In addition, each country has different agro-ecological regions that support the production capacity of various commodities. For instance, some regions are associated with horticulture while other are known for fruits and yet others famous for livestock. This categorization provides a broader picture showing the way supplies of different commodities can be organized. Some regions have high production capacity for specific commodities. Regions with lower production capacity for particular commodities are the demand targets, ensuring better returns locally. Once a commodity is in abundance, it does not have a market where it is produced abundantly. For instance, in Zimbabwe bananas do not have a market in Honde Valley.
Who are the customers for different commodities? We cannot say everyone is willing and able to afford an orange. That is why consumers are defined by class, gender, location, age, ethnicity, religion, income class and other factors. Not everyone wants to consume small grains, even if they may have income to afford small grains. That is why consumers have to be carefully categorized in order to create a food basket for different classes of consumers. It is not just about importing food without understanding consumers. If you are going to import wheat or grapes, which consumer group are you targeting? Otherwise, you can spend foreign currency importing commodities for a small class of consumers who can even afford to import their own food. In a poor country like Zimbabwe how many consumers are interested in the importation of wheat?
An important second action is determining steps being taken to ensure commodities move from high production areas to low production areas before we rush to import. Managing the national distribution of food can translate to best return on investment (ROI) and ensure we tackle issues like nutrition and food security that ultimately affect the national budget if not handled properly. As we distribute food, we need to rationalize food availability through equitable wealth and nutrition distribution in the form of food. It is not ideal to leave communities in Binga consuming fish, those in Honde Valley consuming bananas and those in Chivi just surviving on small grains.
This entry was posted in Agricultural Intelligence, Agricultural Markets, eMKambo, health and agriculture. Bookmark the permalink.


For those of you old enough to remember, it's ten years to the day since SEGA launched their Dreamcast console on the 9th of September 1999, and to celebrate AAUK and Sonic Wrecks is giving away ten fantastic prizes to those who are floating around on Twitter at 09:09:09am GMT! All you need to do is follow SonicWrecks on Twitter and be around to ReTweet (RT) a specific phrase – ten lucky hedgehogs will snag themselves one of these goody bags, which include some rare items like a Sonic Unleashed hoodie and the Megadrive Ultimate Collection Vinyl.
If that wasn't enough, each winner gets themselves one of the exclusive artbooks that were given away at Summer of Sonic! One VERY lucky hedgehog will win themselves a signed Sonic and the Secret Rings poster signed by Yojiro Ogawa and the SatSR gang.
For more details, Terms & Conditions, as well as the full prize breakdown, head over to Sonic Wrecks.
You guys are certainly getting your fix of prizes at the moment!
Hawt damn, I want that Werehog Shirt.
Oh and the other stuff's nice too.
SonicWreck's Twitter just overloaded and now is completely inaccessible.
It's back up – Twitter was down altogether.
What's that gold box in the middle?
Ugh. I'm sick of all these Twitter contests. Whatever happened to entering contests by e-mail? I don't want to have to get a Twitter account just to enter contests.
Aww, Twitter again? I agree with 'needsemail1', can't we hold contests by e-mail? Not all of us have (or care) about having Twitter accounts.
God d*%#, I WANT THAT WEREHOG SHIRT!!! ROOOAAAARRRRR!!!!!
Team Chaotix once again failed to bag me any merch – looks like they're going for another month of eating beams because they aren't getting paid!
Only Twits use TWITter. I'm kidding, I just don't like Twitter.


The all new Putting Green Tinsley Towel by A&L Golf is made out of 100% microfiber with an attachable carabiner to easily hang from your golf bag. Add a Monogram for a personal touch!
Color: Navy, Pink & Green.


text:
New Dimension of Advertising from Mercedes
The company "Mercedes-Benz" has become a pioneer in opening new advertising opportunities for the market of the car makers. It is not the first time, when this exclusive car maker takes what is thought of advertising to the whole new level. And without any denying, people benefit from it. What they did is called the spectacular installations, which are in their essence the media facades on the building.
Image of the new models of Mercedes
Mercedes-Benz Abandoned the Idea of Releasing a Rival to Audi A1
As we all are aware of the great competition out there for the Mercedes company, we also realize the fact that the developers have to make their best to beat the models other companies produce. But the company Mercedes-Benz has decided not to release a compact hatchback that could compete with the Audi A1. It is reported by Auto Express edition referring to the head of Daimler Dieter Zetsche.
Image of the Mercedes compact car
Tweet Read more	0 5,049 views
Mercedes Becomes the Most Wanted Car
As we clearly realize the age that we live in and the people that are around us, it is no longer strange that the cars are getting stolen. Most of the time this happens because of the careless owners, but still, we cannot deny the fact, therefore, many people became interested in the question – which car is the most wanted in such a perspective. And according to the studies done, such a car is Mercedes.
Photo of the Mercedes R-Class car
Mercedes Nimbus Design Is in Fact a Tribute!
Today we will come back to the topic of the new concept that is being developed by the Mercedes Company that is called the Mercedes Nimbus car. Particularly we will tough upon the design topic today and say what this car means for the company.
Image of the future concept Mercedes Nimbus
What Can a Mercedes-Benz Bar Offer
As some time before we were talking about the special type of a bar, opened by the Mercedes company, now we want to refresh somewhat your memory and also provide our readers with new information on what this bar really offers and maybe you will understand why the company in fact decided to put money into a bar and not to make a one more small step into the development of their concepts and models.
Image of the Mercedes car infront of the Mercedes Bar
Mini-Review of Mercedes C350 Elegance
Our mini-review of the great auto Mercedes C350 Elegance is an attempt to understand what is it and show to our readers what to expect from the car, when you buy it. Here we go in this article with a short discussion of rather everything about the car, so that in case some part interests you in more details you will be able to find the information on your own or contact us on our website and we will provide in our articles to follow all that you want to know.
Image of the Mercedes C350 Elegance
Norbert Haug Left the Concern "Mercedes" in the End of 2012
It is not an exaggeration to say that the company exists only with the help of people working in it. And in the car market people are extremely important. This idea is also clearly understood by the Mercedes concern, which hires only best of the best, trying to improve in such a way the quality of end products that the drivers get from them. However, we have some relatively sad news about the personnel change in the company that happened recently.
Image of the Mercedes motorsport cars

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


text:
about Om Prakash
Om Prakash Bakshi Chibber (19 December 1919 – 21 February 1998) was an Indian character actor. He was born in Jammu, as Om Prakash Chibber. He used to play the role of Kamla in the stage play by the famous Dewan Mandir Natak Samaj Jammu. Since his career began in 1942, he was a popular supporting actor from the 1950s until the 1980s. He also produced Jahanaara starring Bharat Bhushan, Shashikala, Prithviraj Kapoor and Mala Sinha in the title role of Jahanaara. Om Prakash played the leading man in films like Dus Lakh, Annadata, Charandas and Sadhu aur Shaitan. His pivotal roles in the films Dil Daulat Duniya, Apna Desh, Chupke Chupke, Julie, Joroo Ka Ghulam, Aa Gale Lag Jaa, Pyar Kiye Jaa, Padosan and Buddha Mil Gaya are considered to be among his best along with Daddu in Namak Halaal and De Silva in Zanjeer. His roles in Sharabi, Bharosa, Tere Ghar Ke Samne, Mere Humdum Mere Dost, Loafer and Dil Tera Diwana were also appreciated. He is known for his roles in comedy films. One of his best performances in his later years were Naukar Biwi Ka, Sharaabi (1984) and Chameli Ki Shaadi, where he played a role that was pivotal for the movie. His role in Gopi with Dilip Kumar is considered best in terms of acting. Critics still think he gave better performance in tragic scenes in front of Dilip Kumar. Once Dilip Kumar revealed the fact , I was only afraid once in my acting career and it was during Gopi when Omprakash jis performance overshadowed mine.
Name : Om Prakash
Place of Birth : Jammu
Ascendent (Lagan) : Aquarius
Ascendent Lord) : Sat
Birth Star(Nakshatra) : Vishakha
Current Vimshottari Dasa : Rah-Ket
Planet Asc Sun Mon Mar Mer Jup(R) Ven Sat Rah(R) Ket(R)
Sign Aquarius Sagittarius Libra Virgo Scorpio Cancer Libra Leo Scorpio Taurus
Lord Sat Jup Ven Mer Mar Mon Ven Sun Mar Ven
His ascendent (lagan) is Aquarius
Om Prakash is born in Aquarius lagn which is the 11th sign in the zodiac ruled by saturn. Om Prakash will have a thick neck Om Prakash give lot of importance to self respect. Om Prakash face opposition from friends and relatives. Om Prakash may be bald or may have thin hair. Om Prakash would have had some unhappiness in His childhood but will be happy in the later part of His life. Om Prakash will get wealth and property in the later part of His life. Om Prakash will have bad influence from His brothers. Om Prakash will be lucky from the age of 24 years 25 years. Om Prakash is a philosopher and is very inquisitive. Om Prakash is very learned and peace loving. Om Prakash keep thinking of all sorts of things. Om Prakash like to help others. Om Prakash have a sharp memory and is very quick in His thoughts. Om Prakash is very frank. Om Prakash will face many ups and downs. Om Prakash is tall and possess an attractive and dynamic personality. Om Prakash face many hardships but is fearless. Om Prakash is very tactful and take interest in politics. Om Prakash also take interest in public institutions. Om Prakash is fond of sports. Om Prakash have a stout and strong body. Om Prakash is very generous. Om Prakash will own land and wealth but is a careful spender. Om Prakash is firm in His thoughts and actions. Om Prakash like to go to parties and clubs and may have a bad reputation. Om Prakash do not like to show His emotions or love. Om Prakash is shrewd. Om Prakash prefer to have an educated and intelligent partner. As Om Prakash were born in this nakshatra Om Prakash will be religious, pious but unfriendly and jealous. His health will either be very good or very bad. Om Prakash will be successful at the age of 21, 28 and 34 years.
Sun Prediction of Om Prakash
Moon Prediction of Om Prakash
Mars Prediction of Om Prakash
Mercury Prediction of Om Prakash
Jupiter Prediction of Om Prakash
Venus Prediction of Om Prakash
Saturn Prediction of Om Prakash
Rahu Prediction of Om Prakash
Ketu Prediction of Om Prakash
Vimshottari Dasha Analysis of Om Prakash
Numerology of Om Prakash
Sadesati of Om Prakash
Yearly Prediction (Varshphal) of Om Prakash
Gem Remedies of Om Prakash
Lal Kitab Remedies of Om Prakash
Sadesati Remedies of Om Prakash


