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Offer ends 30 September 2019 or when stock is sold out.
Suzuki KingQuad 400 Manual 4×4 | Features
- 3 year factory Suzuki warranty.
- 5 speed manual with automatic clutch allowing the right gear for the right moment.
- Selectable 4WD at a flick of a lever.
- High/low subtransmission.
- Large dual front discs with 34mm calipers and large brake pads.
- Suzuki’s exclusive T shape seat for maximum comfort.
- LCD instrument – speed, odometer, trip meter, hour meter, fuel gauge.
- Indicator lamps on instrument for reverse, fuel injection, neutral and oil pressure.
- 12v power socket in front fender, weather sealed.
- A winch ready chassis and factory installed tube routing for wiring.
- Swingarm rear suspension, long 170mm wheel travel.
- Fuel injected motor, 4 stroke with 4 valves for incredible efficiency.
- Low to mid optimised power output, engineered for power where most needed.
- Consistent cold starts to be ready when you are.
- 3D ignition mapped fuel injection for best ignition when needed yet staying efficient.
- SACS air cooled powerplant, Suzuki’s trusted air/oil cooling system.
- Independent front A-arm suspension.
- Swingarm rear suspension with dual shock absorbers.
- A gate-type transmission for forward, neutral and reverse for fast changes when on the job.
- Torque sensing limited slip front differential.
- High clearance fenders with a sporty appearance.
- Front bumper with large-diameter steel tubing.
- Lightweight yet strong plastic skid plates.
- Full footboards with raised footpegs and drain holes.
- 25″ Maxxis tyres with aggressive dual stage tread pattern.
- Dual 35W headlights with high and low beam and the unique KingQuad signature look.
- Water resistant 4 litre underseat storage compartment.
- Durable front and rear cargo racks.
- Standard trailer hitch (tow ball extra).
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Suzuki KingQuad 400 Manual 4×4 | Specifications
- 4 stroke, air/oil cooled with SACS, OHC, single cylinder
- Electric starter
- 5 speeds forward, 1 reverse, auto clutch
- 2 speed transfer case – high, low
- Part time 4WD
- Independent front suspension, double wishbone, oil damped
- Independent rear suspension, double wishbone, coil spring, oil damped
- Twin front hydraulic disc brakes, lightweight piston calipers
- Sealed rear drum brake
- 16 L Fuel Tank
- 840 mm Seat Height
- 2160 mm Overall Length
- 1200 mm Overall Width
- 1220 mm Overall Height
- 286 kg Wet Weight
- 1270 mm Wheelbase Length
- 30 kg Front Rack Maximum Capacity
- 60 kg Rear Rack Maximum Capacity
- 180 kg Maximum Towing on Uneven Ground
- 450 kg Maximum Towing on Level Ground
- 172 kg Maximum Vehicle Loading
- 3 Years ATV Unlimited Kilometre Factory Warranty
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In the modern day world, it is practically impossible to succeed in marketing your product without being online. All the top retailers today, have established their brand pages on almost every social network to engage more customers.This infographic, made by Campalyst, takes a look at the top 250 internet retailers (of the US) on social media.
The infographic also gives some details of the average number of fans/followers each retail industry has. The average number of followers a computer/gadgets retailer on Facebook is 769,000 while on Twitter it is 62,000; a lot less than the apparel/accessories followers, which average around 1.5 Million on Facebook and 105,000 on Twitter.
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Gentle Dental of Shelby Township Blog – Pediatric Dentistry
Although baby teeth only stay around for a little while, they’re important for your child’s overall oral health and the health of his or her future permanent teeth. A number of problems can affect kids’ teeth and gums. The following are common conditions you may encounter as your baby develops.
Since February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and many dentists are hosting Give Kids A Smile program events in their local communities, now is a great time for parents to start instilling beneficial dental care habits.

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For Bully: Scholarship Edition on the Xbox , a GameFAQs message board topic titled "Hows The Multiplayer". About. Bully Multiplayer is a free, unofficial online multiplayer modification for Bully: Scholarship Edition, a game developed by Rockstar Vancouver and. 18 Jan It's gonna be a fan-made mod. I know Bully hasn't a huge fanbase community as many others do, but it worked with GTA SA so it's gonna work.
2 Jul Bully Multiplayer is a free online multiplayer modification for Bully: Scholarship Edition, a game developed by Rockstar Vancouver and. Browse Bully Multiplayer mod for Bully: Scholarship Edition files to download full releases, installer, sdk, patches, mods, demos, and media. 8 Dec Combining all of the extra content for Rockstar's classic school days adventure that came in the Scholarship Edition with all-new asynchronous. Bully: Scholarship Edition / 25 Feb new mission; rather, we were allowed to dive into the multiplayer 'math class' – a series of rapid-fire math questions. Bully Scholarship Edition multiplayer information. Find out how many of you and your friends can play Bully Scholarship Edition at the same time with System.
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An important development in the Jamal Khashoggi murder case took place last week when the U.N. Special Rapporteur on Extrajudicial and Arbitrary Executions Agnes Callamard, following an investigation, said all evidence indicates that Khashoggi was a victim of a brutal, premeditated killing, planned and perpetrated by Saudi officials.
Contrary to the claims of the kingdom, Callamard pointed out that high-ranking officials were responsible for the murder and therefore demanded access to Saudi Arabia.
The U.N. report, prepared by Callamard, is crucial because it shows Turkey's efforts to investigate the murder. Callamard and her team saw firsthand how far Turkey intended to go, but she confirmed that "inadequate time and access was granted to Turkish investigators to conduct an efficient crime scene examination."
What will happen now as Callamard plans to submit a final report to the U.N. Human Rights Council in June?
Turkey wants Saudi Arabia to extradite those accused of carrying out the murder so they can appear before a Turkish court. Reaction from the U.S., on the other hand, would be important. U.S. intelligence agencies believe Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) ordered the operation to kill Khashoggi. They said that Khashoggi's body was dismembered and disposed of at an unknown location. But Riyadh denies any involvement by the crown prince.
The sad and unfortunate obstacle to forcing Saudi Arabia to admit its involvement in the killing is U.S. President Donald Trump himself. The Trump administration has refused to respond to a request from Congress to provide a report determining the killers of Khashoggi. It is the president himself who remains as a barrier in the investigation.
Trump declined to meet a Friday deadline to report to the U.S. Senate on whether the White House believes the Saudi crown prince ordered the killing. A group of Senators brought up the Magnitsky Act in October, which required the president to investigate and determine if a foreign person is responsible for Khashoggi's death within 120 days. But that 120-day period ended on Friday and there is no report from the White House yet.
The Trump administration has pointed to 17 Saudi officials for their involvement in the murder, including two top aides to the crown prince but they don't want to go further. Meanwhile, Trump insists that bilateral relations are more important than accountability for the murder.
In this case, will the U.N. report change anything? If the U.S. keeps backing MBS, it won't do much. But the report will make two things official: First, Turkey is the only key actor showing a real effort to find those responsible. Secondly, international bodies like the U.N. cannot implement policy changes if the U.S. is not willing to cooperate. I think that is a very sad case that exposes the imbalance and injustice in the world.
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We’re home to America’s 11th largest school district, yet kids in our backyard are hungry during the summer and weekends. The Palm Beach County Food Bank is fighting this truth with their #Food4OurKids program. The food bank is delivering over 181,000 meals throughout the year to children during the summer and weekends. Their mission is expanding to now include feeding 200 children from two local elementary schools. It’s our job as a community to feed our future, that’s why Old School Bakery decided to be #ZeroWaste and donates weekly to the food bank. Every penny counts, donate to the Palm Beach Food Bank: https://goo.gl/MMAeRw
The finest crusty european style breads now available at our outlet store.
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Hamburgers(recognized as hamburguesas in Mexico) are a form of sandwiches that contain cooked ground meat patties placed in among slices of bread rolls. As 1 with the widespread fast food delicacies in food joints these days, the origin with the Hamburger sandwich still remains a mystery.
It was previously regarded as ironic that Hamburgers(hamburguesas) didn't contain ham in them until the truth re-surfaced that this delicacy originated from Hamburg, Germany. The recipe then hit USA in 1800 when immigrant ships docked in America via the Hamburg line. Exactly the same period witnessed the invention with the meat chopper which ground the meat to patty and served in between bread slices.
Nowadays the two bread slices happen to be replaced with bread rolls of all shapes and sizes. The inner ingredients also modify with time as lettuce, tomatoes, cheese or pickles had been added for the Hamburgers(hamburguesas) for added flavors. The Hamburger recipe changed too incorporating other ingredients into the image and even the ground beef employed as patty gets replaced by other meat options.
Burger sandwiches are a single of the couple of recipes that enable 1 to experiment with different components. Anybody can replace the beef patty with pork, lobster turf or poultry meat. Spice seasoning can also be added for flavor whilst other recipes may possibly blend meat alternatives like bacon and beef to bring a new flavor to burger. A couple of food franchises right now also experiment with condiments like chilly, ketchup or mustard to add flavor to their burger recipes.
Hamburgers(hamburguesas)ds may be eaten plain or may possibly type the side dish to a primary course alongside drinks. The common practice by restaurants is serving burgers beside a plate of French fries and soft drinks to complete the course. Alternatively, Burgers can also form the principle dish and be served with fish fingers, tuna, coleslaw or vegetables; alternatively, a light drink can suffice as the only accompaniment.
Burger recipes continue to evolve adding far more components although other people get side-stepped. The methods for preparing the burgers have also changed to try some thing diverse for the complete burger culture. These days we've king-size burgers that are prepared by forming two layers of beef patty between the bread rolls separated by cheese, cucumber or lettuce.
In Wisconsin state, Hamburgers(hamburguesas) are served with buns which have been previously buttered. They refer to them as Butter Burger and are a norm among the Wisconsin quick food culture. Yet another burger style we have is usually practiced throughout barbecue parties. It really is known as Barbecue Burger which can be prepared by grilling the patty in an open roast fire while brushing bits of barbecue sauce on the meat as it cooks. That is served with onions, tomatoes, pickles, cheese or lettuce in amongst buttered buns.
Besides becoming a part of the key course meal, Hamburgers(hamburguesas) can also be taken as light snacks prepared with thin slices of bread rolls as an alternative to thick buns. The Patty Melt is one particular great instance of a burger recipe that uses thin slice bread rolls with cheese and saut�ed onions in between the slices.
The burger culture has spread all more than continents along with the recipes hold changing as men and women turn into more confident with trying one thing new on their Hamburgers(hamburguesas). Read more about Hamburguesas one of the foods available around the world.

