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Posterior Tibialis Treatment with Low Level Cold Lasers
Posterior tibialis pain is a common running injury, or to anyone who is walking, hiking, or standing more than usual. It also occurs in athletes who are jumping, such as in basketball. The posterior tibialis muscles helps hold up the arch of the foot during walking and running. It can fatigue with activity, which results in the arch dropping or over pronation. The muscle continues to try and maintain the foot’s arch, but the overwhelming forces create small microtears throughout the muscle and tendon.
Leg pain usually starts as mild tenderness in a few spots behind the tibia. As the condition worsens more of the muscle and tendon is affected, ultimately resulting in pain during running, walking, or jumping. Severe injuries can completely stop your activities and are very tender to the touch; swelling may be present along the tibia.
The lower leg bones are made up of the larger and more weight-bearing tibia in the middle. The smaller fibula bone runs on the outside or lateral aspect of the leg. The femur sits on top of the tibia at the knee. Crossing the knee are several large muscles coming from the upper leg, including the quadriceps, biceps femoris, semimembranosus, semitendinosus. The gastrocnemius starts above the knee and crosses down to the Achilles tendon. The gastrocnemius is a larger muscle seen on the back of the calf that appears to be a big bump, and underneath it is solely a muscle that also performs plantar flexion. On the lateral side of the leg is the fibularis longus and and fibularis brevis muscles that help stabilize the lower ankle. On the medial side of the leg is a posterior tibialis muscle that runs directly behind the tibia and its tendon extends behind the medial malleolus and onto the bottom of the foot. On the anterior side of the tibia starts the tibialis anterior muscle that runs from the knee down towards the ankle and foot.
Rest and ice are always one of the first treatments for any running or lower leg injury. Rest gives it a chance to recover and heal. The small muscle and tendon fibers are trying to lay down more fibers to help support the soft tissue. This is not a fast process and requires time. The bigger the injury, the more rest may be needed. Ice is a great treatment for decreasing pain and inflammation associated with soft tissue injuries. Ice helps slow down the inflammatory cascade and production of molecules that make it painful to run or walk.
If the pain does not subside with rest and ice, over-the-counter anti-inflammatories can be utilized. Some patients respond well to Bio Freeze, BenGay, or any analgesic that helps minimize the pain and provide a relieving sensation on the muscles.
More severe sprains and strains may require treatment in an office. Seeking professional help can often shorten the recovery process and get you back out running much faster than rest and ice alone.
Your healthcare physician will performing an examination to determine the exact injury and any contributing factors to your pain. X-rays may be utilized to rule out stress fractures to the lower leg. Stress fractures can present similarly to tendinitis or medial tibial stress syndromes and should be ruled out, especially if the pain is severe. MRIs or advanced imaging techniques may also be used to evaluate muscles, tendons, ligaments, and periosteum of the lower leg, ankle, and foot. Your physician may examine your running shoes to see if they are the right type for your foot structure, arch height, foot width, and running gait. Often times the foot and ankle specialist can refer you to a quality running store that helps perform an evaluation of your gait to see which shoes are supporting your foot the best while running. Oftentimes footwear is different for standing compared to running.
Orthotics, heel lifts, strapping, taping, orthotics, and immobilization in a cast or walking boot may be prescribed. The physician may recommend NSAIDs or prescribe stronger anti-inflammatory or pain relievers at this time, depending on the severity of the condition. Steroid injections or cortisone injections may also be prescribed, again depending on the severity. They are not commonly utilized as the first line of treatment, however, because of risk versus benefit for this type of injury.
Surgical intervention is usually not needed unless trauma was involved or severe changes are found in your foot structural integrity.
Most commonly patients are referred for physical medicine or conservative treatment for lower leg pain and running injuries. In-office treatments help decrease pain and inflammation while enhancing tissue repair. Physical therapy treatments and modalities can be used to further decrease the inflammation such as ice, heat, electric, ultrasound, taping, or manual therapy. Light stretching exercises will be given to increase strength and endurance in the lower leg and gait mechanics. Often a thorough physical examination of strength, endurance, and functional movement patterns will be performed during the analysis. If the lower legs are absorbing too much force because of weakness in the hip or knee joints, often specific exercises will be given to address these functional weakness patterns.
Running injuries and soft tissue injuries often require specific soft tissue muscle therapy techniques for moderate and severe injuries. Massage therapy helps work all of the muscles of the lower leg to enhance flexibility and functional movements in the tissues. When tightness in other muscle groups contributes to the strain on the tendons, massage therapy helps relieve the excessive stress by increasing the function of those muscles.
Graston technique and active release technique are great therapies and treatments for decreasing fascial adhesions or scar tissue. Active release technique is most known for its use in triathletes and runners, especially at Kona and Ironman events. During the procedure the provider uses his hands and develop sheer force and tension across the muscle to break up knots and scar tissue. Active movements are performed with the therapy. Graston technique is slightly different in that it utilizes stainless steel instruments that slide along the skin and help break up the scar tissue and fascial adhesions with sheer force. Graston technique is very effective in a posterior tibialis sprain because of how the small and thin tendons attach to the tibial bone. Often massage therapy and active release technique have a more difficult time in the tendons insertions near bone. The specific design and structure of the tools allow them to work those small injuries in the tendon against the tibial bone and also on its insertion on the arch of the foot.
Class IV cold laser is becoming a very important treatment modality for muscle and tendon injuries. The high-energy late lasers emit a specific wavelength and frequency that helps trigger reactions within the cells. Specific wavelengths help decrease inflammation and pain. By stopping the production of inflammatory molecules, the pain is reduced and healing mechanisms are accelerated. In addition, different wavelengths help increase enzymes and cellular reactions that increase energy production within the cell. The increased energy or ATP provides a cell with more fuel to help build stronger tissue. When cells have increased ATP reserves they spend that energy on repair. This allows cells to lay down more fibers at a much faster time frame than if they had not been exposed to cold laser.
In the lower leg a class IV cold laser will emit approximately 2300 J of energy for healing and repair. The older class III lasers only produce about 6 J per minute. Additionally they do not have the amount of energy force behind them, which limits the depth of penetration. The older lasers can only help tissue near the very surface of the skin. Meanwhile the class IV cold lasers have a depth of penetration 6 to 8 cm below the surface and can cause reactions to all of those cells deep within the body.
Shin splints and posterior tibialis sprains benefit with both home and office treatments. When the leg pain has developed out of increased activity and exercise, often the best treatments require a combination of heat, ice, electric, exercises, and stretches. Footwear changes may be required in some individuals, and some may benefit from orthotics. Likewise, manual therapy techniques that help address the muscle spasms deep within the lower leg muscles provide a tremendous benefit. Massage therapy, Graston technique, and active release technique are very effective treatments, and each has a very specific benefit compared to the others. Class IV cold laser is one of the newest treatments for decreasing pain and inflammation in soft tissue. It also enhances cellular repair mechanisms within muscles and tendons.

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Experience Thailand like never before with an authentic Thai Cooking Class for half an hour of cooking and fun as you learn how to cook some of Thaiand’s most tasty dishes. Afterwards, enjoy your own handiwork and a well-deserved meal! You’ll go home with some great memories, all of the recipes for the dishes you’ve prepared, and a certificate from Hansar.
Inclusion: 4 dishes from our menus, a glass of mocktail per person, a Thai Culinary Arts certificate
Price THB 2,500 per person or THB 3,500 per couple
*** 2 days advance booking is required
Tel: +66 77 245 511
Line Official ID: @hansarsamui

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SNOHOMISH, Wash. (CBS Local) — Regulators in Washington state are threatening to yank the business license of a barbershop that has reopened in defiance of the governor’s stay at home order.
Stag Barber & Styling in Snohomish reopened last week despite not being designated as an essential business as defined by the state’s COVID-19 response plan.READ MORE: BeREGGAE Music and Arts Festival brings entertainment, healing to the community
“The overhead here is expensive here and I had to make sure I could pay for that,” owner Bob Martin told CBS affiliate KIRO.
Governor Jay Inslee has said barbershops like this one fall under phase two of the state’s plan to reopen the economy — which could still be several weeks away.READ MORE: Mar-a-Lago search warrant released, reveals FBI seized top-secret classified documents
“I absolutely believe it was an overreach and I believe he’s a con,” Martin said. “I’ll fight them right to the death.”
Businesses that refuse to close could face license suspension https://t.co/4plpQpVHrq
— KIRO 7 (@KIRO7Seattle) May 5, 2020
The Washington State Department of Licensing sent a letter to Martin on Tuesday, warning him that he’s not in compliance with Inslee’s order, a DOL spokesperson told KOMO. If he continues to stay open, Martin’s business license could be suspended.
Through the early afternoon Tuesday, at least a dozen men stood in line outside the shop at any given time, The Everett Herald reported. Nobody wore a face mask and there were no marks on the sidewalk for social distancing.MORE NEWS: Hands to Heal GA raising funds for program to help youth cope with stress, anxiety
Martin does wear a red bandanna around his neck that he raises over his mouth “if it feels like I’m going to have a sneeze,” he said.

