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The purpose of writing this is to demonstrate the effectiveness of the Dell Inc. In the computer industry. Dell is the leading brand in the computer industry around the globe. Dell is registered as a private company under New York stock Exchange. It was founded by Michel Dell in 1984 at the age 19. This company is primarily deals in the computer systems, Accessories and Information technology services. Dell Inc. is famous around the globe for its effective Business plan. This writing is an attempt to get insight in this successful business approach. The industry in which Dell prevails is the highly matured industry, and there is a stiff competition between Dell and its key rivals HP and Apple. Each of these organizations is searching for the point through which it can cut off the market share of the others. Dell through its unique way of direct Selling to customers reduced prices and effective supply chain management make a difference from others. Though Dell Inc. is the Successive organization in its industry, but there are certain mistakes made by this company like the increase in the equity shares of the company, overdependence on the debt and equity and not the creation of the reserves in the form of retained earnings. These mistakes reduce the net income of the company. The other mistake is not focusing on the new trends in the market. This writing contains some of deeps thoughts of the Dell incorporations strategies and business process. SWOT Analysis:
The term SWOT Analysis is an abbreviation of strength, weakness, opportunity and threat. SWOT analysis is conducted by the organizations to understand their strengths and weakness and also the threats to them due to the new entrants in the market. Dell Inc. also uses this analysis to understand its competitors. The analysis is presented below: Strengths:
* Direct Business Model
* Well controlled and well managed relationship with suppliers and the just in time inventory management. * Customized products according to the needs and wants of the customers. * The major share in the business sector of the industry. Weakness:
* Attraction of the youth segment of market.
* Lowest revenue from the educational sector.
* Customers do not know about the appearance of the product which they purchase before receiving it. Opportunity:
* Introduce the mobile computing devices like, palmtops, tablet computers and etc. * Direct communication along with customers provides a way for learning about the new trend Threat:
* The price differential among Dell products and other consumer products is a threat for Dell. * The decrease in the growth of the industry is a threat for the Dell, Due to its large share in the market. * Stiff competition among the competitive condensers is another threat for the Dell that creates obstacles in Dell way to become a market leader.
Dell Inc. is a multinational organization formed in 1984 in Texas, an American state by Michel Dell. This organization starts its life as a computer selling organization, who directly sells computer to the customers. The increase in efficiency in the operations through understanding the customer needs and wants made this company expend towards the computer peripherals, Information technology Consultation and other I.t related services. . It is the one of the biggest Information Technology Corporation in the world having almost 110000 employees around the world (Anonymous). Dell primarily deals in the computer systems, but the direct relationship with the customers provides Dell a way to increase over the other areas of the market like handheld PC’s, Notebooks, LCD’s and etc. Headquarters of Dell Inc. is situated at One Dell Way Round Rock, Texas 78682-0001 U.S.A. Dell is registered as a public company under New York stock exchange. Dell Inc. Performs various joint ventures and also made various subsidiaries smooth its flow...
References: McCracken, Jeffrey, Serena Saitto and Aaron Ricadela. "Dell’s Bidders Plan Computer Maker’s Future Without Founder." NewYork: Bloomberg, 26 march 2013.
Anonymous. 44. Dell. 21 May 2012. http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune500/2012/snapshots/1053.html. 6 April 2013.
anonymous. Credant Technologies. 20 December 2012. http://www.dell.com/Learn/us/en/uscorp1/secure/acq-credant-technologies. 6 April 2013.
Anonymous. Dell Inc. History. 2012. http://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/dell-inc-history/. 6 April 2013.
anonymous. "Fiscal year 2012 in review." 2012. www.dell.com. http://www.dell.com/Learn/us/en/uscorp1/secure/dell-fiscal-year-2012-in-review?c=us&l=en&s=corp. 7 April 2013.
Inc, Dell. Annual Report. Annual Report. Texas: Dell Inc, 2012.
—. Dell 's code of conduct "How We Win". Report about ethich policy. Texas: Dell Inc, 2012. Doument.
Texas, Plano. Dell and ikaSystems form Strategic Alliance to Help Payers Reduce Administrative Costs through Advanced Processing Automation and Business Process Solutions. 8 October 2011. http://www.dell.com/Learn/us/en/uscorp1/press-releases/ika-dell-strategic-alliance-final?c=us&l=en&s=corp. 6 April 2013.
"Dell to spend $700 million globally on research and development." THE TIMES OF INDIA [CHENAI] 24 Jul. 2012 Print.
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..or perhaps "Artistic Subjectivity" encircles the other elements, but has a huge part outside of the others. Would be interested to see your Venn Diagrams on this one...Ivan
Oh dear! Was it that bad? You didn't have anything submitted for last night, did you?It's a shame, because I think all four of us have a clear ability to perform a technical analysis of the image - I joined the Camera Club precisely because of the aesthetic input...
Nah! Not that bad! ;-DJust an observation based on the various experiences we've had in the competitions. I think this Venn Diagram could be written a number of ways, either partially, totally or never having an intersection with Artistic Subjectivity...Perhaps feeling a little sore that a projector's settings may have thwarted those images' chances of further consideration for grading (especially seeing some of the stuff that did).Bitter? Not me... ;-)Couldn't go in the end...this baby business is tough. Will play by ear on a week by week basis.Ivan
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Former DNI John Ratcliffe says that there is evidence that China assisted Joe Biden in getting elected and Biden has been busy paying them back ever since taking office in order to secure their help again in 2024.
The Chinese firmly believe that Biden is the best president that money can buy. Ratcliffe claims that Iran, China, and Russia all wanted Biden to win because they could not buy off or control President Trump and he points out that they have all benefitted because of him.
Ratcliffe sat down on Sunday with Maria Bartiromo to discuss it.
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Maria Bartiromo: Former Director of National Intelligence, John Ratcliffe was breaking news with me last month on FOX Business’s Mornings with Maria on China interfering in US elections. Now a new declassified report is out from the National Intelligence Council which confirms exactly what John Radcliffe told me there, revealing the extent of the CCP’s operation happening under President Biden’s watch. The report writes this, quote, “We assess that these directives gave PRC influence actors more freedom to operate ahead of the midterms than the presidential election in 2020, probably because PRC officials believe that Beijing was under less scrutiny during the midterms and because they did not expect the current administration to retaliate as severely as they feared they would in 2020.” Joining me right now with reaction is former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe…


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"... and we couldn't help but wonder: if you were (or are) on the market, which book would you bring to introduce yourself? And which book, in the hands of the person across the table, would have you wincing and hoping for the next rotation to happen quickly?"
I'd bring "Get Me a Table Without Flies, Harry."
As for the books that would be off-putting in the other person's hands... there are so many things. The first thing that pops into my head is: astrology. But you don't need to go to a special library-sponsored book-in-hand dating event for would-be suitors to disqualify themselves with astrology.

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New Mexico – State officials say unemployment benefits were accidentally doubled for thousands of unemployed New Mexicans.
Overpayments went out around 6 a.m. Monday, but the state Department of Workforce Solutions became aware of the problem by 9:30 a.m. and worked to reverse the overpaid amounts.
The agency says about 9,000 direct-deposit recipients never saw the error since the money had not yet cleared.
However, about 23,000 unemployment debit card holders received double amounts. The state had withdrawn overpayments to those cards by noon.
Agency officials say anyone who already spent the extra money will have to repay it or have it deducted from future unemployment checks.
Department spokeswoman Carrie Moritomo says the problem was caused by human error, but did not release details.
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text: Set in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia, in the 1980s, Martin Simecka’s stunning first novel, “The Year of the Frog, portrays a young man struggling to come to terms with his circumstances in the last days of communist dictatorship. Milan, the son of a former party official now imprisoned for dissident activities, is barred from the university despite the fact that he is a brilliant student and an extraordinary runner. Forced to work, Milan takes a series of menial jobs — first as a surgical orderly in a hospital, next as a clerk in an under-stocked hardware store, lastly as an assistant in a maternity hospital for both births and abortions — all of which serve to break open his life. Two great passions save him from the bleakness of his everyday existence: long-distance running, and his love for Tania, a beautiful university student from whom he seeks salvation and ultimately marries. “The Year of the Frog is a coming-of-age story, a romance, and a novel which poses important questions about life and death, about love and freedom, faithfulness and infidelity.

