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Elevate Your Car's Interior with Quality and Style: Floor Mats from Kmart
When it comes to enhancing the comfort and cleanliness of your vehicle, investing in quality floor mats is a decision that pays off in both functionality and style. At Kmart, renowned for its commitment to affordability and quality, you'll find a diverse range of floor mats designed to protect your car's interior while adding a touch of personal flair. Let's explore why floor mats kmart are a smart choice for any vehicle owner looking to upgrade their driving experience.
Quality and Durability
Kmart floor mats are crafted from durable materials such as rubber, carpet, or vinyl, ensuring long-lasting performance and protection for your vehicle's floors. Whether you're facing muddy boots, spilled drinks, or everyday wear and tear, these mats are designed to withstand it all while maintaining their integrity and functionality. The quality construction means they won't easily wear out, offering excellent value for your investment.
Custom Fit and Coverage
One of the standout features of Kmart floor mats is their custom fit for various vehicle makes and models. Available in universal and model-specific options, these mats are designed to precisely match the contours of your car's floors. This tailored fit provides maximum coverage, effectively shielding against dirt, moisture, and debris. With raised edges and deep grooves, Kmart floor mats trap spills and mud, preventing them from spreading and damaging your car's interior.
Easy Maintenance
Keeping your car clean shouldn't be a hassle, and Kmart floor mats make maintenance a breeze. Most mats are designed with a surface that is easy to clean—simply remove them from your vehicle, shake off debris, and wipe clean with a damp cloth or hose them down for a more thorough cleaning. This convenience ensures that your car's interior stays fresh and presentable with minimal effort.
Style and Design Options
Beyond functionality, Kmart offers a variety of style options to complement your vehicle's interior aesthetic. Whether you prefer classic black mats for a sleek look, vibrant colors to add a pop of personality, or textured finishes for added grip and comfort, there's a floor mat design at Kmart to suit your taste and preferences. You can even mix and match different styles to create a custom look that reflects your unique style.
Affordability and Accessibility
At Kmart, affordability meets quality. The wide range of floor mats available ensures that there's an option to fit every budget without compromising on performance or style. Whether you're outfitting a new vehicle or refreshing the interior of an older one, Kmart floor mats offer exceptional value for money, allowing you to protect your investment without breaking the bank.
Environmental Responsibility
Kmart is committed to sustainability, and many of their floor mats are made from eco-friendly materials or incorporate recyclable components. This commitment to environmental responsibility means you can feel good about your purchase knowing that you're choosing products that minimize environmental impact.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Kmart floor mats are more than just a practical accessory—they're a statement of quality, style, and reliability for your vehicle. Whether you prioritize durability, easy maintenance, or enhancing your car's interior aesthetics, Kmart offers a range of options that cater to your needs. With their affordable prices and commitment to customer satisfaction, Kmart floor mats are a smart choice for any driver looking to upgrade their driving experience. Visit your nearest Kmart store or explore their online selection to discover the perfect floor mats for your vehicle today.
Best HealthCare Products, where we prioritise your comfort and convenience. At our store, we focus on providing top-tier NDIS continence products to alleviate the challenges of incontinence. Our dedication lies in curating a selection of premium brands at the most competitive prices, ensuring that you not only save money but also receive unparalleled quality.
