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Last Wednesday, we sailed back from Hydra, a cosmopolitan island in the west Aegean Sea, to the picturesque fishing village of Perdika on the island of Aegina. The video shows a small excerpt of the wonderful sailing conditions we had and was taken in the Saronic Gulf in the middle of the afternoon, a few nautical miles away from Aegina.
The sailing yacht we were on and which you can see on the video is a 45 feet and over ten tons Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45.2 from 2003.
This video is a tiny sample of the great sailing fun we had during our one week non-tidal day skipper course in Greece.
Which type of activity would allow you to learn, while having fun and discovering amazing places in Greece? No doubt that —for a country like Greece, which is surrounded by sea and counts a few hundreds of beautiful islands— this activity would be sailing. That is why last September after our holidays on the island of Milos, we decided to continue our holiday adventure by joining a five-day yacht sailing course. The course itself, which started in the island of Aegina, only one hour reach from the port of Piraeus, seemed to be a perfect match for us, as it combined leisure and learning in a relaxed schedule. During these five days we would be sailing in the Saronic and the Argolic gulf and mooring every evening to spend the night at a different port.
Prior to starting the sailing course, there were a few formalities to go through and for this purpose we first headed to the sailing school’s office in Aegina. We were warmly greeted and had the chance to meet our instructor and the rest of the crew we would be sailing with during the week. Our instructor for the week would be Maria from Ireland and the two other crew members were Gaspare from Milan and Eugene from Belfast. Gaspare already had experience in race sailing and he was taking the training for Day Skipper, while Eugene -like us- had no previous experience and he was taking the Competent Crew training. We also got to choose our sailing gloves, which proved to be very useful in protecting the hands against burns while dealing with the various lines and halyards on the yacht. Also part of the welcome package was a booklet resuming all the theory required for this practical sailing course. Once we went through the formalities, we headed to our yacht, which was moored at the port, for some general yacht information and safety instructions especially concerning the correct usage of a life jacket on-board. Our yacht for the course was named Philip and it was an impressive Bavaria 44 of —as its name indicates— forty-four feet in length. For the first evening, the sailing school had booked a table at a local taverna in front of the port, in order to get to know each other better as well as introduce us to the delicious local dishes. Other instructors and crew members from the parallel sailing class who would be sailing on Philip’s sister yacht, Phoebe. After a great treat of Greek food and listening to funny sailing stories we headed back to the boat for the first night sleeping on board.
Our first day started by waking up at around eight o’clock, we had breakfast and at ten o’clock we were ready for the briefing of the day. Before leaving the port we were shown how to handle and direct the boat under motor, and we were given hands-on instructions on how to use the winches. The winch is a device which allows you to pull in or let out the lines that control the sails, when these lines are under tension. We started the motor and exercised a few yacht manoeuvres inside the port, such as targeting and reaching a mooring slot. After around an hour of practising, we left the port to begin our journey. We started off by sailing in the Saronic Gulf, heading from the port of Aegina towards the island of Poros, where we would be arriving by late afternoon.
Poros is located in the southern part of the Saronic Gulf and it is separated from the mainland by a narrow and —at places— quite shallow sea channel. The town across the channel is called Galatas, and it is located in the north-eastern part of Peloponnese, next to the peninsula of Methana. Like Aegina, Poros is popular among Athenians for their weekend holidays. During our journey we did some more exercises and learnt our first three marine knots; the clove hitch, the bowline and the figure-of-eight. The weather conditions were good enough for us to switch from motoring to sailing and so we furled out the main sheet and then the head sail, which was a Genoa, and enjoyed our very first moments of sailing along with the wind. This first day being quite busy with various tasks and loads of new information, we did not manage to anchor somewhere for lunch so we simply had light lunch on the yacht while sailing. By the evening we reached the port of Poros, where we anchored for the night. Having had an intensive day we rewarded ourselves with a gigantic waffle with praline, toffee ice-cream and topped with chocolate sauce at a cafe slightly further along the seafront of Poros, opposite the town of Galatas. Later, we joined the rest of the crew from both Philip and Phoebe for a relaxing dinner at a local tavern, hidden somewhere in the narrow streets of Poros. Right before eating we did not miss the occasion to play with the Taverna owner’s dog, which was surprisingly sociable with everyone.
The next leg of the journey, on day two, would include a sail from Poros towards Ermioni. Ermioni is a peninsula and small town in the Peloponnese between the Saronic and the Argolic Gulf and facing the cosmopolitan island of Hydra. After a good breakfast at a cafe at the port of Poros, also profiting from their free wireless internet, we started the day with some exercises including the 90 degrees mooring and fastening up the two stern lines of the yacht to the kleets on the pontoon. There we learnt the so-called “OXO” knot to tie up the lines on the stern kleets, which is of critical importance for a secure mooring of the boat. After having experienced enough this way of mooring, we set sail towards our destination. To reach Ermioni, we sailed not too far away from the coast and like that we were also able to watch the beautiful coastal scenery that the mainland offered us. Most ominous on our journey would be the island of Hydra which we passed quite nearby and were we could see the colourful houses. On our way to Ermioni we got to know two more knots, the round-turn-two-half-hitches and the reef knot, and were tested by our instructor on the various parts of the yacht. That day we had again our lunch while sailing and had the delightful chance to taste Gaspare’s pasta in a tomato and basil sauce, the Italian way! Once arrived in the port of Ermioni we had a stroll around to discover its surroundings and joined the whole team for a nice evening meal at a Greek taverna overlooking the sea.
Day three would include a new challenge for all of us, as we would be sailing by night for a short distance between the port of Perdika in the southern part of Aegina towards the island’s main port. But first we had to sail all the way back to Aegina from Ermioni so there were quite a few sea miles awaiting us that day. We tried to sail —rather than motor— as much as possible in order to train sailing upwind and therefore to practise and improve our skills in tacking the boat. Tacking is actually a sailing manoeuvre, when sailing upwind on a close-hauled point of sailing (the wind blowing towards the front part of the boat at an angle of approximately 45 degrees), during which the bow of the boat passes through the wind and ends up to another close-hauled point of sailing. While tacking the wind moves the Genoa sheet from one side of the boat to the other and the crew needs to ease in on one side and pull in on the other side using the winches. The main sail may also need to be adapted. Before tacking the person on the helm would shout “Ready about?” and the crew would take position and get ready, and when the yacht would be positioned exactly into the wind the Helm would shout “Lee haul” to get the crew on the head sail do their job. This manoeuvre enables the boat to effectively sail upwind. At lunchtime we anchored in a small sheltered bay and enjoyed a refreshing swim in the turquoise Argo-Saronic Gulf and then some refreshing and delicious Greek salad and sandwich.
When we arrived at the port of Perdika we had a few issues finding adequate space to moor the yacht; the only slot available was one next to some large rocks, so we took extra care and more time to moor. There, we had just enough time to enjoy the sun setting behind the islet of Moni, while enjoying a freddo cappuccino and a chocolate soufflé, before heading back to the yacht for our night sail instructions. The time we set off, it was already dark and headed slowly and carefully towards the port of Aegina. During these hours of night sail we learnt practically how to observe the lighthouses and floating marks and to spot every single moving object on the sea. It was a great experience and also helped us realise how difficult it can be to spot objects such as lighthouses in the dark. It was nearly midnight when we arrived at our destination, so we decided to enjoy some Greek fast food; a delicious pork souvlaki wrapped in pita bread. Soon, we had to go to sleep after a long and exhausting but also very enjoyable day on the sea.
On day four, we would be heading south-west in the Saronic Gulf to Epidavros, which is famous all around the world for its majestic ancient theatre. In the beginning of the trip, we did not have enough wind to sail, but it was a good occasion to practice the man-overboard exercise, while motoring. For that purpose, our instructor would throw unexpectedly a fender overboard and shout “Man overboard!”. Then we would have to react accordingly as previously shown. After a few fenders over board, we pretty much got the process that needs to be followed in the event of a person falling off the boat into the sea. Luckily, the wind picked up and we profited to practice the Gybe manoeuvre, as well as different points of sailing, such as the close hauled, close reach, beam reach and broad reach. Gybe is used while sailing downwind, in order to “move” the wind around the stern from one side of the boat to the other, which includes the repositioning of the main sail and the Genoa sheet. During this manoeuvre the Helm would shout “Ready to gybe” to get the crew ready and “Gybe haul” when actually gybing. In the late afternoon we arrived in Epidavros and after all these efforts we headed to a restaurant right in front of the port and sea for some well-earned Greek beer and later on the last evening meal altogether.
Very early the next morning we hired a taxi and visited the ancient theatre of Epidavros, which is well known all around the world for its excellent acoustics. To be able to understand why, one of us stood in the middle of the theatre and dropped a little stone or a coin on the ground. The others, who were standing at the very top of the theatre could clearly and without any distortion due to echo hear the object hitting the ground. The ancient theatre was absolutely magnificent and definitely worth the early wake.
For the last day of our sailing course we headed back to the port of Aegina, from where we had departed four days before. The wind was a bit less generous with us than the previous day and we had to motor for at least half of the way. Nevertheless, we practised again a few man-overboard cases and while sailing along the wind we were able to demonstrate our newly acquired skills in mastering the sailing manoeuvres. We also got tested in our knot proficiency and had to prove our ability to use the seven essential knots we had learned earlier during the course. The trip back to Aegina was not too long, so we had enough time to anchor in a protected bay in the island of Agkistri, located opposite Aegina. By middle of the afternoon we arrived to our final destination, where we had the opportunity to do a last tack just before entering the port. Once arrived we packed our personal belongings and went for a beer at the taverna hosted in Aegina’s Nautical Club (NOA). There we received our certificate of either Competent Crew or Day Skipper accordingly and were warmly congratulated. The staff of the sailing school had posted a photographer at the entrance of the port, who took a few nice shots of us in action during our last tack. We were able to see and buy these photos and keep them as a memorable souvenir of our first sailing experience.