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Do you think you have a cavity and are looking for a family dentist to help? Having cavities is one of the most common health problems in the world, especially among children and teenagers. If left untreated, cavities can cause bigger oral health problems like infection, severe toothaches and tooth loss.By definition, cavities are the…
Visit a Family Dentist in Sunnyvale for Your Child’s Teeth Cleaning
As a family dental practice in Sunnyvale, we recommend that our young patients visit our office twice a year for regular teeth cleanings. Regular teeth cleanings are the best way to prevent cavities and infections from forming. Too many children suffer from tooth decay to the point that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC, labels it a major infectious disease. As a family dentist, we want to help our patients avoid these common health problems and do so by seeing our patients on a regular basis.
As a parent, we encourage you to place your child into this category and bring them in twice a year. When you do, we will clean their teeth to remove the plaque and tartar that has built up over time. Additionally, we may provide them with a:
#1 – Dental examination
It is necessary for us to carefully examine and inspect the child's teeth and gums. We will be looking for any signs of decay. If we can catch it early enough, we can prevent the decay from spreading to the point that it actually causes a toothache or begins to change the tooth. Early detection and treatment is the best way for us to keep a child's teeth healthy.
#2 – Fluoride treatment
One of the ways we can strengthen a child's teeth is with a fluoride treatment. Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that can strengthen the enamel when placed on the teeth. The reason this is necessary is that many actions can erode the tooth enamel. Eating something acidic, brushing too hard, drinking soda, etc., can all begin to erode the teeth. When fluoride is placed on the teeth, it can work to combat the daily erosion to keep the teeth strong enough to fight off the constant barrage of bacteria trying to infect their teeth.
#3 – Dental sealant
Upon visiting our family dentist office, we will discuss ways we can help the child stay in excellent oral health. Very often, this involves brushing better and flossing regularly in addition to eating a mouth-healthy diet. However, there are certain factors that parents cannot control. If a child has deep ridges on the chewing surfaces of their teeth, food can become stuck between the teeth and make cleaning those areas difficult. The result can be a series of cavities that cause them significant discomfort. We can prevent this by placing dental sealant on their teeth, which serves as a barrier against food and plaque.
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We love working with kids. It is all we do and we are excellent at it. When selecting a provider, look for one who will be as focused on your kids' health as you are.
At the grocery store, most people face the hard decision of whether to skip the ice cream aisle or indulge in a pint of chocolate chip. During a bi-monthly visit to the stylist, most decide on a hair color and style. Even when relaxing at home or in the office, people make choices (although somewhat…
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Anime and manga have exploded in popularity in English-speaking countries, and for good reason. These Japanese storytelling media create complex stories with vivid characters and vibrant settings that children and adults will love. If you’re wondering what the difference is between anime, Mangakakalot and manga, you’re not alone. Both began in Japan, and their aesthetic styles are comparable. However, there is a significant distinction between these genres.
Continue reading to find out if the hot new show you’ve been hearing about is manga or anime. So, in this article, we will also study the Mangago.
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What is the Difference Between Anime and Manga?
What is Anime?
Anime is a type of animation that has its origins in Japan. It is distinguished by great contrast, brilliant colours, and science fiction and fantasy themes. Anime-style material is now being produced all around the world. Some individuals exclusively consider anime to be Japanese creations, while others consider all animations with this visual style to be anime, regardless of where they were made.
The origins of the term anime are fascinating. The Japanese word animation is a loanword from the English word animation, which was subsequently renamed anime in English. In essence, the Japanese took a word from the English language, which was later returned to the English language.
What is Manga?
Manga is a comic book and graphic novel genre popular in Japan. It has exaggerated facial features and bright colours, similar to anime. Manga covers a wide range of topics, from history to science fiction, and from youthful romance to life’s most deep ideas. According to the intended audience, the comics are divided into four categories: boys, girls, youths, and mature. They are widely available in bookstores and convenience stores around Japan.
A manga series may gain enough traction to be adapted into an anime (Japanese-style animation). “Dragonball,” “Sailor Moon,” “Pokemon,” and “One Piece” are just a few examples of well-known anime. Anime screenplays can, of course, be written from scratch. Studio Ghibli, which has produced award-winning works such as “My Neighbor Totoro” and “Spirited Away,” is one prominent anime production firm with its own particular aesthetic.
Events and places of interest related to manga and anime
The popularity of manganato and anime has resulted in the creation of a slew of associated attractions and points of interest, and Tokyo is home to some of the world’s biggest comic conventions.
Cafes dedicated to manga (Manga Kissa)
Manga cafes are establishments where customers can borrow manga from a library for a price and read it for a set amount of time. Within the time restriction, guests are welcome to borrow and return books as many times as they like. Individual compartments are also available in many manga cafes, providing clients with some solitude while reading.
Cafes run by maids
Maid cafes were first designed to gratify the dreams of manga and anime fans who were drawn to maids. At the turn of the millennium, the concept was born in Akihabara. Since then, a slew more maid cafes have popped up in the neighbourhood, making Akihabara the greatest spot to go for a maid café experience. The cafes’ success has prompted imitations in Japan and other countries, including Taiwan, South Korea, China, Canada, and the United States.
The servers, who are often dressed as French maids, are the most distinguishing feature of maid cafes. Cafe food and sweets are frequently decorated in a whimsical manner.

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The UK government has started a new, fast track appraisal system at the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence, aimed at shortening the delay between approval of the drug and its availability under the National Health Service.
NICE, which provides guidance on the treatments to be provided under the NHS in England and Wales, had already been asked to fast track a review of Roche’s breast cancer drug Herceptin (trastuzumab) amid growing pressure from patient campaigners [[06/10/05a]].
It will now also accelerate its appraisals of four other treatments, namely Sanofi-Aventis' Taxotere (docetaxel), Bristol-Myers Squibb's Taxol (paclitaxel), Roche's non-Hodgkin's lymphoma therapy MabThera (rituximab) and Ortho Biotech's Velcade (bortezomib) for the treatment of multiple myeloma.
The fast-track system – known as a Single Technology Appraisal - will be used to produce faster guidance on life-saving drugs that are already licensed, as well as new products close to when they first become available, according to NICE. The system is intended to overcome problems with access to medicines, which can occur when hospitals and primary care trusts refuse to provide new medicines before NICE delivers its verdict on them, even though they have been expressly instructed not to deny treatment on cost grounds.
In effect, the new system cuts out some portions of the current appraisal system, and means that the process starts when a drug is submitted, not approved for marketing. The agency will ask for a single submission of evidence from the drug's manufacturer will move quickly to the final (appeal) stage of the process where the draft recommendations are in line with the product's license. The first guidance developed in this way is expected next June.
A further nine products which have already been referred to the NICE are eligible for consideration under the STA process. Of these, Eli Lilly's advanced/metastatic breast cancer treatment Gemzar (gemcitabine) and Schering AG's Fludara (fludarabine) for first-line lymphocytic leukaemia, are set to proceed early next year.
The other seven, which could also start the new process early in 2006, are:
- OSI/ Genentech's Tarceva (erlotinib) for non-small cell lung cancer; SuperGen's Orathecin (rubitecan) for pancreatic cancer - subject to licensing;
- Pfizer's Campto (irinotecan) in adjuvant advanced colorectal cancer - subject to licensing;
- Lilly's Alimta (pemetrexed) for non-small cell lung cancer;
- Merck KGaA's Erbitux (cetuximab) for locally advanced recurrent metastatic head and neck cancer - subject to licensing;
- Abbott Laboratories' Xinlay (atrasentan) for hormone-refractory prostate cancer - subject to licensing; and
- Schering-Plough/Merck & Co's Ezetrol (ezetimibe) for the treatment of hypercholesterolaemia.
The STA will operate alongside existing NICE appraisal systems and be subject to a consultation process over the next three months. Also, the NICE says it is consulting on proposals to speed up its system for appraising more than one drug - the Multiple Technology Appraisal process - which looks at groups of products already on the market to compare them with each other.


