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I am practicing for the CWSP exam and recently learned how to use the contour select tool. When I first used it to make a part I did it properly, selecting each contour and raising it using the extrude arrow with Instant3D. Every time I would extrude a contour, it would automatically make a new boss but I could continue to select other contours and make more bosses. I was working on another part today and when I tried to use the contour select feature, it would exit the sketch after making the first boss. I could make a shared sketch by selecting the Extrude feature and using the previous sketch as the entity, picking the contour I wanted. However, this process was a lot longer because after each extrusion, it would exit the sketch and I have would have to create a new extrusion manually. I noticed that the two icons for the shared sketches were different. The two images are shown below, the first being the proper contour select shared sketch icon, and the second being the manual extrude shared sketch icon. If you know what the difference between these icons is, and how I can prevent it form happening again so I can use the contour select tool more seamlessly, please let me know.


Feasibility of Natural Clay Additives in Cement Mortar
This work investigated the possibility of using natural clays as additives in cement- sand mortar. Natural clays were collected from three different locations in Sri Lanka for this study. Collected clays were refined and milled as powder by using mortar and pestle, and possible standard methods. A homemade ball mill machine was used to crush the powdered clay further and mixed with cement. The bricks and pellets were casted separately by used the pure clays. Mortar blocks and pellets were prepared with clay additive percentages of 10 wt% and 20 wt% of replacement in the cement; samples were prepared with the ratio of cement and sand volume quantity in 1:3. The casted bricks and blocks were used to investigate the compressive strength and water absorption of the samples. According to the result of the study, compressive strength values of the cement mortar with additive clay samples were increased between about 45 and 83 MPa. The water absorption of the samples with additives was very close values. The density and compressive strength of the samples apparent polynomial trend line against water absorption, with regression coefficient of 0.936 and 0.366 respectively. The samples manifest, when density was reached almost half of its initial value while water absorption was doubled of its initial value. The water absorption of the samples was dramatically doubled while compressive strength was the half of its initial value. Pellet samples were used to determine the thermal conductivity and electrical conductivity. The electrical conductivity values were not much vary among them. Thermal conductivity values of the samples with additives were clearly disclosed slight increment but samples casted by pure clays were shown marginal decrement of those values. Cement mortar with additive clay exhibited higher compressive strength, because have more homogeneity binder, less pores, and higher level of adhesion at interfacial zone.
Sitpalan A, Ananda EMS, Aashik AR, Preththiha V, Rajitha VKM and Suventhiran S
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- Press Briefings
Spokesperson's Press Briefing (Sept. 20, 2012)
Good afternoon. Let me start today’s briefing.
Today I will make two announcements and then take your questions.
From September 25, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade will allow 27 of its diplomatic missions to issue certificates of family relations to applicants of nationality of the Republic of Korea through the certified e-mail system.
This is an extension of the trial service we have been providing in collaboration with the Supreme Court since April 30 in three overseas diplomatic posts, including the Embassy of the ROK in Thailand, to 24 missions beginning from September 25.
In the past, applicants usually had to wait more than a month after submitting applications for certificates of family relations in person until they could pick them up at diplomatic missions. However, this period will be shortened to a day or two with the certified e-mail system in place.
This is expected to greatly improve the convenience of ROK nationals in obtaining their certificates and helping them use the certificates in a timely manner.
The Foreign Ministry, in close cooperation with the Supreme Court, will seek to have all of its diplomatic missions provide this service.
Next, the validity of ROK-issued driver’s licenses will be recognized in the US State of West Virginia.
The governments of the ROK and the US State of West Virginia agreed to mutually recognize the validity of driver’s licenses issued by the other side.
In accordance with this decision, Yoon Soon-ku, Consul-General of the ROK Embassy to the US, will sign the Agreement on Mutual Recognition of Driver’s Licenses at 1:00 a.m. on September 20 (Korea Standard Time) and on September 20 at 10:00 a.m. (US Eastern Time) with Commissioner Joe E. Miller of Division of Motor Vehicles of West Virginia. This agreement will take effect immediately.
We expect the Agreement will bring improved convenience for both citizens either living in or traveling in the ROK and West Virginia.
The ROK government will continuously work to achieve recognition of the validity of the ROK-issued driver’s licenses in other US states as well as countries with an increasing presence of ROK nationals.
This is all for my opening statement.
Q: You have just mentioned that certificates of family relations will be issued via the certified e-mail system at 27 diplomatic missions. In which countries are those 27 missions?
A: The service has been offered on a pilot basis at the Embassy in Thailand and the Consulate Generals in Sydney and San Paolo. The service will also be available at the Embassy and eleven other missions in the US; the Embassy and eight other missions in China; and the Embassies in Australia, the UK and Brazil.
Q: Negotiations are underway to revise the ROK-US Missile Guidelines. According to a press report, the two sides nearly agreed to extend the missile range to 800 kilometers from the previous 550 and keep the missile payload unchanged at the current 500 kilograms. Is this true?
A: As I told you before in this regard, the negotiations are still ongoing, with no final agreement yet. Please understand that I cannot tell you anything further at this point. We will let you know as soon as an agreement has been reached.
Q: Are you saying that the information in the report is incorrect or that you cannot discuss it?
A: I cannot discuss it.
Q: I would like to ask a question regarding Mr. Kim Young-hwan.
I heard that a session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is underway in Switzerland and will continue until late September. When does the Foreign Ministry plan to raise the Mr. Kim issue? Could you tell us that?
A: To my knowledge, Mr. Kim has already filed his case with the UNHRC through the individual petition system and notified the results of his medical examination to the Special Rapporteur on Arbitrary Detention, who has received and is currently reviewing his case.
As I understand it, under the due process, China will be notified and given an opportunity to be heard. Upon the completion of the entire process, the Special Rapporteur will make a conclusion.
Q: I have a further question in that regard. The Committee on the Torture of Kim Young-hwan has issued a press release today on its plan to delay submitting a petition to the UN Special Rapporteur. Are you saying then that Mr. Kim filed his case with a different organization?
A: I wasn’t aware that such a plan has been announced today. As we understand it, though, he already went ahead with the referral in May and submitted additional materials at a later date.
As I told you a little ago, the Special Rapporteur, who received the case, is following the due procedure to handle it.
Q: I have a further question regarding Mr. Kim. As just said, the Committee on the Torture of Kim Young-hwan announced its plan to delay submitting his petition to the UN. I understand that the relevant National Assembly resolution has been delivered to the Foreign Ministry. I would like to know what has been done with regard to the resolution.
A: We have instructed our diplomatic mission to deliver it to the UNHRC. As for whether it has already been handed over, I will check and let you know.


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Gullah Geechee: Descendants of slaves fight for their land
Descendants of West African slaves in South Carolina are fighting to prevent their land from being confiscated and auctioned. Can they save a traditional way of life that has survived for the one and half centuries since emancipation?
The first Lillian Milton knew about it was when she arrived at the local council offices to settle her tax bill.
She was told her home had been sold because she had not paid a $250 levy for a sewer service. She was shocked - at that point she had not even been connected to the sewer system.
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You will find articles and videos about the connection and history of the Gullah Geechee culture as well as what's happening now. Enjoy!

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More Snyder and SVP
Kevin opened up the show with more on the 20-year anniversary of Dan Snyder's ownership of the Redskins. Scott Van Pelt called in and weighed in on the Snyder era too. Kevin and Scott talked Raptors-Bucks Game 5, Brooks Koepka, and Scott had a Stanley Cup pick. Ben Standig/NBC Sports Washington was in-studio with an update on the Wizards' GM search and possible Bradley Beal trades.
Papi, Dan LeBatard and Sarah Spain discuss if people are crushing the Giants too quickly over the Daniel Jones pick, if Dwayne Haskins is right that the league "done messed up," what Kansas City should do about Tyreek Hill and more.
Hour 3: Dianna Russini
Le Batard, Stugotz and Sarah Spain are joined by Dianna Russini and we open up the club!

