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The Delta variant is more contagious and more deadly than other strains of COVID. People all over the country are contracting the variant despite their vaccination status. If you are experiencing symptoms and then test positive, there is a strong likelihood that you have the Delta variant. Visit AFC Urgent Care Hillsdale for COVID-19 testing today, and receive your vaccine.
Testing for the Delta Variant
The tests used to tell if you have COVID-19 will not be able to know whether or not it is the Delta variant. In order to tell if it’s Delta or another variant, a specific type of test called genomic sequencing is required. Due to the fact that there is a high number of testing happening, sequencing will not be performed on all viral samples. That being said, because Delta is so prominent in the United States, there is a high chance that the Delta variant causes a positive test.
Symptoms of the Delta Variant
Symptoms and warning signs of the Delta variant are essentially the same as the original strain of COVID. This includes fever, cough, loss of taste or smell, headache, and sore throat. That being said, the Delta variant spreads more easily than other strains. This is essentially the biggest reason why it is taking the country by storm.
In unvaccinated people, symptoms are more severe than in vaccinated people. It increasing the chance of hospitalization, complications, and death.
Contracting the Variant
Those who are unvaccinated are at higher risk of contracting the Delta variant than anyone else. Since Delta is more aggressive than other variants, areas with low vaccination levels are experiencing an increased number of cases. The CDC has found that the Delta variant is 2x more contagious than other variants and the original strain of COVID.
While it is unconfirmed, it has been observed that breakthrough cases who are asymptomatic are less likely to spread it to others. Symptomatic cases, however, increase that chance.
COVID Vaccines & the Delta Variant
The vaccine is extremely effective at preventing severe symptoms and hospitalization. While no vaccine is 100% effective at stopping the virus entirely, it is still our best chance at slowing the spread and saving lives. Similar to the flu shot, the COVID vaccine can help keep people safe and keep symptoms from getting out of control.
The FDA has approved the Pfizer vaccine as of August 23rd. While it is now even more available for those 16 and older, those 12 and under are at high risk of getting COVID. Clinical trials are underway to speed up approval for young children, but it may still be several weeks before there is any good news.


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Model aviation hobbyists will gather from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Jacoway Field in Fort Payne to mark the seventh annual National Model Aviation Day.
According to a news release about the event, members of the DeKalb RC Flyers, an Academy of Modern Aeronautics club, will join with other aviation enthusiasts to fly model aircraft.
There will be activities for all ages such as flight demonstrations and guest flight training.
There is no charge to attend the avent. Donations and proceeds from lunch sales will support the DeKalb County Animal Adoption Center.
Chad Budreau, executive director of the AMA, said in the release, “We look forward to a fun-filled day of model aircraft flying and activities for everyone, benefiting an important cause to the Fort Payne community.”
Jacoway Field is located on 23rd Street Southeast.
National Model Aviation Day events across the country benefit local charities and highlight the importance of model aviation. According to the release, flying model aircraft isn't just a hobby but is an effective tool to encourage young people to explore careers in science, technology, engineering and math fields.
For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2av24e3.

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“I’m an ordinary person who found herself on an extraordinary journey. In sharing my story, I hope to help create space for other stories and other voices, to widen the pathway for who belongs and why.” — MICHELLE OBAMA
From the publisher: "In a life filled with meaning and accomplishment, Michelle Obama has emerged as one of the most iconic and compelling women of our era. As First Lady of the United States of America—the first African American to serve in that role—she helped create the most welcoming and inclusive White House in history, while also establishing herself as a powerful advocate for women and girls in the U.S. and around the world, dramatically changing the ways that families pursue healthier and more active lives, and standing with her husband as he led America through some of its most harrowing moments. Along the way, she showed us a few dance moves, crushed Carpool Karaoke, and raised two down-to-earth daughters under an unforgiving media glare.
In her memoir, a work of deep reflection and mesmerizing storytelling, Michelle Obama invites readers into her world, chronicling the experiences that have shaped her—from her childhood on the South Side of Chicago to her years as an executive balancing the demands of motherhood and work, to her time spent at the world’s most famous address. With unerring honesty and lively wit, she describes her triumphs and her disappointments, both public and private, telling her full story as she has lived it—in her own words and on her own terms. Warm, wise, and revelatory, Becoming is the deeply personal reckoning of a woman of soul and substance who has steadily defied expectations—and whose story inspires us to do the same.
Michelle Robinson Obama served as First Lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017. A graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School, Mrs. Obama started her career as an attorney at the Chicago law firm Sidley & Austin, where she met her future husband, Barack Obama. She later worked in the Chicago mayor’s office, at the University of Chicago, and at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Mrs. Obama also founded the Chicago chapter of Public Allies, an organization that prepares young people for careers in public service.
The Obamas currently live in Washington, DC, and have two daughters, Malia and Sasha."
This page by the Brooklyn College Library is meant to act as a supplement to the 2019 First College Year Common Reading events and activities, which include reading and writing about the book in your English 1010 class and students writing personal essays for possible publication in the anthology Telling Our Stories, Sharing Our Lives. Click here to visit the official Brooklyn College First College Year Common Reading site.
If you are a first-year student and you have not yet received your copy of Becoming, stop by 3219 Boylan Hall.
The First College Year Common Reading experience is meant to build community and foster dialogue. Check out these primary and secondary sources to learn more about the author, and explore just a few of its many important themes.

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I am very excited. This weekend we will be starting our seeds for the super mega s-wood south garden! Dave is going to put together some grow lights and we are going to be getting them all going! Also notable improvement for the weekend will be that we are going to create (when I say “we” I really mean “he”) a growing pen inside the chicken coop and move the baby chickens out there.
Speaking of the hateful little beasties, I mean chickens, it appears that out of the 6 I kept, 3 of them are hens. Now I am not chicken expert and I can’t possibly really know until they start choking out their first crows, but there are 3 distinctly different chickens in that pen. Larger combs, redder combs, their eyes are even bigger. Oh and they are mean. That’s not different then the other 3. I don’t know what is going on with these chickens but they are NOT nice. No matter how much we handle them, feed them, coo at them. They peck you and run away! I don’t understand it at all. The babies I got from the hatchery last year were so sweet as pie at this stage… They hate me! I keep wondering if in breeding them I created some sort of Frankenstein chicken or something that is going to turn on me and try to murder our family while we sleep!
I will be sure to update you and post pictures of our indoor gardening this weekend. You guys have no idea HOW excited I am for the spring to finally get here. I know it will take longer on the mountain so we will probably not have access to shmoopywood until may, but there is so much we want to do up there this year to make it more comfortable!

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Thur Metall - Workspace Equipment
We are pleased to announce a new and exciting addition to the EquiptoWork Product collections. With professional workshops and workplace storage equipment mostly in mind, we are now offering our UK and European customers the exceptional range of workplace products from Swiss manufacturer Thur Metall.
Proven quality products in keeping with the rest of the Equiptowork portfolio, the Thur Metall workspace products have been carefully selected to offer an effectively sized choice of complete storage solutions from both the Thur Metall Classic lines and the new TM Elegance range.
Precision made workplace equipment to provide years of service to a large range of industries and commercial applications, 5 year product guarantees, TÜV certified, GS approved products with distinctive designs and continued innovation help make TM the first choice for professional customers needing top quality workspace equipment, such as:
Storage Drawer Cabinets
Standard Workbench Systems
Workbenches with Drawer Cabinets
Mobile Storage Solutions including Tool Storage Trolleys, Workshop Cabinets, XL Workbenches and Workstations
Modular Cabinet Systems
Wall mounted Workshop Cabinets and Heavy Duty Storage Cupboards
Powered Lockers and Cabinets - for charging laptops, smart-phones, and e-bikes


Sonatus is a well-funded, fast-paced, and fast-growing company whose technologies and software help automakers build dynamic software-defined vehicles. With two generations of solutions already on the road with a top global OEM, our vehicle and cloud software solutions are at the forefront of the digital transformation of vehicles. The Sonatus team is a talented and diverse collection of technology and automotive specialists hailing from many of the most prominent companies in their respective industries.
We are in an accelerated growth phase and looking for highly motivated accomplished and driven Embedded Engineers to join our growing team. As a part of a cross-functional team that is responsible for the full software development life cycle, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and products, from conception to deployment.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Design and implement software of embedded devices and systems from requirements to production and commercial deployment
- Design, develop, code, test, and debug system software
- Review code and design
- Analyze and enhance efficiency, stability, and scalability of system resources
- Provide post-production support
- Assess third-party and open-source software
Qualifications and Experience
- BS degree in Computer Science or Engineering
- Experience in hands-on development and troubleshooting on embedded targets
- Solid programming experience in C or C++
- Proven experience in embedded systems design with preemptive, multitasking real-time operating systems
- Familiarity with software configuration management tools, defect tracking tools and peer review
- Experience with RTOS, Embedded Linux, Android, and/or other embedded operating systems
- Experience with networking technologies such as Ethernet, TCP/IP, HTTP, etc.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Desired Skills and Experience
- MS/PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Good understanding of hardware devices such as MCU, CPU, Network Switch, etc.
- Thorough understanding of the latest security principles, techniques, and protocols
- Experience with network security and networking technologies and with system, security, and network monitoring tools
- Hands on experience in security systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, anti-virus software, authentication systems, log management, content filtering, etc
- Experiences in security related software development
- Proficient in Python or other scripting language
- Experience with automotive product development (e.g. CAN, AUTOSAR, etc.)
Consider being part of the Sonatus team and receive the following:
Benefit Offerings includes:
- Competitive compensation and equity program
- Health care plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Flexible and Dependent Care Expense program
- Retirement plan (401k)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Unlimited paid time off per year
- Hybrid office work-arrangement/flexibility
Perk Offerings include:
- Complimentary lunches, snacks and beverages during on-site working days
- Wellness benefit allowances (towards gym membership and fitness programs)
- Internet reimbursement
- Computer Accessory Allowance
Employee Engagement Offerings:
- Departmental team building and outings
- Employee Referral Program
- Culture/Employee Satisfaction Surveys - Feedback matters!
- Peer Award Program (monthly)
- Innovative Award Program (annual)
Sonatus is a fast-paced and innovative company and are seeking team members who are passionate about making a difference. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, we highly encourage you to apply.


