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Other Penalties: Doan received a minor for unsportsmanlike conduct, an instigator and a misconduct.
If you can't appreciate Shane Doan you don't appreciate hockey in my opinion. The old guy keeps on keeping on. I gave him the win just for sentimental reasons even though it was a draw.
"Fucking cool it Trevor!" - Roman Polak Uh, that's a funny way to say Shane Doan's name... Ok they actually censor curse words here?
More of a hug fest than a fight.Draw! No wonder Polak took such a shit kicking from Nurse.he is a horrible fighter for such a big guy!
A lot of penalty minutes for Doan and I still doan't know what happened. (best i could do) Draw & 3
I'm thinking Polak doesn't get a lot of Christmas cards from guys around the league. Super lame that Doan is the toughest guy on the Coyotes.
good job by the captain but polak got my vote
A little more time an Polak would have won..........but no. Draw. Not enough data (punches). @snoball: "Fooking CALL IT Trevor" Trevor is the ref.
the best part of the fight was someone f-bombing on the rink mic before the fight
Two unbreakable collar ties equals no fight
Not much to see here pollack looked a little nervous probably still suffering PTSD from the Nurse fight
annnnd,... nobody in the NHL likes Polak... D-raw
Pantera - Walk.. 10/10 Fight 2/10
Close scrap and a Draw. Where was Polak's Bodyguard?
Old man Doan needs to retire. Polak will never win a fight. Yawn!
For a super-fit, super-strong guy, Polak is a marshmallow. Although Doan is less than impressive also. Draw. I think I'm going to pull a Rip VanWinkle and sleep til October. zzzzzzzzzzz
Draw Didn't see the game herd polak did something? If he did answered the bell Hayley I looked was dressed but wasn't out to protect polak lol Shoulda brought up Frazer mclaren He deserves it
wow, I think I just saw shane doan fart dust towards the end there!! He could probably play without a helmet, and they'd have to let him... still tougher than the Italian polish guy, which is surprising, cause both of those two ethnicities are usually pretty tough dudes... Doan/3
Clue to Snobalt. Polak said, "F'ing call it, Trevor." He was talking to the ref. Draw. |
A federal appeals court on Wednesday overturned the conviction of 30-year-old David Daoud Wright for supporting a terrorist organization on the grounds that Wright’s trial judge did not give proper instructions to the jury. Wright’s conviction pertained to his participation in plots to kill police officers, overthrow the U.S. government, and behead blogger Pamela Geller at the behest of the Islamic State (ISIS).
The Boston Globe reported the appeals court faulted U.S. District Court Judge William G. Young for not properly explaining to jurors at Wright’s trial in October 2017 that “overwhelming” evidence was required by law to convict him on the charge of conspiring to provide material support to the Islamic State. According to the report:
The appeals court said the error meant that jurors wrongly convicted Wright of a crime where the evidence was not as “overwhelming” as the law required, creating a constitutional flaw in his trial that could only be corrected by dismissing the conviction.
“We conclude that a rational jury could have found from this evidence that Wright could have been simply ‘role-playing’ with respect to following ISIS’s direction,’’ Justice David J. Barron wrote for the court.
The “constitutional error in the instruction [was not] . . . harmless beyond a reasonable doubt, because the evidence . . . fails to show that there was ‘overwhelming’ evidence that Wright had conspired to kill Geller and others ‘at the direction of’ ISIS,” Barron wrote.
The court sent the case back to the district court for further action.
Wright’s four other convictions remain intact. The Boston Globe provided a very brief summary of his arrest and trial that omitted some salient details. According to the report:
Wright plotted the death of blogger Pamela Geller, a controversial critic of Islam, with his uncle, Usaamah Rahim, and a third man, Nicholas Rovinski of Warwick, R.I., federal prosecutors say.
In June 2015, Rahim, 26, was fatally shot by authorities in a Roslindale parking lot after he advanced on them with a machete. Wright was arrested later that day.
Wright took the stand in his own defense and said he was only engaging in an “ISIS role-play fantasy” because he was obese and had no social life. But he was sentenced to 28 years behind bars and lifetime parole once released. Wright is currently housed in a federal minimum-security prison in Indiana. He remains convicted of conspiring to commit acts of terrorism beyond national boundaries, conspiracy to commit obstruction of justice, and two counts of obstruction of justice.
Wright was considered the “ringleader” of the plot to behead Geller by prosecutors, acting on a command to murder her issued by ISIS after she organized a 2015 art contest to draw pictures of the Muslim prophet Mohammed in Garland, Texas. Drawings of Mohammed are forbidden under Islamic sharia law, which Geller wanted to demonstrate did not apply to non-Muslims living in Western societies with guarantees of speech and religious freedom. The art contest was attacked by jihadi gunmen linked to ISIS with Breitbart News reporters in attendance.
Wright, who lived near Boston, plotted with his uncle Ussamah Rahim and a Rhode Island convert to Islam named Nicholas Rovinski to carry out terrorist attacks on behalf of ISIS. Rahim told Wright during a recorded telephone conversation that he had decided to shift targets from Geller to random police officers, who he referred to as “boys in blue.” Wright pronounced this plan “beautiful” and advised his uncle to delete incriminating data from his computer before launching his attack a few hours later. Rahim was shot dead by Boston police when he attacked them with a knife.
Wright was linked to a notorious ISIS recruiter and rising star in the global terror organization named Zulfi Hoxha, who reportedly went on to become a senior ISIS commander in Syria, and to a major ISIS propaganda officer named Junaid Hussain, who was killed by a U.S. drone strike in 2015.
Wright was in close contact with Hoxha for years – possibly as early as 2010 – and helped him raise money for his pilgrimage to the ISIS “caliphate” to become a soldier for the terror state. Wright and his uncle Rahim knew the extensive conversations with Hoxha were deeply incriminating and made unsuccessful efforts to delete all traces of them after Hoxha departed for Syria.
U.S. Attorney William Weinreb argued Wright “intended to wage war against the United States on behalf of ISIS,” while the FBI called him a “full-fledged soldier of ISIS.” The prosecution wanted him sentenced to prison for life.
Geller agreed with that assessment. “There is no assurance that anyone can give me that he would not resume his quest to kill me and my relatives,” she said at his sentencing hearing.
Wright’s defense team argued for a lenient sentence of only 16 years, encouraging the court to see him “not simply as a terrorist, with all the fraught connotations of that term, but rather as the person he was, the person he has become, and the person he might be.”
Wright claimed he was just an overweight shut-in desperate for attention whose plan to murder Geller was merely “trash talk” to impress his online correspondents. His lawyers cited his model behavior while in prison awaiting his sentencing and said he had “gained insight into why he engaged in speech and espoused beliefs that are so contrary to the man he was raised to be.” His mother wrote a letter to the court saying he felt “extreme remorse” for the “disgusting and devastating” things he posted online.
“As a human, I’m so sorry,” he said at his sentencing hearing.
Geller told Breitbart News on Friday that Wright’s conviction for supporting ISIS was overturned “because an Obama-appointed judge simply doesn’t take jihad terror activity seriously.”
“Federal Appeals Court Justice David J. Barron said Wright ‘could have been simply been role-playing with respect to following ISIS’s direction,’” she said. “Yet extensive evidence was introduced at the trial showing that Wright was deadly serious, and was in touch with and even financing a top ISIS operative.”
“The problem is that it was Obama administration dogma that ISIS itself was ‘role-playing,’ and wasn’t a serious threat; it was just a ‘JV team,’” Geller charged.
“A court could only decide that he wasn’t really serious about jihad with a connection like that if the court itself wasn’t serious about jihad. And the mainstream media aids, abets, and furthers this obfuscation,” she said, faulting the Boston Globe for failing to mention Wright’s connection with ISIS heavyweight Zulfi Hoxha.
“Of course the Globe should have mentioned Wright’s connection to Hoxha, but that would have interfered with the narrative. The Globe wants to portray jihad plotting in the U.S. as largely fantasy and wishful thinking, and the truth about Wright would have conflicted with that,” she said.
Geller thought it was foolish to trivialize Wright’s involvement with terrorism by describing him as an obese loner who played too many videogames, noting ISIS training manuals specifically direct Western supporters to play military-style videogames to train for attacks and communicate with Islamic State officers.
“There is no proof that someone who plays video games will never be violent. Someone can be a ‘fat, failed loser’ and plot violence as well. Wright’s contact with Hoxha and plotting to behead me are quintessential examples of ‘red flags’ that should be taken seriously,” she said, nodding to current concerns about looking for signs of incipient violence from dangerous individuals before they engage in mass violence.
Geller was not confident Wright’s other convictions will stand and keep him in prison for a lengthy sentence.
“The courts are full of Obama appointees. I wouldn’t be surprised if his other convictions were overturned and he walked free. After all, ISIS is just a ‘JV team,’” she said, referring to former President Barack Obama’s famous 2014 dismissal of the Islamic State as the “junior varsity team” of terrorism. |
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Following the recent landfall of Hurricane Harvey, crisis-trained chaplains with the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team are arriving in Texas this weekend to offer emotional and spiritual care to evacuees, and to assess the areas with the greatest need. Billy Graham Rapid Response Team support vehicles are also en route, with more than 100 additional chaplains standing by as the situation and overall destruction becomes clearer.
“Though we all anticipated the impact of Harvey, there’s no way to overstate the ferocity of a storm like this,” said Jack Munday, international director of the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team. “We’re praying for those who have been devastated by the hurricane, and we’ll be there to offer the hope and comfort of Christ to those who are hurting.”
The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team is deploying in coordination with Samaritan’s Purse
, the Christian disaster relief organization also headed by Franklin Graham
. Together the two ministries will address the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of those who have been affected.
“As dawn breaks over south Texas, the damage brought by Hurricane Harvey through the night is coming into view with significant flooding still to come. More than 200,000 people are without power. This is the strongest storm to hit the U.S. in more than a decade,” Graham said on his Facebook
page this morning. “I know the people of Texas would appreciate your prayers for them during these difficult days.”
The deployment to Texas marks the ministry’s first hurricane response of 2017. Last year, more than 125 trained chaplains ministered to nearly 6,000 people across three areas of North and South Carolina following the impact of Hurricane Matthew.
In addition to the new deployment to Texas, the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team has been ministering alongside churches in Barcelona since the August 17 terror attack that killed 13 people and injured scores more. That effort is concluding this weekend.
For more information on the ministry, including videos, photos, news articles and an interactive map of former and current deployments, visit Billy Graham
. Updates can also be found at RRT Chaplains
About the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team:
The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team was developed by Franklin Graham and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association following the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. It has since grown into a nationwide network of chaplains in 48 states who are specifically trained to deal with crisis situations. They have deployed to more than 255 disaster sites, including shootings, floods, hurricanes, wildfires and tornadoes. |
Age 83, of Hanover Township, passed away Friday, January 29, 2021, at the MediLodge of Marshall. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Lee (Lela Collard-Stevens); five children, Colleen (Andy) Olney, Deb (Dave) Roedema, Dan Collard II, Pat (Bill) Vogt and John Collard; thirteen grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-laws, and many great friends. He was preceded in death by two children, Kip and Kim Stevens; grandson, William; sister, Mary Wilhelm; brothers, Henry, John, Glen and Richard Stevens and his parents, Henry L. and Thelma V. (maiden Culver) Stevens. Bud proudly served in the US Army, retiring after 23 years as a Sgt. First Class (E-7) 101st Airborne. While recovering from wounds received in the line of duty during a one year stay at Walter Reed Hospital, his artistic gifts were discovered. He subsequently served contributing artwork to the Fort Monroe Army Museum (Virginia) for the 1976 Bicentennial, the Fort Campbell Army Museum (Kentucky) and Fort Hood Army Museum (Texas). He was a member of the Palmetto Florida American Legion Post 309 and The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2488. After retirement, he worked as a substitute teacher and pursued his passion of reading History books, especially those about the Civil War. He also was a former boxer and enjoyed classic cars. Bud has been cremated and no services are scheduled at this time. In the spring of 2021, he will be interred with full Military Honors (by the Jackson County American Legion Ritual Team) at Horton Cemetery. This will be open to the public and published in this forum. His family wishes to thank the staff at MediLodge of Marshall for their care of our loved one. One of Bud’s favorite sayings was “Glad you got to see me”.
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The COVID-19 school closures have created unprecedented challenges for school systems, not the least among them the provision of special education and related services to students with disabilities in accordance with IDEA. This virtual training will cover high priority IDEA compliance topics in terms of closing out the 2019-2020 school year during these challenging times and preparing for a successful return to brick and mortar operation, as well as, reviewing the impact of and potential flexibilities that may come from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act on IDEA programming. The CARES Act provides new funding that includes all allowable uses of funds under IDEA (as well as many other flexible options) and provided the U.S. Secretary of Education with an opportunity to request the authority to waive requirements not otherwise waivable. CARES Act funds will be available as well as remaining FY 19 IDEA funds with FY20 funds coming in July. Will the FY 18 IDEA funds be extended until 2021 under GEPA as the ESSA funds have been? Each of these funding streams must be documented and expended on allowable costs. The session will highlight topics such as allowability, extended school year, compensatory services, and maintenance of effort, among others.
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Gluten containing ingredients are often used as binders in all types of personal care products, and toothpaste is no exception. Nothing like realizing you’ve been glutening yourself with your own stinking toothpaste!
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Special note: there are other companies outside of this list who may also be gluten-free (such as Aquafresh, Sensodyne), but won’t commit to gluten-free claims. I excluded them from this list. I don’t take chances and stick with what I know is safe gluten-free toothpaste.
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Is Arm & Hammer Gluten Free?
Arm & Hammer verifies that all of their toothpaste products are made without gluten. As a note: Arm & Hammer baking soda is gluten free as well.
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Is Biotène gluten free?
According to Biotène’s website, all products are gluten-free.
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I love ordering from Brandless.com. Not only is everything they sell $3, but they also have gluten-free toothpaste! If you haven’t tried out Brandless yet—do it!
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Is Colgate Total gluten free?
Dr. Brite’s toothpastes are all gluten-free—plus organic, vegan, and non-GMO. Plus, they have fun flavors like Mint Chip! If looking for gluten free mouthwash, Dr. Brite also has some great options for that too!
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I discovered Hello toothpaste a few months ago when it was a freebie in my Thrive Market order! I have the activated charcoal style. All of Hello brand’s toothpaste is gluten-free–both adult & kid.
In addition Hello also manufactures gluten free mouthwash and gluten free deodorant.
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Jason brands (both adult and kids’ toothpaste) are gluten-free. They manufacture gluten free mouthwash as well.
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According to Oral B’s website, their toothpaste does not contain any gluten ingredients and their plants do not process any gluten products.
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Tom’s of Maine
According to Young Living’s customer service, Young Living’s Theives Aromabright toothpaste is gluten-free.
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This list was last updated 07/2020. As ingredients and manufacturing processes are subject to change, be sure to do your own research, ask questions, and consult medical professionals.
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If you've ever stood in front of a map of the New York subway system trying to figure out how to get from point A to point B, you know it's no easy task. In fact, new research shows, it might be more than our brains can handle.
"The number of 'megacities'—urban areas in which the human population is larger than 10 million—has tripled since 1990," write complex systems researchers Riccardo Galloti, Mason Porter, and Marc Barthelemy in Science Advances. The growth of those cities usually involves expanding public transportation systems. "This leads to a natural question: Is navigating transportation systems in very large cities too difficult for humans?"
In other words, could subway systems like the New York Subway or the Paris Metro exceed our brains' cognitive limits? The existence of such limits is nothing new, of course—famously, we can keep about seven things in our heads at once, and we can maintain about 150 stable social relationships. What Galloti, Porter, and Barthelemy wanted to know, essentially, is whether the growth of urban environments is starting to bump up against similar barriers.
"Is navigating transportation systems in very large cities too difficult for humans?"
For answers, the researchers first turned to maps of the world's 15 largest transit systems, including those in New York, Paris, and Tokyo. Then, they asked how much information it would take to solve the following problem: Given a starting point on a particular subway line, find the fastest route to a given destination on a different line, with no more than two stops to switch trains in between—that is, the fastest route between two points that's still cognitively manageable. (That problem derives from the fact that we can keep only three or four points on a map in our heads at once; in this case, starting and ending points, plus one or two transfer points.)
Across all 15 transit systems, the worst-case-scenario answer to that problem (from the bizarrely convoluted New York subway, incidentally) is about eight bits, or one byte of information, corresponding to a search of about 250 connections linking A to B—and, notably, less than a billionth of the information stored on a typical smartphone. Beyond that, you'd probably need an actual smartphone to navigate efficiently.
Good thing for iPhones, then. Galloti, Porter, and Barthelemy also calculated how much information it would take to find the quickest routes between two places, regardless of the number of transfers. They found that, for most trips in the majority of the largest 15 transit systems, the information needed to compute the fastest route far exceeds the eight-bit limit, a problem compounded by the fact that many urban transit systems consist not just of subways but also buses, commuter trains, and other modes of public transportation.
"Human cognitive capacity is limited, and cities and their transportation networks have grown to ... a level of complexity that is beyond humans' processing capability to navigate in them," the team writes.
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1. When Jeremiah finished speaking to the people all these words of the LORD, their God, with which the LORD had sent him to them,
2. Azariah, son of Hoshaiah, Johanan, son of Kareah, and all the insolent men shouted to Jeremiah: "You lie; it was not the LORD, our God, who sent you to tell us not to go to Egypt to settle.
3. It is Baruch, son of Neriah, who stirs you up against us, to hand us over to the Chaldeans to be killed or exiled to Babylon."
4. Johanan, son of Kareah, and the rest of the leaders and the people did not obey the LORD'S command to stay in the land of Judah.
5. Instead, Johanan, son of Kareah, and all the army leaders took along the whole remnant of Judah that had been dispersed among the nations and had returned thence to dwell again in the land of Judah:
6. men, women, and children, the princesses and everyone whom Nebuzaradan, captain of the bodyguard, had entrusted to Gedaliah, son of Ahikam, son of Shaphan; also Jeremiah, the prophet, and Baruch, son of Neriah.
7. Against the LORD'S command they went to Egypt, and arrived at Tahpanhes. . . .
8. This word of the LORD came to Jeremiah in Tahpanhes:
9. Take with you large stones and sink them in mortar in the brickyard at the entrance to the royal building in Tahpanhes, while the men of Judah look on,
10. and then say to them: Thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: I will send for my servant Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, and bring him here. He will set his throne upon these stones which I, Jeremiah, have sunk, and stretch his canopy over them.
11. He shall come and strike the land of Egypt: with death, whoever is marked for death; with exile, everyone destined for exile; with the sword, all who are intended for the sword.
12. He shall set fire to the temples of Egypt's gods, and burn the gods or carry them off. As a shepherd delouses his cloak, he shall delouse the land of Egypt and depart victorious.
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Jagua is a blue-staining gel made with the fermented fruit of the Jenipa tree. Grown in Central America and used by indigenous peoples to adorn the body for beauty and ceremony - the potent gel makes a beautiful blue stain on the body.
Traditional designs are very linear and applied with a flexible twig on the face, arms, legs and torso --
While I don't embrace the 'fake tattoo' concept, I do love the change from the red stains of the henna - and REALLY love Moroccan inspired designs done in the blue.
[a note about cost of jagua: I can't prepare the gel in-house which means the gel is a lot more expensive per gram than henna -- expect the jagua design to cost up to 50% more]
* Jagua is not black henna (remember there is no such thing as 'black henna' (or 'white henna').
See the ghosting on the left-side one? Jagua stains INSTANTLY and is really hard to recover from a smudge!
But if you're careful, like the lady on the right -- beautiful blue stain 7-10 days...
Like with henna, following the directions is key to a great stain:
The gel takes longer than henna to dry, but gets scrubbed off after 2-4 hours. At first the grey-green stain is a disappointment, but it gets darker over a couple of days.
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inspiration & pics of Indigenous use of jagua: https://www.instagram.com/freshjagua/
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Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits can be daunting, especially since the volume of information that must be gathered is often substantial. For a variety of reasons, almost two-thirds of applications for SSDI benefits are rejected, leaving thousands of hard-working individuals without key resources that they need.
If your SSDI application was rejected, it is important that you do not take that as the final word on your eligibility to receive benefits. Instead, get a skilled DuPage County SSDI lawyer to evaluate your case. If applicable, a dedicated personal injury attorney could help you present an effective disability appeal that may overturn the initial decision.
Applicants often make mistakes after receiving an initial letter of denial from the Social Security Administration (SSA). Only thirty percent of SSDI claims are approved after the initial submission, whereas more than half of all the claimants who choose to appeal the decision proceed to receive SSDI benefits in the future.
Re-applying for disability benefits may not be the best course of action for some applicants. While it is true that the appeal process may take longer than the initial application process, if an individual reapplies for benefits rather than pursuing the appeal process, they may eventually have to endure the appeal process anyways if they hope to receive benefits at some point in the future.
There are numerous stages of SSDI and appeals that a DuPage County SSDI lawyer could help with, including:
The first step in appealing the SSA’s initial decision is to file a request for reconsideration. This must be done within 60 days of receiving the denial letter. Applicants may add to this form any new or different information that they believe may have a bearing on their case.
Typically, however, this step will not result in a change in outcome, and applicants must proceed to a disability hearing before an Administrative Law Judge. During such a hearing, an assigned judge listens to the applicant’s explanation of why they should receive Social Security Disability benefits.
Often, ALJ hearings include a medical expert, who may ask questions and advise the ALJ regarding medical matters. Moreover, a vocational expert may be present as well. The vocational expert’s duty is to advise the judge regarding whether the applicant may still be qualified to perform payable work after considering the type of disability the applicant has.
Applicants may bring a witness if they prefer, although it is generally wise for them to consult with their SSDI lawyer in DuPage County regarding which witnesses to bring beforehand, or whether they should bring any at all. Having witnesses testify on behalf of the applicant may play a significant role in the outcome of the appeal, depending on the circumstances.
If the denial is upheld at the ALJ hearing, the decision may be sent to an Appeals Council, which consists of a number of judges who were not previously involved in the applicant’s case. They may not consider any new evidence but will make sure that the judge from the previous hearing followed the correct procedures and laws in rendering the decision.
After reviewing the case, they can concur with the hearing’s findings and overturn them, thus awarding the applicant benefits, or they can send the case back to the previous judge for reconsideration. If they side fully with the ALJ, though, an applicant’s last option is to appeal their case to a Federal District Court.
Many people are denied SSDI benefits when they initially apply. However, the notice of denial is only the beginning of an extensive process that may yet protect individuals with disabilities.
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Pongal is one of the most popular harvest festivals of South India, mainly of Tamil Nadu. Pongal marks the first day of the sun’s journey in every year towards the northern hemisphere, also known as Makar Sankranti.
Pongal falls in the mid-January every year and marks the auspicious beginning of Uttarayan – Sun’s journey northwards.
Pongal festival lasts for four days. This four days long festival of Tamil Nadu is celebrated for showing gratitude to nature.
The literal meaning of Pongal is “spilling over” and it had been named so, because of the tradition of boiling rice in a pot until it starts overflowing.
The celebrations of Sangam Era led to today’s Pongal celebrations. As part of the festivities, maidens of the Sangam era observed ‘Pavai Nonbu’ at the time of Thai Niradal which was a major festival during the reign of the Pallavas (4th to 8th Century AD).
It was observed during the Tamil month of Margazhi (December-January).During this festival young girls prayed for rain and prosperity of the country. Throughout the month, they avoided milk and milk products.
They worshiped the idol of Goddess Katyayani, which would be carved out of wet sand. They ended their penance on the first day of the month of Thai (January-February).
The penance was to bring abundant rains to flourish the paddy. These traditions and customs of ancient times gave rise to Pongal celebrations.
Andal’s Tiruppavai and Manickavachakar’s Tiruvembavai vividly describe the festival of Thai Niradal and the ritual of observing Pavai Nonbu.
According to an inscription found in the Veeraraghava temple at Tiruvallur, the Chola King Kiluttunga used to gift lands to the temple specially for the Pongal celebrations.
Pongal is a four-days-long harvest festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu, a southern state of India. For as long as people have been planting and gathering food, there has been some form of harvest festival. Pongal, one of the most important popular Hindu festivals of the year.
This four-day festival of thanksgiving to the nature takes its name from the Tamil word meaning “to boil” and is held in the month of Thai (January-February) during the season when rice and other cereals, sugar-cane, and turmeric (an essential ingredient in Tamil cooking) are harvested.
Mid-January is an important time in the Tamil calendar. The harvest festival, Pongal, falls typically on the 14th or the 15th of January and is the ‘Tamil Festival’.
Pongal is a harvest festival, a traditional occasion for giving thanks to nature, for celebrating the life cycles that give us grain. Tamilians say ‘Thai pirandhaal vazhi pirakkum’, and believe that knotty family problems will be solved with the advent of the Tamil month Thai that begins on the Surya Pongal day.
The First Day
This first day is celebrated as Bhogi festival in honor of Lord Indra, the supreme ruler of clouds that give rains. Homage is paid to Lord Indra for the abundance of harvest, thereby bringing plenty and prosperity to the land.
Another ritual observed on this day is Bhogi Mantalu, when useless household articles are thrown into a fire made of wood and cow-dung cakes. Girls dance around the bonfire, singing songs in praise of the gods, the spring and the harvest.
The significance of the bonfire, in which is burnt the agricultural wastes and firewood is to keep warm during the last lap of winter and to inculcate the habbit of waste disposal.
The Second Day
On the second day of Pongal, namely surya pongal, the puja or act of ceremonial worship is performed when rice is boiled in milk outdoors in an earthenware pot and is then symbolically offered to the sun-god along with other oblations.
All people wear traditional dress and markings, and there is an interesting ritual where husband and wife join in process of cooking pongal, a turmeric plant is essentially tied around the pot in which the rice is boiled.
The offerings include the two sticks of sugar-cane in background and coconut and bananas in the dish.
A common feature of the puja, in addition to the offerings, is the kolam, the auspicious design which is traditionally traced in white lime powder before the house in the early morning after bathing.
The Third Day
The third day is known as Mattu Pongal, the day of Pongal for cows. Multi-colored beads, tinkling bells, sheaves of corn and flower garlands are tied around the neck of the cattle and they are worshiped. They are fed with Pongal and taken to the village centers. The resounding of their bells attract the villagers as the young men race each other’s cattle. The entire atmosphere becomes festive and full of fun and revelry. Arati is performed on them, so as to ward off the evils.
The Fourth Day
The Fourth day is known as Knau or Kannum Pongal day.
On the day of Kaanum Pongal, devotees clean their homes and decorate it with ‘kolam’. On this day, Kolam of Sun God is drawn as the prime deity in the month of Thai is Sun God. Special puja is done and Sarkarai Pongal is made as offering to Sun God.
The most important event observed on Kaanum Pongal is visiting the banks of River Kaveri. It is celebrated with friends and families just like ‘Bhai Dhuj’ and ‘Raksha Bandhan’. A scrumptious meal is prepared on this day. People pack lunches and then enjoy it with their families on the bank of Kaveri River. In some places, special prayers and pujas are offered to Mother Kaveri.
‘Kumi patu’ or ‘Kummippatu’ is another ritual observed on Kaanum Pongal. This ritual is very predominant in the rural areas of Tamil Nadu and is done for speedy marriage of young girls whose marriages are delayed for some reasons. During Kumi Patu, the girl is made to sit in the middle of the circle and women dance around her to the tunes of Kumi patu.
The festival of Kaanum is the Tamil way of celebrating Brother’s Day. On this day women feed the birds with rice and pray for the prosperity of their brothers. This ritual is known as ‘Kanu’. Sisters also visit the home of their brothers to inquire about their well-being. Women also eat food made on the previous day for long life and well being of their brothers.
Kaanum Pongal is the day of merriment. People visit each other’s home and mingle freely even with strangers. New relationships are initiated and on Kaanum Pongal people believe it auspicious to make marriage proposals.
On the day of Kaanum Pongal, brothers give gifts to their married sisters in exchange of love. Landlords also give gits in the form of money, clothes and food to their tenants. The younger’s in the family pay their respect to elders and get a token of money as blessings in return. |
At CES, LG Electronics outlined its entire TV lineup for 2019. One notable TV, the LG Signature OLED TV R (65R9) with a display that can roll up and disappear into the base is one of these TVs that are expected to go on sale this year.
The 65-inch display LG Signature OLED TV R (65R9) is actually the world’s first rollable TV and according to LG, it will go on sale in the US before the end of 2019. Remember LG first revealed this TV to the world at CES 2019, and now it is sending it out to the world.
LG’s is describing its rollable OLED TV is a true game-changer, freeing users from the limitations of the wall and allowing them to curate their own personal space. Using the flexibility of an OLED panel made of organic materials, the LG SIGNATURE OLED TV R can transform itself to offer three different viewing options – Full View, Line View and Zero View.
Watch LG unveil the tv in a press conference below:
Like the rest of the range that was announced last week, the LG R-Series will be voice assistant-compatible with support for Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. In addition to this, the R-Series will support Siri via Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit, making this one of the first TVs to support all three major smart platforms. With AirPlay 2, users can easily play videos directly from their Apple devices, iTunes and other video apps, music or photos to their LG SIGNATURE OLED TV R.
Line View allows the LG SIGNATURE OLED TV R to be partially unrolled, allowing for management of specific tasks that do not require the full TV screen. In Line View, users can choose from features such as Clock mode to check the time and weather, Frame mode to enjoy family photos shared from a smartphone, Mood mode to create a more relaxing atmosphere as well as others including Music and Home Dashboard.
When in Zero View, all 65 inches of the LG SIGNATURE OLED TV R are hidden from view and tucked away in the base. Even in Zero View, users can enjoy music and other audio content which resonate from the 4.2-channel, 100W front-firing Dolby Atmos audio system. The premium bloodline is clearly evident in the entire unit, from the brushed aluminum casing to the quality wool speaker cover designed by Kvadrat of Denmark.
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Major League Soccer has just announced that, effective immediately, all teams will have two Designated Player slots and all teams will be allowed to purchase a third Designated Player slot.
No, this is NOT an April Fool's Joke.
