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Instruction: Maggie Rodriguez - what's going on with this news anchor and correspondent for CNN’s “Anderson Cooper 360°” and substitute anchor for Cooper and Campbell Brown? Is she being replaced as the news anchor on “The Early Show”? Is she taking over a new role at CBS News? Is she performing well in her current role as a news anchor? Looks like she's been struggling to keep up with the competition at her morning show, “The Early Show”, but then again she is only 40 years old.
Basically, I know nothing about Maggie Rodriguez's role as a news anchor and correspondent.
Answer: Maggie Rodriguez, who was born in Miami and grew up in South Florida, anchored the news at CBS4 prior to being selected to co-anchor the Saturday edition of the Early Show in 2007, and was soon promoted to anchor the weekday broadcast with Smith.
Smith, Rodriguez and Price will continue at CBS News in new roles.
Harry Smith will shift his focus to hard news with an expanded role as primary substitute anchor on “The Evening with Katie Couric”, “Face The Nation”, and “Sunday Morning”, while continuing to report major stories for all CBS News broadcasts.
CBS News is discussing prominent and ongoing roles for Rodriguez and Dave Price. “We appreciate Harry, Maggie and Dave’s countless contributions to “The Early Show” and are looking forward to the contributions they each will continue to make at CBS News,” said McManus.
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Instruction: Separating virtual and augmented reality training digitally? I've used virtual reality headsets many times in military training applications, but it occurred to me that I've never come across any sort of publications on digital implementations of these virtual reality headsets. Has there been much research in this area?
To be sure, I'm not referring to traditional classroom training methods, but rather to the real-time digital implementation of their functionality.
Answer: Yes, there has been research in this area. A new FedScoop Tech Brief, sponsored by Samsung, outlines the benefits of virtual and augmented reality training, which make it possible to deliver training to troops anywhere, anytime, rather than requiring personnel to travel to training centers.
Immersive technologies are expanding the way the U.S. DoD looks at training. The DoD spends an estimated $14 billion or more per year on “synthetic” digital training — training that uses digital environments to teach and prepare personnel for real-life jobs and experiences.
The Pentagon has been reportedly looking to budget as much as $11 billion for virtual-, augmented- and mixed-reality training systems by 2022, according to fedscoop.com..
Military personnel can improve their skills and knowledge using inexpensive, untethered, fully mobile gear protected by military-grade security wherever they happen to be stationed..
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Instruction: Did you hear about the WEHT staff relocation after the Evansville merger with WTVW?
Answer: Yes, I heard that WEHT Staffers Relocate After Evansville Merger Leaves Them Unemployed - Posted December 8, 2011. In the aftermath of Evansville's WEHT merger with WTVW last week, some promine... [TVSpy]
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Instruction: A cash payment applies to any consumer who was affected by the 2017 Equifax data breach? Can the cash payment be applied to any consumer who was affected by the 2017 Equifax data breach within the Federal Trade Commission's $20,000 maximum payout limits?
Answer: Yes, a cash payment applies to any consumer who was affected by the 2017 Equifax data breach. Cash payments for this settlement have a maximum payout of $20,000 per person and are intended to reimburse consumers who experienced the following: Data breach-related expenses or losses (for things like attorney or accountant fees or if you lost money because of “unauthorized charges to your accounts”), if you spent time dealing with the breach, and if you paid for Equifax services like credit monitoring during a specific time frame (September 7 2016 – September 7 2017).
You can be compensated for the time you spent dealing with the aftermath of the data breach at a rate of $25 per hour up to 20 hours. And while you can be reimbursed for what you spent on Equifax services during the time frame mentioned above, you’ll only get a maximum of 25% of the total amount you paid.
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Instruction: what are the materials used in the installation of rumble strips on roadways?
Answer: The materials used in the installation of rumble strips on roadways are cut into both concrete and asphalt in varying patterns to alert drivers that they are exiting their lane of travel. Rumble strips save lives every day and can be installed on narrow shoulders.
Our machines are engineered to tackle a variety of patterns, aggregates and shoulder widths. We have the capability and experience to install corrugations on both shoulders and centerlines. Our machines are also adaptable to cut various patterns depending on the job.
The newest addition to our toolbox is our ability to cut sinusoidal corrugations. Sinusoidal corrugations provide the same benefits of standard rumble strips without unnecessary noise pollution to the surrounding area. The design of these rumble strips maintains the familiar vibration while concentrating the noise to the driver of the vehicle.
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Instruction: what are Footnotes and VMT consulting services?
Answer: Footnotes and VMT consulting services include several different types of consulting, such as VMT consulting, Footnotes consulting, and Conference, Meetings & Mediation.
VMT Consulting
‘Support’ can evidence in many ways, and can be as diverse as providing a solution that saves time and money; creating efficient working situations; demonstrating a resolved challenge; as well as more personalised results. We have witnessed that people are more relaxed at the end of a consulting session, as they’ve actually got a programme that works for them.
VMT consultation enables the creation of a tailor made, bespoke, ‘whatever it is’ that we are being brought into. It’s that support that enables you to end up with something that’s very unique to your circumstances. Simply said, because of VMT, there’s the ability to create a very adjustable programme for everyone, from individual to corporate level.
Footnotes Consulting
Footnotes VMT consulting can be booked in a number of ways. These include site visits, where meetings and mediation and assessment programmes can be developed and managed, as well as individual meetings carried out by conference call via online video connection, or training away days.
With the different modes of grid uses, an overall understanding of what Footnotes does can be brought into many working situations. For example, where documents need to be produced in a certain way, assessments have to be made, or working groups need to have specific support for their particular area of work and activity. In-house assessments can be made to offer and enable Footnotes VMT grid use in very individual ways.
Conference, Meetings & Mediation
Whether it be organising a conference, bringing a meeting together, or dealing with mediation situations, there are a number of ways in which Footnotes VMT can be of support. This might be through Footnotes Grid use, offering learning difference awareness, or coming in as a third party host. With Oliver’s wealth of experience and strategies, Footnotes VMT can also support the accurate planning and marketing strategy for a given event.
Policy Making
From the most prominent of policy makers to the most vulnerable of children in a village, the breadth of strategies offered by this easily transferrable programme enables workable solutions that transcend barriers of language, culture and even finance. Why is it so successful? Because of its simplicity, and its ability to be uniquely relevant, no matter the environment or situation. VMT awareness and Footnotes consultation support can be effectively brought into challenging and complex situations that many a policy maker may face. Footnotes provides a truly unique way of keeping abreast of all aspects of a document, no matter how many disparate parties are involved in the collaboration.
For further information or to book your bespoke policy making event please contact: [email protected]
Programme/Curriculum Creation & Management
Footnotes VMT can provide effective support when creating educational curriculums at every level of study. Feasibility programmes and timeframe management can become clear and easy, when Footnotes strategies are applied. Exam questions, document creation, even marketing strategies can be managed efficiently and with confidence, with the structured support that Footnotes VMT can offer.
Assessment & Appraisal
Where assessment and appraisal are required, Footnotes can bring together fair and confidential assessment, and valuable appraisal, that can suit both the provider and the recipient. There are a number of grids that can be used to quickly create, not only the feedback required to make assessment and appraisal, but also the questions and criteria that would form an assessment or appraisal activity. Whether gathering personal self-assessment strategies, or professional development appraisals, Footnotes can offer much support.
Learning/Working Environment
There is a wide range of consulting available to the area of learning and working environments. Beginning with the creation of the environment itself – paying attention to light and design, simplicity and layout, the position of windows, signage, words, content – right the way through to temperature management and soundproofing. There are so many areas we would love to bring to your attention! Different learners require different kinds of working situations and understanding how we all individually tick, and creating an environment that suits us each better, can make a huge difference to a whole workforce or learning group.
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Instruction: how do Ghost Ship concert tickets work?
Answer: To buy Ghost Ship concert tickets, please select the show from the Ghost Ship schedule below. On CoastToCoastTickets.com you'll find premium Ghost Ship concert tickets for all Ghost Ship concerts as well as comprehensive concert schedules and information. We're happy to help you find sold-out tickets to Ghost Ship concerts online or by phone at 1-866-353-5167.