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Koa.com is a website that has the aim to bring people great outdoor adventures. KOA campgrounds offer RV and Tent camping sites. The company offers camping cabins, camping lodges, resort lodges, luxury condominiums, and airstreams. The homepage of the website features deals and some information about the company. At the bottom of the homepage users will find a list of RV and tent camping services that are available through the company. The website contains two major navigation links. At the bottom users will find list labeled KOA campgrounds for sale, KOA press room, KOA Kompass, work@KOA, camping gear deals, and advertise. At the top users will find a list labeled find a KOA, RV services, hot deals, value kard rewards, family zone, and Kamper photos. From the homepage users can choose to search for camping grounds in the United States and in Canada. After users choose a campsite they will be redirected. Users will get a quick overview about the state or province that the campsite is located in. Below the overview users will find a gas calculator that will help user find the affect that gas may have on their travels. Users also find information about rentals, deals, group facilities, internet access, vacation ideas, and more on the location.
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In the world now-a -days HIV AIDS has become a burning issue of discussion and research on a high scale. It is spreading very fast from one nation to another. According to experts and doctors causes may vary depending upon the situation. Experiments and researches are going on widely to get rid of it. Dutch uncle says “proper investigation at an authentic and approved testing center only can bring out an accurate report which is the base to deal rightly with this disease”.
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Trading Standards Approved Xbox Repair in Dartington.
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According to the 2015 Genworth Financial cost of care survey, the average hourly home care rate in Wyoming is $20.35.
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When searching for dumpster rentals in South Waverly, PA, it's important to really take some time and do your research. Choose Casella to provide your dumpster rentals in South Waverly, PA, and you'll receive competitively priced, competent service that's certain to help make easy your project's timely completion. Whether you need a dumpster rental for a home renovation, clean up project or for a worksite, no one compares to Casella, when you're researching dependable and affordable dumpster rentals in South Waverly, PA.
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text: While a lucky few have already gotten their hands on the new edition of James Beard's American Cookery (see Gael Greene's Twitter feed), mere mortals still have to wait another five days to see the repackaged classic. In the meantime, take a look at the menu served to members of the media at yesterday's Beard House lunch. Every course was lifted straight from the book's pages.

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1. Lemon verbena – the Lemon Verbena should be the first herb on any planting, gardening, herb list. It’s easy to take care of, and to grow. It does not need that much maintenance, too. When you rub its long, thin leaves together, your fingers will be infected with sherbetty lemoniness, if you understand what I mean. If you enjoy lemon goodness, you can add it to your baked goods. Simply line your cake tin, or whatever you’re using as mould with its leaves before pouring in the batter. After baking, your cake will have a powerful zesty punch. And who doesn’t love that, right?
2. Moroccan mint – the Moroccan mint is a great all-around herb. You can use it for an endless list of stuff. From making the best tea, the finest mojito, to adding a bit of freshness to your dishes. It is lively, bright and fresh.
3. Scented geraniums – the scented geraniums comes in a wide variety. There’s lemon, lime, pine, hazelnut and a lot more. You can choose to plant all of these, or you can choose to plant one. If you have space for only one, make it rose. It is great for adding a little bit of scent, and the flavour of Turkish delight to jellies. You can also use it for homemade ice creams and ice lollies.
4. Chocolate mint – who doesn’t love chocolate mint? This one is a lively peppermint, and it carries more menthol than Moroccan mint. Personally, I would like to think that it is the best of “flavoured” mints. It is very much like After Eights, just in leaf form. The chocolate mint is great to use for syrups and poaching peaches. It also makes the best tea. Just avoid using it with bananas at all costs, you’ve been warned.
5. Orange thyme- there are plenty types of thyme out there, but if you have room for only one thyme, this is what we recommend. Lemon is magnificent, and broadleaved thyme my favourite for the kitchen, but both are increasingly available in the shops, whereas this variety isn’t. If you want to release its full-potential, add it when you are slow-roasting rhubarb with honey or sugar, you won’t regret it.
6. Blackcurrant sage – This just pips rosemary for my sixth essential herb, by virtue of its being difficult to acquire unless you grow it yourself. Just do it!
Well, there you go. The list of some of the best herbs you can plant at home. Find out more moving out/moving in tips straight from the estate agents Colchester.