According to the new guidelines, teams can have two Designated Players on their roster, with each player counting $335,000 against the salary cap. A third Designated Player slot can be purchased by any team for a cost of $250,000, with that money being dispersed among all teams that don't have three Designated Players (a third DP would also count as $335,000 against the team's salary cap). Also, teams can not trade slots, so the maximum any team can have is three Designated Players (The New York Red Bulls will be given a $70,000 allocation as compensation for the Designated Player slot they traded for in 2007).
The changes take effect immediately, meaning teams can theoretically add as many as two more Designated Players before the end of the current MLS transfer window on April 15. Teams that sign a Designated Player during the summer transfer window will only be charged with a $167,500 salary cap hit for the 2010 season for each Designated Player they sign during that period.
So what does this all mean?
It means teams can theoretically have three marquee players taking up $1 million of their salary cap come 2011 (and as low as $500,000 for 2010 if three Designated Players are signed during the summer), but they will have to pay $250,000 for the third slot. That money will be placed in a pool that will be dispersed to teams that don't have a third DP slot. So in theory, if half the league's teams signed three Designated Plyers, then the other eight teams would share a pot of $2,000,000, or $250,000 each that it could use as Allocation Money to spend on signings.
That change is a clever compromise to help appease the teams that are unlikely to sign multiple Designated Players.
The news also means that big-spending clubs such as New York, Los Angeles and Seattle can start getting ready to bring in multiple high-profile stars, which will not only improve the quality of the league, but also force all teams to dip into the Designated Player market. MLS teams will be hard-pressed to justify not using any DP slots when some teams are using as many as three.
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Many say that one of the main purposes of high school is to prepare students for university – and the IB programme in DBS has done an excellent job at it.
As a law student in the University of Hong Kong, the writing skills I have acquired from writing my extended essay in the IB has allowed me to put forth stronger and more convincing arguments when compared to my classmates; reading the indecipherable theories of David Hume and Friedrich Nietzsche for my Theory of Knowledge classes has made understanding the complex readings about the rule of law a much more bearable task; the various oral commentaries and assessments that were once dreaded by everyone has boosted my confidence and made making friends a much easier task. The list goes on and on – and I cannot think of one single thing that the IB has done to put me behind.
I think the most decisive factor that distinguishes a successful and an unsuccessful IB candidate is that a good IB candidate constantly reflects upon your own performance. To evaluate where you stand in the marking scheme is a good ability to have no matter where you are, but it is ever more important in the IB, where the marking scheme specifically states the requirements needed for a top grade. This skill takes practice and will it will be quite a while before you get the hang of it- but don’t be discouraged! The experienced teachers will be more than happy to aid you in your process.
Furthermore, it is important to always stay positive during your two years of study. The years of IB is characterized by heavy workload and sleepless nights, and there will be moments that leave you frustrated and helpless. It is therefore crucial that you always stay positive and pass through the many hurdles that are ahead of you- always remember that there have been people who have made it to the end of the IB, and remember that there will be brothers fighting alongside you.
Taking the IB programme is a decision that you might question and regret during your course of study, but on the day of graduation and beyond, I guarantee you that it is a decision you will never regret. |
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[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Ghent 6-15-2000 by L.L. No. 2-2000. Amendments noted where applicable.]
The purpose of this chapter is to protect the health, safety and welfare of residents in the Town of Ghent, to protect a diverse housing stock from deterioration and to accomplish the foregoing at low cost to owners and occupants in order to keep housing costs as low as reasonably possible in a manner consistent with compliance with this chapter.
The Town Board finds that enforcement of this chapter will help ensure the protection of persons and property in all existing residential rental structures and help ensure that rental property owners and prospective rental property owners are informed of; and adhere to, code provisions governing the use and maintenance of rental properties.
Except as hereinafter provided, this chapter shall apply to every rental dwelling or premises that are leased, rented, let or assigned, with or without consideration, by an owner-occupant, an absentee owner or a legal agent on behalf of the owner, provided, however, that there are at least three or more separate units in any such dwelling or premises available for, or capable of, being rented or occupied. A dwelling unit that is actually occupied by the owner of the rental dwelling or premises shall not count as a dwelling unit for purposes of this section.
The following terms shall apply in the interpretation and enforcement of this chapter:
- Any person who has charge, care or control of a building, or a part thereof; in which residential rental dwelling units are let.
- CHANGE IN THE TENANCY
- A change in the tenancy of a residential dwelling unit shall be deemed to have occurred where said unit is unoccupied for a period of 30 or more consecutive days; or said unit becomes occupied by a person or persons, none of whom occupied same during the immediately preceding tenancy.
- Any person or entity who, alone or with others, has legal or equitable title.
- RENTAL DWELLING
- Any building which is wholly or partly used or is intended to be used as a habitable space for human occupants for rent.
- RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY PERMIT
- Permit issued by the Building Inspector certifying that a residential rental dwelling unit complies with the provisions of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code.
- RESIDENTIAL RENTAL DWELLING UNIT
- Any room or contiguous group of rooms for rent located within a building and forming a single, habitable living space for one family.
The Town of Ghent Building Inspector shall have the right to inspect all residential rental dwelling units to determine compliance with applicable provisions of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (hereinafter "Uniform Code"). Such inspection may be made at any time, and it is not necessary that a complaint be made in connection therewith.
On or within three months after the effective date of this chapter, all owners or agents of any residential dwelling or premises that is subject to the provisions of this chapter shall obtain a residential occupancy permit from the Town of Ghent Building Inspector setting forth that each residential rental dwelling unit complies with all applicable provisions of the Uniform Code.
On or after the effective date of this chapter, each owner or agent of a residential dwelling unit or premises in the Town of Ghent that is subject to the provisions of this chapter shall obtain a residential occupancy permit from the Building Inspector prior to occupancy of such dwelling unit where there is a change in the tenancy. Prior to the issuance of such permit, the Building Inspector shall inspect the premises to determine compliance with the applicable provisions of the Uniform Code.
It shall be unlawful and a violation of this chapter for an owner or agent to rent, lease, or otherwise allow the occupancy of any residential rental dwelling unit that is subject to the provisions of this chapter without the inspection from the Building Inspector and/or without obtaining a residential occupancy permit as required herein.
Upon a change in the tenancy for any residential dwelling unit or premises covered by this chapter, but prior to any new occupancy thereof, the owner or agent of such unit shall file with the Building Inspector a request for an inspection of the dwelling unit and the issuance of a residential occupancy permit.
Each owner or agent shall give written notice to the Building Inspector of a change of tenancy of any residential dwelling unit or premises prior to the effective date of such change. No change in tenancy shall be valid unless such written notice has been given and the Building Inspector has inspected the property, has determined compliance with the provisions of the Uniform Code, and has issued a residential occupancy permit.
The Building Inspector shall make the inspection of the residential dwelling unit within five business days of the date of receipt of written request from the agent or owner.
If upon inspection said dwelling or premises do not comply with all applicable provisions of the Uniform Code, the Building Inspector shall indicate the specific items of noncompliance and shall send or deliver them in writing to the agent or owner of the subject residential dwelling unit or premises and shall set forth a time limit not to exceed 30 days for the correction of or substantial effort to correct the deficiencies noted. The failure to correct the deficiencies shall be a separate violation of this chapter in addition to any violation of the Uniform Code.
The Building Inspector shall make a good faith effort to notify the owner or agent of any residential dwelling unit or premises prior to an inspection, either by telephone or first-class mail. However, the failure to notify the owner or agent shall not prevent the Building Inspector from in any manner inspecting the subject property.
Where the Building Inspector has reason to believe that the subject residential dwelling unit or premises is in such condition that it creates an imminent hazard to public health or to the physical or mental health or safety of the occupants of the rental dwelling unit, the Building Inspector may inspect the premises immediately, without notice, and in such event shall provide the owner or agent of such residential dwelling unit one working day from the date of receipt of notice to correct any violations. The Building Inspector may further take any additional steps necessary to assure that any violations will be corrected, including the issuance of an order directing that the premises be shut down because of any such hazard to public health or the physical or mental health or safety of the occupants.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to dwellings designated and used exclusively for occupancy as hotels, motels, transient homes, or bed-and-breakfast facilities.
Any person who shall violate the provisions of this chapter or who fails to comply with any order issued by the Building Inspector pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a violation and, upon conviction, shall be punished in accordance with the provisions set forth in § 382 of the Executive Law of the State of New York as may be amended from time to time, including but not limited to a fine of not more than $1,000 per day of violation or imprisonment not exceeding one year, or both.
In addition to any penalties set forth herein, any person who refuses to permit the Building Inspector to inspect the subject dwelling unit or premises shall be liable for payment of a civil penalty of not more than $200 per day for each day such refusal to allow inspection of said dwelling unit or premises continues. Such civil penalty shall be recoverable in an action instituted in the name of the Town of Ghent by the Building Inspector or Zoning Enforcement Officer. Such action may be initiated in Small Claims Court if the amount due is within the jurisdictional limits of the Court.
The Town of Ghent Justice Court shall have jurisdiction to hear and receive the prosecution of any complaints in connection with any violation of this chapter.
The Town Board shall establish a schedule of fees with respect to the inspection and certification of residential dwelling units. Any fees that are unpaid shall be subject to the placement of a lien by the Town of Ghent against the subject property, and any fee due to the Town of Ghent may also be collected as a civil penalty pursuant to the provisions of § 136-6B.
The provisions of this chapter shall be in addition to all pertinent provisions of the Uniform Code, the Town of Ghent Zoning Law, and all other applicable laws, rules and regulations relating to the subject matter of this chapter, which code, law, rules and regulations shall not be diminished by any provision set forth herein. |
How I react when I read or watch the news can trigger internal reactions that create sudden departures in my mood. One moment I am feeling fine and the next moment I am upset. For some individuals, news can actually trigger trauma reactions because of unresolved trauma in their pasts. Take me for example; I do not like watching movies that contain psychotic behavior involving individuals who harm others. Why? Because it triggers the same feelings in me that I experience when walking people out of their traumatic past. None of us enjoy seeing people suffer and yet, there is this macabre fascination with the pain of others and/or reading about crazy behavior. Sometimes it makes us feel more “normal” instead of prompting us to work on our issues. However, just because it triggers emotions in you of fascination does not mean you are supposed to feed that fascination. Many times the trigger emotion from your past causes you to consume things that in the long run, are not going to produce good results or fruit in your life. Going through your facebook news feed, you can be easily tempted to read one crazy story after another. But to what end? How will it help you? How will it develop you further as a person? The next time you are going through the news or your Facebook feed, make a conscious choice to not read the things that will serve no purpose in your life no matter how tempting they may be. It may just be that the desire to read that story is more about trauma fascination than it is about healing and wholesomeness. Philippians 4:8-9The Message (MSG) 8-9 Summing it all up, friends, I’d say you’ll do best by filling your minds and meditating on things true, noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, gracious—the best, not the worst; the beautiful, not the ugly; things to praise, not things to curse. Put into practice what you learned from me, what you heard and saw and realized. Do that, and God, who makes everything work together, will work you into his most excellent harmonies. |
In addition to numerous recommendations and the monitoring of those, AAW publishes commendations of entities that place women in leadership roles (e.g., the GC for establishing women’s ministries throughout the world field and having a full-time woman in charge, the NAD for electing a woman as vice president and another as associate director of the ministerial association, the Finnish Union for electing a woman as secretary of the SDA church in Finland and re-electing a woman as treasurer) and vote policy changes that grant equity to women (e. g., Southeastern California Conference which has a common credential for women and men pastors).
Besides its activities as an association, AAW has spawned several separate entities. Time for Equality in Adventist Ministry, chaired by Pat Habada, advocates the ordination of women to pastoral ministry and helps SDA women throughout the world attend SDA seminaries by providing scholarships. At last count, 67 women (14 of the total enrollment) were on campus at the SDA Theological Seminary at Andrews University. Other women theology students are attending SDA seminaries outside the United States. Scholarships distributed each year total about $25,000.
AAW also spawned the Adventist Women’s Coalition, whose mission is affirmative action for SDA women both in relation to the church structure and in relation to the law of the land. Through correspondence and personal contacts this organization, under the direction of Rosemary Watts, recognizes the steps the church is making in relation to equity for women and urges continued efforts.
Another group begun via AAW is a committee on abuse, chaired by Peggy Harris. This committee has as its goals (1) to cultivate a healing environment in the family, church, and church-related workplaces to restore both the victims and perpetrators of sexual, spiritual, physical and emotional abuse; (2) to safeguard our children from being subjected to abuse in home, school, church, and youth activities; and (3) to educate church members and leaders to help stop harassment and abuse. (Further information at Peggy helped organize the sexual ethics committee of the NAD, which produced the NAD abuse policy, Sexual Misconduct in Church Relationships. |
Mrs Claus’ tasty Christmas cookies are yummy. Would you like to hear about the time Clumsy the Elf helped Mrs Claus make some “tasty” Christmas cookies?
They tasted… well… um… let me tell you the story first.
Mrs Claus thought that I should get a reward. I had been working hard making toys with the elves. What better reward is there than a batch of Christmas cookies fresh from the oven!
All of the elves were busy making toys. Mrs Claus was getting ready to make the cookies when in stepped Clumsy. He had spilled paint all down his front and had come to wash it off. His eyes grew big when he saw the cookie cutters. He pleaded to help make the cookies. Mrs Claus could not resist his big happy grin.
Mrs Claus told him the list of ingredients:
Now as you may or may not know, Clumsy can get himself into trouble. No matter how hard he tries to listen he still gets mixed up. This is what he added to the big bowl:
Flowers (from the garden)!
White sugar and dirt (dirt is brown)!!
Bacon and cream soda!!!
Soil (more soil is fun to add)!!!
Ketchup flavoured Chips (She said chips right?)!!!!
Well at least he added salt and eggs!!!!!
Mrs Claus was so happy to be baking Christmas cookies. Oh no! She did not notice they looked a little funny as she put them in the oven.
When she surprised me with the cookies I was so, so happy! When I tasted the cookies I was not very happy at all. In fact my mouth almost exploded! These were the worst cookies I had ever tasted! Ever!! They were NOT tasty Christmas cookies at all!
Mrs Claus is so sad. She has asked for some help from you. She wants to make a fresh batch of tasty Christmas cookies for me.
P.S. What kind of tasty Christmas cookie should Mrs Claus make? What kind of Christmas cookies do you like best? You can click here to tell me or, scroll down to see what other people are saying about tasty Christmas cookies!
A right jolly old elf, in spite of myself. I love Christmas, children, the North Pole, Mrs. Claus, elves, reindeer, snowmen & the list goes on!
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sunlight readable lcd displays explained
The rise of sunlight-readable LCD screens has pushed the development of this technology field in a timely manner.
For example, the field of advertising and industrial display has benefited a lot from this development.
With the rise of this powerful media, the outdoor advertising industry has undergone earth-shaking changes.
The efficacy of this approach in attracting the market attention sellers want to target has been praised around the world.
It is particularly noteworthy that the need to wait for the day to fade and dusk to appear has completely disappeared before such displays can be turned on.
This astonishing growth can also be attributed to many screen-facing public use apps.
Everything from signposts, warnings, time display units to traffic information becomes easier and more effective on this platform.
The organization responsible for providing such information accepted the idea, driven by impressive results.
In the past few years, another important factor in the development of this area has been the energy efficiency of these devices.
Compared to more traditional displays, technology has been improved to create devices that consume less power.
At a time when energy costs are rising rapidly and many companies are looking for innovative ways to reduce electricity bills, this is a commendable development.
The attempt to make the outdoor display consume little power is as old as the app itself.
This is because players in the industry have long identified their efficacy in information transmission, but they have to pay their bills when implementing the solution.
The readability of the past was achieved by greatly improving the brightness and contrast.
Needless to say, this only means that the cost is higher but still does not provide enough efficacy.
Even with the rise of new technologies, some traditional LCD displays still have great evidence in major cities around the world.
To improve their efficacy during the day, backlight is implemented in the design to provide additional lighting.
While this is a partially effective solution, these devices end up being too clumsy to be used in some specific application areas where space is limited.
Until recently, the user who found this technologyglare screens.
While this may increase the readability and visual appeal of the media, it still has some drawbacks.
What is more obvious is the fragility of this glass, which excludes its use in many important applications.
The recent growth in the use of a sun-readable LCD display is not unreasonable.
They provide an effective alternative to companies and public welfare organizations that need to communicate information to the public in a visually interesting way.
They have obvious advantages over traditional media, especially in terms of attractiveness and energy efficiency. |
Recommendations for Reporting on Suicide
Based on more than 50 international studies on suicide contagion.
Guidance on reporting suicide
Produced by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO).
Guidelines For Journalists Reporting Suicide
Produced by Papyrus.
Suicide Awareness and Prevention
List of resources compiled by Wristband Resources.
Samaritans media guidelines for reporting suicide
Sixth edition, launched in August 2020.
Association between suicide reporting in the media and suicide: systematic review and meta-analysis
Article published in the BMJ, March 2020.
Media reporting of suicide and adherence to media guidelines
This study, published in July 2018 in the International Journal of Social Psychiatry, examined the quality of media reporting of suicide and adherence to media guidelines in Ireland.
Why Suicide Reporting Guidelines Matter
By Luna Greenstein, National Alliance on Mental Illness, 15 June 2018.
High-profile newspaper coverage of suicide linked to ‘copy-cat suicides’
News report based on study published in The Lancet Psychiatry, 2 May 2014.
Standards of practice: Suicide reporting
Guidelines published by the Australian Press Council, 2 August 2011.
Winter Holiday Suicide Myth Continues to be Reinforced in Press
Press release from the Annenberg Public Policy Center, 8 December 2010.
Media guidelines for reporting suicide and self-harm
Booklet from the Irish Association of Suicidology and the Samaritans, November 2010.
PCC upholds complaint over suicide reporting
Reading Chronicle published ‘excessive detail’ in an inquest report, 7 May 2009.
What’s the story? Reporting mental health and suicide
Published by Shift in 2008.
Preventing Suicide: A Resource for Media Professionals
Produced by WHO and IASP, 2008.
PCC rejects complaint by Madeleine Moon MP on coverage of the Bridgend suicides
Read the full adjudication, 1 December 2008.
Reporting suicide in the media
Report by Anna Siegel of POLIS event, published 1 December 2008.
PCC condemns Daily Sport ‘suicide guide’
Article by Press Gazette about the PCC adjudication against the Sport‘s ‘The top yourself 10’ article, 16 September 2008.
Covering Colleagues and Tragedy
Scott M Libin of Poynter Institute, discusses suicides among journalist colleagues, 6 April 2007.
Michael Roberts, Denver Westworld, discusses the naming of a suicidal attorney, March 2007.
The Media and the Holiday Suicide Myth
Press release from the Annenberg Public Policy Center, 19 December 2005.
Suicide and the Media: Recommendations on Suicide Reporting for Media Professionals
From the Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention, University of Hong Kong, 2005.
Covering Teen Suicide: One Paper’s Decision
By Barbara Walsh of Portland Press Herald, published by Poynter Institute, 15 April 2005.
Death and self-censorship
Lawrence Eagle-Tribune‘s editor explains his paper’s coverage of a boy’s suicide, August 2004.
Two Suicides, Two Newsrooms, Two Decisions
Article by Matt Thompson of the Poynter Institute for Media Studies, 20 February 2004.
Three-part series by Meg Spratt for the Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma.
Suicidal Behaviour and the Media: Findings from a systematic review of the research literature
By Kathryn Williams & Keith Hawton, Centre for Suicide Research, Oxford University.
Preventing Suicide – A Resource for Media Professionals
From the Department of Mental Health, World Health Organization, 2000.
Suicide and the Media – The reporting and portrayal of suicide in the media
A resource from the New Zealand Youth Suicide Prevention Strategy, 1999.
Coverage of Suicides
Guidelines from the Hong Kong Journalists Association. |
When I was a college student in New York City, I learned early on that Vampire Weekend, whose music I worshipped in high school, was uncool. Too pretentious, too cryptic, too privileged, too white, they were a band no one of conscience or taste could admit to liking. They were a product of Columbia University, our elite uptown neighbor, and were reserved for private listening with headphones instead of party playlists.
And yet, the band’s latest album, Father of the Bride, is something different. Both meaningful and irresistibly likable, this is a version of Vampire Weekend even blasé NYU kids can admit to adoring. Here, the band eschews the haunting sounds and obsessively existential lyrics of its third album, Modern Vampires of the City, and brings back the peppy beats of its debut album—this time with the musical experimentation and self-awareness absent from previous releases.
They immediately confront their reputation in a track called “Unbearably White.” Having dispensed with this, they then try to move beyond it by tackling deeper themes with odes to change, nature, and spirituality.
I can count white excellence on one hand and it includes Stranger Things season one, Bruce Springsteen’s “I’m on Fire,” and this new Vampire Weekend album
— Ira thee Third (@ira) May 3, 2019
In Father of the Bride, Vampire Weekend uses its eponymous preoccupation with death and time as an opportunity to meditate on climate change. “Don’t Lie” from Modern Vampires of the City questioned the universal fear of death from the perspective of an individual (“I want to know, does it bother you?/The low click of a ticking clock”), but “How Long” on the latest album asks a more topical question: “How long ’til we sink to the bottom of the sea?” A line on “Spring Snow” starts as a reference to a Beatles’ classic but soon turns worrisome: “But here comes the sun, those toxic old rays.” The threat here is not the obliteration of an individual’s consciousness, but of the entire species. What meaning can we find in life, when “the seasons we had don’t mean anything”?
The album goes into unexpectedly deep philosophical meditations on how religions, which predated the climate catastrophe, could provide solace. The lyrics suggest that human industrialization could be the modern equivalent of Eve eating the forbidden fruit. In the refrain of “Harmony Hall,” the album’s lead single, Koenig sings, “And the stone walls of Harmony Hall bear witness/Anybody with a worried mind could never forgive the sight/Of wicked snakes inside a place you thought was dignified/I don’t wanna live like this, but I don’t wanna die.” The green snake that slithers through the song’s music video and the cartoon snake that forms a spiral on the album art could be seen as the serpent that tricked Eve inside the otherwise tranquil Eden, the first disruption of paradise that leads us to where we are today. If the connection seems untenable, listen again to “My Mistake”: “Unaware of the fall/Unaware of my fate/There was peace in the valley/’Til I made my mistake.”
Despite the emphasis on human stupidity and obliviousness, the upbeat music suggests the possibility of redemption. The more lighthearted songs are, as The Internet’s Steve Lacy says on the intro to “Sympathy,” “not that serious.” Koenig samples music from all over the world (could the album cover’s similarity to Paul Simon’s Graceland be intentional?), from a Melanesian choral song on “Hold You Now” to Haruomi Husono’s ambient music—originally played in Muji stores in the ’80s—on “2021.” Tracks like “Sympathy” and “Jerusualem, New York, Berlin” make explicit the album’s world peace aspirations, finally extending the scope of Vampire Weekend’s lyrics beyond its previous fixations on love, death, and grammar.
While a wide range of sound and the use of autotunes, synthesizers, and samples galore underscore the theme of world unity, they are also responsible for some low points. “We Belong Together” so brims with love as to be cloying, and “Rich Man” is a weak attempt at irony on an otherwise refreshingly earnest album. But on the whole, Father of the Bride offers tracks that repeat in the listener’s head, unearthing meaning with each successive listen. It is, at last, unpretentious, the result of genuine wonder at the world. It may even be—bear with me here—cool. |
Running a business? Whether you want to let your customers know about new launch or offer, you want to get feedback from customer experience, or get to know their interests, for all possible positive things for your business on the social channels, you must have a social media management tool. Social media management tool gives you in-depth insights of the tie created with the customers along with time-saving features.
Since reputation is everything online, you have to ensure that customers are happy being with your brand. If not, why so? You have to take the customer’s interests with utmost care, to build credibility and relationship. Social media management tools help you to do all such things to keep your customers in touch as well as to market your business.
Here are the top 3 tools for social media management:
Hootsuite keeps itself on the top for social media management. The tool is very well-known for integrating Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+ and Pinterest and many more social sites. It allows you to customize URLs for the profile page.
- All-in-one interface: You don’t need to go to every site to see what’s happening. The tool offers one interface to post and retweet and everything you do on the homepage of social sites.
- App directory: The tool has integration with many apps such as Google drive, Salesforce, YouTube etc. It provides access to apps through the directory.
- Low cost: The tool has low pricing that is affordable for small business.
- Longer learning curve: Learning how to use the tool takes time.
- Assignments feature is of no use for personal or startup level because it is designed for teams.
Buffer App makes it easier to manage multiple social media accounts. The tool has ability to queue up several posts at once that can be scheduled throughout the week. It works with Google+, LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.
- User-friendly interface.
- Advanced option for scheduled posts.
- Browser extension: Apart from web-hosting, it allows extensions that connect with a browser and monitor.
- No option to make social mentions.
- No option to post to forums and blogs.
- Limited integrations with LinkedIn and Google+.
Sprout Social is multi-purpose tool for monitoring, publishing and measuring social media activities. The tool has smart inbox along with it. It has built-in CRM as well.
- Security and ability to set specific permissions and roles.
- Helpdesk facility.
- Built- in CRM.
- Expensive: The tool is costlier than Hootsuite and Buffer.
- Limited filtering: The tool has unified inbox, but filtering is not that good.
- No keyword groups tracking.
All these social media management tools have smart features. Startups can take buffer as it is available with the free version. If you want more features, Hootsuite is the best for you. If you are running a small business, you can opt Sproutsocial. However, Pro version of Hootsuite satisfies all the business demands. Get a free trial and you are on the go. |
Difference between Homicide and Manslaughter
Key Difference: Homicide is an umbrella term that covers the act of one human killing another human, which could be lawful as well as unlawful. Homicide is not always a punishable act under the criminal law and the ruling depends on the type of homicide it is. Manslaughter is a type of homicide, where one takes the life of another. The definition of manslaughter differs in different countries, and is usually gauged on the circumstances under which the killing occurred or on the state of mind of the killer.
The word homicide and manslaughter are often heard on the news when we hear about someone being accused of killing another person. Many people that are not well versed with legal definitions often assume that these mean the same thing. These terms are thrown around on TV, newspapers and books without a proper explanation for the general public. It often results in a massive confusion regarding the proper use of these words.
These terms do not make much of a difference to the general public that are listening to the news as it usually means that someone died by the hands of someone else. However, these terms are completely different when accusing someone of committing a crime. The lawyers, judges and the jury must be able to differentiate and understand the different definitions between these terms. These terms play a huge role in the conviction of the accused. So, what are the exact differences between homicide and manslaughter?
Homicide is an umbrella term that covers the act of one human killing another human, which could be lawful as well as unlawful. The term ‘homicide’ also includes killing someone with a purpose of doing an evil deed as well as accidently killing someone in self-defense. Homicide is not always a punishable act under the criminal law and the ruling depends on the type of homicide it is. Murder and manslaughter are considered as types of homicide. The term is often used when it is unsure how and why the victim has died. Once, that is proven and clear, it is then termed under words.
There are three types of homicide:
Justifiable homicide: This homicide is done for the greater good. This homicide is considered excusable under special circumstances that need to be extensively proven. A justifiable homicide includes killing a person that was a threat to the safety of society such as rapist, murderers, etc. Killing a person in self-defense is also considered as a justifiable homicide.
Criminal homicide: Criminal homicide is when a person unlawfully kills another person with the intention of doing harm to that person. Criminal homicide also includes unintentional killings, where an innocent dies by accident. In many jurisdictions, criminal homicide automatically calls for capital punishment. Murder, voluntary/involuntary manslaughter and assisting someone in suicide are all considered to be criminal homicide. However, the punishments for each differ depending on the circumstances.
State-sanctioned homicide: State-sanctioned homicide is when a person that is performing the killing is approved by the state to kill someone. This includes capital punishment, war and authority forces (i.e. police, FBI, sheriff, etc.).
Manslaughter is a type of homicide, where one takes the life of another. However, manslaughter is considered to be a slightly less serious crime than murder, but serious nonetheless. The definition of manslaughter differs in different countries, and is usually gauged on the circumstances under which the killing occurred or on the state of mind of the killer. The distinction between murder and manslaughter is attributed to the Ancient Athenian lawmaker Draco in the 7th century BCE.
Manslaughter is usually broken down into two categories:
Voluntary manslaughter: Voluntary manslaughter is when the killer has provocation for the murder, such as finding a spouse with a lover. In these circumstances, the homicide may even be termed as a crime of passion. It may even be in an instance such when a woman kills a rapist in order to get away. Voluntary manslaughter also cover when the killer in temporarily insane or not in the right state of mind. Essentially, voluntary manslaughter can be any instance when a person kills somebody intentionally but the circumstances leading to the homicide where such that the actions of the killer can be understood but still condemned. Punishment for this may be less or equal to murder depending on the circumstances.
Involuntary manslaughter: Involuntary manslaughter is when the killer has killed accidentally or without the intention of taking a life. This can include drunk driving, negligence, or assault without the intention of killing. Involuntary manslaughter is further categorized into constructive manslaughter and criminally negligent manslaughter. Constructive manslaughters include drunk driving incidents, running a red light, etc. Criminally negligent manslaughter is as the name suggests homicide due to negligence. The punishment for this will be less that murder, but may be less or equal to voluntary manslaughter.
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The Kenneth Rainin Foundation’s mission is simply to enhance life. They accomplish this in three different areas of focus: Arts, Education, and Health. Through these lenses, they support open-minded innovation, moving from problem identification to real action plans. Under their Health lens, the foundation conducts a yearly Innovations Symposium. This year, I was lucky to attend the 2018 Innovations Symposium in San Francisco, CA. For two days, talented people from a multitude of backgrounds presented research, created connections and collaborations and discussed various topics surrounding Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).
The tone of the meeting sets this one apart from many others that I have attended. Every single person I met was deeply committed to improving the lives of all those affected by IBD. I was puzzled as to what brought these folks together until I met Jen Rainin. She brings a rare combination of pure humility and avid curiosity to her work at the Kenneth Rainin Foundation. The organization has given $20 million to IBD research in the hopes of helping researchers move towards enlightened plans of action.