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By LeeAnna Linton
When I was three, my little brother Trevor was born. I never knew that such a little difference would make such a big impact in my life and make me who I am today.
I always knew Trevor was different, but I don’t see him as autistic. I see him as an energetic, caring, and happy boy who can always see the greatness in people and the world. Even when I am in a bad mood, he always knows how to cheer me up.
Trevor likes a lot of things, but grape soda, ceiling fans, and the song “Fireflies” by Owl City are his favorites. You can always find him listening to “Fireflies,” watching ceiling fans on YouTube, and asking someone for grape soda (Thanks Mr. Viehland!).
People always ask me how my life is with an autistic brother; that’s a really hard question because this is the only life I know. Yes, having an autistic sibling is difficult sometimes, but the little wonderful moments make all the bad times disappear. My favorite little moments occur when Trevor and I are watching a movie (probably Monsters Inc.) because he will prop his head on my back and just start giggling.
Believe me though, being Trevor’s big sister is not always a walk in the park. It’s wonderful most of the time, but he has bad days. I sometimes call him the “mini Hulk” because he can be disruptive and break everything in a few seconds of time.
Trevor has taught me many things that have made me a better person. I’ve learned compassion, responsibility, patience, and kindness. It definitely hasn’t been easy but I wouldn’t change it for the world. My life would be so basic and dull without my Trevor.
Venus Williams once said, “My first job is being a sister, and I take that very seriously.”
This is for you Trevor; I love you!

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Every now and then we all need a push in the right direction, even towards something you are already passionate about. Passion fades sometimes and we need a spark, some gentle or even some blunt force encouragement to rekindle the passion inside. Complacency in the workplace and feeling separated from the bigger picture can take your eyes of the prize.
It’s no secret and we all know inside when it’s happening. If you find yourself saying, “I just don’t have time” or “I’ll get to it later”, it’s happening. The key is not only to recognize it, but find someone in your life to give you a push. A mentor, a friend, a co-worker or even your own boss. Ask someone in your life to hold you accountable to be your best self. This is a form of self-awareness that will put you on a higher level than those around you who haven’t asked someone to hold them accountable.
I have someone in my life that pushes me to be better every day. It’s not on accident either. If you want to become successful in this business or even in your personal life, surround yourself with people who will hold you accountable for the things that make you great.
If you aren’t comfortable having a mentor who works at your company or you don’t have a peer in the industry, Multifamily Pro has a tremendous mentoring program available for you. Consider yourself officially pushed.


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Brittney says that after failing ninth grade, she dropped out of high school. The 16-year-old says she spends most of her days at the skate park smoking weed, drinking or smoking cigarettes.
“If I’m not at the skate park, then I’m normally at home watching YouTube videos,” the teen says. “My dream is definitely to become a YouTube star.” Brittney says she has a few YouTube channels, including one for makeup tutorials and one called Dare Mondays, and that the most video views she’s received is 85. “None of my videos have actually gone viral.”TELL DR. PHIL YOUR STORY: Kids in Crisis?
Brittney’s parents Kimber and Tim say their daughter has no ambition and manipulates people,
and it’s time she get her act together.WATCH: ‘We Have Not Parented Well’ Says Mom Of ‘Out-Of-Control’ Teen Daughter
“I have no respect for my mom. I call my mom by her name, Kimber, because I don’t see her as a mom. My dad is everything, but I, honestly, think he’s an idiot for marrying my mom,” Brittney says. “I feel like my parents are just blowing everything out of proportion. They just need to stop worrying. I feel like I have a bright future ahead of me; I just think that Kimber needs to step out of my life.”
On Thursday’s episode of Dr. Phil
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to see where you can watch.TELL DR. PHIL YOUR STORY: Have a Family Drama that needs Dr. Phil's help?Teen High School Dropout Describes Her ‘Bright’ Future


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Print out these adorable lunch box messages, one for each day this week! Perfect to show your little one (or your sweetheart) how much you love them! (And a great way to practice these wonderful phrases in Spanish!) Find the printable here. You might want to glue each to a piece of scrapbooking paper or other stiff paper if you can only print on regular copy paper.
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Samsung seems to be engaged on a brand new wi-fi charger. The South Korean tech large is thought for its intensive portfolio that not solely consists of telephones, laptops, and residential home equipment, but in addition equipment that complement the person expertise. Among the Samsung telephones available on the market supply wi-fi charging assist. The corporate is getting ready for the launch of the brand new Samsung SmartThings Station.
The brand new Samsung SmartThings Station wi-fi charger has been noticed on the FCC web site forward of its launch. The checklist reveals the charging speeds of the upcoming Samsung wi-fi charger. Let’s check out the specs and options of Samsung SmartThings Station revealed by the net itemizing at FCC
Samsung SmartThings Station FCC
Samsung SmartThings Station might be a brand new wi-fi charging station to be launched quickly. It has been seen on the FCC web site. Based on the small print revealed by the itemizing, the Samsung wi-fi charging station can have a most wi-fi charging pace of 15W.
The wi-fi charger has the mannequin quantity EP-P9500. It comes with assist for Zigbee, which is a wi-fi radio frequency communication protocol designed for controlling, monitoring, and studying the standing of related gadgets. The FCC itemizing additional reveals that the charger requires a 25W enter to assist 15W wi-fi charging. It could actually cost totally different gadgets at totally different speeds. For instance, whereas a cellphone could be charged at 15W, the wi-fi charging station can cost a appropriate Bluetooth wi-fi headset at as little as 2W. The FCC itemizing additionally reveals that the wi-fi charger has a square-shaped design with curved corners.
Different particulars of the wi-fi charger are unknown. The gadget may very well be used to cost the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S23 sequence and older technology fashions such because the Galaxy S22 sequence and even the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 foldable telephones. charger availability. We will count on Samsung to announce extra particulars concerning the upcoming wi-fi charger within the coming days. We’ll share extra particulars once they change into out there.
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Cholestech Corporation operates as a point-of-care testing manufacturer. Its products include Cholestech LDX system that provides results for lipids, glucose, liver enzymes, and high sensitivity C-reactive protein at the point-of-care; Cholestech GDX, an A1C testing system that enables to monitor HbA1c levels as a measure of long-term glycemic control with a finger stick test. It offers products through distributors. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Hayward, California. As of September 12, 2007, Cholestech Corporation operates as a subsidiary of Alere Inc.

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Accolades to the Residents of Scugog and surrounding area – Durham Statistics
BETTY SOMERVILLE Special to The Standard
This is only FYI that I want to share with each of you. I have been diligent in keeping daily statistics since the Covid-19 began on March 13th worldwide and can see the flattening of the curve occurring. The USA being the epicentre at present with Spain and Italy who were following close behind are now showing a decrease in corvid-19 cases. Thankfully many of the European countries are showing that their curve is beginning to flatten as well, the USA is not! Besides, I am not sure how true countries are in reporting their actual Covid-19 statistics. I can only go by what is documented daily! I am not advocating that we should let our guard down but it is so refreshing to see a change in statistics. Besides who knows if there will be a rebound!!! We who live in Durham Region are very lucky especially those of us who live in North Durham.
The Villa, Nursing home and Westshore have not been exposed to COVID-19. The Retirement Homes shut their doors two weeks prior to the isolation due to a flu epidemic. Visitors were not allowed in and nothing could be brought in from outside to be given to the clients. If you did send in a package, it was kept for a few days in their office until they were sure it did not carry any contamination. I am not sure about our Community Hospital, but word has it, no one has been diagnosed positive. Staff have been going about their daily work but remaining vigilant. Accolades to these 4 venues! It is so great that they kept strict isolation. That was definitely their saviour. Scugog has a population of 22,000 people and as of April 26th only 7 tested positive and five are now cleared, one remains on self isolation, in home. There have been no deaths from the virus in Scugog. Brock has 2 positive cases, one remains in home on self isolation. Uxbridge has 19 cases, with 6 residents on home isolation and a few of those were in the Douglas Crossing Retirement home, plus 2 deaths in Long Term Care facilities. Cases in the rest of Durham break down as follows; Clarington 51, Whitby 77, Ajax 219 and Oshawa 137. Durham Region has had 899 residents test positive. There have been 51 deaths in Durham with 39 incidents among residents of long-term care and nursing homes, as of April 26th. That leaves 11 deaths of unknown origin. We are also very fortunate to be living in Canada. To date Canada has a population of 37.5 million with only 46,687 testing positive. Unfortunately 2,560 deaths have occurred due to COVID-19. Deaths from COVID-19 are listed as follows; Quebec at 1515, Ontario at 835, BC at 100, Alberta at 73, Saskatchewan at 4, Manitoba at 6, Newfoundland at 3, Nova Scotia at 24. PEI and New Brunswick have had no deaths as of April 26th. Considering Canada’s population compared to the number of positive cases for COVID-19, Canada stands at the 13 safest country in the world! Accolades to everyone who has been following instructions, staying home, making sure they follow social distancing, with frequently and 20 second hand washing, plus masking if you wish. The residents of Scugog have been very vigilant in this and I think that this is the reason why we only had 7 positives.