Appleton Police: Fake gold scam has resurfaced
Officials say to be wary of people selling gold jewelry in order to get gas money to return home
APPLETON, Wis. (WBAY) - Appleton Police are warning community neighbors to be wary of an old scam which has resurfaced in the area involving fake gold.
According to police, the scam begins with someone asking for money to get gas so they can get home.
When the person is denied money, they then offer to sell a gold necklace, ring and/or bracelet they are wearing, or that a passenger has on.
Police say a lot of the gold pieces have had a 18K stamp on them, but when verified, it aren’t gold.
If you see this suspicious activity, you’re asked to report it to the Appleton Police Department, or your local law enforcement agency.
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Lack of care after piercing increases the risk of spreading the infection. And it can take a long time to heal once the piercing site is infected. So, how long it take piercings to heal, is entirely dependent on the post-care of ear piercing? Therefore, it becomes very important to know how to take piercing care of the earlobe after it is pierced. So, let’s now know in detail about ear piercing in this post below…
What Is Ear Piercing And Why People Do It?
Piercing is one of the record common sorts of piercings. The part of these piercings can vary from the arch of cartilage at the upper part of the ear to the earlobe, to the creases just exterior the earlobe channel.
There is a tradition of piercing ears in many societies around the world including India. The tradition of piercings the ears of children and adults have been going on for centuries.
Generally, piercings are an old Indian tradition. In every corner of the country, women pierce their ears and wear jewelry.
But as per the changing times, earlobe piercings have become a fashion and now some men have started piercings their ears along with women.
We often see that the surface of the ear of most women is pierced while the ear of some women is pierced from one end to the other. However, it depends on your choice.
Although ear piercings relatively safe and tremendously popular, you still have to treat earlobe piercings with attention and piercing site care to avoid any problems.
Many parents are very concerned about the right time to get their child’s ears pierced and piercing care.
Some people take it to the next step and stretch their ear lobes to wear plug earrings.
How to Pierce Ear?
Nowadays, most people prefer to get their ears pierced in a beauty salon. However, people used to do it at home earlier. But you should have your child’s ear pierced by trained personnel only.
You can consult your friends to get the children’s ears pierced at the right place. The method of piercings the ears of children is similar to that of elders. The method of ear piercings is explained in detail below.
- Firstly, the doctor or professional piercer cleans the skin with rubbing alcohol or germ-free products.
- During this time, doctors or professional piercer should wear special types of gloves in their hands.
- With the help of a special needle or piercing gun the doctor or professional piercer, pierce.
- You can do any method as per the wishes of the parents or according to the advice of the professional piercer.
- Both of these methods cause pain while piercing.
- Gold jewelry is worn soon after ear piercing (Whether or not to wear gold earrings depends on your wish. But it reduces the risk of infection.)
- Wearing gold earring after piercing prevent swelling and redness that comes after piercing.
- Alternatively, you can also wear steel earrings. But steel earrings should not contain nickel.
- Also, gold-plated earrings on steel are also a better option.
- After piercing, doctors or experts can give you medication to keep the pierced area infection-free.
- It is advisable to apply for this medicine twice a week.
You may have the following risks after piercing.
The use of a special kind of metal earring jewelry makes your piercing site more prone to allergies. It is common to have infections due to earrings made of nickel.
You may have an infection after new piercings. During this time, the risk of infection is high due to some silly mistakes/reasons like the piercing device not being clean, the earrings are tight and dirty, etc.
CHANCES OF EARRING HOLE:
By wearing loose or hanging earrings, the child can pull out her earrings by herself. In this case, the hole in the ear of the child is more likely to burst.
Many times, small or tight earrings may close the ear pierced in the child. Also, the child may have problems while taking out the tight earrings.
What Else To Care For After Ear Piercing
After new piercings, take care of the piercing site specially to prevent infection. Post care of the piercing site is as follows.
It is very important to wash your hands before touching the piercing site.
After taking bath, clean the ear pierced area and earring with the help of cotton.
Use antiseptic lotion twice a week on the ear pierced area.
Check if your earlobe is bleeding or not before bedtime and after waking up.
Make sure that the earrings do not stick to the skin, so shake it once or twice daily with light hands and back and forth.
Do not take the earrings out until the wound is healed.
After piercing the ear, if you notice any kind of infection or any other problem, then consult the doctor or expert immediately.
How Long Does It Take For Ear Piercing To Heal?
Ear cartilage piercings are the fastest to heal completely. They normally take around 1 to 2 months to completely heal.
However, ear Cartilage piercings to another place on the ear lobe take longer to heal. This may take four to six months or sometimes a year before a tragus or helix piercings are completely cured.
While your ear piercing is still curing, do not take the earring out for a protracted period. Doing this may result in the hole to close.
How can I make my Earlobe piercing heal faster?
Wash the piercings per day with gentle soap water. Try not to disturb the skin around the new piercing and try not to return the injury, which could hinder healing time.
Give the tissue around the penetrating a lot of time to mend before you change the jewelry.
How Do I Know If My Earlobe Piercing Is Healed?
A limited quantity of redness isn’t exceptional, however, this ought to die down a long time. You may see some dry matter at the passage or exit of your penetrating. This is classified as exudate and is a side-effect of the healing cycle.
It is imperative to wash this off with warm salt water before truly moving the jewelry through the puncturing. You ought to never move dry adornments through a moderately crisp penetrating.
Any confined growing will normally disappear several days and this can be helped with spotless, cold packs. On the off chance that you have any protuberances or knocks show up adjacent to your puncturing see your Piercers quickly.
How Long Do I Have To Wait To Change My Ear Piercings?
You should change your new piercing after in any event a month and a half with the goal that the thickness and sort of tissues in the ear cartilage mend totally.
Before the month and a half end up, the piercing opening is excessively fragile and can without much of a stretch get contaminated by different microorganisms, causing different pierced ear lobe diseases.
Can An Ear-piercings Heal In 2 Weeks?
Piercings on your ear cartilage require roughly 6-8 weeks to mend totally while ligament piercings require around 12 weeks to recuperate.
Supplanting your hoop as right on time as 6 weeks may bring about serious aggravation and pierced ear contaminations, due to the little twisted in your piercing that requirements to mend completely.
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If you find yourself planning to get rid of financial debt, you need a debt management program. The particular management plan will let you stay on track when you work to reduce the level of unpaid debt that you've got. These kinds of factors will enable you to formulate the very best program with regard to your financial position as well as for the unpaid debt.
Fully understand your Unsecured debt
If you wish to employ a management plan, it's essential to completely understand the debt. You need to understand how much money is due for your minimal payment for each and every unsecured debt source.
Put a Financial Target
It is critical to set a money goal in mind. How much financial debt do you wish to eradicate? Most individuals will attempt to eradicate most of their debts at once. Rather, make an effort to eliminate a large percentage of the debt. Establish your financial objective for a percentage of this unpaid debt. Whenever you achieve this particular end goal, you can actually set another goal. These kind of little desires can help to keep you on target as you try to reduce your debts.
Have a Time Goal in Mind
Make sure you put a realistic time goal for the debt settlement goals and objectives. You should also make sure that you typically are not providing yourself a lot of time to cope with your credit debt.
Set in place a consistent Repayment Objective
You should employ a standard settlement amount objective as you set in place a regular time objective. You need to create a time goal and settlement objective at the same time. You'll find an automatic payment amount if you would like to repay inside a fair bit of time period. Change the time of the payment plan till you are satisfied with the amount you're putting towards your personal debt each week.
It's important to know your personal debt. You're able to set your check this site complete monetary targets as well as typical payment amounts any time you completely understand your financial debt. These types of objectives are the crucial part of your debt settlement program. The actual objectives could keep you actually on track. They will certainly enable you to achieve the amount of financial debt that you want to have. Once you set read this post here reasonable targets and follow the path to these particular goals, you'll encounter results.

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Apollo Theatre at English => English (The Britannica Concise) Of Explained:
Center of African-Amer. popular culture on 125th Street in New York's Harlem district. Built in 1914, it hosted musical performers such as B. Robinson, B. Holiday, B. Smith, E. Waters, D. Ellington, and others in the 1930s and '40s; such stars as E. Fitzgerald, S. Vaughan, and J. Brown were discovered on Wednesday amateur nights. In the 1960s the Apollo featured soul artists such as the Supremes, S. Wonder, and M. Gaye. Converted into a movie theater in 1975, it was reopened as a performance venue in 1983.


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Hey Paper Smooches fans! A fun new challenge for today and the holiday weekend – it is Anything Goes time! So, no excuses – get in that craft room & ink up some Paper Smooches and share your creative creations with us – we love to see them!
Thanks so much for stopping by today – have a great weekend and make sure to check out all the amazing DT creations & play along! This is also being linked up for the Paper Crafts April challenge!

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Playing Dress-Up | Girls’ Favourites
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- Song Name: Birthday Song
- Artist Name / Band Name: 2 Chainz
- Featuring: Kanye West
- Produced By: Sonny Digital
- Album Name: Based on a T.R.U. Story
- Release Date: July 24, 2012
- Genre: Trap, Rap
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- Written By: 2 Chainz, Kanye West, Mike Dean & Sonny Digital
- Performance: Peaked at No.
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2 Chainz Featuring Kanye West – Birthday Song Review
His real name is Tauheed Apps, born in 12 September, 1972. He started his music career in 1997, when he was in college where he formed a band and released an album “United We Stand, United We Fall”.
His new coming album name is “Based on T.R.U Story (produced by GOOD music” that will come to the market on 14, August 2012. His single has come to the market “No Lie” and in this song he features Drake.
The single (Birthday Song) is by American rapper 2 Chainz as the 2nd single from his album “Based on a T.R.U. Story” that was released on 24 July, 2012, in which he features American rapper Kanye West, produced by Kanye West, Lifted, Mike Dean, Anthony Kilhoffer and Sonny Digital.


