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Our service is well-known as the best bed bugs specialist in the area because we are familiar with everything concerning M4C 3J5’s bed bug situation. We set out first with bed bug assessment. We try to find bed bug indications, like bed bug stings or blood spots on sheets, and we take a specified look at your beddings, utilizing our bed bug discovery abilities, determined by all the bed bug practical knowledge that we have accumulated in the past. We also examine the information supplied by M4C 3J5’s bed bug registry, to figure out the extent of the bed bug situation in the area where your home is located.
We know the cycle of bed bug lifespan, which begins with bed bug eggs, and immediately develops into a full-blown infestation. We recognize bed bugs in multiple techniques, including employing bed bug recognition dogs when necessary.
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– While several people make an effort to eliminate bed bugs in M4C 3J5 by making use of bed bugs spray, it is never effective. Then, they get in touch with us, and they are surprised to discover the cost-effective extermination charges that our pest management company for bed bug control truly offers. As it appears to be, affordable bed bug sprays are not that cost-effective because don’t resolve the problem, while our bed bug removal service that wipes out the infestation for good.
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– Are you studying bed bug pictures and considering you can prevent bed bugs as your main plan? Well, think again. These bugs will appear on your place soon enough. Bed bugs prevention isn’t really effective because they jump into your luggage without you knowing. That’s precisely why you need a bed bug exterminator with the best bed bugs control practice if the issue calls for one. Over the years, we’ve had several families assuming they would try and wipe out bed bug intruders, but they never get good results until we got involved. We will use the bed bugs heat treatment that made us popular as the Bed Bug Exterminator M4C 3J5 contacts anytime help is needed… and voilá, bed bug issue gone!
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Ant Management – Ants require a professional pest remedy. They won’t disappear when you try to do it your way, so it is best when you contact us to eliminate them.
Bed Bugs – When it comes to using a bed bug remedy, we don’t do guesswork. We examine the problem first, we decide which bed bug remedies we will employ, and we accomplish the routine with a totally potent bed bug control method.
Box Elder Bugs – Is your house safeguarded from box elder bugs? Otherwise, we will be satisfied to handle them permanently!
Cockroaches – No matter if it is the German Cockroach, the Oriental Cockroach, or any other name they are called, they’re a highly annoying and unwanted pest concern that we can eliminate for you.
Earwigs – An incredibly popular pest that our extensive pest remedies will easily handle.
Fleas – One of the most frequently spotted household pest problem that individuals who own property in M4C 3J5 find. Our pest management specialists are consulted every single day to get rid of fleas in the M4C 3J5 area.
Ladybugs – Feel free to contact the exterminator in M4C 3J5 that will let you to put this pest issue in the past.
Rodent Control – We offer the best protection plan against mice and rats around M4C 3J5. Why is that? Because after they attempt to do it themselves but didn’t work, our customers call us for effective rodent control and always see the problem solved once and for all.
Unexpected Intruders – Crickets, Pillbugs, Centipedes, Silverfish, and Cluster flies will be out of your way immediately the top pest management service in M4C 3J5’s multiple localities gets involved.
Overwintering Pests – In central M4C 3J5, anytime the humidity in your residence is high, these unwanted intruders appear. If you consult with us, we will quickly drop by and permanently make them go away.
Pantry Pests – The Saw-Toothed Grain Beetle, the Indian Meal Moth, and the Cigarette Beetle are the frequent set of pests attacking your pantry. Only professional exterminators in M4C 3J5 can eliminate them, so do not delay in contacting us.
Spiders and Black Widows – Do you notice spiders in your house or office’s crevices? Don’t deal with them all on your own. Black Widows, especially, can be quite aggressive, so we advise you preferably get us visiting your house and getting rid of the challenge.
Stinging Insects – They sting very hard and are highly hazardous… but don’t be anxious: we can take care of any Yellow Jackets, Paper Wasps, Bald-Faced Hornets, or Honey Bees that can have you concerned. In reality, Wasp Nest Removal is one of our areas of strength.
Mosquito Control – A very unpleasant pest that will get people contacting M4C 3J5 pest management solutions for assistance. Well, that’s the reason we exist as a company!
Fly Control – A circumstance where flies control is necessary, whether we are referring to the regular fly or the fruit fly, requires an incredibly skilled technique. Flies are tough to eliminate, but thankfully, our proven method for fly control always works.
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Are you encountering a commercial pest concern or you need a residential pest control in M4C 3J5, Ontario? You should be aware that we usually commence the process with a no-obligation evaluation that leads to a personalized quote, with no commitment tied to it. With this, you can always be sure to make an informed decision about whether you wish to hire our pest management services or not.
We deliver reasonably priced pest eradication solutions for households and companies. Aside from that, we ensure you are 100% satisfied. Basically, we deliver affordable pest control and we will return and complete the task in case our first remedy did not eliminate the pests.
We only employ harmless, reliable, and bio-degradable pest exterminator methods. The reason is that the well-being of your family comes first to us. Anytime we are dealing with domestic facilities, we also intervene while making sure your personnel and offices remain safe after we are done.
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title: Semicolon license plate semicolon car tag frame made in the usa mental health awareness

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A Semicolon is used to affirm and support someone who has struggled with mental health problems such as suicide, addictions, self-harm, and many others.
1/8" UV Printed Brushed Aluminum
An inexpensive way to personalize any car or truck
Our Semicolon License Plate and Semicolon License Plate frame are one of a kind gifts for anyone who has struggled with mental health. Our semicolon car tag and car tag frames are an universal fit. A Semicolon is used to affirm and support someone who has struggled with mental health problems such as suicide, addictions, self-harm, and many others. Semicolons are used in writing when an author had the option to ended their sentence but chose not to. A person's life is a story and they are the author. A Semicolon is a reminder that their story in not over yet.
We process all orders as fast as possible. Our expert designers work quickly so we can ship quickly. If you need to cancel we ask you do so in less than 24 hours. We do not accept returns on personalized items. Please double check your spelling. Thank you.
I’ve purchased 2 signs from this seller for housewarming gifts. I’ve been pleased with the quick delivery and quality work! I recommend them.
IT TURNED OUT BEAUTIFULLY.. PACKAGING WAS GREAT AND FAST DELIVERY.
The picture doesn’t do it justice! I always buy personalized gifts for weddings but have a never bought one for myself. I’m so glad I did! It’s beautiful( silly for just a “letter” I know) Great craftsmanship ! It’s a perfect addition to our living room!


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title: Purple Smooth Dress

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Purple Smooth Dress
Size Medium (4-8)
Height up to 5'7
Introducing model 4401, an elegant Purple Smooth Dress designed to captivate with its sophistication and style. This brand-new attire, sized between Medium (4-8) and suitable for heights up to 5'7", is a testament to refined fashion.
The enchanting shade of purple exudes regality, offering a distinctive charm that catches the eye. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this smooth dress ensures a graceful and comfortable fit, allowing freedom of movement while accentuating the wearer's silhouette.
Perfect for formal occasions or dance performances, this dress stands out with its timeless appeal and versatile design. Its brand-new condition guarantees a flawless and pristine appearance, making it an ideal choice for those seeking elegance and confidence in their attire.
Model 4401 embodies sophistication and impeccable craftsmanship. Whether gracing the dance floor or attending an upscale event, this dress promises to make a statement, radiating grace and poise. Step into the spotlight exuding confidence and allure, showcasing the timeless beauty and elegance of this extraordinary Purple Smooth Dress.
The try-on program is a 3-STEP process.
STEP 1: Place the order . Dress will be shipped next business day!
STEP 2: You receive and try-on, show instructors, husbands, and stylists.
STEP 3: If you love it, thats it, or return the dress within 48 hours with the Return label provided!
Payment Terms Total price of the costume is due before Shipment. Tax is not included in List Price. We accept Paypal, Venmo, Zelle or Credit Card ( 3.5% fee will be applied). You are responsible for roundtrip shipping and insurance charges, but otherwise there is no obligation to purchase. No restocking fee.
Shipping/Handling. All shipping and handling costs are not refundable and must be paid by the Buyer. GLAMOUR GOWNS is not responsible for shipment and delivery delays caused by third parties.
Tracking number will be provided.
Delivery and Returns. All returned costumes must be shipped to GLAMOUR GOWNS within 48 hours from the time the costume was delivered to the Buyer, in its original condition, with all original tags attached. Failure to return the costume within specified time renders this transaction a sale: GLAMOUR GOWNS retains the payment made under this Agreement and Buyer assumes the ownership of the costume.


