text:
Exceptional role of data in manufacturing
Data has long been precious fuel for manufacturing, driving efficiency improvements, reductions in waste, and incremental profit gains. These days, such notions as "big data" and "smart data" create new dimensions to the value of research on industrial data bridge.
As a consequence, data is no longer used for reporting past activities only - it allows manufacturers to predict future events, risks, as well as to investigate their extended value chain, improving the delivered customer experience. Data now presents the businesses with multidimensional capabilities and broader horizons, guiding them towards numerous exciting ways for manufacturing growth.
Industry 4.0 – industrial data from start to finish
Industry 4.0 is all about data or, to be more precisely, actionable data which leads to information, knowledge, valuable insights and any other form of data-driven intelligence and analytics where artificial intelligence and cognitive science come into play. This data has objectives stretching across the entire value chain and product lifecycle: from ideation, prototyping and development to maintenance, production and ecosystems of information driving innovation, logistics and pretty much any industrial process, all the way to disposal or recycling.
So, why industrial data bridge presents a challenge for the manufacturers?
Bridging IT and OT might resemble learning a new foreign language. Although OT people are used to Fieldbus protocols (based on serial communication principles), they are not very familiar with systems in an enterprise environment that use TCP/IP based protocols to efficiently transfer information over the Internet, store it in datacenters and manage the data in a way that enables them to retrieve information through the visibility of a much bigger database.This is the domain of the IT people, but they are usually unaware how the data from a single sensor finds its way into the enterprise world.
The same happens in the other direction when it comes to giving commands towards devices in the field as a result of complex analyses done in data centers. These commands, of course, also need to be converted into a format OT people can understand and manage.
One of the main challenges the manufacturing faces today is to develop foundation for successful IIoT and Industry 4.0 implementations by connecting even legacy devices and making the data available and understandable for people in both worlds.
Let's face the beast OR 3 top industrial data challenges and how to overcome them
Industrial IoT (IIoT) is currently struggling with the following obstacles :
- Connecting devices in the field and making the data available in private and public clouds to be utilised by OT and/or IT systems. One needs the devices to forward the data acquired in the field on sensor level and translate them, so that they are understood by the big number-crunchers up in the cloud. The biggest issue is the lack of standards that can be applied to streamline the access methods.
- Making sure the acquired and transferred data is protected and is available for the specific user only. The main idea is to ensure cyber security when protecting the environment from attacks, to avoid unauthorized access to machines, the production environment or even the complete plant, respectively.
- - Assuring that the data transfer happens in a predetermined way and in real time to enable full control. It's of utmost importance to ensure data integrity, especially via the use of Time Sensitive Networking. The different TSN standards can be grouped into three basic key component categories that are required for a complete real-time communication solution: time synchronisation; scheduling and traffic shaping; selection of communication paths, reservation and fault-tolerance. TSN will play an important role in the future, but it still needs to be widely adapted in order to become effective.
However, in the most information management and data environments, silos represent the biggest problem. In Industry 4.0 and industrial data, these silos range from ERP (enterprise resource planning) and industrial control systems to traditional documents, both digital such as good old spreadsheets and still in paper format too.
Silo issues need to be solved by people who clearly understand the gaps, can formulate a solid strategy, understand the processes, and put you on a path of the journey and vision called Industry 4.0.
All in all, manufacturers have the ability to harness the power of all their data. They can find a good balance between constant production upkeep, assurance of just-in-time delivery of goods, and high yield management on the one hand, while reducing cost of product quality on the other.
The priority should be to consider the phenomenon of the so-called "industrial data bridge" seriously and from different angles. When IT and OT world understand each other and, eventually, merge, it will be possible to work toward a common goal in a more cost-and time-efficient way. Finally, lots of shared issues, tasks, and requirements will serve as a starting point for a fruitful cooperation.


text:
New Approaches to Relapsing Addictive Behavior
Relapse to addictive behavior
Two research teams at the University at Buffalo's Research Institute on Addictions recently explored the scientific literature focusing on relapse to addictive behavior. The first team reviewed studies of relapse to driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and the second team, the differences between men and women who relapse to alcohol and drug abuse.
The RIA researchers concluded that because those who drive under the influence (DUI) are such a diverse group, researchers and clinicians should focus on subgroups that share common characteristics to improve prevention and intervention. They also noted a need to integrate better criminal-justice and rehabilitation approaches to reduce DUI relapse.
When it comes to relapse to alcohol and drug abuse, they found differences between men and women. Women were less likely - and men more likely - to experience relapse to drug abuse. Marriage plays a different role in alcohol relapse for men and women. Alcoholic women seemed to be put at risk for relapse by marriage, marital stress and conflict. Alcoholic men, on the other hand, appeared to be protected from relapse by marriage.
Both research reviews appeared in the March 2006 issue of Clinical Psychology Review.
Driving under the influence is a major public health problem. Although there has been a decrease in fatality rates over the past two decades, there were 17,401 alcohol-related crash fatalities in 2003 alone.
Thomas H. Nochajski, Ph.D., associate professor in the UB School of Social Work and associate research scientist at RIA, and colleague Paul R. Stasiewicz, Ph.D., RIA senior research scientist and director of RIA's Clinical Research Center, looked at DUI research hoping to identify a new focus for research, treatment, the legal system and policymakers.
"We reviewed the data on DUI relapse, the characteristics of first-time and repeat DUI offenders, as well as studies that evaluated the impact of legal sanctions and rehabilitation programs on subsequent DUI behavior," Nochajski explained. "What we found was that DUI offenders are a diverse group of people."
They found that research and treatment that relied on only one or two characteristics of offenders to explain DUI relapse - for example, driving characteristics, age or socioeconomic status - did not offer a sufficient understanding of or response to the diversity of people convicted of repeat DUIs. Nochajski and Stasiewicz concluded that to understand DUI relapse as a public-health issue, researchers, health providers and policymakers should focus on the interplay of legal, social and psychological factors to describe, explain and reduce relapse.
"Due to the heterogeneity of the offender population," Nochajski advised, "we suggest that researchers and clinicians identify subgroups - people with certain drinking characteristics, depression, coping skills, attitudes about drinking and drugs and other sub-issues of drinking or drugging - that may play a part in high-risk for relapse. This way prevention and intervention programs can be targeted to those different subgroups and issues."
For example, DUI offenders with less severe alcohol problems seem to have better outcomes with a brief intervention focused on reducing the individual's risk of DUI relapse rather than with a formal substance abuse program that works better with heavy-drinking problems.
Lastly, Nochajski and Stasiewicz suggest there is a need for greater integration of criminal justice and rehabilitation approaches that focus on reducing DUI relapse. Research shows that greater reductions in DUI recidivism are realized when legal sanctions and rehabilitation programs are combined, as well as when the rehabilitation programs combine education and treatment. Multiple-layered treatment programs, such as intervention and follow-up, also show better outcomes. DUI courts have been more successful when they require evaluations of offenders, with assignment to intervention programs based on those evaluations. When researchers and local and state legal jurisdictions forge strong working relationships, policies and procedures are initiated that greatly reduce DUI relapse.
The second research team reviewed relapse to alcohol and drug use following treatment, among men and women. Differences were noted between genders, and between alcohol use and drug use.
"Both men and women may relapse to alcohol use because of negative moods, a history of childhood sexual abuse, weaker belief in their ability to deal with difficult situations and poorer coping ability in difficult situations," according to Kimberly S. Walitzer, Ph.D., RIA deputy director and lead author on the review. She also is a research associate professor in the Department of Psychology, UB College of Arts and Sciences. Her co-author is Ronda L. Dearing, Ph.D., research scientist at RIA.
Although alcohol relapse rates were similar for both men and women, women appeared less likely to experience relapse to drug abuse while men appeared more likely to relapse to drug abuse.
Marriage played a different role in alcohol relapse for men and women. Alcoholic women appeared to be put at risk for relapse because of marriage, marital stress and conflict. They appeared more vulnerable to marital issues and interpersonal conflict. As one example, a partner's drinking may create marital stress and in turn marital stress is likely to influence alcoholic women's relapse to drinking. Women also are more likely to begin drinking again when with a romantic partner or with a male or female friend.
In contrast, alcoholic men appear to be protected from relapse by marriage in that it lowers their risk of returning to alcohol use. Men may, in fact, be more likely to relapse when they are alone. Men also are more likely to be in a good mood or positive emotional state when they start drinking again as compared to women who return to drink from a negative emotional state.
"This may be a result of differences between men and women who are problem drinkers," Walitzer explained. Data show that alcoholic women are more likely to be married to heavy-drinking men while alcoholic men are more likely to be married to light-drinking women. In the first case, women may find a reason to drink with a partner who shares in the same heavy-drinking behavior. Men who are alcoholic more often are married to women who drink very little or not at all.
Few studies exist to document gender differences in drug abuse relapse. The studies that do exist indicate that women appear less likely to experience drug abuse relapse, compared to men. Women who relapse to drug abuse may be more sensitive to negative experiences and interpersonal problems in their lives. In contrast, men report having positive experiences prior to relapsing to drug use.
Walitzer's and Dearing's review found that treatment provided to women in alcohol and drug programs is successful in addressing their needs. However, women as the primary caregivers of children or other family members experience more barriers to entering treatment. Thus, women do not always have outside support that can free them to enter a treatment program.
The research team suggests that more study of the various cycles of relapse - a one-time return to drinking followed by abstinence, a return to continuous drinking or multiple drinking episodes and periods of abstinence -- would provide greater understanding of the relapse process in general and gender differences in the relapse process.
The Research Institute on Addictions has been a leader in the study of addictions since 1970 and a research center of the University at Buffalo since 1999.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Initial Exchange Offering (IEO): The Pros & Cons Everyone Should Know
If you've ever been interested in fundraising your startup, you've probably heard of an Initial Exchange Offering, or IEO. IEOs are becoming more popular than ICOs and are considered the next stage in the evolution. However, the concept hasn't crawled out of its crib yet, and many people are confused about its reliability and benefits. … [Read more…]