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Four Health Systems Launch Regional Alliance
Genesis a founding member
Genesis Health System is among four leading health care organizations in Iowa to form the first regional alliance of its kind to improve health care quality, keep people healthier and proactively respond to changes on the national health care scene.
The new regional alliance, to be called University of Iowa Health Alliance (UIHA), is made up of four entities: Mercy Health Network, based in Des Moines; Genesis Health System, based in Davenport; Mercy-Cedar Rapids; and University of Iowa Health Care, based in Iowa City.
The UIHA alliance will be the largest, broadest integrated network in the state -- composed of more than 50 hospitals, more than 160 physician clinics, more than 2,300 integrated physicians and more than 2,000 aligned physicians in Iowa and contiguous areas.
The historic alliance was announced Thursday in a statewide news conference that illustrated the founding organizations’ commitment to advanced information technology. It was webcast simultaneously at four different locations across Iowa and featured four health care leaders.
Without intention, the news conference occurred within an hour of the landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling upholding mandatory health insurance -- a major tenet of health care reform and the politically polarizing Affordable Care Act.
Announcing the alliance were: Dave Vellinga, president and CEO of Mercy Health Network; Doug Cropper, president and CEO of Genesis; Tim Charles, president and CEO of Mercy- Cedar Rapids; and, Jean Robillard, M.D., vice president for medical affairs at University of Iowa.
“Genesis Health System is very pleased to be part of this historic day and one of the founding members of this alliance,” said Doug Cropper of Genesis. “Lowering costs and improving quality requires organizations to work together to share best practices, reduce variation, streamline care and, most importantly, improve the health status of populations of patients.
“We’re excited to have so many of Iowa’s hospitals and clinics committed to real improvement in their organizations and their communities.”
Market forces like the escalating cost of health care are driving these changes, and improving quality and lowering costs would be important goals of the UIHA alliance even if the Supreme Court had not ruled as it did, Cropper said.
Regardless of the decision and future implications of the Affordable Care Act, the alliance is committed to improving health care across the state. The hospital executives agreed it was incumbent upon providers to develop new business models and collectively deliver care in a much more cost-effective manner.
“Our commitment as an alliance is to work together to improve access, cost and quality,” Cropper said. “The Supreme Court’s upholding of this legislation really helps address the access piece. However, there’s still a tremendous amount of work to do on the quality and cost side. We’re taking it upon ourselves as health care organizations to respond to the market and work collectively to improve the cost, quality and access of health care in this region.”
To that end, UIHA will create a platform for sharing expertise, selected support services and the information technologies needed to succeed in the emerging “accountable care” systems and payment programs to ultimately reduce costs.
Working together, the alliance aims to improve clinical integration between the members; provide more streamlined and coordinated care to patients; and, ultimately improve the health of people in Iowa and other regions served.
The alliance does not involve a merger of assets or changes in ownership or control. It also is designed to encourage additional health care providers to join.
Changes on the horizon
Changes in health care and rising health care costs have brought about the need to analyze patient data in new ways; proactively manage the care of groups of patients with chronic diseases; and, streamline care as patients move across all settings. All of this has been shown to reduce variation and errors, improve quality and reduce costs.
In doing this better, alliance members will be able to succeed in emerging payment programs for health care. This includes “shared savings programs” in which the economic success of the health care provider depends on better managing care and keeping people healthier.
“Nobody knew exactly what was going to happen with the Supreme Court decision, and there’s still a lot to be decided in regards to the government aspects of paying for health care,” Cropper said.
“But clearly, the market forces are out there and propelling health care providers to change the way we deliver care. This alliance is responding and working to be proactive. We’re moving forward to take this into our own hands to produce a better health care model for population health.”
Cropper said there are three fundamental challenges with the U.S. health care system -- access, cost and the variability of quality. “The Affordable Care Act mainly addressed issues of access. The challenge we have to work on, and it’s back to the purpose of the UIHA alliance, is health care quality, cost and the patient experience.
“But from an access standpoint, I think personally that it’s a good thing for all Americans to be able to have the ability to receive health care coverage -- either through the government, their employer or to be able to buy it on their own. And the way that really works well is for everybody to participate.”
While there are many details to be worked out, the Supreme Court’s decision takes away some of the uncertainty for providers.
“In any case, Genesis moves forward on our commitment to align our mission ‘to provide compassionate, quality health services to all those in need’ with a business model that is working to help improve the population of those people in the greater Quad City area we serve. That’s our commitment,” Cropper said.
He concluded: “Like never before in my career of 30 years, the business model and the mission will be aligned to really improve the quality of health care. That’s very exciting.” Learn more at www.genesishealth.com.

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First edition, first printing. Inscribed by the author. Original blue cloth with silver decorations and lettering to front, back and spine, in dustwrapper. A fine copy, tight and square, without marks or blemishes; vivid orange endpapers. Complete with the near fine dustwrapper, designed and illustrated by the author, which is fine except for a few tiny spots of indentation to the front panel (seen if held at a certain angle) and minimal rubbing to the rear panel. Not price-clipped and correctly priced (£13.99 net) to the front flap. A lovely copy.
Gray's seventh novel, adapted from an unperformed play of 1965 with the same title. Inscribed boldly in black to the front free endpaper, "TO DENNISS [sic], with good wishes from Alasdair, in cafe Cossachok 20 September 2007" (the named cafe can be found at 10 King St, Glasgow). The boards are decorated, front and back, with a diagonal lattice design (complete with a spider suspended from the bottom) surrounding a pine tree stump sprouting one branch bearing leaves, completed by the caption, "TRY AGAIN". This design is identical to one printed to the boards of "Ten Tales Tall & True" published a year earlier, the differences being the darker blue cloth (navy to the earlier royal) and "SCOTLAND" in capitals, printed either side of the dangling spider. (Moores B7a).
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Shanghai-based NOD Pharmaceuticals Inc. has announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has approved the patent application for its nano-particle oral delivery technology.
NOD technology incorporates peptides or proteins into bio-adhesive nano-particles to enable oral delivery of drugs otherwise administered as injections. It is a platform technology that can be applied to many macromolecular drugs such as insulin, interferon, growth hormones, exenatide, and heparin.
Currently the first candidate developed with NOD technology, an oral insulin formulation, is entering phase I clinical studies in China.
According to William Lee, the CEO of NOD Pharmaceuticals, patent allowance for NOD technology is a major step forward for the company. He added that with this patent, and in combination with others, NOD Pharmaceuticals is building a solid foundation for its intellectual property and core competence..


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Tea has been enjoyed for millennia by cultures all around the world and used for medicinal purposes as well. Scientific research in recent decades has shown that drinking tea is actually very healthy. Most of the research has been on green tea, and many people are well aware of green tea’s antioxidant power. However, white tea has often been underreported and many people are not familiar with the health benefits of drinking white tea. The following paragraphs will outline more about this lesser known tea and how it can contribute to good health.
What is white tea?
White tea comes from the same plant as green tea, but is picked earlier in the season while the leaves are not fully opened and covered in fine white hair. The leaves receive very little processing and are steamed instead of air-dried. This helps the leaves remain in a nearly natural state, and most importantly, retain high amounts of antioxidants.
Antioxidants are touted for their ability to help the body eliminate free radicals, which over time cause cellular damage that can lead to a variety of health problems. Because white tea goes through so little processing antioxidants are three times as high as in green tea. To put this in another perspective, a cup of white tea contains 12 times the antioxidant content of a glass of orange juice. White tea contains three main antioxidants from the catechin family; epicatechin, epicatechin gallate, and epigallocatechin, or EGCG. EGCG is the most potent and makes up 50% of the antioxidant content. Studies have shown EGCG to be up to 100 times more active and potent that vitamins A and C.
Obesity, Blood Pressure and Cholesterol
Some of the health benefits of drinking white tea include protecting the body from obesity, blood pressure and choloesterol. White tea contains caffeine, less than green tea, but still enough to help elevate the metabolism. Caffeine works in tandem with EGCG to activate a process called thermogenesis. This process stimulates the nervous system to release fat into the blood stream to be used as fuel. Further, white tea may be able to prevent the growth of new fat cells. Other studies have shown that white tea help to improve artery function, leading to better circulation and lower blood pressure. In addition, the antioxidants in white tea can help to lower cholesterol and prevent arteries from hardening.
The elimination of free radicals helps to prevent many forms of cancer. Drinking white tea regularly can help to reduce the risk of skin, lung, colon and other cancers. In addition to the catechins white tea contains flavonoids, another type of antioxidant, which help to prevent the development of new cancer cells.
Researchers have found that white tea has the ability to inhibit the growth of bacteria, particularly those of Staphylococcus, Streptococcus and pneumonia. In addition to stimulating the immune system to fight disease, white tea can help to eliminate some of the bacteria that cause illness.