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title: Swinburne tipping computer backs womens afl

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Swinburne University of Technology’s tipping computer has shifted gears and is now tipping the Women’s Australian Football League (AFLW).
The Swinburne Computer has been predicting the results of the men’s AFL competition for the past 37 years, and now with the AFLW officially underway it is doing its best to predict the results, even if there is limited data.
“We’re basically starting off from scratch,” Emeritus Professor of Statistics and designer of the Swinburne computer Stephen Clarke says of how the computer will approach predicting the women’s league’s results.
With only four practice matches to gather data from before the beginning of the season and a new set of variables including how the players react to playing at a home ground and how they will perform interstate, Professor Clarke is using the season as a pilot program to help inform the computer going forward.
“If the computer does better than 50 per cent, then I’ll be happy.”
Professor Clarke hopes to optimise the formula used to predict winners over the course of the season and implement changes for forthcoming seasons.
The history of the Swinburne Computer
“Originally the Swinburne Computer was run on the IBM mainframe computer at Swinburne, but over time it was transferred to a desktop computer,” Professor Clarke says.
In the 2016 season, the Swinburne Computer had a 70 per cent success rate, slightly above its usual 68 per cent long-term average. This year it is off to a rocky start trying to understand the AFLW, so far having a success rate of 50 per cent.
The Computer uses an adjustment system that is similar to what is used in international chess rankings. It gives a rating for each team and each ground, and adjusts ratings accordingly each week to calculate its own AFL tips.
View the tips on a weekly basis on the Swinburne Computer’s footy tips website.


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title: Touch not working after repair (PSA)

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Touch not working after repair (PSA)
I use very high quality aftermarket parts from a supplier who backs them with a lifetime warranty. The 3d functions almost identical and the color and brightness are almost spot on to OEM. The main reason I use these is because most customers care about cost and nothing more. Atleast, that is my experience ( I fix around 40 phones a month for extra income). Overall, I have very little issues with their screens. I said all that to say this/ask a question.
Today, I attempted to repair an iPhone 8 plus. I have fixed two recently with no problems. After testing the screen before snapping it in, all was well. After installing it all the way the touch functioned fine, but after I locked and unlocked the phone, the touch died. I tried reseating cables, pulling the screen out to sit on cardboard incase of grounding out etc. Nothing worked. I tried another 8 plus screen from a different supplier. This time the touch never worked. I started to panic, because I believed I had blown a fuse or cap that controls the touch. I tested the broken original screen and it worked fine. I tried two more screens with similar results to the first attempt. It worked fine, but after locking and unlocking the phone the touch wouldn't work.
I gave up, since I was out of screens and gave the phone back broken, but working.
Now here's what worries me. I noticed the phone was updated to iOS 11.3 yesterday. I just successfully repaired an iPhone 8 plus yesterday from the same batch of screens. I confirmed with the customer that she had not updated to iOS 11.3. What are the chances that I had 4 bad screens exhibit the same behavior from two suppliers? Im hoping this isn't a glitch in iOS 11.3 and if it is, will it affect screens across all models? Yes, I know it's best to choose original repair parts or at least original refurbished parts, but customers don't want to pay 50 to 60 bucks more on average for a repair even after I explain the differences.


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title: The boyz maverick mv single comeback

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On November 1st, ‘Road to Kingdom’ winners THE BOYZ dropped the music video to their latest title track, ‘MAVERICK’. It comes off the group’s 3rd single album of the same name. Only returning recently back in August with their 6th mini album, ‘THRILL-ING’ and summery cool lead single, ‘THRILLING’, this comeback marks their return in 3 months. Regardless of the fact, the boy group deliver a sexier darker concept more akin to previous tracks like ‘REVEAL’.
Differentiating from that, they pull the throttle hard on the hip hop instrumental. Its dirty, sharp and bolder compared to the aforementioned track. This crashes into its full impact with the spoken chorus and relentless trap drums. Voices from the Cre.ker Entertainment act layer on top of each other with a slight metallic touch add to a wave of noises. This transitions well into a smaller more melodic section of the refrain, letting listeners get the best of both worlds from attitude and smooth skills.
Check out the music video down below!
THE BOYZ ‘MAVERICK’ MV:
With the individual members dressed in identical black bulletproof-like vests, they arrive at a stadium during the night. Collared with a green LED and screen, the boys enter into a game to defeat each other. Its objective: to go against the rules and fin your unique self. This leads to the members setting stealthy traps, forming alliances, as well as head on physical altercations to beat the members at any cost to the death. This all concludes with the game ending and all lights to the location blacking out, as if removing any evidence of the forbidden game ever taking place.
THE BOYZ‘s 3rd single album, ‘MAVERICK’ is available now!
How do you feel about the boy group’s new comeback? Let us know in the comments below!
Keep following Officially KMUSIC for the latest news!
Written by Derek


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title: Foreign minister dinesh gunawardena assumes duties

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Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena assumed duties at the Foreign Ministry on Monday 17 August 2020.
Minister Gunawardena was received by Foreign Secretary Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage and other senior officials upon his arrival at the Ministry. Following multi-religious observances, the Minister officially assumed duties.
Later, addressing the staff, the Foreign Minister remarked that the Government is ready to rise up to the new challenges with the mandate given by the people of Sri Lanka. The Minister stressed that with a strong government in office and its non-aligned and friendly foreign policy, it is envisioned to bring about a number of key changes beneficial to the country. He also called upon the Sri Lankans overseas to join hands with the government in this endeavour.
Outlining the Government’s efforts to address issues arising in the post-Covid-19 era, the Minister highlighted that Sri Lanka is geared to achieve its economic goals within the upcoming years. In this context, the Minister stated that the Department of Commerce has also been brought under the purview of the Foreign Ministry with a view to enhancing the exports, investments and entrepreneurship of Sri Lankans.
Welcoming the Minister, Foreign Secretary Admiral Prof. Colombage highlighted the successful role played by the Foreign Ministry towards curbing and containing the spread of Covid-19 in Sri Lanka. Speaking on the three pillars of the President’s vision: National Security, Economic Development and Foreign Relations, Secretary Colombage expressed confidence that the newly appointed Foreign Minister’s vision will definitely contribute to positively projecting Sri Lanka, internationally.
The Minister pledged his fullest support to strengthen the role played by the Foreign Service and the Foreign Ministry and thereby to fulfil the foreign policy objectives of the newly appointed government.
17 August 2020


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What makes us the premier design firm in the MENA region and Sub-Saharan Africa?
The answer comes in one all-encompassing word: Versatility.
Versatility is what allows us to meet the requirements of diverse projects and respond to the needs of different individuals. Versatility is what allows us to innovate and adapt wherever we are in the world. Versatility is also how we always manage to reconcile cost-effectiveness with great quality.
Our extensive range of engineering and design services plays a great role in enhancing this versatility as well:
ECG’s engineering services cover MEP, infrastructure, transportation and process engineering, in conjunction with a range of supplementary engineering services. These include civil and environmental engineering, together with fire protection, lighting, communications, security, and building management systems.
Our design services, on the other hand, cover Front-End Engineering & Design (FEED), Conceptual Design, Preliminary Design, Basis of Design Reports (BODRs), Schematic Design, Design Development, Detailed Design, Design Optimization, Construction Documents, Value Engineering and Computer Simulations.
see projects relatedArchitectural Design
We will admit we are perfectionists. When it comes to architectural design, we want to be innovative, functional, beautiful, environmentally friendly, and above all, we want to leave a legacy for the generations to come. We also want to bring all that to every possible structure. Whether it be a bridge or a highway, an exterior or an interior, we want it to shine.
Although this perfectionism keeps us up all night, it also pays off. We are very proud of our contributions to some of the most prestigious projects in the region: From landmark high-rises and mega residential compounds, to business parks and LEED compliant buildings, and from acoustics and vertical transportation to conveyor systems and much more.
see projects relatedIntercontinental Abu Dhabi
The refurbishment of Intercontinental Abu Dhabi involved the renovation of the international hotel’s guest rooms, entrances, meeting rooms, executive club, lounge, pool deck, public areas, restaurant, VIP areas, and exterior cladding.
The hotel is sitting on the only hill in Abu Dhabi over looking a beautiful Marina and a sandy beach. Intercontinental Abu Dhabi comprises 390 guest rooms
and 54 suites.
Park Towers at DIFC
At the heart of Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC), the high-end, mixed-use twin towers rise 49 floors high each. With a built-up area of almost two million square feet, Park Towers are designed to convey a sense of luxury, yet with a clear corporate perspective. Meanwhile, the development provides its residents with access to the amenities within its perimeter and within DIFC at large.
The two towers are designed to provide luxurious one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments served by panoramic elevators overlooking the financial hub. This gives the residents and guests a sense of exhilaration
every time they go up or down the towers using the elevators.
Providing an escape from the hectic schedules of business affairs within the city, Park Towers are also served by five-star facilities and recreational areas that include a chic temperature-controlled swimming pool; state-ofthe-art gymnasium; Jacuzzi; tennis court; barbecue area; exquisitely designed lobby with a concierge desk offering a 24-hour service; banquet hall; spacious steam and sauna rooms; and meeting facilities designed for private parties, gatherings for special occasions, and business
The design of the twin towers draws inspiration from the bejeweled eggs characteristic of the opulence and luxury of the renowned jewelry firm House of Fabergé. The lower podium, which occupies the full site area, rises three levels above ground. It is clad in aluminum, with brushed feature grilles trimmed with stainless steel and granite, all lit by blue LED lighting. The computer-controlled LED lighting system spectacularly illuminates the elliptical towers in the evening. By day, the twin towers sparkle like jewels.
Each elliptical tower changes shape as it soars from the base, with maximum floor plates achieved at the midpoint, above which the shape recedes until the very top. By dropping the ground level less than one meter, architects managed to construct an additional floor for parking.
The façade of each tower comprises triangular, energysaving solar glass panels glistening in the sunlight. The glass cladding has posed a challenge for contractors due to the fact that each panel has a different size and shape. This has created a giant 3D puzzle that was later solved using highly sophisticated computer modeling and controlled fabrication. The glass cladding allows every residential and office unit to have a sheer glass outlook. It also serves to create an “industrial chic” image within the


