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On Tuesday, the Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Prakash Javadekar announced that the centre has summoned the environmental ministers of Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh for a virtual meeting on October 1, 2020. The agenda of this meeting will be to discuss the decreasing air quality of Delhi. They will review the air pollution management plans formulated in 2016. Environmental secretaries, officials from the states’ Pollution Control Boards, representatives of Delhi Development Authority (DDA), officials from Municipal Corporation, and New Delhi Municipal Council will also mark their attendance in the virtual meeting. The attendees will also review the performance of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in the last two years.
What inspired the sudden decision?
Union Minister’s decision to address this meeting came after a few days of the initiation of crop stubble burning in Punjab. Moreover, the central authorities have already warned us of the impending deterioration in the air quality of the national capital. The Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi is likely to plummet to “poor category” by the end of this week. It was registered under “Moderate Category” on Wednesday.
The System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research cited the delayed withdrawal of monsoon and associated stagnant winds as the reason for this decreasing air quality of Delhi.
The monsoon started receding from Rajasthan on Monday. It will retreat from the rest of North-West India by Thursday, which will adversely impact the air quality of Delhi.
The Problem of Air Quality in Delhi
All the residents of the state acknowledge the menace created by air pollution. Every year, Delhi gets covered by a blanket of winter smog around October and November. Several factors contribute to the deterioration in the air quality of Delhi. The stubble burning in the adjoining states of Punjab and Haryana is one of the main culprit. The elevation in the air quality index makes Delhi a living gas chamber and causes various environmental and health implications. It has also pushed the state government to adopt stringent counter-strategies. They implemented Odd-Even Rule and GRAP in a bid to combat the impact of air pollution.
The air quality statistics of Delhi panned over the last few years have provoked the nodal agency, MoEF&CC to undertake immediate measures to evade Delhi’s air becoming unbreathable again this year.
The Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR) is planning to conduct trials to restrict crop stubble burning.
What we think?
The ordeal of air pollution cannot be solved overnight. It requires intense planning, an effective management plan, efficient execution, and comprehensive monitoring. This virtual meet is a step taken in the right direction. AQI India believes that we reflect what we breathe. All individuals have the right to breathe pure air. The authorities need to devise an action plan which considers all factors that contribute to air pollution in Delhi-
- stubble burning in neighboring states
- increasing vehicular density and traffic
- rising number of industries
- large scale constructions
- lack of ample green cover
- population density
- inefficient air monitoring
The need of the hour is to create an effective and adoptive air quality monitoring network. This will open doors for researchers as well as the policy makers to resolve this problem. We welcome this move of the government and hope that air pollution management will be among the top priorities.


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When I first saw the punk-rock classic Times Square (1980), I had the craziest crush on Nicky Marotta, the rebel girl with the voice of a thousand cigarettes. After escaping a psychiatric hospital, Nicky and poor little rich girl Pamela Pearl become the Sleez Sisters, a runaway duo who raise their middle fingers at authority, drop televisions off rooftops, write angsty songs, and befriend a radio DJ named Johnny LaGuardia (played by my other crush TIM CURRY). Nicky is a layering expert, wearing everything from animal-print jumpsuits, the bad girl’s trademark leather jacket, knit tunics over sparkly tights, garbage bags, bank-robber-style eye makeup, and band buttons on everything. I can see Nicky screaming the lyrics to her song “Damn Dog” in this star tunic from Lulu’s ($48); these House of Holland star tights ($27, ASOS), a Cordobes-style hat from Lulu’s ($46); and Doc Martens from Urban Outfitters ($115). DIY your own Times Square pinbacks with a badge maker ($30, Badge-A-Minit)! Start with a few that say “Damn Dog,” “Rock Hard” (the girls’ favorite Suzi Quatro song), “I ♥ Johnny LaGuardia,” and of course one that says “Sleez Sisters”!
Velvet Goldmine (1998) is about a fictional Ziggy Stardust-like rock star named Brian Slade, and the ’70s British glam-rock scene. Brian Slade’s glittering platforms and cotton-candy hair are pretty amazing, but we have to give props to his wife, Mandy, played by Toni Collette. As the first lady of glam, she goes through just as many looks as her pop-idol husband, but one thing is constant: her love of leopard print! You can’t get any more fancy than a leopard-print coat, like this one by Dolce Vita ($128, Urban Outffiters). Command the dance floor in red leopard-print skinny jeans ($60, Torrid) and Senso’s platform booties ($150, Solestruck). Get these rock ’n’ roll necklaces from Girl Props ($4 and $9) and decorate yourself with some Starlight Glitter Body Art ($35, Urban Decay). And what could be more ’70s than roller skates ($199, Urban Outfitters)?
200 Cigarettes (1999) is one of favorite movies ever! Christina Ricci and Gaby Hoffman play Val and Stephie, two teens from Ronkonkoma wandering around New York City looking for Val’s cousin’s New Year’s Eve party. In their bright outfits and high heels, they stir up some trouble with some cute punk rockers. Copy Gaby’s New Wave look with a boyfriend blazer ($68, Fred Flare), a striped skirt ($19, Lulu’s), and red tights ($15, Modcloth). If you’re not feelin’ high heels, get a cute pair of flats like these hot-pink heart ones from ASOS ($45). You’ll need them when you’re running around tryin’ to find the pah-ty! Top it off with some loud accessories like these banana earrings from Girl Props (&9) and this leopard clutch from Topshop ($70).
Detroit Rock City (1999) is another one of my all-time favorite flicks! It’s about a group of rock ’n’ roll lovin’ teen dudes who go on a mission to see their favorite band: KISS! On the way to the concert, they meet a laid-back disco chick played by Natasha Lyonne. Her style is PRETTY killer. Get it yourself by wearing TONS of cute jewelz on your fingers—mood rings from Gone Blue ($3), glamour kitty ring ($25) and apple ring ($15) both from Modcloth—and Revlon Red (about $5, drugstores or Revlon.com) on your nails! Keep warm in a furry cropped jacket Forever 21 ($30) and gold glittery tights ($12, We Love Colors). I have some of these zodiac doorknockers ($8, Girl Props) myself, and I think they’d be perfecto for this disco diva. Just don’t forget the Lip Smackers (8 Piece Party Pack, $10, Color and Flavor Shop).
In Almost Famous (2000) Kate Hudson plays the unforgettable Penny Lane, the band Stillwater’s #1 fan. But don’t call her a groupie, she’s a “Band-Aid”! In her long furry coat and purple-tinted sunglasses, she steals the hearts of golden gods and young music journalists alike. Be inspired by her boho-hippie style with this shaggy coat from ASOS ($109), a pair of lace flared pants ($43, Lulu’s), a fringe bag ($41, Lulu’s), and some purple shades ($6, Forever 21). You’ll definitely be the coolest girl on the tour bus. ♦