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Hamilton Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom
In a White House ceremony Nov. 24, Lee Hamilton was one of 17 Americans to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor.
This was the Medal citation: “A leading voice on foreign policy and national security, Lee H. Hamilton has played a pivotal role in developing solutions to some of the most complex challenges of our time. His leadership in Congress reflected his profound commitment to preserving the safety and integrity of our nation, and his role in promoting civic engagement has made an impact that will endure for generations to come. Lee H. Hamilton has helped steer the course of American history in a spirit of bipartisanship, and he continues to strengthen the homeland and promote diplomacy.”
In his remarks at the ceremony, President Barack Obama offered these words of praise: ‘At its best,’ Lee Hamilton once said, ‘representative democracy gives us a system where all of us have a voice in the process, and a stake in the product.’ In his 34 years in Congress, Lee Hamilton was a faithful servant to that ideal, representing his district, his beloved Indiana, and his country with integrity and honor. As head of the House Foreign Affairs and Intelligence committees, he helped guide us through the Cold War and into a new era of American leadership. He is a man widely admired on both sides of the aisle for his honesty, his wisdom and consistent commitment to bipartisanship. From serving as vice chair of the 9/11 Commission to making Congress more effective, Lee remains a tireless public servant and a trusted advisor and friend to many, and I am proud to count myself among them.”
Created in 1963 by President John F. Kennedy, the Presidential Medal of Freedom is presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors.
From 1965 to 1999, Hamilton served Indiana in the U.S. House, where his chairmanships included the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms Transactions with Iran. He also was Chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, working to promote long-term economic growth and development, global market competition, and sound fiscal policy. And he was Chairman of the Joint Committee on the Organization of Congress, promoting integrity and efficiency in the institution.
Since retiring from Congress, Hamilton has been at the center of efforts to address some of our nation’s highest-profile homeland security and foreign policy challenges.
He served as Vice Chairman of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States (known as the 9/11 Commission), which issued its report in 2004. He was Co-Chairman, with former Secretary of State James A. Baker, of the Iraq Study Group, which in 2006 made recommendations on U.S. policy options in Iraq. He was Co-Chairman, with former Sen. Spencer Abraham, of the Independent Task Force on Immigration and America's Future, which issued a report in 2006 calling for reform of the nation’s immigration laws and system.
From 1999 through 2010, Hamilton was President of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, an institution in Washington, D.C., where scholars, policymakers and business leaders engage in comprehensive and non-partisan dialogue on public policy issues.
Hamilton in 1999 founded the Center on Congress at Indiana University, and served as its director for 16 years. Now at IU-Bloomington, Hamilton is a distinguished scholar in the School of Global and International Studies, and a professor of practice in the School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He writes a biweekly column on Congress and representative democracy, which is distributed by the IU Center on Representative Government, and he writes a regular column on foreign affairs for The Huffington Post.
When first notified of the Medal of Freedom honor, Hamilton said, “There are an awful lot of people who helped me get [this award], including my family, staff members and, of course, the Indiana voters who have supported me over the years. Their support has been enormously meaningful and has enabled me to do what I was able to do."
IU President Michael A. McRobbie said, “Lee Hamilton is a true statesman who demonstrated unsurpassed commitment to serving the people of Indiana during his more than three decades as a member of Congress. Lee also has had an immeasurable impact on U.S. foreign policy, and he continues to be a clear voice for a strong but measured approach to the complex global issues this country faces.
"This recognition is a fitting tribute to Lee’s vast contributions to his home state and his country, and we are immensely fortunate to have Lee as a distinguished faculty member of the IU School of Global and International Studies, where he can share his wealth of knowledge and experience with the university community."
Hamilton is the author of three books: How Congress Works and Why You Should Care (Indiana University Press); Strengthening Congress (Indiana University Press); and A Creative Tension: The Foreign Policy Roles of the President and Congress (Woodrow Wilson Press). He co-authored with former Gov. Thomas Kean Without Precedent: The Inside Story of the 9/11 Commission (Knopf).
Hamilton was born in 1931 in Daytona Beach, Fla. His family relocated to Tennessee and then Evansville, Ind. He graduated from DePauw University and Indiana University law school, and he studied for a year at Goethe University in Germany. A former high school and college basketball star, he was inducted into the Indiana basketball Hall of Fame in 1982. Before his 1964 election to Congress, he practiced law in Chicago and Columbus, Ind. He was married to Nancy Ann Hamilton for 58 years until her death in 2012. They have three children and five grandchildren.


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Which character would you love to see more of on the show (i.e. given more story and airtime)?
Which superhero would you most like to see guest-star on the show?
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Which Flash comic book villain would you like to see on the show?
Which character from the past would you most like to see return?
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GH’s Kelly Thiebaud (Britt, right) photobombed this photo of Cameron Mathison (Drew, left), his wife Vanessa and executive producer Frank Valentini, the day Vanessa filmed scenes for the soap opera. “I have to say…Frank Valentini made the character of Drew a reality for me, and now he’s made Vanessa’s dream come true as well. Vanessa has been a lifelong GH fan! shared Mathison.
“When I’m not saving Steffy, we’re taking selfies,” Ashley Jones (Bridget, right) of B&B with Krista Allen (Taylor) joked.
Allison Lanier shared this photo of herself before taking her Y&R screen test for the summer.
“It’s been a nice spring break, but it’s time to get back to work!!! It’s going to be CRAZY!!!” said B&B’s Lawrence Saint-Victor (Carter) after returning from a break.
Michelle Stafford (Phyllis, Y&R) shared a snap from the hair chair.
Dan Feuerriegel (EJ), Robert Scott Wilson (Ben) and Paul Telfer (Xander) of DAYS (from left) were all smiles on the Brady pub set.
Precious Way (ex-Chanel, DAYS) felt green as she entered her trailer.
“Thank you everyone on #secondchances, my last scene we shot,” reported Denise Richards (Shauna, B&B).
Rory Gibson (Noah, Y&R) posed outside CBS studios.

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Wessex offers high-quality Rheumatology training in beautiful locations. Our training sites offer a comprehensive training experience, supported by a network of committed educational and clinical supervisors.
Our training days link to the rheumatology curriculum, ensuring a balance of theoretical and more practical knowledge, and the opportunity to get to know other trainees in the region, ensuring that your training will not only equip you to embark on a consultant career, but will be a sociable one as well.
Our aim is to produce doctors who have the skill set to work effectively as Consultant Rheumatologists in the current NHS, and who have had the opportunity to develop specific areas of interest and expertise in their training that further enhance their job satisfactions, and make them competitive at appointment interviews.
Our trainees have an excellent track record in securing consultant posts. All benefit from an excellent training in all aspects of Rheumatology, including: connective tissue disease, inflammatory arthritis, metabolic bone disease and paediatric rheumatology, and many take up opportunities in academic rheumatology.
We provide excellent training at the following hospitals:
Christchurch Hospital, Christchurch
Hampshire Hospitals, Basingstoke & Winchester
Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth
Salisbury District Hospital, Salisbury
Southampton General Hospital, Southampton
All trainees are encouraged to undertake research projects during their training. A small proportion will undertake higher degrees under the supervision of researchers at the Medical Research Council (MRC) Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit (LEU) or other University of Southampton academics.
For more information on this research, please visit the MRC LEU website.
All trainees are encouraged to discuss their research aspirations when they meet the programme director (Professor Elaine Dennison) at induction. This allows us to put each trainee in touch with the right person/people early on in their rotation, to maximise opportunities.
While the MRC LEU hosts a large body of epidemiological research, numerous opportunities also exist for more basic science research, or experience in clinical trial work or systematic reviews.