Coast to Coast Tickets is the place for great deals on concert, sports and theater tickets!Follow @CTCTickets
Please Note: Ghost Ship tickets may be sold for more than the price listed on the ticket. Unless specifically stated, we are not affiliated with any official Ghost Ship website, any Ghost Ship box office or any Ghost Ship fan clubs, partners, or sponsors.
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Instruction: is the lady who plays Mario Kart and Super Mario Brothers extremely competitive?
Answer: No, the lady who still has to use her entire body to turn on mario kart, or jump out of her seat to get mario to jump on super mario brothers.
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Instruction: what is electronic medical record systems?
Answer: Electronic medical record systems refer to the systems that physicians and practice managers use to manage patient data and medical records, as seen in the case of Centricity Advance, which GE announced the discontinuation of in late January of this year, for small practices. As of June 30, GE will stop support of the web-based software, giving their customers the option to switch to their new practice management program or transition to a whole new EMR and vendor entirely. Physicians opting to seek out other vendors face the complexities of having to convert data from Centricity to new electronic medical record systems.
Bizmatics Sales Rep Anthony Bates feels the apprehension of the transition when he talks to prospective doctors and practice managers over the phone. What GE’s cessation of Centricity support means for customers is that they will have to go with a value-added reseller or find another solution. “If they don’t find a solution,” analyzes Bates, “they’ll be working on an EMR solution that’s not certified or supported – they don’t have a choice.” In their search for a new EMR, Centricity users branch out and find themselves talking to smaller, younger vendors such as Bizmatics. Bates sees it as an excellent opportunity for smaller vendors to prove to customers of the renowned company what they’re worth and gives them the chance to shine.
So, is Bizmatics capable of converting electronic data from Centricity to PrognoCIS? Yes, indeed. With the help of an engineering team on staff, they are able to convert and transfer the data to the new software program. “There’s a one-time conversion fee for GE customers that’s dependent on the amount of data you have,” explains Bates.
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Instruction: who is your cardiologist?
Answer: My cardiologist is Nathan Anthony Estes,
Nathan Anthony Estes
Cardiologist Boston
Address: 750 Washington St, Boston, Massachusetts 02111
Phone: 6176366156
Latitude: 42.35
Longitude: -71.0634
Specialty: Cardiologist doctor
Description - Nathan Anthony Estes Cardiologist Boston
Doctor Nathan Anthony Estes specialist Cardiologist. The address of the doctor's office is 750 Washington St. You can see the map to us on the interactive map. Find other doctors in Boston
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Instruction: I’m looking for a specific Indian Super League football match that was exciting. I’m looking for a football match that was absolutely thrilling, I just can’t remember what season or who vs who it was! I know I’m helping a lot! I do remember that it was recent within the last few months, I remember Marcinho and Danilo being used a lot for scoring goals, so maybe Cezario and Halicharan was used as well?
Answer: The match you're looking for is Match 14 of Indian Super League 4, held on Dec 2, 2017, where the Delhi Dynamos FC being defeated at their home turf by the North East United FC.
North East United register their first victory in this season by 2-0, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi. With this win North East United enters into top 4 in the league table. Delhi had 65% possession than North East’s 35%.
North East scores a 2-goal lead
North East United won the toss and chose their side. Both teams started to play the game in attacking mode as the half progressed. Cezario took the ball from Pritam and unleashed a shot, but the ball was off target. In the 17th minute, North East’s Marcinho became the first goal scorer for them in this season. Halicharan made a super-cross to Marcinho, who was unmarked by home defenders and with his left foot, he scored the goal. 5 minutes later, Danilo Lopes scored the 500th goal of the Hero ISL and doubled the lead for the visitors. Albino’s lapse of concentration gave them a goal after he failed to kick the back pass which he received from Pratik and Danilo slotted the ball easily into the net.
In the 24th minute, Jeroen Lumu took a shot but it wasn’t meant to be as Rehenesh came up with a fine save. In the 33rd minute Lumu took a cross from left and chanced a shot, but Rehenesh once again came up with a blinder to deny Delhi from scoring a goal. In 42nd minute, Delhi’s corner saw Kalu Uche who had superb chance to score from point-blank range, but Rehenesh came up with another smart save with his reflexes. North East went into the break with a 2-0 lead.
North East registers their first win in ISL 4
As the 2nd half started, Delhi started to play the game patiently by passing the ball around them and was waiting for a chance to break the deadlock. In the 65th minute, Delhi had a superb chance to make it 2-1 after David Ngaihte received the ball from Adilson’s loose play. Although he had only to the keeper to beat, Rehenesh’s expert keeping skills made for another save. Then both substitutes Chhangte and Ngaihte started to attack but their shot finds the visitors defender and was cleared by them with ease. North Eats then started to build pressure on hosts by reducing the pace of the game. Rehenesh and Lopes received a Yellow card at the stroke of full time after the former took a lot of time to take a goal kick and the latter brought another ball into the game to disrupt the flow of the game. Finally Northeast picked up their first win of this season comfortably after defeating home side by 2-0.
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Instruction: Does Diggro DI10 Smart Sports Watch have a built in Bluetooth connectivity feature? For a smart sports watch fitness tracker. I can't seem to find it. I suspect it is intuitive or expected knowing me!
Answer: Yes, the Diggro DI10 Smart Sports Watch has a built-in Bluetooth connectivity feature. Diggro DI10 smart sports watch fitness tracker packs a luminous dial, stylish time-teller, and a replaceable strap. Regarding specification, it hosts a 1.21-inch FSTN display with Bluetooth 4.0 on th board. It is compatible with Android 4.4 and packs 290 mAh CR2430 power.
Diggro DI10 smart sports watch fitness key features:
- Stylish Design: It carries elegant design with a bold dial displays digital and analogue information.
- Fit to wear: It is quite comfortable to wear casually or while doing any exercise.
- Bluetooth on/off solution: Users can turn off its Bluetooth on and off.
- Activity tracker: to calculate steps, calorie burn, distance
- IP68 waterproof: for up to 50m underwater
- Reminder: for calls, SMS, notifications from Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, etc.
- 12 months long standby time: with CR2430 290mAh button cell
- Remote shutter: for taking perfect selfies via Bluetooth connection.
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Instruction: If I wanted to create glossy buttons, how would I know what layer styles to use? Is there a list of available layer styles or something?
Answer: To create glossy buttons, you can use several layer styles. Alright, now let’s get on to create a little more depth to it. Use fairly dark shades of gray, like so:
Ok, now for the trick which will provide us an easy way to change the button’s colour later on. Add a “Color Overlay” layer style, chose whichever colour you wish (bright shades, saturated shades work the best) and change the blending mode to Linear Dodge.
Alright, let’s get some more depth on that button, and combine it with a nice glossy effect. Add a “Bevel and Emboss” layer style, either use my settings or have a play with them yourself.
There’s an alternative way of adding a gloss (the results aren’t quite as good though) which I’ll show you later on.
Now let’s add an inner and outer glow to define the button’s edges a tad.
Alright, now let’s add a drop shadow and adjust the blending options a bit, and we’re all set!
Alright, here’s the alternative way of creating the gloss. First of all, uncheck “Bevel and Emboss”. Then add an “Inner Shadow” using these settings.
Alright, now that we’ve got our layer style, let’s save it so we can user it whenever we wish without having to go through this entire process all over again.
Alright, now we’ve got glossy buttons in multiple colours and shapes with the click of a button. Have fun using them!
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Instruction: are espresso blends good after they have been stored for a year?
Answer: Espresso blends are not good after they have been stored for a year, as if you kept the same blend ingredients year round, if you bought a year's supply of each lot for a blend, the cup quality would suffer. As the coffees age, baggy flavors would emerge. Coffee does not last that long, and we are very sensitive about the age of our green coffee. We know that once we sell it, someone may have it for 6 months, or even a year, before roasting it. If we haven't vacuum packed or "cellared" it here in our Grainpro bags, we make sure we sell it rapidly. So, the alternative is to be consistently changing the blend, using newer arrivals that are good subsititutes. That means the blend is never exactly what you intended ... Instead one maintains the "spirit of the blend," its flavor theme, using new coffees to express that spirit. In this way, the blend is the best it can be, and is always high quality.