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I previously posted the hardware– and social-related announcements at Oculus Connect 3. Now here are the announcements relating to software and to mobile.
1. $500 MILLION INVESTMENT IN SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
Oculus is investing $500 million in software development for VR. This dwarfs HTC’s $100 million VR Fund and Vive X accelerator for the Vive.
2. FREE LICENSE FOR UNREAL ENGINE
Oculus will give developers free licenses to the Unreal engine for up to the first $5 million of revenue.
3. NEW GAMES
Oculus showed several new apps, such as:
Arktika 1 a sci-fi shooter by 4A Games.
Lone Echo, a sci-fi adventure by Ready at Dawn Studios that can be played in single player or multiplayer.
Epic Games’ Robo Recall, a first person shooter. FREE for Oculus Touch.
1. CONTINUING SUPPORT FROM SAMSUNG
With the announcement of Google Daydream, Oculus wanted to reassure developers that Samsung Gear VR would remain the premiere mobile VR platform. Oculus said that Samsung is the most successful Android manufacturer and is “deeply committed” to Gear VR. It would have been nice if Facebook had invited a Samsung rep on stage to affirm that.
Oculus announced that they would add livestreaming capability to Gear VR. Users will be able to livestream their gameplay to Facebook. It is not yet known whether the livestreaming capability will be available for third party streaming platforms such as Twitch. I also don’t know if this means that the screen recording function of the Gear VR will be upgraded to include audio (currently, it is silent).
According to Oculus, there are two types of users: active users who use the Gear VR primarily for games, and users who prefer to use the Gear VR to watch videos. Oculus revealed that there are an approximately equal number of users on both sides, which they interpreted to mean that developers will have a market regardless of what kind of app they develop.
4. STREAMING VIDEO
Oculus will host videos for streaming to apps. This will enable developers to reduce the size of their apps while still using high resolution videos.
5. XBOX CONTROLLER SUPPORT
Microsoft recently announced that the Xbox controller would be modified to add Bluetooth support for the Gear VR.
6. $50 MILLION FOR MOBILE SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
For 2016, Oculus is investing $50 million for mobile software development.
7. NEW GAMES
Oculus showed a few new games for the Gear VR, such as Dragon Front, a collectible card game in VR (previously available only for Oculus Rift), and Sing Space, a multiplayer karaoke game that will let you and your friends sing together in VR wherever they are.


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The NGV Foundation has reached a new high in philanthropic giving, with $39.7 million gifted to the gallery this past financial year.
Tony Ellwood, Director, NGV with a selection of prints donated to the National Gallery of Victoria by artist Jim Dine. Photo: Wayne Taylor.
The NGV Foundation announced on Monday that it has recorded its highest year of philanthropic support on record with $39.7 million raised in the last financial year (2016-17).
Part of that support was the extraordinary gift of the $17.9 million Shaw Bequest from the estate of Professor Alan Shaw AO, and his wife Mrs Peggy Shaw, who were dedicated supporters of the NGV for over 30 years.
Of the $39.7 million raised, over $25 million was in monetary donations, bequests and philanthropic grants, and over $14 million in donated cultural assets.
Among those assets were Ai Weiwei’s donation of a human rights installation made of Lego and Jim Dine’s gift of 249 prints.
Significant donations and grants were made by NGV supporters Krystyna Campbell-Pretty; Leigh Clifford AO and Sue Clifford; John Downer AM and Rose Downer; The Nicole Chow Family Foundation; The Neilson Foundation; Peter Clemenger AO and Joan Clemenger AO; Fox Family Foundation; Ken Harrison AM and Jill Harrison.
‘This exceptional performance in fundraising will play an important role in the growth of the NGV in the coming years. It is the wide ranging and continued generosity from the community that ensures the NGV can keep doing what it does best,’ said Mr Leigh Clifford AO, Chairman, NGV Foundation Board.
Minister for Creative Industries Martin Foley added: ‘Victoria’s cultural life, like many other areas of our society, is underpinned by the generosity of individuals who are passionate about making a difference. In 2016-17 we saw a surge in community support for our gallery, with incredible gifts that will enhance the NGV’s offering and provide inspiration to Victorians for generations to come.'
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The Halton Regional Police Service is seeking assistance from the public after several vehicles were damaged during the early morning hours on October 26, 2019.
The unoccupied vehicles were all parked in residential driveways in the area of Upper Middle Road and Third Line.
Police Searching for Suspects after Multiple Vehicles Damaged in Oakville.
Cars damaged were in area of Third Line and Upper Middle Road on October 26. Contact investigators if you have any information.
Details… https://t.co/E19Z1qweed pic.twitter.com/FgfuXNFeI6
— Halton Police (@HaltonPolice) October 31, 2019
Police believe two suspects, both men (see attached photos), were on foot and used landscaping rocks and stones found on the victims’ property to cause damage to the parked vehicles.
These incidents occurred around 5:00-5:30 a.m.
Anyone with information in regards to these incidents or who may have home security video capturing possible suspects is asked to contact Detective Ron Wright of the Oakville Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4747 ext. 2284
Tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers “See Something? Hear Something? Know Something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.