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title: Python for data analysts

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For any data specialist, whether seasoned or just starting out, working on diverse data sets can be an uphill and tiresome task. As a rule of thumb, data engineers should be well informed on the various file formats, the everyday hurdles faced when working on them, and the proper ways of solving them. On its official website, Python is described as a powerful programming language that is fast, friendly, and easy to learn.
For a long time since its advent, Python couldn’t be used to perform data analysis tasks. Nonetheless, Python currently boasts of several readily accessible tools to handle any part of data science. These tools have come in handy for python Django developers. Django is a well-established, production-ready Python development framework. Various world-renowned institutions and companies, such as Facebook are now using Python for analysis and visualization of data.
Python’s inbuilt readability and simplicity make it very simple to understand. Alongside some efficient analytical tools available currently, data scientists will find tools that are custom-built to tackle various tasks. These libraries can be acquired free of charge.
Just like other famous and successful high-level programming languages, the factor that has made Python make its mark is the availability of free libraries. The Python Package Index (PyPI) currently contains almost 72,000 libraries.
However, Python is designed to have a basic and lightweight structure. Its standard library has been toned down to contain only the fundamental for each programming task. The main reason is to allow the programmers get to the nitty-gritty of solving problems without combing through and comparing competing libraries.
Tools for Data Science (Libraries)
Python is free and opensource-ware. This means that interested developers have the license to create new libraries to broaden its functionality. This feature has been most useful for those interested in data analysis.
The standout library package used in data engineering is Pandas. It is a Data Analysis Library for Python that performs a host of tasks such importing data from MS Excel spreadsheets, processing and analyzing sets for time series, and more.
Pandas has every data tool readily available, meaning that you can use it to solve simple to advanced data manipulations.
One of the earliest libraries that made Python a force to reckon with in the data science world was known as NumPy. NumPy was one of the building blocks of Pandas; its advanced mathematical analysis tools are available for use in Pandas.
Apart from Pandas, there are other libraries such as:
- SciPy: A tool similar to NumPy and has tools to work on scientific data.
- Matplotlib: It is a two-dimensional plotting tool for data visualization.
- Scilkit-Learn: Used to perform regression, classification, and more. It is built on NumPy, SciPy, and Matplotlib.
- csvkit, SQLite3, and PyTables: Data storage tools.
- SymPy: A statistical analysis tool.
Other than the tools mentioned above, Python has a large online community that is always ready to help answer questions, provide solutions, and suggestions to help solve problems involving Python.


title: Therapy

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Psychological therapy is often referred to as a ‘talking therapy’. With individual therapy you meet with your therapist either on your own or with someone whom you would like to bring along with you for support. This can be online, face to face in a consulting room or over the telephone. Sometimes therapy is offered in groups, usually for people experiencing similar difficulties. Other specific types of therapy such as couples or family therapy will include people in such relationship groupings. All psychological therapies involve working collaboratively with the therapist in a safe, supportive space to make sense of your experiences and feelings and importantly to find ways to improve your psychological and general wellbeing.
For many meeting their therapist in person is what they want. For others this is not an option or a preference. Online therapy has been demonstrated to be as effective as therapy in person and maybe more suited to your own needs. For some, it can be the more convenient choice as it removes geographical and physical barriers. For those stretched for time to find space for themselves, eliminating the time it takes to travel to a clinic can make all the difference to be able to engage in therapy. Online therapy can provide a more private and comfortable space as you are in your own familiar environment, making therapy less daunting. For those with challenges making it feel unsafe to venture away from the home, therapy online gives you access to the help you need without compromising your feelings of safety. If you think that online therapy can benefit you, contact me to discuss options available.
Whichever modality of therapy suits you what you bring to therapy, guided by the research evidence recommended for the treatment of similar difficulties, as well as your own goals and preferences will affect the type of therapy that you are offered. The sessions that I provide are generally 60 mins in duration. By arrangement with you the length of sessions can be adjusted to suit your needs. Time taken in therapy will depend on what you want to achieve from your sessions, the types of complexity you wish to address and what type of therapy is recommended. A general range of number of sessions is from 6 to 20 sessions. However, some people can benefit from a few sessions only whereas others require longer term therapeutic work. Sessions are usually offered on a weekly basis but again this is not set in stone and will vary depending on the needs and situation of the person.
The main therapeutic approach that I use is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). This is an evidence-based therapy recommended by NICE (National Institute in Clinical Excellence), as having been proven to be an effective treatment for a range of mental health problems. Third wave cognitive therapies such as Mindfulness Based CBT, Mentalization Based Therapy (MBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) are also used as are techniques from Schema and Narrative therapy where indicated as helpful. I am also an accredited EMDR practitioner with the EMDR Association UK https://emdrassociation.org.uk/ . EMDR is a therapy recommended by NICE for the successful treatment of trauma, with a growing evidence base for a range of other presentations.


title: Do you know that visa doesnt issue credit cards then how does visa make money

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Visa is a publicly traded payments technology company headquartered in San Francisco. As the world’s leader in digital payments, Visa operates the most prominent electronic payment network and processed over $11.6 trillion in payments last fiscal year alone. But how does Visa make money? Let’s take a closer look.
Visa Company Profile
Visa is a fascinating company that has been in business for over 60 years. They have started facilitating payments between consumers and businesses since 1958. As a publicly traded payment technology corporation, Visa made an annual revenue of over 29.3 billion dollars and employed nearly 26,500 individuals worldwide in the fiscal year 2022.
The company is dedicated to facilitating global commerce and money movement across over 200 countries and territories. Visa’s payments and cash volume were $14 trillion in the fiscal year 2022. There were 4.1 billion credentials available worldwide to be used at more than 80 million merchants, plus an estimated 20 million locations through payment facilitators.
How does Visa make money? Let’s understand how it works.
When you use your Visa card to buy goods or services, it’s a simple process.
First, the merchant presents your transaction data to an acquirer. This is usually a bank or third-party processing firm that supports accepting Visa cards or payment products. The acquirer then verifies and processes the transaction through VisaNet, which is the network that connects all of the parties involved in the transaction: Visa, issuers, acquirers, and merchants.
After this is done, Visa checks the account holder’s account or credit line for authorization through the issuer. If it’s approved, then the issuer effectively pays the acquirer an amount equal to the value of your transaction—minus a small interchange reimbursement fee—and then posts it to your account. Finally, the acquirer pays out what it owes to the merchant—minus the merchant discount rate (MDR)—and they’re all done!
Let’s take a closer look at Visa’s Revenue.
As stated in their report, Visa is neither a bank nor a financial institution, so they do not issue cards or extend credit. They also don’t set rates and fees for account holders of Visa products, nor do they generate revenues from or bear credit risk for any of these activities.
How does Visa make money if the company doesn’t earn money from issuing credit cards?
Visa’s business generates revenue by facilitating money movement across more than 200 countries and territories among a global set of consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities, minus client incentives agreements with their clients. The client incentives are offered to financial institutions, merchants, and strategic partners to boost payment volume, increase usage of Visa products, attract transactions to the Visa network, and encourage innovation. Visa’s net revenues consist of the following:
- Service revenues (which are generated through providing services to a client using Visa payment services).
- Data processing revenues (which are earned through the provision of authorization, clearing, settlement, value-added services, network access, and other maintenance support services that enable transaction and information processing for clients around the world).
- International transaction revenues (which are obtained from cross-border transactions and currency conversion services).
- Other revenues (primarily come from value-added services, licensing fees for using the Visa brand or technology, and fees for account holder services, certification, and licensing).
If Visa doesn’t issue credit cards, is it Halal to invest in?
Muslim investors should know the screening criteria to understand if a company is Shariah-compliant (halal) or not to invest in. Various organizations and standard-setting bodies have established criteria, which have been approved by each organization’s Shariah advisors and committee. AAOIFI is a well-known international standard-setting body that also sets the halal equity criteria. Musaffa Halal Stock Screener adopts the AAOIFI methodology to determine the Shariah-compliant status of the stock.
Following the AAOIFI stock screening criteria, a stock is considered Shariah compliant (halal) if the company’s not halal revenue doesn’t exceed 5% of its total revenue, and the proportion of interest-bearing securities, assets and debt is less than 30% of the company’s market capitalization.
According to Musaffa Halal Stock Screener, Visa passed its business screening as its non-halal income is only 0.69%, which is less than 5% of its total revenue. Additionally, Visa passed the financial screening with 5.31% in interest-bearing securities and assets and 4.81% in interest-bearing debt, both of which do not surpass 30% of the company’s market capitalization.
So, the Visa stock meets the requirements for being halal (Shariah compliant) stock and can be invested in by Muslim investors as long as they pay the purification amount for holding the stock.
Read the full screening report of Visa here.
Visit Musaffa Academy to read more interesting articles about halal investment.