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this time of year is so exhausting. the pressure of needing to make all of my christmas presents within the next 2 weeks (I'm short on money for gifts so I decided to make art for family and friends this year) would be enough on its own to make me crumble, but on top of that, the weather is so intense its making my pain flare up and I can't afford to be running the air conditioning all the time. I feel like I'm flaring up badly again because I keep ignoring my body and pushing past the signs that I need to rest because I can't afford to! I might just pass out on december 22nd and sleep until the new year. I want to skip it all. the clock is going too fast for me- apparently thats just what happens as you get older. but its not supposed to be this fast. my clock is going at double the speed of every able bodied persons because I get maybe 5 hours of the day where I can actually do things when everyone else gets 12 or more. I'm trying my hardest and am still falling behind. I just can't rest until everything is ready. I don't want to be a dissapointing friend or brother or son because I couldn't do anything for anyone this christmas
#rant#cfs/me#for reference I'm australian and its summer here#yesterday was 35°c with the humidity making it feel like 41°c#there is only so much my meds can do#and weed is the best pain relief for me but it makes me unable to draw or do anything productive#so fuck me I guess#I really need to get NDIS support so that they can cover the aircon bill or at least a little bit of it#I can't survive in this heat and I can't afford to move anywhere else#there have been days I've thought about seriously harming myself to get a hospital trip#bc I wouldn't have to pay for the air conditioning there#its THAT bad#disability#chronic illness#chronic pain#chronic fatigue#chronic fatigue syndrome#chronically ill#invisible disability
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Assist / prod-personal care / safety in Piara Waters | Carespace
At CareSpace Australia, we provide top-notch NDIS Assistive Products for Personal Care and Safety, ensuring individuals have the right tools to enhance their daily living experiences. Our dedicated team understands the importance of independence and safety, which is why we offer a wide range of high-quality assistive products tailored to each person's unique needs. From mobility aids and personal care items to safety equipment, we strive to empower individuals to live life to the fullest. Our expert staff guides participants in selecting the most suitable products, making sure they are comfortable and easy to use. With CareSpace Australia's NDIS Assistive Products for Personal Care and Safety, you can embrace greater independence, confidence, and peace of mind in your daily activities. Trust CareSpace Australia to provide the support you need to live life on your terms.
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the fact that the NDIS (national disability insurance scheme - Australia) has just had its horrific reform rolled out and made official and part of the reform is that you can no longer get period products covered is insane considering how many disabled people cannot afford adequate menstrual products. What baffles me however is that they've classified menstrual products as lifestyle related, alongside gaming consoles and vapes
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For virtual production streams in Unreal, do you get camera feeds from Discord or is there another program everyone streams their cameras to?
The setup (for unity) is:
Talent streams into VDO.ninja -> I pull VDO.ninja streams into an app called Vingester (https://vingester.app) which lets you use webpages as NDI feeds -> NDI video feeds get piped into Howie with an open source NDI plugin -> I capture the audio directly from VDO.ninja into OBS and then sync the game capture video with the audio capture from the browser source (because the NDI unity plugin doesn't support audio unfortunately).
The unreal setup is similar except the unreal NDI plugin supports audio out of the box so the setup is slightly simpler but the same general flow.
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Nurturing the Heart: Understanding the Social and Emotional Well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities
Welcome to my Blog series on PSYCHOLOGY, WELL-BEING, AND RESILIENCE Where I will highlight 5 interesting topics. Read to explore!
In the rich tapestry of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, the essence of well-being lies in the social and emotional interconnectedness. As highlighted by the Commonwealth of Australia in 2017, this delicate balance serves as the cornerstone upon which both physical and mental health are built.
It's important to recognize that the concept of social and emotional well-being transcends individual experiences, encompassing a web of relationships that extend from the individual to the family and community. As noted by Brown et al. (2023), the nuances of well-being vary across Indigenous communities, shaped by diverse cultural perspectives and historical contexts. The notion of social and emotional well-being acknowledges that a person's well-being is also impacted by the social determinants of health. Indigenous Australians define health as the "social, emotional, and cultural well-being of the whole community" in addition to an individual's physical well-being (Fatima et al., 2023, p.31). This definition is based on a person's relationships to their country, culture, family, spirit, and physical and mental health.
Additionally, the National Agreement acknowledges that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures are essential to better life outcomes for Indigenous Australians. All initiatives carried out by the Agreement must uphold, protect, and enhance these cultures. The following goals have been specifically set by the agreement to promote the cultural wellness of Indigenous Australians as shown in Figure 1 below (indigenoushpf.gov.au, 2024).