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In 1959, Amway brought L.O.C.™ (Liquid Organic Cleaner) Multi-Purpose Cleaner to the market. L.O.C. consisted of biodegradable cleaning substances even then. Its very name – Liquid Organic Cleaner – manifests concern for the environment.
In 1989 the Company received the United Nations Environment Programme Achievement Award. Amway world headquarters in Ada, Michigan, are certified by the Wildlife Habitat Council. By 2014 Amway aims at becoming the world’s leading direct selling company that offers organic products. The Company plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 25 percent, minimize waste ensuring its full recyclability up to 95 percent as well as to reduce water consumption by 10 percent and increase the use of alternative energy sources up to 15 percent.
Our concern about the environment remains strong and extends to our manufacturing processes, recycling efforts and organic farming techniques. Amway continues to innovate using renewable energy sources, decreasing the amount of waste, producing CFC-free aerosols, reducing the use of VOCs and using natural ingredients for producing our products.


Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus 2TB M.2 PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 NVMe 1.3 MZ-V7S2T0 Data Sheet
Download Datasheet for Samsung 970 EVO Plus MZ-V7S2T0 2TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 NVM Express 1.3 V-NAND 3bit MLC (EN) 5 pages Revision 3.0 2021 pdf/zip
Samsung 970 EVO Plus 2TB (2,000GB*) SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 NVM Express 1.3 V-NAND 3bit MLC
* 1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes.
The top level 970 EVO Plus NVMe SSDs achieve unmatched performance with Samsung’s latest V-NAND technology and proven Samsung in-house controller for tech enthusiasts, hardcore gamers, and professionals.
The Non-Volatile Memory express (NVMe) interface is specifically engineered to overcome constraints of previous interfaces by increasing NAND flash storage transfer speeds. Sequential speeds are approximately 6 times faster than SATA SSDs as NVMe enables your drive to reach its full potential.
The 970 EVO Plus utilizes the proven Samsung in-house controller and Samsung’s latest V-NAND. The 970 EVO Plus also has firmware optimization to reach sequential read/write speeds up to 3,500/3,300 MB/s, up to 53% faster than the 970 EVO. The 970 EVO Plus is boosted by Intelligent TurboWrite which uses a large buffer size up to 78GB to increase write speeds.
The Dynamic Thermal Guard effectively manages overheating, while the nickel-coated controller and thin copper-film layered heat spreader work together to dissipate heat during heavy workloads, ensuring optimal reliability.
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Just announced! Keiji Inafune is giving Capcom the blue middle finger and creating a new version of Megaman to dodge the loss of his character. The new cyborg boy sidescrolling game is called Mighty No. 9. Here's the Kickstarter page, they're asking for $900,000. They've gathered $26,000 in the time it's taken me to decide to make this thread.
I'll post the KS video once it's on youtube.
Here's a piece of conceptual art depicting what they've got in mind for gameplay:
They're targeting a 2015 release, seemingly at a $20 price point. As has become pretty standard for KS games now, they're saying it'll be a PC release with stretch goals to reach other platforms. Thanks to ClockworkHouse for correcting me on this.
For the record, I was hoping this'd be more akin to Megaman Legends 3.


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The 20 Greatest Canadian Rap Songs of All Time, Ranked
“If I was somewhere else, maybe I would do something completely different. But thanks to these people performing tonight, I am where I am,” Drake told the sold-out crowd at his All Canadian North Stars show last month. He was referring to an elite team of local hip-hop and R&B OGs – artists like Maestro Fresh Wes, Kardinal Offishall and Rascalz, who, as Drizzy wrote in his Instagram announcement of the lineup, “opened the way for all of us.” As of this week, The Boy now has 100 top 20 entries on the Billboard Hot 100, more than any other artist in the chart’s 64-year history. Look where he is now.
It’s amazing to see how far Canadian rap has come. A scene that less than two decades ago couldn’t appeal to American audiences so much as a glance in its direction has spawned an artist bigger than the Beatles. “In the ’90s, people called ‘Canadian’ music like an insult,” rapper Rascalz Red1 said in a 2018 interview. “Like, ‘Yo, I don’t know, that just sounds so… canadian.’” These days, the word is a marker of cool. Our artists are what people around the world are looking for.
But the truth is, the Great White North blew out the radiators for a minute. Canada has a rich hip-hop history that has long been ignored not only by our American neighbors, but even by our country’s media and music industry. While tracks like “Let Your Backbone Slide” and “Money Jane” may not have had as much exposure as “NY State of Mind” and “Hypnotize,” they’re just as meaningful and enduring. These are songs ingrained in the collective consciousness of our country; songs that created an environment where an artist like Drake, or the next wave of Canadian rappers who came after him, could emerge. So, now that the world is finally paying attention, it’s a good time to take stock.
To mark Complex’s 20th anniversary, we decided to do the definitive ranking of Canada’s best hip-hop bangers, old and new. Because somebody had to, and this country certainly has no shortage of classics. Based on the criteria of quality, cultural impact, popularity, timelessness and slappability, here are the 20 best Canadian rap songs of all time.

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In a decision issued March 30, Justice Nancy Key ruled the trial judge couldn’t have reached the conclusion she did based on the evidence available to her.
Key ordered a new trial.
Brookfield Gardens was charged with permitting the deposit of a deleterious substance in water frequented by fish.
That charge came after a fish kill in the North River in August 2014 that saw 1,155 dead fish collected in a 3.8 kilometre section after a heavy rain.
Chief provincial court Judge Nancy Orr ruled the farm took reasonable precautions to prevent runoff from a carrot field getting into the river.
The Crown appealed that decision.
RELATED: Brookfield Farms farmer stung by charges
An agreed statement of facts entered into evidence at trial included analysis of water samples and the dead fish that found the presence of a pesticide used on a neighbouring Brookfield Farms field a few weeks earlier.
Key found Orr erred in “overlooking, rejecting and misapprehending” facts and evidence in the case.
She also found Orr erred in her interpretation and application of the defence of due diligence.
“The evidence before the learned trial judge in relation to the issue of due diligence was scant to say the least,” Key wrote.
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U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said Friday that he would rather see Congress arrive at a “sensible solution” on curbing gun violence than see the president issue some kind of executive order attempting to remedy the problem.
Still, in light of the power wielded by the NRA and the gun industry, which many congressmen will not stand up to, Durbin said he would support President Barack Obama if he does issue executive orders in an attempt to rein in gun violence. “Whatever it takes to keep our streets and schools safe, I’ll support,” he said.
“But I hope that we could do it in the the normal congressional process,” he added. “I know that it’s tough. I know the politics on this issue very, very well, and I know some of my colleagues are not prepared to deliver.”
Earlier this week, Vice President Joe Biden said the president is considering executive orders to in an effort to halt shootings like the one at Sandy Hook School in Newtown, Conn., CNN reported earlier this week. The bloody massacre of 20 children and seven adults renewed attention on the gun-control debate. Last month, Obama said a new task force headed by Biden would return by the end of January with some solid recommendations for combatting the violence.
While Biden is talking executive orders, Durbin, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, said he believes a legislative solution is more appropriate and said there are options being floated in Washington that, “from the details I’m hearing, I think I can support.”
Durbin stopped in the Fox Valley on Friday to review Elgin Community College’s efforts to reduce student indebtedness. Also on Friday, he visited Rockford, where he met with law enforcement leaders to discuss the strategies being used there to reduce violent crime and prevent mass shootings in the area. The senator is visiting several communities where he has been hosting “listening sessions” to learn what law enforcement and residents believe needs to be done on the issue.
The ideas he has been gathering from those sessions include:
- Gun control is not enough: Congress must pass legislation to combat mass shootings like the one at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, but gun-control alone is not the solution. There are a variety of issues that come into play with the kind of violence that occurred at Newtown and at other communities, including mental health issues.
- Tougher state gun laws: There already are stringent federal laws in place related to gun violence, and Durbin said that states likewise need tougher laws. Criminals, he said, generally fear federal prosecution on weapons charges because the penalties are so much more severe than state laws.
Durbin said he would support an assault rifle ban, as well as a ban on the large clips for such weapons. Some clips designed for assault rifles can hold 100 rounds of ammunition. Most sportsmen would agree, he said, that no hunter needs to have an assault rifle with an extended clip.
In addition, he said that on Thursday, a gangbanger in Chicago tried to use an Uzi against a police officer, but the weapon jammed on the first shot. The clip, he said, held 31 more rounds. Those types of weapons and those types of clips do not need to be on the streets, except in the hands of law enforcement or the military.
- Background checks: He said background checks are needed on every gun buyer, yet 40 percent of guns sold in the United States are sold at gun shows where there background checks are not conducted. That’s a significant loophole in a law intended to prevent the sale of firearms to felons. But someone with mental illness also could take advantage of these unregulated sales.
- Crack down on straw purchases: Durbin said straw purchasers legally can buy large numbers of guns but then turn around and sell them individually with no oversight to ward against felons or the mentally ill making purchases. That, Durbin said, should be a serious felony carrying heavy penalties.
- Educating ex-offenders: In terms recidivism among prison inmates, Durbin said educational opportunities are needed to help ensure they will have a better shot at finding a job when they leave prison, rather than returning to crime when they cannot find work. He said some are illiterate.


