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Confession: When I was somewhere north of 20 years old, I was on a beach somewhere in Virginia, attempting to explain to my brother and sister-in-law why it was so weird that the University of Michigan's mascot was the wolverine. It was like having a unicorn for a mascot, I said. Or a jackalope -- that mythical half-rabbit/half-antelope that adorns stupid postcards in the West. They weren't getting it and kept on insisting it really wasn't like that at all. Finally, I had to ask point-blank: Were they saying that wolverines were ... real?
It turns out that wolverines are real. I did not know this; I had never encountered a wolverine apart from the pages of comic books. I assumed that Wolverine was his own thing -- some half-man/half-wolf hybrid that somehow missed the werewolf title in a smart rebranding move.
So you have to believe me when I tell you that dire wolves are real and not another imaginary creature from George R.R. Martin. But here's a twist: They don't exist. The dire wolf once wandered through North and South America roughly 12,000 to 300,000 years ago during the Late Pleistocene era [source: San Diego Zoo].
Dire wolves looked quite a bit like wolves, although they were nearly a quarter heavier than the modern grey wolf [source: Narducci]. They also had larger heads and shorter, stouter legs than the not-as-big-and-bad wolves we know today. More importantly the dire wolf's reputation was its teeth, which were much bigger. Scientists believe that dire wolves used their enormous chompers to crush the bones of their dinner, as fossilized dire wolf teeth exhibit a pattern of wear that's consistent with bone chewing. Due to its gnawing, it is thought to have hunted and fed in a similar way to the hyena. These guys weren't just satisfied with the flesh: They were ready to bolt down the marrow and bone too [source: Illinois State Museum].
Scientists think that dire wolves fed on the large herbivores that proliferated at the end of the Ice Age. When the late Pleistocene extinction wiped out large numbers of these herbivores, it's possible that the dire wolf no longer had a reliable food source. But we can't say that with much certainty; as with many extinctions, no one is entirely sure what led to the dire wolf's ultimate demise [source: Illinois State Museum].
But cheer up: If you're dying to have your own dire wolf, the American Alsatian Breeder's Association is right there with you. They've been breeding some Alsatians to resemble the dire wolf's broader head, shorter legs and bigger body. Their furry friends aren't quite as big at around 130 pounds. Remember, these pups are in no way genetically related to the real dire wolves. But they're probably a lot friendlier -- and far less likely to crush your skull and eat it [source: Edidin].
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Organizations That Help Animals In Need
VCA Charities is a 501c 3 nonprofit that supports programs and organizations that directly help pets in need.
Organizations that help animals in need. 10 best animal charities of 2019. American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals ASPCA World Wildlife Fund WWF Ocean Conservancy. Common Sense for Animals is committed to protecting the rights of all animals and respecting their dignity throughout their entire lives.
After the 1995 Great Hanshni-Awaji earthquake the Animal Rescue Kansai ARK played an integral part in rescuing and assisting abandoned and lost animals. IFAW works across the globe to save and rescue individual animals reduce human-wildlife conflict and preserve essential and important wildlife habitats. CSA was founded in 1990 by Robert R.
Common Sense for Animals is an organization that advocates for all animals including. VCA VCA Charities also partners with the American Red Cross to provide free veterinary services for pets affected by disasters or local emergencies. Organizations That Help Animals In NeedRoyal society for the prevention of cruelty to animals rspca save me animal welfare scottish society for prevention of cruelty to animals.
International Fund for Animal Welfare IFAW The International Fund for Animal Welfare is one of the biggest charities that help endangered animals. What Animal Equality Does. Make Sure the Nonprofit is Legit.
Heifer currently provides 28 types of animals to families in need in more than 50 countries including the US. These organizations preserve wildlife habitats and protect endangered species and seek ways to sustain and promote those habitats and species over time. During the current catastrophe they are drawing on that experience to ready resources for what they believe will be an even larger rescue effort.
What Are the Best Charities for Animals. Animal Friends of the Valleys has been in the business of saving animals in California for over 28 years serving a human population of about 350000. Should the shelter need to evacuate gisler said the organization will place animals with other shelters or rescues in the valley or with emergency foster families.
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Disney animators set pictures to Western classical music as Leopold Stokowski conducts the Philadelphia Orchestra. “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” features Mickey Mouse as an aspiring magician who oversteps his limits. “The Rite of Spring” tells the story of evolution, from single-celled animals to the death of the dinosaurs. “Dance of the Hours” is a comic ballet performed by ostriches, hippos, elephants, and alligators. “Night on Bald Mountain” and “Ave Maria” set the forces of darkness and light against each other as a devilish revel is interrupted by the coming of a new day.
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Category: Fruits Basket > Het - Male/Female
Views: 3974 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 2
|Disclaimer: I do not, in any way, own or make money from Fruits Basket or any of its associated characters.|
Like a Switch
"Well do you at least know the neighborhood she lives in?" Ayame pressed, his hands splashed against the low table as his loosely braided hair hung over his shoulder.
Shigure took a sip of his tea after he shook his head no. He knew that Ayame's passionate entrance earlier had probably woken up the rest of the house. Those lazy bones were still asleep. Though the fact that it was still summer vacation explained why that was, Shigure had expected that at least Tohru would have been up. She was usually such a dedicated girl that Shigure had forgotten what it was like to wake up and there not to be breakfast waiting for him. Not that Ayame seemed to mind the fact that there was nothing to eat at the moment. He was more fixated on his current topic.
"What do you know?" Ayame stressed his question as he leaned forward, trying to peer into Shigure's soul.
Shigure sat down his cup and let out a deep breath. It carried with it a ring of sadness. The slightly older one of the two knew that he didn't have many answers to the many questions that the both had.
"I know that she's been back in Japan since last December."
"But that was so long ago! I can't believe you hid her for that long! From me! When were you planning on telling me?"
There was a guilty look on Shigure's face as he leaned away from Ayame with his hands up. "Calm down, I only found her over a month ago. It's not like I was intentionally hiding her. But you know how it is, one thing just lead to another and with Hari's constant warnings I forgot to tell you."
The look on Ayame's face let Shigure know that he said something wrong. As did the way that Ayame continued to lean over the table. The only issue was that Shigure had no idea what he said that Ayame took so personally.
"Hatori knows but you didn't think to tell me?!"
Shigure chuckled nervously as he tried to move away from Ayame. His white haired friend was very passionate about this subject. Not that Shigure could blame him. He had been upset when he found out that Yuki went to see you without him. Shigure supposed that Ayame felt the same way now. Possibly even worse considering the fact that at least Shigure had known that you were back for a while. Ayame hadn't even had that much.
"Well then, that settles it," Ayame said dramatically as he leaned back to sit down properly.
"Settles what?" Shigure blinked owlishly.
"When Anita moves in with me you're not allowed over."
At that moment Shigure both wanted to smile at his friend's reaction and frown. It was amusing that Ayame decided that he needed to be punished. Normally they got along so well that nothing could divide them. So the idea of him using seclusion was amusing. On the other hand...
"Who said she would move in with you?" Shigure asked with a fairly casual tone. "Don't you live with Mine above your shop? What do you think both girls will think about that?"
Ayame went uncharacteristically quiet at that moment. It's what let Shigure know that he probably just made the situation worse. He knew that Ayame truly cared for his assistant and house Mine. He also knew that while Ayame was bold he wasn't stupid. They both knew what living with you would eventually lead to. And Ayame, especially, would never degrade you or Mine that way. So while most people might take Ayame's silence as a sign of victory, Shigure did not.
With you they could live a relatively normal life. And for a while that what they had both intended to do. Of course the whole sharing aspect might have been socially unacceptable to most people but at the point the had decided to do that, Shigure and Ayame had been used to sharing everything regardlessly. They had even planned how to explain why you would be seen out with either of them at any given time. Considering that most people mistook Ayame for being foreign because of his coloration they would have told people that you and he were siblings. With a family that could produce someone with white hair and gold eyes, anything seemed possible.
All of that planning had been before you left Japan of course. You had been gone for a decade. Both he and Ayame had been forced to move on. While Shigure had moved out of the estate and made a living as a writer, Ayame had stayed on the estate until he saved up enough to own his own shop. Eventually he put out an advert for help. And that was how he met Mine. Shigure had watched how close those two had gotten over the years. If it wasn't for the curse, Ayame May have even asked her to marry him. And if Kyo ever broke the curse that could probably still happen. But that was a big "if". Meanwhile neither of them needed Kyo to break the curse in order to have a full relationship with you. It was just that for Ayame that meant possibly losing someone he had grown to love while you were away.
Shigure truly felt for his friend's situation and the hard choices ahead of him. It was one of the reasons he hadn't told Ayame that you were back right away. He hadn't wanted to put his friend into that situation. But now he had by reminding him of the reality in his situation. He felt bad about it. And yet the selfish side of him, the one who wanted to be the only one in your life, rejoiced at the idea.
Shigure quickly wiped the gloomy look off his face as Tohru stood near the open door of the room. He smiled at her though he knew that Ayame had yet to muster the zeal to do the same.
"Hatori was on the phone. He wanted you to give him a call back soon."
"Did he tell you what he needed to talk about?"
It was unlikely that he did if it was a private matter. Especially if it had to do with the family. But if it was just about a routine check up, Shigure was going to avoid that call. He hated getting a check up. All of the instruments were always so cold.
Tohru shook her head. Her cute little working girl braids tossing about her head. "He said to mention Anita's name and..."
He was up and moving out of the room before Tohru could finish her sentence.
"...you'd run to the phone to call him back."
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Marjorie Merriweather Post grew up in Battle Creek, Michigan, and was the daughter of Ella Merriweather Post and Charles William Post of the Post Cereal empire. Throughout her life and privileged travels, she collected objects, works of art, literature, and other objets d’arts worldwide. Here collection includes a vast number of Faberge eggs and the most extensive collection of Russian Imperial era works of art outside of Russia. These are now on display at her former home, Hillwood Estate, Museum, and Gardens. With the hope of collecting beautiful objects and creating enchanting gardens that would one day be displayed and enjoyed by the public, Ms. Post created an enduring legacy of natural beauty, history, and cultural exchange. We very much appreciated her collection on our inaugural visit to Washington D.C.
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
Location: Washington, D.C.
Address:4155 Linnean Avenue,
NW Washington, DC 20008
Admission: Purchase timed tickets here
Hours: Click here for up to date hours
Parking: Free parking on site
Handicap Accessible: No
Reservations are currently required to visit the estate & garden, and there are separate tickets for the mansion and gardens. We decided to stay here on a whim, and thankfully we could get in to see the gardens, but tickets for the manor were sold out for the day. I’d love to one day come back and see the entire property, but for now, I loved seeing the distinct gardens on the 25-acre estate, including the French knot garden shown above, the lunar garden, a Japanese-inspired garden, and an extensive rose garden.
The property also had a rather large glasshouse greenhouse with a vast array of colorful orchids, including several rare and challenging to cultivate varieties. I adore visiting gardens, and as you may have noticed, I make it a point to see at least one garden in each major city we visit. Hillwood Estate, Museum, and Gardens had one of the most lovely gardens we’ve visited in recent memory. There was even a cutting garden near the glasshouse, which the estate caretakers regularly take from to create floral arrangements displayed within the mansion.
Our experience here was lovely, and we enjoyed strolling the grounds, taking in nature, and admiring the gardeners’ expertise in crafting intricate floral and shrubbery displays. A giant topiary designed by the property’s gardeners was made from Ivy from Buckingham Palace in London, England, which was quite impressive. Parking was a breeze, and everything was easily walkable. We spent about 3 hours here and had an incredible time. If you love gardens, Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens is undoubtedly a must-visit in Washington, D.C.!
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This beautiful woodland home site is a stone’s throw from the best sandy beach along Grand Traverse Bay. The lot has a rolling topography and stately trees. The adjoining parcels are gracious in size providing this lot with added privacy. The corners are staked. The land perks for a conventional septic system. Cherry Home is a fabulous year-round resort community with 4 private shared beaches, a clubhouse, tennis court, basketball court, playground and hiking trails exclusively for its owners to enjoy. The association fee is just $45 per year! Buy now, build when you are ready.
Near the tip of the Leelanau Peninsula, close to the Leelanau State Park and the Grand Traverse Lighthouse.
Cherry Homes Shores offers value for your money.
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Palm Beach Kennel Club is no stranger to major tournament events, having hosted the only World Series of Poker Circuit stops in Florida, and now hosting two of them a year. Come December, the venue will host the third Ante Up Poker Tour series in Florida in two months.
“The World Series of Poker Circuit events have taught us many things and, along with our own experiences, we have learned to create a good mixture of chip stacks and structures for a truly competitive tournament,” said Tim Wright, poker room manager at Palm Beach Kennel Club in West Palm Beach, Fla.
The Ante Up Poker Tour event will run Dec. 11-14 and feature three official events and two others, capped by $575 buy-in main event with three starting flights and a $100K guarantee. The winner also will appear on the cover of the February issue of Ante Up, get a $1,650 seat in the 2015 Ante Up World Championship Main Event at Thunder Valley Casino Resort in California and a personalized tour champion’s jacket.
“We have always been a leader in the guaranteed tournament business and any big event like the Ante Up series should include one,” Wright said.
The rest of the schedule includes a $135 no-limit event, two nightly $135 no-limit tournaments and a $30 buy-in event with $20 rebuys that features a $10K guarantee.
“We have been running this $10K guaranteed tournament every Friday night for several years,” Wright said. “It is so popular we often include it in tournament series for continuity. The prize pool often exceeds the $10K.”
When not playing tournaments, players have a wide variety of cash games to choose from, including $1-$2 and $2-$5 no-limit hold’em, $2-$2 and $2-4 limit hold’em, $2-$5 pot-limit Omaha/8 and $1-$3 stud. Another unique offering is “Florida style” $5-$10 no-limit with a $100-$300 buy-in, which harkens back to when Florida law allowed for only a $100 max buy-in. These days, players may buy in for any amount they desire and players wishing to play as big as a $5K buy-in are encouraged to contact high-limit host Willie Melia at (561) 312-0728.
All of this plays out in the 63-table South Florida poker room, which recently completed an extensive renovation that resulted in a fresh, more modern decor and included new carpet, chairs, rails, layouts, paint, wallpaper and three new big-screen televisions, as well sleek wood finishing and accents.
“Since opening the poker room in 1997, we have had the great distinction of being one of the busiest, largest and most popular poker rooms in the state of Florida,” Palm Beach Kennel Club VP Joe Rooney said. “This renovation reinforces our commitment to our poker room operations and the players who enjoy the games here.”
The venue also offers live greyhound racing and simulcast wagering, four restaurants, including the recently renovated Paddock Club that boasts an impressive fine wine list and striking views of the greyhound oval, and several concession areas. And, of course, there are few nicer places to visit during winter than the West Palm Beach area, just north of Ft. Lauderdale and Miami metro areas.
“Come explore the beaches and experience for yourself what so many loyal visitors have already discovered to be the best way to experience Florida,” Wright said. “Enjoy a fascinating array of cultural venues, sample the culinary masterworks of celebrity chef-owned restaurants, take in one of dozens of internationally renowned destination events or fish or dive in the Gulfstream-warmed waters of the Atlantic Ocean.”
For more details, including the schedule, visit Ante Up’s Palm Beach Kennel Club webpage.
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Antonio “Magician” Esfandiari is enjoying life atop the poker world. This month, he returns to the site of his greatest triumph, the World Series of Poker, but first he’ll host the Deep Stack Charity Classic in Daytona Beach, Fla. … Thunder Valley’s poker room in California has another successful Sweet 16 series. … Poker director Mike Smith leaves the Isle in Florida for Maryland Live. … Ante Up Poker Tour visits Downstream Casino Resort in Oklahoma this month. … Strategy from Jonathan Little and Joe Navarro. … Mars Callahan in On the Button.
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In Chronicle 640 I pointed out the paradoxical impossibility of discoursing objectively about antisemitism, given that the mere fact of discussing it implies the “election” of the Jews that is its cause. Whence on the one hand, the insistence of antisemites that the Jews “exploit” the Holocaust and their readiness to compare the Israeli army to the SS, and on the other, the reluctance of Jews to accept any explanation of antisemitism that might make it appear “reasonable.”
But the centrality of the Jews to the matter of firstness suggests that GA itself is subject to the same paradox—it cannot avoid arousing the hostility that the attempt to describe the first event generates. This parallel should afford us the strength to overcome the discouragement of public invisibility, particularly given the devastating effect of the “new media” on the moral standing of visibility. How far we are today from the innocent time when we bewailed the popularity of cat videos.
This paradoxical effect is of the very essence of the human, and the fact of provoking it is the very signature of anthropological significance—precisely in contrast with the criterion of logical consistency characteristic of metaphysics and the sciences that derive from it. If Western Civilization combines the Greek with the Hebrew, it should not be to the detriment of the second, and Girard was right to insist on the greater originarity of the Hebrew contribution, without whose substance—the unity of the sacred—the Greek could never have emerged—the proof being precisely that metaphysics, as I have insisted, depends on denying the pertinence of the anthropological origin of language. This is not to say that the Athenians learned their wisdom from the Jews, merely that the transcendental revelations of the Torah embody a self-knowledge that must have preceded Parmenides’ insight into the distinction between truth and opinion. Human language is the locus of revelation of the transcendental, and treating it as always-already existing is possible only after we have conceived it as the product of a single anthropomorphic will.
Historically, the Hebrews’ religious firstness and that of Greek metaphysics were complementary modes of liberation from what Voegelin called the “compactness” of archaic society, where the original usurpation of the scenic/sacred center by the “big-man” had evolved into a hierarchical mediation of the individual’s relationship to the sacred by a god/king—mutatis mutandis not all that different in spirit from the Führer-worshiping totalitarian regimes we have known for a century. As Seth Sanders’ The Invention of Hebrew (Illinois, 2011) makes clear, the Hebrew polity stood out, in the first place, by its high degree of literacy, as reflected in the use of an easily learned alphabet, and by its non-hierarchical relation to the sacred. The Hebrew God did not address his revelations to a priest-king, but to the Hebrew people as a whole—just as the metaphysics formalized by Parmenides and Plato, also within an exceptionally literate society, sought the source of truth in everyday language and its logic rather than political authority.
GA too is an exoteric doctrine; although its details are open to modification, as occurred for example when Adam Katz introduced the notion of originary firstness, its fundamental constituents of mimetic desire and deferral would be difficult to contest without denying the pertinence of any “minimal hypothesis,” which is to say, rejecting the very possibility of a fundamental anthropology.
The era of French Theory, when scholars were paid to spend a good number of man-hours on tasks of literary analysis that were at best pseudo-scientific (remember Barthes’ S/Z?) reflected what now appears to have been a fleeting moment of academic history. Along with college attendance, Humanities departments had greatly expanded after WWII, whose near-apocalyptic aspect had given birth to a “postmodern” era in which thinkers sought a more—intellectually, if not politically—radical escape than Marxism, let alone Nazism, from Nietzsche’s “prison-house of language.”
This development, in its attachment to literary-paradoxical rather than logical discourse, can be understood from GA’s perspective as seeking to get beyond sterile Jew-Greek opposition by recognizing, as Girard alone was not afraid to assert explicitly, the historical priority of the religious element. But in contrast to GA’s search to fulfill French Theory by seeking the common root of the scientific and the “literary,” the metaphysical and the religious, the mainstream of this movement preferred to “deconstruct” what it had grasped as the sub-rational basis of metaphysics rather than tracing it back to originary anthropology. Whence its use of the seminal concept of deferral as a tool for debunking an exploitative rational order, rather than grasping its link to Sartre’s néant and the conception of originary human freedom.
As a result, the academic world has been able to slough off the literary-paradoxical skin of Theory and divide its energies between two forms of positive research: (1) a dogmatic historical radicalism hostile to “Western imperialism” and all forms of Western-perpetrated oppression, as exemplified by Howard Zinn’s People’s History of the US, and more recently by the New York Times’ “1619 Project” purporting to demonstrate the centrality of slavery to American history; and (2) a rigorously delimited empirical social science, as typified by the last twenty years’ research into the origin of language.
The very conception of a generative event of the origin of language is dismissed as “non-falsifiable.” Instead, the forest gives way to a vast assortment of trees. Not the least relevant explanation of the accumulation of mini-hypotheses concerning ape grooming behavior, the brain’s cognitive functions, the physics of the vocal tract, the economics of hominid and hominin society, etc., is the fact that the assignment of work (and research grants) to dozens or hundreds of researchers requires a large number of concrete, specific tasks involving verifiable expertise.
As for the decline of the Humanities as the homeland of Theory, the cultural domain, the traditional center of “liberal arts” education, has lost much of its luster in today’s global world. In just the past two decades, the European language departments at UCLA, once a distinguished group indeed, have been drastically shrunk (attrited) and are now in the process of being amalgamated, Spanish-Portuguese and English excepted, into a single “European Languages and Transcultural Studies” department.
No doubt this is in part an effect of the increased importance of Asian cultures, whose principal national groups are well represented at UCLA. But this development has not led to a broader knowledge of Chinese, Japanese, or Indian secular and religious literature. It is not as though young people are made to read the Mahabharata, the Tale of Genji, and The Dream of the Red Chamber along with or even in the place of Homer and Shakespeare. What has occurred is rather a lessened interest in “classical” culture of any kind. Today’s hot cultural methodology is rather typified by the compilation of statistics from millions of Twitter posts.
If anything, this development should make clear to us that GA is not a methodology in the social-science sense, but a way of thinking that addresses a given object of study from the standpoint of its hypothetical connection to our minimal hypothesis of human origin. This perspective is incompatible with a one-size-fits-all approach. Deferral defines the human scene by opening it to new possibilities. Being able to step back from easy solutions makes possible the discovery of less obvious but ultimately more efficient ones. The originary event should not be viewed as a historical homunculus containing germs of (or genes for) all future developments. These developments, unpredictable at the outset, emerge in history as new spaces are liberated for them.
Empiricism may be the rule in the social sciences, but in the domain of the “history of ideas,” where in fact most discussions of political and ethical questions take place, “empirical study” means in practice tracing contemporary ideas back to Kant or Machiavelli or Aristotle or the pre-Socratics. It is worth pointing out that exploring the roots of the ideas of Aristotle and all the rest in an originary hypothesis is ultimately more falsifiable than remaining within the prison-house of metaphysics.
