tier: polar

title: 5.1.2

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The easiest way to try it out is with a live image booted off a USB disk. Docker images also provide a quick and easy way to test Plasma.
Download live images with Plasma Download Docker images with PlasmaPlasma 5.1 was released in October 2014 with many feature refinements and new modules to complete the desktop experience.
This release adds a month’s worth of new translations and fixes from KDE’s contributors. The bugfixes are typically small but important and include:The easiest way to try it out is with a live image booted off a USB disk. Docker images also provide a quick and easy way to test Plasma.
Download live images with Plasma Download Docker images with PlasmaDistributions have created, or are in the process of creating, packages listed on our wiki page.
Note that packages of this release might not be available on all distributions at the time of this announcement.
Pakettien latauksen wikisivuYou can install Plasma directly from source.
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KDE is a Free Software community that exists and grows only because of the help of many volunteers that donate their time and effort. KDE is always looking for new volunteers and contributions, whether it is help with coding, bug fixing or reporting, writing documentation, translations, promotion, money, etc. All contributions are gratefully appreciated and eagerly accepted. Please read through the Supporting KDE page for further information or become a KDE e.V. supporting member through our Join the Game initiative.
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tier: cub

shelf: health

title: 156

text:
The IAVA is the first and largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to combat Veterans from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. IAVA membership is dependent on participation in either Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom, but civilians and other Veterans may join in a supporter status.
For the 2014 IAVA Member Survey, an online questionnaire was completed by 2,089 Veteran members. Their feedback will be used to provide an insight into what the post-military experience has been like so far for our latest generation of combat Veterans.
Some of the notable results include that 53% of participants said that that they had experienced mental injury. There were 44% diagnosed with PTSD, and 18% diagnosed with TBI. Almost two thirds of the participants admitted to having a mental injury and claimed to be receiving treatment. More than two thirds of the participants who had a close friend or family member suggest they seek help for their mental injury did so. This emphasizes how important it is for family members to vocalize their concern.
Regarding their education benefits, 62% of participants claimed to have used the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Of those, 78% of the Veterans rated the benefit as GOOD or EXCELLENT.
Regarding mental health treatment, 72% of survey participants who use the VA healthcare system for their mental health claims said they were satisfied with their provider, and 91% of participants claim to be satisfied with their non-VA provider for mental health treatments.
Almost half of the participants claim to have known at least one Iraq or Afghanistan Veteran who has attempted suicide.
One in ten participants claimed to be unemployed, and 61% of the employed Veterans claimed to be satisfied with their jobs.
Of the Veterans who filed disability claims with the VA, 70% answered that they waited over 120 days for the VA to notify them of their claim.
There are dozens of pages of data regarding Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans revealed from this survey. It is highly recommended that Veterans read the entire survey to see that they are not alone in their struggles. It is also important for employers, community leaders and advocates to understand the results in order to gain an insight as to where and how they can best help Veterans.
Military Connection proudly serves those who serve in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Guard and Reserve, Veterans and their Families. We are the go to site for Veteran Employment and information on Veteran education. Militaryconnection.com provides Veterans with and Directory of Employers, a Job Board, information on the Post-9/11 GI Bill, and a blog that offers Veterans boundless information. Be sure to visit Militaryconnection.com, the go to site.
Military Connection: Veteran Survey Findings: By Debbie Gregory


shelf: finance

title: RCBJ-Audible (Listen For Free)

text:
RCBJ-Audible (Listen For Free)
82 Percent Of Homeowners Who Sold In Last Six Months Accepted Offers At Listing Price, According To National Study
REAL ESTATE NEWS
The real estate market for single-family homes in the Hudson Valley area is still afire even though New York vaccination rates have risen to 70 percent, commuters are commuting again, and life is turning back to normal.
From May 2020 to May this year, the median sales price and the number of single-family homes sold are up by as much as 50 percent in Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, Orange and Sullivan counties, according to the real estate trade group Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors (HGAR).
HGAR also reported the median sale price in all six counties it covers – Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, Sullivan and Orange – is higher than it has been in a decade. The market is hot because city dwellers continue to migrate to the suburbs, eager to escape the confines of tight living quarters and less in need of commuting to city offices. Many are in search of second homes, even in the lower Hudson Valley.
The median sale price (the point that indicates the exact middle of the market) of single-family homes in May in Rockland County increased by 13 percent to $525,000 from $463,750 last May.
Total single-family homes sold in Rockland County to date this year increased 46 percent to 975 from 666 over the same period last year.
Total single-family homes sales in Westchester County from May 2020 to the end of May this year increased 28 percent to 7,352. The median sale price in the county increased by double digits during the same period to $755,000 and reached $810,000 for the month of May alone.
Meanwhile, the average number of days from when a buyer makes an offer to closing on a home decreased by as much as 40 percent.
The strong showing by the single-family home market follows a first quarter of 2021 that exceeded expectations among brokers.
The current housing market is paying hefty dividends for sellers, prompting many homeowners to put their homes up for sale sooner than planned to take advantage of market conditions.
A homes.com nationwide survey found that 82 percent of homeowners who sold in the last six months accepted offers at listing price (33 percent) or above (49 percent), nearly half of them sold in less than a month, and a quarter of them had five or fewer showings before finding a buyer — reflecting both the low supply of available homes and the rush to buy when new listings hit the market.
The survey also found a strong correlation between the number of showings sellers’ homes had, and the number of offers they received. A third of sellers said they sold their homes within the first five offers received, and nearly two-thirds wound up selling within the first 10. This roughly correlates to the number of showings, indicating that sellers received bids after virtually every walkthrough.
When sellers were asked how long their homes were listed before they sold, 22 percent said the process took less than two weeks, 25 percent were on the market between two and four weeks, and 27 percent for between one and two months. In other words, only less than a third of sellers’ listings were on the market for longer than two months.
While homebuyers during the pandemic largely coveted single-family homes in the northern suburbs of New York City, the condominium and co-op markets have been comparatively softer in Westchester and a whole other story in the rest of the Lower Hudson Valley.
A total of 670 condos sold in Rockland County in the last 12 months, according to HGAR, while 199, 243, 535 and four condominiums sold in Putnam, Dutchess, Orange and Sullivan counties, respectively.
HGAR reported only one co-op unit sold in both Putnam and Sullivan counties in the last 12 months, while total co-op sales in Rockland (83), and Dutchess (30) are up by 2.5 percent and 58 percent respectively.


shelf: education

title: Students on the Art of Procrastination

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Students on the Art of Procrastination
In every class, there always seems to be at least one student known for their otherworldly abilities in putting off work until the night before the due date. These individuals have almost reached a god-level echelon in the student body, with many curious students scratching their heads and ruminating upon the mysterious methods of these so-called ‘procrastinators’.
“What is the meaning of their holy work, and what is their end goal?” people often ask.
We undertook the task of tracking down such a student, and finally came across one in his natural habitat -- surrounded by a stack of unopened textbooks, 3-week old worksheets harboring healthy fungal colonies, and a 67-tab window on a computer screen, with each showing a different cat video on YouTube. When questioned about his bewildering practices and ultimate motives, the procrastinator simply gave a wry smile.
“The so-called ‘responsible students’ don’t know the true zen of The Art of Stalling,” he said. “Instead of naively rushing to get the assignment done as soon as possible, we meditate and immerse ourselves within the universal current of life. Ours is to scroll until we discover a new form of fire from finger friction, game until our computer fans rival the force of Hurricane Katrina, and view 4K pornography until our internet bill puts us in crippling debt. All to await that divine epiphany that strikes us eventually, the one that instills within us all the knowledge in the world to finish the assignment in a panic-fueled roid rage.”
Such an elegant system appears to be employed by the true visionaries of the classroom. These students deserve our utmost respect, as their impeccable methods have allowed them to achieve assignment-induced nirvana and transcend to a different plane of self-awareness and success. While critics have pointed out that these methods create “unnecessary stress” and fail to beget assignments that meet the grading standards of most teachers, the procrastinators reply with one simple statement: diamonds can only be made under pressure.