text:
You must attend #4 at some point in your life…
For cannabis fanatics and regular consumers, there aren't many things better in this world than some fresh, green marijuana. The only thing that might actually be a step up is an entire festival dedicated to weed. Luckily for those who adore marijuana, cannabis-related festivals have become a common thing to discover, especially throughout regions of the United States where cannabis is legal for of-age consumption. There are more than a hundred weed-related festivals nowadays to attend and enjoy, some of which are 100% free and open to the public.
Others are a bit more costly, but they include a bounty of musical entertainment, quality ganja and plenty of socializing with like-minded individuals. Even if you aren't a regular cannabis consumer, a marijuana festival is a unique experience within itself, and is worth attending to see just how much this industry has grown throughout the US (and beyond) in the last several years.
Keep reading to discover some of the best marijuana festivals in the U.S.
1. High Times Cannabis Cup:
Probably the most notorious and famous of all the possible marijuana festivals, the High Times Cannabis Cup terms itself as "the world's leading cannabis event and the most trusted marijuana strain competition in the cannabis industry." Indeed, the Cup has undoubtedly made a name for itself over the years, with its origins beginning way back in 1988. Although technically starting out as a cannabis festival in Amsterdam, the reason why this must-attend annual gathering has made it on our U.S. list is because since 1988, the event has expanded into multiple locations, including Southern California where it is held once a year.
Typically taking place in the desert city of San Bernardino, the High Times Cannabis Cup is an opportunity of a lifetime where attendees get the chance to experience a vape lounge, an edibles village, a live grow room and even a topical massage spa. If you're any kind of a pot aficionado, it is quite literally a "cannaisseurs" paradise.
The Cannabis Cup is normally a three-day event, and once you walk into the venue you can immediately sense the excitement and sheer pleasure of everyone who is there. Some years, the event even offers intriguing, somewhat cannabis-unrelated attractions which include petting zoos with baby goats, super slides, and various art exhibits.
Of course, though, you get your classic fill of weed products and entertainment, including the competition that judges the best edibles, vape pens, concentrates, strains and buds of the year. The winner of each of these categories are awarded the prestigious "Cannabis Cup" title, and are henceforth forever tied with the prestigious High Times Winners name.
And lastly, patrons get to listen to live music performances by famous artists and rappers, which in the past has included Lil Wayne, NAS, 2 Chainz, Rich the Kid and Rick Ross, just to name a few. Although this is not a free event, tickets are relatively affordable and for the amount of stuff that comes with admission, the event is definitely worth it.
2. Emerald Cup:
Focusing primarily on outdoor, sustainable farming and organic cannabis practices, the Emerald Cup takes place in the weed Mecca of Northern California, where so much of the United States cannabis supply is cultivated. Concentrated on displaying the best-of-the-best medical marijuana available, as well as simultaneously educating those who are interested in the variety of topics that are presented, the Emerald Cup serves as a bridge for experts and master cultivators alike to connect with local growers, farmers, patrons and patients in an effort to re-ground the cannabis experience.
The Emerald Cup is not only a chance for the local community to celebrate, though – it has spread immensely in recent years, and has even been called the "Academy Awards for Cannabis" by Rolling Stone Magazine. Held annually in Santa Rosa, California, the Emerald Cup may have started out small, but has now grown to a massive, weekend festival that attracts individuals from all over the world.
3. Hempfest:
A cannabis festival with a real and important mission in mind, Hempfest runs under the direction of marijuana pioneer and advocate Vivian McPeak, who serves to educate the world about the multitude of uses for the cannabis plant. In today's increasingly pro-marijuana population, this work is critical in order for the public to become more informed and more understanding of the global importance of hemp.
Also, the 3-day event works to remove much of the stigma surrounding cannabis legalization, as well as the negative energy that encompasses businesses and companies that are tied in with the marijuana industry.
Coined a "protestival", Hempfest is 100% free to attend and typically attracts those who are in support of marijuana rights and who want to help spread the good word. The event is held in Seattle, Washington and is actually known to be the world's largest annual gathering that is advocating for decriminalized marijuana, and freer cannabis regulations. Moreover, Hempfest always has the latest and greatest cannabis arrivals on display, including new smoking devices, vape exhibits, munchie booths, tons of live music, and impactful speech presenters.
4. Kush Stock:
Describing itself as the nation's biggest free cannabis-related festival, Kush Stock is held every year in San Bernardino, California. The event has been rapidly expanding in popularity, so it makes sense why artists such as 2 Chainz, Juicy J, Tame Impala and Warpaint have obliged to perform in recent years.
Furthermore, lots of informative vendors are present, and they offer a (literal) taste of the best up and coming ganja creations – many of which have yet to even be released on the market.
In addition to highlighting an array of musical guests and talented live entertainment, Kush Stock also features live glass blowing artists, as well as other artists (such as graffiti) who exhibit their work to a live, onlooking crowd.
5. Chalice:
Chalice is quite a unique marijuana festival because its prime concentration is actually on the glass that you use to smoke weed from, rather than the weed itself. Their slogan is actually: "Music, Glass, Hash, Art".
Considered a massive meeting of glass blowers from all walks of life (and all of those who want to witness what they're capable of creating), Chalice is not only a celebration of weed but is also an opportunity for cannabis-related art to be shared, distributed, purchased, exchanged and appreciated.
Held outside of San Bernardino, California in a town called Victorville, this annual event is 3 days long and you must be at least 21 years of age in order to enter the grounds. There is plenty of live music of course, much of which consists of performances by well-known electronic and Hip-Hop artists who are especially popular amongst the marijuana community. In the past, some of these groups have included the likes of Thriftworks, Bassnectar, Cypress Hill, Ice Cube, Ludacris, and Wu-Tang Clan, among many others.
6: High Life:
Primarily a celebration of hip-hop and other similar styles of music, High Life's name is pretty self-explanatory; this event makes you feel high on life. In addition to representing hip-hop, this 2-day festival is also a huge advocate for medical marijuana legalization, and displays all the latest technologies, products and advancements that pertain to it. Even if the festival primarily centers around medical marijuana, though, you don't actually need your card in order to attend – you just have to be at least 18 years of age.
For those that do have their MMJ card, though, you have access to the special "prop 215" medicated area, and if you happen to run out of time to get your certification beforehand, don't even worry for a second because there is an area in the venue where you can actually receive a medical card on site.
High Life offers patrons a chance to witness how the best marijuana breeders, cultivators, chefs and extraction artists in the industry work and operate, in addition to just how much these skillful masters are capable of. The event takes place in sunny Southern California in San Bernardino (which seems to be where most of the fun weed events are located). It is inexpensive to attend and definitely worth it because you'll get to see artists like Waka Flocka, Rick Ross, Bone Thugs N Harmony, Chanel West Coast, Yo Gotti, Fat Joe, and more perform live.
Final Thoughts on Weed and Travel:
If you've been considering attending a cannabis festival and didn't know where to begin your search, or if you were simply curious about the existence of marijuana festivals, then we hope that this article has provided some ideas and choices for the next time you want to venture out into a brand new weed experience.
We hope you not only found this article to be entertaining, but also educational and informative. It is important to remember that the consumption of cannabis is the sole responsibility of the user and discretion should always be taken.


text:
Posh Limousine includes up to 30/45 minutes complimentary waiting time for domestic/ US-International arrivals respectively, starting at posted plane's landing time (as monitored on line or provided by the Airline or Airport). Failure to contact your Chauffeur or the Posh Limousine reservation/ dispatch personnel with in that timeframe might be deemed a "no show" and trigger a full charge of the fare plus taxes and gratuity for the trip as quoted at the time of the reservation. Posh Limousine abilities to monitor private flights schedules are restricted, therefore, wait time will be charged as incurred for any passenger arriving on a private plane that is delayed by more than 15 minutes.
Posh Limousine includes up to a 10 minute complimentary waiting time at pick-up for the point-to-point transfers; delays exceeding 10' will be charge in 15 min increments, calculated from the reserved pick-up time. Point to Point Transfers include all Return Airport Transfers, Cruise Port Transfers, Dinner Transfers, Club Transfers, Point A to Point B Transfers and all non hourly based reservations. Posh Limousine also includes a 5' en route bathroom break on any point-to-point transfer exceeding 45' in duration. Additional stops will be allowed subject to scheduling constrains, and billed/ charged based on the Posh Limousine hourly rate in 15' increments, plus applicable taxes.
A non-refundable deposit of between 25 and 50% of the total fare, applicable taxes and gratuity is required to secure these types of reservation; the balance has to be paid in full 30 days before the date of the wedding charter, if the reservation is not placed and secured within 30 days to the mentioned date.
Cancellations of any charters or portions of the charters are accepted by phone only. Failure to cancel before the deadlines posted bellow will result in a full charge of the fare and applicable taxes, as agreed for at the time of the reservation. Cancellation deadlines are:
The customer (on board passengers, or the third party engaging and paying for the charter) is deemed responsible and will be charged for damage repairs and excessive cleaning expenses caused by the respective customer, including but not limited to:
Posh Limousine reserves the right to interrupt and/or terminate any charter without refund, and/or call for Police assistance if the Chauffeur or Dispatcher on duty have been verbally or physically abused or threatened by the customers on board, or have reasons to believe that the safety and integrity of the Posh Limousine vehicle and passengers are endangered by the customers' behavior , or if the aforementioned Posh Limousine representatives have reasons to believe that the customers on board are in possession of any illegal material and/or substance. Moreover, Posh Limousine reserves the right to refuse service at its sole discretion.
The vehicles provided might not be identical with the vehicles featured on this website. Posh Limousine reserves the right to upgrade the vehicle provided to higher class to accommodate a client's reservation at no charge to the client, if deemed necessary. Vehicle type & color can only be guaranteed if specifically requested and granted at the time of the reservation for charters charged at minimum four hours.


