNo Airbag Deployment Reported to CARFAXVehicle Qualifies for the CARFAX Buyback GuaranteeNo Structural/Frame Damage Reported to CARFAXNo Manufacturer Recalls Reported to CARFAXNo Indication of an Odometer Rollback2 OwnersNo Total Loss Reported to CARFAX Photos Description 2014 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor 4x4 Leather 6. 2
-Cooled Seats
-Heated Seats
-Dual climate Control
-Contact Dominick 214. 587. 3000 call. ext. or
dominick@starwoodmotors. com
As always. we welcome third party inspections. We offer fast and easy finance and lease programs. Yes. we do take trade-ins. We offer free airport pick up or worldwide shipping. We offer a full line of extended warranties to protect your investment.
These vehicles are USED vehicles and are not new. Please expect a certain amount of wear. use. and flaws. as is standard on ANY used car. All used cars including this one may have dings. nicks. chips. scratches and any other marks that are associated with use consistent with age and mileage of the vehicle. Obviously. a car that is 10 years old will show more wear and have more flaws than one that is 2 years old. Despite this we at Starwood Motors pride ourselves on attempting to find the highest quality vehicles available. WE WILL ALWAYS MAKE AN EFFORT TO INFORM OUR CUSTOMERS OF ANY FLAWS WE MAY DISCOVER ON OUR VEHICLES. IF/WHEN WE BECOME AWARE OF THEM. We are always open to third party inspections on all our
vehicles and would be happy to arrange for one at the customers expense. Since these vehicles are used. please remember that books. extra keys. remote entry keys. CD cartridges. etc. . do not always remain with vehicles throughout their life and we are not responsible for providing them unless otherwise represented or photographed by us.
Contact Us Dealer Contact
Starwood Motors
Kevin Courtney
kcourtney@starwoodmotors. com
(214) 533-4286
Best Regards. Kevin Courtney Starwood Motors (214) 533-4286 (cell/text) (214) 367-5439 (fax) www. starwoodmotors. com
Standard Equipment ENTERTAINMENT
Radio w/Clock. Speed Compensated Volume Control. Steering Wheel Controls. Voice Activation and Sync w/Myford External Memory Control
4 Speakers
Wireless Phone Connectivity
Radio: AM/FM Single CD w/Clock -inc: SYNC w/MyFord voice-activated communications and entertainment system w/911 assist and vehicle health reports. SYNC Applink provides control of certain smartphone applications using SYNC voice commands. Connect to apps like Pandora and more w/your iPhone. Blackberry or Android platform mobile phone. Instrumentation includes 4. 2" center stack audio and climate control screen. 4. 2" driver configurable LCD productivity screen in instrument cluster: includes menus for gauge setup. trip computer. fuel economy and towing/off-road applications and 5-way steering wheel control switch
Fixed Antenna
Wireless Streaming
2 LCD Monitors In The Front
Fully Automatic Aero-Composite Halogen Headlamps w/Delay-Off
Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels
Tailgate Rear Cargo Access
Black Fender Flares
Tires: LT315/70R17 BSW A/T
Perimeter/Approach Lights
Variable Intermittent Wipers
Side Steps
Power Rear Window w/Defroster
Black Grille
Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors w/Convex Spotter and Manual Folding
Deep Tinted Glass
Clearcoat Paint
Manual Tailgate/Rear Door Lock
Black Door Handles
Black Rear Step Bumper w/2 Tow Hooks
Full-Size Spare Tire Stored Underbody w/Crankdown
Cargo Lamp w/High Mount Stop Light
Black Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim
Front Fog Lamps
Black Front Bumper w/Body-Colored Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and 2 Tow Hooks
Wheels: 17" Cast Aluminum -inc: Painted and machined finish
Steel Spare Wheel
Regular Box Style
Full Cloth Headliner
Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Vinyl/Rubber Front And Rear Floor Mats
Full Floor Console w/Locking Storage. Full Overhead Console w/Storage. 3 12V DC Power Outlets and 1 AC Power Outlet
2 Seatback Storage Pockets
8-Way Driver Seat -inc: Manual Recline and Manual Lumbar Support
Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down
Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
3 12V DC Power Outlets
Smart Device Integration
60-40 Folding Split-Bench Front Facing Fold-Up Cushion Rear Seat
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors
Front Seats w/Manual Driver Lumbar
Leather/Chrome Gear Shift Knob
Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Front Cigar Lighter(s)
Front And Rear Map Lights
Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert. Cabback Insulator. Metal-Look Door Panel Insert. Metal-Look Console Insert and Chrome Interior Accents
Analog Display
Glove Box
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
3 12V DC Power Outlets and 1 AC Power Outlet
Unique Leather/Cloth Front 40/Console/40 Seats -inc: new seat back bolsters. manual driver and passenger lumbar. flow-through console. floor shifter. unique rear-seat seating surfaces and 2nd row flip-up 60/40 seat
Power Rear Windows
6-Way Power Adjuster (Driver's Side Only)
Outside Temp Gauge
Instrument Panel Bin. Dashboard Storage. Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
4-Way Passenger Seat -inc: Manual Recline. Fore/Aft Movement and Manual Lumbar Support
Gauges -inc: Speedometer. Odometer. Oil Pressure. Engine Coolant Temp. Tachometer. Inclinometer. Transmission Fluid Temp. Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Front Center Armrest
Delayed Accessory Power
Leather Steering Wheel
Securilock Anti-Theft Ignition (pats) Engine Immobilizer
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
Manual Air Conditioning
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter. Illuminated Entry and Panic Button
Rear Cupholder
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
Trip Computer
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts
Pickup Cargo Box Lights
Front Cupholder
Part-Time Four-Wheel Drive
Fox Racing Brand Name Shock Absorbers
Engine: 6. 2L 2V EFI V8
Hydraulic Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
Double Wishbone Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
Class IV Towing w/Harness. Hitch and Trailer Sway Control
Transmission w/SelectShift Sequential Shift Control and HD Oil Cooler
GVWR: 7. 50 lbs Payload Package
Single Stainless Steel Exhaust
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS. Front And Rear Vented Discs. Hill Descent Control and Hill Hold Control
78-Amp/Hr 750CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection
Transmission: Electronic 6-Speed Automatic -inc: tow/haul mode
Auto Locking Hubs
HD 220 Amp Alternator
Leaf Rear Suspension w/Leaf Springs
Front HD Anti-Roll Bar
Upfitter Switches
Off-Road Suspension
1180# Maximum Payload
1 Skid Plate
Mechanical Limited Slip Differential
Electronic Locking w/4. 10 Axle Ratio
Electronic Transfer Case
36 Gal. Fuel Tank
Low Tire Pressure Warning
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear Child Safety Locks
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Mykey System -inc: Top Speed Limiter. Audio Volume Limiter. Early Low Fuel Warning. Programmable Sound Chimes and Beltminder w/Audio Mute
Side Impact Beams
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Safety Canopy System Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Advancetrac w/Roll Stability Control Electronic Stability Control (ESC) And Roll Stability Control (RSC)
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point. Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
Secure Online Credit Application Applying for a vehicle loan online is one of the quickest and easiest application methods. Our secure online application form is easy to complete. all you need are a few personal and employment details. Get started now. Other Vehicles Currently Available Starwood Motors
With over 30 years of automotive experience. we offer our clients an impeccable service-based car buying experience! We truly care about your complete satisfaction and believe in our mission to find your perfect vehicle. We're based in Dallas. TX but offer our services all over the world. from Dallas to Dubai as we say.
Our goal is to find the exact car you want at the price you want! We take great pride in keeping working relationships with franchise dealerships and wholesalers throughout the country so that we're able to accommodate each individual client's needs when it comes to any make or model. Clients also have access to a high-quality online inventory of previously owned cars. available for immediate purchase. Every car that comes through our showroom has been fully reconditioned and meticulously detailed to be like new. just for you.
We're really more like personal shoppers who help each client find exactly what they're looking for in every stage of life. whether it's a dream toy or a quality family workhorse like one of our custom Jeeps. We want to leave you with peace of mind when you take a Starwood Motors car home with you. which is why our unique car buying and selling approach is strategically simple. We start with our knowledgeable sales team and end with satisfied clients! It's earned us a trusted track record for excellence. Come by and meet our team to see for yourself. We'd love to meet you. show you what's new and give you a tour of our showroom!