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|Publication number||US5729841 A|
|Application number||US 08/718,417|
|Publication date||Mar 24, 1998|
|Filing date||Mar 30, 1995|
|Priority date||Mar 30, 1994|
|Also published as||DE69526870D1, DE69526870T2, EP0837667A1, EP0837667B1, WO1995026706A1|
|Publication number||08718417, 718417, PCT/1995/757, PCT/GB/1995/000757, PCT/GB/1995/00757, PCT/GB/95/000757, PCT/GB/95/00757, PCT/GB1995/000757, PCT/GB1995/00757, PCT/GB1995000757, PCT/GB199500757, PCT/GB95/000757, PCT/GB95/00757, PCT/GB95000757, PCT/GB9500757, US 5729841 A, US 5729841A, US-A-5729841, US5729841 A, US5729841A|
|Inventors||Wing Kin Chan|
|Original Assignee||China Pacific Trade Ltd.|
|Export Citation||BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan|
|Patent Citations (13), Referenced by (56), Classifications (19), Legal Events (8)|
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet|
This invention relates to a footbath and in particular to a footbath having a massaging function.
Footbaths are known for soothing tired and aching feet. The footbath will comprise means for receiving water, optionally means for heating water, and optionally means for generating bubbles in the water to create a spa or JACUZZI-like effect. Also known are such footbaths provided with some form of massaging function. To date however the massaging functions provided by such prior footbaths have been very limited.
GB 2156218A describes a footbath which is in addition provided with various massaging means. In particular a vibrator is provided in order to have a massaging effect on the calf of a user, while massaging projections act on the soles of the feet. A vibrator is provided so that the massaging projections exert a massaging function. U.S. Pat. No. 4,569,337 discloses a massaging apparatus for the feet which is reversible between a dry condition in which it simply acts as a massager and a wet condition in which it acts as a footbath. A vibrator for effecting the massaging action is referred to, but is not described in any detail. U.S. Pat. No. 4,523,580 discloses a footbath where the foot supports within the footbath are reciprocated to achieve a massaging effect. U.S. Pat. No. 4,513,735 describes a footbath where foot supports are provided with protuberances, and in combination with a vibrating motor assembly and a vibrating plate these protuberances will carry out a massaging action.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,807,602 discloses a footbath having a housing containing a water storage tank, and an inclined floor on which are two feet receiving areas. On the floor is a reciprocating plate which supports a plurality of spaced upstanding foot supporting nipples of soft rubber material. The reciprocating plate is slidably received in a slot in the floor. The nipples extend through slots in a cover plate over the reciprocating plate. A motor reciprocates the reciprocating plate.
According to the present invention there is provided a footbath comprising, a bath unit for receiving a user's feet and having a base having first and second foot receiving areas on which in use rest the feet of a user, said base being provided at said feet receiving areas with a plurality of moveable massaging elements, the base being provided with overlying first and second members, the lowermost of said first and second members being provided with said massaging elements and the uppermost of said first and second members being provided with apertures corresponding to but larger than said massaging elements and through which said massaging elements protrude, and means or reciprocating the lowermost of said first and second members whereby said massage elements are caused to reciprocate within said apertures, characterised in that said massaging elements comprising massaging wheels mounted on said lowermost member for rotation, the axis of rotation of said wheels being substantially parallel to said lowermost member and normal to the direction of reciprocating movement.
Preferably the footbath includes heating means for heating the water therein. The footbath may include means for circulating the water and/or to aerate the water and/or to generate a whirlpool effect.
Preferably the drive means comprises a cam member that acts upon said lowermost member to cause reciprocal movement thereof. In one embodiment the cam member may comprise an eccentric member received within a recess formed in the underside of said lowermost first member.
In preferred embodiments of the invention the positions of the massaging elements within the feet receiving areas of the base of the footbath may be selected to correspond to predefined positions on the sole of a foot, and in particular to such positions that are considered to have an effect not only on the well-being of the foot but of the person generally.
The invention will now be described by way of example and with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a foot bath;
FIG. 2 is a side view of a detail of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a plan view of an embodiment of a footbath in accordance with the invention; and
FIG. 4 is a sectional view along line B--B in FIG. 3.
Referring firstly to FIG. 1 there is shown a footbath comprising a bath unit 1 for receiving a user's feet. The bath unit 1 comprises a base 2 and side walls 3, the side walls 3 being of sufficient height to permit the bath unit 1 to hold enough water to completely immerse feet located therein.
A first end of the bath unit 1 is left open and uncovered to define an aperture through which the feet of a user may be placed on foot receiving areas 10. A second end of the footbath may be covered by a removeable cover housing (not shown) within which are located control means for controlling temperature, bubbles, and the massaging function which will be described below.
The footbath is also provided with an electric heating element which is controlled through the control means for heating the water in the footbath. For safety reasons the heating element is either electrically insulated and/or is provided with an interlock means to prevent current passing through the heating element while the bath is in use.
Located within the footbath so as to rest on the base 2 are generally planar first and second members 30,32. The lowermost 30 of the two members is provided with a plurality of massaging projections 31 positioned at selected locations in areas of the lowermost member 30 corresponding to foot receiving areas of the footbath. The projections 31 in the footbath of FIG. 1 are generally semi-circular in shape and are formed integrally with the lowermost member 30.
The uppermost 32 of the two overlying members is provided with a plurality of apertures 33 corresponding in number and location to the projections 31 formed on the lowermost member 30. The apertures are slightly wider than the projections, and approximately twice the length in the direction of the heel-to-toe axis of a foot resting in the footbath. Thus the projections 31 project through the apertures 33 while allowing for relative movement of the projections 31 in the corresponding apertures. This relative movement is generated by the uppermost of the two overlying members being fixed while the lowermost member 30 is adapted to be driven along the axis A--A of FIG. 2, ie along the heel-to-toe axis of a foot in the footbath. The lowermost member 30 is driven axially by a rotating cam member 34 which acts upon member 30 by a cam follower 35 formed thereon. The cam member 34 in turn is driven by a motor 36 through gearing 37.
Each of the apertures 33 is provided with a covering of a soft plastics film 38 greater in area than the size of the aperture and being relatively flexible. By means of such film coverings the projections do not directly contact a foot and thus a smoother massaging effect can be obtained.
The cam member 34, motor 36, and gearing 37 are all located within a housing portion 45 formed as part of the uppermost member 32. Also located within this housing is a fan 39 which is also driven by the motor 36 and gearing 37. Fan 39 serves to create a whirlpool effect in the water within the bath by drawing water through inlets 40 and discharging it through outlets 41, both the inlets and outlets being formed in the housing portion 45 of the uppermost member 32.
Also provided in the footbath of FIGS. 1 and 2 is an electric heating element 42.
The position of the massaging projections 31 are preferably appropriately chosen for maximum effect. For example the positions of the massaging elements can be chosen so as to correspond to those areas of the feet pressure on which is considered to effect other parts of the body or which are acupuncture points.
FIGS. 3 and 4 show an embodiment of a footbath according to the present invention. In the footbath of FIGS. 1 and 2 the massaging elements are integrally formed with the lowermost of the first and second members 30, 32. In the embodiment of the invention shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 the massaging elements comprise rotating wheels 50 rotatably mounted on the first member 30 such that their axis of rotation lies in a plane parallel to the surface of the first member and at right angles to the direction of the reciprocating movement of the massaging elements. The first member 30 is provided with a plurality of shallow recesses 51 corresponding in number and location to the massaging elements 50 to facilitate the location thereof without the massaging elements projecting undesirably far from the surface of the first member, and bearing mountings 52 adjacent each said recess 51 for the rotatable mounting of the massaging wheels 50. By allowing the massaging elements to rotate a smoother massaging action may be obtained than with the integrally formed massaging projections of the footbath of FIGS. 1 and 2. The massaging wheels 50 protrude through the corresponding apertures 54 formed in the uppermost second member 32 so as to act upon the soles of feet resting thereon.
As in the footbath of FIGS. 1 and 2 the lowermost of the two members, first member 30 is caused to reciprocate relative to the upper second member 32 by means of a cam member. In the embodiment of the invention shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 the cam member comprises an eccentrically mounted circular member 55 which is located beneath the first member 30 and is received within an oval recess 56 formed in the underside of the first member. The eccentric member 55 is caused to rotate by being driven through a gear train from an electric motor as in the first embodiment, and rotation of the eccentric member causes the first member 30 to reciprocate in the heel-to-toe direction relative to the upper second member 32 and thus the massaging wheels 50 reciprocate within the apertures formed in the upper second member 32.
In the embodiment of the invention the motor and any associated gearing are located in the base of the footbath beneath the first member 30. The operation of the footbath may be controlled from a control switch 60 formed on the top of one end wall of the bath unit 1.
The embodiment of FIGS. 3 and 4 may also be provided with water heating means, water circulating means 61 and aerating means which are conventional in themselves and do not need further description.
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|U.S. Classification||4/622, 607/86, 607/87, 601/158, 601/104, 601/99, 601/166|
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$108000 No Collateral Loan – Fairmont West Virginia, Credit Rating Of 455
- Experian: 473 – The client had a bad Experian score
- Transunion: 436 – Ronny had a bad credit score with Transunion.
- Equifax: Ronny’s Experian score was 455, which is a bad credit rating with the Experian rating scheme.
Ronny was not approved by One Valley Bank, National Association 4 times prior to being accepted by First Standard Savings FA at First Federal Plaza Merchant Street
On February 26, 2010, Ronny inquired about borrowing $25,000 from The Bank of Romney with Kyoko, their in law from just outside Fairmont, and even with the co-signer, Ronny was rejected for this no collateral loan. With bad credit, it can be difficult to procure funding, even with collateral and a co-signer.
Previous requests on Ronny’s credit
|Principle in USD||Term Length in Years||Annual Percentage Rate||Monthly Payment||Lender’s Branch Name||Date of Request|
|$128850.00||7||5.7%||$1863.84||Wesbanco Bank Sistersville||September 28, 2012|
|$129190.00||11||7.5%||$1440.21||Wesbanco Bank, Inc.||July 13, 2013|
|$129420.00||6||10.6%||$2436.96||Peoples State Bank, National Association||June 10, 2014|
|$129380.00||6||10.5%||$2429.62||Kanawha Banking & Trust Company National Association||January 23, 2015|
|$129400.00||4||11.1%||$3350.7||One Valley Bank, National Association||March 23, 2015|
Ronny has a sad current yearly income, but has a high number of prospects
Ronny has always wanted to be an education professor, but would have to attend University of Arkansas at Monticello again to become one. Ronny has other possibilities as well, including book editor, marine drafter, and airfield operations specialist, which pay $58,000 through to $93,000 per year, at least. For this reason, we think that Ronny can afford this no collateral loan of $108000.
Ronny’s Overall FICO score at the time of acceptance for a no collateral loan, taking into account their pathologist job and their future career as an education professor
Paraphrased and Standardized Quote from Ronny for this no collateral loan of $108000, provided by First Standard Savings FA
Hi, I am Ronny and my hometown is Fairmont in West Virginia. Marion, county is where I grew up, and now I need a no collateral loan in West Virginia for $108000 to renovate my home. It wasn’t easy, but First Standard Savings FA really came through for me with this loan for 7.2% interest APR and a term of 9 years. I can repay the loan over the 9 year term, including interest. A big thanks to First Standard Savings FA for giving me a chance and my bad credit. It look me 6 years to create my credit to 455, and I won’t tarnish it any future. I am pleased with Find Texas Loans for helping me this far.
Multiple previous requests for credit have been made by Ronny in the past, including one from Rappahannock Bank in Fairmont, West Virginia before Ronny was accepted for the $108000 by First Standard Savings FA
Ronny made 8 prior attempts to obtain a no collateral loan, 2 of which were with Rappahannock Bank, a lender in Fairmont, West Virginia known to specialize in no collateral loans specifically. Before finding First Standard Savings FA, Ronny was concerned due to their inexperience and bad credit score.
Before applying for this no collateral loan, Ronny had an Experian score of 473, which is bad, so First Standard Savings FA probably cannot provide Ronny a no collateral loan
6 Months Ago, Ronny Attempted Finding a High Risk Loan for $32,000.00, and it was Easy
There is an ongoing struggle for borrowers to find high risk loans in a non-harmful manner. a lot of high risk loans end up originating loan sharks or the like, which can be scary to borrowers like Ronny. Ronny chose not to obtain a high risk loan this time. High Risk loans are the instrument of choice, and are given to very low credit borrowers. Clients with credit scores as low as 379 can apply for a high risk loan and possibly can be accepted.
Contact Details for First Standard Savings FA, the provider of this no collateral loan
- First Standard Savings FA
- City: Fairmont
- State: West Virginia
- Address: First Federal Plaza Merchant Street
- County: Marion
- Zip code: 26554
Fast Loans for Ronny in Fairmont, West Virginia to prevent bankruptcy or harm from debt collectors.
Fast loans in Fairmont, West Virginia aren’t actually that difficult to obtain, especially if you have some gumption like Ronny. Ronny was able to find a fast loan for $108000 from The Pleasants County Bank and Bank of Raleigh, but declined both offers in favor of their no collateral loan from First Standard Savings FA. The difference with a fast loan over a installment loan is in speed. Fast loans typically are processed within 1 – 3 weeks, versus up to 5 weeks for personal loans. An improvement in the case that a client is in a pinch.
When Ronny was 24, they tried to obtain a student loan from 6 alternate lenders, which harmed their credit rating. Below is a list of Ronny’s previous attempts at finding a student loan:
- Attempt 1) Loan for $21,000.00 on July 9, 2010
- Attempt 2) Loan for $28,000.00 on April 27, 2011
- Attempt 3) Loan for $30,000.00 on October 10, 2010
- Attempt 4) Loan for $28,000.00 on November 29, 2008
- Attempt 5) Loan for $23,000.00 on April 29, 2010
- Attempt 6) Loan for $24,000.00 on December 27, 2008
Signature Loan easily acquired in Fairmont, West Virginia for $108000 with bad credit by Ronny
A lot of clients struggle with finding signature loans in Fairmont, West Virginia, and Ronny is not an exception. Ronny went to 4 lenders or more before finding First Standard Savings FA, who offered Ronny a signature loan for $108000. Most signature loans simply require a client, like Ronny’s signature to obtain them, up to $28,000 in some cases. Ronny was able to get $108000 as a no collateral loan, which is very high for a no collateral loan. Since signature loans don’t need collateral, they generally need better credit, as high as 740
Debt Consolidation Will Assist Most Highly Indebted Borrower to Escape Bad Debts like Loan Sharks
Most debt consolidation loans vary from $35,000.00 to $55,000.00. They are normally used to pay off existing high interest loans like credit cards. Ronny needed a debt consolidation loan to pay for their existing no collateral loan and their payday loan. Ronny was able to find a no collateral loan in the end. Debt consolidation, or simply consolidation, is a tactic in the strategic borrowing method which changes your bad, catastrophically high interest loans to one lower interest loan. Debt consolidation loans generally have interest rates as low as 3.4%.
Personal Loan for a pathologist named Ronny in Fairmont, West Virginia to Pay Off Members 1st FCU Visa Platinum Select Credit Card
Ronny had a tonne of credit card debt on their MCU Visa Classic and their Harley Davidson Visa Secured Card, and they were starting to get in over their heads. Despite Ronny’s job as a pathologist, they struggled to make payments on the $24,000.00 credit card balance, desperately needing assistance in the form of a personal loan.
Installment loan for Ronny, a graduate of University of Arkansas at Monticello and a pathologist working for over $63,000 per year
Ronny, an alumnus at University of Arkansas at Monticello and a pathologist in Fairmont, West Virginia wants a no collateral loan to purchase something frivolous. Ronny has instead decided to obtain an installment loan for $8,000 and is currently seeking lenders like Pendleton Community Bank, Inc. to process their request.
Ronny’s Transunion score was changed by the no collateral loan loan, changing to 436 from 455, which is typical in our experience.
- Full name (Changed if requested): Ronny Labbee
- Current Credit: loans.hit.utils.Fico@2e5c649
- Current City: Fairmont
- State: West Virginia
- Zip code: 26561
- Yearly income: $65,000
- Current Job: pathologist
- Current County: Marion
- Goal Yearly Income: $100,000
- Debt (Personal Loan, Credit Card, Payday Loan, etc): $4000
Conclusion of Ronny’s no collateral loan
In the end, Ronny was able to find a no collateral loan for $108000 with an interest rate of 7.6% interest APR from First Standard Savings FA in Fairmont, West Virginia repayable over 9 years from now.