...in which Jess and K.J. go into the closet (excuse the squeaky door) and discuss the value of writing conferences, and the dangers of writing in your head.
This week, we podcast from a closet in our hotel room at Mom2.0!
The interview Jess did with Mary Helen Immordino-Yang on emotions and learning while she was in Los Angeles, and why it's a great idea to be in the room with your subject, if you can.
K.J.'s piece on Angela Duckworth and Grit, "Raising a Child with Grit Can Mean Letting Her Quit."


text:
Six Great Podcasts To Download Immediately
Written by: The Editors Photos courtesy of: The High Low
Whether you listen to them while whipping up dinner for one, standing in line at the post office, or while on a power walk to lighten the load of a bad day, podcasts have quickly invaded our homes, conversations, and AirPods in the very best way possible. If you aren't already submerged in the podcasting movement, perhaps you haven't found your listening niche just yet. That's the beauty of podcasts after all; you can literally listen to anything covering any topic at any time. Obsessed with true crime and murder? We don't judge! And, Crime Junkie has you covered. Dying to learn more about under-the-radar design and architecture? Don't sleep on 99% Invisible. And, for all those who would much rather utilize podcasting for education and swapping tricks of the trade, don't miss So Money and GaryVee.
Today, Jina Kim, CEO and Co-Founder of Circumference has signed up to be your podcast pilot, sharing some of her favorite listening series from practical to inspirational, to over-the-top entertaining. Ready, set, download.
"Second Life is hosted by Hillary Kerr, the Co-Founder of Who What Wear, who is so inspirational, warm, and engaging. She chats with women entrepreneurs about the major changes in their lives and careers that brought about their 'second life.' I love the real talk as they candidly discuss their struggles, experiences, and advice on building their businesses. It's very inspiring to see that commitment and following your passion, even if it's a non-linear path can lead to success."
The High Low
"Hosts Pandora Skyes and Dolly Alderton chat about pop culture and current events. I love that they find a great balance between fun topics such as celebrity stories and the Fyre Festival, but also tackle more challenging, real topics such as mental health and politics."
2 Dope Queens
"Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson are such amazing hosts — both smart and hilarious — with really fun, engaging guests. I love that they really empower and provide a platform for so many wonderful women to tell their story. The episode with Michelle Obama is a must listen!"
The Broad Experience
"Host Ashley Milne-Tyte has tough conversations about the woman experience in the workplace. Ashley touches upon topics spanning from the gender pay gap and saying 'no' in the workplace to the anxiety of networking. As a woman trying to balance a full-time job, a new business, and an infant baby, I can relate to a lot of the topics she discusses."
Invisibilia
"Absolutely beautiful storytelling by NPR. Its science-backed stories about human behavior suck me in and I spend days afterwards thinking about the topics."
History Chicks
"There's a crazy amount of research that goes into each episode and it really shows. Each episode dives deep into the life of super interesting woman. I especially enjoyed the episodes about Marie Curie, Joan of Arc, and Frida Khalo."
Podcast Recs
Pandora Sykes and Dolly Alderton
Music Radio Syndicate
The History Chicks / Wondery
Have a podcast that didn't make Jina's list? If you're listening to something that you love and think that we'll love, too, let us know in the comment section below.
Written by: The Editors
Bleu's team of seasoned writers and editors at your service.


text:
Huntsville, AL Personal Injury Law Firm Martinson & Beason, P.C. Launches New Website
08-January-2013 –Martinson & Beason, P.C., a law firm in Huntsville, Alabama, has recently launched a new website designed to better inform clients about its personal injury, car accident, and other legal services as well as important legal news and trends.
As consumers increasingly turn to the Internet to find and compare services, a growing number of law firms are utilizing the web to meet and interact with potential clients, including Martinson & Beason, P.C.
A recent American Express Open Small Business Search Marketing Survey found: "Among small businesses who conduct some form of online marketing, two-thirds (66%) say that new customers find them through search engines/Internet, compared to 82% who say word of mouth is still the main source where new customers find them."
The firm has selected Get Noticed Get Found, a leading Internet marketing company, to manage the site, which will include a blog featuring timely personal injury news, videos, and local community information.
"Martinson & Beason, P.C. is making its website as a part of its overall services to clients, with updated information and a blog that offers a steady stream of local and personal injury, car accident, wrongful death, and other legal news. We are enhancing our online presence to better provide information about our services, the law, and our community to our clients and to consumers. We are very excited to offer this service and look forward to further establishing ourselves as a fixture in the Huntsville community," said Morris Lilienthal, Personal Injury Attorney and Shareholder at Martinson & Beason, P.C.
Martinson & Beason, P.C. is a distinguished and well-established law firm in the Huntsville community, having effectively represented clients in Huntsville and throughout Alabama for over 75 years. Since the firm's inception in 1937, its attorneys have been dedicated to client commitment and delivering results.
For more information, visit Martinson & Beason, P.C., call 256-533-1667, or e-mail morris@martinsonandbeason.com.
About Martinson & Beason, P.C.: Martinson and Beason, P.C. has been protecting the rights of accident and injury victims throughout Alabama since 1937. Our personal injury lawyers have the experience, skill, and resources to take on all types of personal injury and accident cases. Our Alabama accident attorneys handle a variety of cases, including personal injury, car accidents, truck accidents, products liability, nursing home abuse and wrongful death cases. Our skilled attorneys also handle Social Security disability, probate and real estate law cases.
About Get Noticed Get Found: Get Noticed Get Found is a full-service Internet Marketing Company. The company offers a range of web services, including website design, Google+ Local, social media management, blogging, and video creation.


text:
Q: Return the ID of the selected terms to array My terms have an additional ACF true/false field. I need to get a list of all the term IDs with the field enabled and return a list of these IDs.
So far I have achieved such a code, but it returns me only one ID:
function terms_exclude_id_func()
    {
        $terms_control = get_terms([
            'taxonomy'      => 'product_cat',
            'hide_empty'    => false,
            'meta_query'    => [
                [
                    'key'       => 'glob_menu',
                    'value'     => '1',
                ]
            ]
        ]);
        foreach ($terms_control as $term_control) {
            $IDs = $term_control->term_id;
        }
        return $IDs;
    }

    echo terms_exclude_id_func();

I need echo terms_exclude_id_func(); to return something like this 688, 534, 827
I will be grateful for any help in this matter. I'm just learning myself)

A: in your foreach loop, $IDs must be an array, and you need to push the values into it, not redefine its value:
function terms_exclude_id_func()
    {
        $terms_control = get_terms([
            'taxonomy'      => 'product_cat',
            'hide_empty'    => false,
            'meta_query'    => [
                [
                    'key'       => 'glob_menu',
                    'value'     => '1',
                ]
            ]
        ]);
        $IDs = array(); // define the variable as an array
        foreach ($terms_control as $term_control) {
            $IDs[] = $term_control->term_id; // push to the array
        }
        return $IDs;
    }

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange


The biggest wine sale of the season!
You know Morgan Creek Vineyards wines, visits and accessories make for excellent gifts and fantastic experiences. Now enjoy getting a closer look at everything at our Holiday Open House.
Bring your cross-country skis or your snow shoes for outside adventure, and take heart knowing that good people and mulled wine will be near the outdoor burning bowl keeping things warm around the fire.
Throughout the day, we'll have wood-fired foods, pizzette, specialty cheeses and desserts available.
This is the season's best opportunity to make the wine lover on your gift list happy.
While enjoying the wood-fired apps, enjoy our sweet red holiday wine, Saint Wenceslaus, or Puck's Pride, and our elegant dessert wine and Best of Show, Black Ice.
Then start thinking about wine, gift baskets and accessories for your holiday giving -- and enjoy huge savings on all.


text:
Q: Conservation of momentum 1-D problem: track is not level This problem is a standard 1-D problem. You have 2 equal carts approaching each other and collide on linear air track.
BUT the person setting up the track did NOT do a good job at making the track Level(or NOT perfectly horizontal).
THE QUESTION is : HOW "UNLEVEL" is the track?
The collision took t= 0.750 seconds.
And the data collected is below:
DATA

m1=m2= 1kg
  Initial velocities:
  v1i= +0.450m/s
  v2i= -0.505m/s
  Final velocities:
  v1f= -0.510m/s
  v2f= +0.420m/s

From the data we can easily calculate the momentum before and after the collision and
see that the momentum of this system is NOT Conserved.
To me this makes sense because the track is unlevel, we have made the track to be like
an inclined plane which means that gravity now has influence on this system!
SO we have now gone into 2-D space, and we have acceleration happening due to gravity.
I was able to figure out this much.
BUT how do I calculate, based on the given information, say the angle that the track makes with respect to the horizontal.(This is what I guess the question is asking).
BUT, I also don't understand how they can measure the velocities(in the data given) if
we have acceleration, which means that the velocity is changing(velocity is no longer constant).
SO I see some contradictions here in this question.
I found this question in an old book, and there are no answers to the questions.
BUT this one got me interested.
Hope somebody has seen this kind of question before.
Your help is greatly appreciated.
Palu

A: Variation of momentum means force: $F = \dot p$. In a very non-rigorous way, we have:
$$
F = \frac{dp}{dt} \quad\Longrightarrow\quad
Fdt = dp \quad\Longrightarrow\quad
F = \frac{\Delta p}{\Delta t}
$$
The force in this case, it is likely assumed to be the gravitational force: $F = mg\sin\theta$, where $\theta$ is the angle of the ladder and the horizontal axis, and $\Delta t$ is the time taken by the collision. Hence:
$$
\sin\theta = \frac{\Delta p}{\Delta t}\frac{1}{mg}
$$


The Magento 1 extension adds missing support of GIF images in Magento system. Presently if you upload a GIF image to the product then its animation will be lost when it will be resized and displayed in the front of the website. So we developed this extension to add this missing support.
Displaying static images is not today's trend. Show 360 view of product to your customers so that they know exactly how the product looks and buy it without any second thought.