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International fashion label COOGI has a crazy collaboration coming with PUMA brand. The two powerhouse companies have come together to create two superior “Clyde” models. The “Sweater” edition will be dressed in the classic multicolor stitching that has been seen in apparel for the past couple of decades, being worn by celebrities, athletes, and flyest individuals in your neighborhoods. More added features will include real 18K gold detailing.
A second model will come that will have a suede “Black” base that features the Coogi detailing over the logo. The Coogi X Puma Clyde”Sweater” will release on March 9th selectively at PUMA Lab at Foot Locker, KITH, and Nice Kicks LA. The drop date for the “Black” pair hasn’t been revealed as of yet, stay tuned.

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Summer is right around the corner, which means it’s the return of summer music festivals, where fans can experience music, art, dancing, (sometimes) camping and lots of fun.
Over the last 10 or so years, music festivals in American (and around the world, really) have absolutely exploded. It seems that almost every major US city has at least one music festival, if not more.
As someone who loves music and going to concerts, I can’t help but get excited when I see music festival lineups drop. Not only is it a sign about who may be touring and releasing new music, it’s also fun to see bands climb the lineup ranks, year after year.
Because there are just so many music festivals, I thought I’d be fun to rank this summer’s lineups, from best to worse. Granted, you really can’t go wrong with these festivals, but still, some are better than others (in my opinion, of course).
Oh, and Coachella is this weekend, so if you wanted to go still, you better buy a ticket soon!
Headliners: Foo Fighters, Kendrick Lamar, Odesza, Paramore, Lil Nas X
Location: Manchester, Tennessee
When: June 15-18
I may be a bit biased because I’ve attended Bonnaroo twice (and will be going for a third time this summer), but for me, Bonnaroo has the best lineup this summer. The festival always has a good lineup, but this year’s really takes the cake. There is something on here for everyone, no matter what genre of music you love. From rock, rap and electronic music, you can get a taste of a little bit of everything at Roo this year. I mean, where else can you see Lil Nas X and Sheryl Crow perform on the same day?
2. Boston Calling
Headliners: Foo Fighters, Alanis Morissette, Paramore, The Lumineers, Yeah Yeah Yeahs
When: May 26-28
When so many music festivals have booked artists that appeal to a younger crowd who likes electronic dance music, Boston Calling has kept its indie rock roots strong over the years, and it’s safe to say I am obsessed with this lineup. The headliners are all fantastic, but the undercard is what really sets this festival apart. Artists like The National, Marren Morris, Bleachers and The Flaming Lips are all great additions to the headliners.
3. New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival
Headliners: Lizzo, Dead and Co., Mumford and Sons, Santana, Ed Sheeran
Location: New Orleans
When: April 28-May 7
This weeklong festival always has iconic performers at it because, well, it’s a week long. They have tons of music slots to fill up, and there are always legendary musicians stopping by in New Orleans for this one. Obviously, the headliners are fantastic, but the fact that some artists like Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, H.E.R. and Steve Miller Band are not even at the top of the lineup should just tell you how great this lineup is.
Headliners: Frank Ocean, BLACKPINK, Bad Bunny, Gorillaz, Björk
Location: Indio Valley, California
When: April 14-16 and 21-23
Coachella is obviously the most famous music festival in America, and they normally deliver a pretty epic lineup each year. While this year’s headliners are 100% catered to Gen Z, the fact that Frank Ocean is headlining is pretty epic. Add in favorites like Gorillaz, Björk, Blondie, Charlie XCX, boygenius and a surprise DJ set from Idris Elba, and Coachella is still proving that they can compile an interesting and fun lineup, even after 20 years in the game.
Headliners: Foo Fighers, Eddie Vedder, The Killers, Pretenders
Location: Dana Point, Califiornia
When: Sept 29-Oct 1
While this festival is technically not happening over the summer, it is still a stellar lineup, that is most likely catered to older millennials and Gen X. Eddie Vedder and Dave Grohl are like the spokespeople for Gen X, so it all makes sense. The headliners are amazing (Pretenders? Yes, please!), but other acts like The Chicks, HAIM, Father John Misty and The War on Drugs round out a great festival lineup. If you’re in California in the fall, go to this! I wish I could.
6. Outside Lands
Headliners: Foo Fighters, Kendrick Lamar, Odesza, Lana Del Rey
Location: San Francisco
When: Aug. 11-13
Outside Lands has very similar headliners to a lot of music festivals this summer (seriously though, were Foo Fighers, Kendrick Lamar and Odesza this best anyone could come up with?), but the second level of headliners at this festival is pretty impressive. Megan the Stallion, Janelle Monae and Maggie Rogers is enough to make me want to go.
Headliners: Bon Iver, Big Thief, The Smile. Alvvays, Weyes Blood
When: July 21-23
If you’re really into music and want to attend a music festival in Chicago this summer, go to Pitchfork instead of Lollapalooza. Bon Iver is a great choice for a Sunday night headliner, and the rest of the lineup is fleshed out with great acts, like Snail Mail, Julia Jacklin and Kelela. Plus, the entire vibe of Pitchfork is way more chill than other festivals, especially Lollapalooza.
Headliners: Red Hot Chili Peppers, SZA, Calvin Harris, Paramore
Location: Gulf Shores, Alabama
When: May 19-21
Hangout is never really on my radar when I decide what music festival I want to attend over the summer, but I’m not mad about this years’! The fact that they booked SZA, who is not playing other music festivals this summer, is pretty epic. Plus, I’d totally love to see Paramore and Red Hot Chili Peppers. The Hangout lineup is pretty small too, so it’s not overwhelming when you’re looking at all the acts.
Headliners: Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Odesza, Lana Del Rey
When: Aug 3-6
Normally, Lollapalooza will have a pretty good mix of headliners, and a few headliners that are only playing at Lollapalooza that summer. Billie Eilish is a good booking, as is Red Hot Chili Peppers, but those two acts don’t excite me as much, alongside the other headliners, who will be everywhere all summer long. Maybe I’m just getting old and I don’t know the bands that the youth are listening to, but even the undercard of this festival was underwhelming. There are a few bright spots with Maggie Rogers, Carly Rae Jepsen and Rina Sawayama.
10. Governors Ball
Headliners: Lizzo, Kendrick Lamar, Odesza, HAIM, Diplo
Location: New York City
When: June 9-11
Sometimes I like to look back at old Governors Ball lineups, and think to myself, “what happened to this music festival?” It’s not that Governors Ball has a terrible lineup this year, but they used to book just such great acts that were normally not playing other festivals. They do get some bonus points for booking Lizzo and HAIM, which adds some much needed diversity to the headliners, but other than than, nothing on this lineup excites me, which is such a bummer.
11. Life Is Beautiful
Headliners: Kendrick Lamar, The Killers, Odesza, Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Location: Las Vegas
When: Sept. 22-24
Oh wow, another music festival that Kendrick Lamar and Odesza are headlining! I love these two acts, but it is kind of annoying that they are playing pretty much ever major music festival this summer. I get that this festival is in Vegas, but besides Kim Petras playing as well, there is nothing too exciting about Life Is Beautiful this summer...I mean fall.