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“This spring marks five years since TFI Vitaler Groen treated our heritage linden trees in Tienray to treat and prevent future aphid infestations. Since the treatment, residents report noticeably less aphid-related nuisances such as sap residue.
The first months following the treatment, the trees were busy re-building their resistance and resiliency. Within the first year, we experienced a sharp decrease in the number of complaints per year we normally receive. In recent years, we have even had no complaints reported! The monumental linden trees, despite recently extremely dry summers we have experienced, are looking beautiful.
In short, the Gemeente is truly convinced that the TFI-Method has contributed to the improved vitality of these iconic linden tree stands and to the reduction in aphid-related nuisances, thereby guaranteeing the preservation of the trees for many years to come.”


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More Coronavirus Infections Worldwide
The cases indicate virus is spreading in U.S.
The four new cases Friday bring the total number of covid-19 cases detected through the U.S. public health system to 19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Washington state announced late Friday that a high school student in Snohomish County, just north of Seattle, tested positive for the deadly virus and was in home isolation in a suspected community transmission case. State health officials also said a woman in her 50s in King County tested positive after traveling to Daegu, South Korea, the site of a major coronavirus outbreak. She, too, is in home isolation.
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Chicago — A 911 call about suspicious people carrying packages in Bucktown helped Chicago police bring charges in three recent burglary cases around the area, prosecutors said. But the accused man’s bigger problem may be his failure to register as a sex offender.
Jaime Alverio, 44, was convicted of misdemeanor sexual exploitation of a child in 2002, but he has been convicted of felony failure to register five times since then. In 2018, he received a five-year sentence for not keeping his registration up-to-date, prosecutors said.
Now, he’s facing the same charge again, along with two counts of burglary and attempted residential burglary.
He was arrested Thursday morning after a witness reported seeing two men carrying packages in the 2000 block of West Moffat around 9 a.m. While interviewing him during a street stop, officers learned he was wanted in a string of burglary cases.
Prosecutors said surveillance cameras recorded Alverio using a screwdriver to break into a condo building in the 1300 block of North Artesian in Humboldt Park around 3:30 a.m. on New Year’s Eve.
He allegedly took a stack of boxes from the vestibule, put items into a tote bag, and rode away on a bike. Prosecutors said he told officers that he remembered the boxes only contained Christmas decorations, which he left in an alley.
Other video footage showed him committing similar break-ins in the 3000 block of West Lyndale on January 6 and the 2200 block of North Leavitt on January 9, prosecutors alleged.
Police also learned that he hasn’t registered as a sex offender since June, even though he must do so weekly.
Alverio’s public defender said he has addiction issues and has been working on sobriety and trying to get a job.
Judge Maryam Ahmad ordered him to pay a $7,000 bail deposit to get out of jail before trial.