Use these 10 tips to cover your international travel basics and ensure a great trip.
1. Check your passport expiration date and look for blank pages.
Most countries require that your passport is valid at least six months beyond the end of your stay. Many countries also require one or two blank pages for their visas and stamps. It's also a good idea to take a picture of your passport to keep on your phone for quick access to the information and as a backup copy in case your passport is lost or stolen.
Check to see if your credit card charges foreign transaction fees. If it does, get a new card! It is also important to book your flight on a reputable travel credit card so that you have insurance coverage in case of flight delays and cancellations or baggage delays. For my thoughts on the best in Travel Rewards Credit Cards: My favorite cards are the Chase Sapphire Reserve, American Express Platinum, and Citi Prestige.
Call your card company to tell them you'll be leaving the country and set a travel notice so they do not flag your account for fraud and cut off your access to money!
Set up apple pay (or your phone's equivalent) and use it all over the world. This is the fastest and easiest way to pay in many foreign countries, especially Europe and Australia.
Stop at an ATM at the airport in your destination city and withdraw cash when you arrive. Getting foreign currency in advance or via other methods generally incurs fees and commissions.
Duo Lingo – If you want to practice your foreign language skills prior to your trip, duo lingo is an easy and free app to help you learn the basics.
Google Maps Offline Areas – Click the three bars in the top left of the google maps app, and select offline maps. Select Custom Map and position the box over your destination to download the maps for use when you don't have cell service. Maps automatically delete after 30 days, so be sure to do this close to your trip.
Uber – Uber is almost always cheaper than taxis, and can be an easy way to get where you're going without struggling with a language barrier. Since you're putting in your destination, there is no confusion on where you are trying to go. Before your trip, check to see if Uber is available by pulling up the app and entering the airport to your hotel.
Trip Advisor – Download offline maps, reviews, and photos before you go so you can navigate the city without cell service.
Whatsapp – Use Whatsapp to text with friends, groups, tour guides, etc. from home or while abroad. Especially in Europe and South America, Whatsapp is used very widely.
Travelling with food – Many countries have strict customs regulations preventing you from entering with fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, and nuts. Think carefully when packing snacks in your luggage. I always have granola bars on hand, and they don't usually qualify, but things like trail-mix and beef jerky can definitely get you into trouble.
Medications and prescriptions – It's always a good idea to keep your medicine in its original container and if prescription, keep the Rx label on the box/bottle. Some medicine is not legal in other countries, and having your prescription will help keep you out of trouble. Also, only travel with the amount you'll need for your trip and keep it in your carry-on bag. There is nothing worse than having a necessity in your checked luggage when your bags get lost or delayed.
Travel outlet adapters – Check the outlet type for your destination. Bring a multi-country adapter or order a handful of country-specific adapters from Amazon before your trip.
Try Google Maps or check your hotel website to review transportation options. In cities, like Sydney, with a lot of traffic, the Metro can be the quickest. In some cities, like Seoul or Tokyo, airport buses are easy and convenient. When you're traveling with luggage, often times Uber is the best option. Most airports have free wifi so you can connect upon arrival and order your car.
8. Brush up on tipping etiquette.
Do they tip here? Every country treats tipping differently so it is important to know whether you should tip, the tip is already included, or tips are offensive. Do a quick google search to find out!
Before booking your trip check to make sure that the weather will suit you. You don't want to book a trip to Thailand during monsoon season or the Caribbean during hurricane season. Knowing what to expect will also help you pack more appropriately!
Keep the essentials in your carry-on bag. Things like a phone charger, credit cards, passport, medication, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, and a clean pair of underwear are always key. If your luggage is delayed or lost you are entitled to certain compensation. Check with both the airline (the last airline in your itinerary if you have flights with multiple operators on one trip) and with the credit card you used for booking the flight. Many times you'll be reimbursed for the basics after a six or eight-hour baggage delay and then daily for more expenses as time passes.
I hope you are able to use these 10 tips to cover your international travel basics and embark on a wonderful adventure abroad. Please feel free to share your tips in the comments and ask any questions you may have. I'm always happy to help.
Great article. That amazon charger looks great w the USB port.
What about Driving? If you plan on driving find out if you need an international liscense. Are you covered with auto insurance or you need to purchase? And, what side of the road do you drive on, make sure you have a comfort level!
Great point, Mike. Thank you for sharing! The State Department website (#2 above) provides requirements under the Travel and Transportation section for each country. The easiest way to get an international drivers permit is via AAA. Do you really need an IDP? I found this article very helpful.
Hello, I'm Lisa Adams, travel blogger and travaholic. I've been hooked on travel since I can remember, traveling to 61 countries and counting. I'm always up for heading somewhere new to experience the food, wildlife, and local culture.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about my reviews, need help planning your next trip, or have any other feedback to share.
I'm also always open for suggestions on where to travel next!
Want to follow my travels?
Copyright 2017 - Confessions of a Travaholic. All Rights Reserved.


The next time you look at the chip on your debit or credit card, consider this: We will soon mark the three-year anniversary of the EMV liability shift for point-of-sale transactions in the U.S. The U.S. was the last major market to switch to EMV, a technology that has transformed the payment process for retail organizations; financial institutions; and perhaps most importantly, consumers.
The long-stated goal of EMV is to reduce counterfeit and lost/stolen payment card fraud. While the U.S. arrived late to the EMV party, perhaps it was fashionably late: Significant progress has been made toward this goal. Visa announced at the end of 2017 that counterfeit fraud dollars had dropped 40 percent in September 2017 compared to December 2015 for merchants who had completed the chip upgrade. From a high-level perspective, EMV is accomplishing what it was designed to do.
Though EMV implementation at the point of sale has succeeded from many perspectives, the initial rollout marked only half the battle. Today's post-EMV environment poses often unanticipated challenges that can pose difficulties to navigate for banks.
Many banks assumed that once they cleared the initial hoops of EMV compliance, the dust would settle and operations would return to status quo. But three years out from the deadline, banks now realize that living with EMV calls for accepting a new normal.
Once banks go live with EMV, they must continually test their applications and processing scenarios to ensure transactions remain reliable and secure. They must also pursue ongoing certification requirements to maintain their EMV programs. These additional steps and considerations add significant time, resources and oftentimes headaches for banks as they cope with this new reality.
Meanwhile, many banks are just coming to grips with the need for separate, different certifications for EMV contactless cards. After significant success in major markets such as Australia and the U.K., contactless cards are starting to surface in the U.S., quickly rising in popularity.
MasterCard data indicates that nearly 800,000 merchant locations here are contactless enabled—with an 80 percent growth in contactless transactions year-over-year as of Q4 2017. If other countries' previous progress in payments indicates what will happen, this demand will see a rapid increase.
Besides maintaining EMV certifications for contact cards, issuers and acquirers of contactless cards will begin to deal with different processes and requirements. Organizations must recognize the need to upgrade testing capabilities to manage these unique technologies and the requirements that come with them. Without the necessary resources in place, banks may fail to meet the ever-changing expectations of their consumers—and risk falling behind.
As financial institutions attempt to adjust in this new landscape, a few steps can ease the pain. Certainly, banks cannot control compliance deadlines and certifications. But they can control which technologies they deploy and which systems they utilize to manage the quickening pace of change.
Though payments technology has seen rapid progression for years now, too many banks still rely on dated, decades-old testing systems. This reliance on manual processes or legacy tools often results in slow delivery cycles, limited test coverage and overall poor results. These issues, exacerbated in the EMV environment we operate in today, keep testing and certification systems in overdrive to keep up with new requirements.
An advanced testing strategy that leverages automation and virtualization can reduce the time required to conduct tedious, manual processes and allow testers to run a wider range of tests more quickly—while also boosting code coverage and accuracy. Moving testing to the cloud results in a more agile, efficient and collaborative approach than anything legacy systems can achieve. Next-generation testing solutions add up to increased speed and operational efficiency: making it easier to compete in today's marketplace.
To be sure, EMV has proven exasperating for many banks. But we must remember that EMV's overall purpose is to reduce fraud and offer better protection for banks and consumers alike. Financial institutions by and large can grasp that while EMV is here to stay, many new, exciting technologies are sure to follow.
The pace of change will only accelerate. To effectively navigate this post-EMV environment, banks must adopt a new mindset in terms of testing and certification. Beyond the obvious tests, a broader one awaits in the banking marketplace. Passing that test, much like the EMV chip itself, represents progress.
Steve Gilde is the director of global product marketing for Paragon Application Systems.
For more insights, check out the podcast: How banks will win customers in a "do it for me" payments world.


text:
Пилот може да се отнася за:

 пилот – човек, управляващ летателно или друго високоскоростно превозно средство
 пилот – строителен елемент

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


2014, ESA Contract Report, Report, ECMWF.
2014, ERA Report Series, Report, ECMWF.
2014, WP-3200 Report: ESA ESTEC Contract AO/I-6441/10/NL/CB, Report, ECMWF.
2014, WP-4000 Report: ESA ESTEC Contract AO/I-6441/10/NL/CB, Report, ECMWF.
2014, WP-2100 Report: ESA ESTEC Contract AO/I-6441/10/NL/CB, Report, ECMWF.
2014, WP-1100 Report: ESA ESTEC Contract AO/I-6441/10/NL/CB, Report, ECMWF.
2014, WP-3100 Report: ESA ESTEC Contract AO/I-6441/10/NL/CB, Report, ECMWF.
2014, WP-2200 Report: ESA ESTEC Contract AO/I-6441/10/NL/CB, Report, ECMWF.


CareerBuilder, a large international job seeking site, recently did a survey where they asked nearly 3,000 hiring managers to share some of the most unusual and memorable applications they had received over the years, the results were nothing short of amusing.
Consulting with industry experts, Open Colleges has complied this comprehensive guide on how to put together a resume. Learn how to use social media to find a job role, network, and gain and succeed at an interview. If you want to land your ultimate job role, browse the tips below.
I am a self-motivated, ambitious person who has developed a mature and responsible approach to any task that I undertake, or situation that I am presented with. With a creative, adaptable nature and an eye for detail I aim to pursue my passion for Digital Marketing in a team where I can work collaboratively with others towards an objective of professional excellence, for a dynamic and fresh digital brand.