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At the Chatham Community Center for five sessions, this ongoing course reviews the lives and songs of composers and lyricists of the Songbook including: Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg, Hoagy Carmichael, Johnny Mercer, Frank Loesser, and John Kander and Fred Ebb.
John Whelan, B.S., is the host of an oldies rock and roll show on WOMR-FM radio. Steve Bornemeier, M.A., has taught many adult education classes locally. Five years ago, they teamed up to present the Great American Songbook.
This five week course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library. You can download a Brochure from our website or register at the Library.
Early Release: Lego Block Party!
Lego Block Party! for Gr. K to 4 — Join friends and share your passion for building. Registration is required. This is an early release day, so a light snack will be provided.
Wee Read Storytime/Playgroup for Children 18 Mos to 3 Yrs - This early literacy program includes developmentally appropriate stories, songs, fingerplays, craft and play activities. Registration and regular attendance is required.
Everyone can write about their own experiences, but do you need tips to make them interesting? If you are interesting in joining the memoir group please call John Poignand at 774-810-0610.
The Evolution of the String Quartet: From Hayden to Carter.
Join us on a journey through the development of the string quartet through the centuries, with a focus on the music of Haydn, Beethoven, Brahms, Carter, and more. Four sessions.
Matthew Scinto is the founder and conductor of the Cape Cod Chamber Orchestra; he also conducts throughout New England. He received his doctorate from Boston University in Orchestral Conducting.
This course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library. You can download a Brochure from our website or register at the Library.
Chat & Chew for Gr. 3 and 4 (2nd Graders may join with parent/YS permission.) — Unlike our regular sessions this one will include a book discussion and a comparison of two movies inspired by the featured title. The EPL will provide lunch! Books are available at the EPL. Registration is required.
My FIRST Book Group for Gr. K to 2 — This program invites students and adult caregivers to participate in a discussion of the featured title. Books are available at the EPL. Registration is required.
Chatham Poets Read their Favorite Published Poems. The Friends of the EPL has sponsored "Chatham Reads Poetry" in the month of April (National Poetry Month) for the past 21 years. If you are interested in reading a poem, please contact program chair John Poignand at 774-810-0610 for details or more information. Refreshments will be served at 2:30.
The members meet to explore different writing genres. Share your work with the group, and receive guidance and feedback. Each year they publish an anthology of their work.
Discover the joy of knowing enough Spanish to pronounce words correctly, make polite conversation, and form basic questions and sentences. Cindy Doutrich is a Ph.D. from Penn State who taught language at the college level for over 30 years.
Michael McNaught earned B.A. and M.A. degrees from Oxford University, where he specialized in Military His- tory and the Theory of War, and an M.A. from Columbia. He has conducted more than 30 student trips to Civil War battlefields.
This four week course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library. You can download a Brochure from our website or register at the Library.
The Triumph of the Suffrage Movement: 1848-1920.
In August, 1920 Tennessee became the 36th state to ratify the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, thereby giving American women the right to vote in all elections. The struggle to achieve this right began in the late 18th Century. Learn about the events and the individuals involved, from the Seneca Falls Conference in 1848 until the victory of 1920.
John Kennedy, Ed.D., has taught history at every level from high school to graduate school.
This six week course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library. You can download a Brochure from our website or register at the Library.
The Friends of the Eldredge Public Library book club meets once a month. This month's selection is The Children Act by Ian McEwan. Everyone is welcome!
A drama exploring ancient history, mature love, and human weakness, Antony and Cleopatra marks a crucial moment in Shakespeare’s development as a dramatist. Four sessions there will be four versions of the play of this powerful drama.
Kerry Brown, Ph.D. University of Delaware, taught Shakespeare to high school students for many years and to adults for the last 15 years in the Eldredge Public Library and Snow Library.
Carol Yindra will once again lead a culinary tour via documentary films. This grand tour will include Cuba, the Napa Valley, the Philippines,and Provincetown. Expert commentary will be provided at most of the sessions, and food samples will be available after each screening. Due to the cost of five films and the food, the suggested donation is $25.00.
This month's selection for the Book to Film Discussion Group is A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness.
Ireland's Troubled Past and Present.
Richard Finnegan is a prominent professor of Political Science and International Studies at Stonehill College and President of The Eire Society of Boston.
Inside the Cape Cod Baseball League.
Learn about the country’s premier summer college league, which is more than Norman Rockwell-like nights at the ballpark. Major league alumni will be featured in session one, which will also cover league history, development, operations and organization.
Mike Geylin, general manager of the Chatham Anglers, will lead the discussions. Stewart Hesch, assistant GM and facilities director, will provide perspective.
Golf at Eastward Ho! Short Game School.
Clubs will be provided for those who need them. Golf attire is required. Class is held at Eastward Ho!
This two week course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library. You can download a Brochure from our website or register at the Library.
Attention all cookbook lovers! We invite you to join Reading in the Kitchen: A Cookbook Group at the Eldredge Public Library. We will meet the 1st Tuesday of each month to taste recipes and discuss cookbooks! Each month we will choose a cookbook. You let us know which recipe you will cook to share with the other members, and then we all meet to taste the recipes and talk about the cookbook and your cooking experience! A great way to meet fellow foodies and expand your cooking experience.
This month's selection is Cook Like a Pro: Recipes & Tips for Home Cooks by Ina Garten. Copies will be available at the library approximately one month in advance. To sign up, please contact Lorna Dzialo at ldzialo@clamsnet.org or by calling the Front Desk 508-945-5170. Registration is required, this group cannot accommodate drop-ins.
Were Cape Cod sea captains involved in the slave trade? Meadow Hilley of Brewster has uncovered an intriguing story that she believes points to a Brewster sea captain dealing in slaves. In her talk entitled “The Diseased Ship, the Sea Serpent and the Destroying Angel: Cape Cod Sea Captains and the Slave Trade” she will explore the tale. When Elijah Cobb sailed the Ten Brothers into Boston harbor in July 1819, he completed the last leg of a triangular journey that had taken him and his crew from New England to West Africa to the West Indies and home again over the course of ten trying months. Drawing on local archival sources and a growing body of scholarly research on the region’s participation in the Atlantic slave economy, Meadow Hilley will consider the Ten Brothers incident within the broader context of Cape Cod’s commerce with Africa and the West Indies over the centuries.
Chatham Chat! An English Lanuage Conversation Class will run the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, year round, starting on July 24. This class is designed to provide an opportunity for people to practice and improve their English. The class is free and open to the public. Space is limited to 5 people. For registration and questions, please contact Amy Andreasson 508-945-5170.
The Metal Detective: Treasures Lost and Friendships Found by Alan Rothman. Alan Rothman followed in his father's footsteps, becoming an accountant and tax preparer, in a practice that specializes in working with professional athletes from all corners of the sporting world. But a gift from his four children was the impetus for his new hobby. The metal detector was the gift that created a form of addiction for the search of treasures lost and friendships found. Now, in his spare time, he is following in his own footsteps-scouring beaches from Cape Cod to Hawaii as The Metal Detective. In this collection of warm and witty vignettes, Rothman muses on the best treasures he's found while metal detecting; namely the people, the conversations, and the instant kinship his trusty detector has helped him attract.
Smart Strategies for Updating Your Home.
In this second session, Mixing Colors and Patterns for a Dynamic Decor, learn techniques for coordinating the right fabrics, furniture finishes, flooring, rugs, window treatments and wall colors.
Madeleine Bickert, M.B.A., is the lead interior designer of Decor Rx. She is a frequent contributor on design topics to Cape Cod newspapers and magazines.
Our Classic Film Group meets on the third Saturday of the month at 2:00 pm. The film group will be led by Librarian Samuel Rome, who is able to combine his love of film with his love of books. Get ready for some good movies, good discussions and good company! Everyone is welcome to join, no registration is needed.
The Friends of the Eldredge Public Library book club meets once a month. This month's selection is There There by Tommy Orange. Everyone is welcome!
This first session will cover Creating Your Dream Kitchen by exploring trends in kitchen design and new materials and finishes, layout factors, costs, and surviving the renovation process.
Chatham Great Books Discussion Group is for those who want to talk about outstanding writings in history, literarure, philosophy, politics, science, theology and other disciplines. The group will use the "shared inquiry" approach to book discussion. The selection for May is The Man Who Would Be King by Rudyard Kipling. For more information please contact facilitator Rick Pike at 508-221-3240 or rickpikecapecod@yahoo.com.
Encryption of Secret Messages Through the Ages from Rome to the Internet.
Hands-on activities, discussion of history and videos lot present the evolution of coding systems from the earliest efforts to modern times. lChatham’s critical role in World War II in intercepting transmissions from the Nazi High Command will be a major focus.
has taught computer classes at the Chatham COA and elsewhere. This course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library. You can download a Brochure from our website or register at the Library.
This month's selection for the Book to Film Discussion Group is Our Man in Havana by Graham Greene.
This month's selection is New England Invite: Fresh Feasts to Savor the Season by Kate Bowler. Copies will be available at the library approximately one month in advance. To sign up, please contact Lorna Dzialo at ldzialo@clamsnet.org or by calling the Front Desk 508-945-5170. Registration is required, this group cannot accommodate drop-ins.
The Dutch Delta Works: One of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World.
Learn how the Dutch approached climate change and dealt with rising tides. when the nation was below sea level and sinking. The Delta Works and the Maeslantkering storm barrier include the largest robot in the world, and together have been cited as one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World.
Miniature Painting: Landscapes and Seascapes.
This workshop presents the possibilities inherent in painting in a miniature format. We will produce both seascapes and landscapes using watercolor almost exclusively. Painting size will be two inches by three inches. No prior experience in watercolor is required. Watercolor paper will be provided, but all participants should bring a watercolor tray or tubes and a minimum of two brushes, a number 2 and a number 0 brush for fine detail.
DeWayne Stallings, M.A.E. Rhode Island School of Design, is a master teacher who has been painting miniatures for 25 years.
Chatham Great Books Discussion Group is for those who want to talk about outstanding writings in history, literarure, philosophy, politics, science, theology and other disciplines. The group will use the "shared inquiry" approach to book discussion. The selection for June is Six Characters in Search of an Author by Luigi Pirandello. For more information please contact facilitator Rick Pike at 508-221-3240 or rickpikecapecod@yahoo.com.
Liz Barbour's Creative Feast will present Cooking and Gardening with Herbs. Herbs enhance a recipe far beyond what a sprinkling of salt and pepper can do. They add flavor, color, and give recipes their cultural identity. Chef and gardener Liz Barbour will take you on a slide presentation tour through her cottage sized edible gardens and explore all the way you can use herbs as part of an edible landscape. Following her presentation, Liz will create 2 healthy recipes using herb combinations that you can purchase and grow in your own garden. Registration is required.
The Summer Fiction Writers Group will meet Thursdays, July 11 through September 12, 2019 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM . The purpose of this group is to help writers improve their fiction writing through respectful and unconstrained critiques from fellow writers. This group is limited to 8 members. Please contact Joe DeRosa (781-799-5640) for more information or to sign up for the group.
Chatham Great Books Discussion Group is for those who want to talk about outstanding writings in history, literarure, philosophy, politics, science, theology and other disciplines. The group will use the "shared inquiry" approach to book discussion. For more information please contact facilitator Rick Pike at 508-221-3240 or rickpikecapecod@yahoo.com.