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Boost your immune system, naturally!
Keep Your Hands CleanOne of the best ways to reduce your chances of spreading germs is to simply keep your hands clean and minimize touching your face. You might think this is a no-brainer, but washing your hands properly can make a big difference. Opt for natural soaps and hand sanitizers instead of harsh, anti-bacterial soaps.
Fill Nutritional GapsSome say that eating a proper diet is all you need to get your recommended daily vitamins, minerals and nutrients for optimal health. But despite our best efforts, we often miss our nutritional mark by eating foods that lack many key nutrients. The good news? A simple, daily regimen of incorporating multivitamins, omega-rich oils, probiotics and superfoods can help bridge the nutritional gaps where your diet may fall short. Check out the Sprouts Essential 4 Supplements to kick-start your immunity!
Herbal DefenseIt’s all too easy to forget the importance of strengthening the body’s defenses before illness strikes. While tending to your immune system at any time never hurts, you will thank yourself for doing it sooner rather than later. Echinacea is a great place to start! Studies show it can support your immune function by helping to stimulate white blood cells. In addition to Echinacea, adaptogens are a simple way to support your body. This special group of plants can help balance, protect and restore the body from daily stressors.
Elderberry PowerElderberries are a concentrated source of two antioxidants: quercetin and anthocyanin. These powerful antioxidants enhance the body’s immune response by increasing the production of cytokines. Cytokines are the immune system’s messengers, helping to regulate the body’s response to disease, inflammation and infection. The high antioxidant capacity in elderberries neutralizes harmful, free-radicals and helps support the body’s immunity against illness and disease. Elderberries are also an excellent source of vitamins A and C. Vitamin C is a strong antioxidant, which is part of what makes it a great addition to your immune-boosting arsenal.
Homeopathic RemediesHomeopathic tinctures and supplements are a natural way to stay well year-round. Try incorporating good-for-you minerals like zinc and magnesium, or utilizing Boiron Oscillococcinum at the onset of symptoms. Not sure where to start? Shop for these homeopathic brands to keep on hand:
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Oil of OreganoOil of Oregano is a powerful, natural remedy that can help you prepare in advance to fight off symptoms. Made from the Oregano plant, it contains Thymol, a natural anti-septic and Beta-Caryophyllene, which can help reduce inflammation. Simply use a few drops in your hand soap for anti-microbial properties, convenient capsules or 2-3 liquid drops under your tongue for daily defense.
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Following a short stint with Takoma Records, T-Bone Burnett moved back into the majors with a 1982 release for Warner Bros., the six-song EP Trap Door. Whereas his previous record, Truth Decay, had the feel of an early Sam Phillips recording for Sun Records, Trap Door is filled with tight, radiant folk-rock. Fronting the same basic lineup (Davids-Mansfield, Miner, and Kemper), Burnett adorns this batch of provocative tunes with shimmering guitar hooks, crafty rhythms, and an astute sense of detail and subtlety to create some of the most irresistible pop of his career (check out his terrific cover of the Marilyn Monroe standard "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend"). "Hold on Tight," a message of love and mercy, is pure '60s pop, while "I Wish You Could've Seen Her Dance" opens with what could be a lyrical update of "I Saw Her Standing There" and then proceeds to recollect a conversation with a beautiful dancer set to a propulsive, shifting rhythm and an engaging melody. The title track closes the record with a half-spoken array of life's contradictions before an infectious chorus diverts your attention, only to arrive at the stark warning, "Watch out for the trap door." Intelligent and compelling, Trap Door is well worth hunting down.
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Corporate Care funds help Nashville employees get through tough times
James Yates, Nashville Business Journal
Benja Whitelaw, left, of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, and Beth McLain of Correct Care Solutions look at items in a silent auction. The auction contains items offered by Correct Care’s IT department, with proceeds going to an employee assistance fund.
From cleanup after the May 2010 flood to financial assistance during illness, employees consistently list compassion as a key trait of Nashville companies.
What if you could bottle that?
A program attempting to do just that has led to more than $1 million in assistance to roughly 300 people since 2010. Handled by The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, the Corporate Care program handles funds that companies create for employees to confidentially tap during tough times.
And tap it they have.
“It absolutely changed peoples’ lives,” said Benjamin Sohr, vice president of specialized services for Correct Care Solutions, a Nashville company that provides health care to correctional institutions.
Sohr helped create Correct Care’s fund, which coincidentally launched just before Nashville’s historic flood. But the stories of assistance don’t end there: The $215,000 disbursed since then has gone to an employee who needed a liver transplant, another who was escaping domestic abuse and dozens of others.
For Correct Care, Sohr said, launching the fund was an opportunity to formalize a generosity the company already practiced.
Encouraging or making systematic a company’s support of its employees is exactly the point of the program, said Ellen Lehman, president of the community foundation.
“Employers want to support their employees who suffer tragedy,” she said.
The community foundation enables the giving by administering the fund, removing what would be significant overhead for a company and ensuring the process is objective and confidential.
Employees who are in need interact with the foundation and only share their story with their employers if they feel comfortable.
Brian Reisinger covers banking/finance, state government and manufacturing. You can follow him on Twitter at @BrianJReisinger.
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Welcome to the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center Information Repository
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is conducting Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA or "Superfund") activities at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC). As part of this effort, ARS is committed to keeping the local community and all other interested parties informed about CERCLA activities at BARC.
BARC was placed on National Priorities List (NPL) in 1994, and has been addressing contamination throughout the BARC campus since that time. Many of the sites have already been cleaned up or are involved in investigations aimed at completing cleanups. For many years, BARC has made the documents and records related to Superfund activities accessible to the public. These documents have been, and continue to be, available in both CD-ROM and paper format, and are viewable at the BARC Information Repository and the Beltsville branch of the Prince George's County Memorial Library System.
This Web site serves to expand the accessibility of this information. Now, individuals may view all current Superfund documents via the Internet.
How Do I View These Documents?
A total of 62 "Areas of Concern" (AOCs) were initially identified as AOCs at BARC that are being investigated and cleaned up as part of ARS' Superfund initiatives, 20 of which involve ongoing investigations. The documents related to all of these sites, regardless of status, are available through this Web site through one of two means:
Documents may be displayed by site location within the BARC campus. To view the documents for a specific site, click on the "Map Search" link. Then, click on the map within to pull up a larger map of BARC and the AOCs that are being investigated. Simply click on the site of interest to display all of the documents associated with a particular site.
Documents also may be searched using other identifiers, such as farm name, document title, and document date. To search for documents in this manner, click on the "Advanced Search" link, fill out the appropriate form fields, and "Search".