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Today, and most of the week actually I was meant to be on a shoot producing promo videos for two different companies. I had booked out all the equipment for the week in order for me to do this and typically, they both cancelled on me. This left me with a couple of days where I had equipment and nothing to do and a 5D in my company, which I had never got round to using before.
I already own a Canon 600D which I am now pretty comfortable with and wanted to use a 5D to not only feel comfortable with it, but to also work on some composition in a location and scenario where I had never taken pictures before.
I spent the day in Coombe Abbey, somewhere I had never been before. It had a grand house surrounded by lots of land with a lake and lots of birds. I had never photographed anything like this before so I delved in with the camera and took some shots that I am pleased with.
However, some of my images are ruined and that is because I didn’t check the kit properly after booking it out at the Loan Shop. It’s not that noticeable on all, but on some of the images there is a black mark where there must be something on the sensor. This made me quite glad that the companies that cancelled on us did, otherwise their promo videos would have had a black mark on everything, and that wouldn’t have been good for us or them!
Today I have come back from a meeting with a company called Admin Business Solutions who myself and two other media production students hope to make a promotional video for.
Although I still feel hopeful for next week, our meeting probably didn’t go as well as it should have.
We turned up on time and with an open minded attitude. We were unsure of what the company actually did and I personally got more and more confused trying to understand through their website. (Turns out they are a company who organise fleets of cars with their insurance, MOT’s and Tax).
There was two of the managers in the office with us, and it was quite a daunting experience that we had not came prepared for, although neither had they. I think we were both sitting there making idle chit chat because we weren’t sure what to talk about or if we had anything to talk about. I personally hadn’t done any preparation, no research, no possible ideas because I was under the impression that the company were going to come to us with ideas to see if we would be able to do them. That really was not the case as I think they expected all that from us.
Despite this we spoke about possible lengths of the video with them wanting it to be no longer than three minutes, we had already constructed a basic brief. We had a tour of the offices to try and find some inspiration as to what we could film, but there really wasn’t much. All there was to see was desks, computers, filing cabinets and people sitting at the desks.
Coming away, we decided that we would go through with the filming but we would have to put some research in before we go back with possible ideas. With none of us ever doing something like this before we had to make sure we were prepared and that the video we were going to produce would help the company in the way they want it to.
Today I filmed and edited another video for the same two Fine Art students. They are still trying to take on the style of Gilbert and George in their pieces and are still doing performance pieces. This time, they walked in a garden together (naked, again) and sloshed white paint over each other.
This was quite a simple concept for me to execute with the camera, using outside lighting and just having to set the camera up so the video looked visually appealing, there wasn’t much else to it technicality wise. However, I felt that spending time with the artists on this shoot and talking to them about all their ideas and meaning between this particular video was very interesting. It definitely had made me engaging in their works in a different light to the last shoot and will help me to think of my own work ideas more in depth and metaphorically in the future. I had thought that they were posing naked just because they could but they had actually thought about why they should be naked in the shoots and what different impact it makes on their work. For example, the meaning behind this particular video was to do with the losing of your identity and the escapism of becoming a new being.
I think the fact that the second time round didn’t feel anywhere near as much of a task for me as the first time as it did filming for them was good- not just because I didn’t really have to set up much, but I didn’t feel as nervous to hear the reaction of how I had framed the video, how I had editied the sound afterwards to enhance the fact that they were outside and the slightest colour correcting that I had to do.
Again, they were happy with the results which made me happy. Another job where I completely under estimated my abilities and came out with a decent document of their performance piece.
Today I went on a shoot to get a number of HDR images. I took lots of pictures as you can imagine, some haven’t come out so well. Well, most of them didn’t come out how I had expected until I edited them slightly. I felt as though I was cheating when darkening the shadows in Photoshop to give the images more depth and detail. However, not only has this taught me that next time I will need to make sure I take pictures with a darker exposure, but doesn’t everyone edit their pictures?
I made sure I used a tripod and kept the camera as still as possible when taking the pictures. With the pictures I was taking I tried to get the sky in as much as I could. However, when taking the pictures the sky just seemed so flat. I hoped that editing them to HDR would make the clouds stand out more, but that wasn’t necessarily the case.
When on shoot I felt that I couldn’t learn much or even tell what the pictures would be like until it got to the editing stage. It was like a guessing game, trying to imagine what the pictures would come out like before I had even edited them together. I had seen so many amazing examples online whilst I had been on my search for new techniques and I was a little bit gutted when mine didn’t turn out like I had hoped.
Although, I shouldn’t be gutted that they didn’t all come out like I had hoped for. Something that I have always had to remind myself is that learning something new isn’t about getting it perfect straight away; it’s about knowing what you did right and wrong to improve on next time. I will admit that I am one of those people that will learn something, do it the first time and expect it to be perfect. That’s never going to happen and I shouldn’t want for that to happen if I want to learn as much as I can.
I was after a way of improving my photography skills. I just about have grasped the basics and I can comfortably take a picture with a good composition, most of the time anyway. I wanted to try something new and I wasn’t sure what, so I simply types into Google ‘Photography techniques’. I spent ages trawling through all different pages and finding amazing photographs with short tutorials on how to accomplish them. My only problem was that I couldn’t spend hundreds on a new lens when I came across the macro photography (even though I would have loved one), I couldn’t really afford to buy any new equipment because of the poor student that I am. So in some sense that narrowed my search down instantly.
I came across some wonderful ideas from smoke art, high speed photography to architecture. However, I didn’t feel that I could class smoke photography as a days work and there isn’t really that much interesting architecture in Coventry. After scrolling and scrolling through I came across HDR photography which stands for High Dynamic Range.
The method was simple, to choose a static subject and take at least three photos all with different exposures. The first should be really over exposed as to only pick up the darkness and shadows. The ones following should get continually darker until the darkest has nothing over exposed and picks up all the detail of the photograph. It sound very simple, but it took me a long while and reading through a number of different website to understand how this actually works and how it enhances the photograph.
These are then put into Photoshop to merge together into a HDR image.
They say that the subject should be static, but there is many pictures online of fireworks in a HDR image. I ideally will only try static subjects for my shoot that I have planned for tomorrow. As a beginner I think it will be hard for me to imagine what the pictures will be like as you don’t see the real result until you get home and edit them all. If I have a good subject and composition then I don’t see that I will have many problems with them.
The Fine Art Students and myself sat down and edited through the video I filmed of them dressing each other in suits. The editing itself wasn’t very difficult as what they wanted was very simple. However, hearing them trying to explain what they wanted we agreed was quite comical as they struggled to explain how they wanted it to look. In the end we worked out that they wanted the video reversed so it would look as though they were undressing each other with a song Psy song played over the top and sped up to fit in with the music. As I said, it was a simple task but still one that I still found daunting. Because they knew what they wanted but didn’t know how to use any editing software to do it themselves, they were wholly relying on me to get the look that they so desired. No colour correcting was done. I did try and show them how much better it looks when editing the colours and I was surprised as they are both artists when they said they didn’t want to colour correct too much and were happy with it how it was. This experience although may seem like a simple one still helped me to build up my professional mannerism when put in uncomfortable situations and with unconventional subjects. I was given a brief which I had to fulfill to the best of my achievement and I believe I managed to do this well. The artists are both happy with the work and I am happy with them asking me to do this for them and what I have learnt from it.
I was contacted by two fine art students to photography and video a performance for them for their module work but also in the hope they would be able to take the style to better heights. They are trying to take on the style of Gilbert & George, two ‘living sculture’ artists who feature a lot in their own videos and work.
They explained to me what it was they were hoping to achieve from the pictures and I was slightly shocked when they said they wanted some nude, including a video. At first this made me quite hesitant to participate in the making of their videos, not because it disgusted me as nude images are used a lot within art, but because I thought it would be an awkward position to put myself in.
Today I filmed the video and took some pictures. It was my first time having to set up lighting on my own that was acceptable for a photoshoot. We had to do the shoot in one of their bedrooms. I did think about renting one of the photography rooms at uni, but thought with the nature of it, it may have been a bit inappropriate should anyone walk in the room.
I set up the typical three point lighting, which was a bit of a struggle for me for some reason. I think it was because we were in a small room and had to work against a flat white wall. I found myself reflecting light off the ceiling to get the right image that they wanted for their work. This was probably one of the only shoots where I had been completely on my own without another ‘media minded’ person around me to give me a hand or guide me in the right direction when things went wrong (such as struggling with the lights).
Something that I did think I would struggle with was keeping a professional manner when filming them naked. They weren’t doing anything inappropriate whilst naked, but I think that it’s a bit controversial for a girl to be filming and taking pictures of naked men. It would have been so easy for me to burst out laughing every five minutes between pictures or laugh all the day through their video where they got each other dressed into suits, but that would have wasted all of our times, made the shoot longer than it should have been and caused frustration within the room having to keep re shooting things.
Producing work that had to be up to the standard that they had already set for me was quite challenging as someone who has never been confident in their own work/ working on their own. I think from this experience I can take away the fact that I now feel as though I can do things on my own and that I shouldn’t doubt myself as much as I do.