We are also a member of the Better Business Bureau:
Starwood Motors is a Texas Dealer operating under Texas License number P109974. Starwood Motors is located at 4641 Nall Rd. . Dallas. TX 75244. The office of Starwood Motors can be reached at (800) 348-9008 or (214) 367-5400. Questions: Please feel free to contact us directly at any time with any questions you may have.Odometer Readings
Due to demo test drives and mechanical inspections. the mileage of the vehicle represented might be slightly different than the mileage stated when the vehicle was first listed on eBay.Bidding
Your bid constitutes a legally binding contract to purchase this vehicle. Please do not bid if you're not seriously interested or financially able to purchase this vehicle. Please read eBay's "User Agreement".Bidder's Age
You must be 18 years of age or older to bid.Bid Retraction
Please read eBay's "Retracting a Bid". If you place a bid before the last 12-hour period of the auction. you may retract the bid before the last 12-hour period only for exceptional circumstances. You will not be allowed to retract that bid during the last 12-hour period of the auction. If you place a bid during the last 12-hour period of the auction. you will be allowed to retract the bid for exceptional circumstances only if you do so within one hour after placing the bid.Notice to Bidders
We reserve the right to cancel all bids and end the auction early should the vehicle no longer be available for sale. NOTE: All of our eBay inventory is available for sale at our dealership. We will end auctions early should a vehicle be sold at the dealership.Financing
For help in arranging financing or for any questions regarding financing options. please contact us prior to bidding. Not being able to arrange financing does not constitute a valid reason for deposit refund. So. be sure financing is in order or approved before placing a deposit on any car.Buyer's Inspection
We do our best to disclose all information known about this vehicle for auction. We welcome a Buyer's Inspection. If you plan to have a Buyer's Inspection. please make sure you have the vehicle inspected prior to the end of the auction. Inspection fees. if any. are the "Buyer's" sole responsibility.Warranty
Unless stated otherwise. this vehicle is being sold "as is". Manufacturer's warranties may still apply. An extended warranty may also be available. Please contact us for details. No representations or warranties are made by the "Seller". nor are any representations or warranties relied upon by "Bidders" in making bids.Payments
We accept Certified and Cashiers Checks and Funding Transfers in $US only. All funding or paperwork must be received as soon as possible and within no more than 5 days of auction closure or we reserve the right to re-list or sell to any other qualified buyer. Winning Bidder must confirm his winning bid with a $2. 00 Refundable Deposit within 48 hours of auction end. Balance of Purchase Price is due to Seller within 5 days of the end of the auction.Taxes and Fees
"Buyer" is responsible not only for knowing their own states' laws regarding taxes and fees. but also remitting the proper taxes. fees. and documents for their state. All taxes and fees must be paid in full in order for the vehicle to be titled and registered. Texas buyers need only remit state TT&L to us and we would be happy to handle the registration process for you at no additional cost. Starwood Motors also applies a documentary fee and a Texas Vehicle Inventory tax on all sales.Title Information
Vehicle titles may be held by banks or lenders as collateral for loans. In many cases there is a delay in receiving the original instruments of up to 21 days from the time we pay a vehicle off. While we usually have all titles in our possession at closing. there are occasions where we may be waiting for them to arrive.Finalizing Your Purchase
Winning bidder MUST communicate with us by e-mail or phone within 24 hours of the end of the auction to make arrangements to complete the transaction. If we cannot confirm your intention to buy or the sale is not completed within 2 business days. we reserve the right to re-list this vehicle or sell to any other qualified buyer. Before the vehicle is released for shipment to the "Buyer". all sale-related and title-related paperwork must be signed and returned completed to the "Seller".Shipping and Delivery
All shipping charges are the "Buyer's" responsibility. We will help with shipping arrangements but will not be responsible in any way for claims arising from shipping damage! Licensed "Carriers" are generally insured for $500. 00. We assume no responsibility for damages incurred after the vehicle leaves our showroom. All shipping arrangements provided by us are strictly a courtesy. We are not affiliated with any carrier. Any claims or other communication regarding shipment of vehicles will be between you and the "Carrier" and not with us. The amount of time it takes for delivery depends upon the "Carrier" selected. A typical experience is 7-14 days from the date the vehicle is picked up from our facility until it is delivered to your destination. Verify with the "Carrier" for an Estimated Time of Arrival to be sure. In the event the vehicle arrives and is not to the satisfaction of the client or Starwood Motors can not make the vehicle satisfactory for whatever reason there is a return policy. Starwood Motors will allow the client to return the vehicle minus a 10% restocking fee. This is only possible if the request is made within 24 hours of receiving the vehicle and the vehicle has been driven less then 50 miles of what it had when it left Starwood Motors.Consumer Rights
Consumers can learn about their rights when purchasing a used car by calling the Texas Department of Transportation toll free number at (800) 687-7846. Online Bidders are entering into a legal and binding contract to purchase the vehicle described above. If you do not intend to purchase this item. DO NOT BID! Unqualified Bidding. Unqualified Bidders. Auction Interference. Shill Bidding. or any form of harassment can be subject to legal prosecution. We reserve the right to cancel bids at anytime for any reasonable reason.General Disclaimer
Starwood Motors reserves the right to obtain and verify the registered information of all users who bid on this auction. cancel any and all bids at our discretion. or end the auction early if necessary. These vehicles are USED vehicles and are not new. Please expect a certain amount of wear. use. and flaws. as is standard on ANY used car. All used cars including this one may have dings. nicks. chips. scratches and any other marks that are associated with use consistent with age and mileage of the vehicle. Obviously. a car that is 10 years old will show more wear and have more flaws than one that is 2 years old. Despite this we at Starwood Motors pride ourselves on attempting to find the highest quality vehicles available. WE WILL ALWAYS MAKE AN EFFORT TO INFORM OUR CUSTOMERS OF ANY FLAWS WE MAY DISCOVER ON OUR VEHICLES. IF/WHEN WE BECOME AWARE OF THEM. We are always open to third party inspections on all our vehicles and would be happy to arrange for one at the customers expense. Since these vehicles are used. please remember that books. extra keys. remote entry keys. CD cartridges. etc. . do not always remain with vehicles throughout their life and we are not responsible for providing them unless otherwise represented or photographed by us. These items are all replaceable at any local factory dealer and should any customer request we would be happy to assist them in locating/obtaining these additional items for them. The information. products. and services published on this web site may include inaccuracies or typographical errors. Starwood Motors and/or its respective suppliers make no representations about the suitability of the information. products. and services contained on this web site for any purpose. All such information is provided "AS-IS" without warranty of any kind. Starwood Motors and/or its respective suppliers herby disclaim all warranties and conditions with regard to this information. including all implied warranties and conditions of merchantability. fitness for a particular purpose. title and non-infringement. In no event shall Starwood Motors and/or its suppliers be liable for any direct. indirect. punitive. incidental. special or consequential damages arising out of or in any connected with the use of this web site or with any delay or inability to use this web site. or for any information obtained through this web site. or otherwise arising out of the use of this web site. whether based on contract. tort. strict liability or otherwise . even if Starwood Motors or any of its suppliers has been advised of the possibility of damages. Because some states/ jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages. The above limitation may not apply to you.
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Business Development & Sales Executive
Location: England
Type: Permanent
Ref: DLSE1
Rate/Salary: £30000 to £40000
Business Development & Sales Executive
£30,000 to £40,000 + Benefits
Role Profile
Our client, a haulage business operating UK wide, is looking for a Business Development & Sales Executive to join their operation based in the Hatfield region. The purpose of this role is to identify specific growth opportunities and then target and develop these in to lasting relationships.
The role will work across the groups' capabilities, representing and selling in to sectors such as E-Commerce, FMCG, Construction & Defence.
Accountabilities of the role include;
- Create, develop and execute a sales plan for optimal customer portfolio management.
- Oversee all order fulfilment, developing both internal & external transport suppliers.
- Follow and monitor the forecasting process and pipeline development methodology for the assigned market(s).
- Liaise with the broader Sales team on management of any wider opportunities or target accounts.
- Establish rapport with current and potential customers to identify product needs.
About You
- Relevant professional commercial experience, ideally gained within a Transport / General Haulage environment
- Strong negotiation Skills
- Excellent numeracy and literacy skills; analytical approach
- Computer literate and good IT skills, to include good working knowledge of MS Office
- Team working
- Customer focus- internal and external
£30,000 – £40,000 + Benefits
Our Client
Our client is a UK wide haulier
Job Information
Job Reference: DLSE1
Salary From: £30000
Salary To: £40000
Job Industries: Transport
Job Locations: England, Hatfield, Hertfordshire
Job Types: Permanent
Job Skills: "business development", Sales Executive
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Day 1 – Japan – WFD
Working on my 25th in 2019 Water Fast Day.
This topic contains 740 replies, has 53 voices, and was last updated by AnneMarilyn 1 year, 3 months ago.
Day 1, Emden Germany (being Dutch), FD
Good morning everyone on this beautiful sunny day!
Lovely to see many of the "oldies" have signed in already and a few "newbies" also, welcome to you all!
My journey so far:
I'm Dutch (from Limburg), 62 years old, married and retired. I never had any weight problems and always was a stable 56 kg until 7 years ago when I started a new job as a practice manager. My weight got more and more due to ice cream and sweets, it was 72.9 kg December 2016. In January 2017, weighing 70.9 kg/156.3lbs, I decided something had to be done and started to lose weight on my own. Started 5:2 at the beginning of February. From March on I joined the challenges. It worked very well, the weight just fell off, the support I got here was amazing. I reached my goal being 56 kg/123.5lbs on March 29th 2017 and maintained until July last year when I left the challenge. Without support my weight crept up again. Lost the excess weight during the September challenge, so I was back in maintenance again. This morning my weight is 57,4 kg/126.5 lbs. My goal is to keep my weight in the range of 56-58 kg.