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What is a Sump Pump? A sump pump is used to remove water from basements. It's a small pump that is used in the lowest area of a basement or crawlspace. Most of the time, sump pump installation is done in sump pits, where water flows through and the sump pump's job is to pump the water out of the pit and away from the house, building, etc.
Why are they important? Even a small amount of water in the basement can cause home owners thousands in damages. Mold and mildew are common in moist basements and can cause health related issues for your family. More than 60% of homes have a sump pump installed to prevent those things.
Do I Need a New Sump Pump?
Is your sump pump frequently cycling from on to off? That's probably not a good sign. It might be a simple fix, like the float switch incorrectly adjusted. Or, the basin is too small for the water volume you are dealing with. Either way, it can burn out the motor prematurely. Call us today to schedule your sump pump replacement.
Long Run Times
Next time you hear your sump pump turn on, pay attention to how long it runs. If you hear it for several minutes, that may mean it's under-powered. There are a few reasons for this, if you suspect it's running for too long, give us a call and we can take a look and make sure it's functioning properly.
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A properly working sump pump should sound like a low hum. If the motor noise is louder than normal, or you hear a rattling/grinding, something might be jammed or damaged. Call us immediately to prevent further damage!
Not turning On
The automatic switches in the sump pump can break or push against the wall of the basin. This causes your pump to not turn on when you need it to, which is a huge problem for home owners. If you think your pump isn't turning on, and you are in the Mechanicsburg, PA area, make the call to get it looked at.


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So simple to use and very effective when trying to impress coffee lovers. As good espresso as in Italy. The only problem is I have teenage children who like to show off to their friends how good their coffee and hot chocolate is at their house. Very happy with my purchase.
I'm a black coffee drinker but usually have to add a drop of milk to the stronger varieties to balance out any bitterness but this is lovely easy drinking coffee, perfect if you like a nice filter coffee

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Hot & Delicious Records
Following a Seattle radio station leaking Nine Inch Nail’s latest track ‘Came Back Haunted’ on air, the band have swiftly uploaded their latest installment onto Soundcloud after Trent Reznor admitted he’d secretly been working on a brand spanking new Nine Inch Nails album. Enjoy
Jack Carty – Official SXSW Showcase
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“…shouldn’t you have that stirred?”
Stephen F’s Bar was dead silent, the crowd captivated by Australian singer/songwriter Jack Carty.
His song had reached it’s climax, when the silence was broken from behind the bar with one of the punters ordering a cheeky martini and subsequent vodka-shaken racket.
The rattle of the martini shaker was swiftly followed by “…shouldn’t you have that stirred?”… Jack’s quick retort and easy, off-the-cuff banter what I’ve come to expect from the Sydney-based artist, both on stage and in person. Jack wowed his Austin audience with the light & colour of beautiful, ranging vocals and delicate guitars, which also featured a guest appearance from Hannah Shepherd (Emma Louise‘s talented keys player, vocalist and close family friend).
Having seen a number of performances live in LA and SXSW, I’ve fallen in love with Jack Carty’s music and so upon arriving back at the hotel room earlier in the evening to find him warming up for the show, my automatic 1st response was to capture the moment.
Jack Carty’s latest single with Casual Psychotic “What Does Your Heart Say” is the song we recorded and this moving impromptu rendition from a Texas hotel room is the first release from Jack’s latest ‘The Predictable Crisis of Modern Life’ – EP.
Jack recently completed a run of North American dates, released the new single in the USA and has just been on an Australian national tour, so I suggest if you haven’t seen him live already, that you get down to one of his shows stat. Immediately it will become clear why this lovely, talented and amiable guy has played alongside the likes of Josh Pyke, Matt Corby, Katie Noonan, Husky & more and featured at a bunch of Australian and international festivals including SXSW, Canadian Music Week, Woodford Festival, Peats Ridge and Playground Weekender.
Success could not come to a more deserving artist.
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My life is insanely busy, so quite often I find myself crave peach-purple sunsets & beautiful acoustic music to clear my mind.
Lakyn Heperi’s latest single ‘Better Than That’ is one such track. With warm, deftly plucked guitar strings and honeyed vocals, ‘Better Than That’ breaks the commercial mould that benefits & yet at times shackles talented young Australian singer-songwriters.
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Fuel management company Allstar Business Solutions has set up a partnership with electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure provider EB Charging to expand its coverage of EV networks.
The partnership will begin with 59 charge points before the rest of EB’s network – a further 223 chargers – will be added over the coming months to the multi-branded Allstar One Electric network, as they are upgraded to accept the Allstar One Electric Card.
EB is an expanding British business working with over 50 local authority, NHS and commercial partners, aiming to improve infrastructure for the EV market and enable fleet operators to adopt the technology with greater ease.
By joining Allstar Business Solutions’ network, the company will continue to support customers across the UK, providing greater access to compatible charging points.
The partnership signifies the continuation of Allstar’s EV network expansion and follows the launch of its EV charging payment solution, the Allstar One Electric card.
Paul Holland, managing director of UK Fuel at Fleetcor UK, Allstar’s parent company, said: “It is clear that UK fleet operators are eager to incorporate even more EV into their businesses. They just need a better infrastructure to support the transition. Collaborations, such as our partnership with EB Charging, will help make this a reality by offering greater access to charging points through our Allstar One Electric card.”
Dan O’Hara, CEO at EB Charging, added: “Our main target is to reduce the UK’s collective carbon footprint and improve air quality by helping people move from petrol and diesel to electric vehicles and more sustainable energy. This switch is made so much easier by improving access and the availability of electric charging points.”
“This switch to electrification for fleets is also crucial in meeting these targets and today’s partnership with Allstar Business Solutions is an exciting next step on this journey. Our joint goal of improving access to charging points will help drive our shared success and make the EV driving experience easier and more cost-effective.”


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Like assets and evil snowmen, fruits are easier to deal with in liquid form. Wash down nature’s nectar with this Groupon.
$21 for Two Yard-Sized Blended Liquor Drinks ($36 Value)
This Groupon is valid for any two frozen alcoholic beverages approximately 45 oz each and take-home souvenir glasses. Cocktails include the popular Moonshine, daiquiris, margaritas, pina coladas, or the Happy Ending—frozen lemonade mixed with sweet-tea vodka. See the menu here.
Though this merchant sometimes offers a discounted price online, this Groupon is still the best deal available.
Fresh Grill & Bar
Situated among the Miracle Mile Shops at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino, Fresh Grill & Bar fuses flavor and fast service into one appetite-taming experience. Inside, chefs whip up orders as visitors watch, including gourmet wraps, salads, grilled sandwiches, half-pound Angus burgers, and other hearty eats. Before settling near one of the restaurant's large plasma TVs, diners may personalize their plates at the sauce and dressing bar or snag a frozen drink and souvenir cups from the daiquiri bar.


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Murphy Junction, NC (1.4 miles ESE)
Montford Hills, NC (1.4 miles ENE)
Boswell, NC (1.4 miles SSW)
West Asheville, NC (1.9 miles SSE)
Deaver View, NC
(1.9 miles SW)
Emma, NC (< 0.1 mile)
Wilshire Park, NC (1.4 miles SSW)
Hazel Green, NC (1.4 miles SE)
Bingham Heights, NC (1.4 miles NE)
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Echo Hills, NC (1.4 miles SW)
Hillcrest Apts, NC (1.9 miles ESE)
Malvern Hills, NC (2.4 miles SSW)
Pisgah View, NC
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Venable Community, NC (2.7 miles S)
Woolsey, NC (2.7 miles ENE)
Lee Walker Hots, NC (3.1 miles ESE)
Albemarle, NC (3.4 miles ENE)
The Demographic Data for the 2,646 North Carolina cities, towns, counties, ZIP Codes and Census Designated Places (CDPs) profiled in this gazetteer is updated annually. Last Update: July 1, 2014.
The ZIP Code maps and the data regarding the number of residential and business addresses in each ZIP Code are updated four times per year. Last Update: November 1, 2014.
The information on the 55,156 North Carolina Physical, Cultural and Historic Features is updated six times per year. Last Update: December 2, 2014.
The School Attendance Zone Maps for 1,603 North Carolina public schools are updated four times per year. Last Update: October 6, 2014.