shelf: home-craft

title: Margaret howell ss25

text:
Margaret Howell’s SS25 collection reimagines timeless style with a focus on modern simplicity and ease. Known for her minimalist approach, Howell introduces a wardrobe built on the principles of comfort and versatility, where carefully crafted separates allow for personal expression. By subtly reworking proportions and incorporating archive pieces, the designer continues to evolve her understated aesthetic while staying true to the brand’s signature look.
This season’s color palette emphasizes soft, muted tones like Chalk, Kelp, Dusty Blue, and Soft Pink. These calming shades serve as the backdrop for lightweight fabrics such as cotton poplin, linen, and knits. The collection blends oversized shirting with unstructured blazers, making it easy for wearers to mix and match pieces for a customizable, laid-back style. The play with proportions—like longer hemlines and roomy cuts—adds a modern edge to the overall relaxed vibe.
Outerwear is a standout element, with pieces like the Fly Front Mac—a minimalist take on the summer trench—crafted from stone-washed linen and Ventile canvas. Its clean lines, large pockets, and neutral tones make it an essential layering piece for transitional weather. The collection also features the MHL. Knit Rib Jacket in soft cotton drill, offering a relaxed yet structured silhouette when paired with loose-fitting trousers.
Accessories are a key part of this collection, reflecting Howell’s balance between style and functionality. The unisex MHL. Soft Peak Cap, made from Japanese cotton canvas, brings a casual touch when combined with more tailored pieces. Footwear, like the men’s Deck Shoe with its updated crepe sole, and the women’s Classic Leather Sandal, hand-crafted in Italy, highlight Howell’s focus on practicality without sacrificing elegance.
The collection’s thoughtful attention to detail extends to its accessories, such as the Pleat Pocket Satchel, available in black or brown vegetable-tanned leather. The satchel is a perfect blend of style and utility, aligning with the relaxed yet polished aesthetic of the collection.
Margaret Howell’s SS25 collection reinforces the brand’s reputation for creating wearable, timeless pieces. With a focus on soft fabrics, subtle tones, and innovative design, Howell continues to offer a fresh take on summer dressing—one that is rooted in practicality and effortless luxury, ideal for those who appreciate thoughtful, versatile fashion.
View the collection in the Gallery below:


shelf: history-culture

title: Communists across europe mark 78th anniversary of soviet victory over nazi germany

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On May 8 and 9, communist parties and other anti-fascist sections across Europe organized various events to mark the 78th anniversary of the victory of the Soviet Red Army over Nazi Germany that marked the end of World War II. The official Victory Day Parade was held in Moscow’s Red Square and several major events were organized across Russia by the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (CPRF).
In the wake of the ongoing war in Ukraine, many countries in Europe, including Germany, had banned the display of Russian and Soviet flags on Victory Day celebrations. However, people across cities defied the ban and paid tributes to the fallen heroes of the Soviet Red Army and the partisans who liberated Europe from the clutches of Nazis and fascists during World War II.
Victory Day has been celebrated as a holiday in many post-Soviet Republics and other parts of Europe to mark the signing of the German Instrument of Surrender to the Soviet Red Army and Allied forces on the evening of May 8, 1945, in Berlin (May 9, Moscow time). However, over the last few decades due to rising Russophobia, there has been an attempt to undermine the role of the Red Army and the sacrifices of the Soviet Union in the official Victory Day events in several European states. The Soviet Union lost 26.6 million lives as casualties of the War. Now, in the backdrop of the war in Ukraine, Russophobia is at an all-time high and a rampant process of decommunization is underway across Europe.
Meanwhile, on Monday, the Union Anti-Fascist Patriotic Rally—dedicated to the 78th anniversary of the Soviet victory—reached Moscow after traveling 21,000 kilometers, touching various cities in Donbass, Abkhazia, Belarus, and Russia. The rally was started two months ago, on March 17, in Mariupol.
The Communist Party of the Russian Federation (CPRF) stated on Monday, “on the eve of Victory Day, we appeal to everyone to unite their efforts as much as possible in the fight against the greatest evil that exists—against fascism. It was generated by big capital in order to save their loot, in order to pacify the workers who demanded justice, in order to strangle Soviet power, and continue their domination. And the Soviet soldier, raising the Red Banner of October, the Banner of Lenin over the Reichstag, accomplished a great feat. We are the heirs of the winners, the people of Victory, and are simply obliged to defeat today, as almost 80 years ago, the brown plague of fascism, which in any of its guises is a vile and bloody product of capitalism!”


shelf: civic-law

title: Rahul gandhi ramps up demand for electoral transparency seeks timeline from ec for voter data

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In a move that adds momentum to the debate on electoral transparency, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday urged the Election Commission of India (ECI) to publish a definitive timeline for releasing voter rolls in a machine-readable digital format.
His appeal comes after the poll body agreed to share the electoral rolls following sustained pressure from the Opposition.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Gandhi termed the ECI’s move a “good first step,” but pressed for clarity:
“Can the EC please announce the exact date by which this data will be handed over in a digital, machine-readable format?” he posted.
The demand follows Gandhi’s strongly worded op-ed in The Indian Express, where he alleged serious electoral irregularities in the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections — polls that the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) won with a comfortable majority.
Gandhi has claimed that the elections were not free and fair, describing a suspicious spike in voter numbers within a short span as “evidence of match-fixing.”
He pointed to official figures to bolster his allegation. According to Gandhi, Maharashtra had 8.98 crore registered voters in the 2019 Assembly elections. That number rose to 9.29 crore for the May 2024 Lok Sabha polls — an increase of 31 lakh over five years.
However, within just five months, the voter count allegedly surged to 9.70 crore for the November 2024 Assembly elections — a leap of 41 lakh. Gandhi contended that the final voter number even surpassed the state’s adult population of 9.54 crore, as per government estimates.
“This raises serious concerns about fake voters and possible electoral manipulation,” Gandhi wrote.
The Election Commission responded with a point-by-point rebuttal, dismissing the allegations and defending the integrity of the voter registration process.
However, election strategist and Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor weighed in, saying that the ECI should go further in addressing public concerns.
Speaking to reporters in Begusarai, Bihar, Kishor said,
“The Congress is the principal opposition party, and Rahul Gandhi is the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha. The EC must take these concerns seriously and respond with full transparency.”
Kishor noted that Gandhi had not raised the issue in passing but had articulated it formally through written articles and speeches, including in Parliament.
The ECI’s rebuttal has not quelled the calls for deeper transparency. As Kishor pointed out, any lingering doubts about the electoral process could erode public trust and damage the foundations of India’s democracy.
With key state elections looming, the demand for greater electoral accountability is expected to remain a dominant theme in political discourse. For the Congress, this issue is quickly becoming a central plank in its post-election strategy — one aimed at questioning the legitimacy of the NDA’s recent electoral victories and pushing for institutional reform.


shelf: science-engineering

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Armenia as a regional and global tech hub
Armenia has recently been investing in the local tech industry with the aim of developing it into the next tech hub. The tech ecosystem has hatched many new Armenian start-ups which have been further boosted by an influx of digital experts from neighboring countries. JCC with support from its Legal and Tax Chapter held a webinar on the Development of the Technology Industry in Armenia on June 2024, moderated by Marlena Harutyunyan, Senior Associate, Archipel.
Gagik Sargasyan, CEO, Polixis discussed the strengths of the Armenia as a place to build up an engineering and data team. The innovative nature of the Armenian ecosystem was showcased by Mariam Torosyan, CEO, Safe YOU which has developed a multi-stakeholder mobile application and platform that is designed to empower and protect women and girls from violence and raising awareness on gender-related issues.
Armenia is investing in the infrastructure to develop innovative technological products at Engineering City. CEO Aram Salatian presented this development which is an environment created for engineering companies in the high-tech sector with the purpose of facilitating and accelerating the development of complex engineering solutions. It is a platform where engineering, science, and education come together to tackle the advanced engineering challenges of the 21st century. Engineering City provides a full range of advanced equipment, research and prototyping labs, machine tooling and production facilities that are accessible to all the resident companies, allowing them not just to develop ideas but to manufacture and test them on-site.