@ciren2 you're fasting today!
@northerndawn thank you! I'm glad you are with us again, sometime life doesn't go as expected and we have to step back for a while.
@biddiev welcome back! I added your handle and stats to the spreadsheet in case you want to use it.
@shimmera welcome back too!
@fiftyandfabulous you're welcome, I like to do the spreadsheet, I like listing things.
@lilymartin I think @fatrabbit posts somewhere else sometimes, I miss the rabbit stories. @bert1802, @rainbowsmile and others are missing since a while too. Would love to hear from them again, I hope they are fine and just to busy with other things in life.
Pocket list for today's fasters. Copy and paste and add yourself:
Have a nice day everyone!
Day 1 – Ireland 🇮🇪 – FD
Another month, a new beginning. After a fairly indulging weekend my scale was not too cruel this morning so although I start April higher than final weigh in March, it's not shocking ☺
FD today, quick bowl of soup after work before I drive into Dublin to visit Dad in hospital. Oh he is doing so well, he can walk fairly well using crutches now, though he will still have to use the wheelchair for longer journeys. But it's fantastic to see how stronger he is getting. No update from hospital yet as to his discharge but the house should be ready for him soon. Just finishing touches of paint etc in what will be his new bedroom. And the wet room we built him is FAB….almost want it myself 😆
Quick update on me, 51, female, started 5:2 July 2017 and lost 30lbs by the following May, loving this WOL and loving this forum. I make a big mug of coffee each morning before checking in here and catching up. I like routine ☺
@snowflake56 thanks for March, you were superb
@songbirdme You look exactly as I imagined you, and well done on the children's museum
Right, off to start the week. It's April Fools day but it's also my mothers 27th anniversary so I am always a bit somber today. Have a good one.
Day 1 – Manchester, England – NFD
Hi All. Day one! So full of hope and opportunity 🙂
Here's a bit about me: I'm Gerry, 41 year old female. Relative newbie because I only started on this Way of Life (WOL) on 20th February this year. I have lost 8lbs so far (which I think is about 3.5kg). I participated in the March challenge and really loved the help and support on the forum, so I'm back in for April.
I have set my goal for this month to lose 6lbs because my first goal that I've set myself is to get down to 168lbs by our anniversary which is on 5 May. I really want to hit that goal, but April could be a really tough month for me. I'm a lecturer and this is the last week of teaching before the students go on their Easter break. During Easter, I will be working from home and I think I will find it much harder to do my Fast Days (FDs) at home. I normally fast when I'm busy and out with work.
So there will be challenges. I just need to try to keep in mind the overall health benefits of this WOL and try to keep busy and active, as well as having healthy food in to eat when I need. I also know what strength this forum can bring, so I will try to be checking in as much as possible.
Good luck everyone! We can do this!
Day 1, London, UK, NFD,
Phew, Day 1 again, already, the year is flying by!!!
Thank-you @ciren2 for taking up the baton and shepherding us through April!! Hello old friends and welcome to the newbies!!!
My aims for the month are simple (and a little repetitive!!) A) lose loads of weight (well 3-4lbs minimum), B) increase water consumption, I hope the weather helps with this, C) Hula-hoop every day of the month and improve 'UP' time from ZERO!!! D) and here's the critical one …………………….. Stay Dry for April!!!
I'm off to prepare my April menu to keep me honest and in control for the month. There will be some changes and swaps of course but at least I'll have more time, control and less opportunity to fall off of the wagon!!!
I'll catch-up on posts later, but for now …………………
Stay strong folks!!!
Day 1 Wales FD
Need to fast after eating a lot on Mother's Day yesterday.
Should introduce myself properly now I'm starting my 2nd monthly challenge.
I am a 48(almost 49) year old Welsh nurse who has always had a weight problem. I have yoyo dieted for years and have decided enough is enough.
At my biggest I was 16.5stone, managed to get down to 11st 4lb, 2 years ago doing low carb, since then went back up to 14.5stone. In January decided to get my butt into gear, started losing and then found 5:2 in February. Now 12st 4lb at end of March challenge, feeling hopeful that I can maintain this WOL.
Day 1 London. NFD. I'm in for April. @ciren2 – thanks v much for hosting. I'm aiming to lose around 15lbs initially. Then I'll see if I need to lose any more. Happy Monday everybody. H
Count me in @ciren2, thank you for hosting April 🙂
Day 1, UK, FD
Last month was a disaster for me. I fell off the wagon big time, but I'm determined to get back on it! New month, new start 🙂
I didn't get a chance to catch up with all the posts properly from last month, lots went on, but I will try and catch up slowly.
I hope everyone is doing well and good luck for April 👍
Pocket list for today's fasters. Copy and paste and add yourself:
Have a good day everyone 🌼
DAY 1 Belfast FD
What a great way to start the month with a FD. I love have a new start each month.
Have had a successful month in March, both in terms of sugar free and shedding those couple of pounds to get back into maintenance, I must say I'm disappointed not to have achieved a smaller waist. ☹Keep on keeping on.
@lilymartin if you follow the link from @fatrabbit, you'll find she's still posting from time. @bert1802 and @rainbowsmile (and a few others)seem to have gone MIA.
Here's a list of abbreviations if it helps.
IF Intermittent Fasting
WOL Way of Life
FD Fast Day (500 cals)
MFD Modified Fast Day (800 cals)
WFD Water Fast Day (Water only)
CFD Controlled Fast Day (1200 cals)
NFD Non Fast Day
LFD Liquid Fast Day (liquids only)
5:2 5 days NFD:2 days IF
ADF Alternate Day Fast, FD, NFD
DAFD: Day after fast day
16:8 16 hours fast 8 hours non fast
20:4 Warrior 20 hours fast 4 hours window
B2B Back 2 Back (days of FD or WFD)
OMD One Meal a Day usually 23:1 Or 20:4
Feast Day: planned day of eating over TREE
Refeed follow WFD B2B gradual increase in food
DD, DS, DH Darling Daughter,Son, Husband
OH, Other Half
LOL Laughing Out Loud
EFS Epic Face Stuffing
Tortoise Club: (or Club Tor-Twah) for those looking weight very very slowly
Pocket List: put in your pocket list for support
Challenge: gauntlet thrown down for food or exercise
Cruella: those pesky scales
MFP: My Fitness Pal (app)
Fitbit: recording for exercise wrist band
Keto, way of eating that generates Ketones
LC, Low Carb way of eating
LCHF, Low Carb High Fat way of eating
TDEE: Total Daily Energy Expenditure
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Have a good day everyone
Sorry for the long post!
Day 1 – UK – FD
Early start with a 7am Broga class to get me started right with this first FD of the April challenge!
For those new to these challenges – a little bit about myself 😊
I have been part of these challenges since November 2016 and have never missed one since – I am a retired 60 y.o. married female, with a 30y.o. daughter.
I started this WOL on my own in January 2016 and joined the challenges in November 2016 for support and motivation to drop those final 5kg/11lbs as I had been on a plateau for around 3 months. I reached maintenance in early December 2016. In total I lost around 22kg/ 3st 7lbs and have remained in my maintenance range of 53-55kg/116.8-121.2lbs with a BMI of around 20 since then! (Height = 163cm/5ft 4in)
I also managed to reduce my blood cholesterol levels to just above normal at last measurement a year ago (due to be measured again soon and hope to be within normal limits) and I have come off both my asthma inhalers!!!!!!!!
I now love a wide range of exercise, currently doing yoga which I discovered about 3 years ago and it has just been the best thing for me, both physically and mentally. I also do Broga, pilates, aerobics and hiking on the fells in my beloved Lake District ⛰ and do some volunteering in my local community!
So lovely to see a lot of old friends here and a big welcome to those new to this WOL and/or the challenges – This is a brilliant international community with no judgement but with a lot of understanding and freely given advice and support!
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Day 1 – Perth AUS – MFD
Starting weight 68.5kg. Oops haha! Time to hit this with force and shed the last few kg down to my goal weight. Technically I should be able to do it this month… The good news is since doing the Fast 800 for a bit at the start of the year, my blood sugar is under control and I'm feeling better, so in theory the fast days should be easier… or so I tell myself 😛
Will try for a traditional fast day tomorrow to test that theory. Really need to get the exercise happening too. Goals!
Day 1, Melb Aust (11:10 p.m.) FD spiralled to a NFD – oops!
Intended to be a FD, but had bought some chocolates as gifts for two lots of friends, to take on holiday interstate later this year. BAD move! Just sitting there in the cupboard, with the seductive siren song of "eat me, eat me!", which I did – one whole box! Didn't eat much else, and stopped by 7:00 p.m., so kept to TRE of 17:7, but…. I'm giving the other box away tomorrow, and I'll buy more just before I leave for my trip. Can't trust myself with these particular chocolates in the house; very expensive truffles, etc., and horribly more-ish for a chocoholic like me. But, tomorrow is another day, and I'll do an FD800 instead of a CD to get back on track.