An domain that would greatly benefit by originary analysis is that of mimesis itself. When Girard wrote Mensonge romantique, his analyses of the structure of desire were above all attempts to make clear its mediated nature. The book’s epigraph from Scheler, L’homme possède ou un Dieu ou une idole, describes “mediation” as the sin of idolatry, but we can equally well describe it as Sartrian “bad faith.” It was not Girard’s intention to treat mediation as a quasi-instinctual drive rather than as an opening to new behaviors, helpful or harmful, sinful or saintly, loving or resentful. The very possibility of the conversion he postulates as the essence of the novelistic narrative is proof of this. The idea that the “mediator” commands our desire the way a conditioned reflex commands Pavlov’s dogs is the great error of those naïve Girardians who question the very possibility of “good mimesis.”
If Jesus could compare a sacrificial mob with the Gadarene swine, it is precisely because humans are not swine, and must not forget it. All human behavior takes place on a scene defined by deferral. Introduction of the notion of deferral does not absolve us from the need to examine human mimesis in its countless modalities. But what Girard called “mimetic theory” needs to remain faithful to its human, cultural roots rather than attempt to make itself a branch of biology.
And no doubt the mechanisms of human culture operate in the material world, and regardless of the ultimate source of transcendence, can be studied through material observation. But the most effective way of studying these mechanisms may well still be, as it was always for Girard, the examination of the masterpieces, and for that matter of the run-of-the-mill products, of human culture, where the nuances of desire and mimesis are displayed in their native habitat. No doubt, provided that one ask the right questions, we should not reject the help of big data in studying human desire in more subtle ways than in doing statistical analyses of titles. But I would caution that any attempt at quantification must be preceded by a careful reflection on precisely what, aside from objective data about words and grammatical structures, is truly measurable in esthetic experience of any kind. Perhaps music, with its “mathematical” structure and its lack of direct reference to other cultural sign-systems, would be the best place to start. I would predict, however, that whatever criteria are chosen, the essence of the esthetic experience, as of any cultural experience, is not algorithmic but paradoxical, modifying the very parameters by which we purport to measure it.
In this regard, it often seems to me that the cinema and its derivative narrative forms, what I call the screenic (“The Screenic,” in Mimetic Theory and Film. New York, Bloomsbury Academic, 2019), are the only truly living narrative modes of our day. Although I enjoy the works of past generations, it is a long time since I have had a sense of revelation from a contemporary novel. The fact that the screenic permits the full incorporation of the actions of living beings into an artwork makes it difficult to imagine what could lead it to its dethronement by a less broadly representational mode. As for Virtual Reality as a possible next step, it is difficult to anticipate the virtues and defects of including the viewer’s perceptual presence, if not his physical reality, in the cultural scene of representation. Perhaps the experience of moving among characters one cannot—or can?—physically touch, objects one cannot—or can?—manipulate, would provide new insights into our human essence; I, or my descendants, will have to see it to believe it. I find it easy to believe, on the other hand, that such practices may well constitute the ultimate form of pornography, sexual but also aggressive, as we already see in video gaming.
From the outset, GA’s most challenging task has been to demonstrate the complementarity of our secular and religious understandings of humanity’s place in the world. The fact that such a demonstration is pragmatically impossible, given that one cannot ask either a believer or an atheist to “bracket” his belief-system and at the same time maintain his fundamental anthropological perspective—as Pascal put it, vous êtes embarqué—is a challenge, but like all the paradoxes of culture, at the same time a revelation. That we must always lack a fully neutral vocabulary in which to discuss such things is precisely the proof that it is here that we must seek the answers to our questions. And not for the mere pleasure of seeking or through a “drive” to seek, but because the act of seeking is what modifies the truth we seek and leads us to the next stage.
Hence by equating at the origin the sacred and the significant, we do not seek to annul their later differentiation, any more than that between ritual and art. But it is their prior equation that focuses our attention on the necessity of their divergence. As with that of God creates man/man creates God, their originary symmetry becomes visible only at a certain historical juncture; to conceive the creator/created dichotomy in the originary event would have been impossible. Our task is rather to attempt to conceive what in this event might have provided the opening for this distinction.
Such thinking can only be speculative, but once we have formulated a hypothesis, we have all of culture as the database within which to seek confirmation—big data indeed! This is a task that only a generative anthropology can conceive of performing, for it cannot be carried out in the absence of a hypothesis of origin, which, once formulated, has at its disposition the evidence of the whole of history to confirm or disconfirm it. In this perspective, apparently mythopoetic affirmations such as “In the beginning was the Logos” acquire a rigor unsuspected both by those who believe in them as revealed truths, and by those who read them as metaphors.
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A man who violently attacked another with a cutlass in 2019 during an argument over mangoes has been ordered to pay a fine to the court and compensation to the victim for his medical expenses.
On July 31 2019, Cortwright DeSilva of Bolans chopped Karim “Solid Gold” Samuel multiple times about the body, leaving him bleeding profusely at the scene near V&M Supermarket in Bolans.
Samuel was rushed to the then Mount St John’s Medical Centre where his condition was described as serious and critical, having lost a lot of blood from the wounds to his neck, back, right arm and fingers.
He underwent emergency surgery during which he received blood transfusions.
The altercation between Samuel and DeSilva started over mangoes.
DeSilva was subsequently charged with wounding with intent to murder and when the case came before the High Court recently, he admitted to the charge.
On Wednesday, Justice Ann-Marie Smith told the accused that he must cover the medical bill of the victim in the sum of $16,000 and also pay the state $2,000.-Newsco
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Rub the top of the cups between your finger and thumb to separate them and ensure that they are single rather than doubled or tripled. Place one paper baking cup in each section of the muffin tin. Fill each of the paper baking cups approximately 2/3 full of your muffin batter.
Do you need to spray paper baking cups?
Well, they do prevent cake from sticking to the paper – sometimes just to a minor degree, as illustrated above (that’s greased paper on the left, ungreased on the right). But sometimes, with more delicate cupcakes, greasing the cups actually prevents chunks of cake sticking to the paper when you peel it off.
Can you bake in paper cups?
Can you bake cupcakes in paper cups without a pan? Absolutely yes. You need to consider that the stiffer the paper, the more stable your cupcake liners will be.
What can I use if I don’t have paper baking cups?
Use parchment paper instead of cups, Chapple says, for an upgraded case for your muffins or cupcakes, and you’ll never worry about cupcake liners again. First, cut a sheet of parchment into five-to-six-inch squares.
What are baking cups used for?
Baking cups (aka muffin cups) are used to line muffin and cupcake tins when making cupcakes, muffins or fairy cakes. Their use generally replaces greasing or greasing and flouring the cups. They are generally single-use, disposable items made of pleated wax-treated paper or pleated foil.
Can I use aluminum foil instead of cupcake liners?
While cupcake wrappers are widely available from supermarkets and specialty baking stores, they are also simple and quick to make at home using aluminum foil if you’re ever in a pinch. … The foil should be cut approximately 1 inch larger than the outside edge of the cupcake molds.
Why do my muffins stick to the paper cups?
Muffins often stick to the bottom of the wrapper because we’re more likely to try to eat them warm, while cupcakes are cooled entirely so we can frost them. Cakes and muffins shrink a bit as they cool, so they’ll actually loosen their grip on the wrapper slightly as they come to room temperature.
Can I use paper cups for muffins?
Paper baking cups can replace butter or oil in a muffin tin; they prevent your muffins or cupcakes from sticking to the tin and crumbling into pieces when you try to remove them. … Fill each of the paper baking cups approximately 2/3 full of your muffin batter.
Can you bake cupcakes in paper cups without a pan?
If you don’t have any mason jar rings, you can just put the liners on a baking sheet by themselves. The foil ones are especially good for this, but you can also double up the paper ones and use them instead.
Can I use aluminum foil instead of parchment paper?
Aluminum foil is a viable substitute for parchment paper too, but again, depends on your intended usage. Foil is basically a very thin piece of aluminum. … However, unlike parchment paper and wax paper, foil doesn’t have anything that makes it nonstick.
Can I use wax paper instead of cupcake liners?
Don’t use wax paper to line baking sheets or cake pans or put it in a hot oven. Wax paper is useful in many other ways. … Use parchment paper to line baking sheets, cake pans, pie pans, and meatloaf pans, cook fish and vegetables en papillote, as a makeshift muffin pan liners, and for any of the tasks listed above.
Can I bake cupcakes without liners?
You can bake excellent muffins or cupcakes and remove them safely from pans without using baking liners as long you effectively grease your baking pan. If you don’t want to bother with liners or make a special trip to the store, you’re not alone. … Liners add to the cost of baking.
When using baking cups do you grease?
Yes, as long as they’re durable enough to stand on their own. Do I need to grease the cupcake paper liner? Nope! The grease is for the cupcake batter to not stick to the pan, and the liners do the exact same thing, so you don’t have to grease the paper liners as well.
Should I spray foil cupcake liners?
Also asked, do I need to spray foil cupcake liners? No, it is not necessary to grease your muffin pan if you are using a baking cup. These paper separators should be removed before filling the foil baking cups with batter.
How do you make baking cups?
- Find a small can or jar that fits inside the muffin well. …
- Measure strips of parchment. …
- Cut off the strip of parchment. …
- Measure squares of parchment. …
- Cut the strip of parchment into squares. …
- Continue cutting parchment squares. …
- Press the squares around the mold to form cups.
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Exactly how To Pick A House Cinema System
Currently of days a most cinemas have border audio system. In a house movie theater you will certainly desire to look for the adhering to parts, a large-screen tv (typically 32″ or bigger), and also an audio speaker system with a speaker (a loud audio speaker developed to duplicate bass regularities) & front as well as back (typically a minimum of 5 audio speakers) audio speakers for high quality noise.
When selecting a house movie theater system one have to initially take into consideration there spending plan. In years past a house cinema system was for just the abundant, however with renovations in innovation, house movie theater system are readily available for nearly any kind of spending plan. Expenses vary from $299 to $30,000 or even more, depending upon the elements selected as well as the dimension of your residence movie theater system.
The cinema tv
One of the points you have to take into consideration when you develop your movie theater system is to look to the future. Also wire systems are providing electronic watching solutions, which will just proceed to create.
When taking into consideration a televisison for a smaller sized location you might intend to check out direct-view tvs. For bigger locations you can think about rear-projection or plasma tvs, Direct-view tvs do not call for visitors to rest thus far back from the seeing display.
Wide-screen HDTV screens begin at 27″ for a typical square form as well as 30″ for a wide-screen, and also vary approximately 82″.
When picking a residence cinema system one have to initially think about there budget plan. In years past a residence movie theater system was for just the abundant, however with enhancements in innovation, house cinema system are offered for virtually any kind of budget plan. Prices vary from $299 to $30,000 or even more, depending on the parts selected and also the dimension of your residence cinema system.
Wires are an important component of a house movie theater. Great cable televisions will certainly improve the efficiency of your whole system, while low quality wires can in fact lower top quality. Seek the complying with when cord buying:
· Look for cords with high-density protecting, long lasting coats as well as gold-plated adapters to offer resilient, trusted links. If you have the option of utilizing either electronic or analog wires, pick electronic to remove unwanted digital-to-analog as well as analog-to-digital conversions, which result in decreased picture as well as audio high quality.
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As soon as you have actually created the residence cinema that ideal fits your requirements the only point left is to kick back as well as appreciate and also do not neglect the snacks.
Border stereo make use of a minimum of 5 audio speakers to bring the audience inside the seeing experience. Rather than enjoying the image, you’re an individual– similar to at a cinema.
High-def tv (HDTV) is one of the most preferred for Home cinema systems. HDTV’s electronic innovations offer a much sharper & crisper photo top quality, additionally a boosted video clip area to bring the target market right into the center of the activity.
Dolby Digital 5.1 border noise has actually been the market criterion for years, states Craig Eggers, supervisor of customer electronic devices modern technology advertising and marketing for Dolby Laboratories. This innovation “provides 5.1 networks of completely distinct border noise audio to any type of house movie theater,” Eggers states.
When considering your residence cinema system that noise is a really essential component of the experience, keep in mind. You can get a box system for as low as $200. You will certainly intend to consider various system and also select the one that ideal fit your demands and also the audio high quality that finest fit you area and also demands.
In a house movie theater you will certainly desire to look for the adhering to elements, a large-screen tv (normally 32″ or bigger), and also an audio speaker system with a speaker (a loud audio speaker created to replicate bass regularities) & front as well as back (generally a minimum of 5 audio speakers) audio speakers for top quality audio. Bear in mind when considering your residence movie theater system that noise is an extremely vital component of the experience.
This will certainly finish the standard systems, however do not neglect that you might likewise intend to think about a video camera or electronic camera modern technology for those house video clips.
These box systems additionally consist of different parts such as DVD gamers or recorders, or am fm stereo, VCR gamers or recorders, some system might likewise consist of iPod or Mp3 innovation.
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Review: New Microsoft Sculpt Comfort KeyboardPosted by aonenetworks On September 27, 2012
Those of us who type a lot know how uncomfortable a traditional keyboard can get. Many of us are always on the search for a new keyboard to suit our wrists better so we can type for long periods without discomfort. Microsoft has recently come out with a new keyboard called the Sculpt Comfort Keyboard that aims to accomplish this goal for a reasonable price. Read on and see if you might be interested in the features it has to offer.
About the New Keyboard
The Sculpt Comfort has been described as the “La-Z-Boy” of PC Keyboards. It’s Microsoft’s first release of a full-size keyboard in the last two years since they have been focusing on tablet-focused devices instead, so it’s no surprise that the design is fairly original, including Windows 8-specific keys. Some reviewers complain that the spacebar is simply too large, but Microsoft has an answer for this complaint. They say that the vast majority of typists use their right thumb only on spacebars, which leaves a ton of unused space that can be utilized for another useful function. Since the backspace is literally the third most pressed key on most keyboards, Microsoft decided to use the extra space wisely, and split the spacebar into two parts. The Sculpt Comfort has an option to turn the left spacebar key into a “delete” button instead of a space. The idea is that you won’t have to move your wrists at all to correct a mistake made on the screen, and is a useful application of the extra space.
The keys are absolutely huge so your fingers will have trouble missing the right key, and a padded wrist rest gives you 2.5 inches of comforting space to put your hands while typing. If you don’t like wrist rests, no problem; you can simply remove it. The key action has a “reduced sound and push quality” to make typing a soft, soundless activity.
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The Cubs entered Sunday’s series finale in Baltimore looking for their first road sweep of 2017. Thanks to suddenly red hot offense and a new addition on the mound, it turned out to be a piece of crab cake.
Jose Quintana looked very good in his debut in a Chicago uniform. The Colombian lefty retired the first nine batters he faced, striking out five of them.
Former Rockies stud Ubaldo Jimenez was not nearly as successful for Baltimore. Willson Contreras doubled to open the 2nd inning, but he only made it to third on Kyle Schwarber’s follow-up double as he held to see whether it would drop.
Ian Happ made it three straight doubles with a shot to the gap in left-center to score two. Jason Heyward singled to score Happ, and a Ben Zobrist single scored J-Hey to build the Cubs lead to 4-0.
Jon Jay singled to leadoff the 4th inning and advanced to third on a nifty base-running play when Zobrist grounded to first. All that effort proved unnecessary when Kris Bryant pounded a two-run homer deep to left.
A 6-0 lead was more than enough Quintana, who was outstanding on Sunday. Excellent fastball command combined with a nasty curveball left Orioles hitters at a loss.
The Cubs played add-on in the 9th, when Bryant singled and Anthony Rizzo blasted a bomb to right-center. After Quintana left, CJ Edwards and Brian Duensing closed out the 8-0 Chicago victory.
Stats That Matter
- Willson Contreras is on an absolute tear of late. Four more hits today have raised WillCo’s batting average to .278 and his OPS to .823. He also caught Quintana’s terrific start.
- After a prolonged “slump,” Kris Bryant is on the upswing again. He got on four times Sunday: a walk, two singles, and the no-doubt homer.
- Jose Quintana’s line says it all: 7 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 12 K, and 0 BB. Of course most starts aren’t going to be this good, but even a fraction of that will win a lot of games.
The Cubs swept the Orioles to start the second-half and climb back over the .500 mark. If Chicago wants to get back in the race, now is the time to go on a roll. Will this finally be the time they do?
The Cubs head to the new Sun Trust Park to face the Braves on Monday. Jon Lester, fresh off the shortest start of his career, takes on Julio Teheran. The game is at 6:35 CT and airs on WGN.
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Planning never tasted so good!
A gooey hot Portuguese pastry — there’s only one place in Los Angeles to get one, and it’s on Ventura Boulevard in the San Fernando Valley. From Sushi Row to Jewish delis, some of the City’s best culinary destinations are on its longest contiguous stretch of businesses. Come try them with us on Saturday May 21 as Secret City Tours leads “A Taste of Ventura Boulevard” food tour for planners! We’re not sharing the destinations yet — that’s part of the secret, and the fun!
Most planners know that to get in a car and zip from one tourist destination to another is to miss some of the greatest joys of Los Angeles. APA’s “Planning Local in a Global City” series guides planners to the cultural diversity and culinary treasures that exist within our backyard. These tours are not just for foodies, but are designed to delve into issues of economic and community development in neighborhoods rich with tradition, history, art and delicious cuisine.
The second in this series takes us to Ventura Boulevard, the lifeblood of the San Fernando Valley. From train lines to LA River Revitalization, this tour will explore some of LA’s most interesting planning projects. We’ll make our way from east to west via private coach, making approximately five food stops with historical, civic, and cultural information provided by our guides from Secret City!
APA members enjoy a special $10 discount off Secret City’s normal rate. Space is limited, so be sure to purchase your tickets today! http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2544904
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Type to search for a spell, item, class — anything!
Great magical hailstones pound down upon casting this spell, dealing 3d6 points of bludgeoning damage and 2d6 points of cold damage to every creature in the area. This damage only occurs once, when the spell is cast. For the remaining duration of the spell, heavy snow and sleet rains down in the area. Creatures inside this area take a –4 penalty on Perception skill checks and the entire area is treated as difficult terrain. At the end of the duration, the snow and hail disappear, leaving no aftereffects (other than the damage dealt).
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Stephen R. Donaldson – Lord Foul’s Bane Audiobook
Stephen R. Donaldson – Lord Foul’s Bane Audiobooktext
Donaldson pulls you right into the character of Thomas Covenant so completely and also in such an engaging style …
You can’t aid however turn the next web page & read cover to cover to see just how Commitment keeps his sanity, stabilizing the real world catastrophe & influences of among liberal arts most dreadful illness states against the assurance of wellness, vigor, & wild magic in a desire realm … Lord Foul’s Bane Audiobook Free. Or is it?This was the initial, true, fantasy story I review, in eight grade. His writing still surprises me. Impressive. You might have to investigate a few words or 2. Lol. This is a publication that narrates the later life, of an extremely clinically depressed man with a clinical issue, that is moved to another world/universe where he has great power. If you such as tales regarding hero’s and also their starts, then you will certainly like this publication and also series.The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Skeptic: Lord Foul’s Scourge by Stephen R. Donaldson, is a sheer work of art! I typically do not review dream however from checking out the testimonials here at Amazon.com, I thought I ‘d give this a shot. I was NOT dissatisfied in the least. The tale is of a guy named Thomas Agreement who is a leper, a pariah in his community shunned by all. Without giving away way too much of the plot, our really reluctant hero is transported to an additional measurement where he is faced with a really real battle of great versus bad. What makes Thomas unique is that he is believed to be the version of the mythical hero, Berek Half Hand (cool name huh?) Likewise, Thomas posseses a ring of white gold that is the crucial to unknown power in fighting the dreaded Lord Foul the Despiser as well as his minions. All the characters are fully brought to life in this tale as well as are completely believable and also can have whole books blogged about them. The only issue that I have, though really minor is that the map at the front of the book could have been a little more clear. Some of the text and also diagrams were difficult to check out yet not too bad. I’m looking forward to the Illearth battle and also can not wait to review it! If you’ll like this, look into Gene Wolf’s books of the Sunlight series, there you’ll see some similarities that’ll make you think.First, please comprehend that when I describe Tolkien below, it is just in the sense of the grand extent of the globe that Donaldson creates with this collection of books. Donaldson’s Thomas Commitment publications are masterworks of creative delight, irritation, and also eventually victory. Both the irritation and triumph originate from the ins and outs of a complicated anti-hero whom the visitor will alternately want to curse and salute. The initial publication, Lord Foul’s Bane, is not without problems, and it does start gradually as others have kept in mind, yet the dedicated viewers will be awarded with an impressive of Tolkien percentages and also a globe which hurts to depart when the last web page is done. I have gone back to this series sometimes for many years, and it holds a location of honor in my collection.I have absolutely nothing brand-new to add to the positive evaluations below. I only would say that I read this series when it was first launched, and I got each brand-new novel after Lord Foul’s Bane as soon as they appeared. Donaldson is one of our finest Sci-Fi/Fantasy writers, and this is his seminal work. Stephen R. Donaldson – Lord Foul’s Bane Audio Book Download. Thomas Agreement is so fascinating since he most likely the supreme reluctant or “anti” hero. Add the character to a fantastic world packed with distinct creatures, personalities, as well as problems as well as you have the dish for wonderful legendary dream. If you have not read Donaldson, this is the location to start.In 1977, the year my boy was born, I initially uncovered the works of Stephen R. Donaldson, as well as made my first journey to “The Land” an enchanting location, loaded with light-filled wraiths, the incredible hillsides of Andelain, hurtloam (which heals all ailments), Giants, Ranyhyn (Equines who listen to the summons of those that require them years ahead of time in order to be where they are needed at the correct time), as well as, naturally, the hero of what would certainly become a prolonged series: Thomas Covenant, a writer with spontaneous Hansen’s Condition (leprosy), that is contacted us to “The Land” by a senior beggar.
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The Eyoyo Digital Magnifier is a portable device to help those who have some visual impairment better navigate the world and improve their quality of life.