Although every person I met at the conference was fascinating, three stood out as outstanding examples of translating problem identification to actionable plans for IBD.
Meet the innovators (and their innovations):
David Suskind, MD
Dr. Suskind is a pediatric gastroenterologist, is Professor of Pediatrics at Seattle Children’s Hospital and the University of Washington School of Medicine. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Suskind is an avid researcher seeking new ways to treat IBD and other gut diseases. His clinical research has shown support for dietary therapies in patients with IBD.[i] He and his team have shown changes in the microbial populations in IBD patients’ guts after diet therapy.[ii] Microbiome dysbiosis in the gut is defined as having decreased species diversity. You can see in this graph that after 12 weeks of diet therapy, certain patients have increased microbial diversity.
The PRODUCE study, a collaboration between Seattle Children’s and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, is expanding upon Dr. Suskind’s initial studies and is the first large-scale multicenter study on the use of the SCD (specific carbohydrate diet) as an effective treatment for IBD in children.[iii] The PRODUCE study compares a strict SCD to a modified SCD diet in decreasing symptoms and reducing inflammation in IBD subjects. Dr. Suskind is also the founder of NiMBAL, a free website whose mission is to educate and help support families, patients and healthcare providers in incorporating dietary therapy to treat IBD.
Steve Axelrod, Ph.D.,
Dr. Axelrod got his training in Elementary Particle Physics at Yale, and then Stanford where he completed his postdoc in the same field. He worked for 15 years at Measurex-Honeywell, where he became the Director of Measurement Systems and Hardware Engineering, developing complex measurement products like nuclear and X-ray sensors, before transitioning to the medical device field.
Motivated by a daughter who was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease at 13, he applied his knowledge of the medical device field and his background in physics to create a novel product– necessity is the mother of invention. The result is a small abdominal patch called the G-Tech Patch System [iv] that harnesses the latest mobile, cloud, and materials technologies to help sense and determine digestive function.
G-tech is like an EKG for one’s gut
Started in 2011, G-Tech offers wireless, wearable patches, that easily conform to the body and run continuously for three days as the patient goes about their normal daily activities. The non-invasive patches read the electrical signals from the GI tract, generated by the muscles of the stomach, small intestine, and colon, acting very much like an EKG for one’s gut.
The patient wears the patches which transmit the signals via Bluetooth to a smartphone app, which in turn uploads it to the cloud. This data is then processed with proprietary algorithms, developed by combining math, physics, cellular biology, and an understanding of the digestive tract, to provide a report for the physician to help diagnose the underlying cause of a patient’s symptoms.
G-Tech’s studies have taught them that each person has a unique “gut-print”, that emerges over 24 hours of recording data. They refer to this period as a “gutbeat” in analogy with the heartbeat. This novel product can help personalize medicine and translate data into specific care for individual patients.
Although it is still in the prototype stage, G-Tech has already presented 12 posters, created 2 medical journal manuscripts, and with the help of the Rainin Foundation, has turned 15 million data points of raw signal into something with meaning.
Laurie Keefer, Ph.D.
Dr. Keefer is a GI Health Psychologist and the Director of Psychobehavioral Research at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, NY. She takes a psychological and behavioral approach to gut diseases, such as IBD, and is a pioneer in providing behavioral therapies to improve gut health for patients [v].
In her current role, Dr. Keefer oversees Psychobehavioral Research for the Division of Gastroenterology and also Co-Directs a patient-centered subspecialty medical home within the Susan and Leonard Feinstein IBD Clinical Center called GRITT-IBD [Gaining Resilience Through Transitions-] which focuses on reducing negative outcomes for patients with IBD by enhancing their resilience with behavioral tools. She remains committed to the development of self-management tools that leverage the strong connection between the brain and the gut to improve outcomes for patients with chronic digestive diseases.
Harnessing positive psychology and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), she focuses on resilience, optimism, and social support, to help patients find the ability to self-regulate their wellbeing, happiness, and engagement in life. Dr. Keefer came up with the GRITT scoring system which uses resilience instead of stress as an endpoint.
Current models are reactive, not proactive
Dr. Keefer explained to me, “Current models of psychosocial support in GI practices have been reactive and not proactive.” She, therefore, sought a different path, by utilizing the power of positive psychology to turn the focus away from the negative (stress) to a positive (resilience). Her GRITT scoring system is built around gaining resilience through transition. There are many transitions throughout life: from sick to healthy, from pediatric to adult care, from an old job to a new one etc. By focussing on resilience, you can capture the patient’s strengths in addition to risks and vulnerabilities. In application, measurable variables are tracked with the goal of optimization. A care plan is devised, which has multiple extenders: peer mentoring, telemedicine, pain management, patient advisory board, etc.
She also uses hypnotherapy to address resilience and help IBD patients. In a study that was conducted, she found that patients that received the hypnotherapy were in remission for 78 days longer. She also found that the risk of a flare was two times higher in the control group. NBC News broadcast a video segment on Dr. Keefer and her use of hypnosis for IBD. In addition to her research and therapy, she serves as a team member/advisor for two entrepreneurial companies, GastroGirl and MetaMe health.
One thing that connects these three individuals is that their commitment and passion for their practice and research has resulted in outstanding and innovative products, ideas, and therapies, moving us all forward. With the support of Jen Rainin at the Rainin Foundation and all wonderful innovators, the hopeful future of IBD is happening now.
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[i] Lane, ER, Lee, D, Suskind, DL. “Dietary Therapies in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease: An Evolving Inflammatory Bowel Disease Paradigm.” Gastroenterology clinics of North America.” Vol 46(4). 2017. 731-744. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29173518
[ii] Suskind, David et al. “Clinical and Fecal Microbial Changes With Diet Therapy in Active Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology. Vol 52(2). 2018.
[v] Ballou, Sarah, Keefer, Laurie. “Psychological Interventions for Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Inflammatory Bowel Diseases.” Clinical and Translational Gastroenterology. Vol 8(e214). 2017. https://www.nature.com/articles/ctg20166
Ellen Martin and Becca Maliza were also authors on this story. Click the link to read about them here. |
We’re talking Crepes here friends, not creeps. I promise. This week The Usual Suspects and I are delving into the wonderful world of crepes to celebrate the diversity of this fanciful little pancake. Sweet or savory these pancakes add a dash of class to any brunch spread. And contrary to popular belief – they are not as difficult as they appear. And by not difficulty – they’re freakin’ easy!
And with the tutelage of America’s Test Kitchen, you know you can’t go wrong.
This week the whole kit and caboodle of us are teaming up with America’s Test Kitchen to showcase the perfect crepe, give you the tips and tricks to make crepes like the pros and absolutely rock the socks off your brunch guests.
For #CrepeWeek kickoff, I wanted to keep it simple and fresh, so I added booze to it. Oh yeah, and lots of fruit. With so many berries and stone fruits being available I grabbed one of everything at the store, diced and sliced like a bad infomercial and poured a heavy hand of Grand Marnier over the top to seal the deal. And with a little Blackberry Grand Marnier jam in the middle of the crepes there were angels tap dancing on my tastebuds.
But to make sure I had all the right skillz, yes this warrants a “z” – I had to go straight to the source to make sure these were an epic success rather than an epic failure.
I had the chance to chat with ATK’s crepe developer Andrea to find out all the necessary tips and tricks that went into the perfect crepe. It was enlightening.
The first and perhaps most important tip imparted on us was that heating your non-stick pan for 10 minutes on low heat before making your crepes was key. It will give your pan ample opportunity to heat throughly and evenly, putting a halt to the temperature roller coaster that typically plagues pans when you make multiple batches of anything. What’s worse than unevenly cooked crepes – Nothing. Except having a house devoid of chocolate when you’re jonesing for a piece.
Next, mix your wet and dry ingredients together in two batches. Don’t just throw them both together all at once! Second worst thing about failure crepes? Lumpy batter. No one wants that. Splitting the whisking of the wet ingredients in with the dry in two separate batches ensures you get a smooth batter that will yield supermodel worthy crepes. Hey Kate Moss, nothing tastes a good as skinny feels? False. Perfect crepes do!!
And don’t fret about investing in crepe specific pans. Andrea told me that even Great Aunt Julia Child use a good ‘ol basic non-stick pan. If its good enough for Aunt Julia, its good enough for us!
Lastly, with the high liquid to flour ratio – there isn’t enough time or flour content to promote the formation of gluten in the batter. You can use whatever all purpose flour you have laying around for these without worrying about them becoming to tough.
So when you get around to pouring that little dollop of batter into the pan, swirl your pan around in the most artistic fashion you can, with the batter slowly coating the entire bottom of the pan. Let your crepes cook for about 1 minute on one side, until they become golden brown – and turn them with a spatula under the edge to lift the crepe away from the pan and use your fingers to flip it over! Be bold, be daring and be dexterous.
The whole spatula flip maneuver can go sour in a second, so use your phalanges and be the daredevil inside you were meant to be.
These delicate pancakes aren’t something to be afraid of. Make a batch, or two for practice – and eat the results. There is nothing unfortunate about a cooking experiment you get to devour afterwards. Hone your skills and perfect your coat-the-pan-in-batter wrist flourish. You’ll be a culinary rockstar yet.
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Jeanne from Inside Nana Bread’s Heat – Lemon Cream Crepe Cake for Two
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Madeline from Munching in the Mitten – Blueberry Lemon Crepes
Carrie from Bakeaholic Mama – Vermonter Crepes with Ham and Cheese
Katie from Hill Country Cook – Sweet Crepes
Monica from The Grommom – Prosciutto and Asparagus Crepes
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Allison from Decadent Philistines – Red Pepper and Goat Cheese Crepes
Anne from My Sweet Heart – Red Velvet Crepes with Mascarpone.
Mixed Berry Grand Marnier Crepes
Fresh berries soaked in Grand Marnier laid on Crepes
1 pound Strawberries, hulled and quartered
2 cups Bleuberries
2 Peaches, diced
3 Tbsp Grand Marnier
1 Tbsp Sugar
1 tsp Orange Zest
1/2 tsp Vegetable Oil
1 cup All Purpose Flour
1 tsp Sugar
1/4 tsp Salt
1 1/2 cup Whole Milk
3 large Eggs
2 Tbsp Butter, melted and cooled
1/2 cup Blackberry Grand Marnier Jam
In large bowl, mix together berries. Pour Grand Marnier over the top. Sprinkle with sugar. Mix to evenly coat berries. Place in fridge for one hour, stirring occasionally. Keep chilled
Place oil in large nonstick skillet and heat over low for at least 10 minutes to throughly heat the pan.
In large bowl whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. In separate bowl, whisk together milk and eggs. Add half of milk mixture to dry ingredients and whisk until smooth. Add butter and whisk until incorporated. Whisk in other half of the milk/egg mixture until smooth and fully incorporated.
With a paper towel spread heated oil around the non-stick skillet. Increase heat to medium and let skillet heat for 1 more minute. Test heat of skillet by placing 1 teaspoon batter in center and cook for 20 seconds. If mini crêpe is golden brown on bottom, skillet is properly heated; if the crepe burns or does not brown, adjust the heat of the skillet to accommodate.
4. Pour 1/4 cup batter into far side of pan and swirl gently until batter evenly covers bottom of pan. Cook crêpe without moving it until top surface is dry and crêpe starts to brown at edges, loosening crêpe from side of pan with rubber spatula, about 25 seconds. Gently slide spatula underneath edge of crêpe, grasp edge with fingertips, and flip crêpe. Cook until second side is lightly spotted, about 20 seconds. Transfer cooked crêpe to wire rack, inverting so spotted side is facing up. Return pan to heat and heat for 10 seconds before repeating with remaining batter. Place the done crepes on a wire rack to cool and allow steam to wear off.
When done plate the crêpes on a large microwave-safe plate and invert second plate over crêpes. Microwave on high power until crêpes are warm, 30 to 45 seconds (45 to 60 seconds if crêpes have cooled completely). Remove top plate and wipe dry with paper towel.
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If you know you want to become a neonatal nurse practitioner, congratulations. You’ve completed the most difficult part of the NP education process- choosing your nurse practitioner specialty. Now, you need to find the right NP program for your needs. There are a number of quality neonatal nurse practitioner programs scattered around the country. Here are a few that stand out above the rest.
1. The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University tops our list of quality neonatal nurse practitioner programs. The neonatal NP program at OSU is offered both on campus and online and remains available in the MSN track. 100% of Ohio State University’s neonatal NP program graduates pass the national certification exam upon graduation and all find jobs within three months of graduating from the program. In-state students enjoy the luxury of having faculty locate clinical opportunities so they aren’t faced with the stress of finding their own clinical preceptors. Not only does OSU offer an excellent neonatal NP program, they also provide local and international service learning opportunities enhancing the student experience.
2. University of Florida
The University of Florida neonatal nurse practitioner program boasts excellent pass rates on the national certification exam as well as job placement rate post-graduation with both at 100%. Neonatal NP students at University of Florida complete the program in just 5 semesters full-time. Most courses are internet based making the education convenient for neonatal NP students. The drawback? Clinical hours must be completed in the state of Florida so students must be willing to relocate if they don’t already live in-state.
3. Creighton University
Like our fist two picks, Creighton’s neonatal nurse practitioner program boasts excellent stats. 100% of graduates pass the national NP certification and 100% of Creighton’s neonatal NP program grads find jobs upon graduation. Students must find their own clinical placements but assistance is available from faculty if necessary. Creighton University continues to offer its neonatal nurse practitioner education as an MSN program which can be completed in just five semesters full-time. Most courses are offered in a distance format making the program flexible for working students.
4. Northeastern University
Northeastern University’s efficient neonatal NP program can be completed in just one year full-time or two years part-time. The speed of education at Northeastern doesn’t compromise the outcomes of student’s educations. Northeastern neonatal NP program graduates have a 100% pass rate on the national nurse practitioner certification exam. While job placement post-graduation is not officially tracked, faculty say that Northeastern neonatal NP program graduates don’t have trouble finding jobs, especially if they are willing to move outside the Boston area. Prospective students should note that two years of NICU nursing experience are required to apply to this top program.
5. Arizona State University
Arizona State University’s neonatal nurse practitioner program stands out among our other picks in that it only offers a DNP level education. Prospective neonatal NP’s can enter as post-bachelor’s or post-master’s students. In-state students are in luck at ASU- clinical placements are assigned so they don’t have the stress of finding their own preceptors. Out-of-state students are responsible for finding their own clinical placements but clinical coordinators are able to offer some assistance. The hybrid nature of ASU’s neonatal NP program makes it flexible for students from all backgrounds. The program is almost completely online. Travel to campus is required 2 to 3 times each semester. Finally, ASU’s neonatal NP program graduates have a 96% pass rate on the national certification exam.
Regardless of where you ultimately choose to get your neonatal NP education, your future looks bright. According to nursing experts, 40% of the neonatal nurse practitioner workforce will retire in the next five to ten years giving graduates an even better job outlook.
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Good morning Travellers,
Eight months ago my marriage imploded. Almost nine weeks ago, my then husband moved off to another state. One week ago today I got divorced.
There’s a sentence I hoped to never say.
Not because I think less of people who have been divorced, but because of my parents divorce and my mother’s subsequent divorces. Because when I hear the word divorce, I think of seeing my mom in the hall bathroom in my grandparents house with my great aunt. She as crying so hard her face was purple. My aunt was telling her it would be alright. At 8 years old, I had no idea such pain existed. Because my dad seems to still be scarred by the event. Because when I was engaged at 21 to a different guy and a “friend” told me I had no business getting married because the way I had grown up didn’t teach me what marriage is.
By the way, that guy is now divorced as well.
When I was riding up in the elevator to the court room with my friend, I compared the feeling to the day I had a uterine biopsy. I wasn’t sure how much it would hurt, or what the procedure itself was. I was pretty sure it was an experience I would have rather lived without and just didn’t really want to do it. But I did, in both cases. I needed to know if I had cancer AND this relationship needed to end. Both felt surgical and I felt like I was outside myself, numb, watching me going thru the event. Sometimes I think when fear and pain reach a certain level, we just disconnect.
Thankfully, he was not there. Thankfully that day was not dramatic.
What’s interesting is that the choices and catalyst of my divorce were not mine, they were his. No matter how broke down I felt in my marriage when I began therapy for myself and it was healing so much, I had hope that we could go and rebuild. But he didn’t. Or he indicated to me he was uncertain while telling his mom, he only wanted a divorce.
I don’t think there is a villain in my story, but I do have feelings about my choices in this relationship. I don’t think he treated me well in many instances, but I’m sure he would say the same. I still chose to stay. I wasn’t happy in my marriage and I’m sure he would say the same. I still chose to stay. He made unkind remarks to me throughout our relationship that made me feel diminished, maybe he would say the same. I still chose to stay. I was alone in this marriage, we were separate and lacked intimacy in all it’s forms. I still chose to stay. He broke my heart into a million pieces before we got married and I still chose to marry him.
My heart feels shattered right now and some days I wonder how long it will take to heal. But I will. Because I feel like I broke it more than him. I broke my own heart and life, that’s how I really feel. I feel like I betrayed myself more than anything else.
Some days I am angry at him, some days I am free, some days I feel a pang of the memory of love. My house feels like home still albeit a strange new home. Mostly I randomly feel lost and sick to my stomach when I think about it all. My identity has shifted in a way I did not forsee, but maybe I should have. My mom in law had remarked how they only heard one side of this story, his side. This post is all I’m ever going to say. Not because he is innocent nor am I guilty, but I decided nine months ago how I wanted to behave throughout this nightmare. I want to remain unashamed of my behavior and at least have no regrets in how I behaved when it fell apart.
I want to move thru this, move with this, not away from it or move on from it. I’m just not sure how long that will take, and it seems everyone has a different story of divorce. There’s a guy in Instagram named John Kim who I feel at times is offering advice that feels like a narration of my current life events. It was his idea about the not moving on verbiage but rather through, because I’ve had a lot of people telling me that I need to move on. I don’t think it’s been long enough to hear that yet.
I don’t regret my marriage. I don’t want to regret it. 15 years of my life was spent with this man, but I have to figure out how to move thru this so I’m not beholden to it for another 15. I get hopeful and then afraid. I convince myself I can do this, but then my living room ceiling leaks. Sometimes I think there is a great adventure waiting for me, calling to me, but then it feels like I just want to give up. You hear stories about how a person’s life collapsed and then they built a better one. They found themselves. They built something better. That’s where I have set my sights. That’s where I am heading, however long that journey takes. I’ll let you know when I get there… |
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In modern usage after the 17th century, where aesthetic considerations are paramount, the fine arts are separated and distinguished from acquired skills in general, such as the decorative or applied arts.Art may be characterized in terms of mimesis (its representation of reality), narrative (storytelling), expression, communication of emotion, or other qualities.
artistic works have existed for almost as long as humankind: from early pre-historic art to contemporary art; however, some theories restrict the concept of "artistic works" to modern Western societies.During the Romantic period, art came to be seen as "a special faculty of the human mind to be classified with religion and science".Works of art can tell stories or simply express an aesthetic truth or feeling.The oldest documented forms of art are visual arts, which include creation of images or objects in fields including today painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, and other visual media.Architecture is often included as one of the visual arts; however, like the decorative arts, or advertising, it involves the creation of objects where the practical considerations of use are essential—in a way that they usually are not in a painting, for example.Fine art refers to a skill used to express the artist's creativity, or to engage the audience's aesthetic sensibilities, or to draw the audience towards consideration of more refined or finer work of art.
Within this latter sense, the word art may refer to several things: (i) a study of a creative skill, (ii) a process of using the creative skill, (iii) a product of the creative skill, or (iv) the audience's experience with the creative skill.Comedy, for instance, is a dramatic imitation of men worse than average; whereas tragedy imitates men slightly better than average.Lastly, the forms differ in their manner of imitation—through narrative or character, through change or no change, and through drama or no drama.For example, music imitates with the media of rhythm and harmony, whereas dance imitates with rhythm alone, and poetry with language.The forms also differ in their object of imitation.Art is a diverse range of human activities in creating visual, auditory or performing artifacts (artworks), expressing the author's imaginative or technical skill, intended to be appreciated for their beauty or emotional power. |
This Red Quinoa and Beet Salad is a great make ahead lunch. Perfect for any of you who like to meal prep on the weekends.
Did you grow up not liking certain vegetables? I wasn’t a big fan of beets growing up. The only time that my mom would serve beets would be when she made her Greek salad. I would always pick out the beets because I just didn’t like the texture or the taste back then. Maybe it was because they were can beets; I’m not too sure. I did like how they turn the feta cheese a pink color. This is also back when I ate cheese.
Fast forward to a few years ago, I started making beets. I discovered that I love roasting beets. I love adding roasted beets to salads, especially grain based salads like this Red Quinoa and Beet Salad.
Roasting beets couldn’t be any easier. Simply remove the beet greens and trim the beets. Give the beets a good scrub and wrap in tinfoil. Bake in the oven for 40-60 minutes; the time will depend on the size of the beets.
I picked up this gorgeous bunch of organic beets at my famers’ market and they were on the smaller side. Roasted beets pair beautifully with red quinoa. The color of this salad is just so gorgeous, don’t you think so?
Quinoa comes in a few different colors and I have been seeing more of my local grocery stores carry red quinoa. I think that the red quinoa is perfect for using in grain-based salads. The texture holds up well.
The quinoa needs to be cooled before adding the rest of the salad ingredients and can be prepped ahead of time.
Freshly parsley and scallions are added to the salad for a pop of green color. I found these gorgeous red scallions at the farmers’ market and used them for the salad. I have also made the salad with regular scallions.
This Red Quinoa and Beet Salad is:
- Naturally gluten-free
- Perfect for meal prepping
- & taking for your lunch
If you make the recipe, leave a comment or tag us on Instagram at #thymeandlove.
For the Salad:
- 1 Cup Red Quinoa, rinsed
- 2 Cups Water
- 3 Small to Medium sized Beets
- 2-3 Scallions, finely sliced (I used both white and green parts)
- 1/2 Cup Parsley, chopped
For the dressing:
- 1/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2-3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 1 Tsp Pure Maple Syrup
- 1/2 Tsp Sea Salt
- 1/4 Tsp Fresh Black Pepper
- In a medium saucepan add the quinoa and water. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook quinoa 15-20, until the quinoa is cooked and all the water has been absorbed. Turn off the heat and let cool completely. Once the quinoa is cooled add it to a large salad or mixing bowl.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Trim and clean the beets. Wrap the beets in tin foil. Place the wrapped beets and a cookie sheet and cook until fork tender, about 40-60 minutes. The length of cooking time will depend on the size of the beets.
- Let the beets cool and when cool enough to handle, peel them. Dice the peeled beets into bite size pieces. Add then add the diced beets to the quinoa.
- Add the scallions and parsley to the bowl and mix.
- In a small bowl add the olive oil, lemon juice, maple syrup, salt and pepper. Whisk together. Taste and adjust seasonings.
- Pour the dressing over the quinoa and beets. Stir everything together.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve. |
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I am giving the list of his books from wikipedia below. Your comment will be appreciated. The Dvoretsky School series was first published in English in these editions:. They are all ok and challenging enough. The endgame manual may be the most useful overall, but I haven’t been through the collection. That would be the technical answer to your question. However it might be a matter of opinion. Bloggers here at chess. In case you are interested current edition of Endgame Manual by Dvoretsky is 3rd Russell Enterprises and peparation available CD chessbase is 1st edition.
I’m not sure how you can say this However, I feel some of these books are absurdly difficult. In my personal experience, Endgame Manual is very comprehensive from a theoretical standpoint, however, you will have to engage in other openkng study to gain “technique” or a feel for endgames.
I also think that Training for the Tournament Player is a must read for any aspiring chess player. Well, I say this because I read some of cvoretsky and am not impressed. He may be a great preparztion, but I find that his books are not good. Example is his chapter one of the analytical manual: It is complex yes, but what does it teach?
It is too easy to say that his books are for the better players only. They are not well written. I play in a club with GM’s etc. Thank you very openihg for the responses.
Mark Dvoretsky Chess Book Series – Which one is right for 2000 USCF players?
For end game I was thinking more of going through Silman’s end game course in near future next 1 year. Any idea why Traning for the tournament player and not Technique for the tournament player recommended in one comment? Also what about Attack and Defence? Defence looks like something that has been relatively less discussed in chess literature. Can anyone who’s seen both editions comment on the difference between the original 5-book series and the newer “Secrets of It’s not dboretsky to me whether they’re simply reprints with slightly different names, or contain new material.
The books in the Olms series are revised and updated from the Batsford series, but they are similar with the layout immensely improved. Batsford, under the leadership of the scoundrel Raymond Keene, went belly up, then changed a letter in the company name, and refused to honour the royalties to all its authors.
Not perfectly up on all the details, but Dvoretsky promptly forbade the new Batsford to reprint or republish his books and transferred the rights to Olms. It should also be pointed out that Openihg always updated his writing and his analysis constantly. He was very scrupulous in this regard.
BronSteinitz, ‘The Analytical Manual’ is more of a compilation of training material, than a didactic tour de force he hints at this in his foreword. Personally, I genuinely like many of lpening authors you mention, but also enjoy immensely many the drier, less florid style of many Russian authors and coaches, such as Dvoretsky.
Also, Dvoretsky’s books are basically all extremely advanced.
Thanks for the detailed reply. So if I’m understanding you correctly, I should prefer the Olms editions in every regard. The only one of his books got anything from was the first one ” Secrets of Chess Training.
The others seem designed to make a topic as obscure and hard as possible. There are a few chapter exceptions, but rest seem to be for much higher rated than uscf.
In fact there are stories of many of these books being returned to openiny uscf bookshop orginally the main source for these books in usa. The set I have is the ‘School of Chess Excellence’, and I find them highly enjoyable, although extremely demanding.
Normally, I work with slightly less advanced material, but it’s good to challenge oneself from time to time. Dvoretsky’s books are all extremely hard work, no doubt preparaation it. But before dishing him, remember that very strong players like GM Jacob Aagaard himself no mean chess dvordtsky writer and chess coach preparatioon, GM Peter Heine Nielsen, IM Jesper Hall Swedish chess coachand numerous others have dubbed him the best chess coach in the world.
As has been pointed out many a time on here, it’s important to use the right material at the right time. I totally agree that before one even thinks of taking on Dvoretsky, less advanced stuff is likely to be of far more benefit, such as Jeremy Silman, Arthur Jussupow, Mikhail Shereshevsky, Jacob Aagaard and so on.
Unless you’re absolute genius, like Bobby Fischer or Magnus Carlsen, with the ability to soak up everything you read like a sponge, and still be eager for more, there will be some rather tedious spadework to be done from time to time or as Kasparov is wont to say: Wesley So who’s currently working with Vladimir Tukmakov recently said that he realized – despite being in the high s – that he had enormous gaps in his chess erudition.
Since he started working with Tukmakov he’s progressed even further, but also complained recently of chess fatigue. I am really curious to read about your progress in these 5 years. I see you’re very high rated now. Rvoretsky really excited to improve – though have to admit the first chapter of Analytical is very complex indeed haha.
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Sep 7, 9. Sep 8, Sep 11, I would say, none of them. I’ve heard the same as Jackie. That they’re for advanced players. Sep 12, Dvoretsky’s books are worth getting, they will make any player stronger by studying them. Sep 14, I worked through most of a number of them, years ago.
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A return to basics, a clampdown on anti social behaviour and an indoor market where Lidl used to be are among the suggestions from residents and shoppers in St Austell to revive the town's fortune.
Putting more police on the street, covering up the White River development so shoppers stay in the dry and pop up shops and stalls with low short term rents and business rates are all avenues that should be explored by the St Austell BID team and Cornwall Council to ensure the Cornish market town does not die of a slow boarded-up death.
Cornwall Live spent the day in St Austell to see how many shops stood empty and how tough or not trading is on the high street in this once thriving town. We met shop owners who had just moved in and were keen to make a success of it and see their ideas transform St Austell.
We also met traders who have thrown in the towel and are getting out of there double quick.
Our feature on St Austell's high street has sparked debate among the town's residents who all want where they live to thrive and shops to succeed.
No-one wants to live in a ghost town with boarded up shops and no-go streets. and we did count 17 empty shops with one more on the way to closing.
"Who is the town centre aimed at?" asked Angela Woodhouse on our Facebook page. "I think we have to go back to basics."
Diana Middleton suggested that the old Lidl be used as an indoor market, creating jobs and bringing in income.
She commented: "We could have stalls that can be hired in what used to be Eden cafe, especially coming up to Christmas. Also Poundland.
"Any large shop which has shut down could be put to use by hiring out space to sell. It could be a good investment for someone"
Jayson Searle Flesher agreed saying: "That would be a brilliant idea or perhaps use it as a community centre type of thing a place where people can put on art shows give the town a focal point."
However Hayley Newton was a bit more circumspect and worried that the will to make it work was somehow lacking.
She said: "We have been trying to do this but the landlords have to agree - and they won't. The council and BID team cannot afford to pay the rent on these places and that is the only way this could happen."
Jean Wheatley added: "When you consider the millions spent on recent regeneration of the town centre, what went wrong? Bad decisions, planning, layout?
"I remember visitors asking us in Fore Street " where's the shopping centre? " Err... You're in it. Just a scaled down version of anywhere else, with little individuality.
"Cornwall is wet, very wet at times, so the lack of a covered area is an issue. Closures of shops and services have only worsened the problem."
Many readers blamed Cornwall Council for housing addicts and homeless in St Austell town centre.
For David James, the town is past saving and has been for years. He said: "Coyte Farm could and should have changed things. It didn’t get the go ahead and since then the town has nose dived and has nothing to offer. If I want to go shopping now for men’s stuff I head to Exeter, decent shops all in one place and only a hour up the road."
However not all of your comments were negative and only a coming together of shop keepers, property owners, the council and BID team and the police supported by local residents making an effort to shop in the town could turn its fortunes round.
Mrs Newton added: "The only way to really help is for central government and Cornwall Council to change the way rates are set, make the same rules apply to out of town shops as they do to town centres, and for the law to be changed on landlords and pension funds who buy up town centre premises then leave them empty and rotting.