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Instruction: are glass balustrades good for aesthetic beauty?
Answer: Yes, glass balustrades are good for aesthetic beauty. As a matter of fact, the glass frames balustrade increases the aesthetic beauty of the house. It gives a sophisticated and elegant to the house. Whenever you look at the balustrade, you see a fine steel frame that gives a decent look to the railing. In fact, if a house has a framed glass around a swimming pool or stairs it gives an elegant look to the house. People attract more towards that house because of its aesthetic beauty. As a matter of fact, women choose a house that is bright and has enough light. And due to the extra light coming from a transparent glass they make a quick decision to buy that house.
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Instruction: Write me a press release which greets a new executive chef and asks him about his culinary experiences and inspirations
Answer: We are delighted to welcome our new executive chef, Richard Knight, to Harold's Restaurant and Tap Room. "When Alli and I first sat down we realized that we both were lucky enough to grow up near the coast, with many memories of pulling mussels from the rocks, crabbing, fishing and general shenanigans, resulting in wonderful family feasts fresh from the ocean," Knight said.”
As he explains in a press release announcing the move, the English-born chef has more in common with Alli Jarrett, Harold's South Carolina-born owner than people might think.
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Instruction: are soring agents a potential hazard or risk?
Answer: Yes, soring agents are a potential hazard or risk, as they are used to burn horses and can be carcinogens. This practice also raises questions about those poor innocent creatures whose bodies carry godknowswhat chemicals who end up on foreign dinner plates. These toxins of necessity include the concoctions scrubbed into their sensitive tissues to burn them… some mentioned in the video are carcinogens. Or she could specify that it could only be used for flat shod ‘Plantation Walkers’ and not for the Big Lick horses, that way the show/training industry continues and the horses get shown etc but no more exaggerated movement which ‘requires’ the use the abusive chains and caustic ‘soring’ agents.
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Instruction: how to get recycled hangers?
Answer: To get recycled hangers, have extra hangers and plastic from your previous order? We’ll be happy to recycle them for you. Simply place them in your ButlerBox garment bag with your next order and we’ll take care of the rest!
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Instruction: Genealogy research Suggestions My partner and I are exploring the idea of genealogy research, and I really like the idea. Problem is that I don't know where to look to get historical records and family tree information for the kinds of things that I like. I don't really know where to look for those kinds of things, I guess. Any genealogy guidance or advice would be appreciated!
Answer: For genealogy research, I recommend subscribing to Ancestry.co.uk, which is a fantastic resource containing census records, birth/marriage/death certificates, and much more. This saves you significant time and effort, as you won't have to travel to record offices around the country or beyond. Another great feature about the Ancestry.co.uk website is that you can view family trees that other members have made available to the public. This means that when you are researching your tree, you will be notified when there is someone else who has a person in their own family tree who matches an individual in your own. The degree of success with this can vary greatly, as there will obviously be multiple people with the same names who will have been born on the same day. Luckily, this nice little feature worked perfectly and when I clicked through to look into a match which had been recommended for me, I discovered that a distant family member had already done all of the research for me; much to my brother in law’s annoyance.
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Instruction: are robots beneficial to organisations in the recruitment and healthcare industries?
Answer: Yes, robots can be beneficial to organisations in the recruitment and healthcare industries. NEC provided the robots and La Trobe is adapting them for use in recruitment, health care and as “emotionally engaging learning partners” in Australia. Rajiv Khosla, who has been driving the project since its inception, says the robots are a “world first in the area of recruitment”.
Khosla, the director of La Trobe’s Research Centre for Computers, Communication and Social Innovation, argues that robots could actually humanise workplaces.
“IT [information technology] is such a pervasive part of our lives, we feel that if you bring devices like Sophie into an organisation it can improve the emotional well-being of individuals.”
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Instruction: what are proxy servers for in the internet?
Answer: Proxy servers are used for several purposes in the internet, including:
1. Anonymous browsing
As said earlier, proxy servers offer you a good deal of advantages. One of these is to hide you from the external networks, creating your network anonymous. This way your network gets protected and you can browse the internet without any fear of assault from hackers and other threats.
2. GeoLocation Testing
Today, many sites take advantage of the geolocation technology so as to customize web content and guide their traffic to the ideal pages. This is carried out by detecting the people’ location. According to current trends, local content gains popularity among the online communities. Implementing this technology is easy as many free as well as paid services or APIs are available now.
With the help of proxy servers, you are able to test and implement the geolocation feature. It is possible to gain from free of cost proxy services, but choosing a paid service is a better idea. In the end, you may not want to risk your important business information.
3. ISP
When web content goes via an ISP filter, then you may put your web browser to generate use of “another proxy server” to skip the ISP proxy.
4. Performance
So far as proxy servers are involved, servers offer web content in an efficient way. Moreover, this tool makes it faster to access websites and documents since the host examines the cache for preceding downloaded outcomes, like images and graphic content. So, the performance is greatly increased.
5. Filter Requests
Another part of a proxy server would be to filter data or requests from different websites. As an example, large organizations frequently use servers to make sure that the internet usage adheres to the use policy in that area. Aside from that, it’s possible to enable authentication to assist web masters control the information delivered.
Using a proxy server, you can allow only specific hosts to bypass. The purpose is to block or prevent certain sites that show material that is not desired. Other than this, this tool may prevent employees from getting access to inappropriate sites.
6. Load Balancing
One other important advantage of a proxy server would be to balance load between multiple HTTP servers. This helps preserve each one of the servers as too much load on some specific servers can harm the infrastructure. And this can result in a lot of loss.
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Instruction: how much was 1 British Pound worth in 25 January 2012?
Answer: 1 GBP = 12.36 25th January 2012 the inter-bank GBP to SZL spot rate was:
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Instruction: who is Thomas, Service Delivery Manager at Atos, and what did they achieve by starting as a Service Delivery Manager and growing into the role over two and a half years, learning hard and soft skills, and taking on more and bigger contracts?
Answer: Thomas, Service Delivery Manager at Atos, achieved this by starting as a Service Delivery Manager two and a half years ago. Working with several customers within different industries gave me the opportunity to quickly learn the hard and soft skills necessary for this role. Of course, I also received training courses to help me with this. Growing into my role, new challenges have been offered to me, meaning that I can work on more and bigger contracts. I’m thankful for the challenges and opportunities that Atos has provided and I’m glad to be part of this growing company.
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Instruction: which Mrs. Janet Kindell, a resident of Appleton, Wisconsin, and widow of John E. Kindell, died?
Answer: Mrs. Janet Kindell, for over a half century a resident of this vicinity, died at the City Hospital in Appleton, Wisconsin, on January 28, 1925.
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Instruction: do SAVIMEX use hospitality furniture export services?
Answer: Yes, SAVIMEX’s current export amount for hospitality furniture to the USA is over US $12 million per year and growing. Our partner and clients are highly satisfied with our quality and price, which is why they continue to do business with us and their business is growing very rapidly. Along with the USA, SAVIMEX exports hospitality furniture to several countries.
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Instruction: What makes Madison Table Works cherished by many? I'm debating if I should buy a handmade table from Madison Table Works and I see almost everyone that has visited it say it is the best handmade table shop there is. This Little Indiana community may get this a lot but when it's all said and done, what makes Madison Table Works special?
Answer: What makes Madison Table Works cherished by many is that it handcrafts the most incredible tables I have ever seen.
All shapes and sizes, this Jefferson County shop works with the wood to ensure that each piece highlights the natural beauty of the wood. Each handmade item is different from the next but they all share an astounding attention to detail. They are constructed to fit your space and your needs. You will leave the shop knowing you will get the best possible table for you.
It’s impossible not to run your hands along them. They are so smooth. It is the best-smelling shop in the world. That’s not all. On walls, on tables, and on shelving lie pieces from Indiana artists. Glass, jewelry, baskets, and so very much more.