May | 2011 | TODAY IN BIGFOOT HISTORY!
TODAY IN BIGFOOT HISTORY! A church group of 12 disabled hikers is setting up their camp when they hear screaming coming from deep in the woods. At dusk, a figure is seen moving back and forth on a ridge a few miles from the church group's handicamp. The figure appears over 10 feet tall, slumped back and waving its long arms up and down as it screams and throws branches down the hill. After an hour of watching the figure march back and forth, the church group's leader blows the emergency air horn startling the creature from the ridge. One of the girls manages to get several minutes of footage on a portable movie camera that she brought to document the puppet ministry.
TODAY IN BIGFOOT HISTORY! Piotr Klossowski captures several seconds of cell phone footage of a dark haired Yeti while taking the cure in the Tatra Mountains of Slovakia. The footage clearly shows a dark figure marching past some large boulders jutting from the side of a hill. The Yeti pauses several times to readjust a large cylinder that it pulls behind itself. After Klossowski appears on several talk shows promoting his shaky and blurred footage theories pop up that the Yeti appears to be sick or injured. Possibly horribly burned in a forest fire. Interestingly, Slovakian Yetis benefit from a nationalized health care system that provides for all citizens, regardless of economic, racial or monstrous status.
TODAY IN BIGFOOT HISTORY! Howard Catner publishes his seminal book "Alien Minds: The Remote Control Structure of The Bigfoot Hoaxes" In it, Catner argues that UFOs have been circling the Earth since the mid-1940s. In order to sow strife and foster hostility among mankind, the Aliens come up with schemes. One of the longest last and most effective schemes is Bigfoot. Catner claims to have hard evidence of how the Bigfoot is a remote control meatpuppet that and Alien team controls while cloaked in their invisibility shields. Why the Aliens would need a large hairy ape puppet to scare campers is easily answered when Catner reveals that the Aliens themselves are about the size of Smurfs, as seen on Saturday morning children's cartoons.
1953, Riverside State Park, Washington, Bigfoot done take my keds!
TODAY IN BIGFOOT HISTORY! 1953, Mary Jane Tuttle reports a horrific story of weekend horror to the park rangers on her way out of the Riverside State Park in Washington. Tuttle says that she and her three children had arrived at the park for an afternoon picnic on Friday evening. Sometime after they finished their sandwiches and lemon squares, a large hairy man emerged from the woods. In one massive sweep, this man scooped up her three children – aged 4, 6 and 10 – then turned and ran back into the woods. Tuttle spent the next night and two days following the cries of her children. Convinced they were being tortured and eaten, she was beside herself with fret. On the morning on Sunday, May 25, the three children emerged from the bushes, unharmed. They reported having a very nice time with the Bigfoot, who taught them to fish with rocks and how to stay warm with leaf piles.
TODAY IN BIGFOOT HISTORY! Steven MacFowl says that a large hairy, "from head to toes completely covered in long spindly hair," creature was walking down the middle of the two lane highway that leads to his Joplin Missouri home. The creature stood in front of MacFowl's car, perfectly still, in the headlights for several minutes. MacFowl flashed his headlights and tooted the horn with no reaction from the creature. Suddenly the monster broke into a sprint headed right at MacFowl's car. MacFowl gunned the engine and managed to swerve to avoid hitting the beast. MacFowl's car suffered minor front end damage when he drove it off the side of the road. MacFowl was informed by the local Sheriff that several other sightings of the Missouri MoMo were reported that same night.
TODAY IN BIGFOOT HISTORY! Hiker and amateur videographer, Rick Putua, captures a large Bigfoot looking creature roaming through the woods off a logging road in Ketchikan Alaska. Out shooting footage of birds for his YouTube channel, Birds0fthe99950, Putua hears a rumbling and branches breaking on the other side of a small creek. He races after the sounds and manages to capture several views of a dark bodied, light hair creature with highlights in its mane. The Bigfoot sees Putua and makes several inhuman leaps away. One of the marvelous leaps pole vaults the creature over 25 feet into the air to land, perfectly on the other side of the creek. At which point, Putua loses sight of the fast moving creature.
TODAY IN BIGFOOT HISTORY! Hunter Bill Dweedle while tracking deer around Rubyrock Lake in BC Canada, comes upon what he thinks is a female black bear trapped in a deep rock crevice. Slowly creeping toward the edge of the crevice, Dweedle figures out that the creature nestled down in the rock face is no black bear. Scared, he stops about 25 feet away from the creature, who appears to be sleeping. After keeping the monster in his sight for close to an hour, Dweedle becomes convinced the thing in there is a female Bigfoot. He later says he did not shoot the hairy lass because he could not figure a way to lift the body out of them rocks.


text:
Home > STUDENT > Undergraduate Research > Summer Undergraduate Research Experience > S.U.R.E Posters > 13
S.U.R.E Posters
Photoredox Mediated Alkylation of Imines with Potassium Organotrifluoroborates in the Presence of an Organic Photocatalyst
Jackson W. Barrett, Winthrop UniversityFollow
Evan H. Thibodeaux, Winthrop UniversityFollow
Molly A. Quetel, Winthrop UniversityFollow
Eric J. Walters, Winthrop UniversityFollow
Dr. James Hanna Jr
Department of Chemistry, Physics, and Geology
Download Poster (984 KB)
Our group is investigating the application of an organic photocatalyst, 9-mesityl-10-methyl acridinium tetrafluoroborate (Mes-Acr-Me), to the alkylation of aryl imines with potassium organotrifluoroborates. In the past, our group has employed an potassium isopropyltrifluoroborate for model reactions, but we desired to expand our BF3K scope to see the effects of variation in the alkyl group of the organotetrafluoroborate. In addition, we also wanted to study the substituent electronic effects in the imine, which was done using a series of competition experiments.
Support was provided by the Donors of the American Chemical Society Petroleum Research Fund (58270-UR1). Additional support was provided by an SC-INBRE grant from the National Institute for General Medical Sciences (8 P20 GM103499).
Barrett, Jackson W.; Thibodeaux, Evan H.; Quetel, Molly A.; and Walters, Eric J., "Photoredox Mediated Alkylation of Imines with Potassium Organotrifluoroborates in the Presence of an Organic Photocatalyst" (2020). S.U.R.E Posters. 13.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/sureposters/13
Chemistry Commons
Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE)


text:
Яльмар Рісер-Ларсен (; 7 червня 1890, Христіанія — 3 червня 1965) — норвезький авіатор і полярний дослідник, один з творців сучасних ВПС Норвегії.

Біографія
Яльмар Рісер-Ларсен народився в Христіанії, у віці 19 років вступив до Військово-морської академії в Бергені, яку закінчив в офіцерському званні. З 1915 року служив на військово-морському флоті, в Першій світовій війні участі не брав, так як Норвегія оголосила про свій нейтралітет. Після війни Рісер-Ларсен був призначений керівником підприємства з будівництва літаків для морської авіації, через два роки його змінив на цій посаді інший офіцер. Рісер-Ларсен в 1921 році склав іспити на ліцензію пілота і перейшов на роботу у військове міністерство, одночасно час від часу виконуючи комерційні рейси.

У 1925 році Руаль Амундсен запропонував Рісер-Ларсену, як одному з найдосвідченіших норвезьких пілотів, взяти участь в перельоті на Північний полюс. В експедиції Амундсена і Лінкольна Елсворта Рісер-Ларсен пілотував один з двох літаків Dornier Wal, на борту кожного з яких знаходилося по три людини. Експедиція стартувала 21 травня через Конгсфіорд на Шпіцбергені. Через три години після вильоту у літака Рісер-Ларсена N-25 виникли неполадки і треба було здійснити посадку. Рісер-Ларсен посадив літак без великих ускладнень, однак другий літак N-24, що сів неподалік, отримав більш серйозні пошкодження. Це сталося в 136 морських милях від полюса. Протягом 26 днів шість учасників експедиції ремонтували літак N-25 і розчищали злітну смугу в льодах, яка знову і знову ставала непридатною через зрушення льодів, поки 15 червня не вдалося злетіти. Через сім годин літак Рісер-Ларсена з усіма членами експедиції на борту повернувся на Шпіцберген. Незважаючи на те, що мета — Північний полюс — не була досягнута, переліт Амундсена і Елсворта став сенсацією, тому що жоден літак раніше не досягав такої широти і не літав в таких виняткових погодних умовах.

У наступному році Рісер-Ларсен увійшов до складу експедиції на дирижаблі «Норвегія», ставши штурманом. Керували польотом Амундсен і італійський конструктор дирижабля Умберто Нобіле. 11 травня 1926 року дирижабль покинув Шпіцберген, а менш ніж через добу, о 1:30 12 травня досяг полюса. Вранці 14 травня «Норвегія» приземлилася на Алясці. Переліт «Норвегії» став першою успішною спробою досягти Північного полюса, так як заяви всіх попередніх претендентів, Кука, Пірі і Берда, ставилися під сумнів. Коли в 1928 році дирижабль «Італія» під командуванням Нобіле зазнав катастрофу в Арктиці, Рісер-Ларсен брав участь у пошуках зниклих.

У період з 1929 по 1931 рік Рісер-Ларсен брав участь в двох антарктичних експедиціях, профінансованих норвезьким судновласником і кітопромишленніком Ларсом Крістенсеном (Крістенсен організував ряд експедицій з 1927 по 1936 рік, в результаті яких було зроблено багато цінних відкриттів, а Норвегія заявила територіальні претензії на деякі території в Південній Атлантиці та Антарктиді, зокрема острів Буве і острів Петра I). Основні дослідження проводив корабель «Норвегія», Рісер-Ларсен разом з іншим пілотом Фінном Лютцов-Хольмом виконував аерофотознімання з гідроплана.

У 1933 році скорочення в збройних силах торкнулися Рісер-Ларсена, але йому відразу запропонували роботу в цивільній авіакомпанії Det Norske Luftfartsselska (DNL). Незабаром він очолив компанію. Після окупації Норвегії Третім рейхом він був змушений емігрувати до Лондона, а звідти — в Північну Америку, де Рісер-Ларсен координував діяльність військової і військово-морської авіації і створив тренувальний табір для норвезьких льотчиків. За цей час Рісер-Ларсен отримав звання адмірала і віцемаршала. Коли в 1944 році на основі існуючих підрозділів були створені Королівські військово-повітряні сили Норвегії, їх очолив Рісер-Ларсен. Однак у нього виникли конфлікти з багатьма пілотами. Зрештою в 1946 році він був змушений подати у відставку.

Рісер-Ларсен повернувся в DNL. В цей період відбувалося формування нової авіакомпанії Scandinavian Airlines System, яка об'єднала ресурси трьох національних авіаперевізників скандинавських країн. У SAS Рісер-Ларсен відповідав за міжконтинентальні маршрути, його головною заслугою вважається організація сполучення з Північною Америкою і Далеким Сходом найкоротшим маршрутом через Північний полюс.

У 1958 році Рісер-Ларсен випустив книгу мемуарів Femti År for Kongen («П'ятдесят років за короля»).

