text:
1. Pour your off-brand liquor into a glass decanter because nobody needs to know you get your favorite booze in handles from Costco.
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (also available in "Hooch", "Liquid Courage", and "Truth Serum").
2. Instantly update your garage door with carriage-style magnets to create a ~focal point~ that distracts from any other unsightly details you're not gonna fix anytime soon.
Promising review: "Really dressed up our garage door!!!!
Get the set of four hinges and two handles on Amazon for $12.11.
3. Cover up your gross-looking concrete with garage floor paint for a clean visual slate in a space you use every day.
Read the full tutorial on Clean & Scentsible.
Get a gallon of concrete paint on Amazon for $36.92.
4. Recover those old throw pillows you're not in love with anymore with cute shams that cost less than buying a bunch of new cushions.
Protip: If you can't find shams with the exact same measurements as your throw pillows, go for covers an inch or two smaller for an ~overstuffed~ look.
Get this set of six 18"x18" covers for $26.99 or a different set of five 18"x18" featuring illustrations for $33.99, both on Amazon.
5. Disguise a hideous buzzer or interior fuse box with a trendy macramé hanging you can move when you need easy access.
Get this one on Amazon for $14.99 (two designs available).
6. Hide all the crap you shove under your bed with a sharp bed skirt that coordinates with the rest of your bedding — your bedroom will immediately look neater.
Get this one on Amazon, $18.99 for a queen (also available in twin, full, and king; four colors).
7. Update your circa-1990s appliances for less than the cost of dinner for two: simply cover them in stainless-steel-effect contact paper.
Get an 18"x72" roll on Amazon for $11.91.
8. Ditch the branded hand soap pump you've been refilling all year for foaming dispensers — these use less soap per pump than regular bottles, so you'll save $$ on soap refills, too.
Oh, and you can totally use the rest of your regular liquid soap refill with these! Just combine one part liquid soap with five parts water.
Get a pack of two dispensers on Amazon for $17.99.
9. Restore beat-up furniture and other wood (or simply darken light-tone wood pieces) with Old English Scratch Cover.
A couple reviewers note that a little goes a long way — even for a somewhat bigger project, one bottle may be enough.
Get a bottle on Amazon for $4.82.
10. Swap out your standard air vent wall registers with a decorative cover worthy of Gatsby himself.
Get one on Amazon for $12.72+ (three finishes).
11. Dress up a less-than-lovely patio or porch — or protect a high-traffic area so it doesn't deteriorate — by laying down an indoor/outdoor rug that'll seem like it's there exclusively because it looks good.
Get the 4'x6' on Amazon for $51 (four colors; also available in 5'x'8, 6'x'9', and as a runner).
12. The same goes with any unsightly spots indoors: a standout print rug can give the neglected area some well-deserved attention.
Promising review: "Purchased this for a nursery (space theme!) and found the color and print to be very true to the photos. Absolutely love it! It's also extremely soft (good for a baby to play on) and seems to be very well made. Also came one week earlier than shipping originally estimated. Extremely pleased with this rug!" —Kat D.
Get it on Amazon for $32.85 (eight colors available in many sizes).
13. Obscure an eyesore of a view with rainbow-y self-adhesive window film — besides looking jaw-droppingly beautiful, it'll also provide a little extra privacy.
Get a 23"x78" roll on Amazon for $16.59 (seven roll sizes available).
14. Consolidate the mess that is your TV's cords in a cable raceway because there's no reason your grown-up living room needs to remind you of your college dorm years one little bit.
Get the kit (which has six cable covers that total 150", self-adhesive tape, and 12 connector pieces) on Amazon for $27.99.
15. Toss your stinkiest discards in a slide-out trash can you can easily install in a lower kitchen cabinet yourself (as long as you're semi-proficient with a drill, or willing to learn).
The 20-quart container comes with all the mounting hardware you'll need.
Get it on Amazon for $26.41.
16. And temporarily store your compostables in this odor-locking compost bin you won't mind keeping out on your kitchen counter.
Its lid removes completely so it's super easy to empty, too.
Get it on Amazon for $19.99 (two colors).
17. Build a simple log store so your lopsided wood pile no longer looks like it's languishing but your growing collection can still breathe.
Get the how-to from Little House On The Corner.
18. Slap on a coat of old-fashioned primer to brighten up a dingy brick garage over the course of a regular old Sunday afternoon.
Read the full how-to on Hawthorne and Main.
Get a quart of white primer on Amazon for $8.98.
19. Hang a roll of faux ivy to solve several problems: conceal ugly railing or wire fence, create a little extra privacy, and block a view you wish you didn't have to see.
Get a 94"x39" roll on Amazon for $30.99.
20. Organize "drop zone" stuff like mail, keys, and reusable grocery bags on this tidy wall shelf instead of just dumping it all on your kitchen counter.
Promising review: "I've had this shelf for quite a while now, and I have to say this was a great investment. The quality of this product is top-class, from a beautiful design to the strength of the build to the practicality of the features. This is exactly what I needed for my home and helps keep my keys organized and my bills and envelopes ready to mail." —Ryan W.
Get it on Amazon for $32.45.
21. Makeover up your old-school bathtub with a tub-and-tile kit to hold you over until you have the time/cash/inspiration to shell out the big bucks to replace it.
Get it on Amazon for $25.97.
22. Shelter a tangled powerstrip inside a power cord box so nothing accidentally ends up unplugged (and you don't have to look at it all, either).
Promising review: "I keep ordering these, because they work and I literally forget they are in the house. I hide all my various plugs and power strips and keep it all neat and tidy. I use them under my desks, so I have never used the 'phone mount' feature, so I have no idea how practical it is. If you want to organize your rat's nest of cords and power strips, get this bad boy!" —Owen L.
Get it on Amazon for $14.99 (two colors and sizes).
23. And box up a router and other e-clutter behind a row of cut-up books for a visual disguise that won't block the all-important wifi signal.
Basically, the spines of the books books are attached but have with all the pages and covers cut out of 'em, except the two covers on the very ends. Get one from Covogoods on Etsy for $21+.
24. Loft seasonal essentials cluttering up your garage floor with sturdy ceiling-mount shelves so everything will be accessible but out of your direct eye line.
Promising review: "I actually am using them in my two outdoor sheds so I can take advantage of the unused upper portion. They come partially assembled and are fairly easy to install. I chose not to use the large lag screws that came with it and chose to use a heavy-duty shorter wood screw. Because the rafters in the shed are only 2x4s and I wasn't putting anything too heavy on lift, that was an option. It is made so well and can be basically adjusted to any angle you have. I even hung some yard equipment from loft. It can handle a bit of weight but be sure to follow the directions if you will be loading it up." —J.F.
25. Refinish dated metal fixtures with metal-look spray paint to make them look completely new in just an hour or two.
The doorknob photos don't have a "before", but I'd bet you $10 they were shiny brass. And the faucet has only a blurry "before", but it was a gleaming late-'90s chrome.
Get it on Amazon for $6.76 (though the color they used on the doorknobs is sold out; you can get a similar one as an add-on item for $6.76).
26. Free an entire drawer with an under-cabinet organizer that lets hot tools cool safely. Then repurpose that drawer to store so much more than just a couple styling tools and their cords.
Get it from Amazon for $17.99 (six metallic finishes available).
27. Overhaul that outdated Formica in your kitchen with a granite-look countertop paint kit for an inexpensive upgrade that'll last for years.
It's a three-step paint process that goes right over your old countertops. It has automotive-grade durability and is made of safe water-based materials. One kit covers the typical kitchen's 35 square feet, or 16 running feet of standard two-foot-wide countertop.
Get it on Amazon for $79.95 (four finishes).
28. Shield a utility box, trash cans, or anything else you need to easily access with a four-panel bamboo screen.
Promising review: "We needed an enclosure to hide our recycling bins when one of our neighbors reported us for having our three trash/recycling/compost bins outside and visible from the street, which violates a San Francisco ordinance. The side panels are easy to swing in and out to put the bins in and take them out. Whatever you use this screen for, it is very pretty, and I have gotten a lot of compliments. At 60 pounds I had a friend help me set it up, but the side panels, which are the only ones I move, are very lightweight." —Paula R.
Get it on Amazon for $124.76.
29. Watch obvious damage to your wood furniture disappear with water-stain-erasing cloth.
30. Or if the stain's a little too big to fix with a $5 cloth, cover it with a checked table runner you can match to the season.
Promising review: "Love this buffalo check table runner! The quality is amazing, it will be such a transitional piece. I can use it for about any season. It fits my table just perfect. Love it!" —eric a.
Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (two lengths and six colors).
31. Tuck away toys (and all the other random stuff your kids left lying around) in this collapsible storage ottoman to reclaim your living room as a place for grown-ups.
Get it on Amazon for $35.99 (two sizes).
32. If you're not lucky enough to have a mudroom, this shoe cabinet is a good start — it'll at least be better than the ever-growing pile of shoes threatening to trip you on the way out the door.