If you have poor or failing vision then the Eyoyo digital magnifier may improve your quality of life.
A portable handheld digital magnifier it helps people with Macular Degeneration see text easier.
With multiple modes and big bright buttons, this product is easy to operate and includes voice prompts.
It has a built-in 800×480 HD resolution screen to help you view text, photos and other objects when out and about.
A 2500mAh battery (replaceable) provides up to 4 hours working time, plus you can keep it plugged in to a power adapter if working at a fixed location and you need to use it.
It includes near and far distance mode and easily fits inside a bag to help read labels or signs etc. when out and about.
8 easy color modes and 26 normal color modes with reading lines make it an ideal tool it also has a handle to make it easier to hold and use.
It also has the ability to zoom (3x to 48x) in and out as you would expect from a digital magnifier.
The Eyoyo 5 inch digital magnifier is a nice gift or tool for people with low vision helping them to read and access information on the go or as a useful item for anyone else who may require magnification.
Other digital magnifiers can run to thousands of dollars and lack portability which makes this somewhat of a game changer.
A micro-HDMI output makes it good for plugging in to a screen, in this video it is attached to the Lenovo L27e-30 27-inch Full HD Screen.
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Copyright © 2023 Craig A. Rowe – Applaudable Media
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Mobile application wireframes are an essential first step for developing an app and provides a detailed and necessary roadmap for anyone looking to find investors for their mobile application idea or are the first step in putting detailed user stories together before you start the development of your application.
They provide a detailed visual guide or skeletal framework that blueprints the layout, flow, functionality, and selling points of apps to be developed; but that is really just scratching the surface of a wireframe’s many important functions that help to facilitate a smooth and efficient development process, while also marking out the app’s potential selling points to would-be investors or the development team that you are working with. In short a detailed wireframe will ensure that there is a better understanding between stakeholders and developers of what the application should do and to make sure that the stakeholders business rules are represented and are functional correct in the app before the first line of code is written.
Far from simply adding the benefit of streamlined flow to the development process and ensuring a positive and intuitive user experience, mobile application wireframes play an essential role to numerous phases of app development and also serves as the ideal proof of concept for persuading potential investors to fund the development of apps or to make sure that your development team understand what they need to create.
Let’s take a look at some of these key features of wireframes here:
Wireframes are an essential step for integrating design elements into mobile applications. The wireframe lays out everything visual about the app from colour schemes and layouts to branding and menus, to ensure that the finished product looks as good as it functions. It also helps stakeholders and developers ensure that the user experience is seamless and will make sense to the end user.
FACILITATING ITERATIVE DESIGN
There are scores of functional elements working together in a mobile app and developing them in such a way that they work as a cohesive ecosystem requires careful planning, which is exactly what a wireframe allows for.
A wireframe ensures that each element of functionality can be developed and fleshed out separately, while ensuring that they work correctly alongside other functions and fit into the design and layout for the app.
USABILITY & EXPERIENCE
One of the main functions of a wireframe is to ensure a positive experience for the end-user. The wireframe will take into account the way the app is intended to be used, how one page flows to the next, and how intuitively the user can understand the app.
The complexities of understanding user intuition and the way the app should flow are numerous, with elements that can easily be overlooked if development starts without a detailed roadmap and making necessary changes midway through development will cost time and therefore money, which is why a wireframe seeks to pre-empt and solve any potential ease-of-use issues before they occur. Wireframes are also instrumental in ensuring that negative flow is mapped out correctly so that error messages can be sent to users when they use the app incorrectly.
COMMUNICATING TO POTENTIAL INVESTORS
If you are looking for investors to fund development of your app idea, you will need to be able to present them with a detailed representation of your idea, how it will work, and why it is a project worth investing in. Pitching your idea to investors without any representation of why they should get on board is near impossible.
For many apps, an idea with a unique selling point is not enough to get investors onboard, they want to see where results might come from, and what they can expect.
To ensure the best chance of persuading investors, wireframes provide them with a visual journey of how an app works, what it does, and why it is a cause worth investing in.
NEGATIVE & POSITIVE APPLICATION FLOW
At the heart of a wireframe’s capacity for pre-emptive problem solving, is the idea of negative and positive application flow. This concept predicts what to expect when users use the app incorrectly, versus what happens when they use it as they should.
For example, if the app requires the user to enter in their banking details, a negative application flow will demonstrate how the app responds to an incorrect input, while a positive one will outline what happens if the banking details are entered in correctly.
To say that a mobile application wireframe is beneficial to an app’s development is an understatement since it represents a crucial first step for doing so. Still, a well designed and laid out wireframe can have numerous important benefits to the process of development, and how the app is received and used as a finished product:
REDUCE THE TIME AND COST OF APP DEVELOPMENT
Since the wireframe accounts for the interplay of functions, the flow the user takes when operating the app, and attempts to identify possible issues before development starts, working from a wireframe ensures that developers can arrive at an end-product more seamlessly.
Hiccups and unforeseen issues in development can significantly increase the time taken to develop an app and might even require the skills of additional developers to solve. Naturally, this results in a much higher cost of development, and will still not ensure that all issues are dealt with, or even identified.
A well-developed wireframe will ensure that there is a minimal chance of these types of delays and complications from occurring.
STREAMLINED DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS FOR PROBLEM SOLVING
A solid wireframe provides an important blueprint for the app developers and allows larger teams of developers to work on different parts of a project cohesively.
This ensures that they can effectively work together to identify and solve problems early on in development, which again, streamlines the speed and quality of the development process.
ENSURE MOBILE APP EASE-OF-USE
Possibly the most important feature of a mobile application wireframe is that it ensures a smoother, more enjoyable user experience for the end-user. The wireframe considers how each element of the app works together and flows from one page to the next in such a way that makes it easy to use and intuitive.
This user experience factor ensures that end-users can take advantage of all functions and features, without having to frustrate themselves on learning how to operate the app.
FACILITATE ITERATIVE DESIGN
One of the most complex parts of developing an app is ensuring that all functions and features work together, especially when you consider that an app is built by teams of individuals, who all need to communicate and work together to get these separate elements to combine into a cohesive experience.
A solid wireframe will outline how these separately developed features can be implemented cohesively, even when being worked on by different developers, or in some cases, different teams of developers.
DEMONSTRATE UNIQUE SELLING POINTS
For those looking for funding to have an idea for a mobile app developed, you will need a roadmap to impress investors, and show them what the app does, how it should be used, and what its unique selling points are.
Investors want proofs of concepts, they want to know that their investment will have a high chance of success, and to do that, they will want a workable demonstration. Developing a demo app for this purpose is generally impractical and costly, which is why idea starters often look to have wireframes developed that can demonstrate key features, benefits, and selling points to potential investors.
CONTACT APPLORD TODAY FOR DETAILS
Applord offers turnkey wireframe and development services, whereby we work closely with our clients to bring their raw app ideas to life. We boast a dynamic and talented team of UI/UX experts with extensive experience in ensuring the ideal user experience for mobile applications.
If you would like to know more about our services for designing mobile application wireframes, be sure to get in contact with a representative from Applord today, or feel free to continue browsing our website for details on our full range of offers.
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Charlotte Duplay Accredited
USPAP compliant through:
Postwar, Contemporary, and Emerging Art
Charitable Donation; Estate Tax Liability; Equitable Distribution; Insurance
An independent fine art appraiser specializing in Post-War, Contemporary and Emerging Art, my office is located in Palm Springs, California. I offer onsite appraisal services throughout Southern California, as well as remote appraisals wherever they may be required. I am an Accredited Member of the Appraisers Association of America, and USPAP compliant thought March 22, 2024.
I have worked in the fine art industry since arriving in the U.S. from Australia 20 years ago. I have experience in a variety of professional roles both in the private art market and in the museum world. This has given me a comprehensive, hands-on familiarity and understanding of various genres including Contemporary Art, Post-War Art, Contemporary Glass, Prints, and Emerging Art, and their markets. I graduated from New York University’s Appraisal Studies in Fine and Decorative Arts program in 2016, and in 2017 began working as an independent fine art appraiser.
I prepare appraisal reports for:
- Non-Cash Charitable Contribution (Donation)
- Estate Planning
- Estate Tax
- Equitable Distribution of Estates
Previous clients include private collectors, museums, galleries, attorneys, artist’s estates, and financial services companies, as well as many individuals who are interested to know more about the artwork they have inherited, been given, or acquired throughout their lives.
Additional services include project management, database management, cataloging, and archiving. I have a rich source of art-world contacts from art-handlers to curators to dealers to appraisers with different specialties who I am always happy to refer.
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Google Meet is a high-quality video-calling app designed to help you have meaningful and fun interactions with your friends, family, colleagues and classmates, wherever they are.
Meet lets you connect in whatever way works for you: call someone spontaneously, schedule time together or send a video message that they can see and respond to later.
Meet also helps you to get things done. It integrates with other Google Workspace apps like Gmail, Docs, Slides and Calendar, and offers a number of features to help you run smooth and engaging meetings, like emoji reactions, recordings, transcripts and breakout rooms.*
Features to look forward to:
Make spontaneous calls or host meetings with your friends and colleagues, all in one app.
Exchange video messages with small groups or one on one.
Access on any device: Meet works across mobile, tablet, web and smart devices,** so everyone can join.
High-quality video: Show up looking your best with up to 4k video quality video,*** light adjustment and stylised backgrounds.
Use live sharing to watch YouTube videos, listen to music and play games together from anywhere in the world.
Make your call fun with family-friendly features like effects, backgrounds and reactions.
Enjoy one-on-one video calls for up to 24 hours and host meetings for up to 60 minutes and 100 people at no cost.
Learn more about Google Meet: https://workspace.google.com/products/meet/
Follow us for more:
*Meeting recordings, transcripts and breakout rooms are available as premium features. See https://workspace.google.com/pricing.html for more details.
**Not available in every language.
***Bandwidth permitting. Google Meet automatically adjusts to the highest video quality possible based on your bandwidth.
Data charges may apply. Check with your operator for details.
Specific feature availability may vary based on device specifications.
Bug fixes and performance improvements.
Ratings and Reviews
Room for improvement but still 5 stars
I love this app because I can talk to all my friends. But I do wish it had a screen sharing function. Having a screen sharing function would make it a lot better because for Example, when I am playing a game sometimes I want to show my friends what I’m doing, or add audio coming from my iPad so I don’t have to play music on a different device to show them. Or like on my phone, when I leave the app it goes into the bottom corner and I can still see, but it doesn’t do that on my tablet, if that was there I think many people would appreciate it.
Amazing no complaints
This is one of the best calling apps ever and I’m really happy that this exists so we can enjoy the time seeing family and friends even if one has Samsung and the other has iPhone😀
I love calling my friend on google duo and sending her videos of what I want to say instead of typing!
This has changed my life and I would recommend pressing that download button the app definitely deserves it😁🥰
Awful iOS app, continually kicked out of meetings
Since they moved to this new app I’ve had nothing but issues.
The main issue is if you do not sit there with your phone unlocked or stay in the app, it is highly prone to crashing. It performs poorly with multi tasking and if I am walking I am forced to hold the phone in my hand so I don’t get dropped from the call.
The old app did not have this problem and was very reliable. This one if I join a meeting and waiting for people to join and put the phone in my pocket, it will just quit the call and as I don’t know people haven’t joined I end up coming late to the call as I didn’t know I was dropped. We have a paid Business account yet this happens.
Developer Response ,
Hi there. We're sorry to hear that. Let's try to uninstall and reinstall the app itself. Learn the steps from this link: http://goo.gle/3nQI1fb (See Step 2). Hope this helps!
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Contact Info
- User Content
- Search History
- Usage Data
- Other Data
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
- Google LLC
- 194.3 MB
- Social Networking
- Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
- Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later.
- iPod touch
- Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
English, Afrikaans, Arabic, Basque, Bengali, Bulgarian, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Filipino, Finnish, French, Galician, German, Greek, Gujarati, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Kannada, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Malay, Malayalam, Marathi, Norwegian Bokmål, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Simplified Chinese, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese, Zulu
- Age Rating
- © 2016 Google Inc.
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"reason": "best calling apps ever"
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Create a social media app that stands out from the crowd!
Are you willing to grow your online presence and reach more followers and fans? Use AppsGeyser, the best app creator for Android. You can create a stunning and engaging social media app in minutes with AppsGeyser.
Find a niche for your social media page and make it scale up the rank. You can create a social media app with content related to business, tech, news, adventure, entertainment, games, fashion, education, politics, law, medicine, etc. The app will help you attract many audiences and keep them hooked. You can also interact with your audience and get their feedback and suggestions.
Creating a social media app for Android is easier than you think. You don’t need to have any coding skills or experience. Just follow some simple steps and use some tools that will help you design and launch your app in no time. In addition, you can also customize your app with different features and functionalities that will make it unique and engaging.
Don’t wait any longer. Create a social media app for Android NOW and start your own online community!
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In need of an office space, there is no need to worry for you can find an office suite for rental services. Choosing the right leasing services provider is vital so you will be able to acquire the best office suite. There are the best executive office suites for rent at Village FL, find the best one for your business activity. The executive office that has the best design and features will help you to carry out your business successfully. On this page, there are factors to consider when choosing the best executive office for rental this includes.
First, the affordability of an executive office is one of the tips to view. Find the best place that has the best executive office for rental; you should know the rates of acquiring a room for a workspace. The best provider of the executive office for rental services should have affordable prices to reduce the cost that you will incur when hiring one for the effectiveness of your business transaction.
The space of the executive office is a tip to view. Find the best leasing services provider for the executive office to rent the best to have a workplace for your business, check on the size and space of the room to find the right one. You should rent a spacious executive office suite; thus, you will be able to accommodate and be spacious for you to carry out all your business activities.
There is the site of the executive office to view. Find the best executive office for rental from the best leasing services provider; check on the site to ensure that you rent the best that your clients and staff can access easily. You should choose the executive office that is sited in the best place that is accessible at your convenience and others. The site should be safe for you and should ensure the safety of your clients or staff when they are accessing the office or the building.
The privacy of the executive office for leasing services providers is a thing to view. Find the best executive office for a leasing services provider who has the best spaces and rooms for rent, and find the building the leasing services provider ensures the highest level of confidentiality to their clients. The best executive office for lease that you should rent should be having the best leasing services provider who is confidential; thus, ensuring the privacy of their clients and room are in a good state.
However, the building feature of the executive office is a thing to view. Find the best executive office to rent from the best leasing services provider; you have to review the building features to choose the right one where you will enjoy your business activities. Find the building that has the best features such as a spacious parking lot, internet, or Wi-Fi to ensure your business activities run smoothly. You should find the best executive office from the leasing services provider that has the best features to ensure your comfort when using it to the need of your employees.
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A Mandil is Professor of Epidemiology and Supervisor, Community Medicine Unit, College of Medicine, King Saud University (KSU), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (seconded from the High Institute of Public Health, University of Alexandria, Egypt). He received his bachelor degree in medicine and surgery degree (1981) and master’s degree in Pediatrics (1985) from Alexandria University, Egypt. Subsequently, he received his Doctorate in Public Health from the UCLA School of Public Health, USA (1991). He was Dean, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, UAE (2004-2006) and Secretary, International Epidemiological Association (2002-2008). He currently serves as KSU-MPH Council Coordinator; board member/peer reviewer of scientific journals including WHO Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal (EMHJ), Journal of Epidemiology & Global Health (JEGH), Journal of Family & Community Medicine (JFCM). He worked with / consulted international agencies as WHO, UNICEF and the Population Council; contributed to WHO studies / publications as emergency preparedness and response national capacity assessment survey (2008); non-communicable disease national capacity assessment survey (2001).
King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Al Hars Al Watani, Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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On Friday, the NAACP and The Archewell Foundation announced the 2023 recipient of The NAACP-Archewell Digital Civil Rights Award. The annual award, launched in 2022, celebrates a new generation of leaders who are creating transformational change at the intersection of social justice and technology — working to advance civil and human rights.
This year’s recipient is Nabiha Syed, CEO of The Markup, a company driving award-winning investigative coverage of how powerful institutions use technology to reshape society. The Markup’s data-driven reporting has analyzed the hidden racial bias in mortgage approval algorithms and student risk algorithms; revealed how telecom companies offer lower-income and more diverse neighborhoods slower internet speeds for the same price as other neighborhoods; and how Meta collects financial information through tax filing websites and health information from hospital systems.
As the recipient of this award, Nabiha will receive $100,000 toward advancing new work, expanding leadership and expertise, and continuing her impact in the field of digital equity.
“When we founded this award with the NAACP, we wanted to highlight and uplift people across the country who are transforming the digital world for the better. Nabiha Syed is doing just that, harnessing her own expertise to push for safer, more inclusive online communities,” said Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex. “Nabiha and her team are shedding light on some of the most critical issues of our time and in doing so, empowering all of us to reclaim some of our most basic freedoms: truth, safety, and choice. She’s an inspiration to us and so many others, and we’re proud to support her incredibly important work.”
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Abstract In 1923, George Gough Booth wrote to the Rev. Samuel Simpson Marquis with his ideas for building an Episcopal church and school on the Cranbrook estate to serve the needs of the growing Bloomfield Hills community. Booth would fund the construction of the church and provide an endowment for its maintenance. After obtaining the agreement of Bishop Herman Page, hiring and architect and a contractor, a groundbreaking ceremony took place on July 5, 1925. Christ Church Cranbrook was consecrated on...
Dates: 1923 - 2002
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The construction of the Panama Canal begins with the French. In 1875, while the United States was conducting surveys across Mexico and Nicaragua, trying to find the right canal route, France became very active and ambitious, eager to make their mark. The French spirit had been so greatly aroused by Ferdinand de Lesseps’s completion of the Suez Canal in 1869, that France decided to take the lead and attempt to conquer the Isthmus of Panama. Again, RPI Engineers were involved, in varying capacities.
Ferdinand de Lesseps was a French diplomat. During his early career he was posted to Tunisia and Egypt. In 1854 Said Pasha of Egypt gave de Lesseps permission to build the Suez Canal. De Lesseps's scheme was backed by an international commission of engineers with financial support from the French emperor Napoleon III and others. The Suez Canal opened in November 1869.
The Geographical Society of Paris organized a committee in 1876 entitled Congres International d’Etudes du Canal Interoceanic seeking international cooperation for the purpose of building an inter-oceanic canal through Panama. Having gained fame for his Suez endeavors, de Lesseps desired to repeat his success in Panama. Being a national hero, he was asked to lead the Congres and make a canal in Panama come to fruition.
The French felt that further exploration and more surveys needed to be conducted. French Navy Lieutenant Lucien N. B. Wyse was assigned by the French government to explore possible routes on the Isthmus. When Wyse arrived on the isthmus, the Colombian government assigned Pedro Sosa (RPI 1873) to the expedition as scout engineer and chief of technical control and topography. In the second survey expedition, Sosa traveled alone through the jungle. The difficulty of this exploration won him the admiration and respect of his comrades. When the expeditions were finished, the Congres agreed on a route that followed the path of the Panama Railroad, one that went straight through the continental divide, still with the conviction that a sea-level waterway was possible. The Congres met in Paris on May 15, 1879, agreeing to name the route the “Wyse-Reclus-Sosa Line”, in honor of the engineers who had mapped it. Sosa was awarded the French Legion of Honor for his work.
Few individuals on the Congres were actually engineers; the majority were diplomats. One notable engineer, Aniceto García Menocal (RPI 1862), who had always advocated for a Nicaraguan canal constructed by the United States, stood up against de Lesseps’s sea-level waterway scheme, stating how impracticable the project would be. Menocal made a brave, bold stand against the French hero, who enthralled his audience with exuberant confidence and infectious enthusiasm over conquering the terrain of Central America. De Lesseps convinced everyone (at least those who were not engineers) that a sea-level canal was possible, and work began on January 1, 1881.
In addition to Menocal and Sosa, we know of two more RPI engineers involved in the construction of the canal at this point in history. Though scant information exists, Auguste Henri Albert Millet (RPI 1867) was Chief of Technical Bureau, from February 1882 to October 1882, and then Chief of Section at Culebra (the mountain zone) from October 1882 to May 1883. John Henry Curtis (RPI 1873) also began working for the French in September 1883. According to our resources he was appointed as contractor for “the removal of Bohio Mountain” in the Panama Canal Zone.
Sadly, however, what our engineers would have seen and were exposed to is hard to imagine. Never enough of the right type of equipment for mountain terrain; a massive death toll in human lives due to yellow fever which came in two- or three-year cycles; malaria too continued to take even more lives than yellow fever. Ultimately, poor planning doomed the French to utter failure. No one understood yellow fever and malaria, and worker housing was sub-par at best. Arrogant determination to cut a sea-level waterway through the continent persisted, leading to the reckless purchase of supplies compounded by corruption and scandal.
All work on the canal ceased in 1889, and the French company in charge went bankrupt. $262,000,000 had been expended by the French, with little to show. Overall the French excavated about 22,600,000 cubic yards through the Culebra Mountains. This was the point of deepest excavation. Nevertheless the vast quantity the French excavated wasn’t even close to the amount of wet and dry earth that needed to be removed.* Ferdinand de Lesseps was indicted for fraud and sentenced to 5 years in prison although the sentence was never carried out and he died two years later, his reputation forever marred by the Panama Canal fiasco. The French debacle cast such a dark cloud over the idea of a canal in Panama that no one was interested in revisiting the idea again until 1901. When President McKinley was assassinated, Theodore Roosevelt took office and almost immediately declared the need for a canal. Roosevelt strong-armed Colombia into submission in order to carry out what President Grant envisioned 32 years prior as "an American canal under American control." Stay tuned for the next post which reveals even more RPI engineers, their legacy, and the completion of the Panama Canal.
*To place the cubic yardage in perspective, by the time the Americans were finished excavating, 188,280,312 cubic yards of earth were removed from the canal zone.
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Churches denounce embryo destructionWASHINGTON >> The United Methodist Church has urged one of its best-known members, President Bush, to maintain a moratorium on government-aided stem cell research using human embryos.
That view unites the three biggest U.S. denominations. The Roman Catholic Church and Southern Baptist Convention also oppose research that destroys human embryos.