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Hey amigos! Want to learn Spanish? Check out MAYASOL @mayasolspanish. They have different programs here in London, great teachers from Mexico, Spain and other Hispanic countries.
Make sure to check out their site soon, ✈we don’t want you to miss the next trip to the TACO PARADISE!!! Aye aye aye!!! YES, they take their class to Mexico once a year to learn more about their culture and language!
They are located at 120 Wellington St.
Learn more at https://www.mayasol.ca/

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Bababoeycraft is a new minecraft server with a modified vanilla experiance.
No Teleporting /tpa /spawn or /home we use a dedicated waypointsystem.
Mcmmo is installed and modified down to its core. The server is in early alpha, please report bugs.
We are working dedicated to keep the server updated and lag free.
Welcome to our community

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Drama, antics, adventures and stories. Such is the life of The Real Life Drama Queen. I get drama even when I stay at home and hide. Silly people always seem to find me. I am hoping you will have some fun reading the stories.
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Following the release today of NHS performance data for June, Dr Nick Scriven, president of the Society for Acute Medicine, said:
“The system remains under significant strain and one wonders how many more times performance targets have to be missed for government and NHS leaders to accept they have failed to meet the challenges presented to them over recent years.
“This is meant to be the time when services are least stretched and staff have an opportunity to draw breath but the numbers are staggering – more than 17,500 people needing emergency admission every day in June with a 5% increase in 12 months and the number of patients “stuck” in acute beds is identical to to this time last year (4,500).
“These two mean the pressure remains relentless and people are suffering delays in getting care, notably the 12-hour breach number was 375% more this June compared to 2018.
“As we lurch from one period of pressure to another without any noticeable respite there is now an incredibly serious worry on the horizon in Australian flu which could cause chaos in the UK.
“If the experience in Australia – 75,000 cases up on the same period in 2018 – is replicated then we would see a similar situation to the “bad” winter of 2017 well before we move into winter proper.
“It would be unknown how the NHS would cope given that even in the middle of summer many of our hospitals still have a large proportion of so-called extra capacity in use.
“There would need to be some very firm finger crossing for us to avoid disaster given the current challenges, particularly given the likely lack of senior staff available to provide service-saving overtime due to the now well-publicised and unresolved issues with tax and the NHS pension scheme.”


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The TNK prosthesis was developed by Dr. Takakura in Japan in 1975. It is currently the only total ankle prosthesis with alumina ceramic components. The third generation of this device has shown promising results in reports by the designer, but these have not been results have not been duplicated by others.
In 1988, Takakura et al reported a comparative study of cemented metal and uncemented ceramic TNK ankle prostheses.1 Both types were two-component prostheses with high-density polyethylene fixed to the tibial component. Before 1980, the authors implanted 30 cemented stainless steel prostheses (first generation); after 1980 they used 9 cemented and 30 uncemented ceramic prostheses (second generation). The mean follow-up time for cemented and uncemented total ankle replacements (TARs) was 8.1 and 4.1 years, respectively.
Patients who underwent TAR with an uncemented prosthesis were 67% more satisfied than those who underwent the procedure with a cemented prosthesis (27%). Five metal TARs and one ceramic TAR had to be revised (five arthrodeses and one revision arthroplasty).1
The initial encouraging results were not maintained in another study by the same working group, published in 2004.2 Significant loosening and subsidence of the prosthesis were observed in most patients with the first-generation TAR (stainless steel prosthesis). The second-generation TAR (ceramic prosthesis) was implanted in 60 ankles between 1980 and 1991 (in 12 ankles, cement fixation was used). However, loosening and significant subsidence occurred in most patients within 5 years after the surgery.
In 1991, the ceramic prosthesis (second generation) was modified by adding bead-formed alumina coated with hydroxyapatite (third generation). Between 1991 and 2001, this prosthesis type was used in 70 ankles.2,3 The mean follow up in this patient group was 5 years. In three patients, the replaced ankle had to be fused (one case with deep infection, two cases with severe subsidence of talar component). Overall results were excellent or good in the most patients (52 ankles). The patient satisfaction rate was higher in patients with osteoarthritis (OA) compared with patients with rheumatoid OA.2,3
The TNK prosthesis has been used for treatment of rheumatoid OA with poor clinical and radiographic outcomes, as shown in two studies.4,5 Nishikawa et al reviewed 26 patients (six patients received bilateral TAR) with rheumatoid OA who were treated with a TNK prosthesis between 1984 and 2000. At a mean follow up of 72 months 27 ankles in 21 patients were reviewed. Three ankles had to undergo revision surgery. Nine patients reported their outcome as excellent or good, but patients complained about residual pain in 13 ankles. A high rate of radiolucency was observed in this patient cohort: migration of the tibial component in 13 ankles and collapse of the talus in nine.4
Nagashima et al reported results of 21 TARs performed in 19 patients between 1998 and 2002 using the TNK prosthesis.5 Hybrid-type fixation (talus component cemented, tibial component not cemented) was used in 15 of 21 cases, while both components were cemented in the remaining cases. Early postoperative complications included two patients with delayed wound healing and one patient with deep infection. In 11 of 21 ankles, significant radiolucency lines were observed. Most patients experienced pain relief and functional improvement; however, postoperative improvement of ROM directly correlated with preoperative ROM.5
Shinomiya et al performed 20 TARs using TNK prosthesis in 18 selected patients with rheumatoid OA between 1988 and 1996.6 All patients were reviewed at a mean follow up of 8 years, with a range of 5 to 12 years. All patients experienced substantial pain relief and showed functional improvement superior to those who underwent ankle arthrodesis in the same period. No conversions to ankle fusion or revision arthroplasties were necessary in this cohort. However, a radiolucent line was observed in all replaced ankles at the final follow up. The authors stated that TAR may be useful in young patients with rheumatoid OA, considering their better postoperative quality of life.6
Shi et al developed a special hydroxyapatite augmentation for bone atrophy in TAR for rheumatoid patients receiving a TNK prosthesis.7 This specially designed hydroxyapatite coating was used in 16 ankles (14 patients) and results were reviewed at a mean follow up of 23 months. More than half of all ankles showed a radiolucency zone between hydroxyapatite and the tibial component on radiographs at the final follow up. However, no significant changes of coating position were registered; also, no significant subsidence was noted. The authors suggested that this new technique using hydroxyapatite may increase the primary implant fixation to the bone, especially in patients with rheumatoid OA and showing significant bone atrophy.7
Recently, Tsukamoto et al reported a case using a custom-made alumina ceramic total talar component for treatment of collapse of the talar body in one patient who received a TNK prosthesis.8 The revision surgery was performed in a 56-year-old female patient 4 years after the initial TAR. The authors achieved substantial pain relief and functional improvement especially regarding walking ability. This case report demonstrated a feasible revision treatment in patients with failed TAR.8
In summary, since its introduction in 1975, the TNK prosthesis has undergone many modifications to address the material of the components (stainless steel, polyethylene, alumina ceramic), coating (without/with hydroxyapatite), and fixation (cement/cementless fixation). Currently, this is the only TAR design with alumina ceramic components. While the studies by the designer reported favorable results using the third-generation TNK prosthesis,2,3 independent studies addressing TAR results in patients with rheumatoid OA show less-promising results.4,5
- Takakura,Y., Tanaka,Y., Sugimoto,K., Tamai,S., and Masuhara,K.: Ankle arthroplasty. A comparative study of cemented metal and uncemented ceramic prostheses. Clin Orthop Relat Res, 252:209-216, 1990.
- Takakura,Y., Tanaka,Y., Kumai,T., Sugimoto,K., and Ohgushi,H.: Ankle arthroplasty using three generations of metal and ceramic prostheses. Clin Orthop Relat Res, 424:130-136, 2004.
- Tanaka,Y. and Takakura,Y.: [The TNK ankle: short
- and mid-term results]. Orthopade, 35:546-551, 2006.
- Nishikawa,M., Tomita,T., Fujii,M., Watanabe,T., Hashimoto,J., Sugamoto,K., Ochi,T., and Yoshikawa,H.: Total ankle replacement in rheumatoid arthritis. Int Orthop, 28:123-126, 2004.
- Nagashima,M., Takahashi,H., Kakumoto,S., Miyamoto,Y., and Yoshino,S.: Total ankle arthroplasty for deformity of the foot in patients with rheumatoid arthritis using the TNK ankle system: clinical results of 21 cases. Mod Rheumatol, 14:48-53, 2004.
- Shinomiya,F., Okada,M., Hamada,Y., Fujimura,T., and Hamada,D.: Indications of total ankle arthroplasty for rheumatoid arthritis: evaluation at 5 years or more after the operation. Mod Rheumatol, 13:153-159, 2003.
- Shi,K., Hayashida,K., Hashimoto,J., Sugamoto,K., Kawai,H., and Yoshikawa,H.: Hydroxyapatite augmentation for bone atrophy in total ankle replacement in rheumatoid arthritis. J Foot Ankle Surg, 45:316-321, 2006.
- Tsukamoto,S., Tanaka,Y., Maegawa,N., Shinohara,Y., Taniguchi,A., Kumai,T., and Takakura,Y.: Total talar replacement following collapse of the talar body as a complication of total ankle arthroplasty: a case report. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 92:2115-2120, 9-1-2010.

