text:
(-) Book Review
(-) Priscilla
(-) History-Egalitarian Movement
(-) Marriage
(-) Purity Culture
(-) Social Sciences
Phoebe: A Story
By Michaela Miller | July 30, 2019
Paula Gooder presents an imaginative telling of the life and ministry of Phoebe. She states that her purpose in writing this story is not simply to provide an entertaining novel, but also to inform readers of the reality behind the NT text.
Women in Pentecostal and Charismatic Ministry: Informing a Dialogue on Gender, Church and Ministry
By CBE International | April 08, 2019
Women in Pentecostal and Charismatic Ministry: Informing a Dialogue on Gender, Church and Ministry invites the reader to understand the Pentecostal/charismatic (P/c) movement from the epistemological loci of eighteen female (and two male) academics and practitioners.
Breaking the Marriage Idol
By Andrea Kulberg | December 10, 2018
In Breaking the Marriage Idol, Kutter Calloway describes how the modern church has become distracted by pagan norms for sexual expression and marriage, and why this contributes to our idealization of marriage and the marginalization of unmarried persons. Arguing that the church has bought in to the Hollywood notion that marriage is the antidote to sexual promiscuity, Callaway calls the church to provide new stories to refute this superficial formula. He offers vision for how the church can become a place where love for the other is the pinnacle, and both unmarried and married persons lead and follow side by side, representing the best expression of God's intent for his people.
Pure: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Shamed a Generation of Young Women and How I Broke Free
By Sarah Lindsay | November 18, 2018
Pure examines the harmful effects of evangelical Christianity's purity culture with particular emphasis on the long-lasting and outward-rippling effects of shame. Of particular interest to CBE's audience, the book details the ways in which purity culture cooperates with patriarchy and harms women.
She Preached the Word: Women's Ordination in Modern America
By Suzanne Timmons | November 12, 2018
She Preached the Word explores data around who supports women's ordination in the United States, why, and the effects of women in ministry on those in the pew. The book serves as a tool to understand congregants' views on women's ordination and offers some discussion on how those views are formed, including the influence of politics on theological convictions. It is a starting point for advocates who want to find the most effective strategies to change opinions around women ministers.
Gender Rolitis: Redeem Unhealthy Gender Roles
By Cynthia Mitchell | November 07, 2018
In his book Gender Rolitis: Redeem Unhealthy Gender Roles, Kirk E. Farnsworth uses scripture to examine the dangers of gender-based hierarchy and explores the merits of gifts-based partnership. Included are resources for identifiying spiritual gifts, passions, abilities, traits, and life experiences which might be used to identify and pursue one's calling.
Biblical Porn: Affect, Labor, and Pastor Mark Driscoll's Evangelical Empire
By Jamin Hübner | October 29, 2018
Jessica Johnson, an anthropologist with no religious affiliation, finds the ethos and orientation at Mars Hill as incarnating "biblical porn" (hence the title of her book).
Threads of Wisdom
By LeAnn Van Cleef-Trimmer | August 07, 2018
In Threads of Wisdom, Caroline Mendez responds to a vacuum that exists for Christian women in business. There is little opportunity for them to engage with other Christian businesswomen about how to use their God-given abilities in the workplace while at the same time giving expression to their faith.
Feminist Thought: A More Comprehensive Introduction
By Jamin Hübner | July 30, 2018
As a whole, Feminist Thought is a thoroughly-researched and concise treatment of a notoriously controversial and complex subject. Readers have professors Tong and Botts to thank for their tireless work on this extremely helpful volume. I highly recommend Feminist Thought if for no other reason than to put the brakes on judgment regarding what "feminist" might mean in today's highly fragmented and tribalistic culture.
The Methodist Defense of Women in Ministry
By Mimi Haddad | November 09, 2017
Mimi Haddad's forword to Paul Chilcote's The Methodist Defense of Women in Ministry.


It is a light, watery liquid that rejuvenates the hair and gives it a protective coating throughout. It has a cooling effect on the scalp. The hair becomes frizz free without looking oily.The scalp is free from dryness and irritation.
It controls frizz without adding oil to the hair. The hair becomes soft and smooth.
give high shine and polish to the hair without making them sticky. The serum is a rich conditioner that is very light.
It has the properties to cover and protect the hair shaft. It sets the flying brittle hair and prevents hair from any kind of damage.
It is ideal oil for dull and lifeless hair. It adds shine and gloss to the hair. This is in demand among beauty bloggers. It provides moisture to the hair without increasing the greasy look.
It prevents hair from breakage, and split ends and also helps in detangling hair. The serum is rich in avocado and grape seed oil which nourish the hair and keep them healthy. It helps in breakage of hair and prevents split ends. It strengthens the hair and reduces frizz.
This is a nourishing oil care serum for oily hair. It hasa mildwonderful fragrance. It is helpful in reducing frizz and in conditioning dry hair.
Serum is suggested for oily hair that can turn into a frizzy mess. The ingredients in the serum help to handle the dryness found in oily hair.
This is a decent hair serum with a divine smell. It keeps the hair soft with a Vitamin E and a special formula.
This is a cheap but effective and economical serum for oily scalp.
It falls in the professional range of serums. It is not easily available in the market, but can be bought from certain selected salons. . It comes in easy to spray travel packs.
This is also a professional range hair serum. It is a fabulous serum with Vitamin E. It helps in getting rid of all scalp problems and gives a glossy effect to the hair.
Use hair serum after hair wash to keep away dry ends.
Massage the hair with oil once a week. Wash the hair after one hour.
Comb the hair for 10 minutes twice a day.
Oil the hair of and on.
Eat a healthy diet that contains Vitamin A, B & E. Vitamin B has the power to control hair fall problem.
Keep the head clean and sweat free by having a head bath twice a week to avoid development of fungal infection and dandruff.


text:
News / G20 leaders pledge $5tn in 'united' response to coronavirus crisis
G20 leaders pledge $5tn in 'united' response to coronavirus crisis
Published March 27, 2020, 12:00 AM
G20 nations pledged a "united front" Thursday in the fight against coronavirus, saying they were injecting $5 trillion into the global economy to counter the pandemic amid forecasts of a deep recession.
Saudi Arabia's King Salman urges G20 leaders to take "effective and coordinated" action to combat the global crisis triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, amid forecasts of a deep economic recession. (HANDOUT / AFP)
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin joined the emergency video conference chaired by Saudi Arabia's King Salman, who called for coordinated action while facing pressure to end an oil price war between Riyadh and Moscow that has roiled energy markets.
The talks come amid criticism that the G20 has been slow to address the COVID-19 pandemic, which has left more than 21,000 dead worldwide and triggered financial shock waves as more than three billion people are locked down.
"We are strongly committed to presenting a united front against this common threat," the leaders said in a joint statement after the summit.
"We are injecting over $5 trillion into the global economy, as part of targeted fiscal policy, economic measures, and guarantee schemes to counteract the social, economic and financial impacts of the pandemic."
The figure was a sum total of the fiscal stimulus packages adopted by individual G20 states, the Chinese foreign ministry said, adding that Beijing's share amounted to $344 billion.
As concerns mount for poorer countries without access to capital markets or adequate health facilities, G20 leaders also pledged to work with bodies such as the International Monetary Fund to deploy a "robust" financial package to support developing nations.
"It is our responsibility to extend a helping hand to developing countries and (the) least developed countries," King Salman said.
Putin called for a "moratorium" on sanctions during the pandemic, telling G20 leaders it was a matter "of life and death".
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Twitter that "a strong initiative" would be launched to help African nations deal with the crisis.
He did not specify which countries should be earmarked for sanctions relief. Russia has faced numerous rounds of Western sanctions following the annexation of Crimea in 2014.
The world's 20 most industrialised countries are scrambling to defend their virus-wracked economies amid forecasts they will likely plunge into a recession.
On Wednesday, the financial ratings agency Moody's estimated the G20's overall gross domestic product would contract by 0.5 percent this year, with the US economy shrinking by 2.0 percent and the eurozone by 2.2 percent.
– 'Not enough' –
"The G20 declaration on the Covid-19 pandemic is a document of global resolve," said Markus Engels, from the Global Solutions Initiative, a network of think tanks.
"The lesson the G20 leaders take away from their meeting should be that social and international solidarity must once again be acknowledged as the most important instrument for combating the crisis."
But amid warnings that tens of millions of lives could be lost to the virus globally, international aid agency Oxfam said the G20 action was "not enough".
"The world's richest governments are still only warming up to the scale of the task," said Chema Vera, Oxfam's interim executive director.
"G20 leaders must set a truly ambitious plan… to save lives, including a massive injection of funds into public health around the globe."
This week, Macron and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping pushed for an emergency G20 summit to limit the impact of the pandemic.
The lack of immediate action stood in contrast to the 2008 financial crisis, when the group quickly swung into action to mobilise assistance for vulnerable countries.
– 'Perfect example of what not to do' –
Talk of global coordination has yet to resonate under Trump's isolationist presidency.
On Wednesday, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo took aim at China, saying the top diplomats of the Group of Seven agreed with him that Beijing was waging a "disinformation" campaign about the pandemic.
At the G7 talks, a day before the G20 summit, Pompeo alleged Beijing was engaged in a social media campaign that included conspiracy theories centring on the US being behind the virus, which was first detected in the Chinese metropolis of Wuhan.
The G7 failed to agree on a joint declaration amid Pompeo's insistence on labelling the coronavirus as the "Wuhan virus", US media reported.
"The US has provided a perfect example of what not to do as the country pushes its 'US-first' ideology to the extreme," said Engels.
Crude oil prices — hammered by the coronavirus outbreak's impact on demand as well as by a price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia — were also expected to be at the centre of the discussions.
Riyadh faces pressure from Washington to row back on its decision to hike production and offer the biggest price cuts in two decades, in retaliation for Russia's refusal to tighten supply as the virus sapped demand.
On Wednesday, Pompeo urged Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to "rise to the occasion" and "reassure global energy and financial markets".
However, the Kremlin said "the oil topic" was off the table.