text:
I think the best thing about this salad is the textures: from soft avocado to crunchy pistachios and everything in between.
This light and fresh combination of Mache, Asparagus, Gruyere and Pistachio is brilliant – the nuttiness of the Gruyère complements the pistachios, and the crunch of the asparagus is perfectly balanced by the softness of the Mâche.
Join our newsletter, and stay up to date on all Dress It Up news, events, and recipes.


text:
Something interesting is happening in the House of Lords. Baroness O'Loan's Conscientious Objection (Medical Activities) Bill, now at the committee stage, has put on the agenda an issue which well-deserves to be there. Its point is simple: all healthcare professionals should have a legal right to opt out of certain procedures which they find objectionable. It specifies three areas: abortion provision, withdrawal of life-saving treatment, and actions relating to certain reproductive technologies.
This is not particularly radical; the 1967 Abortion Act already explicitly protects conscientious objection. Indeed, it could even be asked why this should, in a country with a tradition of liberty like ours, even be up for debate. Do we really need law to protect the right to conscience?
Read the full article here: https://blogs.spectator.co.uk/2018/02/conscientious-objection-is-an-important-medical-principle


text:
Pasta Recipe
Pasta Recipe : How to make a healthy Pasta great for weight loss It contains other vegetables as well which are good for health. It …Read More
Warning signs of unhealthy crash diets & Weight Loss
Warning signs of unhealthy crash diets & Weight Loss - Losing weight too fast is usually accompanied with lean muscle loss, further leading to alower BMR. …Read More
Not So Healthy Bran
Bran is not Healthy for Weight Loss - Bran bread, bran roti bran biscuit and even bran Rusk! Everyone is eating bran like crazy to …Read More
The white demon Salt ? Salt free Diet for Weight Loss
Salt free Diet for Weight Loss You must have heard it from many health consultants. True to some extent but you should have your facts clear! Sodium …Read More
Artificial Sweeteners-Pros & Cons
Do Artificial Sweeteners prevent Weight Loss - A substitute of sugar which is not natural and used to make things sweet in taste without adding sugar …Read More
Spend on Health and Save Double on Wealth….
Spend on Health and Save Double on Wealth - A descent, sophisticated lady arrives at grocery store. She was wearing a silk dress, diamond neck piece, …Read More


text:
Kilberry Book of Ceol Mor: Full Price, Members' Price, Digital
£15.00 – £25.00
The best selling book of piobaireachd of all time. It is avaialable for £25, or £22.50 for members, or £15 as a digital download. First published in 1948, this book by Archibald Campbell, Kilberry, contains 118 tunes and a seminal Foreword written by the author.
This extensive introduction covers the nature of piobaireachd, the Highland Society competitions and their influence, the MacCrimmons, the Raasay MacKays, the Camerons, the connection to the modern tradition through John MacKay and Donald MacDonald and the literature of piobaireachd by Colin Campbell, Angus MacArthur, Donald MacDonald, Angus MacKay and General Charles Thomason.
There is also a detailed section on construction and classification of the music and its composition.


text: Seattle Airports X - PC Aviator Issue Dec 21, 2017 8:39:17 GMT Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by shawnturner123 on Dec 21, 2017 8:39:17 GMT Hello,Has anyone else been able to download this new package from PC Aviator ? I purchased it last night and the d/l link isn't working. I have tried to contact and haven't heard back. I swore off PC Aviator after my last message for idea went unanswered a while back, I should have followed through. Please helpThanksI didn't find the right solution from the InternetReferences:www.avsim.com/forumBusiness Marketing Video


text:
Butterick 5819; ca. 1970; Misses' Cover-Up & Swimsuit. Cover-up in micro mini or evening length has elasticized neckline with front slit opening. With or without high elasticized waistline. Full length bell sleeves with high elasticized casing. With or without lace trim. Shaped bra top with bow and lace trim, has back button closing. Bikini briefs with elasticized waistline and legs has lace trim.
Links to reviews/blog posts Edit
Sources/Vendors Edit
Gallery Edit
[insert your photos of this pattern made up]
Wishlist Edit
[insert your username, and make sure your preferences allow for people to contact you via e-mail. Do not list your email address here!]
Community content is available under CC-BY-SA unless otherwise noted.


text:
Need to find a lawyer? Call now to schedule your free introductory consultation at our Edmonton law office
Home | Contact Us
Please note that fields marked with an asterisk are mandatory as we require this information to assess your needs and respond promptly. You can also request assistance by calling our office at 780-944-1777.
10530 110 Street Northwest
Edmonton, Alberta T5H 3C5
Phone: 780-944-1777
Fax: 780-488-8883
"I made the mistake of not listening to Jerry the first time and then everything blew up and I'll never do that again. Jerry knows what he is doing."
Crystal G.
Edmonton, Alberta


text:
191 Bistro
Need help viewing our image gallery?
Tips for using the Image Gallery
Located in the main lobby of 191 Peachtree, the 191 Bistro is a full service breakfast and lunch café. Humphries' scope consisted of high-end finishes with all stone tops, tile floors, sheetrock ceilings, and custom makore millwork, as well as a full-service kitchen.
Design Firm:Go Back
Cooper Carry


text:
Walter Benson
Walter Benson Rubusana was born in the district of Somerset East in 1858 and was educated at Lovedale College.
After serving as teacher and assistant pastor at Peelton, he was ordained in the London Missionary Society in 1884. He gained a PhD from McKinley University.
He was a founder member of the Native Educational Association (1879) to improve and elevate the position of the "native races" by means of education.
He was also a member of the Union of Native Vigilance Societies and was prominent in the establishment and administration of East London's African newspaper, Izwi Labantu (1898).
Simultaneous with the creation of Izwi was the formation of the South African Native Congress of which Dr Rubusana was an Executive Committee Member. In 1909 he became President of the South African Native Convention, elected to study the drafting of the Act of Union.
He was also one of the delegates who journeyed to England that year to carry the voice of Black protest against the Union before the King but, once Union had been accomplished, Dr Rubusana decided to exert pressure from within the system and was elected as the first Black Member of the Cape Provincial Council to represent the Tembuland constituency.
Dr Rubusana's work as a pastor at East London began in about 1888, when he was posted to the Congregational Church at Newsam's Town.
He quickly became caught up in the need to uplift the social conditions of his people, especially after the forced removals of 1890 and the establishment of the East Bank Location. For this reason he founded the East London branch of the Native Vigilance Association in 1892.
He died on 19 April 1936 at the age of 78, and was buried at East London.
The sole exception is for educational institutions wishing to reproduce the document as a handout for their students.


text:
Let's make delicious Christmas cookies with this Christmas themed Silicone Mold
Kids will love the chocolates, jelly or other cookies you could create with these molds.
Make Your Life Sweeter, enjoy the little things and be in love with your Life every minute
Key Features & Benefits
- Material: Soft, flexible non-stick silicone BPA Free and FDA approved, easy to clean. No peculiar smell, soft, waterproof, fadeless and durable for long time use,
- Temperature range: -40 up to 200 degrees Celsius (-104 up to 392 degrees Fahrenheit),
- Multi-Purpose: the silicone molds can be used in the oven, microwave ovens, dishwashers, and refrigerators,
- Versatile: The silicone molds can be used to prepare chocolate candies, hard candies, cake decorations, fondant, ice cubes, juices ice cubes, jelly or for any other purpose you may need,
Easy to use and clean,
- Easy to get smell and flavor away,
Reusable, non-stick,
- Whether you want to create memorable moments with the loved ones or hold a big birthday party or a holiday party, this Silicone Molds will be the perfect choice for you.
- After use, please clean it using hot water and cleaning agent, or place it in the dishwasher
- Do not use abrasive cleaning agents
- Dry before storage
- When baking, the mold should be separated from the flat of the baking tray. Please spray few nonstick baking oils before baking
- After baking, please remove it from the oven, place it in the baking rack until it is completely cooled
- Do not use it in gas or fire
- Do not use cold water to clean it immediately when it is taken out from the oven
Please keep it into hot water for 20 minutes before using it.