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Some of the enthusiastic Yak owners and pilots, from Virginia Airport in Durban, got together on 13 January 2018 to hone their formation flying skills. One of the pilots Mark Reid has been away working in Dubai arriving home just before the festive season. He galvanised his fellow pilots into flying several practice sorties during the week leading up to Saturday. On Saturday they flew a four-ship formation with one Yak 55, two Yak 52s and a Yak 18T. The Yak 55 ZU-DSH was flown by Bruce Daniels, Yak 52 ZU-CWP was flown by Paulo-Jorge Da Silva Martins and Martin Schulze, Yak 52 ZU-CWJ was flown by Mark Reid and William O'Driscoll and the Yak 18T by Brendan Adams.
The Yak pilots from left to right: - Martin Schulze, Mark Reid, William O'Driscoll, Brendan Adams, Paulo-Jorge Da Silva Martins and Bruce Daniels next to the Yak 55.
The training exercise brought back memories of the iconic Yak weeks some years ago when the training was overseen by air force pilots from the Silver Falcons (South African Airforce) and some of the Red Arrows (Royal Air Force.) Formation flying is very demanding and helps to hone the flying skills of all the participants. Teamwork and trust are an essential part of this type of flying and helps to make them better pilots.
Yak 52 at the ready
The Yaks lined up in front of the terminal.
The Yak 18T
Prior to take off there was a thorough briefing conducted by Bruce Daniels. The pilots discussed the formations they would fly and the usual signals and safety matters. They then did several walk throughs of the formation changes that they had planned.
Bruce Daniels explains a formation change.
The team walks through their flight.
The pilots in front of the Yak 18T. Paulo-Jorge Da Silva Martins, William O'Driscoll, Brendan Adams, Mark Reid, Bruce Daniels and Martin Schulze.
After the briefing the team strapped in and all the sometimes temperamental Yaks started flawlessly.
Mark Reid (front) and William O'Driscoll ready to go.
Paulo-Jorge Da Silva Martins front and Martin Schulze.
Brendan Adams ready to go.
Bruce Daniels warms up the Yak 55.
The team then lined up on runway 05 and took off at short intervals before heading down the coast.
The four Yaks lined up with a hazy Durban skyline behind them.
Brendan Adams rotates the 18T.
Paulo-Jorge Da Silva Martins gets his Yak 52 airborne with co-owner Martin Schulze in the rear seat
Mark Reid lifts off in his Yak 52 with William O'Driscoll in the back.
Bruce Daniels airborne in his smart Yak 55.
The plan was to take off from Virginia and head south to the general flying area. On the way out, they headed around the Bluff in diamond formation and once thereafter they did many formation changes. Some of those flown were finger 4, echelon, diamond and line astern.
On their return from the general flying area the formation made a couple of passes at Virginia prior to landing.
The team then landed safely to end an enjoyable practice session.
The weather was perfect making this a wonderful day for flying and the participants had a lot of fun keeping their formation skills up to scratch.


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I LOVED photographing this sweet little family of SIX from Utah! They came out here on family vacation and decided to capture some moments together along the beautiful coast since they don’t get this view everyday where they live! The excitement on the kids faces when they saw the water was priceless. It was a little reminder of just how lucky all us Californians are to have the luxury of going to the beach everyday ! ;) My goal with this session was to really capture that feeling you get when you are on vacation, worry-free enjoying the sunshine (though if you ask Heather, this mamma will tell you it was quite windy & cold) Ha. They were such troopers and the kids braved the cold & wind for photos! Even though it wasn’t the sunshine they were hoping for, these moments they now have to cherish forever and to remember where they visited !
Thank you Heather (who is also a family photographer in Utah) for trusting me to capture these memories of your family !


