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Are Receivable Appraisals More Important in Challenging Economic Times?
VION Investments has valued receivables ranging from tax credits to consumer loans. We have performed these appraisal services for some of the largest companies in the world, including US and international banks, institutional investors, finance companies, and investment banks. We also value consumer receivables in asset-backed lending (ABL) situations and work with small and medium enterprises (SME) when asset appraisals are valuable for capital raising purposes.
Recent inflation is impacting the credit quality of manufacturers and retailers. Increased labor and supply costs are making it hard for SMEs to maintain margins without increasing prices. Many companies are facing supply chain issues, including shortages of critical products, delays, and increased shipping costs. This impacts cash flow, receivable performance, and a company’s earnings, resulting in bankruptcy if not managed properly.
Managing cash flow shortfalls is easier with well-structured loans tied to a company’s assets. Lenders willing to provide credit under a borrowing base tied to accounts receivables can provide much needed working capital for businesses while inventory makes its way through the supply chain to customers, generating revenue for the business and cash flow to repay loans.
VION’s appraisal services have helped businesses access working capital lines of credit from lenders by valuing the quality of the accounts receivable being offered as collateral. In a volatile industry or in rapidly changing economic conditions (for both good and bad), it is best to get an evaluation as often as every six months. In the most volatile situations, some lenders or investors choose a mark to market approach. This type of evaluation with month-to-month appraisal are fast, efficient and limit major surprises.
Overall, asset appraisals are more important in changing economic times, rather than difficult economic times. Depending on how fast the economy is changing, an asset portfolio might experience more stress. It is important for companies, lenders, and investors to regularly evaluate receivable assets used as collateral, particularly if there is volatility in the industry or economy. A timely asset valuation allows lenders to increase lending, helping businesses grow, or protects lenders from becoming over-extended on assets that are deteriorating in performance.
VION is one of the largest consumer and commercial receivable valuation companies in the country and can provide services to ABL lenders, investors or corporate leadership to help them succeed in changing economic times. Lenders finding themselves in troubling situations can utilize VION as a master servicer to help manage tricky times from a servicing and collection perspective. VION also assists lenders and investors through acquisition of assets to pay off or pay down a borrower’s obligations.


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shelf: education

title: Student investigates how individuals autism interpret emotions using music

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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Growing up with a brother who is autistic, Penn State student Alexis Basciano saw firsthand the struggles he faced to express when he felt certain emotions.
Basciano also is passionate about music and is a talented musician, spending most of her life singing in choirs and playing musical instruments, including today as a member of the Penn State Blue Band. She’s seen how music can evoke all sorts of emotions in people.
By combining her passion for music and love for her brother, Basciano was inspired to conduct a research project to better understand how individuals with autism identify and express their emotions through music. She hopes to use the findings to help create a better understanding of how autistic individuals perceive and share their emotional experiences.
Basciano, who is majoring in biological sciences and health professions in the Eberly College of Science, is working with Diane Williams, professor and head of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders and director of the Cognition and Language Learning Lab in the College of Health and Human Development.
“Music is an emotional work of art,” Basciano said. “All music conveys some sort of emotion. Having these individuals in the research project react to these emotional pieces provides a good insight into the way autistic individuals experience and express complex emotions.”
For the research project, autistic adults come into the lab where their hearing and vision are evaluated. They are next tested for nonverbal intelligence and overall vocabulary and interviewed by Williams. Then, participants begin an emotional appraisal of orchestral music, something Basciano created through computer coding.


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shelf: home-craft

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Printable Galentines Collection, Galentines Valentine Cards, Mini Banner, Toppers & Tags by SUNSHINETULIPDESIGN
This printable Galentines Party Package Collection is perfect for your Girl Gang Celebration!
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title: Kanye west apologises to jay z beyonce for vulgar tweets about their children

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West had made a series of social media posts referring, among other things, to Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s children as “retarded.” His apology was contained in a recent post on X (Twitter) but did not come without other unprintable words targeted at other people.
He wrote: “I’m sorry Jay Z… I be feeling bad about my tweet but I still feel I gave my life to this industry and thought so many people were my family but when I needed family on some real shit none of these rap n****s had my back.”
Beyoncé and Jay-Z did not make any public comments after Kanye disrespected them and their children, but reports indicated that the couple was considering legal action at the time.
“…the couple found the remarks shocking and they will not stand for the ‘vulgar and offensive remarks,” was quoted. Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles, also criticized Kanye for denigrating the celebrity couple.
It is, however, not clear how Beyoncé and Jay-Z would respond, following the Vulture composer’s recent show of remorse.
In March, Kanye West was reportedly sued by German singer-songwriter, Alice Merton, who said one of her songs had been sampled on rapper’s Vultures 2 album without permission.
The singer-songwriter said Kanye sampled her 2022 song Blindside without permission while recording Gun To My Head, which featured Kid Cudi on the compilation.
According to the suit, Merton stated that she became aware of the sampling after the rapper previewed the track at a listening party in December 2023.
She noted that Kanye did not ask for permission ahead of the recording and only reached out for clearance in February 2024. Merton said her publishers declined the request at the time because Kanye’s “values” were contrary to theirs.
They added that Merton was a descendant of Holocaust survivors and did not want to be associated with Kanye, who had made hate speeches against minority groups.
The complainants said the song did not feature on the initial tracklist for Vultures 2 but appeared on the album’s digital deluxe edition.


