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Bookings rise by 20%
Giving conventional tourist destinations like Kashmir, Sikkim-Gangtok, and Shimla a run for their money, Ladakh seems to be emerging as one of the top summer domestic destinations in India this year.
What's more, a trip to Ladakh is also getting more affordable by the day. Tour operators are going all out this summer by providing packages to Ladakh in the range of Rs 14,999 per person for 5 nights and 6 days, that takes care of all your meals, sight-seeing, stay at good hotels and your airfare to to Rs 30,000.
Keyur Joshi, COO of Makemytrip.com says, "This year we have charters to Ladakh from both Mumbai and Ahmedabad unlike last year when it was only from Delhi. Our Ladakh packages are priced at Rs 22,999 from Delhi, Rs 29,999 from Mumbai and Rs 26,999 from Ahmedabad. Looking at the increasing demand we have added more capacity and departure cities. It is too early to say what the increase is as few airlines have also added capacity which means demand would have more than doubled this year.
Interestingly families including young kids and elderly people are travelling with us during this summer holiday season while from July onwards it will be a younger travellers who are taking trips to Ladakh." Most tour operators have already sold off Ladakh packages till May and bookings are still poring in. Sanjeev Chhajjer, Vice President, Cox and Kings says, "There has been an increase in people signing up for the Ladakh experience and bookings have doubled this year. Also we are seeing a spurt of bookings from Gujarat as there are bi-weekly flights from Ahmedabad to Ladakh with a stopover in Delhi. The increased air connectivity to Ladakh is one of the main reasons for this increase in tourist footfall."
Weekly departure of flights from Mumbai and Ahmedabad have added to the easy accessibility of the destination that was hitherto considered an exotic travail.
Ahmedabad-based tour operator Manish Sharma from Akshay travels says, "From last year where there were only 2,000 people who booked for the Ladakh package, the numbers have grown. This year more than 5,000 people have booked for the Ladakh trail from April 26 to June 5, 2011 already. Earlier there were flights from Delhi alone, but post the additional flight from Ahmedabad, tourists from Ahmedabad has increased by 20 per cent to this destination. Better accessibility, lesser rates and awareness among people about Ladakh are some of the reasons why it is such a hit this year with travelers."
Sikkim-Gangtok, Bhutan and Kashmir-Leh are some of the other destinations that have caught the fancy of travelers this summer. "Ladakh is an ideal destination for summers as there is a lot on the platter for tourists. One gets to see all the different landscapes in one region be it the cold desert Nubra valley, the placid Pangong lake and soft adventure trails for those seeking the thrill of adventure. We are seeing many families also planning Ladakh trips as compared to earlier because of many films like 3 Idiots were filmed there in addition to better air accessibility and affordable airfare. The hotel industry is quite robust there with hotels that cater to travelers of every budget," says Anil Rai, Business Head of Holidays of India.


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AAA Arms & Ammo also offer a broad range of camping gear and equipment for those glorious nights out with nature. We sell sleeping bags, torches and much more.
We offer a complete range of services from sales, to advice and also repairs. If you need your R-licence, AAA Arms & Ammo organise the testing for customers interested in regulated hunting.
Having represented Australia in clay target shooting at the World Championships, Olympics and the Commonwealth Games, the owner of AAA Arms & Ammo is the local expert in all things firearms.
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Step 4: Add Visual Basic Code
In the previous lesson, you used the Properties window to configure the properties of the controls on a form. In this lesson, you will add the code that will control your program's functions.
For a video version of this topic, see Video How to: Creating Your First Visual Basic Program.
To add code and functionality to your program
In the Form Designer, double-click the Button control.
A new window called the Code Editor opens. This is where you add all the code for your program.
In the Code Editor, type the following.
This code will run when users click the button.
When the Code Editor opens, the pointer is automatically located inside the Button's procedure—you can just start to type code.
You may have noticed that when the Code Editor opened, it already contained some code that looked like this:
Private Sub Button1_Click(ByVal sender As System.Object...
This code is an event handler, also called a Sub procedure. Any code inside this procedure (between Sub and End Sub) runs every time that the button is clicked. You may also have noticed that the pointer was located inside the event procedure, so all that you had to do was type the code.
The code that you typed (WebBrowser1.Navigate(TextBox1.Text)) tells the program to take the text that was typed into TextBox1 and pass it as an argument to the Navigate method of the WebBrowser control (named WebBrowser1). To learn more about properties, methods, and events, see Closer Look: Understanding Properties, Methods, and Events
If you don't understand the code, don't worry—you will learn much more about how to write code in following lessons.
Your application is now complete! In the next lesson, you will run your first Visual Basic application.
Next Lesson: Step 5: Run and Test Your Program


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This card is probably my most favorite card to make this year! I wanted to make a card for my niece, Gizelle. Her birthday was on May 6th and I didn’t mail this card out to her until this past Monday. It took me awhile to decide what kind of birthday card I wanted to send her. She has been so supportive of my crafting hobby and she comments on my projects. I know she loves gold foiling and she is very much a fashionista (she runs her own LA-based lifestyle business!) so I thought a marbled theme would be perfect for her!
The main supplies I’ve used today were from a recent haul from Simon Says Stamp.
The main star of this card is the Layered Marble stamp set from Waffle Flower. On the back of the packaging, it has a nice guide of how you can layer the stamp set and gives you a guide of how to layer your inks from lightest to darkest. The guide gave me a good idea of how the set works (looking at the set you would probably be confused as to where to start) but I love that I could decide which image I would use first (the marbled effect is pretty forgiving!).
Not going to lie, I love solid and dark colors. Altenew has gorgeous inks, but I think their best line is of the grays! I primarily used their newest release of grays which are aptly named Silver Stone, Industrial Diamond, Pure Graphite and Limestone. There are previously released gray inks which I also used : Lava Rock, Morning Frost, Moon Rock, and Evening Gray.
I used gray and black gel pens to help fill in random areas. I probably didn’t have to, but I did to help add a little sparkle. In hindsight, I should have probably stamped more of the images to take up more of the white space.
I sprayed some Heidi Swapp Minc Reactive Mist. You must let the mist completely dry before using foil and the Minc machine Don’t press the spray too hard as you might get some big splotches I would practice spray away from your project and only spray when you feel comfortable of how much product to spray. On one of the blog posts from Heidi Swapp, it recommended to let the mist dry OVERNIGHT. I probably waited a couple hours only because I sprayed conservatively. I then layered gold foil over the splattered area and ran it through the Minc.

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Cryptocurrency bulls recently cheered when Bitcoin (BTC-USD) formed a “golden cross,” which is a technical indicator that signals the current rally is likely to continue over the near-term. The golden cross officially formed when Bitcoin’s 50-day moving average overtook its 200-day moving average, signaling momentum in the rally that has taken the largest cryptocurrency’s price up 125% year to date. Bitcoin has been rallying on rising hopes that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will soon approve a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF).
However, it’s not just BTC that’s on the rise. The current rally is lifting all boats in the crypto sector. There was even a recent report that money is flowing into stablecoins, the U.S. dollar-pegged digital tokens, for the first time in 18 months. As momentum builds, we look at three cryptos you’ll regret not buying soon.
The price of cryptocurrency Ripple (XRP-USD) has gained 30% in the last month to become one of the top-performing digital tokens, rivaling the movements seen in both Bitcoin and Ethereum (ETH-USD). The price of XRP has jumped higher, with daily trading volumes exceeding $2 billion, on reports of greater adoption of Ripple, the decentralized finance (DeFi) system associated with the XRP cryptocurrency. XRP token is currently trading at 64 cents and is the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization.
In recent weeks, Ripple has won approvals to offer services in Georgia and Dubai. The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has approved XRP under its virtual asset regime, allowing licensed firms in the country to offer XRP as part of their crypto services. At the same time, Ripple said it would start working with the National Bank of Georgia (NBG) on the Digital Lari (GEL) pilot project, which will use the firm’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) platform.
Year-to-date, XRP is up 89%, with more gains likely as Ripple’s DeFi system grows in popularity.
Ethereum (ETH-USD), the second largest crypto by market capitalization, recently got a big bounce higher on reports that BlackRock (NYSE:BLK), the world’s largest money manager, is planning to apply with U.S. regulators to launch an Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF). Specifically, BlackRock has registered an Ethereum Trust with regulators, a similar step to one the company took before applying to launch a Bitcoin ETF earlier this year. The investment company is the world leader in ETFs with more than $2.3 trillion under management.
The SEC is currently considering BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF application, along with 11 others it has received from investment firms ranging from Fidelity to Grayscale. The SEC is expected to decide on whether to approve Bitcoin ETFs shortly. Analysts speculate that if the SEC allows Bitcoin ETFs, then Ethereum funds will follow. News that BlackRock is preparing to apply for an Ethereum ETF sent the crypto’s price up 7%, pushing it above $2,000 for the first time since April. ETH is now up 70% on the year.
Can anything slow the current momentum in Bitcoin (BTC-USD)? The largest cryptocurrency has seen its price more than double from a low of $16,000 reached in December 2022 to $37,500 today. With approval of Bitcoin ETFs looming on the horizon, it looks as though the price of BTC is likely to continue its march higher. And there is more room to run given that the current price of Bitcoin is well below the all-time high of $68,000 it reached in November 2021.
An analyst at U.S. investment firm Bernstein made headlines a few weeks back with his prediction that the price of BTC will reach $150,000 by 2025. That bullish outlook is based on approval of Bitcoin ETFs, which will likely shift up to 10% of the crypto’s circulating supply toward exchange-traded funds as it will allow individual investors to gain Bitcoin exposure directly from their portfolios. While the Bernstein forecast might seem aggressive, a growing number of traders are betting that BTC will reach $40,000 in the near-term.
On the date of publication, Joel Baglole did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com Publishing Guidelines.

