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Flood Light White Light 900 lumens White SMD LEDs Beam
Distance: 40ft Diameter Color Temperature: 5400K (daylight white) Amber Light Amber SMD
Runtime Flood Light: High 1.5 hours Spotlight: High 4.5 hours Spotlight: Low 14hours
Battery 4000 mAh 21700 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Operation Power Button - Press to turn ON - Press to change mode -
Press & HOLD to increase/decrease brightness (light blinks to indicate minimum or maximum brightness
level) - After 5 seconds of no mode change, next button press is OFF
Flashlight remembers the last mode used after turning off and will return to that mode/brightness level
when powered back on.
Battery Level Indicator Battery level indicator Button LED turns on for 5 seconds
when light is turned on or off (Flashing Red) 0-9% (Red) 10-24% (Yellow) 25-59% (Green) 60-100%
Charging via USB-C Port Power button battery level indicator light blinks
while charging Power button light turns green when fully charged
Materials Aluminum/ABS flashlight body and tripod Durable acrylic lens
Fiberglass rods Steel hooks Neodymium magnet
Durability IP54 Weatherproof Indoor/Outdoor use 1m Impact Resistance
Dimensions Extended: 96” x 13.5” x 13.5” (244cm x 34.3cm x 34.3cm) Collapsed: 27.75” x 10" x 10" (70.49 x 25.4cm x 25.4cm) Telescoping Pole: 17.5" x 2.75" x 2.75" (44.45cm x 44.45cm x 7cm) Flashlight: 6.75" x 1.875" x 1.875" (17.15cm x 4.76cm x 4.76cm) Remote: 0.875" x 1.5" x 1.5" (2.2cm x 3.8cm x 3.8cm) Weight: 1lb 14oz (0.86kg) battery included
A Lightweight Telescoping Light with Removable Flashlight
The FLi-PRO Telescoping Light removable flashlight features an extremely unique
and innovative 360° area light head that fires a ring of high intensity LEDs down to the ground from a height of
8 feet when mounted on the telescoping pole. For easy operation, the light comes with a wireless remote control,
allowing users to control all light functions from a distance.
360° Area Lighting Extends up to 8'
Featuring a 360° area light that fires a ring of high intensity LEDs down to the ground from a height of 8'
when mounted on the telescoping pole.
The telescoping pole is constructed of reinforced fiberglass, like a premium fishing pole, making it both
extremely lightweight and durable. Each extension of the pole uses a tight friction fit to lock in place
independently allowing the user to select different heights all the way up to 8 feet tall (including
Wireless Remote Control
For easy operation once mounted, the light comes with a wireless remote control, allowing users to control
all light functions from a distance. The Remote Control is conveniently stored magnetically under the
Control light up to 20' (6.1m)
Independently control each light mode
Magnetically attaches to the base of tripod
Control multiple lights at the same time
Leg Extension/Ground Spikes
Foldable leg extensions to improve stability or use to stake into the ground
Leveling Ball Joint
Quickly level the telescoping light to adjust to any terrain
Wireless Remote Storage
Wireless Remote magnetically attaches to the bottom of the tripod
Users can quickly disconnect the light from the pole and use it as a traditional flashlight by turning on the
spotlight located at the top of the head.
Hang Hook + Magnetic Handsfree Lighting
If hands-free lighting is needed, the neodymium magnet embedded in the tail of the flashlight connects to any
steel surface. In addition, dual nested hang hooks in the head allow users to hang the FLi-PRO overhead and
use the 360° area light in any location.
Lightweight + Compact Design
The FLi-PRO Telescoping Light is quick to collapse and store. Its durable but lightweight construction allows
for easy transportation, ready to take on your next adventure, BBQ or party.
Amber Light Mode
Amber LEDs do not appear as bright to the human eye, therefore they won't dilate the eyes as much as white
light. Use the amber mode when preserving your natural "night vision" is necessary.
Battery Level Indicator
The power button doubles as a battery level indicator. Know how much power you have left each time the light
is turned on/off.
The FLi-PRO is powered by a very capable 21700 lithium-ion battery with a massive 4000mAh capacity. It will
the power the LEDs up to 1200 total True Lumens. The power can be dialed back by dimming any feature to
lower the light output, while simultaneously preserving battery power. When it is time to recharge, utilize
the quick charging USB-C port.
Up to 1200 True Lumens
Center CREE LED spotlight
Flood LEDs for area lighting
Amber flood LEDs to preserve night vision
Wireless Remote Control up to 20' (6.1m)
Fully adjustable tripod
4000mAh 21700 Li-ion battery included
Lightweight at only 1lb 14oz (0.86kg) battery included
LED Brightness This product contains high intensity LED devices. To prevent
permanent eye damage, do not stare into the light beam at close range.
Lightning Strike Hazard DO NOT USE during a thunderstorm. Before a thunderstorm
approaches ensure the FLi-PRO Telescoping Light is stored safely. If you are caught outside during a
thunderstorm DO NOT STAND NEAR the FLi-PRO Telescoping Light. STAY A SAFE DISTANCE AWAY from the FLi-PRO
Telescoping Light as it can act as a lightning rod. Use all lightning safety measures. Not following
thunderstorm/lighting precautions can result in serious injury or death.
Flashlight Head Hot! On high brightness levels, the flashlight head can get
extremely hot. Do not touch, especially after prolonged use. Ensure the flashlight head does not
come in contact with flammable materials or materials susceptible to melting. The high temperature could
cause damage or result in fire. Do not leave flashlight unattended
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shelf: software-docs

title: Freq ui

text:
Freqtrade provides a builtin webserver, which can serve FreqUI, the freqtrade frontend.
By default, the UI is automatically installed as part of the installation (script, docker).
freqUI can also be manually installed by using the freqtrade install-ui
This same command can also be used to update freqUI to new new releases.
Once the bot is started in trade / dry-run mode (with freqtrade trade
) - the UI will be available under the configured API port (by default http://127.0.0.1:8080
Looking to contribute to freqUI?
Developers should not use this method, but instead clone the corresponding use the method described in the freqUI repository to get the source-code of freqUI. A working installation of node will be required to build the frontend.
freqUI is not required to run freqtrade
freqUI is an optional component of freqtrade, and is not required to run the bot. It is a frontend that can be used to monitor the bot and to interact with it - but freqtrade itself will work perfectly fine without it.
FreqUI does not have it's own configuration file - but assumes a working setup for the rest-api is available. Please refer to the corresponding documentation page to get setup with freqUI
FreqUI is a modern, responsive web application that can be used to monitor and interact with your bot.
FreqUI provides a light, as well as a dark theme. Themes can be easily switched via a prominent button at the top of the page. The theme of the screenshots on this page will adapt to the selected documentation Theme, so to see the dark (or light) version, please switch the theme of the Documentation.
The below screenshot shows the login screen of freqUI.
The Cors error shown in this screenshot is due to the fact that the UI is running on a different port than the API, and CORS has not been setup correctly yet.
The trade view allows you to visualize the trades that the bot is making and to interact with the bot. On this page, you can also interact with the bot by starting and stopping it and - if configured - force trade entries and exits.
FreqUI Plots can be configured either via a plot_config
configuration object in the strategy (which can be loaded via "from strategy" button) or via the UI.
Multiple plot configurations can be created and switched at will - allowing for flexible, different views into your charts.
The plot configuration can be accessed via the "Plot Configurator" (Cog icon) button in the top right corner of the trade view.
Several UI related settings can be changed by accessing the settings page.
Things you can change (among others):
- Timezone of the UI
- Visualization of open trades as part of the favicon (browser tab)
- Candle colors (up/down -> red/green)
- Enable / disable in-app notification types
When freqtrade is started in webserver mode (freqtrade started with freqtrade webserver
), the backtesting view becomes available.
This view allows you to backtest strategies and visualize the results.
You can also load and visualize previous backtest results, as well as compare the results with each other.
This whole section is only necessary in cross-origin cases (where you multiple bot API's running on localhost:8081
, ...), and want to combine them into one FreqUI instance.
All web-based front-ends are subject to CORS - Cross-Origin Resource Sharing.
Since most of the requests to the Freqtrade API must be authenticated, a proper CORS policy is key to avoid security problems.
Also, the standard disallows *
CORS policies for requests with credentials, so this setting must be set appropriately.
Users can allow access from different origin URL's to the bot API via the CORS_origins
It consists of a list of allowed URL's that are allowed to consume resources from the bot's API.
Assuming your application is deployed as https://frequi.freqtrade.io/home/
- this would mean that the following configuration becomes necessary:
In the following (pretty common) case, FreqUI is accessible on http://localhost:8080/trade
(this is what you see in your navbar when navigating to freqUI).
The correct configuration for this case is http://localhost:8080
- the main part of the URL including the port.
The trailing slash is not allowed in the CORS_origins
configuration (e.g. "http://localhots:8080/"
Such a configuration will not take effect, and the cors errors will remain.
We strongly recommend to also set jwt_secret_key
to something random and known only to yourself to avoid unauthorized access to your bot.