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


text:
Home/All/Top-5 Spain Key Players at EURO 2020
Top-5 Spain Key Players at EURO 2020
Robert Send an email May 12, 2021
Spain had probably the team of the century in the early 10's, and arguably one of the best squads in the world: it's then not particularly surprising that they went on to win two consecutive EUROs and a World Cup from back-to-back.
But what can we say now about Spanish stars? That generation is long gone, apart from their captain Sergio Busquets, and a new one is keen on making a name for themselves. Without further ado, let's look at the rising stars of Spain, and the veterans that can instill the energy of victory unto them.
Ferran Torres is a true force of nature, and a true and clear threat to Alvaro Morata's position as the central forward in the Spanish 11. He has been doing plenty of damage holding the Man City emblem on his chest, forcing Pep Guardiola to sit Aguero and play him as a false nine. Did I forgot to mention he scored an hattrick against Germany? Or that he went on to be one of the most important players in the Premier League winners?
If he's able to use his intelligent movement and couple that with his shooting prowess, putting money on the quality of his feet may be one of the best betting strategies.
Also a Premier League champion, Rodri has been slowly but steadily putting Busquets aside and confirming himself as the main man when it comes to the first phase of offensive construction. Experienced in the Champions League, although managing only to come out as a Vice-Champion, he is a solid presence on the midfield, capable of intervening offensively with class and clarity, and control any mispositioning of his midfield and offensive pairs.
Surely, Pedri will be a contender, but Luis Henrique will most likely trust in Rodri's aptitudes to conquer Europe once again.
We could very well be talking about Sergio Ramos, but his injury has sadly left him out of the squad. To my personal opinion, the EURO lost one of the best center backs in the world, and if we pair it with Van Djik, there are reason to be said: that is, if you're more of a football enthusiast than one of Spain's or Netherland's opponent. Laporte has big shoes to fit in, especially considering that he was ignored by France, warming the bench in most games he was called by Deschamps.
Because he's Basque, he can play for Spain, thankfully for Luis Henrique, since Laporte can very well bring some elegance and strength to the central area of defense, and even, God knows, successfully replace Sergio Ramos.
Dani Olmo
Swept aside by Barcelona, he found a new home on Eastern Europe, playing for Dinamo Zagreb. There, he consolidated his tactical strictness while blossoming technically. Half of Europe was just eager to have him in the squad, yet the two Spanish Giants didn't believe he was capable, yet, of playing on either side. Thankfully, Leipzig didn't have such qualms, and paid Zagreb the money. This proved to be no mistake of Leipzig's part, as Olmo showed he could perform in Germany just as well as he could on Croatia.
And if he can perform in Germany, he can perform in the Spanish squad. He has shown some of his skills already, but I bet he will try to make a statement in this EURO.
Pedri
A very, very young lad, Pedri is a surprise, and probably a generational talent. Appearing to be born at the midfield, he is a product of none other than Barcelona's Cantera. With a brilliant future ahead of him, he may, if given a chance, show a little taste of his talent and embellish the already star-stricken EURO 2020.
Learn How Safe is 1K Profit Crypto Robot
Describe Top Five US No Deposit Casinos to Play At
How To Fix Error 0x0 0x0? (Fixed: Windows Error Code)
Slots by MGA Games Are Now Starring World-Known DJs


And Ozil says Emery's strategy is beginning to take hold in north London and believes the team are responding well to the coach's increased demands.
Understandably, fans have been expressing their disappointment that Welbeck appears to have suffered yet another serious injury as his career at Arsenal has been blighted by a number of injury problems since he joined from Manchester United. We wish him all the best in his recovery. He helps us with his quality and capacity.
Sporting arrived in N5 in a state of disarray despite sitting second having garnered six points from their three matches. "He had some chances too".
"His injury was with the mentality of the players". They saw it was a big injury. You can also stream the match via B/R Live and Univision NOW.
Some of his team-mates were also visibly affected by the incident. "You don't want it to happen but this is our profession".
"Danny is a very good person, his commitment with us is very big". "We think [they are] serious injuries". "We will know [more] about his injury tomorrow".


Doctors in France have issued a stern warning to wine drinkers, as the row over whether the quintessentially French tipple should be treated as a health risk or a national treasure.
Health minister, Agnes Buzyn recently struck a nerve in France when she accused the country's wine industry of practising "double standards" when it comes to selling wine as a soft alcohol.
"The wine industry today claims wine is different from other types of alcohol," she told France 2. "In terms of public health, it is exactly the same thing to drink wine, beer, vodka, whiskey, there is zero difference."
Now doctors and academics who signed an open letter published in Le Figaro on Monday have come out in support the minister, saying, "From the point of view of the liver, wine is alcohol."
Indeed, the letter went as far as to accuse the French government of prioritizing the wine industry over the health interests of the French people.
"The minister finds herself very much alone in a government that denies the scientific evidence and is more sensitive to the interests of alcohol than the public interest."
They also stressed that "the effects on health do not depend on the type of alcohol, be it wine, spirits or beer, what matters in terms of toxicity is the amount of alcohol drunk."
Michel Reynaud, an addiction expert who signed the letter in an interview with French radio station RTL said that wine is as dangerous as the alcohols presented as strong, such as spirits.
"A large majority of French people drink wine for pleasure, but we must remember that alcohol is the most dangerous psychotropic (drugs that affect a person's mental state)," he said.
The signatories of the open letter pointed to the fact that even though French consumption of alcoholic beverages has been "diminishing for half a century, [it] remains one of the strongest in Europe".
"Alcohol kills 50,000 people a year [in France] and is the second leading cause of cancer after tobacco. Alcohol, especially wine, is the source of domestic violence, marital violence and violence on the street, binge drinking, a significant share of mental illnesses, suicides, accidental deaths and road deaths."
Indeed even the health minister's boss, French President Emmanuel Macron came out against her notion that when it comes to health wine was just an alcohol like any other.
And there is certainly not likely to be any support from the wine industry.
In an article also published by right-leaning daily Le Figaro, members of France's Academy of Wine denounced the "full-on attack" by Buzyn, calling it an unfair witch-hunt.


text:
Oh-ho-ho, it's Burl, here with a little 80s action for you! Ha ha, you really do come across some little gems while trolling that particular pond, and Avenging Force, while hardly perfect, qualifies as one of them!
Scuttlebutt tells us this was originally meant to be a sequel to Invasion U.S.A., that picture about Chuck Norris taking on all the bad guys with his blazing twin Uzis! Ha ha, a ridiculous movie, really, but charming in its own brutal, blockheaded way! But old Chuck declined to take part in this one, either because his schedule didn't permit it or because its politics weren't to his taste!
Because, like Malone and Day of the Survivalist, the bad guys are right-wing, racist, popgun-loving survivalists! I'm not suggesting Chuck is a racist, ha ha, but these are otherwise guys he'd probably rather have a beer with than a battle! So Norris was out but Michael Dudikoff, known for his roles in Tron and Olympus Has Fallen, was in, though the character name, Matt Hunter, stayed the same!
I'm glad they changed the actor and not the script, because frankly I always like pictures in which quasi-fascist buffoons are punched, chopped, impaled and shot! It's pretty darn satisfying, ha ha, and timely too, for as I write this, just such a group of nincompoops is in the news for taking over a wildlife refuge! Ha ha, terrific plan, fellows!
Anyway, the gang from Avenging Force is called The Pentangle, and they like to play dress up and hunt humans through the swamp! The leader, Professor Elliott Glastonbury, is played by John P. Ryan from Fatal Beauty, and you have to see his performance to believe it! Ha ha, suffice it to say that Ryan put a lot of mustard on this one! There are three other fellows in the gang, making the identity of the presumed fifth (since they're called The Pentangle) a mystery, but not a very tough one! Even Dudikoff figures it out by the end!
Being loathsome racists, The Pentangle's other favourite activity is attempting to assassinate black politicians, and the one here, played by Steve James from Mask and Weird Science, happens to be Matt Hunter's best pal! James survives the attempt, but his family is not so lucky, and so the revenge battle is on! Nobody is safe in this picture, not kids or ladies or grandpas or just plain passers-by, and eventually it's just Matt Hunter running through the swamps and doing battle with the loathsome Pentangle one by one!
Ha ha, let me tell you, it's no easy task for young Hunter! He gets a sound punching from almost every member of The Pentangle, and that's not even mentioning the crossbow bolt they put through his leg, which makes him, and a small rag dummy he's carrying, fall off a roof! Yowch! But the upshot is this: if you like swamp fights, particularly ones involving people dressed as leather daddies, off-brand movie slashers, or sporting mime and fish masks, this is surely your picture!
It's a bit overlong for a little action picture, but it's feisty and, for its time, pretty progressive! Dudikoff is a bit wooden and the young girl who plays his sister is – well, "not a very good actor" is probably the best way to describe her; but Steve James is certainly an appealing presence, and the bad guys are as hateful and as deserving of comeuppance as bad guys get! Ha ha, have a look at this forgotten mini-gem if you get the chance! I give Avenging Force two fish masks!
Labels: 1980s, action, woods
I didn't notice The Dude in Olympus has Fallen! Looking at his IMDB page he's making quite the comeback. Anyway, Steve James deserved to be in better action movies, or at least the lead in the Cannon movies he did show up in.
I do wish there was at least one Steve James-starring picture!
tubeistdan 23 June 2017 at 22:43
Love them old-school posters. Looks like he was sculpted out of a lump of flesh-colored airbrushed plasticine!