Примітки

Посилання

Норвезькі мандрівники
Норвезькі льотчики
Піонери авіації


As we edge towards Christmas and sharing a break with family and friends, it's a time for giving, reflection and evaluation.
As a father of two boys, a lot of my family time recently has been spent preparing our house to make Christmas special and this includes thinking about what we can give our kids.
Every parent wants to give their kids all they can, to make their child hood years fun and engaging and to set them up for life in the future.
One such gift we can all provide our kids is money management skills and with free time over the break it's a good opportunity to influence this.
Our feature article today is about helping kids become more financially aware and as this article shows, it is never too early to start.
We'd also like to take the opportunity to thank all our clients who participated in our client feedback survey. You gave up a lot of your valuable time and your comments will be instrumental in how we continue to evolve and improve into 2017.
To all of our wonderful clients, team, business partners and extended network, we wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and we hope to see you all in 2017.
Every parent wants to give their kids all they can, to make their child hood year's fun and engaging and to set them up for life in the future.
One such gift we can all provide our kids is money management skills and no matter how old they get, it is possible to influence this.
FAQ - How Much Income Do I Need To Retire?
The answer to this is entirely dependent on you, however the Association of Super Funds do publish a figure each year and the latest figures say for an Australian couple to retire comfortably they'd need $58,000.
When we are helping our clients determine what is right for them, we start by breaking out what they need and what they want. It's important to have enough to meet your basic needs, like bills and groceries and by isolating your need we can prioritise affording the things that you want.
On behalf of all of us at Yield Financial Planning, I would like to thank you for the positive feedback we have received from clients.
1. Our pleasant and comfortable manner - we are easy to deal with and get back to you when we say we will.
2. The peace of mind that you have knowing we have created a tailored financial plan just for you.
3. The ability to let go of as much or as little financial control as you desire because you know we are managing your financial journey.
4. The choices we give you - we don't tell you what to do rather we consult, advise and recommend strategies.
5. Our sound financial knowledge; knowing we are keeping abreast of all the regulatory changes and financial trends so that you don't have to.
In addition to our monthly e-newsletter, we make regular contributions throughout the month to social media.
With investment markets and legislation constantly changing, social media allows us to connect on the issues that matter to you in an easy and immediate way.
You only need to read what relates to you, so why leave your retirement to chance?
© Yield Financial Planning 2016, All rights reserved. Yield Financial Planning ABN 93 378 061 533.


text:
jeudi 2 avril
Le programme TV < Lundi 30 mars 2020 >
Programme TV BBC 2
Upcycling entrepreneurs Sarah Moore and Jay Blades are on a mission. They'll save three things from being dumped, transform them and return the profits to the original owners.
Magazine des loisirs Tous publics
Two teams of amateur antique collectors meet at an antiques fair to compete to make the largest profit from a three hundred pound budget. The teams receive some guidance from experts, who recommend which items are likely to make the largest profits.The teams are split into red and blue, and the contestants are allowed to keep any profit that they make at auction. Once the contestants have done the shopping for their own items, the experts then take any leftover money and go shopping for more antiques. Any goods purchased by the experts are 'bonus buys'. The teams then have to decide whether or not to take these items to auction, as they are not guaranteed to make profit. The show has been broadcasting since March 2000, and was awarded Most Popular Daytime Programme in 2002, and Best Lifestyle Show in 2003. It was also nominated for Most Popular Factual Entertainment Programme in 2003.
Sign Zone : Best Home Cook
The Week in Parliament
Magazine d'actualité Tous publics
The latest news from the BBC,which is designed to inform you on current affairs. The BBC is aims to be a totally impartial public service broadcaster, and was established by Royal Charter. The BBC is funded by a licence fee paid by British households, and is regulated by Ofcom. They aim to create high-quality content, in order to inform and educate, but also entertain, their audience Millions of people from all over the world watch content produced by the BBC, and they are well respected as a media company. It was founded in 1922, with its headquarters in Westminster, London.
Victoria Derbyshire
The BBC's daily news and current affairs programme with original stories, exclusive interviews, audience debate and breaking news.
BBC Newsroom Live
A three-hour news program focusing on all the latest breaking and developing news stories as they happen, as well as the business, travel, weather, entertainment and sport news. Joanna Gosling or Annita McVeigh present the program every weekday on the BBC News channel from 11 AM to 1 PM (GMT). On a Wednesday, the show always cuts to the Parliament where Prime Ministers is streamed from midday on-wards, with in depth discussions on what was said in the Chamber. The programme often features stories that have been appearing on social media too. Followed by the BBC News at One.
Television's top consumer experts are put to the test as they're pitted against one another and challenged to make a profit : with their own money and their reputations on the line.
The TV That Made Me
Magazine culturel Tous publics
Série dramatique Tous publics
Alex Polizzi : Chefs on Trial
Magazine du consommateur Tous publics
Eggheads
JEREMY VINE hosts the show where every day a new team of challengers take on probably the greatest quiz team in Britain. Can today's challengers triumph or will the cash prize roll over to the next show?
Flog It !
Members of the public sell their unwanted antiques at auction in an effort to make profit. But will the risk pay off? Host Paul Martin presents this compelling reality TV show, and there are experts on hand to do a valuation of the items beforehand, too. The show travels up and down the country, meaning everyone has the opportunity to take part and win some cash, as long as they have the right antique to entice a buyer!
Richard Osman's House of Games
Celebrity gameshow. Every week Richard Osman welcomes four celebrities to take on some of his many tricky and fiendish games. Playing from Monday to Friday – with double points being given on Fridays : the contestants are faced with a selection of competitions individually and as pairs. The winner of each episode is awarded prizes for being the daily winner. The contestant with the most points at the end of the week is crowned the champion and given the House of Games trophy. Games include Rhyme Time, Broken Karaoke and King of the Jumble. The final round of each episode is always Answer Smash.
In the first in a new series of Animal Park Summer Specials, Ben Fogle and Kate Humble get ready to welcome some exciting new VIPS to the Park. Koalas are coming to Longleat. Five Southern koalas are en route all the way from Adelaide in Australia. They're poised to make history as the very first of their kind in Europe. But this ground-breaking mission, more than two years in the planning, is fraught with difficulties. The fabulous five's new home in Wiltshire will be devoted to conservation and research, a ground-breaking centre of excellence. But first these marvelous marsupials need to arrive safe and sound … Koalas have never been flown this far in just one leg. Will they survive the epic 15000 km journey? They're notoriously fussy eaters so has the team picked the correct types out of hundreds of varieties of eucalyptus? If the famous five turn their noses up, the Park's in trouble. These adorable fuzzballs eat nothing but eucalyptus. So there are no alternatives to tempt them with. In the wild sealions can reach up to speeds of 25mph in the water. Kate helps put the Park posse's sprint swimming talents to the test with an ingenious catapult contraption. Meanwhile Ben demonstrates his curling skills with giant blocks of ice as he helps the white rhinos to cool down, Jean Johansson is kicking up a stink in wolf wood with a sack of zebra poo to see if the pack of European grey wolves can live up to their reputation for having one of the best senses of smell in the animal world.
Magazine animalier Tous publics
Yorkshire Wolds Way with Paul Rose
Magazine de découvertes Tous publics
John Humphrys presents the third semi-final of the classic quiz where contenders return to the black chair under the glare of the spotlight and the ticking clock to win a place in the grand final. The Specialist Subjects tonight are Queens Consort of England 939-1154, Flight of the Conchords, Richard Wagner & Caravaggio.
Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. Patience and lateral thinking are also vital. It's the series finale tonight and two excellent teams battle it out to be named series champions. They'll compete to draw together the connections between things which at first glance, seem utterly random. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects... Take On Me | Super Mario 64 | Voyage of the Dawn Treader | Mary Poppins
UNIVERSITY CHALLENGE It's the last of the quarter finals tonight when one more team will make it through to the semi final stage of the quiz for students. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
The Real Michael Jackson
Since last year, the debate about Michael Jackson has intensified and opinions about how we should remember him are now more fractured than at any time since his death a decade ago. In this one-off feature length film, Jacques Peretti : who has spent much of his life analysing Jackson, having made three previous films over 15 years : goes back to Jackson's beginnings, charts his rise and fall and seeks a fuller picture of this complex, contradictory character by exploring what clues we missed. He investigates how Jackson become what he became, whether he manipulated his fame and the entertainment machine to conceal the truth, and what was the audience's part in it all? What emerges is a fascinating, thoughtful and multi-layered reappraisal of one of the world's most famous and controversial artists that investigates what we failed to see, or were willing to ignore. Presenter: Jacques Peretti Producer: Shurwin Beckford
Musique Tous publics
Newsnight is a weekday BBC Television current affairs programme which specialises in analysis and often robust cross-examination of senior politicians, and occasionaly provides extended editions giving full coverage of especially significant events. It is presented by Kirsty Wark, Emily Maitlis and Evan Davis.
Cops Like Us
Justice Tous publics
Sign Zone : Countryfile
Discover more about the British countryside as the presenters visit rural homes and areas as they explore stories and topics of interest surrounding nature. In an informative and engaging documentary the show typically focuses on specific subjects depending on the season and what has been happening. This series uncovers the wonders within the natural life in Britain that can educate the viewers on how they can support their local ecosystems. The Sunday morning show investigates and discusses topics to benefit the viewers at home.
Magazine de société Tous publics
Sign Zone : The Farmers' Country Showdown
A heart-warming series that celebrates inspirational farming families and the rural events where they showcase their hard work, as they try to win the top prizes.
This is BBC Two
Autre Tous publics


Are Your Brand Promise and Customer Experience Aligned?
Think of a recent experience with retail that you've had, or perhaps a few. It doesn't matter what it is – Walmart, Lowe's, American Eagle, Costco, Zales, Home Depot, Michael Kors, or CVS are examples. If you recall your visit, there's an extremely high chance that it went exactly the way you pictured it going.
When you step foot into Walmart, you're guaranteed to see elderly people in blue vests and decent prices, but you don't expect much from the customer service at all. At American Eagle, you'll see high-quality designer clothes and ripped jeans selling for five times as much as you'd see at Walmart. Costco – well, everything is in bulk, obviously. At CVS, you'll have an arms-length receipt for your pack of gum, and so on.
Successful retailers have done a fantastic job of creating their brand. Whether it's a single, standalone location or a chain across the world, their branding will be consistent across every store, as will the customer experience.
That's how it should be with your dealership too, including the service department.
An Aligned Customer Experience is Extremely Important!
A Gartner report from a couple years ago found that "When it comes to making a purchase, 64% of people find customer experience more important than price." Let's give that some application to the automotive industry, particularly the service department.
As a dealership, the slogan should broadly tell the customer what to expect inside the doors. That's an introduction to your brand. You're making a promise to your customers, and you'd better meet their expectations. If you promise "lowest prices on Chevrolet in San Antonio", you have to make sure no one else can undercut your deals. If your slogan is "where customers send their friends", your customer experience better be second to none.
Walmart's slogan, "Always Low Prices", gives a clear picture of what you can expect inside. It says nothing of high-quality customer service, which is good, because that isn't what you'll receive. For Lowes, their slogan, "Never Stop Improving" clearly has connotations for home improvement and renovation materials, as well as customer service, and it holds fairly true. The CVS slogan has nothing to do with receipts, however, instead opting for "Health Is Everything". That works too.
As a dealership management team, a goal should be to align your brand to the CX across all departments, including the department customers visit most often: the service department.
Dealerships whose brand focuses on giving every customer a great deal have a challenge in the service department. Those same customers who saved thousands on a new car are hit with the same high prices as every other shop out there. You can (and should) provide the ultimate customer experience, but their expectation isn't being met, according to the brand image.
Dealers who focus on the best customer experience in sales without promising the best price have a high standard to uphold. In the service department, customers might not be expecting the lowest door rate or menu items, but they definitely expect high-quality customer service that can't be beat.
Depending on your demographic, neither approach is inherently wrong. Do what works for the customer base you have. But one thing you have to do is align your customer experience and brand.
Wondering how? Online reviews are an easy way to find out how your customers feel. Read every online review from the past year to find out how you're doing. Tally them up in three groups: happy customers who think you've done well, customers who thought your prices are too high, and customers who were let down on the customer experience. From there, you'll see which direction you need to take to align your brand and CX.
Michelle Denogean, R. J. James and 1 others like this.
Great article. CX is the only path to profitability. If you are always focused on price it's only because you aren't focused enough on building value. If you don't believe you can provide a better experience than the competitor down the street, it's time to start working on it now.
R. J. James, Paul J Daly and 1 others like this.
Right on! I've seen come companies spend good money on pretty videos that promised quite a bit however their delivery of the buying experience was anything but. Thats WASTED money for sure.
If both the promise AND delivery aren't aligned, you are doing tons of harm!
Jason... GREAT Article on the importance of ALIGNING the Promise with the Experience. Retail businesses, dealerships included, have been talking about the importance Customer Service and Retention for more than 15 years. Over the past 5 years, Customer Experience has become the buzz word.
As a business consultant, I have seen that ALIGNING the Intentions of Improving the Customer Experience with the Execution of it is VERY HARD WORK!!! It is a Business Model CHANGE that many successful businesses, not just dealerships, just cannot adopt, implement, and/or maintain. Often, the biggest hurdle for these businesses is their own HISTORY of Success.
Statically, its said that only 10% of humans can readily accept and adapt to CHANGE. So the struggle of continually adopting, implementing, and/or maintaining CHANGE is a GIGANTIC Challenge for any business!!!!!!!