shelf: health

title: Comparing laser tattoo removal and other removal methods

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When deciding on a method to remove a tattoo, it's crucial to understand all the options available. The primary methods include laser tattoo removal, dermabrasion, salabrasion, excision, and tattoo removal creams. Each method varies in its effectiveness, cost, and safety profile. This article will compare laser tattoo removal with these other methods, aiming to provide a comprehensive overview to help guide your decision.
Laser tattoo removal uses specific laser wavelengths to target tattoo pigments. The laser's heat breaks down the ink particles into smaller fragments, which the body's immune system then clears away. This process typically requires multiple sessions depending on the tattoo's size, colour, and age. Laser tattoo removal is widely regarded as the most effective method for removing tattoos, albeit at a higher cost. It's also associated with less scarring when performed by a trained professional.
Dermabrasion involves sanding down the skin to remove the layer containing the tattoo ink. This method can be effective for superficial tattoos but is less suitable for deeper ones. Dermabrasion is generally less expensive than laser tattoo removal but has a higher risk of scarring and infection due to the extent of skin disruption.
Salabrasion is an older tattoo removal method that uses a salt solution to rub away the tattooed skin. Like dermabrasion, this method is generally less effective for deeper tattoos and carries a high risk of scarring and infection. Salabrasion is also less controlled than laser tattoo removal, making it more challenging to predict results.
Excision involves surgically removing the tattooed skin and then suturing the remaining skin together. This method can be effective for small tattoos but is not feasible for larger ones. Excision is also more invasive than laser tattoo removal and carries risks associated with surgery, including scarring and infection. However, excision typically requires fewer sessions, making it a quicker solution in suitable cases.
Tattoo removal creams claim to fade or remove tattoos by bleaching or peeling the skin. However, these creams rarely penetrate deeply enough to reach the tattoo ink effectively. As such, they are generally not recommended by professionals due to their limited effectiveness and potential skin irritation risks.
In conclusion, while all these methods can remove tattoos to some degree, laser tattoo removal is often the preferred option. It offers a balance of effectiveness, safety, and predictability that other methods struggle to match. Nonetheless, the best method for you will depend on your specific tattoo and personal circumstances.


shelf: finance

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Visitors To Thailand Can Now Use Credit Cards To Pay For Food & Beverages At Vending Machines
The project is a result of cooperation between Visa Thailand, Kasikorn Bank (Kbank), and Vending Services Thailand, a full service vending operator in Thailand.
Currently accepting Visa, Master Card and JCB Cards, the authorization process is routed securely from the Nayax VPOS card reader to Kbank’s host enabling purchases within a few seconds without any additional charges to the consumer.
The machines can be found at a number of locations, among which are Gates C1 D1 D8 E1 E5 F1 G (4th Floor on International Departures), A1 and B1 on Domestic gates, as well as C and Visa on arrival, on the Arrival gates.
Vichit Sachathamarat CEO of Vending Services Thailand: “We have been trying to launch Credit Card payments at our vending machines for the last 3 years. With the help of Nayax we were able to launch the project within a few months and now enjoy the full benefits of the Nayax Telemetry and Cashless solution including alerts, reports and real time transaction data.”
“We are excited about launching our Cashless business in Thailand, and there is no better place to start than in Bangkok’s Suvarnabumi Airport,” said Nayax Asia Business Development Manager Mr. Omri Peled.
“The airport in Bangkok is a major Hub in Asia and is visited by thousands of international travelers every day, which do not always carry local cash with them. Our solution allows consumers to make secure and quick transactions using their bank card instead of relying on available cash on hand, or availability of change in the machines. As a result, machine operators can increase sales while reducing cash-handling operational costs.” So remember, on your next visit to Thailand, stop by a vending machine at the airport and use your credit card to conveniently enjoy the many delicious and refreshing products available.


shelf: education

title: TUE 26TH MARCH

text:
TUE 26TH MARCH
WED 27TH MARCH
THU 28TH MARCH
Please scroll down to register your child for preschool photos.
PREPARING YOUR CHILD FOR PHOTO DAY
To prepare your child for school photos talk to them about it in the weeks leading up so they understand whats going to happen (there will be no saying "Cheese!")
Tell them a lady named Danielle will be taking their photo- she's really nice and will probably ask them to sit on a chair or play somewhere in the yard.
Tell them her favourite thing to do is ask them to catch her 'rainbow feather duster'- she wants to see how fast they are so they better start practising!
Tell them if they feel sad they can ask for a specific teacher to come out with them to help them feel more comfortable.
Dress appropriately for the weather as this will be an outdoor shoot.
Choose clothes that make your kids happy however if you're unsure what to choose, muted tones really do show up nicely in the photos
If your child is feeling worried or anxious about photo day let them know they can choose one or two special friends to come with them to have their photos taken - or a favourite teacher!
Hi! This is me... a mother, a passionate cook and a kick ass child whisperer (well that's what I tell myself anyway!)
I specialise in photographing children and their families- this includes preschool photos, newborns, families and expecting mothers.
I spent 10 years as an early childhood teacher and have since followed my passion in photography. I now run Life Preschools and photograph hundreds of children every year, capturing their important preschool memories.
I have two beautiful daughters-
six year old Mae and four year old Hazel. I think it is important to tell you that so you know when you are buying my photos, you are supporting a local small business and not a big chain company.
I literally cannot wait to capture your child's unique personality this year!
*Photo by Jades Flores


shelf: home-craft

title: Scrawlrtips supply focus how to use posca paint pens

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ScrawlrTips: #105 ScrawlrBox
POSCA Paint Pens
Featured In #105 ScrawlrBox
We realise you may have never seen or used products like this before so we have put together a few hints and tips and techniques to test out and get the best from these supplies.
Uni POSCA Paint Pen, 3M x 5
(Red Wine, Ivory, Dark Brown, Navy Blue, Black)
The most requested supply is back… The one and only POSCA and there are five of them to play with! These markers feature a brilliant, high quality, lightfast and water-resistant pigment paint. They deliver a bright, matt opaque finish that is also buildable. These two 3M markers have a slightly smaller nib size which makes them perfect for outlining, highlighting and all of the finer detailing in your designs. With the bullet nibs and thin barrels these pens will provide perfect agility and finesse to your designs. Once activated they guide across almost any surface so you can take hour creations outside of the box!
Watch The Tips & Tricks Video Here
Top Tip From Chris
Think Outside The Box
These pens can scrawl across pretty much any surface. Walls, furniture, wood, A ScrawlrBox, glass, plastic… the possibilities are pretty much endless. Disclaimer Ask permission before drawing on random objects, especially if they don’t belong to you.
Top Tip From Kat
ScrawlrBox Creative Designer
These nibs are on the smaller end of what POSCA have to offer, however don’t let that stop you spreading that paint far and wide! Scribble onto the page, grab a spare bit of cardboard or an old plastic card, and use that to swipe the paint across the page. You are left with a textured finish.


shelf: history-culture

title: A story_to_tell_#3 Andrei Liankevich

text:
A story_to_tell_#3 Andrei Liankevich
It's already two years in a row I am trying to organize a trip in Lithuania to attend a Midsummer celebration, called "Jonines".
Jonines is a pagan tradition, happening in many places in Europe, mainly Northern-Eastern countries but not only there. It's a way to welcome the Summer solstice (June 23rd, the brightest day in the year with the highest number of sunlight hours). It's made of dances, rituality, folks customes starting late in the day and lasting all night, the shortest night of the year.
Few days ago I went to Micamera, one of the (or probably "the most") important photography bookshop in Milan. When entering, just on the right, there was a small exhibition and, among of the pictures, I found Andrei Liankevich book called "Pagan". It's like when you have the feeling things do not happen by chance. It was there "waiting" for me. A strong B&W collection of the different pagan celebrations and traditions in Belarus. I really appreciate it not only for the emotional connection with the experience I am going to live shortly but also because I found interesting the editing, mixing beast fetish and powerful human portraits shot in grainy films. Nice way to mix out of focus people (who are they? is it all about us? will our identity be lost?) and a constant love for the Nature, our mother Earth, reminding me some visual Haiku of Rinko Kawauchi (pssss..have a look to a story to tell #1 on Rinko).
After having bought and reviewed several times the book, I wrote to Andrei. We exchanged mails and I discovered his works you can find here http://liankevich.com/. Andrei Liankevich is a Belarusian photographer, born 1981 in Grodno and based in Minsk (Belarus).
Andrei Liankevich has presented his photographic oeuvre in more than 60 exhibitions in Europe, Asia and the USA; e.g. collective exhibitions such as “She has female name” was presented at the Museum of Modern Art (Vienna, Austria) and at the Zachta Gallery in Warshaw (Poland), and he showed “Unknown Country” photo project as part of the Third Month of European Photography in Uferhallen, Berlin (Germany).
Going through his website I found particularly inspiring Goodbye, Motherland // 2011, more specifically the idea to combine pictures of War scenes with pieces of fabrics. Andrei gave me his own view of it:
"The idea how people after the horror of the war come back to "normal" life and create aesthetically beautiful crafts makes me think for a long time. The fact, that folk traditional crafts are made by people , who killed, who saw dead bodies or survived from hunger. How this two completely different sides of life comes together is the question without answer for me. If we'll try to tough "Memory" - the situation has the solution: man's memory blocks negative memoirs not to make us crazy, to continue "normal" life- this is how evolution instruments work. That is why i decided to combine Belarus traditional ornaments from the crafts made by people who have seen war (WWI or WWII) with USSR war archive photos."
Very inspiring!. Ready to start for my trip in Lithuania, full of new ideas and with a new "friend" of mine. Thank you Andrei!
A story to tell_#1 Rinko Kawauchi
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First time I "met" Rinko Kawauchi it was one year ago, more or less, while visiting an exhibition in Carla Sozzani art gallery.
I have been fascinated by the tenderness of images and cover of the book Illuminance.
During that period (and also nowadays, by the way..) I was focusing on the heart of capturing simple things and getting rid of anything not "useful" to convey messages I was thinking about.
I realized afterwards that Rinko Kawauchi photography is all about "haiku".
"Haiku" is a kind of minimalist poetry, meditation done through simple sentences, telling the Nature and the day-by-day surrounding us.
Moving from poetry to Photography the concept does not change so much.
Rinko is able to transmit that sense of simplicity, joy for basic things, power of nature, birth, existence, spirit.
When I travelled in Tokyo, summer of 2018, I desperately tried to met her in person without succeeding. I think (I tried to convince myself...)she is not willing to spend time with strangers. She really want to focus on what really matters.
That's the picture I imagine of this Japanese photographer, shooting mostly in 6×6 format. It's easy to recognize her pictures: mastering natural light she is able to give back smooth portion of her world.
“It’s not enough that the photograph is beautiful. If it doesn’t move my heart, it wont move anyone else’s heart.”-Rinko Kawauchi