shelf: software-docs

title: On this page

text:
On this page
As businesses increasingly rely on data-driven insights, the need for scalable, real-time data streaming solutions has never been greater. Apache Kafka has emerged as one of the most popular platforms for building real-time data pipelines and event-driven architectures, powering everything from large-scale data analytics to microservices communication. However, managing Kafka in production environments, especially as organizations grow, presents a host of challenges. With Kafka's distributed nature, ensuring high availability, fault tolerance, and scalability requires significant operational expertise.
At the same time, Kubernetes has become the go-to platform for orchestrating containerized applications, offering automated deployments, scaling, and self-healing capabilities. It is the new abstraction for modern infrastructure, much like Linux once did for server operating systems. Vendors and product suppliers leverage Kubernetes to deliver cloud-native solutions that are portable across environments—whether on-premises, in the cloud, or in hybrid setups—enabling them to provide consistent, scalable, and flexible products. But while Kubernetes excels at managing stateless applications, handling stateful applications like Kafka is much more complex due to its intricate resource and operational requirements.
This is where Kubernetes Operators come into play. Operators allow Kubernetes to not only manage Kafka deployments but also automate complex tasks like scaling, upgrades, and recovery. Kafka Operators bridge the gap between Kafka's operational complexities and Kubernetes' orchestration capabilities, making it easier to run Kafka clusters reliably at scale.
What is a Kubernetes Operator?
Kubernetes Operators are application-specific controllers that extend the Kubernetes API to manage complex applications like databases, messaging systems and stream processors. Operators encapsulate domain knowledge about how to deploy, scale, and manage a specific application. For Apache Kafka, this means handling tasks such as setting up brokers, managing zookeepers, scaling partitions, and ensuring fault tolerance.
Why Use a Kafka Operator?
Managing Kafka manually on Kubernetes involves many steps: creating stateful sets, configuring persistent volumes, setting up Kafka brokers, monitoring health, and more. Kafka Operators abstract this complexity by automating the entire lifecycle of a Kafka cluster, from deployment to scaling to upgrades.
Using Kafka Operators has several advantages:
- Automated Deployment: Easily spin up a production-ready Kafka cluster with minimal manual intervention.
- Self-Healing: Operators monitor the Kafka cluster's state and automatically recover from node failures or degraded performance.
- Simplified Scaling: Operators can handle Kafka’s horizontal scaling, allowing you to adjust the number of brokers or partitions with minimal effort.
- Upgrades and Maintenance: Operators often handle rolling upgrades, configuration changes, and backups with zero or minimal downtime.
- Manage Kafka Ecosystem: Operators can handle Kafka clusters and Kafka Connect clusters, MirrorMaker and other tools in the ecosystem.
However, there are also some disadvantages. Operators can add an extra layer of complexity and are often opinionated in handling Kafka resources, making custom configurations more difficult. While operators simplify Kafka management, managing the operators themselves requires expertise and knowledge of both Kafka and Kubernetes.
Kafka Operator Options
Several Kafka operators are available in the market, each with its own set of features:
- Strimzi: One of the most popular Kafka operators, Strimzi offers an open-source, Kubernetes-native way to run Kafka. It provides features like automated deployments, scaling, rolling updates, and monitoring integration.
- Confluent Operator: Built by Confluent, the creators of Kafka, this operator offers enterprise-grade features with strong integration into the Confluent platform. It’s more suitable for companies already invested in the Confluent ecosystem.
- Koperator (Banzai Cloud): Integrates with Envoy proxy and Istio to provide an advanced setup that does not depend on Statefulsets.
Axual provides a fully managed, real-time event streaming platform designed to help enterprises build data-driven applications with ease. Want to know more about how Axual can help? Read the use case Kafka Operator: De Volksbank's Path to Data-Driven Transformation.
Axual's All-in-one Kafka Platform focuses on democratizing access to real-time data by offering an intuitive interface and a seamless developer experience. Axual uses Strimzi Operator to simplify Kafka management, automating key tasks such as provisioning, scaling, and updates, allowing customers to benefit from enterprise-grade streaming without the complexity of manual Kafka operations.
Conclusion - Kafka operators simplify Kafka deployment
Kafka Operators simplify Kafka deployment and management on Kubernetes, making it easier for organizations to run Kafka at scale. Whether you choose Strimzi, Confluent, or Koperator, operators enable automated management of Kafka clusters, allowing your teams to focus on delivering real-time data applications without getting bogged down in the operational complexities.
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Use Kafka with Kubernetes by leveraging Kafka Operators like Strimzi, which automate deployment, scaling, and management of Kafka clusters on Kubernetes. Learn more in our guide on Strimzi for Kafka deployments: https://axual.com/blog/kubernetes-simplifies-your-apache-kafka-deployment-with-strimzi
Deploy Prometheus within your Kubernetes cluster for metric collection. Set Up Pod Monitors to track the health and performance of your Kafka pods. Enable Metrics for all Kafka components to gain insights into their operational status. Deploy Kafka Exporter to expose Kafka metrics for Prometheus scraping. Install OpenTelemetry in the cluster to standardize and enhance observability across services. Create Grafana Dashboards using the metrics collected by Prometheus for visual monitoring and analysis.
Strimzi provides a way to run an Apache Kafka® cluster on Kubernetes or OpenShift in various deployment configurations. Read here more on how and why to use it: https://axual.com/blog/why-axual-use-the-strimzi-operator
An operator encapsulates human operational knowledge into software, streamlining the management of complex applications on Kubernetes. It can perform application-specific tasks such as deploying an application on demand and backing up or restoring the application state.


title: Rbh partners with nhs to encourage men to talk about their mental health

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RBH launches ‘Breaking Point’ video campaign with Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust.
Launched on International Men’s Day (19th November), the video aims to raise awareness of the services the Trust provides, while also emphasising the potentially devastating consequences of not seeking help when experiencing mental health issues.
Did you know? 12.5% of men in the UK are suffering from common mental health illnesses and 46% of those are embarrassed or ashamed of their mental health condition.*
Marcus Leonard, IAPT Manager at the Trust said: “We wanted to create a video which demonstrated the importance of talking about mental health and asking for help when needed. We know that men are less likely to seek help when they are feeling low, which can lead to disastrous consequences.
“The breaking point video showcases the need to recognise symptoms and seek help early. Our service offers both online and talking therapies and we would like to encourage everyone, but particularly men, to come forward and talk to us – it could just be the best decision you have ever made.”
RBH’s head of insight, Joe Hepburn, added: “Born out of insight into men’s mental health, our campaign aims to help shift attitudes and drive change.
“We’ve loved working alongside the NHS on this project and hope it encourages more men to reach out to someone if they’re feeling low or are at risk of breaking point.”
Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust is designed to help people who are feeling low, experiencing adversity or near breaking point. Its Dudley and Walsall Wellbeing courses offer immediate access to online supported CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) programmes, with interactive tools to help people better understand their own mental health.


title: The impact of interest rates on car finance what you need to know

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Interest rates play a significant role in car finance, affecting the cost of borrowing money to purchase a vehicle. In this article, we will explore the impact of interest rates on car finance and what you need to know when considering a car finance option.
What are Interest Rates?
Interest rates are the cost of borrowing money from a lender. Lenders charge interest rates as a percentage of the total amount borrowed, which is added to the principal amount and paid back over the loan term. Interest rates vary depending on several factors, including creditworthiness, loan term, and market conditions.
Interest rates can have a significant impact on car finance, affecting the total cost of the loan and the monthly payments. Here are some of the ways interest rates can affect car finance:
Total Cost of the Loan: Interest rates can significantly impact the total cost of the loan. Higher interest rates can lead to a more significant overall cost of borrowing, while lower interest rates can reduce the overall cost of borrowing.
Monthly Payments: Interest rates can also impact the monthly payments on a car finance loan. Higher interest rates can lead to higher monthly payments, while lower interest rates can result in lower monthly payments.
Loan Term: Interest rates can also impact the loan term. Lower interest rates can enable borrowers to opt for longer loan terms, which can lead to lower monthly payments. On the other hand, higher interest rates may require shorter loan terms, resulting in higher monthly payments.
Several factors can affect the interest rates on car finance loans. Here are some of the critical factors to consider:
There are several ways to secure a lower interest rate on a car finance loan. Here are some strategies to consider:
Improve Your Credit Score
Improving your credit score can help you secure a lower interest rate on a car finance loan. Paying off debts, making timely payments, and disputing any errors on your credit report can help improve your credit score.
Negotiate with the Lender
Negotiating with the lender can help you secure a lower interest rate on a car finance loan. Researching current interest rates and comparing offers from multiple lenders can help you negotiate a better deal.
Opt for a Shorter Loan Term
Opting for a shorter loan term can result in a lower interest rate, as lenders may view shorter terms as less risky.
Increase Your Down Payment
Increasing your down payment can help reduce the risk for lenders and may result in a lower interest rate on a car finance loan.
Refinance Your Loan
Refinancing your car finance loan can help you secure a lower interest rate by replacing your current loan with a new one that has better terms.
In conclusion, interest rates have a significant impact on car finance, affecting the total cost of the loan and monthly payments. The interest rates on car finance loans can vary depending on several factors, including credit score, loan term, market conditions, down payment, and the type of car. It’s essential to consider these factors when choosing a car finance option and to research current interest rates and negotiate with lenders to secure the best deal possible. Borrowers can also improve their chances of securing a lower interest rate by improving their credit score, opting for a shorter loan term, increasing their down payment, or refinancing their loan. Understanding the impact of interest rates on car finance can help individuals make informed decisions and manage their finances effectively.


