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As each dance the dance of their vision…have you ever wondered what it is…that gives them meaning? Come and see June's theme REVUE DES DANSEURS (Dancer's Choice) and what has inspired each ones imagination. Our first show Friday June 7/2024 @ 7:15pm slt. THEME: REVUE DES DANSEURS
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Do you want to be more sustainable? The answer is probably yes - we all do. However, what we don’t all know is how to do it, or we just know the basics, and that means we’re missing out on a large number of opportunities to do good things for the planet. If you can go beyond the usual tips for sustainability, you’ll make your efforts even better and you’ll have a more positive impact on the environment around you, which has to be your best outcome. So with that in mind, let’s take a look at some of the lesser-known ways to make your lifestyle more sustainable at home - you might be surprised at how easy they are to do once you know what they are.
You’ve heard of recycling, and if you want to be greener, you probably already do it, but what about upcycling? That can work wonders when you want to be more sustainable, so it’s an ideal thing to add to your list of eco-friendly options around the house when you’re able to.
Upcycling means you’re reducing waste because you’re transforming old items into new, useful things instead of throwing them away. You can upcycle clothes, containers, furniture, and so much more, and they can be repurposed into all kinds of useful things. One great example is an old ladder, which can be turned into a bookshelf, or old storage jars than can be turned into pen holders or makeup storage. There are so many options, and it’s a fun thing to do, so why not give it a try?
If you’ve got a garden or any kind of outside space, you’ll need to take good care of it, and you can make that process a lot more eco-friendly as well - that’s ideal, since it’s something you’ll need to do anyway (so you’re just improving how it’s done). The great thing about this is that there are just so many different ways to do ‘smart gardening’, which essentially means sustainable gardening.
For one thing, you might try companion planting, which means growing plants that benefit one another together - you’ll need less fertilizer and pesticides if that’s the case. You can also set up an eco-friendly watering system using rainwater tanks, or perhaps even try aquaponics where you grow plants alongside your fish pond, wasting nothing. Once you start investigating how to garden in a more sustainable way, you’ll realize there are endless possibilities.
We all need to wear clothes, and at some point, we all need to buy new clothes when the old ones wear out. That makes sense, and it’s just something we do without thinking about it, but the issue is that the fashion industry is a big contributor to pollution - it takes a lot of energy and water to make clothes, plus, when old clothes are thrown away, it adds to the massive amount of landfill that’s causing so many environmental concerns.
To get past this issue but still get some nicer new clothes when you need them, why not consider clothing swaps? You can set this up with friends or even local groups, and you’ll be able to get a whole new wardrobe without buying anything new or throwing anything away - and you’ll save money as an extra bonus!
It's our first monthly movie night at Visions of Carnal Desires on Saturday 1st June 2014 and we welcome all adults to come and join us. There will be raffle prizes, cocktails and possibly some naughty action at our outdoor movie location.
Please note you need to be a group member [free] to be able to see the movies. We are a new adult community who can't wait to meet you!
If you’ve ever been caught up in a legal dispute, you’ll know they can be lengthy, expensive, and emotionally draining - in other words, they’re awful to have to go through and be involved in in any way. And although it’s important to get justice through the court system, the fact is that sometimes it’s better for all kinds of reasons to simply settle out of court and be done with the whole situation; at least then you can get on with your life and be happy again. If you’re not quite convinced that settling out of court is sometimes the best option for you, keep reading for some answers, and you might change your mind.
Although there are lots of reasons to settle out of court in the end, one that might be of most interest is that you’ll save a ton of money - going to court is notoriously expensive, and legal fees can very quickly add up, so if you can bypass that, it could save you thousands.
It’s not just the case itself that costs money, which includes paying for expert witnesses, court costs, and lawyers, it’s all the time you have to take off work or away from your business to attend court as well - if you’re employed, you might lose your job, and if you run a business, that might have to shut down if you’re away from it for too long. All in all, it’s going to be cheaper to settle and walk away.
Something else that can be swiftly dealt with when you settle out of court is how much time you can save as well. Court cases can literally drag on for years, and at the very least, it’s usually going to take months, and the more complex things are, the longer it’s going to take.