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Authorities Identify Body Found Buried in Muskegon County as Bobbie Maples
The Muskegon county Medical Examiner has confirmed that the body found in Muskegon County on Jan. 22 is that of missing 32-year-old Bobbie Maples.
Police informed her mother Thursday morning.
Maples went missing after leaving her home in Roosevelt Park on December 15, 2014, less than two weeks after giving birth to her daughter.
Police were led to the private property in Fruitland Township where they located the body Friday night by a tipster.
The manner, cause and circumstances of the death are still under active investigation.
If you have any information to add this case, you are asked to contact police at (231)755-3721 or Silent Observer at 72-CRIME.

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Announcing 2017 Featured Artist Robin Rhode
FNB JoburgArtFair is delighted to announce Robin Rhode as the 2017 Featured Artist. Rhode was born in 1976 in Cape Town and currently lives and works in Berlin.
He has had major solo museum shows at the Drawing Center, NYC; Kulturhuset Stadsteatern, Stockholm; Kunstmuseum Luzern, Switzerland; National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles; Wexner Center for the Arts, Columbus, Hayward Gallery, London; Haus der Kunst, Munich; As well as group shows at Albertina, Vienna, Austria; S.M.A.K. Gent, Belgium; Museum of Modern Art, New York. Furthermore Rhode was the artistic director of Arnold Schönberg’s Erwartung - A Performance by Robin Rhode, Times Square (2015) a Performa Commission; was included in Hybridizing Earth, Discussing Multitude, 10th Busan Biennial, Busan, Korea (2016) and What Remains is Tomorrow, the South African Pavilion at the 56th Venice Biennale (2015). In 2008 at the first edition of FNB JoburgArtFair Rhode was selected as the Fair's inaugural Featured Artist. My participation in the 2017 FNB JoburgArtFair as the Featured Artist heralds a point of reflection for me in terms of understanding the arc of my practice over a given time. After my first inclusion at the inaugural edition of the 2008 FNB JoburgArtFair my interest remains in the responsive nature of the audience who have become more informed and engaging over the last 10 years. The challenge for me is to create work that could sustain a critical relationship between the public and the idea in question. The 2017 FNB JoburgArtFair will create the platform for the idea to be accessible, engaged with, and in many ways, reinvented by the participatory nature of the audience. -Robin Rhode, 2017 Featured Artist

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Vaisala has been predicting the unpredictable for over 80 years. We are a global leader in weather and industrial measurements, and our innovative, life-saving technologies can be found in demanding environments from hospitals, national parks and data centers to airports and wind farms all over the world – and beyond! Even the Mars Rover Curiosity is equipped with our sensors. We offer you a career with a clear purpose and a chance to contribute to observations for a better world. With our 1,600 professionals worldwide we intend to stay on top of our game and this is where you come in.
In Vaisala’s Weather business unit our forward-thinking team focuses on weather dependent industries such as meteorology, airports, roads and rail, maritime, defense and energy. We help our customers to make safe and effective operational decisions under challenging weather conditions.
The Energy unit of Vaisala is working to speed the adoption of wind and solar power around the world through better and more cost effective measurement technologies, information and consulting services. We currently have a great opportunity for a Wind Energy Consultant — Asset Management Services.
This position is responsible for supporting Vaisala’s Wind Energy Assessment Services by reviewing the O&M practices of wind farms and analyzing the SCADA data from wind farms to assess wind energy assets performance issues. The role is global in scope, requires interaction with clients, sales teams and remote production staff in multiple locations around the world. This position is based in Bangalore, India.
Your key responsibilities include:
Work closely with the Vaisala Wind Energy Assessment services team in Seattle and Bangalore
Analyze the O&M practices of wind farms operated by Vaisala’s clients and identify potential causes for under /over performance of wind turbines and/or wind farms
Analyze the SCADA data from wind farms and identify potential causes for under /over performance of wind turbines and/ or wind farms
Perform power performance tests on operating wind turbines
Author client facing analytic reports
Support and defend work over the phone and in person with key clients
Help Vaisala clients apply new technologies like Remote Sensing to enhance the performance of their wind assets
Conduct site visits to assess the condition of wind turbines, met-masts, evacuation facility etc.
Be a contributor to the overall productuction process
To be successful in this role, we’re seeking for a candidate with the following qualifications:
Strong quantitative skills
Ability to prioritize and self-manage day-to-day work
Exhibits attention to detail
Ability to coordinate with other professionals for success
Self-initiated and willingness to learn new things
Ability to communicate clearly and pro-actively, good verbal and written communication skills
8 to 10 years previous experience in O&M / Asset Management / Performance Enhancement of wind energy assets
Exposure to wind farm’s site O&M function
Specialization in SCADA data analysis, including ability to perform forensic investigation
Ability to work semi-independently in a team-oriented atmosphere where close and effective coordination with other professionals is essential for success
Exposure to global work environment, preferably having worked with teams across US and EU
Computer and Software Skills
Experience with Oracle or other ERP solutions
Exposure to Salesforce or other CRM platforms like MSD
Knowledge of Linux/Unix
Knowledge of Bash and/or other shell programming
Knowledge of Windograhper
Advanced programmatic analysis software such as Matlab, R or Python
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical /Electrical)
Master’s Degree in Engineering (Energy Engineering, Renewable Energy, Power Systems, Data Analytics) preferred
Required Work Experience
Eight to ten years related working experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
We take pride in being pioneers who strive to bring about positive changes in both the society and environment, and our work is not done yet. Grab this opportunity and join our team to make a difference


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Republican Captures Seat in Alexandria:
Council Result Another Setback For Democrats
Republicans captured a seat on the six-member Alexandria City Council last night, defying political trends that have prevailed in the city since 2003 and giving an emotional boost to local party officials.
With all 27 precincts counted last night, supporters of challenger Frank Fannon IV, a banker at SunTrust Mortgage, were jubilant about breaking the Democratic stranglehold on the council.
"A lot of people in Alexandria thought there was no way Republicans can win," Fannon said. "The citizens of Alexandria are ready for a change -- and not having a one-party system. People like to have options."
The GOP victory is the latest in a series of wins in low-turnout elections in Northern Virginia that have been taken as a sign of resurgence for an otherwise embattled party....
A second Republican-backed candidate won a seat on the council as well....
In a city that went 72 percent for President Obama in November, Republicans were counting on some Democrats and independents to cross over. In interviews outside polling places, some residents said they split their votes, preferring to back individuals rather than vote along party lines....
Thursday, May 07, 2009
DEMOCRATIC PARTY LOSING SEATS AT THE LOCAL LEVEL
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NI Water and unions to hold more pensions dispute talks
Northern Ireland Water and trade unions are to hold further talks later to resolve a pensions dispute.
Nipsa, Unite and GMB members voted last month for a work-to-rule and withdrawal of on-call services and overtime.
Water supply to about 10,000 customers in counties Fermanagh and Tyrone was disrupted over the weekend.
The company said one of five pumps at its Enniskillen treatment plant broke down, and industrial action meant repairs were delayed.
The disruption continued to affect hundreds of customers on Monday.
Agreement was reached before Christmas to provide some emergency cover, but following talks facilitated by the Labour Relations Agency last week, unions rejected an offer made by management on Friday.
NI Water made proposals for changes to its pension scheme last July.
Unions say increased pension contributions could cost members up to £100 a month, and they want this to be offset by an increase in salaries.
They also want pension changes to be delayed for a year until April 2016.
NI Water say increased contributions for most staff would be much less than the £100 claimed by the union, and any pay deal would have to include changes to some working practices, including longer working days for some staff.