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Last weekend was an absolute adventure. Riley and I had permits for the Havasupai hike in Arizona that we booked back in February. I remember that it was a rush to get them, after about 30 minutes of trying and getting kicked off of the website (due to the site being overwhelmed with visitors doing the same thing we were) .. we managed to get a random date in October. One night only. But we were going!
I was so excited and said something like “cool, our anniversary trip is booked.” There is nothing like saving money and getting a two for one deal ha! This trip has been on my mind for years. Back when I was a travel nurse I did an assignment in AZ. I was charting at my desk when a coworker pulled up images on his phone to show some of us a hike he had done. I was basically drooling, staring at images of bright turquoise water against red rocks.
“That’s probably photoshopped” I said skeptically. It honestly did not look real. But a quick image search showed all of the pictures looking the same and my thoughts went from doubt to “I have to go there.” I actually booked permits shortly after (it was easier back then) but those plans fell through unfortunately. A few years after that my husband and I called the phone line at least 100 times to get through to book permits for 2016. This was the only way to book before last year, and they had a few land lines that you just had to try calling over and over. No, really. It was exhausting. Then, we ended up moving the same week we had those permits for, and had to cancel. Looking back, I still can’t believe we let them go, but it had to be done.
Third time is the charm! When I set my mind to something, I can not be distracted from that goal. The Havasupai reservation set up an online system, we were able to get our October date and finally, we were set to go. This has been on my mind for years and the excitement building up to this was unmeasurable.
We used our credit card points to fly to Vegas, stayed with my brother in Henderson, and rented a car the next day. The drive out to the trailhead was just under four hours. We slept in the car overnight and set our alarm for 3:30am. It felt more like we took a few naps, for some reason I couldn’t sleep and was a little bit nervous about how it would feel hiking all day after little to no rest.
Our early start had us on the trail alone, in the dark, just able to see a few feet in front of us. This went on for hours, and then the rain started. It was short lived but freezing, and definitely made us appreciate the sun rising to warm us up a bit. We were blown away by the beauty of the canyon that we hiked through. It seemed to get better and better as we approached the Havasupai village. The hike to the village is 8 miles, and then another 2 miles to the campsites. We stopped for breaks, and to check in, and still had our tent set up mid morning which was incredible. We had the whole day to see the different falls near camp, and explore. The rain did start up again so we took a much needed nap after that.
When things don’t go as planned.
We found out on our way in that the weather the previous night was terrible, and the campers were almost evacuated. This caused flooding and runoff, which turned that bright blue water into a milky light blue color for the remainder of the day. I have never had a problem with a hike not going as planned. In fact, we have been evacuated from a hike before (one that we planned our whole New Zealand trip around) and I was thrilled at the adventure of it all. But this one was different. I had envisioned it for four years, and finally made it, to water that just wasn’t as expected. As much as I don’t want to admit it, because it seems silly, I was disappointed. I also felt badly at painting this picture for Riley, getting him so excited as well and the final destination not living up to those expectations. Those feelings went away after a bit and we made the most of our time in an incredible place. So many hikers and bloggers focus on the water that I had never even heard that the hike itself was gorgeous, or that any other part of this trip was memorable. We appreciated everything about it. The rushing river at the campsite, the climb down to Mooney falls, the sun setting at Havasu falls, our dinner that warmed us up while we talked about adventures to come. We couldn’t stop saying how grateful we were for the things we had seen that day. Despite those changes in the weather.
We slept so well that night and woke up to have breakfast, pack up camp and start the journey out. We spent some really special time at Havasu falls, having it to ourselves early in the morning and truly living in the moment. We took photos, as always, said goodbye to an incredible place and started the journey back out. Some of the water upstream was a light blue color, but the ranger that we spoke to said it can take a few days for the falls to clear up and turn that bright blue color again.
We talked about our favorite parts of the hike, and promised that no matter what, we will go back again someday to see it just like I had originally envisioned. I laughed when I looked through the pictures thinking this is Havasupai on a bad day? This place is absolutely magnificent, a wonder to experience, and I can’t imagine it getting much prettier. But of course, it does.
One of the things I hear often is that Riley and I travel “so much.” People ask me how he gets all of that time off but the truth is, he doesn’t. He works Mon-Fri, 9-5 like the majority of people. He just chooses to use his time off to do exactly what we love to do, explore God’s creation. Travel means so much to us, and for that reason we prioritize it in our life. We make sacrifices and save our money to be able to do the things that we want to. As you read above, it isn’t always easy or comfortable, it doesn’t always go as planned, but we know that it is worth it. When we say that we will do whatever it takes to make our dreams and goals come true, we mean it.
I am so grateful that we were able to do this together, and I can’t wait for the next adventure with my love.

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The project includes the construction of a new approximately 42,000 square foot public safety building. For the fire department, the project includes apparatus bays and support spaces, staff living quarters, training mezzanine, offices, and building support spaces. For police, the project includes operations spaces, personnel support spaces, detention and administration spaces. There is also a shared training/emergency operations room, fitness room and dispatch services in the facility.


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Sapporo, just like other Japanese cities, is well serviced by rail transportation. The subway system serves most of the inner city. The Japan Rail Hokkaido (hereby referred to as JR) trains connect Sapporo to the surrounding towns, the New Chitose Airport, and other major destinations throughout Hokkaido.
The Sapporo Subway system is made up of 3 lines and is very simple to use. Rides on the subway range from ¥200-360 depending on how far one travels through the system. The blue Toho Line runs north-south and serves the northeast and southeast of Sapporo. Major destinations accessible on the Toho Line include Toyohiro Park (Toyohiro Koen station), and the Sapporo Dome (Fukuzumi station). The green Namboku Line runs north-south as well, but serve the areas directly north and south of the city centre. Major destinations along the line include Nakajima Park (Nakajima Koen station) and Hokkaido University (Kita 12 Jo station). The orange Tozai Line runs mainly east-west and serves the city’s northwest and part of the southeast. Famous attractions on the Tozai Line include the Shiroi Koibito Park (Miyanosawa station) and Maruyama Park (Maruyama Koen station). All three lines feed into Odori Station. Like most Japanese subway systems, all stations in the system have a letter and number combo to identify the station. Because you know it’s a lot easier to say station H-05 than saying Higashi Kuyakusho Mae station for us foreigners.


text: Bioinspired nonantibiotics can prove to be a better and an efficient tool to fight against antimicrobial resistance. In our study, biomaterial composed of zinc-carboxymethyl chitosan (CMC)-genipin was investigated for this purpose. Briefly, CMC was synthesized and transformed to porous scaffolds using the freeze drying method. The scaffolds were cross-linked and stabilized with genipin and zinc (2 M zinc acetate), respectively. FTIR spectroscopic data testified Zn complex formation and pointed out the absence of water molecule like that of zinc motif containing proteins. Hence, the complex may be termed as biomimetic. Genipin (0.5%) cross-linking appeared to contribute additively to the wet compressive strength of the zinc-CMC scaffolds. Biodegradation data revealed better stability of CMC-genipin-zinc scaffolds in enzymatic and nonenzymatic conditions than their redundant controls. The scaffolds seem to support adhesion and proliferation of human dental pulp stem cells and were hemocompatible to human red blood corpuscles, as revealed by scanning electron microscopy. The scaffolds were found to be antibacterial and mildly antibiofilm when tested against biofilm-forming bacteria, that is, Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 9144), making it a potential nonantibiotic-like biomaterial. To conclude, this organometallic complex-based biomaterial may potentially serve as a weapon against antimicrobial resistance. Furthermore, the biomaterial potentially finds its application in dental, maxillofacial, and orthopedic tissue engineering applications.