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title: Keylimepie

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I'd like to offer you the opportunity to try the most delicious, best Key Lime Pie recipe you've ever tried. This is a very detailed and highly developed recipe that has taken us much time to perfect. If you've never had a homemade Key Lime pie, you must try it. If all you've ever had is the stuff they sell at Perkins or some other family restaurant, then you haven't had Key Lime pie as it was meant to be.
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Bernard Herrmann / June 29, 1911 - Dec 24, 1975
June 29, 2017
A very significant 20th-century composer, Bernard Herrmann is best known for his film scores, especially for Alfred Hitchcock. A Russian-American Jew, he grew up in NYC and found work as a composer and conductor in the world of classical music after his schooling at Julliard. During the Great Depression of the ’30s he was able to put together his own orchestra of out-of-work musicians and played the music of underknown composers, including Charles Ives, whom Herrmann championed. He did a lot of work for Orson Welles, including scoring Welles’ first film Citizen Kane , as well as several radio works such as War of the Worlds.
After having his work on The Magnificent Ambersons edited and butchered (as happened to Welles for the film itself), he only accepted jobs where he had complete artistic control. This would include the Psycho shower scene, as Hitchcock originally wanted the scene silent. He ended his association with Hitchcock after the director tried to get him to do a pop music score for Torn Curtain. Bernard walked off the project.
His films for Hitchcock included Psycho (those strings!), North By Northwest , Marnie , The Wrong Man , Vertigo and others. Other well known cinematic works of his doing include the original Cape Fear, the classic use of theremin for 1951’s The Day The Earth Stood Still and work for Francois Truffaut, Brian DePalma, Nicolas Ray and Martin Scorsese. And that doesn’t include his concert music, compositions for TV (The Twilight Zone) and radio (he scored Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World) and the project that took up the largest number of years to make, his Wuthering Heights opera (‘51), which never saw a complete production of it in his lifetime. He died the day after he finished the score for Taxi Driver.


title: Man who drugged and molested teens decades ago is denied appellate relief once again

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A man serving seven life sentences for sexual misconduct with minors more than 30 years ago has been denied relief by the Arizona Court of Appeals for the sixth time.
Robert Fred Leskovsky, then in his early 30s, was arrested in June 1990 after a search of his home revealed dozens of videotapes and photographs depicting sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of several children. He was convicted by a jury of 20 felonies committed from July 1989 to June 1990.
Court records show Leskovsky’s convictions represent three counts of sexual abuse of a minor, three counts child molestation, three counts involving a minor in a drug offense, eight narcotic drug offenses, and one each of sexual conduct with a minor, attempted sexual conduct with a minor, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
The Arizona Court of Appeals affirmed Leskovsky’s verdicts and multiple life terms on appeal in 1993. In the years after, Leskovsky continued to challenge his convictions and sentences with the Pima County Superior Court four more times through 2011 via petitions for post-conviction relief. Each petition was denied.
Then in May 2020, Leskovsky filed another petition for post-conviction relief, arguing he was not provided legal counsel during a 1991 pre-trial hearing at which he argued for a new attorney. That claim had been previously addressed and rejected by the courts as a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel, but Leskvosky now characterized the issue as one of constitutional denial of counsel.
Judge Casey McGinley inherited Leskovsky’s case, and ruled against the fifth petition. The judge’s order noted the issue put forth by Leskovsky was a rehash of his claim of ineffective assistance of counsel at the 1991 hearing, not a deprivation of counsel.
And because Leskovsky argued the ineffective assistance claim several times in the past, court rules prevented him from bringing it up again. Leskovsky then asked the court of appeals to review and overturn McGinley’s order.
“We will not disturb those orders unless the court abused its discretion,” according the 3-0 decision authored by Judge Sean Brearcliffe. “Leskovsky has not shown such abuse here. Accordingly, we grant review but deny relief.”
Leskovsky is currently housed at the Arizona State Prison Complex – Eyman in Florence where he works in the laundry.


title: Vmi chemists present research in puerto rico

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A contingent of two cadets and one professor recently traveled to the American Chemical Society Southeastern Regional Meeting in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The ACS is the world’s largest scientific association, with a membership of more than 154,000 chemists, chemical engineers, and others in related professions, including all faculty members in the chemistry department at VMI. The region encompasses Virginia, Kentucky, and all points south of those states and east of the Mississippi River, including Puerto Rico. The theme of the meeting was “Chemistry Transcending Boundaries for a Sustainable Future.” More than 1,500 people attended the event.
Lt. Col. Daniel Harrison ’05, Ph.D., associate professor of chemistry, and Cadet Jeffry Jay Stober ’24, a chemistry major, presented results from research they have been conducting, exploring new ways to make carbon dioxide useful by turning it into fuel and other beneficial materials. They have designed and built new cobalt compounds that one day may contribute to room-temperature industrial process development requiring less energy than current technologies. Results from their research will be submitted to a peer-reviewed journal.
A large part of the conference involved students using original posters to describe and discuss research projects they have been conducting. Nearly 150 posters were on display, including that of Cadet David Diaz ’23, chemistry major. Diaz’ poster was titled, “Exploration of Cobaloximes in Synthesis,” and summarized the work he has been conducting with Maj. Kaitlyn Cartwright, Ph.D., assistant professor of chemistry, along with Cadets John Lagana ’23 and Owen Ahrens ’24. “I loved being able to experience all the wonders of Puerto Rico and expand my knowledge of chemistry at the same time. Being able to present my research in such a setting is a once in a lifetime opportunity,” said Diaz.
Harrison was pleased with the event. “It was everything you want out of a conference. Our cadets were able to share information with their peers, glean information from others, and build a network. At VMI, our lab has cutting-edge research equipment, some of which is not commonly found at primary undergraduate institutions. We can do everything we need to in our labs, but being able to share ideas at conferences enhances our research, and perhaps changes the direction it takes,” he stated.
While in Puerto Rico, the group took advantage of their spare time and took a kayak tour in a bioluminescent bay in Fajardo. The glowing water is caused by dinoflagellates (algae) that put off a faint blue light when disturbed. “That was one of the top five experiences of my life. We actually observe the chemical reaction responsible for the glowing of dinoflagellates in the lab, and it was amazing to see them in nature,” said Harrison.
Funding for the trip was made possible by support from VMI Center for Undergraduate Research and the Jackson-Hope faculty travel funds.
Marianne Hause VMI Communications & Marketing


title: Clarifying misconceptions about the usptos proposed terminal disclaimer rule

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بروزرسانی: 25 خرداد 1404
by Dennis Crouch
I wanted to provide a quick update on ،ential misinformation that came out in a panel that I was part of at the IPO annual conference.\xa0 One speaker noted that the USPTO terminal disclaimer rules were already in effect. That is not true.\xa0 In May 2024, the agency released a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) and has not yet indicated whether it will finalize the rules.\xa0 Terminal disclaimers filed today are not bound by the ،ential rule that appears to be intended to apply only prospectively to new terminal disclaimers filed after the rule goes into effect.\xa0 The disclaimer process is a formal written process, and the proposed rule would require new language to be included in terminal disclaimers filed to obviate nonstatutory double patenting. And seemingly, this new required language would only apply to terminal disclaimers filed after the rule becomes effective.
Alt،ugh the proposed rule is not yet in effect, it may soon be finalized.\xa0 And, once finalized would have a dramatic impact on terminal disclaimer and continuation practice in the U.S.\xa0 Many of us believe that the rules – in their current form – are unlikely to be enforceable. However there is a key difference between requiring a party to sign a disclaimer, and the impact of such a disclaimer if signed.
At its core, the proposed rule would require terminal disclaimers to include an agreement that the disclaimed patent would be unenforceable if it is tied directly or indirectly to another patent that has any claim invalidated or canceled based on prior art (under 35 U.S.C. 102 or 103). This new enforceability requirement would be in addition to the existing provisions that require a terminal disclaimer to match the expiration date of the disclaimed patent to the referenced patent and promise enforcement only during common owner،p.
For patent applicants, the proposed changes present some challenging decisions. Filing a terminal disclaimer with the new requirements means accepting the risk that an entire patent’s enforceability could hinge on the strength of a single claim in another patent. This might lead applicants to more aggressively argue a،nst double patenting rejections or pursue alternative claim amendments rather than simply filing a disclaimer. In addition, I expect a more active disclaimer practice where patentee’s file disclaimers in situations where their patent is likely to be invalidated.
In the realm of patent litigation, the proposed rule could significantly ،ft the balance of power in favor of patent challengers. Under the new system, defendants in patent infringement cases might focus their invalidity arguments on a single patent within a terminally disclaimed family, aiming to topple multiple patents simultaneously.
A، the 350+ comments received by the USPTO on the issue, the\xa0PTAB Bar Association letter does an excellent job of laying out the issues.\xa0 The Association argues that the proposed rule exceeds the USPTO’s rulemaking aut،rity, contradicts existing statutes and Federal Circuit precedent, and would have far-rea،g negative consequences for patent practice. They contend the rule would likely increase the number of ex parte appeals to the PTAB, ،entially reversing progress made in reducing the appeals backlog. The Association also believes the rule would create unintended consequences in AIA trials, allowing pe،ioners to cir،vent estoppel provisions and time bars. Furthermore, they argue the rule would disproportionately impact small en،ies and could stifle innovation by making patent protection more costly and risky. The Association questions the USPTO’s economic impact ،ysis, suggesting it significantly underestimates the number of applicants w، would avoid filing terminal disclaimers under the new rule.