Indiana Artists Work Available
There are many recognizable names here. There are no “so-so” pieces here. Everything is absolutely stunning. The showroom is amazing, the Indiana artists’ work is incredible, and the tables–whoa, buddy. The tables are pieces of functional art themselves.
From rough-sawn tables to “artistic” tables to the “wow” table, you’ll find just what you need. Think of all the important discussions, big holiday dinners, and everyday moments that have happened at your dining or kitchen table. Shouldn’t you have one that is heirloom quality and built to last?
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Instruction: what does interferon do to human melanoma cells?
Answer: Interferon has antiproliferative effects on human melanoma cells, as examined on the human melanoma cell line) and MDA-MB-231 (human breast carcinoma cell line). A dose-response curve was developed for each interferon in which the maximum dose applied gave at least 30% growth inhibition of control values after 96—128 h of continuous exposure. An amount of α-difluoromethyl ornithine (DFMO) which caused 25% growth inhibition (0.01 mM for HM7 and 0.1 mM for MDA) was added to the cultures with various doses of each interferon. The inhibitory effects of DFMO and each interferon were additive at low concentrations. In no case was a synergistic effect observed. Unlike in the murine B-16 melanoma model, we could not show a synergistic inhibitory effect between DFMO and any of the six different interferons on two human epithelial tumor cell lines.
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Instruction: list all the smart home devices that have food monitoring capabilities
Answer: The smart fridge is an example of a smart home device with food monitoring capabilities. The smart fridge that can monitor your food to cut down on food waste has become a cliche of the smart home, but spending big on a smart fridge just seems counterproductive. So why not just retrofit a FridgeCam?
“Every time you close the fridge door it takes a picture and sends it to your phone,” says Sarah Pieters, Digital Marketing Manager at Smarter. As well as acting as a reminder of exactly what you have in your fridge, FridgeCam can monitor items as they move around your fridge, and send you a notification the day before an item is about to expire. It can then automatically add items to your shopping list. It’s just launched in the UK, where it connects to Tesco online, for £150.
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Instruction: what are floral patterns?
Answer: Floral patterns are, actually multiple scales (so it's more semi-ditzy) in this busy, fun, but disciplined floral repeat. Two tones, cool blue and white.
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Instruction: what are the qualifications for Wellcome Trust Intermediate Clinical Fellowships in the United Kingdom?
Answer: To be eligible for Wellcome Trust Intermediate Clinical Fellowships in the United Kingdom, you should have previously undergone a period of research training and will have completed, or be about to complete, a higher degree.
Due allowance will be given to those whose career has been affected by a late start or for personal reasons (e.g. time away due to maternity, paternity, adoption leave or and dental candidates should either have a National Training Number (NTN) or Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCST) or equivalent.
Veterinary candidates should have a degree in veterinary medicine (e.g. BVSc, BVM&S, BVMS, BVetMed, VetMB) and some experience in clinical practice and will have completed, or be about to complete, a higher research degree (preferably a PhD).
GPs are advised to contact the office to clarify their eligibility.
Clinical Psychologists must have obtained a professional Doctorate-level qualification in Clinical Psychology accredited by the British Psychological Society.
To apply for up to four years' support,you must be close to completing your higher clinical training, or have finished your higher clinical training but have not yet taken up a permanent post. Clinical work during the fellowship is restricted to eight hours or two programmed activities per week.
If you require further clinical training of between one and two years at specialist registrar level, you can apply for up to five years' support, comprising three years of research and up to two years of higher clinical training. You should demonstrate that you merit special help to continue your research career while completing clinical training, and, if successful, you can consider yourself a clinical scientist. Time permitted for clinical duties or other non-research activity during the fellowship may be up to 40 per cent.
The proposed research should fall within our normal funding remit.
Applications that previously would have fallen under the remit of tropical medicine are now considered under this scheme. Candidates carrying out research in the areas of public health and tropical medicine will be considered by the Public Health and Tropical Medicine Interview Committee.
Applicants undertaking internationally competitive postdoctoral research in stroke prevention, treatment and rehabilitation may be awarded a jointly funded Wellcome Trust/ Stroke Association fellowship under this scheme. Eligible applications will be administered by the Trust in the usual way.
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Instruction: How does TAM's web check in service for domestic and international flights work for you?
Answer: TAM's web check in service for domestic and international flights works like this: Yes they do.... I was able to check in for my Bahia to SPaulo and then EZE flights... printed my bpasses and all. The option to email with PDF format is not clear and messy, but it does work... with some effort but it does in the end do the job.
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Instruction: Does anybody have any Info about the Bandaranaike International Airport airport? I was doing some research today when I discovered that the normally major international airport Bandaranaike International Airport in fact hosts a passenger terminal for airports but couldn't find any info beyond that.
Does anybody know where I can find info about it?
Answer: You can find information about the Bandaranaike International Airport passenger terminal, which has three cargo terminals and one passenger terminal. The arrival and departure areas in the passenger terminal are located close to each other, easing the movement of passengers between terminals. The passenger terminal features 39 check-in desks, four gates, 575 short-term parking spaces, three airport hotels, restaurants, cafeterias, bars, a VIP lounge, duty-free shop and disabled access / facilities. In 2009, a lounge named Silk Route was opened at the terminal, providing amenities such as food, newspapers and internet access. A newly reconstructed VVIP lounge was opened in 2013.
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Instruction: are PS/2 mice universal?
Answer: Yes, it only listed xp but still worked without drivers in Vista 64 and 7 (64 bit.)
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Instruction: Bristol opportunities for women's leadership development seminars over the next 2 years. I’m looking for women's leadership development seminars opportunities to get involved with, where I can engage directly with at least 50 women leaders from various sectors or something networking-oriented, but I’d like to hear about any and all opportunities women leaders would recommend. Thanks!
Answer: There are opportunities for women's leadership development seminars in Bristol, such as the breakfast seminars at the Glass Boat since 2014.
Breakfast seminars have been running in Bristol at the Glass Boat since 2014.These informal seminars bring women leaders from all sectors together to explore ideas and share experiences.
"Just to let you know that I thoroughly enjoyed the seminar. It made such a difference having an intimate session with likeminded people that we could open up to. I often find networking groups far too big to really gain any meaningful relationships and therefore make them worthwhile. The topic was relevant and thought provoking and I would certainly be interested in further events." Rebecca Kibby Legal Director Foot Anstey LLP
Topics have included: the impact of women leaders; leading change in uncertain times; systems thinking and organisatonal change; driving culture change.
The seminar are a mix of professional input to stimulate discussion groups.
NEXT BRISTOL EVENT THURSDAY 1ST DECEMBER 2016 7.30AM booking essential; seminars are managed to ensure women are from a mix of sectors and backgrounds.
NEW From the spring of 2017 these breakfast seminars will be available in London too!
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Instruction: is a brief summary of your credit card transaction processing flow?
Answer: The credit card transaction processing flow is as follows: A credit card makes a very large journey in a very short amount of time. While many merchants believe that the transaction gets sent from them, to the processor, then back to them, this is false. The transaction leaves the merchant, usually passes through a gateway, goes to the processor, gets sent to the card association, then gets to the customers bank.
The bank then either approves or declines the transaction, sends their response back to the card association, the card association sends it back to the processor, the processor sends it back to the gateway, then the gateway sends it back to the merchant.
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Instruction: are 2014 Ford Kuga vehicles equipped with front and rear parking sensors and an auto parking system?
Answer: Yes, this 2014 Ford Kuga vehicle has front and rear parking sensors and the auto parking system upgrades.
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Instruction: On the movie (action thriller with a complex storyline and dark atmosphere) Can we just talk about how well well-developed all those plot twists and character arcs were? I was enthralled! Especially the storyline one, makes me intrigued!
Answer: The storyline was somewhat interesting, with the dilemma that the main character Todd, played by Daniel Wu, who just had amnesia, had to make on his past life as his memory slowly comes back, and his relationship with wife and the paths and sacrifices everyone makes in their quest for their goals.
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Instruction: Anybody know of a good holistic health and wellness center that does good integrative wellness care? I've been going through a lot lately and decided it's time for a change, so I figured I'd turn my unhealthy lifestyle into something more balanced and holistic.