"Sadly all of this is out of our hands. Complaining about BID, the town council or the shop owners does no good - they are all just as frustrated and angry as the rest of us.
"We can all help by supporting the shops that are here - only by locals using the town can we expect things to improve. The more shoppers we have the more the anti-social element will be diluted, which in turn will drive them out. The more footfall we have the better our chances of attracting new shops.
"We would all love an indoor market (or any market!) and it has been tried so many times. Unfortunately you cannot force traders to come here - they do one market then say "not enough customers" so they don't come back. We have to use what we have, only then will we get better. Sitting at home criticizing the town, but never coming in and spending money here, will eventually kill it off."
Jason Charleston agreed saying that blaming everyone else did not help. He added: “Everybody is blaming everybody on here. For the demise of the town but the fact is it is all our faults we want stuff cheaper and buy it online, that is killing the towns. Admittedly junkies and drunk do definitely put people off going to the towns.”
In a joint statement, Cornwall Council and the St Austell BID team said: “The Safer St Austell partnership, which includes the voluntary sector, public services and the local business community, was set up earlier this year to help people feel safer and respond to local concerns about anti-social behaviour.
"However when compared to towns of a similar population St Austell has an average amount of recorded crime when looking at the rate per population.
"Last month, partners undertook a walkabout, talking to local businesses and residents, encouraging people to report incidents of anti-social behaviour and street drinking and providing a leaflet with contact details to make a report.
"Over the coming months Safer St Austell will continue to work together on initiatives such as continuing to patrol St Austell.
"We understand that the Lidl premises are currently under negotiation."
They added: "In St Austell, 75% of the businesses have had a rate reduction, no increase and now some pay no business rates at all. Short term leases and reduced rents are available in Old Vicarage Place through Miller Commercial.
"Due to the difficulty in dealing with pension companies negotiating rents this is a much more challenging quest."
What do you think will solve the problem faced by Cornish high streets like St Austell? Comment on our story below or join the debate on our Facebook page |
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The handbook contains information on 50 of the most commonly applied scientific examination techniques for the research of artworks. Each of the techniques is described by one of the 27 leading international experts on authenticating art. This is said to be the first time these scientific methods have been compiled and presented in a more layman language (though the vocabulary is still slightly scientific in my view). There is a page on each of the methods, with short descriptions on its classifications, applications, limitations, technical specifications and considerations as well as a brief history of the technique/ alternative techniques and key literature in the field. I can see that this can be a useful compendium for public and private museums, art lawyers, art dealers, art collectors, art conservators, art historians, artists’ estates and auction houses.
The introduction in the books states that there is not a single entity that provides accreditation to companies offering scientific research for authentication and condition checks, so the level of knowledge of scientific methods has not been uniform across organisations that deliver such services. This makes this publication an excellent initiative. The more experts connect, the more the art world can effectively combat the circulation of fakes.
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The stock market has been steadily climbing up to pre-pandemic levels, disconnected from the real economy, where unemployment remains high and consumers are cautious. In its June 10 statement, the U.S. Federal Reserve acknowledged that conditions have improved but said it would “stay the course” with low interest rates and bond purchases to keep supporting an economic recovery “that is going to take some time.”
Meanwhile, protests have erupted across the world calling for racial equality and police reform. Although these protests have had little impact on the market, they’ve raised a good question: can investors support companies that promote minority empowerment while earning market-rate financial returns?
The NAACP Minority Empowerment ETF (ticker: NACP) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) from Dallas-based Impact Shares, which specializes in socially conscious ETFs. According to its fact sheet, the NAACP ETF “is designed to provide exposure to U.S. companies with strong racial- and ethnic-diversity policies in place, empowering employees irrespective of their race or nationality.”
While the fund is not sponsored or endorsed by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, it holds shares of companies screened according to 10 racial-equity metrics inspired by the NAACP’s opportunity and diversity report cards: criteria such as board diversity, freedom-of-association policies and conflict-mineral programs. To be included in the fund, companies must report on at least five of the 10 criteria and be free of major controversies. Research is performed by Sustainalytics (recently acquired by Morningstar), and the in-depth methodology can be found by downloading the “playbook” from the Morningstar site.
Incorporating social-equity criteria into the decision-making process is important work, but investors will question whether this requires a sacrifice in financial performance.
Since its inception in July 2018, the NAACP Minority Empowerment ETF has closely tracked and actually outperformed the S&P 500 by about 4%. I doubt that the outperformance is due solely to better social-equality scores (the fund skews toward bigger companies with more momentum), and we don’t know whether the outperformance will continue. But fund investors have been happy to earn higher-than-market-rate returns so far.
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Amazon’s inclusion in the NAACP Minority Empowerment ETF speaks to the challenge of supporting corporate-diversity champions while earning market-rate returns.
Whether it goes far enough or not, I’m happy there’s an option for investors to support companies that are leading on diversity policies and minority empowerment. The NAACP Minority Empowerment ETF might not be perfect, but it is a clear step in the right direction. I’m hopeful that data will continue to improve as investors ask tough questions about how companies are addressing racial inequality. |
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How Much Does Video Streaming App Like Disney+ Development Cost?
Those days are gone where people used to watch live sports matches or movies on television.
Isn’t it exciting to have an app like Disney +????
But are you aware about the costing……….
Check out the details in the article.
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Those days are gone where people used to watch live sports matches or movies on television. All attention and attraction seems to be lost towards cable television. All credit goes to the arrival of the new guest video streaming app.
And what excites us more that you can watch your favourite shows , skipping the commercials.
And also, let’s make it clear, these apps are not only for fun and entertainment, but also for business purposes and personal use.
Ever since these apps have come into limelight, there have been bundles of such apps in the market.
There are two types of video based apps.
- Apps for live broadcasting
- Apps for Video streaming
In the first case, the live broadcasting app allows a user to view live concerts or matches. They are available only to those users who have subscribed to a specific channel.
Apps for video streaming are those where the user can play the videos according to their wish. These videos are already stored in the app.
As i have mentioned, there are two categories of video-based apps, Live broadcasting apps and Video streaming apps.
As the query is about Video streaming apps, let's take a closer look at it.
There are some trending video streaming apps like Disney+, Hotstar, Netflix and more. They have their shows which are found nowhere other than in Disney+, Hotstar, Netflix and more. They have their own place in the market.
Features in an app like Disney+
An app is defined by the feature that it offers.
- Video Library
- Multi-language support
- Multiple screen support
- Search and explore options
- Payment options
- User profile
- Push notification
- Watch list
- Social sign-in
- Privacy settings
- Download and watch offline
- HD videos access
In an app like Disney+, The library is full with different entertainment contents.
They are cartoons, movies, anime shows. For all different ages, there should be different shows, movies and cartoons available.
An app like disney+ should support many languages. If you want people to spend time in your app, you have to add more languages in the content. These videos should support English, Hindi, and in many regional languages.
Multiple screen support
This feature allows users to watch videos in T.V, IPods, Laptops, and on various devices. This is a useful feature for users as they can use their services on any devices they want.
Search and Explore option
Users can get different options for live videos, movies, cartoons for kids and more.
This feature is important for receiving payma=ents for subscriptions. While developing the app, you must keep in mind to add different payment options in it to have smooth payments.
In this feature, the user can create their profile adding their details, name, age, gender, payment option, watchlist and more.
The user can check if any videos are added by adding this feature. In this way, you can increase the viewers of the video which will help you to increase your revenue.
The user should be allowed to have their own playlist, which is called Watchlist. This feature allows the user to watch the videos they want to.
Social sign-in feature is a great option for users who find it difficult to remember their IDs and passwords all the time.
There are some users who don't want to share their watched videos or playlists to their family or friends. This option can keep their videos private so that noone else can access it.
Download and watch offline videos
There’s no need to watch your video only in online mode. Your user can get a better experience watching videos through offline mode.
HD videos access
The quality of videos matters a lot, so you should also keep the video to watch in HD quality.
Team for Development
Disney+ like app is not an easy process to develop. You need an experienced team to build a perfect on-demand Disney+ like app. It requires a lot of teamwork and knowledge on technicals.
Hiring a team like Codenia Technologies LLP is a great choice for your app development. With their skill team and highly professionals, you can get what you want.
Here what you need while developing an app like Disney+.
- Project manager
- Android/iOS developer
- Back end developer
- QA Engineer
- Business analyst
- UI/UX designer
Hiring a team like Codenia can take care of all your technical parts of the development so that you can focus on your marketing and other important tasks.
Now, let's talk about the costing. An app like Disney+ must have robust and advanced features in it. Other app development agencies may cost around $20,000-$30,000 in approximately 20 weeks of development processes.
The factors that affect the cost of the development-
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Antidepressant medications and psychotherapy help many people, but 50 to 80 percent of those who don’t get ongoing treatment will experience repeated bouts. Even patients on maintenance treatment, such as continuing antidepressants after improvement, are susceptible to relapse.
However, a June 2016 study suggests that a hybrid form of psychotherapy called mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) is an effective way to lower the risk of recurrences-particularly for those individuals with severe depression.
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MBCT combines two widely studied approaches. The first approach, cognitive therapy, focuses on how your thoughts and beliefs influence your mood and behavior. The goal is to change negative thoughts that tend to trigger depression and replace them with positive, supportive thoughts.
The second approach, mindfulness, encourages you to focus your thoughts on the present moment, eliminating distracting or distressing feelings.
MBCT typically involves an eight-week program. Participants meet as a group and perform mindfulness meditation at home on their own. “Because many patients will suffer additional episodes of depression despite taking medication to prevent a relapse shows we need options,” says Peter Rabins, M.D., M.P.H., a professor at the Erickson School of Aging, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and founding director of geriatric psychiatry at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore. “The addition of MBCT to usual treatment lowers the risk of recurrence and can help end a cycle of repeated episodes.”
MBCT does not eliminate a patient’s need for antidepressants, but it appears that the combination of medication and psychotherapy is better than medication alone.
Putting MBCT to the test
To gauge the effectiveness of MBCT, researchers at Warneford Hospital at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom reviewed evidence from nine European studies, which included 1,258 patients, mostly women, ages 39 to 56. Their results, published in JAMA Psychiatry, found that MBCT lowered the risk of a recurrence of depression by 31 percent compared to usual care for as long as 60 weeks after the initial therapy session. Patients with more severe depression were the most likely to benefit.
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With Memorial Day coming up right around the corner, the American Cancer Society is making sure to remind people that it is important for them to practice safe precautionary measurements against the sun.
In the United States, skin cancer leads to annual cases of almost 5.5 million. This is more than all the other types of cancers combined making it the most common cancer in the country. Exposing yourself to the sun makes you more susceptible to skin cancer therefore experts advise in favor of sun protection.
The threat of the pandemic has forced American public indoors and most of them are longing to get into outdoor activities again in the light of newly lifted stay-at-home orders says Dr. Laura Makaroff, senior vice president of prevention and early detection at the American Cancer Society (ACS).
Even after people are allowed to go outside, it is imperative that they still practice social distancing and avoid areas that have an unsafe amount of people in them because reducing the risk of transmission of coronavirus is still very vital. Besides the threat of the novel coronavirus, people need to be mindful of the risks attached to prolonged sun exposure, thorough regimes to protect skin are important, Makaroff explained in an ACS news release.
Skin cancer is so common in the United States that 1 in every 5 people will eventually have some kind of skin-related cancer. One of the most fatal types of skin cancer include Melanoma, this cancer accounts for about 1% of all recorded cases under the skin cancer category, the ACS said.
Most people don’t understand the importance of sunscreen and they don’t apply enough on their skins for it to be beneficial for them. People also forget to apply the recommended amount of times, said Dr. William Huang, a consultant dermatologist.
Just as brushing teeth is an unquestioned routine, forgetting to brush daily will feel uncomfortably odd, in the same sense one should never forget to apply sunscreen daily, he explained further in a news release.
When studying skin cancer in comparison to other types of cancers, UV radiation happens to pose a lethal risk. Compared to smoking and its effect on lung cancer, UV radiation, and skin cancer ranks higher in threat, Huang added further.
Leaving melanoma unchecked can prove harmful in the long run as it is known to multiply, Huang explained. If found early in its development, however, the patient can get rid of it without any further complications as seen in a majority of the cases.
According to medical advisors, self-examination for any new growth like spots and bumps or anything else that seems off to you, are the easiest ways to catch the disease before it becomes lethal.
The good news is that skin cancer can very much be prevented. The cause of 90% of all skin cancers is exposure to ultraviolet radiation that came from either the sun or indoor tanning activities.
There are a few ways through which you can reduce risks of getting skin cancer, these include:
- Avoiding intentional sunburns and tans, contrary to popular belief no tan is safe for people to get
- SPF 30 is something you should look for in a broad-spectrum sunscreen. Applying it liberally will offer a safe barrier from the sun.
- Clothing should also be carefully thought out, wearing sun-protective clothing and hats that have broad brims will also prove beneficial for you.
- The hours during which, the sun is at the peak, between the ties 10 a.m to 4 p.m people should remain indoors.
- When near areas with water such as beaches, snow, and sand one should take extra caution. |
A tooth does not wait for the opportune time to become cracked. It seems that most chipped and broken teeth happen when there is a lot of other things to be done in your personal and professional life. Luckily, this is where crown in an hour comes in.
You may be wondering: What is crown in an hour? Well, in short, it is the process of being fitted for a new crown often within an hour’s time. Also known as CEREC, or Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics, this process involves scanning your damaged tooth and making a synthetic tooth from a 3D printer.
With this technology, getting fitted for your crown has never been easier.
If you have a cracked tooth but not a lot of time, CEREC might be the right choice for you. Here are just five of the many benefits of crown in an hour!
While with most crowns the process can take up to several days, with the survey of the damaged tooth and creating the crown, CEREC will have you walking out with your permanent solution within an hour
Before crown in an hour, you would have to leave your appointment with a temporary crown and return for your permanent one. Often, these temporary solutions are ill-fitting and do not look real.
Crown in an hour has eliminated this by giving you your permanent crown the same day that you come in.
You may be worried that same day crowns will not give you the same durability of traditional methods.
However, this could not be farther from the truth. Your same-day crowns are just as lasting as any others and could actually be more comfortable than traditional options.
No Dental Putty Required
Most people who have had to suffer through dental putty wish to stay as far away from it as possible. There is little worse than allowing your dentist to put goo in your mouth for an extended period of time.
With CEREC, there is no need to endure this. All of the information that they will need about your tooth is digitally scanned.
They Look Real
With traditional crowns, it can often be easy to tell that they are there. Crown in an hour, however, works to blend in with your other teeth.
Instead of just making a tooth that works, CEREC takes it a step further to ensure that the end result of your smile is just as aesthetically pleasing as it is functional.
While it may seem strange that something that used to take days can now be done in an hour, CEREC should not be underestimated. Thanks to new technology, you can now receive a crown that looks better, and works just as well, in a fraction of the time.
If you think that crown in an hour is something that you would be interested in, contact Coastal Dental today to book an appointment! |
President Trump and his associates are trying to substantiate a litany of conspiracy theories with the might of U.S. foreign policy state at their back.
But what exactly are they alleging?
Here we take apart each of the key conspiracy theories that appear to be the focus of Trump’s interest. Each appears intended to discredit an aspect of special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation.
It’s an unprecedented abuse of power, with President Trump, his personal attorney Rudy Giuliani, and Attorney General Bill Barr invoking the power of the U.S. government to advance the President’s narrow partisan political interests.
Whether it’s an example of inmates running the asylum or a carefully coordinated attempt to misinform, the effort appears to be ongoing, even as House Democrats move to impeach Trump over the Ukraine-focused component of the pressure campaign.
Manafort, Larry King, and the mysterious black ledger
It’s an event now buried under heaps of other scandals, but when it happened in August 2016, the resignation of Paul Manafort as chairman of the Trump campaign was seen as a big blow to Trump’s presidential bid.
But for Trump and some of his backers, it was rubbing salt in a wound. They appear to continue to believe that the Ukrainian financial records which spurred Manafort’s departure were part of a collusion attempt between the Ukrainian government and the DNC, and may have been fabricated.
The document that led to Manafort’s resignation is known in Ukraine as the “black ledger,” and purports to show the accounting for a series of bribes paid by the Ukrainian political party Manafort was consulting for between 2011 and 2012.
The ledger showed $12.7 million in alleged bribe payments with Manafort’s name next to them.
The documents also revealed other oddities. It showed that TV host Larry King, for example, had $225,000 earmarked to be sent to him for a 2011 interview he did with then-Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov:
The black ledger itself has no clear origin. It appeared on the doorstep of a former Ukrainian security service chief, who then gave it to anti-corruption investigators.
The anti-corruption body then released portions of the document in summer 2016.
The timing of the ledger’s release led Trump supporters to believe that it was politically motivated, and given them ample impetus to try to discredit the allegations.
It’s also led them to conflate the black ledger — which forced Manafort’s resignation — with the financial misdeeds for which Robert Mueller prosecuted him. Those crimes related to roughly $90 million that Manafort moved from Ukraine into the U.S. via a series of complicated transactions.
Giuliani is reportedly involved in the effort to discredit the ledger, and has been consulting with Manafort’s legal team to support the theory of Ukrainian-DNC collusion. He’s been in touch with Manafort’s legal team since at least last year.
Giuliani’s efforts have also involved meetings with Andrii Telizhenko, a former Ukrainian diplomat at his country’s embassy in Washington, who has claimed that DNC officials tried to work with Kyiv to take down Manafort.
Telizhenko told TPM that he was “open to talk to Senate and Congress or any U.S. Gov agency and open for cooperation if needed.”
In which the CIA allegedly tried to entrap a coffee boy
Though some may have been mystified by news the Trump administration was targeting Italy and Australia in its quest for anti-Mueller probe information, anyone who follows George Papadopoulos’ Twitter account could have guessed what Trump’s allies were up to.
Papadopoulos — who pled guilty to lying to the FBI about his Russia-related communications in 2016 — has claimed since he finished his two-week prison sentence that he was actually the victim of a western intelligence entrapment scheme.
The two key figures in Papadopoulos’ wild-eyed allegations are the mysterious Maltese professor Joseph Misfud and the Australian diplomat Alexander Downer.
According to Mueller’s report and Papadopoulos’ own plea documents, Papadopoulos first met Mifsud in Rome in the spring of 2016. After Papadopoulos was named a Trump campaign advisor, Mifsud told him that the Russians had “thousands” of Hillary Clinton’s of emails. Over the course of several months of communications, Mifsud, who told Papadopoulos he had links to the Russian government, connected Papadopoulos to other Russian figures who tried to facilitate a meeting between the Trump campaign and Russia leaders.
Papadopoulos then bragged to Downer over May 2016 drinks in London about the dirt he had been promised on Clinton.
The Australian government turned this information over to U.S. investigators later that summer, prompting the launch of the Russian probe.
Papadopoulos now claims that Mifsud — who disappeared once the Papadopoulos case became public — was in fact a false flag planted by western intelligence in cooperation with a Trump-hating U.S. Deep State. Trump’s allies in Congress have also floated the idea that he was in fact connected to the FBI or CIA, while Giuliani has claimed that he was part of Italian or Maltese Intelligence. A man claiming to be Mifsud’s lawyer, who wrote a book called “The Faking of Russia-Gate: The Papadopoulos Case,” told the Washington Post that Mifsud was a “Western intelligence element to be protected.”
Papadopoulos has also claimed Downer was in on the scheme, alleging that Downer was a “a wannabe spy and Clinton errand boy.” (Nevermind that Downer is a longtime conservative who at one point led Australia’s conservative party).
A third figure involved in the early stages of the Russia probe also plays a role in Papadopoulos’ conspiracy theories: Stefan Halper, who served as an FBI informant and got in contact with Trump advisor Sam Clovis when the investigation was just getting started.
Papadopoulos has touted a photo of Downer and Halper together that he claims shows that this was all a Deep State scheme.
His allegations are puzzling on several different levels. At the most basic: if the FBI was entrapping and spying on Trump campaign advisors as part of a plot against Trump, why would it keep it all a secret when the revelation of such an investigation in 2016 would have likely sunk Trump’s candidacy?
More specifically, the lawyer who was representing Papadopoulos through his plea and sentencing denied the very allegations Papadopoulos now advances. (Papadopoulos replaced this lawyer with a new set of attorneys after he was sentenced who tried unsuccessfully to delay his imprisonment.)
Nonetheless digging up dirt on Mifsud and Downer appears to be a major goal of Attorney General Bill Barr’s. He was in Italy this past week, and getting information on the professor was reportedly one of his objectives. Trump himself asked Australia’s prime minister to assist with the DOJ probe, the New York Times reported this week.
This is arguably the counter-narrative the furthest divorced from reality, a combination of delusion, disinformation, and right-wingers free associating online.
Crowdstrike is the cybersecurity firm that the DNC hired to defend against — and investigate — Russian hacking.
It has become the focus of right-wing conspiracies that absolve the Russian government of responsibility for hacking the DNC during the 2016 election, and instead suggest that murdered DNC staffer Seth Rich was responsible.
The firm supplied the FBI with an image of the DNC servers that were hacked, as well as its own analysis of the hack.
Conspiracists posit that the DNC actually hired Crowdstrike to give the FBI a false version of its servers, one that blamed Russia while obscuring the actual culprit: Seth Rich.
There’s no evidence to back this up, and the Seth Rich accusations are the subject of an ongoing lawsuit against Fox News.
But the notion that Crowdstrike was part of a cover-up that blamed Russia has stuck in the fever swamps. Online commentators have gone on to link the company’s founder — Moscow-born Dmitri Alperovitch — with Ukraine via his position as a fellow at a think tank on whose board a Ukrainian oligarch sits.
That appears to be the connection that led Trump to say in his July 25 call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky “I would like you to find out what happened with this whole situation with Ukraine, they say Crowdstrike…”
The President added: “I guess you have one of your wealthy people…The server, they say Ukraine has it.” |
On March 12, Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos sold shares worth as much as $5 million in BDT Capital Partners Oak Co-Invest, a secretive fund for wealthy investors that operates out of the Cayman Islands.
The sale was disclosed in a form put online by the Office of Government Ethics on April 6, 2020, but government watchdogs had no way of determining what assets comprised DeVos’ sale as the coronavirus pandemic deepened and financial markets cratered. The periodic transaction report does not list details of the specific securities sold through the investment fund, which is used by wealthy elites such as the billionaire DeVos family. The value of the shares was reported as being worth between $1 million and $5 million.
Questions about financial transactions made by officials with access to non-public information became heightened in May when scandals engulfed the U.S. Senate concerning stock transactions made by Sen. Richard Burr (R-N.C.) and Sen. Kelly Loeffler (R-Ga.) weeks after all senators were briefed privately on the extent of the coronavirus crisis. Sen. Burr was served a warrant by the FBI in an investigation into the timing of his stock sell-off on February 13 and stepped down as chair of the influential Senate Intelligence Committee.
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Sen. Loeffler turned over documents to the Justice Department, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and Senate Ethics Committee, before being informed in late May that she was no longer under investigation. Loeffler also stepped down from an Agriculture subcommittee and agreed to divest from individual stocks.
In Nov. 2017, Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.), the ranking Democrat on the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, raised concerns that Secretary DeVos and other Trump administration officials were using overseas investment funds as tax shelters. “While use of these vehicles is not illegal or necessarily in violation of specific ethics rules and pledges, I am deeply concerned by the challenge they pose to the Federal Government’s broader ethics program,” Sen. Murray’s letter stated. As part of her Jan. 19, 2017 ethics agreement, DeVos had agreed to divest within 90 days from another BDT Capital Partners fund, “BDT Capital Partners Fund II, L.P.,” but the firm maintained many funds in the Cayman Islands and DeVos held on to the “Oak Co-Invest” asset.
There had been a clue as to what securities were included in DeVos’ March sale, because DeVos’ previous June 2019 sale of between $250,000 and $500,000 in BDT Capital Partners Oak Co-Invest had disclosed it as “a Cayman Islands-incorporated entity that provides specialty coffee beverages and accessories.”
But the opaque structure of BDT Capital Partners meant that the makeup of March’s sales remained undisclosed. Described as “notoriously private,” the Chicago-based private equity firm BDT Capital Partners was founded in 2009 by former Goldman Sachs banker Byron Trott, who according to Bloomberg had previously worked with high-net-worth investors such as Warren Buffett and the Pritzker, Walton and Koch families. In 2018, Business Insider wrote, “Trott runs one of the most secretive investment banks in the world, BDT Capital Partners, which caters to the world’s wealthy elite who value privacy and discretion.” The firm has no public website and makes almost no media appearances, courting billionaires and extremely wealthy investors with its privacy.
BDT Capital Partners and its multiple Cayman Island funds appear a number of times in the Paradise Papers, a leak of 13.4 million financial documents relating to offshore investments analyzed by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) since late 2017. The documents detail how companies and individuals avoid taxes using shell companies in “secrecy jurisdictions” like the Cayman Islands.
BDT Capital appears in the Paradise Papers for doing business with Appleby, an offshore law firm in Hamilton, Bermuda that has been fined by regulators for not having robust money-laundering safeguards. Australian tax officials told The Guardian that the leaks reveal a global industry of tax avoidance offered to wealthy individuals.
Two and a half months after the March transaction was disclosed, DeVos’ annual financial disclosure report was posted online on June 19. It lists an investment in BDT Capital Partners worth between $5 million and $25 million, with a distributive income for DeVos that year of $291,460. The asset was described in an endnote as, “Provider of specialty coffee beverages and accessories,” which could refer to the Keurig Green Mountain coffee company, which has been partially owned by BDT Capital Partners since 2016.
Sludge inquired with the Department of Education’s press office for confirmation of what assets were included in Secretary DeVos’ March sale and if she would disclose the contents of overseas funds in future periodic transaction reports, but did not receive a response.
“DeVos’ use of a secret fund completely negates the disclosure system, warranting further scrutiny and investigation,” said Jeb Fain, spokesperson for American Bridge 21st Century, a super PAC that supports Democratic candidates.
The opaque March sell-off was not the first time that DeVos’ financial disclosure reports have caused headaches for government ethics watchdogs. In December 2018, the nonpartisan Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) flagged that DeVos’ 2018 disclosure report failed to document how she had divested from 24 assets included in her Jan. 2017 ethics agreement.
DeVos’ Senate confirmation hearing was held on Jan. 17, 2017, but her first Nominee Report of financial disclosures was not posted until Jan. 19, 2017—so senators at her hearing, which had already been postponed by a week, had not had time to review the hundreds of financial assets she reported. The week before the hearing took place on Jan. 17, Sen. Murray called for the hearing to be postponed again until DeVos had completed her financial disclosure and it was approved by the Office of Government Ethics.
In reviewing DeVos’ multifarious financial holdings, Virginia Canter, the chief ethics counsel at CREW, told Sludge that a wealthy investor like Secretary DeVos had ample time to prepare her initial nominee report and a more-accurate 2018 annual report. “There’s no reason why it should take this long, there are plenty of opportunities to work with ethics officials,” Canter said.
Another cabinet official who was slow to meet divestment commitments was Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, who signed an ethics agreement on Jan. 5, 2017 to receive a cash payout of stock from construction-materials company Vulcan by April 2018. Chao held on to the stock for over another year as the stock rose nearly 13% in value, raising ethics objections. Chao’s annual financial disclosure report for last year, put online on June 13, 2019, reports that the Vulcan Materials stock was finally divested on June 3. Secretary Chao’s 2020 annual report has not yet been released, possibly due to the coronavirus pandemic, though other cabinet members filed.
Canter said that many of the wealthy individuals who make up Trump’s cabinet “presented their own types of ethics issues that were not necessarily evident from the paperwork.
“Secretary Chao seems to have a lot of funding for transportation going to Kentucky, where her husband is a senator. Carson had trouble at the outset having his wife decorate and paying for furniture that seemed to be very costly. DeVos should have been required to divest stock in Neurocore, where her husband is an investment manager with a large stake in the company.”
U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross twice submitted erroneous disclosure reports — in May 2017 and again in August 2018—representing that he had divested from BankUnited, Inc. stock that he still held. |
After completing the 12th standard final school-leaving examination, students have to choose the stream for expanding their career based on the scope of their interest.
Now in India, most of the colleges conduct a separate entrance exam for admission in Bachelor in Business Administration course. The entrance exam tests certain skills of the candidate.
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The eligibility criteria for admission to BBA varies a bit in different entrance exams and is designed by the College Board itself.
Why should the students go for BBA?
If a student is looking forward to expanding the parameters on his/her career in the field of business, going for BBA after the 12th standard is the best option.
It educates a candidate about business principles and marketing strategies, starting directly from the basics.
Learning the art of business or management requires time. It is not to be attained easily within a short span of time. So starting to learn the managerial concepts at the early stages of a career should be preferred.
It helps to build good and important business skills such as communicating, decision making, taking responsibilities and leadership.
The BBA course duration gives enough time to get familiar with a variety of necessary topics such as accounting principles, business economics, business laws, financial projects, and marketing fundamentals.
These subjects will mold a student into the required candidate for top organizations and definitely help them to shine.
In addition to this, a career in BBA could see a candidate in leading posts in an organization. These roles include the post of an accountant, financial advisor, marketer, commodities trader, human resources, manager or an entrepreneur.
Alongside the course of study, a candidate can also elaborate experience with internships and projects.
Top BBA Entrance exams in India
- IPMAT– It is an Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test. This exam is undertaken for admission to BBA course in International Institute of Management in Indore.
It offers a five-year course.
The eligible candidates who can appear for this exam should have at least 60% aggregate marks in their tenth and twelfth standards. The test is taken online across multiple test center all over India.
The duration of the exam is two hours. Upon being selected in the written, the candidate would be further called for final admission process rounds and interview.
- DU JAT– Conducted by the Delhi University, the Delhi University Joint Admission Test is for shortlisting of candidates willing to take admission to BBA courses.
This is a university level exam that goes on for over two hours.
The question paper consists of 100 questions, and the total marks are 300. Question matters include four sections.
The four sections comprise of quantitative ability, reasoning and analytical ability, General English and Business cum general awareness. The date of release of application forms rotates tentatively around the month of May.
- Symbiosis Entrance Test(SET)- The Symbiosis Entrance test is taken for management studies in Symbiosis International University colleges that offers BBA.