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In the realm of wellness, the gut has taken center stage as a crucial determinant of overall health. A healthy gut not only aids in digestion but also plays a vital role in immune function, mood regulation, and even weight management. So, how do you keep your gut in top condition? Let’s delve into the best practices for maintaining gut health, with a special focus on the role of probiotics.
- Diverse Diet Rich in Fiber: The foundation of gut health lies in a diverse and fiber-rich diet. Incorporate plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes into your meals. These foods provide prebiotic fibers that feed the beneficial bacteria in your gut, promoting a thriving microbiome.
- Fermented Foods: Fermented foods are natural sources of probiotics, the beneficial bacteria that bolster gut health. Include fermented foods like yogurt, kefir, kimchi, sauerkraut, miso, and tempeh in your diet regularly. These foods introduce live cultures into your gut, enhancing its microbial diversity.
- Probiotic Supplements: While whole foods should be your primary source of probiotics, supplements can be beneficial, especially if you have specific health concerns or dietary restrictions. Look for high-quality probiotic supplements with diverse strains and colony-forming units (CFUs) to support gut flora balance.
- Limit Processed Foods and Sugar: Highly processed foods and excessive sugar can disrupt the balance of gut bacteria, leading to inflammation and digestive issues. Minimize your intake of sugary snacks, refined carbohydrates, and processed foods, opting instead for whole, nutrient-dense options.
- Manage Stress: Chronic stress can wreak havoc on your gut health by altering gut bacteria composition and increasing intestinal permeability. Practice stress-reducing techniques such as meditation, deep breathing exercises, yoga, or spending time in nature to support both your mental well-being and gut health.
- Adequate Hydration: Staying hydrated is essential for maintaining a healthy gut environment. Water helps transport nutrients, flush out toxins, and support the mucosal lining of the digestive tract. Aim to drink plenty of water throughout the day to keep your gut functioning optimally.
- Regular Exercise: Engaging in regular physical activity benefits not only your cardiovascular health but also your gut. Exercise promotes gut motility, which aids in digestion and prevents constipation. Aim for a combination of aerobic exercise, strength training, and flexibility exercises for overall well-being.
- Avoid Antibiotics Unless Necessary: While antibiotics are life-saving medications, they can also disrupt the delicate balance of gut bacteria. Whenever possible, opt for alternatives or narrow-spectrum antibiotics to minimize their impact on gut health. If you must take antibiotics, consider probiotic supplementation to mitigate potential disruptions.
- Listen to Your Body: Pay attention to how different foods and lifestyle factors affect your gut. Keep a food diary to track your symptoms and identify potential triggers for digestive issues. Everyone’s gut is unique, so what works for one person may not work for another.
In conclusion, nurturing your gut involves a holistic approach that encompasses dietary choices, lifestyle habits, and mindful supplementation. By prioritizing a diverse diet, incorporating probiotic-rich foods, and adopting gut-friendly habits, you can cultivate a thriving microbiome and support your overall health and well-being. Remember, a healthy gut is the cornerstone of a vibrant life.


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Almost a week late, and boy, but a week it's been! Life has been a little hectic lately, but I finally managed to get my monthly due on TLoA done, so I am ready to write this post.
First though, the question of the month, which is Have you been participating in gatherings via online chats (Zoom, Google Meet, etc) during the COVID pandemic? If so, what have been the best formats in your opinion? and strangely, the answer is no, I haven't! Almost all my stitching friends are online, and I used to have a somwhat-monthly IHSW hangout with a group of them, but lately, we've been finding ourselves having other plans all the time. Maybe we can get back to it soon!
Now, as to my progress on TLoA, which I SAL with Rachel, who hasn't checked in for some time due to personal circumstances. I try to share my progress on this every month, though -and I made great progress again, adding 2,444 stitches in August (and 538 so far in September to get caught up after a weekend away). I finished the 720, did all of the 1,567 stitches of 762 - which isn't very exciting for you, since it hardly shows up on the white fabric, but is exciting for me because I finally got to work in some of the as-of-last-month unstitched areas instead of always going around the edges of what was there already!
Currently I am working on 644, with only about 200 stitches left. The beige-gray doesn't show up that much better, but a little, and follows about the same path as the 762. Once that's done, I will move on the 3820, a nice golden yellow, and also the first colour with less than 1,500 stitches!
Currently, I am at 70437/118800 stitches, which marks 59.29% of the design. I also did a good job catching up on the stitching I was missing from earlier this year - only about a week's worth left now, and I'm sure I'll be able to get that done by the end of the year!