Figure 1: Targets to support cultural well-being
(Source: indigenoushpf.gov.au, 2024)
This particular group is marked with suicides and attempts to death based on different stress in life and stress factors. In the words of Smallwood et al., (2023, p.2088), the Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders had been facing severe issues over time in search of good living and livelihood. Owing to this there had been intervention which was developed for the betterment of indigenous people living in Australia. Figure 2 below shows the rate of suicide attempts which had been caused by the people of this indigenous group (indigenoushpf.gov.au, 2024). Thus, the intervention of the Mental Health Agreement was formulated to secure sustainability and improve the services provided by the Australian mental health and suicide prevention system. It also aimed to improve the mental health of all Australians and governments have come together to establish the Mental Health Agreement (Masotti et al., 2023, p.741).
Figure 2: Suicide attempts by Aboriginals
(Source: indigenoushpf.gov.au, 2024)
In addition to responding to the Productivity Commission Inquiry into Mental Health, the National Suicide Prevention Adviser's Final Advice, the Mental Health Agreement pledges to carry out work under the Fifth Plan going forward (indigenoushpf.gov.au, 2024). Regional planning and commissioning, priority populations, stigma reduction, safety and quality, gaps in the system of care and suicide prevention are the main areas of attention. On the other hand, psycho-social supports outside the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), workforce, and national consistency for initial assessment and referral are among the priority areas covered by the Mental Health Agreement.
References
Brown, A., Haregu, T., Gee, G., Mensah, F., Waters, L., Brown, S. J., ... & Armstrong, G. (2023). Social and emotional well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Aboriginal-controlled social housing. BMC public health, 23(1), 1935. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-023-16817-y
Fatima, Y., Liu, Y., Cleary, A., Dean, J., Smith, V., King, S., & Solomon, S. (2023). Connecting the health of country with the health of people: application of" caring for country" in improving the social and emotional well-being of Indigenous people in Australia and New Zealand. The Lancet Regional Health–Western Pacific, 31. https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanwpc/article/PIIS2666-6065(22)00263-2/fulltext
indigenoushpf.gov.au (2024) Social and emotional wellbeing Retrived on 9 May 2024 from: https://www.indigenoushpf.gov.au/measures/1-18-social-emotional-wellbeing
Masotti, P., Dennem, J., Bañuelos, K., Seneca, C., Valerio-Leonce, G., Inong, C. T., & King, J. (2023). The Culture is Prevention Project: measuring cultural connectedness and providing evidence that culture is a social determinant of health for Native Americans. BMC Public Health, 23(1), 741. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-023-15587-x
Smallwood, R., Usher, K., Woods, C., Sampson, N., & Jackson, D. (2023). De‐problematising Aboriginal young peoples’ health and well‐being through their voice: An Indigenous scoping review. Journal of clinical nursing, 32(9-10), 2086-2101. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/jocn.16308
#psychology#wellbeing and resilience#aboriginal australian#indigenous issues#first nations#indigenous rights#indigenous health and wellbeing
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Thoughts on the rest of the practice exams!!
-Biology and Chem being 2 hours and a half long is just mind numbing. Like the generosity to have time to calculate is appreciated for chemistry, but something about the lack of time pressure just makes the experience feel worse. Maybe that’s just the unmedicated ADHD in me though 😅
-Note to self: You DO want to bring water. It will help u think and get rid of the brain fog
-I hate sitting in chairs for so long
-Lowkey my goal here is to sus out the areas in which I have no fucking clue what I’m doing. That’s where you need to study baby 😎 If I can whizz through something just on past experience then I know I don’t need to give it so much love (but improved recall speed would be appreciated)
-Areas in which I have no fucking clue what I’m doing: Galvanic cells, Cellular respiration, Titrations (we were taught ONCE),,,,,
-Nah it’s because they chucked iodine number and titrations TOGETHER and that sort of application was such a massive difficulty spike like why 😭.