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Wednesday, May 10, 2017
Greenwich, CT (May 10, 2017) – As part of its National Nurses Week celebration, Greenwich Hospital honored two of its top nurses for their commitment to patient care during its annual Ceremony for Excellence in Nursing. In addition, the nursing staff honored a physician and pharmacist.
Marie Trovato, RN, received the prestigious Helen Meehan Award for Excellence in Nursing, given each year to a nurse who demonstrates excellence in nursing practice, teaching and leadership. Trovato, who lives in Mahopac, NY, cares for the hospital’s sickest patients in the Medical-Surgical Intensive Care Unit. She is a mentor to new nurses and an educator known for encouraging all nurses to continue learning and growing in their profession.
Jaclyn Licare, RN, was the recipient of Greenwich Hospital’s first Daisy Award, which recognizes extraordinary nurses who make a difference in the lives of the people they care for every day. A nurse for more than a decade, Licare of Harrison, NY was nominated for the award by Maria Rivas, who credits the nurse for helping her overcome a medical crisis to give birth to a healthy baby girl, Daniela.
Norman Roth, Greenwich Hospital president and chief executive officer, hosted the celebration presiding over two additional awards.
Cardiologist Sasanka Jayasuriya, MD, received the Physician Partner in Care Award. Known for her “great energy” and teaching skills, Dr. Jayasuriya of Greenwich has been instrumental in saving the lives of many community residents.
Hamden resident Eric Huang, PharmD, a clinical pharmacist, received the Partner in Care Award for exceeding standards of excellence for patient safety and quality.
Anna Cerra, DNP, RN, chief nursing officer and vice president of patient care services at Greenwich Hospital, congratulated all the nominees. “Your contributions to the health and wellbeing of our patients are paramount,” she said to the audience of more than 100 staff members.
Yale New Haven Health announces the winners of the Health AI Championship
New Haven, CT (June 3, 2025) – On May 27, the Yale New Haven Health (YNHHS) Center for Health Care Innovation hosted the first Health AI Championship, a premier competition designed to showcase groundbreaking applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. The competition invited innovators from health systems and hospitals across Connecticut to develop AI-driven solutions that address critical challenges in patient care and healthcare operations.
Greenwich Hospital launches revolutionary treatment for enlarged prostate
GREENWICH, CT (May 7, 2025) – Greenwich Hospital hosted its annual Nurses’ Day Celebration, recognizing the achievements of the hospital’s staff members who exemplify what it means to go above and beyond to serve their patients, help their coworkers and better the community. There were four awards presented at the ceremony: the Partner-in-Care Award, the Physician Partner-in-Care Award, the COLLABORATIVE Award and the Helen Meehan Award – also known as the Nurse of the Year Award. All honorees were nominated by and voted on by hospital staff.


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title: Time management for researchers 15th april 2015

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‘I just don’t have time’ This is a phrase I hear most often at work – we all have increasing pressures and often struggle to be as effective as possible in a shorter period of time to ensure we have a healthy work-life balance.
Everybody has just 24 hours in every day. Why do some people seem to achieve much more than others with their allotted time?
During this half day workshop we will identify the major drains on your time or energies and explore different tools to structure your use of time and resources.
Particularly in a research environment it is likely that there will never be enough time to do everything. This workshop will give you the tools to help you to choose the most important things when all things seem important.
We will consider different ways to assess priorities, to deal with timewasters and with deadlines. The course will also allow participants to develop their own work-life balance and to reflect on how they choose to spend their time.
As a result of this workshop participants will have tools to
- Prioritise what they choose to do
- Streamline their use of time
- Define their own work-life balance
- Understand the difference between important and urgent
We have hired the services of an external facilitator to offer support in this for academic staff as part of the BRAD programme. Dr Margaret Collins has a 20+ year academic career background and uses her experience and subsequent training in theories such as Neuro-Linguistic Programming to deliver advice on how to increase personal effectiveness in these areas.
You sometimes have to invest a little time to free up more later on – the session on Weds 15th April 2015 13:00 – 16:30 on Talbot campus is a worthwhile investment. There are limited spaces so please do ensure you get one by booking on the Organisational and Staff Development webpages.


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I had such a ball reading your comments in my post on foods you loved as a kid. I think I added about 50 more to my list after reading yours. I can’t believe some of us ate the same things- like sugar sandwiches!?! ;) I think kids lose their teeth for a reason…
Looky who finally got some snow…
Comfort food coming right up…!
Rotini Tomato Pasta with 3 Minute Vegan Parmesan Cheese
I am not a huge pasta fan, but once in a while I do get a craving for it. One thing I have not had since going vegan is Parmesan Cheese. I was excited to find out that making a vegan version is really simple and involves just three ingredients and takes less than 5 minutes! The recipe I used is from Veg Family.
Vegan Parmesan Cheese ingredients:
- 1/2 cup toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Directions: Toast sesame seeds until lightly browned and then throw all ingredients into a blender. Process for 30-60 seconds. Enjoy your vegan parmesan cheese!
I cannot even tell you how excited I am over this!!!
It didn’t taste exactly like Parmesan cheese, but I loved it just the same. It made the pasta come alive! I can already see myself sprinkling this on soups, casseroles, lasagna, etc. YUM!
With pita wedges:
You will not regret making this…trust me on this one!
Eric LOVED it…said he liked it just as much, if not more than Parmesan.
David Leonhardt from Glass Dharma recently sent me some of his hand-made glass straws to review. I was really excited to try out these straws given how many Green Monsters and juices that I drink each week.
Hello, my name is David Leonhardt.
I’ve been a lampworker (glassblower) for over 10 years. My wife, Gail & I recently moved from the Sacramento, CA area, to our dream of living on the Mendocino Coast.
I started doing some work for a local glass shop in town and noticed that the owner had glass drinking straws for sale. I had never heard of these before and I am always intrigued by something made out of glass that I hadn’t thought of. I was struck by the unique elegance in such a simple item.
I immediately recognized that here was a partial solution to our “plastics problem”. Now, granted, there are a lot more plastics in our world than just drinking straws, but bear with me a minute and let me put things in perspective … As of March 2008, McDonald’s serves an average of 52 million meals PER DAY! (Per their website) How many of those served do you think were given a plastic straw? I hope it is becoming obvious just how big of a problem these pesky little plastic straws can be. Remember, this is just from McDonalds!!
Nothing makes me more happy than seeing people follow their dreams! Rock on David.
Today I would like to review the Beautiful Bend Glass Dharma Straw.
In the juice: 1 pear, 1 carrot, 1 cuke, 1 piece ginger…down (up?) the tube!
I fell in love with the straws as soon as I saw them. They give such a fun elegance to any drink and it made my juice experience really fun. The best part about the straws is that David offers a Lifetime Guarantee Against Breakage which makes the straws risk free. They are also dishwasher safe, which is nice, because we all do enough dishes! I think these straws would make a unique gift for yourself or a loved one- maybe a Green Monster lover, perhaps?
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It’s Hockey Night In Canada!!!!!!
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo?