James Winkler of the Methodists' Board of Church and Society, the church's social action agency, wrote Bush noting that the denomination last year urged a ban on human cloning and "procedures that intentionally generate 'waste (human) embryos' which will knowingly be destroyed."
Winkler said, "The moral and ethical issues surrounding the beginning of life demand enormous caution in proceeding with activities that result in the destruction of human embryos."
He opposed policies that turn "life into a commodity to be manipulated, controlled, patented and sold."
In June, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) assembly took a different view, endorsing use of embryo stem cells for research only if there are medical goals that cannot be achieved any other way, if embryo donations are kept separate from decisions to abort, and if commerce in human embryos is prohibited.
Publisher's ad campaign provokes lawsuitNASHVILLE, Tenn. >> Gaylord Entertainment Co., which owns the Grand Ole Opry radio show and other interests, has filed a federal lawsuit against Thomas Nelson Inc., a major Christian book and Bible publisher.
The two sides are arguing over the use of the "Word" trademark in Nelson's advertisements.
In 1996, Gaylord purchased Word Records and Music from Nelson for $110 million and also gained rights to use the Word book imprint. Nelson is now changing its own book imprint to W Publishing and is running ads introducing the new name.
Gaylord says Nelson's humorous ads featuring well-known authors of previous Word books attack the Word trademark.
Sample ad headlines: "There's no hope for revival at Word" (featuring Billy Graham's daughter Anne Graham Lotz). "Stay with Word? That's a laugh" (humorist Barbara Johnson). "I left Word so I wouldn't get left behind" (Tim LaHaye, co-author of the "Left Behind" novels). Gaylord charges Nelson with breach of contract, false advertising and unfair competition. Millions of dollars could be at stake, although Gaylord hasn't specified any amount.
Nelson's general counsel, Eric Heyden, acknowledged the attention-grabbing headlines "can look damaging" but said ad copy explaining the name change has "very positive things to say about Word."
Oregon Catholics want removal of billboardMEDFORD, Ore. >> Oregon Roman Catholics are demanding removal of a highway billboard that claims "The Pope is the Antichrist."
The sign on Interstate 5 near Medford was rented by Larry Weathers, an elder at Rogue Valley Historical Seventh-day Adventist Church, a small group that is distinct from the main Seventh-day Adventist Church.
The Catholic Sentinel newspaper ran an editorial urging western Oregon's 290,000 Catholics to call Outdoor Media Dimensions, which leased the sign, and demand removal. A spokeswoman for Outdoor Media said the billboard does not express company opinion.
"We're not against Catholics or against their religion, just the political, religious organization of the Vatican," said Weathers, a barber.
David Fidanque, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon, said, "The best antidote to speech we don't like as a society is to speak out against it."
Judge sets new rules Scientologist disputeST. PETERSBURG, Fla. >> A judge has taken steps to try to end public bickering between the Church of Scientology and one of its critics, the Lisa McPherson Trust.
Circuit Judge Thomas Penick said each side, if wanting to picket, must give an hour's notice to Clearwater police.
Penick also set a 10-foot separation rule and forbade either side from yelling, shouting, whistling, singing or creating loud noise that would disturb "reasonable persons of ordinary sensibilities."
The order extends a previous no-picket zone to stop trust members from waving signs across from where church members get off a bus to go to the Scientology cafeteria. The cafeteria is a block from the trust headquarters.
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Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.
Mounted photograph of employees posed for a photo outside of the Anthes Manufacturing Company factory. Seen in two rows, one standing and one kneeling, most are holding hats at their side or on a knee. An unidentified man on a horse is included in the group at right.
Rieder and Anthes family
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Overview Vera Beaudin Saeedpour started the Kurdish Heritage Foundation, Kurdish Library and Kurdish Museum all out of her home in Brooklyn, NY in the early 1980s. The Vera Beaudin Saeedpour Kurdish Library and Museum Collection was donated to Binghamton University Libraries in February 2011. The evolution of the library/museum is evident through her correspondences with politicians, universities, Kurdish friends, writers, and people of all different backgrounds. The collection contains more than 3,000...
Dates: 1977 - 2010
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Records of the Rochester Institute of Technology's (RIT) Art Students' Art Society. The group was founded around 1912 and was open by invitation to upperclassmen at the university. The collection includes correspondence and governance documents.
Records of the RIT Student Wives' Association, a social group for the wives of full-time students at the Rochester Institute of Technology during the 1960s and 1970s. The collection contains a scrapbook of club activities, along with correspondence, meeting minutes, reports, and other administrative documents.
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A casino is definitely an exciting place to be, especially for a lot of beginners who are doing it for the first time. Beginners absolutely love casinos, because casinos boast luxury and opulence. In a lot of cases, beginners have no idea what to do in a casino, and that is why, this article will guide them as to what they shouldn’t do. The casino happens to be an ecstatic place for the majority of customers. It doesn’t exactly take too long to settle into the art of gambling in the casino, but a lot of people will realise quickly what they like and what they don’t like in a casino. Beginners are very liable to make some very catastrophic errors when it comes to a judgement, in gambling scenarios. I have listed out certain things that you, as a beginner, should not do in a casino.
- You should not choose to play European roulette, over American roulette. We would definitely be surprised if any casino beginners knew this particular point, but there are two different types of roulette which are readily available to be played by the public. The main difference between the two is that the former has one extra zero value, than the latter.
- You should never ever sit down at a poker table with players who have more experience than you. Because of its presentation in a lot of movies and TV shows, the game of poker has actually become really cool to play in a casino. That is why, a lot of beginners are very tempted to sit at a poker table, a table where they do not belong. You should not sit at a poker table where people are way more experienced than you. You will face crippling losses on your part.
- I highly suggest you do not consume too much alcohol. This is definitely an obvious one, but you will believe how easy it is to get too drunk in a casino that offers you free alcohol. If you are a beginner, it is incredibly dangerous of you to drink too much, because you will be making poor decisions under the influence of alcohol. Making bad decisions is something that the casino wants you to do.
- You should be absolutely sure that you walk inside the casino with a specified bankroll in mind. You should never walk inside a casino without knowing how much money you are ready to spend. You should never gamble away any of your savings. This should go without saying, but it is definitely a recipe for disaster.
- The casino wants you to stay very long, but you should never stay in a casino longer than you want to.
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The Crissy Mini Crossbody is the perfect travel bag for active days where you’ll only need a few essentials & can’t be weighed down by a heavy purse. It still will fit sunglasses and a compact camera for the day, and carry you into the evening for a night out. A detachable crossbody strap keeps you hands-free throughout the day.
If you would like to fit your phone, please check that it will fit in this 6.5" long purse. iPhone 13 Pro Max is too large (6.7").
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IMI is a defense systems house specializing in the development, integration, manufacturing and life cycle support of modern land, air and naval combat systems and HLS solutions. IMI’s world class combat-proven systems are developed by vertically integrated expert teams, working in close cooperation with the customers, the most prominent being the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). IMI’s products have been qualified with the IDF, US Military (Air Force, Army and Navy) and NATO nations.
This ammunition is a great choice for the shooter looking for a great affordable round for target shooting, training and practice. The Di-Cut bullet ogive was especially designed for consistent feeding and operation, preventing misfeeding in a wide range of 9mm pistols. This ammunition is new production, non-corrosive, in boxer-primed, reloadable brass cases.
- Box of 50 = As pictured
- Box of 500 = 10 boxes of 50
- Case of 1000 = 20 boxes of 50
- Operational use by various Israeli security forces as well as police and law enforcement units around the world
- Developed by IMI as a personal security round and to meet the needs of modern police forces
- Excellent stopping power
- Complies with SAAMI and C.I.P. specifications
(20 Boxes of 50)
1150 Feet Per Second
338 Foot Pounds
Jacketed Hollow Point
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It’s time to add “climate fluency” to your communications and marketing wheelhouse
Corporate communicators and marketers bear a unique responsibility in serving our companies and clients. At our best, we come to the table as both experts in our evolving crafts and highly informed contributors to, and executors of, corporate strategies. Our work helps navigate change, manage risk, and seize opportunity. That means we not only have to know our stuff, but we must also understand the rapidly changing environment businesses are operating in.
Climate change is the single-greatest long-term trend disrupting our sectors and industries .
In the past two weeks there have been two major announcements in Canada that will have cascading impacts for companies across the economy, and the communications and marketing professionals who support them:
These may sound wonky (they are), and mostly relevant to the day-to-day work of our finance and sustainability colleagues (of course). But developments of this kind have everything to do with how companies and financial institutions communicate and publicly present critical information to their stakeholders. As communicators, that is our raison-d’être.
While communication and marketing professionals aren’t expected to be climate experts, having a fluent understanding of climate issues will help us ask better questions, provide stronger counsel, and help our colleagues navigate the tough work of communicating complicated and nuanced ideas clearly. Doing our job well means helping protect our organizations’ reputations and relationships. Doing it poorly, could land everyone in (increasingly) hot water – pun intended.
That is why we created this series.
The Two Types of Climate Risk Communicators Should Understand
We all know climate change is an existential threat. When our financial and sustainability colleagues talk about climate risk, they are generally referring to two specific categories.
First: physical risks: floods, fires, droughts, and extreme weather that can destroy facilities, impact employee safety, and disrupt service and supply chains. Many businesses are already integrating these into their risk management systems (and if they are not, they may soon be forced to). For communicators, understanding these physical risks is critical to informing your crisis management playbook. If these pages are missing, it might be time to start asking some internal questions.
Second: transition risks: not being ready for the inevitable market and policy changes that will happen as the whole world shifts course to avoid climate disaster. These risks run the gamut from selling a product that consumers no longer want (think: VHS tapes), to being hit with financial penalties— legal challenges, higher operating costs, missed investment opportunities—to reputational damage from being out of step with stakeholders’ expectations and demands. (P.S. it is just as important to account for transition risks in corporate risk management systems. There should be pages in your crisis playbook for these too.)
Greenwashing is the perfect example of a transition risk that started out as primarily reputational (i.e., the stuff that lands on our desks), but is quickly evolving to have significant legal, regulatory, and financial consequences.
In our next dispatch, we get deeper into the definition of greenwashing, the new and equally concerning phenomenon of “greenhushing” and how a Canadian climate investment taxonomy could help us avoid both.
But we wanted to end this introduction with a key piece of advice we’ll probably repeat again and again: we must fundamentally shift the way we think about climate storytelling.
Ending on a Note of Humility
As communicators and marketers, we’re trained to cast our organizations in the best possible light. We want to create a warm glow around our brands, showcase the positive actions being taken, highlight achievements and successes. In general, there’s nothing wrong with that. But as you’ll see in our next post, taking this approach to climate communications may be inappropriate, and extraordinarily risky.
The shifts that must take place in our businesses and across our entire economy to respond to climate change are monumental. It is hard, messy work and even those companies who have been at it a long time are struggling. That’s because, as the window to avoid climate crisis gets smaller, the bar for action is getting higher.
In this context, boasting about our climate actions will likely trigger more suspicion than slaps on the back. That doesn’t mean we shouldn’t talk about them (we have to!). But we must do so grounded in a tone of humility.
We invite you to read our next dispatch: Greenwashing, Greenhushing, and the Need for Canadian Taxonomy. And if there are any topics or issues you especially want us to cover, drop me a line: [email protected]
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"importance_for_communicators": "Informing crisis management playbooks"
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Modern Jewish Holiday Planner 2023 - 2026 | 4 Years At-A-Glance | Giclee Art Print
Jewish Holiday Planner | 4 Years At-A-Glance | 2023-2026
- Printed on archival paper
- Ships in 10 Days or less
NOTE: Giclee printing is a technical process by which our printer replicates our painting to look and feel like an original. They use archival watercolor paper. Giclee Prints may take about two weeks to ship depending on our inventory. Please contact Arielle for timing info if needed.
All artwork is printed to order and non-refundable.
Ships directly from my printer.
We are a zero waste company! All products are made to order for you! Please allow up to 2 weeks to create + then will be shipped!
No cancellations, returns or exchanges unless the item arrives damaged. Please contact us if there are any problems with your order.
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We’ve all heard the rallying cry:
“We need to get our employees on social media”
“We need to *activate* our employees socially” (that’s my favorite, actually; how exactly, do you activate a human being? I didn’t know there was an off/on switch)
“We need our employees to tweet this sale”
While those all sound extremely fun and exciting from an employee perspective (can you sense my sarcasm?), I think there are a number of creative ways companies could rally the troops when it comes to social.
We just don’t hear about it that often.
What we do hear are tips like this:
“Get your employees on Twitter! Ask them to tweet all your corporate tweets.”
And, they’re generally not that helpful because they’re not specific enough.
So, given my history in employee communications and social media, I thought I’d throw out a few more creative and specific ideas for companies to consider when they think about “activating” (there’s that word again!) employees from a social media perspective.
Have fun with selfies at company events
Mock and ridicule selfies all you want, but the reality is they’re the most popular form of self-expression on the internet. So, why wouldn’t companies take advantage of that? After all, this is what people WANT to do. At our recent PRSA Classics banquet here in MSP, I remember a contest during the show that asked people to take selfies using a certain hash tag for a chance to win a prize (ride home in a limo, I believe). I was astounded how many people participated. For your next company event, could you use selfies as a fun way to get employees involved socially? Maybe it’s for a community event where employees are volunteering? And, maybe you re-gram employee selfies from your corporate Instagram account. Regardless, just have fun with it. I wish more brands would.
Hold “Twitter Takeover” days
What about assigning one day a week/month where you allow one employee to take over your corporate Twitter handle. Scary, right? But, imagine how this would open up trust among the masses. With a simple set of guidelines in place (you already have your social media policy to “protect” you), employees would tweet about their experiences during the day working for your company. It would give followers a whole new (and more unfiltered) perspective into your company. And again, don’t underestimate the goodwill this would build with employees (given you don’t put too many restraints on them).
Use Instagram video to capture community service
Back to those employee volunteer events–could you use short-form video to really highlight the work you’re doing in the community? Capture some of the more poignant or light-hearted moments at these events.
Ask employees to highlight “Summer Fridays”
It is the summer, after all. And many companies offer summer Friday hours. So, why not ask employees to share how they’re using their time away from the office to recharge and refresh? Then, consider aggregating all this content on your site, or again, re-gramming through Instagram.
Ask employees to write handwritten notes to customers–and take pics of them
Don’t underestimate the power of a handwritten note. We hear that more and more in today’s digital environment. And it couldn’t be more true. So, why not start by asking five employees to write one personal note a week to random customers. Ask them to send the notes, but also ask them to take pics of their notes and post through your social channels. This way, you share with the wider audience–but you also get that one-on-one, more intimate communication with your customers.
So, those are my ideas? What about you?
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Giving a new series a try today. The impetus? Through my HAPPO work, and networking in general, I learn about so many cool PR jobs. Both here in Minneapolis/St. Paul–and nationally. So, since we all can’t have a “dream job”, I thought I’d profile some of the folks that do have these “dream jobs” in an effort to get a sneak peek into their worlds.
So, once a month (or so), I’ll take a peek at someone in PR who I think has a pretty darn cool job. You might not always agree, but hey, it’s my blog dammit! 🙂 First up: Chris Iles–a guy I just recently met. But, a guy with an incredibly cool job with my favorite baseball team. Let’s hear more…
What is your official job title and what are your job duties?
I’m the Corporate Communications Manager for the Minnesota Twins and I handle media relations on the business side, manage content on www.twinsbaseball.com, run our social media efforts (check us out @twins on Twitter and at facebook.com/twins) and handle all internal communications.
What’s the best part of your job? And, what’s one part of your job that most people might not know about?
The best part of my job is working in a world class facility for a well-respected brand. One thing people might not know about the Twins’ front office is that we’re really quite small (+-130 people). That means everyone has a wide variety of job responsibilities that don’t necessarily fit into your job description.
With the move to Target Field two years ago, you got a significant upgrade in office facilities. What are your new office digs in TF like? And, do you have a view of the field from your desk?
The office facilities at Target Field are the nicest I have worked in during my professional career. Now that I have a nice Ergotron sit/stand workstation, I do have a view of the field from over my cube wall.
What’s it like going to work at a Major League ballpark each day? And, what kind of interaction do you have with the players and coaches?
It is incredibly fun and demanding to work at a Major League ballpark each day. Just to be around the game is a thrill and to have 40,000 friends visit you each day makes it all that much more enjoyable. I do have a fair amount of interaction with the players and coaches through our community relations efforts. We have a separate Baseball Communications team that deals primarily with on-field media relations.
It’s tough to break into major league sports on the marketing/PR side. What advice would you have to folks looking to get a job with a major league sports franchise?
Do informational interviews. I just hired a social media intern because I had met him through an informational interview and knew he was smart and capable. It also helps to have a wide variety of experiences that show you are a well-rounded person. Aside from the necessary strong writing skills, it helps to show you’ve done something substantive like volunteering, traveling abroad, etc.
What’s a typical day look like for you during the season? Gotta think those are long days…
It gets a bit hectic during the season. I generally arrive at the office around 9 a.m. and jump into my usual duties of writing, talking to reporters, working with MLB Advanced Media to update our website, getting messages out via social media, etc. Then around 5 p.m., as most people are packing up to head home for the day, I switch over into game-time mode. That usually entails handling media requests during batting practice and putting out various fires. During the game, I run our in-game Tweet board and interact with fans via social media. I’m looking forward to having my intern handle some of these responsibilities this year.
Most folks think MLB teams have large marketing departments—I know that’s not true, as we’ve discussed. Talk about the size of your PR/marketing team and how that impacts your work.
It’s true that our PR/Marketing departments (and whole front office) are smaller than most folks would think. Our PR efforts are broken down into 2 categories:
Public Affairs (2 people handle all communications for everything off the field)
Baseball Communications (4 people handle all communications related to the game of baseball)
With a small department like that, opportunities for advancement must be minimal. How does that impact your career planning and how you think about your time with the Twins?
That is true. There are just not as many roles to move into as with a larger organization. I’m sure you’d agree that working in communications, you need to keep your head on a swivel and be open to new opportunities. Keep your network strong, one eye on your current responsibilities and one eye on the horizon.
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I merged into this website two of my websites that used to be freestanding, Paradise Valley Homes Agent and Scottsdale Homes Agent.
New Page for Paradise Valley
I created a new page here with all things Paradise Valley, AZ.
- See some cool photos of Paradise Valley. (Click on the photos to see larger versions.)
- See a list of 28 current and former famous people who lived in Paradise Valley.
- Link to the official Paradise Valley AZ zoning map.
Real Estate Market Graphs
All the charts on Paradise Valley and Scottsdale home sales and prices can now be found on this website. (See links in the sidebar.)
If you want to get weekly emails of homes sold in any part of Paradise Valley or Scottsdale – including photographs of homes sold – call me.
See Paradise Valley and Scottsdale Posts
I removed the original PV and Scottsdale blogs.
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Your ability to speak confidently and persuasively is your most important asset. It helps you connect with people, share the ideas you’re most passionate about, and realize your dreams. This updated guide provides easy-to-learn skills that will take your speeches and presentations to the next level, so you enjoy public speaking more and make everything you say more memorable.
In this expanded edition of How to Give a Speech, actor and speech coach Gary Genard introduces you to The Genard Method of performance-based public speaking. Individuals and business teams around the world have used these techniques to build their confidence and skill and to speak with power and professionalism. Discover the step-by-step method for reducing stage fright, organizing a presentation, engaging audiences, and speaking like a pro.
Recorded/Narrated by the author, edited & mastered here @Armadillo Audio Group
Gary Genard is one of America’s leading speech coaches. As an actor and communications professor, he created The Genard Method to bring theater-based techniques to business leaders and other professionals with a need to influence audiences. Dr. Genard consults for corporations, governments, trade associations, the United Nations, both houses of Congress, and executives and leadership teams worldwide.
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The days of purchasing and also transforming non reusable batteries in listening device are fading away as even more people opt to acquire rechargeable models. Rechargeable listening device can save money in the long run, be safer around children and also animals (considering that they are not as little and have a more difficult time being ingested), and are more environmentally friendly. Nonetheless, they may have fewer designs as well as choices than those that utilize disposable batteries, and also you will have to consider how often you will certainly need to charge them into your lifestyle.
Some of the most prominent rechargeable listening device on the marketplace are from a business called ReSound. Their model, Omnia RIC, supplies exceptional sound top quality and also benefit. It is easy to use, as well as just calls for connecting it into a battery charger in the evening, the same way you would your phone. You can also track the condition of your battery in a ReSound app and also obtain alerts when it is getting reduced.
Rechargeable listening device are additionally simpler to deal with, especially for those who may have mastery problems. Eliminating a tab from a disposable battery and placing it into the listening device can be hard for some individuals, and the process of consistently acquiring as well as altering batteries can be stressful for several seniors. Rechargeable listening device eliminate this problem and can be an excellent remedy for older individuals, as well as those who do not want to handle the trouble of storing, taking care of, and also changing batteries.
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Various other benefits of rechargeable listening devices include their ability to hold a cost for longer than non reusable batteries, and they have a tendency to charge faster. This can be a benefit for those that live busy lives, as well as they will not need to bother with their device going dead while away from the house or at the workplace. Furthermore, rechargeable listening devices are less most likely to leak or damage the gadget like non reusable batteries can, so they are a much safer choice generally.
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The last benefit of rechargeable hearing aids is their ecological influence. Non reusable batteries are infamous for contaminating the environment when they wind up in garbage dumps, and also they can seep contaminants right into soil and water. Rechargeable listening device are a greener selection for the environment, as well as they will certainly help in reducing your waste.
Those taking into consideration updating to rechargeable listening devices need to speak with a certified audiologist. They can aid determine if these devices are the most effective choice for your needs and also suggest the ideal model. They can likewise give information about the different kinds of rechargeable batteries offered, as well as assist you in discovering a listening device that will be appropriate for you. Get in touch with us today to set up a consultation. We anticipate seeing you!
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PITTSBURGH, PA.- Carnegie Museum of Art
announced today three new senior leadership hires. The museum named Ronald Lee Newman as Deputy Director; Dana Bishop-Root as Director of Education and Public Programs; and Aryn Beitz in the role of Director of Design and Publishing.