text:
Showing results for tags 'college'.
Whether you are a college student with plenty of writing assignments, content creator, or a writer you surely had and currently have struggles with writing speed. Being fast and productive at writing is not given, yet, it is something you can achieve, becoming a writing machine and being capable of maintaining several blogs and articles at the time, both at a faster and better rate. With several tips and tricks, all of which you can find in this article, something so complicated and unachievable can become part of your routine writing life. The secret to writing anything quickly is about to become not a secret, so fasten your seatbelts and prepare to set fire to your keyboard, cause we are about to exceed the writing speed on this road! As easy as it sounds, most writers ignore the basic rule of being a productive worker, which is setting an outline of the text before actually writing it. Yes, it might sound boring, and a true artist does not like to plan the art process, but it is just simply easier to write the whole text from the start to the bottom when you actually know where to start and where to finish. One of the reasons why writing might take so much time for you is that you just don’t know what to write, and making a short narration of the text might be a great helper at that. Break it into small pieces - the introductions, body paragraphs, and their main points, and conclusion, then stick to this outline in order to finish an article or an assignment faster than ever. It also saves a lot of time if you find most of the references for the paper (if needed) before, therefore not distracting yourself and not spending your time on the research while being in the working heat. Add those references beforehand in the outline to have a better idea of what are you writing about. Find your perfect time to write, and milk it as much as you can. People are different, they truly are. Some find themselves being most productive right after waking up in the morning, some at night, and some only 3 hours before the deadline. The last one is a joke, don’t be like that, but on the serious note, if you have been working with texts long enough, you probably know by now what is your time of the day. If not, experiment a little and write at different times of the day to find the perfect one, and then stick to it as much as you can. Famous Japanese author Haruki Murakami finds keeping it scheduled very important for his work, as he wakes up around 4 a.m. and works for 6 hours everyday, in order to finish faster and be productive all the time. Ernest Hemingway also found morning the best time to write, as no one distracted him during this time. The easier way of combining both of the most and the least productive times is writing the raw and unedited piece at the highest peak of your writing hour, and proofreading and editing the text while not being creatively productive and fast. Most of the people write faster while feeling inspired, and choosing to work on the text at the time of day when you feel high on creativity is a way to go. Turn your phone off. Just don’t waste your time on it. Throw it away, if needed. When working on the text, one important thing that keeps you low on productivity is a distracting phone and other kinds of procrastination. Nothing important will happen in the world while you’re trying to finish your 500-words assignment, there is no need to have a phone around. Try to put it as far as possible and concentrate on the paper in order to finish it faster and get back to the online world. Some people like to listen to the music while writing, but, truth to be told, it also can be too distracting, so it is better to listen to your favorite Britney Spears album after the paper is finished. Generally, anything that could distract you from the paper needs to leave your working space, not only phone, but also games, food, and other people. Alternate your work with short breaks, but do not waste breaks on useless activities like scrolling Facebook feed or watching videos. Yes, for most people this is what normal activities for resting are, yet, by choosing to waste your 10 or 15 minutes online you only distract yourself from work that needs to be continued, and you could possibly lose motivation to finish the paper. When you go online time as a concept tends to loosen up, as you enter an alternative time zone and one hour on YouTube usually feels like 5 minutes. We are not talking about rough physics of modern age though, our main focus is your productivity, and choosing healthy activities for your break. First, set the alarm, to know when exactly your break is finished. Great ways to rest a little include doing some simple exercises, walking around your office or room, having a healthy snack like nuts or fruits, and talking to other people. The best option is definitely exercising, as hard it sounds, but most people who write a lot also lack a lot of physical activity. There is no need to do something difficult, just do some push-ups, squats, or stretch your muscles. Get those bones cracking for a good one, and get back to writing, now feeling refreshed and ready to finish the paper fast and firm. Set your own deadline, and stick to it as much as you can. Most writing projects have their own deadlines, set by professors, clients, or your boss, but it is great to be the owner of your own life and set them yourself. Obviously, your deadline should finish before an official one. Having a strict deadline makes anyone, even the laziest author, be more productive and fast. You can also set your own rules about the deadline, as well as bonuses for those times when you are finished before the time is up. These are the main points that could help you while writing, though it is important to remember that working on texts is not a vacation, and only your own hard work and effort can make the texts written fast and great. Make an outline, don’t get distracted, let yourself rest a little, and keep it fast and productive. Now, when you learned the secret to writing anything quickly, it can become easier to use your own powers to make every assignment, essay, text post, or article the best out of the best.