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(CNN) -- A U.N.-backed military operation to thwart rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo has led to deliberate killings of more than 1,400 civilians in the country over a nine-month period, Human Rights Watch said Monday.
The human rights organization's report accuses militants and Congolese soldiers of brutal attacks, and urges the United Nations to end support for the military operation and find other ways to establish security.
Attacks include chopping civilians to death with machetes and slitting the throats of others. The attacks occurred between January and September, according to the report. Human Rights Watch said it based its findings on interviews with more than 600 victims, witnesses and relatives.
More than 7,500 women and girls were sexually abused in eastern Congo during the same period, Human Rights Watch said.
"Continued killing and rape by all sides in eastern Congo shows that the U.N. Security Council needs a new approach to protect civilians," said Anneke Van Woudenberg, senior researcher at the organization.
"The security council should send a group of experts to Congo to kickstart a serious civilian protection plan."
Congolese forces have been battling Rwandan Hutu rebels who fled to Congo after participating in a Rwandan genocide that left at least 800,000 people dead.
A U.N. peacekeeping mission, known as MONUC, backs the operation.
The United Nations has said that overall, the mission is working to boost stability and protect civilians.
However, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon hinted at high death tolls last week, saying that the military operations have come at a "high humanitarian cost."
The Congolese armed forces and the rebels have violated human rights, Ban said. The peacekeeping mission has urged the government to address the problem, he added.
Human Rights Watch said the operations to oust rebels have not met expectations, and civilian casualties greatly outnumber the damage to rebels.
"Government representatives said the operations would bring peace and security to the region. They have not," the New York-based agency said.
War-torn Congo is rich in natural resources, including diamonds, gold and coltan, but most of its population lives in poverty because of the conflict.
The U.N. Security Council is scheduled to vote soon on whether to renew the peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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There isn’t a one-size-fits-all EV charging point solution. The best way to ensure your solution offers the best value and convenience is to consider the very specific needs of the people who will be using it, whether that’s residents, employees or customers.
There are a few factors to consider, such as charge point power, expected vehicle dwell times, tariff requirements and fleet duty cycles. Slower charging solutions are better for vehicle batteries and allow access to variable tariffs but are less likely to be appropriate in locations where drivers only stop briefly.
Getting it right means evaluating what the drivers using your electric vehicle charging points are looking for and tailoring your solution accordingly.
EV Charging Times
Even the best possible charging solution won’t be much use in the wrong location or in places where drivers don’t want to spend too much time. Ensuring an EV charging point delivers maximum benefit relies on identifying the places where drivers will naturally stop as part of their existing daily routines. For many drivers, this will either be their homes or workplaces.
Once we’ve understood where people stop, we also need to think about why. Have they parked up to spend the night at a hotel? Are they doing their weekly supermarket shop? Are they having a brief break during a long journey?
These are the sorts of considerations that offer insight into the length of time vehicles are likely to remain parked and to choose the appropriate charging solution based on this.
How Long Will An Electric Vehicle Be Charging For?
- Overnight: 3-7kW charging will be suitable
- 4-6 hours: 3-22kW charging will be suitable
- 2-4 hours: 7-22kW charging will be suitable
- 1-2 hours: 22kW+ charging will be suitable
- Under an hour: 50kW+ charging will be suitable
- On-the-go: 100kW+ charging preferential
Electric Vehicle Compatibility
Not every electric vehicle can charge at the same speed or even with the same connection, which makes it even more important to consider what kind of vehicles might be using the EV charging station you have installed. Electric vehicles have different maximum charge levels, will be compatible with various connectors and will only in some instances be suitable for rapid charge solutions.
Installing 22kW units does not necessarily mean that every electric car or van can charge at that power. For instance, the vast majority of EVs charge at 3-11kW even when using a 22kW unit. Knowing the vehicles that will be using the solution is important for investing wisely and making sure the charging station is as beneficial to you and the drivers as possible.
Finding The Best Places For EV Charging Stations
It’s also important to look at the practicalities and the aesthetics of the environment in which you plan to install your charging points. Consider whether you’d be complementing or detracting from your proposed location.
If you're planning an on-street installation, the chances are you will detract from the environment unless you go for discreet, less intrusive sockets that are integrated into existing street furniture.
For a car park installation, you need to assess whether you’re working with walls, whether your solution is sufficiently durable and how effectively you can make use of the space, such as opting for dual sockets in adjacent parking bays.
This leads to the practical use of the EV charging points. Is there suitable parking on the street that won’t disrupt local traffic? Are the charging stations easily accessible and usable? Is it a place where drivers can leave their vehicles for the required amount of time? Knowing these answers will make sure the EV chargers are genuinely useful – and not a hindrance - to drivers.
Encouraging People To Use EV Charging Stations
Installing the right charging point in the right location is just one part of the battle, but more needs to be done to truly realise the full potential of electric vehicles.
Engagement campaigns that actively educate key audiences about the new charging point and the cost and convenience benefits of switching to an electric vehicle will play a significant role in driving usage of the charging point, as well as more widespread EV adoption.
Finally, whether you are an employer, developer or local authority will make a difference to how best you meet the needs of people considering an electric vehicle. The following outlines some of the considerations you should make before investing in EV chargers.
Local Authorities And Electric Vehicles
Different boroughs will need to offer a different mix of charging solutions based on residents’ specific requirements.
A key consideration is how many residents lack access to off-street parking, which would potentially mean rolling out a significant number of on-street EV charging points. Getting this right can play a vital role in driving adoption.
Our research has found that over 60% of UK residents are not able to install a home charger, while 89% of non-EV drivers would be encouraged to make their next car purchase an electric vehicle if they had access to a charging point – either at home or at work.
Equally, it’s important to evaluate the number of public car parks in the borough and how often people park their vehicles in these for longer periods – say, next to a train station.
There might also be different areas of the borough with particularly bad air quality, which might determine where immediate attention is focused.
Minimising disruption is also an important concern, which means identifying solutions that are easy to install and that won’t need to be replaced for more than a decade. While some solutions on the market last just five years, there are high-quality EV charging stations that last over three times as long, minimising disruption to residents and environmental impact.
Ease of use is also an important consideration for local authorities installing EV chargers, including how simple it is to use the physical charging point, as well as how intuitive the supporting software is too.
EV Chargers For Residential Developments
Like local authorities, EV chargers for residential developments should maximise convenience and cost efficiency while minimising their environmental impact, which is why high-quality solutions with long lifespans will be a priority.
Future-proofing should be a key consideration for developers when selecting a charge point to install. By equipping the development with our enabling below-ground infrastructure – which can be activated without further digging or disruption - developers are well-placed for the future influx of electric vehicles. Once adoption rates inevitably tick up, they can add the above-ground charging sockets with ease to match demand.
Installing the base infrastructure for EV chargers during the construction phase is far easier and cheaper than retrofitting the development at a later date. It removes the need to re-dig car parks and streets, in turn reducing unnecessary materials, construction activities and disruption to residents.
Developers will also be focused on aesthetics and whether EV charging station solutions complement the existing design features of their properties.
Any added value within a proposed solution is also an important benefit for developers, including whether there is some element of upgradable design, such as induction charging, Internet of Things (IoT) readiness or 5G compatibility.
EV Charging Stations For Commercial Workplaces
EV charging stations for commercial workplaces will have slightly different considerations, such as whether they will be used by employees, guests or the general public, and whether there would need to be a different way of billing these groups.
With our smart approach, workplaces can ensure that any EV charging point solution they install becomes a revenue-generating investment. This becomes an even smarter investment when factoring in a government grant, the Workplace Charging Scheme, which covers up to 75% of the purchase and installation costs up to £350 per socket.
It’s also important to understand the available power supply on site and how smart charging solutions with load management capabilities can ensure this electricity is used in the most efficient way.
EV Chargers And Commercial Fleets
Choosing the correct EV charging point solutions can help commercial fleets reach their emission reduction goals, while reducing their overall costs. Selecting the appropriate solution will mean projecting the volume of the electric vehicles in your fleet in the coming years, whether they can be charged in the day or overnight, as well as the electrical capacity and physical landscape of the site.
Where it’s possible for vehicles to be parked in the depot overnight, slow charging (3-7kW) is an ideal solution. This increases the opportunity to use renewable energy and cheap tariffs while being better for vehicles’ batteries.
Despite this, many drivers would prefer to avoid driving back to the depot at the end of their shift, which is why fleet owners might also choose to lobby for more on-street charging options.
Which Is The Right EV Charge Point Solution For Your Organisation?
Our belief is that all of these considerations must inform every new EV charging point installation, and, as a leading EV charging station provider, we ensure that we take into account your organisation’s individual needs when helping you plan, install and maintain chargers within your workplace, development or local authority.
It’s through this approach – which is tailored to the needs of the journey and the location – that the full environmental and economic benefits of EVs can be realised. If you’d like to know more about EV charging stations and our solutions, contact our team at Connected Kerb today.


text: THX 1138 is definitely worth seeing just as an example of George Lucas throwing out a unique world of science fiction for all to see. Unlike Star Wars this is of the 1984 variety in terms of futuristic setting. He has some interesting ideas and there are individually great moments. The film ends up feeling just like a series of scenes that are held together by plot that always seems to have a lack of urgency to it. As with other science fiction films it excessively sits upon imagery to ensure that the audience sees it. The problem is though you're wowed by it for the first thirty seconds but then it just continues. It definitely presents something intriguing in terms of its set up, but it does very little with it in terms of providing an engaging story, or at least compelling characters.