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Heat pumps have the potential to save Scottish businesses £250 million a year – enough to employ almost 10,000 people at the country’s average salary. The only way to radically change the cost of heating is to harvest heat instead of burning new fuel.
London, UK (PRWEB) April 24, 2014
Scots businesses are missing out on a £250m windfall from the country’s sodden climate, a new study has shown.
Heat pumps – hailed as "game changing" by UK Energy Secretary Ed Davey last month – could be used to turn cold water from rivers, lochs and even flooded mine shafts into cheap, renewable warmth for tens of thousands of business around Scotland, it has been estimated.
The technology can use water as cool as two degrees Celcius to heat offices, warehouses, homes and public buildings. By comparison, the average temperature of a Scots river is 5c.
David Pearson, of Star Renewable Energy, which conducted the new research, said: “Heat pumps have the potential to save Scottish businesses £250 million a year – enough to employ almost 10,000 people at the country’s average salary.
“Scotland is a cool, wet country, and we have hundreds of rivers, streams and lochs which could provide the heat needed to warm office blocks, warehouses, supermarkets, cinemas and shops.
“Recent technological advances in industrial heat pumps have made it possible to deliver heat at over 70c, meaning any building with a fuel bill of over £150,000 per year for heating could take advantage of this readily-available natural resource.”
“The only way to radically change the cost of heating is to harvest heat instead of burning new fuel.”
“Heat pumps aren’t new. They were, in fact, examined by Scottish scientists some 150 years ago. But recent technological breakthroughs can really help fight the battle against climate change.”
In Glasgow it is estimated heat pumps taking water from the River Kelvin could save Glasgow University £1.6 million a year off its £2 million gas bill. At Cranhill housing estate, in the east of the city, the use of water from the Camlachie Burn, which flows under 200 homes, could reduce heating costs by 80%.
In Edinburgh, it is estimated the city’s airport could reduce its energy costs by 80%, using water from the River Almond, which flows alongside its runway.
A heat pump collects warmth from the cool water in rivers and lochs – known as low-grade heat – and delivers it at a higher temperature, but must use some imported energy to do so. The technology was first described by William Thomson, the first Lord Kelvin, at Glasgow University in 1852.
Glasgow firm Star Refrigeration have successfully deployed the technology at high temperatures in the Norwegian City of Drammen, where heat is harvested from a chilly fjord to heat the equivalent of 6,000 houses. The heat is achieved at a cost of 20% of burning gas, and with zero carbon footprint or local emissions from burning fuel.
Pearson said: “An exact replica of the Drammen industrial heat pump run in the UK can generate enough heating for 6000 homes, cut CO2 emissions by 14,050 tonnes a year, and save £1,500pa per household for 20 years.”
Star’s pioneering large scale heat pump technology achieve temperatures of up to 90 degrees C – 45 degrees celcius warmer than conventional heat pumps – at the same efficiency, using non ozone-depleting natural refrigerants with zero global warming potential.
Heat pumps, as well as other renewable heat technologies, will be discussed at Scottish Renewables’ Heat and Bioenergy Conference 2014 on April 28, when experts, industry leaders, public sector representatives and investors will debate the future of renewable heat.
The event gives a valuable face to this growing sector – a sector which has the potential to end the misery of cold homes for the 900,000 Scots households in fuel poverty, as well as making a huge contribution to our targets for a carbon-free future.
>For more information on Scottish Renewables’ Heat and Bioenergy Conference 2014, to be held in Perth, see http://www.scottishrenewables.com/events/sr-heat-bioenergy-conference-2014/.
Notes to editors
The research into economic and environmental benefits of switching Scotland’s business to renewable heating was carried out by Star Renewable Energy’s staff and led by David Pearson.
The study looked into the carbon footprint reduction and fuel bill savings derived from deploying industrial heat pumps that use water from rivers and lochs as the heat source to supply heating to Scotland’s buildings.
Dave Pearson is a graduate in Mechanical Engineering with an MBA. He has been working in different roles within The Star Refrigeration Group since 1990 and now leads Star Renewable Energy.
His technical and commercial awareness contributed to the successful deployment of the world’s largest district heat-pump at 90c in Norway, a technological achievement that helped evolved the heating market towards a zero-combustion, lowest-cost future. He is a regular speaker at international seminars on the future of renewable heating technologies and a contributor of market awareness blog Heat Pumps Today.
For further information, please contact;
Director of Star Renewable Energy
Tel: +44 141 638 7916 ; + 44 797 660 7746
About Star Renewable Energy
Star Renewable Energy, part of Star Refrigeration, has delivered over 30MW of heating to date including the design and installation of the world’s largest 90c district heat pump and the world’s largest natural refrigerant heat pump with zero global warming.
Star Refrigeration has pioneered natural cooling and heating technology since 1970. Founded in Glasgow by mechanical engineers Dr. Forbes Pearson, Anthony Brown and Bert Campbell, the company has grown to become the largest independent industrial cooling and heating engineering group in the UK, employing over 350 people.
The company’s achievements in the field of technical innovation include over 100 patents in refrigeration and heating technology, and the development of the most common non ozone-depleting refrigerants used to retrofit ACR systems around the world today.
Recognised as one of the top "100 Best Companies to Work For" by The Sunday Times, the company promotes youth employment through its apprenticeship scheme.


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Creative animal canvas art hosting the drawing illustration of a deer's head with flower. An animal wall art canvas for lovers of wild animals and it would decorate any space with a creative art effect. Change the appearance of any room in your house or an office with this high quality finish stag horn canvas print. Easy to hang on wall because it is pre-assemble and has really light weight. It is durable and proof to fading.
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The board of trustees at Wichita’s Friends University announced Tuesday that it has accepted the resignation of President T.J. Arant, effective March 21.
The board appointed Dr. Darcy Zabel, vice president of academic affairs at Friends, to be the interim president.
The release indicates that, in his letter of resignation, Arant said he intended to seek other opportunities.
Dr. John Lewis, president of the Friends University Board of Trustees, says the board and Dr. Arant had a difference of opinion regarding the long-term vision for Friends University.
“When we were determining that we may have different visions for the university, Dr. Arant and the board mutually thought that the best thing to do is to part company,” Lewis said.
He said there were no concerns about Dr. Arant beyond a difference in philosophy.
“Dr. Arant has been a complete professional,” Lewis said. “There has been no impropriety, no misbehavior, nothing along those lines at all.”
The board unanimously accepted Arant’s resignation. Lewis says a search committee will be formed to begin the process of finding a permanent replacement for Arant.
Arant became president at Friends July 1, 2011. He replaced Biff Green.