@m33, don't beat yourself about messing up your eating – just start again the next day. There is no failing. You might get off-track, but I'm restarting tomorrow and so can you. This is a way of life (WOL), not a diet, and over time you will adjust to saving "treats " for just a few days a week, and will need them less as time goes on. I blew it today because I just LOVE the particular type of chocolate I had bought. Action – get the rest OUT OF THE HOUSE (not in the stomach!). And then start again tomorrow.
Of course, having said that, I still have to get the chocolates to my friend's place tomorrow ( 🙂 ), but I will. I know she'll enjoy them, and as she doesn't have any weight problems, they won't be a problem for her.
Day 1, VA, USA: NFD
I started 4:3 January 29th – I choose 4:3 for now, because I know I already eat bigger portions than I should AND I love a good stout OR two. I still only lose about 1-1.5 lbs a week or even stay the same. I rather enjoy my fasting days and I am considering moving at least 2 of my 3 FD to LFDs for this month.
@betsylee – thanks for sharing your story. My sneaky downfall are crisp (potato chips)! I would buy them less often, but my sweetheart takes a little baggie full of them to work everyday. So instead, crisp and I have decided to work on our friendship. If I become tempted I remind myself I can have a portion of them tomorrow. Then I turn my attention toward some hot tea, or broth or maybe even a fancy seltzer water. I also sometimes pretend I am a superhero that needs to fight a battle and if I eat the crips they will take my energy away, its stilly, but makes me smile and does not leave me feeling negative about the situation.
Day 1 London UK FD800
I'm doing the quick start to the FD800 – basically, you stick to 800 calories a day for eight weeks or the equivalent. Days off or week on week off are allowed, so I started on Feb 16th and intend to go onto 5:2 after Easter Sunday.
Very motivating because you start by losing a lot of excess weight – I'm down a stone (about 6 kg) since February. But I don't think I'd have stuck to it without the support of this forum.
@m33 – you haven't failed. You're finding out what works and what doesn't. My go-to calorie laden snack is toast with butter and jam. Or rice cakes with butter and jam. It's the jam, basically…
The bread is now in the freezer and I'm not buying jam. Or rice cakes. Also, I gave up bread for Lent. Put it all together, and I've managed to not binge on a stack of toast.
So, sneaky downfalls- will freezing them work? Or are you going to have to bin them? Or will you have to plan to start properly on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, because you've just discovered you need to eat up all the calorie laden food that's currently in the house?
My other trick – I'm currently planning my entire week's menus. I'm sticking pretty strictly to the recipes in the Fast 800 book and Blood Sugar diet book. They're for 2 or 4 and I freeze the other portions. That means I can always reach for something in the freezer that isn't bread. 😉
Drinking lots of tea helps. If I'm getting over caffeinated, hot water is a good substitute. Having lots of chewing gum (sugar free) dotted around the house is also helping, because it substitutes well for boredom eating. I can boredom chew, instead.
Day 1 USA (Illinois) NFD
Greetings, one and all! It is wonderful to join the April challenge. Thank you @ciren2 for your kind words on my "long term" maintenance (over 2 years keeping just about 160#). I owe it all to the wonderful support of these forums and My Fitness Pal (MFP) where I keep my daily caloric intake.
I am a 70-year old retired music teacher, wife, mother of 4 and grandmother of 5 granddaughters. We've survived a horrible northern Illinois winter, but we see signs of spring. I am entirely too active directing a townspeople choir that does 3 major concerts a year, on the board of a just-opened Children's Museum in our small city, and I am president of a chapter of P.E.O (philanthropic women's sorority). Throw in some church music and piano lessons to all of that.
5:2 changed my life on March 15, 2016. I joined @coda that May, and proceeded to lose close to 40 pounds by the end of that year. At my age, losing much more shows too many wrinkles, so maintain I do. I haven't missed a challenge since May '16. Maintenance is still plenty rigorous, and everyone here helps oh so much!
I look forward to interacting as I am able with newbies and 'oldsters' like me.
Onward and downward.
Day 1 Brighton UK FD
Hello everyone I'd like to join this months challenge. I started way back in Codas first challenge and did pretty well,but then life got in the way and I didn't feel up to posting regularly but things are back on an even keel .Unfortunately I've been on a few trips away recently and some old bad habits have crept back in so I'm hoping to press the reset button and drop a few pounds over the next month or so 👍
Day 1 UK NFD
On holiday in Norfolk, home tomorrow. Not usual Monday FD bc staying with friends and being appropriate guest.
I'm F54 &live in London. Put on weight in 3 tranches over the years – acquiring neuro conditionwhich restricted mobility/reduced energy plus the medication/surgery etc; stopping smoking -tho best decision Ever; and menopause. Heaviest November 2017 around 81kg/178lb. Started 5:2 Dec 2017 & have lost 35lb towards goal of 133. Plateau'd on 144-147since July 2018 but gone down 3 dress sizes while weighing the same. Also lost 6″/15cm from bust, waist & hips 🙂
I'm usually 16:8 low carb, gf veggie. Am vegan for lent – now in my 5th week 🙂 APril goals are to get back to 5:2 after holiday, drink lots of water, get through Lent as a vegan and not eat too much chocolate at Easter. Also continuing with good self care – bed times, daily meditation & yoga – bc that sort of self-care makes me so much happier than chocolate and chips 😀
Thank you again @ciren2 for leading this month's challenge. Here's to a good month xx
USA Day 1 FD800
Adding myself to the pocket list.
Have a great first day of April and good luck on your fasting!
Day 1 Wales 🏴 NFD
Late to the party and not fasting today…..my usual FD went pear shaped…..or more accurately red wine glass shaped!! Over two years on 5:2 and eleven months into maintenance and this is the first failed FD…..so I'm very much in for April…..got to hang onto the wagon good times and bad!!!!!!
@ciren2 thank you for hosting…..hang on with me……perhaps we can do a FD together sometime this month 👭
Together we are stronger 💪
I would like to add my name to the April 19 challenge. This is my 5th week, beginning today and I aim to behave much better than I have been. For example, yesterday I ate a whole large bag of toffee popcorn.
I am obsessed with food, thinking about it on FDs and NFDs. What is the matter with me, I am 74 and should be able to control myself better.
I love eating and after having some surgery last november, I felt that I deserved to sit on the sofa and stuff my face for weeks, hence my desire to do something about it. How do people stop dwelling on all the wonderful food out there to enjoy?? HELP!!
Day 1 Minnesota, USA FD (first of B2B), 18:6, LCHF, Dry Til Fri (At least until Friday, maybe longer)
@biddiev…I have the same issues when I fall off the wagon. I start snacking after supper, I become more sedentary and therefore start thinking of food, I increase empty carbs, etc.
I know better, so I should do better! I'm also needing to drink more water than I am currently. It helps, it really does. I'm very determined to reach my goals this month, no matter what occasion comes up.
Babysitting granddaughters soon, so must go. Stay strong everyone, or if you can't manage a FD, be kind to yourself and just do the best you can and try tomorrow or the next day.
Best of luck to everyone!
Adding myself to the pocket list.
@northerndawn 1st of B2B
Day 1, Germany, CD
Heyyy everybody!
Minus 0.8 kg in March, 2.8 kg more to go to reach my goal weight 💪🎉
I've been on 5:2 since February 2017, had already reached my goal but couldn't maintain it. Last winter I went on too many binges and gained some kilos back.
Right now I try to kickstart things by the 7day cabbage soup diet recommended by a forum member in March ☺. I hope it's ok if I'm still in the challenge even though it's not 'real 5:2' that I'm doing this week. Just thought to maybe get a good start with this soup diet.
My goal for April is to lose 1.3 kg, if it's only 1 kg that's also fine. I'll be on a Wellness Trip this month with fantastic food, so that will be a great challenge 😮😉
Wishing everybody a great start into our April challenge!
Onwards and downwards! ⬇⬇⬇
Day 1 – USA – NFD
New month – woo hoo! 18lbs down and 5 to go! My goal this month is to lose 2 or 3 lb by eating 80% clean and eating to TDEE 5 days a week, exercising five days a week, and doing 2 fasts weekly. Other than that I don't stress about anything and I keep it dead simple.
The weight seems to be falling off almost without effort or stress, so I think 5:2 is agreeing with me. The fasting was difficult the first few times and after that it got easier. Takes time to train our bodies to get used to new habits.
Pretty much eating what I want today, and this has included some leftover birthday cake and a frozen yogurt at TCBY. We'll see how long my calories hold out! If I only have a couple hundred left, I'll just have a chicken breast or some bean soup tonight.
I did walk 2 miles on the treadmill and burned a ton of calories chasing my two-year-old grandbaby around at the duck pond and then the mall.
The single most helpful tool for me on this journey has been the Lifesum app. It's like having a personal 5:2 coach who gives me feedback/reminders/pointers on my health choices. If anyone needs increased accountability, or if you have stalled, I encourage you to check it out and try it for a month. It's not free, I think it's like $5 a month, but it's WELL worth it! Studies show the single best thing we can do is journal our food intake, and Lifesum has beautiful, clean interface that is quick to use. Lifesum is more than a weight loss app — it's a total health app with a lot of cool features including an initial health questionnaire. I'm not being paid for this in ANY way and I don't mean to sound like a commercial, but I'm so happy with this app I wanted to share. Honestly, I don't think I would have lost all of the weight so quickly without it.