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Screenwriters are writers who practice their screenwriting skills and write scripts that form the basis of media such as films, television programs, and video games.
Scriptwriting for films is an exciting job. If you are determined to write screenplay, there are certain skills you need to work on in order to become professional. If you enjoy the process of storytelling and want to write the next big TV show or movie, screenplay writing is your way. Writing scripts can be a fun and enjoyable task if you are passionate about it. Below are the skills every screenwriter must have when starting their career in this field.
It is important to write every day. Make a habit of writing every day. Even if you don't produce something useful every day, make it a habit to write. Try different styles and genres as daily writing will help you build a portfolio and find your niche.
Focus on creating characters and storylines. Writing isn't just about filling out a blank page. It's about showing the audience the behavior patterns of the character and connecting the audience to that character.
To help you develop an appropriate writing habit, go over the following points and practice them religiously:
- Buy a calendar and put it on your desk.
- Determine how much time you want to write for each day. It should take at least an hour.
- When you're done, cross the date off the calendar.
- Continue each day without breaking the chain.
If you stick with it, you will have a significant advantage over the most ambitious screenwriters. More writing would lead to better development of your skills.
Knowledge of the script software:
A Screenwriting software helps you create, edit, format, and print scripts that will be used in movies, television, or video games. This software enables you to follow strict industry formatting guidelines, learn and improve language and grammar, and secure your documents.
With simple keyboard shortcuts you can add actions, dialogs, scene titles, transitions, character names, and more. However, there are hundreds of screenwriting software out there these days and you need to find them best software for writing a novelor a film among the many.
Read more scripts:
To have a detailed understanding of screenwriting and formats, it is important to read more books on screenwriting. Get a text from a library or buy it from a bookstore.
You have to be immersed in the world of cinema all the time. Learn as much as you can by reading books about directing, editing, and producing.
Write down movie / play summaries:
If you want to learn how to write scripts correctly, you must learn how to too Write summaries. A movie is based on a script that is based on a story, and you can easily read stories through an overview.
A summary of a play or movie is a sales tool that writers can use to market the scripts. Learning to draft a movie is very important. The following are the main elements of the summary format:
- The subject of the story
- Best parts of the story
- Your contact information
Knowledge of the script structure and characterization:
Knowing the format or structure of writing scripts is important. The four main points to remember when writing a script are as follows:
- At the end of Act 1, make a compelling story
- Midpoint / pause
- Add a turning point in Act 2
- Add a highlight scene
However, it's important to focus on creating meaningful characters as well. The best way to make your script a success is to pay attention to the plot and characters.
Movies are different from novels and plays. By watching movies, you will learn how screenwriters control the pace of the narration and how to use techniques in the story.
Expose yourself to different genres and languages to learn about different cultures and themes of a particular type of film.
In order to become a successful screenwriter, it is important to create adequate networking. Here are a few ways to start networking:
- The most important part of networking is speaking. The more you talk to screenwriters, the more you learn about the elements of writing.
- Once you've connected with other writers, you'll need to exchange contact information. When you have your blog, share this with the other writers. This is the easiest way to show your talents in the future.
- If you want to speak to and work with someone, send an email to continue the conversation. This will help you build a stable relationship with the other writers.
- Follow the authors on social media, interact with likes and retweets. Connect with the writers and let them know about your upcoming events.
What are the tasks of a screenwriter?
As a screenwriter, your job is to create stories from your ideas and concepts. Your responsibilities as a screenwriter are as follows:
- Developing and researching ideas
- Writing narrative to develop a script
- Meetings with film directors
- Incorporate visual elements into the scene with action and dialogue
- Collaborate with directors and producers to edit and customize scripts as needed
What are the educational requirements for a screenwriter?
Screenwriters do not require any special education, training, or certification. However, you can enroll in a creative writing course or learn about filmmaking to gain the proper knowledge of the subject. Some colleges and universities also offer special certifications or diplomas for writing scripts.
Screenwriters are an integral part of any movie as they are responsible for creating dialogue, characters, and plot. Like television writers, scriptwriters often specialize in certain genres such as comedy, fantasy, or horror.
As a screenwriter, you need to be willing to publish your scripts consistently in order to get paid work. You need to be able to face the rejection and criticism that comes with it. Work hard and gain more knowledge as this would help you succeed in the screenwriting field.