text:
8 Essential Noodle Dishes from Laos
Get to know the country's most popular noodle bowls, from foe to khao soi
By Austin Bush
Noodles are a popular street food at vendors all across Laos.Austin Bush
In a recent study of 20 languages around the world, Lao (sometimes also known as Laotian) crushed its competitors—including English—in its ability to describe flavors and aromas. But this wouldn't come as a surprise to anybody's who's eaten in this Southeast Asian country. In particular, noodle dishes in Laos are served with an almost comical abundance of condiments—from overflowing baskets of herbs and vegetables to multiple bottles and caddies of seasonings—and the Lao people use them all, spiking their bowls with mint leaves, a squeeze of lime, a splash of fish sauce, a spoonful of dried chile powder, a dash of MSG, and a dollop of shrimp paste. Even if you don't speak the language, it's easy to see that the Lao people are serious about flavor.
Lao noodle dishes might appear to be little more than delivery systems for condiments, but they form a sophisticated and delicious repertoire that's unlike anywhere else in Southeast Asia. Many noodle dishes in Laos have palpable links with Vietnam, a contrast with the mostly Chinese-origin dishes that dominate the rest of Southeast Asia, but there are a handful of indigenous noodles that aren't generally seen elsewhere in the region. The Lao eschew frying for the most part, so soups rule here, often taking the form of meaty, savory broths made from pork or even buffalo. Especially in the countryside, Lao noodle dishes are real street food, typically served from open-air stalls rather than in restaurants. They're the perfect entry point for getting to know the country's rich culinary tradition. Here's a guide to some of the most popular noodle dishes in Laos.
Foe (ເຝີ)
Foe is the Lao version of the popular Vietnamese soup, phở.Austin Bush
Although the name of this dish makes clear its Vietnamese origins, Laos has its own unique version of phở. Both the Vietnamese and Lao versions revolve around flat rice noodles, but the Lao dish doesn't usually include beef, instead often relying on a clear pork broth, or in more rural areas, buffalo broth. And in Laos, the thin slices of flash-boiled meat are often accompanied by meatballs. The dish is served with a virtual larder of optional condiments, including a tray of vegetables and herbs that can include lettuce, watercress, long beans, sawtooth coriander, Thai basil, mint, lime, and fresh chiles; bottled seasonings such as soy sauce, fish sauce, and vinegar; and dry seasonings including sugar, chile powder, and MSG. One particularly Lao condiment to foe is deep-fried rice cakes, which diners crumble into their soup for extra crunch.
Khao Pun (ເຂົ້າປຸ້ນ)
Khao pun is often served with pork offal and accompanied by fresh herbs.Austin Bush
Khao pun refers to thin, round noodles made from a dough of fermented rice, believed to be indigenous to Southeast Asia. In Laos, they're served in a variety of ways: In khao pun nam jaew, pictured here, the noodles are teamed with a cloudy, peppery pork broth, topped with pork offal, and accompanied by sides that may include shredded banana blossom, bamboo, green papaya, and morning glory. In dishes such as khao pun khing or naem nueang, the noodles aren't served in broth at all, but rather are wrapped in lettuce and herbs.
Khao Piak Sen (ເຂົ້າປຽກເສັ້ນ)
Khao piak sen noodles are cooked directly in the pork-based broth.Austin Bush
Khao piak sen, literally "wet rice threads," is the Lao take on Vietnamese bánh canh, thick, round, almost udon-like noodles made from rice and tapioca flour. To serve, the noodles are boiled directly in a pork-based broth (as opposed to cooking separately in boiling water), which gives the broth a cloudy, slightly viscous quality. Bowls are topped with crackly deep-fried pork belly or shredded chicken (or fish in southern Laos), cubes of steamed blood, cilantro, and lots of crispy fried shallots. The dish is served with the usual condiments, including a very spicy sauce of chile powder simmered in oil. It is especially popular in the center and south of Laos.
Khao Soi (ເຂົ້າຊອຍ)
Khao soi shares a name with a popular Thai noodle dish, but that's where the similarities end.Austin Bush
You might be familiar with the Thai curry noodle dish that also shares this name, but Lao khao soi, popular in the northern part of the country, is a different dish entirely. It's similar to Lao-style foe, but instead of slices of meat and meatballs, the dish is served with an oily, tart, umami-heavy mixture of minced pork and a paste that contains tomatoes and fermented soybeans—something of a Lao bolognese. Like foe, it's served with a platter of optional sides and a spectrum of condiments.
Khao Laeng Fuen (ເຂົ້າແລງຟືນ)
Not quite a noodle in the traditional sense, khao laeng fuen is indigenous to northern Laos.Austin Bush
This indigenous noodle, associated with the Tai Lue people of northern Laos, is made from a batter of long-grained rice that's simmered until thick, allowed to set overnight, and sliced. While it's not exactly shaped like a noodle, the pale, gelatinous cubes are served in a broth that gets its assertively tart flavor from the leaf of the soap pod tree (Acacia concinna). It's served with a spicy-savory condiment that combines chiles and fermented soybeans.
Khua Mee (ຂົ້ວຫມີ່)
Khua mee is a classic Lao street-food dish, often wrapped in a banana leaf.Austin Bush
Probably the simplest noodle dish in Laos, khua mee takes the form of rice noodles (round or flat) that have been fried with sweet soy sauce and topped with herbs and perhaps some bean sprouts—that's about it. It's a dish you'll almost never see in a restaurant, but rather is sold from large bowls at morning markets across the country, packaged to-go in a banana leaf. It's also a staple at celebrations and ceremonies because it's easy to make in large quantities. Optional condiments include dried chile powder and fish sauce.
Ban Kuan (ບັນກວນ)
Ban kuan are a riff on Vietnamese bánh cuốn, or stuffed rice paper rolls.Austin Bush
The Vietnamese influence pops up again in this Lao take on bánh cuốn, in which wide, round rice noodles (also called rice paper) are steamed fresh to order, stuffed with a mixture of minced pork and herbs, topped with chunks of Vietnamese-style steamed sausage and lacy fried shallots, and served with a sweet-tart dip. Ban kuan are a popular breakfast in Laos, and sometimes an egg is mixed into the batter before it's steamed.
Mee Lueang (ໝີ່ເຫຼືອງ)
Mee lueang are one of the relatively few Chinese-influenced dishes of Laos.Austin Bush
Noodles made from wheat flour and eggs are one of relatively few Chinese contributions to Lao cuisine (Mee is the Hokkien word for "noodle.") These noodles are served in a clear, pork-based broth, with slices of barbecued pork, greens, and sometimes wontons, a further nod to their Chinese origins. Mee lueang is usually only found in larger cities.


Besides coach service we specialize in international temperature controlled transport by refrigerator trucks. We currently have 17 refrigerated semi-trailer trucks. We transport freights requiring a stable transport temperature including both refrigerated/frozen shipments and heated transport. Thanks to the characteristics of the cargo area with boxes which can be tightly closed, valuable commodities with high security requirements can be transported. The cargo area and its temperature are monitored by means of thermographic records.
Thanks to our extensive experience with international truck transport we are able to meet even the most demanding of your requirements. The scope of our partnership can range from one-time orders to long-term contracts. We believe that you will find our professionalism and affordable portfolio of services a pleasant surprise.
We take an above-standard insurance for 100/100 million CZK for granted, including both vehicle and cargo insurance.


text:
"Our business model is a feasible solution for wholesalers and companies"
Vertical farming holds the promise of being a solution for global food security while also leaving a much smaller carbon footprint than traditional agriculture, as Food Autonomy states. The challenge is to make this business broadly applicable and competitive in terms of price. Dutch start-up Glowfarms, together with their partner Food Autonomy, plan to do just that.
Founders Ben Pieterse and Luc de Vries
Glowfarms founders Luc de Vries and Ben Pieterse have an ambitious plan. They want to turn vertical farming into a mainstream business that produces goods for the large masses at competitive prices.
Set up 2 years ago, Glowfarms is built on the idea of creating a new type of vertical farming business model that would help make vertical farming mainstream and broadly applicable, says Ben Pieterse.
"Currently, vertical farms are usually very expensive to build and operate, which means they are not able to produce at a competitive price. In our business model, vertical farming is a feasible solution for wholesalers and companies that are not necessarily at the top of the supply chain," according to Ben.
Becoming more efficiently
The secret lies in applying technology that is capable of reducing labor and energy costs, as these are the biggest cost drivers. Reducing these costs will enable vertical farms to cultivate high-quality produce for the larger masses at a good price. Factors such as automation and highly efficient lighting lie at the heart of the Glowfarms business model.
Ben and Luc are looking into ways to reuse heat produced by LEDs, though they are convinced that the biggest energy-saving factor is climate regulation. By having to use less energy to regulate the climate, they can save big time on the energy bill.
The two young entrepreneurs started building their own farm, based on an existing patent out of necessity because there was no one who could build them the way they wanted to. Their focus is on baby leaves and a great variety of herbs, but they want to expand into fruit, especially berry crops, in the future. They plan to build a bigger farm in a central location in the Netherlands in addition to the one they have in Hoorn.
Glowfarms' product range
"I first came across Food Autonomy when I was giving a speech at an event organized by Wageningen University and was surprised to learn that the company was involved in the vertical farming business. I started following their activities and when we set up Glowfarms, I contacted them and visited their facilities in Hungary," says Ben.
Glowfarms ended up placing an order with Food Autonomy for 120 lighting fixtures installed in their pilot farm, but the next phase of the business will involve thousands of lights. The two founders are happy with the co-operation and praise the flexibility of the company. "We can order in a wide range of sizes and any configuration, which is unique because a lot of the other lighting providers only have standard sizes and standard configurations."
Ben says that the plan is to expand abroad as they see heavy demand for this type of produce at the right price. They are already in talks with some partners in Hungary and other countries, too. The Middle East and certain regions of Asia seem like very promising locations but so is the US because of the long-distance transportation of food items there.
"If you are able to produce at a competitive price, which we have proven in The Netherlands, the same should be possible in many other countries. Our goal is to build truly competitive vertical farms; that is the starting point. I'm convinced it's going to bring about a true vertical farming revolution," Ben notes.
Luc de Vries, co-founder
luc@glowfarms.nl
Ben Pieterse, co-founder
ben@glowfarms.nl
Glowfarms
www.glowfarms.nl
Food Autonomy
info@foodautonomy.org
www.foodautonomy.org
Publication date: Tue 30 Aug 2022
© VerticalFarmDaily.com / Contact
2023-01-27 US (WI): Organic grower is planning five-story urban farm development in Milwaukee
2023-01-27 Inside India's 'tallest vertical farm', growing 10,000+ plants in just 972 sq. ft.
2023-01-25 "How betting the farm, and losing it, taught me an invaluable lessons in CEA"
2023-01-24 US (MN): Fillmore County family grows acres of crop in shipping container
2023-01-24 Georgia: "When the chef changes the menu and wants different vegetables, we grow veggies accordingly"
2023-01-24 Wisconsin agriscience teacher feeding students and training advanced farmers with zero-soil aeroponics
2023-01-23 Microgreens: The idea from Athens that took root in Crete
2023-01-23 CAN (ON): "After doing all the research, I thought we can make a business out of this"
2023-01-19 UK: BBC series 'The Chronicles of Belfast' features urban mushroom farmer Terry
2023-01-19 US (IN): Grower receives grants for hydroponic towers
2023-01-19 CAN (AB): Couple turns basement into a farm
2023-01-17 US (WI): Sparkling diamond grows in inner city
2023-01-16 US (WA): Urban farm flourishing in a parking garage
2023-01-16 Cape Verdeans embrace aeroponics to boost produce
2023-01-13 US: A closer look at Bowery's technology
2023-01-13 NZ: Small update on Hamilton's first large-scale vertical farm
2023-01-11 Thai plant factory expanding beyond borders while adding new crops
2023-01-11 SA: First harvest from Fort Ikapa Koba-Tlala vegetable garden
2023-01-11 A Palestinian engineer-turned-farmer excels in innovative agriculture in besieged gaza
2023-01-10 Inside the UAE's indoor saffron farm