Dennis Jaggi has more than 40 years of experience in all aspects of the natural gas industry. He has been responsible for pipeline and plant engineering, construction, acquisitions and divestitures, strategic planning and implementation, and safe operations in compliance with regulatory and environmental requirements.
He joined Flatrock Energy Advisors in 2001. Flatrock partnered with EnCap Investments in 2008 to form EnCap Flatrock Midstream (EFM). He is a Managing Partner of EFM located in their Edmond, Oklahoma, office. He holds positions on the boards of six of EFM’s portfolio companies and has a seat on the investment committee for the EnCap midstream funds.
Prior to joining Flatrock, Mr. Jaggi served as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Enogex Inc., an Oklahoma-based midstream affiliate of OGE Energy. At Enogex, he was responsible for management of all operations, engineering design and construction, gas control, capital investments, gas supply and E&P activities. From 1981 to 1997, prior to his role with Enogex, Mr. Jaggi was Vice President and Regional Manager with Delhi Pipeline Corporation, a subsidiary of Texas Oil and Gas Corp., where he managed and directed the activities of Delhi's Northern Region in Oklahoma City. Prior to his role at Delhi, Mr. Jaggi had positions of increasing responsibility with Texas Eastern Transmission.
Mr. Jaggi graduated from the University of Missouri-Rolla (now the Missouri University of Science and Technology) with a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering.
He is a Registered Professional Engineer in Texas and Louisiana. He has served as chairman of the board and campaign chairman for the United Way of Central Oklahoma and is currently a member of the Board of Trustees. He is also a member of The Academy of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla, Missouri.


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Australia Counselling member Jodie Gale is a therapist based on the northern beaches of Sydney.
She has created her ideal private practice that suits her lifestyle and family commitments through building a strong online presence by having a client-attracting website and blogging on a regular basis.
In fact, Jodie receives so many inquiries for counselling, she now refers out more clients than she takes on.
In this interview, Jodie shares:
- who she works with and which issues she treats
- how she decided on her niche
- what marketing efforts have been the most effective for her in building her ideal business
- how she uses blogging to attract new clients into her practice
- the benefits she has experienced from blogging
- how she uses social media as part of her marketing strategy
- the benefits she has gained from participating in social media
Resources and links mentioned in this podcast:
- Jodie Gale’s website
- Jodie Gale’s blog
- Private Practice Toolbox 2013 Blogging Challenge
- Private Practice Toolbox Facebook Group
- Australia Counselling membership – Join Australia Counselling to promote your private practice
About Jodie Gale
Sydney counsellor, soul-centred life-coach and Master’s qualified psychotherapist Jodie Gale, is a leading specialist in women’s emotional, psychological and spiritual health and wellbeing. She has a wealth of personal and professional experience and knowledge in the field of addiction and eating disorders. Jodie is Assistant Clinical Director at EATFED, an approved service provider for South Pacific Private Addiction and Mood Disorder Treatment Centre and works in private practice, treating eating disorders as well as other women’s issues in Manly and Allambie Heights on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, Australia. Her experience includes a thesis on eating disorders titled ‘Call off the Search: Eating Disorders a Symptom of Psychospiritual Crisis’, (you can read an excerpt here); post graduate training in addiction and Indigenous ‘women’s business’; work experience in the ‘Eating Disorder Unit’ at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London; the Eating Disorders Foundation (now part of The Butterfly Foundation); Riverglen Mental Health Unit and Women’s Health NSW.
Jodie is passionate about putting the soul back into therapy and helping women to find value, meaning and purpose out of their suffering.
Listen to the audio with the player at the top of this post, or listen on SoundCloud, Stitcher Radio, or subscribe in iTunes.

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Amber Falcone Named Finalist For Honda Award
UNC defender Amber Falcone has been named one of four finalists for the 2008-09 Lacrosse Honda Sports Award, Honda announced today. The annual award honors the national player of the year. Other finalists include Northwestern's Hannah Nielson, Maryland's Caitlyn McFadden and Notre Dame's Jill Byers. Falcone is the second Honda Award finalist in Carolina history, joining Christine McPike (2002).
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It’s that time of year again! If you are still looking for gifts for your friends and family, we have a few small shops to highlight that have a variety of items with a lot of pop culture references. If you see anything you like, order quickly for your best chances of getting your gifts on time, if you have not noticed, there are still delays in shipping.
A Badalyan Designs
A Badalyan Designs focuses on stunning minimalist graphics galore. Logos, websites, invitations & stationary!
Berry Cat Studios
Stickers stickers and stickers! Berry Cats Studios has stunning hand made stickers that are too precious for words.
Bleu Mané Co
Popculture nostalgia galore! Bleu Mané Co has phone cases, sweatshirts, t-shirts, and more! You can buy these in all deferent designs featuring some of your favorite shows, films, and literature. The Office, Annie, Boy Meets World, Catcher in the Rye, Super store, and more!
Do you have a Disney fan you need a gift for? Fantasmic Amanda has hand made sherpa Mickey ear headbands! They come in a few different color and bow options. Especially grate for the winter with their cozy design.
Flowers and Art and Tea
T-shirts, sweatshirts, tote bags, and mugs with designs inspired by Shadow and Bone, Bridgerton, and Jane Austen.
The Girly Nerd Shop
The Girly Nerd isn’t just a writer, but a lovely artist whose custom ornaments are bound to blow you away. Full of Disney films and even some underrated classics.
Anastasia! Who doesn’t love Anastasia? We sure do. Ineffablexx features plenty of pop-culture goodies you’re bound to adore.
Leenie McQueenie has a fun selection of designs featuring Schitt’s Creek, Julie and the Phantoms, and more pop culture references! You can get the designs on shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, stickers, totes, phone cases and more. There are even fun designs for the boba lover in your life.
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Pick out Awesome designs featuring Stranger Things, Bridgerton, Heart of Dixie, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and more! You are sure to find something for the Romance lover or fellow nerd in your life.
Doctor Who fans, Maddie Whovian has all the goodies you might need on her RedBubble page, including a few other fandoms too on all sorts of items.
Once Upon A Dream Images
STAR WARS! KENOBI! Once Upon a Dream Images has all sorts of glorious nerdy merch you’ll definitely want to get your hands on.
Hats? Who doesn’t love a good baseball hat. I mean, look at it. We all love The Parent Trap and Serendipity Design has some of the best kind of goodies.


Problem-plagued Pleasantview traffic-calming project scrapped
Coun. Michael Walters said initiative was failing
The city will pull the plug a few months early on a controversial, problem-plagued traffic-calming project in the Pleasantview neighbourhood.
Residents who earlier had warned the city that the pilot project would create confusion have now been told that measures put in place to reduce shortcutting and speeding will be removed.
Barricades were put up near 56th Avenue, forcing drivers heading south on 106th Street to turn east, in the hope that would stop drivers from using the street as a shortcut.
But all it has done is create confusion and chaos in the neighbourhood, some local residents say.
Stuart Tate, chair of the community committee involved with the initiative, said data showed the project was working.
He's not happy that it was shuttered and said it could instead have been adjusted as the project evolved.
"It's not a perfect process, and no one has said everyone's going to be happy about it," he said.
"But it's for the betterment of the community as a whole, and how this would impact traffic flows in the communities around us. So, for a data-driven process, the data did not prevail — it became politicized."
Coun. Michael Walters doesn't agree.
"Negative feedback and more traffic counts ... revealed traffic was actually dispersing through the neighbourhood rather than diverting away from [the] community," Coun. Michael Walters texted on Thursday.
"Ninety-three per cent felt measures made [the] community less safe. The trial wasn't successful, so we have more work to do to solve the original speeding issues."
Tate said the situation will now return to its original state: Angry residents fearing for the safety of their neighbourhood versus angry drivers looking for a shortcut.
The city "has bungled this," he said.


Actions Technology Co. Ltd refers to a set of technological tools and procedures used to streamline business operations and improve efficiency. This term encompasses a broad range of applications, from automated scheduling systems to robotic process automation (RPA). Actions technology has benefits across all sectors and industries, allowing companies to optimize their workflows, reduce operational costs, and increase productivity. Some commonly used actions technology solutions include cloud computing, big data analytics, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. By utilizing these tools, businesses can gain invaluable insights into their operations, improve their customer experiences, and ultimately achieve higher levels of success. As technology continues to advance, so too will the capabilities of actions technology, making it an increasingly essential component of modern business strategies. Rabyte Electronics is the authorized dealer and distributor of Actions Technology Co. Ltd and is known for providing the highest quality products and customer service in India.
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Bulk: Crimson Clover
Annual. Winter hardy, so can be sown anytime, although usually planted in September and October when it forms a dense green groundcover by mid-winter. As striking as it is beneficial, with a blanket of crimson blooms in June on 18 to 24-in. plants. Does not produce runners so can be easily eliminated by tilling. Used mainly as a green manure crop, fixing up to 125 lbs. of nitrogen per acre, about the same as alfalfa. Inoculate for best results (see below). About 10,000 seeds in 2-oz. Sow ½-lb. per 500 sq. ft.