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A Beginners Guide To Guide
Musical Instrument Store. Many people love music. There are very many genres of music with their origin being from different parts of the world. Music has its benefits to the people who love it. Whether live or recorded; people love music differently. Loud music is a thing for some people. Different music tastes and preferences among different people will always have the same impact at the end. The various purposes of music are relieving stress, educating, entertaining and for relaxation. Music creation is a difficult task, unlike most people, perceive it. Creating music involves a lot of practice from its creators. A musical instrument store is, therefore, a retail that deals with the sales of musical instruments. These musical instruments are such as guitars, keyboards microphones, and speakers. There are physical musical shops as well as the online musical instrument shop. The customers can, therefore, decide on where to get their musical instrument from. Online shopping is the most popular way of shopping. Online purchasing of musical instruments is, therefore, the choice of many people. A merit of shopping online for a musical instrument is the capability acquiring these instrument from abroad. Travelling to another country to make purchases is, therefore, a non-requirement. However, before making any purchases of musical instruments whether locally or internationally, there are certain useful questions one should ask themselves. The start of the process of acquiring the instrument to the final step of the delivery will be effective as a result of these measures. The following are some of the questions that a person should ask themselves before clicking that button to make an order for a given instrument.
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The period of operation is the first question to ask oneself. Every way possible should be used to find the duration that an online store has been operational. Fraudsters will be effectively minimized. Another question is whether the website has a way of communicating with them through phone. Incoveniences during deliveries is a common occurrence with the use of emails in communication. Therefore online stores with phone numbers for communication should be the number one priority.
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Another thing to consider is the availability of proper security using a given online store website. This is significant especially when it comes to the issues of sending credit card details. Good customer services is another requirement of a good online store. It is obvious that everyone will love to be served in a satisfactory manner. Therefore, purchasing these instrument from an online with a good reputation for their customer service becomes the number one priority. Listening to how the instruments sound before purchasing is also important. The main reason for this is to avoid returning the instruments once they have been bought. Finally, there is also a sign of an online store to have a physical address. As we all know, some of these instruments usually need servicing over time.


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Welcome to Battle Run Season 2. The multiplayer running game that 3 million players love just got even better.Now you can choose 15 different pets to assist you!
Battle Run is like Mario Kart on a 2D platform. You can outrun three other players in real time! If you can’t run fast enough, use a...

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An Early Look at FreespireBy Steven Vaughan-Nichols | Print
This new distribution isn't just another Linux distro. It will represent the first Linux to include most of the legally licensed and available, third-party proprietary codices, drivers and software. (DesktopLinux)In two weeks, Linspire Inc. will release Freespire, its community Linux distribution.
This new distribution isn't just another Linux distro.
Nevertheless, Linspire CEO Kevin Carmony bit the bullet in April, and the first release candidate of Freespire is now available.
The operating system is available for free from its main Web site as a BitTorrent download.
What comes with Freespire?
Read the full story on DesktopLinux: An early look at Freespire
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Friday, July 17, 2020
Mostly Higher. Stocks finished Friday’s session mostly higher, though the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost ground for a second consecutive day, in a lightly traded session. Investors monitored a continued rise in Covid-19 cases and the prospect for additional fiscal stimulus in Europe and the U.S. The Dow fell around 63 points, or 0.2%, to end near 26,672, according to preliminary figures, while the S&P 500 finished around 9 points higher, up 0.3%, near 3225. The Nasdaq Composite gained around 29 points, or 0.3%, to close near 10,503. Shares of video-streaming giant Netflix slumped 6.5% after the company reported strong subscriber growth and earnings that topped estimates but raised investor worries over the second-half outlook. Tech shares, which have been a pocket of strength for equities this year, saw a setback this week, with the Nasdaq Composite seeing a 1.1% weekly decline while the S&P 500 advanced 1.3%, and the Dow gained 2.3%.
Facebook, Other Tech Companies Could Face Pressure After EU Court Ruling
In what could turn out to be a major blow to the technology sector, the European Court of Justice on Thursday struck down Privacy Shield, a cross-border legal agreement that governs data transfers from the European Union to the U.S. The court found that Privacy Shield fails to adequately protect Europeans from weak U.S. consumer-data-privacy laws.
The ruling could cause considerable issues for tech companies like Facebook, Alphabet, and Amazon.com that routinely store and process data generated by European customers on U.S. servers, where they could be subject to surveillance by U.S. government authorities. More than 5,000 companies rely on the Privacy Shield agreement for cross-border data transfers.
Twitter Suffers High-Profile Hack
Twitter said late Wednesday in a series of tweets that hackers used some form of deception to gain access to its systems and tools normally reserved for employees—and used them to send messages asking for bitcoin from dozens of verified accounts, including those of celebrities, politicians, business tycoons, and some tech giants’ corporate accounts.
As of early Thursday afternoon, Twitter hadn’t disclosed details on how the attackers breached its security and exactly what the breach—known as a social-engineering attack— looked like, though it has said it is continuing to investigate the matter. U.S. lawmakers have also raised questions about the attack and asked Twitter to disclose what occurred in detail.
Here Are the Long-Awaited Data on Moderna’s Vaccine Trial. So Far, So Good.
Moderna’s announcement of positive data on a Phase 1 trial of its Covid-19 vaccine in May was met with skepticism from some experts, who noted that the company had not included much detail on the trial’s outcome in its press release. Now, two months later, that detail is here.
The vaccine “induced anti–SARS-CoV-2 immune responses in all participants, and no trial-limiting safety concerns were identified,” says a New England Journal of Medicine paper published on Tuesday evening. “These findings support further development of this vaccine.”
Pfizer, BioNTech Vaccines Receive FDA Fast Track Status
Shares of Pfizer and American depositary receipts of German biotech BioNTech jumped on Monday after the companies announced that the Food and Drug Administration had granted Fast Track designation to two Covid-19 vaccines that the companies are developing jointly.
The FDA grants Fast Track designation to speed review and approval of experimental drugs that could fill unmet medical needs. The Pfizer and BioNTech vaccines aren’t the first to receive the nod: In May, Moderna said that the FDA had given its experimental Covid-19 vaccine a Fast Track designation.
Retail Sales Spiked in June. Since Then, Coronavirus Cases Have Spiked, Too.
Retail sales increased at a better-than-expected clip in June from May. And even better, sales were also up from a year earlier. The same cloud, however, hangs over this report as has hung over others this month: The data were collected before coronavirus cases began to spike anew.
U.S. retail and food-services sales jumped a seasonally adjusted 7.5% in June, the Census Bureau said Thursday, better than the 5.4% increase economists polled by FactSet predicted. Investors have gotten used to sizable increases in economic gauges from depressed levels in April and May, when the economy was virtually shut down and slowly reopening. But the fact that retail sales rose 1.1% in June from 2019’s level suggests some real strength beyond just favorable month-over-month comparisons.
Apple and Ireland Win Appeal in EU Dispute
The European General Court ruled on Wednesday that the European Commission was wrong in 2016 to order Ireland to claw back some €13.1 billion ($15 billion) from Apple as undue tax advantages deemed illegal state aid.
Even though Apple and the Irish government, which had appealed the decision, rejoiced at the ruling, this may not be quite the end of the legal story. The Commission has the right to appeal to the Court of Justice of the European Union—the EU’s highest court—and it may take another few years before a final ruling is issued.
Analog Devices Agrees to Buy Maxim for $20B
In a deal reverberating through the semiconductor industry, Analog Devices on Monday announced an agreement to buy rival Maxim Integrated Products in an all-stock combination valued at about $20.5 billion.
The terms call for Maxim holders to receive 0.63 Analog Devices shares for each Maxim share. After the transaction closes, current Analog holders will have 69% of the combined company, with Maxim holders owning 31%. The deal is structured to be tax-free for U.S. income-tax purposes. Wells Fargo analyst Gary Mobley noted that this would be the largest chip-sector deal in four years—since Intel’s acquisition of MobileEye and Analog Devices’ acquisition of Linear Technology—and should buoy other chip shares.
JPMorgan’s Earnings Were Surprisingly Strong
Megabank JPMorgan Chase crushed expectations for its second-quarter earnings. The shares traded higher on Tuesday, following the earnings announcement, even though it wasn’t all good news: Profits fell by about 50% year over year.
JPMorgan earned $1.38 a share from $33.8 billion in revenue. In last year’s second quarter, the bank earned $2.82 a share from $29.5 billion in revenue. Interest income at JPMorgan was down in the second quarter—interest rates are lower. But corporate and investment banking revenue exploded, soaring 33% to $19 billion.
Morgan Stanley Reports Strong Results
A surge in trading activity allowed Morgan Stanley to be the rare bank to see a year-over-year gain in profits as lenders struggle with the pandemic.
The investment bank reported profits of $3.2 billion, or $1.96 per share, in the second quarter, beating profits of $2.2 billion in the year-earlier period. Revenue popped to $13.4 billion—a $3.2 billion jump from last year.
Netflix’s Coronavirus Subscriber Boom Comes to an End
It turns out, there are limits even for Netflix. The streaming video giant’s shares traded lower Friday amid signs that the company’s Covid-19 driven growth spurt is coming to an end.
In the June quarter reported late Thursday, Netflix added 10.1 million net new subscribers, above the company’s forecast of 7.5 million, but falling short of Wall Street estimates that had reached 12 million or higher. Netflix is forecasting just 2.5 million net adds in the September quarter, well shy of analyst expectations.