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Tucked neatly at the base of the Berkshire mountains of western Massachusetts, Nasami Farm is a unique native plant nursery with a wide reach. What makes this nursery so special? Let’s take a look:
Spotlight: Native Plant Nursery in Massachusetts
As a local plant nursery in Massachusetts, Nasami Farm does not purchase from distributors. This makes them a rare kind of nursery that grows all the native plants that are available for purchase. (1)
More impressively, all their plants are grown without systemic pesticides. They are truly a gem for eco-conscious gardeners in the area who are looking to create a healthy ecosystem in their backyard or community garden.
“Many, but not all, of our plants start from seed that our staff and volunteers harvest sustainably in the wild throughout the region.”
Many, if not all the plants for sale at the nursery are local ecotypes. This means that they are suited to the local climate and will be resistant to local strains of diseases and pests compared to plants that are grown elsewhere in the country and shipped in.
These native plants are available for sale both at the nursery, as well as their Garden in the Woods location in Framingham.
Nasami Farm is also a part of an extensive conservation program for New England plants, which allows them to propagate plants for upcoming species reintroduction and habitat restoration projects.
Who Owns Nasami Farm?
Nasami Farm is owned by Native Plant Trust, which is designated as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization for the conservation of native plants in New England. This organization owns and manages several locations, such as Garden in the Woods in Framingham, as well as several plant sanctuaries across New England. Nasami Farm is their nursery where propagation research and growing trials take place for native plants that are particularly difficult to grow.
Additionally, Native Plant Trust manages the country’s first native plant conservation program where it collects data from all six states in New England and provides accurate data about endangered species to inform and create new conservation policies.
Why Garden with Native Plants in New England?
Gardening with native plants is a relatively new idea, as many people are used to planting a garden full of ornamentals and plants native to Europe or Asia. Unfortunately, these plants can have negative impacts on the environment and regional pollinators.
Native plants are the most important plants that you can begin planting in your garden for a more ecologically sustainable and diverse landscape. Not only does it create a more resilient lawn, but it encourages pollinators and creates a food and shelter buffer for wildlife against the effects of climate change.
Native plants are becoming more popular throughout New England, as gardeners, landscapers, and ecologists recognize their positive effect on the ecosystem. Native Plant Trust, the organization that owns Nasami Farm, is one of the primary educational spaces for native plant information in the region.
When is Nasami Farm Open for the Season?
Nasami Farm is a seasonal nursery, which means it is closed for business during the winter as the retail nursery is outdoors and many native plants are dormant during this time. Even when the nursery is closed, however, plenty of work still goes on in the horticultural department, growing hard-to-propagate plants and getting ready for the year.
Public programs and retail sales resume in the spring once the weather warms up, typically in April. The nursery begins closing up shop in October, when native plants begin to go dormant, and the weather turns colder.
Nasami Farm’s Seed Banking Mission
This plant nursery is critical to Native Plant Trust’s seed banking mission known as the Seed Ark. There are strict guidelines around seed collection and banking, but through Nasami Farm’s efforts, the organization has been able to create a streamlined workflow to begin protecting New England’s native plants.
As a part of the Native Plant Trust’s Seed Ark initiative, Nasami Farm grows plants from sustainably collected wild seeds to maintain genetic diversity without use of harmful pesticides. After collection of wild seeds, many are cleaned and dried for storage to preserve biodiversity for the future. This ensures that there will always be plants for reintroduction according to their conservation program’s needs.
Public Programs for Native Plant Education
Nasami Farm is also home to an education center that allows them to host several in-person educational programs from Native Plant Trust.
The ability to showcase in-person information on a projector and then receive hands-on learning either at the nursery – or at several ecologically diverse areas nearby – makes it a prime location for learning botany.
The Whately, MA nursery is nestled into the Appalachian region of the US, where there is a diverse range of plants and wildlife sensitive to development and habitat destruction. The educational portion of Nasami Farm teaches individuals about botany and horticulture in a way that raises awareness of these issues.
- Native Plant Trust, Buy Native Plants, https://www.nativeplanttrust.org/for-your-garden/buy-native-plants/

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ALMACO Group Renews Exclusive Distribution Agreement with HYDROPROCESS for ChefCut Cutting Machines
ALMACO Group is pleased to announce the renewal of its exclusive distribution agreement with HYDROPROCESS for ChefCut cutting machines for the onboard catering areas. The agreement has been renewed for three years, entering the fifth year of cooperation.
Exclusive Marine Distribution Agreement Renewed
As part of the exclusive distribution agreement, ALMACO Group is the unique certified Marine service and distribution partner for ChefCut cutting machines. This partnership presents ample opportunities for the Maintenance team, ensuring that the equipment operates efficiently, and any repairs or maintenance are carried out promptly.
ChefCut Cutting Machines Offer Benefits to the Maritime Market
The ChefCut cutting machine offers several benefits to the maritime market, including time-saving, enhanced quality, and energy efficiency. With the ChefCut cutting machine, chefs can cut and prepare food quickly, saving valuable time. The machine ensures that the cuts are precise and uniform, which enhances the quality of the food being served. Additionally, the ChefCut cutting machine uses less energy than traditional cutting methods, reducing operating costs. Overall, the ChefCut cutting machine is an innovative and efficient solution for catering services in the maritime industry.
Comments from ALMACO Group and HYDROPROCESS
According to Hervé Touzard, Vice President of ALMACO Group’s Lifecycle Services Division, “We are thrilled to renew our exclusive Marine distribution agreement with HYDROPROCESS for ChefCut cutting machines. As we enter the fifth year of cooperation, we are confident that our customers will continue to benefit from the high-quality service and support provided by ALMACO Group and the efficiency and innovation of ChefCut cutting machines. The ChefCut is a unique and sophisticated equipment, and it deserves dedicated preventative maintenance and support.”
The CEO of HYDROPROCESS, Michele Dereims, added, “We are delighted to continue our partnership with ALMACO Group for the exclusive distribution of ChefCut cutting machines in the maritime industry. With ALMACO Group’s expertise and dedication to the marine market, we look forward to serving our customers with the highest level of quality and performance.”
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HYDROPROCESS is a leading manufacturer of innovative food waterjet cutting equipment and systems. The company, based in Chalon Sur Saône, FRANCE, offers a wide range of products and services in the high-pressure field for many industries.
About ALMACO Group
ALMACO Group is a full turnkey provider for Newbuilding, Modernization and Lifecycle services of Accommodation, Catering and Laundry areas for the Marine and Offshore industries. ALMACO builds, refurbishes and serves complete interiors and hotel areas of marine vessels and offshore units including galleys, provision stores, refrigeration machinery, laundries, public spaces, as well as complete living quarters. ALMACO works with owners and builders around the world providing full turnkey solutions comprising design and engineering, project management, construction, spare parts, and maintenance. ALMACO was founded in 1998 and has offices in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Singapore, and the USA.
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Insights from the New Zealand SME Banking Council
The latest research for the New Zealand SME Banking Council provides a pulse check for how Kiwi small businesses are feeling.
- When dealing with cash flow, the biggest challenge facing SMEs is uncertainty of profits when trying to plan.
- Kiwi SMEs have become more concerned about accessing the funds their business requires.
- Small business owners’ awareness of and comfort levels with alternative lenders is the highest in years.
The past 12 months have been a turbulent time for Kiwi small businesses, from mitigating the ongoing impacts of COVID-19 to talk of a looming recession, a cloud of uncertainty has been in the air for many SME owners.
The study, conducted by RFI Group and commissioned by Prospa, delves into the challenges facing SMEs and the rise of alternative lenders in the New Zealand financial services landscape.
Top challenges facing SMEs
As at November 2022, economic and regulatory factors such as the rising cost of goods, increasing interest rates and uncertainty with government regulations was the number one challenge, affecting 23% of SMEs. Staffing (21%) including high turnover and lack of experienced staff or not enough staff, business demand and cashflow (15%) and financing growth (14%) were the other key challenges facing Kiwi SMEs.
Access to funding
When dealing with their cash flow, 25% of SMEs said their biggest challenge was uncertainty of future profit when planning for the future. 55% of SMEs have become more concerned about accessing the funds their business requires – an increase from 48% in May 2022.
In addition, there has been an increase in both loan amounts applied for and loan amounts required over the last six months. However, despite an ever-increasing demand for loans, more SMEs than ever have been unable to access the funds required, with 1 in 5 either being declined funding or only receiving a portion of the loan they applied for (a significant increase since May 2022).
Due to the likelihood of being declined for funding, over 8 in 10 SMEs that are less likely to seek financing and have also become more concerned about accessing the funds their business requires.
Rise of alternative lenders
With traditional funding becoming less accessible to small businesses, many are looking to alternative lenders, with awareness of, and comfort with, alternative lenders the highest it’s been in years.
Between May 2019 and November 2022, awareness of alternative business lenders increased from 61% to 75%. Between September 2018 and November 2022, SMEs also increased their comfort level with taking out a business loan from alternative lenders from 7% to 23%.
The top drivers for using an alternative lender were lower fees, faster access to funds and greater flexibility.
Prospa is the financial services partner of choice for Kiwi small businesses, offering simple, stress free and seamless financial management to unleash the potential of every small business. To find out more about Prospa, visit prospa.co.nz.
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The study was conducted by RFI Group and commissioned by Prospa, with a sample of 518 SME surveyed between 3 November and 20 December 2022. The research is conducted with the New Zealand SME Banking Council biannually in May and November.
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New research commissioned by Prospa shows New Zealand’s small businesses are feeling positive about the future.
Research shows small businesses struggle to access finance
Prospa research shows that personal and business finance is becoming increasingly blurred, which may lead to difficulty accessing business finance as the lending criteria tightens.