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Map of the Forlorn Islands. The group of islands on the left is the Kingdom of Alachia.
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The Black List has partnered with NRDC’s (Natural Resources Defense Council) Rewrite the Future program, The Redford Center, and The CAA Foundation to launch a second iteration of the NRDC Climate Storytelling Fellowship.
To be considered for the fellowship, applicants have to submit a script.
The script can be in any genre but climate change and solutions must drive action and affect the choices made by the characters. Once selected, the fellows will receive professional feedback on their scripts. After receiving these consultations, fellows will have three (3) months to complete a revision of their script. Revised scripts will be assessed for development potential by at least one studio executive and may include a studio meeting.
Grant size: $20,000
Deadline: October 23, 2022


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We have initiated the out-of-school-children survey in to identify the no. of such children and the reasons for them to remain out of schools in the urban slums of Rawalpindi and Islamabad in Nov 2017. In 3 weeks we have identified over 500 children from 10 of our target areas. The findings of the survey will be used to strategize the plan of educating these children and the research will also be published and shared widely.
Nov 10, 2015 Vision21 Foundation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwah The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (GoKP) and Vision21 Foundation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for their partnership to establish and run second shift Speed Literacy Centers in five Government Primary Schools in Peshawar.


Tesla (TSLA) has recently introduced plans to produce its own battery cells called ‘4680’, but now we learn that Panasonic will also be producing the new cell for them, according to a new report.
While Tesla has been working on its own battery cell chemstry for years, it has always worked with experienced battery cell manufacturers to produce them while it focused on battery module and pack manufacturing.
Panasonic has been Tesla’s main partner when it comes to battery cell supply, but the company has also been using LG Chem and CATL more recently.
At its ‘Battery Day’ event in September, the automaker announced a long-anticipated change in its strategy.
It unveiled a new tabless battery cell in a bigger format with a new chemistry and plans to produce it itself with production machinery designed in-house.
However, CEO Elon Musk also made clear at the event that Tesla would still continue to use battery manufacturers and buy all the battery cell supply they can get to support to ambitious growth plan.
But the CEO didn’t say if the battery manufacturers would produce Tesla’s new battery cell or they will keep buying cells from the current 2170 and 18650 formats, which all their electric vehicles still use.
Now Nikkei Asia, an Asia-based business newspaper, reports that Panasonic is working on building production lines to produce prototypes of Tesla’s 4680 battery cells at its existing facilities:
“Panasonic will set up a prototype production line at existing facilities. The cost of the project is expected to run into the tens of millions of dollars.”
The publication reports that production of the prototype cells would start next year and it could lead to a new supply agreement with Tesla.
Currently, the new cells are only being produced at a pilot plant in Fremont, but Tesla is already working on large scale factories to produce the batteries at Gigafactory Berlin and other locations.
This is an interesting development.
At Battery Day, Elon made it clear that Tesla would stil buy battery cells from other suppliers even after they establish their own battery production.
However, he didn’t made it clear that those other suppliers would be making the 4680 cells since the new tabless design and several components in the cell required Tesla to design new manufacturing processes.
Though it does make sense considering all the benefits of the new form factor, but we also know that it will take some time for Tesla to switch all its vehicle programs to the new format.
Interestingly, aside from Panasonic, we also recently reported on LG Chem talking about producing new battery cells that sounded a lot like Tesla’s 4680, but they never actually mentioned the automaker.
If several battery suppliers start producing these cells for Tesla, we could see a real shift in the industry to this new format.
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This research report presents an assessment of local awareness in the Amajuba District of government's proposed Agri-Park and Agri-Village programmes. It also considers secondary data on international examples of Agri-Parks and Agri-Villages.
Political transformations in most developing nations have been accompanied by vast land claims by indigenous communities who were forcibly detached from their traditional land during colonisation and apartheid-like dispensations. In the context of sub-Saharan African countries (including South Africa), the need for land reform has been aggravated by the great scarcity of farmland. However, most of the reclaimed land is in areas pursuing conservation activities.
Producing adequate food to meet global demand by 2050 is widely recognized as a major challenge, particularly for Africa south of the Sahara, including Tanzania (Godfray et al. 2010; Alexandratos and Bruinsma 2012; van Ittersum et al. 2016). Increased price volatility of major food crops (Koning et al. 2008; Lagi et al. 2011) and an abrupt surge in land area devoted to crop production in recent years (Grassini et al. 2013) reflect the powerful forces underpinning this challenge.
Le présent décret crée sous l’autorité du ministre chargé de l’administration du territoire, une commission nationale des frontières. La commission nationale des frontières est un organe technique chargé de formuler des propositions au Gouvernement sur toute question se rapportant aux frontières.
Through a review of recent writings in political ecology and agrarian studies, this paper appraises the potential for emerging forms of ‘green economy’ initiatives to catalyze new forms of internal displacement in West Africa, with specific emphasis on the postwar contexts of Liberia and Sierra Leone.
Este estudo tem por objectivo analisar as estratégias de produção dos pequenos produtores no Sul do Save, em Moçambique. A análise assenta na recolha de dados primários obtidos a partir da administração, em 2015, de 1200 questionários junto da população alvo, no âmbito de um projecto de investigação em curso no Observatório do Meio Rural (OMR) em Moçambique. A reflexão aqui apresentada inspira-se nos contributos das principais correntes teóricas e estudos empíricos relacionados com as estratégias de produção dos pequenos produtores.
Census surveys of land transactions show that 203,300 hectares of KwaZulu-Natal’s commercial farmland transferred to previously disadvantaged South Africans over the period 1997-2003. This represents 3.8 per cent of the farmland originally available for redistribution in 1994. The annual rate of land redistribution in the province fell from a peak of 1.06 per cent in 2002 to 0.41 per cent
Land-use conflict is not a new phenomenon for pastoralists and farmers in Tanzania with murders, the killing of livestock and the loss of property as a consequence of this conflict featuring in the news for many years now. Various actors, including civil society organisations, have tried to address farmer–pastoralist conflict through mass education programmes, land-use planning, policy reforms and the development of community institutions. However, these efforts have not succeeded in the conflict.
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Jennifer Mull, a native of the mid-west, has had a lifelong passion for hiking, backpacking, enjoying the outdoors, and international travel; thus opening the doors for her part-time career as an international guide. As a child she traveled often with her father, and spent many summers hiking in Colorado with groups her father was leading. During college and graduate school she pursued many outdoor activities on her own, and is now thrilled to be involved in the outdoor industry as both a career and a passion.
“The people on our trips weave a fascinating tapestry – all exploring the world, often for very different reasons but in the end creating memories they will never forget.”
Jennifer Mull has led, organized, and /or supported trips to Colorado, Nepal, Costa Rica, the British Virgin Islands, France, Switzerland, Africa, Peru, and Italy. Jennifer has spent her last 10 years working with Backwoods & Backwoods Adventures. She is always on top of trip details, and makes certain all fellow adventurers have the opportunity to reach their personal goals while doing so in a safe and pleasurable way. Jennifer says having fun and experiencing the essence of the countries visited top her priority list!
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Hometown: Austin, TX
Places you’ve traveled: Asia, Africa, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Caribbean
Most memorable destination: Nepal
Favorite Book(s): In the last few years – – Eat, Pray, Love; Daring Greatly; The Five Love Languages; The Social Animal; A Sense of Direction – Pilgrimage for the Restless and the Hopeful
Favorite meal after a long day of adventure: Totally depends where I am!
What ignited your passion for the outdoors? Spending time in the outdoors with my dad. Particularly backpacking in Colorado together and in high school, some international travel experiences.
Advice for beginners? Stay open to different activities – try a variety of things out and see what speaks to you the most. As for gear – find out what is critical to the activity and be sure you invest “there” – for example, if you’re going hiking – focus on your footwear and you’ll have a much better trip!
What do you love about guiding? The people and having the opportunity to show them a part of the world they haven’t seen before or to be a part of a new experience with them.