shelf: civic-law

title: Shabab versus cia in somalia

text:
Twice as many US citizens as previously reported by law enforcement have traveled overseas to join Somalia‘s supposedly al-Qaeda-linked Shabab insurgents, an investigation by Republican staff on the House Homeland Security Committee determined this week, asserting that more than 40 Americans have traveled to Horn of Africa country to join the rebel group (which is on the State Department list of “Foreign Terrorist Organizations.” Publicly, authorities have reported at least 21 men left the Minneapolis area for Somalia since late 2007 and are believed to have joined the Shabab.
The chairman of the committee, Rep. Peter King (R-NY), has been accused of playing to Islamophobia by singling out one religion instead of looking at all issues of domestic extremism. King has responded that only one group—this Islamic extremist al-Qaeda—has killed 3,000 Americans.
The top Democrat on the committee said the threat from al-Shabab has been overstated. “Al-Shabab does not appear to present any danger to this homeland,’” said Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS). (AP, July 28)
A week earlier, Jeremy Scahill in The Nation asserted that the CIA is involved in running secret detention and interrogation centers in Somalia—especially at a “sprawling walled compound” by Mogadishu’s airport, run directly by the agency; and a clandestine prison in the basement of Somalia’s National Security Agency. US officials have been circumspect. One anonymous official told CNN that the CIA’s presence at interrogations of detainees in Somalia has been minimal—it perhaps occurred “one or two times.” Speaking to ABC, another anonymous official said assisting the weak Somali government in its counter-terrorism efforts is “the logical and prudent thing to do”—but denied the existence of the CIA facilities. On Twitter, Scahill brandied both the CNN and ABC stories “CIA spin.” (Time’s Global Spin blog, July 14)
Previous reports have indicated that Somali detainees were being “renditioned” to secret prisons in Ethiopia.
See our last post on the torture and detainment scandals.


shelf: science-engineering

title: Steinel 671211 solar led spotlight with sensor xsolar gl s 0 5w led silver

text:
The light is ON and OFF - automatically and without electricity. Innovative sensors respond to motion and to changes in lighting conditions. They automatically switch on the powerful LED light and when it is not needed anymore, the sensors turn the light off.
Sensor LED light XSolar GL-S is the most powerful LED solar light worldwide - and is also one of the most beautiful lights. Bright light, 365 days per year with zero costs on electric energy. Ideal for placement along a pathway, driveway, on a terrace, or in a garden - there, where there is no power. You can adjust the height of the light XSolar GL-S as you need thanks to a divided column. You can choose: a height of 45 cm, 63 cm, or 100 cm. This flexibility goes hand in hand with the combination of LED technology and motion sensor, solar module, and high battery performance. XSolar GL-S is magnificent both inside and out - in terms of design and especially of technology: 0,5 W - LED light system with an amazing 124 lm / W is 12 times more effective than standard bulbs and evenly lights the area of up to 30 m2. LEDs Steinel have a lifespan of about 50.000 hours or approximately 30 years, therefore maintenance is no longer necessary. That means: You will never have to replace light bulbs again!
Bollard light XSolar GL-S is also equipped with an infrared sensor, which is discreetly integrated into the bottom part of an LED panel. The angle of view: 140°. Range: 5 m radially. The light only switches itself on when the sensor detects a motion. The sensor is activated after dusk from 2 lx and the duration of lighting is controlled via software. This patented, smart microprocessor device ensures maximum energy efficiency. In addition, there is also an option to set up default lighting.
XSolar GL-S is equipped with a mono-crystalline solar panel covered with matte mineral glass for the optimal conversion of sunlight into electricity. Solar and LED panels can be rotated. Moreover, thanks to the integrated compass, the precise orientation of solar panels to the south is possible. XSolar GL-S is equipped with a powerful storage battery of 2500 mAh Lithium - Ferrum - Capacity. The battery is supplied fully charged and from the first minute of lighting, it has a reserve of up to 50 days. Ferrum-lithium batteries have a high capacity, they don't discharge even at temperatures below freezing point. Moreover, the battery has a micro-USB port, using which you can recharge the battery manually - in case the Sun has a long holiday.
3 optional mounting heights:
194 x 1178 x 188 mm (high)
194 x 808 x 188 mm (medium)
194 x 628 x 188 mm (low)
Color of light
Angle of view
solar panel +- 165 °, removable from the light LED panel +- 60 °
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tier: polar

title: Fallout 4 ps5 xbox series x free upgrade 2023

text:
In celebration of Fallout’s 25th anniversary, Bethesda has announced that Fallout 4 will get an upgrade for the current generation of consoles in 2023. This free update will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC and comes with a variety of new features that take advantage of more powerful hardware.
The upgraded version will include a performance mode that prioritizes high frame rates, in addition to new quality features that boost the game to 4K resolution. This new version of Fallout 4 also offers bug fixes and Creation Club content. Players who already own the game on PS4, Xbox One, and PC will gain access to the current-gen upgrade at no additional cost. It’s unclear how much the game will cost for players buying it for the first time on PS5 or Xbox Series X/S.
Fallout 4 originally launched for PS4, Xbox One, and PC in 2015, and garnered mostly positive reviews. At the time, the game was criticized for its bugs and visuals, so hopefully, the new version for current-gen machines will alleviate some of these issues. Bethesda did not announce a specific release date for this update, but we’ll likely find out more in the coming months. Bethesda also revealed a number of new features coming to Fallout 76. These include the Spooky Scorched Halloween event, new free items added to the Atomic Shop, and additional content for Prime Gaming and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers.
The Fallout series began in 1997 and has evolved tremendously since then, venturing into the first-person shooter genre with newer entries and even a management simulation game in Fallout Shelter. Bethesda is currently working on Starfield and The Elder Scrolls VI, so it’ll likely be a while before the next mainline Fallout game releases.


title: What are mortality rates

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A mortality rate is the amount of deaths in a given population during a given period of time. The rate is commonly expressed in deaths out of 100 or 1000 individuals. For instance, if in a town of 10,000 inhabitants, 10 people die of the flu, the flu mortality rate would be one in 1000. Mortality rates can be based on simply how many die of any cause in a population, or can be used to describe the death rate of a certain illness or condition.
Mortality rates have many uses, but are often utilized to describe the increase or decrease in a cause of death over a lengthy time period. For instance, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) used mortality rates to show that the mortality rate for car-accident deaths in the United States dropped from almost 25 per 100,000 to nearly 15 per 100,000 between 1979-2006, while during the same period poisoning deaths rose from five to 15 per 100,000. Looking at the mortality rates over time can help health officials understand where to focus prevention and safety efforts, and indicate possible trends in death due to factors affecting the measured population.
In disease treatment, a mortality rate may be used to explain the likelihood of survival or death. This information can help patients decide what treatment will give them the best chance of survival. Additionally, if the mortality rate of a treatment is extremely high, patients may decide it is too dangerous or not worth the risk or pain of the procedure.
The mortality rate of infants and children is often used as a factor in determining the health status of a country. A high infant mortality rate indicates poor prenatal and obstetric care, and is often found in conjunction with very poor nations or areas. In the United States, infant mortality rates are often broken down by ethnicity or economic bracket, to highlight areas where better care is required.
A mortality rate may also be expressed as a mortality table, also called a life table. Using a generalized table broken down by age, a mortality table shows the mortality rate and probability of death each year. By looking at a life table, a healthy person can determine the likelihood that they will die before their next birthday. Life tables are highly generalized and do not include individual factors that may increase or decrease chances of death, such as whether the person smokes, where they live, and if they have a healthy diet or pre-consisting medical conditions. At best, mortality tables should be looked at as a rough average of likely lifespan.