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Road rage row between driver and man 'with handgun' ends with bomb squad robot carrying out controlled explosion
- Merseyside Police arrested a man, 51, on suspicion of firearms possession
- The man, who is from Derbyshire, was arrested in West Kirby after a dispute
- Police were called to the area after receiving reports of a man with a gun
- Officers called in the bomb squad to inspect suspicious objects in his car
Police arrested a man and sent in a bomb squad robot following a road-rage incident this afternoon on Merseyside.
Merseyside police arrested the 51-year-old suspect from the Derbyshire area on suspicion of possession of a firearm in West Kirby.
Officers at the scene expressed concern about a number items in his car and called in the bomb squad.
A bomb disposal robot inspected suspicious items in the back of a Ford Focus in West Kirby earlier today after Merseyside Police arrested a man on suspicion of firearms possession
Police ordered local residents to evacuate their homes while the bomb squad checked the car
Local residents were evacuated from their homes today in West Kirby as a precaution
Residents later reported hearing 'a loud bang' in the area.
According to Merseyside Police: 'Officers arrested the man outside an address on Leigh Road after a fellow motorist reported having been threatened by a man with a handgun on Victoria Road a few minutes earlier following a brief, verbal dispute.
'The man was arrested and the car was searched, during which a suspected air weapon was seized. However due to concerns about a number of other items in his car, a cordon was put in place as a precaution whilst specialist search officers were called.'
Officers cleared the area and ordered residents to evacuate their homes as a precaution.
The bombs squad sent in a specialist robot to inspect the suspicious items.
Police said a number of nearby roads have been closed as a precaution while the scene is thoroughly examined.
Several local roads have been closed while the suspicious car is examined
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Kumawood actor Kwadwo Nklansah aka Lilwin has declared that there will never be an actor who will be popular and entertaining as he became upon his appearance in the movie industry.
According to the actor, the God he serves will fight for him and no one can defeat him taking into consideration the arrogance, hatred, and backbiting lifestyle of actors and actresses trying to mimic him in the Kumawood industry.
The comic actor, therefore, admonished upcoming actors and actresses to dump their arrogance, and stay humble if anyone desires to climb to the top else, he’ll continue to reign in the movie industry until his last breath.
It is quite obvious that ever since Lilwin showed up in the movie industry of Ghana, he has forever been the people’s favorite. He won “Favorite Actor” at the sixth edition of the annual Ghana Movie Awards (GMAs)in 2015. He was also honored by the United Nations for his campaigns against illegal immigration in West Africa.
Owing to these, he hopes he becomes a legend and set a legacy that will keep ringing in the heads of Ghanaians for centuries to come.

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Expanding its extensive catalog to a new market, Corsair has just announced the arrival of its first laptop, the Corsair Voyager a1600 AMD Advantage Editionwhich, as its name indicates, arrives exclusively equipped with AMD components combining a powerful Ryzen 9 6900HS processor with Radeon RX 6800M graphics and the extensive ecosystem of software and exclusive technologies of both companies.
built around a 16-inch IPS panel with a 16:10 format with a Quad HD+ resolution (2560 x 1600 pixels) and a few Ultra-fast 240Hz refresh rates and 3 millisecond refresh ratesWithout a doubt, Corsair wanted to aim at creating a high-end device capable of coping with any activity. Going inside we will find this processor with 8 cores and 16 threads with speeds up to 4.80 GHz from AMD, which we can accompany with configurations of up to 32GB of DDR5 RAM and up to 2TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD internal storage.
All this under a careful design with modern but sober lines that keep the Corsair Voyager a1600 within an impressively slim format of just 19.8 millimeters and a weight of 2.4 kilogramswith a gaming appearance in which its keyboard will of course stand out, equipped with ultra-low profile Cherry MX mechanical switches and a backlight system with low-consumption RGB CAPELLIX LED technology.
Making a complete display of its capabilities, it is a portable Geared for gamers and broadcasters alike. And it is that in addition to the actual keys of the Spanish QWERY format or the special functions within these, we will have ten additional keys with customizable shortcuts and compatibility with Elgato Stream Deck softwarewhich will offer us a broadcast experience worthy of professional tabletop setups.
In fact, specifically designed to combine with this section, the Corsair Voyager a1600 has an FHD webcam (1080 pixels at 30fps) and an array of four directional ambient noise canceling microphones that will help us capture our voice and face with total clarity wherever we go.
Equally useful for both the worlds of gaming and streaming, the rest of its internal components are completed with a dual fan cooling system and a vapor chamber backing Compact in size, they distribute heat evenly for lower temperatures with a slimmer profile than traditional cooling methods.
Finally, regarding the connectivity section, the first thing to highlight is the presence of a Corsair Slipstream Wireless integrated receiver, that offers us support for up to three peripherals wirelessly to avoid having to spend USB ports. Although it is not that these are going to be lacking, counting on two Thunderbolt 4-enabled USB-C, one USB-C 3.2 Gen2, one USB-A 3.2 Gen2as well as an SDXC card reader and a combo 3.5mm jack input for both microphone and audio, and WiFi 6E.
Availability and price
At the moment without a date or confirmed prices for the Corsair Voyager a1600 in our country, the company has already advanced a starting price of $2,699 for its base model with 16GB RAM and 1TB of storage, which will reach $2,999 for its most complete version. However, the company is expected to announce the details of this laptop in the near future through its official website.


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Happy Birthday To Anil Kapoor is an Indian actor and producer who has appeared in many Bollywood films and more recently international films. He won his first Filmfare Award, in the Best Supporting Actor category, for his role in Yash Chopra's Mashaal (1984). Kapoor earned his first Filmfare Best Actor Award for his performance in N. Chandra's Tezaab Happy Birthday!
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AWS Launches Managed Chaos Engineering Service
The new Fault Injection Simulator from Amazon Web Services (AWS) is now generally available, letting users actively run tests against their applications to detect potential weaknesses.
First described by AWS CTO Werner Vogels during last December's virtual re:Invent conference, the Fault Injection Simulator (FIS) is a managed service that tests how an application will react to potential problems like bad code, performance bottlenecks or malicious attacks. It does this by running experiments that "inject faults" into an application.
Fault-injection experiments are a cornerstone of chaos engineering, the process by which software developers stress-test their applications to identify -- and preemptively correct -- the areas where breakdowns would likely occur in a real-world scenario. It's used extensively within AWS, Vogels said. Streaming giant Netflix was also an early proponent of chaos engineering, building a program called Chaos Monkey to test the resilience of its platform.
While introducing FIS at re:Invent, Vogels said, "We believe chaos engineering is for everyone, not just shops running on Amazon or Netflix scale." FIS, he said at the time, is designed to "simplify the process of running chaos experiments in the cloud."
Experiments run through FIS are built to "follow the typical chaos experimental workflow," Vogels said, "where you understand your steady state, set a hypothesis, inject faults and momentary application. When the experiment is over, FIS will tell you if your hypothesis was confirmed, and you can use the data collected by [monitoring tool Amazon] CloudWatch to decide where you need to make improvements."
In a blog post Monday, AWS evangelist Jeff Barr shared more details about FIS. Currently, FIS supports running experiments on just these AWS services: EC2, Elastic Container Service, Elastic Kubernetes Service and Relational Database Service. Users can choose what "fault" they want to inject into their service from set of actions, such as terminating specific EC2 instances or returning error messages in response to specific requests.
"You can select the target resources by type, tag, ARN, or by querying for specific attributes," Barr said. "You also have the ability to stop the experiment if one or more stop conditions (as defined by CloudWatch Alarms) are met. This allows you to quickly terminate the experiment if it has an unexpected impact on a crucial business or operational metric."
AWS plans to expand the list of supported products and actions this year, Barr said. More information is available on the FIS page here.