The major institutions of Symbiosis are at Pune and Noida. This exam is also conducted online and has a distinguished question pattern.
The exam duration is for two hours and thirty minutes. Online registration starts early in January and continues until April.
The minimum marks required to be eligible for sitting in this test is an aggregate of 45% in the twelfth standards. The exam is held across eighty cities across India.
After the results of the entrance test are declared, candidates are called for group discussion and a personal interview round.
All the relevant documents, the original and the photocopy are to be carried on this day itself. This is because admission starts immediately with reference to the performance in the group discussion and personal interview rounds.
- The entrance examination for BBA in BML Munjal University- This examination is conducted by the Munjal business school to enable admission into BBA courses.
This is a three years duration course. Candidates who have an aggregate of a minimum of 65% marks in the twelfth standards will be eligible to sit for this exam.
The distinctive feature about BBA in this university is that they train a student with the necessary skills like soft skill, literature and social studies.
The syllabus has been designed with the concept in mind that a student must possess knowledge of other important fields apart from the subject matter. This college comes with a huge promise and placement and has seen students getting placed at top multinational corporations with attractive packages.
- NPAT NMIMS- This entrance exam is scheduled to take place across 49 cities across India. This undergraduate course is offered by the NMIMS schools at Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Navi Mumbai and in Dhule.
They generally conduct the exam in the month of May.
The BBA course has a total of 1020 seats. The application form is released online from January and is available till April. This exam is conducted online, and the question pattern includes multiple choice questions only and no descriptive question.
Merit list of the candidate is published based on the marks obtained in the test. Also, it should be duly noted that candidates exceeding 25 years of age are not allowed to appear for the test.
- GGSIPU CET BBA- This entrance examination for admission to BBA is conducted by the Guru Govind Singh Indraprastha University.
It allows admission to various types of BBA courses, such as BBA General, Bachelor in Business Administration (Computer Aided) and BBA(Banking and Insurance).
The application forms are available from the first week of March and are available till April. The exam mostly takes place in the First week of May. The marks required is a minimum of 50% on aggregate in their twelfth board exams.
The question pattern comprises of four sections, namely English language, and Comprehension, General Awareness, Logical and Analytical ability and Communication Aptitude.
Each question carries four marks, and a negative answer would deduct one mark. After the results are published, candidates have to check if they have scored more than the cut off mark. If they had, they would be called upon for counseling.
- AUMAT- This exam is conducted by the Alliance University for admission to BBA courses.
To be an eligible candidate, students must have passed their higher secondary equivalent from any institution recognized by the respective board or council in a discipline.
The exam duration is one hour only. The question set includes fifty multiple choice questions.
Questions are based on General Knowledge, English Proficiency and Basic Mathematics. After being selected in the written examination, candidates will be called upon for a personal interview.
There are multiple exam centers across India which can be selected as per preference during registration.
- IMS Noida entrance examination (JET)- The Institute of Management Studies in Noida also conducts examination for admission to BBA courses.
To appear in the exam, candidates have to register online from the official IMS website. Unlike most of the other entrance exams, this one is conducted offline by IMS Noida itself.
The registration process starts from the month of November and continues till April. Candidates are shortlisted according to their performance in the Joint Entrance Test.
Eligible candidates are called up for a personal interview before the final selection.
- BUMAT- BUMAT stands for Bharati Vidyapeeth Undergraduate Management Aptitude Test. It is conducted by Bharati Vidyapeeth University for admission to BBA courses.
The registration starts in February and continues till the month of May.
The exam is then conducted in the month of June. BBA courses are offered across a number of institutions, in India which comes under this board. Candidates who have scored at least 45% marks in Higher Secondary board exams will be eligible to appear in this test.
BUMAT is conducted on subject-specific questions, and the question pattern include multiple choice questions. The exam is conducted in offline mode.
Upon succeeding in the written exam, candidates are called up for counseling before the final admission. The counseling sessions are held along multiple institutions across the country that are affiliated to this board.
Apart from these exams, there are a number of entrance examinations conducted by other Universities or Boards as well. The entrance examinations mentioned above would help a student to seek admission in the top institutions for studying BBA.
The administrative quality taught in this course refers to functions or actions that are performed to meet an organization’s goals.
Management function includes developing a person into someone who could foresee the outcome before taking risks and take decisions accordingly.
The person would also develop ideas that could set new principles and objectives that could be beneficial for an organization in the long run.
And to be a success in the competitive market of today, a person will have to start preparing right from the fundamentals. Thus, choose wisely from the options to study BBA in India. |
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Anglers and nature lovers flock to the cabins that dot the shoreline of the Clinch River. From basic to more deluxe camping options, travelers can find a spot to rest their heads as they get ready to cast for rainbow trout, paddle downstream or lose themselves in the peacefulness of one of eastern Tennessee’s most popular river destinations.
River Place on the Clinch is a sustainable living development in Kyles Ford, Tennessee. Designed to have a low impact on the surrounding environment, lodgings include six furnished, basic cabins and a "fishing hole” cabin directly on the river. In addition, there is a larger retreat facility available for group functions that can house up to 21 guests. Each cabin comes with a fully equipped kitchen and linens. A landline telephone is available for use as there is no cell phone or Internet service. Small dogs are allowed in the cabins for an additional fee. A café and a market selling groceries and convenience items are both open daily. Guests can rent canoes, kayaks, rafts and tubes.
The Clinch River Lodge is a three-story log cabin that sits on the river just below the Norris Dam. The lodge has five bedrooms and five bathrooms and can sleep up to 20 people. Each bedroom has a private entrance from the wraparound porch. The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, stove and dishwasher, and a barbeque grill is provided for outdoor cooking. After a long day of fishing, enjoy entertainment in the lodge which includes a satellite television and DVD player with a small DVD library. Canoes are available to guests, and kayaks can be rented nearby.
Located in Sneedville, Tennessee, Clinch River Cabins rents two river-side cabins: the Alice House and the Blackberry Lodge. The Alice House -- originally built in 1953 and remodeled in 2010 -- has two bedrooms, a screened back porch and a large front porch. The walls of the kitchen, eating area and bathroom are covered with newspapers from 1953, giving you just a hint of the area’s history. The Blackberry Lodge is a raised cabin on the shore of the river, and it also has two bedrooms. Built in 2009, the cabin includes a small standard kitchen, as well as in-cabin laundry. While most guests who rent these cabins spend their days fishing and boating on the Clinch, the properties are within a couple of miles of community parks, pools and markets.
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The Clinch River flows from the lake created by the Norris Dam. The surrounding Norris Dam State Park has 19 rustic cabins and 10 standard cabins in its wooded setting. Rustic cabins are small spaces that combine a living area, kitchenette and bedroom space. Bathrooms are included and have a stand-up shower. During the winter months, firewood is provided, and air conditioning is available in the warmer months. The rustic cabins can accommodate up to four. The larger, standard cabins have three bedrooms and a bathroom, along with gas fireplaces and central heat and air. All cabins have picnic tables, fire pits and grills, and fully furnished interiors. Being part of the Norris Dam State Park gives guests easy access to the 15 miles of hiking trails, horseback riding, fishing, birding and swimming activities offered there.
Patricia Steffy, a regular contributor to BrokeGirlsTravel.com and DatingandOtherMyths.com (lifestyle), is a refugee from the corporate world exploring life wherever she finds it. Her humorous observations can be found in the upcoming novel "My Letter to Fear" and in the new web series "Dating in LA and Other Urban Myths." |
“I want the women who wear my clothes to feel elegant and relaxed,”
Madeleine Thompson is a leading British cashmere luxury lifestyle brand. Having grown up in both London and Hong Kong, Madeleine melds her experiences and perspectives from both ends of the globe into one unique design aesthetic.
Known for her contemporary, chic shapes, and fierce approach to pattern and colour, her brand has become a go to destination for women seeking the stylish and unexpected take on their everyday knitwear essentials.
Represented by stockists around the world Madeleine Thompson seamlessly blends the very highest quality cashmere with a wardrobe of standout staples designed to accompany her customers as they go about their day, through work, travel, play and beyond
Why we love the brand
Winter for many brands means dark and moody tones, Madeleine Thompson however offers a refreshing array of colours that can't help but put a smile on your face during the bleakest of November lockdowns.
Here are our favourite picks
Multi Coloured Dia Top
Bismark Cream Cardigan
Grey Neptune Top
Cream and Attis Hoody Top
How to choose and care for cashmere according to Madeleine
'There is a lot of cashmere out there and the main thing is to avoid the pieces that are made from cheaper yarn. This is made from shorter fibres that are prone to snapping, which causes bobbling.'
Madeleine recommends either dry cleaning your cashmere or using some shampoo and hand washing. Always dry flat on a towel.
'Once in a while brush it down with a good cashmere comb or de fuzzer as no matter how good the quality, cashmere will pill as it’s quite fragile and general wear and tear will cause bobbling'
Who else is a fan of Madeleine Thompson?
Seen on women from Michelle Monaghan to Sienna Miller, Olivia Wilde to Jennifer Garner
“Our lives, the way we live them, and the way that all the different facets of our personalities intersect are at the heart of everything I do.” |
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How to Tell If a Girl Likes You
As much as the world is about equality these days, which we fully support, the reality is that men and women have different genetic and biological makeups that make them think and act differently. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this, as it is completely natural and very scientific. What is not quite as scientific is trying to figure out if a girl is into you or not. While it is difficult to give you a blanket list of words, behaviors, and actions to look for, we have tried our best. When reading the below list, keep in mind that not all women are the same and sometimes the best course of action is just to ask her how she feels about you. The fear of rejection is very real and completely valid, but it could be very beneficial to your mental state to rip off the metaphorical Band-Aid and ask the pressing question. If that is less your style, hopefully the below information will give you a little insight into some possible scenarios you will encounter when dating, or at the very least, help you decipher some confusing behavior.
You can tell a lot about how someone is thinking by reading their body language. In fact, there is a whole area of psychology about body language. We will be discussing psychology today, but it is definitely worth a Google search. Okay, things to look for:
- Matching you: often referred to as the mirror effect, when someone mimics your body language, it usually means they are having a good time and are genuinely happy to be around you.
- Flirty behavior: If she is playing with her hair, or exposing what she feels are her best features, to you, she might be flirting. This actually is anthropological observation, as primates this is something, we sometimes do with a potential mate without even thinking about it. Arching her back to again, show different angles of her body, also falls into this category.
- Blushing: Making intense eye contact can be either really uncomfortable, or very sensual. Different females operate differently, but whether she holds eye contact or looks away shortly thereafter, if it is followed by rosy cheeks, there’s a good chance she is into you.
- Touching: Casual, innocent touching can indicate attraction. This could mean grabbing your hand, lightly brushing up against you as she walks by, or simply putting her hand on your shoulder in a moment of laughter. Typically, people do not like to touch others they are not attracted to, so this is probably a great sign.
Behavior When You’re Together
Behavior is such a broad term, but it is the biggest thing to look for in seeking a partner. The biggest indicators are:
- Listens: If she is hanging on everything you are saying, asking follow-up conversations and seems genuinely interested in a story about how you got a new razor that week and makes you feel like it was one of the best accomplishments of your life, she probably is starting to develop feelings for you.
- Makes you a priority: When you are attracted to someone, you do not mind putting certain things, and sometimes people on the back burner momentarily to spend more time with that person. If she is going out of her way to spend time with you, that’s a great sign.
- Stays close in a group: If you’re in a party or group setting and she is determined to stay by your side, there’s a reason: she probably likes you. She does not necessarily have to be engaged in conversation with you, but if she makes it a priority to stay close, there is a reason.
- Mentions her relationship status: Girls who want to be in a relationship with someone may constantly casually drop hints, like saying that they are single (and ready to mingle). There are probably two reasons for this type of behavior: 1) she is trying to gauge your interest when she says those things or 2) she wants to make it abundantly clear that she is not with anyone else.
- Puts her phone away: This kind of goes back to making you a priority and being a good listener. Making an effort to put the electronics away and give you her undivided attention means she is being respectful in order to have some quality time with you.
- Wary of other girls: A very common trait of women is to become hesitant, distant or even cold when other women are brought up. How does she react when you talk about an ex relationship? Do you notice a hint of jealousy when you talk about your female coworkers? She has no reason to act this way if she isn’t trying to be with you.
Next in line behind behavior, is her words. True, actions speak louder than words, but communication is also a great indicator in gauging someone’s interest.
- Flattery: Is she constantly complimenting you? Even more indicative of feelings, is she complimenting you on things that aren’t superficial or are things most people don’t point out to you? If so, it means she’s paying close attention.
- Quick texts: If she is quick to respond to your texts, again, she’s making you a priority.
- Emojis: Listen. If she is sending you any type of message that includes hearts, kissy faces, winks, or anything of the kind, she not only wants you to reciprocate, but she likes you.
- Initiates conversation: You don’t always have to be the one to start a conversation if she likes you, you can both share in the responsibility.
- Checks in: Calls or texts or stops by just to see how you are and talk about your day. You just do not do that to people you don’t care about.
- Social Media: Is she following you on a social media outlet? Is she following you on ALL social media outlets? Heads up, girls are excellent detectives, so if she has added you on social media, be prepared for some intensive stalking, which really you should interpret as more endearing than creepy. If he is interacting with you on social media, it is very likely that you have caught her attention. In fact, she might start posting things here and there to get your attention (and maybe ex-girlfriends of yours) and try to impress you.
- Teasing: Little girls used to be told all the time that boys pick on them because they like them. While, that is not considered healthy behavior and it is not something that should be normalized into adulthood, some innocent teasing probably indicates that she is comfortable with you and has a crush.
You may have been in a situation before where you are convinced a girl likes you, but then she starts doing confusing things like appearing disinterested. If you were sure up until this point that she was into you, take a look at the below behaviors; they might help clear up some confusion.
- Eyes dart away: We already covered this in the blushing bullet point, but it is worth mentioning again. The reality is that some girls are shy and some girls are more outgoing and their eye contact can be a telltale sign of which category they fall in to; so, just because she is not making intense eye contact with you, does not mean that she has written you off.
- Flirts with others: Girls and guys alike are guilty of this type of behavior. We flirt with other people in front of the person we are trying to impress in order to make them jealous. It really is a backward way of thinking and doing things, but we are human, and it is what we do. She’s likely checking out your reaction though, so try to keep it cool.
- Appears distant: Maybe she starts ignoring you from a distance because she wants to see if you will make a move. Maybe she is ignoring you because she is nervous you do not like her anymore.
I know, it’s A LOT of information to absorb. It also takes time to be cognizant of all these signs and pick up on social cues, but it does get easier. Be sure to always take more into account than these cues: is something out of the ordinary going on in her life, what is her true personality like? How does she act around other people?
As stated at the beginning of this article, it is important to remember that every female is different. Not all of the scenarios outlined here will apply to any one person. It can be confusing, but hopefully you can approach her with a little more confidence after having considered all of the above signs. |
On June 5th, 1995, at around 5:55 PM, Kees Moeliker, the director of the Natural History Museum in Rotterdam, was finishing up his workday when he heard a loud, reverberative thud. He went and looked out the window. Below, on the grass, was a dead male duck, recently felled by the the museum’s brand new, glassed-in wing.
Nearby was a live duck, also a male. As Moeliker watched, the live duck mounted the dead one and started copulating with it.
Male ducks are known for their aggressive sexual behavior—they’ve got long, spiky penises, and often force themselves on unwilling females. But before Moeliker, no one had ever observed this particular act. And so every June 5th since then, for 22 straight years, Moeliker has held a small ceremony at the scene of this unique crime. He calls it “Dead Duck Day.”
The Dead Duck Day gathering happens right outside the museum. It generally lasts for 15 or so minutes, from 5:55 PM to about 6:10. Moeliker opens by showing everyone the dead duck in question—now stuffed, and part of the museum’s collection—and saying a few words about its fate.
He then talks about other, more recent examples of unusual animal behavior. There are guest speakers and moments of silence, and some years, bonus events: last year, there was a fashion show. In 2013, Moeliker unveiled a new addition to the museum itself—a splatter-shaped memorial on the outside wall where the duck hit, along with an explanatory plaque below.
How about this year? “It was a success,” Moeliker says over the phone, as he walks with fellow attendees to a local restaurant for the traditional six-course, post-ceremony “duck dinner.” “We had about 85 spectators—it was a record. And the weather, as usual, was beautiful.”
Why would one duck treat another this way? We do not, and cannot, know. Why would a growing group of humans commemorate it? That one is easier, though only slightly. In Moeliker’s own words, the experience has changed his life. In 2001, he published a paper, “The first case of homosexual necrophilia in the mallard Anas platyrhynchos,” in the museum’s journal, Deinsea. Two years later, that paper won an Ig Nobel Prize, the annual award for offbeat-yet-consequential scientific research.
People started flooding him with other surprising animal behavior tales, bringing him community and a certain measure of fame. “If there’s an animal misbehaving on this planet, I know about it,” he said in 2013, while giving a TEDTalk about his experiences.
Moeliker is doing his best to pay it forward, using Dead Duck Day and other appearances to raise awareness about how dangerous glass windows are to birds. “We decided to commemorate the tragic fate of this particular duck,” he says. “But in fact, we commemorate all those billions of birds that died in a similar way.”
As of this year, that includes one bird that also had a similar post-death. During today’s ceremony, Moeliker showed the crowd a brand new museum acquisition, which a fellow naturalist sent him this past spring. “It’s the second documented case of homosexual necrophilia in the mallard,” he says. “Some people have been waiting for this for 22 years.” At least one person, anyway. |
There’s a point in Sonic CD where you start to realise that maybe it’s not actually all that people have claimed it to be. This point occurs around half way through the first level. Pre-release hype suggested that Sonic CD was about as close to the second coming of Jesus as gaming would ever come – indeed, it’s a little known fact that the CD of the title actually stands for “Christ Deployment.” Then, alas, there’s that first level.
And then the second level, and then the third and it’s clear where this is going by now. The problem is that the levels simply haven’t been designed for speedy blue hedgehogs. It’s as if the game was originally designed for some other terrible mascot (Bubsy?) and then Sonic was thrown in at the last minute in an attempt to sell the game to hedgehog lovers. There’s barely a minute of the experience in which you feel like you’re playing a Sonic game.
Go back. Play Sonic. Play Sonic 2. Look at how loops lead in to hills which lead in to jumps, that lead in to springs which throw you graciously through the air, landing on a downward slope and keeping your speed up for a glorious run to the finish. Marvel at the design. Then, play Sonic CD. As soon as you attempt to gather any kind of speed, an obstacle will be put in your way. A rock. A poorly placed enemy. Worst of all is where flat ground is broken by a small ridge, no more than a few pixels in height but enough to stop Sonic in his tracks. There’s no speed anymore and when you take speed away from Sonic what is it that you’re really left with?
The real kicker is that, for once, gaining speed is actually essential to the gameplay. The speed was beautiful before, it was fun, but it was never necessary. In Sonic CD, Sonic can travel through time by passing special signposts and then maintaining a high speed for a few impossible seconds. Here’s where a lazy reviewer would make a joke about going at 88mph, or DeLoreans, but this reviewer is too lazy even for that. Requiring the player to maintain speed and then making it incredibly difficult to do so – there’s just so little thought gone into the design. Of course, there are exceptions. At any point where you don’t want to travel through time, expect to encounter a bafflingly precise series of springs and ramps that are so perfectly designed for speed that they could only be there because some code from the original Sonic game was left in by mistake.
There are three time zones, past, present and future. The present is where you begin and in order to make “good futures,” you must travel to the past and destroy the machines that reside there. Aside from a Trochievement there’s not a huge impetus to actually bother with that. The game can be completed without travelling through time in significantly under an hour, even during the first play through. Along with that, there will be very few occasions in which the player will even lose a life, so pitifully easy is the game. There are bosses, but even these are devoid of challenge with the final boss in Sonic CD being as difficult as the first encounter with Eggbotnik in Sonic’s Green Hill Zone.
There’s a kind of challenge somewhere, with the special stages going straight in to the file marked “who the hell thought that was a good idea?” Pseudo-3D affairs in which Sonic must run around a small arena jumping at UFOs with his fingers crossed. There’s not much in the way of skill needed here, because the collision detection is so bad that it would embarrass the director of a low budget Kung-Fu movie. You’ll be convinced you hit a UFO only for it to fly away, you’ll destroy others from a distance, all the while trying to work out what on earth is going on. They’re doable, but they’re not often fun.
All of the above are criticisms of a game that is nearly twenty years old, and while they’re as relevant now as they were when we were all stupid kids that didn’t know any better, there’s something to be said about the port itself. It’s phenomenal. Anyone used to playing Sonic games on current-gen hardware will be familiar with Backbone’s shoddy work in getting the games across. There’s no love, no effort, just functional releases that do the minimum required in getting the games working. Not so with Sonic CD, which is the perfect example of why ports should be handled by people that care about them. Christian Whitehead cares, and so rather than dumping a ROM in an emulator, code has been re-written to take advantage of it being the 21st Century now. What we get is proper widescreen support, a newly playable Tails and among other tweaks, a choice of soundtracks. The US soundtrack is often derided, and that we’re given a choice between it and the original Japanese soundtrack is as much a demonstration of a developer that knows his audience as could ever be needed.
The problem is not that Sonic CD is a bad game, it’s that it’s a bad Sonic game. With some editing of levels and a new mascot (not Bubsy!) the game could have been something special. The fact is, though, that it’s being sold as a Sonic the Hedgehog game and it’s far from being that. Little that you love about the series is present here and, incredible port aside, there’s not much that makes it possible to recommend it over the Sonic games that came before it. |
4 things to watch out for when implementing SAP BPC
I’ve had the pleasure and privilege to work in Performance Management consulting for over 20 years. During this time, I have been involved in over 100 Budgeting/Planning and BI projects and it’s great to see that in the last decade the world of OLAP evolves even more. I like to call this Pivot Tables on steroids!
During the past 8 years of my journey I have focused on SAP BPC and the implementation of various planning’s models including Core Finance, HR, Capex and Detailed Operational planning across multiple industries.
Based on the experience I have gained, here are some of my thoughts around things to watch out for when implementing SAP BPC:
1 – Find the right consultants
Time and time again we visit clients that have gone through a BPC implementation and are not happy with what they have been given – and in most cases the problem is not the tool! The Lead Consultants might understand SAP or can be the best SAP BW consultants out there, but they do not understand the essence of a Planning Solution such as a detailed Profit and Loss, Cashflow or Balance Sheet statements and their underlying accounting principles. Be selective and choose a partner who has implemented multiple BPC projects or similar products and ensure they understand Integrated Planning processes.
2 – Do not overscope the project, but Keep It Simple (KIS)
Every time we visit clients, they always want to build every planning models to stop the reliance of Excel which is causing spreadsheet hell. Yes, this should the ultimate goal of any organisation, but is best achieved in a phased project approach. Of course, sometimes building everything is required for Business Case approval, but if not then it’s best to KIS. This allows the user community to fully understand the capabilities of the BPC solution while having a successfully short timeframe roll out for each model and step-by-step gaining confidence within the product. Having too many models in the first phase is often difficult to manage, maintain and drive change in the organisation. KIS with fewer models e.g. Finance (PL) & Labour/Capex in the first phase of your roll-out and tackle the next planning scenario.
3 – Take the Business User and Stakeholders along the journey
When running workshop for a BPC solution, engage the business and key stakeholders. We have found it’s usually the finance department driving Planning solution projects, but it’s important to involve the core users and take them on the journey as they will then be more likely to believe in and trust their own solution. The core users will then turn into advocates of the system and can perform training to other users or act as SME’s, also reducing implementation costs! This gives ownership back to the business planners instead of them thinking “this is just another solution driven from Finance”. Including the key stakeholders along the journey and having their buy-in throughout ALL stages of the project (not just the kick-off meetings) also ingrains the new solution into the organisation allowing for a successful roll-out.
4 – Ensure to have a close working relationship with your Solution Implementer
We have found in past projects that sometimes the client and the solution implementer are operating at arm’s length. It’s an “us” and “them” relationship. This can work but often causes problems when urgent issues and systems changes arise.
Successful projects are when members work collaboratively and are embedded into the work culture. Working together means that client representatives get to be entrenched in the project as part of the technical development team, therefore once the project is in a “go-live” stage, you will have full ownership and still have full access to the consultants for any support related activities. I also always like to see our consultants and clients engaging in social events!
I really do hope you enjoyed my short 4-point insights on how to run a successful project and good luck with your BPC journey. I’m also looking forward to the new innovations in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) which is supporting both Planning and Analytics on SAP HANA. Certainly, another game changer.
Hope this helps!
Director at Bluetree |
If you're willing to take $n$ large then we can use some known results about the "giant component," since the asymptotic situation is a good approximation to reality. Here is a paper by Erdos and Renyi, and here is a nice expository write-up (the break-down on pages 3 and 4 is excellent). If $p = c\log(n)/n$ then the random graph is connected, so your $P(a-b|a-k) = 1$ for any $a,b,k$. See also this MO question. If $p \sim c/n$ for a constant $c>1$ then there is a giant component and some smaller components. If you look into the Erdos-Renyi paper you can write down the probability a vertex lands in the giant component as a function of $n$. Let's call this probability $q$. Since there's no relationship between b and k, the probability you seek is bounded below by the probability that each of a,b,k are in the giant component, which is approximately $q^3$. You can get even more precise if you want, using the distribution of smaller components to discuss the situation where a and b are in the same component but not the giant component. In that case your $P(a-k|a-b)$ is just $P(k$ is in that component too).
If $p$ is very small compared to $n$, like $o(1/n)$ then $G(n,p)$ is a disjoint union of trees, and Erdos-Renyi analyze the sizes of these trees. You can use their formulas to compute for each tree the probability that $k$ is in the tree. Then take the weighted sum over all trees (weighted by the size of the tree, which is proportional to the probability $a$ is in the tree) and you can compute $P(a-k)$. I think here the extra information that $a-b$ is not going to help much, since $b$ and $k$ have no relationship. To me, knowing $a-b$ occurs just tells me that either $a=b$ or that $a$ is not isolated. The first is very unlikely if $a,b,k$ are chosen at random, while the second can be factored into your computation by ruling out trees of size 1, again using the formulas from Erdos-Renyi to see how likely those trees are. You can conduct a similar analysis for $p\sim c/n$ for $c<1$ or other cases, but I think those in the first paragraph sound more likely to be helpful based on your question. The lecture notes are a good reference. |
The best page-turner of the year! I remember seeing this book in every bookshop as a bestseller and my attention was immediately caught by the mysterious title and seemingly intriguing cover. The story unfolds in the family-friendly small city of Shaker Heights where artist Mia Warren and her daughter Pearl just settled in their new home rented by the wealthy Richardson family. The plot implicitly leads us to discover along the characters themselves the shattering and least expected family secrets as well as the highs and lows of a strong and heartfelt friendship. Celeste Ng thrives at capturing the often overlooked but nonetheless striking twists of the adoption process. Her gifted sense of meticulous investigation of social issues is also brought to light by the divide between the Richardsons and Mia when Pearl starts spending more and more time in their fancy and elaborate mansion. Little by Little, their two very different yet similarly puzzling worlds merge together as they develop relationships animated by envy for the Richardsons’ extravagant lifestyle or desire for the simplicity and minimalistic life of Mia and Pearl.
The title of the book refers to the start of the book when the Richardsons watch their house on fire and tearfully discuss the potential person guilty of the fire. No other details are given as the story continues with a flashback to the time Mia and Pearl arrived in Shaker Heights, gracefully building the suspense for the reader to investigate the signs and clues of the captivating mystery. I genuinely loved the characters Celeste Ng created: from their incredible realistic features to their very attaching complex personalities, I ended up forgetting many times that I was reading fiction.
Amongst the topics explored that I particularly enjoyed is the accurate analysis of the feeling of belonging. I found that the author truly managed to describe how Pearl craved a new sense of identity along the poignant longing of Izzy for recognition, acceptance and love as opposed to her mother’s neglect and continuous resentment for reasons she ignores. Besides, I found that the theme of motherhood being inextricably linked to that of morality was very interesting to display amidst the rollercoaster of messy family dynamics.
A true page-turner that I recommend 10/10! |
The Federal Unemployment Tax Act surtax is set to expire Thursday after House Republicans refused to extend the 35-year-old “temporary” unemployment surtax.
“The death of any tax on jobs—no matter how big or small—is a historic moment and one to be celebrated,” Camp said in a statement. “The fact that it has taken 35 years for this ‘temporary’ tax to expire clearly illustrates the dangers of higher taxes—once in place, they are unlikely to ever go away. We need employers paying more salaries, not paying higher taxes. And when the surtax expires, job creators will get a little and long overdue relief.”
The original purpose of the “temporary” 0.2 percent surtax was to repay federal general revenues used to provide federal unemployment benefits paid in the wake of the 1973-75 recession. While the tax raised $27 billion (adjusted for inflation) and the general revenues were fully repaid by 1987, the 0.2 percent surtax remains on the books today. Since 1987, the tax has raised an additional $46 billion (adjusted for inflation) above and beyond what was needed at the inception of the tax in 1976.
The expiration of the surtax will reduce federal unemployment taxes by $1.4 billion per year, or about $14 per employee per year. That relief slightly offsets the effect of much larger state unemployment tax hikes imposed in recent years to pay for record unemployment benefit spending. Since unemployment benefits are not directly linked to the “temporary” federal tax, its expiration will not affect current or future unemployment benefit receipts.
Without the 0.2 percent surtax, the 6.2 percent FUTA tax rate will fall to 6.0 percent, according to CCH. It was last extended in 2009 as part of the Worker, Homeownership and Business Assistance Act.
Camp’s office provided a timeline of the successive extensions of the surtax. |
Singapore Airlines (SIA) is reclaiming the world’s longest non-stop flight.
From October, passengers will be able to fly from Singapore to Newark, New Jersey – a journey that will take nearly 19 hours.
The longest non-stop flight available at the moment is Qatar’s 17.5-hour Auckland to Doha route.
How long is the longest commercial flight?