title: Us threatens tariffs on uk exports over digital services tax

text:
The Biden administration has warned it could slap 25% tariffs on British exports to the US after the UK levied a digital services tax on major technology companies.
The price of clothing and footwear, ceramics, beauty products and furniture exports to the US could rise by a quarter, according to a list published by US officials.
The duties are designed to raise $325m – equal to estimates of how much Britain can expect to raise from taxing the UK sales of Amazon, Google, Facebook, eBay and other tech companies, most of them based in the US.
The US president, Joe Biden, has reversed objections to a global tax on cross-border digital sales adopted by his predecessor, and ended a surcharge on Scotch whisky that was imposed by Donald Trump after a dispute over subsidies to the aircraft manufacturer Airbus.
But the retaliation was expected against France and Britain after they went ahead with digital services taxes before a wider agreement was in place.
A UK trade department spokesperson said the country wanted to make sure “tech firms pay their fair share of tax” and said the new digital services tax was “reasonable, proportionate and non-discriminatory. It’s also temporary.”
They added that if the US went ahead, the UK “would consider all options to defend UK interests and industry”.
Trade officials from the UK and US held talks about the digital services tax on 4 December, and UK government sources stressed the tax was “a temporary solution to widely held concerns with international corporate tax rules”.
Brought in last April, the digital services tax levies a 2% charge on the revenues of search engines, social media services and online marketplaces.
Tech companies will continue to pay corporation tax on their UK profits but with most profits depressed by royalty and management fees charged by parent companies abroad – a mechanism known as transfer pricing – the Treasury is expected to keep the tax in place.
At the budget, the Office for Budget Responsibility calculated the new tax would raise £300m in the current financial year, before rising to £400m in 2021-22.
Source: The Guardian


title: Bhm student work feature reflections on african american experiences by ilina nikolovska

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In honour of Black History Month, the Department of History is featuring undergraduate student research that addresses Black histories, Black cultures, and Black experiences. Throughout the month of February, we will post the eight essays deemed to be the strongest of the many exceptional projects we received during our open submission call. We hope you enjoy reading our students’ work.
The Selection Committee would like to thank all of those who submitted their work for consideration.
Our fourth selection for the Student Research Showcase is a series of reflections written by Ilina Nikolovksa in the second-year History course, HIST 275: The African American Experience.
Ilina's reflections are based purely in external research. Her piece explores the following topics: emancipation and its limits, the ubiquity of white power in the segregated South, the intersection of race and gender, the relationship of race and nationality in a nation that refuses to protect racialized individuals, the effects of drug criminalization on predominantly Black (and Latino) neighbourhoods, and the multiplicity of Black identities. Some of these topics, such as white power, intersectionality, and identity, are recurring themes that play out in multiple reflections.
As Ilina explains,
This work specifically spans African American history from 1863, when Lincoln’s government passed the Emancipation Proclamation, through to 1993, when Stuart Hall’s article [“What Is This ‘Black’ in Black Popular Culture?"] ... was published. [My work] aims to better understand the complex experiences of African Americans in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and to appreciate the work of Black activists like Amy Jacques Garvey and Malcolm X ... [W]hile this work focuses exclusively on the ways in which anti-Black racism has affected African Americans, it also offers insight into the experiences of African Canadians in that no racist sentiments exist purely within one set of borders.
Ilina is a second-year student at Queen's University.


title: Do you like Giallo Napoleon Granite?

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Do you like Giallo Napoleon Granite?
The colors on this super-pretty set of Giallo Napoleon granite slabs have given the camera all sorts of grief this week. This set of photos shows close-to-true for the colors in this stone.
The coloring is . . . complex, and mixes both warm colors like gold, caramel and cream with cool colors like charcoal and light grey. Mix in some absolutely stunning flecks of an almost-purple and you get a granite that is hard to describe (and to photograph).
This stone was selected at Midwest Tile and Granite, located on Braker near Kramer in Austin. It was delivered to our shop to fabricate into custom countertops for our clients.
Working with Giallo Napoleon Granite
If you are considering this stone for your kitchen counters, you will want to take a bunch of stuff with you to hold up against the slabs at the granite yard. Some good things to take are paint samples, tile samples and if possible, a cabinet drawer or door front.
It should look stunning on white cabinets. I can also see it pairing up marvelously with oak, particularly the medium-toned honey oak cabinets that have been popular with builders in many subdivisions in and around Austin.
But to be sure, shop with a basket of your stuff that you need it to match. If you take a friend, you can have him or her hold up your samples while you step back from the slab and see if you like the way your paint, wood and granite go together.
The granite edge profile on these counters is a full bullnose. The edges are rounded on both the top and the bottom. This kitchen has an angled sink, as well as an angled bar, which you can see part of in the photos.
Stone like this works better than directional granite when you have wider angles in the counters, like a corner sink cabinet. When you have a directional granite (where there appears to be lines horizontally going across the slab), it can look a little funny at the angles where two counters meet. We try to minimize seams in granite counters, but you have to also pick a granite that looks good with how your kitchen is designed.


title: Theatre royal glasgow

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JB Priestley's brilliantly constructed masterpiece powerfully dramatises the dangers of casual capitalism's cruelty, complacency and hypocrisy. Stephen Daldry's epic production highlights the play's enduring relevance.
Written at the end of the Second World War and set before the First, An Inspector Calls is a compelling and haunting thriller. The story begins when the mysterious Inspector Goole calls unexpectedly on the prosperous Birling family home. Their peaceful family dinner party is shattered by his investigations into the death of a young woman. His startling revelations shake the very foundations of their lives and challenge us all to examine our consciences. More relevant now than ever, this is a must-see for a whole new generation.
It is great to see a new generation encountering this sobering and sadly relevant piece of theatre.- Financial Times
An Inspector Calls is a monumental, timeless image, reminding us that ‘community and all the nonsense’ should never be disregarded.- Evening Standard
Now world-renowned as one of Britain's leading theatre and film directors, Stephen Daldry has received Academy Award nominations for his films The Reader, The Hours, Billy Elliot and Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close. His recent West End theatre work includes David Hare's Skylight at the Wyndham's Theatre and Peter Morgan's The Audience at the Apollo Theatre. His multi award winning production of Billy ElliotThe Musical ran for 11 incredible years at the Victoria Palace before embarking on a national tour.
Featuring Ian MacNeil's ingenious designs, music by Oscar-winning composer Stephen Warbeck (Shakespeare in Love) and atmospheric lighting by Rick Fisher, this landmark production is guaranteed to have old fans rushing back and new theatregoers being swept away into the mysterious world of Inspector Goole.
Director Stephen Daldry
Designer Ian MacNeil
Lighting Designer Rick Fisher
Composer Stephen Warbeck
Associate Director Charlotte Peters
Producer PW Productions
Please note: Trailer features previous cast.
Every time Stephen Daldry's great production of this JB Priestley play returns, its power and pertinence feel all the more striking- The Independent
The production grips and dazzles. Nerve-shreddingly exciting. Still heart-thumpingly thrilling- The Times
I never tire of watching it. An Inspector Calls always speaks to the changing political moment.- Dominic Cavendish for The Telegraph
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Opened in 1867, Theatre Royal Glasgow went through two fires before the turn of the century. Standing tall through thick and thin, the theatre has since presented a wide variety of productions covering all genres, including residents Scottish Opera and Scottish Ballet. Featuring a Victorian auditorium, Theatre Royal presents first class entertainment.


title: Cjn summons judges over conflicting orders on kano emirate tussle

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Amid the Emirate tussle in Kano State, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has summoned the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, and the Chief Judge of Kano State High Court over conflicting interim injunctions.
Justice S.A. Amobeda of the Federal High Court in Kano had issued an order to evict the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II from the Kofar Kudu Palace.
The order had enforced the authority of the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero.
“An order of interim injunction restraining the respondents from inviting, arresting, detaining, threatening, intimidating, harassing the Applicant, or infringing on his rights is hereby granted.
“This order ensures that Emir Aminu Bayero enjoys all rights and privileges accrued to him by virtue of his position,” the judge ruled.
On the other hand, Justice Amina Adamu Aliyu of the Kano State High Court issued an injunction that protected Sanusi from being evicted from the palace.
Justice Aliyu also restrained security agencies from harassing Sanusi and others.
The order prevents any interference with the Emir’s autonomy and the seizure of key symbols of his authority, such as the twin spear, the Royal Hat of Dabo, and the Ostrich-feathered shoes.
Justice Aliyu emphasised, “An order of interim injunction is granted restraining the Respondents from harassing or intimidating the Applicants or confiscating any symbols of the Emir’s authority.
“The respondents are ordered to maintain the status quo pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice.”
The conflicting orders have led to confusion regarding the rightful authority and protection of the emirs in Kano.
The State High Court case is set for further hearing on June 13, while the Federal High Court has adjourned its case to June 4.