Happy Fasting everyone! Let's smash those goals this month.
"This is your life. If you're not who you want to be, change it!"
Day 1 California. NFD
I'm a 51 year old female who started this WOL December 17th 2018. I have a few pounds to go to my goal of 125 lbs and April will be tough as I'm on vacation for a week in Sedona with my parents who are here from Herefordshire. Luckily my mom is a very healthy eater so no desserts or junk food but there will be more alcohol than I'm used to!!
My DH will be gone for a few says next week so I'm thinking of doing a few B2B fasts – maybe some LFD's but we will see!
@yvette: – I personally found I stopped obsession over food once I fully committed to WFDs or LFDs. I also found I have better control on FD when I drink more water. I would also splurge and get good water or a good water filter. Nothing worse than not being inspired to drink water because it taste off or taste metallic which i usually find a lot of water taste metallic to me so chewing mint gum is helpful. If I'm feeling cold I like tea or (hot water with a lemon slice is quite a delight) When I first started I did my FD (500 cal or less) starting with a very light breakfast. HOWEVER, I found that just eventually made me feel like I needed to eat lunch & dinner. So I tried a WFD and that worked so much better. I have made a small shift to LFD of broth with maybe a cut up carrot at night for dinner, but I keep it simple on FD.
Day 2 – Melbourne AUS – NFD
Hi April challengers! I'm definitely in for the month 🙂 a bit late to the party, but was in bed sick the last couple of days. On the mend now though, and ready achieve this months goals. As a side bonus, yesterdays FD was breeze with lots of soup and tea.
A bit about me, I'm a 30 yo female in Melbourne, working as an engineer in rail, and busily trying to renovate a house so my DH and I can move out of the parents place!
My 5:2 journey started in November 2017 at 75kg, and I hit my goal weight of 68kg without too much trouble by November 2018. Since then I've had a Christmas break and a honeymoon, so the weight is back up to 70.4, but back to the WOL and it's coming down again, no stress (just a bit of perseverance and consistency). Although my weight has always been a healthy BMI (I'm 176mc tall), for the last couple years prior to starting this WOL it was always at the upper end despite any effort by myself, and doing 5:2 has really helped me take control of my weight, and most importantly it's helped me improve my relationship with food.
Goals for April, will be to hit 69kg (which is the upper end of my maintenance of 67-69kg), continue to have 4-5 sugar free days per week, and consistency with training (though will start in a couple of days once this cold passes). Starting weight was 70.4kg, so I think that's definitely achievable – so long as I can control the Easter blowout. It's also my birthday at the end of the month, and I'm attending a ball – so plenty of motivation there!!
Looking forward to another month of the challenge with all of the support here. Will try and catch up on posts later today.
And finally @ciren2 thanks for hosting!
Day 1 – East Coast, US (NF)
Wow! it is already day #2 for Australia, Japan… i just finished my dinner, still in April fool!
April 1st was a good day: i went to cycling class at 5:30 am; went for 1 hour walk in the afternoon because it was very nice outside ( i am off today); had a lunch with my neighbors ( 400 cal ); read all your posts for today with a big cup of coffee ( someone wrote about coffee too) Overall today i ate 1400 cal.
i started my fasting clock at 7pm. the Plan for tomorrow is Lemon Water Fast.
i agree that mint helps with sweet cravings ( from today's posts). couple days ago i bought Perrier sparkling water Pink Grapefruit – it is very good and grapefruit cuts cravings for me too.
all the best with day #2, talk to all of you soon
Day 2, Japan, CD
Should have finished yesterday as a successful LFD, but came home seeing the leftovers…meat chicken and fish…and had a good portion which I regret now… Well at least it was not something sugary… So I'm making today a CD instead of NFD.
Bought some flowers the first time in a long time, to boost my mood at work. I usually don't buy flowers but I'm telling myself that as I'm not buying anything to eat on FD I can use the budget on flowers 😛 It really helped and I'm thinking of adding some more flowers…
@debster251 Thank you for the list of abbreviations!! It really helps.
@at You are such an exellent example of this WOL! So many benifits… Wish I can reach my goal someday as well!
@fiftyandfabulous Your introduction ot Lifesum app was so attractive and I downloaded it immediately! Then signed up within 3 mins once I discovered they had a 5:2 plan! 😀 I have tried some diet apps but this is definitely the most clean and cute UX I have ever seen. Sadly I am doing a 4:3 now but they don't seem to support it? Guess I will have to do it on my own. Also as i am living in Japan, a lot of food we eat everyday in not on the food list… But the water and veggie tracker is so good! Really looking forward to losing some good weight with the help of the app 🙂 Thank you for the info!
Day 2, Japan, CD
OMG I think I just deleted my post by mistake?? That was such a long one! I just wanted to edit a typo… weep weep
Long things short… Yesterday turned out to be a CD instead of a LFD so doing a CD today.
@fiftyandfabulous Thanks so much for introducing the app! I signed up immediately. Seems that they only support 5:2 but not 4:3? Good enough though! The water tracker is really good. I am going to try some recipes from the app for dinner today!
Day 1 Ohio, US — NFD(75 bites)
This NFD went well, and the pace of the day is back to normal after last week. Time for a little taking stock of how things have gone this last month. I started off March at 173 lb (78.5 kg) and ended the month at 172 lb (78.0 kg). That 1 lb loss might not seem like much but after being sick during March, my weight crept up to 175 lb (79.4 kg), so I actually loss 3 lb during the month. The 172 lb also is my lowest weight since starting the monthly challenges in September. So all in all real progress was made in March. My goal for April is to get down to 167 lb (75.7 kg). I'm also running an experiment in counting bites (mouthfuls of food) on NFD's. So far the experiment has been going well and I've learned some interesting things about how I eat that I didn't know before.
@ciren2 Thanks so much for hosting this month!
@hieiren How did the hula hoop go? Is that a class or are you doing that on your own?
@michelinme Yeah, the winter in the Midwest has seemed as though it would go on forever. In fact we got more snow this last Sunday. Not a lot and it's gone today. But it is a reminder that winter is hanging on.
Hope everyone's week has been off to a good start!
Day 1 – USA – NFD
Pulled another FD off yesterday, so 4 for the month. Bottomed out at 139.8 for March, so a loss of 4.2 lbs. Lost a few inches as well, so very pleased. And now for the April Hula Hoop Extravaganza! I worked a second shift, and got home late, hence, my writing at almost midnight. I had the hoop out hoping I would not be too tired to do it. To my amazement, I counted 271 loops around the waist. Got into it even without music. I notice that my thinner body handles the hoop better, probably because it's not bouncing around all the rolls, lol! I'm just doing it for fun and I know it will benefit somehow. Not timing myself or anything, but having fun if anyone wants to join. Tomorrow I'll try it with music. Remember, make sure it's a weighted hoop, and stand with feet shoulder length apart and move legs, not hips, side to side!
Day 2 – Japan – NFD
My water fast went well. I'm impressed by the number of people that started out the month fasting!
@northerndawn 1st of B2B
Day 2, Emden Germany, FD
just a quick check in to start the pocket list, otherwise I get weak.
Pocket list day 2, if you want to join us, please copy and paste the list and add your name to it.
Have nice day day everyone!
Day 2 Bristol, UK FD
Starting today's list;
Feeling a bit meh today, combination of PMT and raining here today after a glorious day yesterday. Will plod through today with the promise of treats tomorrow if I want them (and I rarely ever do when tomorrow actually comes).
Have a good day everyone!
Second post
Day 1-Ohio work fd (I'm sticking to same as writing day for work so easier for me)
I'm once again trying to drop another 4 lbs. by the end of the month. I'm starting this month at 148.8 lbs. I have been doing this now since January and still sticking with it. I work nights and now get to walk around town after work until the girls are in school. Two more months of that! Rainy days I will still end up at the local restaurant, but just for coffee now. Yes, that is a victory. My final goal is 130ish and staying there.
I found a couple minutes before my ride to work and tried the hula hoop. Not even one time around. @metatauta Congrats getting so many already! I am going to get this. I want to beat my record. @matpi I'm also participating in the Hula Hoop Extravaganza. So, I would say just for me.
Gotta go back to work and my food is done for today.
Day 2 – Ireland 🇮🇪 – FD 2nd B2B
Beautiful crisp sunny morning but very cold, but yay, even though the clocks went forward this weekend and it's darker in the mornings, I can still do my morning walk by the river as it's just bright enough! And it's bright until later in the evenings. Love it.
I did a very good FD yesterday but I was feeling very reflective and somber and had no motivation to do anything (aside from work of course 😆). It was my mothers 27th anniversary and although that's such a long time, do we ever get over our mothers? She passed suddenly at only 54, and there are so many things that she has missed since 1992. So I WhatsApp'ed my sisters last night, and they too were feeling just like me so it was good comfort with my girlies.
Anyhow, that also meant I had zero motivation for food either, so an FD of less than 300 calories and early to bed. Did not visit Dad as I felt the last thing he needed was me moping at him (although he undoubtedly had his own memories to ponder yesterday).