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That would be LUDOGORETS, LEVSKI SOFIA and CSKA SOFIA who are 1st 2nd and 3rd in the respective order they appear.
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Mexico has the best soccer team and it is Cruz Azul.
Italy's not the best soccer team but it is the third best soccer team in the world
the best soccer team in the world is Spain
Barcelona is the best soccer team in the world
The best soccer team is Brazil.
Chalice is the best team in the world of soccer.
According to world rankings they have never been the best soccer team in the world
in England there is a football/soccer team called Liverpool. THEY ARE THE BEST.


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We observe like scientists through our drinks diagnostic
Informed by supplied existing client data, brand guidelines and evidence of historical marketing tools, SMB will undertake appropriate research to identify key problems in line with the agreed scope of work.
The output for this phase of activity will be to share the identified problems that become the issues objects can solve, aiding your brand and the outlet.
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We think like inventors through our product ideation
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We all know that children belong outdoors, but when they become our students, the tendency is to keep them behind four walls tied to electronic devices, PowerPoint lectures, and computers. Well, I am here to tell you that you can go outside with students and see productive results. Moving your class outside engages a world of fresh stimuli for the senses that have the amazing ability to open up students to new insights and real-life application of the concepts they are learning.
Studies have indicated that when students spend time outside they are healthier, happier, more creative, less stressed, and more alert. Several recent studies have even shown that time in nature or green spaces also helps to reduce ADHD symptoms.
So with that in mind, our high school developed an award-winning, on-campus outdoor wildlife learning site filled with native flowers, native grasses, and even critters—some who now call this space their home, and others using it as a migration stop due to the newly created natural habitat.
Getting Students Involved
We started by first learning about soil and native plants with the goal of creating an on-campus outdoor learning space—a real-life application of why we learn new things. A great resource to learn why soil is so important can be found at https://www.soils.org/iys/monthly-videos. Many of my high school students had never had their hands in soil (yuck, dirt!), used a shovel, or started plants from seeds before taking my class. In fact, the students were so disconnected with their natural world that they were a little afraid of it. Richard Louv coined the phrase "nature deficit disorder" to describe this human alienation from the natural world in his 2005 book Last Child in the Woods.
After our native plant, corn, and wheat seed planting activity, my high school students would go into the greenhouse daily to see the progress of their plantings, skeptical if anything would happen. Then, a few days later, a small green stem emerged and the excitement among my students was overwhelming. Tending to, measuring growth, and watering their seedlings became a positive part of each class period. Posting “life of my plant” photos, time-lapsed growth videos, and other digital media engaged the students even more as they documented the life cycle of their plants. Soil analysis labs with real-life applications to our plant projects brought in the chemistry element—a sneaky way to engage those who elected not to take chemistry because they thought it would be too difficult. Agricultural aspects were also included in the class, so nutrient needs, photosynthesis, plants as carbon sinks, biomass fuels from corn, and biogeochemical cycles became a part of the norm.
Experiencing Science as It Happens
By using CO2 and oxygen monitoring devices, students discovered that the parking lot with concrete-covered ground had low oxygen levels and higher CO2 levels than the grassy area in front of the school, and still lower CO2 levels and higher O2 levels upon entering the tall grasses section. Why? Photosynthesis! It was no longer an equation on the class white board—they were actually documenting how plants and ground covers withdraw CO2 from the atmosphere to create sugars for the plants and expel oxygen for us. If you have access to the Labdisc portable lab, here is a great hands-on photosynthesis experiment you can try out.
I then applied for a Toolbox for Education grant from Lowe’s for funding to create our 4,000 square foot “Legacy for Learning Native Plant Gardens and Native Grasses Outdoor Wildlife Learning Site” on the school campus. This funding helped us purchase the necessary tools, plants, elevated garden structures, mulch, and other supplies. Twenty-first century skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, and communication came into play as the students began constructing the outdoor learning site. The students took pride in their work, which has resulted in no vandalism at the site.
Giving Students the Chance to Engage With the Community
An added benefit is community engagement. Our native grasses space and gardens are open to both the public and the students within schools adjacent to the site. My students researched information and used their computer graphic skills to create signage to help visitors learn about heat islands, carbon sinks, biochemical cycles, plant identification, and more. A local Boy Scout Eagle Award project helped create a QR code nature trail in the native grasses space. My ecology students wrote the text for each of the 25 nature trail signs that take walkers on a trek using their smartphone QR code reader app.
Students constructing birdhouses and other habitat enclosures to place into the site also applied mathematics and engineering design elements learned from other classes. Annual water quality tests were created for the run-off pond, bio blitz data regarding the changes in biodiversity as native habitat was developed, and further plantings of native species continue the student use in biology, ecology, and other science AP classes as the legacy for this learning site.
You can see a video of our accomplishments on the Eisenhower High School Ecology Class page on Facebook or at https://animoto.com/play/bZhr346baZ5od7DgENYxHg. This award-winning student site has also contributed to our high school being named one of America's Top 10 Eco-Schools by the National Wildlife Federation.
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Germany supporters set off fireworks and threw missiles during the country's 2-1 win over the Netherlands.
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UEFA today confirms that it has opened disciplinary proceedings against the German Football Association (DFB) following last night's UEFA EURO 2012 Group B match between Germany and the Netherlands in Kharkiv.
The DFB is charged with the setting-off of fireworks and the throwing of missiles by supporters. The UEFA Control and Disciplinary Body will deal with the case on Monday 18 June.


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The following insights are from an article by our Founder and CEO, Maril Gagen MacDonald, which was originally published on the Arthur W. Page "Page Turner" blog.
Globalization. Digital disruption. Consumer activism. Activist investors. Aging population. Geopolitical instability. Economic volatility.
No matter the nature of a company today, the unprecedented rate of external and internal disruptors is clear. With these constantly increasing and varied forces, organizations are required to transform more frequently than ever before to stay both competitive and profitable, while also attracting the best talent.
So, can a company effectively transform a culture amidst disruption? What does that look like?
At the recent Page Annual Conference, I had the privilege of leading a terrific breakout session on this topic. We debated and discussed how communicators can work across the C-suite to drive effective culture change, using the following questions as our framework:
- What does it take to lead a culture based on continual disruption? What cultural attributes are key when going through a disruption?
- Can you have one culture, or is it a matter of what you dial up/down at any point in time? How do you manage this?
- Can cultures that favor stability (predictability, consistency, efficiency) survive?
We had a rich dialogue, out of which emerged four initial “must-dos” when leading a cultural transformation:
Reinforce what won’t change. Providing employees with the baseline of “what won’t change” instills confidence that they still belong and also helps employees see themselves in the new, “transformed” organization. This, in turn, produces a sense of stability, giving a solid foundation from which culture change can begin. Start by answering this question: What cultural attributes have made our company successful that will continue? Identifying these consistencies and communicating them across the employee base is critical to driving transparency, maintaining business continuity, and building trust.
Practice what you preach. The way companies operate, invest, make decisions, and measure and reward leaders and employees is what ultimately defines a culture. If these behaviors do not align with the “written” culture, then a hard look in the mirror is required. For example, a culture that says “we focus on teamwork,” yet rewards individuals, does not align. Or a culture that states “customers come first,” yet makes decisions foremost on shareholder interest, is not walking the talk. If there is a discrepancy in your culture, you must pause and take action. Either the stated culture must be redefined to reflect the actual operating measures or operational decisions must change to reflect the aspirational culture. Say: do is critical.
Recognize that culture can be situational. You can have sub-cultures in an organization. Sub-cultures require common values and behaviors at the top, yet flex and adapt based on their situational environments. They can be geographic, by industry or specialty or type of workforce, and mostly exist in organizations that are large, global and matrixed. As leaders become aware of sub-cultures and embrace them, organizations will be better off. For example, cultural mantras like “fail fast” or “take risks” may not work on a factory floor. Understanding and recognizing these differences from the beginning will help enable more effective transformational change and ultimately strengthen a company culture.
Seek alignment and engagement. Sure, leaders can act quickly to implement change, dismissing the time required to connect and communicate with employees. However, the long-term impact of this decision would backfire and result in organizational chaos. While undergoing culture change, leaders must devote the time to communicate and listen. They must demonstrate empathy and show they care. Being present and providing space for two-way dialogue not only builds credibility and trust, but ultimately tees an organization up for hugely successful change implementation.
Our discussion at the Annual Conference was the first of many as we embark on a Page research project asking what it takes to successfully lead a cultural transformation in a world full of disruption.
I’d love to hear your thoughts. How would you answer the questions posed in our discussion? I welcome your input and look forward to sharing our full analysis in 2019!