-Why was the iodine in ethanol tho 🤨 My first thought was polarity but alcohol and water are both polar,,,,,,, (did not answer the question)
-As EXPECTED C2H5OH continues to be the most important molecular formula to remember like damn imagine being involved in half the questions
-I’m sad though because the production of bioethanol came came up on the bio exam and I was like ‘wait… I can’t use the chemistry explanation for this :( but it’s what I remember :(‘ (the specific points u need to mention for each subject differs)
-I need to nab my reaction pathways poster from my locker and stare at it every night again like what was the other way to make alkanes :(
-Ok time to ditch science for 5 secs let’s talk viscomm 😎
-My brain just short-circuited for the first few minutes of writing 😭 I think it was the pressure to do well and beat everyone that got to me
-I had flashbacks to art though so I know how to analyse with speed and grace 😎
-Note to self: Use reading time to decide EXACTLY what images you will use for each question. Don’t fumble and pick a different one later on accident
-The best stimulus was that Gustav and Henri cover like damn thank you for your clear visual language it was SO OBVIOUS what to talk about.
-The NDIS website one made me think of my mom 😅 Whilst someone had an advantage for section B entirely, I do think knowing about the NDIS and it’s purpose gave me a leg up for certain questions in Section A. Like the 2023 art exam, which conveniently had a Japanese print of the Gion district I visited earlier that year.
- I cooked in that section B but I’m not a neat sketcher by any means 😭 I do like my accordion protective bicycle tarp very much though ❤️
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fuck the ndia
no, seriously, these bastards are so incapable of admitting that they don't actually care about the Australian people that they want to blame people who don't follow their (self-admittedly) complicated instructions to the dot on the i's for "wasting money" by accruing aids that they actually need. they punish people by refusing to help people buy clothing accommodations, mobility aids, transport and then making them wait for replies. a kid died. a 19 year old on an ndis plan died in their home because the ndia didn't help, didn't give them the support that they needed to the point that the last thing the kid communicated to anyone was a text asking if the ndis responded to their request for 24 hr support.
Menstruation products are only available as a support if they are deliberately and specifically required by the disability, not if your period is affected by your disability, not if you have a particularly difficult menstrual cycle that is exacerbated by your disability, only if you have an issue that is specifically and evidentially caused by your disability.
They want thousands of dollars worth of reports that list each thing wrong with you and the way you live, they want several years worth of doctors visits and personal accounts and bank statements. All so someone that doesn't even have a medical degree can tell you that it's not cost effective. Can tell you that under rule 34 of the 2013 ndis act they can legally say, "sorry, you're not worth the money".
And then when you give them that truly unnecessary number of personal details and evidence they don't even look at it. They don't read the letters from the specialists. They ignore evidence and say that it doesn't matter that that recommendation came directly from a professional/specialist. They don't look at the receipts and testimonials and papers you've found and researched on your own time to prove that this aid will help, this prescription will help you live a better, calmer, happier life not marred by as much pain and suffering. A life that's living and not just surviving.
All because they don't care, because the government made some stupid decisions decades ago and every time they get an opportunity to change they dig themselves deeper and say don't worry about the inflation, don't worry about the cost of living, don't worry about how your body and your country are failing you.
People on a disability scheme like the ndis according Australian Institute of Health and Welfare are twice as likely if not more to commit suicide than the general population. Men who are disabled are more likely to commit suicide and more likely to consider it (doi: 10.1093/pubmed/fdy197).
They hire lawyers that call in soft voices to tell you that you need to resubmit years worth of evidence, that "that's not what the agency is for" when you ask for the recommended number of hours. And legal aid is no help, they want you to wait until you're booked until you ask them for help even when you've been told specifically to ask them for help. And because this is happening all over, the support workers and advocacy groups are overrun and overworked.
The ndia only cares if it will make them look good on paper. The ndia will tell the general population "look how much money we saved" while the disabled looks on in agony, while they are denied medication, support, aid, transportation, therapies and god knows what else.