title: Negotiating Cell Tower Leases

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Negotiating Cell Tower Leases
We are cell tower lease experts offering a free review of your existing cell tower lease or your current lease offer. We take pride in providing our clients with information about the balance of power that a landowner has in regards to lease negotiations.
When a landowner is approached to possibly allow a cell tower or other wireless equipment on their property, they need to first establish what their bargaining power is in this transaction.
When negotiating cell tower leases, it’s important to understand the distinctive characteristics of the proposed cell tower location involved, and, in turn, what the property’s perceived value is to the cell phone carrier or tower company. The perceived value varies from site to site and cell tower company to cell tower company. Just because your neighbor accepted a bad deal doesn’t mean you have to.
- Number of cell towers in the US in 2018 – over 338,000
- Average cost of building a cell phone tower – $175,000+
- Average yearly cell phone tower lease rate – $45,000+
- Lowest annual cost to lease a cell tower – $100
- Wireless carriers added over 15,000 cell sites in 2018
As you can see, there are a lot of cell phone towers & sites in use across the US, and the lease rates vary greatly — from well over $45,000 per year to only $100 per year.
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Several factors must be considered when negotiating with a tower company about a cell site, including:
- the characteristics of your property or building, such as how tall is your building relative to the adjacent buildings in your immediate area, or does your land contain topography attributes that distinguish it from others in the area;
- what options does a cell tower company have as it pertains to other buildings or properties in the area with a similar layout and zoning classifications; and
- does your property provide sufficient space for a cell tower company to not only construct a tower, but to allow for possible expansion in the future.
So, with all that being said, ultimately, a landowner’s bargaining power and leverage at the negotiating table is going to be directly related to the options that a cell phone carrier or tower company has, as well as the overall value of your potential tower location. This is where we can truly make an impact for you, as we can assist by determining the true value of your property as it relates to a cell phone tower lease.
– David, Kansas
Rent – Rent offered for a cell tower will be based upon numerous and varying dynamics. The most important factors are: a) space requirements of a cell phone carrier or tower company to install its equipment and b) the overall utility and functionality of the cell tower location to that cell phone carrier or tower. The amount of space (either ground or rooftop) will be dependent upon the type of equipment to be located on a property. The cell tower company will not only be looking for enough space to install its equipment, but enough space to accommodate potential subtenants/co-locators. This will typically mean that a cell tower company will need anywhere from 500-5,000 square feet of ground area on a tower installation, and can need as little as 100 square feet on a rooftop installation. However, contrary to other commercial leases a property owner may be familiar with, the amount of space needed is not the most crucial component in the value of a site to a cell phone carrier or tower company, and, as a result, rent is not directly tied into the amount of space required. We take pride in being able to assist you in determining the answer to this crucial piece of the cell tower site puzzle.
Co-Location Fees and Sublease– Cell phone carriers build cell towers for functionality, while a cell tower company builds cell towers for the revenue potential only. Just think of a cell tower as a strip mall in the sky. As a result, a landowner should share in this revenues shouldn’t they? In addition to the monthly base cell tower lease rents, a landowner should also be aware of the potential to garner certain additional rent from revenue sharing with the tenant. It is advantageous for a property owner to accurately determine what options a cell phone carrier or tower company may have, and, more importantly, what value the site will ultimately garner for the tenant in the form of revenue during the term of the lease. Vertical Consultants has decades of experience in the industry that allows us to accurately determine what options a cell phone carrier or tower company may have, and what utility the site will ultimately garner for the tenant. This knowledge will assist a property owner in obtaining the favorable terms in any lease negotiation, including, but not being limited to, its ability to request revenue sharing from a tenant.
Cell Tower Lease Term and Commencement– A landowner is usually asked to make a long term commitment when it comes to leasing a portion of its property to a cell phone carrier or tower company. The typical cell tower lease has an initial term of five (5) years, with between three (3) to five (5) successive options for renewal terms, at the sole option of the tenant. The reasoning behind the long term nature of the cell tower lease is due to the costs involved in not only installing the tower and other equipment installed at that location, but in the necessary improvements at the site itself. This can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. Therefore, a cell tower carrier or tower company must occupy and use the cell tower site long enough to be able to recover a reasonable amount of their invested money. Because of the time and money involved, a cell phone carrier or tower company will never grant the property owner a broad right to terminate at the end of a lease term or renewal, or to otherwise bar the carrier’s or tower company’s right to renew. While this does, in some ways, limit the property owner in its control of the cell tower location, as it relates to the term of the lease, this can prove to be a positive for the property owner as well. For the most part, due to the tenant’s investment in the site, it will serve as some form of security in the long term source of revenue that will be received by the property owner. We can work on the property owner’s behalf to structure a cell tower or rooftop lease that allows the property owner not only the most flexibility when it comes to the term of a lease, but also making sure the property owner receives “true value” for the tenant’s occupancy and use of the tower site during such term.
Lease Termination– Well, as mentioned above, a cell tower company or cell phone carrier is making a large investment in a property and needs a long term commitment, so why does that same company insist on having a right to terminate a lease on short notice? A property owner will commonly notice that a cell phone carrier or tower company will seek an early termination clause in a cell tower lease, with as little as thirty (30) days prior written notice. The reason for this early termination clause is that the carrier must be able to terminate if a cell tower location becomes unusable because of technology problems, or if it loses its license or permit to operate, or, more importantly, if it finds the tower site unsuitable due to changes in economic conditions. We can work on a property owner’s behalf to eliminate some of these reasons altogether, or, at least, increasing the notice period for termination under these circumstances. Moreover, we have been successful in the past in negotiating lease terms in which the cell phone carrier/tower company will agree to some form of termination fee in exchange for the right to terminate the cell tower lease before it reaches expiration.
Unlike other companies, Vertical Consultants does not just provide you advice and then leave it up to you to do the heavy lifting. If you are only looking for negotiating tips, here are a few from Harvard Business Review. We work on your behalf from start to finish, and our initial review of your cell tower lease is FREE — yes, you read that right, FREE of charge.
In addition, unlike those other companies, if you decide to work with us, we only benefit if you benefit. We welcome the chance to work with you to maximize the return on your lease, while protecting the interest on your property.


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T 1068/15 (Migration of a network access agent/ALCATEL-LUCENT) 02-08-2018
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Triggering migration of a network access agent associated with an access terminal
Amendments - allowable (no)
Registration of transfer (no)
I. The present appeal is against the decision of the examining division refusing European patent application No. 07 749 997.8, published as WO 2007/094996 A2.
In its decision (points 16 and 17), the examining division held that the amendments in claim 1 of a main request and claim 1 of an auxiliary request introduced subject-matter which extended beyond the content of the application as filed (Article 123(2) EPC).
In an obiter dictum it raised a further objection under Article 123(2) EPC and noted, with reference to documents RFC 3344 and RFC 3775, that claim 1 of either request was not clear (Article 84 EPC) and that the skilled person would not be able to carry out the invention (Article 83 EPC).
II. In its statement of grounds of appeal, the appellant requested that the decision under appeal be set aside and that a patent be granted on the basis of the claims of a main request or, in the alternative, an auxiliary request, both as filed with its statement of grounds of appeal. As auxiliary measures it requested remittal of the case to the department of first instance for further examination, and oral proceedings.
III. In a communication pursuant to Article 15(1) RPBA accompanying a summons to oral proceedings, the board gave its preliminary opinion, inter alia, that the subject-matter of claim 1 of either request extended beyond the content of the application as originally filed (Article 123(2) EPC).
IV. No substantive reply to the board's communication was received.
V. With a letter dated 15 June 2018, the patent firm Boco IP Oy Ap informed the EPO that the application underlying the present appeal had been transferred to Provenance Asset Group LLC.
With a letter dated 26 June 2018, the EPO's Legal Division alerted the applicant to deficiencies in the request for entry of a change in the European Patent Register concerning the identity of the applicant, namely that, inter alia, an assignment of the present patent application from Alcatel-Lucent USA Inc. to Provenance Asset Group LLC was missing. The applicant was invited to correct the deficiencies.
VI. Oral proceedings took place on 2 August 2018 in the absence of the appellant.
At the end of the oral proceedings, after due deliberation, the chairman announced the board's decision.
VII. Claim 1 of the main request reads:
"A method involving an access terminal that is served by a first base station router in a distributed wireless communication system, comprising:
determining, at a second base station router in response to receiving a notification that the access terminal is to be re-activated from an idle mode and prior to the access terminal being re-activated from the idle mode, whether to migrate a network access agent to the first base station router based on a reactivation latency associated with the access terminal, wherein the network access agent provides at least one of point-of attachment or care-of-address functionality for the access terminal."
Claim 1 of the auxiliary request is identical to claim 1 of the main request.
1. Registration of transfers (Rule 22 EPC)
1.1 The Legal Division did not register the alleged transfer of the application from Alcatel-Lucent USA Inc. to Provenance Asset Group LLC.
1.2 According to the case law of the Boards of Appeal, the board has to examine the question of party status ex officio before dealing with the substance of the case (cf. G 2/04, Reasons 3.2.5). In doing so it is not bound by the assessment of other departments of the EPO or by the state of the register (cf. T 854/12, Reasons 1.2.4 and 1.2.5).
In the case at hand, the board agrees with the Legal Division. Rule 22(1) and (3) EPC stipulates that a transfer has effect vis-à-vis the EPO only at the date when, and to the extent that, documents providing evidence of the transfer have been produced. In the present case, no such evidence has been produced. More specifically, the patent assignment dated 12 September 2017 as submitted with the letter dated 15 June 2018 does not mention the applicant Alcatel-Lucent USA Inc. as one of the assignors. It does not contain a declaration in the name of that company, nor does the list in Annex A of the assignment contain any patents owned by Alcatel-Lucent USA Inc. Consequently, the persons who signed the assignment did not sign in the name of the present applicant. Nor is there any indication that they had power of attorney to do so. The declaration at the end of the list of assignors - "together with their respective affiliates, subsidiaries and related entities under their control" - on page 1 of the assignment is therefore of no relevance, it being left open whether Alcatel-Lucent USA Inc. is among these entities. The board further notes that, in the absence of a valid debit order, the requirement pursuant to Rule 22(2) EPC regarding payment of the administrative fee does not appear to have been met either.
The board concludes that the proceedings are to be continued with Alcatel-Lucent USA Inc. as the applicant.
2. Main request: added subject-matter (Article 123(2) EPC)
2.1 Claim 1 has been amended with respect to claim 1 as originally filed in that inter alia it now relates to reactivation of an access terminal from an idle mode and in that it refers to first and second base station routers.
The appellant argued that the embodiment described on page 10, line 18, to page 11, line 4, of the description with reference to Figure 5 provided a basis for these amendments.
The cited passage specifically relates to a method of determining whether or not to migrate a network access agent while an access terminal is exiting the idle mode. In a first step, a base station router receives notification that the idle terminal is going to be reactivated. This base station router is therefore in the language of claim 1 the "second base station router" (underlining by the board), which receives notification that the access terminal is to be reactivated from an idle mode. This base station router may then determine whether or not the network access agent should be migrated (page 10, lines 26 and 27). Migration will result in the network agent being on a "new serving base station router" (cf. page 10, lines 30 to 33). Hence, the "new serving base station router" corresponds to "the first base station router" in the language of claim 1, to which the network access agent is to be migrated or not.
2.2 The cited passage does not however provide a direct and unambiguous disclosure of the feature of claim 1 whereby the access terminal "is served by a first base station router". From the passage on page 10, lines 30 to 33, according to which, after migration of the network access agent, "the network access agent will be on the new serving base station router", it follows that, before migration, it was on an "old" serving base station router. As set out above, this "old" base station router corresponds to the second base station router in the language of claim 1. Hence, the described embodiment involves an access terminal that is first served by the second base station router and is served by the first base station router only after migration has occurred. Hence, as long as no migration has taken place, the access terminal is served by the second base station router in the language of claim 1. The board notes that the actual migration is not part of the claimed method, since the claimed method involves only the step of determining whether or not migration should be performed. According to the above-mentioned embodiment, at that point the access terminal is still served by the second base station router. Hence, the cited passage does not provide a basis for an access terminal that is served by a first base station router, as defined in claim 1.
2.3 The board considers that the feature "involving an access terminal that is served by a first base station router" in claim 1 may be interpreted differently, in that "served" is interpreted more broadly than merely meaning that the access terminal is associated with the base station router which includes the network access agent. In this respect, the board notes that the passage from page 1, line 34, to page 2, line 3, of the description suggests that the term "served" may be related to a geographic area. However, apart from the fact that this passage relates to an access terminal in an active call session and, hence, not in an idle mode as in present claim 1, it further states that, after migration of the network access agent from the first base station router to the second base station router, the second base station router becomes "the serving base station router" (page 2, line 3). Hence, this passage does not support an interpretation of the term "serving base station router" other than that it is the base station router which includes the network access agent.
2.4 The board concludes that claim 1 has been amended in such a way that it contains subject-matter which extends beyond the content of the application as filed and, hence, does not comply with Article 123(2) EPC.
2.5 The main request is therefore not allowable.
3. Auxiliary request
As claim 1 of the auxiliary request is identical to claim 1 of the main request, the auxiliary request is not allowable for the same reasons.
4. Since, for the reasons set out above, neither of the requests is allowable, remittal to the department of first instance would serve no purpose. The further auxiliary request that the case be remitted to the department of first instance is therefore not allowed either. The appeal is thus to be dismissed.
For these reasons it is decided that:
The appeal is dismissed.