title: Kids will do well if they can dr r greene

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I went to an interesting workshop on managing challenging behaviour and I thought I’d share some of Dr. Ross Greene’s ideas. Not only do his ideas give one cause to think about misbehaviour, but they also help us to understand kids’ academic behaviours as well. (If you want to learn more visit his website: http://www.livesinthebalance.org/)
We often think that kids don’t do well at school or misbehave because they want to. How often do we say to kids: Are you making good choices? I do it myself. But, implicit in the question is the belief on my part that the student could make good choices if he or she wanted to, which, logically leads to the belief that the student has purposely made a bad choice. In my question I am implying that the student could have equally have chosen the other path. We also tend to say, when faced with a student who is behaving badly, that the student is acting in this way because it gets him or her something: attention, a way out of doing work, an escape. Again, in this assumption also lays the assumption that the student is choosing these behaviours to get the desired, albeit socially unacceptable, effect.
Greene posits a different theory: Kids do well if they can. After all, it is always more agreeable to do well if one can. I can’t really think of a time when, all things being equal, I actually chose to do less than my best or to be mean or to purposely not do a good job when I could or to lose my temper just because. There have been many times when I have, in hindsight, wished I had chosen differently. Even if in the moment I am flooded with guilt at my choice, it is always after the fact. But, I can’t really remember ever choosing to do bad.
This puts misbehaviour in a whole new light. It suggests, then, that really challenging students are operating from a skills deficit model. If they had the appropriate skills, they would do well. If we look at challenging students in this way, it may change how we deal with them. A model of imposed consequences will not remedy deficit skills.
Let’s take this to the academic arena. If we start with “Kids will do well if they can” then it may change how we view academic progress. After all, if you could do the math problem, or write a really good essay or play a piece of music or organize your work, wouldn’t you? Do you ever plan a not-so-great lesson even though you could have planned a great one? Do you ever write poor report card comments even though you could write better ones? Do you ever mark work incorrectly even though you could have done it correctly? Do you ever write a letter to a parent that is disorganized and with poor spelling even though you could do it properly? Do you ever assign work you know in advance is inappropriate for your students even though you could choose a better assignment? Probably not. It is always preferable to do a good job. When we have the skills to do so, we access them and proceed.
When we are lamenting that students are not doing well, EVEN THOUGH WE HAVE TAUGHT IT, there is a tendency to think that they just don’t want to do what we have taught. But, maybe they haven’t learned it yet, and, therefore, we need to teach some of those students again (and again and again). Once students really understand what they need to do, they tend to do it, and feel proud of their work.
Of course, this mindset makes our jobs harder. It’s easy to lay it all on the kid’s doorstep and impose consequences or poor marks when kids do badly. It is much, much harder to figure out which skills are missing and work with them to teach the skills. And the kid has a responsibility here, too. In both behaviour and academics we need to work with students and listen to them when determining what the problem is, which skills are missing and how we are going to go about solving the problem. The student needs to feel that he or she is understood and has a role in solving the problem. It is hard work for both us and the student. In the end, though, when we feel like we are solving a problem rather than being punished, we tend to be willing to try. And when kids see success, within a supported environment, they begin to believe in themselves and believe that the adults in their lives really are there for them.


title: Summer camp flavored water printable tags

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These flavored water printable tags are perfect for summer camps! Slide a flavored water packet into the slot. Cute and inexpensive! This post contains affiliate links.
Check out all of my Young Women's camp pillow treat ideas here!
YW Camp Flavored Water Printable Tags
I made these printable tags to attach to use with flavored water packets for YW camp (LDS Young Women Camp). It’s an annual camp that our church does every summer for teenage girls ages 12-18. In the evenings, we typically give each young woman a “pillow treat”, which is a small handout with a sweet message. I made these with that purpose in mind, but they’d be perfect to give out at any summer camp. Are your kids going to Vacation Bible School? Day camp? Band camp? There are so many fun uses for these tags.
You could attach the tag to a bottle of Gatorade, Prime, or an energy drink. For a super affordable option, slide a flavored water packet into the tag like I did!
Printable Flavored Water Handout
You could also use a hole punch and ribbon to attach to a bottle of Gatorade, etc.
4 Crafts To Make At Summer Camp!
- Morse Code Bracelets: These stretchy Morse code bracelets are easy to make and fun to customize! Made from seed beads and stretchy cord. Make a stack to wear today!
- YW Camp Shrinky Dink Key Chains: Colorful and cute, these YW camp shrinky dink key chains are easy to make! There are four sheets of camp and young women-themed designs to choose from!
- Mystery Leather Bracelets: Mystery braid leather bracelets are an easy craft for youth summer camp crafts. They come together quickly and are fun to customize.
- Stamped Metal Rings: These easy hand-stamped rings are fun to customize and are made out of aluminum, so they are easy to stamp! Fun to make with teens!


title: Two killed several wounded in mass shooting at washington music festival

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A mass shooting occurred at the campgrounds near Washington’s Gorge Amphitheatre during an electronic dance music festival on Saturday night, resulting in two fatalities and several injuries, according to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.
The incident was reported around 8:25 p.m. at the campgrounds near the town of George, as stated in a Facebook post by the Sheriff’s Office. Three individuals, including the shooter, sustained injuries and were later taken into custody.
The suspected shooter initially left the scene after the shooting, but was subsequently located by law enforcement officers. As he fled, the suspect fired shots randomly into the crowd before being apprehended, according to Sheriff’s Office spokesman Kyle Foreman.
At the time of the shooting, the Gorge Amphitheatre was hosting a two-day music festival named Beyond Wonderland, with the campgrounds situated a few hundred yards away from the venue, as confirmed by Foreman.
Authorities have not yet provided specific information about the suspect, victims, the weapon used, or the motive behind the shooting. The Washington Office of Independent Investigation, responsible for examining officer-involved shootings, will conduct a thorough investigation into the incident, Foreman stated.
Despite the shooting, the Beyond Wonderland festival continued on Saturday night. However, the festival organizers issued a statement advising attendees to avoid a particular section of the campgrounds. They assured festival-goers and campers that there was no ongoing danger.
On Sunday morning, the organizers made the difficult decision to cancel the performances scheduled for the day. The cancellation was prompted by the incident that took place in the overflow camping area the previous night. The festival expressed gratitude to local authorities and staff for their swift response and extended condolences to the affected families and friends.
The festival’s Saturday lineup included artists such as Dillon Francis and Flosstradamus, while Marshmello and Afrojack were scheduled to perform on Sunday.


title: Arcigay berlusconi should not try to rebuild his virginity at the expense of gay lesbian and transsexual people

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“As long as we are in power, traditional marriage and gay unions will never be on the same level”. With this cynical statement delivered today, Silvio Berlusconi makes a petty move in front of the whole country. It is yet another ruthless use of homosexuals and transsexuals’ lives and feelings with the sole objective of restoring the alliance with the Catholic electorate, disgusted by months of sexual scandals.
This exploitative attempt is so obvious and cannot deceive anyone because it also includes an attack on public schools in favour of private institutions. President Berlusconi should remember that the Constitutional Court, with the ruling no. 138/2010, has recognized that the rights of LGBT couples living together are the same of married heterosexual couples. It has also affirmed that guaranteeing rights of any citizen of this country is a moral and political obligation for a man of government.
With his statement, Silvio Berlusconi throws out of the window decades of history of equality in Europe, including the Italian Constitutional Court’s decisions and the principles of human dignity that the EU constantly affirms and that he continues to deny. To affirm the right to equality of all people is not a matter of left-wing or right-wing policies, but a foundation for civic awareness and good governance.
The Prime Minister says he fears fundamentalist tendencies from North Africa, but then he brings them to Italy. It is obvious that his model is not the U.S., where a few days ago Obama used significant words in support of same-sex marriage. The Prime Minister should look around and tell us which countries are treating LGBT people like he does. Maybe he will find out that this does not happen anywhere in the civilized world.
History observes and will judge all of us, Mr. President, even you. Remember that millions of gay, lesbian and transsexual people regularly pay taxes and fulfill their social and civic obligations without having the same rights as the other citizens. For these people, your statements are just too ridiculous to bear and for you and for everyone in this country they are really not enough to cleanse your conscience.
Please, do us a favor and rebuild your virginity by appearing in Court to stand trial. Do not wave our lives and our loves as a trophy to the desires of Italy’s most backward side.
Paolo Patanè, national president of Arcigay