#and that's not even getting into the pitiful amount that pensioners get#thats a whole other problem that closely ties to this but i don't have the spoons myself#this was very emotionally driven but i meant every word of it#ndis#ndia#disability#disabled#disability rights#vent#technically ig#im just so fucking sick of them#you can be on the disabilities pension and still not be “disabled enough” to be on the ndis#and then when you fight to be on it they treat you like you're lower than dirt#and then if youre plan managed youre more likely to be treated poorly. lose access to your money. or be outright denied anything you need#without so much as a say so#but thats still preferable to self management according to the ndia#i have to look into how to vote against this shit for the next elections#sometimes australia sucks#can you believe grammarly's tone checker thing thought this was at any point positive
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Sweet fuckin lord
So last year was pure hell applying for the DSP. Decided to give myself a few months break before applying for NDIS. I've been in such an awful pit the last week I decide to get that application out of the way to do something productive. Shit seems a lot breezier, website says there's an application turn around of like 21 days max. Then I go on Reddit and apparently that system is so overloaded 21 days is actually more like 6 months if you're lucky. Bro just...bro...
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JVC PTZ Peace of Mind Support - Videoguys
New Post has been published on https://thedigitalinsider.com/jvc-ptz-peace-of-mind-support-videoguys/
JVC PTZ Peace of Mind Support - Videoguys
At JVC, support of our new PTZ cameras is the highest priority. That’s why JVC created the “Peace of Mind” program and have assigned their most experienced support members to it. Whether you have questions about the camera or workflow, their team of remote production experts will be there to guide you.
To ensure Peace of Mind with your PTZ purchase, JVC has created an in-warranty program unmatched by any others in the industry. Should your camera fail during the warranty period, JVC will send you an advance replacement within 48 – 72 hours.
Peace of Mind Advance Replacement Process:
Provide a credit card that will be authorized for the cost of the replacement camera*
JVC will ship via 2nd Day Air a replacement camera
JVC will supply a return shipping label for return of the defective camera
*Should the defective camera be missing components or not received within 30 days of receiving the replacement, JVC will charge the credit card for the replacement cost of each component at MSRP
Dwayne Kersey – Product Support Engineer Dwayne is the “youngest” associate with “only” 20 years at JVC Professional but maybe the most popular member of our team. Dwayne’s knowledge of studio systems, field camera operation, and video production is well known by our customers. Being the certified network specialist, Dwayne also supports complex REMI video streaming workflows. Give him a call if you have questions about NDI, SRT, Remote VPN, or cellular bonding.
Lorenzo White – Professional Support Specialist Lorenzo has been responsible for direct customer support since 1998 and helped thousands of customers over his 25 years of service. There’s a good chance you will be talking to Lorenzo when dialing the 800-Support number. Give him a call and he will walk you through the new PTZ camera setup or professional camcorder configuration.
Edgar Shane – General Manager, Engineering Edgar built his first audio amplifier in 1976 and after receiving his MSEE in 1986 joined the electronics industry full-time and is still enjoying his career. Over the last 25 years with JVC Edgar worked closely with our factory in Japan on the new products development, REMI video streaming workflows optimization, and ENG/Studio solutions. Edgar often demonstrates CONNECTED CAM and PTZ products in his live online webinars available on YouTube.
JVC PTZ Products
4K KY-PZ400N cameras provide optimal streaming image quality and performance for remote production over the internet and are equipped with NDI® HX and SRT streaming, H.265/H.264/MJPEG encoding, and VITC (Vertical Interval Timecode) multi-camera synchronization technologies. With integrated NDI® HX technology from NewTek®, the 400N offers a high-quality, low-latency IP video transmission standard that is ideal for streaming in an ever-evolving media landscape
NDI® HX
SRT Streaming
Extra wide 71-degree horizontal angle of view
12x Optical Zoom + 8x digital zoom
H.265/H.264/MJPEG encoding
Multicamera synchronization using VITC (Vertical Interval Timecode) RTMP/RTMPS/RTSP/HTTP streaming protocols
The HD KY-PZ200N and KY-PZ200 cameras provide optimal streaming image quality and performance for remote production over the internet and SRT streaming, H.265/H.264/MJPEG encoding and VITC (Vertical Interval Timecode) multi-camera synchronization technologies. The HD KY PZ200N and 200 models are available in black or white variations to best match the ambiance of the venue/project.