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Recruit could put Pitt on rise
Updated: May 8, 2007, 11:47 AM ET
Now that Jamie Dixon has settled on Tom Herrion to fill his staff, Dixon can focus on getting the Pitt Panthers ready to challenge for the Big East title next season with Louisville and Georgetown. And, if a certain recruit continues to live up to the hype, then Dixon has a shot at keeping the Panthers in the mix.
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Our top 6 kid family-friendly recipes are. All of the recipes are family friendly so you your partner and the kids can enjoy the meals together and many come with tips and ideas on how you can present and prepare food to encourage your fussy eater to try new things.
Building on the preference can lead to more healthy meals for picky eaters.
Easy family meals for fussy eaters. Engaging kids in the preparation of a meal not only helps them develop some basic knowledge about cooking it offers an opportunity to build positive associations with food and cooking which may be even more important for kids who struggle at meal. This helps you prevent a lot of unhappy kids or adults at the dinner table. This really gives it that potato flavor your family may be used to.
All of the recipes above are perfect for kids who are fussy eaters. A delicious and super easy recipe for Spaghetti Carbonara all cooked together in one pot. Turkey stir fry 4 Jacket potato with beans 5.
On adding new dishes slowly Melissa from Everyday Savvy says. Bacon Sandwiches with raw veggie platte r This meal works great deconstructed too Fish Cakes rice and watermelon Grilled Turkey or Chicken Legs with mac and cheese and. A quick and easy family dinner recipe.
It can be simple just pick an age-appropriate task like asking a little kid to help pull ingredients out of the pantry an older child might be able to grate cheese etc. Family Meals Slow Cooker Spaghetti Meatballs with Hidden Veg Sauce Greek Turkey Wrap Mini Burgers Slow Cooker Beef Stew Gnocchi Sausage Traybake Chicken Lasagne Sausages in Onion Gravy Hidden Veg Chicken Curry. If you love these 20 Recipes for Picky Eaters you will love our perfectly curated menu plans sent straight to you.
With our meal plans dinner planning and ordering your groceries takes less time than heating up a bowl of soup. These easy family meal ideas will have everyone sitting at the table for some quality time and quality food. Cheap and easy pancakes.
I have 2 fussy eaters who will moan and pick at any sauce with a hint of chopped up veg in it For example a pasta sauce or curry sauce with chopped tomatoes or onions yet they will eat pasta and curry with a jar sauce They also love what I call bland dinners Chicken veg and rice as long as its all separate Roast dinners. From traybakes to pasta bakes from slow casseroles to quick soups. Sausage Butterbean Casserole cooked on the hob in less than 30 minutes.
If you have fussy eaters giving them too many new meals to try in one go can completely overwhelm them. This is another super easy recipe and really most people wouldnt even realize its keto. Start with one new recipe a month and eventually increase to one per week if you find your family adapts well.
Sweet and sour chicken 6. Some side dish suggestions would be mashed cauliflower would you be opposed to adding one potato to the mix. This tasty family meal takes just 15 minutes to prepare and cook perfect for busy evenings when you dont have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen.
Weve partnered with Prepear to bring you easy and delicious meals. Baked Buffalo Chicken Meatballs are perfect for families if you like things a little spicy. If youre struggling to keep your grocery bill down while buying for fussy eaters then try.
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Flydubai has launched a new doorstep check-in and baggage collection service in partnership with Dubz and dnata, allowing passengers to travel hassle-free from their home or office to the airport.
Available for booking online on new and existing itineraries, the new Home Check-in service allows flydubai passengers to check in to their flight and hand over their baggage to dedicated Dubz staff from the comfort of their home or office, from 24 hours to six hours ahead of departure.
A team from Dubz will pick up the baggage, print boarding passes and baggage tags on the spot and deliver the bags directly to the airport. Passengers who travel with hand baggage only can benefit also from the service. A representative of Dubz will collect their bag from home or the office and hand the bag to the passenger before boarding the aircraft.
Flydubai passengers arriving in Dubai have the option to have their baggage collected from the luggage belt and directly delivered to their hotel, residence or office.
Jeyhun Efendi, senior vice president, commercial operations at flydubai, said: “Our partnership with Dubz and dnata sees another convenient travel benefit for flydubai’s passengers. Home Check-in is the latest addition to the flydubai offering and it demonstrates our team’s dedication to delivering a customised travel experience available to all our passengers.”
Home Check-in is available at Terminal 2 at Dubai International for all flydubai passengers departing from and arriving in Dubai. Home baggage collection and check-in starts at a standard price of Dh110 ($29.9) for one bag, while the belt pick-up starts at Dh99 ($26.9). Passengers can enjoy a 30 per cent discount on standard prices until June 30. - TradeArabia News Service
TTN is the most established trade publication in the Middle East distributed on a controlled circulation basis to members of the travel and tourism industry.
Published monthly by Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group, the region’s foremost trade publisher, TTN is aimed at professionals in the industry, from travel agents to airline and hotel personnel.
TTN provides in-depth and extensive coverage of relevant issues in the Middle East and North Africa as well as in other parts of the world. Travel related news, analysis, and new appointments together with information on up-coming exhibitions, marketing and promotional campaigns are presented in an innovative and striking colour tabloid.
Every issue also contains a collation of international and regional news and topical features of interest to readers.

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Island Vacation in Bali Indonesia
If travelling to an island is on your bucket list, then you better watch this video shot entirely in different parts of the island of Bali. This new travel video will make you wanderlust on Bali so bad, we wouldn’t be surprised if you actually booked a trip to the gorgeous island right after watching the video.
Imagine yourself swimming with some of the most colorful underwater species, go cliff diving at one of the worlds most beautiful islands, surfing on giant waves of the Indian ocean, trekking through the forest to reach the highest peak and biking across the varied terrain of the magical island of Bali.
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Reliability and Validity of the End Range Hamstring Strength Test with Handheld Dynamometry.
Kristiansen J, Eddy C, Magnusson SP.
Background and Purpose: Hamstring strength testing is crucial in assessing this important muscle group during rehabilitation and injury prevention. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the reliability and validity of measuring strength in a maximally lengthened position using a handheld dynamometer (HHD) compared to isokinetic testing.
Methods: Twenty healthy and active participants were recruited, and isometric strength testing was performed both on the Biodex machine and isometric end-range hamstring testing with the HHD on two occasions.
Results: Significant strong correlations (r= 0.87, p < 0.0001) were found between strength testing on the Biodex machine and the HHD for both the right and left sides. Bland-Altman plots demonstrated agreement between the two measurements. Excellent intra-rater reliability (ICC= 0.91-0.93) and moderate to good inter-rater reliability (ICC = 0.71-0.83) for the HHD test was demonstrated.
Conclusions: The HHD provides a reliable and valid alternative to isokinetic testing for assessing hamstring strength in a maximally lengthened position. This assessment can be valuable in monitoring rehabilitation progress and detecting deficits before and after returning to play. The HHD is an accessible and cost-effective option for assessing hamstring strength at long lengths in a clinical setting.
Level of Evidence: 3

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A look at my model railways over the years.
Part of my collection of photographs related to my layouts and anything ralated.
Billingborough, South Lincs Terminal Railroad, Tates Railway and others..
A thank you is due to all who have generously contributed to this collection.
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NHL Free Agency: Wrapping Up Day 1 for the New York Rangers
With the NHL's free agent frenzy fully under way and big-name players like Zach Parise and Ryan Suter mulling over their futures, we saw mid- and lower-tiered players snatched up by several teams, including the New York Rangers.
To give you some perspective on just how crazy yesterday was on marginal talent alone, according to TSN, 60 players signed contracts worth over $190 million dollars.
However, the normally free-wheeling Rangers were fiscally sound as free agency began, spending very little while letting some depth players sign elsewhere. It appears New York, and the rest of the NHL, is waiting for the bigger names to land for both the free-agent and trade markets to heat up.
Lets recap what the New York Rangers did on day one of free agency.
Bringing Back Some Depth
The Rangers retained two depth players yesterday, re-signing defenseman Stu Bickel to a two-year, $1.5 million contract and winger Kris Newbury to a two-year, two-way (can be sent from NHL to AHL without having to pass through waivers) deal.
The 25-year-old rookie defenseman had a fine year for himself, playing in 51 games and registering nine assists. While nothing is guaranteed and other moves have yet to come, Bickel's signing indicates the organization was happy with his play overall and he will compete for a third-pairing/seventh defenseman spot next season.
Newbury's signing is to maintain some continuity down in Hartford and as an insurance policy in case a player on the Rangers is injured during the season.
Several Players Say Goodbye
Several players played their last game as members of the New York Rangers organization as John Mitchell signed a two-year, $2.2 million contract with Colorado, Chad Johnson signed in Phoenix, pugilist John Scott signed a one-year, $600k deal with Buffalo and prospect Jonathan Audy-Marchessault signed an entry-level deal with Columbus.
Mitchell was useful in his brief stint with the Rangers, parlaying his effectiveness in a weak free-agent market into a two-year deal. His career was nearly over in Toronto before being traded to the Rangers during the 2010-11 season.
Scott was sparsely used after New York acquired him at this past season's trade deadline and was seen by most as an unnecessary acquisition.
Johnson never established himself with the Rangers has a prominent goalie prospect behind Henrik Lundqvist. At 26, Johnson still has a career ahead of him and the man who drafted him, GM Don Maloney, may have some use of him behind Mike Smith in Phoenix.
Audy-Marchessault is an interesting case. New York's scouting team may have found a gem as the rookie notched 64 points in his first season in the AHL, but failed to sign him. The man known as JAM will have a chance to crack Columbus's roster perhaps as early as next season.
The New Additions
Both moves were initially puzzling, but take a second to think about it and they're aren't as bad.
Asham and Haley (once the full details are released) were signed on the cheap to be roster fillers at the bottom of the depth chart. Rather than plugging in kids to play a few minutes a game, Asham will assume that role, possibly being the healthy scratch on some nights. Haley looks to be destined for Connecticut to protect New York's prospects in the minors.
Most fans want to see the high-profile names comes to their team, but it isn't always about that. Teams also need to execute hockey moves in order to better their team, too. Signing Asham and Haley were strictly hockey moves—nothing more.
Losing Brandon Prust to Montreal
Perhaps the biggest news for the Rangers was losing heart-and-soul player Brandon Prust to Montreal to a four-year, $10 million contract. Prust leaves New York after three successful years of endearing himself to his teammates, coaches and the fans.
His future was doomed when GM Glen Sather told Larry Brooks of the New York Post “I don’t think we’re going to get that one done" when asked about Prust's contract negotiations. It was rumored both parities were apart on compensation. Yesterday, those rumors were verified as the truth.
Prust was a valuable asset to what the Rangers do, but the grinding winger saw dollar signs and chose to go where the money was rather than playing with the team that has the best chance of winning.
New York's acquisitions of Asham and Haley are to replace some of the grit and toughness lost with Prust.