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08 May What is coworking?
Answering this question is deceptively complex. The basic principles of coworking can be traced back hundreds of years to artist and writer collectives and other communities of practice. It was only recently, however, that this notion got a unique word to describe it.
The word “coworking” as it is known today originates with a concept put forth by Brad Neuberg in 2005.
Brad gave it a name at a time when technology was facilitating such gatherings in new and unprecedented ways. It represents a concept that is at once very specific, but has been deliberately designed not to be defined by any one person. While this has allowed coworking to thrive in many shapes and forms, it also has allowed its meaning to become ambiguous as its use grows.
As a result, answering the question of what coworking is isn’t simple. What follows is one person’s attempt to help break it down.
“Coworking,” sometimes used with a capital ‘C’, is a proper term used to describe a deep and meaningful concept.
It is directly related to Neuberg’s orgiinal concept and had since evolved into a decentralized movement centered around a core set of shared values: Community, Openness, Collaboration, Accessibility, and Sustainability. While the exact set of values that comprise coworking vary somewhat by interpretation, it is commonly accepted that Coworking represents something far more than simply that of people working in the same place. It represents a fundamentally new way of thinking about how we work and share with one another.
“coworking” or “co-working,” with a lower-case ‘c’, is a generic word that’s generally used to describe any situation in which two or more people are working in the same place together, but not for the same company.
This might happen in any of a number of contexts, including a casual gathering, an activity which takes place inside of other kinds of businesses, or an activity that takes place in a Coworking Space.
A Coworking Space is generally a phrase used to describe a business or organization that is dedicated to the full Coworking concept. These spaces represent a critical foundation of infrastructure for a new and growing workforce of people who work where, when, how, and why they want. A coworking space’s relationship with its members is one that is primarily predicated on the values that drive the Coworking Movement, in direct and deliberate contrast to a more traditional relationship predicated on renting space from a landlord.
This can be confusing, because coworking (the generic kind) can take place in places like office rental facilities and incubators, but they are very different things from dedicated coworking spaces. The confusion is the tradeoff of the open nature of coworking. It’s sometimes thought of as something exclusive to people building tech startups– far from it. It’s sometimes thought of as a slightly nicer way to rent space– it’s not.
The Coworking Movement is a decentralized assembly of those who ascribe to the values of the Coworking concept. It can be found primarily in the form of a discussion group, a wiki, and a blog. There are natural leaders in this movement, but no formal power structure. The people who participate in the movement shape its future.
Coworking is a beautiful, incredible, exciting, and really important thing.
It is a window into a fundamentally new way of thinking about our relationship with our work. It is made possible by the latest technology but it is rooted in our most fundamental and timeless human nature. It exists because of our innate need to share, help, and socialize with one another.
And it is playing a critical role in helping shape a world in which anyone can pursue work they believe in on their terms, and find others with whom to share their pursuit.
The world needs Coworking. The world needs it to be bigger, more diverse, more helpful, and more beautiful.
If you need help getting started, I’ve put together some handy resources to help you get started. grab a free coworking membership agreement template and coworking business model template.
Coworking is yours to share, remix, and experiment with. So get cracking!


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Formulated for horses that are sensitive to the sugar and starch content of feeds.
Highly fortified pelleted formula with no grains or molasses, designed for horses at any life stage.
Formulated to provide essential quality fiber in the horse’s diet.
Live cell yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) at 5 billion CFUs/gram, designed for improved digestion and gut health in horses.
Provides nutrient requirements of an orphaned foal so they can reach their maximum potential.
Bio-Form Mineral can be used in high production or other rumen function/stress situations to supplement B vitamin intake.
For increased rate of weight gain in cattle (pastured slaughter, stocker and feeder cattle), and dairy and beef replacement heifers.
A complete mineral with the focus on Vitamin E and Selenium intake.
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A pelleted ration for pet, bucks, and dry doe rabbits.
A fantastic choice to bring colorful songbirds to the feeder.
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A complete textured feed formulated for Wild or Fallow Deer.
A pelleted feed formulated to support maintenance and health.
Pellet formulated specifically to supply added nutrients and energy for growth, pregnancy and lactation.
Balanced for the demands of breeding and growing birds.
Feed-grade, whole-shelled, air-cleaned corn with molasses, designed as an energy source for deer and other wildlife.
Soybean meal may be top dressed to increase the total ration's protein level.
A 17% protein grower pellet designed for turkeys, pheasants, broiler, and layer chicks from 5 weeks of age on.
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A specially formulated mash feed for starting broiler and layer chicks, ducks, geese and game birds.
A specially formulated pelleted feed for calves and small heifers.
A specially formulated blend of coarse cracked grain and minerals to provide outstanding production and less waste.
Sea Life kelp meal contains a full complement of naturally digestible minerals, trace minerals, vitamins and amino acids.
A specially formulated 17% protein layer feed that is high in calcium for great shell strength, and is also high in Omega 3 fatty acids.
A specially formulated 17% protein pelleted layer feed that is high in calcium for great shell strength, and is also high in Omega 3 fatty acids.
A pelleted feed ration designed for growing piglets, hogs and a maintenance feed for sows and gilts.
Redmond Minerals’ unique blend of all natural ingredients and trace minerals, available in a block or bag.
A mixture of organic corn and organic whole grain barley to feed along with a complete grower or layer feed.
A 16% protein, high high energy pellet for lactating sheep and goats.
Dry fat supplement for horses, designed to provide energy (calories) for weight gain and exercise performance.


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I don’t like to wish the days away but we’ve started a new week and I am already on countdown to the next school holidays. I know we are exceptionally lucky in having my husband off in the school holidays as he is also a teacher. It means we get so much family time and even though we try to fit around his workload it still means days out and time together. It also means we have a car which I don’t have the luxury of in the week so our explorations can go a little further afield. I didn’t really make too many plans this half term but before I knew it we were booked up every day with friends of family to see and the odd little adventure here and there. The start of the week was cold but even getting out for an hour or two is wonderful and I think for the first time in a long time we made it through the holidays without too much illness.
I was a little spoilt for choice for Living Arrows this week as we had been out and done so much but this one my Bear is one of my favourites. We met some friends at Calderstones Park, it was so cold but after a pit stop with a warm drink for the grown ups and some ice cream for those crazy little ones we braved the playground. Lucas is off before we can even notice he’s gone and now Bear is starting to follow him. He fearlessly climbs up the ladders and steps, throws himself down slides and will run round and round spinning next to the roundabout. Boo hangs back, lets Bear try it all first before he commits. Sometimes he will only go as far as a few steps up the slide then decides is isn’t for him afterall, happy to watch the others. The older they get the more differences I see but they’ll still always come back to each other.
Glad half term was enjoyable and germ free. Roll on that. You can’t beat a quick trip tot he park either. #livingarrows.