Essential techniques, recipes, and more!
It's excruciating to wait for tomatoes to come into season. So when I found ripe little Sun Golds looking beautiful at the market, I wanted to celebrate. I dreamt of a dish that would highlight the unique character of the little tomatoes, putting them at the center of the plate. Of course, that recipe already exists. Mario Batali's Spaghetti al Pomodoro recipe nails the simplistic route, cooking the tomatoes until they burst open and unleash their juices, creating a seductively sweet and acidic sauce. Just writing that sentence makes my heart skip a beat. But could I take the premise of the recipe and twist it a bit?
At first, adding a vegetable sounded like the way to go. But no matter what I thought about using, I realized it would play second fiddle to the dynamic Sun Golds. How could anything else compete? If I added an ingredient, I wanted it to be essential, not just something to bulk the dish out. Instead of a vegetable, I hit upon the idea of adding texture. That led me to one of the great unsung pasta additions of the world: bread crumbs. Stale bread can be transformed into golden crunchy nuggets, helping to enliven each bite.
I also sprinkled in a bit of red pepper flake, just to give the sauce a faint heat. But mostly, this is still about celebrating in-season Sun Golds, which is the way it should be.


text:
Samson Evans' jaw-dropping performance leads Prairie Ridge past Huntley
By Michael O'Brien@michaelsobrien Sep 1, 2017, 10:47pm CDT
Share All sharing options for: Samson Evans' jaw-dropping performance leads Prairie Ridge past Huntley
Prairie Ridge's Samson Evans (22) rolls out of the pocket against Huntley September 1, 2017. Worsom Robinson/For then Sun-Times.
Samson Evans' sparkling moments of football brilliance happen so often that it is possible the Fox Valley conference crowds are starting to take them for granted.
The Prairie Ridge quarterback opened the game with a 70-yard touchdown run. Ho hum, he does that all the time. It barely turned any heads.
So Evans upped the ante in the third quarter. His hole up the middle was stuffed, so he bounced out to the left sideline for twenty yards, then made an insane cut across the field to the right sideline. It was a jaw-dropping, 68-yard touchdown run.
"It was definitely one of my better runs," Evans said. "I was watching the Ohio State game last night with J.K. Dobbins. I saw him do that cut and knew I needed to try it out. When I saw them over pursuing I knew I could do it."
That score put the visiting. Wolves ahead for good. No. 14 Huntley made a game of it in the end, but No. 2 Prairie Ridge held on for a 51-43 win.
"That run was unbelievable," Prairie Ridge coach Chris Schremp said. "[Evans] is a fun player to watch. That was one of his better ones without a doubt. A lot of that was just on his own. They have a fast team, to be able to do that against those guys, that is impressive.
Evans had 29 carries for 245 yards and five touchdown runs. The Iowa recruit finished 4-for-7 for 113 yards passing, including a 63-yard touchdown pass to Zach Gulbransen.
"After the first week we knew we had to come out and make a statement and that's what we did," Evans said. "Our offense didn't execute last week. We had chances to score last week and we didn't and we knew that couldn't happen again."
The Red Raiders (1-1, 1-1) had a disastrous stretch in the third quarter that included two interceptions and three consecutive penalties that gave the Wolves 49 yards. Prairie Ridge (2-0, 2-0) led 48-28.
"We made mistakes and lost the turnover battle," Huntley quarterback Eric Mooney said. "We will fix that, it happens. We had some bonehead penalties. We rallied together though and made it close. We just have to learn from it."
Mooney is one of the area's breakout stars after two weeks. The senior rushed 11 times for 92 yards and one touchdown. He has a rocket arm, finished 18-for-30 passing with four touchdowns and two interceptions.
"Offensively they are one of the best teams in the state," Mooney said. "We knew it was going to be a shootout."
Red Raiders receiver Ryan Antonsen was Mooney's favorite target, he caught every ball in his direction, finishing with 11 catches for 91 yards and two touchdowns.
Mooney connected with Antonsen for a score with 1:23 to play to pull the Red Raiders within eight, but time expired on the comeback.
"I wasn't worried," Evans said. "Our offense was executing too well."
Prairie Ridge, the defending Class 6A state champions, entered on a 15-game winning streak, tied with East St. Louis, Forreston and IC Catholic as the state's longest. The Wolves were the preseason top-ranked team, but fell to No. 2 after Maine South posted a terrific win against Glenbard West last week.
Next Up In High School Sports
Monday's high school basketball scores
Phillips grad Jahleel Billingsley transfers to Texas
Michael O'Brien's Super 25 high school basketball rankings for Jan. 16, 2022
Jeremy Harrington blocks out noise, leads Curie past Joliet West
Saturday's high school basketball scores
Michael O'Brien's high school basketball notebook


. DASH/ETHEREUM is in a range bound and the beginning of uptrend is expected.
. The price is below the 21-Day WEMA which acts as a dynamic resistance.
. The RSI is at 41.
There is a possibility of temporary retracement to suggested support zone (0.566 to 0.540). if so, traders can set orders based on Daily-Trading-Opportunities and expect to reach short-term targets.
NO entry signal when the price comes to the zone BUT after any of reversal patterns is formed in the zone.


text:
Into the green world
"A green thought in a green shade." Andrew Marvell
Color begins with the retina. As light passes through the cornea it is focused by the pupil and flashed like a projector onto the retina, where photoreceptive cone cells sort the input and convey the information to the brain. What we perceive as color is nothing more than an analysis of wavelengths reflected from an object and its surrounding area. The retina sorts the data; the brain makes sense of it.
From where I'm standing my retina, my brain, says green.
Perhaps, if we step back in time a few hundred years, this makes perfect sense on a subliminal level, for the Oxford English Dictionary includes an archaic listing for the word dating from the early 1500s to the late 1800s. Before passing from our vocabulary, the word was used as a verb, and meant "to desire earnestly, to yearn, to long after or for."
Which is appropriate, for my emotions at this point are decidedly not passive. Since my encounter with the hawk I have been captivated by the idea of disappearing into the green world.
Sometimes, usually in the spring but occasionally in mid to late summer, and only when faced by a seemingly limitless expanse of deciduous forest that appears to be as tight-knit as a beaver dam but is, in fact, as porous as a politician's morals, I am drawn as if summoned to the deepest, most shadowed fastness of woods, only to stand there peering into their haunts with what can only be described as a yearning to enter. Sometimes I do, but more often I find ready excuses for not following that siren song. Too many bugs, the timing is wrong, my dress is inadequate—on and on the pathetic litany rumbles. I am left on the outside, waiting.
That I am called at all is the curious thing, considering I come from a desert place. I suspect that my psyche recognizes some aspect that it feels is lacking, like a vitamin or nutrient. Green, color therapists tell us, is a calming hue, with properties that include healing and rejuvenation.
Naturally such theories are explosive to others in the mind field, but I detect a kernel of truth in it. (In refutation to this, studies have shown that people from temperate climes do not respond in kind to the color green. The dictum holds true mainly for those who experience both winter's bleakness and spring's resurgence of growth. My wife and I were temporarily converted to this outlook during a week-long camping trip to South Carolina, where the dark woods were first a novelty and then a nightmare unrelieved except for a few grassy clearings where we pitched our tent, swampy marshes whose muddy banks held traces of the passage of large carnivorous reptiles, and the occasional view of the Atlantic Ocean. Green equaled claustrophobia.)
If nothing else, I have my own psychological state to offer up as proof, for when I stand on the threshold of the forest it's as if the engine that runs me sputters, slows and grinds to a halt, leaving me poised to step through a curtain, as it were, and vanish from the race of men.
Several days ago I walked across the street from our home and peered into the dappled shadows of the small grove of trees draped between the road and Juganine Creek. It's a wild place carpeted with flowers, fallen trees and farm equipment slowly breaking down to their base elements, preserved by a fortunate accident of topography. Situated on a steep slope, the forest covers an acre or so and is composed of a half-dozen or so species of trees. The cinnamon flash of a fleeting bird had lured me, and as looked for it a sharp-shinned hawk whipped past, almost removing my hat in the process, and without rustling the tiniest twig melted into the gloom. Almost—almost—I plunged after it, but my time belonged elsewhere, and frustrated I broke off and returned to my chores. But the vision of that hallowed emerald chamber remained.
Until this moment, when my wife and I pause outside what at first glance appears to be a solid barrier of vegetation. She's holding a small GPS unit whose arrow points directly north. To get to the geocache we must pass beneath that lush canopy into a no mans land, something she's loathe to do. Fortunately for me, this was her idea.
I've been greening for this, and after finding an almost imperceptible trace of a path in the deep grass, I plunge into the trees. The first rows of smaller specimens quickly give way to taller, and more widely dispersed, trees, under whose shadows the air is heavy and musty of damp earth and untamed growth. Footing is tricky, with downed timber hidden beneath knee-high plants and vines that claw at our ankles, the soil spongy from recent rains. In a heartbeat the low gray skies are supplanted by an ethereal green light. The green world.
Birdsongs echo and reverberate. I distinguish them aloud as we pick our way, but in the preternatural hush of the understory our voices seem somehow irreverent, and soon we fall into an easy silence. I try to steer away from stands of poison ivy but it's impossible to avoid them entirely. The unit says we are four hundred feet from our destination.
When I turn to Lori I see a pale form bounding toward us. It's a large Husky, and as it stops to study us with those colorless eyes, I break off a stout branch for a cudgel. The dog slips away in pursuit of some unseen thing.
Its presence leaves me unsettled. And for the remainder of our time under the trees I am wary and tense, and relax only when we finally break out into the open and see the levee curling back toward town. Lori is relieved to escape, but the land seems too orderly, too neat, for me. The real world is untidy, untamed, untrammeled. The real world is green.
I love your website. It has a lot of great pictures and is very informative.
What a great site, how do you build such a cool site, its excellent.
Subliminal mind power or subliminal controversy--thanks for your imput. When you can give me your input regarding my subliminal blog. Go to www.subliminalcommunication.blogspot.com/
Changes upon the land
The Great White Way car run begins
Unmoored in time and space
Scenes from the future past
Sudden summer, little acts of war


text:
Q: beautifulsoup: find elements after certain element, not necessarily siblings or children Example html:

p1

p2

p3starting from here

p4

p5

p6

p7

I want to search for
s but only if its position is after span#target.
It should return p4, p5, p6 and p7 in the above example.
I tried to get all
s first then filter, but then I don't know how do I judge if an element is after span#target or not, either.