industry_corpus2: Subject Education


text:
Kaustubh is an innocent little boy in his tender age. He loves to live in his imaginative world that is full of wonders and adventures. The tales that his grandma, Aaji tells him is the base on which he has built a few fantasies. The Dashavtar tales from Indian mythology are his favourite. These tales are based on Lord Vishnu’s Ten avatars. Kaustubh has also learnt through these tales that Lord Vishnu’s tenth avatar, the Kalki avatar is going to be in Kaliyuga, the modern era we are in. Innocent mind of Kaustubh, who is in his fourth standard, is captured with the imagination that he himself is that Kalki avatar. His close friend Mangya, who is equally thrilled with this idea, confirms his belief. A few incidental coincidences validate Kaustubh’s imagination. Once he is convinced, he shares this secret with Amod, the young engineering student that is a tenant in Kaustubh’s home. Amod who is atheist by nature, does not pay much attention.
Convinced by the idea of being the Kalki avatar, Kaustubh becomes so confident that he tries the biggest adventure he is possessed with since quite long. He gets injured and suffers from a fractured leg. This acts as a big blow to Kaustubh’s fantasy and his emotionally driven imaginative world gets shattered. He finds it difficult to come to terms with the reality and goes in a shell. He starts avoiding his dear friend Mangya and even everybody at his home. Observing his strange behaviour, the Doctor advises Kaustubh’s parents to consult a psychiatrist. But they don’t act upon the advice in anticipation of the social stigma.
Kaustubh’s mother realizes that Kaustubh who feels so detached from everyone, is pretty comfortable with Amod. So she requests Amod to help Kaustubh come out of this emotional turmoil. Amod accepts this challenge and in an attempt of getting into the crux of the problem, gets friendly with Mangya. He then understands that the real cause is Kaustubh’s fantasy based passion of becoming an avatar. Amod shares with Kaustubh a different perspective about the very concept of the avatar and slowly helps him come out of the mental stress he is facing. Kaustubhwith Amod’s help overcomes the depression and regains his confidence.

industry_corpus2: Literature & Emotions


text:
MINNEAPOLIS AND LONG ISLAND – January 30, 2019 – In an effort to encourage digital equity and student success, more than 250 students from the Sewanhaka Central High School District on Long Island were able to use Apple iPad devices for the first time to complete their Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II Regents New York State exam. This initiative was made possible through a year-long partnership between the District, innovative app GeoGebra Graphing Calculator and Jamf, the Apple device management system used to manage the District’s more than 9,500 iPad devices.
The Sewanhaka Central High School District, located in suburban New York City in Nassau County on Long Island, New York, is comprised of five junior and senior high schools and serves over 8,100 students. Through its one-to-one iPad program, all students in the District are provided an Apple iPad device with the free GeoGebra app. Students have full access to the powerful graphing calculator tool, which can be used for both classroom instruction and the completion of the paper-based New York State Regents exams.
In order to be used for the exam, student iPads had to be locked into an exam mode which restricts all iPad capacities beyond functioning solely as a graphing calculator. This was made possible through Jamf’s mobile device management features, such as Single App Mode and additional restrictions to protect the integrity of this paper-based exam.
Jamf is committed to enabling IT to empower end users and bring the legendary Apple experience to businesses, education and government organizations via its Jamf Pro and Jamf Now products, and the 75,000 members of Jamf Nation. Today, nearly 20,000 global customers rely on Jamf to manage 12 million Apple devices. To learn more, visit: https://www.jamf.com.


text: WaterFilters.NET carries spanner wrenches for American Plumber, Ametek Kleen-Plus, AquaPure, Culligan, CUNO, Doulton, GE, Hydrotech, Liquatec, Microline, Pentek, Teledyne, US Filter, Waterpik, Watts Flowmatic and many other housing brands. Housing Wrenches are used to loosen water filter housing sumps in order to replace filters, parts, or perform system maintenance. DO NOT use wrenches to tighten the filter sump back onto the water filtration system because the o-ring may be damaged by securing the water filter lid too tight. Helpful Hint: Look at the dimensions of the wrenches below to determine if the wrench will work with your housing. If you are not sure which wrench is best for your housing, the adjustable strap wrench is an excellent alternative. Your housing (not the filter that is used inside your housing) determines your wrench size.

industry_corpus2: Water Resources & Marine


text:
"the Broadway of the Bronx"
The Hub is the retail, theater, and restaurant heart of the South Bronx, New York. It is located where four roads converge: East 149th Street, and Willis, Melrose and Third Avenues. It is primarily located inside the neighborhood of Melrose but also lines the northern border of Mott Haven. The Hub, short for "the Hub of the Bronx," has also been called "the Broadway of the Bronx". It is the site of both maximum traffic and architectural density. In configuration, it resembles a miniature Times Square, a spatial "bow-tie" created by the geometry of the street intersections. It is a primary shopping district for Bronx residents, and many new hip hop trends can be found in the Hub long before they spread to the rest of New York City and the world. The area is part of Bronx Community Board 1.
The Hub is the oldest major shopping locale in the Bronx. Between 1900 and 1930, the number of Bronx residents increased from 201,000 to 1,265,000. Inhabitants throughout the borough shopped in department stores and boutiques at 149th Street and 3rd Avenue, an area that came to be known in this time as "the Hub". In the 1930s the Hub had movie palaces and vaudeville theaters. These included the Bronx Opera House, which today operates as a boutique hotel, and the former Jackson Theatre.
A few decades after it became a national symbol of urban decay, the South Bronx is now home to several new construction projects that are rebuilding neighborhoods that have seen little new construction in half a century. On March 14, 2006, Mayor Michael Bloomberg and other elected officials took part in the symbolic groundbreaking ceremony for the new "Hub Retail and Office Center". After a year and a half of construction, the Hub Retail and Office Center opened in the middle of 2007. Current tenants include Staples, Rite Aid, and Forman Mills, a clothing store opening its first New York store in the Bronx. Upcoming tenants include Nine West and Sleepy's. As a result, the Hub's district is extended to East 156th Street in Melrose.
Shopping traffic in the Hub is generated via foot, car, and public transportation. The sidewalks in the Hub are often packed with people. Merchants hawk their wares by calling out to the crowd or passing out small handbills. Music stores offer a wide selection of hip-hop, reggae, gospel, and Latin music. Craft stores have knitting and sewing supplies. Local clothing stores such as Revolution Boutique compete with major chains like Jimmy Jazz and Foot Locker.
A new complex with mixed-use office and retail space that is slated to open in the fall of 2015. Notable tenants already include Fine Fare Supermarket, Metropolitan College of New York, Vistasite Eye Care and Boston Market.
The Hub does not today have a nearby Metro-North Railroad station, but the Melrose station is a few blocks north at 162nd Street and Park Avenue. In 1902 a large Grand Union Station was proposed near the now-closed 138th Street station, half a mile from the Hub, which would have been served by many of the railroads entering Manhattan at the time.
The 149th Street station on the Third Avenue elevated operated from 1887 to 1973.
^ "People, Shops and Roads Converge Here". Retrieved 11 September 2015.
^ "Bronx Has New Crosstown Trolley Line Entering Manhattan Through 149th Street" (PDF). The New York Times. October 22, 1911. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
^ "THE REAL ESTATE FIELD; Bronx Plot Sells for $200 a Front Foot -- John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Takes Title to the Francis S. Kinney House -- $148,000 Paid for Theatre and Office Building Site in Jamaica, L.I." (PDF). The New York Times. March 2, 1912. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
^ "Bronx Hub revival gathers steam". Retrieved 11 September 2015.
^ "Bronx Community District 1" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 25 September 2015.
^ Community Board District 1, The South Bronx. Accessed September 23, 2007.
^ "Jackson Theatre". cinematreasures.org. Retrieved 24 November 2015.
^ "The Bronx is booming with boutique and luxury hotels". NY Daily News. Retrieved 25 September 2015.
^ Williams, Timothy (March 19, 2006). "Now Booming, Not Burning, the Bronx Fears a Downside". The New York Times. Retrieved September 23, 2007.
^ "Mayor Bloomberg Outlines Latest Successes Of The Administration's Five Borough Economic Development Strategy During Weekly Radio Address". Retrieved 11 September 2015.
^ "South Bronx commercial hub will now include health and dialysis centers". Retrieved 11 September 2015.
^ "New Grand Union Station Proposed for the Bronx". The New York Times. November 2, 1902. p. 25. Retrieved August 27, 2010.
Wikimedia Commons has media related to The Hub, Bronx.
This page was last edited on 12 November 2018, at 04:25 (UTC).