title: Dentist in Fresno and Clovis, CA

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Dentist in Fresno and Clovis, CA
Welcome to the office of Dr. Treva Diane Lee in Fresno, California! For over 25 years, Dr. Treva Lee has been making dentistry comfortable and is one of the main reasons our patients love us. We do EVERYTHING in our power to ensure that you don’t feel a thing when you visit! Dr. Treva Lee and the rest of our caring dental team aim to make fear, pain, and anxiety about visiting the dentist a thing of the past. With our state-of-the-art comfort technology, including gentle injections and sedation dentistry, and our kind touch, you’ll actually enjoy visiting the dentist for the first time in your life!
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title: What if the sp 500 had a salary cap

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It’s 1957, and the Standard & Poor’s Index is updating from 90 stocks to 500. Your assignment is to select and organize the constituent stocks, using career achievement(defined by total equity value) as the primary input for both selection and weighting. From there, the index floats into the future with a “No Sell” rule until a stocks is retired voluntarily(by merger) or forcefully(by bankruptcy).
Now imagine you’re building a fantasy NBA/NFL/MLB/NHL roster. Rather than trying to predict/guess the best players, you mimic S&P’s approach, selecting and weighting your selections using past success. Career totals…points for basketball, yards or touchdowns for football, hits or home runs for baseball, goals for hockey. Your roster stays intact going forward, with a player’s weighting dictated by their evolving career totals relative to other players. Your sell discipline is the same as the S&P 500…retirement. A rough sketch of our top selections would look something like this:
We now have a rules-based index, with a clear positive(never miss a stock/player who grows into an all-time great). We’ll only be able to dabble in rising stars, as most of our capital goes to players whose success is already lengthy and quite obvious.
But we also have a clear negative; no way to adjust for the day when their value creation is in the rear-view mirror. Jim Brown, Wilt, Hank Aaron, Kareem, Jerry Rice, Michael, Bonds, you name the superstar…they’ll have their greatest weight in our payroll in their final years when skills are diminishing and future success is least likely.
We would never build a roster that way, but is it the right way to invest? I love that a rules-based index will never miss the greats, but hate being late to the party and stuck once I get there. I’m not asking for detailed scouting reports or predictive algorithms; can I just weight my holdings on something other than past success? And for goodness sake, do I need to hold every aging All-Star when they no longer resemble the production machine that made them famous?
It’s incredible how much cap-weighting dominates new asset flows, but critics undervalue a few features that make it an attractive option for many investors. Low cost, liquid, simple…all great attributes. Not enough(for me) to overcome the lack of sell discipline, but to Winston Churchill’s line about “all those others” it’s a solid default. A recent look at the S&P’s Top 20, comprising almost one-third of total exposure:
I don’t know, some future value creation there but also a handful known more for what they’ve done than what they’ll do. I’m not a forecast guy, but can’t I get more bang for my buck? I’m not asking for a peek at the 2030 version of this list, I just want a more dynamic process for updating my allocation.
I’ll save prescriptive ideas for another post, but let’s start with the basics of improvement. Equal-weighting(or just about any other weighting system) would quickly solve one flaw in my allocation; I immediately get more Steph/less Dirk, more Gurley/less Gore, more Stanton/less Pujols, more Tavares/less Thornton. Can I go further, to entirely clear “low upside” guys from my roster before they become a GE, Kodak, or heaven forbid Enron?
Sure, but how? Personally, I defer to recent performance(price momentum) because I don’t have the skills to interpret company fundamentals. But if someone has a repeatable process based on valuation or earnings quality or some other combo of factors, I firmly believe their “roster” can be improved.
Where this ultimately fails is the lack of a repeatable selling process, just like we often see in professional sports. Whether it’s loyalty or blindness or performance pressure, clearly more effort is put into new purchases than into moving on from prior purchases. Again, a momentum filter can play a role here, but nearly every GM and portfolio manager rationalizes the roster and can become fearful of letting go too early or too late.
Both investment management and professional sports have seen widespread adoption of rules-based approaches to evaluating new opportunities. Where I think the opportunities exist(and the above referenced paper seems to confirm) are in more timely, objective, repeatable processes for simply removing dead weight from portfolios and rosters. Too much to ask?


title: Grading syllabi and videos

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The BJA grading syllabus is split into Mon grades (ages 8-15), kyu grades (ages 14+) and dan grades (black belts).
The mon and kyu syllabi are identical, except that the mon grades are split into three belts in each colour, whilst the kyu grades have only one.
There is also a separate sho section for players aged 6-7 years.
The full syllabi for each can be found on the BJA website, however we have a simplified Samurai synopsis of key elements in this section and also club-produced videos for up to green belt.
The club runs periodic sessions covering the mon and kyu syllabus from orange or green belt and above, with the lower and sho grades being covered in the beginner and intermediate sessions.
It is important to understand that the coaches decide when to grade players based on a range of considerations including competition experience (or other experience for veteran players) and training attitude. Details can be found in the "Info for new members" section elsewhere on this website. The coaches review all players periodically.
Once players reach brown belt, there are two paths to the black belts. The competitive route, for younger players, involves gaining points from wins against same or higher grade at competitions, or entering gradings where players can both score points and gain the grade on the day. In both cases, there is also a "competitive skills" element, involving demonstrating a variety of techniques, individual and in combinations, and kata. The technical route does not have the competition element but replaces it with a much more extensive skills element. The club runs annual courses and assessments on both pathways. There is a minimum time in grade requirement for each dan grade; the requirement is much higher for the technical grades.