I am delighted to welcome Ronald, Dana, and Aryn to our senior leadership team, said Eric Crosby, the museums Henry J. Heinz II Director. Since I began as Director in March 2020, I have been committed to building a collaborative and inclusive senior leadership team that reflects exemplary experience and diverse backgrounds and points of view. As Carnegie Museum of Art embarks on its next chapter of change and growth, I am confident that Ronald, Dana, and Aryn, along with our colleagues across the entire museum team, will discover innovative ways to realize our mission and serve our audiences through new programs, practices, and partnerships.
As CMOAs new Deputy Director, Ronald Lee Newman will maintain the museums day-to-day business operations to advance its strategic goals. He will partner closely with museum leadership on organizational initiatives, strategic planning, and policy decisions, and contribute leadership for institutional partnerships by guiding the implementation of programs that broaden the museums reach, increase its audience, and advance its reputation. Newman comes to CMOA from the August Wilson Society in Washington, D.C., where he served as a board member and interim Communications Director. Beforehand, he spent time in Pittsburgh as the Managing Director of the August Wilson African American Cultural Center. Newman managed the Centers daily operations, advanced institutional relationships, and oversaw facilities, production management, patron services, and the development of organizational structure procedures. Prior to this role, Newman worked at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington, D.C. for over a decade as Director of Operations and Collaborative Programming. During his tenure, he oversaw operations of the school. He also managed audience and patron services, safety and security, licensing and events, and contracted production and operations staff. Notably, he served as the Project Director for the modernization and expansion of the Duke Ellington School; is the founder and former Chair of the schools Technical Design and Production Department; and a founding member of the schools Alumni Association.
Dana Bishop-Root will serve as CMOAs new Director of Education and Public Programs, in which she will expand the museums capacity as a public resource for the region. Through cross disciplinary partnerships, she will lead efforts to create, implement, and evaluate a wide range of innovative educational programs, activities, and artist projects that connect a multiplicity of visitors to art, ideas, and one another. Bishop-Root will also be integral to advancing CMOAs commitment to expand diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion both internally and externally. She joins CMOA from the Braddock Carnegie Library Association (BCLA), where she most recently served as Associate Director. During her tenure, Bishop-Roots leadership spanned efforts across arts education, community engagement, and strategic planning and partnerships. Prior to BCLA, Bishop-Root spent time in New York City as Program Manager for Publicolor, where she developed and implemented creative learning job training curriculum for middle and high school youth. Throughout her career, Bishop-Root has served and continues to serve as an organizational facilitator with a focus on social justice. She also collaboratively teaches Carnegie Mellon Universitys M.F.A Contextual Practice Seminar and leads a series of dialogical public programs at the Miller ICA. Bishop-Root is a founding member of the Pittsburgh-based artist collectives Transformazium and General Sisters. Through place-based artistic practices, each collaboration grows and creates alongside local systems of communication, exchange, and resource distribution. Transformazium participated in the 2013 Carnegie International through the Art Lending Collection at Braddock Carnegie Library.
In the new role of Director of Design and Publishing, Aryn Beitz will lead the reimagining of CMOAs visual identity and oversee the museums publication initiatives, as well as the design and implementation of the Carnegie International. Additionally, she will continue to develop CMOAs in-house design and editorial department, expanding the role of graphic design in the delivery of the museums artistic program. Beitz most recently held the post of Designer for The Shed in New York City, where she supported the organizations interdisciplinary programming, while also assisting with the development and implementation of The Sheds visual identity. Prior to The Shed, Beitz worked as an in-house designer at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, collaborating across all departments to conceptualize, develop, and design materials across various platforms. She spearheaded visual identity for the exhibition Siah Armajani: Follow This Line, including the accompanying show catalogue and associated graphics. While working as a Digital Content Producer at the global architecture firm Gensler, Beitz shaped strategy and policy around digital platforms; developed digital experiences; and researched, wrote, and edited for the firms publication. Beitz has also worked as a contributing writer for various design publications and online journals.
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Delhi, the beautiful capital of India, might be a city saturated with history and culture. perhaps the first fascinating aspect of town is that the sheer shift of memorable sights. With extremely old sanctuaries, burial places, and elective ruins dispersed all through the city, one could pay weeks discovering the distinctive past of Delhi and antiquated India. In the event that you might want to investigate the fascinating history of Delhi, go out on a rediscovering visit!
Investigate these Historical Places In Delhi for a brief look at one in every one of the world’s most established human advancements. The locales are recorded in set up account request and characterized by who was ruling city at the time they were fabricated.
1. Gupta Realm
Based by prince Sri Gupta, the customary Gupta Domain dominated Delhi and far of Northern Asian country from some time or another within the 200s till 590. though the Gupta Domain broadened its region through war, the realm’s rule guided during a time of harmony and decent walks were made in the fields of expressions, design, science, writing, and religion. the extension and achievement continuing for 2 and a 0.5 hundreds of years and antiquarians normally talk over with the sum in light of the fact that the “Brilliant Age” in the nation’s set of experiences.
2. The Iron Pillar of Delhi
The Iron Pillar of Delhi is within the Qutub progressed and consequently the affirmation charge is combined. Its plain look misrepresents its notable importance.
3. Delhi state
The Delhi state dominated Delhi and North Asian country for a long time, ranging from the thirteenth century. Throughout the span of its rule, the state was governed by five lines. when the last leader of the Lodi family line kicked the bucket all through a conflict, the Delhi state imploded.
4. Qutub Minar
One in the very best discipline wonders to return out of the thirteenth century, the Qutub Minar might be a genuine illustration of India’s engineering may. Qutub Minar is that the known landmark of this gathering and one of ancient Historical Places In Delhi. It had been inbuilt 1311 all through the rule of ruler Qutbul-ud-din Aybak. The 56 meters high minar is semi-octagonal in structure and it’s 3 stories with three lines of curves on each face. Its furthermore called the Pinnacle of achievement or The achievement Pinnacle.
5. Lodi Gardens
For those searching for a dash of harmony and calm from city’s dynamic roads, the calming inexperienced desert spring that is Lodi Nurseries might be a decent spot to be at. The variety of fountains, lakes, counterfeit streams, and very much manicured yards and bushes are certain to mitigate even the premier shook spirits.
6. Sur Empire
The Mughal Realm began before the Sur Empire, that was brief, but i’m listing the Sur Realm initial because of all the Historical Places In Delhi. Mughal destinations are from the essential measure once the Sur Empire.
The rule of the Sur Empire was fleeting. It went on for just sixteen years, from 1540-1555. History specialists note that the realm saw a major dealings within the economy and Sher Shah metropolisi prompted a few changes to lessen defilement and public mistreatment.
7. Isa Khan Niyazi’s Garden Tomb
This is frequently the nursery burial place of a Pashtun respectable of the Sur Realm. The burial place one in every one of the essential examples of a nursery style that may later utilized for the advancement of the Taj Mahal. Isa Khan Niyazi’s Nursery grave a component of the high level of Mughal Ruler Humayun grave and combined in the confirmation charge for that site. It the essential design as you enter the legacy site.
8. Puaran Qila Fort
A sixteenth-century stone stronghold, PuranaQila Fortress has fight a vital job over India’s time. The Qila brought back to life into a fortress by Sher Shah Suri and remained. In this way until the Mughal time frame. It is also the ancient Historical Places In Delhi. It ultimately fell into declination and changed over again into a recreation area by the English. The recreation area has exquisite nurseries unfurl across a region of eleven sections of land (45,000 m²). That is one in every one of the greatest in India.
9. Mughal Emperor Humayun’s Tomb
It a strong sepulture worked by Head Humayun’s better half, Hamida Begum. It had inbuilt 1562 and considered a forerunner to the Taj Mahal moreover on elective Mughal discipline magnum opuses.
10. The Red Fort
Red Post has fight a significant half in Indian history as we can ascertain from its inside and out dividers and a few different pinnacles that touch an area of eleven sections of land (45,000 m²). Planned by the Rulers of the Mughal line, it’s these days a solid landmark and homes an all around outfitted historical center.
11. Jama Masjid Mosque
This place of God a superb illustration of Mughal design. It had worked somewhere in the range of 1644 and 1656 over the course of the hour of Shah Jehan. The mosque is an essential milestone in city and its style has inferred by different landmarks constructed later.
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There are so many great ways to teach colors to children. Below are a few tried-and-true ways that worked for my son! As a way to easily remember these activities, I have made an acronym with the first letter of each activity–ROYGBIV, the colors of the rainbow.I originally posted this a while back as a guest post for Blessed Beyond a Doubt. It has been revamped and updated for sharing here. To see the full original post with extra teaching tips, visit here.
Take a hike! What better way to learn colors than to look in nature?! Colors are everywhere–green leaves, blue skies, even red stop signs! This is a great activity to use when reviewing colors. Get some fresh air and exercise while you are at it! Collect some of the items you find and used them when you do the “Group” activity below. Tips for Going on Walks with Toddlers–Stoplight!
Sing along! Grab a few instruments, turn up your creativity, and make up a fun song with your child’s help about colors. Something like: “Blue is the color of the sky and sea, the color of a blue jay and a blueberry.” Once your child is more familiar with the color, you can include tests by adding in a color that doesn’t match such as: “A bluebird is blue and a duckling is too…no, a duckling isn’t blue; it’s yellow!” You can even use this activity to introduce the next color you will be working on.
Eat it up! Serve up a plate full of food in the color of the day on dishes that match. Since it is pretty difficult to find proteins in colors like purple and green and I don’t recommend adding food dye to everything, I suggest using this activity for a snack time and you can add a few things to the main meal of the day. Take advantage of this activity to encourage your child to try new foods and eat healthy vegetables and fruits! My son actually ate everything he usually would turn down. For more fun, have your child create a colorful dish with you.
Sort and match. Gather colorful items around your home and have your child sort out the color of the day into a pile. Blocks, candies, and crayons work great for this. You can also decorate colored folders then fill them with cut-outs of construction paper, magazine photos, and stickers that match.
Scrub-a-dub-dub! My son loves taking baths, so we take advantage of this time to help him “soak in” some learning activities. You can purchase colored bath fizzies in yellow, red, and blue to color the water then have your child grab a pile of matching bath toys! Since the bath fizzies make you mix colors, as your child becomes more familiar with colors, you can use this to teach primary, secondary and tertiary colors. See also Preschool Math in the Bath and Nuby Bath Letters Review and Learning Activities.
Get crafty! Set out all types of art supplies in different textures and hues. Cut, color, paint and glue to make cards, frames, or other projects! As you see in the picture above, I used this to teach my son how to mix white and red to make pink!
Explore and experiment with science! Dye vinegar and add a little baking soda then watch it errupt! Add food coloring to water and stick in a stalk of celery or a carnation to watch how plants soak up water to grow.
When completing these activities, remember to repeat, repeat, repeat. Saying the color’s name and pointing at it over and over may seem boring, but it will really help that color stick in your child’s head.
Do these activities in one week (one color a day) or give each color a full week of activities! I recommend giving each color a week and doing one activity a day.
As you add in new colors, remember to review the previously-learned colors. I recommend beginning with primary colors, work into the secondary colors, and then add brown, black, white, gray, and pink. You can also choose to work in ROYGBIV order.
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Ascention Consulting Celebrates a Fruitful Ongoing Partnership with meetmagic
Ascention Consulting is delighted to share the success of its continued collaboration with meetmagic, a platform designed for networking with peers, collaborating with vendors, and making positive contributions, all in one place. This ongoing partnership reflects our shared dedication and values.
W. Daniel Cox III, CEO of Ascention Consulting, stated, “One of Ascention’s key values is ‘Social Responsibility.’ We couldn’t find a better organization than meetmagic that blends the concepts of business and philanthropy! Ascention has been a long-time partner of meetmagic and Founder Carl Gough just after their official launch, seeing the great potential for opportunities and creating a better world for kids! We can see the direct impact our meetings and contributions have on their betterment through the specifically selected charities across ANZ and SEA, like the Starlight Children’s Foundation.”
This partnership empowers both entities to magnify their impact, contribute to a thriving global business community and solidifies their commitment to fostering a better world.
About Ascention Services
By working with Ascention you’re not alone on your data journey.
Ascention are the Clean Data Experts in the APAC market turning Data into Profit. Our reputation is built on driving quality outcome-based solutions for our clients’ complex projects through our knowledge and delivery in data governance, data management & shared data assets.
We unlock the value of your organisation’s data assets; engage your teams with our training and support, and drive achievement of targets by partnering with you.
For additional information:
W Daniel Cox III
Tel: +61 415612906
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How can we help you?
ASCRL - The American Society for Collective Rights Licensing is established by artists and copyright owners as a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit visual art collective management organization (CMO). We collect and distribute reprographic funds to visual artists through agreements with other collecting societies around the world. Our intention is to provide you with an ongoing revenue stream for the secondary uses of your visual works.
ASCRL works to maximize the return to artists and rights holders and minimize collection and distribution expenses.
We are on your side, working to help you sustain your businesses and improve your livelihood at no cost to you.
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On Thursday, March 04, 2021, I had the honor of participating in the Church for All Nations Cultural Impact Team’s panel on Election Integrity. I had a blast, and the knowledgeable panel, dedicated crowd (blizzard outside), and robust discussion made for an excellent evening.
I am posting my prepared remarks here. It’s not exactly what I said, but what I meant to say 🤷🏼♀️ The link to the video is also below.
Thank you to everyone involved in making this event happen. I am blessed to have been a part of it!
Andrew Breitbart famously said, “Politics is downstream of culture.”
My best friend and I are as far apart as two people can be in socio political terms. If you’ve followed me for any length of time, you’ve heard me refer to my “bestie the leftie” and how we came to love each other before we really knew who we were. You hear people say, “Oh I have friends on the left, but we never talk about politics or religion.” Bestie and I talk politics and religion all the time. We debate and disagree and search for common ground and, when one of us has had enough, we stop and we discuss other things. We can disagree without being disagreeable.
I used to say, “We agree on the future we want to build, but we disagree about how to build it.” Now, for bestie and I, that’s as true today as it was 25 years ago. But I no longer believe that in the macro societal sense. I used to think our relationship was the rule. I now know that it is the exception.
When we think of “culture,” we think of our common purpose and shared values. Culture, as defined, is the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement, regarded collectively. Do we have shared art or music? Do we even agree on our shared history?
I argue that American culture came to a fork in the road over a decade ago, and kept marching down both paths, under the flag of party, kept marching, away from each other. The two sides are so far apart from each other now that we no longer have one American culture.
We have two.
Our political divisions are reflecting our cultural ones.
The problem is that because we no longer have common values, we have no foundation for common ground.
And that brings me to election integrity or, more specifically, election fraud.
Simply: One of the two American cultures is okay with cheating and the other is not.
This is not a Democrat and Republican division. It’s a cultural one. Anyone who has looked at the evidence of election fraud with intellectual honesty knows that the election was stolen. It was stolen here in Colorado just as it was stolen nationally.
One of our American cultures is fighting for investigations, uncovering and reporting on the fraud and all the incestuous business and political relationships surrounding the fraud, and trying to expose those involved and clean up of elections to restore public trust.
The other is gaslighting the nation, pushing obvious lies and silencing dissent, while trying to enshrine the methods and mechanisms of fraud into law to ensure that we never have free and fair elections again.
Again, this is not a Democrat and Republican division. There are a great many Republicans who are spending their time lobbying behind the scenes in favor of the status quo. There are prominent Republicans on the scene today, who once had the power to stop election fraud in Colorado and instead enabled and profited off of it. Our election corruption in Colorado goes back 20 years, and it’s definitely not confined to a single political party.
So the question, then, that I think we want to be considering with regards to Election Integrity is, Which American Culture are we a part of? Which American culture are we going to enable and encourage?
I’ve spoken with friends on the left who say, “I know it was rigged, but Trump was so bad, it required this kind of action.” In other words, the people chose wrong and the leftists had to fix it.
Many on the right say, “Well, there were certainly election irregularities but we need to move on and focus on 2022. We need to focus on getting candidates elected.”
How are we going to get candidates elected when the elections are rigged?
The fight for election integrity isn’t about Trump. It’s about elections.
It’s about free people having the power to create their own government and select their representation and leadership. Fraud-free elections are what make us free in the first place.
Accepting fraud because your side won is endorsing election fraud.
Not wanting to talk about this contentious subject is endorsing election fraud.
Fearing the fraud machine to the point of inaction is endorsing election fraud.
Sitting on the fence is endorsing election fraud.
Finally, I’ll just say, Colorado has seen a massive surge in voters going unaffiliated, from both parties, in recent months. This is a data point. This is our politics reflecting our culture.
So if we want to win elections, where do we go from here?
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FIND OUT WHY VIETNAM IS THE CENTER OF GROWING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Vietnam is one of the countries where the economy has grown the most and grown the fastest in the last few decades. This megalopolis has reduced its poverty rates dramatically by both local and international standards while increasing labor productivity and wages.
During the coronavirus outbreak, Vietnam has been one of the countries that have been able to stay healthy the best. Despite the current challenges in the global economic environment, the Vietnamese government has set an ambitious economic growth target of 5% for this year.
The educated youth are needed and appreciated
There are plenty of career opportunities in Vietnam. Developing industries are requiring new skill sets and production processes. The aging population will demand care services from a shrinking working age population.
The educated youth are appreciated and needed but only less than 20% of Vietnam’s labor force has more than a secondary education. For this reason, education and training systems have had to be reformed in order to build skills for 21st century jobs. Connecting qualified workers to the right jobs will help creating better jobs for all in the future.
Building careers with FTU
The Foreign Trade University (FTU) in Ho Chi Minh City is considered to be one of the most valued and it has been ranked as one of the best universities in Vietnam. FTU offers a variety of courses from study programs on International Business Management, International Finance, Economics, Banking and Logistics. Ho Chi Minh City is also the business hub of Vietnam.
Japanese student Takahiro Higuma applied to study at the Foreign Trade University because he felt great potential about insurance market of Vietnam since it is one of the fastest growing countries in Asia. He worked as a consultant with insurance and mission critical system development at a company called Manulife.
The purpose of his study abroad at FTU was to join an internship at a local company in Vietnam.
“In my case, I wanted to study insurance market of Asia. Therefore, before going to Vietnam, I asked the university to participate in an internship. I’m glad I was able to conduct the studies this way”, tells Takahiro.
“As a trend in the global insurance market it is important to strategically enter the Asian market and I could feel the momentum of economic growth in Vietnam.”
Vietnam shows great example
Despite the COVID-19 outbreak, Vietnam has been able to maintain their economy in control. The country has shown great example on how to handle global threats. The quick and efficient actions the Vietnamese government took during the situation might benefit them and attract potential foreign investors and businesses in the future.
Are you interested in studying in Vietnam? Read more about our study programs here.
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Nepal’s former prime minister Baburam Bhattarai has launched the campaign for a broad-based political front to tackle the current conflict over the new Constitution and to lead the country to development, agencies report.
Inaugurating the New Force (Naya Shakti) campaign, Bhattarai, who hails from a remote village in Gorkha, said the front will mobilize public opinion and form a new party soon.
Bhattarai, who resigned from the United Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) in September protesting against the new Constitution of Nepal, blamed the government led by K P Sharma Oli for the ongoing violent protests that have blocked the movement of goods and hit the nation’s economy hard.
“The Constitution … can be compared to a half-filled glass … it can be called half-filled or half empty. It should be made complete by filling the remaining half through Constitution amendment,” he said.
While parties like the Nepali Congress, Praja Parishad, the CPN-UML and the UCPN-Maoist have served the country well, they have been unable to move with the times. This has prompted the formation of the new force, he said.
With an inclusive approach, the new front is doing formulate ideas and principles suitable to Nepal, he said.
The inaugural was attended by Upendra Yadav, chairman of Federal Socialist Forum Nepal, Pradeep Giri, senior leader of Nepali Congress and Mahantha Thakur, chairman of the Terai Madhes Democratic Party, among others — an indication that the party will be more inclusive.
Thakur, in his speech, said the Madhes agitation was launched after the new constitution totally ignored their rights.
Yadav said democracy could not be inclusive unless the state gets rid of the mentality of one language.
“The people of Madhes are just demanding the implementation of the eight-point and 22-point agreements reached with the state in the past. The New Force should break the ‘one language’ mentality,” he said.
Pradip Giri of Nepali Congress said the new front should focus on people’s welfare.
Later, talking to Hindu, Bhattarai blamed the government’s conservative outlook for the violent protests. The current situation is critical and needs a political solution, he said adding that he will be traveling across Nepal to assess the kind of development Nepal is aspiring for.
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Known by many as a half Ironman, the Ironman 70.3 races in Las Vegas, NV are an excellent goal for triathletes looking for a new challenge.
Herein, do Triathletes make money?
So how much do pro triathletes make? You can expect an average salary from prize money and bonuses to sit between $50,000 and $100,000 a year.
Just so, how do I participate in Ironman?
There are four ways you can find yourself at the starting line for the IRONMAN World Championship: earning a slot at one of the full-distance qualifiers held around the world, getting a spot through the IRONMAN Legacy program, winning an entry in the IRONMAN Lottery Program or purchasing an entry through the IRONMAN …
How do you find a triathlon?
How to Find the Best Triathlon for You
- ACTIVE.com. The best resource is right in front of you. …
- USA Triathlon. …
- International Triathlon Union. …
- IRONMAN Website. …
- Trifind.com. …
- Trimapper. …
- Facebook Groups. …
- Ask Friends.
TRIATHLON COSTS DURING A TYPICAL YEAR
|Race fees (Olympic x2)||$120||$150|
|Race fees (Half distance)||$120||$300|
|Race fees (Full distance)||$250||$600|
This triathlon distance requires a 2.4 mile swim (3.9K), 112 mile bike (180.2K), and 26.2 mile run (42.2K). Depending on your fitness level, course conditions, and the weather on race day, you can expect to complete these three legs in about 10 to 17 hours.
The entry fee for Ironman comes with its own sticker shock. Nevertheless, plenty are perfectly happy to pay the $650 registration cost — evident as Louisville’s Ironman, on Oct.