industry_corpus2: Real Estate & Construction


text:
Forex Master Robot (MASTERobot EA) is a very profitable Expert Advisor and highly trend-oriented FX Trading Robot created by Anna Monti and her team of world-class professional traders. It has a learning concept in its algorithm that allows getting BEST performance based on previous and actual market conditions. MasteRobot is a kind of learning and teaching robot. It learns how to get more profit and teaches your deposit to grow.
This Forex Robot determines the best entry points with the help of unique FX Mastering Trend Levels strategy. Its main idea is based on level trading. Special levels of market are calculated to provide best entry and safe exit. Mastering Levels algorithm work with extreme points, trend indicators and filters based on a special combination of our own indicators and Stochastic Oscillator and Relative Strength Index indicators with support/resistance levels. Though, this is just a main idea of its algorithm, its inner processes are much more complicated.
Good news, that you don’t really need all details as it will trade absolutely automatically.
This Forex Expert Advisor will do all the trading activities that normally FX traders do such as technical and fundamental analysis, market forecasting, Money Management, opening BUY and SELL orders, closing orders, and many other professional features.
Forex Master Robot can work with EURUSD and GBPUSD currency pairs on 30 minute time frame.
MASTERobot EA is compatible with ANY type of FX broker and account as long as the broker allows Expert Advisor trading. Some brokers that we usually use are Tickmill, FortFS, Forex4You or Roboforex.
The Forex Master Robot is a unique development of traders who want to see you succeed!
Forex Master Robot – Aren’t Familiar With FX Trading?
Make use of the Forex Master Robot and turn your investment into GOLD!
Forex Master Robot – Haven’t Heard About FX Trading Robots Before?
Easy money without any effort is what the Forex Master Robot is all about. It is an automated Forex strategy and programmed analytical system that allows you to sit back, relax and simply watch the FX Trading Robot do its trick. After the parameters, scales and limits of your transactions have been provided by you, the Robot takes over and handles all of the transactions for you. This permits you to take control while focusing your energies on other important matters as well.
The Forex Master Robot stays operational 24/5 searching for profitable opportunities. So unless you turn it off, you won’t miss a single lucrative trade option.
Unlike us humans, the Forex Master Robot is devoid of emotional instability and will only work in a completely calculative environment. The expert advisor will not make spur-of-the-moment decision; in fact it is going to compile the facts and figures and not let fear, apprehension and stress get in the way.
Forex Master Robot trades in certain hours, analyzes and determines the price direction for the next couple hours or days. Also this expert advisor allows you to trade with specified risks and desirable profitability. The trading system gains great profit and opens trades every day.
This FX Robot trades on EURUSD and GBPUSD currency pairs. The minimum deposit to your live trading account should be at least $200 – 300 for a standard account. I strongly recommend you start with default settings and select the smallest allowed Lot Size. Surely, give it a go at a demo account first.
There are very bleak chances of failing with the Forex Master Robot. The creators of this software guarantee a more than 68% success rate and will also provide verified results.
Forex Master Robot is instantly available at unbelievable price, i.e. only $99. So don’t wait to grab your copy!

industry_corpus2: Finance & Economics


text:
By Michael J. Soltis, Esq.
On Oct. 1 Westchester County, New York enacted an Earned Sick Leave law, becoming the third county nationwide to do so. Montgomery County, Maryland, and Cook County, Illinois also have enacted paid sick leave (PSL) laws. The Westchester County law is effective in 180 days.
The law has the typical PSL architecture: employees will accrue one hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked and may earn and use up to 40 hours in a year for itemized reasons. For employees of employers with at least five employees, the earned time is paid. Unused time may be carried over to the following year, although the employer can cap the maximum amount of sick leave taken in any given year at 40 hours.
The law will be enforced by the Department of Weights and Measures-Consumer Protection. An aggrieved employee has the option to pursue a private right of action in court against the employer. Damages available include up to three times the amount of sick time taken but not paid; $500 for sick time denied and not taken; and other relief including actual damages, attorneys’ fees, the costs of the administrative hearing, and other appropriate monetary and equitable relief.
The law shortchanges union-represented employees through what I call the “comparable benefit fiction.” That section of the law allows an employer and union to deny bargaining unit employees all of the benefits and protections of the PSL law by including in their agreement a “comparable benefit.” One of the listed examples of a comparable benefit” is “holiday and Sunday time pay at a premium rate.” That premium time on holidays and Sunday is not comparable to paid sick leave is self-evident. Beyond that, the law does not define “premium rate”; does not require that an employee ever be offered the opportunity to earn that premium; and does not even require that the employer be open for business on a holiday or Sunday.
The Westchester County law is the sixth PSL law to be enacted this year. The others are Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, Austin (implementation enjoined pending a legal challenge), and Duluth, MN. Last year, only one new PSL was passed in Rhode Island.

industry_corpus2: Law & Justice


text:
MOABI REGIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) — The search continues for four people who went missing after two boats crashed and sunk on the Colorado River, ejecting more than a dozen people who were on board, authorities said.
A recreational boat carrying 10 people and another vessel with six people on board collided head-on Saturday night on a well-traveled stretch of the river that marks the border between California and Arizona, the Mohave County Sheriff's Office said.
Both boats sank, and passing boaters pulled crash victims from the water. Nine people were injured, with two in critical condition, authorities said.
The crash occurred between two popular marinas and near Moabi Regional Park, a well-traveled recreation area crowded with people enjoying the Labor Day weekend.
Three women and one man remained missing on Sunday, Mohave County Sheriff Doug Schuster said.
Helicopters have been deployed, and authorities have scoured the shoreline to try to find them. Divers have been sent out into the river's waters, which can range from shallow to 30 feet (9 meters) deep.
"These efforts will continue until all of those who are missing and unaccounted for have been located," Shuster told reporters on Sunday.
The cause of the crash is being investigated. None of the boaters were wearing life jackets, which aren't required but are recommended by authorities, Shuster said.
On Saturday night, authorities had to temporarily halt the search because it was too dangerous to put divers into the dark waters. Efforts resumed after daybreak Sunday, and authorities closed off a stretch of the river where the search was taking place.
"We have four parties unaccounted for and presumed submerged," said Eric Sherwin, spokesman for the San Bernardino County Fire District in California, which is assisting in the search.