When you settle out of court, it means both parties can resolve the dispute a lot more quickly, freeing up time to focus on the rest of their lives, in whatever way they want and need to. Why make something unpleasant take even longer than it needs to when you don’t have to? And remember, if a legal expert like Bryan Freedman feels like settling out of court can be a good option and has even done it himself, then that has to tell you something about how to choose your battles and when to draw a line underneath everything and get your life back.
If you have to go to trial about something, the outcome is always going to be in someone else’s hands - either the judge or the jury, depending on the type of court case you’re dealing with. When that’s the case, you’ve got no control at all about what happens, and although you can present all the evidence and put up a good defense, the fact is that you can never be sure about what the outcome is going to be.
When you settle out of court, however, you’ve got as much control as you need - you can negotiate a good deal and walk away, rather than having to leave all the decisions to other people, and in the end, you’ll probably be happier with the result when you’re the one creating it.
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Kinetics Dance proudly presents our May Trunk Show. Welcome all to Chopper's musical embrace, as the dancers of Kinetics blend starlight to stage light, swirling music and movement into an enchanting wonderland on the stage. Note: this is an adult event.
🌟 Show Date: May 15, 2024 🕘 Time: 6 p.m. SLT 📍 Venue: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Fantasies%20Island/88/60/1001
Do you feel as though your commercial premises aren’t as maintained as they could be? If so then now is the time for you to take steps against that. If you follow the below tips, you will soon find that there are many benefits to making sure that your commercial space is looked after.
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Health and Safety
Health and safety, especially in the workplace is one of the most significant responsibilities that employers face. Keeping your staff safe is important, and so is ensuring that your building doesn’t compromise the health of your visitors or employees. Depending on where you are based, you may find that you have to comply with the latest health and safety regulations, and you may even have to carry out risk assessments too. The best way for you to do this is to stay vigilant about any hazards, so you can deal with them before they become a problem. Some of the top things you need to look out for are a failing roof, that could drop slates onto passersby, as well as cracks in concrete. Poorly-maintained concrete can be a tripping hazard and it can also be a sign of a much deeper issue, so try and hire a commercial concrete repair specialist to help with this.
Insurance Cover
Hopefully, you won’t be in the position where you have to make an insurance claim, but with that being said it is still so important for you to have a plan in place. Getting insurance coverage in the workplace is imperative but with that being said, you do need to make sure you have the right level of coverage for your needs. If you don’t maintain your premises properly then you may find that your insurance doesn’t pay out, a s you put your employees at risk. This is the last thing you need, so make sure you not only have a good policy but that you also take steps to try and safeguard your team by maintaining your premises.
Cleanliness
Your business premises will say a great deal about your company. If your workplace is full of tripping hazards and loose wires then people will get the impression that you don’t care very much about your company. If you want to do something about this then make sure you hire a commercial cleaning service. You may also find that a clean and tidy boosts how productive your team is too. Team members who are forced to work in an unkept working space will often show signs of demotivation and general disinterest, so try and take steps to combat this by clearing clutter and by making sure that there aren’t any spills that need dealing with. While you’re at it, try and go over any old paint with a fresh coat, and scrub down tables and chairs once in a while. If you can do this then your team will be more motivated to work and you may also find that you are able to help them see the value of working with you too.
When starting your own business, regardless of what kind, it’s important to know your responsibilities as a business owner. Chief among them is your responsibility to provide a safe and healthy place for your employees to work. There are many different ways you can safeguard your team, but it’s a good idea to start with the most common cause of injury: slips, trips, and falls. Here, we’re going to look at a host of ways you can reduce their likelihood in your own business.
Keep the floors clean and dry
Regularly clean and dry floors to remove spills, debris, and other hazards that can cause slips. Implement a schedule for routine cleaning throughout the workday, paying particular attention to high-traffic areas and spill-prone zones. Use signage to alert employees to wet floors and promptly address any spills or leaks to prevent accidents. If you need to hire a cleaning company to help you manage the responsibility, then you should.
Ensure good visibility throughout the space
Poor visibility can cause people to fail to find safe footing on the floor, and can also make them a lot more likely to miss clutter and obstacles in their way that can end up tripping them up. Be sure to install bright and reliable lighting fixtures in spaces that employees commonly walk through, and replace any burnt-out bulbs as soon as you notice them.
Implement safety railings
A lot of falls can happen from heights, as well as downstairs, which should be more properly protected. Having no railings, or short railings, can lead to a real risk of falling from height, which is several times more dangerous than simply tripping. Using commercial railings can ensure that you have the right safeguards in place to prevent this from happening as best as possible. Be sure to highlight and mark any changes in height so people are warier around them, too.