NDI® HX*
SRT Streaming
UVC enables cameras to be used as a webcam
H.265/H.264/MJPEG encoding
Multicamera synchronization using VITC (Vertical Interval Timecode)
RTMP/RTMPS/RTSP/HTTP streaming protocols
20x optical zoom
*KY-PZ200N only
The multi-award winning KY-PZ510N 4K PTZ cameras feature NDI® 5 and 4K60P HEVC Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) streaming, perfect for studios, classrooms, corporate settings, event facilities, sports venues and houses of worship. The cameras also feature enhanced SMART auto-tracking that follows one person and can select one of multiple people within its super-wide 80 degree field of view. Each KY-PZ510 model also incorporates Vertical Interval Time Code (VITC) with Network Time Protocol (NTP) for multi-camera synchronization for seamless live event production.
NDI®HX3*
4K60p H.265/HEVC Streaming
Super-Wide 80-degree Field of View
Multi-Slice Encoding Technology
UVC enables cameras to be used as a webcam
H.265/H.264/MJPEG encoding
SMART Auto Tracking*
Multicamera synchronization using VITC (Vertical Interval Timecode) RTMP/RTMPS/RTSP/HTTP streaming protocols
20x optical zoom
*KY-PZ510N only
This compact joystick controller connects to your network and provides complete IP control of cameras in your facility or anywhere in the world through the Internet.
5 camera / 5 preset PTZ camera operation with 2-axis joystick and zoom bridge controls
Supports VISCA, UDP, PELCO P/D control protocols over RS422, RS485, RS232 and IP
4-color LED multi-screen display supports easy setup and operation
#4K#air#audio#bridge#Cameras#career#code#Color#credit card#development#display#easy#Electronics#electronics industry#Experienced#Facilities#Full#http#Industry#Internet#it#Japan#Landscape#latency#LED#media#members#mind#model#network
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“Claiming homosexual tags and forging local queer nomenclature
Analysis of the demographic profiles of 320 individuals reveals multiple labels for same-sex-loving people in the local Ugandan context. Because many urban-based interviews were conducted in the English language, several individuals distinctly identified as homosexual: ‘I am a homo’ was a common response to the open-ended questions ‘How do you identify sexually?’ and ‘What is your sexual identity?’ Contrary to arguments in the literature that the label ‘homosexual’ is loaded with historical baggage, Westernised, stigmatised, disparaged and shunned by same-sex-loving individuals living outside Europe and America, many research participants reclaimed and appropriated it for themselves. Conversations or speeches predominantly in the Luganda language were interspersed with this English label or, indeed, its shortened form. I commonly encountered the expression ‘Nze ndi homo!’ – meaning ‘I am a homo!’ During gatherings, spokespersons variously stated: ‘Ffe ba homo...’ – meaning ‘For us, homosexuals...’. It was a solidarity- enforcing label appropriated by insiders when in homo-friendly company or safe spaces.
‘Lesbian’ and ‘gay’ were also common labels of individuals’ sexual identity. ‘Bisexual identity’ was less common, although bisexual practise was often reported, even when referring to oneself (see also Oloka-Onyango 2012, 28). There were localised variants to being either lesbian or gay. These included ‘straight lesbian’, ‘lesbian man’, ‘gay lesbian’, ‘gay heterosexual’, ‘gay man’, ‘top’ for the insertive partner during sex, ‘bottom’ for the recipient partner during sex, ‘chapati’ – or ‘versatile’ for one who played both insertive and recipient roles during sex, ‘gay homo’, ‘trans f-to-m’ for individuals born female but expressed a masculine gender, ‘trans m-to-f’ for those born male but expressing feminine gender, ‘ bi-lesbian’, ‘heterosexual with gay feelings’, ‘accidental heterosexual’, ‘gay but want to have children’, ‘transgender man’ and ‘dyke’. Gender expression sometimes featured as an integral component of individual sexual identities (see also Nagadya and Morgan 2005; Nannyonga-Tamusuza 2009, 366– 368).