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I finished one book and started another. And the one I finished? I CRIED SO HARD, PEOPLE. It wasn't pretty.
A May reading challenge? And it's called Moody May? That can only mean one thing - MOOD READING! Are you up for it? [I know you are!]
I only read one book this past week, but it was a good one so I'm still happy, ha! I'm currently reading a story that's partly told by a cat so.. I'm curious to see where that'll go?
Reading about rape is a hard thing, but sometimes so necessary to remind myself of the battle I've won. Speak is another one of those books that won over a special place in my heart.
After reading the Paranormalcy-trilogy by Kiersten White, I wondered whether her newer work would be more up my alley so.. I dove into some horror!
Another week, another reading update! I finished four books - so I'm very proud of myself. Want to see what books? Come and find out!
I rarely share reviews on Kindle freebies, but this time is different because I simply NEEDED to share! Read my review to find out why!

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State officials offer assurance that benefits will continue
BATH — Now entering its third week, a partial federal government shutdown threatens to leave millions of Americans not knowing where their next meal will come from, even in Steuben County.
While some agencies of the government have been funded through separate resolutions, the US Department of Agriculture, which oversees the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) — commonly known as food stamps — is not.
The SNAP program, funded by a USDA block grant, is administered locally by the Steuben County Department of Social Services, through an statutory framework provided by New York State.
Though no notification of program limitations had been posted to county social media or websites on Monday, it was unclear when the program would be impacted by dried up funding. Calls placed to the Steuben County Department of Social Services for comment were not returned on Monday.
But, national reports assert that $3 billion in emergency funding designated by Congress will not be able to cover all claims for the month of February.
Federal advisories from USDA Commissioner Sonny Purdue also did not detail what will happen following January’s payments, stating only that “Eligible households will still receive monthly Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for January.”
It had been speculated that the state government may pick up the tab for the months impacted by the ongoing federal shutdown, but no such announcement has been made by the governor’s office. The state government, however, will spend $65,000 a day to keep federal parks at Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty open.
However, other officials did deliver definitive statements to ease public fears as the shutdown progresses. New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Commissioner Samuel D. Roberts said, “SNAP and HEAP benefits and use of benefit cards vital to New Yorkers are not impacted by the federal government shutdown and are continuing to operate. Federal funding for these programs has already been secured and benefits will continue. Additionally, applications for these and other federally-funded programs will continue to be accepted.”
Other states less inclined to foot the bill, however, may see drastic cuts in benefits come February. The consequences come as President Donald Trump pushes for a federal work requirement for recipients to collect SNAP benefits, which has been opposed by New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo.
"It's the same cheap politics. Cheap symbolism. People should not get free food. SNAP recipients, nationwide over 50 percent are children, seniors or disabled. Are you really going to have an eight-year-old go out to work? Are you really going to tell a disabled person?" he said in a Dec. 20 interview on the topic.
The program already carries work requirements for all recipients ages 16 to 59, with just a few exceptions for those caring for children under 6, unable to work due to a health condition, provide full-time care for an incapacitated adult, or are receiving unemployment benefits.
Recipients must otherwise accept suitable employment when referred or offered; Respond to requests from the social services district regarding employment status and availability for work; and Participate in work activities for up to 30 hours per week if assigned, according to state guidelines.
Anyone with concerns about their SNAP benefits amid the government shutdown and work requirements dispute, is encouraged to contact the SNAP Program at the Steuben County Department of Social Services at 607-664-2000, or to check the status of their benefits online at www.mybenefits.ny.gov


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Home Report North Berwick
Home reports are required by law in Scotland when it comes to selling a residential property. They are there to give buyers a solid reckoning of all the important details offering peace of mind for the buyer and the seller alike. With home reports, a Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) regulated surveyor with a deep knowledge of the local area and a nearby office is essential criteria to provide a thorough and rigorous survey. If you’re selling in the North Berwick area, then Shepherds Chartered Surveyors satisfies all criteria to deliver a comprehensive and trusted home report.
Shepherd Chartered Surveyors are the largest provider of home reports in Scotland. We are represented on all major lender’s panels and our knowledge of the market in North Berwick, and the wider East Lothian council area is second to none. With many years of experience surveying locations across Scotland and a vast network of offices, we can guarantee an exceedingly high quality of service. You can be sure of speaking to an experienced Royal Institution regulated Chartered Surveyor who can provide you with a quote ahead of any commitment.
Buying in North Berwick
North Berwick is a very desirable and pleasant seaside town in East Lothian situated on the southern shore of the Firth of Forth. Formerly a Royal Burgh, it has a population of roughly 7,000 residents. It’s about 20 miles east-northeast of Edinburgh. The town was once a fashionable holiday destination in the 19th century as many seaside towns were generally, and because of the lovely sandy beaches. Undoubtedly its fortunes thrived in conjunction with Edinburgh with many a holidaymaker travelling from the city to the town, but rather uniquely, despite having a railway since 1850, the industrial revolution didn’t take route. So, it really became more of an attractive place to live for wealthy Edinburgh commuters and retirees. This has undoubtedly contributed to the factors that make North Berwick the attractive and affluent town it is.
Today then, North Berwick is predominantly a dormitory town for residents working in Edinburgh and other East Lothian towns like Musselburgh, Prestonpans, Haddington and Gullane. Transport links are well developed, the railway station delivers commuters to and from Edinburgh in just over 30 minutes, and trains are regular throughout the day. There is also a bus service to and from Edinburgh that also serves Musselburgh, Prestonpans, Gullane and other towns nearby. For car users, travel by road takes longer to Edinburgh, about 45 to 50 minutes. This is by the A198, then onto the A1 road.
North Berwick can easily be described as vibrant despite its size. It still attracts many visitors today due to its lovely beaches and golf courses, not to mention striking views over the Firth of Forth. It also has an array of local shops, cafes, bars, ice cream parlours and restaurants, as well as a Marine Hotel spa. The town has also won multiple awards for its gardens, floral displays, and wildflower gardens. North Berwick is also overshadowed by North Berwick Law, a 187m high chunk of volcanic rock covered in grass and located to the south which is very popular with walkers for the rewarding views offered. It is also home to the 5-star Scottish Seabird Centre, and nearby attractions include the mighty Tantallon Castle ruins to the east and Dirleton Castle ruins to the west. Residents can also enjoy the amenities and attractions of the nearby towns due to the well-developed transport links, or hop into Edinburgh proper for the day with the train journey taking just over half an hour and stopping right in the centre.
As for local schooling, North Berwick is served by Law Primary School, and North Berwick High School for secondary school-age children, which has an excellent reputation, frequently outperforming other East Lothian district schools in annual examination tables.
At February 2022, the property in North Berwick stood at a high average value of £483,212. However, there are many fine examples of properties that will sell for close to or over a million pounds, due to their location, size of the property, finish, and available land. There are some recent new housing developments from Cala Homes, Dandara and Walker Homes, with more development likely in the coming years in the town and wider East Lothian area as demand for homes remains high.
Why Use Shepherds
Shepherd Chartered Surveyors are the largest provider of home reports in Scotland, with origins dating back to the 18th century. Fully regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, we can offer in-depth knowledge of the North Berwick property market that nobody else can.
If you’re looking for a home report in North Berwick or the wider East Lothian council area, you’ll find the nearby Shepherds branch located at 187 North High Street, Musselburgh, EH21 6AN. This offers covers the areas of Aberlady, Allanton, Alnwick, Ambie, Auchencrow, Ayton, Belford, Belhaven, Berwick Upon Tweed, Burnmouth, Chirnside, Cockburnspath, Coldingham, Dunbar, Duns, East Fortune, East Linton, Elphinstone, Eyemouth, Felton, Foulden, Garvald, Gavington, Gifford, Granthouse, Gullane, Haddington, Humbie, Longframlinton, Longniddry, Macmerry, Morpeth, Musselburgh, Norham, North Berwick, Ormiston, Pencaitland, Port Seton/Cockenzie, Preston, Prestonpans, Reston, Rothbury, St. Abbs, Scremerston, Seahouses, Spittal, Stenton, Swarland, Swinton, Tranent, Tweedmouth, Wallyford, Whitecraig and Wooler, equating to postcode areas EH21, EH31, EH32, EH33, EH34, EH35, EH36, EH39, EH40, EH41, EH42, NE65, NE66, NE67, NE68, NE69, NE70, NE71, TD11, TD13, TD14 and TD15. We are available at our office to give you a quote at any time. Nobody can offer the same level of local market knowledge as Shepherd, our wealth of experience, proven industry expertise and vast network of offices stand testament to that.
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Scientists in Korea found that people with osteoporosis, a disease that lowers bone density and increases risk of fracture, are also more likely to have vertigo, a dizziness disorder caused by problems in the inner ear.
The study was the work of Dr Ji Soo Kim, of Seoul National University College of Medicine in Korea, and colleagues, and is published in the 24 March issue of the journal Neurology.
For the study, Kim and colleagues examined 209 people with benign positional vertigo (BPV) for which there was no known cause and compared them with 202 people with no history of dizziness (the controls).
BPV can sometimes result from ear surgery or head trauma and is thought to be when crystals of calcium carbonate become loose and move around in the tubes of the inner ear that help people to balance.
For the osteoporosis data, the researchers used the bone mineral density measures of front and back lumbar spine and femur of the participants.
After adjusting for age, sex, alcohol, smoking, and hyperphosphatemia (a condition that can also lower calcium levels), the results showed that people with low bone density, or osteoporosis, were three times more likely to have vertigo than people with normal bone density.
They also showed that people with osteopenia, the stage before osteoporosis, were twice as likely to have vertigo as people with normal bone density.
The results showed gender differences in that 25 per cent of women with vertigo were more likely to have osteoporosis compared with only 9 per cent of women who did not have vertigo. For men, 12 per cent of those with vertigo had osteoporosis compared with 6 per cent without vertigo.
The researchers concluded that:
“Osteopenia/osteoporosis may be associated with idiopathic benign positional vertigo (BPV). The effectiveness of measuring bone mineral densitometry and restoring normal calcium metabolism for preventing recurrences of BPV requires further validation.”
Kim said in a press statement that:
“These findings suggest a problem with calcium metabolism in people with vertigo.”
“Women most often have their first case of vertigo in their 50s, when they are also having a drop in bone mass due to loss of estrogen,” added Kim, explaining that “estrogen is one of the main hormones that influence calcium and bone metabolism.”
So far, no one has discovered whether estrogen plays a role in vertigo, and since men also get vertigo, Kim suggests other factors must also be involved.
” Osteopenia and osteoporosis in idiopathic benign positional vertigo.”
S. H. Jeong, S. H. Choi, J. Y. Kim, J. W. Koo, H. J. Kim, and J. S. Kim.
Neurology 2009 72: 1069- 1076.
March 24 2009, Volume 72, Issue 12.
Sources: Journal abstract, American Academy of Neurology .
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Amazon Canada is selling a brand new Google Pixel 6 for $739.00 $60 CDN off). It’s available in three different colours including Stormy Black, Kinda Coral and Sorta Seafoam. Google Pixel is no stranger to anyone. It runs on native Android, gets the most frequent and regular updates and carries one of the best cameras in the mobile camera market.
To recap, the Pixel 6 comes loaded with a Google Tensor processor. Its the first processor designed by Google and made for Pixel. Pixel’s 50 MP rear camera captures 150% more light for photos which provides rich colours and more details.
Read a detailed review of Pixel 6 here by Android Authority.