title: Captain my Captain

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Captain my Captain
I almost fell out of the chair when I realized that the Kim Novak, who was presenting an award with Matthew McConaughey, was actually 81 years old. How was that possible? As soon as she opened her mouth and spoke, the dissonance between her years and her visage was clear. The one didn't add up to the other.
Sally Field (67) and Goldie Hawn (68), both aging gracefully, looked stunning, as did Bette Midler (68), who delivered a fantastic version of "Wing Beneath My Wings".
Admittedly, these behemoth stars have had access to the resources that have likely contributed to their bodies being able to belie their years. Yes, they've probably had a few cosmetic tune-ups. And in the case of the aging star of Vertigo, it's apparent that she has undergone a complete overhaul.
It was great to see Sidney Poitier on that stage last night, so dignified and articulate, despite his 87 years.
I'm not sure if William Shatner was in the theatre in Hollywood last night, but I do know he's going to be in our theatre on March 15th. Not quite as mature of Mr. Poitier, the famous actor of stage and screen, will turn 83 exactly one week after he connects with Fort McMurray as part of The Affair for the Arts at Keyano Theatre and Arts Centre.
He's aged exceptionally well. Though when you look at the big poster in the lobby of the theatre and really look close, there are many well-earned lines and wrinkles. He's lived a life, and he's still living it.
What is most intriguing to me about William Shatner coming to Fort McMurray is that he actually reached out to find out about us. Alan Roberts, Director of Keyano Theatre and Arts Centre, took a surprising phone call earlier in December.
"Hello Mr. Roberts," said the friendly voice on the other end of the handset. "Would you have a few minutes to talk with Mr. Shatner?"
"Uhhh, yes," replied Alan haltingly. He was about to speak to Captain Kirk, a reality akin to getting a call from the President of the United States. (I'd say Prime Minister, but I'm afraid Mr. Harper doesn't quite have the oomph of Mr. Obama).
"So Keyano College," began Mr. Shatner. "Yours, mine, ours. Is that Cree?"
That began a surreal and unexpected conversation as this entertainment phenom peppered my friend and colleague with questions about our region, economy and history. Despite the fact that he may be as rich and famous as any star that we saw walk the red carpet at the 86th Academy Awards, and though he could easily just step off his private plane, come to Keyano College and say whatever pops into his mind, he has no intention of phoning it in.
Celestial comets came around once in a lifetime. This is our moment, once-in-a-lifetime, up-close-and-personal, with a television and motion picture icon who has taken us on unforgettable voyages to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly go where no man has gone before.
My understanding is that he is going to talk about the arts, this incredible lens through which we interpret, understand and celebrate life. I'm sure we'll hear amazing stories, interesting reflections and observations about this place we call home, and the voice of someone who might be as familiar, comfortable and endearing as an old friend.
The Affair for the Arts is the major fundraiser of the year for Keyano Theatre & Arts Centre. In attending you will be supporting and encouraging the magic we experienced through Les Mis, Hometown...The Musical! and countless other productions, concerts and experiences. You'll be able to bask in the glow of a passing star, enjoy some amazing wine, food and fellowship.
Tickets are on sale now for The Affair for the Arts at www.keyano.ca/theatre.


title: New jersey city shuts down lukoil franchise businesses over russian ties

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The city council of Newark, New Jersey, has frozen the organization licenses of Russian oil corporation franchises, which includes two Lukoil stations.
New Jersey Metropolis Shuts Down Lukoil Franchise Firms
The council voted unanimously to ask for that the town administrator suspend Lukoil’s business enterprise functions in Newark. The suspension was instantly criticized by the proprietor of Lukoil, who declared himself opposed to the Russian invasion of Ukraine while stating that he was an American citizen.
Selection ‘Not Meant to Harm’ Locals
Other criticisms of the company licence suspension contain the reduction of work to locals operating at the stations. North Ward Council Member Anibal Ramos responded that the decision was temporary and not meant to damage area inhabitants.
Ramos also claimed that neighborhood businesses ended up giving new employment alternatives to those who drop their positions at Lukoil.
‘Baffled and Confused’ by Final decision
Talking to Fox News Digital in an exclusive interview, Council Member Ramos reported: “We understand that Lukoil PJSC is the second-largest oil producer in Russia. There are absolutely ties among Lukoil and the Russian govt.
“A range of oligarchs are concerned in the possession. Considering that 2014, the U.S. has been imposing quite focused sanctions in opposition to Lukoil. What we did is we handed a resolution asking the city’s administrator to suspend the small business license for Lukoil gas stations in Newark. We at present have two of people undertaking company in our town that in operation requires a municipal license.”
The Lukoil station proprietor, Roger Verma, spoke to a nearby CBS affiliate to say: “I stand with Ukraine, and I’m entire in guidance of Russian sanction. Even so I am baffled and bewildered how shutting down an American-based smaller business operator is sending a information of assist.”
Ramos countered the issues by telling Fox: “The franchise proprietor himself, when he showed up at the press meeting yesterday, acknowledged that the residence wherever his franchise essentially is located is owned by Lukoil right.
“For us, it’s in our purview to grant small business licenses within just the town. We acknowledge that Lukoil has direct ties to Russia, and Russia is correct now foremost the cost on this invasion of Ukraine and threatening the lives and actually resulting in the deaths of countless numbers of Ukrainians. This is the city of Newark standing in solidarity with the persons of Ukraine in battling for democracy.”
Bakery Offering Different Work
One particular of the nearby employers featuring work to those people displaced by the Lukoil suspension is Paramount Bakery. How ‘temporary’ the organization license suspension is continues to be unidentified.


title: Background based on large proteomics datasets measured from seven human cell

text: Background Based on large proteomics datasets measured from seven human cell lines we consider their intersection as an approximation of the human central proteome, which is the set of proteins ubiquitously expressed in all human cells. encoded by exon-rich genes, indicating an increased regulatory flexibility through option splicing IFI30 to adapt to multiple environments, and that the protein conversation network linking the central proteome is very efficient for synchronizing translation with other biological processes. Surprisingly, at least 10% of the central proteome has no or very limited functional annotation. Conclusions Our data and analysis provide a new and deeper description of the human central proteome compared to previous results thereby extending and complementing our understanding of typically portrayed individual proteins. All of the data are created open to help various other research workers who publicly, for instance, have to evaluate or link concentrated datasets to a common history. Background The knowledge of living cells at a systemic level has been recognized increasingly more as a significant element of biology PF-04620110 and medication analysis [1-9]. Biological pathways and systems of proteins interactions are fundamental paradigms to hyperlink molecules to natural features and by therefore carrying out bridging the genotype-to-phenotype difference aswell as understanding properties of the business of natural matter [10-13]. Within this function we purpose at responding to three basic but fundamental queries: i) What’s the supplement of individual proteins portrayed ubiquitously and abundantly in various cell types? ii) Will this central proteome (C.Prot)  screen properties that are distinct from the others? iii) Is one able to identify global top features of this central proteome? Gene appearance microarrays allow examining a large selection of transcriptomes  and many research using mRNA recognition or abundance being a proxy for proteins appearance or concentration have got revealed essential properties of gene pieces related to tissues specificity [16-18]. Lately, Bossi and Lehner  demonstrated that tissue-specific protein are much less interacting but bind to primary cellular elements and common protein. Domains enriched in tissue-specific genes have a tendency to end up being are and metazoan-specific non-essential . Additionally it is known that portrayed genes encode proteins domains involved with proteins degradation broadly, cytoskeleton or RNA-binding . It really is popular that relationship between proteins and transcripts plethora is certainly adjustable  and, in most cases of thumb, an excellent correlation is seen in one third from the noticed entities only. Following mechanisms of regulation can decouple protein and transcript abundance  significantly. For this good reason, we think that it’s important to review the central proteome from proteomics data straight. As our data PF-04620110 present, mass spectrometry awareness has achieved an even that allows such direct strategies. Similar function was conducted by Schirle, et al. , who first coined the term central proteome and used human cell lines as we did, though they limited their analysis to technical aspects related to the proteomics technology. Kislinger, et al.  profiled protein expression in six mouse organs. Another related project is the Human Protein Atlas  that maps protein expression in human tissues through a selected set of antibodies. The focus of our work is different compared to the aforementioned transcriptomics and proteomics studies. After a PF-04620110 traditional and short evaluation from the features from the protein within the central proteome, which fits gene microarray outcomes, we reveal essential brand-new findings about the gene buildings of genes coding the central proteome, area on pathways in relationship with drug goals, and global properties from the connections network hooking up the central proteome. Furthermore, we present how several features of common protein vary with proteins abundance. The massive amount data generated because of this research takes its exclusive and homogeneous dataset which should curiosity various other investigators. Data are created obtainable as supplementary materials and are available in the ProteomeCommons.org Tranche open public repository. Outcomes Cell lines, proteomics and proteins identifications We assessed the proteomes of seven cell lines in the three germ levels (HaCat, HepG2, K562, HEK293, Namalwa, U937, HeLa) with 1D SDS-Page accompanied by LC-MS/MS. The proteomes included between 2031 and 4154 proteins each (find Table ?Desk1).1). Proteins identification was achieved by a bioinformatics system combining two data source se’s, Mascot  and Phenyx , and a forward thinking and very strict validation technique enforcing a optimum false discovery price (FDR) of 0.25% on protein groups . In addition, protein groups that were not made of alternative splice variants exclusively (2%) were discarded. Specific peptides allowed us to ascertain the presence of some variants. Table 1 Quantity of protein groups and unique peptides recognized in the proteomics data. Each cell collection was analyzed twice in technical replicates (merged results in Table ?Table1)1) and moderate variability in the recognized proteins was observed (<4%). The central proteome A large number of proteins were recognized in each cell collection (Table ?(Table1).1). We constructed the central proteome (C.Prot) by selecting proteins found in.