text:
Dwór w Bardzie – zabytkowy dwór w Bardzie, w powiecie wrzesińskim, w województwie wielkopolskim.

Został wybudowany w pierwszej połowie XIX wieku, rozbudowany na przełomie XIX i XX wieku. Należał do rodziny Jackowskich, w późniejszym czasie do rodziny Hutten-Czapskich. Korpus główny jest parterowy, na poddaszu znajdowały się mieszkania. W fasadzie frontowej znajduje się piętrowy ryzalit środkowy z czterema półkolumnami. Przybudówka jest parterowa przylega ona do korpusu głównego, zwieńczona jest krenelażem.

Park krajobrazowy o powierzchni 6,8 ha został założony w XIX wieku.

Przypisy

Bibliografia

Dwory w gminie Września
Zabytki w powiecie wrzesińskim
Dwór w Bardzie

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


Best IQ Test - Take The Best IQ Test Free 2019!
Normally you'll get a lower score because this test is NOT easy!
Which hexagon should replace the ?
Which two words mean the same?
What day comes immediately after the day that comes three days before the day that comes two days before the day that comes immediately after the day that comes two days after Wednesday?
Only one group of five letters below can be arranged to form a five-letter English word. Find the word.
A manufacturer wishes to offer his customer a discount of 25 per cent and make 12.5 cent profit over and above his cost price. If his cost price is £32, what should be his gross selling price (ie before discount) in order to achieve the required profit margin?
Which two words are most opposite in meaning?


Precision bearings according to ISO grading standards are divided into: P0, P6, P5, P4, P2. Rank higher in turn, where P0 is the general accuracy, other grades are precision level. Of course, different classification standards, different types of bearings, their classification method somewhat different, but the meaning is to the. The use of performance requirements of precision bearings rotating body with high runout accuracy, high-speed rotation and small changes in friction and friction.
How to judge the replacement period of rotary table bearing?
Rotary Table Bearing plays an important role in construction machinery. If there is damage to the rotary table bearing, it will affect the normal operation of the machinery. Thus, the rotary table bearing should be replaced after a period of operation. There are two methods to judge the condition of the rotary table bearing: one is use Ferrography; the other is to use SPM/I-ID—1 Bearing working condition monitoring instrument.
When using HD-1 instrument, if the pointer is close to the danger zone from the warning area, we should take the lubrication measures. If the pointer is still not returned after measures, we can identify that the bearing has problem. It is safe and economical to use this kind of instrument to judge the bearing condition and then repair it to avoid the stop of machine.
Secondly, we can use simple monitoring tools to determine the replacement time of rotary table bearing. Operators can hold tools against the nearest machine part of bearing to judge the operation condition of rotary table bearing from the sound from the tools. The normal operation sound should be even, stable.
What are the storage conditions for cross roller bearings?
Cross roller bearing is a kind of precision bearing with special structure. It also requires special care during storage. The accuracy and quality of cross roller bearings can be maximized only in the proper environment. What are the storage conditions for cross roller bearings?
1. Cross roller bearings shall be stored in a clean, dry environment. Temperature and humidity shall be controlled within an acceptable range in handling and storage.
2. Some bearings have a certain shelf life. For example, bearing with dust-proof cover and oil seal, when stored for a period of time, the starting torque of the bearing will be larger than the new bearing. At the same time, the lubricating performance of lubricating grease will be destroyed after long storage, so the bearing should be checked regularly for maintenance.
3. To ensure the normal and reliable operation of the bearing, adequate lubrication must be applied to prevent direct metal contact between the rolling body, the raceway and the cage, resulting in wear and corrosion on the bearing surface. Therefore, in a variety of applications, the choice of appropriate lubricants and lubrication mode is extremely important.
Development of oil film Four-Row Taper Roller Bearing main parts, began in the late 1950s, in the case of a no pattern, nor information, three non-proprietary equipment carried. Development of oil film bearing the main parts, and easy, from material selection, process route, processing methods to special tooling design and manufacturing has a set of procedures. From the choice of materials, taking into account the friction pairing sleeve material, drogue process of forging, steel sleeve and liner combination of process steel sleeve friction material; from the process line, to meet the cone, bush of the technical requirements, but also use the existing processing equipment, which in itself requires a good combination of theory and practice, for example, the inner surface of the steel jacket of how physical (including machining) and chemical treatment in order to increase the binding force ; in the processing method, we know, it is the civilian liner sleeve and the highest precision, surface roughness sleeve Ra0.05μm (bush is Ra0.2μm), high precision geometric deformation is difficult to control, surface roughness low, the need for super-finishing, the surface does not allow multiple prism, spiral, chatter and the like; design and manufacture of special tooling, is also very important, it is to achieve processing methods to ensure that critical machining accuracy.
Early 1960s, completed the development of the film Four-Row Cylindrical Roller Bearing the main parts of general machine tools manufacturing. The late 1960s, Taiyuan Heavy Machinery Factory built a rolling mill oil film bearing specialized production workshop, and began manufacturing rolling mill oil film bearing of the whole of the New.
Whether in any industry, or any mechanical parts, we are most concerned about is the safety issue. Especially slewing not only can be used in machinery and equipment, also used in military, aviation, playground, so that the security of slewing ring is very important.
Orson Xuzhou Slewing introduction: We do not worry about the safety of Slewing bearing, angular contact ball bearing in the machinery because there is a significant role, so the production of slewing ring has strict requirements. Inspections in the slewing ring is checked through a number of technical personnel, qualified to sell the factory. If you still worried about the safety of slewing ring, everyone at the time of purchase can also choose reputable manufacturers.Orson Xuzhou Slewing description: slewing ring has a high quality of protection, because slewing ring to withstand mechanical steering force, so strict rules slewing ring must reach a certain size, if any, does not reach the required product is not for sale . While slewing start small friction coefficient, consumption is small, can be applied in hot or cold places, and there are very high hardness.
In fact, many people may have found the problem, when turning on the machine, we can hear from the bearing raceway loud noise, so we were a bit worried that the machine is not what's wrong, ah still not normal. In fact, we do not have to worry too much about this issue, under normal circumstances, like some of the seven types of bearing manufacturer will issue a rolling sound of 30 decibels, and it is the noise characteristics and regularity, the first noise it emits sound and not every time, is a variety of random sounds, because the tapered roller bearing each machine running speed and various other factors that are not fixed, so the sound is not the same. But no matter what changes speed, the noise is almost constant while the main frequency sound pressure level is increased with the increase with the speed, when the bearing raceways total sound pressure level is lower, even if the speed increases, the total sound pressure level also increased little, overall, in slewing bearing noise is a normal thing, do not worry too much.
The utility model discloses a belt drive continuously variable transmission device of the driven wheel structure. The angular contact ball bearing portion of the driven wheel outer face last week triangular projections uniformly distributed, power output shaft through the cylindrical wall of the sleeve shaft seat chamber and the axial end surface of the bore hole and the circumferential surface of the shaft fixedly connected with the cavity, compression spring driven wheel mounted on the movable portion between the seat and the sleeve,bearing ball the sleeve wall is provided with a cylindrical seat number and the same number of triangular projections gap, the shape of the cylindrical wall was the same after the commencement of an equilateral triangle, the triangle notch projection engagement. The utility model to overcome the existing technical main driven wheel movement and often can not keep pace reducers defects have avoided belt slippage, high transmission efficiency and transmission characteristics of large capacity.
luoyang bearing research institute Co., Ltd.


Learn about the Air District's emissions inventory for toxic air contaminants.
Certain air pollutants have been classified as toxic air contaminants, or TACs, because they are known to increase the risk of cancer and/or other serious health effects, ranging from eye irritation to neurological damage.
Negative health impacts from nearly 200 TACs have been estimated using toxicity information and methods developed by California's Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment.
The Bay Area's air toxics network includes 16 monitoring sites, five of which were established by the California Air Resources Board and are maintained by the Air District. The remaining 11 sites are operated by the Air District.
The Air District's Community Air Risk Evaluation, or CARE, program estimates and reports both local and regional impacts of TACs in the Bay Area. Information from the CARE program is used to design and focus effective mitigation measures in areas with highest impacts. Documents are available that describe the TAC modeling emissions inventory development for 2005, 2010, 2015 and 2020.
The table below contains summaries and analyses of TAC air monitoring data, facility risk assessments, health risk assessments, and other relevant information.