title: Fuel cells

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(Originally posted in 2015, Issue 2, The Code Authority newsletter. Content may not reflect changes that have occurred since its original publication.)
An option for providing power when it’s needed
In today’s energy conscious society there is a growing demand for energy sources to provide a constant source of reliable electric power, whether it is for use during power outages or to help reduce peak power demands for a facility or building. Fuel cells are being installed in ever increasing numbers to help facilities and businesses meet their electric power needs. If owners, designers and code authorities don’t have a good understanding of codes and standards that cover stationary fuel cells, it is difficult for them to design, install and approve a safe, code compliant fuel cell installation.
Fuel cells work like batteries, but don’t run down or need recharging. They produce electricity as long as fuel is supplied. A fuel cell consists of a negative electrode (or anode) and a positive electrode (or cathode), separated by an electrolyte. A fuel, such as hydrogen, is fed to the anode, and air is fed to the cathode. Hydrogen atoms are activated by the catalyst and separate into protons and electrons, which take different paths to the cathode. The electrons go through an external circuit, creating a flow of electricity. The protons migrate through the electrolyte to the cathode, where they reunite with oxygen and the electrons to produce water and heat, the clean byproduct of fuel cell power generation. Some fuel cells use natural gas as a fuel, rather than hydrogen, and convert it into hydrogen via a reforming process.
UL investigates and lists (certifies) stationary fuel cell power systems under the IRGZ product category. Information on the listings can be found in the Online Certifications directory ul.com/database using a “fuel cell” keyword search. UL currently has products listed for two companies under this product category. These companies have several models listed for nonresidential, outdoor use. Some of the units are intended to be used with a natural gas fuel source, and others are intended for use with a hydrogen fuel source. The listings assume the products will be provided with fuel in accordance with the locally adopted fuel gas codes, such as the NFPA 2 Hydrogen Technologies Code, the NFPA 54 National Fuel Gas Code, or the International Fuel Gas Code.
Product safety standard
Requirements used to investigate and list stationary fuel cell power systems are included in the Standard for Stationary Fuel Cell Power Systems, CSA America FC 1. This standard includes a comprehensive set of construction and performance requirements, and routine tests for these systems. UL uses this standard as a basis for listing stationary fuel cell systems.
The Standard for the Installation of Stationary Fuel Cell Power Systems, NFPA 853, provides requirements for the design, construction, and installation of stationary fuel cell power systems, and is not applicable for portable fuel cell power units. It provides fire prevention and fire protection requirements for safeguarding life and property and is applicable to all size stationary fuel cells power systems.
Fuel cell types
NFPA 853 recognizes three different types of fuel cell systems, as described below.
Prepackaged fuel cell power systems
These self-contained fuel cell power systems are designed as a single unit, are assembled in a factory, and shipped to the installation site. NFPA 853 requires these units to be designed, tested, and listed in accordance with the CSA FC 1, American National Standard for Fuel Cell Power Systems. Those prepackaged systems that are outside of the scope of CSA FC 1 must comply with the requirements for pre-engineered fuel cell systems. Prepackaged systems are labeled with Stationary Fuel Cell Power System UL Listing or UL Certified Marks.
Pre-engineered fuel cell power systems
Pre-engineered and matched modular component fuel cell power system are systems that have components that are assembled in a factory in separate modules, such as the fuel cell stack, reformer, and inverter and shipped to the installation site and assembled. NFPA 853 requires these systems and matched modular components to be designed and tested to meet the intent of CSA FC 1. Proprietary equipment or materials for which no generally recognized codes or standards exist are to be evaluated based on data from operational experience in the same or comparable service or test records covering the performance of the equipment or materials. Modules and accessories that have been investigated for use in pre-engineered systems are labeled with Stationary Fuel Cell Power System Accessory UL Listing or UL Certified Marks, or equivalent wording.
Engineered and field-constructed fuel cell power system
Engineered and field-constructed fuel cell power systems include assemblies that are not preassembled or do not have factory-matched components. These systems are required to comply with all applicable requirements in NFPA 853, and be accompanied by a fire risk evaluation prepared by a registered engineer or third party acceptable to the code authority. These typically include larger and more complex systems.
Fire code proposals
As an increasing number of stationary fuel cell systems are being installed, fire code authorities are being challenged to ensure the systems are installed in a safe, code compliant fashion. Work is currently underway to update the International Fire Code and the NFPA 1. Fire Code to include more requirements to ensure installations meet nationally recognized safety standards. Updated requirements are anticipated to be included in the 2018 editions of these codes.


title: Touchbistro

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TouchBistro is a comprehensive restaurant management software designed to enhance the customer experience, increase sales, and streamline operations for food service businesses. It features an extremely user-friendly interface, primarily on an iPad, and is known for its speed, reliability, and effectiveness in iOS environments. The software includes a Point of Sale (POS) system that can be customized through various add-ons to meet the specific needs of each restaurant. TouchBistro also facilitates efficient reservation management and online ordering with direct delivery without commission fees and offers tools for brand promotion, including digital and physical gift cards and a loyalty program.
What is TouchBistro Good For?
TouchBistro excels at providing a robust solution for managing daily restaurant operations, including transaction processing through its reliable POS system that allows for efficient server and printer integration. It is effective in enhancing the dining experience by enabling smooth booking and reservation management, simplifying the process of placing and receiving takeout orders, and fostering customer loyalty through targeted promotional tools and programs. TouchBistro is also beneficial in increasing restaurant sales through its various add-ons tailored to meet specific business needs, such as menu item customization and efficient server management.
Who Should Use TouchBistro?
TouchBistro is ideal for restaurant owners, managers, and staff looking for a versatile and efficient solution to improve operational efficiency, customer service, and sales performance and provide excellent customer service. It is also ideal for food service operations looking to implement a reliable and easy-to-use POS system, streamline reservation and ordering processes, and enhance marketing efforts with loyalty programs and gift cards. TouchBistro meets the needs of a wide range of food service businesses, from small cafes to large restaurants, looking to leverage technology for better management and growth.


title: Facial plastic surgeons specialized in the art of facial sculpting

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While there are numerous medical professionals all over the United States, facial plastic surgeons are some of the most specialized individuals around. This isn’t to say that they are better than general plastic surgeons, but a vast number of qualifications and standards must be met to be considered a facial plastic surgeon.
Aside from being highly educated, both general and facial plastic surgeons must make it through rigorous residency programs. However, facial plastic surgeons’ residencies dedicate all their attention to one area: the face.
Being a facial surgeon is more than just about completing a procedure. There is unique meticulousness and attention to detail applied to give their patients beautiful results that appear natural to the naked eye.
You wouldn’t want a plastic surgeon who specializes in body contouring procedures performing your facelift or rhinoplasty, would you?
Where Is Surgery Performed?
Skilled, qualified, and experienced surgeons perform in state-of-the-art practices or are allowed to perform in accredited hospitals to ensure patient safety and the effectiveness of the procedure.
When visiting a surgeon for a consultation about your facial procedure, don’t be afraid to ask any and all questions you might have. Be sure find out if the surgeon is certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and if he or she regularly performs the procedure you want to undergo.
If you live in or near Denver, schedule a consultation with Dr. Edmon Khoury by calling (720) 475-8400 or filling out our online contact form today. We look forward to hearing from you soon and are dedicated to providing you with results you can feel confident about.


title: What if my cosigner goes bankrupt

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Having a second individual cosign for vehicle finance is becoming a popular option in the UK. As more consumers than ever before struggle with imperfect credit, alternative options for accessing affordable finance are being sought. One of which being to bring in a cosigner – an individual in a better financial position, who’s happy to take joint responsibility for the loan.
You’ll certainly be left flying solo, but does this mean the whole deal will come crashing to the ground?
The Implications of Cosigner Bankruptcy
Mercifully, the answer is no. When a cosigner enters into a financial agreement with the primary borrower, they’re simply there to get things up and running. They’ll be chased by the lender in the event that the primary borrower falls behind on their payments, but once the deal has been agreed, they’re effectively just a ‘silent’ partner in the background.
This is why a bankruptcy on the part of your cosigner should technically have little to no effect on the loan. That is, just as long as you’ve met your repayment obligations to date and continue to do so.
When an individual is declared bankrupt, it becomes difficult (or impossible) for creditors to reclaim monies. Repossession may also be out of the question, as the bankrupt individual may have no assets that are worth taking. Effectively, those who are declared bankrupt have nothing – they’re returned to zero with a clean slate, though with no assets to their name and a fatally damaged credit score.
As a result, your lender will be unable to chase the cosigner for payment, in the event that you fail to meet your repayment obligations. This doesn’t necessarily have any major implications on your loan, but does mean that it is up to you and you alone to settle your debts. In addition, there’s a chance your lender may take a more heavy-handed approach to any future issues encountered.
They may have been quite forgiving with the odd mistake before, but could subsequently take things more seriously in the absence of your initial cosigner.
What If I Can’t Repay the Loan?
Once again, any difficulties encountered after your cosigner is declared bankrupt are yours to deal with a loan. If you find yourself in a position where you’re struggling to repay the loan, you need to contact the lender at the earliest possible juncture. This means getting in touch with them before missing or delaying any payments, rather than waiting until things have already taken a turn for the worst.
Particularly given the situation with your cosigner, the lender will not be oblivious to the fact that ‘forcing’ you to clear your debt really isn’t the way to go. Instead, you may find that they are surprisingly flexible. They may be willing to come to discuss a new repayment agreement – one that involves smaller monthly payments over a longer period time, a temporary payment break or something similar.
In any case, the lender’s priority will be to ensure that they get as much of their money back as possible. The last thing they want is for you to also declare bankruptcy, subsequently leaving them unable to reclaim a penny.
The Bottom Line…
Whether it’s you who’s encountering difficulties or your cosigner, the key to success with personal financial products lies in communication. At the first sign of trouble, avoid the temptation to bury your head in the sand and hope it will go away.
Talk to your lender, explain the situation and discuss a mutually amicable resolution.