title: Se1048 detached villa for sale in la nucia

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Newly built modern 4 bedroom villa in La Nucia.
Modern villa with sea and mountain views close to all amenities and Elian's British School and within a new residential complex of 13 properties.
The property has 3 floors, on a total built area of 168 m2 on a plot of 288 m2.
All the houses have private garden and swimming pool, and also communal garden area and children's playground.
The villa is distributed over 3 floors with a surface area of 142m2 and a terrace of 14m2 plus a solarium of 47m2.
The semi-basement floor with a surface area of 45m2, has a complete bathroom, laundry room, it is possible to add a bedroom and living room.
The ground floor of 54m2 has a living-dining room with open kitchen, a bedroom and a bathroom, with direct access to the private swimming pool and garden area.
The first floor of 34m2 has 2 bedrooms with complete en-suite bathrooms and direct access to an open terrace of 14m2.
And on the top floor is the solarium of 47m2.
All with installation of Aerotermia by ducts, fitted wardrobes, double glazing.
The bathrooms are fully equipped and electrical appliances are optional.
Show home available and 1 home already sold, rest of the homes will start in September.
Located about 5 km from the beach of Altea, 5.2 km from La Nucia, about 9 km from Benidorm and about 53.5 km from Alicante airport.
Close to all kinds of services: supermarkets, schools and a few minutes by car to the Marina shopping centre, golf courses, banks, cafes, restaurants, etc.


title: Your keys

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Those who hate me without cause are more than the hairs of my head; Those who would destroy me are powerful, being my enemies wrongfully; I am forced to restore what I did not steal.
I know there are times when you feel like there are more people against you than for you. Jesus knew this all too well. As I read the scriptures, I cannot understand the madness behind the people who hated Jesus Christ. However, I can understand the scriptures, such as,
John 15:25… ‘They hated me without a cause.’
John 3:19…and men loved darkness rather than light because their deeds were evil.
There’s an old saying, ‘You forced me to play my hand!’ When Adam sinned, the enemy took the perfect kingdom; when He did this, it forced God to play His hand. It forced Jesus to come to earth as a perfect sacrifice and take back the kingdom to restore what He did not steal. Jesus gave us back the kingdom in:
I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.”
This scripture places me in wondrous awe, and with all my intellect, I can only ask one question, “Why? Why would you give back that which we lost through sin?” It’s like a bully that beats you up and steals your lunch money, Suddenly! Big brother shows up and beats the bully down, takes your lunch money, and gives it back to you! Then informs the bully that you have authority over him from now on. But after your brother leaves, the bully tells you that you don’t have that authority, and we believe the bully.
I marvel at the trust Jesus places in us, and I wonder why He loves us so much.


title: Just a bit of box ticking complete the practical law training survey and benchmark your organisations compliance programme

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The In-house blog has published numerous items on aspects of whistleblowing over the past few years, but whistleblowing’s geekier cousin, training, has received less attention.
Training is like rewiring your house when you move in: it costs a lot of money and, when it’s done properly, nobody really notices. It doesn’t generate the headlines that compliance breaches do, but it’s a crucial way of reducing the likelihood of those costly events.
As the frequency of such headlines show, there is no simple and foolproof way of avoiding a compliance breach. However, an article I have published on Practical Law outlines some expert suggestions on how to make compliance training effective, covering format, frequency and metrics. It also sets out some statistics on how the effectiveness of different training formats is rated, both by those responsible for creating and delivering training, and those receiving it. They may surprise you.
An interesting point for me is that it is unclear from my research how much responsibility UK legal and compliance teams bear for compliance training within their organisations. The survey reports and other sources I have found, while illuminating, are either not focused on that group, or are not UK-specific, or both (if you know of a source that I have overlooked, do let me know!).
In the interests of finding out what UK organisations are really doing to stay out of the headlines – and how prominent a role their legal and compliance teams play – we have designed a survey investigating:
- Which topics are included in organisations’ risk & compliance training programmes?
- Which groups within the organisation are required to take that training?
- Who is responsible for creating and delivering training: is it the legal and compliance team(s); HR; learning & development – or someone else?
- Which training formats are organisations using?
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title: 07 Nov 2018 Simon Briggs

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07 Nov 2018 Simon Briggs
eToro Unveils its Crypto Wallet App
The eToro mobile application is now available both for Android and iOS devices. The blockchain wallet provides its users with an easy-to-understand UI, fast operation, and very high-security features.
Security on the eToro crypto wallet is guaranteed by utilizing a multi-signature transaction algorithm. The algorithm makes sure multiple keys are being deployed for a transaction without the fear of private key loss.
According to eToro’s CEO Yoni Assia, blockchain technology has all the tools to change the way people handle finances.
Fiat to blockchain transfers is yet to come in a massive amount, based on the mass adoption of the new technology. Assia thinks that assets known to men would be tokenized and cryptocurrencies are just the first step of a complete digital blockchain environment.
eToro’s development team has put a great effort into making the user experience as flawless as possible. The wallet launch will be phased in terms of eligible users, country restrictions, and functionality, to solve possible bugs and issues.
For now, eToro wallet users can store Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum(ETH), Litecoin (LTC), and Bitcoin Cash (BCH). In the near future, the number of cryptocurrencies that users can store in the wallet will be the same as the cryptocurrencies eligible for trading on eToro’s platform.
During the launching phase, the option to transfer cryptocurrencies from eToro’s trading platform to the wallet will be limited to Platinum Club members exclusively (users with more than $25,000 on the platform) and only available for Bitcoin (BTC). As the wallet gathers momentum, more and more functions will be implemented.
Bitcoin Ethereum cryptocurrency trading Litecoin Bitcoin Cash Crypto wallet eToro


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May 01, 2015
Skype for Business Server is the on-premise version, which is deployed using a company's servers and meant for large enterprise organizations. It's also recently launched Skype Meetings , which is a free online app for hosting meetings (we won't go into much detail about that here). Skype for Business Server 2015 on vSphere allows for a wide variety of valid configurations. 1.2 Target Audience This guide assumes a basic knowledge and understanding of vSphere and Skype for Business Server 2015. • Architectural staff can use this document to gain an understanding of how the system will work as a Skype for Business (formerly called Lync) is a unified communications tool that provides instant messaging, voice and video calls, online meetings, and other collaboration options. We notice unusual activity, for example markedly different usage of your Skype Credit or subscription, that suggests someone other than you might have taken control of it. You are disputing a payment (also called a chargeback), since this indicates that there is a problem with either your payment method or your account. May 10, 2020 · Skype blocks account people with special needs blocked other people die Skype blocks account. May 8, 2020 5:09 AM. c
Skype for Business servers - IP addresses
Jun 09, 2020 · Audio, video, text, and files sent between Skype users are encrypted, but only between the devices being used and Microsoft’s servers. Skype is an excellent free video conferencing tool with a
Skype for Business Server (formerly Microsoft Office Communications Server and Microsoft Lync Server) is real-time communications server software that provides the infrastructure for enterprise instant messaging, presence, VoIP, ad hoc and structured conferences (audio, video and web conferencing) and PSTN connectivity through a third-party gateway or SIP trunk.
May 01, 2015 · There are two methods to get the Skype for Business Server component version: using Windows Registry or the WMI Classes. Both methods were previously published for Lync Server 2010 and Lync Server 2013: Lync Server Component Version using PowerShell (Windows Registry) Lync Server Component Version using PowerShell (WMI Classes) The preferred method is using the… On the Skype for Business Front End server open the Skype for Business Server 2015 Topology Builder and select Download Topology from existing deployment. Expand the default site (e.g. Lab), the Skype for Business Sever 2015 object, then Standard Edition Front End Servers, and finally highlight the pool FQDN (e.g. fe.jdskype.net).


title: Uk to start trials on whether plasma could help covid 19 patients

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Britain is to start trials to see whether plasma collected from donors who have recovered from COVID-19 could be an effective treatment for patients who are severely unwell with the disease.
Up to 5,000 severely ill patients with COVID-19 could soon be treated each week with plasma as part of a new approach to treating the virus, the health department said on Saturday.
Plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients can be transfused to patients who are struggling to produce their own antibodies against the virus.
So-called convalescent plasma was used as an effective treatment during the 2002 to 2004 SARS outbreak, the health department said.
In parallel with the national randomised clinical trial, the government is scaling up the national programme for collecting plasma so the treatment can be widely rolled out if it is shown to be effective, the department said.
The collection of plasma would be ramped up over April and May to deliver up to 10,000 units of plasma to the National Health Service (NHS) every week, enough to treat 5,000 COVID-19 patients per week.
“I have every hope this treatment will be a major milestone in our fight against this disease,” said health minister Matt Hancock.
Professor Jonathan Van-Tam, Deputy Chief Medical Officer said: “The UK is leading the world’s largest trials to find a treatment for COVID-19, with over 7,000 people so far involved testing a range of medicines; we hope to add convalescent plasma to this list shortly.”
He added:”Convalescent plasma has been used as an effective treatment for emerging infections in the past, and this step forward underpins our science-backed approach to fighting this virus.”
The NHS will contact people in England who have recovered from COVID-19 and could be possible donors.
Blood is taken from one arm and circulated through a machine that separates out the plasma, and then returned to the donor. The process takes about 45 minutes and provides two units of plasma per donation, which can also be frozen and stored ahead for any future need.