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Moonsense, a San Francisco, CA-based fraud prevention innovator, raised $4.2 million in seed funding to support the general availability of their user behavioral and network intelligence solution.
The round was co-led by XYZ Ventures and Race Capital, with participation from TheGP, Foothill Ventures, and individual investors including Sekhar Sarukkai, John Lilly, and Josh Wills.
With the new funding, Moonsense aims to revolutionize the fraud prevention industry by eliminating the dependence on costly professional services.
Moonsense CEO and Co-founder Andrei Savu said, “Our vision is to deliver a next-level data management and AI/ML solution for personalized fraud detection.” Ross Fubini, founder, and Managing Partner at XYZ Venture Capital, added, “We believe user behavioral analytics is the future for fraud prevention. We are partnering with Moonsense because they are pushing the industry forward.”
The platform aims to help organizations future-proof their fraud detection and prevention efforts. Moonsense offers next-level data management and AI/ML solution for personalized fraud detection.
Their product offering empowers businesses to develop tailored risk-scoring models, giving them the flexibility and control to customize their fraud management strategies.
In addition to the funding announcement, Moonsense is also offering a free trial of Moonsense Cloud, allowing organizations to harness digital body language and source data for enhanced fraud detection.
Company: Moonsense, Inc.
Round: Seed Round
Funding Month: May 2023
Lead Investors: XYZ Ventures and Race Capital
Additional Investors: TheGP, Foothill Ventures, and individual investors including Sekhar Sarukkai, John Lilly, and Josh Wills
Company Website: https://www.moonsense.io/
Software Category: Fraud Prevention Solutions
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Believe it or not, spring riding is right around the corner. To make sure you are fully prepared, Rab announced its first-ever adventure-specific cycling collection — the Cinder range.
Rab headlines the collection with the Phantom Jacket, a sub-100g, 2.5-layer, waterproof-breathable hardshell layer with features tailor-made for long days on gravel roads or singletrack. For instance, it’s got a frame-attachable stuff sack! Other details include a silicone grip drop hem and sleeves cut with riding in mind
Rab Cinder Range Jackets
“Off-road cycling adventures require immense versatility. Dealing with terrain, pace, and fickle weather. We have over 40 years of knowledge and experience crafting clothing and equipment to manage these conditions,” said Tim Fish, Rab Equipment Product Director, said in a press release. “This season we’re introducing a new cycling collection, combining that experience with a finely tuned fit to enable adventure and exploration.”
The Rab Cinder Kinetic Jacket is also of interest. Technically a softshell, the jacket utilizes a proprietary fabric called Proflex. According to Rab, the fabric is “made by sandwiching a bespoke PU hydrophilic membrane between two high gauge knit fabrics.”
If it works as advertised, the Rab Kinetic Jacket should provide waterproof protection without the crinkle and limited stretch of traditional hardshell. Will that knit fabric absorb water though? Time and testing will tell if Proflex is indeed a “true revolution in waterproof technology.”
Other Rab Cinder Range Products
Is there such a thing as a “gravel-specific” chamois? Rab says there is and has put one in the Cinder bibs, liner shorts, and cargo shorts. “We put over 50 pads through rigorous testing and refined them down to the perfect choice,” the company claims.
Rab hasn’t announced an MSRP on any of the Cinder range yet, but you can continue exploring the collection at its website.


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NEW YORK, Oct. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Fenton, the nation's leading public interest communications firm, has opened a Los Angeles office, its fourth location after New York, San Francisco and Washington, D.C.
The firm has also hired a new Managing Director of its Washington office. Steve Clemons joins after a distinguished career at the New America Foundation. Clemons also writes the popular blog, The Washington Note (www.thewashingtonnote.com).
The firm is also expanding its client roster, adding Cleantech and Corporate Social Responsibility clients to its list of non-profit public interest organizations working in the fields of environment, public health, foreign affairs and human rights.
For nearly 12 years, Steve Clemons has been a leading figure at the New America Foundation (NAF), a Washington think tank "of the radical center" with more than 140 employees. He will continue as a Senior Fellow at NAF and Director of their American Strategy Program. Previously, Clemons served as EVP of the Economic Strategy Institute, Senior Advisor to Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM), and as the first Executive Director of the Nixon Center. Clemons is editor at large of Talking Points Memo, and a member of the World Economic Forum Global Council on Geopolitical Risk.
The Los Angeles office will operate under the direction of West Coast Managing Director Parker Blackman, with day to day operations handled by Paul Hernandez. Hernandez comes to Fenton from Sonnenshein, Nath and Rosenthal, where he was Managing Director of Public Law and Policy Strategies. Previously, Hernandez was Director of Communications and Public Affairs at The California Endowment.
Fenton's work in Los Angeles will initially focus on First 5 LA, created by the 1998 California ballot initiative Proposition 10, which taxed tobacco to fund health, safety and early education efforts for children prenatal to age 5. Fenton will provide strategy, advertising, marketing, outreach, training and media support to First 5's Best Start effort in 14 communities throughout LA County.
Fenton has added new corporate social responsibility and cleantech clients recently including: Enerkem (www.enerkem.com) , which recycles carbon from municipal garbage into fuel; Knights Apparel's new brand "Alta Gracia" (www.altagraciaapparel.com), the first to pay its workers in the Dominican Republic four times the minimum wage and respect their right to form a union; and the Electric Drive Transportation Association (http://www.electricdrive.org) for help in the introduction of the new generation of electric vehicles.
The Los Angeles office is at 515 South Flower Street, 36th floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071. Phone is 213-236-3682.
In Washington, Steve Clemons joins a leadership team that includes Chief of Advocacy Campaigns Ira Arlook, international practice head and EVP Bill Hamilton, environmental practice head and SVP Joel Finkelstein, civil and human rights practice head SVP Lydia Sermons, and SVP Doug Gordon, who leads our political advocacy work and will help manage the day to day operations of the DC office.
For nearly 30 years, Fenton's mission has been to serve the public interest by creating powerful issue campaigns for change. With our clients, the firm has contributed to some of the defining social change movements of our time.


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Baby Spice is going bridal!
British star Emma Bunton (formerly Baby Spice) announced her engagement to longtime love Jade Jones on Twitter.
"Yahooooo I'm Engaged!" Bunton, 35, wrote. "Love you Jade! I'm a very happy lady!"
The singer turned TV/radio personality shared a pic of her glittery engagement ring from her man.
She and fellow Brit singer James have been together for about ten years, and have a 3-year-old son, Beau. They're expecting their second child this May.
She's not the only Spice Girl about to expand her brood, either: Bunton's former bandmate Victoria Beckham recently announced that she's expecting her fourth child with hubby David Beckham.


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Congratulations to Speechless Films who last night won the Best Documentary award at the 9th Underground Cinema Film Festival in Ireland for the awesome ‘Heroes of the Empire’, which celebrates the charitable work of the 501st UK Garrison.
[The] film follows the 501st UK Garrison Star Wars™ costuming club around the UK as they attend a variety of fundraising events – revealing the side of costuming you’ve never seen before. From international film premieres to children’s hospital visits, witness the impact that the UK Garrison (UKG) have on the hearts and minds of the fans they meet. Many people have a misguided perception of costumers, labelling them as “nerds” and“geeks”. In order to change this perception, we were given the privileged opportunity to meet the families and the fans who have been directly inspired and supported by the UKG. The film will reveal the wide variety of people who are inspired to join the UKG, from all walks of life and occupations. For these individuals, being “Heroes of the Empire” is their true identity.
The film got it’s Irish premiere at the festival last night, just before the awards ceremony.
As soon as we have more information about a wider release we’ll share it with you!

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Debbie Reynolds embodied the sunshine of postwar America on the screen as she matched steps with Gene Kelly in “Singin’ in the Rain.” More >> PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. – On Jan. 3, Amendment 2 will go into effect in Florida, broadening the scope of who can use medical marijuana. Since Election Day when Amendment 2 was passed, around 150 doctors have gone through the training and registration process required to prescribe the drug. Dr. Mohammad Javed, who practices internal medicine in Greenacres is one of them. He is a primary and urgent care physician. Javed believes medical marijuana could help curb Florida’s issues with substance abuse. Some Growing Options For Speedy Solutions For Laser Eye Surgery | Suggestions For The Eyeballs“It’s much better than people getting addicted to narcotic drugs,” Javed says. The doctor says he’s seen too many patients with chronic pain develop those addictions and even sometimes eventually turn to heroin. “They keep taking tons of medications and nothing works,” he says, “And then they start abusing.” Javed finished his training to be able to prescribe medical marijuana earlier in December.
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Thorns are beautiful. I love the cactus for its survival abilities. How much did we learn about their adaptation towards dry environment makes me really proud. I mean, who trades nice, bushy leaves for a meaty skin with thorns for so many reasons, and living with whatever water you can get your hands on in your whole lifetime. The answer is - Cactus. Guess what, most of them grow from stems, so why don't we drop off our beliefs of not keeping a cactus (thorns bring bad luck 😂😂)?