text:
The session was electric, turbo charged and great fun! We admired your ability to be able to connect with the audience while making powerful observations on team building and collaboration. The team feels distinctly invigorated and inspired and I am sure this would positively impact their contributions both as individuals as well as a team.
Fantastic session. The feedback received by our leaders regarding Paul session was par above excellence. The leadership team felt very happy about the session and had all praises for Paul.
Thanks a lot for your support. The retreat was well received. I found your session very effective.
Our employees did go back with a feeling of Commitment and Aggression. You surely made them feel like true warriors. Energy enthused in them, especially in the later half of the session was amazing. The best part is that the session got appreciated by all levels including the senior management.
The session was engaging, lucid, well researched and delivered with quality content. Post the session, the key takeaways and characteristics of great companies were discussed internally and the team could identify areas which would help us on our journey from being good to great.
Fear of failure which inhibits innovation and growth to my mind was an important message. Likewise, the mindset of extracting more of yourself and living the dictum of the best is yet to come, was very critical to ensure that we do not become complacent.
Our virtual training is a reliable training solution that allows you to quickly deploy a web-based, scalable, fully track-able learning program.
SCALABLE – train your team department or the entire company virtually
AFFORDABLE – can work on any budget; big savings on logistics and offsite expenses
EFFECTIVE – can be engaging and interactive
CUSTOMIZATION – specific training module can be curated for specific requirements
All sessions are dynamic – We conduct webinars, video conferencing, & online training programs customized as per your requirement and learning goals.
We can organize the online sessions either on our technology partner platforms like WEbex, Gotomeeting, Gotowebinar, where we share the technical or system requirement to participate.
If the client has the facility to conduct it on their technology platform we can also go with it.
We work with the best of technology partners for an uninterrupted flow of session, interactive participation and clear view / switch between the presenter and presentation.
Just like your regular learning sessions, online session can be done on any topic.
As mentioned earlier, it will be designed and deployed after a detailed discussion between Paul and the client.
Paul as your Virtual Presenter
A great presenter can elevate a topic and drive better results. Webinars can be a tricky medium. Due to limited audience feedback a speaker needs to keep their energy up and know how to effectively pace their talk while being at ease with technology.
Paul's presentation for a webinar is different from his regular sessions. He emphasizes on:
Skill based sessions are designed to fit your team's competency requirement
The session is tailored-made based on the delegate's profile, roles & responsibilities and learning goals.
Skill building can be either conducted as a workshop or an intense training with a flexible training duration based on clients needs.
Paul's expertise & experience in diverse fields gives him a vantage point to train people on different competencies like sales & marketing, creativity & innovation, customer service, negotiation, leadership and interpersonal effectiveness.
Unlike conventional teaching methods, the session is programmed with practical tools, learning exercises & activities, to make it impactful and actionable.
Skill building sessions
The need for these sessions is mostly circumstantial. If you are looking forward to –
• Incorporate new skill sets
• Create perfect harmony between cross-functional teams
• Work in collaboration
• Bridge the gap between veterans & rookies to work in harmony
• Align the organizational values & vision with your employees
• Bring fresh third party insights to your learning
Then strategy session is what you are looking for.
Discussions to understand the scenario are the basis on which the session is constructed; here again the emphasis is on the clients needs.
Strategy sessions are practical in approach with experiential learning. Customized workbooks provided for each session, will act as learning aid.
Strategy sessions
- Value centric selling
- How to improve your sales presence
- Inside the mind of a customer
- Story telling for marketers
- Paradigm shift – How selling has changed?
- Exceed to succeed
- ABCD – Always Be Connecting the Dots
- Business model innovation
- Good to great
- Collaborate to win
- Building high performance team
- Execution discipline


text:
Accredited airevac crews are looked up by customers when being helped by a insurance case worker. As these cases necessitate a complete supply of respiratory equipment , private air ambulance companies must be hired. All the time there are patients that have need of a specialized EMT or a full emergency care setup while they travel in a jet-propelled plane. People who seek the help of air evac charters do not want to be onboard the public airline establishments . This is because these are people which are in need of an IV care setup for narcotics or a flight staff. Due to the fact that outpatients are dependent on an IV monitor and care for narcotics, there should be companies that help transfer patients in emergency cases.
All fields marked with a * are required:


text:
General Info
Galleries & Exhibits
Museum Shop
Student & Family Programs
Local Attractions
Digital Doorway
A Message from the Montpelier Board of Directors
The Center for the Constitution
Hands-On Expeditions
Dolley Madison
James Madison
House and Grounds
Enslaved Community
US Constitution
All Stories
General Info
Become a Member
Donate Now
Ways To Give
Madison Cabinet
David M. Rubenstein Gift
The Constitution Today
Podcast: American Dissent
National Survey Results
General Info
Galleries & Exhibits
Museum Shop
Students & Families
Local Attractions
Choose your guided experience
See what's happening at Montpelier
Digital Doorway
Dolley Madison
James Madison
House and Grounds
Enslaved Community
US Constitution
All Stories
A Message from the Montpelier Board of Directors
We are deeply grateful to you, our members and supporters, for your commitment to James Madison's Montpelier.
The Center for
the Constitution
Programs, seminars,
and more.
Work alongside our staff
General Info
Ways To Give
Madison Cabinet
David M. Rubenstein Gift
Become a Member
Get the most out of the Montpelier experience
Donate Now
Pledge your support
The Constitution Today
Podcast: American Dissent
National Survey Results
The Constitution at 231
Years later, what does "we the people" really mean?
8 Minute Read
As featured on
The Hill
We, the People
231 years later, what does it actually mean?
Decades ago,
Schoolhouse Rock made it easy
for an entire generation to memorize the preamble to the Constitution - that famous refrain that begins with "We the people. . ." Years later, amidst intensifying 25th amendment discussions, and constant questions about the extent of freedoms and liberties, many of us are pondering our relationships with the Constitution and its relevance to our lives and our country.
We can't turn on the TV, read the news, or scroll through our social media feeds without coming across a
hotly-contested Constitutional issue
. No matter how you identify politically, where you work, live, or play, we are all participants in an ongoing democratic experiment, the one framed and set in motion by
James Madison
and his contemporaries 231 years ago.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond. Gift of Edgar William and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch. Photo: Katherine Wetzel © Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Madison told us that "
knowledge will forever govern ignorance; and a people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives
." This radical idea of "government by the people" is as relevant today as it's ever been, and it is our responsibility as Americans to be engaged actors in learning about, and living out, arguably the most important, and flawed, western document of the last 1,000 years.
We, therefore, find ourselves ruminating on a fundamental question, "Is there a gap between how groups of Americans view the Constitution's relevance, usefulness, and dependability? If so, is it as wide as we think it is?"
The answer to both questions, uncovered by our
recent national constitutional survey
, is "yes."
The United States Constitution. Wikicommons
The results quantify and ground what many of us understand at a gut level: ethnicity, gender, and socio-economic status strongly influence perceived stability of constitutional rights and protections. Sixty-five percent of Americans believe that ethnic minorities and women do not always experience the constitutional rights they are entitled to. Moreover, 82 percent of white people say that their rights are upheld regularly, compared to 65 percent of African Americans, while less than 13 percent of Americans strongly believe that all Americans' rights are regularly upheld and respected.
Further, 90 percent of Americans with incomes exceeding $150,000 believe their constitutional rights are upheld regularly, compared to 66 percent of those with incomes under $25,000. These results paint a clear picture of where we are as a nation. How Americans experience the dispensation of justice and security of their rights, still isn't the same for everyone.
National Survey Results, James Madison's Montpelier
But it can be. And it should be.
The survey also indicates a genuine interest in the Constitution with 86 percent of people saying they are interested in learning more. It's imperative that we as Americans embrace the fact that the Constitution isn't only for our scholars and politicians. It's our universal user's manual, truly for us, by us.
It's important for mission-driven organizations to lead the conversation around timely and complex social issues, beyond what's in the polls or in the news. This can be done through exhibitions, programming, and shifting our educational curriculum so that we take a longer view of American history and engage the public about our founding document and fundamental rights.
Government for and by the people was a radical idea in Madison's time and remains so today. But it is one of our best ideas and our common ground as Americans as equal actors in this ongoing democratic experiment. The survey, and use of its results as an actionable teaching tool, are first steps in closing the gap to ensure that all Americans feel, and in reality are, protected by, and treated equally under, the Constitution.
Kat Imhoff
is the former President & CEO (2013-2019) of
James Madison's Montpelier
James Madison
Enslaved Community
Freedom of Thought
Freedom of Religion
Individual Rights
Checks & Balances
US Constitution
Center for the Constitution
You Might Also Like
Constitution 101: Foundations of the American Political System
July 24, 2020
Learn More
1,024 Acres Under Permanent Conservation Easement
4 Minute Read
Learn More
Public Notice: National Endowment for the Humanities Awards Grant to Montpelier
7 Minute Read
Learn More
At Montpelier
Experience Montpelier
6 Minute Read
Learn More
Madison's 3 Big Ideas: Video
10 Minute Read
Learn More
Excavate: 3-Day Archaeology Expedition
July 9 - 11, 2020
Learn More
At Montpelier
Constitution 101: The Philadelphia Convention
November 13, 2020
Learn More
A Message from the Montpelier Board of Directors
3 Minute Read
Learn More
Archaeology Grandparents' Day!
September 19, 2020
Learn More
At Montpelier


text:
Phone: 01772 958873
Email: email@example.com
Phone: 01772 958873
Gill Kelly FCCA
Financial Controller
What I can do to help you:
I can help you with any general queries you may have relating to accounts, business tax and personal tax. I can also help you with bookkeeping, VAT and some software problems that you may encounter whether you are using Sage, Kashflow or any other similar programs.
What I do @ SBCA
My main duties involve producing annual company Accounts, Management Accounts and assisting the Client Care Manager's as necessary.
I also prepare and submit VAT Returns, Corporation Tax Returns and Self-Assessment Tax Returns.
3 fascinating facts about me:
- I don't mind admitting I love 'lame' American comedy and laugh out loud a lot much to my husband's annoyance.
- I think most things Spanish are great from anyone 'speaking it' (and if it's me that would be very badly!) to watching, once again, 'lame' American comedies with some Hispanic aspect.
- I have quite a varied taste in music from what I think is pretty up to date and popular (but probably isn't!) to more classical stuff (probably due to the fact that I'm getting older!).


text:
₱ 1,500.00
Comprehensive eye examination.
Initial visit is 1,500 pesos for infants, children and adults below 60 years old. Follow up visits are discounted and amount to only 1,000 pesos.
Senior citizens and persons with disability (PWD) are given 20% discount for both initial and follow up visits.
Once the package has been purchased, please book your visit at http://eye.com.ph/book.
Your personal information will be logged into the electronic medical records of ROQUE Eye Clinic.
Clinical history taking will be performed. Your ophthalmic history, medical history, and family history will be reviewed. Please take note of all the medications that you rare currently taking.
Please hand over all of your current prescription eye glasses so that our optometrist may record the power.
Your visual acuity will be taken with and without your current prescription eye glasses. Automated refraction, manual/manifest refraction and dilated/cycloplegic refraction will be done. All these measurements are critical in determining your best potential visual acuity.
Your eyelids, eyelashes, and the anterior segment (conjunctiva, cornea, pupil, iris, and lens) of your eye will be examined with a slit beam of light. This examination is performed to search for lid and lash conditions, corneal diseases, pupil and iris abnormalities, and lens status.
Fluorescein dye applied on your eye will be used to examine the ocular surface for signs of dry eye disease. Your tear break up time (TBUT) will be measured. In some instances, the use of a Rose Bengal or Lissamine Green dye strip may be necessary.
A topical anesthetic, proparacaine, will be instilled into your lower eye lid pocket in order to numb your eye. A fluorescein dye will be used together with a cobalt blue filter to measure your ocular pressure. Your eye pressure will be correlated with your corneal thickness. This examination is used to screen for glaucoma.
Dilating ophthalmic drops will be instilled into your lower eye lid to make your pupils dilate. It usually takes around 30 minutes to achieve full pharmacologic pupillary dilation. Dilation will allow us to examine your retina for congenital/acquired posterior segment diseases. We can see retinal tears/holes, macular degeneration, optic nerve diseases, among other things. The presence of any posterior segment condition may disqualify one from having refractive laser surgery.