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title: Skip to content button

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The Skip to Content Button plugin adds a visually hidden but assistive technology/keyboard accessible button after the opening body tag that helps users using assistive technology to skip to a defined area on the page (by default an element with the id of „main“).
The Skip to Content Button plugin features a settings area where users can define a custom button class, a custom target, and a custom string that is the label for the button.
To install the Skip to Content Button plugin:
directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Go to the Skip To Content Button page within the Settings menu
- Assign the correct destination to the Destination ID
How do I find out what my destination URL is?
The most straight forward way to do this would be to view the page source of the front-end of your website (in most browsers, right click and press view page source) – and then look for the main content area of your site (typically this should be a element) and copy the ID of that tag.
Can I change this programatically without using the settings page?
Absolutely! The Skip to Content Button has 3 filters:
- stcb_skip_to_content_button_link – This filters the destination URL in the button
- stcb_skip_to_content_button_css_class – This filters the CSS Class in the button
- stcb_skip_to_content_button_text – This filters the Button Text in the button
The button isn’t displaying in my theme!
This plugin requires the wp_body_open(); to be present in the theme for the button to load. If this isn’t in your theme edit your theme (or child theme) and place wp_body_open(); after the opening tag.
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Contributors & Developers
“Skip To Content Button” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.


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"Like Getting Hit By a Mack Truck": One Woman’s Fight with Cancer
Elana Waldman is fighting for her life.
At an ICRF luncheon, Elana Waldman spoke about her battle with ovarian cancer. (click here for the video).
“……….I was diagnosed 20 months ago on August 19, 2005. Time is running.
On September 23, 2005, after extensive surgery, I was told the cancer was stage 3c despite my doctor’s earlier belief that it was not that advanced. The diagnosis meant that I needed chemotherapy and only had a 30% chance of surviving 5 years from that point. At 32 years old, while trying to build my family and with a 2 year old daughter, this news was devastating.
When I was told the statistics though, I guess I couldn’t wrap my head around them because I never thought I would die. No one I knew had ever died from cancer. My own mother had fought and beat the disease twice. I knew I had a tough road ahead of me but I always focused on the light at the end of the tunnel and just did what I had to do to get better. It was hard but many others had done it before me and I knew I could and had to do it for my family…..
My cancer has returned. When I was told this time, the news hit me like a Mack truck. The numbers for a recurrence are even worse than for an original diagnosis and my chances for survival are small. I understood the numbers this time and the implications for me and my family. The diagnosis shook me to my core and I had a huge reality check. I have cancer, a potentially fatal disease. This is not something that regular medication can treat and I am now literally fighting for my life, everyday. I have given up my career to focus on my health and my family. I want to enjoy as much time as I can while I feel strong and healthy. I want to be a spokesperson for ovarian cancer for a long time but more importantly I want to see my daughter grow up and I want to grow old with my husband.
These simple goals in life that I now set for myself are in jeopardy so I have truly learned to enjoy all the everyday miracles that I do have – my daughter’s smile, my husband’s kiss, my mother’s laugh. I am more than this disease and I do not want to let it take away everything else that makes me the person that I am. I am asking you to help me continue to enjoy these miracles. Your donations and your generosity allow our scientists to do cutting edge research which will hopefully lead to a cure for cancer. Your support for ICRF directly benefits people who are battling cancer and on all their behalves, I say thank you.”
Watch the video. It will hit you like an emotional Mack Truck.
Elana’s courageous battle with cancer will touch your heart.
Elana’s appreciation for everyday miracles will open your eyes.
Elana’s determination to help others will inspire you to become a Happiness Warrior.
May God give Elana a speedy recovery.


title: Dazhong dental seeks mergers and acquisitions to improve financial prospects as revenue declines

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The decrease in customer visits was the primary reason for the company’s underwhelming performance in the previous year. Despite this setback, there is a silver lining on the horizon in the form of potential mergers and acquisitions within the industry.
The company experienced a decline in foot traffic, resulting in lower sales and overall revenue. This drop in customer visits had a direct impact on the company’s bottom line, leading to a disappointing financial performance for the year. However, the company is not without hope, as there are opportunities for growth and expansion through mergers and acquisitions.
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can provide the company with a chance to revitalize its business and enhance its market position. By combining forces with another company, the organization can benefit from increased economies of scale, expanded market reach, and greater competitive advantage. M&A activities can also lead to cost savings, increased efficiency, and synergies that can drive profitability and growth.
In addition to the strategic advantages of M&A opportunities, the company can also leverage these transactions to diversify its product offerings, enter new markets, and access new customer segments. This expansion beyond its current business scope can help the company reduce its reliance on a single market or product line, mitigating risks and enhancing long-term sustainability.
Furthermore, mergers and acquisitions can enable the company to tap into new technologies, innovation, and talent that may not be available internally. By partnering with or acquiring innovative companies, the organization can stay ahead of market trends, meet changing customer demands, and remain competitive in a dynamic business environment.
While the company’s past performance may have been lackluster, the potential for growth and success through mergers and acquisitions presents a promising opportunity for the future. By capitalizing on industry trends, market dynamics, and strategic partnerships, the company can overcome its current challenges and position itself for long-term success and profitability.


title: Crush split doubleheader with salt cats,98115

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SYRACUSE –– The Cortland Crush handled the Syracuse Salt Cats in the first game of a doubleheader with a 4-1 win, but the Salt Cats bounced back and defeated the Crush in Game 2 3-0 Tuesday at Onondaga Community College. The Crush move to 13-18-1 on the season and are currently in fourth place in the New York Collegiate Baseball League East Division, eight games behind the first-place Salt Cats. The Crush play again at 4 p.m. today at Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex against the Rochester Ridgemen.
CRUSH 4, SALT CATS 1
Hunter Harmon (Mohawk Valley Community College) threw a complete game and Cortland’s offense gave him the run support he needed as the Crush were able to hang on for the 4-1 win.
Harmon’s complete game was seven innings due to the doubleheader, but the right-hander pitched to contact and trusted his defense throughout his outing. Harmon allowed one run on six hits and three walks and struck out one. The lone run from the Salt Cats came on a second-inning sacrifice fly.
Cortland’s offense gave Harmon the lead he needed in the first inning. Jamison Howland (Assumption College) began the inning with a triple, then Zach Masnikoff (Oberlin College) hit an RBI single to make it 1-0. Ryne McKinney (Capital University) and Carson Molinaroli (Anderson University) then hit back-to-back singles to load the bases with no outs. Nick Mahar (SUNY Brockport) and Jack Coogan (Molloy College) put a halt to the momentum as they committed the first two outs of the inning, but Joseph Yovino (Elon University) was hit by a pitch to score a run to make it 2-0.
The Crush scored their final two runs in the third. McKinney hit a leadoff double and Mahar walked to put runners on the corners. Coogan then hit an RBI single, scoring McKinney and advancing Mahar to third base. Coogan was caught stealing second the following at bat, but Mahar took a gamble and scored on a steal of home to push the lead to three.
McKinney went 2-for-2, Coogan and Masnikoff had a hit and an RBI and Howland and Molinaroli each added a hit.
SALT CATS 3, CRUSH 0
Cortland was unable to sweep the doubleheader as the bats went cold with just two hits and the Crush lost 3-0.
The Crush’s offense couldn’t get anything going against Salt Cats starting pitcher Joseph Ditzel. The Crush went 2-for-23 against Ditzel, with Molinaroli hitting a two-out single in the fourth inning and Mahar adding a one-out knock in the seventh. Ditzel looked untouchable outside of the two hits, as he tossed a complete game and struck out 13 on 110 pitches.
Despite Cortland’s offensive struggles, the pitching kept it in the game until the finish. Brian Young (Capital University) got the start and tossed 4.2 innings, allowing three runs on eight hits and two walks and striking out three. Scott Scherrer (Wells College) then threw 1.1 innings of scoreless relief, allowing one hit, a walk and striking out two.


title: Stan a lovely shirt for woman

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STAN is the last women’s pattern (sizes 34-52) that I’ll design this year. This shirt pattern is original, with a rock’n’roll look thanks to this wide shoulder pleat, but it can also be a rather classical pattern, if you choose to sew it without said shoulder pleat.
It will be really easy to adapt STAN to your own style, tastes, and body shape.
Similar to all of the patterns I had designed previously, comfort and finishing were top priorities. I opted for a loose fit, with cute gathers under the front and back yokes, which make it undeniably charming.
No seam line on the shoulder is visible and the yoke is fully lined. I’m sure you will be proud to wear a shirt with this level of finishing!
The choice will be yours as far as the button placket is concerned:
will you choose a hidden button placket?
or a traditional button placket?
This pattern offers a multitude of sleeve options :
– Long sleeves, either straight or puff (with the most perfect volume ever!), either with a slit bound by a continuous lap and a buttoned cuff or without a slit and with a plain cuff…
- – Short sleeves, straight or puff, tightened by a plain cuff (with neither slit nor button).
The shoulder pleat (if you chose that option), is sewn in a particular and clever way, giving the shirt a flowy vibe. It’s tricky to detail it here precisely, but the shoulder pleat is created on either side of the yoke, while the front and back bodices follow its movement from the edge of the yoke. That means that the pleat is free on front and back bodices.
And, at last, here are the fabric references I used for my various STAN shirts :
- The white shirt with straight long sleeves was made in silk crepe from SoTissus.
- The long puff sleeves was sewn in a viscose (ref. Meya) from Madame Iris,
- lThe short sleeve shirt was made in cotton batiste (ref. Camille) from Sous le Figuier,
- And, the last one was made in off-white cotton jacquard, an exclusive fabric from Cousette, called Marcello.
I hope that you will enjoy this trendy yet timeless patter, and that sewing it will bring you joy!