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Ultem plastic and the machining tips
What is Pei plastic?
It is appropriate for use in microwave ovens, electrical and electronic products, automotive, equipment, and aerospace and transportation applications. CNC Machining is a manufacturing process used to make plastic components. Different varieties of Ultem Pei plastic of merchandise are manufactured using the extrusion molded process. This process requires a machine and plastic materials. PEI is used in medical and electronics as a result of its strength and rigidity. The properties of this amber, high performance polymer are similar to those of sclerotic stability and chemical resistance. It is an ideal material for environments that embrace hot air and water, as it can be resistant to heat for a long time and has wonderful electrical properties. It can endure temperatures up to 217℃ for long periods of time and remain stable in changing temperatures. It is flame resistant and smoke is not more poisonous than smoke produced from burning wood. Often used in the production of circuit boards, eyeglasses, meals preparation and sterilization equipment, and perhaps most notably, aircraft components, ULTEM is known for its energy and durability. 3D Printing has made it possible to create useful prototypes and manufacturing elements for high strength and FST rated applications.
The Ultem 2300 plastic
Pei has strong self lubricating properties and a small coefficient of friction. The material can be used in engine intake manifolds because of its resistance to hydrocarbons. Pei is not a good answer for stress cracking because it is not in many acid nylon 66's chemical and bodily properties are related, however, its melting point is high and the process temperature may be very wide. Extra hygroscopic is what makes nylon 66 plastic better than it is. The Keward Ultem 2300 plastic has a mechanical strength that is 2 times larger than nylon and 5 times greater than the PTFE. Poor gentle resistance and good heat resistance can be found in pei fiber garments because of the glass fiber filled. The Pei injection temperature choices embrace screw, nozzle, and mold temperature. The feeding part, compression section and equalizing section of the injection screw are heated and the temperature of the screw increases as the fabric progresses through the screw. When the screw back pressure is not used, the temperature of the feeding part is not affected.
Ultem Machining Guide
After a number of regrinds and remolding, the thermal stability is demonstrated by the maintenance of steady softened viscosity. Most present equipment can be processed with the 100℃ window. This excellent circulate resin can be used to make difficult components and skinny sections. It's appropriate for use in inside parts of microwave ovens and electrical and electronic products. It's ideal for manufacturing parts that need to be made for production is machining. End use production grade parts can often be made with custom machining. Keward has a world manufacturing network that can produce up to 1M items. Ultem is a great insulator and resists excessive temperatures. It can be a slippery plastic, which makes it a good material for bearings. It is heat resistant, impact resistant, flame retardant and some of the common plastics utilized in manufacturing. Guide labor that might be accomplished by people can be reduced. Individuals are important for programming and operating the machines, guaranteeing that every operation goes smoothly. For PEI plastic CNC machining, one of the most used materials in the world is ultem 100 and ultem 2300, because of its great strength to weight ratio, low price and recyclability. There is a big selection of inventory instruments.

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The Pre-trip/Post-trip Vehicle Inspection Form is used to ensure that a vehicle is in proper working condition before and after a trip. It is designed to identify any potential issues or defects that could affect the vehicle's safety or performance.
The pre-trip/post-trip vehicle inspection form is typically filed by the driver of the vehicle.
Q: What is a pre-trip/post-trip vehicle inspection form?
A: It is a form used to inspect a vehicle before and after a trip.
Q: Why is a pre-trip/post-trip vehicle inspection form necessary?
A: It helps ensure the vehicle is in safe and working condition.
Q: What should be checked during a pre-trip vehicle inspection?
A: Fluid levels, tires, lights, brakes, and other key components should be checked.
Q: What should be checked during a post-trip vehicle inspection?
A: Any damage, issues, or changes in the vehicle's condition should be noted.
Q: Who should complete a pre-trip/post-trip vehicle inspection form?
A: Anyone driving a vehicle, especially commercial drivers, should complete this form.
Q: Is a pre-trip/post-trip vehicle inspection form required by law?
A: It may be required for commercial vehicles, but it is a good practice for all drivers.
Q: How often should a pre-trip/post-trip vehicle inspection be done?
A: It should be done before and after each trip, or as specified by company or regulatory requirements.


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Hugin, the open sourced and free panoramic photo stitcher has recently updated to version 2012.0.0 adding the ability to read and write lens parameters by way of the lensfun library. The lensfun library is an open source database of photographic lenses attributes initiated by Andrew Zabolotny to provide the algorithmic lens properties and calibration data tools for developers for correcting images.
The lensfun library for reading and writing lens parameters from/to database has now been integrated into Hugin. Users can now search the lensfun library and load lens parameter
Hugin has been around since late 2003 as a cross platform open source program creating panorama photo stitching and HDR images, and since has been constantly under development providing regular updates and improvements. Hugin 2012.0.0 also includes improvements to the cpfind including a prealign matching strategy and pair-wise matching for the multi-row heuristic feature, and added the option to keep exposure fused stacks, plus many bug fixes. As always, Hugin can be downloaded at SourceForge and Launchpad.


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By Alan W. Dowd – January 3, 2010
An old Chinese proverb declares, “May you live in interesting times.” The upcoming year will likely show why these words are a blessing and a curse.
Change is always interesting, and in an era marked by the global spread of democratic governance, change often comes at the ballot box. In 2010, elections will be conducted in a number of key countries.
The United States will hold congressional elections. A shift in power would probably influence domestic policy more than foreign policy. But, as George W. Bush learned in the Beltway battle over the Iraq troop surge, and as Bill Clinton learned in the Balkans, and as Ronald Reagan learned in Central America, a determined Congress can have a significant impact on foreign policy.
Britain will hold elections and will likely oust the party of Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, after 13 years in power. David Cameron, the would-be prime minister, has staked out a decidedly independent, pro-sovereignty position, promising that he would “never allow Britain to slide into a federal Europe.”
Iraqis will vote for parliament, testing a fragile political-constitutional system. The good news is that post-Baathist Iraq has risen to the occasion before, most recently in November, when the parliament hammered out a crucial set of rules for administering the 2010 election.
But elections are only a small part of the big picture for Iraq in 2010. By the end of August, the United States will withdraw all combat forces from Iraq, leaving 50,000 troops behind for training, counterinsurgency/counterterrorism and protection of U.S. facilities. In other words, August will mark the end of the war for American troops.
Beyond Iraq, there are elections in the Philippines, Ethiopia, the Palestinian territory, Brazil and elsewhere, but the elections in Ukraine, Poland and the Czech Republic could be the most interesting in relation to U.S. foreign and defense policy.
Still smarting from Washington’s retreat on missile defense, Czech and Polish politicians face electorates that could punish them for taking a risk on the U.S. missile defense program – something that appears to have yielded only Russian anger.
In Ukraine, Viktor Yushchenko, the pro-Western sitting president, is facing Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and Viktor Yanukovich. The bad news for those who want Ukraine to remain independent and Western-oriented is that Yushchenko’s poll numbers are dismal. Yanukovich was “Moscow’s man” in 2004, according to the BBC, and Tymoshenko is viewed as co-opted by Moscow. “We are happy working with the government of Yulia Tymoshenko,” Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has said.
Given Moscow’s military presence in the Crimea and refusal to view its former vassals as independent countries, who’s in charge in Ukraine – and how he or she relates to Russia – could have serious implications for the United States and NATO. Ukraine is not a NATO member. Of course, neither was Georgia in 2008, yet the Russia-Georgia war badly damaged Western relations with Moscow.
NATO, by the way, will complete work on a new Strategic Concept in 2010. The Strategic Concept is a mission statement of sorts. The last time NATO adopted a new Strategic Concept was in 1999. Much has changed since then.
While on the subject of change, a big one that is supposed to happen in 2010 is the closure of the Guantanamo Bay detention facilities. However, it won’t happen on schedule. Missing the president’s January 2010 deadline is probably a good thing. Understandably, the American people oppose by a 2-1 margin the plan to shut down GITMO and move the detainees into the United States. Leaving much to be desired are the alternatives to GITMO: handing over the detainees to other countries, where many have been released; transferring them to federal prisons; and/or trying them in U.S. courts. Stateside trials like the preparations for the Manhattan trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and other al Qaeda terrorists already figure to dominate the news in 2010.
That brings us to Afghanistan, where Osama bin Laden and Khalid Sheikh Mohammed hatched their mass-murder plan. After a thorough re-review, the president has ordered 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan; this follows his early-2009 deployment of about 20,000 troops. Perhaps by this time next year, we will be able to say that the Afghanistan surge worked as well as the Iraq surge. However, it would seem that letting the Taliban know when the United States will end its offensive – the president promises “after 18 months, our troops will begin to come home” – won’t make Gen. McChrystal’s mission any easier.
Next door to Afghanistan, only Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and a handful of clerics know what 2010 holds for Iran. If 2009 is any guide; we can expect plenty of gamesmanship from Tehran and tough talk from the United Nations, but no real action. As French president Nicolas Sarkozy recently observed, “Since 2005, Iran has violated five Security Council resolutions… An offer of dialogue was made in 2005, an offer of dialogue was made in 2006, an offer of dialogue was made in 2007, an offer of dialogue was made in 2008, and another one was made in 2009… What did the international community gain from these offers?” His answer: “More enriched uranium, more centrifuges.”
Exasperated, Sarkozy finally concluded, “There comes a time when facts are stubborn and decisions must be made.”