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Grid systems are an invaluable design resource for web designers, having been used since ancient times. They create order and stability in designs and can be adapted to various screen sizes and devices. When using a grid system UX, there are several different types to consider, such as flexbox grids, column-based grids, and even custom-made grid solutions. A well-executed grid helps keep UI/UX design services orderly and coherent across multiple platforms.
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What Are Grid Systems in Design?
Grids are essential tools for defining layouts in design. In print media, designers often use grids to organize and display material. Grids are also an integral element of user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design. Web pages, mobile apps and other digital interfaces all use grid systems as the basic structure for their designs.
Grids are an invaluable asset when it comes to designing, as they can provide enhanced readability, helpful information architecture, and a framework for responsive design. This consequently leads to a better user experience overall.
The Story Behind the Grid
Designers can use grid system UX to create an organized look. This is a popular approach that was initially used in print design and is now becoming increasingly commonplace in interactive design. Not only does it make the process simpler, but grids can also help designers craft a consistent experience on multiple devices with diverse screen sizes. Ultimately, this makes for happy users who are able to find what they’re looking for quickly and easily.
The grid system is a powerful tool with benefits for both designers and users alike. By organizing page elements into columns and rows, we can create a reliable, consistent structure within the design. For example, this column-based system makes it easier to locate text, images, and functions in the same place every time. This concept also applies to maps; each landmark appears in an exact spot based on its coordinates. Without these organized grids, our GPS systems would be chaotic!
Designers use the grid system UX to organize content on both physical and virtual pages. It is especially useful when designing for the web, as different browsers handle information in various ways and screens vary in size. However, creating a grid system UX for the virtual page requires some extra effort to ensure that elements are arranged properly. Though more complex than layout for printing purposes, simplifying design with grids remains key in both digital and print media.
Though grid systems have their critics, they can be an effective way to organize information and maximize readability. Balance is the key; without sacrificing creativity entirely, designers can still use grids to make content easier to consume. By utilizing mathematics and precision, grids can create minimalistic layouts that draw little attention away from the main focus – the content.
Why Are Grid Systems UX Important?
1- it will help you to Collaborate with other designers
Grids can be a powerful tool when it comes to collaborating with other designers. A grid gives an underlying structure to your design and helps guide elements into their proper positions. This helps ensure that if someone else jumps in and takes over, they will know what kind of structure you had planned for the design and where various elements should go. Utilizing grids in this way can make the process much smoother and reduce miscommunication between designers.
2- it will Make Your Job Quicker
Designers are often looking for ways to optimize their workflow and improve efficiency. Grids can provide an invaluable aid to the design process, helping designers produce better quality work in less time. Grids act a as guides—directing users on where is best to place, position, and scale elements–rather than randomly moving components around until a satisfactory composition appears. In this way, grids serve as valuable resources that help create aesthetically pleasing results quickly and efficiently.
3- It will Keep Your Content Organized
Grid systems are a great way to ensure your page design remains clean and clear. Grids promote alignment, which is critical for creating orderly and organized layouts. By setting up a consistent grid system UX, elements on the page can be positioned in logical locations while also providing symmetry and structure.
4- it will help you to Balance Your Design
Grids are a great tool to create even and consistent layout. They divide designs into columns that make it easier to judge which side is more densely populated. Employing grids allows designers to create harmonious shapes and proportions.
5- Grids can encourage white space
White space plays a vital role in modern web design by providing visual separation between different elements. By leaving empty spaces between graphics, you can give each element its own focal point, creating a pleasing viewing experience. A grid layout is an effective way of achieving this look. Divide your page into columns and rows, then place necessary elements; leave the rest to fill in with white space for optimal results. For an example that uses an abundance of white space, take a look at the Apple landing page – there are empty segments within the outermost grid layout that help to create this effect.
6- It will help you to create Pleasing Designs
Using grids can often provide designers—as well as artists, photographers, and more—with a way to create aesthetically pleasing designs. One popular technique is the rule of thirds, which involves dividing the canvas into equally sized vertical and horizontal lines. Where these lines cross are deemed focal points for design elements; hence making for a mathematically satisfying composition.
Why do we use a layout grid?
Layout grids are beneficial for creating a logical and visually pleasing structure to display content. It enables designers to arrange elements more effectively and make them easier to read. Additionally, grids can provide balance in designs by allowing elements to be consistently spaced out. Ultimately, grid systems result in more organized designs and improved user experiences.
Some of the benefits of using layout grids include:
- Visual hierarchy
How to create a layout grid?
To create a layout grid, follow these steps:
Determine the size of your grid
Careful consideration must be given to your grid size and how it relates to the dimensions of your design. For web design specifically, a 12-column grid composed of 60-pixel columns is often utilized. This creates a structure that can accommodate most website layouts and allows for seamless scaling of respective elements.
Choose your spacing
It is important to decide on an optimal spacing between columns and rows. The size of your design should be taken into consideration, as well as the amount of white space desired. With the proper balancing, a refined and aesthetically pleasing product can be achieved.
Set up a grid by adhering to certain guidelines. Within Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator, view the “New Guide” option under “View.” This will allow you to add each guide in its designated position. Carry out this process until all your guides have been set up.
When working with multi-column layouts, it is important to add visual separation between columns by adding gutters. This will help distinguish between each of the columns and make the design easier to read.
Test your grid
Verify that the grid is properly functioning by placing elements inside it and ensuring that they align with the predetermined specifications.
Save as a template:
For a more efficient design process, create a layout grid that you can save as a template to use in the future. This will ensure consistency across your designs and keep you from having to recreate layouts from scratch every time.
Adjust as needed
It’s important to keep in mind that grids can be adjusted according to the individual needs of each design project. Grids are versatile and should be implemented with care and expertise.
Task Analysis UX Design: Uncovering User Needs
A crucial step in the UX design process, task analysis entails understanding user interactions to achieve specific objectives. A simple technique that involves dividing intricate tasks into more understandable steps grants designers the acquisition of key insight into consumer conduct, wants, and challenges. Here’s how task analysis UX design contributes to be effective:
User-Centered Design: User-centric design reigns supreme, with task analysis as its foundation. Using user behavior insights, designers create interfaces perfectly suited to each person’s needs.
Identifying Pain Points: Dissecting tasks into smaller parts helps designers locate pain points along the user path. Equipped with this understanding, they are empowered to eliminate impediments and optimize the user experience.
Streamlined Workflows: Task analysis leads to more efficient and natural workflows. Optimizing the order of tasks leads to a more seamless experience, minimizing cognitive burden and improving usability.
Enhancing Efficiency: Task evaluation yields efficient outcome possibilities with designers’ help. Faster execution, easier workflows, or a user-friendly design could be the aim.
Continuous Improvement: In UX design, an iterative process reigns supreme. Not exclusively in the initial design phase, task analysis forms the basis for continuous enhancements. Regularly examining user activities, designers cultivate adaptive interfaces tailored to evolving user requirements.
How to choose and set up your grid?
1- Know your needs.
It’s important to select the ideal grid for your project. You should take into consideration what kind of grid would best serve your purpose — column, modular, or hierarchical — before deciding. Depending on how one item needs to be emphasized more than others in a page, a hierarchical grid may be the right choice, such as for online news platforms. If the content you need to display is highly variable, you might be better off using either a basic column or modular grid since these give greater design flexibility — the elements and content can span multiple columns or modules or just one, as needed.
2- Work on it carefully.
When creating a grid, it’s important to factor in your screen size. A 12-column grid works well for most laptop or desktop designs; however, you’ll need to consider that the number of columns will decrease as the device size decreases. Before you start designing, take time in to set up your grid according to different device sizes. There are plenty of wireframing tools such as Sketch and Figma available for quick and easy setup and editing. So set aside the time to get your grids in order, and your design process will go much more smoothly.
Common types of grids
The modular grid system UX is an organized structure comprised of columns and rows intersecting to form modules. This layout provides the foundation for fine-tuned, consistent designs with precise measurements.
The column grid system is a standard framework used to arrange elements on a template. It consists of an ordered set of rectangular modules which are placed in designated areas on the page.
Manuscript, or ‘block’, grids are a common form of the grid used in print media. This type of grid is composed of a single, rectangular grid which may be divided into more than one area. This kind of layout offers a great opportunity to organize text and illustrations in a visually appealing manner.
The hierarchical grid system is a groundbreaking design with its use of irregularly placed grids. The modules are not set according to equal spacing or columns and rows, providing greater flexibility and diversity. This bold step towards modern design has been highly influential in the graphic design industry.
Grid systems UX best practices
1- Use white space
White space plays a critical role in design, providing breathing room and scalability. It enables you to prioritize and structure content in an effective way. In terms of quantifying white space, the material design method (which is considered the industry gold standard) relies on an 8x8pt grid for calculating it.
2- Design mobile apps
Properly designing the layout of a mobile app is an essential step in providing an optimal user experience. Responsive design ensures that the app can meet the needs and preferences of customers across different platform sizes. UX designers must practice design empathy to create an effective layout. For example, they should consider how the app appears and functions both in landscape and portrait orientations. Additionally, using grids when creating the mobile app will help ensure that elements are appropriately arranged at all dimensions.
3- Choose the correct amount of columns
User experiences should not be built with a one-size-fits-all approach. For this reason, when choosing a grid system to help optimize your content, feel free to modify the industry standard twelve-column grid to best suit your needs. To ensure a consistent and organized layout, though, keep the same gutter width across all columns.
4- Honor the golden ratio
Accurately calculated with a balance of scale, layout and length, the micro design formula offers practical guidance for optimizing the size and length of your columns. It’s a “golden” method that can quickly give you the results you’re looking for: The golden ratio, also known as Phi (φ), is a numerical pattern that is often used in the construction of elements and designs. In terms of length and width, it states that width should be equivalent to 1.6180 times the length.
Some examples of using layout grid
Designing a website
A layout grid is an essential tool in website design. Placing elements such as text, images, and buttons on the grid helps create a consistent and organized appearance that’s easier to navigate
Creating a magazine layout
A layout grid is a useful tool for creating a polished, magazine-style design. The grid can be used to arrange the content into columns, producing an aesthetic and reader-friendly look.
Designing a brochure
A layout grid is a key tool for creating an effective brochure design. It enables both the structure and aesthetics of the page to be organized easily. Such grid can break the content into sections and allow readers to effectively identify essential information.
Creating a poster
A layout grid can be a very useful asset when creating attractive poster designs. The symmetrical and balanced placement of text, images and other elements provides a neatly organized structure that is both appealing and easy to read.’
Designing a book cover
Designing the perfect book cover can be achieved by organizing the information into a layout grid. This helps with balancing text, making sure elements are easily legible, and ultimately crafting an attractive cover.
Creating an inviting landing page can be tricky – using a grid system UX helps you simplify the process. There are four types of grids that can be utilized for best results: Block, Multicolumn, Modular, and Baseline. Using these structures to establish a visual hierarchy will help ensure that your content stands out and drives conversions. Employing grid layouts is a powerful technique and should be handled with care.
Developing a grid-based workflow can improve design quality and productivity. Grid layout adheres to principles such as balance, visual hierarchy, and white space. As people access websites from various devices, developers need to be mindful that each one possesses its own standard in terms of grid size ratio. Sketching out the ideal page layout first is recommended before using columns and rows to make your designs more aesthetically appealing. Consider incorporating grids into your workflow for increased effectiveness.
Why is the grid important in UI design?
Grids help designers to create cohesive layouts, letting end users scan and use interfaces efficiently. An acceptable grid adapts to different screen sizes and orientations, providing platform consistency.
How do you use grids in UX design?
The more additional columns you have in your web design, the more flexible the grid will be. The designer determines the width of the columns. The traditional practice uses 12 columns on the PC-side web pages, eight on the Pads, and four on the mobile devices. Column width is generally 60~80px.

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The Third International Tango Festival and Championship London!
From 3th to 5th June 2016, a 3-day event including: workshops, performances, and social dancing
The official Argentine Tango Competition in the UK. Open to UK residents and from Portugal, Spain, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic, Poland and Luxembourg.
Fabian Peralta and Josefina Bermudez
Facundo de la Cruz and Paola Sanz
Alejandra Mantiñan and Aoniken Quiroga
Horacio Luis G. Quota
School performances, exhibitions by the maestros (judges), Sexteto Milonguero Orchestra on the opening night and the Championship!
The RCS, an all encompassing venue comprising over 400 square meters of marvellously smooth wooden dancing floor – The Edward Lumley Hall – surrounded by 600 square metres spread along 3 extra halls.