Non-stop flights (top 30, by great circle distance)
|1||Newark||15,344 km (9,534 mi; 8,285 nmi)|
|2||Auckland||14,535 km (9,032 mi; 7,848 nmi)|
|3||Perth||14,499 km (9,009 mi; 7,829 nmi)|
|4||Auckland||14,200 km (8,823 mi; 7,667 nmi)|
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What is the longest flight in the world 2018?
The 10 Longest Flights In The World – 2018 Edition…
- Qatar – Auckland to Doha – Boeing 777-200LR – 9,025 miles.
- Qantas – London to Perth (Beginning in March) – Boeing 787-900 – 9,008 miles.
- Emirates – Auckland to Dubai – Airbus A380 – 8,818 miles.
- United – Los Angeles To Singapore- Boeing 787-900 – 8,770 miles.
- United – Houston to Sydney – Boeing 787-900 – 8,596 miles.
What is the longest flight possible?
The longest nonstop commercial flight in the world is scheduled at 17 hours and 50 minutes. This route from Los Angeles to Singapore serviced by United Airlines isn’t the longest by distance, but it has the longest duration due to commonly strong headwinds.
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At Skeen Plumbing & Gas, we know how important the proper functioning of your bathroom and kitchen is. With toilets, faucets, garbage disposals, and more, you need your kitchen or bathroom plumbing system working properly to be able to go on without disruptions.
Unfortunately, all homes and businesses will eventually rely on professional plumbing services. Common plumbing issues that often need to be addressed in the kitchen or bathroom include:
- Running Toilets
- A Malfunctioning Garbage Disposal
- Leaky Faucets
- Low Water Pressure
- Dishwasher Leaks
- Water Temperature Issues
- Foul and Disgusting Odors
General Plumbing Services We Offer
At Skeen Plumbing & Gas, we offer services that target both your kitchen and bathroom. Whether you're seeking plumbing repairs or want to remodel your entire kitchen or bathroom space, we've got the options you need to keep you satisfied!
In addition, we supply water treatment options to get your water flowing clean and fresh. Notice an odd flavor or color permeating your tap water? That is a surefire indicator that something is amiss with your water. Instead of putting the health of yourself and others at odds, allow us to install a whole home or building water filtration system that will purify the water throughout your entire space.
Why DIY Plumbing Repairs are Not an Option
Thinking about tackling some of those small seemingly small plumbing repairs that crop up every now and again? We don't recommend it. Rather than having to deal with plumbing issues on your own, you should call your local plumber in Madison, MS, from our team to have your problems fixed, immediately.
While it may seem as though skipping a phone call to a professional would save you money, the truth is that doing so may actually end up costing you more in the end. Without the proper equipment or tools to handle the job, your minor plumbing issue is more likely to turn into a situation that requires emergency plumbing.
Moreover, by attempting to take on a task you aren't equipped to do, you put your family or building occupants at risk. Plumbing isn't an easy job, and as a result, you may end up inadvertently spreading germs or contaminating surfaces that could make you or others sick. All in all, DIY repairs should never be an option for residential or business owners needing plumbing work. We provide a wide range of quality services in the following areas:
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At Skeen Plumbing & Gas, we've got the skills necessary to get your plumbing system whipped back into tip-top shape. In operation since 1985, our plumbing company in Madison, MS, is licensed and utilizes 24/7 services, so you can feel comfortable calling anytime. We also feature "Don’t Dig Technology" to keep your home and property intact while receiving the replacements and repairs you need most. Give us a call at Skeen Plumbing & Gas or fill out the online form to request an appointment for any of our services including sewer repair.
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Our services are offered around the clock. Our licensed team is a leader in "Don't Dig" tech Trust us for all your plumbing needs, so call us here at Skeen Plumbing & Gas or fill out the online form today. We serve Jackson, MS & Madison, MS. |
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Website http://www.beau-nuage.com is published by Beau Nuage UK LTD whose registered office is located at 30 Aldwych, Entrepreneurship Institute, London, United Kingdom, WC2B 4BG. These general terms and conditions of sale are, in accordance with British Law, the sole basis of commercial relationship between the parties. They define the conditions under which the simplified joint stock company "Beau Nuage" (referred to as "Beau Nuage") provides non-professional purchasers ("Purchaser"), making it the application via the website http://www.beau-nuage.com (referred to as "Beau Nuage Website") the following products: umbrellas, covers and accessories brand "Beau Nuage" (referred to as "Products" or "Product"). They regulate all the purchase terms, payment, shipping, delivery and withdrawal. According to the regulations, the Supplier reserves the right to modify these Terms subsequently provided to keep all earlier versions of these Terms. In case of dispute, the Terms in effect at the date of the order will be taken into account.
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The Beau Nuage Website is the property of Beau Nuage, owner of the intellectual property rights. It is prohibited to copy or reuse all or part of its content, except for personal use.
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Responsibility for Beau Nuage cannot be valid if the non-performance or delay in performing any of its obligations described in these Terms arises from a force majeure. As such, force majeure means any external, unforeseeable and irresistible.
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If one or more clauses of these Terms is held invalid or declared as such under any law, regulation or following a final decision of a competent court, other clauses shall remain in full force and scope and the invalid clause shall be replaced by the nearest valid stipulation to obtain the desired result by the parties. The failure of either party not to claim a breach by the other party to any obligations contained in these shall be construed in the future as a waiver of the concerned obligation.
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With the Cold and Flu season kicking in and the COVID-19 pandemic in full swing, it is more important than ever to make sure you have a proper cleaning and disinfecting procedure in operation. The article below has good information on some of the proper procedures to follow ensuring you are keeping anyone who enters your facilities safe. Enjoy the article and please give us a call if you need help with an emergency cleaning or with the disinfecting of high touch point surfaces at your location.
Wayne Holland – President, System4 Indianapolis
It is that time of year again – cold and flu season. The cold and flu season brings its own set of challenges to your office, gym, school or favorite restaurant. Luckily, there are cleaning and disinfecting regimens that can help promote a healthy and safe environment for your workplace or a place that you and your family frequent.
Cleaning and disinfecting procedures is an approach used to control the spread of germs or other infectious diseases. Traditional cleaning is essential and the first step to ensure proper disinfection. For a disinfectant to kill a virus or bacteria on a surface, the surface must first be clean of oils and debris – if not the disinfectant cannot do its job effectively. One of the most important places to frequently disinfect is a high touch point surface such as door handles, countertops, handrails, elevator buttons, faucets, etc. Increasing the frequency of disinfecting will help stop the spread of germs when using the appropriate EPA–registered chemicals and adhering to manufacturer guidelines.
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After gaining for three consecutive days, the stock market took a breather on Thursday by wandering along the neutral line before declining near the end of the session.
The Karachi Stock Exchange’s (KSE) benchmark 100-share index fell 0.19 per cent or 28.38 points to end at the 14,568.21 point level.
The profit-taking was further induced by news flow of aid cut for Pakistan military by the US Congress, said JS Global Capital analyst Shakir Padela.
The upcoming Ramazan and court proceeding regarding the contempt bill and prime minister’s hearing regarding the letter to the Swiss authorities keep investors cautious, added Padela.
Trade volumes stayed at a healthy 165 million shares compared with Wednesday’s tally of 168 million shares.
News about Securities and Exchange of Commission of Pakistan (SECP) allegations on Independent Power Producers (IPPs) regarding financial discrepancies seemed ineffective as Hub Power Company crawled down 0.66%, Kapco gained 0.2% and Nishat Power declined 0.02% to close almost flat, according to Elixir Securities equity dealer Harris Ahmed Batla.
Foreign institutional investors were net buyers of Rs55 million worth of shares, according to data maintained by the National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited.
Shares of 375 companies were traded on Thursday. At the end of the day 150 stocks closed higher, 139 declined while 86 remained unchanged. The value of shares traded during the day was Rs4.6 billion.
Jahangir Siddiqui and Company was the volume leader with 33.4 million shares declining Rs0.74 to finish at Rs16.4. It was followed by Azgard Nine with 13.6 million shares falling Rs0.04 to close at Rs7.2 and JS Investments with 10.8 million shares increasing Rs0.61 to close at Rs10.02.
Published in The Express Tribune, July 20th, 2012. |
The Yarmouth Lions Club is a group of men and women of all ages, from all walks of life, who share a similar purpose to serve our community.
All 50+ Yarmouth Lions Club members volunteer time and coordinate fundraisers to support projects that benefit Yarmouth residents and many local service organizations. 100% of fundraising profits go right back into helping our community.
How We Serve the Town of Yarmouth, Maine:
- Sponsor multiple Yarmouth capital projects
- Donate money and non-perishable items to the local food bank
- Sponsor a Yarmouth High School Recognition program
- Provide scholarships for deserving Yarmouth High School Seniors
- Pay for program fees and equipment for Yarmouth Little League players in need
- Deliver assistance for eye exams, eyeglasses, and hearing aids to those in need
- Collect eyeglasses to recycle the lenses and frames
- Donate to the Yarmouth Fuel Assistance program
- Offer free visits and holiday treats with Santa on the Town Green
- Adopt and give generously to needy Yarmouth families and the elderly in Yarmouth nursing homes
Local Service Groups We Volunteer at and Provide Support to:
- Yarmouth Cares About Neighbors (YCAN)
- Bartlett Circle Senior Housing Facility
- Merrill Memorial Library
- Yarmouth Community Garden
- Casco Bay YMCA
- IRIS Network
- Maine Center For Grieving Children
- Wayfinder Schools
- Camp Susan Curtis
- Camp Sunshine
Interested in the Yarmouth Lions Club?
Come and visit us during one of our Club meetings. We meet the first and third Monday of each month, between October through May, at the Muddy Rudder Restaurant on Route 1 in Yarmouth. Our social begins at 5:00pm followed by dinner and Club business at 5:30pm. We also meet the third Monday in September, and meet once in January and once in February. Be sure to check out our calendar for updated Club events in Yarmouth.
Want more Lions Club information?
Feel free to submit a question to our Contact form, or reach out to a Lion below:
- Sandy Bowie (Yarmouth Lions Club President): 207-899-8549
- Larry Forcier (Yarmouth Lions Club Board Member): 207-846-9200
- Bob Swan (Yarmouth Lions Club Board Member): 207-846-9225 |
Imagine, if you will, living a most mundane life, just trying to make a piece of the pie only to discover that an ever bigger piece could be obtained through slinging baked goods yourself. This is exactly what Theatre 40 sets out to explore in its most recent production of Lisa Dillman’s American Wee-Pie.
Set in Gardensend, a small city in the Midwest in the present of planet Earth’s most recent late spring through early fall, our story opens on an innocent yet somewhat weathered-looking Zed, suitcase in hand, aimlessly waiting for what looks like a bus. Ethereal bells sound in the background as the lights come up only to reflect celestially off his shirt, nearly creating a halo effect around his entire body. Having returned from life in the big city at the loss of, and in preparation for, the funeral of his mother, it is evident that neither his mother’s passing or his current work-a-day life does anything to enhance his earthly sustenance. Enter Linz a lusciously earth motherly, but initially ordinary, former classmate the likes of which Zed has no memory.
“Everyone used to think you were retarded,” she will declare almost mockingly.
“I don’t think I remember that,” comes Zed’s cagey reply.
“I think I probably just told them you were stoned,” she will quip.
At first introduction, I am not prepared to like her. Moreover, one is not certain as to whether or not she will dish on old gossip, brag and/or compare notes like the most strident of ex-students, or act as catalyst in Zed’s life for further development.
The latter proves to be the case as she will declare, “I make cupcakes…cupcakes for adults… Me and my hubby run a cupcake emporium… Le Petit Gateau.” Having garnered a recent promotion as a repurposing editor after witnessing an elder employee, Phil, in all his ominous pallor, get canned and die of a heart attack, while looking back at Zed, just as he is about to step on the elevator, the notion of such a profession renders itself quite alien to our pasty protagonist.
Even more foreign, yet vibrant are the ingredients utilized in these colorful creations. As Linz warns both Zed and the audience, “If I told you what was in these recipes you’d be grossed right out!” For, rather than ribald renditions, risqué endeavors in culinary recipes will run the gamut from ingredients such as root vegetables, turnips, Daikon, and wasabi to Feta Pumpkin Praline flavor and Zed, at the invitation of Linz turns out to have a knack for determining any and all flavors with his eyes closed. Enter Linz’ pretentious yet comedically sound husband Pableu sporting an outrageous French accent! It is he who opts to take Zed under his wing as paid apprentice and fellow employee.
“Frosting is a verb,” he will say as opposed to the noun that encompasses the word “icing—the gentle dome not monolith” on top of each singular sugared sensation.
Zed is hesitant, but Linz will implore of him, “What’s your second act gonna be Zed? That’s what you’ve gotta think about. Your parents are gone…”
Weighing his options Zed most singularly muses to his skeptical sister Pam, “I sit in my cubicle all day and email coworkers who sit right next to me.” Pam who pushes practical telecommunications bundles could not be less moved until she meets Pete who makes quite a killing (pun intended) of selling cemetery plots.
Malcolm, Zed and Pam’s mother’s friendly neighborhood postman will serve as somewhat of an advisor in life and death as he reminisces the character of the sibling’s mother. Malcolm will also disclose that he is the first person who suspected their mother might have passed due to the stacked mail upon their porch.
Phil, Zed’s deceased elder coworker will appear to Zed in dreams making circuitous bicycle tracks around the symbolically subordinate Zed telling the self same bawdy jokes to which Zed was accustomed when Phil was alive. It is Phil who keeps Zed grounded in the dream stated reality of his former self until he keels off the bike just exactly as he had pitched over and into the elevator in his former life. The dreams then stop such that Zed’s waking dreams can possibly commence.
The performance itself is solid from the sympathetic and sincere portrayal of Zed by an equally apt Caleb Slavens, a most even keel Malcolm performed by Frederick Dawson in most comforting fashion, Linz played by a warm and earnest Deirdra Edwards, Pableu performed by a fiery and mellow dramatic Christopher Franciosa, Pam portrayed by a warmly terse Elizabeth Lande, to Pete played by a glib and appropriately unctuous Steve Keys, to Phil performed by an amusingly antagonistic James Schendel, the ensemble is cohesive and plays well off each other.
One can no doubt credit the above to the direction of Stewart J. Zully. Sets by Jeff G. Rack are appropriately colored, proportioned and delicious–The Le Petit Gateau bakery in particular! Sound effects by Joseph “Sloe” Slawinski are beautifully organic. Never once have I stumbled upon bird and insect noises that so aptly emulated the sounds emanating from my parent’s backyard in Massachusetts. The bird calls alone are certainly NOT for the birds! And costume design by Michele Young is everything from functional, to fun, to festive!
The play as written, is a nice, entertaining light comedic romp. All the same, I would have liked to have seen more texture and levels. The character of Malcolm in particular I found to be most lacking in potential. He is present as something of a symbolic life coach or possibly even surrogate parent but I kept waiting for some sort of big reveal or something more philosophical to be imparted to the siblings about either their mother’s death, life, or what he might be to them other than what he was. The character of Phil could have been a little more prophetic and/or profound as well and a part of me was not even sure why he was in the script. Moreover, there was a bit of a lack of cohesion and economy in writing at certain points as there were too many discussions and incidents which did not seem to move the plot. At a certain point it is addressed that Zed’s name is also Tim. There is a back and forth discussion between Zed and Pam regarding this but I don’t remember coming away with anything major in the way of amusement and/or “aha moments” from this little bit of superfluous dialogue. Their TV remote also continually seems to have a mind of its own. Our first inkling is to assume that there is some sort of poltergeist afoot but nothing really much comes of that either, at least not in a way that was in any way poignant, singularly humorous, or exciting to this reviewer; all in all and in short, much too much minutia in the writing and not enough dramatic shape or arc. The writing itself is nice, of course but nothing to write home about. |
De’Longhi Unveils New Small Home Appliances – Ovens To Air Cons
De’Longhi has unveiled its new suite of slow cookers, coffeemakers, grills and portable air conditioners at the International Home & Housewares Show (IHHS) 2018 in Chicago.
Renowned for its range of coffee machines, De’Longhi’s burgeoning product portfolio reflects its desire to further expand into kitchenware and small home appliances.
At IHHS 2018, De’Longhi unveiled the new ‘Dinamica Fully Automatic Espresso and Cappuccino Machine’ – claimed to be its first [and only] fully automatic coffee machine to incorporate the company’s TrueBrew Over Ice Coffee technology.
With a ‘one touch’ user interface comprising six beverage options, the device also creates ‘coffee over ice’ drinks, without watering down beverages.
A manual frother allows for customisable steam and foam levels.
The Dinamica Fully Automatic Espresso and Cappuccino Machine is scheduled to launch in America in May for ~US$900. Australian pricing and availability is yet to be confirmed.
For the coffee aficionado, De’Longhi has also unveiled its new ‘Pour Over Coffee Maker’ – said to offer SCAA Gold Cup certified drip coffee, with pour over brewing functionality. The device can brew up to nine coffees at a time, with a warming plate to keep contents warm for up to 30 minutes.
De’Longhi’s Pour Over Coffee Maker is scheduled to rollout in America in September for ~US$150. Australian pricing and availability is yet to be confirmed.
Cooking Small Appliances
De’Longhi has also debuted its new 14L Livenza Convection Oven, which claims to provide similar heating capabilities of larger products, in a more compact size.
With several cooking and baking settings, the device also incorporates thermal insulation for consistent internal cooking temperatures, whilst remaining cool on the outside. The convection oven claims to fulfil a variety of functions including; toasting, grilling and baking.
De’Longhi’s 14L Livenza Convection Oven is set to rollout in the United States in June for ~US$179. Australian pricing and availability is yet to be confirmed.
Further expanding into the compact cooking appliance market, De’Longhi has unveiled its new ‘All-Day Grill’ which claims to be the market’s sole compact grill with “three plates and an integrated drip tray”. The product aims to be versatile, with most internal components dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning.
De’Longhi’s All-Day Grill is scheduled to launch in America in June for ~US$100. Australian pricing and availability is yet to be confirmed.
Also new is De’Longhi’s Livenza Multi Cooker, which offers roasting, saute and slow-cooking functionality in a ‘six quart’ stove-top safe cooking pot. The multi cooker incorporates a 24-hour programmable timer, to keep contents warm for up to 12 hours.
De’Longhi’s Livenza Multi Cooker will land in America in October, and will retail for ~US$200. Australian pricing and availability is yet to be confirmed.
Positioned as a more affordable option is De’Longhi’s new ‘Livenza Slow Cooker’ – set to sell for US$130.
To counterbalance the ‘heat’ of home cooking, De’Longhi has revealed its newest portable home air conditioner, the ‘DeLuxe Whisper Cool’.
The portable air conditioner claims to cool rooms up to ‘700 square feet’ (~65 square metres), and remove up to 10 gallons (~37 litres) of excess humidity per day.
Incorporating 14,000 BTUs the device utilises De’Longhi’s Whisper Cool Technology for up to 50% less noise.
The company claims the air conditioner’s ‘BioSilver Antibacterial Air Filter effectively traps dust, and prevents the growth of bacteria and mould.
De’Longhi’s DeLuxe Whisper Cool portable air conditioner is scheduled to land in the United States in April/May, with pricing to be announced. Australian pricing and availability is yet to be confirmed. |
- Aaron Paul and other celebrities took part in PSA against hate and oppression called “I Take Responsibility.”
- The level of sap drooling from this video could provide enough syrup to supply every IHOP in the country.
- Celebrities have, once again, missed the mark.
Gal Gadot should be praying to a poster of Aaron Paul.
The Breaking Bad star just led a celebrity PSA on race and responsibility that’s so cringe-worthy, it might make us forget Gadot’s abominable celebrity rendition of “Imagine.”
Paul and these other celebrities have their hearts in the right place. We should all take responsibility for the plight of any section of humanity.
But, the question remains: who’s taking responsibility for this unbearably corny PSA?
Aaron Paul & the Actors Try to Break Good, and Just Break
The two-minute PSA, titled “I Take Responsibility,” featured a lineup of celebrities that would make Hulu proud:
Debra Messing, Aly Raisman, Sarah Paulson, Aaron Paul, Kesha, Kristen Bell, Justin Theroux, Mark Duplass, Bryce Dallas Howard, Julianne Moore, Piper Perabo, Stanley Tucci, Ilana Glazer, and Bethany Joy Lenz.
But the issue isn’t with the level of celebrity status; it’s with the level of cringe.
Right away, the sappiness is laid on thick with a somber piano playing in the background. Was that really necessary, guys?
It’s like a constant musical reminder trying to reinforce how badly the celebrities really mean what they’re saying.
Just say it. We don’t need the musical training wheels.
This isn’t Breaking Bad, Aaron Paul. This is supposed to be real life, and you guys are allowed to be real people. Sadly, it was only downhill from there.
These Actors Will Not Be Winning Any Awards
The piano set the tone in “I Take Responsibility,” and the ‘celebrities’ took it from there. In what can only be described as a group Zoom audition, each person took turns trying to out-serious the next.
Oppression, hatred, and privilege are serious issues. But it felt like someone had a gun to their heads saying, “furrow your brow, and make them believe it!”
Like any good actress, Bethany Joy Lenz used her body. The “One Tree Hill” actress put both hands on her heart during a pregnant pause between “I take,” and “responsibility.” Relax, girl. This isn’t a Dawson’s Creek casting call. You can just say it.
Soon after, Justin Theroux upped the sentimentality tenfold. With a perfectly placed beanie, he stared into his computer camera, and during an even more dramatic pause, I’m pretty sure he blinked out one, solemn tear. I wonder how many attempts it took for him to nail it.
Debra Messing was clearly reading her lines.
But the reason we’re all here is for our boy, Jessie Pinkman–I mean, Aaron Paul.
Aaron Paul Goes Full Jessie Pinkman on Hatred
Aaron Paul made a hilarious appearance at the beginning of this clip. With praying hands in his face, he suddenly realized he was on camera and delivered his “I take responsibility” with the gravitas of a child trying to convince his mother he’s sorry.
But it’s not until the end that we get what none of us paid for. Aaron Paul suddenly sounds like he’s arguing with Walter White.
“Killer cops must be prosecuted, they are murderers!” he says.
His voice quivers when he says, “call out hate, step up, and take action.”
The real irony here is how this PSA against hate seemed to inspire mostly hatred. Hollywood has been tone-deaf throughout the entire Black Lives Matter movement, and this is just another example.
Real people are out protesting in the streets. Celebrities: I know you think your theatrical skills are here to save the world. But right now, it’s not the time. We need you to get over yourselves and open your purses.
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect the views of CCN.com.
This article was edited by Josiah Wilmoth for CCN.com. |
Everyone discusses my art and pretends to understand, as if it were necessary to understand, when it is simply necessary to love.— Claude Monet
The most authentic Claude Monet quotes to discover and learn by heart
I must have flowers, always, and always.
It's on the strength of observation and reflection that one finds a way.
So we must dig and delve unceasingly.
All I did was to look at what the universe showed me, to let my brush bear witness to it.
I would like to paint the way a bird signs.
Light is the most important person in the picture.
For me, a landscape does not exist in its own right, since its appearance changes at every moment; but the surrounding atmosphere brings it to life - the light and the air which vary continually. For me, it is only the surrounding atmosphere which gives subjects their true value.
It is a tragedy that we live in a world where physical courage is so common, and moral courage is so rare.
Everything changes, even stone.
My only desire is an intimate infusion with nature, and the only fate I wish is to have worked and lived in harmony with her laws.
I would advise young artists to paint as they can, as long as they can, without being afraid of painting badly.
I didn't become an impressionist. As long as I can remember I always have been one.
All of a sudden I had the revelation of how enchanting my pond was.
It took me time to understand my water lilies.
I had planted them for the pleasure of it; I grew them without ever thinking of painting them.
I had so much fire in me and so many plans.
By the single example of this painter devoted to his art with such independence, my destiny as a painter opened out to me.
The richness I achieve comes from nature, the source of my inspiration.
It was at home I learned the little I know.
Schools always appeared to me like a prison, and never could I make up my mind to stay there, not even for four hours a day, when the sunshine was inviting, the sea smooth, and when it was joy to run about the cliffs in the free air, or to paddle in the water.
No one is an artist unless he carries his picture in his head before painting it, and is sure of his method and composition.
I perhaps owe having become a painter to flowers.
I'm enjoying the most perfect tranquillity, free from all worries, and in consequence would like to stay this way forever, in a peaceful corner of the countryside like this.
It's enough to drive you crazy, trying to depict the weather, the atmosphere, the ambience.
My garden is my most beautiful masterpiece
I'm continuing to work hard, not without periods of discouragement, but my strength comes back again.
Now I really feel the landscape, I can be bold and include every tone of pink and blue: it's enchanting, it's delicious, and I hope it will please you.
I see less and less... I need to avoid lateral light, which darkens my colors. Nevertheless, I always paint at the times of day most propitious for me, as long as my paint tubes and brushes are not mixed up... I will paint almost blind, as Beethoven composed completely deaf.
I am very depressed and deeply disgusted with painting. It is really a continual torture.
A good impression is lost so quickly.
I'm never finished with my paintings;
the further I get, the more I seek the impossible and the more powerless I feel.
Color is my day-long obsession, joy and torment.
Impressionism is only direct sensation.
All great painters were less or more impressionists. It is mainly a question of instinct, and much simpler than [John Singer] Sargent thinks.
Lots of people will protest that it's quite unreal and that I'm out of my mind, but that's just too bad
Without the fog, London would not be a beautiful city.
It is fog that gives it its magnificent amplitude...its regular and massive blocks become grandiose in that mysterious mantle.
Zaandam has enough to paint for a lifetime.
I'm knocked out, I've never felt so physically and mentally exhausted, I'm quite stupid with it and long only for bed; but I am happy.
Colors pursue me like a constant worry. They even worry me in my sleep.
One can do something if one can see and understand it.
I am following Nature without being able to grasp her, I perhaps owe having become a painter to flowers.
One day Boudin said to me, 'Learn to draw well and appreciate the sea, the light, the blue sky.' I took his advice.
Perhaps it's true that I'm very hard on myself, but that's better than exhibiting mediocre work... too few were satisfactory enough to trouble the public with.
I am pleased with the exhibition... everything on display was sold for a good price to decent people. It has been a long time since I believed that you could educate public taste.
I sometimes feel ashamed that I am devoting myself to artistic pursuits while so many of our people are suffering and dying for us. It's true that fretting never did any good.
One's better off alone, and yet there are so many things that are impossible to fathom on one's own. In fact it's a terrible business and the task is a hard one.
The point is to know how to use the colours, the choice of which is, when all's said and done, a matter of habit.
Pictures aren't made out of doctrines.
Since the appearance of impressionism, the official salons, which used to be brown, have become blue, green, and red...But peppermint or chocolate, they are still confections.
I'm working hard with more determination than ever.
My success at the Salon led to my selling several paintings and since your absence I have made 800 francs; I hope, when I have contracts with more dealers, it will be better still.
The only merit I have is to have painted directly from nature with the aim of conveying my impressions in front of the most fugitive effects.
For me, a landscape does not exist in its own right, since its appearance changes at any moment.
While adding the finishing touches to a painting might appear insignificant, it is much harder to do than one might suppose.
I'm getting so slow at my work it makes me despair, but.
.. I'm increasingly obsessed by the need to render what I experience, and I'm praying that I'll have a few more good years left to me.
I know that to paint the sea really well, you need to look at it every hour of every day in the same place so that you can understand its way in that particular spot; and that is why I am working on the same motifs over and over again, four or six times even. |
Are you going to holiday trip to Portugal during June, Your ambition is Interior design/renovating and looking new events to visit beside tourist attractions? This event is just for you! At 20th to the 21st of June 2018, city of Porto will be main stage for Luxury Design and Craftsmanship Summit 2018 arranged by the Covet Group associated with Thinkers & Makers Foundation.
This unique luxury design and craftsmanship owned event is bringing together all the creative minds behind luxury design to under the same roof, where they are having discussion about what are the possible next trends in dining room design and in furnishing at the World of Luxury Design. This extraordinary event will bring you a new way of looking design, new development ideas, and the most innovative practices of the luxury and design industries as the major players in the growth and elevation of Craftsmanship. This event can also provide you a spark to use more handcrafted pieces when designing your dining room.
In magical Porto, Portugal, city that renowned its historical heritage to craftsmanship, where the two-day luxury design event will present an famous line-up of influential speakers to provide a memorable debate and informed conversation for all those who seek know more Dining room ideas from Luxury Design World, what comes to inspiring speeches and live acts.
Opening event will take a place at Pavilhão Multiusos de Gondomar, designed by Pritzker Winners, Architect Álvaro Siza Vieira, on the 20th of June with the live act by Master artisans of azulejo, wood and other forms of ancient crafts. Gondomar is more then perfect place to host the First Edition of this Luxury Design and Craftsmanship Summit, because it’s a city recognized for its love and dedication to craftsmanship in the jewelry industry.
The first panel of summit is dedicated to The Value of Craftsmanship for the Luxury Design World will present real case studies that are translating the meaning of exclusivity and authenticity. The day will be closed by Gondomar’s Mayor itself, Marco Martins with a Port of Honor.
Event itself is organized in association with Thinkers & Makers Foundation, whose mission is to celebrate and honor the craftsmanship and every single person who creates soulful pieces with their own hands. According the organization, “A unique new Summit dedicated to exploring the increasingly crucial nexus between luxury and craftsmanship as essential components to inject a new verve into the design world.”
Find out more detailed conference program and information about this event on the events website and in social media. You might catch few ideas to your home interior design from this event.
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In order to be found guilty of an attempt to commit a crime, the defendant must have intended to personally participate in the crime, and the attempt to solicit another person to commit the crime is not a true “attempt” under Oregon law, the Supreme Court of Oregon held.
After being arrested on charges of burglary for attempting to steal some cans to trade in for money so he could feed his family living in a vehicle, Dustin Kimbrough, a homeless man in Wasco County, wrote a letter to a ‘‘hitman” he wanted to hire to kill his in-laws for some insurance money. He also wanted the hitman to scare off some witnesses and kill the prosecutor in his case. The hitman didn’t exist, and Kimbrough was charged with several crimes, including attempted murder and solicitation of murder for each intended victim. After a bench trial, Kimbrough was found guilty of the attempted murders and also the solicitation of murder charges. He appealed, and the Oregon Supreme Court agreed to hear the case.