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Are you planning a big event-such as an outdoor wedding or a big family members reunion–and feel a transportable restroom facility just may well be a great purchase? If so, you’ve made a great choice because transportable restrooms get rid of crowds of people from constantly getting into and leaving one’s house. First of all, throngs of people can ruin one’s flooring and if your event consists of any number of individuals you may not know properly who would opt for your personal restroom at home, and possibly take a ‘tour’ of your home out of sheer interest, it can leave one feeling a bit unsettled. A transportable restroom that accommodates all your visitors removes on-heading visitors in your house and puts your mind at ease!
There are numerous varieties of portable restrooms; and each and every design possesses its own possibility of meeting any particular collecting-from family members reunions to golfing events to stylish swimming pool parties.
Varieties of Transportable Bathrooms: Styles and models of portable restrooms vary from the fundamental single-person design with no facilities–such as no-flush toilets-to much more enhanced models using a eliminating commode, a sink, maybe a skylight and a mirror. Some improved designs can still be quite basic while a lot more elaborate restroom suites consist of level-screen TV’s and encompass sound. But let’s face it, you’ll lease what you are able comfortably afford and you shouldn’t really feel responsible when the design you decide on isn’t considered by far the most sophisticated, ‘crème de le crème’ design.
1: Standard Models: For individuals who need the absolute important requirements inside a mobile restroom-perhaps those who could be planning for a bachelor celebration–a standard unit would just do fine. These basic models usually do not include a eliminating commode but do include a holding tank, of course, a single urinal, TP dispenser and hand sanitizer. Yes, quite darn simple and easy no special features. However for those easier events, the basics are one would require.
2: Enhanced Models: A toilet that actually flushes is a component of such more adorned models. One can also expect a kitchen sink with running water-some have hot and cold while some provide only cold. An interior light with looking glass and TP and paper towel dispensers with sanitizing soft soap are added niceties. This design could be really practical for a family members reunion that isn’t overly big.
3: Luxury Models: Luxurious restrooms offer facilities that one would discover in a classy La restaurant or even a fine hotel. Usually installed on a trailer, some of the comforts by using these upscale restroom suites just might shock you: cold and warm running water, infant-transforming stations, separate male and female items, granite counters with great wood kitchen cabinetry, encompass seem, wall-installed flat-screens, crown molding, laminate hardwood flooring and freshly cut flowers. One can even choose the top of the luxury units in which professionally-uniformed employees oversee the units to make certain all techniques are constantly functioning properly and be sure all materials are stocked throughout the rental period.
Renting Charges For Transportable Bathrooms: The price you’ll find yourself investing in a portable restroom will consider not merely the quality of the design you choose but the amount of models you are going to make use of, how long you will use the units and exactly how significantly your gathering will likely be from your restroom supplier. You could be pleasantly impressed to know that the much more units you lease and also the longer you would probably require one or even more units, the much less you probably covers the rental charge. Like other commodities in life, you get discounts once you purchase in bulk. This is really the same concept.
For any one-day event, a clear, transportable restroom with limited facilities will operate from $100 to $200 daily while the much more upscale models which are ‘dressed to impress’ will low-golf ball at $300 each day for each unit approximately $1500.00 per day or several thousand bucks more! Obviously, the better amenities your guests will like, the larger the cost. Similar to the majority of things, you will get what you purchase.
How Many Transportable Restrooms Should I Use? When identifying the number of portables you need to rent, the specialists within the field strongly recommend that for each and every 25- 50 people, there has to be 1 portable restroom readily available. Nevertheless, in the event the qafhiv program you rent does not employ a pumping program to get rid of waste, then extra restroom trailers should be thought about.
Portable restrooms are not just made to support the calls of nature, but they are developed to ensure that any gathering goes as smoothly as is possible so guests can, at the minimum, be ‘taken care of’ or, at the really most, be spoiled past all anticipations!


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You are warmly invited to a free seminar with speakers Laurence Murphy, Nick Preval and Ed Randal. Special Housing Areas are an important policy response to rising house prices and concerns about housing affordability. What are the implications for urban planning and growth, urban policies and politics, and environmental sustainability? Date: Thursday 11 August, Venue: Adam Auditorium, ground floor, City Gallery, Civic Square, 101 Wakefield St, Wellington, Time: 12.00 pm – 1.00 pm.
What’s driving urban change in your city? We invite you to hear from researchers looking into issues of urban development, housing, transport and environment – Arthur Grimes, Philippa Howden-Chapman, Guy Salmon, and Simon Kingham – and decision-makers who shape our urban life, mayors Lianne Dalziel and Ray Wallace. We are holding free seminars (all welcome) in: Wellington Region: 4 August. Christchurch: 17 August.
What if walking, bicycling and public transport, instead of roads and highways, were at the heart of urban life? What if we started evaluating our cities based on a simple “8 80” rule: ensuring the safety and joy of children and older adults (from 8 year olds to 80 year olds) are at the forefront of our decision-making? How can we improve the quality of life for people of all ages amidst large demographic shifts? Gil Penalosa and Caroline Shaw talked about these questions at our seminar, now on video.
We held a seminar on neighbourhood renewal. Philippa Howden-Chapman and Karen Witten showed outstanding examples of low-carbon urban renewal in Europe, and drew parallels with NZ urban developments, including housing and smarter street design. See the video >>
The Future of Wellington’s Bus Fleet is a new Centre for Sustainable Cities policy paper by Lucia Sobiecki and Ralph Chapman. It looks at a strategy for upgrading Wellington’s buses that is economical, environmentally sustainable, and healthy for people.

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No missable achievements (plus 16 unknown)
Sign in with Steam or Xbox to track your progress, and:
Defeated the spiderbot.
Killed 1000 enemies.
Defeated the centipede.
Defeated the hovertank.
Stopped the Overseer 1.0.
Played 20 levels without dying.
Killed 8 enemies with a single explosion.
Kill 3 enemies with a single railgun bullet.
Upgraded a stat to level 100.
Finished a normal level without using abilities, weapons or melee.
Finished a normal level without being seen.
Complete all special levels.
Finished a normal level in under 20 seconds.
Unlocked all unlockables.

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After fulfilling its commitment of opening CBD Punjab Boulevard and Underpass for traffic before the commencement of PSL 8 matches. Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA) also known as Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab), has started working on other major components of CBD Punjab Boulevard and Underpass project.
The authority has started the slabbing of CBD Punjab barrel which is a major development in the remodeling project. In addition to the slabbing of the CBD Punjab barrel, work is also in progress on the facia walls of the underpass which will enhance the look and aesthetics of the project. To ensure the maximum traffic flow the authority has removed all the heavy machinery and has covered the Wasa disposal station at Centre Point Gulberg.
Executive Director Technical of CBD Punjab, Mr. Riaz Hussain, has said, “We understand the importance of the major intersection on Ferozepur Road and the impact it has on the daily lives of thousands of commuters. We have taken additional steps other than opening both lanes of the underpass for traffic. We are working round the clock to ensure that there is zero disruption in traffic flow”.
CBD Punjab has taken all the possible measures to provide a hassle-free commute to the citizens of Lahore. The authority has fulfilled its commitment and played a dynamic role in facilitating the eighth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Lahore, fixture of the most significant cricket event in the country, by facilitating thousands of cricket enthusiasts.