text:
TeaCH YOUR KIDS TO SPEAK DOG
Dog Body Language - What your dog is trying to tell you!
How do they feel at this moment? Are they happy and calm?
or maybe tense and scared?
Click here and watch this excellent video made by thefamilydog.com
Download a printable version below:
A lovely and clear explanation (drawings) about Doggie Body Language. Teach also your children...Created by Lili Chin.
Download a printable version below:


text:
It's natural to expect wear and tear when you buy a car, but consumers often overlook the potential for depreciation. There are many other factors to consider, especially short-term features; buyers can end up neglecting long-term issues. When you think about how important purchasing a car is, it's essential that you aim to get as much info as possible on … Read More
One service, Four locations
We are delighted to announce the opening of 3 new regional hubs. We are now able to offer customer the leading electric car brand in the Midlands, South West and Wales as well as the established South East operation in Reigate, Surrey. The hub managers are all passionate EV enthusiasts who want to get more people to experience the benefits … Read More
London E-Mobility Conference
On the 25th of April 3F EV Limited attended the 2017 e-mobility conference in London. The Event was hosted by Robert Llewellyn and organised by our partner Global EVRT and 3F EV were one of the lead sponsors. The event was an opportunity to bring together individuals and organisations working toward a sustainable transport revolution. The format was fun … Read More
Watch Tesla Model X Review
We are very grateful to James and Kate for the lovely Model X review they did on their youtube site. They also gave us a mention which was very kind of them. If you are looking for a lighthearted but informative youtube site to subscribe to on all things electric, make sure you subscribe to James & Kate's channel. Enjoy!
- Page 1 of 2
- 1
- 2


text:
Tips On Treating Your Dog Better
Dogs are pet animals that many people have in their lives; their loyalty and carefree attitude to life makes them the best company for human beings. Having a dog however, is not the only thing is needed to ensure a successful relationship between man and his companion the dog. It is not difficult to ensure that your dog is happy and satisfied; you can achieve satisfaction by making sure that you do all that is within your means to take care of your pet dog. Whatever you do to your pet, make sure that it is safe for it and will not cause any problems with their health.
To ensure that your dog's health flourishes, it is crucial to make sure that your dog is well taken care of. It is vital to make sure that your dog gets the needed medical attention from time to time. Without the necessary medical care, you pet may not live a really long life. It is also important to supplement your dog's diet; get them vitamins supplements. To ascertain that you get the best medication for your dog, make sure that you purchase from a famous manufacturer.
Apart for the excellent diet for your dog, it is also important to give your pet snacks. When selecting snacks for your pet, you may consider getting duck jerky dog treat which is a healthy kind of dog treats. Nutrition is an important factor to check for when choosing dog treats.
Exercise is one of the things that makes dog strong and healthy. A healthy body weight is beneficial to your pet so make sure that you get your dog exercising. Exercising your pet dog does not need to be vigorous; you can just go for walks with your dog or even play catch. In case you have a busy work schedule that cannot allow you to walk your dog every single day, you could hire the services of a great dog trainer or even someone to walk your dog at a fee.
Finally, it is also important to make sure that your dog is clean at all times so as to keep its fur clean and free from parasites, just like you need a bath, the same thing is important for your dog; there are many different shampoos for your dog so make sure to invest in one for the cleanliness of your pet. Still on cleaning it is vital to have your dog's teeth cleaned professionally from time to time to keep cavities at bay; poor oral hygiene may cost your pet its teeth.
Aside from exercise, rest, good food, and cleaning, make sure that you bond with your dog because they love being around humans and they are social creatures.


text:
Common sense tips and tricks for navigating the online world.
It's a fact. We're on the internet everyday. But do you consider how your online activity may be compromising your account information, finances, and even your identity?
We outlined the five most common mistakes people are making today when they go online. Check if you are making any of these mistakes, and if you are, how to help yourself moving forward.
1. Stay Alert, Be Aware
Simple awareness can make or break whether your identity is stolen.
Does something seem a little "off" about the website you are on? Trust your gut and hit the X on that page.
One easy thing you can check on online browsers is whether the URL reads "http" or "https" in the address bar. The added "S" on the end of the http indicates the site is encrypted and your keystrokes will not be recorded on that page. Another sign the website you are on is secure? Check for a "locked" padlock symbol in the address bar as well.
2. Auto-Save Hurts More Than It Helps
You can see auto-save in action anytime you enter your login information on a site and a pop-up window asks if you want to store your login information.
Next time you go to login to that website, voila, your login information is already magically entered. Now all you have to do is click login.
No more wasting valuable brain space remembering password, right?
Actually, auto-save makes it easier to hack into your account because your password is stored online.
This can be especially detrimental when you use auto-save for your favorite shopping sites and opt to auto-save your credit card information.
It may be a slight pain to enter your information every time. But it is nothing compared to compromising your entire financial account and dealing with identity theft.
3. Beware Of Public WiFi
Connecting to public WiFi is the digital equivalent of walking down a dark alley at midnight.
An open WiFi connection leaves you and everyone on it very vulnerable. Open WiFi's, the ones that you don't need a password to use, are most commonly seen in coffee shops, airports, and malls.
Normally, say when you are using your home WiFi, you use a password to connect that's encrypted between your laptop, tablet, smartphone, and wireless router.
Because public WiFi's don't require a password, there is no encryption that keeps your activity safe from prying eyes.
When using public WiFi, a hacker can see what encrypted and unencrypted websites you go to, the information you enter on forms, and more. Also watch out for Honeypots, the term for fake open WiFi networks created to lure unsuspecting people.
4. In Duck We Trust
When you do an online search with Google, Yahoo, or Bing they are actually collecting and storing the information you enter to track you.
Rather than have everything and anything you search under a magnifying glass, use DuckDuckGo as your search engine.
Similar to the Swomi ethos, DuckDuckGo believes in online privacy and user's rights. DuckDuckGo does not store or track your data so you can search knowing you are safe.
Many devices set a default web browser homepage or default search engine, so you can use a safe search engine without needing to think about it.
5. Remember Your Smartphone
If you are like majority of online users, you are on the go with your mobile phone.
All the above steps can be applied to your smartphone use – awareness of website security, not relying on Auto-Save, keeping public WiFi use to a minimum, and using DuckDuckGo.
Being secure on your mobile phone is even more important than your desktop as you likely spend more time on your mobile phone. Plus, mobile phone use is much more casual.
Word Up: Content Lifestyle
Using the internet can be a fun place to go provided you take the necessary precautions.
Just like exploring a new city, all it takes is a simple awareness and some common sense of how to conduct yourself.
Swomi believes in empowering everyone with online privacy and online security. The best way we see to do this is by allowing you to be in charge of your online content.
We call this the Content Lifestyle.
To learn more about being empowered with your online content, visit Swomi.com.
sources: advancedinternetconcepts


text:
Boykin Spaniel for Hunting
The Boykin Spaniel was originally bred in South Carolina for use in hunting wild turkeys in the 19th century. These dogs are fiercely loyal as many spaniels are. They are also very good for hunting in different climates, including marshes. These dogs became known for their versatility, retaining the flushing abilities of a spaniel. Boykins are also adept at water retrieving, driving and tracking. The breed does not point, but flushes. They have excellent stamina and can hunt upland game even in hot weather. Their forte, however, is retrieving waterfowl.
Boykin Spaniels are a medium sized dog. They are larger than cockers but more compact than springer spaniels. They have a solid brown coat that works as great camouflage while out hunting in the woods and marshes. They have large feathery ears and a thick long coat. Some Boykin Spaniels have webbed toes that are great for entering the swamps.
Boykin Spaniels are very healthy and active dogs. You should watch your dog's diet because these dogs are prone to becoming overweight. It is also important that they are exercised frequently and thoroughly. However, some Boykin spaniels are prone to collapse from over exertion, so be sure to watch your dog for signs of tiring.
The Boykin spaniel was developed to hunt wild turkey in the wilds of South Carolina. They work well for hunting other birds as well, although the wild turkeys that are found in the swamps and marshes of the state are really where this dog will shine. They work well to both flush out and retrieve wild turkeys and other birds.
Boykin spaniels are very loyal and companionable dogs. They are also extremely intelligent and easily trained. These dogs can also be very playful, and they are great with kids and small or large families. Getting a Boykin spaniel as a puppy and raising it with your own commands is the best way to make sure that the dog makes both a good hunting companion and a good companion for your family.