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In the event that you are a devotee of the actual Pokémon franchise well then there is a game called the Pokémon Go which you could take a look at. The mobile game allows you a brand new gaming expertise – you should head to the real life to participate in it. Once the game has been released, it became an instantaneous success given that it has been an authentic idea and tons of grown ups were interested to take a look at the mobile game in regards to the cartoon these saw when they were children. The press furthermore observed it and made the game more well-known.
With regards to the gameplay; it is actually fairly basic. When you start off the mobile game, you can observe the map regarding the location you are in. You additionally see your character and when you move, the character moves too. Specific real-life areas – usually community fine art installations, churches, ancient monuments, libraries, galleries, street art and the like – happen to be marked upon the in-game map as both Pokéstops where you may get in-game items, as well as Pokémon eggs that can end up being hatched by walking. There are in addition gyms. You are able to go and also battle there and attempt to find the gyms to be your own. It is a great expertise. You are able to connect to other participants as well. And naturally, wild Pokémon will spawn regularly within semi-random spots all over the world, and in case you get close enough to interact with one, you are able to attempt to catch it by tossing Pokéballs at it just before it runs away.
That explains pretty much the whole mobile game. That is not an RPG having a story or any kind of goal; you are able to set your personal objectives, or you may basically employ it as being a tiny bit of spice, fun and also incentive to check out your community, take strolls, and connect with some other Pokémon followers. There’s a collection element in trying to complete your Pokedex and a competitive aspect in trying to take over gyms for your group, and it is possible to work toward those objectives to no matter what extent they appeal to you privately, or it is possible to simply maintain the application open while you stroll to the shop or to university or work and capture whatever you eventually come upon in the process. There’s nothing particular that’s essential to do and is right – you do precisely what you desire.
Of course, it’s a freemium game so you’re anticipated to invest your hard earned money. Nevertheless there is no need to – all you should carry out is obtain the Pokemon Go hack Android or iOS and you will end up being able to get started on taking advantage of the Pokemon Go cheats. And so, precisely what are you awaiting? Go on and catch all the creatures you desire. The game has been released last year however it is still truly well-known.
From time to time you’re going in to a specific thing expecting it to be bad, and leave impressed. And there’s no big surprise regarding that – in case you considered you are going to face garbage, a mere dross could seem like a superb thing. Such happens with SimCity BuildIt, the newest in EA’s continuous undertaking to flip every single beloved ’90s video gaming series into useless, free to play cash generators.
You start out with several household zones, that happen to be exactly where your sim population make their homes. The complexes and the roadways are free however it is possible to put simply a handful of them; you have to gain levels first.
Industrial plots follow right after. These plots of land really help make stuff for you – these are not simply mere workplaces. You could make every single plot to generate a certain resource. You can furthermore construct various stores in the city. The retailers may produce more tools as well as materials.
As the area grows, you’ll need increasingly more of these items to up grade plots to another level. Once the level increases, you are able to get more taxes to buy more products, and similar matters ad infinitum.
This simplistic design might end up being an unhealthy grounds for a unique game, however it does fit mobile pretty much. It’s easier to select up and drop town blocks on a touch screen than to paint locations. The video game stops you from expanding consistently through getting you to add solely small bits of it at the same time.
The sims are designed to represent actual folks and so the property costs and tax take differ. If you dump your houses close to a polluting manufacturing area, few persons will would like to live there. The simple answer of spacing out your city, nevertheless, leads to other concerns. The people want easy access to a variety of community services. It’s fairly challenging to find the correct balance to boost your populace and income.
We also need to discuss that the charm of the SimCity series is nonetheless undamaged. It happens to be simply a pleasure to lord it over the human population, observe them develop and delight in the urban scenery you have created for them.
Another thing that is come across from the PC happens to be the images. That is a wonderful searching video game, along with a playfield abundant with detail which may end up being tilted and rotated as you want.
However there exists a single matter that the game is suffering from – it is among essentially the most penalizing game titles on the market. Nevertheless you need to not be apprehensive. The supply associated with the SimCity BuildIt hack tends to make this issue non existent. You do not have to hack SimCity BuildIt oneself – you can find SimCity BuildIt cheats readily available currently.
Simpsons Springfield is the mobile game that is actually exciting. When we take a look at it in theory, the mobile game that is full of in app buys and happens to be based on a maturing game need to end up being fairly terrible. Yet, astonishingly, the mobile game manages to defeat all these problems by means of premium quality gameplay and a large dosage of sarcasm.
The moment you download the mobile game, you could enjoy a cut scene in which the Homer Simpson brings about nuclear explosion and damages the complete urban center in the operation. And your target is to reconstruct the whole town. You’ll find absolutely no particular places in which you’ll want to end up being placing the complexes – you could stick them anyplace you prefer. You can put not only complexes in the location nevertheless furthermore the trees, rivers and many others. Needless to say, you are going to need cash and time to construct every little thing. As for the cash, you are going to earn that by filling out numerous missions. The completion may need some minutes or even days. Nearly all of these tasks happen to be entertaining to watch.
The mobile game could become fairly repetitive considering that you’ll end up being designated duties, acquire money, develop a specific thing and keep duplicating the entire course of action. Yes, the game play doesn’t provide a lot but the mobile game happens to be nonetheless enjoyable due to interactions between the recognized figures and a lot of content material that’s secured. The game likewise wants you to invest your dollars by letting you to shop for premium currency in the form of Donuts. Donuts may be employed to hurry virtually any task, or purchase special content material.
The mobile game gets regular revisions and displays you lots of tasks and heroes to engage with. You’ll want to play the game during the holiday period in order to expertise by far the most remarkable add ons.
Sadly, in case you want to employ all the features regarding the video game you will possess to make an EA Origin profile, that consequently requires a continual connection towards the web. The video game’s sense of laughter manages to get over a whole lot of issues in the game, nevertheless I became to really hate the image of Bart along with an unplugged cable modem which appears each time your internet connection drops.
Without a doubt, the game features many troubles which require responding to. Nevertheless, with regards to a package, it is actually a game that should end up being looked at. And in relation to making the mobile game much more exciting, you could begin employing the Simpsons Springfield hack. You’ll find hacks designed for you, there is no need to hack Simpsons Springfield oneself.
There’s nothing which beats the Yu Gi Oh when we’re dealing with the most effective card game obtainable. It is likewise an extremely popular anime. And due to that, the game can look a little difficult at first. Nevertheless there is absolutely no have to fret – Duel Links is the thing that you need to end up being looking at.
The anime happens to be truly popular and Konami, this company powering the anime and card game, has put a video game for all of the players to get pleasure from. To reach that Duel Links takes Yu-Gi-Oh! to its routes, removing back again many of the more advanced cards and summoning techniques, whilst additionally supplying gamers a scaled-down number of cards in the first place.
There are virtual booster packs which could be employed to obtain even more cards. And the Konami makes certain to launch completely new card packs through a variety of celebrations. Nevertheless, to some these changes might appear restrictive. Yet that’s not truth. The game makes players to come back to essentials and search for brand-new approaches to play that is a superb thing. These in addition enable brand-new gamers to jump in and contend not merely against the computer, however likewise within the rated and informal PvP arenas.
Besides Konami has in addition released a whole new type of dueling entitled Speed Duel. In the event that you have got been browsing to get pleasure from this particular video game in a new method well then now you could accomplish that. Yet this additionally tends to make the mobile game simply ideal for mobile phones.
The new Speed Duel structure accomplishes this by means of fundamentally reducing the point in time it requires to battle an opponent. It’s performed by means of not simply decreasing the amount of life points a gamer has, yet also by getting rid of areas of a gamer’s turn. The fight generally requires around two minutes to accomplish. And this indicates that this video game promotes repetitive play for the player. In the end making the mobile game unbelievably addictive.
In Duel Links Konami really has thought with regards to just what tends to make an amazing mobile game, and how to make Yu-Gi-Oh work on mobile. This is also the video game that can be expanded a whole lot.
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This uses some electricity, but it is low cost and portable. Running a fun is much less expensive than running a cooler. This will provide relief in the summer for those with evap coolers once the monsoons hit.
I want to make one of these for my back room that has no vents. I will have a fan in the window that will pull the hot air out of the room. I was thinking about getting a used cooler like they fill with drinks, that is shape similarly. This will also allow the water to be drained out and it could be recycled by refreezing. Plus, I don’t want a Styrofoam cooler full of ice and water breaking! I would start with ice cubes to get things melting then add large pieces of ice that I can freeze in a bowl or plastic bottle with the top cut off. The larger pieces of ice will melt slower.