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This Variation in the Extended & Quick Satin Stitch can be utilized in a single colour or in numerous colors to make a shaded filling.
This was monumental to decorators, in that it authorized them to scale and change the Attributes and areas of their designs conveniently, on the pc. Designs were output to paper tape, which was browse with the embroidery machine. Stitchworks was bought around the world by Macpherson.
Then again, we regularly uncover in early performs a complex accomplishment and substantial common of workmanship hardly ever attained in later on situations.[two]
At last, the embroidery device is started off and monitored. For industrial machines, this process is a lot more automated than for the house devices. A lot of designs demand more than one color and may include extra processing for appliqués, foam, or other computer graphics.
A firm featuring contract embroidery sews styles on to wearable goods for brokers, other embroiderers, specialty corporations, and screen printers at a wholesale costs. The shopper of the deal embroiderer ordinarily supplies the goods for the factory and only pays for that embroidery assistance.
Right before desktops were being affordable, most device embroidery was concluded by punching types on paper tape that then ran by an embroidery device. One particular mistake could wreck a whole layout, forcing the creator to begin above.
In this manner, the stitches sort a picture with a bit of cloth. An embroiderer can produce a stuffed-in outcome by sewing several parallel rows of straight stitching. A device's zigzag sew can generate thicker lines in a style and design or be applied to produce a border. Many quilters and fabric artists use a procedure called thread drawing (or thread painting) to produce elaborations on their assignments or to generate textile artwork.
The Sq. Chain Stitch is often a chunky, open Model of a regular chain sew. This stitch can be used by itself as a fascinating border or outline stitch, or pass ribbon or other trims beneath the sew for any multi-layered effect.
The fabrics and yarns Employed in regular embroidery differ from put to position. Wool, linen, and silk have already been in use for Countless decades for both fabric and yarn.
A essential Laid Filling Sew would make a pretty, open up filling and it is ideal for flower petals and leaves in both floor embroidery and crewel tasks, labored in traces that run vertically and horizontally.
 In 18th century England and its colonies, samplers employing fine silks have been made by the daughters of wealthy families. Embroidery was a skill marking a woman's path into womanhood in addition to conveying rank and social standing.[six]
The computerized approach of turning a style graphic into an embroidery software. Particular software is applied to generate plotting commands with the embroidery device. The commands are transferred to your device's logic head by a designated embroidery language.
Area embroidery approaches for instance chain sew and couching or laid-function are probably the most cost-effective of costly yarns; couching is normally useful for goldwork.
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This is a guide about making a Nightmare Before Christmas yarn wreath. For the fans of this popular movie, you can make a Halloween wreath using decorative elements from the film.
Christmas Yarn Art Kid’s Craft (Lia Griffith)
Darling Winter Hat Tree Ornament Yarn Craft DIY Landeelu - Easy and Cheap DIY Christmas Tree Ornaments
Speckle dyed yarn inspired by the rustic colors and textures of a roadside farm stand.
Holidays just aren't the same without homemade ornaments and this yarn hat made with recycled toilet paper rolls is one of the cutest.
DIY: pompones con camisetas pom pom balls from shirt
These yarn wrapped ornaments are perfect for kids to make! And they will become cherished ornaments for your Christmas tree year after year.
Yarn Hat Holiday Ornaments: Free Easy Craft Video Tutorial with Studio Knit

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Etela releases 'Chalo Assembly' poster
Hyderabad: TRS leader Etela Rajender on Saturday unveiled the poster of the 'Chalo Assembly' protest...
Hyderabad: TRS leader Etela Rajender on Saturday unveiled the poster of the "Chalo Assembly" protest programme intended to mount pressure on the governments for according statehood for Telangana region. Speaking on the occasion, Rajender called upon the people to participate one each from every house hold in the programme to lay a siege to the Assembly on June 14. He called upon the people to make it a huge success by taking part in lakhs of numbers. Though the government was trying to suppress the programme, "We will make it to the Assembly at any cost," said the TRS leader. TRS MLC Swamy Goud said that students were participating in the movement for building up Telangana state. He called upon the students to participate in large numbers and make the event a huge success.
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- Cobbs farm shop in Englefield is open, and looking at doing local deliveries
- Casey Fields farm shop is open, they will deliver orders over £50 http://www.caseyfieldsfarmshop.co.uk/
- Coppa Club in Streatley is serving takeways pizzas – 50% discount for NHS staff!
- Bower Farm have some turkey, pork, sausages and steak mince. Call Kate on 578251 for more details
- Masooms in Goring is open for takeaways
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Display boxes are the best way to sell your product in stores and get more boxes. The packaging greatly affects how you market your product and how people think of your brand. It will allow the product to stay secure, whether on shelves or on the shipping timeline. Using display packaging is a good way to start getting popular in your field.
Display packaging boxes that are attractive and well-made are not only a way to protect your product but also a way to show off your brand. The unique style of packaging will not only draw customers in but also surprise them.
Putting money into creative packaging design is the right way to sell more of your products. It might cost a little more compared to the regular custom boxes, but it is a lot worth it.
Counter displays and floor displays are the two main types of displays. Both styles aim to get people to buy something on the spot. It’s a way to grow your retail business and get the word out. Do you want to know how retail brands can benefit from display packaging boxes? Here are some reasons why display packaging boxes are important for sales:
It leaves a lasting impression on new customers
The first impression leaves the last appearance on someone. Customers always want something different and nice. If your packaging boxes look nice, people want to see what’s inside. Once you’ve made a good impression on your customers with how you package your products, they can become your brand ambassadors and help you market. Putting a product in display packaging does more than help sells it.
Your brand’s logo says everything about it
What do you do now that the display boxes packaging design has won over the customers? Product boxes are a great way to get your brand out there. So, it’s important to include your logo in the design. It will make customers remember your brand and will surely learn more about your products.
Whether you’re selling window candy boxes or cereal packaging boxes, you need a logo to make your brand stand out in the market. With the logo on the custom display box, our brand will be easy to spot wherever it goes.
It lets people know about your product & brand
What gets your attention when you go shopping? Most likely, it’s your favourite product in a box that will catch your eye. If you put your product in simple boxes, no one will look at it. Display boxes with a unique look hold the product and show off your brand.
Custom-printed display containers are the best way to let customers know more about your product and brand. It is yet the smartest approach to get maximum people closer to your brand.
A cost-effective tool for advertising your brand
Letting your product display in the market can cost you so much money. Big brands are always ready to spend huge amounts of money. But for small brands, spending money on digital media can cost a lot. If you are new to the business, you are not yet ready for it. Display packaging options are the easiest and cheapest way to market your products without investing in expensive channels. More and more people can be drawn to your packaging. Big companies also follow this trend and have started putting more money into packaging boxes.
The easiest way to communicate with customers at a low cost
The main goal of any brand is to get people to stick with it. But reaching your destination is not that easy. It would help if you gave the customers something they will remember forever. How can you make that happen? You are holding product packaging. Yes, custom displays will lead to impulse and repeat purchases if designed and made to fit the customer’s needs. It won’t just help your customers, but they’ll also tell other people about your brand. Never miss the chance to build stronger relationships with customers that will fully last.
It helps you keep your brand’s image as a powerful one
Once your product custom display boxes packaging design has won over customers and helped you make sales, it’s time to ensure it stays that way.It would help if you weren’t careless with your customers or your packaging.
Why loyal customers return to big brands, and their customer base do keeps growing? The only reason is that they always try to improve the packaging and make it better than it was before. So, you should also work every day to get better.
The points above show how important it is to use custom display packaging to sell more cereal boxes, candy boxes, and cosmetics. Please choose the best way to keep your customers happy by giving them the best way to package their items.