Yes, triathlon is an expensive sport, but if you’re smart you can keep your costs down. If it’s your first triathlon, or if you want to just kick the tires on the sport, you can do so for at a relatively cheap cost. … Look, don’t let costs keep you out of this amazing sport.
As a triathlon beginner, we recommend starting with a sprint triathlon (generally a 500-meter swim, a 20K bike, and a 5K run), but if you’re interested in longer distances you can learn more about what those entail here.
For the beginner triathlete, it will take about 1 hour 50 minutes to complete their first sprint distance triathlon. If we break down the average sprint triathlon time, this should take the novice triathlete around 2 minutes per 100 m in the swim. 1 hour for the bike leg, and up to 30 minutes to complete the run.
A Triathlon refers to a race that consists of three disciplines completed back to back; swimming, cycling and running. … Ironman is also a trademarked name, with the race being organised by ‘Ironman’. There are other triathlons that cover the same distances, but these are simply called ‘Iron-distance races’.
Whether you want to get in shape or simply take on a new challenge in 2019, here are five of the best triathlons for beginners.
- Blenheim Palace Triathlon.
- Castle Howard Triathlon.
- The Slateman.
- IRONMAN Austria-Kärnten.
- Novice Triathlons in Shetland.
So far, that leaves us with this: Traveling to races in the U.S. is expensive because it takes more time and more hotel nights should you venture across the country or up a mountain. … In Germany, people happily flick $30 to race organizers for a sprint. (See: Ravensburger Triathlon, now in its 33rd year.)
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I recently explained that, as much as I am sympathetic to the goals of gay Americans who feel that they are simply fighting for equality and freedom, I cannot support those goals for two reasons:
The first is biblical: same-sex relationships and endless gender variations violate God’s best plan for humanity. The second is social: when we look at the trajectory of LGBTQ+ activism, we see that it ends up going in a very dangerous and destructive direction.
Recently, a man who identifies as a woman shocked patrons at a local spa when he exposed himself to the women and girls there. This led to protests condemning his behavior as well as defending his “rights,” with one protest turning violent thanks to the presence of Antifa.
To be sure, there were many in the LGBTQ+ community who were appalled, saying this is not what they stand for.
As reported on Fox News, Tammy Bruce “a member of the LGBTQ community herself, told Tucker Carlson on Monday that the exchange was troubling to many of her ‘transgender friends’ who found the individual's behavior offensive.
“‘My concern here is that the average transgender person, and I have perhaps more transgender friends than some of the people watching the program, they are also appalled,’ Bruce said.”
So, the trajectory of which I am speaking is not that there will suddenly be an epidemic of biological males who claim to be females exposing themselves to women and girls. (Sadly, this has happened in the past, and it’s another reason why biological males should not have access to women’s bathrooms and locker rooms and the like.)
The trajectory of which I speak is the trajectory of social madness, resulting in headlines like this, from the Daily Mail: “Violent clashes break out in LA between rival protesters after viral video showed customer complaining about transgender woman exposing their penis to children in upmarket spa’s steam room.”
Just look at this four-word phrase: “woman exposing their penis” (and yes, never forget that he did this in the presence of girls). What kind of madness is this?
A woman does not have a penis (yes, we need to remind people of this fact these days, since it is hotly disputed). And a single woman is not described by the possessive pronoun “their.”
Of course, some of the absurdity and outrageousness of this whole situation would have been underscored by using correct grammar, hence “woman exposing her penis” (remember the realities of biology!). But using the generic, transgender “their” only heightens the ridiculousness of the sentence.
And what of the dangerous trajectory in which some believe that this man has the “right” to such behavior since, after all, he is trans? Is not this some of the very child abuse of which some of us have been warning for years?
Speaking of child abuse, Mary Margaret Olohan recently posted an article titled, “‘You Should be in Prison’: Critics Slam WaPo Article Encouraging ‘Kink Culture’ for Children.”
As she explained, “‘A Washington Post op-ed published Tuesday [June 29] celebrates and encourages exposing children to ‘kink culture,’ such as explicit performances at pride parades.
‘Yes, kink belongs at Pride,’ reads the headline of writer Lauren Rowello’s Tuesday WaPo piece. ‘And I want my kids to see it.’”
As for Rowello, Olohan tells us that she is a “‘gendervague’ person who is married to a transgender woman.” Rowello “described how the couple attended a pride parade where their children were confused to see ‘a few dozen kinksters who danced down the street, laughing together as they twirled their whips and batons, some leading companions by leashes.’”
But Rowello wanted her kids to see this – “Hey kids, check out the BDSM practices enjoyed by some of our community!” – since, “Children who witness kink culture are reassured that alternative experiences of sexuality and expression are valid — no matter who they become as they mature, helping them recognize that their personal experiences aren’t bad or wrong, and that they aren’t alone in their experiences.”
This is parental child abuse, plain and simple, adding to the confusion these kids will already experience due to the gender identities of their parents.
For good reason Ben Shapiro tweeted, “In a sane society, CPS [Child Protective Services] would already be on the way.”
Of course, many in the LGBTQ+ community would be appalled at this as well, but that is not the issue. The issue is trajectory, and the fact is that it was the Washington Post – not even the Advocate or the Village Voice – that published this perverse editorial.
Yes, this is why we’ve been shouting from the rooftops for so many years. Just look at where this all leads.
That’s why others are speaking up as well, most recently Helen Joyce, senior writer at The Economist with a Ph.D. in Mathematics, and so, not one to focus on LGBTQ+ related issues.
Yet she has now written, “Gender self-identification is often described as this generation's civil rights battle.
“But for a man to declare 'I am a woman', and for everyone to be compelled to agree, is not, as with genuine civil rights movements, about extending privileges unjustly hoarded by a favoured group to a marginalised one.
“What we are facing is a fundamental redefinition of what it means for anyone to be a man or woman – the supplanting of biology and a total rewrite of society's rules, with far-reaching consequences.”
She has actually devoted a soon-to-be released book to the subject titled Trans: When Ideology Meets Reality.
Remarkably, the book carries endorsements from world famous atheist Richard Dawkins, who called it, “A frighteningly necessary book: well-written, thoroughly-researched, passionate and very brave.” Even gay activist Simon Fanshawe said, “If anyone doubts that gender ideology poses a threat to all of us – including trans people – you really should read this book.”
The reality – yes, let’s focus on reality – is that something is terribly wrong with the direction our society is going. If we don’t make a very serious about face, our children and their children will pay dearly.
Will we let this happen on our watch?
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- 12 message locations (Three core messages that stay the same on every recording level and nine unique messages that change on each recording level)
- Five recording levels with a total of 12-minutes of record time
- Feather Touch membrane that requires 70% less force to activate a message cell
- Integrated handle
Requires 4 AA batteries (not included)
NOTE: Symbol overlays are not included with the QuickTalker FeatherTouch 23. Download the free AbleNet Symbol Overlay app for iPad to create symbol overlays for your AbleNet speech device. https://www.ablenetinc.com/ablenet-symbol-overlay-app/
QuickTalker FT 12 is a go-anywhere speech device that is easy-to-use, durable, and plays back crystal clear sound. The new FT 12 includes a Feather Touch membrane that requires 70% less force to activate a message cell! It is perfect to use when reading a story, interacting during a lesson in the classroom, or communicating with a family member.
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Leadership development and talent management consultancy
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One of my favorite VC posts of all times was my partner Seth Levine’s post titled How to become a venture capitalist. I regularly get emails from folks looking for a job in the VC industry and I almost always point them at this post.
Seth has followed up with a new post titled How to get a job in venture capital (revisited). It’s updated with some additional information for those that respond to the first post by saying "I get it that it’s hard, but what should I do over the next five years to position myself for a VC job.
Both make up the great VC post of the day. Enjoy.
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Today’s Question: I’ve been told that a digital camera can’t capture as much information as human vision. Is that true?
Tim’s Quick Answer: I would say that a digital camera can actually capture more information than normal human vision is capable of, though perception can be a bit different from this.
More Detail: I most often hear the suggestion that human vision is “better” than a digital camera in the context of high dynamic range (HDR) photography. The suggestion is that by creating an HDR image you are matching the advanced capabilities of human vision. Instead, I would say that HDR photography reproduces the illusion of human vision.
The reason we might perceive human vision as having greater dynamic range and greater depth of field than a digital camera is that our eyes are constantly adjusting in terms of exposure and focal point as we move our view around a scene.
A classic example of the limitations of human vision is illustrated by walking out of a dark movie theater into daylight. It takes a minute or two for our eyes to adjust from a dark environment to a very bright environment, which illustrates that the dynamic range of our vision isn’t really all that significant. Rather, as we move our eyes around a scene with varying light levels, our pupils adjust to effectively alter the exposure of our vision.
Similarly, as we move our eyes around a scene, our focal point changes rapidly, providing the illusion of tremendous depth of field. We actually see a very small area of a scene to be in perfect focus, both in terms of depth and field of view.
So, in general I would say that a digital camera is actually able to capture more information in terms of dynamic range and depth of field, when compared to normal human vision. The difference is that human vision is simply making constant adjustments, while a digital photo preserves a single (hopefully decisive) moment in time.
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When it comes to Information Technology, there are plenty of expensive fixed assets that need proper management and tracking. Technology tends to change quickly so ensuring that your company is taking the proper precautions to ensure accurate depreciation and management of technology fixed assets cannot be stressed enough. From the basics of office furniture to computers, laptops, servers, and other advanced IT equipment, it’s important to work with a fixed asset management company that knows it’s way around tech assets.
Because Assertive Industries has extensive knowledge of tech companies, tech assets, and fixed assets for IT, we proudly provide full service fixed asset management to the IT industry. We can provide property valuation, transportation and logistics, tax compliance, and even business advisory services when it comes to fixed asset management.
Mergers and Acquisitions
Mergers and acquisitions within tech companies can leave fixed assets unaccounted for and asset management systems lacking or incomplete. In order to remedy this, Assertive Industries will conduct a fixed asset physical inventory to accurately depict your true “floor” inventory. This is done through our fixed asset audit service during which our professional audit team would conduct physical inventories and collect all of the details needed to ensure your company’s fixed assets are properly managed and personal property taxes are minimized.
Some of the most expensive equipment out there is IT equipment. Any tech company knows that technology is constantly changing and that the depreciation of equipment can quickly change based on these advances in technology. Your company’s inventory of specialty fixed assets for IT must be properly tracked and managed by an expert team in order to minimize personal property taxes and properly allocate depreciation expenses. Assertive Industries can assist with incorporating fixed asset and IT management systems that leverage barcode technology to ensure proper tracking and management in a more automated, systemized way to prioritize accuracy and time efficiency.
The complicated nature of tech conglomerates only intensifies when it comes time to do fixed asset audits. Due to the different entities operating under one corporate group, it can be difficult to do a proper audit without the expertise of a fixed asset management company like Assertive Industries. Beginning with an accurate audit by our expert team can identify phantom assets and can help to minimize personal property taxes and properly allocate depreciation expenses.
We can work with your corporation to complete the audit and design an advanced fixed asset management system that will work to keep all of the fixed assets for each entity accurately logged and managed.
Operating in 75 countries with over 3,5000 people working on our member firms around the world, Assertive Industries is a top choice when it comes to fixed asset management for IT. We are one of the most knowledgeable fixed asset management organizations when it comes to fixed assets for tech companies and we continue to expand our knowledge in Information Technology so that we can provide the best service to our clients. Included in our list of satisfied IT clients are Equifax, Sun Microsystems, Nvidia, EA, ChoicePoint, and Lexis Nexis.
Call Assertive Industries, Inc. today for a free consultation! 1-800-982-0342
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Jan. 13, 2021 By Christina Santucci
The Queens borough president’s office has launched its first-ever online application for seats on the borough’s 14 community boards.
Those interested in serving on a Queens community board must submit their application by Feb 19. The appointments are for two-year terms that begin on April 1.
This year the application process has been digitized given COVID-19. Previously, the forms had to be notarized, and applicants were required to mail their documents to Queens Borough Hall or drop them off in person.
Queens Borough President Donovan Richards said in a statement that the goal of the digitized application was to streamline the process, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, and attract a more diverse applicant pool of “qualified and civic-minded individuals.”
Richards noted that the online form would be safer, quicker and easier, particularly for those in areas of the borough with less access to public transportation.
“This common-sense overhaul of the outdated community board application process represents a significant step toward ensuring that our 14 Queens Community Boards truly look, sound and feel like the diverse neighborhoods of each district,” Richards said in a statement.
To be eligible, applicants must live, work, go to school, own a business or have a significant interest in the district in which they would like to serve. The application form includes questions about potential conflicts of interest, demographics and access to transportation and technology, as well as an essay section.
Community boards act in advisory roles for elected officials and government agencies about land use and zoning issues in their respective districts.
The boards, which are limited to 50 members and meet monthly, also issue recommendations about the city’s budget, municipal services and other matters specific to their communities.
Community board members, who do not receive salaries, must reapply every two years for their seats and may serve up to four consecutive terms.
Approximately half of the members’ terms expire each year, so appointments of roughly 350 new and returning members are expected to be made this year.
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An entity unknown, an anonymous proposition, a collective, existing only to pummel one’s ears with vicious walls of noise – not since the heady days of the Norwegian inner circle has a death cult of such malevolence existed.
In the decade since their formation, Dragged Into Sunlight have become the leading proposition in UK extreme metal today. As the UK extreme metal scene has faded into a tired parody of itself, the collective has led the way for a new generation of extremity, pushing the boundaries of the origins and conclusions of their vicious noise in an age in which genre is a fading concept.
The group, filling their ranks with a plethora of collaborators, occultists, and extreme metal alumni are one of the few daring to innovate – be it through their public obfuscation, dimly lit live theatrics, the monolithic audial torture of their output, or the tireless innovation running through their depraved walls of noise.
We caught up with one of the Dragged’ cabal to pry at the ideologies, creative processes, and abstraction behind the collective’s noise.
You have an ever expanding roster of members of contributors/members, why is this? Might you refer to yourselves as a collective as opposed to a band?
Possibly – Dragged Into Sunlight has grown steadily into a home for artists who seek to create relentlessly without the boundaries of pleasing third parties or fitting in. Some musicians are better at not fitting in, finding other musicians who share a similar mindset is not only part of the challenge but also part of the reward.
With added weight, there are barbaric levels of momentum in the themes that we are able to create and promote as a collective entity.
Your music is incredibly abstract, how would you define Dragged Into Sunlight’s sound?
If we were able to define what it is that we do, it would likely prove self-fulfilling. Labelling predetermines a product – if you want to capture a certain flavour you utilise predetermined ingredients and tools to create a familiar taste. If you strive to create something new, it’s either going to taste great like peanut butter and weed or like total shit. There’s a little more thrill to the chase, so perhaps abstract isn’t so bad.
You have a somewhat more extravagant live show than most other live acts, why is this? What influences are behind the weirdness and colour of your live shows?
Dragged Into Sunlight is the final venture for those involved and on that basis, there are elements that certain individuals seek to incorporate as a bucket list. The live show continues to evolve however, that is part of the challenge, and whilst many artists feel that their live show should be indicative of their recorded sound, the same approach would prove fruitless for those involved in Dragged Into Sunlight and is better reversed.
Those attending shows are paying to see something different, it would be a lot easier to replicate a recorded sound but that would also be a compromise to the fundamentals that underpin Dragged Into Sunlight as a concept. You can stream a record, you cannot stream the corresponding live experience, and with Dragged Into Sunlight, it is that lack of grounds for comparison which justifies fans of extreme music leaving the house and supporting those bands that strive to do something a little different.
Do any of your members dabble in the occult or is it purely a thematic thing for Dragged Into Sunlight?
Suffice to say, members dabble in all sorts. We are a collective of not just dark interest but obsession with all matters extreme.
Are you influenced more by the old-school Autopsy/Incantation version of deathly doom, or is the influence of more modern doom/sludge/drone a more prominent influence for you guys?
It is certainly the likes of Autopsy, Incantation, and Demigod that continue to inspire. That is not to say that the more modern doom, sludge and drone does not influence the sound that Dragged Into Sunlight creates but perhaps that those involved are of a generation where bands such as Autopsy carried a more relevant significance.
2012’s Widowmaker and N.V., your 2015 split with Gnaw Their Tongues, have a much more prominent doom metal influence, and a more melodic strain of tonality running through these releases, than the previous two releases, what’s behind this?
Widowmaker as a recording focused on themes of loneliness whilst N.V. draws on the negative and industrial chill of harsh noise with elements of grindcore weaved in.
Both [2009’s] Terminal Aggressor and [2011’s] Hatred For Mankind centred on frenzied aggression and a fuller sound. Such a frenzied approach could be said to allow for a more diverse but less coherent sound…
You can read the full interview with Dragged Into Sunlight in our Issue 1 Redux. Check it out here.
Words: Richard Lowe
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Join us for WestFest! September 30th, 11:00am – 3:00pm
WestFest is an annual public engagement event that highlights STEM research, sustainability initiatives, and outreach programs at The Ohio State University and beyond
Welcome Prospective Buckeyes
Want to study astronomy as an undergraduate at the world-famous Ohio State?
Thinking of majoring in Astronomy?
A Bachelor of Science degree from Ohio State Astronomy prepares you for success in graduate school and industry.
Choosing Ohio State Astronomy for Graduate Studies?
The Ohio State Department of Astronomy offers a superb Ph.D. program for students interested in optical/infrared observational astrophysics and theoretical astrophysics.
Astronomy Help Sessions
Need help in your GE astronomy class? Are you an Astronomy major/minor looking for help in your physics, astro, or math courses? Come to one of our Astronomy Help Sessions!
From Planets to Cosmos - for Free
Kick-off your exploration of the Universe with our FREE online course on OSU's Scarlet Canvas. Take our self-paced offering to understand the revolutionary ideas brought about by Copernicus through modern discoveries of today.
Looking for an Astronomy GE course for Spring 2023?
The Department of Astronomy is offering a full range of in-person courses this coming Spring.
We stand together to explore the Universe and uncover all of its secrets.
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American Truck Historical Society
Preserving the unique history of the American truck, the trucking industry, and its pioneers.
For the Love of Old Trucks
You don’t have to own an old truck to appreciate how they shaped our country. Help us preserve that unique and exciting history for generations to come. Oh … and we have some pretty cool member benefits too!
It takes a lot of work to keep ATHS moving forward. Thanks to our major donors and partners, we are able to do so much more! Please take a moment to learn more about the individuals and businesses actively helping ATHS preserve our history for years to come.
ATHS members are encouraged to nominate living pioneers of the American trucking industry for a prestigious ATHS Award. Help us honor the men, women, and companies who paved the way for progress from coast to coast and around the world. Those who have devoted their lives to this unique career deserve to be cheered and revered.
The George Schroyer Memorial Scholarship provides two (2) annual scholarships to graduating high school seniors or undergraduates of all ages who intend to further their education at a two-year or four-year accredited U.S. college or university or vocational/technical school that have certification programs.
A benefit of your ATHS membership is the opportunity to join a local chapter. Attending chapter meetings and local truck shows are a great way to meet people who share your love for old iron. Find a chapter in your area or learn how start one, if there isn’t one nearby.
Wheels of Time is the premiere publication of the antique trucking world. Distributed bi-monthly to ATHS members around the world, this full- color magazine is just one of the many benefits ATHS members enjoy. Members also have exclusive access to the Wheels of Time archives, with issues going back to the ’80s.
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The governments in Barcelona and Madrid continue on their collision course. Time is running out to avoid a constitutional crisis in Spain.
- Catalonia’s regional parliament legislated this week for an independence referendum from Spain.
- Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has vowed to do “whatever is necessary” to stop it.
- His government challenged the legality of the referendum to the Constitutional Court, which promptly suspended the law while it considers arguments.
- Prosecutors filed criminal charges against senior Catalan officials, including the regional president and speaker of parliament.
- Law enforcement agencies in Catalonia have been instructed to seize ballot boxes.
- The central government urged Catalan mayors not to assist in preparations for the referendum. The mayor of Tarragona complied. The mayors of Badalona, Girona and Sabadell have said they support the referendum. The mayor of Barcelona is undecided.
It’s not too late to step back from the brink
I still feel Spanish intransigence is ultimately to blame. A refusal to hear out Catalan demands, must less recognize their right to self-determination, has radicalized the independence movement.
Spain accuses the Catalans of breaking the law by holding their referendum, but it has refused to allow them one. What were they supposed to do?
That said, the separatists have bungled this process.
They enacted the referendum law with the smallest-possible majority: 72 out of 135 deputies, despite the far-left opposition nominally supporting Catalan self-determination. Those 72 deputies were elected in 2015 by 48 percent of voters. That’s not a strong mandate.
The law itself has many shortcomings:
- It claims to be binding, but there is no provision for this in Catalan or Spanish law.
- It has no minimum turnout requirement.
- It sets the referendum for October 1, giving both proponents and opponents little time to mount a campaign.
- The regional government is campaigning for independence, but no public funds are being made available for the “no” side.
- In case the separatists prevail, the plan is to declare independence from Spain within two days. What’s the rush?
Monday is the National Day of Catalonia. Expect a show of force from the separatists. In previous years, hundreds of thousands of Catalans took to the streets of Barcelona to demonstrate for self-determination.
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Have you been struggling to find information on how to increase ecommerce sales?
It can be tough, especially considering that most businesses moved online during the pandemic while others are setting up online stores every day.
How can you get your product in front of the right people, direct traffic to your site, offer a smooth shopping experience, and drive online sales?
Despite the numbers and huge competition, building an ecommerce business that generates great sales and revenue should not terrify you. It's possible for you to drive huge online sales.
Well, here is how to increase ecommerce sales with the help of tried-and-tested tactics.
Before you find out how to increase ecommerce sales, you need to know who your target audience is.
Understand their characteristics, location, demographics, purchasing power, etc. This way, you will not have to waste money targeting unqualified individuals who have zero or minimal chances of converting into sales.
Secondly, understand the current state of your business, competitors, and industry. Getting a better understanding of your market position can help you make better business and marketing decisions.
Thirdly, identify a unique selling point (USP) to increase your ecommerce sales.
Why should people choose your business over the other companies in your competition?