title: Supply & Pricing Updating

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Supply & Pricing Updating
60 and smaller count HLSO Latin American white shrimp are full steady to firm with limited supplies. 36-40 and 41-50 count are steady, supplies adequate. 31-35 count shrimp are full steady to firm while larger counts are full steady. Head-on shrimp are steady. Asian white shrimp are full steady to firm as seasonal Indian production and offerings are anticipated.
Black Tiger Shrimp
Supplies are generally light with limited overseas offerings. The market is full steady.
Cooked shrimp continue mostly stronger. Overseas offerings are firm and limited and continue to indicate higher prices for future delivery. Peeled shrimp are mostly full steady with a few higher offerings noted for smaller counts.
Gulf Domestic Shrimp
The market was unchanged, however were still noting some higher offerings on the short supplied u15 and larger count headless shell-on shrimp. PUD’s were also unchanged, but larger count shrimp are being increasingly offered.
Frozen Shellfish: Mussels, New Zealand Green Shell
Poor production is limiting availability and the market is reacting accordingly by trending higher.
The market continues barely steady to weak given a more typical supply situation. Especially weak is Pulpo from Indonesia, where 2012 imports were up nearly 83 percent compared to the
Canadian Snow Crab
The markets remain highly unsettled. Fishing in Newfoundland has not begun as of yet. Crabbing in the Gulf is underway, but the market is too unsettled to establish
American Live Lobster
Market prices remained steady with a weak undertone reported as traders anticipate an increase in supply.
Salmon Situation: Farmed Salmon
The Northeast whole fish market adjusted slightly lower on 6-8s. The balance of the market is unchanged. The undertone remains about steady. The European whole fish market, on the other hand, continues to adjust higher and a few still higher offerings are noted.
The Chilean fillet market weakened on 1-2 and 2-3 pound filets are barely steady. Supplies of these sizes are fully adequate for a dull demand and a few still lower offerings are noted.
The remainder of the market is unchanged. The undertone remains somewhat unsettled with both higher and lower offerings collected. The Chilean steelhead market is full steady; a few higher


title: Personal impact and influencing training course

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Most things in the business world are open to a degree of negotiation, but how do you make an impact and influence the result? In this course you will learn how others perceive your actions, how to unpick the key skills of influential people, and implement a range of strategies to obtain the best possible outcomes for yourself and your organisation.
We will cover ethical persuasion in a business environment and how to enhance your performance by building self-confidence. All delivered by our trainers with years of industry experience!
This course is part of our Leadership Development and Management Development Course Bundles.
This course is perfect for professionals looking to improve their personal impact and develop a toolkit of strategies to achieve the best possible results.
By actively participating in this course, you will learn about the following:
Be able to define the meaning of influence
Be able to identify the behaviours of effective influencers
Establish why some people are easier to influence than others
Ability to recognise the different sources of power
Be able to define the relationship between power and influence
Be able to recognise the different strategies for influencing
Ability to select the appropriate strategies for key contacts in the workplace
There are no pre-requisites for our onsite or in-centre courses. For our Virtual Classroom training you will need a laptop or PC with a working microphone. A webcam is also recommended for the best experience!
Establish personal objectives for the course
What is effective communication and the barriers
What makes an effective and ineffective communicator?
People who are, and are not, easy to influence
Influential and non-influential behaviours
Three key behaviours that will help you influence
The definitions of power and influencing
Sources of power
Using power in influencing
Manipulation and defensiveness
Behavioural styles – making your case
Completion of a personal action plan


title: Garage Door Repair services we offer:

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There is nothing worse than having your Garage Door sticking and becoming difficult to open and close. We can offer you a Full Garage Door Service in place of a standard repair, we include all parts and installation in one service charge.
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Garage door locks can often be problematic so we offer a complete lock replacement service. If your lock is not repairable or just worn out we can usually replace it on the same day call out. Security has never been more important so your Garage Door must be in perfect working order to keep your property safe and secure.
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We offer same day Garage Door repairs and carry most necessary parts to get your door operating again within one visit. If for any reason we need to order any parts we always leave your door secure and have the parts within 2-3 working days.


title: Undiscarded lightbulb

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I discovered the City Reliquary Museum through my friend Harley Spiller, a City Reliquary board member infamously known as Inspector Collector. I was fascinated by the Reliquary’s quirky take on history and ll the New York-centric ephemera in its collection. But it wasn’t until I did a story on the Reliquary’s post-pandemic burlesque shows with the Last Chance Dancers, for Act Two New York, that I truly fell in love with the museum and the folks behind it. When David Hoffman suggested CitizenRacecar collaborate with the museum for a history podcast, I was thrilled to be part of it. We teamed up with City Reliquary board member Jacob Ford, and delved into the museum’s vast and peculiar collection to create Undiscarded: Stories of New York, a podcast that captures the spirit of the museum and the unique stories behind its seemingly ordinary artifacts.
Our first season is full of quintessential New York artifacts, forgotten histories, and a diverse array of fascinating guests. It made perfect sense to begin the series with an object from one of New York’s most iconic landmarks, the Statue of Liberty. The museum is renowned for its extensive collection of Lady Liberty statues and related memorabilia.
As discussed in Episode 1, the crown jewel is a burned-out bulb gifted by Charlie DeLeo, a war veteran, long-time New York City Parks employee, and the Statue’s “Keeper of the Flame.” Now retired and celebrating his 75th birthday this weekend, I hope he listens to our podcast. Below are photos of Charlie in action and the bulb he gave the Museum. Don’t forget to check out the additional resources below for links to Charlie’s books and more articles!
Dave Herman, the founder of the Reliquary, was the ideal person to discuss the story behind this object and the museum’s origins. Although conducting an in-person interview after many Zoom meetings felt intimidating, it went smoothly despite my occasional stumble over the word PLEXIGLAS (try saying it quickly three times folks!). I’m always amazed by the wealth of knowledge history enthusiasts possess. Jacob set up our “studio” near the main Statue of Liberty display case, which created a dramatic, old-timey radio show atmosphere—a fitting setting for the first episode of the Reliquary podcast.
We can’t wait to hear what you think of the show. Please tune in, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and spread the word. We have so many more stories to tell.
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title: Jada andrews sullivan overcoming divisive politics with love

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Jada Andrews-Sullivan currently represents District 2 on the San Antonio City Council, a position she was elected to as a first-time candidate. She is running for re-election for the first time. Her goal is to unify the people of her district who have felt disenfranchised in San Antonio’s political scene. Jada wants to be the true heart of representation for District 2, by restoring their faith in their elected officials. Her goal is to overcome the divisive nature of politics with love, peace, and resolve.
Jada was born and raised on the East side of San Antonio. Her parents moved to the area because her father was in the Air Force and San Antonio is home to multiple military bases. As a younger resident of District 2, Jada recounted the sense of connection within her community. “We knew our neighbors, we had a connected feeling of strength, a connected feeling of pride,” she said. Even when gang violence became more prevalent in the area, her neighborhood remained unified. The deterioration of this unity started when elected officials stopped visiting her community.
Over time, Jada became frustrated with the inconsistent representation of District 2. She would describe her discontent with her mother, Jada’s first role model. Jada’s mother used to tell her children not to bring her a problem but rather a solution. When Jada started to speak about her frustration with her mother, Jada’s mom simply replied, “so what is your solution?” Hearing her advice from her mother inspired Jada to pursue a solution: become a member of the City Council.
When Jada ultimately decided that she wanted to represent District 2, the former council member had resigned, leaving a vacant seat. Typically, to pursue a seat vacated before an election cycle, a city government will wait until the next election. In this case, the San Antonio City Council was required to fill the seat by a majority vote of the remaining councilors. Jada sought the vacant seat along with twelve other applicants for the position. Rather than the small interview, with current council members, Jada embarked on a televised vetting process. Unfortunately, she was not selected. Five months later, Jada decided to seek election to the seat.
Eventually, Jada won her election campaign after facing a tough runoff election against a person with previous experience as a councilor. She was most grateful for her children or “grown little people” as she dotingly described them. Her children were able to help her campaign and keep her spirits high when she was tired. She also relied on her campaign treasurer, Lou Miller who would become her Chief of Staff. Jada praised her closest circle of friends and family for standing in her corner during her campaign. Her circle began to grow as more and more community members began lending their support. She credits this to the “heart” she dedicated to representing the district. “You want your authentic self to be the highlight of that campaign,” Jada said.
As a San Antonio City Councilmember, Jada is prioritizing the economic development of the city. She understands that years of gentrification in District 2 have left constituents apathetic and complacent, especially when they have not seen resources poured into their neighborhoods. Economic segregation, described as the inequitable distribution of resources, has led to increased crime in some areas like District 2. The pandemic has exacerbated this resource gap among areas. She plans to continue developing small businesses in her community with the help of partner organizations like San Antonio for Growth on the Eastside (SAGE). Her goal is to restore the lack of faith her constituents have in elected officials.
Now, Jada is flourishing in and out of the council chambers. Jada recently graduated with her Associate degree alongside her youngest daughter—Jada’s most proud moment to date. She advises other young women interested in politics to go for it. “If you have the vision, go for it. Write the vision. Make it known,” Jada said. She wants everyone to live by her motto: “Even if you think that you want to shoot for the stars, go further because there is a stratosphere of opportunity with your name on it.”
For more information about Councilwoman Jada Andrews-Sullivan, please visit