KR AH 70 is applied to extra high strength steels, which is defined as steel with specified min yield stress of 420Mpa. The max yield is 690Mpa in KR AH 70.
KR AH63 is applied to extra high strength steels, which is defined as steel with specified min yield stress of 420Mpa. The max yield is 690Mpa in KR A690.
KR AH56 steel grade shall be killed and find grain treated. Steel grade of strength levels up to and including 500Mpa should be supplied in Normalized, TM or QT condition. Steel grade of strength levels above 500Mpa shall be supplied in TM or QT delivery condition.
KR AH51 is applied to extra high strength steels, which is defined as steel with specified min yield stress of 420Mpa. The max yield is 690Mpa in KR A690.


Right now the stream of leaks coming from HTC is more like a full-on flood: we're seeing pictures and specs lists for not one but two handsets that are set to accompany the HTC One M9 in the firm's line-up for 2015.
Today we've had our best look yet at one of those handsets, the HTC One M9 Plus. Pictures fresh from Iapps.im show the smartphone in all its (fuzzy) glory, complete with a round camera lens, a physical home button, and a China Mobile etching on the back.
That etching hints towards a China-only launch for the M9 Plus (or M9+). As with the One E9, we're not quite sure yet about where in the world these handsets are appearing, as HTC hasn't been very forthcoming with confirmation.
We should hear more in April, because the Taiwanese manufacturer has scheduled a press event for the 8th of April in Beijing.
It's comes with the slogan "More than One" - which sounds like they'll be showing off some brand new handsets - and the device on the invite appears to have the Duo Camera setup HTC just ditched on the One M9.
At the moment it sounds like the One M9 Plus will offer a 5.2-inch screen with a 1440 x 2560 pixel resolution, which is a decent display upgrade over the original HTC One M9. The CPU and memory are also said to be getting a boost with the Plus model.
Hopefully HTC is going to put the record straight in a couple of weeks and we can weigh up all of these different phones properly. As soon as we hear anything official from HTC we'll let you know.


Pupils in Upper Prep worked in small teams to create an Olympic sports city made entirely of Lego.
The workshops were held by a team building company who set the children the task of working together to construct a huge sports village, complete with running tracks, swimming pools, horse jumps and monorail.
The children had great fun using their imagination to build the city, which even had an electric train running through it!


text:
We're happy to answer your questions, over the phone (+44 20 7993 6860), in person, or by email.
Please use the form below and we'll get back to you within 24 hours.
What is three plus 10? (Just so we know you're a real person)
Please see our Data Protection Policy and Data Protection Notice.
Immiguru
Immigo
Immiguru Login
Peregrine: Empowering You Through Global Immigration Knowledge
22 Dec 2011: CZECH REPUBLIC – Amendment to Czech Labour Code and Employment Law
In this news alert:
What Will Change? Impact on Immigration Applications Action Items
CZECH REPUBLIC – Amendment to Czech Labour Code and Employment Law
An amendment to the Czech Labour Code and Employment Law has been passed by the Czech Parliament and approved by the President, to take effect on 1 January 2012. Although the amendment does not immediately impact the requirements for employing EU nationals or obtaining work authorizations for non-EU nationals, its introduction may affect labour office registrations, obtaining a permission to employ a foreign national and/or individual work permit applications.
What Will Change?
According to the information provided by the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, the principal changes include:
An increase in the probationary period for managerial employees from three months to six, during which their employment may be cancelled immediately without giving a reason;
An increase in the maximum length of a fixed-term employment from two years to three, coupled with a removal of specific exceptions permitting a longer fixed-term, such as for employees on maternity leave;
A change in the basis of calculating severance payments in the event of dismissal for organisational reasons from 3 months' average earnings to 1-3 months' average earnings depending on the length of employment;
The abolition of the general requirement for employers to obtain labour agency licenses in order to second employees to work temporarily for another company;
The provision for employees on sick leave to be dismissed on notice if they fail to follow the sick leave rules imposed by their doctor.These and a number of other changes introduced by the amendment should make employment relationships more flexible.
Impact on Immigration Applications
The new labour code is part of a series of new laws/amendments adopted by the Czech Parliament as part of the "Social Reform" package. Although these new laws will be implemented as of 1 January 2012, many of the practical implications are not yet known and labour offices will be provided with more details in early 2012. Based on previous experience, we do expect to see changes in requirements for work authorization applications and possible delays in processing of the applications in early 2012. As soon as more details on the practical implications on work authorization application are available we will be able to provide further updates.
Note that immigration applications in early 2012 may be delayed, due to the amendment of the labour code.
Bear in mind that immigration application procedures may be subject to change in 2012.
This news alert was prepared using information provided by International Business Support s.r.o.
DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this immigration alert has been abridged from laws, court decisions, and administrative rulings and should not be construed or relied upon as legal advice. If you have specific questions regarding the applicability of this information, please contact Peregrine © 2019 Peregrine Immigration Management Ltd.


text:
Exporting Farm Produce from Nigeria to the USA
If you have not already started to export farm produce from Nigeria to the US to other parts of the world, then you are leaving money on the table. This is the time to get involved in the exportation of farm produce, especially during '-ember' months.
What is Exportation and Who is an Exporter?
How can you leverage this Exportation goldmine opportunity?
Search for Foreign Customers
Do a Thorough Research
Research on high-demand product outside Nigeria
Research on Best Shipping/Transportation method
Research on Legal Requirements & Documents needed
Prior to the oil boom in Nigeria, Agriculture has been one of the Nigeria major economic drivers. This boom turned Nigeria to a mono-economic country, relying only on crude oil as her major source of revenue. But in the long run, there arose the volatility in oil price and uncertainty of the global economy. This compelled the government to diversify towards other areas for revenue generation, with Agriculture as the topmost evergreen opportunity. This diversification has led to much talked about 'non-oil export'. . In essence, something else other than oil export that can foster a robust revenue generation in the country. In the opinion of Chief Segun Awolowo (The Former Nigeria Export Promotion Council boss), "It was regrettable that Non-oil export trade between Nigeria and USA has remained abysmally low at 2%." Mind you, we have in another post the key functions of the Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC). He expressed that the government had set up a Committee for Export promotion to be chaired by the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, to boost productivity in the nation non-oil export in a bid to get goods exported to the US, with ease. This is the time to take advantage of the rising opportunity by starting a small scale export business in Nigeria. In a future post, we'd be revealing our discoveries on how you can effortlessly export foodstuff from the shores of Nigeria to the United States of America and to other parts of the world. Exportation of local goods, foodstuff or handmade products from Nigeria to overseas is one business of the many small and large scale businesses available, where you can generate as much as 5 times what is obtainable here in Nigeria, selling same local products. Today's post is not about the biggest exportation business, which we all know as mostly being dominated by top business tycoons or the Government, for example, crude oil exportation, petroleum exportation. We want to show you how lucrative the exporting farm produce is and how you can leverage it effectively. It's no more news that you can also export your farm produce from Nigeria to any parts of the world as the Nigerian government has now given expressed supports by way of providing loans and other means to aid startups in the country. The agricultural business may have initially been overlooked, but now…? "… it is the much go-to venture if you want to create a business that can generate over 200% return on investment." Meanwhile, just as it is possible to export agricultural products for business purposes, you may also send food items to your family and friends in the diaspora, for consumption. This is a clear indication that in as much as there are implications to it, there are however more to benefit from this evergreen. Read Also: Common Mistakes Importers Make and How to Avoid them Let's first start with what export is.
Export, in simple term, means to ship goods and services out of the port of a country. It refers to all the process involved in selling goods and services produced in the home country to other markets, usually international. An Exporter is known as the seller of the goods and services being moved beyond the country of export to another country. The buyer of any goods and services from the country of import is known as an Importer. Export of commercial quantities of goods normally requires the involvement of the customs authorities in both the country of export and the country of import.
In this post, you get to gather 3 simple steps you must take before you begin to export farm produce from Nigeria to the US. Exporting Farm Produce from Nigeria is one business, of all, where you can generate as much as 5 times what is obtainable in sales of the same products here in Nigeria. But it requires quite a lot to become successful. You have to understand the market trend and get familiar with high-demand products in the US or any part of the world. This would give you a better chance of making profits in the business. Besides, you have to take some significant steps, which without, you may land your business in 'shambles' To leverage on this business opportunity, the following 3 steps are very important to note before you begin.
Register your Export Business
You May Like This: 11 Key Functions of Nigeria Export Promotion Council
The export business is broad and requires a reasonable decision. This requires lots of serious research. Find out about how to establish contacts, check on market satiation, best means and approach to advertisement and promotion of the same product, research on capital/startup cost, as well as research on best means of transportation. You would want to ensure you have the right freight forwarder, Check on the most convenient shipping companies or flight cargoes, the legal requirement (what kind of documents you need before you start.
High demand products of great needs and best selling. There are several factors used in determining how to find such products. Some determinable factors are as follows:
Find out how lucrative such products are,
What location in the world would have high demands for the products,
The cost of producing the products and also,
How you can source the products and make them available to overseas customers who are already waiting for the products
Another important consideration is transportation. You want to get the most reliable means of transportation to convey your goods out of the country. Would you be shipping by sea freight, Air Freight, or other available modes? What shipping companies would be more reliable for us. You want to ensure proper channels for this aspect as it applied to other areas.
Your company is required to meet up with some legal requirements and other important documents before venturing into exportation business. Ask questions about the proper documents to set in place before exporting from Nigeria to any parts of the world. So, for smooth passage, we put together documents you need to have in place for your export business. So, which of the documents below are more important for you?
The Commercial Invoice: This type of document is provided by the exporting company. It serves as a customs declaration for exporting the products outside your country or overseas.
The Cargo Bill: This document plays the part of a receipt detailing a list of ship cargo, usually given by a captain of the ship to the person who ships the goods.
The Consular Invoice: As the name implies, this document is required to be submitted to the consulate or embassy of the country where the goods are to be exported. It is an important requirement.
Certificate of Origin (CO): This is a document that is provided by the exporter indicating the origin of goods. It shows where the products were made and packaged.
The Inspection Certificate: This is one of the most important document. Without this document, exporting those goods would definitely not be possible. This document helps in certifying that the products being shipped were in perfect condition at the time of inspection. This is required in many countries to help limit the movement of contraband goods/products.
The Dock Receipt: The document is issued by the sea freight carrier to prove that your goods are at the carrier's shipping terminal.
The Warehouse Receipt: This document is issued when goods are stored in a warehouse. It is proof-document which states the ownership of export goods stored for safekeeping. It is a negotiable document anyway.
The Destination Control Statement: This is a document that serves the purpose of notifying the carrier and other foreign parties that the item can be exported but only to particular/certain destinations. It may be issued as part of the commercial invoice, air waybill or ocean. It can be also in the Shippers Export Declaration (SED).
The Insurance Certificate: Insurance is a document which provides information on particular insurance coverage in case of any emergencies. You would have to prepare an insurance certificate for your shipment. The certificate is your proof of insurance policy and usually contains some detailed information on types and limits of insurance coverage, your insurance company's contact information, policy number, and the insurance's expiration date.
The Export License: Once you begin to export any products from Nigeria, it is desirable for you to get a license from the government agencies. This document will be good evidence of legal business for your customers. These are the ten documents, which any exporter should have before starting the export business and shipping the goods abroad. But before you move to documents part, you still need to decide what to ship!
Read Also: 42 Banned Items from Exportation
For more professional supports The export business is broad and requires a reasonable decision. Any attempt to jump in without an adequate guide can sink all your capitals just before your goods leave the country.
Want to learn more about Sea Freight Shipping, or Air Freight Shipping talk to us about your Exportation Business? Give us a call: (234) 814 7068 472 during business hours or send us an email via [email protected]. Bowa Gate Global Limited offer Affordable, very fast (swift) and reliable quality cargo services that include Import, Export, Freight, Clearing/Customs Duty Brokerage, Groupage Freight, Warehousing, Consolidation, Air Freight Consolidation, Shipping Globally, Door to Door Freight Shipping, etc. Request a Quote here. For more information, you may use our contact form here. To have a chat with us directly via Whatsapp, click here. Do you like this Post? Would you like to receive the latest updates and information from us? Did you find this post useful? Can you think of any other function of the NEPC? Please leave a comment to let us know!
Everything you must know before Exporting from Nigeria to Dubai
Bowa-Gate Global
Exporting from Nigeria to Dubai can be a profitable venture for Nigerian businesses. Dubai is...
How to Export Food Items to the US from Nigeria
One of the best ways to earn in Dollars is through exportation. This post shows...
How to Start Exporting Foodstuffs From Nigeria to UK in 2023
The United Kingdom is one of the top importers of food in the world, with...
Important Information About Small Scale Export Business In Nigeria
Let's talk business. In a world driven by innovation, it is no longer about having...
Ultimate List: 20 Profitable Products to export from Nigeria and make Huge Profit
10 Comments
The exportation business in Nigeria is a lucrative one. This is because the profit you...
6 Latest Best Selling products you can Import from Turkey to Nigeria this year
This post is for you if you are searching for what to import from Turkey...
Cold Chain Management: Understanding some Key Elements & Global Values
Are you into importation of pharmaceutical drugs or goods? Do you import and export large...
What You Need to Know About Dry Bulk Shipping, Liquid Bulk, and Break Bulk
You probably also wondered how products like pens, phones, eyeglasses, and other plastic products all...
SONCAP requirements for Exporters in Nigeria
If you are seasoned importer using our services, you would readily have been informed about...
Save More on Freight and Clearance this Season
Save Money Shipping to Nigeria from China It's Save BIG, Save More Season! You can...
9 Most Common Mistakes Importers Make And How To Avoid Them11 Key Functions of the Nigeria Export Promotion Council


