![]() ![]() One of the main reasons cited for this was the consistency of publications in covering a variety of news topics.Īnd given the NY Times’ popularity, it’s no surprise that it recently ranked as the most popular news subscription. That (perhaps surprisingly) includes around four out of 10 adults under the age of 35. adults subscribe to the news in some format. Find all the best Cyber Monday deals on Wirecutter-recommended products from retailers like Walmart, Best Buy, and Amazon. By 2022 they had climbed to $979 million and accounted for 42% of total revenue. Cyber Monday 2022 has officially arrived. It bet that consumers would be willing to pay for quality content.Īnd while it faced a rocky start, with revenue through print circulation and advertising slowly dwindling and some consumers frustrated that once-available content was now paywalled, its income through digital subscriptions began to climb.Īfter digital subscription revenues first launched in 2011, they totaled to $47 million of revenue in their first year. In 2011, the NY Times launched its new digital subscription model and put some of its online articles behind a paywall. But after annual revenues dropped by more than $500 million from 2006 to 2010, something had to change. The rest of its income came in through circulation and other avenues including licensing, referrals, commercial printing, events, and so on. Before the launch of its digital subscription model, it earned half its revenue from print and online advertisements. We strongly urge The New York Times to take the same approach here and promptly recognize the Times Tech Guild, in accordance with the clear and expressed wishes of a majority of its technology workers.The NY Times has always been one of the world’s most-widely circulated papers. When Wirecutter formed a union two years ago, the company did the right thing and quickly recognized their unit. measures for a year, fighting for basic transparency that’s standard across the industry. Gift baskets get a bad rap, and many deserve it for their uninspired or mismatched components: stale crackers, gritty chocolate, Red Delicious apples that are anything but. The Wirecutter Union has been negotiating D.E.I. There’s nothing quite like that first sip of coffee in the morning. The company so far has rejected all accountable, quantifiable and actionable provisions. Deal price: 140 with code WIRECUTTER street price: 180. When the company brushed off our plan for a many-pronged, quantifiable policy with accountability built in, we presented a sturdy platform of D.E.I. program, which was presented to management last summer. The existing Times Guild unit built a thorough and far-reaching cooperative D.E.I. is a cornerstone of their work one catalyst for their decision to form a union is their desire to collectively advocate for and bargain over measures to improve D.E.I. The Times Tech Guild members have made it clear that D.E.I. We are further appalled that the company is citing its work on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives as a reason to deny its staff the union they have already voted to form. Levien, president and chief executive of the company, told employees in her email last Thursday: “you will hear more from leadership about this issue ― including questions to consider and our perspectives.” There can be no free and fair election when managers, who have power over their employees, “share” their perspective in captive-audience meetings. Times management has held at least 5 since last Thursday. The company’s own editorial board, in “The Right to Organize,” has called for majority signup to be legally binding on employers as the board astutely noted, employers prefer delaying tactics like forcing a vote because it gives them time to focus their ample resources on pressuring employees to rethink their decision. One of the most egregious ways companies pressure employees is through captive-audience meetings. The Hisense U8H offers great image quality, superb gaming features, and the Google TV interface, but it has a narrower viewing angle and fewer screen sizes than. Our colleagues have had thousands of internal conversations about the pros and cons of unionizing, and a majority has already voted in favor of doing so by signing union cards. election is the only “democratic” option is both false and insulting. Management’s declaration that an N.L.R.B. We call on the company to reverse this decision and honor the votes our colleagues have already cast. Sulzberger’s decision that the company will not voluntarily recognize the Times Tech Guild. The Unit Councils of the New York Times Guild and the Wirecutter Union, which together represent nearly 1,400 employees, strongly condemn Meredith Kopit Levien and A.G.