Ensure that your team has the right footwear
Encourage employees to wear appropriate footwear with slip-resistant soles and adequate support. Provide guidance on selecting footwear suitable for the specific hazards present in the workplace, such as oil-resistant soles for areas prone to spills. Regularly inspect employees' footwear for signs of wear and tear and encourage prompt replacement when necessary. This is especially important for any outdoor workspaces, where you can’t always control the kind of flooring your team is going to be on.
Use anti-slip flooring materials and mats
If your workplace is likely to become slippery, whether due to high levels of traffic or due to the presence of moisture or materials that can spill onto the floor, you need to mitigate those risks. You can use anti-slip flooring to make sure that your employee’s feet can always maintain their grip, as well as non-slip mats in specific areas that are likely to become a tripping hazard.
You can’t foresee every accident and incident that might occur in your business. However, with the tips above, you can at least make them a lot less likely to happen as often as they would, otherwise.
If you want to run a successful science business then you have come to the right place. This guide will help you to make the right changes to your company so you can feel confident moving forward.
Surround Yourself with the Right People
The first thing you need to do is surround yourself with the right people. At the end of the day, scientists are intelligent people but it is about the ability to both grow and develop. If you have a chairman who is well-connected and networked then this is great, but you do need to ask for help when you need it. Find mentors outside of your business and build contributions from significant networks. If you don’t have the right talent within your business then one thing you need to do is try and outsource. Make sure you are taking steps to try and hire people to handle your clinical trials or any science projects you may need to work on. When you hire vaccine lab services, they can help you with virological assays including phenotyping, as well as assay development. They can also help you conduct molecular assays and preclinical models.
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Team Management
It’s always a challenge to try and employ the right people at the end of the day. Scientists working in a lab is one thing but at the same time, you also need clinical advisors who need help answering questions from the public. You need to be able to read people and you also need to see how they are going to fit into your team. If you can do this and if you can promote from within rather than limiting people’s capabilities based on education through certain positions or qualifications then this will help you out a lot.
Funding
Sustainable earnings and even long-term growth opportunities are key factors when it comes to investment. An investor doesn’t need to understand the tech, but they do have to understand the market potential and the track record for the business. You also need to try and obtain the right amount of funding. The science market can be expensive, to say the least and you need to make sure that you are putting your own money down too. People might not want to give you money if you are not taking steps to put it down yourself. If you can keep that in mind then it will help you a lot later.
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If you want to make a major difference in your job or if you want more fulfillment in your career then it is entirely possible for you to achieve this. All you have to do is make sure that you are pushing yourself to help others and that you are taking steps to try and give people support when they need it. Take a look below to see what else you can do.
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Acknowledge your Power
One of the first things you need to do is acknowledge the power that you have. You need to know that you do in fact have the power to change someone’s life for the better and that you also have the chance to help someone to find the career opportunity of their dreams. If you can keep this in mind then you can apply it to your job. If you want to make a difference to the world then one thing you can do is work in vaccine lab services. When you do, you can then feel confident knowing that you are doing your bit to help others. If you work in healthcare already then this can be a very good path to go down.
Encourage Others
You also need to make sure that you are doing your bit to encourage others. Take the time to push them to take care of themselves and make a positive impact on them where you can. If possible, you also need to make sure that you are educating them on the things they can do to take care of themselves. It may be that you help your coworker get more sleep by recommending products that help you or that you also help them take half a day off so that they can focus on their mental health. By doing this, you can make sure that you are always giving them the support that they need.
Discover your Inner Leader
Another thing you can do is uncover your inner leader. A lot of people forget how much power they have, even in lower positions. If you can show yourself as being a leader then this will help you and your colleagues. Make sure you stand up for those who need it and become a go-to person for those in need. If you can do this then you will soon find that it becomes easier for you to step into your role more. Remember that you do not need to be in a leadership position to become a leader, and if you can take the time to push yourself now then this may even bring about new and interesting career opportunities later down the line. You just need to have confidence in who you are, so keep that in mind.
If you can keep things like this in mind then you should be able to make a major difference when at work, so try and make sure you are applying yourself where possible and that you are taking steps to help yourself.