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title: Faq

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Guardianship falls under the Family Law Act and refers to all of the decision making and responsibilities relating to the upbringing of a child. If the guardians cannot agree on how to make decisions about the child, a guardian should consult with a lawyer to determine their legal options.
In a divorce, custody refers to decision-making about a child. Parenting refers to time spent with the child.
Day-to-day care refers to a parenting arrangement in which the child primarily resides with one parent. Access refers to specified parenting arrangement with the parent who does not have day-to-day care.
Sole custody refers to one parent’s ability to make all of the major decisions about the child. Although the parents may consult with one another, the custodial parent makes the final decision.
Joint custody refers to both parent’s ability to make all major decisions about the children.
Shared custody is when the child resides approximately half time with each parent. The Federal Child Support Guidelines defines shared custody as the child living more than 40% of the time with each parent.
Split custody is when there are two or more children, and one or more of the children live primarily with one parent and one or more of the children live primarily with the other parent.
A child’s input, though not the determining factor, may be taken into consideration when deciding where the child should reside. Often this will depend on the age of the child and their maturity. Ultimately, the court will look at what is in the best interest of the child.
Unless you have a court Order or a notarized letter authorizing you to travel with the Children, you will require the consent of the other parent in order to travel internationally.
Domestic travel with the children can be addressed in a Court Order as well.
Yes. There is an ongoing obligation to pay child support irrespective of whether or not you see your children. If you are not seeing your children and would like to, our lawyers can assist you in this regard.
Child support is governed by the Federal Child Support Guidelines. Base child support is based on your annual gross income and the number of children. You may also be responsible for any special or extraordinary expenses incurred for the children.
You may be responsible for child support even if you are not the biological parent, if you have assumed the role of a parent for the child.
A child over the age of 18 may still be entitled to child support if he or she continues to be a dependent by reason of illness, disability or other cause.
If a parent cannot afford child support, they can apply to reduce their child support payments. In exceptional circumstances, the courts may permit a parent temporary relief from paying child support.
There may be circumstances in which you may have an obligation to each other to pay spousal support. The amount and duration of spousal support will vary depending on the income of each party, the duration of the relationship, and whether or not there are dependent children to consider. You should talk to a lawyer to see if you would be entitled, and if so, how much your spouse / partner may be ordered to pay.
Yes. As long as one of the party has been residing in Alberta for a period of at least 1 year.
There are 3 grounds to file a claim for divorce in Canada. Those are (1) one year separation; (2) adultery (by the other party); and (3) mental or physical cruelty (by the other party).
Yes, you can be separated from your spouse and live in the same residence. You will have to demonstrate that you are truly separated from your spouse by showing that you and your spouse lived separate lives and conducted your affairs separately.
If the divorce is uncontested, a divorce will usually take approximately 6 to 8 months. This is often dependent on the Court.
If you and your former spouse cannot agree on custody, access (parenting) or support, then the divorce becomes contested, and can take much longer.
Yes. There are fees associated with filing of certain court documents such as a Statement of Claim for Divorce or other Family Law Applications.
If you meet the required grounds, you may be able to ask the court to change the terms of a court Order. Our lawyers are here to assist you with this process.
Mediation is a form or alternative dispute resolution. It is a voluntary process whereby two or more parties attend a meeting in an effort to reach a mutually agreeable resolution. The parties meet with a mediator who must be neutral and whose purpose is to facilitate the discussion and assist the parties come to a resolution. The mediator does not have the authority to make binding decisions.
Generally, if both parties attend mediation in good faith and with the intention of resolving their issues, there are many benefits to mediation:
Less time consuming;
More cost effective;
Decision is reached by the parties themselves as opposed to a third party;
Not bound by the rules of court and more flexible.
Arbitration is another form of alternative dispute resolution whereby two or more parties attend a meeting in an effort to reach a mutually agreeable resolution. If the parties are not able to reach a resolution, the arbitrator may make a decision on one or more of the issues. This decision is binding and may be entered as a Court Order.
Yes. Generally, it is beneficial for a party to attend mediation or arbitration with a lawyer as they will be available to apply the law to the legal issues that arise and provide advice about the parties’ respective legal rights and obligations.
JDR is another form of alternative dispute resolution whereby two or more parties attend a meeting with a judge to reach a settlement of the legal issues. A JDR may be non-binding in which case the judge does not have the authority to make a binding decision. If a settlement is reached between the parties, the judge is able to grant an order that makes the decision legal. In Provincial Court, a non-binding JDR is a requirement in most family law matters.
A JDR may be binding in which case the judge may encourage settlement but in the absence of which has the authority to make a biding decision.
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And I thought the concept of social battery was just a construct
However, it all comes as a cost. As I said, I am an introvert. No big deal, many of us are. And I have learnt to manage it so that I can give a talk to 900 people by surprise (IDPF, 2013... man, I still sweat just by thinking about it) or manage ever-growing teams or partnerships. And after each interaction, my social battery drains.
I read about the concept of social battery years ago. I thought it was a great construct, a simplification of really complex matters, a way to "cluster" people. The same way people are "introverts" and "extroverts", there are people whose way to "charge their batteries" is by being with people, and others who do the same by being alone.
But as the number of constant interactions with people from different areas grow, with almost no single "me-moment" to just work with no distractions, the construct becomes very real. Even without any tension at all, talking to very nice and incredibly talented people drains my battery off. Sometimes so much that I'm done by Tuesday. Well, not totally done, but really, really tired.
Some articles mention some types of interactions as the worst for someone like me:
- Being the center of attention.
- Standing in the crowd.
- Adapting to a new environment.
Totally agree. However, I would add a fourth type, loosely related to the third one: having unscheduled interactions. The worst case for me is having my agenda relatively set up, with some time to work, and suddenly see it change with some new, unexpected meeting in a relatively critical project or unknown environment. I will manage it, I will do my job... and 50% of the weekly battery will be off a few seconds after I finish the meeting.
Obviously, writing this exposes one of my main weaknesses from a professional standpoint. But it also helps me rationalize it. This is my weakness but I have learnt to somehow endure it. And if I am able to find some free hours to think per week, I can help make an impact to my team. This is why hybrid work is so important to me. I need some me-time to just think, re-organize my mind (and my inbox, which after all is basically my second mind) and continue my hustle.


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title: Ideas

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This is an IBM Automation portal for Cloud Platform products. To view all of your ideas submitted to IBM, create and manage groups of Ideas, or create an idea explicitly set to be either visible by all (public) or visible only to you and IBM (private), use the IBM Unified Ideas Portal (https://ideas.ibm.com).
Shape the future of IBM!
We invite you to shape the future of IBM, including product roadmaps, by submitting ideas that matter to you the most. Here's how it works:
Search existing ideas
Start by searching and reviewing ideas and requests to enhance a product or service. Take a look at ideas others have posted, and add a comment, vote, or subscribe to updateson them if they matter to you. If you can't find what you are looking for,
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WebSphere Application Server Support for HashiCorp Vault usage
Our organization mandates the use of HashiCorp Vault to store and retrieve passwords. For Applications hosted on WebSphere Application Server, there is no direct support to make use of HashiCorp Vault to store/retrieve database password as part of...
Administration and application traffic on different ports
For better security, an application server's application traffic can be initiated from the web server in the DMZ, but it should not be possible for administration traffic. For Liberty profile, it is difficult to achieve.
We recently upgraded RAM Server to v754 but we are using Standalone RTCv6.0 Server to store RAM Policies. Unfortunately RTCv6.0 is not supporting Java 1.8. That reason we are one stopped one of the Cluster's RAM node which is running on other Serv...
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SSL Certificate Management for Liberty Profile. Certificate expiry Alerting and Certificate Renewal
WAS Liberty Profile requires SSL expiry monitoring and alerting. SSL Certificates are usually valid for many years, and the expiry dates of certificates are often missed, until the system fails due to expired certificates.
Since the AppPoint Oracle Forms proxy is no longer supported by IBM (as of January 1, 2017) - we are requesting a proxy be built into RFT to allow the automation of Oracle Forms. Right now RFT's object inspector can't recognize Oracle forms embedd...
Support for the SAN attribute in the CSR request when using wsadmin or the WAS admin console.
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title: A comprehensive look at its market influence

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The identifier 3038135328 plays a crucial role in the financial markets. It reflects key trends and investor strategies, underscoring the dynamics of supply and demand. Its influence can lead to significant market fluctuations, making it essential for investors to grasp its valuation metrics and sentiment. A thorough examination of these elements could reveal important insights, yet the question remains: what specific factors are shaping its future trajectory?
Understanding the Basics of 3038135328
The number 3038135328 represents a unique identifier that can have significant implications in various market contexts.
Understanding this identifier is crucial for grasping market dynamics, as it influences investor strategies.
Investors must consider how the identifier interacts with broader trends and data points, enabling them to make informed decisions.
Ultimately, it serves as a critical tool for navigating complex market environments.
Current Market Trends and Performance
Analyzing the current market trends reveals how the identifier 3038135328 influences performance across various sectors.
Current pricing reflects a dynamic interplay of supply and demand, highlighting significant market volatility. This volatility can lead to both opportunities and risks, necessitating a careful evaluation of strategic approaches.
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While market conditions fluctuate, investor sentiment surrounding the identifier 3038135328 plays a crucial role in shaping market dynamics.
Understanding investor psychology reveals how emotions and perceptions influence market reactions, often leading to volatility.
Analyzing these behavioral patterns helps in forecasting potential market movements, as collective sentiment can significantly impact trading decisions and overall market stability, highlighting the intricate relationship between sentiment and price fluctuations.
Key Factors Influencing Valuation and Future Outlook
Although numerous elements contribute to the valuation of the identifier 3038135328, key factors such as market trends, economic indicators, and sector performance stand out prominently.
Valuation metrics, including price-to-earnings ratios, provide insight into potential growth. Additionally, market volatility plays a crucial role, influencing investor sentiment and future outlook.
Understanding these dynamics is essential for assessing the identifier's ongoing market influence.
In conclusion, 3038135328 serves as a barometer for market dynamics, akin to a lighthouse guiding ships through turbulent waters. As trends shift and investor sentiment fluctuates, understanding its valuation metrics becomes essential for navigating potential pitfalls. Recent data indicates that fluctuations in supply and demand can lead to volatility comparable to that of a stormy sea, underscoring the need for vigilance and strategic foresight in investment decisions to seize opportunities while mitigating risks.