text:
Will Zayn Malik Join Former 1D Bandmates For Single After Grenfell Fire? The Truth
Could the rumors be true? One Direction are possibly reuniting to record a heartfelt charity single for the Grenfell Tower fire victims, but fans are eager to know if Zayn Malik will join his former bandmates! Wonder no more… Here's our EXCLUSIVE!
Simon Cowell, 57, reportedly asked the boys of One Direction to record a charity single for the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire. It would be a dream come true for many fans, considering how many lives their powerful music touches. Even though some of the boys agreed, many were wondering if Zayn Malik, 24, would also join. "Louis [Tomlinson] and Liam [Payne] have already signed on to perform with a whole bunch of other Brit artists for Simon's Grenfell towers charity record," a British music insider tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY. "Niall [Horan] and Harry [Styles] really want to perform on it too, but they're still trying to clear their schedules. No word at all from Zayn, so pretty sure he won't be joining."
Even though Zayn might not be apart of the picture, he's still very saddened by the tragedy. "All of the lads were really devastated by the fire, as all of the British public were, it was truly horrific, and they would love to be able to help out in some way," our insider added. "Seems that Zayn is still too bitter about everything though to be able to put it aside though. Sadly, it's not a One Direction reunion in reality though, even if Harry and Niall manage to join Louis and Liam, they will all perform under their own names and not as 1D. In the future there's a definite possibility of a reunion, but not for some time. They'll probably follow in Take That's steps and wait a decade or so."
Days ago, police confirmed at least 30 deaths at Grenfell Tower, an apartment complex in North Kensington, after the building caught on fire on June 14. It was up in flame for over 24 hours. Several others are still missing and many are praying they will be found alive. After hearing the tragic news, Simon expressed his sadness. "I am watching the footage of the Grenfell Tower fire in London. Heartbreaking," he tweeted on Thursday. "We hope to confirm a record tomorrow which will raise some money for the many people affected by this tragedy. Making calls tonight." It's all about love and support!


text:
Colombo FC came up trumps when it mattered most, picking up a 3-0 win in a clash of the heavyweights against Saunders SC, to book a place in the City FL Presidents Cup semi-finals. Colombo FC went into the game needing a two goal win to progress to the semis, whilst a draw would have been enough for Saunders.
Saunders started the brighter of the 2 teams, with Niresh in particular troubling the Colombo FC defence. Colombo FC were forced into a change early on as Vikum Kumarasiri was walking a tightrope after picking up an early caution. His replacement Siraj Mohammed nearly opened the scoring but after doing well to get to Zarwan's corner kick, he could only scoop his effort over the bar.
Colombo FC grew in to the game and took the lead courtesy of a Momas Yapo penalty, after Hettiarachchi handled in the area. Momas Yapo had another couple of great chances to stretch the CFC lead, but he saw a header in to the ground bounce over the crossbar and Asanka Viraj made a stunning save to deny his shot from an Afis Olayemi cutback, as the half ended with Colombo FC in the ascendancy.
Half Time: Saunders SC 0-1 Colombo FC
The second half started very much the same way the first ended, with Colombo FC looking dangerous going forward. Afis Olayemi spurned a great opportunity to put Colombo FC 2-0 up after dallying too long with his finish. A good save from Asanka Viraj followed by a couple of blocks from the Saunders defence resulted in Nagoor Meera skewing the final attempt of that move wide of the far post.
Viraj was a busy man once again as a side footed effort from Siraj Mohammed came his way via a deflection off a Saunders player, but the experienced man adjusted well to get down and make another important save. Krishantha Abeysekera had a great chance at the other end to drag Saunders level but his tame effort was easily saved by Imran.
Afis Olayemi was in the thick of the second half action as he was denied by Viraj after going one on one with the keeper, and then saw a cross smashed on to the post by Rawme Mohideen, who hit a spectacular volley on the move. Zarwan scored a super goal to double Colombo's advantage after a poor back header from Hettiarachchi failed to reach Viraj, allowing the forward to calmly lob the ball over the stranded keeper to make it 2-0.
Dhanushke Madhusanka then made it 3-0 after Asanka Viraj spilled a free kick from Zarwan into the path of the substitute, who had no problem slotting home into the vacant goal. Colombo FC doing enough to top the group with their goal difference of +1, the deciding factor in the standings of a hard fought group.
Full Time: Saunders SC 0-3 Colombo FC
ThePapare.com Player of the Match: Momas Yapo (Colombo FC)
Goal Scorers
Colombo FC: M.Yapo 26′, Z.Johar 80′, D.Madhusanka 86′
Speaking to Mohammed Roomy coach of Colombo FC he had this to say on the win "We were under pressure going into the game and our strategy was to try and score an early goal. I think we were too eager to get on the score sheet as soon as the game started and we came under pressure a bit after conceding several set pieces. However we settled in to our normal game after 20 or so minutes."
On Colombo FC's knack of picking up wins in crucial games "I think our squad is very motivated to perform when under pressure. Sometimes I myself put some extra pressure on them along with the motivation and sometimes you need a bit of luck as well"
On the upcoming clash against Renown "Havent given much thought to the Renown game but we will have to change the style we played in the DCL decider to suit the ground conditions of the City League grounds and we'll work on that in the coming week"


text:
The Charlotte Dymond Monument commemorates a young woman, who was murdered on Rough Tor in 1844.
The young woman was born in 1826. At the time of her death she was a servant at Penhale Farm on Bodmin Moor. She was in a relationship with a farmhand called Matthew Weeks.
On the 14th April, 1844, the couple were walking on the moor and began arguing. Matthew is said to have lost his temper and cut her throat. Charlotte's body was found one week later in the stream near the ford.
Matthew was finally found in Plymouth and tried at Bodmin, where he was found guilty and was convicted to death by hanging. 20,000 people attended his hanging. He was buried at Bodmin Gaol.
Charlotte was laid to rest at Davidstow Church and a monument was erected to her memory, by public subscription, near the place where her body was found at Rough Tor.
In recent times it has been suggested that there may have been a miscarriage of justice and that Matthew may not have been her murderer.
Charlotte's ghost is said to walk the moor still dressed in her Sunday best clothes that she wore on her last day.
Charlotte's monument is located on the approach to Rough Tor. From the main car park for Rough Tor walk down the path towards the bridge which crosses the stream and then turn right. You will see the monument a short distance away beside the stream.
If you are visiting with a dog, please keep your pet under close control as there are often ponies, sheep or other livestock in this area.
Bodmin Moor Area
Road directions to Charlotte Dymond Monument
Books online:
Click here to buy books online about Charlotte Dymond Monument
Places of interest in or around Charlotte Dymond MonumentTowns, villages and other locations
Cornish phrases and place names
Topical phrases of the month April: 'Spring on the Farm'
Place Name of the Month April: Arvor
Charlotte Dymond Monument
Charlotte Dymond Monument
Charlotte Dymond Monument
Community Information
Charlotte Dymond Monument
Charlotte Dymond Monument
Charlotte Dymond Monument
Charlotte Dymond Monument
Things to do
in this area
© AWMP Creative Media, all rights reserved, modifications by Choughmountain Design


text:
In conjectPM you can format all message related text fields including SmartFlows and Signatures. It is also possible for E-Mail messages.
The following formats are supported:
- Bold / italic / underlined
- Bullet lists
- Numbered lists
- Indenting
- Text / background color
- font sizes
You can also copy and paste most formats from other emails or your Word document into the conjectPM message, including tables. HTML only formatted messages will not be rejected.
We keep the formatting when
- receiving emails from Externals (E-mail-In)
- sending formatted e-mails to Externals (E-mail-Out).
as well as while
- Printing
- forwarding Messages / SmartFlows via e-Mail
- Filing and Archiving messages
Making it even easier, we are also supporting keyboard shortcuts: Ctrl-z Undo; Ctrl-y Redo; Ctrl-b Bold; Ctrl-i Italic; Ctrl-u Underline; Ctrl-1-6 h1-h6.
Please note:
If you going to paste Text into a message in conjectPM from an external source, it could be that the text contains formats which conjectPM does not support officially. The formats will be adopt by conjectPM but in some cases only partially as the implemented text editor can't handle this specific formats i.e. charts.
In some cases you may like to copy some text from an external source (i.e. a website) without copying the specific formats, because you face problems in the message lauyouts in conjectPM. Your solution may was to copy the text in a plain text editor to remove the formats and copy it from there. However, there is also an easier solution. Here you can read how to paste plain text easily.
Paste plain text without formats in a message directly in conjectPM:
In Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Internet Explorer there is a keyboard shortcut: Press ctrl-shift-v to paste your copied text as plain text.
However if you use a browser add-on like AdblockPlus or Confluence there will be a problem with this shortcut as this shortcut is already used there. For AdblockPlus you can deactivate the shortcut in the GUI. Simply type "about:config" and change the key for "extensions.adblockplus.sidebar_key". After a browser restart the shortcut will work as explained.
Please find here an example:
Source: www.conject.com
Text imported with ctrl-v (The formatting is kept to a certain degree):
Text imported with ctrl-shift-v (Only plain text will be inserted):
Paste plain text without formats in a message in your email program (Microsoft Outlook):
When you paste Text from an external source into an email the text will be inserted formatted. With the clipboard menu you can change the imported text to plain text. The formats will be removed then.
Please find here an example:
Source: www.conject.com
Text imported with ctrl-v (The formatting is kept to a certain degree):
Change to plain text with the clipboard menu (Ctrl):