industry_corpus2: Media & Journalism


text:
Tutorial quote: I, like many others, made the decision to attempt an install of Ubuntu 6.06 server with the preconfigured LAMP option without having ever attempted using Linux before. My goal was to build a setup that I could host my personal web site from. [...] Hence, I am writing this as a partial documentation of my trials and tribulations with hopes of aiding all Linux noobs on the steps necessary to create a basic Linux, Apache2, MySQL5 and PHP5 system with FTP.
Tutorial quote: This newbie-level Linux tutorial is an introduction to handling files from the Linux command line. It will cover finding files, determining their type, renaming, copying, examining their attributes, reading their contents, and, in the case of binary files, how to get clues to learn something more about them. Further reading will be suggested for editing files since that topic is beyond the scope of this article.
Tutorial quote: Did you know that your new WiFi-equipped iPAQ can be used as a VoIP communicator? How about your Linux notebook? The program that makes it possible is called Skype and it lets you call other Skype users over the Internet for free. You can also call regular phone numbers for very competitive per-minute rates. As it turns out, Skype is available for both platforms and Windows, too. Although it's not an Open Source solution, it is freely available and fits nicely into our WiFi-PDA-meets-Linux bag of tools.
Join me now to discover how you can use the program on the iPAQ and a Linux notebook.
Tutorial quote: Tutorial about Linux system call implementation and adding a new system call in Linux.
Tutorial quote: Google Gadgets for Linux is a free opensource (licensed under Apache License) platform for running desktop gadgets under Linux, catering to the unique needs of Linux users.
Tutorial quote: This article shows how you can use an iPod on a Linux desktop with Amarok. It covers how you can upload MP3 files from your desktop to your iPod, download MP3 files from your iPod to your desktop, and how you can delete files on the iPod. Normally, Apple's iTunes software is needed to manage an iPod, but iTunes is not available for Linux. Fortunately, there are Linux alternatives such as Amarok that can handle the task.
Tutorial quote: This article shows how you can use an iPod on a Linux desktop with Songbird 0.3. It covers how you can upload MP3 files from your desktop to your iPod, download MP3 files from your iPod to your desktop, and how you can delete files on the iPod. Normally, Apple's iTunes software is needed to manage an iPod, but iTunes is not available for Linux. Fortunately, there are Linux alternatives such as Songbird that can handle the task.
Tutorial quote: If you have a dual-boot Windows/Linux system, you probably know this problem: you can access files from your Windows installation while you are in Linux, but not the other way round. This tutorial shows three ways how you can access your Linux partitions (with ext2 or ext3 filesystem) from within Windows: Explore2fs, DiskInternals Linux Reader, and the Ext2 Installable File System For Windows. While the first two provide read-only access, the Ext2 Installable File System For Windows can be used for read and write operations.

industry_corpus2: Computing & Telecommunications


text:
Top quality prototypes and production parts are manufactured with minimal lead times in our plant with a wide range of machines. Working with milling machining centres made by Hermle and Micron, the fabrication of prototypes, production parts and tools up to a maximum size of 800 x 500 x 500 is accomplished by HSC machining centres (built 2001 – 2008). Components and moulds of up to 800 x 400 x 500 are produced on our CNC eroding machine, built in 2008 (wire electrode 2.5 D, die sinking electrode 3D, with twentyfold automatic electrode changer).
The machining centre Mikron HPM 1200 HD is designed especially for mould and tool build as well as for industrial small series production of high-precision and high value components. Finishing with up to 20.000 min-1 produces excellent results (HSC).

industry_corpus2: Manufacturing


text: In honor of Earth Day and Shark Week we have Apryl Boyle, a Scientist Entrepreneur and a GA Alum. Her work is focused on shark population data and investigating the roles of human-shark interactions. She’s been featured on Discovery Channel’s Shark Week, National Geographic, and other international print and digital media.

industry_corpus2: Technology & Research


text:
Double the upgrades, double the fun -- here's how to unlock the Double Pack-A-Punch perk machine in Attack of the Radioactive Thing! for Infinite Warfare.
Unlock artwork in the Extras menu and get a closer look at the horrors of The Depths with all the collectible bottle locations hidden throughout the first DLC for Little Nightmares.
Welcome to The Depths, the first part of the Secrets of the Maw DLC for Little Nightmares. Instead of continuing your adventure with Six, we're switching protagonists and joining the Kid on his own escape attempt.
Earn 100% of the achievements / trophies in The Depths, the first chapter of Secrets of the Maw, with this quickie guide explaining how to earn "Fun and Games Ahead".
The powerful new Wonder Weapon, the M.A.D. (Modular Atomic Disintegrator) can be upgraded in Attack of the Radioactive Thing!. Here's how to do it.
Get Help From Elvira, Mistress Of The Dark In Attack Of The Radioactive Thing!
Elvira, Mistress of the Dark is your celebrity guest in Infinite Warfare's fourth Zombies map, Attack of the Radioactive Thing. Once again, you can summon her to help in a fight. Here's how to do it.
The first step of every Call of Duty: Zombies Easter egg is always the Pack-A-Punch. Learn how to unlock the weapon upgrading vending machine with this quick guide.
The first step of every Call of Duty: Zombies map is turning on the power. Here's how to do it in Attack of the Radioactive Beast.
Experience two totally secret Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped bonus levels with these hidden exits in the N. Sane Trilogy.
Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped introduces five more challenging boss battles to the N. Sane Trilogy. If you need a helping hand, we've got a few tips that just might help.
Lives are a rare commodity in Crash 3: Warped, and the N. Sane Trilogy patches out an old favorite life-farming method. We've devised a secondary scheme for earning plenty of lives.
Five more special Color Gems are hidden all across time in Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped, and we've got the locations pinned down for easy(ish) retrieval.
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds is a taxing game, and even the best PCs are going to struggle under its high demands. But, if you're an Nvidia user with a high-end card, but aren't getting the high FPS you expected, here's a way to boost your FPS by 20 or more.
Don't miss out on hidden levels in Crash Bandicoot 2 -- find all five secret exits with these easy locations.
The bosses of Crash Bandicoot 2 will blast, stomp, and slice Crash into tiny Bandicoot pieces if you don't know how to handle them. Get a few tips for each big battle here.

industry_corpus2: Gaming


text:
I am a freelance graphic designer based in Santa Barbara, CA. For over 8 years I have provided businesses and creative agencies with identity, branding and support across the range of print, web, identity and illustration.
I love making things, problem solving, and am passionate about using ideas to create visual impact. Each project becomes a process of listening, research, play and attention to detail.
From concepting to layouts and final production, I work closely with my clients to bring our visions to the page or screen. Whether it’s a large organization or a simple project for a small start-up, I have the experience and versatility to do it well.