text:
Home News & Analysis Deals NXT Capital closes $408m CLO
NXT Capital closes $408m CLO
The private debt manager has also boosted its equipment finance team by hiring former GE Capital MD David Feldser.
Anna Devine
Chicago-headquartered NXT Capital has closed its fourth CLO, NXT Capital CLO 2015-1, on $408 million. The CLO has a four-year reinvestment period and is secured almost exclusively by mid-market senior secured loans originated by NXT, the firm announced.
NXT sold securities rated from AAA through BB and retained all the equity interests. Seven of the investors purchasing securities in the CLO were first-time investors in NXT Capital's CLO platform.
Robert Radway, chairman and chief executive of NXT, said strong interest in NXT's CLOs from existing and new investors reflected the firm's "robust direct loan origination platform and proven risk management practices".
"Investors are increasingly confident in the fact that middle market loan assets offer valuable diversification, consistent performance and attractive risk-adjusted returns," he said in a statement.
NXT brings its total issuance of mid-market CLOs to more than $1.4 billion.
Wells Fargo Securities served as the lead manager, structuring agent and bookrunner for the transaction. BMO Capital Markets GKST served as co-lead manager.
NXT Capital provides structured financing solutions through its corporate finance, equipment finance and real estate finance groups. The firm also announced yesterday (May 13) the hiring of David Feldser as a director of originations on its equipment finance division. He will support origination efforts in the mid-Atlantic region and be based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Feldser joined NXT Capital Equipment Finance from GE Capital Corporate Finance, where he was most recently a managing director responsible for a team of six people originating loans and leases to mid-market companies. He previously served as a vice president / senior account manager and associate sales representative at GE Capital.
"David's experience and relationships will help us provide liquidity and creative equipment financing solutions to highly-leveraged companies in the Mid-Atlantic region." Michael Gay, group head, said.
NXT Capital offers a range of loans and leases from $5 million to $40 million to finance new and used equipment for companies with revenues of $100 million and above across most industries. Products include secured term loans, tax-oriented leases, finance leases, operating leases, TRAC leases and sale-leaseback transactions.
The investment firm has offices in Chicago, Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, Los Angeles, Nashville, New York, Phoenix, San Francisco and Stamford.


The complexity of the tax rules and the management of it, as well as all that related to the management of the human resources, makes a continued advice for the companies.
Our services, which also include the individuals, include all kinds of negotiations from the simplest steps up to the complete management before registries or notaries and public entities.
Don´t hesitate to request a budget us across the consultation online free in this web.
Advising, management and follow-up of the year. We plan and execute all the necessary procedures to improve the efficiency of the organizations.
Tax planning is essential to the smooth running of a company, because it provides the guidelines to be followed throughout the financial year.
At ARA ABOGADOS we review all tax obligations based on a fully-personallized programming and preparation of the financial year, including regular meetings with the client.
Also we know the tax obligations of non-residents in respect of their investments in Spain whether in real property or securities, but due to the ignorance of the tax legislation and language barriers, they are ill-equipped to defend their interests. At ARA ABOGADOS we simplify these obligations for you.
Full management of the account of the company. We analyze up to the last detail of every organization to obtain the maximum performance.
The optimum performance of a company is based on accounting, through which the necessary information on the economic and financial capacity of the firm is made avalaible.
This enable us to approach and resolve questions relating to debt-financing, investments, etc.
At ARA ABOGADOS we check and review all the accounting obligations and their adaptation to the general accounting plan.
We advise and manage all related to the human resources, with the aim to obtain a sure and trustworthy job environment.
Labour questions are daily becoming more important and the continual changes in the law and modifications in Risk prevention are areas that require to be given the fullest consideration.
At ARA ABOGADOS we advice you on labour matters and propose the most suitable solutions, as well as informing you of the differents benefits available to your company.
Schedule: Monday to Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.


WAK Group commissioned a technical feasibility study to identify the best possible facility to minimize the initial investment cost for setting up a full conversion Refinery. The technical feasibility study was conducted by Transword Engineering Services. WAK Group target is to process the imported crude (90%) with 10% local crude that is being produced from different oil wells in KPK (District, Karak) to produce petroleum products principally for sale by meeting the required EURO-II specifications. WAK Group intends to install a refining complex/full conversion refinery in Dera Ismail Khan (KPK), comprising of crude distillation unit, Naphtha Hydrotreater unit, Reformer unit, Isomerization unit and Thermal gas oil unit along with all auxiliary units and Effluent treatment plant to meet the country demand of finished petroleum products by following all applicable engineering practices, regulations and National Environmental Quality Standards.
Pakistan is experiencing an annual deficit in the supply of petroleum products. It has become paramount for an increase in private investments in the Pakistan refining sector to tackle this chronic challenge. The demand of petroleum product is expected to rise potentially as country is entering into a new era of growth through CPEC development.
The way petroleum product consumption has gone up is unprecedented. Pakistan being a longitudinal market for petroleum products- where the points of supply like ports are located in the south and bulk consumption increasing at north makes it all the more important to address the issue of refined products availability and storage facilities in northern region of the country. Government of Pakistan encourages private entities to invest in refining sector as well as in developing products storage infrastructure, in order to fill in the gap of supply & demand.
In order to avoid usage of foreign exchange on Oil Imports, WAK GROUP has taken an initiative to set up a state of the art full conversion refinery with the name of Falcon Oil Refinery to process imported crudes of capacity 100,000 bbls/day. GOP import bills reduction will be as follows: − Crude import will be reduced by 20%. − HSD import bill will be reduced by 75%. − PMG import bill will be reduced by 52% The Petroleum Products being exported from Iran, Iraq & Middle East to upper China has a journey of approximately 9000 to 12000km. FWO in collaboration with a leading Oil Supply Company of the world intends to connect Gwadar Port to Kasghar through a Pipeline network of Approximately 3000Km(Crude and finished products network). The Single Point Mooring (SPM) facility will be developed at Gwadar Port (Oil City dedicated at Gwadar Port), Jacobabad and Thallian with Booster Stations at every 200KM.
The Storage Point at Thallian shall act as the pivotal Storage point connecting all the three parts of the country, with branch line connectivity to all the four provinces of the country. The development of 1.6 Million Ton storage capacity along Gwadar-Kasghar Pipeline network is the financially viable, environmentally safe and shortest route for supplying Crude and Petroleum Products from Iran, Iraq & Middle East to Upper China.
The Mahmood Kot-Faisalabad-Machikae (MFM) extension i.e. WOP extension from Faisalabad up till Thallian (the source point declared by MOP & NR) adopting the ROW along Motorway. The pipeline network at Thallian will further be extended to Tarrujabba which at present is connected through road network. The proposed extension has high potential of connecting the refined products from Falcon Oil refinery in Northern Province of the Country (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) with the Petroleum Pipeline network.
The new refinery is intended to process crude oils imported via Karachi through extended PARCO line and Crude supply line from Gwadar to Kasghar. Falcon Oil (a project of WAK Group of companies) has already placed an EPC contract with one of the leading Chinese organization, M/S GEDI Guangzhou, to set up a refining complex to process 100,000 bbls/day imported crudes. Company has commissioned Xingjiang petroleum Engineering China and Foster Wheeler UK as technical consultants, to get their services for detailed feasibility study of the complex, for developing basic engineering design package and front end engineering design followed by detail engineering with consultation of technology licensors UOP, Axens and Albemarle.