Answer: You might consider TRU Integrative Health and Wellness, which is Atlanta’s premiere health and wellness group, offering comprehensive wellness services to the residents of Buckhead and the greater Atlanta area in a serene, spa like environment. They offer chiropractic care, holistic and natural healthcare, weight loss and wellness coaching, detoxification and purification programs, counseling for individuals, couples, families and groups, hypnotherapy, and energy healing. The goal of TRU Integrative Health and Wellness is to provide the highest quality care in an individualized, customized, and affordable manner so that our clients and patients receive the care that is best for them and gets the results they are looking for.
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Instruction: What is the best way to build muscle mass in the back?
Answer: To build muscle mass in the back, the complete mass builder method is clear and compact and produces established results. While organizing around huge fat in the gymnasium thinks like it is making the muscles, retrieving with 1-2 grams of protein per pound weight all through 6-8 meals with drinks and finding 8 hours rest is wherever the actual muscle restoration and transformation occur.
That is a wonderful bulk making exercise for your back. Begin by placing yourself around a flat fat seat together with your remaining knee and remaining hand on the table, your correct foot on the ground and in your right give hold a dumbbell hanging down below the bench. Your right back should really be perpendicular to the ground and your neck and head ought to be in line with your body so that you are seeking downhill and slightly in front of you. To begin the action, pull the dumbbell upright towards the proper part of your rib crate and soon you can feel the medial side of your bones with your wrist. When your rest details you ribs, begin slowly decreasing the dumbbell to the starting position and then repeat for reps. After you have finished your distributors on the proper part, do these holding the dumbbell in your remaining give, along with your left foot on the floor and your correct give and leg on the bench. While executing that transfer, decide to try to help keep the others of your body however, the only body parts that should be moving may be the arm holding the dumbbell.
This is yet another good bulk builder that not only objectives your whole straight back but additionally your hamstrings and glutes. To do this one stay holding a barbell at your middle with equally hands. You need to use either an overhand hold or you need to use an alternating grasp meaning that among both hands employs an overhand grip and the other give uses an underhand grip. Your joints must be somewhat curved, your back ought to be slightly arches and your head and throat must certanly be straight. To do that action slowly fold at your knees and arc your right back while slipping the barbell down your thighs towards the floor. Fight the need to bend your torso ahead and alternatively hold your chest and shoulders up at all times. Once the barbell reaches the middle of your legs take your knees back and stand up straight so that the barbell results to the start position.
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Instruction: write a personal blog post about the fear of maintaining a creative online space and the struggle to find discipline and faith in one's own writing craft
Answer: I'm terrified to the bone as I put myself out there, trying to speak to the virtual masses, capturing vignettes of life and letting them tumble out of my mind and into words that will make beautiful sense.
What scares me most is not of lack of content, but lack of discipline and faith in my own craft to nurture this space. Will this blog continue to see the light of the day, month after month, year after year? Will I continue to keep this delicate thought sanctuary of mine rich with words and evocative with memories? Or will I allow my resistance to get the better of me, let it desiccate my creative juices and desire till this blog shrivels into oblivion?
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Instruction: laughing at the mischievous antics of a cat photobombing a photo shoot
Answer: I left the room for five minutes during my Tea Leaves Cardigan update photo shoot, and when I came back, Simon the Cat had taken up residence right in front of the camera. Forget teenagers and that obnoxious dude from your office picnic: nobody photobombs quite like a cat.
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Instruction: script about the Best Western Inn & Suites - Midway Airport at Burbank, California, a location near Marquette Park and Toyota Park
Answer: The Best Western Inn & Suites - Midway Airport is located in Burbank, California, and when you stay at this hotel, you'll be close to Marquette Park. This hotel is within the vicinity of Toyota Park and Trinity Christian College.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 86 multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
Hotel Facilities
- Business center
- Free breakfast
- Fitness facilities
- Breakfast service
- 24-hour front desk
- Computer station
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- In-room accessibility
- Long-term parking (surcharge)
- Roll-in shower
- Accessible bathroom
- Luggage storage
- Free WiFi
- Elevator/lift
- Smoke-free property
- Number of floors - 4
- Total number of rooms - 86
- Free RV, bus, truck parking
- Free self parking
- Multilingual staff
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
Room Facilities
- Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room climate control (heating)
- Premium TV channels
- Free local calls
- Coffee/tea maker
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Free newspaper
- Hair dryer
- Phone
- Desk
- Flat-panel TV
- Air conditioning
- Shower/tub combination
- Cable TV service
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- Daily housekeeping
- Iron/ironing board
- Free toiletries
- Private bathroom
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
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Instruction: why playing golf is good?
Answer: Playing golf may be a good hobby if you’re hoping to climb the corporate ladder, for example.
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Instruction: Just had the worst experience So I’ve been running a marathon trying to get the finish line. After a week of struggling with a wisdom teeth extraction, clear liquid diet, and antibiotics I finally found the finish line. Crossing the finish line and I get a medal but doesn’t feel like a great accomplishment. Turns out my body is still recovering from the medical procedure and I get a lot of pain but doesn’t feel like a great accomplishment. What a frustrating and enjoyable experience :(
Answer: I had a frustrating and enjoyable experience running the Monument marathon, which was very tough due to the heat, which was unusual and wasn’t the same as last year, but I would highly recommend it for a Nebraska marathon. It was very well run, scenic, friendly and had great finishing food.
The week leading up to this marathon hadn’t gone well for me, in fact probably the worst week you could imagine prior to a marathon. Following the Bismarck Marathon on the Saturday before, I had my wisdom teeth out on the Monday which left me unable to eat much, then from Tuesday I had to undertake a clear liquid only diet for a medical procedure on the Wednesday which was also an ordeal. So by the time I got to Wednesday I hadn’t eaten any real food for 3 days. I was also put on a course of antibiotics from the wisdom teeth extraction which left me wiped-out and I could barely get out of bed in the morning. I lost about 5lbs and struggled to get the weight and my energy levels back even once I was able to start eating again. To top it off my Gran back in the UK passed away that week from Alzheimer’s.
However, sometimes when times are their hardest often I find running makes the most sense.
After our experience at Run With The Horses in Wyoming, we knew we liked marathons we could drive to, avoiding air travel. Monument was one of those, just 3.5 hours away. The drive up was easy, we even stopped off at the Wyoming State Museum in Cheyenne along the way and we got to the expo in time to pick up our packets.
In the morning we drove over to the finish area, where we were to get on the shuttle that would take us to the start, as it was a point-to-point course. We saw a group of Marathon Maniacs / 50 Staters including our friend Dave Bell. After chatting and having some pictures we got on board the school bus.
The start was a very nice, relaxed setup. The half-marathoners had a different start and out of the 450 participants only around 100 were running the full so it was nice to just have a big group of people rather than a herd of runners trying to go in all directions in a small space. The start was at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center, and we were able to go inside and have a look around. They had some interesting exhibits with some examples of the local animals, a working beehive and some wild turkeys wandering around. They also had a skeleton of a rattlesnake and a warning on the door about watching out for rattlesnakes in the area.
As we got closer to 8am one of the race directors, Tom, made some announcements and the sponsor said a few words before they passed the microphone over to Leah for her to sing the National Anthem! Everyone turned to face the flag and Leah did a fantastic job.
We started off, ran down a hill, and around a corner to start running down the highway and not more than 5 minutes into the race we came across a large rattlesnake on the side of the road! Leah performed a huge gazelle-style leap of about 5 feet diagonally across me and we shouted out back to the others to watch out for the snake.
The first part of the course was downhill and we enjoyed some nice views of the interestingly shaped mountains on the horizon.
Following our failed attempt at Bismarck of making the marathon less stressful on our bodies, our plan for this race was to run at a pace that felt natural and then not to push too hard once fatigued, at the points at which we normally would in order to make the sub 4. This was working out much better, we felt good running along at our normal pace and with the downhill start were actually getting in some faster miles than expected.