text:
Style another device with "Watercolor Sunset"
iStyles LifeProof iPhone 6s Plus fre Case Skin design of Pink, Peach, Pattern with pink, red, blue colors. Model LFI6P-WSUNSET.
Added Watercolor Sunset LifeProof iPhone 6s Plus fre Case Skin to your shopping cart.
View your Shopping Cart or Style Another Device with "Watercolor Sunset"


text:
Charles Chu's Drefong cleared the entire 12-horse group of sophomores at the start of the G1 King's Bishop, then found a soft opening quarter to his liking as he was able to power away down the stretch to an easy 3 1/4-length victory under veteran Mike Smith. The son of Gio Ponti galloped home in a final time of 1:21.25 for trainer Bob Baffert, recording his first graded stakes win in his fifth career start.
Drefong was extremely sharp out of the starting gates in his first east coast start, easily clearing the field from his outer-most post position in the first several jumps. Mohaymen, the post-time favorite, was quick off the blocks as well, but was not as sharply into stride as the rest of the field and would up in the center of the field early on. With a one-length lead, Drefong led Noholdingbackbear and Summer Revolution through a first quarter in a pedestrian :23.11, with Economic Model, Fish Trappe Road and Mind Your Biscuits not far behind. Mohaymen had a bit of traffic behind those, six lengths off the lead.
Approaching the first turn, Drefong had picked up the pace to cover the half-mile in :45.85, but Canadian shipper Noholdingbackbear was still tracking strongly just in behind him. Drefong allowed that rival to cut into his lead for the briefest of moments at the top of the lane, then changed leads smoothly for Smith and powered away with no issues to win by 3 1/4 lengths at the wire. Economic Model moved up the middle of the track to finish well in second, just defeating the game Noholdingbackbear by a half-length. Summer Revolution held on to be fourth.
Bred in Kentucky by Frederick M. Allor, Michael T. Barnett, and Anthony M. Warrender, Drefong was a $450,000 Keeneland September Yearling sale purchase by the Tanma Corporation. Having recorded three straight wins in allowance company on the west coast, Baffert stepped him up to graded company successfully this Saturday. Overall, Drefong boasts a record of four wins in five starts with earnings of $375,000.
This entry was posted in Racing, Videos and tagged Bob Baffert, drefong, economic model, fish trappe road, gio ponti, King's Bishop Stakes, mike smith, mohaymen, saratoga, tom's ready by Paulick Report Staff. Bookmark the permalink.

industry_corpus2: Sports


text:
To get the best Medicare Supplement insurance in Huron, OH, it is important to compare your options. Our website enables you to do that quickly and efficiently. Simply enter your Zip at the top and click Compare Options button. You will be taken to a page with a list of the best insurance carriers in your Erie area. We recommend comparing quotes from at least 3 companies before settling on a coverage. This way you can make sure you are not overpaying on your Medigap premium.
There are obviously going to be some policies that are going to surpass others. For example, there are many that are very affordable but only cover a portion of the possible bills that you may receive. Others will be several hundred dollars a month, but you will not have to pay for anything, not even a deductible, and this is probably what you will want to get. Several companies will offer these full coverage Medigap policies. Simply choose one that has an affordable rate. You can also read reviews online of the different companies that offer these Huron, Ohio Medicare supplemental insurance policies and select one based upon what other people have said.
Choosing the correct overall health insurance is a single of the greatest conclusions you will make in your lifestyle. In purchase to know what to appear for in a wellness insurance policies organization you should teach by yourself and learn about the wellness protection supplied by various insurance policy firms. Implement the advice from this report and you will have no problems deciding on the appropriate insurance coverage strategy for you.
If you have several prescriptions, reduced the price of your overall health insurance policy by signing up for a prepare that covers the biggest amount of your medications. Also, request your well being insurance policies organization to examine for generic manufacturer treatment, which can drastically decrease your prescription fees. Obtaining your prescriptions by mail can at times reduced costs as well.
When acquiring auto insurance policies, you can keep costs down by naming your husband or wife, if you have one particular, as a driver on the coverage. A lot of insurance policies firms will 1st offer you a low cost for a mixed plan rather than keeping two different guidelines for the exact same home. Plus, marriage is witnessed as a stabilizing impact that reduces your chance.
When it truly is time for open enrollment, assess your needs when it will come to overall health insurance policy. Your insurance coverage demands can swiftly adjust as your wellness modifications and your family grows. You can also make adjustments to eyesight, dental and other insurance policies alternatives.
Just take out wellness insurance policies to defend your self in opposition to financial ruin. If you just take unwell you could have to leave your task and with out a regular income health care expenses could effortlessly bankrupt you. Just be certain to research any health insurance coverage strategy entirely prior to you signal anything so you are informed of which overall health circumstances it handles.
When purchasing well being insurance policy make sure that the underwriting phrases of the insurance policy policy satisfy your needs. Many well being insurance policies supplies now exclude all pre-existing healthcare situations. Make sure that you fully understand the fiscal and well being implications of this restriction when considering regardless of whether the wellness insurance policies coverage is suited for you.
Make positive your overall health insurance policies is not becoming "grandfathered" in. Some companies do not have to supply the new modifications essential by regulation, since they have been in enterprise for a quite lengthy time, or they know someone larger up. If your plan is one of these, begin hunting for a new organization.
In situation you do have an crisis healthcare situation, you need to know precisely exactly where to go. Check out the wording of your insurance policies plan. They may possibly be charging you exponentially far more for browsing a medical center or medical doctor that's not on their predefined list of accredited hospitals and physicians. The insurance coverage firm will not make an exception for emergencies.
Preserve in mind that having wellness insurance policies fees a lot more than just the sum of premiums that you spend each and every month. You may also be accountable for deductibles, co-insurance coverage, co-payments. There are also procedures that might not lined by your insurance policies firm and you will have to spend for individuals out of pocket.
It really is actually not hard to see how the guidelines in this post will aid you cease stressing about your health insurance policy, and get began utilizing this functional advice to discover the right prepare that fills your overall health insurance demands. Making use of these frequent feeling tips will make the process a whole lot easier.

industry_corpus2: Health & Medicine


text:
Voter perceptions about the murder of the U.S. ambassador in Benghazi, Libya last year and how the Obama administration has explained it are basically unchanged despite last week’s high-profile congressional hearings on the incident.
The survey of 1,000 Likely Voters was conducted on May 9-10, 2013 by Rasmussen Reports. The margin of sampling error is +/- 3 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. Field work for all Rasmussen Reports surveys is conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC. See methodology.

industry_corpus2: Politics & Administration


text:
Well, this was better than 'just OK' (2 stars), but not good enough for 'I liked it' (3 stars).
It was not much of a mystery and I think that I guessed the ending long before it was revealed. I will tell you that there were so many "I's" in this bad boy that "I" finally started skimming the paragraphs, then pages, then chapters and then well you get the idea.
It was an OK read and I will probably not remember much of the story by the time this review is posted.


text: Dart Insurance Agency can be found at 1620#C Lime Kiln Rd . The following is offered: Insurance . In Green Bay there are 118 other Insurance. An overview can be found here.


text:
This fruity combo includes a sweet strawberry coconut watermelon with a twist.
This fruity combo includes a sweet strawberry coconut watermelon with a menthol kicker.
This fruit masterpiece features mango, orange, and pineapple with some fruity undertones to bring it all together.
Strawberry and watermelon with a hint of nectarine. It’s the sweet belt candy you’ll never see coming.