A: You can do this by using the find_all_next function in beautifulsoup.
from bs4 import BeautifulSoup

doc = # Read the HTML here

# Parse the HTML
soup = BeautifulSoup(doc, 'html.parser')

# Select the first element you want to use as the reference
span = soup.select("span#target")[0]

# Find all elements after the `span` element that have the tag - p
print(span.find_all_next("p"))

The above snippet will result in
[
p4
,
p5
,
p6
,
p7
]

Edit: As per the request to compare position below by OP-
If you want to compare position of 2 elements, you'll have to rely on sourceline and sourcepos provided by the html.parser and html5lib parsing options.
First off, store the sourceline and/or sourcepos of your reference element in a variable.
span_srcline = span.sourceline
span_srcpos = span.sourcepos

(you don't actually have to store them though, you can just do span.sourcepos directly as long as you have the span stored)
Now iterate through the result of find_all_next and compare the values-
for tag in span.find_all_next("p"):
    print(f'line diff: {tag.sourceline - span_srcline}, pos diff: {tag.sourcepos - span_srcpos}, tag: {tag}')

You're most likely interested in line numbers though, as the sourcepos denotes the position on a line.
However, sourceline and sourcepos mean slightly different things for each parser. Check the docs for that info

A: Try this
html_doc = """

p1

p2

p3starting from here

p4

p5

p6

p7

"""

from bs4 import BeautifulSoup
soup = BeautifulSoup(html_doc, 'html.parser')
print(soup.find(id="target").findNext('p').contents[0])

Result
p4

A: try
span = soup.select("span > #target > p")


text:
La costituzione Haec quae necessario fu emanata dall'imperatore Giustiniano il 13 febbraio 528 con l'intento di avviare i lavori del Codice giustinianeo.

Con essa l'imperatore indicò i criteri da seguire per la redazione dell'opera stabilendo il materiale da utilizzare e la struttura del testo; inoltre nominò una commissione di 10 membri, presieduta da Giovanni di Cappadocia e formata da Triboniano, Teofilo, 2 avvocati (Diosfuro e Presentino) e 5 funzionari imperiali.

Costituzioni del passato
diritto romano
Giustiniano I


text:
The Philosophy of Vonu (TVP Season 1 Overview)
Mark Passio Discusses the Use of Force Against the State
Music Spotlight January 5th - 11th
A Vision of a 5G Smart City
Beginning in the fall of 2018, telecommunications companies Tmobile, Verizon, and began rolling out their 5th Generation, or 5G, cellular networks. These networks will allow the future envisioned in sci-fi fantasies to finally come to life. But will this technological world of the future turn into a digital dystopia?
5g will herald what has come to be known as the Internet of Things. The IoT is the name for the growing list of interconnected digital "smart" devices. This includes everything from cellphones, coffee makers, washing machines, headphones, lamps, wearable devices and almost anything else you can think of. The concept of the Internet of Things has been around for years, but now that 5g is coming to fruition we will see an explosion of thousands of devices sending all types of data to each other. This will lead to what some have called a "digital smog", due to the electromagnetic radiation released by the devices and the new infrastracture needed to make the 5G Smart Grid function.
Despite a growing number of people expressing their concerns around health and calls for more studies, the 5G network has begun rolling out across the United States. Now that the roll out seems inevitable it might be prudent to take a moment to see what the various corporations pushing the 5g Smart Grid have in mind.
Let's take a look at Samsung's 5G digital city in Korea. A writer with Forbes describes how 5G hot spots demonstrate how quickly a person in a moving vehicle could download and upload large video files to the network. They envision sporting venues using 5G hot zones to deliver personalized video feeds of a customer's favorite player to their mobile device or allow healthcare providers to test assisted surgery with augmented and virtual reality. Other use cases for the smart city tech include CCTV, traffic control, and smart lighting, where environmentally friendly lights automatically turn off when no one is nearby.
Noticeably missing from this endorsement of Samsung's privacyless city is the fact that these CCTV cameras and devices are recording 24 hours a day and are capable of notifying law enforcement if someone jaywalks, speeds, or whatever other behavior the crown has deemed illegal.
Let's look at another example of a smart city. Quayside is a smart city located on 12 acres of waterfront property southeast of downtown Toronto, Canada. Quayside represents a joint effort by the Canadian government agency Waterfront Toronto and Sidewalk Labs, which is owned by Google's parent company Alphabet Inc. Sidewalk Labs claims Quayside will solve traffic congestion, rising home prices and environmental polution. Unfortunately, residents of Quayside will be accessing a centralized identity management system through which they access public services such as library cards and health care. However, there has been resistance.
Recently, Ann Cavoukian, one of Canada's leading privacy experts and Ontario's former privacy commissioner, became the latest person to resign from the project. Cavoukian was brought on by Sidewalk Toronto as a consultant to help install a "privacy by design" framework. She was initially told that all data collected from residents would be deleted and rendered unidentifiable. She later learned that third parties would be able to access identifiable information gathered at Quayside.
Besides the health and privacy concerns we must consider what the roll out of this technology means for someone who does not consent to the technology. They cannot simply go in their homes or easily opt out of it is everywhere. Julie Di Lorenzo, a real estate developer who left Waterfront's board in July, explained to the AP that She wanted to know if those who didn't opt-in to the city would be told that they couldn't live there. As one Toronto journalist wrote, "It's one thing to willingly install Alexa in your home. It's another when publicly owned infrastructure — streets, bridges, parks and plazas — is Alexa, so to speak."
What does this mean moving forward? We must alert everyone and anyone willing to listen to the health, privacy, and freedom concerns related to the roll out of the 5g Surveillance Smart Grid. Otherwise, there is no hope for saving privacy.
The Conscious Resistance Network is an independent media organization focused on empowering individuals through education, philosophy, health, and community organizing. We work to create a world where corporate and state power does not rule over the lives of free human beings.
Find more videos like this at: www.theconsciousresistance.com
Our work is supported by SmartCash, the business focused, user-friendly & decentralized crypto-currency. www.smartcash.cc
Support our work: Patreon.com/DerrickBroze
New Documents Reveal CIA Considered Reviving MK Ultra-like Programs
Action Alert: Tell Houston City Council to Research 5G Tech
Free Thinker Radio Joins 90.1 FM in Houston!
Katy Khaos: Making Friends By Spreading Freedom
Music Spotlight: BLOODED THE BRAVE – Man Down
TCR Live #15: Texas Bitcoin Conference


Not much new on the design wall, but I gave April a work out this long weekend with some much needed quilting therapy!
First up is Budding Nine Patch. Continuous curve everywhere. I marked the bigger ones and freehand the smaller ones. Hobbs 80/20 batting, Glide on top, Bottom line in the bobbin. Scrappy borders, love. A couple extra blocks on the back.
Next up are a couple of baby quilts - Marmalade Squares by Kate Blakesly a Boy and a girl version. First the boy version. Batting is Hobbs 80/20, pantograh is Ground Cover by Barbra Becker, Glide thread on top, Bottom line on the bottom. Nice cozy flannel on the back. I love this pantograph, I wanted something organic to go with the bear and deer and think this filled the bill.
And here's the Girl version. This is the last one I quilted during the weekend, I needed to go crazy on a quilt and this was right in front of me. Hobbs poly down batting, glide on top, bottom line in the bobbin and flannel on the back. I used a stencil, but will have to find out what stencil it was and who made it. I used the pink pounce that wipes off with material or cotton batting, loved it.
Another Baby Boy Quilt - Judy Martins Newport Beach. Hobbs 80/20 batting, Glide on Top, Bottom Line in the bobbin, Flannel on back. Flipping Frawns by Barbra Becker.
Here's Posie Patch from an Amy Ellis book. Hobbs Polydown batting, Glide on Top, Bottom Line in bobbin, Fanfare Grande by Patricia Ritter. This is one of my very Favorite pantographs, I just love the way it looks stitched out.
And one last finish. This is for the cancer ward at the local hospital. My sister in law made this one from a jelly roll that I got for Christmas last year. Poly down batting, pink flannel back, Glide on Top and Bottom line in the bobbin. Free hand all over feathers.
And that's it!! Time to go back to my day job. Oh but I've added a new tab to the blog, "Etsy Store". Yep I did it. The husband isn't working so he's doing some pantographs (he's actually better then me at panto's) so we opened the store for quilting services and a quilt or two.
Love the way you quilted the 9-patch - how exquisite!! And congratulations on the Etsy opening.
Your Budding Nine Patch is stunning!
The quilting on the 9-patch is so distracting, i cant find where the piecing is. LOL I love the boy quilt too. I got to get ahold of some grays. I got a wonderful flannel for backing that is white with some black and gray design in it, so versatile. I cant wait to use it. Great job as always, Sue. We've come to expect that from you.
Is your budding nine patch your pattern or one you purchased? I think it's BEAUTIFUL as is all your quilting.
Wow! So beautiful! Your quilting is amazing, Sue. I wish I could do freehand feathers like you do! Someday!
Wow! All beauties! Love the stenciled one and the 9p.
Yes, you certainly wowed me today! I am so amazed at your fabulous quilting. Good luck with your quilting endeavors.
Beautiful quilts! and congratulations on your new Etsy shop!
Your quilting is incredible! I love seeing your latest projects.
Good luck with the Etsy store.
Lovely quilting, all of them! And your photos show the texture so well, just beautiful. Good luck with your Etsy store.
How big are the 9 patches?
What beautiful quilting!!! Wow! Thanks for sharing.
That is the most amazing quilt!
Hi, I just thought I'd let you know and give you a heads-up. I too have an Etsy shop and they will not let me sell any machine quilting adds. They consider it an alteration like tailoring. I know of 4 other shops that had to pull their machine quilting services as well. Good luck to you!
Your Budding Nine Patch is absolutely outstanding!!!


text:
Arthur  Metrano est un acteur américain né le  dans le quartier de Bensonhurst à New York et mort le .