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Cato Bersee, MSc Agriculture and Development (2020)
What did you do before coming to Reading?
Before joining the University of Reading, I was an Urban Farmer for a collective called CityPlot, a Children’s Nature Educator, and I also worked with autistic children.
What are your career aspirations?
I am a strong believer in the importance of nature and agricultural education for children across the world so that we can move towards the development of a more sustainable future. I wish to combine my work as a nature educator, food grower and academic. In addition, I would like to work with a Non-Governmental Organization that focuses on food security and agricultural development, targeting small scale farmers and women in rural areas. Following the completion of the programme, my future role will hopefully become clearer.
What interested you in your chosen area of study?
We have, in many ways, distanced ourselves from nature to the extent that some feel fully disconnected, and see nature as solely being of service to us. I believe contemporary agricultural practices that take place around the globe are a clear manifestation of this. Although, I also see the practice of growing food as a way to restore this connection which is an essential part of creating a sustainable system for all to use.
Why did you choose Reading?
Reading is considered to have one of the top-ranking agricultural departments, not just locally, but also internationally. In addition, I want to improve my English language skills and have a unique experience of studying and living abroad.
How do you think this qualification will help you in the future?
My qualification will hopefully provide me with the knowledge I need to work in the field of sustainable agricultural development.
What have you enjoyed most about your time at Reading?
It has been an awkward period for all because of the pandemic and I am having an interesting time trying to settle down in a new country while under restrictions. Despite some struggles in the initial weeks of being in the UK, I have come to embrace this strange time and delve deeper into my Master’s programme and focus on my own personal hobbies. I have enjoyed this immensely and thank Reading for their continued support throughout.
Would you recommend the programme to other students, if so why?
I would absolutely recommend the Master’s programme to students who are interested in the role of agriculture in development. This is because the educational standards are high and there is a real ease to talk and connect with academics and course mates alike.
How has the Scholarship helped you?
My GIIDAE scholarship has helped by giving me peace of mind. I can now dedicate my full attention and time to my studies, setting aside my initial financial worries of having to work during my programme to pay for my tuition fee and living expenses.
Is there anything that you would like to add?
As a result of COVID, everyone has been impacted differently. However, if you have been considering applying for a Master’s programme but are hesitant to do so because of the "big leap", I suggest considering joining a one-year programme to give you some security and structure. It truly has been a blessing for me personally.


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Friendly Feature: Santa Cecilia Granite Countertops
Elements of Harmony in the kitchen. Two-layer island and Eddie Bauer Fig color cabinets, and very soft tiles as flooring and backsplash
There are some people in your life, who appear suddenly and make your day. The weird feeling of having her before or meeting with her, before questions your mind and then your mind gives up, so you called them “friendly”. Santa Cecilia granite countertops have very friendly features. She might have the character because of her original name which means that the way for the blind in Latin, or her fame of color in classic kitchen remodeling. She has kept her popularity since granite countertop became fashionable in 1990.
The Brazilian Classic Santa Cecilia granite is from the same family of Giallo Cecelia and Amber Yellow. The confusion between the Venetian Gold happens very often. To prevent confusion, it is good to know that Santa Cecilia has a flow and Venetian Gold is without flow. In her flow, speckles are golden, bronze, brown, and gray.
Santa Cecilia granite is very friendly with cream or bone tone backsplashes; crackle tiles, copper mosaic backsplash, and light travertine. Her friendly features make the most color of cabinets happy: The dark oak cabinets, Eddie Bauer fig color cabinets, Wyoming Cherry Spice, Scottsdale Maple Espresso, and Andover Maple Spice, Butterscotch can be a flirting playmate for her.
Please speak your mind after checking out my inspirations. You can also read my related backsplash ideas as of white cabinets and dark cabinets with Santa Cecilia granite countertops. If you are new to kitchen remodeling you may check the other article of mine, which would be very useful for your kitchen renovation; Granite Countertop: Kitchen Countertop Materials
Santa Cecilia Granite Countertop Pictures
Santa Cecilia Countertop with Butterscotch Cabinets and Ceramic Square and Ceramic Mosaic Tiles
I was surfing the internet and this blog made my day. Marriage of Butterscotch cabinets and Santa Cecilia, Happily ever after!
I think the under-wall cabinet lighting is such a good addition to this couple. Thank you very much, Sweet Home Caroline.
Santa Cecilia Countertop with Antique White Cabinets and Maple Island Cabinets and Diagonal Travertine Backsplash
Very well done the job, maple island, antique cream cabinets, perfect lighting, and nice tiles. This combo is the best for Santa Cecilia granite countertops.
Santa Cecilia Countertop with Cherry Java Cabinets and Matchstick Mosaic Tiles
Dancing with the stars. Cumberland Cherry Java cabinets and Santa Cecilia granite. Natural mosaic tile is like embellishment.
Santa Cecilia Countertop and Full Height Backsplash with Auburn Cabinets.
Traditional kitchen with Santa Cecilia granite countertops and full-height backsplash. I am totally mesmerized.


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To Be A Star: The Carnival Costume Designs of San Nicholas
As a child, New Orleans native San Nicholas (1924-2018) showed a near-prodigy level of skill as an artist despite suffering the trauma of extreme poverty and physical abuse. With grit and determination, he rose above the desperate circumstances of his childhood to emerge as one of the great Carnival costume designers of the twentieth century.
“San,” as he was known to his friends, began his art education as a teenager in the 1940s before moving to New York City to study fashion design. In the 1950s, San returned to New Orleans to pursue his career, leading him to the world of Carnival costume. San designed costumes for the Krewe of Endymion (of which he was a founding member), the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, the Krewe of Orpheus, and the Krewe of Aquila, his last client before his death in 2018 at age 93.
Rocky Russo, a close friend of San and the executor of his estate, has loaned several thousand of San’s remaining costume sketches to the Louisiana State Museum as the foundation for this landmark exhibition. Celebrating the 100th anniversary of San’s birth, the exhibition includes dozens of San’s most extraordinary designs along with original costumes from the Museum’s permanent collection.
Just prior to his death, San met New York musical theater writers David Gosz & Leo Fotos, who were so moved by his personal story that they penned an original musical inspired by his life and career. Simply entitled San, the musical has already earned accolades in numerous New York theater festivals.
Gosz & Fotos plan to take San to Broadway, sharing the perseverance and talent of one of New Orleans’s greatest artists with a national audience. This exhibition also provided the first opportunity for David Gosz & Leo Fotos to perform selections from their musical, San, for a New Orleans audience at Le Petit Théâtre in the French Quarter. The concert took place on Thursday, February 1, 2024. Tickets included the concert AND the following private exhibition opening in the Presbytère. Concert attendees proceeded in a second line from Le Petit Theatre to the Presbytère after the concert for the private exhibition opening.