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Organizational culture is a crucial element for success of any organization. It encompasses shared beliefs, values, attitudes and assumptions that influence how members perceive and respond to situations. Power structure affects the organizational culture significantly, including how employees behave, communicate, and collaborate.
Next month, IGI-Global (Hershey, Pa. USA) is to release the book “Using Organizational Culture to Resolve Business Challenges” (Editor: Gerardo Reyes Ruiz, ISBN13: 9781668465677, ISBN10:1668465671, EISBN13:9781668465691, DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-6567-7, website: https://www.igi-global.com/book/_/302602) in both hardcover and e-book formats. It contains a chapter “Power Structure as a Guide to Organizational Culture: OC Strategies for Adapting to Change” authored by me.
The chapter explores the advantages and disadvantages of different power structures, their relationship with organizational culture, and their impact on organizational adaptability to change. As organizational culture strategies are essential for adapting to change; the chapter emphasizes the importance of aligning power structures with organizational culture strategies by providing an overview of different types of strategies, their advantages, and disadvantages.
A case study is also included and the chapter highlights the significance of understanding the power structure’s influence on organizational culture strategies and the importance of an aligned approach. The chapter concludes by suggesting future research directions in the field.


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In this Conversation with CLATalogue, Nikhil Moitra from NLUJAA tells us about his venture into the field of law as well as his law sc،ol experience.
Tell us a bit about yourself.
My Name is Nikhil Moitra, I am a law graduate from National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam. Currently, I am working as a Consultant in a Public Policy and Political Consultancy firm.
How did you s، your CLAT journey?
My CLAT journey s،ed in the year 2017 which was my drop year. I was selected in a private college for engineering but then I realized that engineering was not my niche. After this realization, I opted out of the engineering college and s،ed to look out for some courses in history, meanwhile one of my sc،olmates told me about the CLAT exam. This is ،w I got to know about CLAT.
How were your initial years in the law sc،ol?
My initial years in law sc،ol were full of learnings, during the initial years, I developed my interest in debates, MUNs and elocution compe،ions which helped me to evolve my s،s in public speaking. I actively parti،ted in student politics throug،ut my law sc،ol life, and as a result, I was also the sports convener of the university from 2021-2022.
What motivated you to pursue law as a career?
My interest in politics and cons،ution law motivated me to pursue law as a career
What were your top 3 sources of information for CLAT? Did you prepare for CLAT all by yourself?
My top 3 sources were, friends, internet and newspapers. I got myself enrolled in CLAT Possible to study for the CLAT Exam.
What would you say sets apart your #CLATStory from others?
I would have ended up being an engineer, my decision to opt out from the engineering college changed my life forever. My CLAT Journey was full of new learnings, it changed my perception towards the society and it also helped me to develop a legal a،en.
Any advice you’d like to p، on to law sc،ol aspirants and law students?
For the law sc،ol aspirants, I would like to suggest that read English Newspapers every day, as it will improve their reading and comprehension s،s. Give mock tests every week and spend time accessing the mistakes made in the mock tests. Try to solve past year papers regularly and figure out your strong and weak points and work on them accordingly.
For the law students, I would like to suggest that, live in the present and work on the core subjects ( IPC, CRPC, CPC, Cons،ution, Contract Law and Evidence Law), utilize the time sagaciously, do not just stick to academics. Always look to broaden your ،rizon and live your life to the fullest.
This interview is a part of our series #MyCLATStory where we interview law students and legal professionals.

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Bits and pieces
I reached into the bowl of bits and pieces, forgotten pieces of beadwork that over time failed to hold my interest long enough to become completed projects.
But then Dustin gifted me a beaded bowl and Jeannette beaded a bowl ring and Kate talked about bowls and I reached in and pulled out this beautifully cupped pearl and crystal bowl and I'm love with it all over again. I don't know why it was abandoned, I want to bead it now. The lovely circular square stitch bowl in the background is Dustin's the pearl and crystal one is mine, but then I bet you would have guessed that.
It started it's life as brick stitch but turned into right angle weave, funny that.

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The latest report by Newzoo explores the gaming market in South Korea, the country ranked fourth for revenue spend on video games in 2021.
In total, throughout last year the games industry accrued $8.3 billion in revenue from player spending in South Korea where, according to Newzoo’s report, 33 million people play video games.
A population of gamers
Of the South Korean population, Newzoo considers 76 per cent to be gaming enthusiasts, engaging with games by playing, watching or owning them.
The audience for games is marginally more male at 54 per cent, and in terms of age the bulk of gamers are between 21 and 50. Whilst 60 per cent fall within this range, 23 per cent are 51 to 65 and only 17 per cent are 10 to 20.
In terms of player motivations, Newzoo found social elements to be the most influential – the cause of play for 18 per cent. Action was most important to 16 per cent, and achievements were a big motivator for 15 per cent.
Of Newzoo’s categories of gamers, the biggest groups in South Korea are those who play casually to fill time (21 per cent) and "mainstream gamers" who invest significant time into the hobby (19 per cent).
Popularity of platforms
Newzoo’s report also broke down gamers into categories depending on the devices they play. Mobile was found to be the most popular gaming device with 59 per cent playing games on phones – almost triple the audience for consoles – in the past six months.
However, users spent less time playing mobile games than other platforms, average four hours per week on mobile compared to five hours on both console and PC.
Almost 38 per cent of the online population in South Korea spend money on games too, most prominently to progress faster or more easily; this accounts for 36 per cent of player spending, but other reasons include sales (33 per cent of spending) and unlocking additional content (26 per cent of spending).
The full report can be found here.


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Oregon announced Wednesday that QB Justin Herbert will return for his Senior season and not enter the 2019 NFL Draft.
— Oregon Football (@oregonfootball) December 26, 2018
Herbert was considered to be one of the top quarterback prospects in the 2019 draft.
Reports had said that Herbert could be leaning towards returning to Oregon, despite the fact that could have been a top-five pick next year.
Herbert, 20, is one of the top quarterback prospects in the country and should be a first-round pick in 2020.
During his college career at Oregon, Herbert has thrown for 6,904 yards while completing 62.7 percent of his passes to go along with 62 touchdowns and 17 interceptions over the course of three seasons and 28 games. He has also rushed for 517 yards and nine touchdowns.


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This Crab Pasta Salad is a family recipe, one of my favorites! Packed with veggies and delicious flavor, it's a staple at summer BBQs!
Let's just admit it, how many of us are too lazy to make our own sushi at home? Good take-out just makes the choice to easy. Well, that was until today whe
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Try Crab Classic breaded and fried! It'll make for a crunchy and delicious appetizer that's super fast and easy to create! P.S. Skip Step two as our Crab Classic is always recipe-ready and NEVER frozen!
Melt-in-your-mouth crab cakes are easier to make than you think! With this simple recipe, you’ll never long for a trip to the local seafood joint again.
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Ensalada de surimi (kanikama o palitos de cangrejo). En tostadas o tortillas de jícama. Muy fresca, sencilla, deliciosa y rápida!
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Imitation Crabsticks are not just for salads. They can also be a tasty appetizer, because they are full of flavor.
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It was nice to be mentioned in the Faversham News in June 2019.