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Good menu and well cooked food. Could perhaps be a little more simple and presented on plates rather than bowls.
Bar and waiting staff very attentive and efficient.
Pleasant well lit, nicely decorated restaurant and bar area.
The only downside was that the steaks a couple of us had were rather chewy. Starters and desserts very good. Cost about £30 per head for 3 courses with drinks from the bar - not wine.
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‘Hard times are here’: UK suffers WORST economic meltdown in Europe with over 20% GDP contraction
The UK officially entered recession after its economy contracted more than any major European country during Covid-19 lockdown. Its GDP plummeted 20.4 percent in the second quarter, the biggest drop since records began in 1955.
The figures show that the damage was widespread, with the construction industry alone seeing a 35 percent contraction. Services, the biggest part of the economy, nosedived 20 percent, and industrial production shrank 17 percent. Construction led June’s rebound, while services increased a more modest 7.7 percent.
According to the data, government spending dropped 14 percent, while business investment plunged 31.4 percent. Consumer spending declined 23.1 percent. The hospitality industry saw the biggest drop in productivity, tumbling 75 percent. Wages and salaries fell 1.6 percent, the first decline since 2015 and the largest since 2008.
“The long duration of the lockdown in the second quarter, due to the government’s slow response to Covid-19 in March, followed by its failure to prevent the virus from spreading from hospitals, was at the root of the economy’s underperformance,” Samuel Tombs, chief UK economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics, wrote in a report, cited by Bloomberg.Also on rt.com UK economy won’t return to pre-Covid level until 2024
The Bank of England said the labor market was a key concern, while officials fear a jump in unemployment when government job support is withdrawn later this year. The number of employees on payrolls is already down around 730,000 compared with March.
“I’ve said before that hard times were ahead, and today’s figures confirm that hard times are here,” said Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak. “Hundreds of thousands of people have already lost their jobs, and sadly in the coming months many more will.”
Billions of pounds have been injected into the country’s financial system through bond purchases and lending programs. The central bank has also cut its key interest rate to near zero, having warned that the longer the recovery takes, the greater the risk of economic “scarring.”
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Knowing how much you’ll receive is vital for planning your future finances
The State Pension age is set to rise to 67 by 2028, followed by a subsequent rise to 68 between 2044 and 2046. However, there is currently a review being conducted to determine the appropriateness of the existing timetable.
This review will help to determine whether further adjustments to the State Pension age will be required in the future. As a result, it is likely that individuals’ retirement planning will need to be flexible enough to accommodate potential future changes to the State Pension age.
New research has revealed that one in seven (14%) of retirees received less money from the State Pension than they had expected. This highlights the need for more accessible information on what individuals can expect to receive from the government during their later years.
The study also revealed that a fifth (20%) of retirees were unaware of how much they would receive from the State Pension before they retired, while one in ten (9%) found it challenging to determine what their payments would be.
The lack of awareness was observed not only among full-time workers but also part-time workers, with the knowledge gap being significant between homeowners (38% unsure) and those living in rented accommodation or with family members (50% and 54%, respectively).
The study also found that pre-retirees shared a similar level of uncertainty regarding their State Pension. Approximately three in ten (28%) respondents did not know their State Pension age, while 44% were unaware of the amount they could expect to receive from the State Pension upon retirement.
Questions surrounding the ‘Triple Lock’ and the potential for the planned rise in State Pension age to 68 to be brought forward have added to the uncertainty surrounding the State Pension.
It’s essential to note that individuals need to claim their new State Pension as it is not granted automatically. Typically, an invitation letter would be sent no later than two months before reaching the State Pension age, explaining the steps to claim the pension benefits.
If someone is nearing the State Pension age and has not received an invitation letter, the individual could still submit a claim. In such cases, the quickest way to apply for the pension is online.
The constantly changing landscape can make it difficult to keep up with the latest information and seek advice on the value of pension entitlements and the age at which people will qualify for payments. As the State Pension is a crucial source of retirement income for many people, knowing how much they will receive is vital for planning their future finances.
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 Boxclever conducted research among 6,000 UK adults. Fieldwork was conducted between 6 Sept–16 October 2022. Data was weighted post-fieldwork to ensure the data remained nationally representative on key demographics. Comparisons to data from last year are taken from Boxclever research among 4,896 UK adults conducted between 16–23 July 2021

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We spend so much of our time and energy just getting through life. But we long for more. Much more. So in these days before Christmas we wait for Jesus who has come in Your love, who is at work all around us right now unleashing Your love, and who will come again to bring to fruition Your love in our lives and the world.
As we wait, get us ready. Whenever our hearts hurt, create space in them for the coming of Jesus whose love heals all brokenness. Whenever our spirits become weary, prepare them for the coming of Jesus whose love makes all things new. Whenever our souls begin to dry up, get them ready for the coming of Jesus whose love makes our souls whole.
Yes, Lord, we wait. Sometimes imperfectly. Often impatiently. But we know deep in our souls that You are at work getting us ready to receive Your gift of love – Jesus.
So for this and everything, we give You thanks and praise in the strong name of Jesus.


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Larger packages of bar soaps are beginning to soak up more of the supermarket shelf space given over to the personal soap category.
Soap category buyers and merchandisers told SN that bigger multipacks are attracting bigger sales, and in a bid to
clean up, supermarkets are changing the makeup of their soap sections. They're stocking more large multipacks and reducing facings of or even eliminating some single bars and packs with just two or three bars.
That trend, retailers said, is especially strong in bath soaps, which lend themselves to inexpensive multibar price points. The more expensive facial bars are still sold predominantly in smaller packaging.
The trend is apparently a bright spot in a category that otherwise has its problems in supermarkets. On the whole, the soap category was down 6.5% in unit volume, but up 0.6% in dollar volume in food stores, for the 52 weeks ended March 12, 1994, according to Nielsen Marketing Research, Northbrook, Ill. A breakout on the percentage of sales in packaging containing six or more bars was not available.
In emphasizing bigger packs, supermarket buyers to some extent are taking advantage of merchandising groundwork laid by other competing classes of trade.
"I think what happened was the box stores started with those bigger sizes and probably got the customers used to them," said Marlin Larson, manager of grocery, dairy and frozen at Albertson's northern California division, Sacramento. "So then the regular supermarket retailers have put them in. The customers are obviously aware of that type of product. So yes, it's helped us to put in those sizes."
The division, in fact, has expanded the whole line to larger sizes. "It's a growing market, so obviously we have to be aware of it and make it available to our customers," he said.
Larson said the sizable multipacks are working for just about everybody.
"Most retailers have put in larger packages to combat the Price Clubs and Costcos of the world. Many of those (I'll use the term 'newer competitors') out there, like the Targets, the Kmarts, Wal-Marts and Price Clubs, have a tendency to use those bigger sizes. It's working well for them and it's working well for us."
It's working well for G&R Felpausch Co., Hastings, Mich., too. "That seems to be the trend in supermarkets, as well as mass merchandisers," said Mort McKillop, grocery, frozen and dairy merchandiser at Felpausch. He cited convenience in the package size and value as the reasons for the trend toward large packages.
Supermarkets initially moved slowly into carrying the larger sizes, wary to some degree of the potential for slower turns and price points that could be a bit of a turnoff for grocery shoppers. "I know some shoppers had a hard time getting used to the higher price points of the large packs," said a buyer with a Midwestern chain, who asked not to be identified. "When you're used to paying $1.09 for your soap purchase, it's tough to come in and pay for $3 or $4, no matter how many bars are in there."
But Larson said the price points are an aspect of the category that some supermarket operators actually have come to embrace.
"It's nice when you get that bigger ticket sale," he explained. "Instead of selling a $1.09 four-pack Ivory, you can sell a 12-pack and it's a much bigger ring -- two or three times the amount. It's good from that standpoint."
Rick Roehrman, category manager for grocery at Dillon Stores, Hutchinson, Kan., a division of Kroger Co., said the chain has carried larger packs of soap for about a year. He looks at the category much like Larson does.
"In terms of actual item movement, if you're looking at volume, it's rather slow," he said. "But you're talking about a big purchase."
At Dillon, displays and advertising are steering more and more shoppers down the soap aisle. The soap bar category "is trending up, because we're giving it some promotional support to do that. We do bar soap display and promotion once a month," Roehrman said.
Roehrman added, however, that coupons may not be the way to go for the segment.
"Bar soap is kind of a strange little deal, because the majority of your customers out there are brand-loyal. So far as trading in new customers, you're probably not going to get a whole bunch. You might pick up existing users and get them to buy more," he said.
David Middleton, a buyer with Delchamps, Mobile, Ala., said manufacturers are encouraging promotions, particularly in the larger packages.
"They're starting to deal a little bit heavier in the larger packs," he said. "It seems they're starting to push more with more allowance dollars and stuff like that."
Middleton said that although he's seen growth in sales of larger packages of soap, especially in bath soap, the liquid body wash segment is the hottest part of the category for his chain. Still, like other retailers, he's carrying more larger packs of soap than he did before, and thinks the upward trend will continue for big packs.
As with the other retailers contacted by SN, Dillon's Roehrman said bath soap outsells facial soap in the large packs.
"Bath soap seems to be the best seller, just because it's a high-consumption item. The one exception to that might be Ivory, and I'm not sure how you'd classify that," he noted.
McKillop at Felpausch said the six-packs of soaps seem to be the most promotable. The three-packs, four-packs and six-packs are the best-selling soap items in his stores, he added.
Thomas Holder, a buyer at Winn-Dixie's Atlanta division, said the largest packs are doing fairly in his stores, but three-packs are the best sellers. Because of the strength of that pack, he hasn't rushed to increase the number of larger packs. "We've done some on an in-and-out basis. But as far as carrying them in our regular shelf section, we have a couple, but that's about it."
Still, Holder acknowledged the trend could take hold in his stores in the future. When asked if larger packs might soon control a greater share of the category, Holder replied, "it could be we'll go that way."
Lori Schacht, vice president of Keith Uddenberg Inc., a 25-store operator based in Gig Harbor, Wash., said her stores are selling at least twice as much of the larger packages of soap as they did as recently as two years ago. "But we still sell more of the two- and three-packs than we do anything else," she added.
The bar packs lend themselves well to smaller displays and cross-merchandising opportunities, she added. "We don't find they make good display items [in mass quantity] because they're not real consumable," she said of bar soap.
Glen Laucas, head buyer at Southwest Supermarkets, Phoenix, said manufacturers may be driving sales of the larger packs of soap more than shopper preference. "I think that because most of the manufacturers have gone to multipacks; customers don't have much choice," he said.
"It's like with detergents. When everybody made ultras, you didn't have a choice. They didn't make regular Tide anymore, so you had to buy Tide Ultra if you wanted to buy Tide. It's the same with multipacks. Most of our soap section is multipacks, so because of the lack of choice, a lot of customers have been trying it and getting used to the idea."
The buyer from a Midwestern chain said space limitations both in many supermarkets and homes will keep the single and double packs around as a viable segment of the category.
"With so much of the population aging, manufacturers of every type of product are going to have to keep smaller packages readily available," he said. "How much soap does a single person, or even a couple, really need?"
Ron Amstutz, a buyer for Buehler Food Markets, Wooster, Ohio, said his company has had "only marginal success at larger sizes," adding that, "If anything, it's staying steady or declining a little bit."