The volunteers were fantastic, so friendly and there were people who had brought out their families with little kids, all ringing their cowbells as we ran past. Due to the unseasonable sun and heat predicted for the day the race director had managed to put on several additional water stations and we were also running with our own hand bottles which was a good decision to keep topped up.
We approached a section of the course called Mitchell Pass which is alongside the Scotts Bluff National Monument, where the early pioneers crossed with wagons and handcarts on the Oregon Trail. They had some horse and cart models set up on the side of the road to signify it:
We ran up a hill where they had strategically placed the loudest volunteer who was great, he practically pulled us up the hill by shouting out encouragement. We reached the half-way point in 1 hour 55 minutes, although I knew that I wasn’t going to be able to do the second half in the same time. The heat had been gradually rising and now it was getting pretty hot and my legs were already getting tight.
We carried on running through the neighbourhood and came across a garden where the owners had made a scarecrow, but unlike most scarecrows this one was holding an actual shotgun! I wish I had managed to get a picture but by the time I saw it we were running by. Only in America eh.
After a while the road turned into a dirt track and we started running through a stunning area of the Scotts Bluff National Monument named “badlands”. It was hot, the sun beating down without a cloud in the sky and not an inch of shade on the course either.
The race organizers did an outstanding job of making ensuring everyone was safe. Throughout the whole race I was really impressed with the genuine level of care and concern they had for everyone. In this section of the course they had people driving back and forward on 4 wheeled buggies, and they would check as they went past if you were ok and if you needed any assistance.
This area felt like it went on forever and I don’t think they were allowed water stations in that section so having our own bottles really helped. The heat was reducing us to walking, Leah wasn’t too bad but I was really struggling to find any sort of energy reserve after the week I had been through and the effects of the anti-biotics.
Once we got through we were back onto some pathways and running through neighbourhoods. On a section of path up ahead a runner in front of us suddenly jumped over to one side and pointed to let us know there was a snake. I managed to get a quick few seconds of video footage as we got closer but I think it was more scared of us than we were of it, and it made a hasty retreat after its near-miss with the other runner.
After a lot of run-walking We finally got to mile 25 and one of the officials asked if I was okay. I joking said “Well… I’ve been better!” I could see he was concerned though so I followed up with “I’m ok”. He asked if I was sure and said I was looking pale. I should have told him that all British people look pale. However, I definitely didn’t want to be pulled off the course at mile 25 that’s for sure, I’d drag my half-dead body over the line before that happened, so decided not to joke around for the rest of the run, they were taking safety seriously.
The last mile of the run ran parallel to a graveyard which was quite ironic, and they even had a skeleton marshall for us dressed in the official’s clothing:
The last 0.2 to the finish was on a dusty path, we ran up and through the finish line, very glad to be done and to stop running.
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Instruction: how the suspected arms dealer Hasan Ahmad Fahad was detained summary?
Answer: Hasan Ahmad Fahad was detained when his name matched a 2006 HET report identifying him as an arms dealer. The detainee was transported to the BCP for processing. No casualties or damage reported.
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Instruction: I wish I could scream the feeling of being embarrassed about my cochlear implant. Seriously, what the hell. I want to yell in frustration. No acceptance, just a difficult experience. Welp, now at least I know what being a kid with a cochlear implant in a new school I'm using my frustration for...
Answer: I can relate to feeling embarrassed about my cochlear implant, especially as a kid. When I was a kid, I moved schools every year for about 4 years. This means that I was in a different school every year from pre-school until 3rd grade, when I landed in Coppell, TX for good. Trying to explain what a cochlear was as a young child, to other young children, became exhausting for me very quickly. Children have a short patience for those who can’t hear them the first, second, or even third time. They also don’t have time to attempt to understand the difference between a hearing aid and a cochlear (especially when an equally confused Alley is trying to explain it).
I’m not saying I didn’t have friends, because I did! As impatient as kids are, they are overwhelmingly accepting. However, to make it easier on myself, I began to avoid having to explain my cochlear. This attitude persists today.
In avoiding any conversation or explanation about my cochlear, I’ve had people think I was ignoring them when they called to me across the room, and I didn’t respond. I’ve had people think I was trying to cut conversations short with them, since I just turn to smiling and nodding when I can’t hear in crowded environments. The worst effects have been academics related, however. Teachers have called me out for not “paying attention” when I missed something in class, and fellow classmates weren’t sure what was “wrong” with me. I ask myself today, what’s the right way to approach this?
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Instruction: what are music tracks?
Answer: Music tracks are like this one, Grotesque and funny track recorded by the Bratislava Symphony Orchestra!
In the vibe of Tim Burton – Danny Elfman films, this track is halfway between gothic and romantic, creepy and sweet, blending the terrifyingly dark with the whimsical and cheerful.
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Instruction: what classes do you need to take to become an AAT Full Member, a professional in accounting and finance with expertise in areas such as commercial analysis and accounts management?
Answer: To become an AAT Full Member, you need to complete the AAT Level 4 qualification. AAT level 4 is a final level of the AAT qualifications. Once you have completed level 4, that's mean you are full AAT Accounting Technician. Like other qualifications, this level is more challenging than the different levels of the AAT. It will give you self-assurance and information you need to go onto further qualifications like CIMA, ACCA, and ICAEW.
The AAT level 4 diploma is a final stage in the AAT qualification. It is very suitable for gaining the full status of AAT Membership. Studying two elective units and four obligatory will get you ready for further specialised accounting and finance roles.
You need to complete the , or you have completed a degree in finance or accounting. Exceptions are there for those that have other AAT Level 3 qualification. If you are worried about which level is suitable for you, you need to use the AAT Skill check test.
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Instruction: Opinion: Zdeno Chara is one of the best defensemen in our National Hockey League right now. watching back some NHL games with exceptional skill and physicality on (I normally have it off when I do post-game analysis after watching live hockey games) and I didn't notice quite how incredible their power play performance has been. IMO they strike the perfect balance between scoring and defense and have top-notch knowledge of the game. Keep up the Good Work Zdeno Chara!
Answer: Zdeno Chara is indeed one of the best defensemen in the NHL, as he does just about everything for his team. He is the leader. He is the enforcer. And he matches up with NHL’s top defenders every single night. Now, he is scoring in bunches when his team needs it the most.
Zdeno Chara potted two power play goals versus the Calgary Flames last Tuesday to give the Boston Bruins a bounce back win after their debacle in Vancouver. He also added an assist in the B’s win over Buffalo Saturday night.
The big difference this year is that Chara is playing down low on the power play parking his large frame in front of opposing goalies making it almost impossible to see. His presence there as well as his grittiness has him with nine goals on the year, which is good for a three-way tie for first in the league among defensemen.
Head coach Claude Julien knows having Chara down low is a huge advantage.
Chara isn’t taking a lot of credit for his role on the power-play just attributes his success to his work ethic.
“I’m just trying to work hard and be there for loose pucks and create traffic and find some openings,” said the 6-foot-9 defenseman. “The main thing is to just work extremely hard.”
Chara has adjusted well to his new role on the power play as he is getting great results by working his craft at practice. His six power-play goals are good for seventh in the league.
“We’re just trying to work on it in practice, to read off each other,” Chara said about the man advantage. “Wherever the puck is, you just need to fill the spots and positions and that doesn’t always necessarily mean that I have to be in front.”
Chara has needed to adjust to his role this season on the power-play, but with his presence and reach, he has the B’s away from the bottom of the barrel of power-play success rate.
Chara has been the rock for the defense as almost every other defenseman has gone out with injuries. He has been logging some serious minutes. Sometimes close to 30 minutes a night.
After the loss in Vancouver, Chara addressed the team to try and lead his team back and stay focused for the rest of the year.
“I did, but.”
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Instruction: what historical and cultural attractions are present or prevalent in Preston?
Answer: Preston is a city (only 20 minutes away) with a fascinating history, from its earliest roots as one of England's oldest boroughs (it’s mentioned in the Doomsday Book and received its charter in 1179) to the 17th century, which saw Preston rise to become one of Lancashire's most important market towns.
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Instruction: can you get financial assistance when you are on a college education?