title: Insight from a pr intern at obsidian

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While in school we learn about various opportunities offered to us by nonprofits, local businesses, corporate firms, and agencies to grow as a PR professional. While at times internships don’t sound exciting, especially if you have a lot of financial responsibilities, it is by far one of the best ways to explore the industry, gain experience, network with experts, and learn new skills; all that while having minimal repercussions for doing something wrong.
“It’s okay, you are an intern, you are just learning.”
I had an opportunity to gain insight from Haley Hale, a PR intern at the Obsidian Public Relations Firm of what a day in the life of a PR intern looks like and why they are so important to students.
Q: What does your typical day look like?
“No day in the Public Relations field ever really looks the same. Obsidian has such a wide variety of clients, and I’ve gotten to assist on a few different accounts. Normally I start my day off by checking my emails. Then I move on to checking out the assignments that I have due for the day and future assignment I have to work on. My tasks vary from day-to-day.” Hale also said that as an intern her responsibilities are to help assist the team in any way she can – whether it’s writing, researching, or conducting some social media work.
Q: What skills have you learned during your internship?
“There are so many things that I have learned from my time at Obsidian. First, I have sharpened my writing skills. I have also grown my skill in the social media area. I think learning from experience is so great. I can learn about theories and tools and tactics for the field in classes, but I’m someone who learns best from doing. I’m so thankfully that Obsidian has given me the chance to do that. I’ve also been able to learn a lot from the experiences team members have told me about. It’s really been an incredible opportunity.”
Q: What are the most critical skills for a PR intern?
“One skill that I’ve found really critical is having strong writing skills. I think I do some type of writing every single day. It’s also good to have your AP style book with you while you’re writing.”
Q: Why are PR internships important for college and graduate students?
“I think internships in general are important because they help you get that real world experience. They give you opportunities to go out and actually use what you’re learning in a classroom. They can also help you gauge whether the field your internship is in is actually something you could see yourself doing.”
While being an intern, Hale is also a graduate student and a graduate assistant at the Department of Journalism and Strategic Media at the University of Memphis. Hale’s advice to those interested in PR internships is to always send that email or LinkedIn message. “Always apply for that internship that you have your eye on,” said Hale. “Internships are such a great learning tool.” You can also check her blog post about her internship journey with Obsidian here.


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5 Facts About Jelly Bean Pollination 🍬
Boost your Jelly Bean garden's health and fruit yield 🌱 by mastering the art of pollination!
- 🌼 Jelly Bean plants self-pollinate, but cross-pollination boosts genetic diversity and yields.
- 🐝 Bees and butterflies are essential for effective pollination and fruit production.
- 🌱 Creating a pollinator-friendly garden enhances Jelly Bean plant success and attracts beneficial insects.
Self-Pollination vs. Cross-Pollination
🌱 Determining Pollination Type
Jelly Bean plants are primarily self-pollinating, meaning they can produce fruit and seeds without needing pollen from another flower. However, they also benefit from cross-pollination, which can enhance genetic diversity and improve overall plant vigor.
Understanding both self-pollination and cross-pollination is crucial for optimal plant health. By recognizing how these processes work, gardeners can maximize fruit and seed production, ensuring a thriving Jelly Bean crop.
Description of Flower Parts 🌸
Jelly Bean flowers are a vibrant spectacle, with brightly colored petals designed to attract pollinators. These petals are often arranged in unique patterns, making them visually appealing and easy for insects to locate.
The green sepals serve as protective leaf-like structures that shield the flower bud before it blooms. Within the flower, the stamens represent the male reproductive parts, featuring anthers that produce pollen. Meanwhile, the pistils are the female reproductive components, comprising the ovary, style, and stigma.
How Flower Structure Facilitates Pollination 🐝
The strategic arrangement of petals and reproductive parts plays a crucial role in enhancing accessibility for pollinators. This design not only invites pollinators but also supports the self-pollination mechanism, where pollen from the anthers can easily reach the stigma within the same flower.
For cross-pollination, the flower's structure encourages visits from various pollinator species. This interaction facilitates the transfer of pollen between flowers, promoting genetic diversity and robust plant reproduction. Understanding these mechanisms is essential for anyone looking to cultivate healthy Jelly Bean plants.
With this foundation on flower structure, we can now explore the fascinating pollination process that follows.
🌱 Mechanisms of Self-Pollination
Jelly Bean plants primarily rely on self-pollination, where pollen falls from the anthers directly onto the stigma within the same flower. This efficient process ensures that the plant can reproduce even in the absence of external pollinators.
However, while self-pollination is effective, incorporating additional pollination methods can significantly enhance genetic diversity and fruit yield. This diversity not only strengthens the plant's resilience but also leads to healthier and more robust offspring.
🐝 Role of Pollinators in Cross-Pollination
Cross-pollination plays a crucial role in promoting genetic diversity and ensuring successful plant reproduction. By facilitating the exchange of pollen between different flowers, it helps create a stronger gene pool.
Bees are among the primary pollinators, drawn to the bright colors and sweet nectar of Jelly Bean flowers. Their diligent work in transferring pollen from one bloom to another is vital for the plant's reproductive success.
Butterflies also contribute to this process, visiting flowers for nectar and inadvertently aiding in pollen transfer. Their presence not only enhances pollination but also adds a vibrant touch to the garden, making it a lively ecosystem.
In summary, while Jelly Bean plants can self-pollinate, the involvement of pollinators like bees and butterflies enriches the pollination process, leading to healthier plants and more abundant fruit. This sets the stage for understanding how to support these essential pollinators in our gardens.
Step-by-Step Instructions for Hand Pollination 🌼
Hand pollination can be a rewarding process for Jelly Bean plants. Follow these straightforward steps to ensure successful fertilization.
- Identify Male and Female Flower Parts: Start by locating the stamens (the male parts) and pistils (the female parts) in the flower.
- Collecting Pollen: Use a small brush or cotton swab to gently brush the anthers, which hold the pollen.
- Transferring Pollen: Carefully apply the collected pollen to the stigma of the same flower or another flower to facilitate fertilization.
- Timing: For best results, perform hand pollination in the morning when flowers are fully open and receptive.
Identifying Male and Female Flower Parts 🔍
Understanding the anatomy of Jelly Bean flowers is crucial for effective hand pollination. The stamens are typically slender and protrude from the flower center, while the pistils are often more central and thicker.
Timing for Successful Fertilization ⏰
Timing is everything in hand pollination. Early morning is ideal, as this is when the flowers are most receptive and ready for pollen transfer.
With these steps, you can enhance the pollination success of your Jelly Bean plants, ensuring a bountiful harvest. Next, let’s explore how to create a pollinator-friendly environment to support these vital creatures.
🌼 Creating a Pollinator-Friendly Environment
Attracting pollinators is essential for a thriving garden. Start by planting native flowers that provide food and shelter for local species.
Additionally, ensure there are water sources available. Even a small birdbath can make a big difference in attracting thirsty pollinators.
🌸 Companion Plants to Attract Pollinators
Companion planting is a fantastic way to enhance your garden's appeal to pollinators. Consider adding lavender, which is known to attract both bees and butterflies with its fragrant blooms.
By creating a pollinator-friendly environment and incorporating companion plants, you can significantly boost pollination success. This not only benefits your Jelly Bean plants but also supports the broader ecosystem.
As we move forward, let's explore the challenges that can arise during the pollination process and how to overcome them.
🌼 Common Obstacles to Successful Pollination
Additionally, a lack of pollinator activity can hinder the process. Seasonal variations can also play a significant role, affecting when flowers bloom and how successful pollination will be.
🛠 Solutions for Overcoming Pollination Challenges
Fortunately, there are strategies to enhance pollination success. One effective method is planting a diverse array of flowering plants to attract various pollinators.
Creating shelter and nesting sites for pollinator species can also make a big difference. These steps not only support pollinators but also improve the overall health of your garden.
🌍 Impact of Environmental Factors on Pollination Success
Understanding these dynamics helps gardeners make informed decisions to support their plants. By being proactive, you can create a thriving environment for both your Jelly Bean plants and their pollinators.
As we explore the next section, let’s look at how to support these vital pollinators in your garden.