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"Believing that Mobile Phone data is "Digital DNA" involved in nearly every legal case today, Cellular Forensics, LLC is committed to providing our clients and their legal team dependable, honest and professional digital forensic services in a timely fashion and at affordable prices. "
"At long last there's a clear, concise guide for police officers on the problems, pitfalls, and solutions to cellphones and the Fourth Amendment. In this constantly evolving field of the law, Mr. Slovenski gives practical advice to those on the frontlines wanting to preserve valuable cellphone evidence. This book is a must-read for every law enforcement agency."
The first book ever written on the proper handling of cell phones and their valuable evidence.
"Cellular Forensics for First Responders"
This book is currently used in Department of Justice Mobile Forensics Training with worldwide acceptance.

industry_corpus2: Law & Justice


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If you’re yet to take your driving test, we’ve got some important news for you.
The exam is set to go through its biggest change for generations on 4 December, in order to combat the high numbers of fatal accidents involving young motorists.
The Driving And Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has revealed that all prospective drivers will now have to demonstrate ‘real life’ driving skills.
Bringing things into 2017, 4/5 candidates will have to follow directions from a sat nav – provided and set up by the examiner – during the independent driving part of the test. The other 1/5 will be asked to use road signs.
As well as this, the section that sees candidates following instructions from the examiner will be increased from around 10 minutes to 20, taking up roughly half of the test.
Reversing around a corner is now redundant. Instead, you’ll either have to parallel park at the side of the road, park in a bay or pull up on the right-hand side of the road, reverse for two car lengths and rejoin the traffic.
The ‘show me, tell me’ section is also changing, with questions involving how to check the brakes are working and where you find the recommended tyre pressure.
The ‘show me’ portion will occur while learners are driving, and you’ll be asked to demonstrate scenarios such as switching on the headlights and setting the demister.
‘Great Britain’s roads are among the safest in the world. But there is scope to do more to keep road users safe – particularly newly-qualified drivers,’ says Gareth Llewellyn, DVSA chief executive.
But not everything’s being switched up. Tests will still last 40 minutes and the pass mark will remain the same.
What do you think of the new format? Let us know on Twitter @lookmagazine.

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RICS is committed to communicating effectively with our global profession in delivering regulation. While English is the primary language of RICS, we have a standard approach to the use of different languages, which takes into account the need for consistency, while also facilitating local language needs and fair hearing principles.
We take the following language approach to communicating with regulated professionals and firms.
Formal written regulatory communications are delivered in English to ensure consistency and accuracy. However, at RICS discretion and in appropriate circumstances, communications may be translated into other languages. This includes formal compliance matters (formal information gathering processes such as the firm registration process, Valuer Registration applications and related annual returns), casework and disciplinary correspondence. Unless other arrangements are agreed by RICS, we will expect responses to such correspondence from professionals and regulated firms to be in English.
If a member or firm needs correspondence or responses to be translated they will make those arrangements and bear the costs of translation.
Verbal regulatory advice and support will be made available wherever possible in our principal market languages (Mandarin, German, French, Spanish, Dutch, Italian and Brazilian Portuguese).
Key continued professional development (CPD) compliance-related notifications will be translated into our principal market languages (Mandarin, German, French, Spanish, Dutch, Italian and Brazilian Portuguese) to maximise compliance.
Where we are investigating a matter, we may accept evidence in non-English languages and will have it translated where we need to in order to make a properly reasoned decision. In cases where a disciplinary action results from the investigation, RICS will normally seek to recover the costs of the translation as part of the investigation costs.
In the case of a compliance review (such as for Valuer Registration) we will generally conduct the review in English. Where this is not possible we will normally make an interpreter available (in order to assist our understanding and/or to assist the professional or firm’s understanding and cooperation). If this is not possible, we may require the professional or firm under review to provide an interpreter.
Disciplinary panel hearings are conducted in English. If a member or witness requires translation services in order to participate in the hearing process, RICS should be informed and will secure an independent translator. The costs of the translator will be included in the costs of the hearing, which RICS will normally seek to recover from the professional or firm if disciplinary action results. The disciplinary panel will decide who should bear translation costs at the conclusion of the hearing.


text: A boy by a swimming pool. Portrait Photography. Commercial Lifestyle Advertising Photography. Children lifestyle photography.

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text: Based on British author Julian Barnes’s Booker-prize winning novel about memory, jealousy, aging, and self-delusion, this film follows Tony (Jim Broadbent), a semi-retired and divorced curmudgeon wryly skilled at subjectively ordering his own history. The possibility of an alternate reality arises when the diary of his best friend, Adrian, is bequeathed to him after his mysterious suicide. But Veronica (Charlotte Rampling), who was Tony’s love before Adrian, won’t let him have it and he can’t figure why. As he sleuths and obsesses with his jaded ex-wife (Harriet Walter), the past comes due for new acknowledgment.


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Based in London, his work has been published extensively by all of the leading British newspapers and their associated magazines, including the Guardian, the Observer, the Times and Sunday Times, the Daily and Sunday Telegraph and the Independent. Abroad, he has contributed regularly to Time, Newsweek and the New York Times in America, Der Spiegel and Die Zeit in Germany and many others.
Creative Scotland is the public body that supports the arts, screen and creative industries across all parts of Scotland.
Responsible for distributing funding from the Scottish Government and The National Lottery, Creative Scotland enables people and organisations to work in and experience the arts, screen and creative industries in Scotland by helping others to develop great ideas and bring them to life.
The Scottish Council of Jewish Communities (SCoJeC) is the democratic organisation that represents the organised Jewish community in Scotland. The members of our Council are the elected representatives of each of the formally constituted Jewish communities in Scotland - Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Dundee - as well as two looser groups - the Jewish Network of Argyll and the Highlands, and Jewish students studying in Scottish Universities and Colleges.
The Council was founded in 1914 to speak on behalf of the Jewish community of Glasgow and West of Scotland. It fosters good relations between the community and other local religious and civic bodies, sending delegates to these as appropriate.
The official gateway to Scotland, listing cultural, musical and sporting events and celebrations across Scotland.


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Lucas is from New York, has resided in Central America and the Middle East, and traveled through Europe. He lives a very private, virtually reclusive lifestyle, preferring to spend time with a close-knit group of friends than be in the spotlight.
Alexandrea is an advanced practice registered nurse who was born and raised in New Orleans. Having been brought up in the motion picture industry, she learned to tell stories from a different perspective and began writing at the age of eight. Infusing the rich tapestry of her hometown into her award-winning novels, she believes that creating vivid characters makes a story memorable. A permitted/certified wildlife rehabber with the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries, Weis rescues orphaned and injured wildlife. She lives with her husband and pets in New Orleans.

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Pay-as-you-go (PAYGo) is today one of the fastest growing business models within the off-grid lighting and electricity services sectors in Africa. Starting from a contribution of less than 1% of sales in Africa in 2014, it grew to represent 12% of sales across the continent in 2016, while in Kenya it has reached as high as 25% of sales. As other off-grid energy solutions confront issues related to access to finance for end-customers, PAYGo has the advantage of providing in-house consumer financing, overcoming a key impediment to expanding energy access.
Shifts in consumer demand, coupled with an enhanced value proposition from manufacturers, are driving the off-grid market towards larger solar home systems that come with televisions, radio and other options, as standard features. Prices of these systems increase in accordance with increases in system size. As such, PAYGo is growing in importance as a means of improving access to higher wattage systems, particularly for customers from low-income households. Recognizing this trend, there is an increasing number of off-grid energy services companies operating in the PAYGo space.
Despite the success that PAYGo companies have demonstrated over the last few years, a potentially concerning trend is emerging related specifically to market concentration: currently, approximately 85% of all sales from the PAYGo model come from Kenya and Tanzania alone. Moreover, a growing number of new market entrants offering PAYGo solutions are specifically targeting the East African market, which will further increase this concentration.
While competition is an encouraging sign of market development, and can significantly enhance the proposition to consumers, it is notable that the focus on East Africa is driven largely by the fact that in this region of SSA, the mobile payment platform and related services are well developed; in general, market intelligence is readily available; and there is a fair degree of comfort with the overall business environment. Despite the potential consumer base for off-grid energy services being significant in other parts of Africa, critical data to support market entry decisions is largely lacking outside of Kenya and Tanzania, impeding PAYGo companies from venturing further afield.
In order to help broaden the reach of the PAYGo business model, IFC has developed a Market Attractiveness Index that provides companies with granular data to inform market entry strategies for 14 countries in Africa.
The Index is based on various high-quality datasets covering critical aspects of the commercial opportunity and enabling environment conditions for the 14 selected countries, thereby serving as an analytical tool to support PAYGo companies in evaluating and prioritizing market entry opportunities. The PAYGo Market Attractiveness Index has been structured around three main pillars, comprising a total of 70 individual indicators.
This Index is intended to help PAYGo companies, investors, development partners and other stakeholders to assess the opportunities to expand into other markets. The friendly user interface allows for adjustments to the weighting of the different variables, enabling the user to consider different aspects that may affect the underlying business model of the company and identifying specific areas that may present risks to be mitigated.
The Index could also be utilized by policy makers and development partners to identify specific gaps or areas that require actions to create a more conducive business environment for PAYGo companies to operate in a given country. Download the index and user guide below or watch the webinar about the Index.