title: 'Citizen' is our July book club pick

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'Citizen' is our July book club pick
Our July book club pick for Now Read This, the PBS NewsHour's book club with The New York Times, is poet Claudia Rankine's "Citizen: An American Lyric." It's a collection of essays, images and poetry that consider how individual and collective expressions of racism add up and play out in our contemporary society.
Originally published in 2014, when protests erupted over the killings of Michael Brown and Eric Garner at the hands of police, Rankine's commentary on being Black in America feels ever relevant amid ongoing racial unrest today. Throughout the book, she touches upon the killing of Trayvon Martin, the arrest of the Jena Six, and how media coverage of Serena Williams perpetuated the trope of the "angry Black woman."
The poet and artist Holly Bass wrote in The New York Times Book Review that Rankine's book is built upon the conceit that what passes as "news" to white readers is simply "quotidian lived experience" to Black Americans.
"The challenge of making racism relevant, or even evident, to those who do not bear the brunt of its ill effects is tricky," Bass writes. "Rankine brilliantly pushes poetry's forms to disarm readers and circumvent our carefully constructed defense mechanisms against the hint of possibly being racist ourselves."
Rankine's book won numerous awards, including National Book Critics Circle Award in Poetry, the 2015 PEN Open Book Award, and the 2015 Hurston/Wright Legacy Award in Poetry.
The poet was on the PBS NewsHour when "Citizen" was originally published in 2014, and recounted her experience visiting Ferguson, Missouri, shortly after Michael Brown was killed. She said the "sense of the inevitability" among the Black Americans she spoke with there to see themselves "inside a dead body" was disturbing.
"As much as I would like to think that Ferguson would be a game-changing moment, it's hard for me to put faith in that," Rankine said then. "This kind of perpetual, aspirational hope of recognition of injustice that keeps not happening builds up in the self. And it's fascinating to me that I keep having the hope and keep knowing it's not going to happen."
Amid renewed protests over police brutality following the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and other Black bodies at the hands of law enforcement, Rankine will join us at the end of the month to discuss "Citizen" once more. We hope you'll read along.


title: Children will not be returned to family in georgia until mother undergoes drug testing

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MANCHESTER, Tenn. (WSMV) – Attorneys called for the return of five Georgia children to their parents following a court hearing Monday in Coffee County.
The children have been in the care of the Department of Children's Services since a traffic stop in February.
Officers arrested the children's father after finding marijuana and a gun in the car.
A juvenile hearing was held in Coffee County on Monday.
The family did not speak on camera on Monday, but relatives said they would not give up their fight for the return of their five children.
“I can't imagine my life without my babies,” said Courtney Teasley, an attorney representing Bianca Clayborne and Deonte Williams.
Clayborne and Williams are the Georgia couple whose children were taken away from them on February 17 following a traffic stop in Manchester.
“A black man and his family from Georgia, where medical marijuana is legal, were on their way to a funeral in Chicago, where recreational marijuana is legal,” Teasley said.
The Coffee County arrest warrant states the couple was stopped with the children in the car because it had dark tint and was driving in the left lane without passing.
The warrant states that Williams was arrested after police found marijuana and a gun in the car.
After the arrest, the youth welfare office took the children into custody.
Colonel Matt Perry of the Tennessee Highway Patrol told WSMV 4 on Friday: “We did not arrest the mother in this particular case with the intent of leaving the children with her. So we left it at that. The mother had custody of the children.”
WSMV4 asked DCS on Monday why the agency showed up and took the children.
“That's case-specific. I can't speak to you about that,” DCS spokesman Alex Denis said in court Monday, adding that the agency's primary focus is the safety and well-being of children. “We talk a lot about transparency, whether it's in terms of policies, procedures or protocols, and in this case, we believe these case managers did just that.”
Following Monday's decision, the family attorney declined to comment on why the children will not be released, saying only: “The mother will have to undergo a hair follicle test,” Teasley said.
A family friend told WSMV4 that the children were initially placed in foster care until she took them into her Antioch home earlier this month, where she said they will now return.
“This has to stop,” Teasley said.
Monday's juvenile hearing was scheduled to coincide with the criminal hearing on the marijuana charge. Those charges will now be heard on April 18.


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Understanding the World of Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
Electric Vehicles: An Overview
Electric vehicles, or EVs as they are more commonly known, have been a hot topic of discussion in recent years. These vehicles are powered entirely by electricity, which is stored in a large battery pack that drives the electric motor. The beauty of an EV lies in its simplicity: it has far fewer moving parts than a conventional petrol or diesel car, making it more efficient and potentially cheaper to maintain.
Electric vehicles are rapidly evolving, with advances in battery technology and electric motors making them increasingly competitive with their fossil fuel counterparts. A key advantage of these vehicles is their environmental friendliness. Since they produce zero tailpipe emissions, they contribute less to air pollution and climate change compared to traditional cars. However, the production and disposal of batteries do have environmental impacts, which must be mitigated.
One of the main challenges facing electric vehicles is the limited driving range. Although battery technology is improving, most electric cars can still only travel a limited distance before needing to be recharged. This is not an issue for people who primarily use their car for short journeys, but it can be a significant disadvantage for those who regularly need to travel long distances.
Hybrid Vehicles: A Closer Look
Hybrid vehicles, on the other hand, use a combination of a traditional internal combustion engine and an electric motor. The gasoline engine charges the car’s battery and provides additional power when necessary, such as during high-speed driving or when the battery is low. This setup allows hybrid vehicles to achieve better fuel efficiency than conventional cars, without the range limitations of electric vehicles.
Hybrid vehicles come in several types, including full hybrids, mild hybrids, and plug-in hybrids. Full and mild hybrids can generate electric power through regenerative braking, while plug-in hybrids can be charged from an external source. Each type of hybrid has its own strengths and weaknesses, making them suitable for different types of drivers.
Despite their benefits, hybrid vehicles also face challenges. They are typically more expensive than conventional cars due to their complex powertrain. They also carry both an engine and a battery, which can add weight and reduce interior space. Additionally, while they emit less CO2 than conventional cars, they still produce some emissions.
Comparing the Performance of Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
When it comes to performance, both electric and hybrid vehicles have unique advantages. Electric vehicles offer rapid acceleration thanks to the instant torque provided by their electric motors. They are also quieter and smoother to drive than conventional cars, providing a more comfortable driving experience.
Hybrid vehicles, on the other hand, offer better fuel efficiency than conventional cars, especially in city driving where the electric motor is most effective. They also provide a similar driving experience to conventional cars, making them a good choice for drivers who are not ready to switch to fully electric driving.
However, both types of vehicles face challenges in terms of performance. Electric vehicles have limited range and long charging times, while hybrid vehicles are less efficient on the highway and may not provide the same level of acceleration as electric or conventional cars.
Exploring the Environmental Impacts
In terms of environmental impact, electric vehicles are the clear winners. They produce zero tailpipe emissions, making them an excellent choice for reducing air pollution and tackling climate change. However, the production and disposal of batteries do have environmental impacts, which must be mitigated.
Hybrid vehicles, while not as clean as electric vehicles, still offer significant environmental benefits compared to conventional cars. They emit less CO2 and other pollutants, helping to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. However, they still rely on fossil fuels, which contribute to climate change and air pollution.
Understanding the Financial Implications
The financial implications of owning an electric or hybrid vehicle can vary greatly depending on many factors, including the price of the vehicle, the cost of electricity and gasoline, and government incentives. Electric vehicles are typically more expensive to purchase than conventional cars, but they can be cheaper to run due to the lower cost of electricity compared to gasoline.
Hybrid vehicles are also more expensive to purchase than conventional cars, but they can save money in fuel costs, especially for drivers who do a lot of city driving. However, the savings may not be enough to offset the higher purchase price, especially for drivers who do a lot of highway driving.
Looking at the Future of Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
The future of electric and hybrid vehicles looks promising. Advances in technology are making these vehicles more affordable, more efficient, and more convenient to use. For example, improvements in battery technology are increasing the range of electric vehicles and reducing charging times.
At the same time, the growing awareness of the environmental impact of fossil fuels is driving the demand for cleaner, more sustainable forms of transportation. This, combined with the increasing availability of charging infrastructure, is likely to continue to drive the growth of the electric and hybrid vehicle market in the coming years.