title: Rajpat or kamtapur fort

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Rajpat or Kamtapur Fort is an archaeological site in Gosainmari in the Dinhata subdivision of the Cooch Behar district in West Bengal.
The Kamata Kingdom (pron: ˈkʌmətɑ) emerged in western Kamarupa probably when Sandhya, a ruler of Kamarupanagara, moved his capital west to Kamatapur sometime after 1257 CE. Since it originated in the old seat of the Kamarupa kingdom, and since it covered most of the western parts of it, the kingdom is also sometimes called as Kamarupa-Kamata. It covered a region corresponding to present-day undivided districts of Kamrup, Goalpara, Jalpaiguri, and Koch Behar in India and Rangpur and northern parts of Mymensingh in Bangladesh. The rise of the Kamata kingdom marked the end of the ancient period in the history of Assam and the beginning of the medieval period. The last rulers were the Khens.
The Khen dynasty replaced the weak rulers of the Kamata kingdom in the middle of the 15th century. There were only three Khen rulers. The last king, Nilambar expanded the kingdom to include the present Koch Bihar district of West Bengal, the undivided Kamrup and Darrang districts of Assam, northern Mymensingh, now in Bangladesh, and eastern parts of Dinajpur district. In 1498, its last capital at Gosanimari was attacked by the invading army of Alauddin Husain Shah of Bengal. That was the end of the Khen dynasty.
Khens, who were later displaced in 1498 by Alauddin Hussain Shah, the Turko-Afghan ruler of Gauda. Though Hussain Shah developed extensive administrative structures, he lost political control to a confederation of Baro-Bhuyan within a few years.
Biswa Singha removed Baro-Bhuyan confederacy and established the Koch dynasty soon, in 1515. The Koches were the last to call themselves Kamateshwars (the rulers of Kamata), but their influence and expansions were so extensive and far-reaching that their kingdom is sometimes called the Koch Kingdom. In the same century the kingdom split in two: Koch Bihar and Koch Hajo. The eastern kingdom, Koch Hajo, was soon absorbed into the Ahom kingdom in the 17th century. The western portion of the Kamata kingdom, Koch Bihar, continued to be ruled by a branch of the Koch dynasty and later merged with the Indian territory after the independence of India from the British domain. The boundary between Koch Bihar and Koch Hajo is approximately the boundary between West Bengal and Assam today.
The Kamtapur Fort was spread from the Dharla River in the east to Godaikhora in the west, and from Sitalabas in the north to Silduar-Soawariganj in the south. The palace was in the centre of the fort and is now referred to as Rajpat.
The fort was surrounded by a horse-shoe type high earthen wall running for around 22 kilometres (14 mi) and was open only on the side where the Dharla River was there. Now, it is mostly around 30 feet high and 35 feet wide. It was higher and wider in earlier days. The fort had seven entrance doors. There was a 250 feet wide float all around it. There was a system of providing regular water for it. Various people visiting the fort in the earlier days had seen many roads, temples, ponds and other utilities. In 1808, Dr. Buchanan Hamilton, visited the place and saw many broken structures. He also saw two brick-built walls inside the earthen enclosures. He left behind a detailed report. Now, all one can see is a large mound strewn with broken pieces of structures. Many statues or interesting items found in the fort have been kept aside for visitors to see.
According to the List of Monuments of National Importance in West Bengal Rajpat is a monument of national importance.
Excavations were carried out in 1998-2000, by the Archaeological Survey of India at the Rajpat Mound. Only a few antiquities and some pottery have been found. The pottery bears similarity with pottery made/ used in Assam, some of the antiquities indicate their belonging to the Pala-Sena period of the 11-12th century. The excavations do point to the place having come up before the Khen dynasty captured it.


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Judge rebukes Fox attorneys ahead of defamation trial: 'Omission is a lie'
Updated April 12, 2023 at 6:02 PM ET
At Wednesday's pre-trial hearings in the billion-dollar Fox defamation lawsuit, the Delaware judge overseeing the case declared he would sanction Fox News and launch an investigation into Fox's apparent repeated failures to disclose information, including about the role of Fox founder Rupert Murdoch.
The trial, one of the most significant defamation cases in many years, is set to begin on Monday. Dominion Voting Systems, one of the leading makers of voting equipment, sued the conservative cable outlet in 2021 after it aired numerous false statements by guests and hosts baselessly claiming that the company somehow rigged voting machines to help Joe Biden steal the election from then-President Donald Trump.
Numerous post-election lawsuits and audits confirmed that Biden's win was legitimate and no evidence has surfaced that Dominion's machines altered the vote.
Delaware Superior Court Judge Eric Davis sternly warned Fox and its legal team that its veracity was in doubt in his courtroom.
"I need people to tell me the truth," Davis said as he dressed down the network's attorneys. "And, by the way, omission is a lie."
Last week, Davis ruled that Dominion had already proved the contested statements' falsity and that the jury won't have to weigh their validity; instead, the judge will instruct them that the statements are false and defamatory.
Abby Grossberg, a Fox producer who is suing the network, recently revealed the existence of audiotapes of Fox host Maria Bartiromo talking to Trump campaign lawyers Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powell, who had fanned wild conspiracy theories about Dominion on the air. Fox had not turned over the audio to Dominion's lawyers.
"As counsel explained to the Court, FOX produced the supplemental information from Ms. Grossberg when we first learned it," a Fox News spokesperson said in a statement.
Wednesday's actions by the judge follow a bombshell courtroom disclosure Tuesday that Rupert Murdoch is formally designated as executive chairman of Fox News in addition to serving as the chair of its parent company Fox Corp.
Judge Davis on Tuesday said Fox lawyers previously had "represented to him more than once" that Murdoch was not an officer for the subsidiary cable network. The issue holds great import for the media magnate and the parent company as its lawyers argue he had no influence over Fox's broadcasts amplifying the lies about Dominion.
Tuesday, in the Delaware Chancery Court, a shareholder sued Murdoch and four other members of Fox Corp's board, alleging that they had abdicated their responsibility to protect its most important asset's reputation. Instead, the shareholder alleged, echoing Dominion's allegations, that Fox had sought to appease Trump supporters with false broadcasts.
The judge publicly mused whether he could have made earlier judicial decisions differently.
"People need to understand. Don't play games with this stuff," Davis said, directing his frustrations toward Fox's attorneys.
Fox says Murdoch's role with the news side of the company was public knowledge via filings over several years with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Dominion attorney Davida Brook also cited a story broken by NPR earlier this week: NPR disclosed that Fox's chief political anchor, Bret Baier, had unsuccessfully lobbied from late November 2020 to January 2021 to host an hour-long special debunking election fraud myths for its viewers. According to five sources, Baier never received an anchor. (A Fox executive, speaking on condition of anonymity, say it was a "nascent" idea that became irrelevant after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. All attention turned to the Biden transition, the executive said.)
Dominion's attorneys on Wednesday urged Judge Davis to respond to the apparent misstatements about Murdoch's role. They suggested the court either strip apart Dominion's claims against Fox News and Fox Corp so they are two separate lawsuits, or instruct the jury in a forthcoming trial to take an "adverse inference" because of the confusion over Murdoch's role.
Such an inference could lead the jury to believe that Fox had purposely kept information hidden from the court.
Dominion attorney Justin Nelson argued that his team had "been litigating on a false premise," and consequently missing out on information during earlier stages of the lawsuit because of apparent misunderstandings of Murdoch's role.
"There's no way to fix it on the eve of trial," Nelson said.
Responding to the claims, Fox's chief attorney, Dan Webb, said no one at Fox had intentionally withheld information. He also said any assertion that Dominion didn't know about Murdoch's role with Fox was unbelievable, because the company's attorneys had asked Murdoch about his Fox News role during a deposition.
Furthermore, Webb argued, Murdoch's role is largely irrelevant because there is not "a shred of evidence" showing he managed operations at the network during the wake of the 2020 presidential election.
Still, Dominion's attorneys also claimed that a failure to share all relevant evidence in the case extends beyond Rupert Murdoch.
Citing the separate lawsuit against Fox filed last month by former producer Grossberg, Dominion attorney Brook also said there were thousands of message sent to or from Bartiromo's personal email account that weren't provided to Dominion in a timely manner.
The comments prompted clear discomfort from Davis. Such unease appeared to cause a bout of sarcasm from the judge when he said unprovoked to a Fox attorney that Bartiromo is "clearly neutral."
"I'm sorry," the attorney said, confused. "She's clearly neutral," the judge repeated.
"I'm being sarcastic," he said after a pause.
Moving forward, Davis announced he would appoint a so-called "special master" to investigate Fox's apparent failure to share all information. Davis also allowed Dominion to re-depose some witnesses from Fox, including Bartiromo, at Fox's expense.
Davis did not indicate a timeline for the special master's investigation.


