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Leopard Yachts , an iconic Italian brand since the 1970s, has been re-launched by Seven Stars Marina & Shipyard near Pisa. Andre Bacigalupo, one of Leopard’s original naval architects, has designed the new range’s streamlined hull. The interior and additions on each individual 36m yacht are completely customisable. Contracts and construction will be overseen on an owner’s behalf by experienced Monaco brokers TWW Yachts . In 1973, the Picchiotti family, based on Italy ’s Tuscany coast, collaborated with naval architect Paolo Caliari to create the first Leopard Yacht. These sleek motor yachts were celebrated for their speed, reliability, comfort and elegance. From 2000, Leopard Yachts’ newest models were constructed at Tombolo Shipyard, located on the Canale dei Navicelli between Pisa and Livorno. In 2019, Seven Stars Marina & Shipyard acquired Tombolo Shipyard. The company’s CEO Davide Mugnaini affirms his long-held fascination with Leopard Yachts. “Seven Stars specialises in...

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A new report shows an effort by investor-owned utilities in the Sunshine State to block the growth of rooftop solar. The Environment Florida Research & Policy Center report follows a money trail, claiming utilities have spent millions to undercut the advances in solar power, in Florida and six other states, and at the federal level. Ryann Lynn, climate and clean energy advocate with the Center, said the companies’ main targets have been to restrict or eliminate net-metering programs. Net metering allows private solar users to get credit for energy they add to the grid. Lynn said utility companies also add new, fixed charges to solar-power systems. “We’ve also found financial records showing that this money goes for putting together front groups to put out reports claiming that pro-solar policies hurt customers,” said Lynn, “or that some policy that is helpful to the growth of solar should be changed for some reason.” Other groups, like the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy...

Faith For Fiery Trials: Men Impacting Men With Real, Raw & Relatable Stories is a FIRST OF ITS KIND book collaboration of African American , Christian men sharing their stories in a very vulnerable and transparent manner! The stories range from overcoming drug addiction , grief, pornography addiction to the hardship of teenage fatherhood. This book is sure to give hope to the hopeless and offer a blueprint for those that need guidance and direction in their lives. This book is a game changer! “Faith For Fiery Trials: Men Impacting Men With Real, Raw and Relatable Stories” is a poignant amalgamation of transparent stories of men who, harrowing life experiences, come to discover their identity, worth, and purpose by encountering the Ultimate Father, who has a preparation for all of the deliberations of life. This book is highly recommended for men (and women) who struggle with overcoming “struggle” and discovering true life that can only be given thru faith through Chri...

Lions Clubs of California will be hosting a virtual diabetes educational seminar on Thursday July 29, 2021, at 7:00 PM PST. Lions Clubs International top initiative is diabetes advocacy. Diabetes is one of the top two causes of blindness and contributes to kidney failure and heart disease. Brian Ballard, California Lions State Diabetes Chairperson will be hosting this event.  Brian has been a type 1 diabetic for 47 years. Brian will be speaking about how 9 million people in the United States do not know they diabetes.  Brian states, “During this time, high blood sugar impacts the kidneys, eyes and circulation, by the time they are diagnosed, the damage is done.” Diabetes is one of the top causes of death in the United States.  Diabetes is also a major contributor to stroke, heart disease and kidney failure. Brian states, “All of these complications can be prevented, unlike cancer.”  During the past 18 months, diabetes has been a major cause of complications f...

Is becoming a ‘variant factory’ inevitable? No – there’s an alternative. They call themselves ‘Transmission Hackers’ and they’re democratising PPE for the masses. A virus reducing partner in ‘Covid World’ to outsmart Covid. A groundbreaking range of wearables which uses virus neutralising technology to kill off Covid-19 and other infectious diseases like the flu and norovirus has been launched by a UK based company. Akhand Armour says its technology, which it has initially rolled out on a range of face masks , sanitising face mask pocket cases, glasses cases, shopping bags and mobile phone cases , reduces virus transference by neutralising landed infected droplets and removing them from circulation. Disguised as everyday wear, the wearables have been independently tested and certified at MSL, a UK microbiological testing laboratory and are the first to achieve an ISO certification for non-medical face masks and wearables. Founder Meena Hanspal said: “As soon as infected drople...