Answer: Yes, you can get financial assistance when you are on a college education. The cost of college continues to rise and that has left students and families wondering how they will pay for higher education. Scholarships probably won't pay for your entire college education but they can pay for a significant portion, leaving a much smaller amount for you to cover.
Federal Pell Grants
The federal government offers grants to families that can prove financial need. To be eligible for the grant, the student must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Awards normally fall between $100 and $4,000, but money is campus-based meaning that it will run out quickly. Complete the application as soon as possible. There are other government grants including the National SMART Grant and the Academic Competitiveness Grant.
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Instruction: como cultivar plantas que se mueven hacia la luz del sol, como las plantas que se inclinan hacia la luz para crecer
Answer: Para cultivar plantas que se mueven hacia la luz del sol, como las plantas que se inclinan hacia la luz para crecer, puedes hacer un experimento de fototropismo. I did an experiment about phototropism. What I needed for the experiment:
- a pot of soil
- some seeds that can grow vines
- and a box with a hole in it
Time to plant! 🌱
First I needed to get the soil so I go to my dad’s garden and borrowed some of his soil. My dad has a big garden in this picture of me getting soil. He grows lots of plants like sweet potato, chili, and tomato.
Then I planted about four mongo seeds into the pot. This is how they look up close.
About three or four days later, the seeds sprouted out. It was now time to wait and observe how the plants will behave inside the box. After around two days later their stems got a bit longer and started to lean towards the hole of the box. After 10 days, one of the plants poked out of the box and I took a picture of the plants. This is how it looks like when it poked out of the hole in the box. I was surprised to see the plant poked out of the box and took a picture of the plant and this how it looks like. It looked like that it was being blown away by a strong wind. They look like that because they were trying to get to the hole which has the sunlight that the plants need to grow. I had an idea of what would happen if I turned the pot around? About the next four days, the plants grew towards the hole again but there are more leaves poking out of the hole and our experiment is finished. Now I can just let my plants grow in my dad's garden. Other observations:
- The plants had very long stems because they were looking for a way to reach the sunlight.
- The leaves were not as bright green because they did not catch a lot of sunlight when inside the box.
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Instruction: what disc golf tournament are participated in or held in the Lake Walcott Open?
Answer: The disc golf tournament participated in or held in the Lake Walcott Open is the revamped Lake Walcott Open, which is taken over by Jason Scrivner and the Gem State Disc Golfers.
It will be the second event of the Snake River Series and will be a PDGA C-Tier Event.
It is a two day event, playing two rounds of 18 holes each day. The course will most likely play different teepads each round.
Information on the event and pre-registration can be found at snakeriverseries.net
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Instruction: what is the requirement for transportation registration for students using the school bus?
Answer: The requirement for transportation registration for students using the school bus is that ALL students are required to register, whether they plan to use the school bus or not, for a multitude of reasons, including the following:
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Instruction: are there eCommerce features on Kiki?
Answer: Yes, Kiki has eCommerce features, including - Collections, Store location, Gift cards, Shop, Contacts and other pages.
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Instruction: Libro.fm on purchasing audiobooks? I'm a bit confused about what benefits for independent bookstores I actually get from purchasing audiobooks? I already purchased audiobooks but wanted to get some clarification on what benefits for independent bookstores I actually get
Answer: When you purchase audiobooks through Libro.fm, you get benefits for independent bookstores. Libro.fm is the rare digital platform that benefits independent stores by sharing the profits of their audiobook sales with them.
E.Shaver Book Sellers in Savannah have been partnering with Libro.fm for over three years and have seen a big uptick in audiobook sales since the pandemic began.
More:
“On our website we can offer books that are immediately downloadable for customers and they profit share with us,” explained Jessica Osborne, owner of E. Shaver Book Sellers. “There’s no downside.”
Users of the Libro.fm app don’t even have to purchase books directly from E. Shaver’s website to help them out. When a user installs the app, they are prompted to choose which of their favorite bookstores they would like to receive credit for the sale.
For E. Shaver, getting a share of audiobook profits is only one of the advantages of working with Libro.fm.
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Instruction: What first hand accounts do we have of kidney transplant experiences that make us all compassionate? Did notable kidney donors like Brittany Elways' mother, Tisha Minton, ever write about experiences that are inspiring? Maybe notable kidney donors had challenging situations and didn't overcome a life-threatening illness. Can we find verifiable and 'very human' recollections by 'larger-than-life' people?
Answer: One inspiring account of a kidney transplant experience is my own, where my amazing mother, Tisha Minton, didn’t even question stepping up and seeing if she was a match for donation. She has been working in dialysis for more than 28 years, and she understood the consequences and the problems that I would be facing the rest of my life. She didn’t even stop and think about herself, and understood the necessity of being a living donor.
“It really didn’t cross my mind to not give her anything I could,” my mom said. Through the next year, we underwent test after test of blood work until we finally found out that we were indeed a match for each other. This was best news we could hope for. On September 2008, I was given another chance at life by receiving my mom’s kidney. She truly gave me the gift of life for a second time around. I didn’t realize how bad I had felt until I woke up from the transplant and felt amazing.
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Instruction: How is the wastewater treatment plant on the Liberty County Development Authority's proposed site in Midway atm? Would really like to know. I was told it has changed alot over the last few months, would love to see what the Georgia Environmental Protection Division is doing regarding the environmental impact and permitting process
Answer: The Georgia Environmental Protection Division will have a public meeting and hearing this week at the Midway Civic Center in order to give a presentation and receive input regarding the pending EPD permit for the Liberty County Development Authority's proposed wastewater treatment facility in Midway.
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Instruction: what a 4-month-old baby should be doing?
Answer: At 4 months, you don't need to worry about burping the baby so much once they are able to sit up on their own, Holding your baby in a position so that they are sitting upright while feeding is also helpful to minimizing having to burp the little one. I've found with my own that the more time they spend in an upright position, the less burping I need to do because it aids them in burping on their own. We stopped around 4 months-- it just sort of happened, but maybe it had to do with introducing solid foods? Either way, she wouldn't burp now even if we tried!
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Instruction: I don’t know if I’ll ever be a fully present and engaged parent like this. Raising children in a world where smartphones are ubiquitous and constantly distracting. Constantly being pulled away from my kids by the need to check my phone and respond to emails. Complete neglect on something I feel deeply guilty about. Sometimes I wonder what the ideal state of being fully attentive and focused on my children is at all.
Answer: I feel the same way, as the post was titled ‘How To Miss A Childhood’ by the blogger Hands Free Mama. You can read it here. It began with an email she received from a concerned reader, who has been caring for babies since 1977. It read… .” Urgh. Hit me where it hurts, why don’t you. Reading this made me think of being at the park with my daughter last week, when I pushed the swing while checking my emails. It made me cringe as I thought of my son pulling my face to look at his as he spoke, instead of at my phone. It made me feel bad. It went on to spell out a check-list on ‘. - Don’t look up from your phone when your child speaks to you or just reply with an “uh huh” so she thinks you were listening. -. At that point I almost had to stop reading, as it dawned on me that I am guilty of not all, but most of those things.
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Instruction: Why is the UK government such a stingy when it comes to transparency and accountability in tax havens? Let's examine their anti-corruption policies.
The UK government has been re-announcing measures in the past, but now appears to be taking a step back
The UK government has made beneficial ownership data exclusive to certain tax authorities and law enforcement agencies, which seems like a lack of transparency.
What the actual confusion is the UK government doing? the only plausible explanation I can muster is that tax havens and secrecy jurisdictions are influencing their decisions.
Answer: The UK government's stinginess when it comes to transparency and accountability in tax havens can be attributed to the fact that the Anti-Corruption Summit, which was attended by some “fantastically corrupt countries”, including the UK, had been billed as a major event “aimed at stepping up global action to expose, punish and drive out corruption in all walks of life” but turned out to be somewhat of a damp squib.
Representatives of tax havens would have found it useful that the summit focused solely on crime and not on the systemic issues that allow corruption to flourish and that undermine global trade and trust. Transparency was discussed but many tax havens said they would only exchange information with tax authorities and law enforcement agencies. This would mean that any claims made by tax havens will continue to be unverifiable by the general public.