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Oct 15, 2010, 4:16 PM EST
Phillies fifth starter Kyle Kendrick was left off the NLDS roster, but with Philadelphia potentially needing to use someone other than The Big Three to start against the Giants he’s back on the roster for the NLCS.
Kendrick won’t start, because Joe Blanton will get the assignment if Charlie Manuel turns to a mere mortal in Game 4, but he’ll be available as a long reliever and possible extra-innings emergency arm.
Domonic Brown remains on the roster after appearing just once as a pinch-hitter in the NLDS. He got the nod over veteran Greg Dobbs, which is a good call by the Phillies. Brown didn’t do much while playing sparingly in his first taste of the big leagues, but he crushed Triple-A pitching for most of the season and is among the best hitting prospects in baseball.
- Ian Kinsler hopes Rangers go 0-162, calls GM a “sleazeball” (132)
- Albert Pujols was insulted when someone asked him if he can put up Mike Trout numbers (101)
- The politics of “The Cardinal Way” (67)
- Robinson Cano wants the Mariners to bring in Kendrys Morales and Ervin Santana (64)
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By RJ Young
FOX Sports College Football writer
On the morning of May 1st, NFC West could offer the most entertaining four quarterbacks we’ve seen in a single division in years.
Kyler Murray in Arizona, Matt Stafford in Los Angeles, Russ Wilson in Seattle, and Justin Fields in San Francisco: this is a TV drama, and it’s about to happen.
Jacksonville is so determined to draw Trevor Lawrence in first place that Jaguar trainer Urban Meyer didn’t even attend BYU quarterback Zach Wilson’s pro-day.
Meanwhile, the New York Jets appear to be stepping out of the Sam Darnold business and preparing to hand over their franchise to the best QB prospect to come out of Provo since Taysom Hill.
“Jets will be taking Wilson at 2,” a member of the NFL front office told me. “Draw your own conclusions about 3.”
Well, I’ll: Justin Fields is about to become a San Francisco 49er.
GM John Lynch and trainer Kyle Shanahan almost explained this with the move the Niners made on Friday.
San Francisco gave up two future picks for the first round and a third-placed finish for 2021 to move up nine spots to third in the upcoming NFL Draft. You are not taking such a step and mortgaging your future unless you believe you have a chance to attract the most important player to your franchise over the next decade.
The Niners also set out to us what most NFL front office members and draft analysts have believed since January: There are three franchise quarterbacks in this draft class, and they’re all household names.
Lawrence. Fields. Wilson.
If the Jets decided to make a double move and draw fields instead of Wilson, you can be just as sure that the Niners will draw Wilson.
Somehow, in the 49ers NFL Twitter persuaded itself to take Trey Lance from North Dakota or Mac Jones from Alabama while Fields is said to be across the board.
Hall of Fame scout Gil Brandt tweeted that he heard from an NFL club that their team had a fourth round on fields.
Even if this is the worst compliment in history, that “he’s a Russell Wilson guy” in history, the thought of Fields finishing off as a quarter-finalist is absurd.
But move up to Lance’s draft? Why not just move up to Jones’ draft? Because you wouldn’t.
Jones ended his final college season with an unbeaten record and a national title – like Lance. Jones set the record for NCAA passer-by efficiency in one season, throwing 41 TD passes with just four interceptions, and finishing third in the 2020 Heisman vote.
We can play the numbers and awards game until the Detroit Lions finally win a Super Bowl, or we can watch the tape.
What does the tape show?
Lance is mobile. He hasn’t played with a few stallions, but how many stallions are there in the FCS?
Jones is about as mobile as an angry snail, and he’s played with a few stallions – arguably the most talented class in college football history. He also played a conference schedule for all conferences in the toughest league in the sport.
Even so, so many people want to believe that you don’t need a mobile quarterback in the NFL because Tom Brady just won his seventh Super Bowl ring.
While that’s not inaccurate, only two quarterbacks have won the NFL MVP unanimously. One is Brady. The other is Lamar Jackson – the most mobile quarterback on the side of Michael Vick.
Quite frankly, this is a trait Shanahan never had a chance to play as an offensive coordinator in Atlanta or as head coach in San Francisco during his four seasons.
He knows that an immobile quarterback can’t turn a bad play call or broken game into a positive win or touchdown. He also knows that an immobile quarterback was what he lost in his two Super Bowl appearances.
The mystique surrounding Niner’s quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo was strong in New England. After moving to San Francisco, it lost some of its luster as the Niners ran to the Super Bowl in 2019.
But it was completely lost when 100 million people watched Garoppolo throw the football with his eyes closed in the biggest game of the year. Add to that the injury he sustained and you can see how enticing the prospect of a 6-foot-3,230-pound field can be.
It’s not just that Fields and Ohio State started their season in November and still managed to play in the national title game in January. It is also the case that Fields has shown time and again that he is accurate with the ball, that his teammates want to follow him and that he can play with pain.
Fields is the best athlete available at Quarterback, and he’ll likely show that again next week at Pro-Day in Ohio. In a video shared on his social accounts, Fields ran 4.41 seconds on the 40-yard dash, claiming that he would come under 4.4 by his pro-day.
If he does, he’ll be one of the four fastest QBs ever recorded, and the fastest since Jackson. But that is exactly what the conversation about Fields missed.
Lawrence, Wilson, Lance, and Jones have each gone through their respective pro-days, and the response has been predictably reactionary. Affirmative bias is in its full glory.
When Fields shows up on his pro day, expect him to push up your team’s draft board … and nod along with you.
Justin Fields has everything you could want in an NFL quarterback. The Niners know that. Why don’t you go?
RJ Young is a national college football writer and analyst for FOX Sports. Follow him on Twitter at @RJ_Young. Subscribe to “The RJ Young Show” on YouTube. He’s not on a StepMill.
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The Securities and Exchange Commission yesterday brough its first action against a brokerage for alleged irregularities in selling stock opinions.
In a nonjudical proceeding, the SEC charged Bache Halsey Stuart Shields Inc. and four former and present employes with civil fraud for allegedly churning, or unnecessarily trading, customer accounts to generate commissions.
In addition to Bache, the commission named David Lambert and John Genetti, formely employed at the brokerage's offices at Columbia and Myrtle Beach, S.C., and South Bend, Ind., respectively.
The SEC also named their supervisors - Francis Moise, who managed Bache' Columbia-Myrtle Beach offices, and Richard Clary who headed the South Bend office. The managers, who still are employed by Bache, were charged with failing to "reasonably supervisor" Lambert and Genetti.
A stock option is a contract to buy or sell a specified number of shares of a traded security at a given price within a specified period of time. One reason for the popularity of options trading is that, at least initially, a relatively small amount of money is neededto trade options. This is because the customer puts up a percentage - or margin - of the price of the transaction, borrowing the rest from the broker.
In 1977, the Chicago Board Options Exchange, which handles about 50 percent of the trading volume of the five options markets currently operating, reported options trading on 2.2 billion shares of stock. Exchange trading in options began on a limited number of stocks in April 1973, and the SEC recently halted adding new stocks until it completes a massive study of options trading.
In a statement issued by its New York headquarters, Bache called the 1975-1976 transactions "isolated occurences," adding that it settled without admitting or denying the SEC allegations.
Bache also noted - and an SEC source confirmed - that "there are currently pending investigations against several other major brokerage firms with respect to options transactions."
Bache, Lambert and Genetti, caused customers who could not afford the risk and did not sufficiently understand the risk . . . to believe they would be dealt with fairly," the SEC charged.
According to the SEC, Bache issued at least 71 margin calls totalling at least $2.4 million on Lambert's personal account and those of four of his customers.
Margin calls are issued when the market moves against the customer's position. The broker is asking the customer for an increased margin to cover the changing position.
"Lambert generally failed to advise customers of such margin calls," the SEC said. When notices were sent to the customers, Lambert allegedly told them that the calls "were erroneous and should be disregarded."
The SEC said that Bache, acting on Lambert's orders, got unwarranted extensions on the margin calls from the New York Stock Exchange. "Certain of Lambert's customers were not aware of their mounting losses," the SEC said.
As part of the settlement, Bache agreed to reimburse more than $94,000 to present and former options customers involved in the transactions. Bache also agreed to forgive nearly $263,600 in options-related claims against these customers' accounts.
Bache agreed not to take on any new options accounts at its offices in South Bend and Columbia for 45 days. Moise was barred from taking any supervisory job at a brokerage business SEC approval, and Cleary was suspended from the brokerage business for 15 days. Genetti agreed to stay out of the securities business for two years.
According to an SEC spokesman, Lambert, the other broker, has not yer settled with the commission.

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Marijuana refers to the dried leaves and buds of the Cannabis sativa plant varieties that grow in tropical and warm climates throughout the world. The advantage is that it is cultivated commercially and is known by different names such as grass, weed, pot, cannabis, ganja, hash, hemp, and more. Marijuana is also used for centuries in herbal remedies. In fact, medical marijuana can cure cancer.
Marijuana different compounds
Marijuana seeds have different compounds to stir the human actions. For instance the delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) can help relieving nausea and pain, reduce inflammation and also act as antioxidant. Cannabidiol (CBD) helps treating seizures, as it can reduce paranoia and anxiety, and can also counteract the “high” THC.
There are different types or strains available and different marijuana plants reveal varying amounts of active compounds. This means the marijuana differs with its effects depending on the strain or the type used. These effects are based on the compounds of marijuana entering the body.
Marijuana taken by mouth through baked goods means it has poorly absorbed THC and the absorbing hours is more. As it gets absorbed, the liver processes it and produces a psychoactive compound, a substance changing consciousness or mood, as it acts on brain and thus it affect your brain.
Marijuana vaporized or smoked and inhaled means the THC gets into your bloodstream and reaches the brain fast. Here the psychoactive second compound is released in small amounts and naturally the effect is less. The inhaled marijuana effects fade faster than when it is taken by mouth.
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The American Cancer Society ropes for more scientific research on using marijuana for cancer patients. The Society accepts the classification of marijuana and so the US Drug Enforcement Administration imposes many conditions on researchers and on the scientific study of cannabinoids.
Medical decisions regarding the symptom and pain management is anticipated to be made between the doctor and the patient, keeping in balance the evidence of benefit and the harm to the patient, besides considering the values, preferences, regulations and laws that may apply.
The American Cancer Society has not legalized marijuana for medical purposes owing to the need for scientific research on the potential harms and benefits of marijuana. However, ACS CAN resists smoking or vaporizing of marijuana in public places as the marijuana carcinogens in smoke may cause health hazards to the patient and to others in the presence of the patient.
Marijuana effects on cancer symptoms
Many studies of marijuana smoked found it helpful in treating vomiting and nausea caused due to cancer chemotherapy. On the other hand, a few studies observed that vaporized or smoked marijuana helps in curing the pain caused due to damaged nerves.
- Marijuana smoked helps HIV patients in improving food intake.
- The extracts of marijuana taken in clinical trials by people feel the need for less pain medicine.
There are studies going on, yet the studies showing marijuana as safe for treating cancer also does not show they cure or help in controlling the disease.