The question before the Court was “Under what circumstances does a solicitation to commit a crime also constitute an attempt to commit that crime?” Under Oregon Revised Statutes 161.405(1), a person is guilty of an attempt to commit a crime when the person “intentionally engages in conduct which constitutes a substantial step toward commission of the crime.” But the attempt statute is ambiguous, the Court explained, because it doesn’t say whether the “commission of the crime” must be by the defendant himself.
After an in-depth review of the legislative history of the statute, commentary by the Criminal law Review Commission, and the Model Penal Code, the Court concluded that the defendant must have intended to personally take part in the attempted crime. Otherwise, “it can hardly be asserted that the defendant intends to engage in that conduct.”
The drafters of Oregon’s attempt statute had a “clear opportunity” to expand the statute to include solicitation of another person to commit the crime, the Court noted. The Model Penal Code does include the solicitation of another person to commit the crime as an “attempt” by the solicitor. But lawmakers purposely left that out, the Court said.
That omission was “significant” and answers the question in this case. Here, Kimbrough provided details to the supposed hitman to allow him to commit the crimes. However, Kimbrough himself never intended to take part in in those crimes. “To be guilty of attempt, the defendant must personally engage in conduct that constitutes a substantial step, and that substantial step must be toward a crime that the defendant intends to participate in himself,” the Court concluded.
The evidence showed only that Kimbrough intended for the hitman to commit the crimes.
Accordingly, the Court held that the circuit court erred in denying Kimbrough’s motion for a judgment of acquittal on the attempt counts. The Court remanded the case for further proceedings in accordance with its opinion. See: State v. Kimbrough, 431 P.3d 76 (Ore. 2018).
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The My Liveable London campaign is now live.
You can now take action in just one minute – click here to start sending an email to Barnet’s party leaders (or another borough’s, if your address isn’t in Barnet) asking for their commitment to liveable streets that are safe and welcoming for walking and cycling.
This is an unprecedented campaign, uniting pedestrian and cycling campaigners across London. Please don’t miss this opportunity to get our message across to Barnet’s party leaders. By taking action you’re supporting Barnet Cycling Campaign’s asks:
- Apply for Liveable Neighbourhood funding.
- Reduce the harmful levels of air pollution we are exposed to.
- Increase safety and numbers of people walking and cycling everyday journeys.
- Cut congestion and rat running through residential streets.
- Break down barriers that leave so many in our community isolated behind their front doors.
What else can I do to help?
Email your Barnet friends asking them to take action at bit.ly/LiveableLondon
Share the same link on social media and use the hashtag #LiveableBarnet
And don’t forget to vote on 3rd May for whomever you think will bring us better streets for Barnet!
It’s 5 months since the consultation, to which we responded, on Barnet Council’s Draft Air Quality Action Plan 2017-2022 ended. The Council got the message that actions promoting sustainable transport are badly needed, yet we are still waiting to see any signs of action.
The results of the consultation have been published by the Council as follows:
We asked residents for their views on the Council’s Draft Air Quality Action Plan 2017-2022
We received 73 responses to the consultation.
80% of respondents said that they felt poor air quality is an issue in Barnet to a great extent. The most common themes were concerns about air quality affecting heath, the sheer volume of traffic on Barnet’s roads, congestion, the lack of cycling infrastructure, and the general unpleasantness of walking due to traffic fumes.
Most respondents (over 85%) agreed with the air pollution sources that the action plan will focus on, and over 70% felt that the plan was easy to understand. With respects to the proposed actions to improve air quality, there was strong support, particularly for increased green barriers and trees, anti-idling projects and work with schools on travel planning. The action with most disagreement was introducing 20mph speed limits close to schools as a measure to improve air quality where 11% of respondents strongly disagreed.
We asked residents for their own suggestions and ideas on improving air quality. Many respondents said there were simply too many vehicles on the roads and that cycling, walking and public transport needs to be incentivised. Many respondents cited the extra traffic generated by increased housing being built in the Borough as a key concern. Idling vehicles, particularly outside schools was also a strong theme.
Ideas included segregated cycle routes for commuters and advanced stop lines for cyclists at junctions; better maintenance of walking paths; tackling the school run; banning bonfires entirely in residential areas; closing off local “rat-runs”; education campaign to move to cleaner more efficient boilers in the home; limiting the use of wood-burning stoves; educational campaigns to get people to reduce their reliance on the private car.
All of the proposed actions will go forward to the new air quality action plan 2017-2022. We will focus more strongly on the actions promoting sustainable transport as a result of the consultation exercise. We will consider the other new ideas including actions around wood-burning stoves, bonfires, better cycling infrastructure and promotion of efficient boilers through the air quality steering group process.
At a time when neighbouring boroughs are bringing in dockless bikes, Barnet is consulting on the car equivalent instead: https://engage.barnet.gov.uk/floating-car-clubs
They are called ‘Floating car clubs’ and work in a similar way to dockless bikes:
- A nearby car is located via a smartphone app.
- It can be reserved and driven within a defined area.
- The car can be left suitably parked at the destination.
Will this actually reduce car ownership? Or will it increase car use for those who don’t own a car and would otherwise walk, cycle or use public transport?
The consultation closes on 27 February. It’s an opportunity to ask why Barnet is not consulting on bike sharing schemes.
Dockless bike schemes are spreading into Outer London: Urbo bikes are in Waltham Forest and coming soon to Enfield. Why not Barnet? Have your say at https://engage.barnet.gov.uk/floating-car-clubs
By Lucy Saunders
On Monday 5 February, 7.30 – 9pm at Islington Town Hall, Upper Street N1 2UD
All London borough campaigners welcome – no booking necessary.
Lucy Saunders is a public health specialist who developed the Healthy Streets approach and its 10 Indicators for TFL. She has now taken the lead in developing a set of tools to ensure the approach is used when new schemes are proposed. The idea is that TFL will require boroughs to use the Healthy Streets checklist to get funding. This could be transformative.
This session is aimed at helping campaigners across London to understand how they can use the on-line Healthy Streets tools that have been developed at TfL. Local activists will find them useful when pressing London boroughs to submit well thought out, high quality Liveable Neighbourhood Programme bids and in assessing the likely effectiveness of any other road and public realm schemes they are drawing up.
Guide to the Healthy Streets Indicators
My summary of the Guide to the Healthy Streets Indicators
Healthy Streets Check for Designers
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Small Change, Big Impact
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We visited the site of the proposed Pentavia housing development in Mill Hill on 22 January 2018.
Details of the planning application.
Barnet Cycling Campaign’s response to the proposals in terms of encouraging cycling as laid out in the council’s planning brief for the site.
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Islington Town Hall, 14 December 2017, 6.30 pm
London Assembly Member and Islington Councillor Caroline Russell will talk about her report for the London Assembly Transport Committee which is to be published on 4th Dec. The report looks at how the Mayor can tackle main roads that are hostile for walking and cycling and make them into healthy places where it is a pleasure to get around on foot and by bike.
For more information: see https://www.london.gov.uk/current-investigations/walking-cycling-outer-london-junctions
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Hey, filmmakers! Welcome to Going Bionic, #234. I hope you had a wonderful weekend, because mine was pretty eventful. I spent Friday afternoon on a Film Finance Panel at the sixth annual Lady Filmmakers Festival in Beverly Hills, only to go back to the festival Saturday for an art exhibit. Sunday morning was spent at the Los Angeles Zoo with my wife and our twins, and then I dropped the top of my car and jetted down the sun-drenched freeway to San Diego to catch a two hour and forty-seven minute Paul McCartney concert with some old friends from my UCLA days. As I drove myself home from San Diego, it dawned on me that Monday, September 29th is the late submission deadline for Sundance. Since many of you may have submitted your soon-to-be-discovered gem to America’s premiere festival, I thought today would be a good time to discuss three insights that may put a perspective on the Sundance submission process.
Acceptance Numbers don’t lie, even if you wish they would
The first thing you should do is to understand what the chances of getting into Sundance are, and how those numbers are derived. For starters, in 2014, Sundance had 12,218 total submissions, but only accepted 187 films. That’s an overall acceptance rate of 1.5%. In order to put such a number in perspective, consider that Harvard University’s acceptance rate in 2014 was 5.9%. Thus, getting into Sundance is nearly four times harder to do than getting into Harvard. As for the breakdown of the films accepted into Sundance in 2014, the following is a breakdown between feature length and short film submissions:
Feature Length Submissions: Sundance 2014 had 4,057 feature length submissions, but only 121 were selected. Thus, the feature film acceptance rate was 2.98%.
Short Film Submissions: Sundance received 8,161 submissions in 2014, but only welcomed 66 to the festival. Hence, the short film acceptance rate was 0.008% – meaning less than 1%.
So, based on 2014 numbers, it’s actually nearly three times harder to get your short film into Sundance, than it is to get your feature in, which in next to impossible to begin with!
Worldwide Reach of Sundance
One fascinating fact about Sundance 2014 is that 2,043 of the 4,057-feature length submissions were from outside of the United States. That’s an astounding leap toward growing Sundance global brand, but it also puts American filmmakers on notice, because Sundance isn’t just showcasing America’s finest independent filmmakers anymore. Furthermore, Sundance 2014 accepted films from 37 countries and showcased 100 worldwide premieres.
Sundance Distribution Numbers
29 of the 121 feature films projects at Sundance in 2014 sold to distribution, (23.96%), but only a handful or so of them achieved wide theatrical distribution deal. The others received cable, Netflix and VOD deals, with a few pictures landing very limited theatrical deals. Thus, even if your picture slides through the tiniest cracks in the doors at Sundance and earns a programming slot, you still only have about a 24% chance to get any form of distribution.
Should you be wondering why I’m spewing so many daunting facts and figures your way today, it’s my way of trying to get you to realize that the fate of your film shouldn’t live or die with getting into Sundance. Your film is a reflection of your efforts, vision, voice, and of course, your talent. Thus, you should carefully guide it through its journey toward distribution. Of course, if that journey starts at Sundance, then good for you and I offer you my heartiest congratulations. However, if Sundance isn’t your starting point, worry not, because if you stay positive, focused and relentlessly focused, I assure you that your efforts will define your film’s ultimate worth far more than getting into any one film festival will.
Okay, friends. Thank you again for lending me your eyes, and I look forward to borrowing them again next Tuesday. Until then, I hope you have a tremendous week. I can be followed on Twitter @Lonelyseal. |
Fashion student Bernadette Taylor, 72, wins Festival of Learning award
Bernadette's first day at UEL was reported by ITV News
University of East London fashion student, Bernadette Taylor from Stepney, east London, has been announced as the winner of Festival of Learning’s Senior Adult Learner Award for her exceptional achievement in adult learning.
This award celebrates adults who, through learning, have transformed their own lives and the lives of their families, friends, their communities, and the places they work.
Bernadette, age 72, left school at 16 without formal qualifications. After years of caring for others, both in her personal life and her job as a nursing assistant, Bernadette realised she now had the time in retirement to begin a new learning journey and achieve something for herself.
After seeing an advert for New Beginnings evening classes at the University of East London, 72-year-old Bernadette decided it was time to return to learning and realise her dreams.
Although initially anxious because of her age, Bernadette signed up for the 12-week New Beginnings course which prepares people who have been out of education for a long time to embark on a degree programme.
Bernadette excelled at all elements of the course, from writing essays and delivering presentations, to overcoming nerves about technology, and has now embarked on a BA in Fashion Design at the University of East London.
Bernadette’s long-term goal is to complete her degree with a fashion show where people diagnosed with cancer are the models and stars for a day.
Bernadette commented on the impact her learning has had: “New Beginnings has taught me to believe in myself. I am finally doing something just for me”.
Dr Caroline McGlynn, Bernadette’s New Beginnings programme leader, said, “Bernadette threw herself into learning and brought an energy and glamour to the classes. She epitomises the phrase ‘lifelong learning’.”
Stephen Evans, Chief Executive at Learning and Work Institute, said: "We are delighted that Bernadette is this year’s Senior Adult Learner award winner. Bernadette’s story shows that learning can help you to achieve your goals and realise your dreams, whatever your age.”
"Festival of Learning is all about inspirational stories of people like Bernadette who show that anyone can benefit from learning. Lifelong learning is vital for all of us as jobs and society change around us.
"We encourage everyone to give learning a try, particularly in June when hundreds of free activities can be found on our Have a Go Month calendar. Further information on learning opportunities and support with the costs of courses is available through the National Careers Service, colleges and community learning providers." |
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When you are investing your time as well as studying on excellent mattresses, you frequently are trying to find the very best quality ones and, obviously, budget-friendly. Likewise, health is the top priority when it comes to selecting a good bed mattress. It supposes to have copper, have some cooling attributes, secure from dust allergies and so on.
In your study, you need to stumble upon Pangea Bed Copper mattresses. They are one of the very best cushions on the marketplace. Simply review this Pangea Bed evaluation and you will certainly discover all the advantages that this bed mattress can supply to you.
What is the Pangea Bed Mattress? Best Mattress Topper Under 50
Basically, if you are mosting likely to go to Pangea Bed site, you would see a great deal of health cases as well as two young and fit people that are advertising the Copper cushion. This Pangea Bed Copper bed mattress is for those that are health-conscious and appreciates their health and wellness. On top of that, if you are caring for yourself and also appreciate the health of your body, you should recognize that healthy and balanced sleeping is just one of the essential points. Pangea Bed utilizes copper in their bed mattress, which are understood for it health benefits.
Who the Pangea Bed Mattress is for? Best Mattress Topper Under 50
When it involves selecting a mattress, it is essential to figure out what kind of sleepers can sleep on it. In some cases, cushions are specifying to a one resting placement and also all others are simply furthermore. Well, Pangea Bed Copper mattress can supply an excellent evening rest for all kind of sleepers:
- Back sleepers – 100% TALALAY gives outstanding support that you require while resting on your back.
- Side sleepers – when you are sleeping on your side, your hips and also joints add stress. Trendy Gel Memory Foam supplies superb assistance for the side sleepers.
- Stomach sleepers – it is a best mattress for stomach sleepers as well, due to the assistance that the Pangea Bed Copper mattress is providing.
Let ‘s settle on the truth, that absolutely nothing is best. All points have benefits and drawbacks, however when you are seeking the good mattress, it needs to have extra pros, naturally. The Pangea Bed Copper mattress is no various, so you might look into the advantages and also the negative sides of this mattress: Best Mattress Topper Under 50
- Has a cooling function for those that are resting too hot
- Transfers activity in a high-degree, so it is good for sleepers with a companions that relocates a great deal
- Visually pleasing
- High-grade cover
- Anti-bacterial, antifungal defence
- Does not have the side support
What are the functions of the Pangea Bed Copper Mattress? Best Mattress Topper Under 50
What is made of
You may want to discover in this testimonial, why this mattress is so excellent and what are the functions that makes this cushion an outstanding selection for you?
- A thick layer of high-grade cover. Contrasted to the other mattresses, the cover has a thick layer so it is tear-proof and lasts longer. Additionally, it is extremely soft to the touch, so you will certainly feel very pleased while laying on this mattress.
- 1.5 inches of 100% TALALAY latex. It lies near to the cover layer in order to regulate the warm and also health and wellness advantages.
- The layer of Phase Change Gel Memory Foamoffers great and enjoyable convenience, reduces all the pain as well as pains that you might really feel from your old cushion. Besides, this layer reduces reversing all evening, so you will sleep smoothly in one placement all evening.
- 7 inches of strong foam baseto offer superb assistance for all kind of sleepers. Best Mattress Topper Under 50
The important things that are providing you one of the most comfortable rest is a combination of 100% TALALAY latex, Pangea Bed Cool Gel, as well as the top quality cover. All these with each other provides the support and firmness that you are seeking. Besides, TALALAY product is made in a manner that it produces small passages for air to circulate, so you will really feel the breathability.
When it involves the suppleness, this Copper mattress is 6 out 10. Instead of sinking in the mattress, it will certainly hold you and you will certainly really feel a lot more strong throughout your rest. Best Mattress Topper Under 50
Think of this, that you are investing 8 or more hrs in your bed, so you need to have assistance and also feel comfy. Likewise, people are resting, due to the fact that their body needs rest. The base of the Pangea Bed mattresses are made from 7-inch foam, it not just gives high support however it contours your body by its form. With poor assistance, a lot of the people will start to whine regarding the neck and back pain. While resting on this cushion, you will not really feel like you are sinking in the cushion, rather, you will feel that you have the right suppleness as well as assistance. In the early morning you will certainly get up fully rested. Best Mattress Topper Under 50
Service warranty, upkeep and care
When you decided to purchase this mattress, you must be wondering about the length of time it lasts as well as just how to keep the bed mattress. Well, the cover is white, so it will obtain filthy soon. If you wish to stay clear of that, you can merely buy a bed mattress cover which can be washable.
Pangea Bed supplies a 100-night sleep trial for all the cushion. It is an excellent way to prove the top quality of the products. Nonetheless, if you would not be pleased with the bed mattress, you can simply speak to Pangea Bed, a rep will return to you and also will certainly assist to arrange a pick-up. As soon as the return would certainly be done, you would obtain a complete refund.
The warranty of the Pangea Bed Copper mattress is one decade, so it is rather adequate for a cushion. Best Mattress Topper Under 50
Overall, the Pangea Bed Copper Mattress is very simple to establish, preserve as well as care. Additionally, the rate is fantastic for the high quality that you are getting. The cushion can be a good selection for all kind sleepers, as it contours your physique and the position. The Pangea Bed cushions are made in the USA. It is a great financial investment in your health and comfy rest. |
Milan, Italy — Italy found its first COVID-19 infections one yr in the past. The outbreak led to the primary nationwide lockdown exterior of China, and it has claimed greater than 95,000 lives throughout the nation. However as CBS Information correspondent Chris Livesay experiences, it is a very totally different story there now.
Life has slowly been returning to regular, and Italians packed the streets over the weekend – even within the nation’s north, which was as soon as the epicenter of itsepidemic.
Beatrice has simply turned one yr outdated, and what a yr it has been. Two weeks after she was born, her mom seen a fever.
“It was that when my youngsters coughed, we did not instantly freak out,” mother Marta Zaninoni informed CBS Information. “However now in our household, a cough is not only a cough. It is actually nerve-racking.”
Beatrice had COVID-19 — the primary recognized case in Europe in a new child.
“They instantly put her in an incubator,” mentioned Zaninoni. “I could not even say goodbye.”
As her tiny physique fought the illness in isolation, Beatrice turned a logo of hope for her household’s hard-hit residence area of Bergamo.
Many adopted her progress within the hospital, and your complete nation would quickly be part of Beatrice in isolation. Infections skyrocketed, plunging cities, cities, after which all of Italy into what was — for a free society — unthinkable: lockdown.
The dying toll soared, and because the illness pressured army servicemembers to show into morticians and barns into makeshift morgues, it robbed not solely folks’s lives, however their dignity.
Italy’s iconic metropolis streets have been devoid of individuals. Pope Francis even delivered an unprecedent lonely Easter service, nearly. In small cities like Nembro, which as soon as had the very best dying price within the nation, Catholic Mass was held earlier than empty pews all through most of 2020.
However right this moment, from Milan to Rome, life has been returning. On Sunday, Nembro’s church was full.
“Final yr we had 188 funerals,” the priest in Nembro, Don Matteo Cella, informed Livesay. “This yr, persons are planning weddings.”
Outdated traditions are bouncing again throughout Italy, however with some variations. A yr in the past, one thing so simple as consuming a cappuccino out within the open had change into unthinkable.
Life is hardly again to regular; the regulation nonetheless requires that you just to put on a masks always in public, even exterior, besides if you’re consuming or consuming.
It is a gradual restoration, and one not with out casualties — one thing Beatrice’s mom is aware of first-hand as a COVID survivor herself. The virus killed her uncle and grandfather whereas Beatrice was nonetheless within the hospital.
“They by no means acquired to satisfy Beatrice,” lamented Zaninoni, including that the illness did deliver the remainder of the household nearer collectively than ever.
“Lastly, after 40 days, Beatrice turned COVID-free on Easter Day,” the mom recalled. “It was a real resurrection for us. Regardless of all of the dying in Italy, Beatrice introduced us life.”
A yr later, Italians are actually eagerly awaiting vaccine doses.
The rollout throughout the European Union has been slower than within the U.S. Many Italians of their 80s nonetheless do not know after they’ll get their first shot — a specific concern in a rustic with one of many oldest populations on this planet.
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When a gardener is found drained of all blood in the distant province of Dak-moon, the Dyamu of Naj sends his brother Dar to solve the crime. With the Eyes of Insu, Dar can tell if someone is lying, but can he find a murderer?
What They Are Saying About Eyes of Truth
“This is a great story, well crafted and a bit more unusual than most fantasy books I've read. There are no goblins and trolls here, but different entities just as interesting, if not more so. The world comes alive and the characters are well drawn, jumping right out of the page. You care what happens to them and I for one would like to read more adventures set in the world of Naj.”
~~ Annette Gisby
author of Silent Screams
Writer Linda Suzane has again produced a work of monumental facility. The mythical world Suzane has created in "Eyes of Truth" is filled with a broad spectrum of characters, localities, morés and situations. All are designed to carry the reader along on a wild ride of excitement. ... presented with dynamic dialogue, powerful action and potent predicaments.”
~~ Molly Martin
“I couldn’t put this book down and cannot say enough good things about it. ... The alien theme is as rich as Asian cultures are supposed to be, exotic, daring and a little frightening at times. Dar cannot be lied to, but the killer may very well be another Insu‑ha that can mask his lies so cunningly as to confuse the Eyes of Truth, and when Dar arrives in Dak‑moon the killings don’t stop, they accelerate... and the bodies are drained of blood...”
~~ Bob Yosco
Issue 57 March 2002
“Eyes of Truth is a well written enjoyable tale that flows easily and keeps the tension right to the very end. It is good to read a story that is not set in the usual pseudo‑medieval world that is favored by so many other authors.”
~~ Lesley Mazey
The Eternal Night . |
TeamSport Go Karting Cardiff
Cardiff, South Wales
Average time spent – 1-2 hours.
Things to do at TeamSport Go Karting Cardiff review
Race your family and friends on their 500-metre multi-level track in Cardiff, South Wales. TeamSport has a number of venues across the UK.
Their state of the art, professionally designed track, features swooping bends, hair-pin turns and straights. An average lap time is 39 seconds and the adult karts can travel up to 40mph. The minimum age for driving is 8 years old. Their karts run on petrol not electric.
Drivers age 8 to 12 get to use their specially-designed Cadet Karts. Every racer is given a full safety briefing before getting completely suited up. TeamSport also host kids parties for ages 8 to 12. Or you can even purchase go-karting lessons for Cadets (8 to 12 years) and Junior drivers (13 to 16). They also run holiday kart camps throughout the holidays.
Don’t worry if you are novices as there are people on hand to guide you and make sure that this is a fun family-friendly day out. Families won’t have to race with groups of older people. There is a spectator area, bar and plenty of free parking.
Covid 19 – Please check the website or social media of an attraction before visiting. Many places may be open differently and some remain closed. Reviews do not mention all of these changes or possible price changes. Most places now require you to pre-book online in advance.
Important Information TeamSport Go Karting Cardiff
Eating – There is a food and drink on-site including a bar.
Facilities in brief – Family-friendly go-karting from the age of 8 on a 500-metre multi-level track with hairpin turns, swooping bends and more. There are toilets plus food and drinks.
Entry price – *Higher-priced
*Prices are subject to change and/or discounts online. *Higher-priced. Prices start from £20 per person. On-site parking is free.
Opening: TeamSport go-karting is open for most of the year. For up to date opening times and dates please see their website for further details.
Address: 11 Dominion Way, Newport Rd, Cardiff, CF24 1PT, South Wales. Phone: 0844 998 0000
Category – Go Karting – Indoors – Suitable from 8 years. |
Arizona State hasn’t lived up to its expectations this season, but a meeting with rival Arizona should bring out the best in both teams. The game tips at 9:00 p.m ET on Thursday, January 21 at ASU Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona.
There will be a lot of talent on the floor when these teams clash, so it should be a fun game to watch. Check out our Arizona vs. Arizona State picks and predictions to figure out which side you should be on.
Arizona Wildcats at Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Preview
Arizona: Kerr Kriisa G (out), Jemarl Baker Jr. G (out), Daniel Batcho F (out)
Arizona State: Taeshon Cherry F (questionable), Jalen Graham F (questionable)
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Betting Trend to Know
The Over is 7-3 in Arizona State’s last 10 home games. Find more NCAA betting trends for Arizona vs. Arizona State.
NCAAB Sharp Money and Line Movement ReportBy Patrick Everson
Arizona has been at -2.5 all day at BetMGM Nevada, where point-spread ticket count is literally dead even at 6:30 p.m. ET. However, money is far heavier on Arizona State, running 10/1 on the Sun Devils. The total opened at 153 and reached 154.5, then reverted back to the opener, with ticket count even and money 3/1 on the Under.Check out the full line movement for this game
Against the Spread (ATS) Pick
There were some negative reports coming out of Tempe before this season started, and the Sun Devils haven’t been able to squash them with their performance. Despite having all the talent in the world, this Arizona State team is just 60th in the country in adjusted offensive efficiency (all efficiency stats from KenPom.com) and 95th in adjusted defensive efficiency. Meanwhile, Sean Miller is doing more with his Arizona group than the previous ones, which often featured multiple five-star recruits. This Wildcats team looks a lot like the Xavier teams Miller coached before inheriting a talent-rich Arizona program.
Regardless of how these teams have played to start the year, this is a rivalry game and the Sun Devils are likely going to get up for this one. Arizona State has won and covered in three of the last four meetings between these teams, and the team will look to get back on track with an emotional win here.
The Sun Devils have a good opportunity tonight, especially if you factor in that the Wildcats are just 58th in the country in adjusted defensive efficiency. Things haven’t clicked for this Arizona State team just yet, but Remy Martin, Josh Christopher, Alonzo Verge Jr. and Marcus Bagley are all gifted scorers, with Cristopher and Bagley likely to be selected in the first round of the 2021 NBA Draft. All four of these guys should enjoy playing against a mediocre Wildcats defense, and one would think they’ll lock in a little defensively in a game that should mean more to them than any that they’ve played this season.
Under head coach Bobby Hurley, the Sun Devils are 15-6 ATS when playing at home and coming off a loss against a conference rival. All in all, Arizona State looks like the right side in this one. And it shouldn’t surprise you if the team wins outright.
PREDICTION: Arizona State +2.5 (-110)
This is definitely a high total for a college basketball game, but that’s what happens when you get two bad defensive teams on the same floor. Arizona has played in four straight games that have gone Over the total, and seven of its last eight have gone Over as well. Meanwhile, the Sun Devils have hit the Over in two of the last three. Both teams play at a high pace and they should combine to score a bunch tonight.
PREDICTION: Over 153.5 (-110)
Arizona vs Arizona State Betting Card
- Arizona State +2.5 (-110)
- Over 153.5 (-110)
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It’s completion of a long day of treking. You’re sitting by a lake on a rock, your fishing pole in your hands. It’s gorgeous sufficient simply appreciating the landscapes as well as the quiet noises of wildlife. After that it occurs. A slight pull on the line. After that an additional. What do you do? Is it time to pull in the line? Or do you await one more bite?
– If you occur to be checking out a national forest, you can typically buy a permit that allows you to fish throughout the park. Sometimes, nonresidents have to pay even more for their fishing licenses than do homeowners. Individuals captured fishing without a license may find themselves come by the regional warden as well as slapped with large penalties!
– One of the simplest means to discover online lure is to buy worms or minnows at the local deal with store. What happens if you forget or you’re in the backcountry without lure? To find earthworms, reveal large rocks or logs as well as carefully probe the planet beneath with a stick. Make use of a flashlight and seek them in the evening gliding with the grass.
First, you have to have the ability to compare a nibble and a bite. This is not constantly easy to do in the beginning; it includes time and method. Picture your line with your lure or lure at the end. If the fish just toys with it, without putting the entire point in its mouth, that’s a nibble. If you’re using a bobber, it will dance up and down a bit, however it will not be drawn under the water. It normally takes a couple of nibbles prior to the fish really tries to consume the lure or attraction. Currently, that’s a bite-which seems like a much more serious tug on the line.
Typically, a bite draws the bobber on your line completely under the water. This is the time to pull the pole back as well as establish the barb of the hook (the rugged component) into the fish’s mouth. And timing is whatever. If you do not set the hook at this time, it may fall out as well as the fish will certainly get away. If you attempt to set the hook when the fish is merely nibbling, you’ll just pull away the lure or lure, and possibly scare off the fish.
Even if you have actually got ultralight equipment does not imply you need to catch ultralight fish. You can draw in lots of respectable-size fish if you know the trick: establishing your drag on the reel. The drag is like a brake that controls the tautness of the line. If you establish the drag for maximum tension, despite exactly how hard the line is pulled, it will not slip off the line spindle. If you establish the drag for minimum tension, it will certainly slide a little.
This is specifically essential when you’re making use of ultralight gear with line that is just two- or three-pound test. If you establish your drag to optimum stress, you run the risk of damaging the line if a fish pulls hard on it. If you set it on minimum, the line will slide a little when the fish draws, decreasing its opportunity of in fact damaging. Establish the drag on your line prior to you start fishing. When you purchase your reel, ask an educated individual at the shop how to set the drag on your reel. Learn the pleasures of giving up a little line- as well as in return, returning a fish!
Tip: Fish have a tendency to be a lot more numerous simply prior to rainfall because the low-pressure system in the environment removes food from the bottoms of streams as well as lakes, letting it rise to the surface. Before it rainfalls, the fish will certainly come.
Also after you’ve set your drag, it’s still not a terrific idea to attract the fish right after you have actually established the hook. If the fish makes a mad dash for it and also tries to get away, you still take the chance of damaging your line. The most effective point to do is to cut the fish a little slack. Attract some line, allow the line go, and afterwards let it run a little, and afterwards reel it in once again. It might take a little bit longer to land it in this manner, however your patience will repay. Discovering this method will certainly permit you to capture fair-size game fish utilizing simply your ultralight equipment.