Alternatively, ask yourself:
Answering these questions can give you a better idea of your value proposition.
Once you understand these three basic but crucial factors, you will be ready to discover how to increase ecommerce sales.
Use the techniques below to increase ecommerce sales.
According to a 2020 study, consumers prefer email as their core channel across the buying process, from the moment they learn about your products to the time after they purchase them.
Image via DMA
Email marketing is therefore crucial to any marketer running an ecommerce website.
But how can you use email to increase ecommerce sales?
Start by building an email list. Once you collect the email addresses of potential customers, you can directly communicate with them through their inboxes.
But how can one build an email list?
Create lead magnets that can drive subscriptions and capture leads. These can include guides, checklists, resource kits, and other gated content. Alternatively, add non-intrusive and valuable pop-ups to your website, run promotions, and leverage sign-up forms. You can easily create forms using form builder plugins for WordPress.
What should you do after growing your email list?
Segment your audience and determine what kind of email campaigns to use to increase ecommerce sales.
There are three types of emails you can send to potential buyers, including:
Wondering how you can use these types of emails to increase ecommerce sales?
Sending these emails to the right people can help you engage them, generate interest and desire, and encourage them to buy your products.
Leverage the following best practices for email marketing:
After sending several emails, you'll probably notice from your analytics dashboard that some recipients do not even open the emails. In this case, pick a different, more engaging subject line and send them the same email. After all, they didn't open it the first time!
Today, close to half of all social media users now use social platforms to discover products, get recommendations, and receive updates from brands.
Image via GWI
If you want these users to find your products, you should use social media marketing the right way.
Here’s how to use it effectively to increase ecommerce sales:
For example, Warby Parker features notable customers on their Instagram Stories. They also repurpose their stories for the feed and Highlights section.
Image via Instagram
Most importantly, don't forget to leverage other features of platforms like Pinterest, LinkedIn, and Instagram to increase ecommerce sales.
For example, Shops on Instagram and Facebook can help you simplify shopping experiences. Your business can use them to increase ecommerce sales and boost discoverability.
With 70% of shoppers turning to Instagram to discover products, you should link your ecommerce business with Instagram and Facebook. You can also load your catalog, making it easy for customers to shop products through your videos and photos.
But that's not all.
Other ways to increase ecommerce sales using Facebook and Instagram include:
On Pinterest, use Buyable Pins to increase ecommerce sales and boost reach. Customers can then add payment and shipping details and purchase your products without leaving the app.
Leverage their Rich Pins to offer more product details and advertise your products. You can also use their Shop feature to display prices.
Image via Pinterest
Leverage Instagram and Facebook retargeting ads to increase ecommerce sales. Doing retargeting through them would help you strategically place messages in front of audiences who've interacted with your website but didn't convert.
For how many minutes do people stay on your ecommerce site?
Matching customer expectations when designing your website can make it easier to increase ecommerce sales. It can increase the likelihood of audiences not only staying longer on your store but also completing purchases.
But in what ways can you optimize your ecommerce site?
Well, here is how to increase ecommerce sales through a great web design:
Adopt AI and enable smart search on your ecommerce website. People can then easily search for products and services they want to purchase.
Reducing cart abandonment can be the perfect answer to your question on how to increase ecommerce sales.
Well, consider this:
You put extra effort to get people to your online store through ads, blogging, influencer marketing, etc. Then, these people see your products, like them, add them to their cart, and but don’t make a purchase.
They don't convert. Now, imagine if you could fix the issues that cause cart abandonment. It will help you increase ecommerce sales by converting more visitors.
But what issues cause abandonment?
According to a 2021 study, some of the reasons for abandonment include high extra costs, creating accounts, slow delivery, and complicated checkout processes.
Image via Baymard Institute
And now that you know what issues could be leading to high abandonment rates, here are solutions to fix them:
Here is how to increase ecommerce sales by ensuring you don't surprise buyers with unexpected charges during checkout:
Set realistic expectations for the customers right from when they decide to buy your product. Display shipping and any other extra charges on the product page itself.
Alternatively, give shoppers the option to calculate their shipping cost, extra charges (taxes, custom duties, etc.) before proceeding to checkout.
Here is how to increase ecommerce sales by reducing the number of steps one has to go through before completing a purchase.
Offer them a guest checkout option or social media sign-in option.
Best of all?
Offer them both options. Then, a visitor will only need to key in their email address and name without creating an account or use social media login to shop from your ecommerce store.
Image via ASOS
Here is how to increase ecommerce sales by sorting a complicated or long checkout process:
Do customers know they can safely purchase from your site?
Here is how to increase ecommerce sales by boosting customer trust in your site:
Include trust seals like those from McAfee, SiteLock, Norton, PayPal, etc.
Image via MyBinding
Alternatively, give shoppers the express checkout option with PayPal or Amazon Pay.
Image via Osmotics Cosmeceuticals
Here is how to increase ecommerce sales by ensuring customers have a smooth shopping experience:
Continuously test and fix issues that could lead to errors or website crashes. Ensure all your plugins, checkout process, and calls-to-action work as expected.
Additionally, ensure enough bandwidth and memory on your server and reserve extra capacity to cater for days when traffic spikes.
Product pages are an important part of your ecommerce website. Just like you optimize your website pages with the best SEO practices, you should do the same for your product pages.
But how can you optimize your ecommerce business site?
Here is how to increase ecommerce sales by optimizing product pages:
Avoid using descriptions written by the manufacturer. Additionally, avoid removing seasonal pages after the peak period ends. Otherwise, you will have to try and build that page’s authority every year.
This one is easy. You should maximize the opportunities of conversion by displaying relevant products across pages. When a buyer visits your online store, they should be able to find the products they might like to buy from your brand.
Here is how to increase ecommerce sales by making it easy for people to discover more products:
Start by offering more choices to your potential customer via creating product bundles, cross-selling, and upselling.
Feature items under “Best Sellers,” “Trending Now,” or “Top Sellers” banners or headings. Consumers love to check out and buy what others are purchasing.
Image via Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics
Another option is to cross-sell products related to each other.
Image via Amazon
Items you feature do not always have to be best sellers. You can also feature those that give you great profit margins. Remember, your most profitable items are also your best sellers, and showing them off can increase your ecommerce profit margins.
According to a recent study, 79% of people in America consider finding deals more important now than before the pandemic. 37% of them also spent between one to two hours a week seeking coupons. Another 20% spent three to four hours a week doing the same.
How can your business leverage these selling opportunities?
Use the following promotional activities to increase ecommerce sales:
Pro Tip: Continuously test results from these promotional techniques. Doing this gives you tangible evidence on which promotional offers work well in your niche and for your specific customers.
As an ecommerce marketer, you need to continuously test your pages, key performance indicators, and other elements.
You are on a quest on how to increase ecommerce sales, and continuously testing relevant elements can give you an idea of what's working and what's not. It can enable you to get the most from your ecommerce marketing strategy.
So, what should you test?
A/B test one element at a time on each of the pages to identify which headline is better than the other one or which CTA works better. Testing too many elements together will not be able to tell you which of them is performing better.
Q1. How can I increase my ecommerce sales?
A. Use these strategies to increase ecommerce sales:
You can find other ways to increase ecommerce sales in the sections above.
Q2. What are four general ways to increase sales?
A. Use the following general ways to increase ecommerce sales:
Check out other ways to increase ecommerce conversions for better results.
Q3. Why is my ecommerce site not generating sales?
A. The reasons why your ecommerce site is not generating enough sales may include:
Q4. How do you attract customers?
A. The following are ways to attract customers to your ecommerce business:
Q5. How do you increase sales growth?
A. Here are a few proven ways to increase the sales growth of your ecommerce business:
Q6. How do you target new customers?
A. Use the following techniques to target new customers:
Q7. What are the biggest ecommerce companies?
A. The biggest ecommerce companies include:
Q8. What percent of sales is from ecommerce?
A. As of the last quarter of 2020, ecommerce sales accounted for 14.0% of the total sales.
Q9. What is the best ecommerce business to start?
A. The best ecommerce business ideas to start include:
Q10. What skills do you need for ecommerce growth?
A. Developing the following skills can help you grow your online business and increase your ecommerce conversion rate:
You now know how to increase ecommerce sales and conversion rates by marketing your online business right.
Most importantly, you know how to leverage these tried-and-tested strategies to increase ecommerce sales, build brand awareness, and gain customer trust.
Do you need more tips on how to increase ecommerce sales? Leave your comment below, and we will offer additional tips on how to increase ecommerce sales and revenue.
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What to Expect:
Your first physical therapy appointment is another step on your road to recovery, and with everything new, it’s nice to travel a road you’re at least somewhat familiar with.
1. Paperwork! (Yeah, we know)
2. Assessment of the problem
Even though your very talented physician said that the pain you’re experiencing originates in your shoulder, we just want to confirm the findings. And 95% of the time, we agree with your doctor’s assessment, but the assessment exists for the other 5% of the time. We want to be sure we are treating the origin of the pain. For example, some shoulder pain can originate in your neck instead of the obvious place: your shoulder.
Get ready for measurements: motion measurements, strength measurements, other measurements.
This is really a part of the assessment. We’ll look at your range of motion and check to see how strong you are, given your injury.
4. A discussion about anatomy and physiology
You may be thinking “Hurry up and make me better already!” Oh, just wait. We will. We will!
But before we prepare you to run a marathon, we want to make sure you understand why your body is in pain/not functioning as it should.
So be ready for a lesson in anatomy and physiology. We’ll follow that up with a plan of action. What do you want to be able to do? Lift a small car? Maybe more realistically, lift a small child, or get back to running, cooking, dancing, etc.
5. Get your homework…er…home exercise list
Many people who attend therapy often don’t realize that home exercises are an integral part of their physical therapy.
Your physical therapist needs to make sure that you can perform the exercises correctly at home. What good is therapy if you can’t do the required movements at home?
A lot of times people go to the first appointment in jeans, which is okay depending on your therapist. However, it’s best to arrive in athletic wear/comfortable clothing that you can move in–especially since your therapist will try to have you complete a few of each home exercise.
6. Clearing up misconceptions (no you won’t be leaping over buildings next week)
Many people arrive at therapy and look around at other people in the room. Doing that tends to make people ask questions like “why can’t I move like that yet?” or “we had surgery the same day, but he doesn’t seem to be in as much pain as me. Why not?”
A few thoughts on expectations:
- They tend to occur because people compare themselves unfairly to others. Don’t do it. Your body may respond better or worse than someone else’s body.
- They can cause people to become dejected. If you expect to be better after surgery right away, you’re going to be disappointed (depending on the surgery), so take it slow and listen to your therapist’s expectations.
- Sometimes, people expect to be down and out for quite some time. That’s also not always the case. You may be up and moving sooner than you expect.
- Listen to your therapist’s assessment and then grill them with all of your questions. That usually solves the misconception problem.
7. Support – We Get You!
Your therapist wants to support you. They want you to get back to the lifestyle you want. Many therapists have also experienced an accident or surgery that landed them in therapy, so they’ve been through it themselves, and they help dozens of people each day to move one step closer to being healed.
Talk to them. They’ll hear you out. Therapists are pretty good listeners after all.
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Looking to upgrade to Windows 11 on your current computer or install it fresh on a different PC? You can now install Microsoft’s Windows 11 Media Creation Tool to create an installation file that can be copied to a bootable USB drive or burned onto a DVD.
Microsoft is gradually rolling out Windows 11 to compatible Windows 10 machines, but that means it could be weeks or even months before the update reaches you. If you’re in no rush to install the new OS, you can wait for it to be available on your PC. But if you wish to upgrade right away, the Media Creation Tool is your best bet. Here’s how it works.
To install Windows 11, your computer must meet the new operating system’s minimum requirements. Not sure if yours is compatible? Download and run Microsoft's PC Health Check Tool to find out.
Go to the Windows 11 Specifications page and scroll to the bottom until you see the Check for compatibility section. Click the Download PC Health Check App link to install the program. Open the app and click the Check now button. A message will tell you whether or not your PC meets the requirements.
If your PC doesn’t make the grade, the app will explain why it doesn’t currently meet the system requirements, with the specific issues listed out for you.
Download the Media Creation Tool
If you're in the clear, open Microsoft’s Download Windows 11 page on any compatible computer (it doesn’t need to be the PC on which you will install Windows 11).
You are then given three choices for installing the operating system. You can use the Installation Assistant, installation media, or a disk image (ISO file). Scroll down to the Create Windows 11 Installation Media section and click Download Now.
Choose Media Type
During the setup process, you’ll be asked to accept the license terms and then confirm the language and edition for Windows 11. You are then asked which type of media you want to use: a USB drive with at least 8GB of space or an ISO file that you can then burn to a DVD. If you opt for a USB drive, make sure the drive is connected to your computer. Click Next.
Make sure the correct USB drive is selected, especially if more than one removable drive is connected to your computer. Click Next. The tool downloads Windows 11 onto your USB drive and then creates the installation media. When the process is complete, click Finish.
Want to go the DVD route instead? At the screen to choose which media to use, select the ISO file option and click Next. Choose the folder you want the file downloaded to and change the name of the file to something more specific, such as Windows 11.iso. Click Save and wait for the file to be downloaded to the selected folder.
After the process finishes, the program asks if you want to burn the ISO file onto a DVD. You can burn the file now if you click the Open DVD burner link. You can also wait to do this another time; just make note of the file location so you know where to find it later.
Rather than opening the built-in Disc Image Burner tool, Microsoft only shows you a dialog box displaying the name of the executable file and parameters to use the tool from a command prompt. Click OK to close the message, then click Finish to close the Media Creation Tool.
You can certainly use the command line version of the Image Burner tool, but there’s an easier way. Place a recordable DVD in your PC’s disc tray. Open File Explorer and right-click on the Windows ISO file, then select the Burn disc image command.
Choose the correct DVD drive if you have more than one. Check the box next to Verify disc after burning if you wish to make sure the burning was done correctly. Click the Burn button. After the process is finished, close the Disc Image Burn tool.
Update to Windows 11
Now it’s time to install Windows 11. First, let’s say you want to upgrade to the new OS from Windows 10 on one of your computers. Sign into Windows 10 on that PC and insert the USB drive or DVD into the computer. Browse to the files on the USB drive or DVD and double-click the setup.exe file.
Microsoft informs you what files and settings will be kept, and recaps what is about to be installed. Click Next, accept the license terms, then click Install. Windows 11 runs the upgrade and then reboots. Sign in, and Windows 11 should be up and running.
Install Windows 11 From Scratch
Alternatively, you may want to install Windows 11 fresh. In this case, you could use a computer that has no operating system or one that has an OS you want to simply wipe out. Insert the USB drive or DVD into the computer and power it up. Press the appropriate key for your computer to access the boot menu. Select the USB drive or DVD.
The Windows 11 installation and setup should automatically start. The first screen confirms your language, time, and keyboard. Click Next, then Install Now. Enter a product key or bypass that screen if you don’t have one right now. Choose your version of Windows 11 and then select Custom: Install Windows only (advanced) as the type of installation you want.
At the next screen asking where you want to install Windows, choose the primary partition, which should be empty if no OS exists. Otherwise, choose the Windows partition if you want to wipe out your current version of Windows with Windows 11, then click Next.
Windows 11 will then be installed. After the installation, follow the steps to set up the new OS. You then should be deposited in your new Windows 11 environment.
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The movies have always loved giving actors the chance to play rock star or impersonate an iconic musician/singer, recreating those famous “Eureka!” studio moments and greatest-hits shows for any number of music biopics. When it comes to historical musical moments, however, there’s nothing like seeing the real thing. A number of documentarians saw the advantage of capturing a number of legendary artists and bands in their heyday and/or once-in-a-lifetime performances — partially for posterity, partially for plain old reportage and partially for the second-hand high of it all. And thanks to new access to archives and updated technology, a whole generation of filmmakers have come up learning the art of docu-portraits and genre breakdowns that run the gamut from sub-subgenres to broad stem-to-stern histories of rock, jazz and country-and-western. It’s never been easier to make a music documentary these days. Not all of them, of course, are created equal.
So in honor of Peter Jackson’s Get Back — a new six-episode look back at the Beatles putting together the album Let It Be even as they were beginning to fall apart — we’ve compiled a list of the 70 greatest music documentaries of all time: the concert films, fly-on-the-wall tour chronicles, punk and hip-hop and jazz time capsules, and career assessments of everyone from Amy Winehouse to the Who that have set the standard and stood the test of time. The last time we did this was in 2014, and to say that the form has produced a number of classics since then would be an understatement. Play this list loud.
From Rolling Stone US
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Today, the Japanese parliament will consider moves by the government to resume commercial whale hunting.
Currently, Japan gets around the international ban on commercial whaling via a loophole in the rules that allows the slaughter of whales for scientific research. Japan conducts these ‘research’ hunts in the Southern and Pacific oceans, and the proposed new bill will enshrine funding for research whaling into the Japanese national budget. The demand for whale meat in Japan has fallen and the government subsidise the industry.
Animal welfare groups in Japan have criticised the potential new whaling law, stating that the proposed bill is ‘designed only to continue research whaling no matter what the cost — to either the whales, Japan’s international reputation, or to the Japanese taxpayer’.
Japan has been under pressure from the international community over its current so-called scientific whale hunts. These are seen by many as merely commercial whaling in disguise anyway as little scientific knowledge of any value is gathered from the hunts, and much of the meat ends up on sale anyway.
Just days ago, a committee of scientific experts at the International Whaling Commission (the global body that regulates whaling) backed previous conclusions by an independent panel that the North Pacific hunts were ‘currently unjustified, and should be halted until more research has been conducted’.
In 2014, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled that Japan’s Antarctic whaling programme in the Southern Ocean was illegal and had to stop as it had failed to yield any meaningful scientific results.
As recently as this January, the European Union issued a formal statement of concern regarding Japan’s whaling practices. The strongly worded letter highlighted the lack of scientific justification for the Antarctic hunts, and also criticized Japan’s decision to start the new ‘research’ hunts in the North Pacific in 2017.
The scientific value of this slaughter has also been called into question by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) – the global authority on the status of the natural world.
On the 12th June Japanese hunting vessels left Abashiri Port in Hokkaido to begin killing up to killing170 minke whales and 134 Sei whales to determine aspects such as sex and age.
Yasuhiro Sanada, fisheries researcher at Waseda University in Tokyo, said whaling was a matter of pride for the Japanese. Many in the country see whale hunting as a cultural right, but large scale, industrial whaling is a relatively new phenomenon in Japan, starting after World War II when animal protein was in short supply.
As part of our ongoing campaign to stop whaling, WDC and Care2 submitted a petition to the European Parliament containing 270,000 signatures, calling on the EU to raise the issue of whaling in its trade negotiations with Japan and to say ‘no’ to a Free Trade Agreement while Japan kills whales.
The EU Commission has responded saying that whaling will not even be discussed during the trade talks, so we are asking the public to make their views clear on whaling by sending a tweet or an email to Cecilia Malmström, the EU Commissioner for Trade and the person in charge of the EU’s trade negotiations.
IF YOU’D LIKE TO SUPPORT OUR CAMPAIGN, YOU CAN ALSO MAKE A DONATION. THANK YOU.
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The biggest killer of whales and dolphins across the world is accidental capture in fishing gear, or ‘bycatch’. Several hundred thousand whales and dolphins are estimated to die this way each year.. Many others are injured.
How big is the problem?
There are very few parts of the ocean where there is fishing and this is not a serious issue. But, the extent of the threat, the species concerned and the fisheries involved vary and generally, are not well documented.
To most individual fishermen, a whale or dolphin accidently encountering their gear is an infrequent event. No fisherman wants to catch a whale or dolphin by accident, and it is an upsetting event. But, given the size of the global fisheries, in 2006 it was estimated that the numbers of whales, dolphins and porpoises caught each year is in the hundreds of thousands.
It’s a horrible way to die
Most dolphins trapped underwater by fishing gear die of asphyxiation (suffocation).
It’s likely that many suffer more stress and a longer time-to-death than animals in a slaughterhouse.
The threat from fishing - facts
- Hundreds of thousands of whales, dolphins and porpoises die in fishing operations annually.
- Death in fishing gear can be slow
- Bycatch has pushed vaquitas in the Gulf of California and Maui dolphins in New Zealand to the brink of extinction.
- The survival of harbour porpoises in the Baltic Sea is threatened
- Most of the endangered North Atlantic right whales and Gulf of Maine humpback whales off the US coast have been entangled in fishing gear.
- Fishermen are not intentionally capturing whales and dolphins
Whales, dolphins and porpoises can hold their breath for long periods of time. The smallest porpoise can remain underwater for over five minutes between breaths, and sperm whales can dive for over an hour between surfacing. The damage seen on bycaught individuals shows that many of them struggle desperately to escape and, often sustain horrific injuries.
The severe injuries regularly seen in bycaught whales, dolphins and porpoises are evidence of the suffering victims go through. Rope and netting often cause cuts and abrasions to the skin, tightening as the individual struggles and cutting deeper into the flesh. In extreme cases, fins and tail flukes can be totally or partially amputated by the tightening gear. Bodies of bycaught dolphins are commonly recorded as having broken teeth, beaks or jaws and extreme internal injuries.
Large whales who become entangled in fishing gear have been found with severe lacerations deep into their blubber and even into their bones. As large whales are often powerful enough to swim away and pull the gear with them, the rope continues to tighten and cut into their body over time, often resulting in a slow and painful death that can last months.
For a more in-depth understanding of the issue, you might want to read our report ‘Shrouded by the Sea’. This study, based on research by the University of Bristol, reveals the harrowing details of how whales and dolphins slowly meet their death, many suffering extreme injuries in what can be a very drawn out underwater struggle.
What is WDC doing?
WDC campaigns to reduce and - where possible - eliminate whale and dolphin bycatch in fishing gear of all kinds..
- We work on government stakeholder teams where we help to develop regulations to reduce this threat.
- We work with international forums, such as IWC and CMS, to develop policy and encourage national governments to do more to reduce bycatch.
- We engage with fishermen, to find solutions.
- We help to develop best practise to assist fishermen to reduce bycatch.
- We push for and draft new legislation to improve existing bycatch measures.