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The Markup: Weekly Election Legislation Update for Monday, August 15
Welcome to our latest edition of The Markup. Please consider forwarding this email to colleagues and friends today so that we can get this valuable information into more hands.
Today is Monday, August 15. We are tracking 2,187 bills so far this session, with 580 bills that restrict voter access or election administration and 1,042 bills that improve voter access or election administration. The rest are neutral, mixed, or unclear in their impact.
The Bad News: A new lawsuit seeks to prohibit the use of staffed mobile election units to conduct in-person absentee voting in Wisconsin. Latino and Indigenous voters are more likely to be dropped from Arizona’s mail voting list, according to a new study.
The Good News: One of Georgia’s most populous counties expanded in-person early voting options for the 2022 general election by adding a day of Sunday voting.
Looking Ahead: Alaska is conducting its first ranked choice election tomorrow, August 16. Final results from the election will be released no earlier than August 31.
Here are the details:
Cobb County, Georgia expands early voting for the 2022 general election. The Cobb County Board of Elections voted last week to expand early voting hours to include time one Sunday before Election Day. Lengthy public comments took place ahead of the vote, with those in support of Sunday voting citing flexibility for those with work and caregiving obligations. As a result of S.B. 202, which was passed last year, Georgia law allows for up to two Sundays of early voting at the discretion of county elections boards.
Litigation once again takes aim at Wisconsin mail voting access. Last week, the conservative Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty (WILL) filed a lawsuit seeking to prohibit mobile election units. During the 2022 primaries, the Racine City Clerk used a staffed mobile election unit to conduct in-person absentee voting at pre-scheduled times across the district. The lawsuit asserts that the unit is illegal under Wisconsin statute. It’s the latest in a string of lawsuits WILL has filed to make it more difficult to vote by mail in Wisconsin. WILL previously successfully sued to ban drop boxes and policies permitting assistance for those returning mail ballots and recently filed another lawsuit that seeks to stop clerks from counting otherwise eligible mail ballots when the witness address is missing (but known by a clerk). All of these suits allege noncompliance with the text of Wisconsin’s voting laws, but do not assert that any ineligible voters successfully cast ballots.
In Arizona, nonwhite voters are more likely to be dropped from the mail ballot list, according to a new study. According to a new study, nearly 340,000 Arizona voters are in danger of being removed from the state’s mail-in ballot list due to a new law enacted last year, and almost half of those are nonwhite, primarily Latino and Indigenous voters. Under S.B 1485, which was enacted last year, voters are removed from the mail-in ballot list if they fail to vote using an early ballot for two consecutive election cycles.
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I use KDE, in X thhe buttons for windows are at the bottom. Wayland the are at the top?
If you are talking about the “close”, “minimize”, “maximize” and similar buttons, their location is determined via…
Colors & Themes → Window Decorations → Configure Titlebar Buttons
They should normally always be in the title bar of the window, but in gtk
applications they may actually be part of the toolbar when the client-side decorations built into the application itself are used.
If in your case the title bar buttons are at the bottom of the window, then there is something seriously amiss with your configuration. I would suggest rebooting to see whether the problem persists or whether it was just a one-time corruption of your video memory.
No, I mean the cancel, reset, save, etc buttons.
They are at the top of the window in Wayland?
Can you post a screenshot?
Hmm, according to the package information on nvidia-settings
— which is what the screenshot is from, right? — that’s a gtk
I would still advise you to reboot. If the problem persists after the reboot, try it again with a freshly created user account and see if the problem exists there as well. If not, then it’s in the configuration of your main account somewhere.
Nope, that is Gimp. Here is a shot from X.
I thought Nvidia setting didn’t work in Wayland. The buttons are brighter in X also.
Well, that’s another matter, possibly related to color profiles and/or Plasma settings.
Have you tried rebooting yet?
Yes, that is just Wayland, I didn’t change any graphics setting & the Nvidia setting doesn’t work in Wayland. Nvidia only has a X settings app.
I think that is just the way GIMP does it (at least for now). You can read more in these discussions:
is Wayland-aware now, but I have not actually used it for anything other than image resizing since the switch to gimp
3.0, so I hadn’t come across that issue with the buttons yet.
It’s not a big deal, I had not actually noticed. GIMP is a GTK app, so the fact that they are now using GTK3 instead of GTK2, means things change in line with the GTK3 changes from GTK2.
Oh, still kind of odd though. When I am using KDE in both X & Wayland.
This is mine:
I’m guessing it’s because you don’t have xdg-desktop-portal-kde
installed. Install it with:
pamac install xdg-desktop-portal-kde
Does this actually present a problem?
I have noticed a few dialog windows thrown up from applications have NO corner buttons for X, max, or minimising - but I know I can close them with Alt-F4 or Ctrl_Q, pull up the window menu with Alt-F3.
What’s the problem, beyond the visual?
Nothing, just odd.
It’s the client-side window decorations. gtk
applications default to that under Wayland, even though you can generally tell them to use the window manager’s decorations, i.e. the ones installed for Plasma.
I have xdg-desktop-portal-kde
installed but GIMP still uses gtk style for open image. Makes me wonder what else I need to change to get it to look like yours.
Ok, I don’t have gtk3-nocsd-git
but I’m not going to bother with it since I rarely use GTK apps anyway.
Hmmm, well this is the XDG-* packages I have installed:
$ pamac search --installed xdg
xdg-utils 1.2.1-1 extra
Command line tools that assist applications with a variety of desktop integration tasks
xdg-user-dirs 0.18-2 extra
Manage user directories like ~/Desktop and ~/Music
xdg-desktop-portal-kde 6.3.3-1 extra
A backend implementation for xdg-desktop-portal using Qt/KF5
xdg-desktop-portal 1.20.0-1 extra
Desktop integration portals for sandboxed apps
xdg-dbus-proxy 0.1.6-1 extra
Filtering proxy for D-Bus connections
Well, I do have gtk3-nocsd-git
$ pamac search --installed nocsd
gtk3-nocsd-git 3.0.8+2.r84.20221015.a356bf7-2 AUR
A LD_PRELOAD library to disable gtk+ 3 client side decoration.
And I’ve got this environment variable set in /etc/profile.d/environment_variables.sh


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Column: looking through the eyes of high school students around the world
October 21, 2020
When I started out with the idea to talk to students around the world, in public and private schools, about their experiences as students during COVID-19, I am not sure what I expected. I guess I thought that most people’s experiences would be somewhat similar to my own. As I write this, I recognize how ignorant it was for me to feel this way.
Now, looking over the interviews, I see that everybody’s experience with school during COVID-19 has not been the same. Granted, I have not done a major research project, but I did not expect to learn that a private school in Washington, D.C. is breaking down walls between classrooms to create larger spaces, or that students in a school in Italy do not have to wear masks when they sit at their desks.
Some students have not always been at WCHS. Sophomore Jonathan Bensoul recently relocated from Orange County, Calif and his previous school didn’t put as much emphasis on academics in the spring. This is in contrast to WCHS, which he feels has been more academically challenging to make sure that students are not overwhelmed when schools open back up.
“WCHS is more prepared for stuff like this and gives a heavier workload, helping students to get back into the rhythm of school,” Bensoul said.
Last year, Orange County Public Schools decided to suspend in-person classes until COVID-19 cases decreased. Fast forward six months or so in the Washington, D.C. metro area where The Field School’s main priority is bringing students back to school.
“My school has knocked down a lot of walls to make classrooms bigger and also fixed the ventilation systems to accommodate more kids in a safer environment,” said Brooke Goldberg, a sophomore at The Field School.
Dealing with this pandemic has pushed many people to think creatively about their home and office spaces. I am one of those people who has made changes to improve my work/personal space. With my desk and bed in the same room, I began to feel as if the walls were closing in on me, so I decided to move my desk into my eldest sister’s room (which is unoccupied, since she is at college). Now I call it my makeshift office and I feel less claustrophobic! Lots of students and teachers are adapting to more time at home, which now doubles as their office and their classroom.
WCHS junior Ava Vorabhanda wishes that we could go back to school, but understands the urgency to stay at home and continue virtual learning.
“I feel like people keep saying ‘You are going off to college. Where do you want to go? What do you want to do?’ This reminds me that high school is almost finished, and so I want to spend time making memories and enjoying being home while I can,” Vorabhanda said. “However, obviously now what I can do with people is really limited, which is a bummer since next year is my senior year.”
Even so, some students are back in the classroom full time. Take, for example, high schooler Jade Ghiaroni, a student at a public school in a suburban London borough called Barnet. Ghiaroni rides London’s famous double-decker bus to get to school by 8:45 a.m.
“I got to choose if I wanted to wear a mask to school in the beginning of COVID-19,” Ghiaroni said. “However, a few days ago [before this interview], my school told us that we have to wear them since cases in London have risen. My school has not yet fully enforced the rule, and as of now we have to wear masks in the hallways, but we don’t have to wear them in the classrooms.”
Maybe it is just me, but whenever I see a movie or tv show where people are touching these days, I flinch and think to myself “Hello, please move to be six-feet apart!” Learning that other countries are returning to school full-time makes me feel weirdly uncomfortable. Why is her school open and my school closed?
It is interesting that some students who live in countries that got hit badly in the spring with COVID-19 cases seem to be the most laissez-faire about COVID-19 now. Maybe these countries are ruled by a kakistocracy (the least suitable government), but I do not think that is the case.
“Last spring, we all did virtual school since we were in a complete lockdown. For me personally it was not too good because learning felt so distant that I couldn’t really follow the class,” Clarice Medici, a 17-year-old student living in the Italian region of Calabria, said. “This year, my particular school started with normal lessons. This happened because my school is very small. My whole high school is around 100 kids.”
Italy and France were among the countries where citizens were not allowed to leave their homes without a permission note. It gives me hope that countries who did not allow their citizens to go outside are now letting students take off their masks as soon as they sit down in the classroom.
We will not know for a long time whose reaction was better, or which high schools did a better job preparing. All I can say is that the whole world is desperately trying to reach – hindsight is 2020.