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17.17. Starting with the model designer
In this lesson we will use the model designer, a powerful component that we can use to define a workflow and run a chain of algorithms.
A normal session with the processing tools includes more than running a single algorithm. Usually several of them are run to obtain a result, and the outputs of some of those algorithms are used as input for some of the other ones.
Using the model designer, that workflow can be put into a model, which will run all the necessary algorithms in a single run, thus simplifying the whole process and automating it.
To start this lesson, we are going to calculate a parameter named Topographic Wetness Index. The algorithm that computes it is called Topographic wetness index (twi).
As you can see, there are two mandatory inputs: Slope and Catchment area. There is also an optional input, but we will not be using it, so we can ignore it.
The data for this lesson contains just a DEM, so we do not have any of the required inputs. However, we know how to calculate both of them from that DEM, since we have already seen the algorithms to compute slope and catchment area. So we can first compute those layers and then use them for the TWI algorithm.
Here are the parameter dialogs that you should use to calculate the 2 intermediate layers.
Slope must be calculated in radians, not in degrees.
And this is how you have to set the parameters dialog of the TWI algorithm.
This is the result that you will obtain (the default singleband pseudocolor inverted palette has been used for rendering). You can use the twi.qml
What we will try to do now is to create an algorithm that calculates the TWI from a DEM in just one single step. That will save us work in case we later have to compute a TWI layer from another DEM, since we will need just one single step to do it instead of the three above. All the processes that we need are found in the toolbox, so what we have to do is to define the workflow to wrap them. This is where the model designer comes in.
Open the modeler by selecting its menu entry in the processing menu.
Two things are needed to create a model: setting the inputs that it will need, and defining the algorithm that it contains. Both of them are done by adding elements from the two tabs in the left-hand side of the modeler window: Inputs and Algorithms.
Let’s start with the inputs. In this case we do not have much to add. We just need a raster layer with the DEM, and that will be our only input data.
Double click on the Raster layer input and you will see the following dialog.
Here we will have to define the input we want:
Since we expect this raster layer to be a DEM, we will call it
. That’s the name that the user of the model will see when running it.Since we need that layer to work, we will define it as a mandatory layer.
Here is how the dialog should be configured.
Click on OK and the input will appear in the modeler canvas.
Now let’s move to the Algorithms tab.
The first algorithm we have to run is the Slope, aspect, curvature algorithm. Locate it in the algorithm list, double-click on it and you will see the dialog shown below.
This dialog is very similar to the one that you can find when running the algorithm from the toolbox, but the element that you can use as parameter values are not taken from the current QGIS project, but from the model itself. That means that, in this case, we will not have all the raster layers of our project available for the Elevation field, but just the ones defined in our model. Since we have added just one single raster input named
, that will be the only raster layer that we will see in the list corresponding to the Elevation parameter.Output generated by an algorithm are handled a bit differently when the algorithm is used as a part of a model. Instead of selecting the filepath where you want to save each output, you just have to specify if that output is an intermediate layer (and you do not want it to be preserved after the model has been executed), or it is a final one. In this case, all layers produced by this algorithm are intermediate. We will only use one of them (the slope layer), but we do not want to keep it, since we just need it to calculate the TWI layer, which is the final result that we want to obtain.
When layers are not a final result, you should just leave the corresponding field. Otherwise, you have to enter a name that will be used to identify the layer in the parameters dialog that will be shown when you run the model later.
There is not much to select in this first dialog, since we do not have but just one layer in our model (The DEM input that we created). Actually, the default configuration of the dialog is the correct one in this case, so you just have to press OK. This is what you will now have in the modeler canvas.
The second algorithm we have to add to our model is the catchment area algorithm. We will use the algorithm named Catchment area (Paralell). We will use the DEM layer again as input, and none of the ouputs it produces are final, so here is how you have to fill the corresponding dialog.
Now your model should look like this.
The last step is to add the Topographic wetness index algorithm, with the following configuration.
In this case, we will not be using the DEM as input, but instead, we will use the slope and catchment area layers that are calculated by the algorithms that we previously added. As you add new algorithms, the outputs they produce become available for other algorithms, and using them you link the algorithms, creating the workflow.
In this case, the output
layer is a final layer, so we have to indicate so. In the corresponding textbox, enter the name that you want to be shown for this output.Now our model is finished and it should look like this.
Enter a name and a group name in the upper part of the model window.
Save it clicking on the Save button. You can save it anywhere you want and open it later, but if you save it in the models folder (which is the folder that you will see when the save file dialog appears), your model will also be available in the toolbox as well. So stay on that folder and save the model with the filename that you prefer.
Now close the modeler dialog and go to the toolbox. In the Models entry you will find your model.
You can run it just like any normal algorithm, double-clicking on it.
As you can see, the parameters dialog, contain the input that you added to the model, along with the outputs that you set as final when adding the corresponding algorithms.
Run it using the DEM as input and you will get the TWI layer in just one single step.


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title: How long does it take to get a whiter smile

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There’s nothing quite like having a bright, white smile. But many things in our lives can cause teeth to appear discolored or yellow. Thankfully, there are many different ways to whiten teeth. However, if you’re wondering just how long it will take to get whiter teeth, there is no one answer as treatment times vary between products. Let your dentist in Tinley Park help.
Ways to Whiten Your Teeth
With so many different smile whitening options available, it can be hard to figure out which one will work the best for you. Different types of tooth whitening treatments have pros and cons, including how long it takes to see results.
The fastest way to transform the color of your teeth is through a professional smile whitening treatment at your dentist’s office. Professional whitening systems can brighten teeth several shades in as little as an hour.
Whitening strips and trays that you can buy on your own may be cheaper than professional whitening, but they do take longer to work. If used as directed, many trays or strips can start to show results in a few days and can show full results in 10-12 days.
UV lights partnered with a whitening solution are a relatively new way to whiten teeth, but are comparable in cost and efficiency as whitening strips or trays. As with any whitening product, use as directed and you should start to see results in 10-14 days.
Sometimes considered more of a maintenance product, whitening toothpastes can brighten teeth in about two to six weeks and help keep additional staining from causing additional discoloration.
Alternatives to Tooth Whitening
It’s important to know that not all tooth discoloration can be reversed through tooth whitening treatments. This is one reason why you should talk to your dentist in Tinley Park before starting any smile whitening treatment. If smile whitening isn’t right for you, don’t worry, various forms of cosmetic dentistry such as dental veneers can help.
If you’re looking into getting a whiter smile, start by talking to your dentist. They can help identify the type of tooth staining you have and what treatments will give you the results you’re looking for.


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CHS Trojan News
Please enjoy the June 2025 edition of TCAPS’ district newsletter.
Happy Last Day of School, Trojans!! Please remember that your Chromebooks are due TODAY. Chromebooks may be dropped off at the following locations beginning at 10:30 this morning: Upper C atrium, lower C atrium, and Tech Central. Be sure to drop off your computer so that it can be updated over the summer.
Tomorrow, Wednesday, June 10, is a half day, and the last day of school! School releases at 11:12am with busses leaving shortly after that. CTC students will NOT attend CTC tomorrow.
Attention 25/26 AP Students: Summer Assignments are now available to view online. Visit the Parents and Students page of the CHS website for more information!
Student Senate is hosting an end of year picnic on the track TODAY during both lunches! Bring your own lunch and blanket; games will be provided!
Are you interested in helping out the Trojan Football program this summer and into the fall? The football team is looking for managers and videographers. Plus, you get to fly a drone! Contact Coach Schugars in room C130 if you want to be a part of the program.
Student Senate is hosting an end of the year picnic on the track this Friday, June 6th during both lunches! Bring your own lunch and blanket, games will be provided!
Stick It Central Sticker Sale!
Designed by talented TIE students, these one-of-a-kind stickers are hitting the Kiosk on Thursday, June 5th & Friday, June 6th during both lunches!
Prices range from $1 to $4 (cash only)
Unique designs you won’t find anywhere else
Location: The Kiosk (both lunches)
Don’t miss out—stick with style!
Attention 2025/26 AP Students: Summer Assignments are now available to view online! Visit the CHS Parents and Students page for details.
'URINETOWN' THE MUSICAL, AUDITION INFO: Open to all CHS students!
Sign up for an audition day, either Monday June 2nd or Tuesday June 3rd, 3:30-6:30pm: Urinetown Auditions
View the Directions and Information about the Auditions at an additional link: Audition Info.
3. Complete the Audition Google Form PRIOR to the audition: Urinetown Audition Form


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