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Local Female Artists Join Forces in "Women's Room" at Bragg's Pie Factory
A painting by artist Cindy Schnackel, in the "Women's Room" exhibit
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Before the emergence of the steam railway rocketed the likes of Isambard Kingdom Brunel and Robert Stephenson - the great Victorian engineers - into the limelight, there was a `Colossus' who dominated the engineering scene and laid the foundations for what was to follow. Thomas Telford built a series of ambitious road and canal projects, as well as many notable bridges - including the ground-breaking Menai Suspension Bridge - numerous harbour works and buildings.
Contrasting old and new images, John Christopher examines Telford's principal works to highlight his diverse, but often overshadowed, achievements. These include not only the Menai bridge, of course, but also the other masonry and iron bridges, the Ellesmere Canal with its aqueducts at Pontcysyllte and Chirk, the Caledonian Canal slicing though Scotland's Great Glen, and the A5 road running between London and Holyhead.
John Christopher has written and edited a number of books on Engineering, Military History and Railway and Road Transport, specializing in the life and works of Isambard Kingdom Brunel and being the series editor for Amberley's Bradshaw's Guides series. He has also appeared in Michael Portillo's Great British Railway Journeys television series. In between writing books, he is a balloon pilot and Land Rover fan. He lives in Gloucestershire.

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Police have issued an urgent appeal for information following an armed raid on a Bradford shop yesterday (May 6).
Three men wearing masks and armed with a knife, hammer and gun, entered Bila Stores, on Clayton Road, shortly after 8pm.
They then threatened a 'frightened' member of staff, demanding cash.
According to police, she was left distressed by the incident but was not injured.
The trio of crooks then fled the store with an amount of stolen money.
A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "Thankfully the employee wasn’t hurt, however, she was left very frightened and distressed by the incident."
Police are urgently appealing for anyone who may have seen anything they think might be relevant to this investigation to get in touch.
Anyone in the area who might have CCTV footage that could help identify the suspects is also asked to contact West Yorkshire Police as a matter of urgency, on 101 or via Live Chat, quoting Log 1869 of Wednesday 6 May 2020.

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Found this during spring cleaning...it's a leather ammo puch that buttons closed. It has slots so you can put it on your belt. Looks like it's made by Hunter Corp and the model # is 27-201. It's in real nice shape and I'm tempted to keep it, but it's been sitting this long without any use so it needs a new home. There isn't any ammo included. I kept some 30-06 in there to give you an idea of what cartridges will fit (holds 20 rounds). I'll sell it for $10 or trade for ammo (open to various calibers) or Beretta 92, Glock 10mm, or 1911 mags.


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Are you interested in learning Papiamentu, the official language of Aruba? If so, you’ve come to the right place! In this blog post, we will provide a free guide to help you get started. This guide will cover basic grammar and vocabulary, as well as resources for further learning. Whether you’re planning a trip to Aruba or simply curious about the language, we hope this guide will be helpful.
What is Papiamentu?
Papiamentu is a creole language spoken on the Caribbean island of Aruba, as well as in the Netherlands Antilles and Curaçao. It is derived from Portuguese, Spanish, and Dutch, with influences from African languages. Papiamentu has around 350,000 speakers.
Papiamentu has been decreed as the official language of Aruba, alongside Dutch and English. In the Netherlands Antilles, it is one of four official languages, along with Dutch, English, and Spanish.
Papiamentu has three main dialects: Northern, Central, and Southern. The differences between these dialects are not great, but they are noticeable to native speakers.
Where is Papiamentu spoken?
Papiamentu is a creole language spoken on the Caribbean islands of Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao. It is also spoken by some people in the Netherlands Antilles and Venezuela.
Papiamentu is derived from Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch, and African languages. It has about 300,000 speakers.
The history of Papiamentu
Papiamentu is a creole language spoken on the Caribbean island of Aruba. The language has its roots in Portuguese, Spanish, and African languages. Papiamentu was first used by slaves on the island, who used it to communicate with each other and with their masters.
Papiamentu continued to evolve as more people from different backgrounds came to the island. By the early 20th century, it had become the primary language of Aruba. Today, Papiamentu is spoken by about 70% of the island’s population.
If you’re interested in learning Papiamentu, we’ve got a free guide that will help you get started. Click here to download it now!
The structure of Papiamentu
Papiamentu is a creole language spoken in Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao. It is derived from Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch, and African languages. The grammar of Papiamentu is similar to that of other creole languages.
Papiamentu has three main dialects: Eastern Papiamentu, Western Papiamentu, and Central Papiamentu. The dialects are not mutually intelligible. Eastern Papiamentu is the most commonly spoken dialect, followed by Western Papiamentu. Central Papiamentu is the least commonly spoken dialect.
Papiamentu has two main phonemic inventories: one for consonants and one for vowels. Consonants can be either voiced or voiceless. Vowels can be either monophthongs or diphthongs. There are also a few semi-vowels and liquids.
The stress pattern of Papiamentu is generally trochaic: stressed syllables are heavier than unstressed syllables. However, there are some exceptions to this rule. For example, words that end in a vowel are usually stressed on the last syllable even if it is not heavy.
Papiamentu has a relatively simple morphology. Most words are monomorphemic; that is, they consist of only one-word roots. Compound words are also common, but they tend to
Basic phrases in Papiamentu
Papiamentu is a language spoken on the Caribbean island of Aruba. It is a creole language, which means that it has elements of both Spanish and Portuguese. The majority of words in Papiamentu come from Spanish, but there are also many loanwords from Portuguese and African languages.
Here are some basic phrases in Papiamentu:
- Hello = Boneiri
- Goodbye = Adios
- Please = Porfabor
- Thank you = Danki
- Yes = Si
- No = No
- Excuse me = Pardonami/ Disculpa
- Where is the bathroom? = Unde ta e washitaf?
Resources for learning Papiamentu
In order to learn Papiamentu, there are a few resources that can be very helpful. For starters, the internet can be a great resource for finding out more about the language and how to speak it fluently. There are also many books available on the subject that can provide both a basic and advanced understanding of Papiamentu grammar and vocabulary.
Another great way to learn Papiamentu is to actually visit Aruba, Curacao or Bonaire – the three islands where Papiamentu is spoken most commonly. Immersing yourself in the language and culture is often considered one of the best ways to learn a new language quickly and effectively.
With our free guide, you can start learning Papiamentu today. This Romance language is spoken by around 350,000 people on the small island of Curaçao. It’s a unique language that has been influenced by African, Dutch, and Spanish languages over the years. No matter your reason for wanting to learn Papiamentu, our guide will give you the foundation you need to get started.