OmniKoz is a Web Hosting Provider. User accounts on our Internet servers are subject to compliance with the terms and conditions set forth below. Under the terms of this agreement, your placement or placement on your behalf of information on OmniKoz�s servers is an acknowledgement that you have read and understood this agreement, and that you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions below. If you do not wish to be bound by these terms and conditions, you should not proceed to place any information of any kind yourself or on your behalf on OmniKoz�s servers.
OmniKoz�s services may only be used for lawful purposes. Any use of these services which violates any local, state, federal, or international laws which may apply to OmniKoz, your local jurisdiction, or any jurisdiction that you or your site may be subject to is strictly prohibited.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless OmniKoz from any and all liability, penalties, losses, damages, costs, expenses, attorneys' fees, causes of action or claims caused by or resulting indirectly from your use of the service which damages either you, OmniKoz, or any other party or parties without limitation or exception. This indemnification and hold harmless agreement extends to all issues associated with your account, including but not limited to domain name selection and Web site content.
OmniKoz reserves the right to refuse or discontinue service to anyone at OmniKoz�s sole discretion. OmniKoz may deny you access to all or part of the service without notice if you engage in any conduct or activities that OmniKoz in its sole discretion believes violates any of the terms and conditions in this agreement. OmniKoz shall have no responsibility to notify any third-party providers of services, merchandise, or information, nor any responsibility for any consequences resulting from such discontinuance or lack of notification. You agree that OmniKoz has the right to monitor the service electronically from time to time and to disclose any information as necessary to satisfy the law, or to protect itself or its subscribers. OmniKoz reserves the right to refuse to post or to remove any information or materials, in whole or in part, that, in its sole discretion, are unacceptable, undesirable, or in violation of this agreement.
OmniKoz makes no warranties or representations of any kind for the services being offered. The service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of title, noninfringement, or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. No advice or information given by OmniKoz or its agents or employees shall create a warranty. OmniKoz provides no warranty that the service will be uninterrupted or error free or that any information, software or other material accessible on the service is free from viruses or other harmful components. Under no circumstances shall OmniKoz be liable for any direct, indirect, special, punitive, or consequential damages that result in any way from your use of or inability to use the service, or for third parties' use of the service to access your Web space, or to access the Internet or any part thereof, or your or any third parties' reliance on or use of information, services, or merchandise provided on or through the service, or that result from mistakes, omissions, interruptions, deletion of files, errors, defects, delays in operation or transmission, or any failure of performance. If you are dissatisfied with OmniKoz service or any of its terms, conditions, rules, policies, guidelines, or practices, your sole and exclusive remedy is to discontinue using the service.
You understand that by placing information on OmniKoz�s servers that such information becomes available to all Internet users and that OmniKoz has no way of limiting or restricting access to such information or protecting such information from copyright infringement. You assume total responsibility and risk for your use of OmniKoz�s servers and the Internet. It is solely your responsibility to evaluate the accuracy, completeness, and usefulness of all opinions, advice, services and other information, and the quality and merchantability of all merchandise provided through OmniKoz or on the Internet generally.
OmniKoz reserves the right to monitor any and all communications through or with our facilities. You agree that OmniKoz is not considered a "secure communications medium" for the purposes of the ECPA, and that no expectation of privacy is afforded.
You agree that you as the person legally responsible for use of this account, are at least 18 years of age. You agree to supply OmniKoz with a current and truthful name, postal address and telephone number for our records, and you have a continued obligation to keep this information current. You also agree that you are an authorized user of any credit card that you supply to us and agree that we have an obligation to fully investigate any possible fraudulent credit card use.
You agree to adhere to system policies as published online by OmniKoz, including restrictions on services available with each account type, restrictions on certain features, and all other policies designed to protect and enhance the quality and reliability of service at OmniKoz. You agree to abide by any and all future OmniKoz policy decisions.
You agree that the security of your account is solely your own responsibility. You further agree that if you believe the security of your account has been compromised in any way, you will notify OmniKoz immediately. You shall be held fully responsible for any misuse or compromise to your account for which OmniKoz is not properly notified. You agree that if any security violations are believed to have occurred in association with your account, OmniKoz has the right to suspend access to the account pending an investigation and resolution. You also agree that OmniKoz has the right to cooperate in any government or legal investigation regarding any aspect of our services, including services sold to you. Any use of our system to engage in software piracy or other violations of law will result in account suspension and be immediately reported to the appropriate authorities.
Your use of the service is at your sole risk. OmniKoz is not responsible for files and data residing on your account. You agree to take full responsibility for files and data transferred and to maintain all appropriate backup of files and data stored on OmniKoz servers.
You agree not to transmit unsolicited or prohibited advertising or other harassing or illegal materials through electronic mail, Usenet postings, or other Internet media. The use of OmniKoz or any other service with reference to services obtained through OmniKoz, for unsolicited mass mailings, postings, or other activities considered an annoyance to others, commonly referred to as "spamming" is strictly prohibited and may cause your services to be terminated immediately and without warning and you will be held fully responsible for any damages to you, OmniKoz, or any other party or parties resulting from any such conduct.
You agree to supply appropriate payment for the services received from OmniKoz, in advance of the time period during which such services are provided. You agree that all setup fees are non-refundable once setup is completed. You agree that until and unless you notify OmniKoz of your desire to cancel any or all services 90 days prior to renewal via email, those services will be billed on a recurring basis. You agree that if you are paying by credit card, prepayments will be billed and charged automatically, and that OmniKoz may apply the amount due to the provided card at any time. You agree that pro-rated refunds for unused time periods will be not provided in the event of account termination.
You agree a late payment fee of $10/month will be assessed if payment is not received by due date for Hosting invoices.
This agreement supersedes any written, electronic, or oral communication you may have had with OmniKoz or any agent or representative thereof, and constitutes the complete and total agreement between the parties.
This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Pennsylvania.
By placing and continuing to maintain or place information on OmniKoz�s servers you are stating and acknowledging that you have read the aforementioned terms and conditions and that you understand such terms and conditions and agree to be bound by them.
Copyright © 2018 OmniKoz. All rights reserved.


text:
Hope Residential Service
926 E 94th St, Los Angeles, CA 90002
Reviews of Hope Residential Service
There are currently no reviews for Hope Residential Service. Be the first to review.
Pricing for Hope Residential Service
Hope Residential Service Cost Comparisons
About Hope Residential Service
Hope Residential Service is a senior care facility situated in the Southeast Los Angeles area of Los Angeles, California. With an average family income of $35,020, the facility is in a mostly middle class area. It is heavily populated, with about 52,000 people residing in the 90002 zip code. It is located nearby retail stores, churches, health care facilities, and other local conveniences. They are located only 2.19 miles from LAC-King-Drew Medical Center. There are dozens of drugstores within a mile of the facility. Additionally, there are a number of churches within four miles, including Crusaders Temple Church of God, Gethsemane Christian Love Mb, Greater Temple-God Msnry Baptist, and Tweedy Memorial Baptist Church.
Hope Residential Service offers assisted living. The facility is a great option for those who need help with common tasks but who also desire to retain some degree of independence.
Average monthly costs for this provider are approximately $3,779. This is below the $3,800 estimated cost in the city of Los Angeles. The average estimated cost throughout the State of California is around $3,750, which is greater than the national average of $3,500.
More About Hope Residential Service
Anand Care Center
433 N Kenmore Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004
Monique's Adult Residential Care Facility
238 S Kenmore Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004
Mary Lind Recovery Centers - Bimini
155 Bimini Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90004
Wilshire Vista Residential Care Home
883 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90005
Nu Life Residential Care
1159 S Ardmore Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90006
El Dorado Townhouse
1217 S Alvarado St, Los Angeles, CA 90006
Raechelle Care Home
2215 W 15th St, Los Angeles, CA 90006
Adams Residential Care Facility
1665 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Caretaker For The Elderly
4587 Don Felipe Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90008
At Your Leisure Homecare Service
Los Angeles, California 90010 , Los Angeles, CA 90010
Around Hope Residential Service
LAC-King-Drew Medical Center - 2.19 Miles Away
Community And Mission Hospital Of Huntington Park - 3.27 Miles Away
Saint Francis Medical Center - 3.37 Miles Away
Memorial Hospital Of Gardena - 4.57 Miles Away
Community Hospital Of Gardena - 4.76 Miles Away
Bravo Pharmacy - 0.71 Miles Away
Sav-On Drugs - 0.93 Miles Away
California Pharmacy - 1.16 Miles Away
Dabney's Pharmacy - 1.48 Miles Away
Crusaders Temple Church of God - 0.29 Miles Away
Gethsemane Christian Love Mb - 0.44 Miles Away
Greater Temple-God Msnry Baptist - 0.44 Miles Away
Tweedy Memorial Baptist Church - 0.44 Miles Away
Cathedral Center of St Paul - 0.44 Miles Away
Assisted Living in Riverside, CA
Assisted Living in Thousand Oaks, CA
Assisted Living in Northridge, CA
Assisted Living in Hemet, CA
Assisted Living in Torrance, CA
Assisted Living in Simi Valley, CA
Assisted Living in Pasadena, CA
Assisted Living in Woodland Hills, CA
Assisted Living in Palm Springs, CA
Assisted Living in Loma Linda, CA


text:
const { Worker } = require('../src')

const worker = new Worker()
worker.start()