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For those pursuing a career in musical theater, life on tour can be a blessing and a curse. Casting a touring production of a Broadway musical means steady work—eight performances a week, a sizable paycheck, and a per diem that covers food, lodging, and other related expenses.
But traveling to a different city every week can take its toll on any artist, regardless of age. Being on the road also means living out of a suitcase for months. Additionally, an actor might be in San Francisco when an important audition takes place in New York.
For the two leads on the Disney/Cameron Mackintosh tour of “Mary Poppins,” which opens in Oklahoma City on Election Day, this show is a major credit on their resumes and an opportunity they are eager to take advantage of. The hardships of the road obviously didn't dampen their spirits.
Con O'Shea-Creal, a 2008 graduate of the University of Oklahoma, plays the cheerful chimney sweep Bert. University of Michigan graduate Madeline Trumble plays the title character in the musical that made young Julie Andrews famous.
Although both contracts run until January, the young actors approached their roles very differently. As a student at Michigan, Trumble had limited performance opportunities because the musical theater program was so competitive.
“I never thought I could do this,” Trumble said recently. “In college I did a few plays and a few ensemble roles, but this role seemed so out of reach. Because of my performance, I got the audition (“Mary Poppins”) and then got about three callbacks before I was hired as an understudy for the tour. That’s why I appreciate getting this role even more.”
In contrast, O'Shea-Creal worked steadily as a student at OU, landing roles in “The Scarlet Pimpernel,” “Anything Goes,” “Company” and “Urinetown.” He has also been cast in Lyric Theater productions of “Swing!” and “42nd Street” and appeared in four consecutive productions of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic’s “A Very Merry Pops.”
After graduating, O'Shea-Creal went to New York, where he quickly landed roles in the Broadway musical White Christmas (limited holiday runs in 2008 and 2009), Annie Get Your Gun at the Goodspeed Opera House, and Singin' in the Rain in Westchester, NY
Resilience pays off
All along, this versatile performer had his eye on the role of the chimney sweep in Mary Poppins.
“For a song and dance man, Bert was a role that was always on my radar,” O'Shea-Creal said recently. “I didn’t know if it would happen, but I was determined to do whatever it took to get there.
“I first auditioned for Mary Poppins in 2008 when I was in White Christmas. From that point on I probably went there about ten times every year. I showed up so many times that they knew what song I was going to sing. I also got to the point where I didn't think I could audition for the show anymore.
“But I criticized every aspect of my audition and stuck with it. Last year I think I was called back 14 times. A great gift of this experience is resilience. You audition no matter how many times you are asked. It finally worked for me. I was understudy to Bert for about five months and while I was on a break from the show, I got the call that I would be taking on the role.”
Based on the Mary Poppins novels by PL Travers and the 1964 Disney film, the stage musical premiered in London in December 2004. Laura Michelle Kelly won an Olivier Award for her role as Mary Poppins; The production also won an award for choreography.
The Broadway production premiered at the New Amsterdam Theater in New York in November 2006 and won a Tony Award for Best Scenic Design the following June. The production is still playing to sold-out crowds and celebrates its six-year anniversary on November 16th.
Nine of the film's 17 musical numbers – written by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman – were adapted for the stage production, which was subsequently supplemented by seven new songs by British songwriters George Stiles and Anthony Drewe.
O'Shea-Creal said that after hearing one of Stiles and Drewe's new numbers, one of the Sherman brothers reportedly called it “the best song he had never written.”
The opportunity to perform in the city where you were born or where you went to school is a highlight for actors in any touring production. This will be O'Shea-Creal's first opportunity to return to Oklahoma City. There are also plans to conduct master classes for OU musical theater students.
“My whole family is from Nebraska and the OU musical theater school purchased a block of tickets for the show,” O'Shea-Creal said. “Performing in Oklahoma will allow me to give back and thank everyone at OU, the Lyric Theater and the Philharmonic for giving me such great opportunities.”


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If you are setting up a limited company, you will also need to provide:
– The names and addresses of the company’s directors
– The company’s registered office address
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Once you have completed the registration process, your business will be officially registered with the UK government. You will be given a unique reference number (URN), which you will need to use when dealing with any government agencies or bodies.
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The most common business structures in the UK are sole traders, partnerships, limited liability partnerships (LLPs), and companies. The right business structure for your company will depend on a variety of factors, including the size and scale of your operations, your business goals, and the amount of liability you are willing to take on.
Sole traders are the simplest business structure and are ideal for small businesses with one owner. Partnerships are similar to sole traders, but with two or more owners. LLPs are suitable for businesses that want the benefits of a partnership but with limited liability for all partners. Companies are the most complex business structure and are best suited for larger businesses with multiple shareholders.
When choosing the right business structure for your company, it is important to seek professional advice to ensure that you make the best decision for your specific circumstances.
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When you register a business in the UK, you become responsible for paying taxes on your business income. There are several different types of taxes that you may be liable for, depending on the type of business you operate.
Income tax is the most common type of tax that businesses have to pay. If your business is registered as a sole proprietorship or partnership, you will need to file a personal tax return and declare your business income on it. If your business is incorporated, you will need to file a corporate tax return and pay corporate income tax on your profits.
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As a business owner, it is important to be aware of all the taxes that you are liable for and to ensure that you comply with the relevant regulations. Failure to do so could result in hefty fines or even imprisonment.
Registering your business is a big step, but with the help of this guide it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Understanding all the requirements and completing each stage of registration correctly will make sure you are compliant with UK law. We wish you the best of luck in registering your business and achieving success!


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TriStar has a long history with Turkish gunmakers and imports an excellent line of moderately priced shotguns that, most importantly, work well. Among the company’s premier lines, the Viper G2 Bronze is now being offered in .410 bore, and an example of TriStar’s newest sub-gauge is the subject of this review.
From muzzle to butt, the Turkish-made G2 is a very attractive shotgun with its highly polished, deep-blued barrel, glossy Turkish walnut stock and fore-end (with just a hint of figure in the wood), and bronze-finished Cerakote receiver. The butt has a soft, sporting-clay-style pad with a hard-plastic insert at the top to facilitate a smooth mount. Both the stock and fore-end have 20-l.p.i., sharp-pointed checkering that ensures a solid grip under any conditions. Stock dimensions are made for American shooters, with a length of pull of 14 3⁄8", drop at comb of 1½" and drop at the heel of 2¼". There is a hint of cast off at 1/4". We found the combination to be highly satisfactory when shooting low-gun skeet targets. If the stock doesn’t fit straight from the box, the G2 comes with a set of shims that are easily changed to adjust the drop and cast for both right- and left-handed shooters.
The cross-bolt safety is located behind a large trigger guard that would easily accommodate a gloved hand in cold weather. The trigger, although a bit on the heavy side with an average pull of 8 lbs., 8 ozs., is very crisp with absolutely no preliminary take-up, and it breaks as cleanly as on a fine double.
Moving forward, the bronze Cerakote-finished receiver will resist snow, rain and other corrosive elements, and the action is closed by means of a raised button on the right side of the receiver. It takes a bit of a push to close the action, but from a safety point of view that’s not all bad. The ejection port is large enough for fumble-free insertion of a shell, and the magazine port on the bottom of the action is wide enough to comfortably allow an adult-size thumb to push shells into the five-round tubular magazine.
The deeply blued 28" barrel is sufficiently long to encourage a smooth swing on moving targets. For ease of cleaning, durability and corrosion-resistance, the chamber and barrel interiors are chrome-plated. Topped with a 5 mm-wide ventilated rib that mates precisely with the matting atop the receiver, the sighting plane ends with a red fiber-optic front sight. The bore measured a precise 0.410" and is topped with screw-in choke tubes that use Beretta Mobil Choke threads that facilitate the purchase of aftermarket tubes. The Viper came with a tube installed that was marked with three notches and measured 0.016" against the cylinder 0.410" bore. The other two tubes were a four-notched tube measuring 0.014" and a third tube with one notch into which our digital bore micrometer would not fit. We used the installed 0.016" tube in pattern testing and shooting, as there was so little difference between it and the four-notch tube.
We did find that with the G2’s excellent stocking, good balance and handling, our score on clays was quite good. It handled the lighter shells without a hitch, and the 3" loads we shot cycled equally well. Patterns at 25 yds. showed high center density with Winchester 2½" Super X field loads that contained 115 No. 6 pellets at an average velocity of 1277 f.p.s. measured 4 ft. from the muzzle. Great Canadian skeet champion, B.C. “Barney” Hartman, once said his .410-bore pattern was about the size of a pie plate so, “I either hit them, or I miss them.”
If you’re looking for a fun shotgun for casual shooting, the .410-chambered TriStar Viper G2 semi-automatic is a good choice, just don’t forget that the .410 bore, with its small shot charge, is an expert’s shotgun. With its light recoil, the .410 is often thought of as a beginner’s first shotgun, but since early success spurs interest, new shooters are generally better off starting with either a 20 or 28 gauge.
At $794, the TriStar Viper G2 Bronze .410 isn’t inexpensive, but it’s a lot of shotgun for the money. In the hands of a seasoned shot, it would work well in the dove field—if shooting ranges are kept in check—for quail over dogs, cottontail rabbits and fun with clays.