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![]() “Irad is going what the stewards let him get away with” I am glad they set him down for thirty days over another incident but he is getting away with a lot because of his name and he’s going to end up killing someone or a horse. Should be at least 60.Īqueduct Racetrack Spill: Dec. This was the incident that got him the 30 day suspension. Notice Irad look back at Ragtime Blues WHILE he is running him into the rail and cutting him off. His owners must decide whether to keep racing him. The 4-year-old colt, never seriously challenged in six starts, won by 8 ¼ lengths. Ragtime Blues was OK and caught by outriders. Flightline Romps at the Breeders’ Cup, Building His Legend. Hard to watch that especially a day after he almost killed someone. Ortiz is clearly hitting Johnny V with his right arm. Also looks like John V was anticipating it, switched to left handed whip and put the balance leaning back to the right to keep from going into the rail. As soon as they cross the wire, Mo is immediately steered back off of Zandon. Front view you can see it as well, but you can also see how far off the left side of the horse Ortiz is leaning into the other jockey and pushing his horse into Zandon. Side view and in photographs you can see him waving/fanning the left rein and hand right in the eye of Zandon. ![]() (OBJECTIONS) 2021 THE REMSEN STAKES INQUIRY STEWARD VIEWS - YouTube Note: head on video starts at 2:34 in this link and the slow-mo close up from head on starts at 4:47 (worth watching)) (I will add that Zandon is a really nice horse!) But watching the head on of the race I am surprised. Stewards just recently let the placings stand and dismissed all inquiries. Thoroughbred News, Sire Lists, Blogs, Video, Pedigree Analysis. We have all known his riding tactics were borderline aggressive for awhile but I was a bit shocked watching the replays.Ģ021 Remsen Stakes. Irad Ortiz, in the first two at Saratoga since 2016, leads the way with 15 wins from 75. I am just now catching up on the video footage. will return to the saddle this weekend at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Fla., reports the Daily Racing Form, after missing two weeks due to a knee injury suffered. Currently suspended in NY for his recent riding incidents. ![]() I was able to catch up on the recent Ortiz debacle. I have been so caught up in the holidays and some family things that I am just catching up on the latest happenings in most cases. He was named on eight mounts Sunday and is named on eight mounts Wednesday.Īlso Saturday, Tyler Gaffalione took off all his Gulfstream mounts for a second straight day because of an unspecified illness.I am a little late to this. Ortiz was named in 10 of 11 races Saturday, including Value Proposition, one of the favorites in the featured Tropical Turf Stakes. He won with two of five mounts Thursday, then with two of seven Friday prior to the gate accident. but somehow, the dude miraculously avoided seriou. Ortiz, 29, only returned to action here Thursday after serving a 30-day suspension stemming from a pair of riding infractions at Aqueduct in early December. was thrown off his horse and kicked in the head by another during a race Thursday. Shea On a Mission was scratched, and Ortiz took off his last two mounts of the day. Ortiz, the reigning three-time Eclipse Award-winning jockey in North America, banged his knee in the starting gate when his scheduled mount, Shea On a Mission, became very fractious prior to the start of the eighth race Friday. His agent, Steve Rushing, said Saturday morning that Ortiz definitely intends to be back riding when Gulfstream resumes action Wednesday. It is not expected to sideline him beyond this weekend. has taken off all mounts Saturday and Sunday at Gulfstream Park with a sore knee, a minor injury the star jockey suffered Friday in a starting-gate mishap. Get more North American racing coverage from Daily Racing Fo rm ![]() Your Facebook profile or page is your public face to the world. Keeping tabs on your activity log allows you to take swift action and respond to customer concerns. ![]() Social media often alerts businesses to any operational or IT issues, such as failed order fulfillment or website troubles. The activity log provides an overview of all interactions with your page, including comments, tagged posts, and mentions. ![]() Monitoring the conversationīefore you can control the conversation, you have to be able to know what's being said about you. Alternatively, if you think a post is irrelevant or off-message, you can delete it entirely. If the conditions or facts of an event change, you can alter your post before it goes up. This can be particularly useful if a post is time-sensitive. This high-level perspective is the ideal place to ensure your social media strategy is being executed and reflects overall brand marketing objectives. The activity log is a simple way to get an overview of past and future posts. Facebook activity log acts as a control panel for your Facebook presence, where you can check and edit your scheduled posts or see what others are saying about you. Activity log also allows users to manage what is visible on their page.