industry_corpus2: Others


text:
When you have a mass tort lawyers - roundup issue, there are many benefits to choosing a local mass tort lawyers - roundup lawyer. In addition to supporting a member of your Bartelso community, you are also choosing a lawyer that is more convenient to travel to, being local to Bartelso, than if you were to choose a lawyer outside of the Bartelso area.
By hiring a reputable Bartelso mass tort lawyers - roundup lawyer, you can ensure that your case will be handled in the most professional manner possible. And finding a good, experienced local Bartelso mass tort lawyers - roundup lawyer will give you the comfort of knowing that if you should have another mass tort lawyers - roundup issue in the future, your lawyer is right around the corner.


text:
Christopher Heilmann and Esben Petersen, founders of Traede, wants to enable smaller brands within the danish fashion industry to compete against the larger players. The largest early stage venture fund in Denmark, SEED Capital recently invested millions in Traede, who are experiencing a monthly growth of 30%.
“The B2C fashion industry has been online for a long time, while the B2B segment is still tinkering with excel sheets, tiring manual processes and trade fairs. It is only natural that this is happening now” says Investment Manager at SEED Capital Alexander Viterbo-Horten.
Traede is an online software solution for optimization of B2B sales- and communication between producers and retailers. Deloitte’s fashion analysis from 2016 shows that for Danish fashion brands digitalization and export focus goes hand in hand with growth and sales. Traede enables their customers to scale without hiring more people, which makes small fashion brands capable of going global.
Esben Petersen and Christopher Heilmann have prior to Traede built several companies. By the age of 10, CTO Esben Petersen had coded his first HTML website. He later founded Dækskifte.dk, an online platform for selling low-priced tires. He sold that company in 2014. Christopher Heilmann was more interested in the fashion industry and launched his own clothing brand at the age of 16. The two entrepreneurs have now joined forces to launch Traede.
Traede has managed to raise DKK 3.5 million in funding from SEED Capital. Earlier, the company received just above DKK 3 million from Markedsmodningsfonden (The Market Development Fund). They are also a part of the Accelerator Program at Accelerace.


text:
Atlanta Rhythm Section will be performing at the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano on Sunday, March 29 with doors opening at 5 p.m. and the show beginning at 7 p.m.
Originating in Doraville, Ga., ARS formed in 1970 after the future bandmates worked together on a Roy Orbison recording session. The group’s first two albums with Decca Records failed to make the splash the group was hoping for and subsequently led them to join Polydor Records in 1974. After three more unsuccessful albums the group finally hit their stride in 1977 with their single “So In to You,” which made it into the U.S. Top 10. The album A Rock and Roll Alternative, which included the breakthrough single, eventually went gold.
ARS followed the success by producing another strong effort with Champagne Jam in 1978, which again propelled the band into the Top 10 and later went platinum, thanks to the single “Imaginary Lover.” The string of success would earn the group a performance for President Jimmy Carter at the White House.
After a break leading well into the mid-’90s, ARS rerecorded their biggest hits in the live-in-studio album Atlanta Rhythm Section ’96. At this same time the band would be inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame and would also be honored in September 1996 at the Georgia World Fair Congress Center.
Current band members include Dean Daughtry on keyboards and vocals, Rodney Justo providing vocals, Steve Stone and Justin Senker playing bass, Jim Kneeling on drums and percussion and David Anderson on guitar.
The Coach House is located at 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. Tickets are $25 and dinner reservations with priority seating are also available. For tickets or more information call 949.496.8930 or go to www.thecoachhouse.com.

industry_corpus2: Film & Entertainment


text: In episode 89, Anna and Shereen are joined by the one and only REZA ASLAN!! It finally happened! We got our one true GOD on the show. Haha, see what we did there? Anyway we get into religion, his book GOD, Reza's upbringing, how he is raising his children when it comes to religion, and so much more! Buy his paperback version of GOD on 4/9! Also follow him on Twitter at @rezaaslanand check out his website at rezaaslan.com!


text:
What are your plans for Earth Hour 2013, How about switching over to sustainable seafood?
Ocean Jewels would love to hear more about your sustainable fishy dinner for this Earth hour, in fact if you send us a couple of pics and perhaps a recipe or short description, we’ll enter you into a draw to win an Ocean Jewels gift voucher to spend on any sustainable seafood items of your choice.
Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) is an open ocean fish, rarely found near reefs. It is a relatively long-lived tuna species (maximum age of 9 years). The tuna has been caught using pole-and-line which puts it on SASSI’s green list. Pole-and-line is a highly selective fishing method, which has little to no impact on the marine environment. This fishing method uses a rigid pole (2 – 3 meters), which is attached to feathered jig which contains a barbless hook. Connecting these two is a short piece of line. There is very little bycatch in this fishery, occasionally sharks and seabirds will be captured but are mostly alive and subsequently released. There is no impact on bottom habitats.
Yellowtail (Seriola lalandi) are found in warm temperate and subtropical waters around the world. It is well-known South African species and is the second most commonly caught species in the linefishery after snoek. Yellowtail are a large, pelagic schooling species which undergo unpredictable seasonal migrations. They are a resilient and fast-growing species with high fecundity (fertility), reaching sexual maturity after 2-3 years. Their nomadic lifestyle makes them less vulnerable to overfishing.
The rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) is a freshwater species native to the Pacific Ocean in Asia and North America. The fish are often called salmon trout. Trout are farmed in a variety of ways in South Africa (cage culture, onland recirculating tanks, raceways) and are on SASSI’s green list.
There are two species of Cape hake, the deepwater Cape hake (Merluccius paradoxus) and the shallow-water Cape hake (Merluccius capensis). Both species are members of the Merlucciidae family of cod-like fishes, which are some of the most popular whitefish species in the world. The deepwater hake, along with the shallow-water hake, is the most economically important species in South African fisheries. It is also marketed as ‘haddock’ in South Africa. Hake caught by the trawl fishery is on SASSI’s green list as the fishery has achieved MSC (Marine Stewardship Council) certification since 2005, including successful re-certification in 2010.
Angelfish (Brama brama) is a member of the Bramidae family and is found across the world in temperate waters. Angelfish are an oceanic epi-pelagic (0-200m) species and rarely venture near land. They are relatively slow-growing but because there is no targeted fishery for this species, stocks are considered to be healthy. Angelfish is on SASSI’s green list.
Look out for our next post with recipe ideas.

industry_corpus2: Agriculture & Fisheries


text:
The new version of the process management software Stages couples process execution with thrilling user experience.
Method Park, the expert for software and systems engineering, has released version 7.1 of its leading process management system.
The new features help users to share processes with all stakeholders and to apply them in practice. Process users can now manage project documents via drag & drop - while Stages is doing all the rest in the background: check-out, storage and check-in in various external version management systems.
Other updates of the new version include the generation of project handbooks in PDF and a new search engine to easily find project documents.
Method Park is an established and successful consulting and software company for safety-critical systems in the automotive industry and medical technology area, for which the company develops advanced proprietary software solutions. Method Park brings extensive know-how to fields which have high and extremely high safety requirements. With this knowledge Method Park offers its customers a range of solutions that contributes to the success of each company. Method Park is the competent partner for consulting, coaching, training, engineering services and products for all software development processes. The "Stages" Web-based process management portal, developed by Method Park, supports users with the practical implementation of all development processes. Stages ensures the implementation of predefined quality standards and process models and can be integrated in all common development environments. Furthermore, “Stages” enables the global distribution of development tasks beyond corporate boundaries. Founded in Erlangen in 2001, Method Park employs around 170 persons at sites in Erlangen, Munich, Stuttgart, Hannover, and Frankfurt as well as in Detroit, Miami, and Pittsburgh in the USA.