title: Representing metal and earth elements in the kitchen

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When you think back to your earliest childhood memories, you will often have memories of meals, cooking, and spending time together as a family around a dinner table or in the kitchen. Therefore it should come as no surprise that the kitchen should be one of the most balanced areas in your home in order to keep the positive chi flowing throughout. Although each of the elements are represented with the basic design of the average kitchen, there is some balancing that still needs to be done to counteract the dangerous fire element , so representing metal and earth elements in the kitchen, along with others, is still essential.
Because metal is the direct opposite of fire, it is the most important addition to the kitchen that you will encounter. While it can be disastrous to overwhelm the room with the metal element, since you do not want to completely destroy the fire element, you have to add more metal than is usually present unless you have stainless steel appliances. The stove`s fire element can quickly outweigh all of the other elements in the room, so be very careful to balance the fire with the addition of metal in the kitchen.
Adding metal is not a difficult job, and it can be as simple as purchasing energy-efficient and eco-friendly stainless steel appliances. When this is not an option, consider a great metal sculpture for the corner of the room, or a metal wind chime to hang in the kitchen window. It is all about balancing the power of the fire element with the coolness of the metal element. Whether you do it with something made from metal or something the color of metal, such as gray, silver, gold, copper, platinum, white, iron, or similar shades, it is important to remember to balance fire with elements like metal and earth, which we will discuss next.
Earth is another critical element in the kitchen, because it protects against fire and can really have a tremendous impact on the room. Although it may sound like a great idea to add a lot of earth representations to balance the fire element, doing this may entirely quench the fire element and therefore throw the home out of balance again. Use it sparingly, much the same as you would the fire element, and it is often a great idea to stick to using the earthy shades, colors, patterns, prints, and accessories on the walls and flooring or somewhere subtle.
Of the five important elements that make up the feng shui decorating style, earth is already the most stable and calm element, so it does not take much in order to achieve balance and maximize the positive chi flow in the kitchen. Earth is more than dirt; it is actually everything around you that is alive, from trees and grass to mountains and caves, so you can easily represent this important balancing element with a simple live plant, beautiful rock or rock formation, or clay pottery.


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IDLES are the first confirmation for July 7th, at the NOS Stage, of the 15th edition of NOS Alive.
Since the release of their first album, Brutalismin 5 years the Bristol Punk Rock band hasn’t stopped growing, guaranteeing sold out tours and presence in many festivals around the world. Its successor Joy as an Act of Resistance. was considered one of the most acclaimed rock albums of the year and paved the way for the colossal Ultra Monothe band’s first UK #1 album.
Crawler, their latest work, was born out of the urgency that their global fan base was expecting, and that increased their sound with more melodic and introspective songs. Year after year the band has been gaining a stronger and stronger position in the music world, releasing the film: “Don’t Go Gentle: A Film about IDLES” that has been shown in many international film festivals.
On December 9, the band is preparing to re-release their most successful album, Brutalism, on vinyl entitled Five Years of Brutalism. The album, originally released in March 2017, surpassed expectations to become one of the most important debut albums of the decade. On the surface an aggressive music and verses, where you find a level of confessional vulnerability and honesty that cemented it as a classic.
The IDLES then climb to the NOS Stage at NOS Alive’23 to perform on July 7 where they promise one of the most energetic and explosive shows of the 15th edition.
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I know very little about audio, etc., so this experiment is very interesting to me. When I was 10-12 years old, I read about people making hi-fis, ham radios, and the like, and thought I'd like to do that someday. With neither persistence nor guidance, that interest was never nurtured, but it was always somewhere within me. Thank you Charles for helping to bring it back.
The photo below shows the breadboard, nearly complete according to the instructions. The two momentary, normally open push-button switches are for the two filters. The coil is not shown--110ft of 20 gauge hook-up wire, which I had to unwind./rewind to get access to both ends. I used two 22uf electrolytic capacitors, back-to-back, instead of the 10uf NP cap Charles had in the schematic. I could not find .15uf caps, so I used .22uf. I took the speaker out of an old Sony Trinitron TV before I took it to the dump (also got some pots and other useful stuff). Since I'm totally ignorant, I wasn't following Charles' instructions for connecting audio, so I bought some plugs to fit into the adapter. Once I took the plug apart and saw the connections, I understood what he meant. Since I spent the money (US$4.99 for eight at Radio Shack), I'll use it. Besides, it gives me an excuse to solder. The box for the speaker is a US$1.99 pencil box from K-Mart. I use them for project boxes, but this seemed like a good application.
Breadboard almost ready, speaker taken from an old TV set, RCA adapter from Radio Shack, and a pencil box from K-Mart |
The next photo is the speaker box after I drilled holes. Not the tidiest of jobs, but I think it will work.
Pencil box ready to be a speaker enclosure |
Next step, hook up the filters and the music (I'll plug the adapter into my cell phone and play something on Pandora).
The idea is to bring mono input into the amplifier chip. The output goes through either a high-pass (caps) or low-pass filter (coil) to the speaker. I used the RCA adapter to get sound from my cell phone, plugged into one of the jacks in that adapter, and wired the plug to ground and to the 33K resistor/amp input.
Everything hooked up as expected. There is a big difference with and without the coil, not so much with and without the caps. The coil provided more difference after I removed the 33K resistor (also less noise). I will try using smaller caps. In the next post I will add the 555 timer and pots. I'll add video there too.
This was another simple, but informative experiment. I love this book. See you in part 2.


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I took a 7km run today with the Bluebuds X from Jaybird. What impressed me the most was the perfect fit for my ears! No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t loose them from my ears! I used the under-ear fitting, and collected the cable using the special clips in the package and let […]
Can be found at johankanngard.net! This site will not be updated.
Check out the site of Section IV, he has published a lot of his songs online, and they are in high quality, most of them are really great!
I thought there should be more problems moving the server! I moved the server from our great ”web hotel” (thanks for the bandwidth and rack space, Ove!) to our house. Mail worked right away, since Henrik (well done!) had added the new IP as an alias in the DNS. The web server will probably take […]
This site’s contents will remain here, but all new stuff is over at johankanngard.net.
The hit counter tool I’ve used on this site, Nedstat, has changed their name to Webstats4U and changed their service. One thing they’ve changed, is that they now show pop up windows for every user. Me no like. Me thinks they suck. Me no more of them see. 😀 In short, I have removed the […]
I’m moving to johankanngard.net, and this site will seldom be updated any more.
The Vector class has been updated with some new methods.
The Stack class has been updated.
I thought I wasn’t going to have any of those again, but no! Well, as you might know, I am about to ”convert” to johankanngard.net running WordPress. Any day now…


title: Twelve year old names brain tumor

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The day after Browns fan Scott Entsminger takes an epic swipe at his beloved team in his obituary, we get a very nice heartwarming story out of Columbus. As reported by NBC Sports, 12-year-old Buckeye fan Grant Reed just finished his last chemotherapy session, where he beat the brain tumor he had nicknamed "Michigan."
Urban Meyer with Grant Reed (Via @Sportscenter) |
Young Buckeye fan names brain tumor ‘Michigan,’ beats it
On the field over the past several years, Ohio State has gotten the best of its hated rival Michigan.Recently, though, the Buckeyes were a part of an even bigger win off the field.By way of NBC4 in Columbus, 12-year-old OSU fan Grant Reed underwent his final chemotherapy session last Friday at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Upon being diagnosed with a brain tumor two years ago, Grant Reed, whose parents met when they were both members of Ohio State’s famed Best Damn Band in the Land, decided to give it the nickname of “Michigan.”So, with the final chemo treatment in the book, the young man had, in essence, beat Michigan. Awesome.“We’ve beaten Michigan for the short-term, but like any rival, there’s a chance it can come back,” the cancer survivor’s father, Troy Reed, told the television station.The station went on to write that the doctors have stated the prognosis for Grant’s future is good.Additionally, the family donated a pair of wagons to the hospital for use by future patients at the hospital. The only stipulation? ”It had to say ‘Beat Michigan’ on [the wagons],” the father said.Thanks to this young man’s brave battle, the “Beat Michigan” battle cry has taken on a whole new — and wholly more important — meaning. God bless him.