A localised label – kuchu – is colloquially employed to refer to same-sex-loving individuals. It is an identity label employed by political advocates for sexual minority rights. Largely an urban label, kuchu is centralised to Kampala city and its immediate environs. Kuchu belongs to the nomenclature of the local sexual minority rights movement, with public discourse embracing it. For example, one refers to kuchu-friendly programmes, kuchu-safe spaces, kuchu-bars, kuchu-businesses or kuchu-subcultures (e.g. Tamale 2007a, 20). Support organisations appropriated the label, such as the first HIV/AIDS-support organisation for sexual minorities called Kuchus Living with HIV/AIDS (KULHAS) and a youth organisation called Kuchu Love Uganda (KLUG). Popular culture productions employ the label, such as documentaries about early struggles of the Ugandan sexual minority rights movement entitled ‘Kuchus of Uganda’ and ‘Call me Kuchu’. Oloka-Onyango (2012) explains that kuchu ‘ ... as a political statement represents the attempt by the LGBTI [lesbian gay bisexual transgender and intersex] community to assert its own handprint on how it wants to be viewed and characterized’. Similarly for the label hungochani, Epprecht (2004, 2) explains that the evident African-ness of the word validates the integrity of black Africans who come out as homosexual. However, despite its wide circulation as the preferred label for sexual minorities in Uganda, I also encountered same-sex-loving individuals who strongly disassociated from the label kuchu because it was highly politicised, connotated militant activism or radical ‘in-your-face’ advocacy for sexual minority right […]
Objections to the popular colloquial label also focused on its overly sexual innuendo and the conquest imbued in localised meanings of kuchu. However, only a few participants objected to being referred to as kuchu. Generally, most research participants preferred kuchu to the alternative Luganda expression abali b’ebisiyazi or abasiyazi (literally meaning ‘eaters of rubbish’), which was blatantly derogatory and restricted to connoting anal sex/sodomy. Nannyonga-Tamusuza (2005, 215) analyses the etymological evolution of okulya ebisiyaga (meaning ‘to eat rubbish’) – the derivative verb that derogatorily refers to homosexuality. A less known colloquial label common among homosexual inhabitants of peri-urban slums in Kampala was abaana b’omu Ndeeba (meaning ‘children from Ndeeba’).”
- Stella Nyanzi (2013) “Dismantling reified African culture through localised homosexualities” in Uganda, Culture, Health & Sexuality, 15:8, 952-967
(emphasis my own)
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NDIS Products - What Can You Buy Using Your NDIS Funds?
When it comes to NDIS Products, there is a lot of confusion around what people can actually purchase using their NDIS funding. It is often thought that funding can only be spent on equipment and direct supports to help with activities of daily living, but this isn’t necessarily the case. NDIS participants can actually spend their funding on things that help them live a more comfortable life, including consumables such as bedding, clothes, food and cleaning items.
Generally speaking, items purchased using NDIS funds can be valued up to $1,500. If a product is more expensive than this, it will need to be submitted for approval. For some products, this can be as simple as a letter from a health professional, but for others it could require two quotes and a detailed explanation of why the item is required.
The NDIS defines Consumables as everyday items that need to be regularly used and replaced due to wear and tear. Examples of consumables are wheelchair cushions, tubes and tires that require regular replacement, specialised cutlery and utensils for those with specific dietary requirements, continence products such as disposable pads, absorbent underwear and catheters and cleaning and hygiene supplies like hand sanitizers, wipes, specialized soap and skincare products. In order to be considered for inclusion under NDIS Consumables, a support must also be reasonable and necessary and relate directly to a goal in a participant’s plan.
For those who are self managed, provider managed or plan managed, obtaining NDIS Consumables can be done online through a registered NDIS supplier. By doing this, the person purchasing the goods can avoid the hassle of having to submit their purchase for approval and can get the right assistance they need quickly and easily. By choosing a quality NDIS registered supplier, the person can also reduce their administrative burden by having the NDIS payment made directly to them after they have received the goods.
There are a lot of great NDIS suppliers that provide products such as bedding, clothing, food and cleaning items. However, it is important that participants seek advice if they are unsure of what to choose. They should talk to their healthcare professionals, support coordinators or other NDIS participants for valuable insights and recommendations on the best options for them.