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In this painting I combined elements with a Hawaiian origin. I just love Monstera leaves, they are great fun to paint, and I have seen them in the Hawaiian islands as well as here in my state. I added a stem of white orchids and a pair of Java sparrows, male and female. The butterfly fluttering above them is the pulelehua or Kamehameha butterfly, one of only two species of butterfly native to the Hawaiian islands.
King Kamehameha I is credited with uniting the islands into one kingdom in 1810.


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Recommended for ages 6-8
Stella is at a sleepover where her friend loses a tooth. Exciting, right? Her friends fall asleep, knowing the tooth fairy will come put a coin under pillow, but Stella has her special glasses and discovers a little Night Sprite named Piper, who steals her friend’s coin! Piper needs a coin to decorate her scooter, like all the Sprites do. With a loose tooth of her own, Stella is worried that Piper will steal her coin, too! She needs to come up with a solution to keep all the kids’ Tooth Fairy booty safe.
This is the second book in the Stella and the Night Sprites series from Scholastic’s early chapter book line, Branches. Stella’s got a pair of magic glasses that let her see a little more than normal glasses do, and she’s been using her ability to teach mischievous little sprites ways to cause a little less havoc. It’s an easy to read series, with short chapters, cute illustrations, and discussion questions at the end of each book, so you can talk to your kids about the book and hear what they’ve got to say!
After reading the first book in this series, Knit-Knotters, I suggested making knit-knotters as a companion craft; I feel like I need to keep on top of my game, so I’ll suggest a scooter printable that kids can color in and decorate with stickers of their own. A Google Images search on “scooter printable” yields some adorable results, like this Hello Kitty printable, and you can even teach kids how to make their own heart-shaped paper clips.

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City council approves amended temporary noise exemption
July 16, 2014
By Communications Staff
Kingston City Council has passed an amended temporary exemption to the city noise control bylaw for two West Campus fields and Richardson Stadium. The amendments to the staff recommendation allow for a pilot test of the proposed exemption through June 2015.
“We’re appreciative of council’s decision to grant Queen’s a temporary noise exemption for these fields,” says Caroline Davis, Vice-Principal (Finance and Administration) and acting principal. “We acknowledge the amendments to the staff recommendation and believe this exemption is respectful of the immediate neighbours, while allowing Queen’s student and community groups to continue to use the fields at West Campus. The university is committed to maintaining an ongoing dialogue with neighbouring residents to address any outstanding concerns.”
In addition to several noise mitigation strategies already in place, the university has commissioned a sound study that will recommend further strategies that could be implemented to reduce noise where possible. The study is expected to be completed this August.


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By Cora Markowitz
Take a drive ﾗ or walk, if you’d prefer a sizeable stroll ﾗ through the Brown Family Environmental Center onto Township Road, and you will find the Glen Hill Orchard on the right, a vast orchard that produces apples for everything from snacking to cider or cooking.
Glen Hill has a small market on its premises, with a variety of apples, apple treats and jams, apple butter and, of course, apple cider.
Though the orchard does not offer traditional apple picking, it produces an extraordinary crop, shipping about $10 million worth of produce to commercial stores and markets each year.
Glen Hill offered apple picking in the past, but its rapid expansion has made that business nearly impossible. “As we grew in size, it wasn’t a good thing for us,” Glen Hill’s Manager Maureen Buchwald said.
So instead of hosting pickers on the orchard itself, Glen Hill contributes apples to various stores throughout Mount Vernon and has also sold apples to AVI at Kenyon.
Throughout the orchard’s development, Glen Hill’s most loyal costumers have been the Amish. “They’re one of the few groups of people that still process food in the home,” Buchwald said. “The fresh market ﾗ the apples you eat out of hand ﾗ is still a major market for our business.”
While Glen Hill is not the place to recreationally pick apples for yourself, its impressive size and reportedly superb apple butter make it a stop worth your while.
Don’t despair, fall-loving Kenyon students. Legends Hill Orchard awaits, and with it every delight that fall has to offer. Just a 25-minute drive away, the orchard is well worth the trip. Take some friends and spend a day shopping at the country store, strolling through the orchards and picking apples right off the branch.
Legends Hill offers apple-picking, fresh pumpkins and homemade Amish foods. The orchard is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday thru Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. The market offers a wide variety of treats including pumpkins, buckeye candies, Amish cheese and other farm-fresh delicacies.
Cider is offered every day at the market, along with an ever-varying assortment of fresh produce.
Along with delicious treats, the orchard also sells a variety of Amish-made furniture and wares from rocking chairs to baskets hand-woven by a local Amish man, Eli Gingerich. Everything sold at the store is locally grown or made, even down to the carefully handwritten ingredient list on the bags of homemade buckeye candies.
In the middle of farm country, it’s easy to enjoy the fall season and help local farmers. So get out into the crisp fall air, put on some layers, toss some leaves and head to the orchards for a quintessential fall day.
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For a film as intense as "Spring Breakers," Thursday's Los Angeles premiere was nothing short of a family affair.
Female leads Selena Gomez, Vanessa Hudgens, and Ashley Benson turned up to promote the Harmony Korine-directed study in sexuality, violence, and isolation of discontented coeds desperate for a good time on their semester hiatus.
The ladies brought the glamour for the red carpet at Hollywood's Cinema Dome, but called personal reinforcements for the screening and afterparty.
Hudgens counted her "High School Musical" pal Ashley Tisdale as a guest, Shay Mitchell came through for her "Pretty Little Liars" co-star Benson, and Gomez brought her mom, Mandy.
[Related: 'Spring Breakers' Premiere Slideshow]
The subject matter in "Breakers" isn't exactly one we'd expect from this trio of family-friendly actresses. Their characters drink and use illegal substances liberally, don't shy away from temptations of the flesh and welcome danger, especially gunplay, with open arms. But, rest assured, none of them felt exploited.
"Harmony made us feel safe," Hudgens told omg!, "and everything that happens serves the story. We couldn't go wrong."
Gomez felt relief that her character, the churchgoing girl of the fictional group, didn't get into too much trouble.
"She's not that bad," Gomez confessed, "but I had no idea how to smoke the prop cigarette. I had no idea! I had grips teaching me how it should look."
Korine credited the girls' kinship with their success in playing a wild bunch.
"They rehearsed, and spent a lot of down time together," he said.
As soon as credits rolled on the screening, Gomez and Hudgens, sprinted to Sunset Boulevard in their floor-length gowns to a waiting party bus, where friends like former "Desperate Housewives" actor Shawn Pyfrom applauded them. En route, Gomez quick-changed from her red lacy number to a black leather mini and descended on nearby nightspot Emerson Theater, where a unique selection of stars including Casey Affleck, Julie Delpy, Gus Van Sant, Marilyn Manson, and Stephen Dorff toasted the flick.
Cheeseburgers and french fries circulated courtesy of Fatburger, while a photo booth starred a cutout of "Breakers" male lead James Franco, in character as rapper Alien.
Guests got to pose with props like the platinum grills and neon pink ski masks featured in the movie for a series of photos that would become personalized flip books.
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As technology increasingly drives the way education is delivered, the library of the future will need to rise to the challenge of collecting and archiving a wider range of digital formats – music, news media, gaming software, research data etc. We may need to adapt our library and IT infrastructure to better reflect an educational trend towards students as co-creators of knowledge, not just passive consumers of it. The responsibility for preserving ‘born digital’ and ‘transition to digital’ content will, however, need to start with the creators – ie the students. This could be achieved by embedding essential digital and information management skills into the curriculum from the outset so that the early works of writers, artists and musicians of the future are not lost.
We will also need to build local and national infrastructure which provides new standards of access to born digital primary source materials for students and researchers to work on (eg literary manuscripts, collections of email ‘letters’). This is a far greater challenge than the digitisation of existing print material and our success with this will significantly affect teaching and research for decades to come. As more content becomes ubiquitously available online, it is this unique and distinctive digital content (as well as our heritage print/archival collections) which will become a significant part of Birmingham’s teaching specialism and distinctiveness.