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We often don’t learn the value of listening techniques in building relationships. Consequently, people might not realize we are listening; the reflection tip helps here.
Reflection phrases our assessment of the other person’s emotions and feelings in a nonjudgmental way. It’s similar to summarization but with a focus on emotions, how others are feeling. This puts us in a better position to assess how others are interpreting our message while letting others know we are in tune with their feelings. Reflection is extremely helpful in venting as part of a conflict management.
Examples of Using the Reflection Tip
Some examples of using the reflection tip are:
- “You seem very pleased with the assignment.”
- “It’s obvious that you enjoy working with Bob.”
- “It appears that something about this project displeases you.”
- “I can tell that this subject upsets you.”
- “It looks like you’re very happy with the results.”
How Reflection Works
From a relational perspective, reflection conveys the feeling that we are:
- In tune on a deeper, human level
- Appreciating their feelings
- Finding their emotions important and worthy of discussion
- Grasping the seriousness or importance of the conversation’s subject matter
- Aware of their emotional state
The effect of reflection is to:
- Lower emotional barriers preventing a positive conversation
- Establish an emotional connection
- Encourage additional conversation on a more open, truthful level
Reflection is the most difficult of the relationship techniques because emotions are fuzzy, making them difficult to assess and verbalize. As with summarization, it’s used less frequently, but covers a lot of ground. It does a great job of uncovering underlying emotions because even if we’re wrong, others will likely correct us by stating their true feelings.
Since emotions often determine people’s interpretations, reflection is a very important technique in an integrated, holistic package of relationship building ones.
- Relationship Building Technique #1: Open-ended Questions
- Relationship Building Technique #2: Closed Questions
- Relationship Building Technique #3: Pause
- Relationship Building Technique #4: Acknowledgement
- Relationship Building Technique #5: Encouragement
- Relationship Building Technique #6: Synchronization
- Relationship Building Technique #7: Summarization
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"The bay is subject to algae blooms in late summer which are a naturally occurring phenomenon and do not indicate pollution other than from agricultural runoff." - Any references for this? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 188.8.131.52 (talk) 19:09, 16 January 2011 (UTC)
The following note was in the main text; I have moved it here. Radagast 13:52, Jan 27, 2005 (UTC)
Note: The distances of the legs of the bay are probably wrong. I couldn't find actual measurements, so I eyeballed it based on known distances.
Municipalities had been editied out. Please note that the Greater Quinte Region as it is now includes those municipalites evident in the main article as it stands. RyanRiWilliams
The following links need to be re-inserted into the article:
The Official Tourism website of Bay of Quinte Country. (www.bayofquintecountry.com) This site represents combined Tourism efforts and is endorsed by the Municipalities of Bay of Quinte, and their mandates through Municipal Tourism for Regional Tourism.)
The Municipality of Brighton, Ontario The Municipality of Greater Napanee, Ontario The Municipality of Picton, Ontario
Ryan, I removed the link for a couple of reasons. First of all, most tourism sites are meant to promote businesses, which is not permitted on Wikipedia (see wp:ELNO). As you go further into the site, there are many business links. Second, there is a conflict of interest problem. Since you are associated with the site, you cannot add links to sites with which you are associated. This would be perceived as you trying to promote your own business endeavours. I have no "beef" with the site other than this. I think tourism should be promoted, but Wikipedia is not the place to do this. Cheers. BC talk to me 19:09, 19 April 2010 (UTC)
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Brian, Tourism is a mandate of Municipal government. The Bay of Quinte Tourist Council is a government representation of the municipalities and Chamber of Commerce of Brighton, Quinte West, Belleville, Prince Edward County, Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, and Greater Napanee. Furthermore, Bay of Quinte Tourism is recognized and the tourism organization through Ontario Tourism. As I am an elected representative through the Chamber of Commerce which holds the municipal mandate for Tourism, and furthermore Elected as President of the Bay of Quinte Tourist Council, this is not a conflict of interest. The same site exists on Prince Edward County's Municipality wiki site and because Economic Development is linked through the same 'business' as you call it, your cities own wiki site with Kedco.
I would suggest you do some research on Tourism before you assume on a wikipedia passage that Tourism is private business promotion. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 184.108.40.206 (talk) 19:30, 19 April 2010 (UTC)
- No need for me to do research, I understand tourism very well thanks, having been in the tourism business for several years. I did not say that tourism provides private business promotion (although it does help businesses, which, of course is fine, and why tourism is promoted in the first place). I said the site does. A tourism site serves to promote tourism and indeed, to (usually) provide a vehicle for private businesses to advertise, or at least, to provide them with an Internet presence (even linked). This site does all these things. Also, if you are associated with this site and tourism promotion in the area, there is definitely a conflict of interest. Please see wp:COI. Discussing tourism in the article is fine; more detail on places to visit could be included, but it should be done in a non-promotional (i.e. in a neutral point-of-view way). But the linked site isn't appropriate. Other articles that may have similar websites linked, may have the same problem. Perhaps they need some cleaning up. It often depends on the site. For instance a tourism-related site that adds real value to an article would include info that may complement or supplement the article (e.g history, demographics, wildlife to see, etc.), but one that has myriads of links or advertising would not. See wp:EL for more info. BTW, don't forget to sign your posts (use four tildes). BC talk to me 22:51, 19 April 2010 (UTC)
- Tourism isn't just a shop or a tourist activity anymore. Furthermore, Tourism isn't promotion in the basic of terms, or just signage. Tourism involves economic development, municipal strategy, and employs more people than the fisheries, retail, or paper industry in Canada. Furthermore, since you live in Kingston, and you are making the point that the 'site' provides a private business to advertise, then perhaps since you live in Kingston you should edit the Kingston site and take down the Kingston Economic Development link, that by the way links all industry and yes - Tourism from Kingston. If this is successful, then perhaps you can do the same for Bay of Quinte. However, I suspect that you will have the same problems, as when talking about the economic success, strategy, and actually region demographic of a region today, you talk about Economic Development and moreover, tourism, which brings in more economic strength and is more important today than any one industry to our areas.
Regionalism, in this case, uses the region Kingston, or Bay of Quinte when defining a specific area for Tourism. Therefore, stating that the actual geographical boundaries are insignficant to the article is both ignorant and moreover unfounded as the main site in question actually is factual to its areas and municipalities. And most importantly, by definition, a region is tourist specific because of name and its relation to identification. (if you have questions - please see Belleville, Napanee, or Kingston!). The main point to this discussion is if you remove this link again, then remove Kedco from Kingston's site, or leave it be. RyanRiWilliams —Preceding unsigned comment added by 220.127.116.11 (talk) 01:50, 20 April 2010 (UTC)
And Finally, for the end of this conversation and debate - If this is how your ruling goes: Please goto and fix the following sites that follow suit: Thunder Bay, Ottawa, Banff, Vancouver, Toronto, New York, San Fransisco, Chicago, Paris, Las Vegas, Rome........
I do think that you have done a good job cleaning up the page, and I thank-you for that - however as you see, the Tourism site belongs.
- I have to agree with Brian on this. The Bay of Quinte Tourism link and the Quinte Economic Development Commission link do not meet the requirements of the guideline on External links. Both constitute Linkspam and do not belong in the article. BTW, the fact that other articles contain such links is not justification for their inclusion. I have removed these links. Please do not re-insert them. Sunray (talk) 06:56, 22 April 2010 (UTC)
- Sunray, Then I expect to see you remove the same in Kingston, Toronto etc. within the next week.
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Links to be considered Shortcut: WP:ELMAYBE Repealed. (Professional reviews should instead be used as sources in a "Reception" section.) Very large pages, such as pages containing rich media files, should be considered on a case-by-case basis. Worldwide, many use Wikipedia with a low-speed connection. Unusually large pages should be annotated as such. A well-chosen link to a directory of websites or organizations. Long lists of links are not acceptable. A directory link may be a permanent link or a temporary measure put in place while external links are being discussed on the article's talk page. The Open Directory Project is often a neutral candidate, and may be added using the of Quinte Bay of Quinte at DMOZ template. Sites which fail to meet criteria for reliable sources yet still contain information about the subject of the article from knowledgeable sources. Links normally to be avoided
Shortcuts: WP:ELNO WP:FANSITE Except for a link to an official page of the article's subject,
Since www.bayofquintecountry.com is the official page of Bay of Quinte - I argue that it is fine.
- Since the link is promotional, it is considered spam. As Brian Crawford has pointed out it is a conflict of interest for you to include it. Also, you seem to have missed the part of the guideline that says that the existence of similar links in other articles is not justification for its inclusion. If you would like an opinion from WikiProject Spam, I would be willing to refer it to them. In the meantime, please do not reinsert it. Sunray (talk) 05:35, 24 April 2010 (UTC)
The link is not promotional to any product, and is not a business. I would like an opintion from WikiProject Spam. Please submit.
The the Wikiproject Spam Site - on Microsoft's test for spam site - it is listed as non-commercial.
The official site: www.bayofquintecountry.com lists more information about the area than the wikipedia article, does not engage the user in 'selling' anything off the page, and is an informative event listing, imagery, area primarily based website that is through each of the municipalities of said region.
Brian Crawford - please let me know if you will be looking into the Kingston,_Ontario page to remove those links.
WikiTravel will be updated to reflect this area. All areas or regions are incorrect as Tourism Ontario has realigned the travel areas. This will all be updated as information is released. 18.104.22.168 (talk) 19:06, 30 April 2010 (UTC)
- The link in question is http://www.bayofquintecountry.com/ It appears to be the website of a government-run multi-city tourism agency; the article in question is specifically about the same multi-city area (but not merely "tourism in...").
The editors seem to have a bit of an edit war going on. One editor believes that this website qualifies as an WP:ELOFFICIAL website, like a city government website would be listed at an article about a single city. Others say that it's promotional spam. I don't think that the Truth™ is obviously on either side. I think that it would be helpful if multiple editors looked at the site and the article and left their opinions on the talk page. In particular, I think it might be helpful if independent editors considered this question from the common-sense perspective of "What best serves the readers of this encyclopedia?", rather than "What bit of Wikipedia's guidelines can I quote (out of context) to 'win' this dispute?" Thanks, WhatamIdoing (talk) 21:58, 30 April 2010 (UTC)


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The lies have fallen apart one by one. After months of repeating that seventeen intelligence agencies agreed on Russian election interference they finally admitted that the number was actually three. The Democratic Party is willing to risk hot war and irreparable damage to the system in order to escape blame for their electoral failures. They have been exposed as little more than a brand management team that does nothing to help the millions of people who are still willing to vote for them.
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus such as Barbara Lee and Maxine Waters have been in the forefront of this charade and now they have been joined by others. The Root online magazine announced it is joining this dubious group in doing the business of the bipartisan war party and the discredited democrats. “How Russia Used Racism to Hack White Voters” was the first installment in a new series, Black Guide to Russia. The Root promises that “each story will analyze the latest developments of the Russia investigation with a fresh, black perspective.” What is the black perspective on 21st century McCarthyism, on the craving for endless war or supporting the party which consigns black voters to the losers’ column?
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