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The potential applicability of hydrogel coatings relies on a control of their mechanical and swelling properties: either in a contact or during swelling, hydrogel films experience large stresses due to confinement, which control their mechanical sustainability. Understanding their mechanical response under external stimuli (chemical or mechanical stress) requires a better description of the timescales and stresses involved. In bulk gels these typical times were shown to arise from water transport within the stressed polymer network.
To this end, a multi-disciplinary approach will be developed: Surface-attached hydrogel films (1-10 µm) will be synthesized using a well-controlled CLAG (Cross-Linking And Grafting) chemistry route. Their permeation and elastic properties will be varied with the crosslinks density. The chemical nature of polymers will be changed to probe glass transition or microphase separation effects. Original rheology methods developed in the lab will be used to probe the films mechanical properties. We will develop rotational friction experiments in addition to classical linear ones so as to separate the contributions of poroelasticity and interfacial interactions to friction. Finally, the grafting of the gel to the substrate will be varied by tuning the surface density of anchoring sites and its effect on the delamination threshold will be explored.

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An insurance claims adjuster in Karnes City TX, comes from a group of experts with regional and national connections in the elaborate insurance coverage industry. Clients get the ideal of both globes. We have actually constructed an exceptional track record over the years that our customers can depend on. We can save you money and time by exacting needs necessary to prepare cases swiftly as well as appropriately. The adjusters at Insurance Adjuster Karnes City assess your coverage and also assist in the preparation and also declaring of the comprehensive paperwork needed to send a claim. We place you back on the roadway to recuperation fast. We strive to obtain you the optimum repayment you are legitimately qualified to.
Insurance policy companies ask their clients to give proof of their losses when they have actually endured extreme problems and also loss. A Raleigh public adjuster from Insurance Adjuster Raleigh, will function to obtain you your complete compensation.
9 What does an insurance claims adjuster in Karnes City do?
10 In the insurance coverage business there are just what they call Karnes City insurance coverage cases adjusters.
We make plans for prompt emergency situation support to safeguard your advantages under your plan.
To make best use of on your negotiation, our public adjusters research all benefits and also exclusions stated in your insurance coverage.
We decrease issues with capital and also organization interruptions through the insurance claims approach as well as proactive plans, which we create.
We assemble data on structure problems, lost stock and revenue, as well as other appropriate losses. We utilize it as the basis for your claim.
Our group keeps you notified and makes certain that insurance policy firms will move the claim along.
Smoke damage is among the even worse points to need to deal with since it is not always necessarily noticeable however it affects all of your belongs including our garments as well as furniture, and also belongs. If you have fire insurance then you will certainly be secured versus the smoke damages. If you have fire insurance policy and your house was damaged or destroyed as quickly as you are enabled back right into your homes, you ought to right away speak to private insurances declares adjusters to process your insurance claims. Due to the big number of residences affected there will be a lots of cases filed so it finest to obtain some sort of concern.
There might also be some government aid that you might certify for. Once again a specialist insurance declares adjusters will certainly be your best choice to use for all those benefits. So start accessing your problems and begin identifying exactly what you have to do to repair your property and also just how much it will certainly cost to do all that.
We protect your plan benefits by organizing immediate emergency situation assistance.
Our adjusters determine your plan protection and research study all exemptions and advantages.
We guarantee appropriate real estate and also assembled a case that is within your insurance protection, enabling you to reconstruct your home.
Our group will certainly be the intermediary in between you and also the insurance policy company.
With your aid, Insurance Adjuster Karnes City produces an efficient insurance claims method to lower the aggravation of being displaced from your residence.
In order to efficiently submit any insurance policy declares you have to keep excellent information records of exactly what you had before the damage, and also just what it cost for you to repair it. An effective insurance settlement is one that pay you the price to main you hold. Any type of time you make any type of improvement to your home, you require to keep records of everything that you did, keep the receipts for all of your acquisitions, and take photos of all of the job that you had done so that you could show the previous existing state of the residence. Then you have to obtain an appraiser to assess the repair expense to repair your residence, thinking you have not fixed it. In every phrase of your insurance policy cases, the insurance adjusters are most likely to try to lower the value of your claims so that they could pay you less than you can confirm. They do this by scrutinizing your receipts, the replacement expense that you are requesting. That is why it’s a good idea to deal with a independent insurance adjusters that have access to the same information that the insurance provider relies upon. They can then utilize their understanding of exactly how the insurance adjusters work as well as existing information that will certainly assault the insurance companies prepares to lessen the worth of your cases.
In the insurance policy company there are exactly what they call insurance policy claims adjusters. These are individuals that are taken part in processing clients or customers insurance policy claims. They are the ones that will certainly check out an insurance coverage holder’s cases and eventually release an authorized repayment.
The repayment that the adjuster figures out will rely on the plan holder’s insurance policy coverage and also the damage for which they have actually asserted. Many insurance adjusters would certainly be firm staff members, however it is feasible to find independent specialists that will certainly represent the homeowners.
There are the some things you will certainly require to understand about insurance policy claims adjusters if you are most likely to be involved in any type of procedure involving an insurance policy firm.
A lot of the larger insurance provider have their internal training programs and when they work with insurance adjusters they will certainly take their instructional history, experience and also qualifications right into account before deciding where they will certainly put them.
If someone has a building or design history after that the company will employ them as industrial adjusters, an example of this would be that. Depending on their specialized or background they are generally positioned where they would certainly be most useful.
If a person was going to be employed as an auto insurance adjuster they would certainly need analytic abilities and skills to communicate with individuals, it is reasonable to state that. For primarily, Insurance coverage Insurance claims Adjusters, should be people that excel in individual partnerships.
So, if you are a plaintiff you require to be prepared and have a little knowledge of exactly how to take care of them as well as their potential ‘get out, especially if they are under the work of one of your insurance firms. Although not all insurance business have computing claim adjuster there are some firms that do anything in order to optimize earnings and also keeping payments to a minimum is one way of achieving that purpose.
There are techniques in which an insurance policy case adjuster might utilize towards their client in order not provide a straight solution, as an example they may inform you that they will refer you to one more insurance adjuster that could react to your question as he or she supervises of that location of organization.
Some insurance coverage case adjusters could make an offer of something aside from money created to quell you in a provided situation these can include, a ticket for a holiday or if the claimant is young after that they would use a Play Terminal 3, an iPod, or a Nintendo Wii.
It is essential for the homeowner to not allow the insurance policy claim adjuster to push them. Surreptitious case adjusters ready at just what they do and also among their methods of putting stress on the claimant is by calling them at the incorrect time of the day like early in the morning when the youngsters are rushing to school or you are aiming to reach function. By doing this they’re not providing you time to think and pressure you in agreeing with their deal. So when dealing with an insurance provider, judge them by their employees or agents as well as threaten any type of underhandedness with a war their credibility.
What does an insurance claims adjuster in Karnes City do?
If you have fire insurance coverage and also your house was harmed or ruined as quickly as you are allowed back right into your houses, you ought to immediately get in touch with exclusive insurance coverage asserts adjusters to process your claims. In every expression of your insurance policy cases, the insurance adjusters are going to attempt to lower the value of your insurance claims so that they could pay you much less compared to you could show. That is why it’s an excellent concept to work with a independent insurance adjusters who have access to the very same data that the insurance company relies after. He or she can then utilize their understanding of how the insurance adjusters job as well as present information that will certainly attack the insurance coverage companies prepares to reduce the worth of your insurance claims.
In the insurance coverage business there are just what they call Karnes City insurance coverage cases adjusters.