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Ferentz Delivers The News On The Loss Of A Season
Iowa's football players didn't lose a game on Tuesday.
They lost 10.
Kirk Ferentz said meeting with his players after the Big Ten announced there would be no 2020 fall season was like talking to them after a difficult defeat.
"There’s nothing you can say to make them feel better," the Hawkeyes' coach said.
The Hawkeyes, like everyone else in the conference, dealt with the rumors and the uncertainty since Saturday, when it was first reported that the Big Ten was considering canceling the season because of concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.
For a while on Tuesday, there was a thought that maybe the conference would delay the start of the season, which for the Hawkeyes was to begin with a Sept. 5 home game against Maryland.
But the conference's presidents and chancellors voted to end the season for all fall sports teams, and plan for some or all of those seasons playing in the spring.
"Above everything, I’m just really disappointed for our players," Ferentz said. "Players, we talk to them all of the time about how limited their clock is. It’s such a small window of opportunity to play football, be it high school (or) college. If you’re fortunate to play beyond it, it’s even tighter.
"It’s just disappointing. They’ve worked hard, they’ve done everything we could have asked of them, and then some, and they’ve done it in tough circumstances. So that part, it’s hard."
Iowa's first practice was Friday, and the Hawkeyes were getting ready for Saturday's practice when the Big Ten said it would be pausing all contact workouts because of medical concerns with the COVID-19 virus. The Hawkeyes' first practice in pads was scheduled to be Sunday, but the team instead held a practice that Ferentz described as "walk-through tempo."
Ferentz canceled practice Monday and Tuesday. He said part of his reason for canceling was because he didn't want anyone getting injured in case there wasn't going to be a season.
“It’s not because we weren’t committed to playing this season," he said. "My guess was, based on what I had heard, the earliest we’d play would be the 29th … the last week of September. If so, I thought our guys needed a break — they had been going hard for quite some time — and we would pick it up again next week."
Instead, Ferentz has given them a two-week break. They'll return to Iowa's football facility the week of August 24, the first week of classes for the fall semester.
Many of Ferentz's players had gone to social media over the weekend, expressing their desires to play this season. Ferentz said at least two players were considering sitting out this season.
"One I think was leaning very, very strongly toward that," he said. "But the majority of our guys have all along wanted to play. That’s what they’ve been working for. They’ve demonstrated that more than talking about it, more than tweeting about it, going on social media. They’ve been here day in and day out working in perilous circumstances, certainly."
Iowa didn't have a spring practice season because of the pandemic and the closing of the university's campus.
There is an expectation that there will be some workout time allowed for teams this fall.
"Our thoughts have been fully on this season, playing this fall, preparing for this fall," Ferentz said. "We’ll process this, we’ll figure out a smart way to go about it when our guys get back."
Ferentz called the news a "disappointment." He talked about how fans have approached him since the spring, expressing their wishes for a season.
"Football is a big part of our life, especially here in the Midwest — college football, especially.," he said. "But it doesn’t mean more to anybody than the players. Nobody. And the coaches are right there with it. That is what we do, it’s such a big part of our lives. But it’s not life or death, either, and this is a good reminder of that."


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- James Ringold, Westinghouse Electric Company
Managing software vulnerabilities is a universal problem.
While unknown flaws in code or system design are part of the vulnerability management process, responsible disclosure policies and bug bounties have greatly reduced the prevalence of zero-day attacks. Unknown security holes that attackers exploit are usually at high-value targets, such as Fortune 500 companies, government agencies and critical infrastructures.
NotPetya, WannaCry, Conficker and other well-publicized attacks took advantage of vulnerabilities that were publicly known and had available software patches. The use of known vulnerabilities is especially troubling for security professionals because these attacks can be prevented.
Companies haven't embraced the ever-changing software environments that have become reality. While technology providers have begun configuring their software to perform automatic checks to identify and install patches, IT departments have gone to great lengths to control software patching and releases and disable these automatic updates.
This need for control over the technology environment creates risk by allowing vulnerable software to continue to operate. The Equifax breach, which compromised the personally identifiable information -- including Social Security numbers -- of 145 million consumers, will become a case study for vulnerability and patch management. There's scrutiny around the timeline of events, and the company's vulnerability management process is being questioned by Congress, banks and shareholders.
Many companies view vulnerability management and patch management as the same process. While a patch management system is the most common method to resolve software problems, there are other valid approaches to mitigating the risk of exploitation of a vulnerability.
The difference between vulnerability management and patch management lies in the goals of the two processes. The vulnerability management process is about risk management. Patch management is a software deployment process.
In true vulnerability management, the risk mitigation may be the installation of a patch. A mature vulnerability management process evaluates the risks involved with the software flaw and makes risk-based recommendations relative to the potential impacts of resolving the vulnerability. This process helps companies prioritize known vulnerabilities that are released at the same time to determine which one is a higher business priority.
A patch management system, by comparison, evaluates the impact of applying the patch and the resources necessary without much analysis of compensating controls that could reduce or even eliminate the business risk. If vulnerability management is performed properly, a valid mitigation of the risk may not require the application of a software patch.
The Equifax attack highlights the importance of vulnerability management versus patch management. The company confirmed that an Apache Struts vulnerability was exploited in the breach. If the attack began after the patch for Apache Struts was available, a vulnerability management program could have tracked the vulnerability, evaluated the business risk and recommended various methods to mitigate it. Using this process, a mitigating control -- such as intrusion prevention, web application firewall or system configuration change -- could have been recommended even if a patch for the software was not available.
Unfortunately, if a zero-day exploit was used before a patch was available, even a mature vulnerability management process could leave the company without the ability to defend itself in a timely manner, showing why a layered approach is still necessary.
Companies struggle with updates to business-critical applications, such as enterprise resource planning and manufacturing planning and control systems; specialized equipment that performs a critical business process, such as industrial control systems and supervisory control and data acquisition systems; and large e-commerce infrastructures. Because these systems are critical to keeping the business operational, downtime equates to millions of dollars in lost productivity.
To add to the complexity, many of these systems are either so critical they are not allowed planned outages or the system manufacturer has made it cost-prohibitive to keep them updated on the latest software releases. Usually, this risk is accepted at lower levels of management without the realization of the true impact to the company. And to compound the risk, business-critical systems use some of the most vulnerable software.
Many companies fail to acknowledge the risk they accept by not properly addressing vulnerabilities caused by unplanned outages and breaches. A mature vulnerability management process evaluates the vulnerability, regardless of the availability of a patch, and recommends the appropriate risk-mitigation technique. Risk-based vulnerability management programs help businesses manage not only the risk that application flaws present, but also the risk of software patches. Risk mitigation strategies may recommend deferring patch installation in favor of implementing a compensating control.
A risk-based vulnerability management approach begins with an inventory of business-critical systems. This inventory does not need to be exhaustive of every system on the network, although that would help tremendously. In many companies, a full inventory of all software is unrealistic. Starting with the most critical systems can protect businesses from catastrophic outages and losses.
Vulnerability review process
Security analysts who conduct vulnerability assessments must have accurate information on defenses, such as intrusion prevention systems, application firewalls, antivirus and other anti-exploit capabilities. These controls are inputs to the vulnerability review process. The analysts ultimately evaluate the impact to the business, determine if any preventive countermeasures are in place and then recommend action to remediate the risk using a patch management system, eliminate it through uninstalling the software or reduce it to an acceptable level through a compensating control.
While this process can seem complicated and overwhelming, it can be distilled into a quick reference chart to allow analysts to determine the threat, impact and, ultimately, risk that a vulnerability presents.
Using a chart similar to the one above, a security analyst starts with the impact of an exploit of the vulnerability across the x-axis. Once that is determined -- usually using a vulnerability score from an open or commercial source -- the analyst evaluates the availability of an exploit for the vulnerability along the y-axis. Finally, an analyst reviews the applicable preventive controls. If one or more controls exist, the analyst determines the reduction across the grid as necessary.
The chart can be modified for commercial vulnerability management products or other frameworks. The National Institute of Standards and Technology publishes a National Vulnerability Database (NVD) to track the severity of identified vulnerabilities over time based on open framework using the Common Vulnerability Scoring System. These metrics can help security analysts quantify the impact of vulnerabilities on their systems and applications, and prioritize remediation activities. The database currently tracks the severity of almost all known vulnerabilities as far back as 2001. According to the NVD, the number of software vulnerabilities identified in 2017 already exceeds 10,000.
Vulnerability management requires a lifecycle approach to ensure risk is appropriately addressed. The rating given on the day a vulnerability is announced may change over time. For example, if exploit code becomes available, or is adopted into an automated exploit framework or malware kit, the measure of threat would increase. It's not sufficient to only review vulnerabilities at a point in time unless patching, uninstalling the software or network isolation solves the problem.
Keeping up with updates to operating systems and software installed on hundreds, or thousands, of company computers is daunting. Commercial software and open source projects all have vulnerabilities that can result in the compromise of the confidentiality, integrity or availability of a computer or data. Large enterprises, small businesses and even employees who bring their own devices must continually address this challenge.
The impact of attacks can be reduced by using vulnerability management to identify the business risk present in the software and systems in use. If an audit is going on and systems can't be updated for compliance reasons, the vulnerability management process may offer alternative solutions. Lack of awareness of the threats and countermeasures to vulnerabilities leaves systems, data and companies at risk. Just ask Equifax.
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The first agreement to ban chemical weapons came in 1675, when France and the Holy Roman Empire forswore use of poisoned musket balls. Three centuries and at least six international treaties later, and despite the macabre specter of their use in World War I, they have remained a fixture in the arsenals of authoritarian regimes. Now, with Russian forces suffering heavy losses after their invasion of Ukraine, concerns have risen that Russia will employ chemical weapons in its war there.
Chemicals used to cause intentional death or harm through their toxic properties are defined by the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons as chemical weapons. So are munitions, devices and other equipment designed to weaponize toxic chemicals. One chemical that can be turned into a weapon is chlorine, a “choking agent.” It is absorbed through the lungs and irritates the nose, throat and lungs, causing fluid to build up, choking the victim. Sulfur mustard, meanwhile, is a “blister agent.” It causes large and often life-threatening skins blisters that resemble severe burns.