We welcome you to, the newly opened, Visions of Carnal Desires Spa and Resort. Voyeurs, exhibitionists, swingers and all, this is an adult playground for all your naughty fun. Our aim is to build a community of like-minded adults where you can play on the beach, relax in the spa and pool, catch a naughty film or visit the after hours club for your tantalising pleasures. We have glass cabins to rent for exhibitionists to show off to our voyeurs with lovense enabled tip jars, so if you put on a good show, your rent may be covered for you. We welcome escorts to bring their clients for more sexy viewing. Please remember we are a new community and need to grow, but please come and visit while membership is free and get a feel for what we offer and bring your friends. Hopefully we will fit you and you will fit us. Dress code naked, swim/spa wear or strippable. 18+ human avatars only. Think sexual eye candy. Group members can see our adult movies, use the dance poles and tip jars, enter the raffle and join the lucky letters and rent a space on our hook up boards. Escorts are welcome subject to our policies. We also have a Horneymoon cabana for rental with an automated wedding service.
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May is International M.E Awareness Month, and at "Forget ME not" we're gearing up for a month-long celebration like no other! Join us for our Arts & crafts exhibit, where we'll showcase the incredible talent of individuals living with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E) and raise awareness about this often misunderstood illness. Throughout May, immerse yourself in captivating artworks while enjoying live music performances every Saturday. It's the perfect opportunity to show your support, connect with the M.E community, and experience the power of art and music in raising awareness. Save the date and join us in making a difference this International ME Awareness Month! 💙 100% of donations benefit the Open Medicine Foundation (https://www.omf.ngo/) - leading research in M.E (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis), Long Covid, Fibromyalgia and related chronic conditions. We are vetted and approved by Linden Lab. All our visitors receive a beautiful FREE GIFT from Adora-tions. Dress code: PG - Blue for awareness (optional) Our full line-up: May 4 12 PM - Rulie Cisse 1 PM - DJ Radio LaLa 2 PM - Mimi Carpenter May 11 1 PM - LiTo DJ Team 2 PM - Tally Mercury 3 PM - DJ Frank Atisso May 18 2 PM - DJ Astoria 3 PM - Frogg Marlowe 4 PM - Gardo Sky May 25 1 PM - Tay 2 PM - DJ Nefastia 3 PM - Angelikus Deo
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Now that your kids have left home, you may find yourself wondering what to do. The world can seem a very empty place when those that you have focused your attention on for so many years have moved to the next stage of their lives. However, in reality, you too must do the same. Rather than looking out at others, the time has come to look in at yourself and there are various ways you can do this.
Here are some tips on how to enjoy your life once your kids have left home.
First of all, you can spend more time going to places that you have always wanted to go and see, but have never had the time. This can be quite an eye-opener when previously you have always gone to where others have wanted to go. Days out in the sunshine with your partner can feel like you are dating again, without the responsibilities of kids demanding your attention or limiting the amount of time you can spend in a certain area because they are bored.
Instead of frustrating and exhausting trips out, you will find that you are thoroughly enjoying yourself and planning the next venture before you have hardly walked in the door from your last.
You will also be able to seriously start thinking of your retirement—what it is going to be like, and how you are going to live. Of course, to get a structure in place you should choose to speak to one of the wealth management companies that would be glad to advise you on the courses of action available to you.
This means that you will be able to budget and make sure that your lifestyle can continue without so much of a hitch, and that your life after you stop work is as enjoyable (if not better) than before.
You will no doubt want to enjoy your retirement as much as possible and this could mean that you need to improve your health in certain areas. There is never a wrong time to start looking after yourself, and taking regular exercise—even if it is slow and gentle—is a good place to start.
You may also want to think seriously about your diet. Taking the time to put together healthy meal plans to ensure that you are getting all the right nutritional values for your age could see you being more active in the decades to come.
It can be hard to move your mind from being a full-time parent to suddenly being one half of a couple. It is true that you will be needed from time to time to provide support but for the main part, your grown-up kids have now flown the nest and are busy creating lives of their own. This means that you too have to follow suit and start thinking of yourself—no matter how alien it may feel.
On the upside, you will be able to go on date days and evenings with your partner and enjoy your free time as you once did. Not only this, but you will also be able to focus on your health and your diet so that you can get the best out of the pastimes you choose. In order to make sure that your lifestyle can stay the same (or improve) you should speak to a wealth management company to get your finances in order.
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