Ī major part of creating and maintaining your business' brand is controlling the conversation around it. Definition: A Facebook activity log lists all social activity in chronological order, including posts, likes, followers, mentions, and more. ![]() There are more PC streamers and so it is more common to be familiar with PC streamers, but console players can make it big as well.Īnother thing you have to realize is that many big time streamers start off on console and then switch over to PC once they grow to a certain point. ![]() Yes, console streamers can make it big just like any other streamer can make it big. It is so much smoother on a PC and so if you are looking for ways to improve your gameplay then it is best to watch streamers who use the same device to play as you do. Watching a PC player do all kinds of crazy tricks and what not won’t help you much since you won’t even be able to attempt them on your console.Īs someone who switched from console to PC I can tell you from first hand experience that playing video games on a console vs. This could be due to lower FPS, worse graphics, etc.įor this reason, if you are looking for ways to improve your own gameplay, it makes more sense to watch console players who are on the same playing field as you are. Things you can do on PC may not work on a console. This is so that people see gameplay, tips and tricks that these console streamers do and then try to use these techniques in their own gameplay.Īs you probably know, playing on console is very different from playing on PC. Many people like to watch console streamers that play games on the same console as them. LosPollos is super funny and if you want to know how to console stream, you will want to check out his stream. He mainly streams NBA 2k, Fortnite and “Just Chatting”. LosPollos has over 500k followers and regularly pulls in thousands of viewers. This is definitely the most well known streamer on the list. She is another good console streamer to check out. ![]() She is super interactive and her stream is growing. She plays a ton of different games and does a lot of “Just Chatting” on her streams as well. If you like a good mix of just chatting and video games, then Natasha is a good streamer to check out. If you are looking for a good variety content streamer then follow ConsolePit’s channel. ![]() Not to mention this dude makes music too and so if you are into music then this stream has that going for it as well. They stream mainly Nintendo and PlayStation games and they have a nice little following.įrom checking out this stream, I can tell they also have super cool art and animations which always make a stream more appealing. He is also family friendly so he’s good for the young kids too. He’s a cool guy and is a console streamer that I would recommend checking out. His setup is really cool and the few times I have been in his chat everyone is really cool. He plays mostly Apex Legends, but what I think is really cool about this streamer is that he streams from a shack! How cool is that? I just found this guy on Twitch and he is awesome! He is hilarious and his stream has seen a ton of growth over the past few months. Here is my list of the best console streamers, in no particular order mind you: PreacherGuy Keep in mind that I am making this list in December 2021 and console players who grow to a certain level often upgrade to PC and so if someone on this list is no longer a console streamer then I apologize but that is just the nature of the beast. If you really are looking for some great console players then check out my list below of some of the best console players. If you play on console, and are looking to improve at a certain game, it is sometimes better to watch a console player rather than a PC player because PC players can often do more in a game because of their high frames rate. Lastly, there are a total of four preset pages you can swap between on the fly.However, I feel like searching for console streamers using the tags is a much better option and will give you much better results. The bottom action bar houses battle items like protective shield potions, more health potions, flash grenades, and battle standards. The top bar of item slots is empty by default however, you can drag and drop healing potions, toys, food, emotes, sheet music, and mounts into each space. The two right-sided action bars house battle items and customizable item slots. Battle Items, Custom Slots, And Item Pages: ![]() Pharmacy benefit manager (PBM): PBM clients are health plans. It can handle eligibility, enrollment, and premium payment oversight. 