text:
Many of you lucky people are still enjoying summer holidays, but there is little rest for the conference committee. We've rolled up our sleeves to pick up where we left off for the Christmas break, and our programming, volunteer, keynote and sponsorship subcommittees are already hard at work.
The deadline of 6 February for Early Bird registration is inching ever closer, and we're pleased to announce that the program is now available.
Please note that this is a 'skeleton' program only, and that it's subject to change. Acceptances from presenters, due on 20 January, must be received before we can commence the challenge of slotting presentations, panels and symposia into the available concurrent session times.
The good news is that we have confirmed:
- Four distinguished keynote speakers – Sue Butler, Michael Williams, Penny Modra and Katherine Bode
- A progress update on the seventh edition of the Australian Government Style Manual, by Libby Varcoe, Head of Content, Digital Transformation Agency.
- A presentation on recent changes to copyright legislation – in particular, fair dealing – by Grant McAvaney, Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Copyright Council.
Stay tuned in the coming weeks for details of the Super Book Clubs; lunchtime Guided Poster Presentations, exhibitions and book sales/launches; Gala Dinner speaker, award presentations, entertainment and more.
What are you waiting for?
There's no better time to register for this year's conference. If you're waiting to see the final program before you decide to register, bear in mind that the detailed program is unlikely to be available before Early Bird registration closes and, even then, the detailed program will be provisional and subject to change without prior notice. The former as explained above, and the latter because life is like that: unpredictable. People get sick, family/caring and other responsibilities have to be prioritised, and so on.
There is always an element of risk in registering to attend a conference – delegates often pay thousands of dollars in advance for registration, travel and accommodation with no guarantee that their expectations for that conference will be met. But the risks can be weighed against the considerable benefits of advance registration and bookings, especially:
- Cost savings accrued by taking advantage of early bird rates and pouncing on sales for airfares and accommodation as they are announced
- The ability to purchase flights and accommodation to suit your taste and budget, rather than having to take what's left at the last minute
- Being able to plan your work schedule and other commitments without having this possibility 'hanging' over you or finding later that you can't attend because your diary is full
- The sheer peace of mind that comes with knowing you're registered and all bookings are confirmed
- The conference's track record – this is IPEd's ninth national conference, so it's hardly an unknown quantity.
Picture this: a handful of IPEd members signed up and paid in full for the conference within hours of registration opening in September 2018. Several more followed suit within the week. Remember, we were still in very much in the early days of planning! It's heart-warming and we really appreciate the confidence these members have shown in us. We hope that you, too, will put your trust in the conference committee, IPEd and all the volunteers who are working so hard to make this conference the best, ever.
If you've been thinking about registering for the Mastering Macros workshop, I'm afraid you're too late – it's fully booked. If you're desperately keen you can sign up to a waiting list, in case there are any cancellations, but we can't promise that you will get a spot. Places are available in five other workshops being offered on the day, including a free legal clinic for participants in the workshop on Contracts, Copyright, Insurance and Payment: Legal issues for professional editors, by the Arts Law Centre.
Workshop registrations will close at 4pm on Thursday 28 February 2019. Don't hesitate: book today!
Renée Otmar, Conference Convenor, and the Conference Organising Committee
Lead image: By William Murphy from Dublin, Ireland – Where's Wally World Record (where you there?), CC BY-SA 2.0, Link


text:
Watching a group of barge-women in bamboo hats and blue prints clothes sing folk tunes and row along the river is a highlight for anyone visiting Zhouzhuang, the beautiful water town in East China's Jiangsu province.
Zhouzhuang, an ancient water town with thousands of years of history, features well-preserved ancient residential houses, elegant watery views and strong local traditions and customs.
To present the town's stories in a better way, Zhouzhuang has trained a batch of barge-women to promote local culture and customs to visitors.
With professional training, they not only know well about the history of the town, but can sing folk songs, dance and speak English.
Wu Juan, born in 1977, in Gaoyong village, Zhouzhuang, is one of them. After she graduated from junior high school, Wu became a welder to earn money for her family.
With the rapid development of the tourism in Zhouzhuang, Wu took the chance to apply for the post of cultural barge-woman.
After several rounds of selection, she was lucky to be selected in the first batch.
"As the cultural symbol of Zhouzhuang, We will present an original water town for visitors with our sweet smiles, folk songs and polite service," Wu said.
----From China Daily
Wechat: Chinaprivatetours
24 Hours Hotline:
+86 137-3541-1378
+86 157-0009-4881
Reply within 24 hours
*Personalized trip proposal
*Price quotation
100% tailor-made trip
*Satisfaction guaranteed trip plan
Enjoy tour in "My Style"
*Private guide & car
*24/7 fully backed up
1 to 1 tailor-made service from our professional travel advisors for the most sophisticated
Constantly excellent reviews for attraction, hotel and service Competitive price
Local experts provide quality tours Best selected knowledgeable local guides Authentic local restaurants
7*24 hours available to create you a worry-free tour. No Hidden Fees and absolutely no pressure to buy. Secured
We accept:
Copyright © 2017 Suzhouprivatetour.com All rights reserved. 浙ICP备18056007号


text:
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Screening and Triage
Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread. We've created an assessment based on CDC guidance to help you protect yourself and loved ones, and to know when to stay home and when to seek testing or medical attention. Currently available in AK, CA, FL, GA, IL, KY, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NY, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, WA, and WY.
Start Your Treatment Online
Our team of doctors will evaluate your case and provide personalized treatment options.
Screening and Triage
We can answer questions about coronavirus (COVID-19), evaluate your risk, and provide support by phone or video to help you know what steps you need to take.
Given the current shortage of testing availability and facilities we currently are not ordering testing, however we can help determine if you need it and the information to contact your local health department. We expect to offer testing as it becomes widely available.
Don't Need Insurance
You don't need insurance to use HeyDoctor and the visit fee you see is the full price. There are no hidden fees. We will also work with you to help find medicines and pharmacies that offer the lowest price for any medicines or treatments we prescribe.
How It Works
Quick Online Visit
Get A Prescription
Chat Anytime
See What Our Patients Say
Check out our iOS app, Android app, and Facebook page for more reviews.
Very impressed!
I have been in the medical/pharmaceutical industry for 20 years. I am very proud of the accomplishments in terms of discovery of...
It works!!
I was skeptical at first, but the doctor was able to call in antibiotics in under an hour. The medicine is working. I've recommended this...
Worked so well and so easily!
Helped me in a pinch! It was a Sunday and we've got a hurricane headed our way on Wednesday so there was no chance of...
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any more questions, visit our help center.
It's free to sign up for a HeyDoctor account, and there's no membership fee. Each consultation or treatment that we offer costs a different amount, with most services costing around $25 or less. You can see the price for each treatment by visiting the Services page - the price will be listed next to each service.
We're working on accepting insurance for these visits, but we're not there yet. Of course you can still use your insurance at the pharmacy to help pay for any medications that we prescribe you, and our doctors will always work with you to find a prescription and a pharmacy that will be affordable. As always, every consult includes a 100% satisfaction guarantee, and we will refund the cost of your visit if you aren't satisfied or if we are unable to offer a diagnosis/treatment! (Note: We aren't able to refund fees for any medicines you pick up at the pharmacy or lab tests you have performed because those are separate businesses and they have their own policies.)
If you don't have insurance and want to see how much your prescription will cost before completing your visit at HeyDoctor, GoodRx is a great resource. This website shows a price breakdown for different categories of drugs (ex. birth control, antibiotics, etc), compares prices across different pharmacies in your area (the price can actually vary quite a bit), and also has free printable coupons that can get you up to 80% off at the pharmacy.
For example, a search for "Birth Control" on GoodRx will take you to this list, where you can browse the different brands and see prices for each. Put in your zip code to the website to get results specific to your area and to see which pharmacy offers the lowest price.
- Monday-Friday 9am-7pm Pacific Standard Time (PST)
- Saturday-Sunday 10am-5pm Pacific Standard Time (PST)
For all visits completed during office hours Monday-Friday, we can usually process and send out your prescription within 4 hours. Keep an eye on your messages in case the doctors have any follow-up questions. For visits made during office hours on the weekend, we will process and send out your prescription within 6 hours.
Check out the HeyDoctor app
With over 1,000 5-star reviews, we're one of the highest rated medical apps. See for yourself!


text:
|"Mitch Alves did a yard remodel for me. Everyone who has looked at my yard could not beleive how beautiful and well planned. He was very polite, friendly, and professional, responding to all my concerns in a timely manner leaving no questions unanswered. I would not hesitate to call Mitch again".
Doris Milcic
|"Hi Mitch, With many thanks for your help in completeing our building project sucessfully; and wishing you and your family the very best".
Doug & Daniel Reim
|" We would recommend him confidently to anyone considering a comprehensive remodeling project in the Bay Area".
Brian Steen
|"My wife Sara and I are homeowners in Sunnyvale and have worked with Mitch on several projects on our home over the last six months. This included foundation work for a crawl space, remodeling our kids bathroom, and replacememt of the fence on our and adjoining neighbor's properties. Mitch was the primary point of contact for all of these projects, and saw things through from the initial planning, contract specifications, oversight of the selection of materials,onsight supervision of the work in progress, and final review. I found Mitch to be highly professional, extremely knowledgeable, and very straight forward to work with. I have very high standards for work that is done in my home, and I felt that Mitch went out of his way to ensure our highest satisfaction, quickly building our confidence and trust for each successive project. I would highly recommend Mitch for future projects and would not hesitate to work with him and his team again in the future."
|" Mitch always conduct's his work with the utmost professionalism and integrity. He stands out among his peers as someone who sticks to his word and honors time commitments. I would recommend him to anyone".
Alan Cerro
"we are extemely pleased with the final product, and very grateful. This was a very positive experience and we consider it a privilege to have worked with Mitchell in this capacity".
Lorraine Ponferrada
|"Regardless of how nice or honest or hardworking a contractor and his people can be, the proof is in the pudding and the work that Mitch Alves did on my house was amazing. The quality of the work was first rate and since the day the work ended I have had absolutely no issues. No leaks, no loose pieces, nothing. I am one proud owner of the best darn sunroom, patio, swimming pool deck, and driveway in the neighborhood. Mitch Alves is what a great contractor should be. A motivated man with excellent people skills, who is likable, enthusiastic, trustworthy, someone who quotes you a fair price, and has considerable talent in his chosen field".
Richard Ujifusa


text:
|In my timezone its
Wednesday, 1. Apr
Thursday, 2. Apr
|In my timezone its
Friday, 3. Apr
If you were born on 5th May 1905., your age is One Hundred and Fourteen years and Three Hundred and Thirty-Two days. 41970 days passed since day of Your birth (or 5995.7 weeks). But you are not alone with this! In world 223000 babies was born on that day.
You were born on Friday, and your zodiac sign is Taurus.
You haven't had birthday in this year yet., next birthday will be in 34 days. Your previous birthday was 332 days ago.
The "big bum" was on ≈12th August 1904. (if you were born on time), but for details, ask your parents, they may have some interesting story for that day ;-)
We found 1 event that happened on 5. May 1905.
• The trial in the Stratton Brothers case begins in London, England; it marks the first time that fingerprint evidence is used to gain a conviction for murder. [category: Events]
Click here, if you want to see what happened more on 5. May date (Not only in 1905. year).
If Your birthday is on 5. May 1905, check below your Physical, Emotional and Intellectual biorhythm calculator for next 20 days. What is biorhythm? Read more on FAQ page.