Biographie

Art Metrano fut l'officier Mauser dans les deuxième et troisième volets de la saga Police Academy. Il a également joué dans À bout de souffle, made in USA, adaptation américaine du film de Jean-Luc Godard.

À la suite d'une chute chez lui en faisant des travaux, il se fracture le cou en six endroits et après une très longue rééducation, il peut marcher un peu mais préfère se déplacer en fauteuil roulant.

Filmographie

Cinéma
 1961 : Rocket Attack U.S.A. : le camionneur
 1969 : On achève bien les chevaux : Max
 1970 : Norma : l'homme délivré
 1972 : They only kill their masters : Malcolm
 1972 : Le Brise-cœur : l'homme de spectacle sur la scène de l'hôtel
 1973 : L'Exécuteur noir de Gordon Douglas : Mario Burtoli
 1973 :  : Jay David Swooze
 1974 : Dirty O'Neil : Lassiter
 1975 : L'Homme le plus fort du monde : l'homme à la TV couleur
 1975 : Linda Lovelace for President : le Sheik
 1975 : The Treasure of Jamaica Reef : le serveur
 1977 : Warhead : Mario
 1978 : Matilda : Gordon Baum
 1979 : Seven : Kincella
 1980 : Les nanas jouent et gagnent (How to Beat the High Co$t of Living) : le pompiste
 1981 : Cheaper to Keep Her : Tony Turino
 1981 : La Folle Histoire du monde : Leonard de Vinci
 1981 :  : Joey
 1983 : À bout de souffle, made in USA : Birnbaum
 1984 : Ras les profs ! : Troy
 1984 : Tiger - Frühling in wien : Tiger
 1985 : Police Academy 2 : Au boulot ! : Lt. Mauser
 1985 :  : Matthew
 1986 : Police Academy 3 : Instructeurs de choc : Cmdt. Mauser
 1992 : Toys : le gardien au bureau
 1997 :  : le juge
 1998 : Sans complexes :  Steinberg
 2001 : Le Courtier du cœur : le SDF

Télévision

Séries télévisées

 1968 : La Nouvelle Équipe : l'attendant (1 épisode)
 1968-1970 : Ma sorcière bien-aimée : rôles divers (5 épisodes)
 1969 : Mannix : Tom (1 épisode)
 1969 : Les Bannis : le shérif Calloway (1 épisode)
 1969 : Chaparral : le barman (1 épisode)
 1969 : Then came Bronson : Barker (1 épisode)
 1969 : The Good guys : un vendeur (1 épisode)
 1969 : Auto-patrouille (Adam-12) : Will Davis (1 épisode)
 1969-1974 : L'Homme de fer : rôles divers (5 épisodes)

 1970 : Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In : Weinstock (1 épisode)
 1970 : Bonanza : Leroy Gaskell (1 épisode)
 1970 : Nanny et le professeur : un vendeur de voiture (1 épisode)
 1970 : The Tim Conway comedy hour
 1970 : That girl : Dave (1 épisode)
 1971 : The Partridge Family : Mike Young (1 épisode)
 1971 : The Partners : Lou (1 épisode)
 1971 : The Chicago Teddy Bears : Big Nick Barr / Nick Marr (2 épisodes)
 1972-1973 : Love, American Style : Paul / Barney (2 épisodes)
 1973 : Adam's Rib : Pete (1 épisode)
 1973 : Kojak : Mike Tomaso (1 épisode)
 1973-1974 : Insight : Phil / Tom (2 épisodes)
 1974 : Toma : 1 épisode
 1974-1975 : Amy Prentiss : Détective rod Pena (3 épisodes)
 1974-1977 : Police Story : rôles divers (3 épisodes)
 1975 : Dossiers brûlants : Henry  Spake (1 épisode)
 1975 : Barney Miller : Détective Mike Lovatelli (1 épisode)
 1975-1976 : Movin' on : Moose (5 épisodes)
 1975-1977 : Les Rues de San Francisco : Monkey / Officier Sekulavich (2 épisodes)
 1975-1977 : Baretta : Officier Pulaski / Corey (4 épisodes)
 1976 : Starsky et Hutch : Amboy (1 épisode)
 1976 : The Practice : Cabbie (1 épisode)
 1977 : Loves me, loves me not : Tom (6 épisodes)
 1977 : Drôles de dames : Alfred Blue (1 épisode)
 1978 : All in the Family : Jack (1 épisode)
 1978 : The Ted Knight Show : Ace (1 épisode)
 1978 : Wonder Woman : Friedman (1 épisode)
 1978 : L'Incroyable Hulk : Charlie (épisode Hulk à la Une)
 1978 : Embarquement immédiat : Harve (1 épisode)
 1978 : The White Shadow : Walter Preston (1 épisode)
 1979 : Colorado : Meurice (1 épisode)
 1979 : Kaz : 1 épisode
 1979 : Fred & Barney meet the thing : voix de Spike (12 épisodes)
 1979 : Fred & Barney meet the Shmoo : voix de Spike
 1979-1980 : Benson : Capt. Bates (2 épisodes)

 1981 : Rise & Shine :  Tillman (épisode pilote)
 1982 : WKRP in Cincinnati : Ted Jeffrey (1 épisode)
 1982 : Matt Houston : Carl Lewis (1 épisode)
 1982-1983 : Joanie loves Chachi : Oncle Rico Mastorelli (16 épisodes)
 1982-1983 : L'Île fantastique : Conway Ferguson / Eddie Kimball (2 épisodes)
 1984 : Masquerade : Nick (1 épisode)
 1984 : Punky Brewster : Lenny (1 épisode)
 1984 : Hôtel : Leo McGurty (1 épisode)
 1985 : L'Agence tous risques : Nick Gretsch (1 épisode)
 1986 : Tough Cookies : Lt. Iverson (6 épisodes)
 1986 : Capitaine Furillo : Al (1 épisode)
 1987 : Cagney et Lacey : Gus DeScarfo (1 épisode)
 1989 : 21 Jump Street : Larry Stubbs (1 épisode)

 1990 : Lenny : le prêtre (1 épisode)
 1990-1993 : La Maison en folie : 2 épisodes
 1991 : Rick Hunter : Bert Nadell (1 épisode)
 1991-1993 : La Loi de Los Angeles : Juge Richard Fiorello (4 épisodes)
 1992 : Les Craquantes : le juge (1 épisode)
 1992 : Nurses :  Warner (1 épisode)
 1993 : The John Larroquette Show : 1 épisode
 1994 : Les Dessous de Palm Beach : Kurt Fielding (1 épisode)
 1994 : Herman's Head : un reporter (1 épisode)
 1997 : La Vie à tout prix (Chicago Hope) : Juge Elijah Horn (1 épisode)
 1997-2000 : La Vie à cinq : 2 épisodes
 1997 : Pacific Blue : 1 épisode
 1997 : Police Academy : Cmdt. Miser
 1998 : Profiler : 1 épisode
 2001 : Washington Police : Teddy Caruso (1 épisode)

Téléfilms

 1963 : Swingin' together : Big D
 1969 : In name only : Joe
 1973 : Steambath : Longshoreman
 1976 : Opération Brinks : Julius Mareno
 1976 : Flo's place : Beito
 1978 : Human feelings : le chauffeur de Taxi
 1980 : Cri d'amour

Notes et références

Liens externes

Acteur américain
Naissance en septembre 1936
Naissance à Bensonhurst
Décès à 84 ans
Décès en septembre 2021
Décès dans le comté de Miami-Dade


Home » healthcare » parenting » Can Essential Oils be Used by Babies?
Can Essential Oils be Used by Babies?
Can Essential Oils be Used by Babies - Essential oils, or better known as essential oils, have been trusted for years to save good benefits for health. On this basis, many parents are interested in providing essential oils for babies because there are various benefits to them. Is it safe or not?
Can babies use essential oils?
The use of essential oils in adults has no doubt the benefits, but this is not necessarily the case when used by babies. Yes, not all babies are allowed to use this aromatic oil. According to the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians essential oils are not recommended for babies under the age of three months.
That means you may only provide essential oils for babies after their age exceeds three months. Likewise, for babies born prematurely, use this natural oil at least after the age of three months.
Just like its use in adults, babies who are given essential oils will also get various benefits both. Starting from evicting anxiety, giving a calming effect, making it easier for babies to sleep well, and so on.
One study in 2016 from the journal Medicine Academy of Breastfeeding, proved that the aroma produced from lavender oil can relieve pain while regulating the baby's heartbeat.
While other studies from the International Journal of Nursing Practice states that lavender oil can also relieve colic symptoms in infants.
Before giving essential oils to babies, it's a good idea to know in advance how to use the right rules.
You can't immediately put on all kinds of essential oils for babies. Especially pure essential oils, because this can actually harm baby's skin which is still very sensitive.
Instead, you should mix the essential oils together with the recommended solvent oil. For example, grapeseed oil (grape seed), coconut oil, sunflower seed oil, jojoba oil, and others.
After mixing too, essential oils are still at risk of causing skin irritation in infants. So, you are advised to do a patch test before actually applying it to your baby's body.
The method is to use only a small amount of essential oil that has been mixed with the carrier oil on the baby's feet or hands, then wait for about 24 hours to see the reaction caused.
If an allergic or sensitive reaction appears, such as reddened skin, pain when touched, to experience inflammation that makes your child fussy, you should not continue using it. But if on the contrary, the baby's skin looks suitable and has no problem with essential oils, you can continue to use it.
How do you use essential oils for babies?
Actually, there are no specific rules for baby massage, but at least there are some steps that are generally the same. First, start by pouring a few drops of essential oil and carrier oil into the palm of your hand as needed.
Next, rub both palms until the oil mixture is evenly distributed and feels warm. Gently rub the oil directly on the baby's skin, starting from the feet, hands to the body.
No need to rub too strong, the important thing is that the child is comfortable with the message you give.
This method can be used by mixing a few drops of mixed oil from essential oils and the carrier into the baby bathtub. In addition to giving a different sensation when taking a bath, babies usually become calmer so that it is easy to sleep afterward.
The benefits of essential oils can be obtained only by inhaling the aroma. You do this by entering oil that has been mixed into a special container, whether it's a spray or diffuser that is able to release the aroma of aromatic oil into the air.
Mix and spray oil or put a diffuser in your child's bedroom. This trick will help relieve a baby's breathing while making his sleep more restful.