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Their clients are drug manufacturers that want or need limited distribution of specialty drugs. Specialty pharmacy: These organizations may or may not take ownership of the drug product. Wholesalers buy very large quantities and then resell either direct to provider-purchasers (like a large health system, pharmacy or pharmacy chain), or resell to smaller, regional distributors for regional or local distribution to retail pharmacies and hospitals. Wholesaler: In a simple distribution system, the wholesaler is the first purchaser of a drug product - direct from the manufacturer. In-line or post-market drugs: Products that are licensed and in the market. Pipeline drugs: Drugs (small or large molecule) under development by a manufacturer. They are infused or injected and are not typically self-administered. Large molecule products: These are known as ‘biologics’- and contain live active ingredients. Small molecule products: These are capsules, tablets, powders, ointments, sprays - that are generally self-administered and available at retail pharmacies with no live ingredients. Multisource drugs: Any and all the generic drugs (included the innovator) which are competing against each other. Innovator drug: The drug from which generics or biosimilars are made - the first product of its type. For instance, specialty drugs in the Medicare Part D program are only defined by cost - currently $670/month (2018) - and indexed annually. There is no single agreed-upon definition, so sometimes specialty drug will only mean high-cost. Specialty drug: A drug that is costly, requires special supply chain features (such as freezing or cold storage), typically indicated for a small group of patients, and where the patients may need special case management services. Physician-administered drugs: Any kind of drug that cannot typically be self-administered. Retail drugs: Any kind of drug typically available at a pharmacy counter. ![]() These drugs are not currently considered to be identical to the original product (because of the nature of manufacturing with live products), but are considered to be therapeutic alternatives. Licensed under an Abbreviated New Drug Application by the FDA.īiologic: A therapeutic drug or a vaccine, made from living organisms - human, animal, yeast, or microorganisms - licensed under a Biologic License Application by the FDA.īiosimilar: Competitors to the first-in-class biologic product that has an expired patent. Generics are considered identical to the brand product. ![]() Generic drug: Competitors to a branded product that has an expired patent. It is licensed under a New Drug Application by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It is protected by a patent or has an expired patent. A brand can be an innovator (first-in-class) or not. Brand product: Branded products are not generic drugs or products. ![]() The city could help by improving bike infrastructure and enforcing laws against dangerous driving. It would help to promote low emission low-cost car-free life styles if we supported downtown businesses and services that are easily accessible by walking, bike, transit, and if folks living near one of the many good bus lines gave it a try – public transit in RI is often much better than non-users think it is. ![]() ![]() Still, over the decades we saved much $$ and reduced our environmental impact compared to most professional couples who have 2 (or more) vehicles. What an excellent series! My wife and I are relatively polluters compared with this couple as we only gave up one of our two cars when we got married. She’s been happy to see routes along North Main Street and others get better since she moved to the city, but she said it still has a long way to go. She said she would also like to see improvements in Providence for bicyclers. After shifting from the movie-of-the-week format, the show aired eight seasons. medical examiner investigated crimes, often delving into contemporary social issues. was a hit out of the gate, as the relentless and often irascible L.A. Ma testified during the last session of the General Assembly for more funding to sustain and improve RIPTA so more people might be enticed to join her in a car-free life. Launched as part of the NBC Mystery Wheel Jack Klugman’s QUINCY M.E. So why don’t we just not spend 20 grand?’” “Then 20% was like, ‘Hey, the financial benefits are really great, too. Eighty percent like, ‘Hey, let’s do this because it’s just better ,’” she said. But part of the benefit of living without one, she said, is the carbon footprint (or lack of one) she now has because of it. Ma said she knows she’s in a privileged place because if she needed to have a car, she could afford one. She has enjoyed figuring out how to pack their bikes in the most efficient way when they go to the grocery store and exploring new Rhode Island destinations on unfamiliar RIPTA lines. “We’re able to kind of reorganize our life, and it hasn’t been a big deal for us,” she said. A trip to Boston, where Ma works as the program manager for Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Medicare team, though, is always taken on the commuter rail.