title: Robert kiyosaki urges investment in bitcoin gold silver amid rising us debt

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- Robert Kiyosaki urges investors to diversify their portfolios with Bitcoin, gold, and silver due to the growing US debt crisis.
- He predicts an economic crash and a subsequent bull market for these alternative assets.
Robert Kiyosaki, renowned for his financial advice, recently suggested investors to start investing in assets like Bitcoin, gold, and silver. He made this statement in light of the escalating US debt crisis.
To illustrate the severity of the situation, Kiyosaki explained that a trillion seconds equals to 31,688 years. However, the United States is accumulating debt at an alarming rate, amounting to $100 trillion every 100 days.
Investing in Alternative Assets
The increasing debt has caused concerns about the long-term stability of the US economy. As a result, top investors like Kiyosaki are urging a shift away from traditional financial institutions, suggesting diversification into assets such as Bitcoin, silver, and gold.
The author of ‘Rich Dad, Poor Dad’ has consistently advocated for investment in these alternative assets. He made a bold prediction last month about the future performance of gold, silver, and Bitcoin.
Kiyosaki foresees an imminent economic crash, followed by a ‘major long-term bull market cycle’ for gold, silver, and Bitcoin. He believes this will occur as people lose faith in fiat currencies, which he referred to as ‘fake money’ based on historical precedents.
Future of Bitcoin, Gold, and Silver
Despite the sideways trading of Bitcoin since March, Kiyosaki remains optimistic about the growth of Bitcoin, gold, and silver. He sees their value increasing substantially in the future, with Bitcoin possibly reaching $10 million per coin, gold $15,000 per ounce, and silver up to $110 per ounce.
This surge in value, according to Kiyosaki, will be driven by factors such as clearer regulations, market sentiment, and the overall state of the economy. With the escalating US debt crisis, it is likely that many top investors will pivot to these assets, particularly Bitcoin, as a hedge against inflation.
However, Kiyosaki also advised investors not to rely on the Federal Reserve for guidance, asserting that it is the root cause of the problem. Instead, he encourages individuals to take control of their financial future by investing in gold, silver, and Bitcoin.


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We also have a variety of easier locks to learn with, rather than picking up a second hand lock, and risking - by chance or bad luck - it being one of the hardest locks in the world to pick.
There's also a clear and a cut-away dimple lock. So if you want to learn how to pick a dimple lock, this could be just the thing to get you going, and step up to the world of dimple lock picking. Don't be put off by these strange locks - they are just pin cylinder locks with the key turned 90 degrees!
The main benefit of clear and cut-away locks is they give you the ability to learn and understand what's going on inside a lock, regardless of whether you're picking, raking, using a key, whatever! And this knowledge will prove itself of immeasurable value later picking 'real' locks as you can visualize what's happening in the lock through your extensive training with clear and cut-away locks.


title: Tasty oven roasted cauliflower

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Due to the massive demand for Vegan, Vegetarian and Ital recipes, I launched a new series on YouTube, I call #MeatFreeMondays In doing so, I had to find a simple way to make Cauliflower tasty and stand out. Now… If you follow me on Instagram you would have already seen me bash Cauliflower as being the lamest vegetable on the planet. I have no love for this vegetable.. NONE! I’m much more of a fan of it’s cousin, Broccoli.
1 large cauliflower
1/2 – 3/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon Caribbean Green Seasoning
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon sea salt (divided)
Note – use smoked paprika instead of the curry powder should you want a different flavor profile. If doing this recipe gluten free, please go through the full list of ingredients to make sure they meet with your specific gluten free dietary needs.
Preheat the oven to 425 F
Then wash and cut the cauliflower into large pieces (I did 1/4s).
In a bowl, mix the olive oil, black pepper, 1/2 the salt, curry powder and green seasoning. Mix that well.. you now have a simple but marvelous marinade/dressing for the cauliflower pieces.
Place the cauliflower onto a baking tray and brush it with the dressing. Be generous on all sides.
Sprinkle on the remaining salt, then into the oven on the middle rack. (reminder 425 f).
35 minutes later and you’re done. However, for more of a golden/roasted color, you can keep it in for a bit longer. Remember to use the oil on the pan to brush the cauliflower after 15 minutes into roasting.
Note. Depending on how large the pieces of cauliflower you use are, it may take longer to fully cook.
Simple and delicious.. even for someone who regularly hates on cauliflower on Instagram. Drop me your comments below, tag me on Instagram and don’t forget you can now get my cookbook – The Vibrant Caribbean Pot, 100 Traditional And Fusion Recipes @ CaribbeanPot.com/CookBook/


title: 5719 luke skywalker star wars legion

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Embody the hope of the Rebellion with the Luke Skywalker expansion pack for Star Wars: Legion. This pack includes a finely sculpted miniature of Luke Skywalker as he appears in Return of the Jedi, ready to reinforce your Rebel armies. As a powerful Jedi Knight, Luke is essential to bringing the Empire to its knees and restoring peace. With three command cards and four upgrade cards, customize his Force powers and training to optimize your strategy. Add Luke Skywalker to your collection and bring hope to the galaxy.
Luke Skywalker, one of the most iconic heroes of the Rebellion, has inspired hope across the galaxy. As the first new Jedi Knight in a generation, he played a crucial role in the fall of the Empire and the beginning of the restoration of peace and justice to long-oppressed worlds.
The Luke Skywalker Operative expansion pack for Star Wars: Legion lets you reinforce your Rebel armies with this powerful Jedi Knight. This pack includes an unpainted, finely sculpted miniature of Luke Skywalker, as he appears in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. In addition, three command cards, compatible with Luke Skywalker's Core Set cards, give you the flexibility to customize his strategic actions on the battlefield. Four additional enhancement cards optimize his Force powers and training, increasing his effectiveness in battle.
Bring hope to the galaxy with this expansion. The miniature Luke Skywalker, the first new Jedi in a generation, is shown brandishing his lightsaber, ready to lead your Rebel forces to victory. Add this masterpiece to your collection and revitalize your battle strategy against the Empire.


title: The advantages of estate planning with gentreo

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Estate planning is a critical aspect of personal finance that helps individuals or families to plan for their future, prepare for the unexpected, and ensure that their assets are protected and distributed as per their wishes. Estate planning involves creating a comprehensive plan to manage and distribute an individual’s assets, both during their lifetime and after their death. Estate planning is important for individuals of all ages. It can be especially crucial for those who have accumulated wealth, own a business, or have dependents. Estate planning helps ensure that an individual’s assets are protected, their wishes are respected, and their loved ones are provided for.
Gentreo is a digital platform that helps individuals with estate planning by providing a suite of tools and resources to simplify the process. Gentreo offers a simple and convenient way to create and manage estate plan. Gentreo offers a wide range of benefits to individuals who want to plan for their future and ensure that their assets are protected.
One of the key advantages of using Gentreo for estate planning is that it is a convenient and accessible platform. Estate planning can be a complex and time-consuming process, but Gentreo makes it simple and straightforward. The platform provides users with a comprehensive suite of tools and resources that are easy to use and accessible from anywhere, at any time. This makes it easy for individuals to create a comprehensive estate plan that meets unique needs and circumstances.
Another advantage of using Gentreo is that it is affordable. Estate planning can be a costly and time-consuming process, but Gentreo provides an affordable and accessible alternative. The platform offers pricing designed to meet the needs of individuals at all stages of life, from young families to retirees. This makes it possible for individuals to get the support they need to create a comprehensive estate plan without breaking the bank.
Gentreo also provides a high level of security and privacy. Estate planning involves sensitive personal and financial information, and it is important that this information is protected. Gentreo uses state-of-the-art security measures to ensure that all data is protected and confidential. The platform also offers a range of privacy options, so users can control who has access to their information.
Another benefit of using Gentreo is that it offers a wide range of resources and tools to help individuals with estate planning. The platform provides users with access to a range of resources and educational materials from videos to blogs to helpful highlights and more. These resources are designed to help users understand the estate planning process and make informed decisions about their future.
Gentreo also provides users with the ability to collaborate with their family, friends, and advisors. Estate planning is a complex process, and it is often helpful to involve others in the process. Gentreo makes it easy for users to collaborate with their loved ones, allowing them to share information. This is especially useful for families with children or those who want to ensure that their assets are distributed as per their wishes after death.
Finally, Gentreo provides a flexible and scalable platform for estate planning. Estate planning needs change over time, and it is important to have a platform that can adapt to these changes. Gentreo is the home that can grow and change with an individual’s needs, making it a long-term solution for estate planning.
Estate planning is an important aspect of personal finance that helps individuals prepare for their future, protect their assets, and ensure that their wishes are respected. Gentreo provides a comprehensive suite of tools and resources to simplify the estate planning process, making it accessible, affordable, and secure. Join today at www.gentreo.com.