B2b today and sure it will be a good one as wont be home much as I WILL take the 2 hour round trip into Dublin after work tonight to visit my Dad.
Great to see lots of newbies and oldies in April…I guess I am an oldie now eh???
Just remember folks, this is the best decision you have made to get your health in order. Together we are stronger 🏁
Pocket list day 2
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The first RANCARE Workshop of the COST Action 15208 entitled "The ethical dimensions of missed nursing care" took place in Athens, Greece on Wednesday, 7th of February 2018. The event was hosted by the Department of Nursing of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (N.K.U.A.), and was organised in collaboration with the Greek Nursing Studies Association (www.nursingstudies.gr). The focus of the workshop was on the WG 3: Ethical Issues of Rationing of Nursing Care.
The workshop was designed to improve nurses' knowledge on missed care and their professional capacity as care leaders to avoid it, something which is critical to support the individualised nursing care to each individual patient. Forty attendees (participants, speakers and administratives) with academic, research, clinical nursing, medical and economics background from Greece and Cyprus were familiarising with the concept of care rationing, and had the opportunity to debate on the phenomenon.
The Chair of the Nursing Department, Prof Chryssoula Lemonidou, was opened the workshop and warmly welcomed the invited speakers and the participants. A range of excellent speakers, who are top level nurse academics and researchers, addressed the ethical perspectives of nursing care rationing, according to workshop's agenda. The scientific program was organised in two sections. The first one included the three following presentations:
- "Training and Networking through the RANCARE Action", presented by Ass. Prof Evridiki Papastavrou, Action Chair, Cyprus University of Technology, Cyprus
- "Seeing Individuals – Implications for care rationing", presented by Prof Riitta Suhonen, WG3 Leader, University of Turku, Finland
- "Resource allocation – Criteria from a nursing perspective", presented by Dr Michael Igoumenidis, Technological Educational Institute of Western Greece
At the second section of the agenda, participants separated in two working groups and debated on the previously presented concepts. Further to that, attendees presented their results from the discussion to all the participants. The two groups debated on the questions and scenarios as presented below:
- "What nursing activities need to be developed and priorities set to support individual patients?"
- "What can be done to avoid missed care?"
- "According to a nurse interviewee, VIP patients 'certainly receive better care'. Can you think of any instances when this would be morally justifiable? How would you propose to confront this injustice, both at the macro- and micro-allocation levels?"
- "Adequate staffing levels are important in reducing missed nursing care. A geriatric ward has patients with greater needs and worse outcomes; a surgical ward has patients with fewer needs and better outcomes. Which ward of your hospital would you rather enhance with an extra nurse?"
- "In most countries, undocumented immigrants are entitled to 'immediate health care' only. An undocumented immigrant is referred from the Open Polyclinic of an NGO to the Emergency Room of a public hospital, experiencing an episode of mild abdominal pain and diagnosed with gallstones. He does not require immediate care, but it could get worse if left untreated. How would you propose to deal with such a case?"
The attendees of the workshop relayed positive feedback regarding the program and its faculty. The workshop provided the opportunity for them to build relationships with the experts and to think on the conceptualisation of the care rationing phenomenon. All who attended agreed that it was a highly inspiring event with useful take-home messages on the methodological challenges, as well as on the outcomes of nursing care rationing on patient safety and quality of care. Nurses are dealing with difficult situations every time in their daily practice, and that has an impact on them (moral distress) and on patients (dignity). A goal of zero tolerance of missed care is might a utopian vision in health sciences. But it is important, health care professionals to be concerned and to remember that there is no right or wrong, and that the more they try to understand the concept of missed care the more questions are arising (evidence-based practice). Moreover, participants had the chance to discuss the implications on patients' and human rights including allocation of care provision (e.g. towards particular age groups), and the ethical and value principles underlying the decision-making process in clinical judgment. What they concluded is that each nurse according to his/her training, values and clinical experience has a different point of view, and that missed care is an important and debated issue.
The workshop closed with the announcing of the opportunities that the RANCARE Action provide to young researchers in regarding with the participation in Short Term Scientific Missions and Training Schools related to methodological, organisational and ethical issues associated with rationing of nursing care. More details for the terms and applications are available on the RANCARE website www.rancare-action.eu.
You can also view the PDF file of the press release here.


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The plugin shows as installed. I added both xml files at hudson home level and at various levels of plugins/regex. I get no messages that it is even loading or any sort of error or output from the regex package. I have hudson running on port 8087. It sort of looks like it's not even loading the plugin....Any ideas?
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Is there a way to reload the config file without restarting Jenkins? The regular Jenkins "Reload Configuration from Disk" doesn't seem to do this.


text: Spain has increased the amount of departure tax it charges. The increase will be, on average, only perhaps 20% above the current level, but from the largest Spanish airports, it will be almost doubled. This will mean a rise of some €5 to €9 or so. The tax is charged to the airline, and they can choose whether to pass it on to the passengers – Ryanair certainly will get its passengers to pay. The tax is applied "retrospectively to customers who booked flights before 2 July 2012 and are travelling from 1 July onwards. Spain is implementing drastic measures to try to slash its budget deficit to 5.3% from 8.5% in 2011.


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Mobile Games UpgradedPublished July 23, 2007 by OCR Editor
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The enhanced graphics and improved interface of Gamewire v3.1 will add to the already wild and exciting portfolio of games that contains Major Millions, Classic Roulette, Classic Blackjack, the infamous Tomb Raider slot machine, and the recently released mobile Baccarat.
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Total U.S. retail sales increased 0.3 percent in October from September and increased 3.1 percent from October 2018, per data from the U.S. Census Bureau. The advance sales number for September was unchanged at minus 0.3 percent from the preliminary estimate. In the first 10 months of this year, total retail sales are up 3.4 percent from the same time period last year.
The advance estimate for foodservices and drinking places sales in October dipped 0.3 percent from September but grew by 4.7 percent from October 2018. In the first 10 months of this year foodservice and drinking place sales increased 4.3 percent from the first 10 months of 2018.
While failure to increase restaurant sales on month over month basis is a bit discouraging, the long-term sales picture is quite positive.
This data comes with some cautions and limitations. The Census Bureau bases its advance report on a limited sample and it may revise the study with the receipt of a broader sample. Second, the survey covers only restaurants and bars. Not included are hotels, resorts, clubs, employee feeding, schools, colleges, healthcare and military. Finally, some but not all of the statistics are adjusted for seasonal variations, holidays and weekends but not for menu price changes
Economic News This Week
- Initial-jobless claims totaled 225,000, an increase of 14,000 from the week ending November 9. The 4-week moving average totaled 117,000, a bump of 1,750 claims.
- The Producer Price Index for Final Demand increased 0.4 percent in October on a seasonally adjusted basis, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In the last 12 months ending in October the Producer Price Index is up 1.1 percent.
- The Consumer Price Index increased 0.4 percent in October, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. In the last 12 months ending in October, the index is up 1.8 percent. Excluding food and energy, the index was up 0.2 percent in October and up 2.3 percent for the 12 months ending in October.
- Industrial production fell 0.8 percent in October, per the Federal Reserve. Much of the decline was attributed to a drop of 7.1 percent in the output of motor vehicles that was due, in part, to a strike at General Motors. Excluding motor vehicles and parts, the index for total industrial production moved down 0.5 percent. The index for manufacturing was down 0.1 percent. Mining production decreased 0.7 percent while utilities output fell 2.6 percent. Capacity utilization for the industrial sector totaled 76.7, a 0.8 decline.
- The Empire State Manufacturing Survey results were "sluggish" in November and changed little from October, per the New York Federal Reserve. General business conditions hit 2.9, a decline of 1.1 points. (Any reading greater than zero indicates growth.) New orders rose 2 points from October for a final November reading of 5.5. Shipments fell 4.2 points for a final reading of 8.8 in November. Despite a 4.3-point increase, unfilled orders remained in contraction territory at minus 8.2. The Number of Employees index increased 2.8 points to a final level of 10.4, marking the third consecutive month where hiring increased.
Foodservice News This Week
- Food prices increased 0.2 percent in October, according to the Consumer Price Index. For the 12-month period ending in October, food prices increased 2.1 percent. Food-at-home prices increased 0.3 percent in October while food away from home prices rose 0.2 percent. This is one of the few times recently that food at home prices rose faster than food away from home prices. In the last 12 months ending in October, food-at-home prices rose 1.0 percent while prices for food away from home are up 3.3 percent.
- Subway tries to stop closing stores. In 2015 Subway had more than 27,000 stores. In 2018 the number of units the sandwich chain operates dropped to less than 25,000 for the first time since 2011. The chain is trying a variety of tactics, including trying to find another franchisee to run a restaurant that a current operator wishes to close.
- Shake Shack will temporarily close some locations in 2020 to upgrade them. The changes will improve layouts to ensure optimal order flow from multiple ordering channels and adding ordering kiosks. Kitchen equipment will also be upgraded.
- J. Alexander's opened a new concept in Houston. Called Merus Grill, the 7,900-square-foot operation will seat 200 guests and is described as a chef driven, boutique-style restaurant that provides a contemporary take on classic American cuisine.