Īlthough occasionally Ma thinks about how having a car would be easier to do things like check off errands all in one go, she said, they have enjoyed hacking their way through their new situation. For example, to visit family in Quincy, Mass., they will rent a vehicle because there isn’t a transit line that will get them there. “As a last resort,” Ma said, she and her husband will rent a Zipcar, but that’s only for trips that are nearly impossible without a car. “We are very much a multimodal household,” Ma said. The couple mostly get around on their bikes and supplement with service from the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority when the weather is bad. “I would rather walk or bike than drive.” “It’s been great not having one,” Ma recently said, more than six months into the experiment. They could ditch the car and assess how a vehicle-free life went. But then Ma had a thought: “We don’t even need to replace the car.” The cost of the car’s repairs were such that they would have been better off replacing the vehicle instead, which probably would have been a $25,000 cost. ![]() You must submit your crashes for developers to be able to view them. There are two files for each crash, one is the crash dump, and one is the crash details. pending folder contains files for crashes that have not been received by the crash report database.The folder contains two subfolders, pending and submitted: You can find crash information in the Crash Reports folder on your computer without starting Thunderbird.Ĭrash reports are stored in ~/.thunderbird/Crash Reports/. If you don't get a crash report, see If you don't get a crash report described later in this article. (As a text string please, not a screenshot.) Please post the 'bp-.' crash report ID or full URL to the crash report in a bug report or support forum. ![]()
![]() School districts get the biggest portion (about 69 percent). While taxpayers pay their property taxes to the Lake County Treasurer, Lake County government only receives about seven percent of the average tax bill payment. The Treasurer sends out tax bills and collects and distributes funds for all Lake County taxing districts. Learn more about consolidation efforts and how your property tax dollars are used to help make Lake County a great place to live, work and visit.Īs a taxpayer, you have a right to the following: A Right to Know How Your Property Tax Dollars are Being Spent.Learn how the County Board has kept the tax levy flat for Fiscal Years 20.Consolidation efforts are centered around partnerships that will enhance efficiency, accountability, and cost savings. Lake County has more than 200 individual entities that levy property taxes, which is why the Lake County Board is pursuing partnerships and looking for consolidation opportunities to reduce this number. What is Lake County Doing to Lower my Bill? If you feel you are over-assessed, you should contact your township assessor’s office then if necessary, file an assessment appeal. Once you receive your assessment notice, visit for details on your home and check for accuracy. ![]() Exemptions are available for disabled persons, general homestead, home improvement, seniors, and veterans. ![]() Homestead exemptions can provide relief to eligible homeowners, as it exempts a certain dollar amount or percentage of a home’s value from property taxes.
Moreover, Walmart also conducts regular audits and inspections of their suppliers' manufacturing facilities. These tests include performance, safety, and durability tests to identify any potential issues and make necessary improvements. All the materials used in the production of car batteries undergo thorough testing to ensure their quality and durability. Walmart works closely with their suppliers to ensure that the manufacturing facilities and processes adhere to strict quality standards. One of the key quality assurance measures implemented by Walmart is rigorous testing at every stage of the manufacturing process. Walmart, one of the leading retail giants in the world, is well aware of this and implements a range of quality assurance measures to ensure the quality and safety of their products, including their car batteries. ![]() Consumers want to be assured that they are purchasing a product that is reliable, safe, and meets their expectations. Quality assurance is of utmost importance when it comes to the manufacturing and production of any product. Quality Assurance Measures Implemented by Walmart Whether it's Johnson Controls, Exide Technologies, Interstate Batteries, or AC Delco, rest assured that Walmart partners with reputable companies to provide customers with reliable and effective car batteries. By understanding the top manufacturers of Walmart car batteries, you can make an informed decision and choose a battery that meets your specific needs and requirements. When purchasing a car battery from Walmart, it's important to consider the manufacturer behind the product. These manufacturers have established a strong reputation in the industry, ensuring that Walmart customers have access to reliable and high-performing car batteries. These include Interstate Batteries, a leading battery brand in North America, and AC Delco, a trusted manufacturer of automotive parts and accessories. In addition to Johnson Controls and Exide Technologies, Walmart also sources car batteries from other reputable manufacturers.