On the whole, very little happened.
Certain measures that had already been announced were re-announced, such as the intention to share beneficial ownership data (excluding Guernsey and the British Virgin Islands). Although nothing was said about how the UK would verify the data it received. It was also re-announced that the UK would require declarations of the beneficial ownership of companies owning property in the UK, but again omitted details about how this would be enforced.
Another positive point was that the rules on disclosure will be extended to public sector contractors. This means that the whole process of awarding public sector contracts – from the bidding right through to the building – will be visible to the public for the first time.4 But tax expert and campaigner Richard Murphy believes that limiting this disclosure to contracts over £10 million, as set out in the Government’s paper on beneficial ownership transparency, is too high a bar, as it would only cover the big four (Atos, G4S, Serco and Capita) and major infrastructure projects, and would exclude many smaller public sector contracts.
The summit also shone a spotlight on the role of the US as a secrecy jurisdiction, as leaders from the Isle of Man and the Cayman Islands accused the US of ‘hypocrisy’ for criticising tax havens while maintaining low-regulation states of its own, such as Delaware and Wyoming. Of course, the UK’s position as a prime enabler of corrupt money flows was also centre-stage after the Panama Papers in April revealed that many of the 200,000 shell companies included in the leak were located in British overseas territories and crown dependencies. The British Virgin Islands alone held around 100,000 companies.
“If there is progress then it is not because of what was announced, but the opportunities that the Summit provided to highlight issues”, said Richard Murphy. “What you can be sure of is that this issue is not going away.”
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Instruction: what laptop is the newest out?
Answer: The newest laptop out is the Samsung N310, which Orange has announced it's adding to its consumer connected range for a limited time starting from £24.47 per month on a 24-month contract with a one off charge of £99.
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Instruction: does Da’wah Books offer Cash on Delivery?
Answer: Yes, Cash on Delivery is offered within Pakistan.
Karachi:
Our own rider delivers your order at your doorsteps for a delivery charge of Rs. 170.
Other Cities in Pakistan:
We use TCS for shipping your order.
Shipping is calculated by weight and according to destination.
International:
Shipping is calculated by weight and according to destination.
Discounted rates apply to 10kg, 20kg and 25kg packages.
Delivery Time
Karachi: 2 to 4 working days.
Other Cities: 4 to 6 working days.
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Instruction: KB Event on logistics depots? Is KB Event opening up a new logistics depot in East Molesey, London? Pretty sure I saw what looked like vehicle parking and depot signs on the corner of a major road in East Molesey. Just curious if I missed something...
Thanks
Answer: Yes, KB Event is moving to a new depot in East Molesey, London, from 1st June.
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Instruction: How is there not a documentary on Imran Khan? His life seems like the perfect subject for a documentary, but maybe he was just so intensely focused on his political ambitions and Kashmir obsession that it would be too easy of a documentary to make.
Answer: There is no documentary on Imran Khan because his life is indeed perfect subject material, but his intense focus on political ambitions and Kashmir obsession may have made it too easy to make a documentary. Imran Khan, however, has many facets.
His marital journeys have been colorful. His first marriage, lasting nine years, was to a British Jewish millionaire heiress, Jemima Goldsmith. His second marriage in 2015, which lasted eight months, was to a Pakistani television journalist Reham Khan. He is now deeply influenced by his third wife, Bushra Bibi, a Sufi mystic. Imran decided to marry Bushra after she predicted that he would become Prime Minister. Despite his range of spouses, Imran has remained a radical Islamist, telling Pakistani journalists, even in his cricket playing days in the 1980s, that he treated matches with India, not as a sport, but as a jihad, waged for the cause of Kashmiri Muslims.
Imran’s life, after he retired from first class cricket, was greatly influenced by a fellow Islamist and former ISI Chief, Hamid Gul, who was a great proponent of “liberating” Kashmiris from Indian rule.
Gul believed that he could win the support of Muslims in India, by making the Kashmir issue, a jihad, for the believers. Thus, for those who have known of Imran Khan’s personality since his cricketing days, his obsession with Kashmir is nothing surprising, given his rather naive belief that he could fire the mind of the global “Islamic Ummah” against India, to “liberate” Kashmir. It is this obsession, that transcending civilisational (Arab-Turkish- Persian) differences, and sectarian, (Shia- Sunni) antagonisms, Muslims across the world can be united to fulfil his weird ambitions on Kashmir, that has led Imran Khan down the slippery slope, to diplomatic disaster.
Imran has believed that as a virtual Messiah, he could get Islamic countries united against India, under a single banner of backing Pakistani claims on Jammu and Kashmir. Buoyed by what believed were successful meetings with US President Donald Trump, he decided to initially try his luck with Islamic countries like Turkey, Iran and Malaysia, then led by the 93-year-old Mahathir, whose own tenure in office was destined to be short-lived. Imran joined Mahathir and Turkey’s Erdogan in seeking to establish a new Islamic grouping, which would inevitably undermine the influence of the 57-member, Saudi dominated Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC).
An enraged Saudi Crown Prince, Salman, told Imran to back off, which he obediently did, in the expectation that the OIC would then back his Kashmir aspirations.
To Imran’s disappointment, Prince Salman did not oblige him. Imran, a babe in the woods on global developments, forgot or overlooked diplomatic and geopolitical realities. He failed to note that after quiet diplomacy by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), two of the most influential countries in the oil rich Gulf Arab States, had already started a process of building bridges with India.
This process commenced with an unprecedented invitation by the UAE to India to participate in a meeting of the Foreign Ministers of 57 Arab/Muslim countries in Abu Dhabi, in 2019.
Angered and shaken by this honour to India, Pakistan boycotted the OIC meeting. Economic ties between India and the Gulf Arab States were expanding rapidly, with growing Indian oil purchases from Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
India signed a major agreement in 2017 with the UAE, involving the development of its proposed underground, emergency oil storage reserve of 36.87 million barrels of crude oil, in Mangaluru. The UAE’s Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) will store about six million barrels of oil in Mangaluru. Saudi Arabia has, in turn, agreed to invest $60 billion in a large oil refinery in Maharashtra.
Israel bashing
Imran Khan has long projected himself as a champion of Islamic causes, both within Pakistan and in Islamic forums, by taking a particularly strident and militant position on the ostracisation of Israel, and support for the Palestinian cause. He ran a virulent propaganda blitz against India for its recognition of Israel, while projecting India as backing Jews against Muslims. His arguments have cut no ice, given India’s commitment to a “Two State Solution,” involving the creation of a sovereign Palestinian State. He was also ignorant of the educational assistance for young Palestinians in India.
What he also did not realise was that with American encouragement, a number of Arab countries were not only quietly dealing with Israel, but also laying the ground actual diplomatic relations with the Jewish state.
In any case, two crucial Arab states bordering Israel, Egypt and Jordan, had made their peace and have diplomatic ties with Israel for decades now. It was, therefore, no surprise when the UAE and Bahrain announced that they were according recognition to Israel.
The agreement by the UAE and Bahrain with Israel for diplomatic relations with Israel was duly signed in the White House, in the presence of President Trump, whose son-in-law, Jarryd Kushner, had worked behind the scenes, to normalise relations and end hostilities, between Israel and its Arab neighbours. It is expected that other Arab states like Oman and Kuwait, dependent on American security cover through its fifth fleet, based in Bahrain, will in course of time, follow suit in course of time
Quite clearly Iran and Turkey, which have long-time rivalries with their Arab neighbours, will try to undermine their Arab neighbours, who have sought to normalise relations with Israel, by raising Islamic sentiments against those in the Arab world, who have made or seek to make peace with Israel.
Imran Khan echoed Turkey and Iran, rivals of Saudi Arabia and the UAE, by his virulent condemnation of Israel, immediately after the UAE and Bahrain recognised and established diplomatic relations with Israel. He remarked: “If Pakistan accepted Israel and ignored the oppression of the Palestinians, we will have to give up Kashmir as well, then”. He added that this was not something Pakistan could do. Every action and foreign policy decision that Imran Khan takes or talks about is linked, not to the merits of the case, but to his obsession with India.
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