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At the beginning of "On Paradise Drive," David Brooks writes with urgency. His sentences pace back and forth across the page as he raises his arms in the air, asking his readers, "Don't you see what I see?"
By the end of the first chapter, his ink-stained hands have grabbed you by the shoulders. He stares you right in the eye, and it's impossible not to pay attention.
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But as the author settles into his book, the initial intensity subsides into a friendly, sarcastic banter.
He gets us to relax in our seats. He gets us laughing, and then he holds up a mirror.
We (Americans) are a restless people, he begins. "The simple fact is that Americans move around more than any other people on earth. In any given year, 16 percent of Americans move."
And we are ambitious people, he tells us, "who work feverishly and cram our lives so full."
In "On Paradise Drive," Brooks is a therapist more than a sociologist or a journalist. He sits with his notepad, analyzing who we are as a nation and why. All the while, he is one of us.
Brooks wanders from neighborhood to neighborhood packaging all the people he sees, however cynically, according to their beliefs and buying habits.
Like Douglas Coupland before him, Brooks has a gift for cultural catch phrases.
He breaks us down into nicknamed boxes by how we dress and what we buy. He points out in different ways early on, "people congregate into communities not so much on the basis of class but on the basis of what ideal we aspire to and each ideal state creates its own cultural climate zone."
On Sunday, Brooks will be in town to tell us more about ourselves as he presents "Barbecue Grills and the Future of Amer--ica: How Our Stratifying as a Society is Affecting Lifestyles and Politics."


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The Number Of CBD Treats Should You Provide Your Pet?
If you’re asking yourself simply how much CBD you need to be providing your dog, cbd treats for dogs sold near me — the extremely very first step is to check the dose directions that come with your purchase. Each brand may differ a little in its recommended dose, and it also mainly depends on your pet.
Nonetheless, for an extra general standard– you’ll more than happy to know that the CBD dose for your family pets is actually fairly comparable to the CBD dosage for people.
On average, each CBD pet reward need to have around 5mg of CBD. As soon as you have actually obtained the numbers on hand– you will want to give your pet dog 0.25 mg of CBD per extra pound of your dog’s body weight.
For instance, if you have actually obtained a pooch that clocks in at a massive 40lb, you can safely offer them 10mg of CBD, or the matching of 2 pet treats.
Nevertheless, keep in mind that each brand’s deals with might vary in their strength, so it’s vital to remember just just how much CBD web content each treat actually lugs.
3 Best CBD Dog Deals With [Reviews]
There’s absolutely nothing far better than compensating your canine with a tasty reward. Yet what if you could reward your canine with a reward that increases his health and well-being? CBD pet dog deals with are offered in several tastes and CBD focus so that your canine can feel his best in and out.
Right here are 3 of the leading CBD canine treat products that we suggest trying.
Verma Farms Verma Farms supplies bacon-flavored pet dog chews that your dog is certain to love. As a pet moms and dad, there’s nothing much better than understanding your pet dog is delighted and healthy both mentally and physically.
Verma Farms pet dog deals with are suitable for puppies, adult canines, or your aging friend. Each treatment is made with USA-grown hemp and is THC-free. If you’re seeking a pet-safe item that’s faster performing, think about the brand’s CBD tincture. This product is offered in a salmon taste, which your dog makes sure to like.
Strength - 5mg per treat - 150mg in container (30 deals with) Flavors - Bacon (highlighted in this review) - Steak Active Ingredients - Barley Flour - Hand Oil - Honey - Rolled Oats - Cheddar Cheese - Flax - Coconut Oil - Natural Bacon Taste - cbd treats for dogs sold near me - Nano-Emulsified Anhydrous CBD Oil Hemp Source: U.S.A. Remove kind: Broad-spectrum CBD Lab Tests: Botanacor Cost:
- Bacon Soft Chews – $59.99 - Steak Bites – $59.99 - 3 Load Steak Bites – $149.99 2. Honest Paws There’s absolutely nothing better than offering your dog a satisfying treat that not just tastes great but boosts their wellness. CBD treats deal incredible health benefits, and you would certainly be stunned what Honest Paws has actually had the ability to stuff into a little, delicious tidbit!
Straightforward Paws uses various CBD-infused pet dog treats that include full-spectrum CBD oil. This brand name provides both crispy and soft chews, so you make sure to locate a product that your pet dog will certainly love. Tastes consist of peanut butter, turmeric, hen, and coconut.
Honest Paws pet dog treats are created to benefit your pet dogs in lots of means. There are deals with for relaxing results, ones to enhance wheelchair, and ones that are created to promote overall health and wellness and health.
Effectiveness - 5mg per treat - 150mg in container (30 treats) Tastes - Peanut butter - Turmeric - Poultry - Coconut Components ** Components differ depending upon the pick treat type ** - Organic full-spectrum hemp oil - Organic barley - Organic oats - Organic peanut butter - Organic turmeric - Organic Coconut - Chondroitin Sulfate - Glucosamine HCL - Hyaluronic acid - L-Theanine - Tryptophan Hemp Source: Colorado, UNITED STATE
Essence kind: Complete range CBD Lab Evaluates: DB Labs Price:
- $24.95 for one-time acquisition (30 bites) - $21.21 with auto-refill registration (15% discount rate) 3. cbdMD Paw CBD Treats If you’re searching for budget-friendly CBD treats for your canine, consider cbdMD Paw CBD Treats. These deals with were formulated by a team of vets and are a terrific all-natural item for improving your pet’s day-to-day health.
cbdMD’s CBD deals with are made for pets or every ages and sizes. Choose between hard chews, which will certainly maintain your pet dog active for greater than a few secs. This brand also markets soothing and soft chews, or hip and joint chews. You can even treat your pet to a couple of licks of CBD-infused peanut butter!
Unlike some items, these deals with provide a 60-day money-back assurance, so you can acquire with confidence. So whether your pet is having joint troubles or if you intend to soothe overactivity and hyperness, cbdMD has just the item your furry close friend needs.
Effectiveness - 5mg, 10mg, and 20mg dose - 30 treat with varying does Flavors - Baked cheese - Sweet potato - Peanut butter - Chicken - Bacon Components - Flour - Oats - Honey - Veggie Oil - Eggs - Cultured Rice Flour - Hemp Extract (Cannabidiol, Cannabigerol, Cannabinol) - Natural Flavoring Hemp Source: Kentucky, UNITED STATES Essence kind: Broad-spectrum CBD Laboratory Examinations: SCLabs Price:
- $24.99 (150mg) - $34.99 (300mg) - $64.99 (600mg) - 30% auto-ship and conserve discount offered
CBD Pet Treats
Truthful Paws offers a range of deals with made with natural, full-spectrum hemp oil with naturally taking place CBD. If your pet dog prefers a traditional crisis, cbd treats for dogs sold near me, have a look at our Bites. If your pet is smaller sized or possibly on the older side, they might desire to miss the crunch and go directly to the taste with our Soft Chews
Bites Soft Chews.
Family pet owners will be pleased to understand that cannabidiol (CBD) is secure for pets and pet cats. The CBD family pet deals with that you offer your family pet need to be of the highest top quality. Most notably, you want to be certain that the CBD oil is hemp-derived.
Hemp belongs to the cannabis plant species. The psychedelic high associated with marijuana is from a substance called tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), present in both the hemp varieties and the cannabis selections of the marijuana plant. CBD can be extracted from both kinds too.
poisonous for dogs. That’s why you never wish to give your pet any one of your weed edibles if the THC web content is greater than they can endure. Marijuana plants often existing percents of THC approximately 35%!
Hemp includes traces of THC, but only 0.3% or much less is allowed for it to be categorized as lawful hemp in the UNITED STATE Due to hemp’s chemical makeup, CBD hemp oil is safe for your pet.
CBD and the Endocannabinoid System
It’s a tried and tested reality that all creatures, people, and pet dogs alike, have an Endocannabinoid System. That suggests that your canine can take pleasure in CBD simply as people do.
HolistaPet CBD Dog Deals With
Our CBD Canine deals with are instilled with high-grade, full-spectrum CBD oil extracted from commercial hemp in Colorado. Rest guaranteed, we use all-natural organic active ingredients in our CBD deals with for pets. Key superfood ingredients such as Turmeric extract Powder, Boswellia, Hemp Seed Powder, and Flaxseed integrated with pure CBD oil make a powerful mix. You can rely on HolistaPet to supply the finest CBD for pet dogs.
We bring 3 different kinds of CBD Pet Treats. Each type is particularly developed to fit your animal’s certain demands. Whether your dog is experiencing Joint & Flexibility Problems clinical depression Stress & Anxiety problems or you would certainly much like to boost your animal’s Heart & Immune System, our items are sure to fit your finest good friend’s condition.
For how long Does It Consider CBD Pet Treats to Function?
CBD dog deals with take a bit longer than oils, as they must be absorbed in your canine’s digestive tract. Depending upon your canine’s metabolic process and whether they have a full tummy, these will work in anywhere from 30 to 60 mins.
Is It Organic?
High-quality CBD is typically made from organically expanded hemp.
CBD Deals With For Pets
Our Paw CBD deals with for pet dogs use an easy, convenient alternative to supply the perfect quantity of premium, hemp-derived CBD in a yummy treat your buddy will certainly like.
Our Paw CBD deals with for dogs use a very easy, hassle-free alternative to provide the ideal quantity of costs, hemp-derived CBD in a tasty treat your ideal good friend will like.
Properties of CBD Dog Deals With
Paw CBD deals with for pets are the simplest means to include our Superior Broad Spectrum CBD formula to your friend’s health regimen. And due to the fact that we put animals initially, every one of our items are made with US-grown hemp that is refined, and after that ISO-certified laboratory tested to be THC-free * for your canine, cbd treats for dogs sold near me. If you desire a simple CBD option, you’ll enjoy the convenience of giving the effective advantages of CBD– and they’ll enjoy the tail-wagging tastes that will have them resting up and asking for even more!
Exactly how do you make use of CBD treats for dogs?
CBD deals with for pet dogs supply a perfectly determined quantity of CBD in a delicious, user friendly reward. Include CBD canine deals with in your pet dog’s everyday health regimen by providing treats any time of day– as an incentive after obedience training or as a treat when they finish their dinner!
CBD for Pets:Ideal CBD Pet Treats of 2021
Aug. 27, 2020, 06:00 AM EST Sponsored We enjoy our four-legged buddies, especially our canines. If you love your dogs as we love ours, then there’s no better way to show them love than by keeping them in the best of health. There are great deals of different methods to increase your pet dog’s health and wellness that include taking them on normal walks, ensuring they eat healthy food, carrying out routine grooming, and offering them the best deals with feasible made from all-natural components.
CBD proceeds to grow in popularity. And due to the fact that a variety of serious CBD individuals have experienced most of CBD’s advantages, it’s only sensible that they would want the same for their four-legged pals. Listed below, we have actually offered you our leading 3 choices for CBD pet dog deals with, along with some great details on what CBD can do for your pet.
The Benefits of CBD for Your Dog
CBD can come from both hemp and cannabis. CBD that is crafted from hemp should not consist of any degrees of THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol. As numerous know, high levels of THC cause individuals to feel a popular euphoric high, cbd treats for dogs sold near me.
Cannabis and hemp are both components of the marijuana plant. Remarkably, both plants have highly differing quantities of THC. While cannabis flaunts greater levels of THC, (over 30 percent), hemp will only have around 0.3 percent.
For those that might not understand, CBD is a cannabinoid compound that has a different set of benefits than THC. Pure hemp oil, nevertheless, comes from marijuana seeds and only flaunts a very small portion, to no amount whatsoever, of THC or CBD. Due to its large amount of vitamins and minerals, hemp oil is discovered to have an excellent wealth of wellness advantages.
Regretfully, there are not that many clinical research studies regarding pets and CBD. There was a research carried out back in 2018, nevertheless, that found that pet dogs diagnosed with arthritis had actually considerably lowered levels of pain when provided CBD. Because research study, scientists gave canines a little quantity of CBD according to body weight and uncovered that in time, the pets showed significant improvement in both their capacity to relocate about and just how much discomfort they were experiencing. The scientists utilized both the canine quick inventory as well as the Hudson task scale to gauge their findings.
the study was published in 2019 that showed appealing outcomes for canines with seizure conditions when CBD was paired together with seizure drug. Despite the fact that the researchers kept in mind that the regularity of the seizures was reduced, they still required further screening.