![]() Axel, Ana and Jonathan are living in a boarded up apartment. This Argentinian zombie apocalypse drama is one of the most unusual horror films in recent times. That’s medical talk for “the dude can’t store recent memories.” Taking an inspired approach to detective work, Leonard (Pearce) uses everything from Polaroid photos to tattooing bits of information on his torso (including a licence plate number), in order to solve a crime.Ĭhristoph Behl’s zombie apocalypse movie is one of the most unusual films within the genre. MementoĬhristopher Nolan’s breakout movie stars Guy Pearce as a man with a condition known as Anterograde amnesia. Guy Pearce starred as Leonard, a man attempting to solve a crime that he cannot remember. The tattoo is symbolic of the character’s fiery but mysterious persona. The original movie and the American remake used very different designs. Lisbeth has her face and ears pierced and sports a dragon tattoo on her back. ![]() ![]() Lisbeth Salander is the pop culture icon created by Stieg Larsson and played by Noomi Rapace and Rooney Mara in the Swedish and American movies. The dragon tattoo design is very different in David Fincher’s American remake. But toward body mod communities, it is entirely respectful. As a horror film and revenge tragedy, “American Mary” must be wild and imaginative. Promising medical student Mary Mason (Katharine Isabelle) takes gory revenge against several doctors that drugged and raped her. The Soska Sisters announced themselves as major new voices in horror with “American Mary.” American Maryĭirectors Jen and Sylvia Soska found inspiration for their second feature film in the subculture of body modification. A tough viewing experience, in places, it is also a fascinating glimpse at a world few people will ever understand. People do this for fun? Actually, they do it for a variety of reasons. Kate Shenton’s intense documentary explores body suspension, a practice by which hooks are inserted under a person’s skin and they are suspended from ropes. Kate Shenton’s documentary film is not for the faint-hearted. A ghoulish spin on the world of art dealing and art appreciation, “Tattoo” is well worth seeking out. Two cops are on the trail of a murderer killing victims for their unique tattoos that are then sold to weirdo collectors. Robert Schwentke’s serial-killer movie is inspired by David Fincher’s “Se7en” and a Roald Dahl short story (“ Skin”). Prized tattoos are sold to collectors in the German horror movie, “Tattoo.” Tattoo The tattoo features death-related imagery and is tremendously unsubtle, given his line of work. Jimmy’s daughter, Lisa (Sarah Shahi), works as a tattoo artist and inks her dear old dad. To give Sly’s character a distinct look, Jimmy Bobo (seriously, that’s his name), sports bright and colorful body art featuring large skulls, a raven and rose petals. Walter Hill’s old-school thriller stars Sylvester Stallone as a casually racist hitman forced to team up with Asian-American cop, Kwon (Sung Kang). Lisa (Sarah Shahi) treats wounded cop Kwon (Sung Kang) after he’s been shot. Robert Ledgard busy at work on his favorite patient in “The Skin I Live In.” Sometimes it is to give characters a very unique look, and sometimes it is more plot-driven. The movies have used body modification, scarification and tattooing in different ways. Body art is about self-expression and identity. It might seem all very trendy at the minute, but body modification and the art of tattooing reconnects us to our primitive origins and history. Tattooing is seen as less extreme and more socially acceptable. Yet there have been several titles in recent times exploring the subculture, separating fact from fiction and taking a more neutral, non-judgemental approach. Body modification and scarification, in the movies, is often associated with body horror. |
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