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These are a few of my favorite things...this page is constantly in-work.
- Southern Harmony and Musical Companion - The Black
Crowes - 1992
- Burnt, White, and Blue - Matt Wilson - 1998: Probably
my favorite overall album. I started liking Matt's music back in 1989
when I was in college and he was in Trip Shakespeare. This won a
Minnesota Music Award for "Best Indie Album" in 1998 and was
the City Pages "Best Album in the Last 12 Months" in 1998.
- The Great Divide - Semisonic - 1996: More former
members of Trip Shakespeare. Their best album. Consistently good
throughout. Title song is the highlight.
- Feeling Strangely Fine - Semisonic - 1998: Their
breakthrough album w/Closing Time.
- Wildflowers - Tom Petty - 1994: Petty's second solo
album. Mostly mellow with the rockers. The mellow songs, especially
the title song, are the highlights.
- Powerage - AC/DC - 1978: The turning point for
AC/DC. This album bridges the raw sound of "Let There Be
Rock" with the impeccable production of "Highway to
- T.N.T. - AC/DC - 1975: AC/DC's second album,
but their first with Phil Rudd. AC/DC's sound is finally realized on
this album. Many classic AC/DC songs, including Live Wire, It's a Long
Way to the Top, The Jack, T.N.T., High Voltage, and Rocker.
- Private Eyes - Daryl Hall and John Oates - 1981: Laugh
if you will, but these guys were my favorite band in 6th, 7th and 8th
grade. This is their most consistently good album, before they started
getting too techno-pop (like on Big Bam Boom). Looking for a Good Sign
is a hidden gem.
- The Lonesome Jubilee - John Mellencamp - 1987
- The Flops - The Flops - 2002
- Modern Love - David Bowie
- Remedy - The Black Crowes
- China Girl - David Bowie
- Rebel Yell - Billy Idol
- Live Wire - AC/DC
- Carnival - Natalie Merchant
- Down Payment Blues - AC/DC
- Day After Day - Badfinger
- No Matter What - Badfinger
- Two Wheeler, Four Wheeler - Trip Shakespeare
- Reception - Trip Shakespeare
- Music For Boys - The Suburbs: A catchy,
alternative dance club song about vampires luring young boys to a fake
summer camp and sucking their blood. That's different. "Come
on over to our valley, where boys run free. Run through the lush green
meadows in your shorts! Brother John will be your guide in a summer of
indescribable earthly delights."
- Love is the Law - The Suburbs
- All Worked Out - Semisonic
- Landing - Matt Wilson
- I Fought The Law - The Clash
- Clampdown - The Clash
- Saturday Night Live
- Six Feet Under
- Sex and the City
- Curb Your Enthusiasm
- The Sopranos
- Will and Grace
- South Park
- Trains, Planes, and Automobiles
- Star Wars
- The Empire Strikes Back
- The Shawshank Redemption
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"That's a nice article on ESD polymers that you wrote for Conformity.
I have some experience with conductive polymers and I can see that you know what you are talking about."
Julius Brodbeck, Materials Engineer, Civ.
GS-13, Air Force Research Labs
Directorate System Support Division ESD Control Technology Center


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Laurenwood Village was founded in 2007, and is located at 150 Chancey Dr in Ozark. It employs 2 employees and is generating approximately $90,000.00 in annual revenue.
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– Both equally you and your partner can say «I love you» – When you are in a healthier relationship do you know what you experience like saying to each other. You experience like revealing to your partner almost everything, no matter how stupid or minor. You don’t believe keeping your entire feelings inside, hoping that she or he understands and may take them. Rather, you tell them exactly how you are feeling. This is very good communication.
— You have fun together – Healthy relationships are fun. In unhealthy relationships, the only thing that usually happens is that the gatherings grow separate. You two shall no longer be having fun collectively, instead the two of you are developing apart and drifting separately. Healthy human relationships have a great time together and are also full of love and fondness.
– You do your duty and take responsibility – In a healthy romance, both companions take responsibility for the other. The level of trust is high. You could apparently trust your spouse more than the person trusts you, but you perform your job and your responsibility. You might manage to trust your partner’s more than you ever before did within an unhealthy relationship.
A healthy romance is one in which you plus your partner reveal all of your thoughts, emotions, hopes, dreams, dreads, and pains. Without self-discipline, self-respect, a feeling of honor and dignity, honesty, respect, understanding, and shared respect, a relationship may appear perfect, but also in reality is almost never so. Rather, it’s a drained, shaky part of which both equally partners fend on their own, each trying to get the share within the relationship even though respecting the others.


text: Most people think it's the Expos who relocated to Washington this year. But in some ways it was the Reds: from general manager Jim Bowden to his handpicked assistants, Barry Larkin, Jose Rijo and Bob Boone, the Nationals have become Reds reincarnate. The most intriguing face belongs to Larkin, who throughout his Hall of Fame caliber career was considered one of the brightest players in baseball and a strong GM prospect. But after less than one year inside the front office, exposed to the schedule and other demands of running a major league organization, is Larkin having second thoughts? I sat down with Bowden and Larkin to discuss the transition to a star's new baseball life.

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Taika Waititi would love to make a Black Widow comedy movie. The director has successfully reinvigorated interest in the character Thor (Chris Hemsworth) with his upcoming film, Thor: Ragnarok, which is currently the highest-rated Marvel Cinematic Universe movie ever released. And he's now interested in potentially providing his comedic chops to a Black Widow movie, starring Scarlett Johansson as the eponymous character.
Johansson made her debut as S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Natasha Romanoff, aka Black Widow, in Jon Favreau's Iron Man 2 in 2010. It didn't take long for Marvel Studios to begin talking about potentially giving the character her own solo movie, and fan interest in the spinoff only increased as time went on. However, Marvel wasn't interested in a female superhero movie at the time. And the franchise's first female-led superhero movie will be Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck's 2019 film, Captain Marvel, starring Brie Larson as Carol Danvers. Of course, Johansson believes there's still a possibility for Black Widow to get her own movie. If it happens, Waititi could lead that production.
In an interview with io9 discussing his latest film, Thor: Ragnarok, Waititi revealed that he would be interested in making a Black Widow movie for Marvel when asked if he would like to take on other MCU character.
“In all honesty, I reckon I could probably bring something pretty unique to any of the franchises. So, I’d love to see Black Widow. [I’d like to see] Black Widow as something crazy and a bit funnier than we expect it to be. Because we know her story and it’s very sullen and very dark and her history is very dark. But! What’s the funny version of that? What’s the more entertaining version of that?”
Black Widow's story has been briefly hinted at throughout her appearances but audiences got their most in-depth look at her troubled past in a hallucination/flashback sequence in Joss Whedon's Avengers: Age of Ultron. As for why Waititi chose Black Widow over someone like her former S.H.I.E.L.D. partner, Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner), or the Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), a character he already has experience directing, Waititi said:
“I really go for the underdog. [And] I think there’s a way in with any of the characters. You just have to find it and find what honors what’s already there with the source material but also brings it into a more entertaining form for the audience.”
At the moment, the MCU's first saga is scheduled to conclude with Anthony and Joe Russo's Avengers 4 in 2019, with the franchise branching off in a new direction after that. Considering that Black Widow is one of the shared universe's oldest characters, it's possible that she may not have a place in that future, but we'll just have to wait and see what happens until at least after Avengers: Infinity War releases next year.
- Thor: Ragnarok (2017) release date: Nov 03, 2017
- Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) release date: Jul 02, 2019
- The Avengers 4 / Avengers: Endgame (2019) release date: Apr 26, 2019
- Captain Marvel (2019) release date: Mar 08, 2019
- Avengers: Infinity War / The Avengers 3 (2018) release date: Apr 27, 2018
- Black Panther (2018) release date: Feb 16, 2018
- Ant-Man & The Wasp (2018) release date: Jul 06, 2018