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“Men’s courses will foreshadow certain ends, to which, if persevered in, they must lead,” said Scrooge. “But if the courses be departed from, the ends will change.”
A Christmas Carol
Anyone who doesn’t think mankind is heading full-steam towards catastrophe just hasn’t been paying attention. How do we change course? Who is behind the madness? Why have we come to tolerate the intolerable? Ever wonder what’s happened to common sense, simple decency, honor, virtue?
Head of the Serpent/Heart of the Lamb is a unique work that explores an alternate course, taking on subjects vital to the outcome of man’s tenure here on Earth—political correctness be damned!
- Terror– A look at its underlying causes and how they can be eliminated.
- Evil– Learn how good, well-intentioned souls are seduced into becoming some of evil’s fiercest facilitators.
- America – Why is she at war?—with herself! Ironically, inside the same country that illuminated the world it has become too dark to see.What’s happened? Who disconnected the power? How do we get America out of the fetal position and off the psychiatrist’s couch?
- Muhammad– As his hand reaches across 14 centuries grasping at our throats, there are things you should know about the man, his life and his god.
- Jesus – Why it is imperative that we shift focus from what we believe about Him to what He believed.
- Freedom – Why has our government made it illegal? Yet the creator still endows each of us with individual liberty for a reason. What is it?
“We the People” The only ones who can save us all are all of us. But how?
Find out by joining with the ghosts who haunt these pages as they journey through scenes from America’s past, present, and possible futures in search of the lost spirit and faith of America. Great tribulation and chastisement awaits mankind unless they can be found and restored to prominence.
For only the forces that built America can heal her. And only a virtuous, united America can keep the Armageddon Express from the plain of Tel Megiddo. |
Know thy enemy by understanding how hackers plan their attack.
If you want to thwart a hack, you have to know how a hacker thinks, plans, and executes. Understanding what tactics hackers use and what information they find most valuable is useful to prioritize cybersecurity investment and effort. Here, we overview the five stages of a cyberattack, which provides insight into possible areas that you should assess and prioritize in your cybersecurity strategy.
The Value of a Hack
According to Gartner, the average cost of a data breach is between $3.86-$3.92M, depending on the source of your research. In regulated industries, like healthcare and finance/banking, the costs can be much higher. In finance, the cost can be $210 per record, and, in healthcare, it’s twice the cost at $429 per record with the average breach size at 25K.
Hack Phase One: Research and Reconnaissance
Research and reconnaissance, also known as footprinting, is a preparatory phase where the hacker begins researching their target to obtain as much information as possible. Their overall objective is to better understand who the target is, where are they located, what types of information does the target have that is worth stealing, how and when they will conduct the attack, and the types of defense mechanisms the target has in place.
Broadly speaking, the community categorizes the types of reconnaissance in two categories: passive and active.
Passive reconnaissance collects open source information without engaging the target directly. Attackers use freely-available resources to answer the questions noted above. Useful information includes data about systems and applications your organization uses and names of employees.
Types of Open Source Information Useful to Hackers
- Public Records: Hackers use public records, like tax records, to learn more about the inner workings of their target organization. For example, publicly traded companies are required to complete a 10-K annual report, which offers a wealth of information like risk factors, strategic partnerships, acquisitions and mergers, and financial information. Press releases, company shareholder and annual reports are also useful.
- Job postings: Job postings provide basic information about the systems and applications the company uses.
- Email Harvesting: Email harvesting collects email addresses using a combination of collection methods, including illegal dark web purchases, web crawlers, directory attacks, or by taking advantage of commonly used email templates, (Jane.Doe[@]targetorganizationname). Large email lists are needed for phishing campaigns to be effective, and can also be used to crack login credentials.
- Search Engine Queries: Yahoo, Google, and Bing deploy powerful web crawlers to index the Internet. Hackers take advantage of these expansive web crawlers by using specific keyword terms, phrases, and punctuation to find pages with sensitive information like protected login screens, usernames, and password lists. Shodan is another search engine used to find devices that are part of the “Internet of Things.” These IoT devices could include cameras, refrigerators, servers, or webcams. Since IoT devices are inherently open, they provide another attack vector.
- Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn are sources for information on your employees, their roles, and gives clues to their daily habits.
- Domain Name Searches/WHOIS Lookups: Used to collect domain registration information and IP addresses.
Active reconnaissance is when an attacker engages with the target organization and its people or systems. Typically, this will take the form of port or network scanning to reveal the target’s network architecture, firewalls, intrusion detection programs, or other security mechanisms blocking entry. This direct approach can yield useful information for developing attack vectors, including the operating systems, applications, and specific configurations an organization has in place.
- Network Scan: Where an attacker typically starts. The objective is to reveal how data flows through the network by mapping the topology of the various hosts, servers, routers, and firewalls. The attacker attempts to identify active hosts (i.e. machines that responded to their requests) and tie them to an IP address. This process will help them narrow down which machines they will target for port scanning.
- Port Scan: Detects what services are available on the target’s host ports. There are many methods to achieve this, but the initial purpose of the scan is to determine if the port is open, closed, or unresponsive. If a port is open, the port’s response will include information that will help the attacker identify specific services hosted on the port – application name and version, operating system name, and version. System name and configuration versioning will give an attacker the information they need to research specific exploits or develop new ones. Nmap is the one of the most well-known tools used in network discovery. Its versatility for network and port scans allows it to identify hosts on a network; the services (application name and version); operating system version; and type of packet, filters, and firewalls in use. Typically, a hacker would launch scans against a system or the IP range owned by their target.
Hack Phase Two: Weaponization
Once the reconnaissance effort is complete, the threat actor will develop techniques to penetrate their target’s defenses, giving the hacker access to their desired information. Methods to carry this out vary greatly. Their choice depends largely on the hacker’s skill and what information they uncovered during the reconnaissance phase. Now is the time that phishing emails are drafted, fake websites (aka watering holes) are created and posted, and malware is developed or acquired. Software or hardware exploits are researched and readied, and the attack begins.
Hack Phase Three: Gaining Access
Entry points into a network can vary. Possible weak points include employees who fall for a phishing email by clicking on the attachment and downloading malware. Other vulnerabilities include when employees are convinced to share pertinent data like login credentials or one of your systems was not configured or patched properly and the attacker used known vulnerabilities to circumvent your company’s defenses. Possibly, the attacker found a login page on the open web via an advanced search engine query and leveraged information gathered from social media, as well as password cracking software, to guess the username and password. They are now inside your network.
Hack Phase Four: Exploitation
Once an attacker has access to a system, his or her two objectives are to escalate privileges and maintain access. Escalated privileges give the hacker the ability to implement changes onto the system that are normally blocked for the typical user or application (like install malware). Hackers use a multitude of methods to escalate privileges once they have access to a system, including:
- Use Valid Accounts: If, during the reconnaissance phase, an attacker successfully compromised login credentials for your employees, they could leverage that information to access administrative accounts. Individuals tend to reuse passwords or have easy-to-guess passwords and usernames that follow a predictable formula.
- Manipulate Access Tokens: This is how a Windows machine governs and enforces access control over individual processes. A malicious actor uses a variety of methods to create, duplicate, or misuse existing tokens, allowing restricted actions like downloading software.
- Leverage Windows UAC System: Window’s User Account Control (UAC) system governs access to individual software systems via a set of default privileges. Additional access must be requested and granted by an authorized administrator account. This system has security gaps and there are occurrences where applications can elevate privileges, or execute commands at an elevated privilege, bypassing the UAC control system. Hackers take advantage of this vulnerability to run exploits and perform file operations, even in protected directories.
Once the hacker has access to the environment, they will attempt to maintain access to the system(s) he or she has infiltrated. The ability to run privileged commands allows hackers to maintain their presence using a variety of methods, including creating new user accounts, editing firewall settings, turning on remote desktop access, or installing a backdoor via rootkits or other malicious files.
Hack Phase Five: Exfiltration
A skilled hacker covers their tracks once they’ve achieved their objective – called Exfiltration. This is important because detection will make future efforts more difficult and will, likely, involve law enforcement. Typically, a hacker starts by uninstalling the programs used during the attack and deleting any created folders. Then, the attacker may modify, edit, corrupt, or delete audit logs that captured any activity.
Which Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities Are Your Priority Now?
These five phases highlight the lengths that hackers will go to in the pursuit for your valuable data. CyLumena partners with organizations to provide end-to-end assessment, strategy, tactics, and support to mature your organizational security barriers to attack. Our unique approach is called CyberLean. |
Ussita is literally gone. Mayor Marco Rinaldi delivered that announcement Friday afternoon at an assembly meeting with the 400 residents of the small town of Macerata. The whole zone has been labeled “red,” including the suburbs, meaning everyone has to leave.
Firefighters have been evaluating the safety of each house over the weekend. They will advise those citizens who cannot stay there and have to move elsewhere, either with friends or relatives if they have the chance. Otherwise they will be placed in hotels on the Adriatic coast.
The decision is unprecedented: For at least the next two months, Ussita will be a ghost town, populated only by day by technicians and workers securing the buildings. There were not too many structural failures after Wednesday’s double earthquake, but the still ongoing aftershocks are very worrying and so it was decided to move the whole town away while the construction sites remain open.
Around 20 municipalities were affected by the earthquake in the province of Macerata, for a total of over 4,000 displaced residents. There were no casualties and few suffered minor injuries, but there have been several damages to properties, including gutted houses, demolished churches and towers and damaged public buildings.
The response has been similar to the one two months ago in Amatrice, Accumoli, Arquata and the various villages of the Tronto valley, but there is a key difference: With winter coming, there’s no tent city. Besides, it is not feasible to set up these kind of accommodations in a mountain region. So the municipalities and Civil Protection are working tirelessly to host the displaced in the hotels available in the Marche resort towns. Up to last night, 1,600 people had already checked in, and Federalberghi (the hotel business association) declared the number is “growing steadily.”
Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has promised that everything will be rebuilt as soon as possible, although it remains very likely that in the coming months, wooden provisional houses will be put up. The temporary housing in the provinces of Ascoli and Rieti will be ready in the first months of the New Year, and there are hopes to build the ones in Macerata at the same time.
Initially, it was mentioned that everything would be ready in April, but in a recent meeting between the mayors, civil protection and other officials it was announced that the temporary housing may be completed before that, perhaps as early as February. Commissioner Vasco Errani, with the usual tone of those who do not want to promise anything, merely repeated that everything will be done as quickly as possible.
Since last Wednesday, there have been more than 700 earthquake replicas, some of which exceeded four on the Richter scale and were felt at a distance of hundreds of kilometers from the epicenter. It is hard to fall asleep at night near the Appennini region, so great is the fear of falling back into a nightmare. Experts say that there will be tremors for several months, and it is hard to resign oneself to this fact: The earthquake victims know this and now can barely face their situation with humor, smiling when they watch the TV images in Rome, where lamp fixtures shook as though the epicenter were there. For them, the future remains quite uncertain.
Reconstruction will be long and complex. The earthquake decree approved by the cabinet just two weeks ago has allocated €300 million for the areas affected on Aug. 24. While for this second round, €40 million were approved right away, but it is assumed that (many) others will be added in the coming weeks. For that, Renzi is trying to raise his voice in Europe, asking that the money that will be used for reconstruction will be left outside the known budgetary constraints.
The response of the European Commission spokeswoman Annika Breidthardt wasn’t promising: “Every cost consistent with the applicable criteria will be assessed if and when we receive full details from the Italian authorities.”
Of course, for the prime minister the issue is not only the safety of the territory, but also the safety of the constitutional referendum on Dec. 4. In this sense, the management of an emergency, such as the one that has been going on for months in central Italy, can be a godsend or a total disaster for his popularity. These details need to be taken into account, because in the end, we are in the election campaign.
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As Dolly Parton always says, “the higher the hair, the closer to God.” Team Kelly’s Cheval Shepherd got close to God Monday night (Dec. 3) with her hair piled high atop her head, playing the part for a classic performance of Loretta Lynn’s “You’re Looking at Country,” during “The Voice” Live Top 10.
Imagine that, a 16-year-old singing Loretta Lynn on “The Voice.” We never thought we’d see the day. But Chevel came through with the classic performance, complete with yodeling.
All four judges were equally impressed with the 16-year-old from Farmington, New Mexico. Not only did they all agree she was adorable, but the yodeling seemed to have won them over.
“She is so cute, there’s no way around it,” Blake said. “Chevel, you have found a way to make a Loretta Lynn song even countrier than it was originally. How is that possible? With the yodel that’s reoccurring throughout the performance, I thought it was a lot of fun. I thought you sang it great, so congratulations, sis.”
Chevel has been working her way to the top of the pack by nailing some of country music’s greatest hits such as, The Band Perry’s “If I Die Young,” The Dixie Chicks “Travelin’ Soldier,” The Judds’ “Grandpa (Tell Me ‘Bout The Good Old Days), Little Big Town’s “Little White Church” and Kacey Musgraves’ “Space Cowboy.”
Coach Kelly also had some praise for her little team member.
“You’re super talented, but we also want to put you in our pocket and take you home. I remember when I was a kid and heard Leann Rimes sing ‘Blue’ and it was that old-school country that sounded Patsy, Loretta Lynn, all of that,” Kelly said. “It’s like my favorite. I can’t even believe I was blessed enough that you picked me to be on my team. I love you. I love everything you represent. I cannot wait to hear your record. I don’t even care if you win. You’re gonna make a record.”
That’s great news coming from her coach. Check out Chevel’s performance and tune into the voice to see who will advance to the Top 8, when it airs Monday and Tuesday nights on NBC. |
Is your home as cluttered as this? Pixabay
There are very few guarantees in life. However, if you have children, then you can pretty much guarantee your home will be full of clutter. It’s just the way it is; they have loads of belongings, and they rarely clean up after themselves. You may try and keep things neat and tidy, but you live a busy life and don’t always have the time. In fact, as you try and juggle all the important things in your life, you may even slip into bad habits and create clutter around the home too!
As I’m sure you’re aware, clutter can cram your home full of stuff that makes it look less appealing. Every room seems more closed in and smaller when there’s stuff everywhere – it can put you in a bad mood. So, to help you breathe new life into your home, here are a few of my favorite decluttering tips that work like magic!
Get Rid Of Something Every Day
Most homes are full of things that you don’t need or use anymore. Think about how many toys your child has lying around that they rarely touch because they’re playing Fortnite all the time instead! Think about all the clothes you may have clogging up your closet, meaning you have to hang clothes around your bedroom or have folded piles everywhere. I guarantee you don’t need all your clothes, so you should think about getting rid of some.
The problem is, most people become mentally attached to items, and hate the thought of getting rid of them. While it can make things move a lot quicker when you get loads of unnecessary things together and get rid of them, this rarely happens. Instead, think about getting rid of one or two things every day. Each day, go around your home and pick two things you don’t need, then throw them out or donate them to charity. Slowly but surely, you’ll rid your home of things that aren’t necessary, and just take up too much space.
Laundry baskets help get clothes off the floor. Flickr
Put Laundry Baskets In Everyone’s Bedroom
Dirty laundry may as well take up a role as your part-time carpet. I swear laundry spends more time on the floor than anywhere else. We know why,everyone gets lazy and just leaves clothes on their bedroom floor. Kids are the worst at this – I’d like to think we adults have more control and know when to put things away! In an ideal world, I’d love to build a laundry chute in the home that’s connected to every room and means people can put their clothes in it and they end up by the washer.
Unfortunately, this probably isn’t possible. But, the next best thing is getting some small laundry baskets to put in every bedroom. Now, there’s no excuse for dirty laundry lying everywhere. Your children just have to put their dirty clothes in the baskets, and you can take them to be washed when you’re ready. It’s a simple tip, but it works wonders and gets dirty laundry off the floor.
Use Trays To Keep Tables/Desks Neat
Tables and desks are usually the most cluttered places in your home. If you have a dressing table in your bedroom, then it can quickly be full of so many different things. You may have makeup products littered around it, you could have spare change on there, jewelry, and other bits and bobs that you just put there because you haven’t got time to actually put them away. The same goes for desks in your home or even coffee tables.
The best advice here is to get your hands on some lovely trays that you can place on these surfaces. If you take a look at an online catalog, I’m sure you’ll find plenty of trays that come in many styles, designs, and sizes. The reason you want these is to bring a sense of neatness to your clutter. Instead of throwing everything in a pile on a table, you now have a small tray for different things. You could have a tray to put change and house keys, a tray for jewelry, one for your makeup brushes – and so on. It means you don’t have to waste time putting things back in their individual homes, but you avoid making these surfaces seem very cluttered. You’ll be amazed at how neat a table/desk looks when things are stored in trays rather than scattered along the surface.
Storage like this can help prevent cluttered hallways. Wikimedia
Find Storage Solutions To Keep Things Organized
Following on from the above point, you should also start thinking about different storage solutions to keep your home organized. Clutter falls into two categories; things you don’t need, and things you do need. We’ve already touched upon how you can get rid of things you don’t need, so now we need to think about organizing the stuff you’ll keep. The best way to do this is with storage solutions designed for specific things.
For example, get some shoe racks or boxes to keep everyone’s shoes and sneakers neat and tidy. This stops them from cluttering up bedrooms or laying around your entrance hall. Get some bookcases to store books and DVD’s or video games that are always left lying around the house. There are large storage boxes you can get to store kid’s toys, or think about some large drawers that could fit under their bed. You should make a list of all the problem areas in your home/ all the main things that are constantly left out. Then, consider storage options to counter them, and get your necessary clutter away from your living spaces.
I wish I knew these tips years ago as it would’ve saved me a lot of time and effort. While everything on this list will definitely help, there’s one other thing you should bear in mind too. Start teaching your children to tidy up after themselves, and it ensures they put things away and avoid leaving a mess. Yes, it’s a hard task, but it’s worth drilling this message into their minds! |
More Ways to Save Water with Changes in Landscaping
At Conserva Irrigation of North Atlanta, we use SMART Irrigation technology to help you use only the precise amount of water you need to keep your lawn and landscape lush and healthy. For most home and business owners, this results in a huge reduction in water use compared to their previous system set up. While utilizing the latest irrigation technology goes a long way in conserving water and saving you money, there are a great deal of things you can do in your landscape design to help reduce water needs even further.
Enjoy our top landscaping ideas for a water-wise garden and lawn:
- Explore drought-resistant plants that don’t need much water. Lavender and prostrate rosemary are fantastic low-water shrubs. Incorporate succulents and ornamental grasses (such as blue fescue) that are hardy in dry, hot weather.
- Choose the best grass for your yard. There are many types of grass that are better for heat and drought than others. Depending on the sun and shade exposure, be sure to choose the best grass for your property.
- Add shade trees. If you are living in a newer home, you might be looking at a bare property when it comes to trees and landscaping. Invest in planting shade trees to protect the rest of your landscape from drying out too easily. This will have the additional benefit of allowing it to hold on to moisture even more after you irrigate.
- Hardscaping. Use more hardscaping to reduce the amount of lawn that needs watering. Be careful with this, if you have drainage issues on your property, reducing permeable space can cause more drainage issues. If you can use gravel and permeable pavers that is better in the North Atlanta region.
Remember, while keeping a lawn and landscape healthy can take significant water resources in the summer months, it is important to keep the ecosystem balanced with living vegetation. If you have any questions about how to use less water on your landscape, feel free to call us anytime. (678) 921-3684 We offer sprinkler repairs, upgrades, and installations that can reduce your water bill significantly. |
Public playgrounds are a haven for young children, but they aren’t always built with safety in mind. These engineered play areas are designed to let children run, jump, and play freely, whether that means swinging from the monkey bars or climbing the mini rock wall. However, these adventurous spaces can be extremely dangerous if they’re poorly designed, improperly assembled, or simply too old.
If your child was injured on a public playground, it’s important for you, as a parent, to understand your rights and legal options. Playgrounds are meant to foster safe play, but if they’re poorly created or badly maintained, they can be extremely hazardous. Following a serious playground injury, you need to find out who could be liable for the damage your child sustained.
What Caused the Injury?
Determining liability can be complicated, but it starts with determining what caused the playground to be unsafe. Once you’ve identified the cause of your child’s injury, you’ll be able to trace that issue to the liable party. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has a set of strict criteria that each public playground must satisfy. Unfortunately, some of these standards may be overlooked, ignored, or unmaintained, which can result in unsafe playground equipment.
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, roughly 200,000 injuries that require emergency treatment take place on public playgrounds each year throughout the United States.
Playground injuries may be caused by:
- Falls (especially where a child falls from the playground equipment)
- Lack of a protective surface below the playground equipment
- Poor playground maintenance, or the absence thereof
- Improper installation or construction of playground equipment
- Sharp or dangerous playground components
- Openings in equipment that can lead to head entrapment
- Poor equipment layout or design
Depending on the cause of your child’s injury, several parties could be at-fault for the resulting damage.
At-fault parties may include:
- The government office responsible for establishing the playground
- The city or parks office that oversees the playground
- The manufacturer of the equipment
- The contractor who installed the playground
- The grounds maintenance personnel responsible for maintaining the playground
- The adult responsible for supervising your child at the time he or she was injured
If, for example, your child was injured by a sharp, broken swing, the city may be liable for failing to fix the danger, as could the maintenance crew who makes necessary equipment repairs, or the summer camp that took your child to the park on a field trip. In these types of cases, determining responsibility can be tricky, and more than one party can be liable, which is why it is so important to discuss your case with an experienced attorney.
Contact Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubintoday to discuss your child’s playground injury with our team. |
- What UK size is 7y?
- Is a mens 7 and Youth 7 the same?
- Is size 7 the same as 7y?
- What is a women’s 11 in men’s?
- What are youth shoe sizes?
- Is 6y the same as 6 mens?
- What is a women’s 8 in kids?
- Is 5.5 youth the same as 5.5 mens?
- How many cm is a child size 11?
- What is the difference between men’s size 7 and youth size 7?
- What is size 7y equivalent to?
- What does 7y mean in shoe size?
- What size is 7y in EU?
- What size is 13 UK child?
What UK size is 7y?
Scroll horizontally to see more sizes.US – Kids1C7YUS – Women’s8.5UK0.56CM725EU16401 more row.
Is a mens 7 and Youth 7 the same?
Unlike adults, children’s shoe sizes are the same regardless of the gender. The scale children’s shoes use is actually the same for men. In other words, a child’s size size 7 is the same as a men’s size 7, and equivalent to a woman’s size 8 or 8½. *These are the approximate lengths of feet in inches.
Is size 7 the same as 7y?
@frodecatur There is a 7 mens and 7Y. They are the same size in length, but the adult size is made for an adults foot & the youth for a kid.
What is a women’s 11 in men’s?
Womens To Mens Shoes Size Conversion ChartWomen’sMen’s/YouthUK10.58.581198.511.59.5912109.517 more rows
What are youth shoe sizes?
Youth is typically big kids sizes 1-6. Little kids are size 8-13 in most brands.
Is 6y the same as 6 mens?
The sizes of 6 M US big kid, 6Y US, and 6Y all mean the same thing = size 6 in youth medium width. Nike’s Y size shoes are men’s length designed for youth feet. When you say you need something equivalent to 7 US girls, I assume you mean 7 US women’s. That would be most equivalent to 5.5 Y.
What is a women’s 8 in kids?
If you normally wear women’s shoes and are trying to figure out what youth size would fit you best, the simple youth size to women’s shoes conversion: your US size minus 2 = your youth size. So if you typically wear a US women’s size 8, a big kids’ size 6 would likely fit pretty well.
Is 5.5 youth the same as 5.5 mens?
What’s the difference between 5.5y and 5.5 m us big kid? It is the same. It is just how some sellers state their item. 5.5y means size 5.5 youth.
How many cm is a child size 11?
Kids Shoes Size ChartEuro SizesUS SizesCM269.515.9271016.52710.516.8281117.532 more rows
What is the difference between men’s size 7 and youth size 7?
Kid’s shoes, in the grade school range, follow Men’s sizing. For example, kid’s sizes stop at size 7 followed by a Men’s 7.5. There is an approximate one and a half size difference between Men’s and Women’s sizing. The most similar size to a Men’s size 7 is a Women’s size 8.5.
What is size 7y equivalent to?
Jordan Women’s Size ChartWomen’sMen’sGrade School75.55.5Y7.566Y86.56.5Y8.577Y11 more rows
What does 7y mean in shoe size?
youth sizeUs 7y is youth size so basically is same size.
What size is 7y in EU?
SIZE CHART: Y=YOUTHHEEL-TO-TOE LENGTH(cm)EUUS23.3385.5Y23.738.56Y24.1396.5Y24.5407Y16 more rows
What size is 13 UK child?
Children’s Shoes Size ChartsChildren’s Dual Sized Slippers Size ChartsUKEUStandard Foot Length UK / US10-1128-2916.9 – 17.6cm / 6.6 – 6.9 inches12-1330.5-3218.4 – 19.2cm / 7.2 – 7 inches1-233-34.520 – 20.9cm / 7.8 – 8.2 inches5 more rows |
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There are a lot of pasta salads out there, but here's why you should memorize this one: The dressing is easily made from things already. Classic Italian Pasta Salad is a colorful and reliable, go-to pasta salad recipe for spring or summer dinners, parties and picnics. This would be great for a pasta salad for a potluck! You can have Italian summer pasta salad using 9 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you achieve it.
Ingredients of Italian summer pasta salad
- You need 1/2 of of a cucumber cut into chunks.
- Prepare 1/2 cup of green pepper diced.
- It’s 1 cup of grape tomatoes sliced in 3.
- It’s Handful of pepperoni sliced in 4.
- Prepare 1/4 cup of chedder cheese shredded.
- You need 3 cups of pasta.
- You need 4 tbs of apple cider vinegar.
- Prepare 2 tbs of olive oil.
- Prepare 2 tsp of mccormick salad supreme seasoning.
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Italian summer pasta salad instructions
- Boil pasta til al dente..
- Rinse pasta with cold water and add oil and stir..
- Cut up vegatables, pepperoni and add cheese to a bowl. Add vinegar and seasoning and mix well..
- Add pasta once cool. And enjoy. For better flavor let in sit over night in fridge so the flavor sets in..
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New research proves that fingerprint accuracy remains unchanged over time
A Michigan State University professor and his former Ph.D. student have published a new paper that proves that fingerprint recognition accuracy between two comparable fingerprints remains the same over time.
“We wanted to answer the question that has plagued law enforcement and forensic science for decades: Is fingerprint pattern persistent over time?” said Anil Jain, professor of computer science and engineering at Michigan State University. “We have now determined, with multilevel statistical modeling, that fingerprint recognition accuracy remains stable over time.”
For their study, Jain and Soweon Yoon, who now works the National Institute of Standards and Technology, used the fingerprint records of 15,597 subjects collected multiple times by the Michigan State Police over a time span ranging from five to 12 years.
The paper, which is published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, is considered the largest and most comprehensive study of the persistence of Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems (AFIS) accuracy.
Many experts have backed Jain’s fingerprint recognition accuracy, including Professor Christophe Champod of Switzerland’s Université de Lausanne.
“This study is one of the fundamental pieces of research on a topic that has always been taken for granted,” said Professor Champod. “The permanence of fingerprints has not been systematically studied since the seminal work of Herschel was presented in Galton’s book: Finger Prints (1892, Macmillian & Co.). Although operational practice has shown that the papillary patterns on our hands and feet are extremely stable and subject to limited changes (apart from scars), the study presented in PNAS provides empirical and statistical evidence.”
“Dr. Jain’s analytic quantification on fingerprint persistence of the results significantly support early studies on fingerprint persistence and yet further support legal requirements for peer review and publication,” said Jim Loudermilk, senior level technologist at the FBI Science and Technology Branch.
Jain’s research was supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation Center for Identification Technology Research. |
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The application programming interface is a series of programming protocols necessary for creating and integrating software applications. These rules explain how the various components within a software program communicate with one another. Only then can two or more distinct software products transmit data between each other. An application programming interface is generally found in-between the software applications and a particular web server. It acts as an intermediary layer to facilitate the smooth exchange of data between the systems and works as follows:
- A client software application sends an API call to the web server to retrieve information.
- The API’s uniform resource identifier processes the request from the software application,
- The API then sends the software application’s request to the web server,
- The API receives a valid response from the web server with the necessary information,
- Finally, the API sends the response containing the relevant information to the requesting application.
What is API integration?
API integration refers to the process of connecting two distinct software applications using application programming interfaces. This allows the applications to communicate with one another and share data without any human intervention. It enables companies to automate and integrate their business software systems to ensure seamless data transmission between them.
These generally include enterprise resource planning software, Web-based SaaS platforms, and other specific custom-made software applications. These systems must co-exist and run simultaneously to maintain data integrity. Only then can the companies conduct their commercial operations smoothly. Companies can achieve API integration depending on their specific needs by adopting any one of the following techniques:
- Custom integration involving the implementation of a strategy that an experienced software developer devises for combining their various APIs, and
- Connector applications are containing relevant APIs, which make the integration of two distinct software platforms possible.
What to consider when devising a suitable integration strategy?
Companies need to consider the following steps when formulating a suitable API integration strategy for their businesses:
- Determine what they intend to accomplish by implementing the strategy and set the relevant benchmarks,
- Have a thorough understanding of their business’ current IT environment and conduct an audit if necessary,
- Determine the business processes they want to connect and automate using the integration strategy,
- Ensure all their managers and key employers understand the necessity of implementing the integration strategy,
- Conduct a test run to assess the effectiveness of the integration strategy they are going to implement, and
- Determine how the integration strategy will create new APIs and adapt to emerging software technologies.
Implementing a suitable API integration strategy enables companies to take their business activities to the next level. It allows them to connect all the different business software platforms within their IT infrastructure. This ensures the smooth transmission and sharing of data between the various systems. The integration strategy even hastens the automation of different business processes necessary for streamlining internal operations.
Moreover, the companies can achieve this objective without having to spend huge sums of money. This enables them to provide better service and create innovative products to suit their customers’ demands. It takes them one step closer to gaining a competitive edge in the market over their peers with success. |
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