- Casey's General Store will build a distribution center in Joplin, Mo. The new facility will service 400 to 600 Casey's stores and is the company's third warehouse.
- Corporate Stirrings: Houlihan's will be sold through bankruptcy court supervision to Landry's for $400 million. However, the deal is subject to higher offers from other bidders. Not included in the sale are independent franchised operations. Matchbox Pizza will begin franchising to grow the chain more quickly and at a lower cost. Franchises will be located outside the company's home base of Washington, D.C., with the first franchise unit planned to open this year in Charlottesville, Va. Papa John's Pizza announced a major shakeup in its top management. Several executives will leave the company while others will receive new titles and responsibilities. Louisiana Apple LLC has purchased 19 Applebee's locations in Wisconsin and now owns a total of 47 Applebee's in 5 states.
- Growth Chains: Houston-based Manchester Enterprises will open 18 Dunkin' restaurants and 10 Baskin Robbins units in Texas. Chinese coffee and tea shop Luckin opened 900 locations in China in the third quarter, per the company. Miami Grill will open 3 locations in Orlando.
- Comparable Store Sales Reports: Arcos Dorados up 12.7 percent, Bloomin' Brands (combined down 0.2 percent, Outback up 0.2 percent, Carrabba's up 0.1 percent, Bonefish Grill down 2.2 percent and Flemming's up 0.4 percent), Carrols Restaurant Group up 4.5 percent, Chipotle Mexican Grill up 11.0 percent, El Pollo Loco (systemwide up 1.1 percent, company-owned locations up 1.6 percent and franchised up 0.6 percent), Noodles & Company (systemwide up 2.1 percent, company owned up 2.2 percent and franchised units up 1.6 percent) and Papa John's Pizza (North America up 1.0 percent, company-owned units up 2.2 percent and franchised locations up 0.6 percent.)
For details and same-store sales of other chains, Please click here for the latest Green Sheet.


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To the Editor:America is being sold a bill of goods by the media. Most know that by now, but for those of you who don't, let me lay it out for you. The swamp in Washington never would accept an …
To the Editor:
America is being sold a bill of goods by the media. Most know that by now, but for those of you who don't, let me lay it out for you. The swamp in Washington never would accept an outsider elected president. They wanted to keep their lifetime cushy Congress and Senate jobs and their elite lives. They vowed to impeach this man nineteen minutes after he was sworn in.
They want their security guards and walled estates and at the same time, take away our defenses - our guns. They want illegals in here so that they can get cheap labor and more votes while taking away jobs from citizens, especially children; and don't care about the homeless and disenfranchised that live here. They also want a "green new deal" claiming the world will end in a few short years, which is a fallacy. What they really want is control of what we eat, how we travel, and how warm or cold we keep our home heat. This is not about climate change. It is about government control. If they were serious about climate change, they would go after China – the world's worst offender. They want to control our speech. They want no dissention of thought. Just groupthink , like in the book 1984.
But the swamp won't go after China. Biden got $1.5 million from China in a sweet deal for his son, Hunter. I even saw a video of Biden bragging that he told the Ukraine if they didn't fire a particular prosecutor and give Hunter his cushy $80,000 a month job, that he would, as vice president, withhold government funds.
You can be sure that whatever they accuse Trump of doing is what they are doing or have done. It's called projection. Be it racism, xenophobia, or mistreating women. The Dems and the Swamp swore before Trump was even elected that they would get him booted out one way or another. They even got a FiSA warrant to spy into his campaign and then his election. Then you have the infamous tape of Obama whispering to Putin right on camera "I'll have more flexibility when I'm no longer President". These quid pro quos are the kind of things they've been accusing Trump of. Again Projection.
First they started the Russia witchhunt. That didn't pan out so they went after Kavanagh. No luck there, so here we are a year later with the Ukraine debacle.
The swamp would never accept an outsider airing their dirty laundry. In an unprecedented attack, Adam Schiff used our House of Representatives to make up a lying parody of what the President might have said using Godfather language and tone and completely lied about what the President said to the Ukraine. Then Nancy Pelosi, when George Stephanopoulos on ABC said it was a joke, lied and said it was reality. The actual conversation, which was quite bland and mundane, can be read in its one page entirety (as it was released by President Trump).
Sure, President Trump talks too much sometimes, can be uncouth, and even a braggart at times. But, he is honest, takes no money in his capacity as president, has stopped his business dealings abroad, has done a ton of good things for this country, and truly puts America first. Congress, the Senate, and the Swamp of the old FBI are the culprits of our problems. Term limits would help. But mostly people need to know the real story of what's going on and not listen to the Kool-Aid of fake news.
Margaret Porter
Thank you for a very excellent & insightful letter. The Swamp and the Deep State are alive & well right here in Warwick as they transfer massive amounts of private money to their public cronies. It is obscene and the Beacon editors are complicit in this criminality as they tiptoe through the Swamp tulips.
we need a leader who will drain the swamp. lets erect someone who is an outsider who can get the job done quickly. dragging things on for three years is not acceptable.
It is strange how everyone connected to Trump keeps ending up in prison, isn't it? Some might even say, they are taking a hit for someone more powerful. I wonder why that keeps happening?
Great letter, Margaret! You summed up how I, and most of America, feels.
What a load of crap! Do yourself a favor and do a bit more research...a research bibliography consisting of FOX and POTUS tweets doesn't count as "real news"....or didn't you get the memo? Then get back to us.
Sorry Margaret, I disagree... look at this man's history. Two failed marriages, multiple affairs, bankruptcy SIX times, failed businesses, sexual assault, numerous lawsuits... he did not turn into a saint the day he swore on the Bible to uphold the Constitution he ignores on a regular basis. He's the a conman who has fooled many who believed his lies that he would fix everything. Take a good look at the tax breaks and what it is doing to the deficit... and the healthcare he said he'd fix in the first 100 days in office then said "who knew it was so complicated". Everybody told him it wouldn't be easy. Middle America wanted to some to fix everything and tRump said he would... just one of the 13000 lies he's said. Sorry, he is making a fool of you


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Professor Maureen Barr fell in love with Genetics as a Rutgers undergraduate way back when (B.A. 1990). She pursued her interests in genetics and trained at Columbia (Ph.D.) and the California Institute of Technology (postdoc). Prof. Barr first received tenure at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In 2007, she happily returned to her alma mater and joined the Rutgers Department of Genetics. Her lab studies human genetic diseases using the tiny worm C. elegans as a model system (http://barrlab.rutgers.edu/). Undergrads in the Barr lab have won numerous awards (including two Goldwater scholars), published papers, presented research at scientific conferences, and gone onto graduate, medical, and dental schools. Prof. Barr is also the proud mother of three sons, the oldest is currently a Rutgers student.
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After listening to three girls go on and on about clubbing and dressing up in the BMH Lounge.
Girl #1: Yeah so I asked him what he thought of us when he first met us
Girl #2: Ooh! What did he say?
Girl #1: He said he thought all we cared about was clubbing and boys!
Girl #2: Oh...
Girl #1: He thought we were bimbos!
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'No one is safe in Hungary,' warns editor after newspaper that criticised government is shut down
The editor-in-chief of a leading liberal newspaper has warned that "no-one and nothing" is safe in Viktor Orban's Hungary, a week after the publication was shut down amid government pressure.
"If this could be done to Nepszabadsag, then no-one and nothing is safe," Andras Muranyi told The Sunday Telegraph.
The dramatic demise of the broadsheet, which had a reputation for using investigative journalism to unearth nefarious government activity, shocked Hungary and fuelled concerns over the health of the free media in the Central European country.
Staff at the paper received a courier-delivered letter stating that the paper was ceasing production with immediate effect on Saturday last week. They were also barred from the paper's offices, so could not collect personal items, and stopped from accessing their email accounts and any work they had in production.
"Papers airing the government's dirty linen can easily find themselves suffering a similar fate," Mr Muranyi said.
In a statement published on the paper's website, Mediaworks, the paper's Austrian owners, cited economic problems for the closure, saying Nepszabadsag had generated a "considerable net loss". The company also said it was seeking to restructure the struggling newspaper rather than killing it for good.
But Hungary has been rife with speculation that the government of Viktor Orban, the Hungarian prime minister, brought pressure to bear on Mediaworks, which also owns a number of other Hungarian publications, to silence the dissenting voice.
Mr Muranyi said it "would be naïve to believe the decision was made solely on economic grounds" and that he did exclude the possibility the government was responsible for the closure.
Critics of the government claim Mr Orban has little love of the free press. He faces frequent accusations that he is clamping down on the free media through a mixture of regulation, tax laws and the selective disbursement of lucrative state-funded advertising to media outlets sympathetic to the government, while critical media is left to wilt in the financial heat.
In the 2016 ranking on press freedom by Reporters without Borders, an organisation monitoring press freedom around the world, Hungary occupied 67th position, having fallen 48 places in just five years.
The Hungarian government, however, denies any involvement in the demise of Nepszabadsag.