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McClellan, Salinger and Ziegler
Where does the former Bush spokesman fit into the history of the office?
By Richard Whittaker,
10:39AM, Sat. Jun. 21, 2008
Former White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan (who is at Book People today signing his autobiography What Happened; read our full interview here) told the Chronicle that any future press secretary should ask themselves one question: 'Will I be able to attend any meeting I choose to at any time I choose to attend?" If that sounds far-reaching for a flack, quick history lesson. That's what the job used to be.
In his autobiography, With Kennedy, JFK's press secretary Pierre Salinger recounts how he was not just a guy reading press statements. He was the point guy for explaining policy. That meant that, in 1962, when the White House sent someone to talk to the Russians about information exchange, they sent Salinger, and he was so trusted that he talked directly with Communist Party First Secretary Nikita Kruschev. It was during their walk around his dacha that Salinger found out for Kennedy that Kruschev was trying to reform the Communist Party and the Politburo.
Compare that to Nixon's press guy, Ron Ziegler, who won media immortality when Tricky Dicky famously (and literally) shoved him at the press corps in New Orleans.
The White House press secretary has gone from information expert to human shield. And don't expect any other Bush spokesperson, current or former, to change that. As long-time Bush-watcher Jim Moore said, "(Tony) Snow and (Ari) Fleischer, they're defending their own belief system, and I don't think that was true with Scott and Dana (Perino). But Dana is more of an empty vessel and a cypher than Scott was."


JPMorgan Chase Technology Client Service Engineer in Chicago, Illinois
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $2.6 trillion and operations worldwide. The firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers and small business, commercial banking, financial transaction processing, and asset management. A component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, JPMorgan Chase & Co. serves millions of consumers in the United States and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under its J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Information about JPMorgan Chase & Co. is available at http://www.jpmorganchase.com/ .
Global Technology Infrastructure (GTI) is the technology infrastructure organization for the firm, delivering a wide range of products and services, and partnering with all lines of business to provide high quality service delivery, exceptional project execution and financially disciplined approaches and processes in the most cost effective manner. The objective of GTI is to balance both business alignment and the centralized delivery of core products and services. GTI is designed to address the unique infrastructure needs of specific lines of business and the demand to leverage economies of scale across the firm.
End User Services (EUS) delivers measurable business value by providing core desktop technology solutions that meet business demand while realizing cost efficiencies. EUS works with our Line of Business partners to develop standardized, resilient operating environments and implement a global technology strategy for the firm's 200,000+ workstations and 40,000+ remote access users. We oversee important tasks, including: incident management, user management, security access and controls, work order management, media management, application and business data recovery, and disaster recovery.
The End User Experience & Account Management (UXAM) organization is focused on delivering an exceptional UX on all technology services within the End User portfolio and driving a "User Centric" design practice across the service teams. User Experience encompasses all aspects of the person’s experience with the product or system including design, graphics, the interface, the physical interaction, and the manual interaction. The EUS Client Service Manager role will partner closely with the lines of business to understand their user experience, where improvement opportunities exist and deliver those in the form of business feature & functionality requirements to the internal Global Technology teams to ensure we are delivering real and measurable business value.
Build strategic relationships with key business partners and GTI counterparts.
Provide advice, direction and support to key business partners, AD teams and internal service/infrastructure groups.
ensure effective communications and alignment of our services.
partner with service owners to execute end of life plans and strategies and technology rationalization efforts with the businesses.
Market products to the lines of business in order to:
ensure EUS products are well understood and delivered to the users they will benefit most.
increase product adoption and identify future demand.
drive measurable improvements in user experience.
Gather client feedback to:
ensure our products are delivering the expected value.
support future product development.
improve product design, delivery and support.
enhance the client perception of EUS services.
lead annual planning initiatives with AD community and iCTOs to understand business needs.
determine future needs and requirements for our products.
ensure products support LOB goals and objectives.
Develop a structured engagement process and governance model for both for the line of business and EUS service owners with clear lines of responsibility and communication flow with frequency.
Manage business expectation. Ensure that the right products are delivered to appropriate users.
Drive line of business partnership for EUS for testing, accurate demand forecasts, detailed product feedback, performance issue tracking & resolution, comprehensive usage lists,etc.
User Experience Service Strategy:
Understand EUS Product set and availability by location.
Drive information sharing sessions with EUS Service Owners on business needs, user experience issues or enhancements. Track and Report monthly.
Partner with UX Strategy and Planning Lead to deliver EUS service & experience roadmaps with a customer centric view in mind to articulate what changes in the end user experience with each release, service launch or program execution.
Partner with LOB technology teams, AD leadership and internal service/infrastructure groups to provide advice and direction to market more broadly within their LOBs.
Strategy & Execution:
Participate in annual planning with AD community and iCTOs to understand business needs for EUS UX elements and deliver requirements back to technical teams for delivery and roadmap inclusion.
Match product delivery to business need (functionality and timeline).
Provide business intelligence back to EUS Product owners to influence product development and roadmaps.
Feedback & Reporting:
Understand and communicate client’s perception of EUS products and services (good and bad).
Drive service improvement plans and report on progress monthly.
Partner with Service Owners to prepare quarterly Interlock material for EUS.
Partner with Service Owners to create a common view of product adoption, usage, and desired enhancements.
Ensure that systemic issues are escalated to product owners for prompt attention.
Create standard approach for product feedback and service pilots.
Partner with business to establish focus groups for usability testing and technology pilots to ensure optimal user experience and feedback loop to technical and AD teams.
Minimum 5+ years in User Experience, Account Management or related business experience with a successful track record of results.
Experience in UX Design Process and product life cycle to ensure excellent user experience and satisfaction
Strategic thinker who routinely communicates with internal/external functional leaders and customers to understand business needs and drive product adoption.
Self-confident, possesses a strong work ethic, and is continually focused on improvement, innovation, and bottom-line results.
Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to communicate complex issues to technical and non-technical audiences- strong executive presence.
Proven ability to build strong, cohesive partnerships with the business, operations, technology and other key stakeholders and work effectively in a matrix organization.
Dynamic personality driven by results, influencing change and customer satisfaction.
Customer centric mindset and can do attitude is a must!
Strong service delivery experience and familiarity of how to analyze incidents, process rules and change to identify improvements.
Excellent people skills in a matrix managed and diverse technology work force.
Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills.
Financial Services Industry experience preferred.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with an IT focus.
JPMorgan Chase is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer Disability/Veteran.


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Khaw: 5 steps to promote adoption of smarter technology in construction sector
- POSTED: 14 Aug 2014 13:18
- UPDATED: 14 Aug 2014 23:45
Developers of selected Government land sale sites will be required to use such innovative methods, which save time and labour costs, National Development Minister Khaw Boon Wan wrote in a blogpost.
SINGAPORE: Minister for National Development Khaw Boon Wan spelt out five steps that the authorities are taking to speed up the adoption of intelligent, more productive technology in the construction sector.
Such "game-changing construction technologies ... will boost our construction productivity and reduce our reliance on construction workers", he wrote in a blogpost on Thursday (Aug 14).
"The desired outcome of these efforts is for our construction industry to be cleaner, quieter and faster, without compromising on safety and quality."
The five steps outlined by Mr Khaw are:
- The Government will deploy such technologies in selected public sector projects.
- It will be a requirement for successful bidders of selected Government land sales sites to adopt productive technologies like Prefabricated Pre-finished Volumetric Construction (PPVC) and Cross Laminated Timber (CLT).
- The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) will provide funding support to adopters of such technologies.
- The BCA, SPRING Singapore and industry players are working closely to develop Singapore Standards on the codes and guidelines for these new technologies.
- The BCA Academy will roll out a series of workshops and seminars on new technologies to build up expertise in the industry.
SAVING MANPOWER AND TIME
Mr Khaw cited an extension to the Crowne Plaza Changi Airport Hotel and an upcoming sports hall at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) as examples of how such new technology can speed up construction projects.
A 10-storey building extension to the Crowne Plaza Changi Airport Hotel, owned by OUE Limited, will be constructed using the PPVC method, which will see complete flats or modules manufactured in factories, then transported to the site for installation and stacked to join "in a lego-like manner", according to an MND factsheet.
As PPVC relies on building components manufactured in a factory, it reduces the need for workers, and cuts down on noise and dust at construction sites.
“As a developer, we are constantly looking for innovation and more efficient ways of building our properties, especially in land and labour-scarce Singapore,” said Mr Thio Gim Hock, Chief Executive Officer and Group Managing Director of OUE, the first property developer to adopt this method of construction.
The NTU will be constructing its sports hall using CLT - timber manufactured from wood harvested from sustainably managed forests, and fabricated by binding layers of timber at 90 degrees with structural adhesives to produce a solid timber panel, according to the MND.
"CLT is a new construction material which is safe and is commonly used in Europe. CLT meets the same fire safety requirements as concrete and steel. Our Singapore Civil Defence Force has assessed the material and is allowing the use of CLT for buildings up to 24 metres," Mr Khaw wrote.
He noted that PPVC and CLT enable manpower and time savings of up to 50 and 35 per cent, respectively, compared to conventional construction methods.
Added BCA Chief Executive Officer Dr John Keung: “I am glad that more of our developers such as OUE are coming on board to adopt such game-changing construction technologies. This signals the transformation of the industry towards higher productivity, minimising construction work on-site.
"The Government will continue to push for technological advancements in the built environment sector through generating lead demand, funding support as well as building up the ecosystem and expertise for these technologies."