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


If you have been injured as the result of an unkempt sidewalk, city vehicle, faulty traffic lights, or a public utility service, you may be able to recover compensation by filing a municipal liability claim against the responsible local government agency. At Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo P.C., we frequently represent people who have been injured in New York City from slips, trips and falls on sidewalks.
New York City is filled with commuters who walk from destination to destination. If you slip, trip or fall on a sidewalk because the property owner has not taken responsibility for maintenance, you may be entitled to compensation. At SPBMC, our lawyers represent individuals in cases involving slips, trips and falls on New York sidewalks.
Our lawyers have in-depth knowledge of Municipal liability law, including slip-and-fall liability law and how it pertains to accidents in New York and in New Jersey. We have represented people who have suffered injuries ranging from fractures to broken bones and head, neck and spine injuries.
If you need to speak with one of our experienced New York or New Jersey slip-and-fall injury lawyers, we are pleased to offer a free consultation. To contact our New York City office in lower Manhattan, call 212-732-9000.


Imagine that you're facing a really significant decision, which could fundamentally affect your personal life, or could determine the future of your business. Maybe you're thinking about "stretching your finances" to buy a bigger house. Or maybe you're thinking of launching a new product which you know could "cannibalize" existing sales.
Perhaps you've done the numbers, and these seem reasonable. But deep down, you dread what could go wrong. After all, no one has a fool-proof vision of the future, and while you may have strong instincts as to how things may develop, any single projection of the future is clearly vulnerable to disruption by a range of different factors.
Scenario Analysis helps you bring these fears into the open and gives you a rational and professional framework for exploring them.
Using it, you can make decisions in the context of the different futures that may come to pass. The act of creating scenarios forces you to challenge your assumptions about the future. By shaping your plans and decisions based on the most likely scenarios, you can ensure that your decisions are sound even if circumstances change.
In Scenario Analysis, the scenarios are stories about the way the world might turn out if certain trends continue and if certain conditions are met.
First, decide what you want to achieve, and think about the time horizon you want to look at. This will be driven by the scale of the plans and scenarios that you want to test.
Barry was starting to plan a new business that focused on helping corporate clients implement a popular financial management software package. He wanted the business to grow to a reasonable size over the next five years. With this in mind, he decided to use scenario thinking to look at what the future might hold over this period.
Next, identify the key factors, trends, and uncertainties that may affect the plan. If your plan is a large-scale one, you may find it helpful to do a PEST Analysis Add to My Personal Learning Plan of the context in which it will be implemented to identify political, economic, socio-cultural, and technological factors that could impact it. Then, identify the key assumptions on which the plan depends.
The state of the economy (people don't buy much new software in a recession).
The ongoing importance of new software in increasing clients' productivity.
Whether the software package would maintain its market position.
Whether he could recruit enough skilled implementation consultants.
You may be confident in some of your assumptions, and you may be sure that certain trends will work through in a particular way. After challenging them appropriately, adopt these trends as your "certainties." Separate these from the "uncertainties" – trends that may or may not be important, and underlying factors that may or may not change. List these uncertainties in priority order, with the largest, most significant uncertainties at the top of the list.
Based on analysis of recent vacancy rates, Barry was confident that, provided he paid attention to recruitment, he could find a sufficient number of new employees. And seeing the new technologies shortly to be deployed by the software vendor, he was confident that clients would reap considerable efficiency gains by implementing the next versions of the software.
He was anxious, however, that a global software giant might enter the market and displace the current vendor. Furthermore, he had seen plenty of implementation companies go bust in the previous recession.
Now, starting with your top uncertainty, take a moderately good outcome and a moderately bad outcome, and develop a story of the future around each that fuses your certainties with the outcome you've chosen.
Then, do the same for your second most serious uncertainty.
"All's going well": The economy grows steadily over the five-year period with only minor slowdowns, and he's "backed the right horse." The software vendor consolidates itself in the market and moves into a position of market leadership.
"Economic slowdown": Toward the end of the period, a commodity price shock pushes the economy into mild recession. While some new software implementations do go ahead, many clients decide to defer implementation until things pick up.
"Intensifying competition": The global giant enters the market. While it takes time to get its products established, toward the end of the period, it is starting to squeeze the current supplier.
You can now use the scenarios you came up with in your planning.
Having looked at the scenarios, Barry's aware that there's some risk to the business in the medium term.
In his business planning, he decides to gear the business to use a mix of full-time staff and short-term contractors so he can scale his business quickly, depending on the circumstances.
And he notes that he's going to have to monitor the activities of software companies entering the market so he can cross-train personnel if a new entrant starts to threaten the existing supplier.
In identifying trends, be careful to base your assessment on evidence rather than supposition. And make sure that trends are built on secure foundations.
Also, remember that trends tend to be damped down by other factors. No revolution is instantaneous.
Evolution: All trends continue as expected. Things gently move toward a predictable end point.
Revolution: A new factor fundamentally changes the situation.
Cycles: What goes around comes around. Boom follows bust follows boom follows bust.
Infinite Expansion: Exciting trends continue. Think of the computer industry in the 1950s.
Lone Ranger: The triumph of the lone hero against the forces of inertia.
My Generation: Changes in culture and demographics affect the situation.
From "Art of the Long View" by Peter Schwartz. © 1991 Peter Schwartz. Published by Profile Books, 2003. Reproduced with permission of John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
Scenario Analysis is a useful way of challenging the assumptions you naturally tend to make about the situation in which your plans will come to fruition.
By building a few alternative scenarios, you can foresee more unknowns that may come to pass, and therefore you will be able to plan measures to counteract or mitigate their impact.


This is the time of the year that our ever peaceful Honey Bees take a bad wrap for their not so friendly cousins the Yellowjacket Wasp. There are some very clear differences to look for.
Yellowjacket Wasps are skinny and shiny (no noticeable hairs).  Eat other insects (soft bodied caterpillars, and spiders) and are beneficial predators.  Wasps are carnivores and may be attracted to meat at your picnic. They also are attracted to sweet soft drinks.
Yellowjackets are one type of wasp.
They live in a social colony and the nest looks like a greyish paper carton.
Yellowjackets usually nest underground in an abandoned rodent burrow and are readily seen flying in and out, especially if you run your lawn mower over the opening of the nest. If they are living in the wall of a house, you will not see the paper nest, but you will see them flying in and out.
Yellowjackets have an annual colony, meaning the entire colony of wasps will die off after two hard frosts. Colony populations will range from a few dozen to a few hundred individuals. Only new queens survive the winter by hibernating underground. The queens will establish new nests in spring and will not reuse the old paper nest.
Yellowjackets have a smooth stinger, which means they can sting multiple times, and do not die after stinging. There is no stinger left behind at the stinging site.
Honey bees are one type of bee. They are orange-yellow, gray or brown and black banded, and fuzzy. They are also social and the nest is constructed of beeswax.
Honey bees nest in a beehive, a cavity of a tree, or sometimes in the wall of a house, where they can be seen flying in and out. They do not nest in a hole in the ground.
Honey bees form perennial colonies, meaning the entire colony of bees can survive the winter, clustering in the nest and producing heat by consuming stored honey. Honey bee colonies have much larger populations, often approaching 30,000+ individuals at the height of the summer season.  Honey bees can sting only once and die after stinging. The stinger and poison sac are often seen left in the skin at the sting site.
Honey bees are the only type of bee that collects large amounts of nectar and pollen from flowers to store in the nest, to use as food during the colder times of the year.
So do Honey bees or Yellowjackets in your home?
If you have yellowjackets, rest assured they will be gone after two hard frosts. If they are not bothering you, ask yourself if you can live with them and appreciate them as beneficial predators. If you cannot live with them, you may need to exterminate them. If it is late summer or fall, keep in mind the colony has been growing there all season, and if they have not bothered you, they likely won't start. If you have a honey bee colony nesting in the wall of your house, ask yourself if you can live with them and appreciate that they are beneficial pollinators. If you cannot live with them, you will need to try to locate a willing beekeeper and contractor for removal options. In most cases, there is no easy or inexpensive solution to removing a honey bee colony from a house, as de-construction is necessary to open up the wall cavity to remove the bees and wax combs. If it has been determined that the honey bees must be removed, the best time to do so is often in late winter or early spring. The reason for this is that by that time of the year, the bee population is often at its lowest point, meaning fewer bees to deal with. Also, much of the stored honey will have been consumed by the bees over winter, so there will be less honey in the combs to deal with. Often the bee colony will die over the winter, usually due to insufficient population to maintain adequate temperature for the bees to survive; insufficient reserves of honey, so the colony starves to death over winter; or the colony succumbs to parasitic mites. In all of these cases, it is much easier to deal with the remaining bee less combs, as the bees will have perished, making removal much easier (no stinging insects to protect the nest!).
It is not a good idea to just plug the entrance hole of an active honey bee colony in this type of situation. Once the bees can't get out and die in the wall, there will no longer be temperature regulation of the nest cavity. This in time may result in the melting of the honey comb, and the leakage of honey down into the wall, which will attract other insects and possibly rodents. There will also be developing brood or baby bees in the comb which will also die, leading to bad odors and attraction of other scavenger insects and pests.
Some tips to keep Yellowjackets away from you house or picnic. Don't leave rotten fruit or meat outside. Keep garbage can lids on and keep cans clean inside and out, and bag garbage. Wipe down picnic tables after eating on them so Yellowjackets are not attracted to them.