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Primary factors accounted for driving the market are increasing popularity for natural and clean labelled food and beverage products, growing awareness regarding health concerns caused by using artificial flavourings and colours, additional health benefits offered by some of the natural colouring and flavouring agents. However, expensive raw material costs and stringent regulatory framework are the factors hindering the growth of market.
Based on applications beverage segment holds the major share in the market due to increasing applications in this segment, increased consumption of beverages containing natural products while processed food segment is expected to grow at a higher CAGR due to increasing demand for processed food and increasing awareness regarding ill-effects caused by artificial additives.
North America is leading the market regionally, due to presence of market leaders and increasing popularity regarding the health benefits of Natural Food Colours and Flavours among individuals. Asia Pacific is expected to grow the fastest owing to its increasing disposable income, growing government initiatives to manufacture Natural Food Colours and Flavours and growing adoption rate.
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June 22, 2022
SEOUL – Korean language has no shortage of insults, but “kkondae” seems to hold a special place in the country right now.
While the term‘s definition and usage have expanded over the years from condescending seniors at work to people of older generations in general who come into conflicts with younger people over values and resources, the fear of being labeled as such has grown in tandem.
At Kyobo Book Center, a keyword search for “kkondae” returns some 75 entries with the term either in the title or subtitle. Many of the books appear to be offering advice on how to avoid becoming a kkondae or, for those already in that territory, how to accept themselves and survive in a society turning increasingly hostile to them.
MZ vs. kkondae
To understand what is going on, just talk to any office worker in Korea.
A 31-year-old salesperson named Kim shared his personal account of a kkondae at work, his manager.
Saying the manager once told him to refrain from heading home shortly after 6 p.m., Kim said, “It was like he believes that those who stay late at the office are more diligent and better workers.”
He also mentioned “hoesik,” after-work meal gatherings that almost inevitably involve kkondae, and the long-standing culture that makes it virtually mandatory for workers to participate. “Kkondae typically force junior workers to drink more.”
For Ha, a 29-year-old who works at a large advertising company, a kkondae is someone who is so self-involved that they only say what they want to say, regardless of what others are talking about. “This person was saying things out of context repeatedly even though we were having a group conversation,” she said.
Kim and Ha belong to a group locally referred to as “MZ,” combining millennials and Generation Z, who were born between the 1980s and 2010s and are described as being more individualistic, expressive and outspoken.
This particular demographic is often pitted against kkondae and is most likely to use the term as a show of disapproval of the older generation.
People who are older and in a management or leadership position are typically those who fear being called kkondae by MZers.
A 52-year-old office worker surnamed Park said she tries to be careful when talking to her team members so as not to sound condescending.
Since the 52-hour workweek system was introduced, she has ensured that the workload she distributes to junior workers can be handled in that time frame.
“It is very different from when I was a junior. Back then, I had to do what I was told to do. But I will be called kkondae if I maintain that stance,” she said.
Even small talk may not be easy, Park said. She worries that young colleagues may think it is an invasion of privacy when she asks what they did during the weekend or holidays. “It’s not like I want to know about their personal lives. I just don‘t have anything else to talk to them about,” she said.
Chae, a marketing team leader in his late 40s at a company in Seoul, shared similar concerns.
“With the word ’kkondae‘ so widely used now, I find myself worrying about what my juniors would think of me when I do this or say that,” he said.
While admitting that the seniority-based hierarchy at work has its problems, he said the way kkondae is being portrayed in media now makes him feel like the whole world is telling him to kowtow to the young, who are often selfish at work and like to find things to complain about instead of learning.
Kkondae in political context
The clash of MZ and kkondae is not just a workplace issue.
Earlier this month, the ruling People Power Party witnessed an example of that.
Rep. Chung Jin-suk, 61, a five-term lawmaker who is also deputy speaker of the National Assembly, came under fire for criticizing Lee Jun-seok, the 37-year-old leader of the party, over Lee’s surprise visit to Ukraine. Chung said Lee, as the ruling party leader, should have been more prudent when making a decision that could be a sensitive issue for foreign policy.
Chung said the remarks he posted on Facebook were meant as advice for Lee as someone experienced in politics. But the party‘s younger politicians rebuked him for being a kkondae and for looking down on younger party members — even the party’s chairperson — just because of the age difference.
Much of the Democratic Party of Korea‘s struggles to win back voter support revolves around the term “kkondae politics.”
During the campaign for the presidential election in March, the liberal party, then the ruling party, vowed to break away from kkondae politics. Following defeat in the election, Park Ji-hyun, a 26-year-old rookie politician who rose to be the party’s co-chair, openly called on seniors in the party to step down from leadership posts.
She did not call them kkondae, though. She used the term “586 generation,” which refers to those who are now in their 50s, entered university in the 80s and were born in the 60s.
They are the people who led student activism under the authoritarian regime and helped to achieve democracy in Korea. Now they are often referred to as kkondae as their characterization has changed from pro-democracy fighters to a “lucky generation” by their younger peers.
“Luck,” here, means being born to a growing economy, graduating into a job market when a college diploma was enough to land a well-paying job, and sitting on huge amounts of unearned income simply because they bought a home during a real estate market boom.
Generational labeling isn‘t helpful
Although generational rifts exist in any society, it is a particularly pressing issue for South Korea, given its rapidly aging population, long life expectancy, and slowing economy. This means that there will be conflict over resources between the youth, who have to shoulder the burden of supporting the old, and the old, who live increasingly longer after retirement.
In fact, the increased use of the word kkondae seems to correlate with the perception among young people that older generations are clinging to privileges that they do not enjoy.
In a society like Korea, where many social changes have occurred in such a short period, the gap in perception and culture between generations is inevitably large, according to Shin Jin-wook, a sociology professor at Chung-Ang University. He is the author of a book with a title that roughly translates to “There’s No Such Generation.”
“Korea is a country where intergenerational understanding and communication is critical in all kinds of social systems such as workplaces, political parties and families,” he said.
The professor also notes that generational conflicts are partly fueled by unfair labeling of certain groups such as the MZ and kkondae.
Those in their 50s are portrayed as the establishment or as hypocritical, while those in their 20s are branded as hypercompetitive and meritocrats, Shin pointed out.
“In this age of inequality, generations are more and more divided into classes, and they cannot be regarded as more homogeneous groups,” he said.


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Ok, here is the start of my June bullet journal calendar!
On to May!
I watch bullet journal videos on Youtube a lot; probably too often. Many of the artists draw and use habit trackers. I am not sure I am this particular, but I am going to give it a shot! Who knows, maybe it will help?!
I managed to finish the month of February in my bullet journal. Now, can I keep going?! Here is the final page of the month! Lots of space to write important things!!
A few years ago, I purchased my very first Happy Planner. I have been pretty pleased so far, because I can make my covers and inserts if I want, or, I can just buy new inserts, or a brand new planner every year. HP sells a lot of notepapers, one kind, is this dot grid paper, mostly used for bullet journaling.
I have been tempted to buy and make my bullet journal calendar instead. It is a lot of work though! I often watch YouTube channels on the topic. It can be very hypnotic, watching these people design their own, elaborate calendars. I almost believe I can do it too!
I thought about it and decided I would try January 2021 on the HP paper and see how much work it really is. IT IS A LOT OF WORK! This is only the month in advance spread! The weekly (not pictured) was a lot of work too, mostly because I decided to use Midliner pens for colors and habit trackers for fitness and finance. Bullet journaling requires lots of precision and measuring, and I normally do not have the patience. I cannot imagine doing this for 11 more months. However, if I find myself in another lockdown, I may give it a shot!
Most bullet journal artists draw or sketch photos on or around the calendar. I just don’t have the patience! For now, though, I am pretty pleased with this calendar, with teal stickers on top.
We shall see what happens next!
Happy Planner dot paper is handy.