ERODE: The Tamil Nadu Co-operative Textile Processing Mill Ltd., Erode, will start tapping market for orders.
According to sources, the mill that hitherto serviced only Government-held spinning mills and weaving societies is in the process of extending it to private players.
Towards extending the service, the mill will place orders for a cheese dyeing machine and rotary printer to dye cone yarn and screen print fabrics.
The sources say once the machines are in place, the mill will throw open its doors to private players as well for bleaching, dyeing, processing and printing fabrics and dyeing yarn. The reasons for such a move are to increase profit and also provide round-the-year employment to the workforce, the sources explain. It is also to make the mill independent of government orders.
The mill basically takes fabric from Tamil Nadu Government-controlled mills and societies for processing. It also takes fabric from Kerala Government’s Handtex and Handweave and Karnataka Government’s Handloom Development Corporation.
By depending exclusively on government orders, the mill saw its profits dip gradually. From a net profit of Rs. 1.51 crore in 2005-06, it came down to Rs. 52 lakh in 2006-07 and then to Rs. 30 lakh in 2008-09. In 2207-08 it earned Rs. 56 lakh.
In terms of employment, dependence of government orders alone saw the mill providing employment only for about eight months a year. Soon all that will change, if the government approves its proposal for additional machinery. It provides employment to about 270 people.


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Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’re probably aware rapper Kendrick Lamar sent the internet ablaze last night with his controversial lyrics on Big Sean’s “Control”.
The lyrics, which included some heavy name dropping got the attention of legendary NBA coach Phil Jackson, who decided to have some fun with it.
Jackson’s witty and dry sense of humor works perfectly with social media, where the 13-time NBA Champion has enjoyed plopping himself into the middle of awkward situations when his name has been brought up. He decided he’d do that again, this time tweeting Kendrick Lamar that ‘we all need somebody to lean on’.
If you missed the lyric Jackson is referring to, Lamar rapped the following:
Who the f%# y’all thought it’s supposed to be?/If Phil Jackson came back, still no coachin’ me
Jackson, never one to miss an opportunity (or an opportunity to take a jab at a former player?), hit Kendrick with this:
@kendricklamar it’s okay to be cocky and sure, but we all need somebody to lean on. Let’s just call it mentoring.
Phil Jackson – never a dull moment.
Atlanta rapper B.o.B responded with a diss track of his own where he mimics Kendrick and says he has no list.
Brooklyn based Slaughterhouse rapper Joell Ortiz responded.
The New York Rangers have also responded to Kendrick’s ‘King of New York’ comments.

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- Kris Aquino’s latest update on her social media account has gone viral online
- Her post has been scrutinized by netizens who noticed something off in the video
- The said update also elicited mixed reactions from netizens on social media
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‘Queen of All Media’ Kris Aquino shared an online post about receiving a surprise gift from a friend.
In her caption, Kris mentioned how happy she was about the surprise, “super nakaka HAPPY! awesome surprise! bago kayo magtaka kung sino yung “doctor”- my favorite daily guilty pleasure is watching @wendyshow on @youtube, she was on a 5 week break & just came back.
“Chinichismis na may 27 year old boyfriend si wendy (bagong hiwalay from her cheating, soon to be ex husband na based on all articles, nanganak yung mistress. yes, i’m a big FAN.) and she clarified that she’s “crazy” about a 50+ year old, divorced doctor.
“They’re dating & she’s now happy. So i told bimb, that’s why hindi nag work w/ anybody else, i’m meant to be w/ a DOCTOR!!! Bimb said, “dream on, Mom.” KALURX. ANYWAY, THANK YOU for this lovely surprise #BensCookiesPh TEAM! They’ll be @thepodiummall next week.”
However, KAMI learned that netizens were surprised upon seeing the state of Kris’ room in the video.
Netizens left comments about her room, with some of them even mentioning how untidy her room was.
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Kris’s post garnered mixed reactions from netizens on social media as well.
"Oo nga! Ang daming nakapatong, di ko tuloy malaman kung kwarto ba to o supermarket. Sorry po sa comment ha."
"ok lang magulo sa kanya lang naman yung room,atleast ang makikita sa room ay lahat mamahalin.Bawat mainggit."
"Ang gulo ng kwarto haha!"
"true... Kung kwarto ko yan, hindi ako makakatulog ng maayos.... But then it's her room. She is probably used to being in a chaotic surroundings."
"That’s what I like with Kris - so candid no pretensions!! I like the gulo coz meaning taong tao sya. No put-ons."
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As reported earlier by KAMI, Kris Aquino recently posted an update about her upcoming horror film on her social media account. The actress even asked help from her fans and netizens regarding the film in the said update.
Kris Aquino is the youngest sister of former Pres. Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino. She has been with ABS-CBN for so many years and it was in 2016 when her stint with the Kapamilya network ended. The actress has two sons, Josh and Bimby, with Phillip Salvador and James Yap respectively. She is also the Queen of All Media of the Philippines.
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No matter which generation you started playing games in, there is a near-100% chance that you’ve engaged in fetch quests. Head somewhere, grab something, deliver said thing to someone. This formula is as time-tested as rescuing royalty and, for many players, the repetition is starting to get stale. So, what causes these quests to stay in circulation, and what can we expect from them in the future?
Simplicity is key
A big part of the popularity of these systems comes from their base simplicity in terms of coding and purpose. Gaining an item in inventory, then losing it again, is not a difficult thing to program, making it a solid choice for many developers. If you’ve already created the meat of your game, and are now looking for filler, this can be an effective place to turn.
Also of consideration are, not the simple end-goals, but the experiences which fall within. For example, a typical fetch quest might seem simple go-kill-grab-return in theory, but the practice can be much more complicated and intricate.
During the go portion, this can involve navigating an environment. This navigation can mean going to new areas and finding the paths within. Killing the enemy can introduce new monsters, or create special encounters using tricky terrain or abilities. Finally, the return portion can involve more navigation, especially if the paths to and from the quest are one-way each.
In this way, the fetch quest itself is incredibly useful as a means to an end. The issue is that we tend to focus on the fetch portion, where the other aspects can often be overlooked.
Of course, this is not always the case. In many instances, fetch quests can involve going into areas long explored and killing the same enemies in the same way over and over. It is these cases, so often relied on, are where the negative reputation commonly stems from. RPGs are notorious for this, as are other games with RPG-inspired mechanics.
So, what can be done about this?
The answer lies with evolution
Take something like casino games for example. The core of these games is very much like fetch quests, with set patterns and outcomes to be expected, although the contemporary reality is proving to be incredibly progressively diverse. As websites like ComeOn have shown, the key for continued engagement is growth within the borders of these experiences. Live casino games are a popular new example of this, expanding online classics into something new.
For a more direct example, we could use The Witcher 3. This is a game famed for some of the best quests and side-quest to ever reach the digital screen while maintaining their fair share of fetch quests. As touched on earlier, the solution they found was to expand the game within the boundaries. Again, it’s not the fetch quest itself which is monotonous, rather it is how the quest has been formed.
So, is it possible to remove fetch quests entirely? The answer is, basically, no. The fetch quest is not a monster, it is a tool, and like any tool, its use is determined by the skill and dedication of those who wield it. As much as the idea can chafe us, we shouldn’t blame the best for the work performed by the lazy, unskilled, or under-budgeted.


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VA secretary 'couldn't change the culture'
US Army Vet. Wes Moore and the IAVA's Paul Rieckhoff to discuss VA Secretary Eric Shinseki, who is set to testify this week about allegations of cover-ups of treatment delays.
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