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Everyone 12 and older eligible to receive Pfizer vaccine in WA state
OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has expanded COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to everyone 12 and older following recommendations that the Pfizer vaccine is safe and effective for 12 to 15-year-olds.
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup voted on Wednesday night to recommend it for immediate use.
“Expanding eligibility to this younger age group protects our children and gives families peace of mind. It is the best step we can take as parents to ensure our kids remain in the classroom, can safely spend time with friends, and take part in sports and extracurricular activities,” said Umair A. Shah. MD, MPH. “Research continues to show this vaccine is safe and I am thrilled it is now an option for parents and their young teens.”
The two-dose vaccine has been authorized for people 16 and older since December. In March, Pfizer announced its vaccine trial found it to be safe and 100% effective for kids as young as 12. The company reported the vaccine produced an antibody response in children that exceeded those in earlier trials of older teens and young adults.
Although fewer children have been sick with the virus compared to adults, children can be infected with it, get sick, and spread it to others. Most children with COVID-19 have either mild symptoms or no symptoms at all. However, some children can get severely ill and may require hospitalization, intensive care or a ventilator to help them breath. In rare cases, children can die.
Side effects of the vaccine generally mirror those experienced by adults, which may include sore arm, fatigue or headache. Families that have questions about the vaccine are encouraged to reach out to their child’s health care provider to determine the best option for them.
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C.H. Robinson Partners with Minnesota NBC Affiliate for KARE 11 Food Fight
- by Jordan Okumura
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN – C.H. Robinson has partnered with Twin Cities NBC affiliate KARE 11 in order to hold its annual one-day food and fund drive, the KARE 11 Food Fight.
This unique, creative event pits KARE 11's four anchors, Belinda Jensen, Julie Nelson, Eric Perkins and Randy Shaver, against each other to see who can raise the most food to benefit Second Harvest Heartland, a foundation dedicated to fighting hunger in Minnesota.
“The Food Fight is a creative, fun, and festive way for local residents and companies to give back to their own community,” said Angie Freeman, Vice President of Human Resources at C.H. Robinson. “Each donation, large or small, allows us to take another step forward in preventing hunger, especially during the holiday season.”
As co-creators of the KARE 11 Food Fight, C.H. Robinson will both be providing vital staff for the fundraiser as well as transporting all donations to Second Harvest Heartland. In all, the company will be donating over 200 volunteer hours and more than 25,000 pounds of food for the event, according to a press release.
Preventing hunger and providing food assistance are top priorities of the C.H. Robinson Foundation, and the Food Fight has been a powerful force for good towards both of these goals. 2013's Food Fight raised more than 860,000 pounds of food and C.H. Robinson is looking forward to an equally strong showing this year.
From 7:30 am to 7:00 pm on Tuesday, November 25th, community members are encouraged to bring food or cash donations to drop-off locations at Whole Foods in Maple Grove, Byerly’s in Minnetonka, Cub Foods in Eagan, and Kowalski’s in Woodbury. Online donations can also be made through Second Harvest Heartland's website. C.H. Robinson and KARE 11 will be providing special guests and fun activities at each of the sites in order to encourage community participation. People can follow the events on Twitter through the hashtags: #KARE11FoodFight, #TeamBel, #TeamJulie, #TeamPerk, and #TeamRandy.
All donations from this event will go towards supporting Second Harvest Heartland, a foundation which supports over 530,000 individuals annually. For every 1.2 pounds of food donated, Second Harvest Heartland is able provide one meal to those Minnesotans experiencing the stress of hunger.
Great work on this important cause, C.H. Robinson!


It was an honor for the guides and staff of Hallo Bay Bear Camp to be a part of the Epic Discovery television series, "LIFE"(click to preview) which will air on Sunday March 21st. "LIFE" is an extraordinary 11 episode series that was 5 years in the making. The brown bears living near Hallo Bay Bear Camp on the Pacific Coast of Katmai National Park are stars in a part of this epic film. These magnificent Brown Bears are unique in the world having developed the ability to catch salmon in the surf of the Pacific Ocean where Discovery crews filmed these special bears on location.
> Gavin Thurston Emmy Award Winning Cameraman on "Life"
> Damian Whitworth of London Times covering the BBC/Discovery filming Life (part 1)
> Damian Whitworth of London Times on BBC/Discovery on location of "Life" (part 2)


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Roles and Responsibilities:
- Consolidate and analyze financial data (budgets, income statements, Balance Sheet etc.) considering financial standing.
- Analyze current and past financial data and performance.
- Preparing Financial reports and other required reports with projections based on the past/current analysis performed.
- Identify trends in financial performance and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Track and determine financial status by analyzing actual results in comparison with past records.
- Reconcile transactions by comparing and correcting data.
- Determine the mortgage conditions and requirement in stands with financial reports.
- Coordinating with other members of the finance team, such as a AP/AR/GL when required.
Requirements and skills:
- Proven working experience as a Finance Analyst
- Proficient in spreadsheets, databases, MS Office, and financial software applications
- Hands on experience with statistical analysis and statistical packages
- Proficient in reporting and communication skills
- Proven knowledge of financial terms, corporate finance, and information analysis
- Well informed in current financial trends, accounting, tax laws, and business environments
- Should have good Verbal and Written communication skills.
- Must be from Commerce Graduate
Salary Budget Upto 35-40 Gross
- Provident Fund
- Medical Insurance
- Yearly Bonus based on Performance.
- Yearly appraisal
- Paid Vacation and Sick leaves
- Paid Holiday
Shift Timing – 9:30 PM – 6:30 AM (5 days working)
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