As COVID cases trend upward again, public-health experts are setting the record straight on certain storylines about new infections. Minnesota ‘s seven-day average for new COVID cases had dipped below 100 earlier this summer. Now, it’s nearing 300 . Health officials blame the combination of the Delta variant spreading and a slower rate of vaccinations. For some who elected to get the shots, there are instances of infections. But David Dowdy, an epidemiologist at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health , said the vaccines still work; there are just some key things to remember. “They give your immune system a jump-start on the virus, but every now and then, that jump-start is not quite enough to prevent an infection,” he said. “Almost always, it’s going to be enough to prevent you from getting really, really sick.” He said no vaccine is perfect. However, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has noted that fewer than 1% of COVID deaths and hospitalizat...

Last year, the Finance Barometer was published, the first global credit sentiment report, which received 7061 poll votes across 26 countries. This year’s Finance Barometer is even bigger in scale, receiving a total of 9469 votes from January 1st, 2021 to June 30th, 2021. Read the 2021 Finance Barometer report here . Key Findings ●   The global average credit sentiment vote decreased by 8.9% compared to 2020. ●   US respondents remained among the most optimistic (3.14 average vote), despite having the 2nd largest decrease in sentiment (-22%) since 2020. ●   Ukrainian respondents were the most pessimistic for the second year in the row, with 66% expressing a reduction in their credit sentiment. ●   Sweden had the most significant decrease in credit sentiment (-26.5%) and is now the 3rd most pessimistic country in our study. ●   Global pessimistic voters increased from 38.8% in 2020, to 45.2% in 2021. ●   The most optimistic voters are from Indone...

PHP and WordPress have grown to be two of the most popular web development technologies. The combination of XML and PHP has always proven very useful for web developers, and over the years, the technology work has been refined to the point where it is now considered the most popular (and arguably the best) content management system. In this article, here are five reasons why WordPress doesn’t seem like the best choice for web development. 1. WordPress Doesn’t Support Responsive Design WordPress is not the best choice for everyone. The software doesn’t handle responsive design very well. People have broken their sites by using WordPress for responsive design , and nothing fixes it. When choosing a program for web development, you have to be careful and research the best options. 2. WordPress Needs Plenty of Code for the Basics Every CMS comes with its own set of advantages and disadvantages, and WordPress’ popularity is growing in this niche. However, it has a more limited range of...

A report outlines how federal efforts to bring solar energy to one in four American households could bring clean energy to communities of all colors, incomes and backgrounds. Supporters of the 30 Million Solar Homes Initiative said boosting participation in the Rural Energy Savings Program and Energy Efficiency and Conservation Loan Program could help more residents, farmers, and small businesses finance solar panels. Robert Fernatt, advisor to Solar United Neighbors and president of the West Virginia Electric Auto Association, said more West Virginians are seeing the benefits of clean energy. “National-security advocates, faith-based groups, people that are interested in personal energy independence, disaster preparedness,” Fernatt outlined. “We like to say that solar has a large tent: it attracts a lot of different people for different reasons that we can all get behind. ” More than 300 energy equity, climate, business , environmental , faith, and public health organizations ...

After a new state law expanded eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the program formerly known as food stamps, more Nebraskans could start receiving food assistance as early as this week, and a growing number of food producers and farmer’s markets are hoping some of those federal dollars will end up in their pockets. Eric Savaiano, economic justice program manager for Nebraska Appleseed, said the incentive program known as Double Up Food Bucks is a great way for families to access locally grown, nutrient-rich fruits and vegetables to fuel kids’ summer activities. “The Double Up Food Bucks is part of the SNAP program that allows participants to go to local farmer’s markets and retailers and double their money,” Savaiano explained. “They can spend up to $20 and get $40 worth of produce.” Last session, lawmakers expanded eligibility for SNAP to eliminate the so-called cliff effect, where workers who get small pay increases lose hundreds of dollars ...