It is also worth mentioning that there are some items that the NDIS doesn’t allow participants to purchase with their funding, such as flights and leisure activities and tours that aren’t directly related to the person’s disability.
As a final note, it’s worth remembering that independent disability advocates are fighting these sorts of battles on behalf of NDIS participants every day, helping them to stop unfair contracts and rip offs from providers and getting the right care they need. Having a dedicated NDIS advocacy group would really help make the system work more effectively for everyone involved.
Best HealthCare Products, where we prioritise your comfort and convenience. At our store, we focus on providing top-tier NDIS continence products to alleviate the challenges of incontinence. Our dedication lies in curating a selection of premium brands at the most competitive prices, ensuring that you not only save money but also receive unparalleled quality.
#personal care products australia#personal care products companies#assistive technology#ndis products
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yet another post in my critically unacclaimed "parallels between dghda and mp100" series, this time on the topic: claw security guard guy & lieutenant assistent are literally the same breed of guy
a very minor background character with maybe 10 minutes of screentime total
in fact, *so* minor that he doesn't even have a name (i don’t know if "yoshioka mamoru" is a surprisingly consistent headcanon that everyone agreed upon, or some fanbook tidbit, or what, but the wiki has only one sentence about him and refers to him as "nameless guard", so *shrugs*. as for lt. assistent, he was only named "michael" in the scripts, but that detail never made its way to production; so, if we only look towards the hard canon of the 18 total episodes of the show, the guy doesn't even have a canonical first name)
the same kind of unassuming design: little guy, black hair short black hair, dark official worksuit
the same role in the plot! a member of an evil organization that threatens protagonists, but on a very low, "grunt" level (security guard for an esper terrorist organization / lieutenant at a CIA human experimentation project), whose involvement in the plot plays a small, but instrumental role in the overthrowing of said organization (allows dimple to kick ass / leads dirk to francis' room)
doesn't have any canon personality to speak of, but is commonly headcanoned to be timid/shy/anxious
only has a tiny handful of fans, but nearly each of them is sososo obsessed with the guy it makes up for small numbers
main source of fandom popularity is the ship with the series' most eligible gay bachelor (yoshioka with reigen, mike with dirk)
the popularity of said ship is at least partially due to creators' endorcement (bones kept including dimple!yoshioka in promotional art / l*ndis' instagram post about assistent/dirk romance plans for s3)
the smaller, but Very dedicated subset of the guy's fans is there a little bit less for the shipping and more for holding him in their hands and going "he's SO fucking eepy......."; they produce most of the headcanons
they're twinsies ✌️
#vikarambles#vika's personal dghda tag#btw this isn't a dig at michael fans because i myself am a Michael Fan#he's my guy he's my little guy he's my sweet cheese my good times boy.....#and this isn't a dig at yoshioka fans bc while i don't care too much for the guy i recognize y'all as my Siblings In Arms. same boat!!#i just think it's a very funny coincidence that's all#dghda#dirk gently's holistic detective agency (tv 2016)#mob psycho 100#michael assistent#yoshioka mamoru#now here we've got a post with an audience of 0 bc nik isn't a Mike Fan and neither kp nor (as far as i'm aware) phoebe have watched mp100#will that stop me from posting it? nah#suffer my opinions boy
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grabe ang productive ng day 2 ko sa ER. Ang daming learnings, aminado ako ndi ko pa naaabsorb ng maayos pero yung iba naman nagagawa ko na with confidence. I am hoping na maging mas confident pa ako sa mga araw na dadating huhuhu fighting!!
Gusto ko na maging confident maghandle ng patients. Day 2 ko pa lang sa ER dami ko na agad gusto maging 😭🥲
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sorry if youve been asked this before, but when you do stream production stuff for wayne, how exactly do you add stuff to his OBS overlay while he's streaming? like the "Take hit now!" graphic you kept popping up on 4/20 this year
I just stream to wayne's channel directly from my computer. He sends me his feed with NDI.
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