text:
We want to show you the other side of the Middle East. We have been travelling here extensively for over seven years – we know and love this part of the world. At present we regularly run tours to Iran and to Iraqi Kurdistan. We also now run tours to Southern Iraq twice a year. We also have tours to Oman and Jordan. Our most exciting destination for 2019, without a doubt, is Saudi Arabia. Available for both males and females! Watch this space for more exciting destinations being added constantly!
All our international tours are run in accordance with YPT’s branding and ethos: a super price, expert guides, and most importantly an adventure that will stick with you for life. We run tours for people who hate group tours, and we do not run groups larger than 25 people (at 26 we split into two. Average size 10 people). All groups are led by expert guides that know the destinations and are passionate about what they do. We also strongly believe in value, and our prices are generally unbeaten.
For the most part, yes. The vast majority of travellers can get the visa on arrival if flying in. You can apply for an e-visa online here http://e_visa.mfa.ir/ or we can apply for a visa code for you. You then take this code with you when you fly and present it on arrival.
Americans, British and Canadians must apply for a visa in advance.
If you are holding passports from the EU, USA, Canada, Australia or New Zealand you do not need a visa for Iraqi Kurdistan. If you are from any other country get in touch and we’ll help you apply for a visa.
Both Iran and Iraqi Kurdistan are incredibly safe and peaceful lands in a sadly troubled region. The people are warm, friendly and welcoming to foreigners. In Kurdistan, we never stray over the Kurdish/Iraqi boundary.
I have an Israeli stamp in my passport, can I travel?
You cannot travel to Iran but Kurdistan is fine.
For both countries, it’s best to have plenty of cash in USD or Euro. Your ATM card will not work in Iran.
If I want a single room, how much extra is it?
€200 in Iran and €240 in Kurdistan.
Can you arrange an airport pick up for me?
It’s customary to tip the local guide at the end of the tour in both countries. Your tour leader will organize a collection.
Iran is very dry but we have been known to attend the odd underground house party flush with local “vodka”.
Kurdistan is most definitely NOT dry. Whist bars are few are far between outside of Erbil, liquor stores are in every town and city.
Visit ancient Petra, ride camels through the desert with Bedouin...oh and rub shoulders with royalty and military men at the International Arms Fair!
View all the highlights of Iran and Southern Iraq, two countries with more and more ties, witnessing history in the making.
Be one of the first to visit Iraq after years of war and see history in the making!
Dune bashing, souks and all you need for an authentic arabian adventure!

industry_corpus2: Travel & Geography


text:
For all that some of the media (in the UK at least) enjoy stirring the pot about the unsuitability of renewables projects because of their impact on the landscape, on local communities, etc, investors and the finance sector will tell you that is policy direction and regulatory stability which counts.
Nowhere in Europe is more important to the renewables sector than Germany. Although Denmark - now generating 43% of its energy from renewable (primarily wind) sources - can justifiably call itself the European trailblazer, Germany’s economic and political weight have made it the EU policy leader on decarbonisation. Renewables legislation in 2000, which introduced feed-in tariffs to guarantee fixed prices for feeding energy from renewables sources into the grid, really got the ball rolling in Germany. The policy approach was reinforced in 2010 when the last Merkel coalition published its “Energiewende” (“Energy Transition”) policy document, signalling a further push on greenhouse gas emissions reduction, an ambitious energy efficiency target, a drive on R & D; and a target that Germany should by 2050 be generating 60% of its energy from renewables.
These targets, backed up by legislation which, even though it has been criticised in some quarters (partly because of Merkel’s decision to turn her back on nuclear power post-Fukushima and accelerate the closure of German’s nuclear plants), have resulted in the establishment of a major industrial sector. The upshot is that Germany is now on average generating more than 25% of its electricity from renewables and, according to the Renewables 2014 Global Status Report, approximately 370,000 people work in the sector.
It’s not all been plain sailing, however. Much of the criticism for Merkel’s introduction of the Energiewende has been caused by the rise in consumer energy bills. There is also evidence of an expansionary bubble generated by reliance on subsidies (the much vaunted feed-in tariffs) and the fact that infrastructure development, grid connectivity and storage capacity have not kept pace with the growth of the sector. Reform of Germany’s renewables legislation (the Renewable “EEG” Act) trailed in last year’s campaign and has recently been moving through the Bundestag. There have been bumps along the way, but it is still expected to come into force on 1 August.
However, despite the claims made by some critics in Germany, these reforms do not amount to absolute sweeping changes and they certainly do not represent a change in the direction of travel. As nuclear power will be eliminated by the early part of the next decade, the Government plans to increase the share of renewable sources to 40/45% of total electricity production by 2025 and to 55/60% by 2035. The 2050 target for renewables’ overall share of the energy mix remains in place.
predictable, transparent and continuous adaptations of support levels for dynamic technologies, eg solar PV, are needed in order to adapt to changing framework conditions. Long-term commitment and early communication of changes both help to maintain a sound investment climate.
These conclusions, while not particularly revelatory, are fascinating as they basically tell us which countries have ticked those boxes and which haven’t. It is perhaps no surprise that the report goes on to examine one specific sector in more detail - which is solar PV in Germany - as an example of (mostly) best practice. In fairness, the researchers acknowledge the mistake made by German regulators in 2011 by keeping support payments at the same level for 12 months when solar panel costs were falling. The report also doesn’t mention the failure to keep pace with grid and infrastructure development.
But there is, rightly, more emphasis on what Germany has done right. The EEG, within a decarbonisation strategy epitomised by the Energiewende, has been a stable and reliable support scheme. Apart from in 2011, the regulators have frequently adapted support payments in direct correlation to falling technology costs. Moreover - and this is a key point - the German scheme has consistently featured a mechanism which automatically reduces the feed-in tariff based on transparent and readily understood criteria.
These positive lessons learned are a contrast to some European renewables schemes in recent years which have been guilty of cutting (or removing altogether) subsidies without any forewarning. Business and investment can’t expect absolute certainty on the part of policymakers and regulators; but the minimum they should expect is predictability and transparency, and the CEPS report explains clearly how this can be done and how positive results can be achieved.

industry_corpus2: Power & Energy


text: Joinery quality timber for where a visible, high quality wood is required. Manufactured from slow grown pine that is allowed to mature slowly for substantially less knots and a higher density, this durable softwood is planed, square edged and ready for painting, staining or varnishing. It is less prone to twisting or splitting and the rich, deep colour and beautiful grain pattern makes it ideal for use in furniture making. It has also been kiln dried to reduce the moisture content. A good, all round timber, able to withstand daily wear and tear.