title: Using bwa for dna and rna alignment in omicsbox

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The Burrows-Wheeler Alignment algorithm (BWA) is a tool designed to align short DNA and RNA reads. BWA is based on the Burrows-Wheeler Transform (BWT), an algorithm designed to rearrange sequences into runs of similar characters to improve data compression and efficient sequence alignment in Bioinformatics. BWA supports both base space reads, e.g. from Illumina sequencing machines, and color space reads from AB SOLiD machines.
Whether you are exploring genetic variations, structural variants, or population genetics, aligning short reads is the first step that needs to be executed. In addition to this DNA-alignment purposes, BWA can also be used for RNA alignment, which is especially useful in prokaryotes, as they do not have splicing events. Using BWA within OmicsBox streamlines the alignment process, offering a user-friendly experience. With a practical interface, OmicsBox will guide you through the alignment process.
Using BWA in OmicsBox
Setting Up BWA in OmicsBox
BWA can be found inside the Genome Analysis and the Transcriptomics modules. Once BWA is selected, you will have to enter your input reads, and the reference genome, and you will be able to tweak different parameters. To do so, three different wizard pages will appear:
BWA output in OmicsBox
Once BWA is finished, you will receive one BAM file per sample used as input. Nevertheless, OmicsBox will also provide a summary report and charts to assist in evaluating the alignment of your files:
- Summary Report: This detailed report provides insights into the quality of your alignment. It includes information on alignment coverage, mapping quality, and other metrics to help determine the optimization of your input files and parameters.
- Alignments per Category: This section displays the number of aligned and unaligned reads, presented in both absolute and relative values.
Exploring BAM files with the Genome Browser
Once you have obtained the BAM files with your alignments, you will be able to load them onto our Genome Browser to see the alignments all over the genome. This is particularly useful when you are interested in a particular region of the genome and you want to see which samples have reads aligned there and what is the sequencing depth. In addition, the genome browser will also highlight the differences between the read and the reference sequence.
- The alignment of DNA and RNA short reads serves as the initial step for various analyses, such as Variant Calling, Structural Variation Analysis, or Differential Expression Analysis.
- OmicsBox is a useful tool to run standard bioinformatics analysis in a user-friendly environment and obtain additional information.
- The integration of BWA within OmicsBox presents a significant opportunity to align data and then continue with downstream analysis and see your aligned reads in the Genome Browser.
Li, H., & Durbin, R. (2009). Fast and accurate short read alignment with Burrows–Wheeler transform. bioinformatics, 25(14), 1754-1760.
OmicsBox – Bioinformatics Made Easy, BioBam Bioinformatics, March 3, 2019, OmicsBox by BioBam
About the Author
With a biological and technological academic background, including a BSc in Biotechnology and an MSc in Bioinformatics, Enrique’s expertise lies in the areas of Long Reads and Genetic Variation.


title: Djblets svn has moved

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Tonight, we had some issues with the DNS mapping for the server hosting Djblets SVN. While this is a temporary problem, we decided to take the opportunity to begin a migration of Djblets over to Git. This is part of a longer-term plan to move both Review Board and Djblets to Git, which will help with our own development and allow third parties to maintain custom versions of Review Board without getting horribly out of sync with us.
If you're using Review Board and Djblets from official releases, you won't have to do anything. However, if you're currently using or developing against Review Board or Djblets SVN, you'll have to make some changes.
$ git clone git://github.com/chipx86/djblets.git djblets
Second, you'll need to make some changes to your Review Board checkout in order to get things working again with the development server. We've removed the reviewboard/djblets and reviewboard/htdocs/media/djblets directories, which previously performed a checkout of the proper directories in Djblets To make things work again, do the following:
- Install a build of Djblets (run python setup.py install in the Djblets checkout) or install it for development usage (python setup.py develop).
- Make a symlink to the Djblets media directory in reviewboard/htdocs/media by typing:
$ cd reviewboard/htdocs/media $ ln -s /path/to/djblets/djblets/media djblets
Once you've made these changes, you should be able to build and test Review Board again. If you need any help, contact us on our mailing list.


title: 06 15 2023 maximizing your eap

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Last month, we polled 600 business leaders from across the country to better understand how they’re supporting the mental health needs of employees. Two-thirds (67%) reported that they offer Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) as part of their overall wellness strategy. Yet, many leaders were discouraged by the low rates of EAP utilization, which hover between 5 - 10% according to multiple studies.
In the face of growing mental health challenges, many HR and benefits leaders are asking how to boost employee confidence in EAPs and maximize the value of the benefits they offer.
What are Employee Assistance Programs?
EAPs are a workplace benefit that provides confidential support to employees facing personal or work-related challenges. From mental health crisis support to counseling for substance use disorders, marital problems or child care issues, EAPs assist with a wide range of life stressors.
According to the Department of Labor, employers can save between $5 to $16 for every dollar invested in an EAP. Despite the tremendous potential for these resources to provide timely assistance, nearly half of employees are unaware if their employer offers this type of service. Even when employees know about the program, they might not fully understand all the services their EAP offers. This makes it less likely that employees will use the service when it’s needed.
Furthermore, the fear of being judged or seen as weak can stop employees from seeking mental health support. Even though EAPs promise to keep things confidential, the worry of being perceived negatively can prevent workers from getting help.
Getting the Most Out of Your EAP
We asked benefits experts and leaders across the Health Action Alliance network for their advice to maximize the value and impact of EAPs. Here’s their top tips:
- Assess for awareness.
Does your workforce know that your company offers an EAP? And if they do, are the services widely understood? You can get a pulse on these questions and other barriers that might be preventing employees from using EAPs during annual engagement surveys, meeting polls or conversations with your workforce.
- Repetition, repetition, repetition!
Don’t stop with a pamphlet in your employee’s onboarding packages. Include reminders about EAPs in leadership communications, as part of staff meetings, on company bulletin boards, in parental leave letters and as part of your emergency response alerts. Invite counselors or representatives from your EAP provider to host workshops and discuss benefits at company events.
- Address concerns about access or stigma.
Make sure to emphasize that EAPs are free and confidential for your workforce. Normalize use by highlighting that EAPs are not just for those in crisis. EAPs offer a number of services to support overall well-being, including childcare or eldercare support, emergency preparedness, financial counseling or assistance with legal challenges.
- Extend eligibility for families.
A loved one’s mental health crisis can have a significant impact on how an employee shows up to work. Consider extending eligibility of EAP services to domestic partners (regardless of marital status), children and/or elderly family members, and ensure that your provider is equipped to offer comprehensive services to meet the needs of your employees’ loved ones.
BONUS TIP: For Pride Month, take an opportunity to review and promote your EAP mental health offerings for LGBTQ+ adolescents and their families.
- Make it fun.
Create opportunities for your employees to become acquainted with your company’s EAP services through engaging presentations and workshops. For Mental Health Action Day, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota hosted a virtual EAP scavenger hunt challenge to complete during working hours with a gift card incentive. Employees were surprised by how much content was available through the EAP website and BCBS saw an increase in their EAP usage following the event.
- Evaluate for effectiveness.
Is your EAP service easy to use and understand? Does it offer the specific services your workforce needs? Are the services culturally competent? Mental Health America suggests a series of questions you can ask your broker or benefits provider when negotiating your annual contracts.