text:
Arrives in 3-7 Business Days
This book is a major new contribution to decision theory, focusing on the question of when it is rational to accept scientific theories. The author examines both Bayesian decision theory and confirmation theory, refining and elaborating the views of Ramsey and Savage. He argues that the most solid foundation for confirmation theory is to be found in decision theory, and he provides a decision-theoretic derivation of principles for how many probabilities should be revised over time. Professor Maher defines a notion of accepting a hypothesis, and then shows that it is not reducible to probability and that it is needed to deal with some important questions in the philosophy of science. A Bayesian decision-theoretic account of rational acceptance is provided together with a proof of the foundations for this theory. A final chapter shows how this account can be used to cast light on such vexing issues as verisimilitude and scientific realism.


text:
Press Releases
NTPC 3rd quarter Net Profit Jumps by 12.53% over 2nd quarter's Net Profit
01st Feb, 2011
NTPC Limited, India's largest power generating company having an installed capacity of 33194 MW has announced unaudited financial results for the 3rd quarter of Year 2010-11. The unaudited Profit after Tax has shown a marked improvement over 2nd Quarter PAT due to better operational efficiency and increased generation. The Company declared an unaudited PAT of Rs. 2,371.48 Crore for Q3 as compared to Rs. 2,107.38 Crore declared in Q2 in the current fiscal. The unaudited Q3 PAT of Rs. 2,371.48 Crore is also an improvement over unaudited PAT of Rs. 2,364.98 crore declared over the corresponding quarter in the previous year.
The unaudited total income 14,165.90 Crore for Q3 registered an increase of 18.43% over total income of Rs. 11,961.31 Crore reported for corresponding period in the previous year.
The Board of Directors have recommended an interim dividend @ 30% of paid up equity share capital being Rs. 3 per equity share for the year 2010-11 in their meeting held on January 31, 2011. The dividend will be paid on February 14, 2011.
NTPC is on its course to become a 75 GW company by the year 2017 primarily through its regulated tariff route by signing Power Purchase Agreement.
« Back to Press Releases


text:
We use cookies to enhance your online experience. By continuing to browse this site, you agree to accept them. Learn more here.
Who said you can't lounge in style? With Joe Browns, anything's possible! So, sit back and relax in comfort whilst you enjoy a really great deal in our remarkable outlet


text:
Zoot Wave 2
Zoot did it again, introducing the new and improved Wave wetsuit. The Zoot Wave 2 keeps everything that you know and love about the original Wave wetsuit, with a few improvements. Zoot uses the latest technology to give you the best experience you can while in the water. They strive to give swimmers the opportunity to have their most powerful and strongest swim and many have said that they have succeeded. The AQUAlift buoyancy panels work to help raise your legs and middle for the best possible swimming position, while the GLIDEfled panes increase the flexibility of the wetsuit to give you unrestricted movement. Zoot also uses OKD, or Optimal Kick Design, in the legs of the wetsuit that works with your anatomy to give you increased kick frequency and efficiency, while also helping to reduce fatigue in your legs. Everything about this wetsuit works together to help you make the most out of your swim. Not only is this a wonderful wetsuit for the actual swimming leg of your race, but it is also super easy to take off and can save you precious seconds moving on to the next leg of your race. It can get expensive when preparing for a triathlon, and you should not have to worry about paying too much for a good quality wetsuit.
- Budget-friendly
- Thin collar to reduce rubbing and chafing
- Comfortable
- Stylish
- Gender-specific designs
- Good for colder water
- Great buoyancy
- Durable
- Difficult sizing
- Additional accessories needed for triathletes
- Hard to put on
- I would suggest one size down on this. It doesn't add too much lift in choppy water. It is priced well and looks great. It has a nice thin collar that helps prevent chafing. It takes a bit breaking in as the sleeves can be a bit restrictive.
- This fits nice and snug and is really soft. The cuffs run tight. It is a bit thin but works just as well as my old rubber suit. Over all it is a great design.
- Compared to the 1 it has a bit more space in the knees and back. It does well in the swimming. It is really easy to out on I found, which is a plus when competing. Really great product for a good price.
- This suit really makes me feel like I am cheating. It slides through the water. It runs a bit snug about I do not mind. It assists the hips and allows easy head lift.
- I was surprised how comfy a wet suit can be. I did need a little help with getting it on the first few times, but it has broken in. The material seems thinner but it works great!
- The med/Large fits so perfect. This has a nice low neck and a softer material than other suits I have had. The arms are roomy and is pretty simple to get on and off. Really great stylish design.
- This is a great a suit. It fits good except for a lower than normal crotch. It is a easy wear though and the material is super soft.
- Really comfortable and super buoyant. Arms are very tight and took a little while to get used to. I was really happy that this didn't chafe me in my loger distance swims. That enough is good for me. I get tired of chafing with these expensive suits.
- I feel like I got a steal with this. It flexes real nice and doesn't have too much buoyancy. I feel fast in this thing.
- Perfect buoyancy and great feel on. Really good and thin around the shoulders.
- I have to give it to the suit! It has helped my speed and feels so good on. The best wetsuit I have ever worn.
It is important when participating in a triathlon to be able to get out of your wetsuit quickly. If you cannot remove the suit with ease it can cost you precious seconds when moving on to the biking leg of your race. The Zoot Wave 2 may be a little difficult to get on, but that is the norm with all wetsuits, and in the case of triathletes it is not the ease of putting on the wetsuit but the ease of taking it off. The Wave 2 has a convenient zipper cord on the back that helps you reach the zipper and slide it down without issue. Once unzipped, pulling the wetsuit down and stepping out of it is not difficult at all.
When it comes to wetsuits it is not so much about the breathability but about how warm the material will keep you while you swim through cold water. You do not want to get out there on race day and run into freezing cold water without adequate protection. The Zoot Wave 2 is a little thicker than its predecessor coming in at 5 mm thick in the torso area, and 2 mm throughout the back, shoulders, neck, wrists, and ankles, making this wetsuit comfortable for swimming in water temperatures between 50 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit (10 to 27 degrees Celsius).
Zoot's Wave 2 wetsuit is super flexible for wearers, which is important while racing. The suit uses GLIDEflex panels that let you fully expand your lungs and helps you to maximize your flexibility. In addition to the GLIDEflex panels, Zoot also uses a FLEXback design that is made of 100% broken knit nylon. It is a patterned design that covers the back and shoulders of the suit to give you the freedom to move your back and shoulders without restriction and helps reduce fatigue in your shoulders. The lining of the wetsuit is made of a fabric that uses BGX broken knit to help give the suit just a little more stretch.
Zoot also uses a proprietary patterning on the legs of the suit to work with your anatomy and optimize your kick velocity, allowing you to kick your legs faster and more efficient, which is essential when swimming, especially in a race. The beauty of the Zoot's unique leg pattern is that it not only helps with speed during the swim, it also helps to reduce muscle fatigue so you do not wear out halfway through the swim.
The Zoot Wave 2 has gender specific sizing, coming in men's and women's sizes XS to XXL. Customers have commented that these suits do run true to size, but it is recommended that you pay close attention to your weight and size chart when determining what size you will need to purchase. Zoot does provide a sizing chart to help determine what size you will need and if you happen to be one of those that would fall between two sizes it is recommended that you look more at the weight than any of the other measurements. Your height does not matter too much when it comes to choosing the right size as you need to be able to squeeze your physical size and body mass into the suit. If you do not follow these suggestions then you will probably end up with a poor fitting wetsuit and that would be extremely uncomfortable.
The changing mat that comes with the Zoot 2 can also elongate the life of the wetsuit. Although you probably will not use the mat if you are using this in a triathlon because speed matters, if you are taking off the wetsuit during casual use it is recommended to do so on the changing mat. If you can keep your wetsuit from rubbing in the dirt or sand it can increase its life.
It is important, especially if you want to keep your wetsuit for a long time, to store the wetsuit properly when not in use. You want to make sure that you do not just wad up your suit and leave it laying around in a gym bag somewhere or in your trunk because this will cause the suit to deteriorate rather quickly. You will want to make sure that you hang your wetsuit on a hanger if you can but if you are limited on closet space you can fold it in half and store it in a dry container once it is completely dry.
Yes, the Wave 2 is on the cheaper end when it comes to wetsuits, but it can still cost you some money. It is definitely an investment. The MSRP (manufacturers suggested retail price) of the Wave 2 comes in at $375, but as with most things can be found on sale on the internet. It is important to remember though that wetsuits being used for triathlons should not have to be replaced very often if taken care of properly, unlike other things you will need for race day like running shoes or clothes.
Key Features
-DORSALflex zipper closure in the back
-Yamamoto GLIDEflex to help you breath more comfortably
-Gender-specific panels
-Includes changing mat and gloves
-Yamamoto #39 neoprene
-SCS (Super Composite Skin) coating for a better hydrodynamics
-Reinforced areas throughout to help with durability
-Optimal Kick Design (OKD) for faster and easier movement