School meals in Maine will be free for all students again this year and into the future, but parents are being urged to fill out meal benefit forms anyway. The income information is linked to other resources school districts can access, from funding for Title I to after-school and summer programs and special education. The U.S. Department of Agriculture extended its free breakfast and lunch program through the 2021 to 2022 school year , and the Maine Legislature included free school meals for the future in the budget bill passed earlier this month. Anna Korsen, advocacy director for Full Plates Full Potential, said while families don’t need to worry about being eligible for school meals, other state and federal resources are needed for students to thrive. “It’s a big piece of helping your school,” Korsen asserted. “And it’s a way that families can make sure that all students in their school districts have access to educational resources, nutrition resources.” Korsen added befor...

Health-care advocates called on Missouri lawmakers to allocate funds for Medicaid expansion right away, after the state Supreme Court ruled they must extend coverage to the 275,000 people who fall into what’s known as the Medicaid gap. That means they have incomes above their state’s eligibility for Medicaid , but cannot afford marketplace or employer-based insurance. John McDonald, a retired carpenter who falls in the gap, said while the Legislature has played what he calls “political ping pong” with Medicaid expansion, he and many others are waiting on critical medical care, and emphasized expansion is going to be life-changing. “I’m going to be able to live a longer life because I’ll have insurance to go to the doctors,” McDonald explained. “I can’t get a CT scan, I can’t get any of these things done for myself, because they’re so expensive. They’re thousands of dollars.” Lawmakers in Jefferson City have resisted funding expansion, even after voters approved it as a Constitutio...

A bill to tackle contamination from so-called “forever chemicals” known as Perfluorinated and Polyfluorinated Substances (PFAS) is moving through Congress . PFAS is used in a range of consumer products and linked to a variety of health problems. The chemical essentially does not degrade, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , most Americans have PFAS in their blood. Sonya Lunder, senior toxics policy advisor for the Sierra Club, explained PFAS contamination has been on the radar of environmental advocates for decades, but federal regulators didn’t start paying attention until the turn of the century, when evolving research uncovered the prevalence of chemicals. “It’s been maddening for environmental advocates, because PFAS chemicals are used so widely in things like microwave popcorn bags, or to make fabrics or rugs stain resistant,” Lunder stressed. “However, the chemicals in the environment build up in our food. They’re in the water we drink. They li...

Door handles are an essential part of your door that enhances its aesthetics and plays a vital role in ensuring the functionality of the doors. Whether it is the main door or the doors of your room, you will constantly be using these handles to access the gate. The internal door handles are different from the exterior. They will be sleeker, and the emphasis is usually on the design and structure while ensuring durability. When it comes to buying internal door handles,you can either buy them online or offline. While offline purchase gives you an assurance of touch and feels to make a more profound decision, buying internal door handles online leverages you to explore a host of options. When it comes to making an online purchase, there are a few parameters that you must not miss to take into account. Internal Door Handles Online Read on to know some of the critical factors you should keep in mind when buying door handles. Helpful Tips For Buying Internal Door Handles Online:...

A lot of people believe that you have to be in your 20’s to start a business, but the truth is, with smart planning and support, a teen can launch a business that helps them earn money and gain valuable experience. When you’re looking for a teen business idea, it helps if your business or product can be run with as little startup capital as possible. With that in mind, here are 5 easy business ideas that teens can start in 2021. 1. Tutoring If you find yourself teaching a friend or sibling something that you regularly get questions about, then this might be a good business idea for you to consider. You are likely already proficient in the subject, so tutoring could be an easy way to make money as a teen. 2. Music Lessons Teens who play musical instruments may enjoy teaching others to play. This makes for an easy business idea that may also be very rewarding. We don’t all have the type of talent that will make us rich and famous, but there’s always the option to monetize our s...