industry_corpus2: Finance & Economics


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The world as we know it depends on credit. You need good credit to make major purchases, like a home or car. And for businesses, good credit is crucial to expanding operations.
As a small business owner, your credit impacts your ability to access the cash you need to run and grow your company. That’s why you need to understand it inside and out. While both personal and business credit scores affect your company’s credibility, they are different.
To take full advantage of the opportunities good business credit provides, read through the following guide. It has everything you need to know.
1. Why do personal credit scores matter?
When it comes to getting small business loans, business credit cards, a line of credit, and other funding—your personal credit score isn’t just ‘personal.’ To many lenders, your personal credit score indicates how responsible you’ll be with money as a business owner.
If you’ve just started your company, your personal credit score will carry even more weight. For many lenders, it could be the deciding factor for whether they fund your business.
2. How do you improve your personal credit score?
To improve your personal credit score, know how it’s calculated. Then find out where you stand and take steps to improve it.
Payment history (35%): Do you pay your bills on time?
Amounts owed (30%): What is your credit utilization ratio?
Length of credit history (15%): How long have your credit accounts been established?
Credit mix (10%): Do you use a variety of forms of credit, like credit cards, auto loans, student loans, etc.
New credit (10%): Have you opened new credit accounts recently? This may show greater risk to lenders.
FICO® Score 8 ranges from 300 to 850 (the higher, the better). Ideally, you want to be at 740 or higher, which means lending to you is low-risk. If you’re between 620–740, you’ll still find many lenders willing to loan you money, as you’re only a medium-risk borrower. A score below 620 may make it tough to borrow, though you do have alternative funding options.
To boost your personal credit score and keep it in good shape, make payments on time, keep balances low, and only open new credit lines when necessary. With time, your personal credit will steadily improve your company’s ability to borrow.
3. What is a business credit score?
Like personal credit scores, business credit scores tell lenders just how risky it is to lend to a certain company. Business credit scores only include company activity, but most lenders still check the personal credit scores of owners.
While only you can see your personal credit report, business credit reports are public. This enables other businesses and lenders to quickly see if you’re a trustworthy borrower or partner.
Unlike with personal credit scores, where Fair Isaac’s FICO® score is widely considered the industry standard, there is no standard algorithm for determining business credit scores. But lenders check similar data, like loan history with banks, business credit card balances, and payments to vendors.
4. Who calculates your business credit score?
Another source lenders may use to determine your borrowing worthiness is the FICO® Small Business Scoring Service (SBSS). This service pools a wide range of data and gives businesses variable models to use for different types of credit, such as line of credit transactions, term loans, and commercial credit cards.
With Dun & Bradstreet, businesses apply for a DUNS number, or 9-digit identifier that’s used to establish a business credit file. This number can be used by potential business partners or lenders to check your reliability and financial stability.
To calculate your business credit score, Dun & Bradstreet uses its PAYDEX score, which ranges from 1–100. A higher score signifies that you’re a more trustworthy borrower. A score of 100 indicates a perfect payment history.
80 and above: Low-risk borrower.
49 and below: High-risk borrower.
Dun & Bradstreet gets its data from trade experiences reported by various vendors and partner organizations that collect data. Scores are calculated using info from the past 12 months and are dollar-weighted. For instance, if you pay a $10,000 bill to a web design company on time, it will help your score much more than paying a $300 bill to a cleaning company.
To improve your Dun & Bradstreet score, be sure to pay big bills back promptly. Also, if you have a good relationship with suppliers, see if they’re reporting your positive financial actions to Dun & Bradstreet; if they’re not, you can add positive trade references and improve your score.
Dun & Bradstreet also provides a Financial Stress Score with its business credit report. The Financial Stress Score ranges from 1 to 5, with a lower score being better. A score of 1 indicates the least possible financial stress, while a score of 5 indicates the most possible financial stress.
Credit: Data includes trade experiences, current balances outstanding, payment history, and credit utilization. Trends over time are considered.
Public Records: Liens, judgments, or bankruptcies are factored (if applicable), with the recency, frequency, and dollar amount calculated as well.
Demographic Information: Business size and years with a credit file are examined. Your Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code, a 4-digit number that represents your industry area.
With this data, a statistically derived algorithm determines your Experian credit score. The actual number is called your company’s Intelliscore PlusSM, which ranges from 1–100.
Experian’s scoring model takes into account over 800 variables, making it quite comprehensive. To keep your score in good shape, focus on making payments and keeping low balances. Over time, your score will only improve.
Also, Experian provides a Financial Stability Risk ScoreSM, similar to Dun & Bradstreet’s Financial Stress Score. It has five risk classes. This score is designed to show if businesses are at risk of payment default and/or failure.
Equifax Credit Risk Score™: This score shows your reliability as a borrower. It ranges from 101–992, with a higher score being better (less risk).
Equifax Business Failure Score™: This score predicts the likelihood of failure due to bankruptcy within the next year. It ranges from 1000–1610, with a higher score being better (less risk).
For your credit risk score, your business size, credit utilization ratio, payment history, and trade experiences are all factored. Paying bills on time and maintaining low outstanding balances will improve your score with Equifax.
While you can get a personal credit report for free once a year, your options are quite limited for obtaining a free business credit score. You can check Equifax, Experian, or the Dun & Bradstreet websites for paid reports (but you’ll get your report quickly).
It’s absolutely essential that you stay updated on your business credit score. If you have to pay for a report, do so once or twice a year. It won’t be a huge expense and it will give you a clear picture of your ability to access credit.
If you’re just beginning, take care of your personal credit. It plays a big role in determining your company’s reliability as a borrower. Over time, you can work on improving your business’ credit score as well.
A good business credit score proves your company is financially stable and trustworthy as a borrower. That means it will be much easier to access the capital you need to make your business a sustainable success.