title: Ranking the 6 best banks for personal loans

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Do you need a loan but are overwhelmed by all the lender options? Personal loans are commonly sought for emergencies or debt consolidation. This guide will rank the six best banks for personal loans, helping you navigate this complex market with ease.
Ready to find your ideal bank match? Let’s get started!
- PNC Bank is a top contender for personal loans, offering extensive options, competitive rates, and flexible repayment terms.
- PenFed (Pentagon Federal Credit Union) is a reliable choice with favorable terms and rates for borrowers seeking personal loans.
- American Express provides convenient borrowing options with competitive interest rates for various financial needs.
- Discover stands out as one of the best banks for personal loans, offering attractive rates and a simple application process.
- Navy Federal Credit Union offers competitive rates and flexible terms to cater to different financial needs.
- Wells Fargo is a top bank choice for personal loans, providing both secured and unsecured options with competitive rates.
The 6 Best Banks for Personal Loans
PNC Bank, PenFed, American Express, Discover, Navy Federal Credit Union, and Wells Fargo are among the top banks for personal loans.
PNC Bank rises as a top contender in the personal loan sector. Their extensive loan options meet various borrower needs, backed by competitive interest rates and flexible repayment terms.
PNC offers borrowing amounts high enough to cover substantial expenses without compromising affordability for borrowers with good credit scores. As an established institution, PNC assures security alongside access to physical branches for personalized service.
Whether it’s funding a large purchase or consolidating debt, PNC tailors its loans to match diverse financial situations effectively.
PenFed, short for Pentagon Federal Credit Union, is an excellent option for personal loans. With its competitive interest rates and flexible loan terms, PenFed caters to a wide range of borrowing needs.
Whether you need funds for home renovations, debt consolidation, or unexpected expenses, PenFed offers loan amounts that can fit your requirements. They also have a straightforward online application process which makes it convenient and easy to apply for a loan.
If you’re looking for a reliable credit union with favorable terms and rates, PenFed is definitely worth considering.
American Express is another bank that offers personal loans to borrowers. With competitive interest rates and flexible repayment options, American Express aims to provide a convenient borrowing experience.
Whether you need funds for home renovations or debt consolidation, American Express can be a reliable option. Before applying for a loan with them, make sure to research the APRs, fees, and terms they offer to ensure it aligns with your specific financial needs.
Discover is a bank that offers personal loans to borrowers in need of financial assistance. With competitive interest rates, Discover provides an attractive borrowing option for those looking for funding.
The loan application process is simple and straightforward, making it easy to apply and receive a decision quickly. Borrowers can expect flexible repayment terms to fit their individual needs.
Whether it’s for consolidating debt or covering unexpected expenses, Discover stands out as one of the best banks for personal loans with its range of offerings and customer-friendly approach.
Navy Federal Credit Union
Navy Federal Credit Union is a top choice for individuals seeking personal loans. With competitive interest rates and flexible repayment terms, Navy Federal Credit Union provides borrowing options that cater to various financial needs.
Whether it’s funding a home renovation or consolidating debt, Navy Federal Credit Union offers loan amounts that can meet different requirements. Their online application process makes it convenient and hassle-free to apply for a loan, providing quick access to funds when needed most.
Wells Fargo is one of the top banks that offers personal loans with competitive rates and flexible terms. They have a variety of borrowing options to meet different needs, whether it’s for home improvement, debt consolidation, or unexpected expenses.
With Wells Fargo, you can borrow anywhere from $3,000 to $100,000, depending on your creditworthiness. Plus, they offer both secured and unsecured loan options. Applying for a personal loan with Wells Fargo is easy and convenient – you can do it online or at one of their branches.
So if you’re in need of some extra funds, consider checking out what Wells Fargo has to offer!
After reviewing the rankings of the six best banks for personal loans, borrowers now have a clear understanding of their options. By comparing APRs, fees, and loan terms from different lenders, individuals can make an informed decision that aligns with their borrowing needs.
Remember to research and consider factors like loan amounts and repayment terms before choosing the right personal loan provider.
1. What is the ‘A Borrower’s Guide: Ranking the 6 Best Banks for Personal Loans’ about?
This guide provides a ranking and review of six top bank lenders that provide the best personal loans, helping borrowers compare different loan providers.
2. How does the borrower’s guide help in comparing loan providers?
The Borrower’s Guide allows one to compare online lenders to traditional banks by showcasing their awards, reviews and rankings for various aspects such as interest rates and customer service.
3. What benefits can I get from using an online lender?
Online lenders may offer competitive interest rates and flexible terms compared to traditional bank loans, but it’s always wise to review your options before making a decision.
4. Could this ranking help me find my ideal loan marketplace?
Absolutely! The guide ranks different loan marketplaces based on various factors like accessibility, ease of use, range of options available, which helps you identify your ideal choice.
5. Is this guide useful only for first-time borrowers?
No way! Both seasoned borrowers and first-timers will benefit from this detailed comparison and review of different loan providers.


title: Project archive

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Between October and December 2020, a student team from DesignLab helped the Overijssel province prevent deer collisions. After data research, they made a report with several recommendations for the province to put into practice. Read the article AANRIJDINGEN MET REEËN VOORKOMEN.
The province of Overijssel and University of Twente worked on a vital ecosystem of knowledge exchange to tackle societal challenges at a regional and worldwide level. This project started in 2020 and ended in 2019. Read the project milestones (in Dutch).
From 2018 to 2019, a new approach to groundwater issues in Enschede was executed in collaboration with their own residents. This was a Citizen Science pilot Grondwater peilen (Monitoring groundwater levels), coordinated by University of Twente DesignLab. The first monitoring wells were put in place at 11 households at the end of October 2018. The pilot was completed in April 2019.
The growing municipality of Amersfoort – which is already home to 155,000 residents – stands on the brink of major change. Its main issues revolve around sustainability, smart technology and democratic participation. How can you give substance to these developments and ensure that the interests of various groups in the “smart” city are all represented? This project kicked off in 2018. Read more about it here.
Sheltersuit - a water repellent and windproof suit with removable sleeping bag for refugees and the homeless – was transformed into an 'Urban Safety Kit'. View the project milestones here.
In 2018, we collaborated with partners to create a more attractive and welcoming Twente, so it becomes more appealing for talented people to live and work in the region. Learn more about the research outcomes here.


title: Xanthan gum

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Are you looking for a keto-friendly and gluten-free thickening agent? Need a substitute for a binding agent? Here is your alternative.
You can use it as a binding agent, but if you want to bake a fluffy cake, use baking soda and baking powder. Add a pinch of xanthan gum to the baking.
Chiltan Pure Xanthan gum as a binding agent in cooking
It is a thickening agent that is known for its binding properties. It is present in almost every food item now and is considered a keto-friendly starch. Although it is derived from the process of fermentation and is considered a carbohydrate that is easily digestible and creates a creamy consistency, moderate consumption should be used to knead a dough, to thicken the gravy or soup, etc. Moreover, it can be used as a stabilizer to give a stretchy texture to the pastries, noddle, or dough. Therefore, it can be added to meat to bind the meat and vegetables all together.
Chiltan Pure Xanthan gum as a skincare thickening agent
from cooking and baking to skincare products Xanthan gum has versatile usage and is considered an effective stabilizer, emulsifier, and thickening agent in creams, lotions, serums, and gels, which keeps your skin hydrated and nourishes your skin. The moderate amount of xanthan gum can be used in any skincare item and is considered suitable for all types of skin. It reduces redness and calms irritated skin and works as a layer on the skin to support hydration and a youthful skin glow.
Consuming large quantities may cause bloating or digestive discomfort in sensitive individuals.
Xanthan gum is a versatile thickening and binding agent that can be used in cooking, baking, and skincare. It is used in creams, lotions, and gels to give a thick consistency.
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