Bence Tuzson, Hungary's minister for government communication, told the Hungarian news agency MTI that Nepszabadsag had accumulated huge losses and that "the government would in no way like to infringe on the freedom of the press by becoming involved in the publisher's decision".
This claim cuts little ice with Mr Muranyi who feels Hungary is returning to its communist past.
"The incredible spread of government media control makes me feel like we are living in Kadar (Hungary's communist leader from 1956-88] era again," he said.


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A while back, Nate Green asked me a question: "What's the best advice you've ever given your younger brother?" His premise was that not everyone goes through life with a close brother, or a mentor, and that this is one of the main things that seems to help successful people along in life. Nate's idea was to compile this kind of brotherly advice and condense it down into something that anyone could access and learn from – whether or not they're lucky enough to have these kind of personal relationships in their own lives. I like his idea, and I think he's right about the value of mentors, brothers or strong friendships. I know that I wouldn't be where I am now without the handful of mentors that I've been lucky enough to have. His framing of the question made me think. I considered all the things I've probably told… read more »
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Boom Ends For South Asian Shops Competition Heats Up in Berkeley's 'Little India' By Riya Bhattacharjee Special to the Planet
Sitting in his curio shop on University Avenue, Tsewang Khangsar recalls the onerous journey that he had made almost 45 years ago across the Himalayas from Tibet.
"We were fleeing from the Chinese occupation," he said. "The Communist rule was slowly destroying everything that we knew as culture, as sacred, as ancient."
After being given refugee status in India, Khangsar completed his education from Cambrian School in Dehradoon and later went on to teach elementary and high school in Dharamshala for 20 years.
In 1995 Khangsar was uprooted for a second time when he won the green card lottery which allowed 1,000 Tibetan refugees to come to the United States. With the help of a Tibetan support group in California, Khangsar arrived in Berkeley.
"I washed dishes and ran errands to make ends meet," he said. "In spite of having a masters degree in education from the University of Massachusetts, I was not allowed to teach in California. Six years ago when I opened Little Tibet, on University Avenue, there was only one other curio shop on Salon Avenue that specialized in Indian and Tibetan handicrafts. Today there are at least 10 such shops in Berkeley."
Khangsar said that his business at 2037 University Ave. is slow because of fierce competition. Technological advancements and growing dependence on all things mechanical have not helped either.
"People have no use for ancient cultures anymore," he said. "Businesses such as these face a great risk of slowly drifting away."
Khangsar says that most of his regular clients are those who are tired of chains like Macy's.
Maulin Chokshi of Bombay Jewelry Company (1042 University Ave.) is the president of the University Avenue Association. He agrees that Indian businesses in Berkeley are gradually drifting away.
"There was a time when people would fly down from as far as Honolulu to do their monthly grocery shopping at Vik's," said Chokshi. "The fame of clothing boutiques such as Roopam and Sari Palace spread as far as Reno. In the late 1970s, Berkeley provided the only connection to India in the Bay Area."
With Indian markets emerging in Santa Clara, Fremont, and San Bruno, customers no longer have to commute to Berkeley for that exotic spice from Malabar. They can easily get it two doors down at their neighborhood grocery shop. In Fremont itself there are more than 20 grocery shops today. Fremont also boasts of the Naz8 Cinemas, North America's first multicultural entertainment megaplex which attracts hordes of Indians by showing Bollywood films every week.
Chokshi however acknowledged that the number of Indian businesses have grown tremendously in West Berkeley since 1989. In the late 1970s there were a mere eight to nine Indian shops. Today the number has grown to well over 50. According to Chokshi, the UC system initially brought in a lot of clientele in the form of the student's parents. But today the shops have a identity of their own and are not dependent on anything.
"Indian businesses in West Berkeley have grown because of the tremendous effort each of us put into our work," he said. "People respect us because of the superior quality of our service and products—be it garments, jewelry, or spices."
According to Chokshi, Indian businesses in West Berkeley flourished from 1992 to 2000. He recalls how the dotcom boom brought in the maximum traffic.
"There was more business to be done, more money to be made," he said. "Certain stores even had to hire extra help on the weekends. People were spending money like there was no tomorrow."
When the bubble burst however, the spending gradually died down and a lot of his clientele even left the country.
Although business has been slow from 2000 to 2005, 2006 is witnessing a state of rebuilding. Chokshi acknowledges that both environment and security issues are dealt with a lot better by the City of Berkeley than before. In 1990 Chokshi was held at gunpoint and robbed in his shop in broad daylight. Today there are policemen patrolling the area continuously and the streets are a lot cleaner. The University Avenue Association also arranged for Diwali lights last year and it works to maintain harmony within the international market blocks in that area.
However, Chokshi finds it distressing that the city is not doing anything to promote the uniqueness of international markets in West Berkeley.
Echoing his concerns is Shaman Ajmani of Karma, an interior décor boutique on the same block.
"The city should help to promote this part of town as a tourist attraction. We need more lights to brighten up the place in the evening. People are scared of walking here after 6 p.m. Graffiti is also a big menace," Ajmani said.
According to both Ajmani and Chokshi parking problems are one of the main reasons for the dwindling businesses.
"It is not only in the benefit of the businesses but also the city if parking is made easier for tourists and local shoppers," Ajmani said.
In 1989, it was Ajmani's father, Anil Ajmani, who took over Bombay Music which had been a part of Bombay Bazaar and Bombay Travel in the 1970s. An ardent admirer of Bollywood movies, Anil Ajmani worked hard to establish the store and today it is one of the most popular destinations for lovers of Indian cinema in Berkeley.
Another popular Indian haunt in Berkeley is Vik's on Allston Way. Mr. Chopra of Vik's was the first to bring the sighs, smells, and tastes of Indian street food to Berkeley and since then Indian restaurants have been mushrooming all over the city. Bir Thapa of the recently opened Mount Everest Restaurant on Shattuck Avenue finds the cut-throat competition in the Berkeley Indian restaurant industry frustrating.
Opening a business in Berkeley had not been easy for Mr. Thapa. He fled Bhutan in 1992 to escape from the Maoist regime and had arrived in the United States in 2000. Along with three other friends, he decided to start a restaurant specializing in Indian and Nepalese food that would appeal to international customers.
"After opening in July 2005, the restaurant did very good business for the first three months," he said. "It began to sag after new restaurants opened on our street two months back."
However, there are others like Chaat Café on University Avenue who refuse to be daunted by competition. Leena, a student of business management at UC Berkeley who works at the café, says that the restaurant is always packed.
"Competition is good," she said. "It helps to improve the quality of service."
Inspired by the booming business at Chaat Café, Leena said she plans to start her own Indian restaurant in San Francisco after graduating.


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In conjunction with Whithervanes, our Art on the Move project by hybrid design studio rootoftwo, Locust Projects will be hosting a panel discussion on the intersections of art, media and technology. The panel discussion will include Cezanne Charles and John Marshall of rootoftwo, Chris Barr of the Knight Foundation, and Willie Avendano of 01.
With Whithervanes, rootoftwo have created weathervanes for the twenty-first century, tracking and measuring the "climate of fear" on the internet. This discussion will highlight how artists, technologists and the media confront the realities of this new tulmultuous climate we live in.
The panel discussion will take place on Saturday, May 19th, 2018 from 5 pm to 7 pm at ALL DAY, located at 1035 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33136. Complimentary bites and refreshments will be provided. The talk is free and open to the public with RSVP. Space is very limited.
ALL DAY is one of the host locations for Whithervanes. This public project is currently on view now through July 2018. The project can be seen on the building's rooftop from street level and will be on view during the event.
The U.S. premiere of Whithervanes in Miami is made possible by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. To learn more about this project, go to locustprojects.org.
About the Panelists
rootoftwo (Cezanne Charles + John Marshall) is a research and practice-driven hybrid design studio formed in 1998. rootoftwo work to create a condition where we can perceive ourselves, the here and now, and the future differently. rootoftwo makes social objects, experiences, and works for the public realm - typically at the scale of devices, furniture or small buildings. Their projects are designed to disrupt and reframe systems, networks and infrastructure.
Chris Barr joined Knight Foundation in July 2012. As director of arts and technology, he identifies and applies innovative technology approaches to guide Knight arts strategy. He has developed and led major foundation initiatives focused on helping institutions such as libraries and museums use technology to meet new audience demands. In addition, he has steered foundation projects that explore the impact of digital transformation on institutions and communities. His creation and leadership of the Knight Prototype Fund, a signature foundation initiative, provides a unique philanthropic avenue for media innovators to explore early stage projects.
Willie Avendano is an entrepreneur, creative technologist, hacker, educator, and new media artist. He is the Executive Director and co-founder of 01, a Miami-based education lab that empowers children to shape the world around them through the use of emerging technologies. Willie is the recipient of the 2018 Wavemaker Grant as part of project group LCHN for project Experiment .001: FocusCoin and CryptoSymphonics. He has had his artwork shown at the HistoryMiami Museum, Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami, Satellite Art Show, Locust Projects, &gallery, iii Points Festival, the Pew Center for Arts and Heritage in Philadelphia. He graduated from Columbia University in Operations Research and Computer Science.
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