People across the Midwest, including Iowans , have dealt with a series of heat waves this summer. Health experts say hotter weather is harder on the heart, and outdoor construction workers need to be extra mindful. Cities like Des Moines, Waterloo and Sioux City are expected to see temperatures well above 90 degrees in the next several days, prompting reminders for vulnerable populations to protect themselves from the hot and humid conditions. Lisa Leighton, senior project controls manager for the construction firm Ryan Companies, said workers on building sites should know the dangers, too. “Construction workers are more susceptible to heat strokes and heat exhaustion, due to the fact that they’re working outside,” Leighton explained. “And workers in the construction industry have a higher prevalence of cardiovascular disease than employees in other fields.” She cited findings from the American Heart Association (AHA), which works with companies like Ryan on the “ Hard Hats with ...

Roads are made using pavement blocks and it is considered one of the best ways rather than using concrete items. The concrete construction of roads has different disadvantages and thus an effective way has been used. The pavements are a structure consisting of superimposed layers of processed materials above the natural soil sub-grade, whose primary function is to distribute the vehicle loads to the sub-grade. This structure should be able to provide: A surface of acceptable riding quality Adequate skid resistance Favorable light-reflecting characteristics Low noise pollution That is why there has been an increase in Pavement Design services that follows a sustainable environment concept. Primarily we need to know about its general requirements and benefits. What are the general requirements of pavement? Certain things and requirements are important in all necessary elements, be it the construction of a road or designing a house. The Pavement Design services requirements are ...

A lot has happened in the first 6 months of the Biden administration. Notable developments include (at least temporary) resolutions in the large civil aircraft and digital service tax disputes, consensus around a global minimum corporate tax of 15%, lawsuits pertaining to Section 232, increased export controls enforcement, shifting U.S. policy stances on Cuba, and more. However, the most important developments pertain to the ongoing U.S.-China trade war. The U.S. and China are engaged in ongoing negotiations while tensions have risen, a lawsuit challenging Trump’s imposition of 301 tariffs are underway, and a massive U.S. competitiveness bill is being considered in Congress that could bring back broad China tariff exclusions. Join them for a jam-packed hour where we will discuss everything that has happened in the world of U.S. trade policy over the past 6 months, and provide insight into how Biden’s trade policies affect industry. Register today to hear from this experienced trio...

With federal investment , a proposal to connect 30 million homes in the United States to solar energy could have a big impact in addressing climate change , reducing inequity and rebuilding the economy hit by the pandemic. That’s according to a new report from researchers behind the “ 30 Million Solar Homes Initiative .” The report found with the right policies in place, a solar program of this size would be comparable to closing 48 coal-fired power plants for a year, and lead to $69 billion in energy savings over the next five years. Report coauthor Katie Kienbaum – senior researcher at the Energy Democracy Initiative at the Institute for Local Self-Reliance – said it also would create 1.7 million jobs across the country. “The jobs potential is really just huge from rooftop and community solar systems,” said Kienbaum. “It takes a lot more people to scramble on rooftops, put those solar panels up, versus building them in a huge field. And that would also, you know, happen in commu...

Immigrants’ rights advocates are calling on Congress to pave the way to citizenship for the 11 million undocumented people in the U.S. Daniel Pereira, director of communications for the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition, said last week’s federal court ruling from Texas halting new applications to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program amplifies how urgent it is for lawmakers to take action. He argued protection from deportation with a pathway to citizenship should be extended to those with Temporary Protected Status, as well as any other people residing without legal status. “As this ruling shows, it’s not enough,” Pereira asserted. “We need something more permanent, more stable and more viable in the long term. So we would really love to see, for the broader population of immigrants in the United States, a pathway to citizenship over the long term.” Pereira noted the ruling leaves DACA recipients with uncertainty, but does not cancel pe...