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Land distribution and tenancy is une of the major sources of inequality in South Africa, but now at least the ability and contribution of farm dwellers in South Africa is recognised by the state, and this is an indication that their lives are about to change for the better.
Of the 40 million people living in South Africa, 76% is black. Approximately 58% of black Southafricans live in former Bantustans. Women comprise 55% of the total adult population of this country and 69% live in rural areas.
Land policies in South Africa were used as a political economic tool by the architects of apartheid. This was backed by a policy of controlling the movement of farm labourers so as to guarantee the supply of cheap black labour to white farmers.
Repression of land struggles took the visible form of removals in the 1960s, 70s and 80s. Though the post-apartheid government has acknowledged the previous injustices and oppression of past land dispossessions, the process of redress is so slow that people are starting to lose hope.
The process of claiming land requires that forms be filled in and delivered to the Land Claims Commissioner. Then communities may wait for years for their claims to reach the Land Claims Court. Out of 16,670 restitution cases lodged at the Land Claims Commission, only 48 have reached the Land Claims Court.
Churches and government departments are also guilty of having land initially belonging to communities. The South African Defence Force is one such department which owns vast pieces of land across the country. During this years parliamentary defence review, Defence Minister Joe Modise claimed that the "outdated military equipment and the severity of the amount cut on our budget will disrupt defence functions". He was expressing concern about a R4.1 billion cut from the defence budget. But while the Minister pleads for more money for his department, a number of communities are concerned about the slow process of restitution, particularly the South African Defence Forces (SANDF) reluctance to let go of their land.
The governments restitution process is supposed to ensure that people who were forcibly removed from their land get it back or be given equivalent reparation where restitution is not feasible. SANDF is guilty of clinging tightly to land confiscated from people during the apartheid era. Of the 217,038 ha they have given away since 1986, only 86,862 ha was returned to original owners. The remaining 130,176 ha was given to the Departments of Conservation and Agriculture and other government departments. Currently 488,879 ha of land is in the hands of SANDF and 9 restitution claims are lodged against SANDF.
SANDF claims to be committed to resolving land claims through a negotiated settlement, using the Land Claims Court only as a last resort. Yet communities attempts to bring SANDF to negotiations have failed - frustration and harassment are experiences they encounter as they battle to get their land back.
The British army and other SADC countries recently joined SANDF in Lohatlha battle school in a war exercise called Operation Ocean Wave. There is no ocean near the battle school!. The 135,000 ha battle school is one of many army bases owned by SANDF. Even the British army commended the abundance of space SANDF has in Lohatlha.
This land is claimed by three communities, two of whom - Gatlhose and Maremane - were forcibly removed during the apartheid era in 1978. The third community, the Khosis (classified as coloureds during the apartheid era) remained on the land. Their livestock is often killed by stray missiles during military exercises, and people are supposed to lock themselves indoors for a week to avoid being hit. The Gatlhose and Maremane communities were moved from the land where their livestock flourished and multiplied and were dumped in Kuruman, a semi-desert in the then Bophuthatswana homeland. Later SANDF accommodated some Afrikaner farmers in other parts for grazing purposes.
The communities attempts to hold peaceful protests always end up in hostility and confrontation from the military, from being bundled into military trucks and taken to police stations, to going through long interrogation processes. Howling children and women are not exempt from harassment.
In an attempt to mediate the tug of war between the army and the communities, President Nelson Mandela made recommendations on how the dispute can be resolved. Amongst his recommendations he stated that SANDF should acknowledge that the communities are the rightful owners of the land, and that the military should agree to lease the land from the communities for military purposes on an indefinite basis. He also suggested that an adjacent part of land that is currently used by farmers for grazing be bought for the communities by the state.
Though the communities are willing to negotiate some of the Presidents recommendations, SANDF is yet to show willingness to discuss the proposals. So far they (SANDF) have claimed through the media that the communities were given R5 million as compensation, allegations the communities deny. The communities appointed a five member steering committee to try to negotiate but the only outcome has been the ferrying of community people across the country by SANDF for meetings. No progress has been made. "We are tired of travelling without any positive outcomes, when the people give us a mandate to attend these meetings, they expect us to come back with something tangible", complained Mr Boniface Mosiane, one of the community representatives.
Instead of working towards giving land back to the people, SANDF has announced that Lohatlha will soon be upgraded. Moreover, the opinion of the Northern Cape Provincial government poses an obstacle to the whole claim. According to the MEC for Agriculture, Nature Conservation and Land Reform in the Northern Cape Province, Mr Thabo Makweya, the military base is a major plus for the Province, communities and the country as a whole. "The Northern Cape will strive to have the base as an asset to the community and to assist in putting the Province on the map," he claimed.
This has raised eyebrows in the communities who have been sent from pillar to post in the past four years. Communities also question the governments commitment to land reform; if it is committed, why is SANDF allowed to carry on with the exercises? The restitution act clearly states that there should be no development or anything that will impede and delay the restitution process.
"We thought the government we voted for will acknowledge and mend the wrongs done to us during apartheid era, but the minister does not even have the courtesy to meet with us to solve the problem." said Mr Josiah Gasehete one of community representatives.
Another aspect of the struggles of communities to regain their lands is the wretched conditions and insecurity of farm workers. The suffering of farm dwellers in South Africa contradicts and makes mockery of our new constitution. The right to a secure home and access to health facilities have yet to apply to the rural poor. Education seems to be not a right but a privilege to farm worker children, as their future lies in the hands of land-owning farmers.
Evictions, harassment and confiscation of belongings and livestock provoked concerned organisations to tackle the problem or to expose the real situation on farms. Laws restricting the movements of farm workers date back to 1856 when the Cape Masters Act was passed. This act called for compulsory registration of farm servants. The 1913 Natives Land Act was the beginning of laws that stripped the independence of labour tenants. The Natives Land Act eliminated independent sharecropping and rent tenancy in white owned areas. It is comparable to the 1951 Prevention of Squatting Act, which empowered the minister to remove blacks from public or privately owned land. These harsh laws, dating from 1856 to 1979, are the cause of squatting, bantustans and skewed land distribution. Farm workers bore the brunt of them.
Then came the release of the current South African President, Nelson Mandela, from prison, and the process towards democracy for South Africa began. When political parties started campaigning for the 1994 elections, some of them approached farm workers and pleaded for their votes. Most farm workers tasted democracy on the side of the street, but because their hopes and aspirations were raised, they strongly believed that it would not be long until they would be reinstated in their homes. Yet four years later, the number of people who are forcibly removed from their homes is increasing daily. Squatting and exposure to an unhealthy environment is the reality for evicted families.
Late last year (1996), the National Land Committee launched a campaign aimed at exposing evictions and the white farmers reluctance to acknowledge previous injustices. This pressurised the government to form a consultative process to deal with the eviction crisis. In an attempt to accommodate all stakeholders, the government invited suggestions on how to combat the evictions and how farm dwellers - who deserve to have their rights recognised like any other South Africans - can be treated fairly. Farmers unions, farm worker unions and the National Land Committee submitted their inputs and the Extension of Security of Tenure Bill was drafted.
The first version of this law was published in February 1997. Intensive lobbying by farmers organisations led to drastic changes in the bill. All clauses that seemed to acknowledge hardships endured by farm dwellers were scrapped, while clauses that allowed farmers to evict people at will remained intact. The farmers praised the new draft until August 28 when it was passed in parliament, this time with drastic new changes in favour of farm dwellers. The new bill states that all persons who have resided on a farm for more that 10 years and people over 60 years of age are exempt from eviction and have user rights.
A clause that permitted termination of employment as valid reason for eviction was scrapped. Only persons who violate their agreement with a farmer or who are a threat to other residents may be evicted. The farmer has to give proof of violation before the eviction.
Before this final amendment was added to the bill, farmers had used the termination of employment clause to their advantage by renewing their permanent employees contracts (under previous law, people who had stayed more than 20 years on a farm could not be evicted). After evicting people who stood a chance of being protected by law, they would then re-employ them on short term contract basis as seasonal workers. The high level of illiteracy on farms worsened the situation because farm dwellers could not challenge eviction orders nor did they understand what they were charged with.
Our justice system did little to protect farm dwellers from farmers who applied for eviction orders. Farmers easily acquired eviction orders without being challenged, because the local courts were often linked to land owners through social and political ties. Sympathetic police were called in to speed the process by ensuring that farm dwellers left their homes. Now with the drastic changes in the bill, the court must be convinced that a farm dweller has actually contravened an agreement with a farmer before eviction is legal.
Research conducted by the Land Agricultural Centre (LAPC) has shown that women contribute about 80% of agricultural labour, mainly as unpaid family labour. Widows and their children are the most vulnerable on South African farms. Farmers generally signed contracts with men. When the men died, their families destinies were at the side of the road, regardless of how long a family may have lived on the farm and rendered services to the farmer.
The new bill protects all dependents. At least 12-month written notice must be issued before eviction and eviction cannot occur unless alternative accommodation is available. It is stated that the new accommodation has to suit the farm dwellers life style i.e. may not be less favourable than the occupiers previous situation. This includes access to land for agricultural use and services available to them prior to eviction.
A 78 year old man, Mr Solomon Mokoena, who was born on Deemster farm in the Free State province, is expected to seek a new home. "I am already bones yet I am supposed to look for a new home", lamented Mr Mokoena during a farm dweller convention that was held in Bloemfontein to alert farm workers about their rights and how the new bill affects them. As he shuffled along the corridor he told of his hopes that the new bill will make it possible for them to go back home. There are 250 households (approximately 1,800 people) in the Free State who, like Mr Mokoena, have been evicted since July 1996. To date, more are following the same route as eviction orders are still issued on regular basis.
In the North West Province, 70 people have been evicted since February this year . 25 households were evicted in Mpumalanga in July. This is just the tip of the iceberg according to monitoring in areas where NGOs and farm dweller unions operate.
The situation is made worse because farmers do not allow farm dwellers to attend rural conventions. "Farmers say if we corrupt their employees we should not bring them back to their farms", said Phumeza Grootboom of Border Rural Committee (BRC), one of the organisations that joined hands with the Transkei Land Services Organisation (TRALSO) to ensure that farm dwellers make inputs to the bill. Hence field workers have had to come up with different reasons for organising workshops with farm workers.
Farmers have attempted to hold the government ransom with the argument that agriculture is a major economic sector in South Africa and should not be thrown into crisis, but this argument has failed. It has had the opposite effect of showing the major role that farm workers play. "The only way I can make a living is through farming, I cannot think of doing anything else", said Mr John Mokgethea, who has been issued an eviction order for demanding a living wage. The eviction order he received with 63 other families is due to take effect soon and after working on a farm for 40 years, he has to seek a new home and other means of survival. Now the bill states that all those who have resided on a farm for more than 10 years and people over 60 years of age are exempt from evictions and have user rights.
It has taken sheer hard work and dedication to ensure that farm workers are regarded as the backbone of our economy today. It also took massive financial support and huge subsidies.
While organisations like the National Land Committee are preparing to empower farm dwellers by holding workshops and ensuring that they know their rights, the South African Farmers Union is not impressed by the outcome. With the exception of the Pan African Congress and the ANC, all political parties who were in the portfolio committee including the Inkatha Freedom Party, Conservative Party, Freedom Front and the National Party opposed the bill. But while farmers and the political parties who back them are bitter about the changes, farm dwellers will be able to use the new bill to their benefit.


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