- We critically review existing legislation for its effectiveness.
- We research vulnerable whale, dolphin and porpoise populations.
- We campaign to raise awareness and let people know what they can do to help.
Species most at risk
North Atlantic right whale
Fewer than 500 North Atlantic right whales remain, and less than 100 breeding females. We know that most of the whales have been entangled in fishing ropes during their lives. In 2017, at least 18 individuals died due to entanglements and ship strikes. WDC are working on the ground with all the stakeholders to come up with innovative and effective ways to prevent these deaths and to save this population.
Vaquita are the most endangered porpoise or dolphin in the world, due to fishing with nets to catch totoaba for the Chinese market. They are only found in the northern park of Mexico's of the Gulf of California. Unless the fishing nets can be removed from their habitat, they will be extinct within the next decade.
Only 63 Maui dolphins remain. The population has crashed because they get easily caught in fishing trawler and static gillnets. WDC are working on the ground to protect Maui and their close relatives, Hector's dolphins from the threats they face, and particularly fishing in their core habitat.
Please help us prevent deaths in nets
By adopting a whale or dolphin, by making a donation, or by fundraising for WDC, you can help us save these amazing creatures.
Adopt a whale or dolphin and help us end these needless deaths.
Your gifts help us take action to save whales and dolphins.
Run, bake, walk, cycle… what could you do to help?
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We are one of the world's biggest online auction sites, with hundreds of thousands of sales since 2011.
Payment card, PayPal (some auction houses) or bank transfer.
Payment information is protected by SSL encryption.
Card details are never stored in our system.
Affordable delivery to a collection point or to your home.
Collect at the auction house at no cost.
Fixed shipping costs are shown before you bid.
Handling and shipping is done by auction goods specialists.Filter and sort
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Multiplayer Excitement: Public Minecraft PE Servers to Join Now
05. 22. 2022
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) has taken the world by storm, allowing players to enjoy the beloved sandbox game on their mobile devices. While the single-player experience is immersive, one of the most thrilling aspects of Minecraft PE is the ability to join public multiplayer servers. Public Minecraft PE servers provide an opportunity to connect with players from around the globe, collaborate on projects, participate in mini-games, and explore vast virtual worlds together. If you're looking to amp up the excitement, here are some public Minecraft PE servers you should join right now.
Hypixel PE: Hypixel is a renowned name in the Minecraft community, and their PE server offers an array of exciting game modes, including BedWars, SkyWars, and Build Battle. With a bustling player base, there's never a shortage of multiplayer action.
Lifeboat: Lifeboat brings competitive minigames to Minecraft PE, with options like Survival Games, Capture the Flag, and SkyWars. Engage in fast-paced battles, show off your skills, and compete against players from all over.
Mineplex: Known for its vast multiplayer experience, Mineplex is a go-to server for Minecraft PE players. Explore a variety of game modes such as Block Hunt, Super Smash Mobs, and Survival Games, and enjoy the thrill of competing with friends and strangers alike.
The Hive: The Hive is home to an assortment of popular game modes like Hide and Seek, DeathRun, and Just Build. Engage in creative challenges, test your parkour skills, and socialize with other players in this vibrant and active community.
Cubecraft: Cubecraft offers a plethora of fun multiplayer games on their Minecraft PE server. Whether it's battling it out in SkyWars, solving puzzles in BlockWars, or navigating obstacle courses in Parkour, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
BrokenLens: BrokenLens features an exciting mix of PvP and team-based games, including KitPvP, SkyWars, and Team SkyWars. Join forces with friends or make new allies as you compete against other players in thrilling battles.
InPvP: InPvP provides a variety of action-packed game modes such as SkyBlock, Prison, and Battle Royale. Delve into the challenges, build your own empire, or fight for survival on this dynamic Minecraft PE server.
Build Battle PE: If you have a passion for creativity, Build Battle PE is the place to be. Engage in friendly competitions where players showcase their building skills on different themes, and vote for the best creation.
Skyblock PE: Skyblock PE offers a unique survival experience where players start on a small island and must gather resources to thrive. Collaborate with others or go solo as you build your island from scratch and overcome the challenges that await.
SkyRealms: SkyRealms is all about expanding your realm in the sky. Engage in skyblock challenges, build towering structures, and trade resources with other players to create the ultimate sky empire.
Joining public Minecraft PE servers is a simple process. In the game's main menu, select "Play," then "Servers," and "Add Server." Enter the server's IP address or name, and you'll be ready to embark on multiplayer adventures.
While these public Minecraft PE servers offer incredible multiplayer experiences, it's essential to adhere to server rules, respect fellow players, and embrace the spirit of fair play. Engaging in positive interactions and contributing to the server community will enhance everyone's enjoyment.
So, dive into the excitement of multiplayer gaming in Minecraft PE. Join these public servers, explore new worlds, collaborate with players worldwide, and immerse yourself in the vibrant multiplayer community. It's time to make lasting memories and forge friendships as you embark on unforgettable adventures in the blocky universe of Minecraft PE.
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Grotesque Mask in Plaster
A wall mounted hand crafted grotesque mask in French Plaster. The architectural mask is molded in French Plaster and refinished by hand. Wear consistent with age and use. Not recommended for exterior use.
Since the 18th Century, grotesque has been used as an adjective for strange, mysterious, magnificent and ugly, mainly used to describe weird shapes of forms and masks.
Material: French Plaster
Dimensions: 16" H x 12" W x 5.75" D
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Set up a transational network of AUTHENTIC VILLAGES
The territories involved in ADRIONET are filled with small authentic villages
A process of territorial enhancement of fragile and vulnerable territories, with the aim of the preservation and sustainable valorisation of natural and cultural assets through soft solutions like the promotion of slow and green tourism.
What is ADRIONET
The territories involved in ADRIONET are full of small authentic villages, often located in extraordinarily beautiful places, including river basins, mountains, hills, rural or marginal peripheral areas, in some cases at risk of depopulation and abandonment, due to development models spatial territorial character characterized by intense urbanization and socio-economic polarization.
The general objective of the project is to overcome the current marginalization, fragmentation and under-valorization of these territories through the creation of a transnational network of authentic villages
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Don’t Miss Out On These Signed Collector’s Items: The Who Music Memorabilia
The Who were one of the iconic bands that rose to fame during the British Invasion in the 60s. Original members of the band are Roger Daltrey, John Entwhistle, Keith Moon, and Pete Townshend. They rocked every arena audience they played for with their textured and stylish song suites and became one of the rock genre’s most influential and innovative bands.
The beginnings of The Who were very typical. Townshend and Entwhistle first met as high school colleagues. The pair eventually joined a band called the Detours, where they met Roger Daltrey. Eventually, they decided that they needed a name more striking than The Detours and ended up with “The Who”. While at first the name was a tad confusing, it stuck and worked exceptionally well on the band’s posters. Keith Moon eventually joined the band after their original drummer Doug Sandom had to part with them. This created the band as we know them today.
The Who’s lead songwriter was the talented Townshend. As the band’s principal songwriter, he also dictated the band’s style. Unlike most rock bands, The Who’s music relied heavily on their guitarist’s skill. This allowed Moon, their drummer, and Entwhistle, their bassist, to improvise and experiment while Daltrey, their vocalist and founder, belted out his vocals. This sound was great for the group, but Townshend pushed the band’s boundaries to new heights. He became one of the greatest British songwriters of all time, as he helped the group earn the respect and admiration of casual fans and music critics alike.
With timeless hits like “My Generation” and “Won’t Get Fooled Again”, The Who have cemented themselves as one of Britain’s greatest gifts to the world of rock music. If you are a certified fan of the British band, then you can find rare and authentic The Who collectibles at Autographia.
The Who Music Memorabilia
Authentic The Who pieces can be hard to find these days. Luckily, Autographia has all sorts of items affixed with the genuine signatures of The Who members. These signed The Who music memorabilia are rare and unique, so you would have a hard time finding anything like them anywhere else. These make perfect gifts for any true fan of this iconic British rock band, even if it happens to be yourself..
The Who Music Photos
Want to display your love for The Who in your office, home, or music room? You can satisfy your need for more collectibles from the band with signed The Who music photos. These photos make great displays for your music lover friends to appreciate and are the perfect pieces for any The Who fan’s collection.
The Who Autographed Albums
If you’ve never been able to watch the band play live, then you can get the next best thing with an authentic signed album. The Who autographed albums make for a great listening experience as they show off Townshend’s impeccable guitar riffs and Daltrey’s immaculate voice. These authentic signed albums are a must-have for any collector and you’d be pressed to find them anywhere else.
Pete Townshend Signed Guitars
Townshend is one of the most influential British musicians to have ever graced the stage. Being the rhythmist and songwriter for The Who, it’s no surprise that Pete Townshend signed guitars are incredibly popular. Here at Autographia, you can find these signed guitars for yourself or for a friend without any problems.
Browse Through the Widest Selection of the Who Memorabilia and Merch | FAQs
How Do I Know If The Who Memorabilia and Merchandise Are Authentic?
Authentic The Who memorabilia and merchandise usually feature an official logo or other branding elements. It might be counterfeit or unofficial if you can’t see these or if it doesn’t look legit. You can also check The Who’s official website or contact them directly for more information.
How Much Does Official The Who Autographed Memorabilia Cost?
As they are one of the most influential English rock bands in the world, memorabilia with the band members’ autographs can cost anywhere between $500 and $5,000.
Some photographs can be found for about $100 to $200, while guitars with the signature of the lead bass guitarist John Entwistle would cost you over $5,000.
Do The Who Autographs Come with a Certificate of Authenticity?
We have the reputation of offering certification for our authentic collectibles. You can receive a proper certificate for every original The Who memorabilia piece you purchase from our store.
Where Can I Find The Who Memorabilia for Sale?
You can find official merch by one of the most influential rock bands, The Who, on Autographia. From photos of the band members posing together to moments from their concert where Townshend is doing his famous power chord guitar technique, you can find them all for sale!
Can I Find The Who Signed Memorabilia by Drummer Keith Moon?
Yes, you can find rare photo cards and collectibles signed by drummer Keith Moon, Pete Townshend, John Entwistle, and Roger Daltrey.
Although they are available at pretty high prices, you can browse our collection and find band members’ autographs on photos, indexes, guitars, and more.
Are The Who Collectibles Rare?
Yes, they are quite rare and valuable, especially to hardcore fans. When the English rock band formed, they were immediately well-received by rock music enthusiasts.
Having such influence, naturally, makes their merch valuable, which makes it go for pretty high prices. Getting your hands on an authentic signed photograph is quite difficult unless you know an official vendor that sells such items.
How Can I Get My Hands on an Officially Licensed The Who Signed Album?
You can check official merch stores such as Autographia, where we sell licensed autographed albums by The Who.
From their hit singles to their 100 million records, we have them all signed by the band members. All their rock opera, punk rock, and hard rock albums are available at our store, and you can check for authenticity to verify as well.
Find albums such as Endless Wire, Live Aid, Tommy, Who’s Next, and more signed by musicians.
Where Can I Find a The Who Signed Guitar by Bass Guitarist John Entwistle?
At Autographia, we have guitars signed by bassist John Entwistle. Other than that, you can also find a Gibson Epiphone guitar signed by Roger Daltrey and another electric guitar with a graphic of Pete Townshend’s face and his signature on it.
Are The Who Signed Posters Always Signed by All the Band Members?
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame rock band, The Who has sold countless posters with their members’ signatures on them. Most of the time, all the posters have everyone’s autographs on them. However, sometimes you may find posters with signatures of individual musicians.
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Exhibition at the Musée des Arts et Métiers, Paris, France
From 18 October 2022 to 7 May 2023
While the Musée des Arts et Métiers is not strictly speaking an automobile museum, transport in general and the automobile in particular are an important component of the museum’s collections. At the end of 2022, the Musée des Arts et Métiers is launching its cultural season, dedicated to mobility around the exhibition “Permis de conduire?” (Driving license?). Who can say for sure what the car of the future will be? How are our mobility needs evolving? What are the challenges that manufacturers, public authorities and citizens will have to face in order to transform our current model? “Permis de conduire?” invites you to reflect on these questions that sometimes unleash passions. Fun and interactive, “Permis de conduire?” will be of interest to all audiences. Two small booklets for children (4-6 years old and 7-12 years old) accompany them in the exhibition and will allow them to obtain their first “Driving License”!
3 questions to Lionel Dufaux *
Why this exhibition now?
In fact, the idea of this exhibition on the automobile and its future had been in the air for several years. But we really started working on it in 2019, and 2022 seemed like a good period to us, with the expected return of the Paris Motor Show, and the ongoing changes on mobility modes and regulations.
How is the exhibition constructed?
By asking head-on the question “does the automobile still have a future? “, we wanted to challenge visitors and make them feel the complexity of the subject. The aim is to address several themes related to the automobile, always in a constructive and positive way. The exhibition is therefore separated into several spaces to address some basic techniques, the place of the automobile in our daily lives, the proposals of motorization, safety and autonomy, the automotive dream … There are many films, videos and interactive devices, to immerse the visitor and make him question himself throughout his visit. The Musee des Arts et Metiers is above all a museum of techniques, and it was therefore important to highlight the techniques without it being boring.
The Permis de conduire? exhibition is instructive, fun, positive and adapted to all audiences, including the youngest. The idea is also to then bring the visitor to continue his journey through the museum’s permanent collections, which have been slightly arranged to echo the exhibition. For example, we added cards with the exhibition image for several objects or vehicles in the permanent collections. And then, we installed two exceptional pieces: first, a “cathedral car”, combining stained glass body and autonomous driving, made by British designer Dominic Wilcox, echoing the questions raised in the exhibition; and the “Baleine” (Whale), an extraordinary automobile by Paul Arzens, impressive in its size and elegance, on display for the first time in the museum’s spaces.
What initial information do you get out of after a few weeks of opening?
First of all, a very high level of visits since the opening and the school holiday period has of course been particularly active. Secondly, we are very happy to see how the interest and even the passion for cars is still very present, even among the youngest. From the first room, with what we call the mini motor show, we feel this interest, this passion, and how the automobile is part of our lives and memories.
* Lionel Dufaux is Head of Collections at the Musée des Arts et Métiers, in charge of funds relating to energy and transport, He is the curator of the exhibition “Permis de conduire?”.
A well-paced scenography
The exhibition begins with a glance in the rearview mirror, with a miniature auto show against a backdrop of advertisements from different eras. About thirty emblematic scale models from the 1950s to the present day are installed on individual studs all set on a turntable like the stars of a stand at the auto show. Difficult choice of models, it was necessary to represent different eras, categories, brands, countries … Popular Citroën 2 CV, Ami 8, Renault R4, Mini, Volkswagen Beetle, Fiat 500 and Panda, Smart, Citroën DS and CX, Renault R20, Peugeot 504 estate, sporty Renault R8 Gordini, Peugeot 205 GTI, Alfa GTV 6, BMW M3 or Mercedes 190 2.5-16 , and many others immerse the visitor in their memories and a positive vision of the car freedom and pleasure. Deliberately provocative, the question “does the automobile have a future” will be the common thread of the rest of the exhibition.
You will continue your visit with a gas station straight out of the 1950s. A Renault 4 CV in cup is waiting to refuel. It is a unique model, presented at the 1946 auto show, and just restored after many years spent in the museum’s reserves. The cut makes it possible to see the internal structure of the car, and to see both the progress made especially in terms of safety and the similarity of architecture with current cars. The dials of the gas pumps have been replaced by screens that broadcast car advertisements, giving an overview of the changes that have also taken place in this area. In the shop windows, on one side objects related to the car: magazines, accessories, guides, documents, logos… and in the other a sample of car-inspired games and toys. Then discover the underside of the hood, through multimedia devices and self-access demonstrations to understand how an engine, brakes or gearbox works!
The next step focuses on research, whether in terms of safety, comfort or autonomy, before addressing the engines, without taking sides, but on the contrary by explaining the stakes, advantages and objective disadvantages of current options: thermal, electric or hydrogen (fuel cell). A striking contrast between Camille Jenatzi’s famous electric Jamais Contente, which in 1899 was the 1st car in the world to exceed 100 km/h, and Renault’s modular platform for electric vehicles CMF-EV, the basis of the recent Mégane E-Tech. Do not miss the fuel cell loaned by the company H2Sys, one of the leaders in this field, the opportunity to see one up close is still extremely rare! Placed next to it, an electric motor and a combustion engine make it possible to compare complexity and size of the engines.
The last stage of this journey gives way to dreams and imagination in different forms: concept cars imagined by designers, Supercars, movie cars… in the form of drawings, photos and scale-models. Suspended from the ceiling, a Citroën DS, whose underbody has been bodied, gives the impression of flying above visitors, introducing the not so distant idea of a flying car… At the other end of the spectrum, Paul Arzens‘ Egg (l’Oeuf), an electric micro-car from 1942, challenges with its ingenious design, made of aluminum and plexiglass, very avant-garde and perfect for urban mobility. At the end of the course, an interactive game offers you to create your ideal car, based on answers to questions addressed by the exhibition!
As a counterpoint, the Musée des Arts et Métiers has chosen to highlight the work of two contemporary artists who question our relationship to the car. Based on the principle that the car becomes 100% autonomous, Dominic Wilcox offers a range of Robot Taxis adapted to the needs of the moment: sleep, work, eat, sunbathe… and realizes the Stained Glass Driverless Sleeper Car of the Future exhibited here. From 24 January 2023, Filipe Vilas-Boas presents two visual and sound works, Sans les mains and Entropophone, poetic interpretations of car journeys.
The Automotive Epic
It would be a shame to leave the Musée des Arts et Métiers without continuing with a more complete visit of the museum. In particular, as part of this cultural season, a circuit of discovery of the legendary vehicles of the museum has been set up in the permanent route, with the Fardier de Cugnot, the first “auto-mobile” vehicle, the powerful Renault F1 Turbo of Alain Prost, the astonishing ” Hélica ” with propeller of the 1920s or the luxurious Hispano Suiza Coupé of 1935. Some of the cars are presented in the nave of the old church, and it is there that you will see the “Baleine“, the other creation of Paul Arzens. Unlike the minimalist Egg , the Baleine impresses with its dimensions and its long hood. These 2 unique models belonging to the Musée des Arts et Métiers are usually exhibited at the National Automobile Museum in Mulhouse.
In addition, the museum shop offers many items related to the exhibition in addition to the usual offer: exhibition catalogue, books, miniatures, games, puzzles with a whole range for children. Think about it, Christmas is approaching and it’s never too early to instill a passion for cars!
Access to the exhibition “Permis de conduire?” is included in the price of admission to the museum, and hence the interest to complete your visit by exploring further the Musée des Arts et Métiers.
The photos on this page belong to Automobile-Museums, no use or reproduction is allowed without the prior written consent of the owner.
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In-wall rated cable for connecting a multimedia device to a display and supporting the latest HDMI features including Ultra HD, 4k at 50/60 (2160p), up to 32 audio channels and wide angle theatrical 21:9 video aspect ratio
The Select High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet is the perfect solution for connecting multimedia source devices in home theater, desktop or commercial audio video applications requiring high speed HDMI features. The CL2 rated cable jacket is designed to meet the requirements for in-wall installations. The Ethernet capabilities of the cable allow a user to connect multiple Ethernet enabled HDMI devices through a single Ethernet connection. Experience the latest HDMI features including:
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• In-wall, CL2-rated jacket
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• Supports HDMI features including 4k resolution and 3D video
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Michelle Borgert Flores is our program’s Lead Teacher. She is a Nebraska certified teacher and has taught elementary and middle school grades for nine years. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She was born in California but lived in Argentina for 5 years. Her parents are both Argentinian and her family is all still there.
She moved to Lincoln with her husband Aaron and they are expecting their first child in October. They have two cat babies as well, named Nani and Meeko. Her favorite travel spot is to Osaka, Japan and her favorite food is bean burritos. She loves gardening, listening to audio books, knitting, traveling (especially to Disney world), and spending time with family and friends.
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Jamshedpur, June 18: Chief Minister Raghubar Das on Sunday announced that the government is getting ready to provide 24×7 medical support on national and state highways.
He went on to add that he was aware of the urgency to provide medical support to road accident victims. From July the Government will be launching first fleet of 50 ambulances and by November 15 onwards the state will have nearly 300 ambulances equipped with life support systems plying on national and state highways providing 24×7 services for road mishap victims.
�It is an ambitious project and we are looking forward to make it successful. The toll free number 108 will also be functional from July and ambulances will reach accident scenes within 15 minutes,� informed Das.
Das earlier laid the foundation stone of a park and a chhath ghat being developed by Jamshedpur Notified Area Committee on the bank of Subernarekha river in Bhojpur colony at Baridih. He was addressing media on the premises of Surya Mandir in the afternoon.
Questioned over the poor state of several existing trauma centers at Baharagora (on NH-33 in East Singhbhum district), the CM said, �There were issues with doctors� appointment at trauma centres. The Government is working on filling up the vacancies. During a recent review of the health department directives have been issued to fill up posts on contractual basis at the trauma centre.�
The CM further said those affected by underground mines fire in Dhanbad will be rehabilitated. �We want to start the rescue operation soon. We will be completing tenders within a fortnight for construction of 40,000 new houses for those affected in Dhanbad and shift them to new houses,� he said.
Das said the Union minister Nitin Gadkari had assured that Madhucon (constructing NH-33 road widening between Ranchi-Jamshedpur) will be completing the work by December (2017) or January (2018).
�We want to expedite the work being done. I have asked the NH authorities to ensure that all bridge construction projects completed during monsoon and after funds (Rs 400-crore) are released from Union government. The Union government will also be releasing Rs 800 crore for construction of two phases of ring roads in Ranchi by Madhucon Private Limited,� said Das.
The CM also said that government is keen on encouraging rural entrepreneurs set up solar farming and directive has been issued Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Authority (JREDA) to provide solar lightings in all government establishments.
Das iterated the state government�s resolve in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi vision, to double farmers� income by 2022 through agriculture, poultry, and dairy development projects.
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Volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which emerge as multicomponent pollutants through many industrial processes, pose a serious threat to human health and the eco-environment due to their volatility, toxicity and dispersion. Hence, the study of competitive adsorption of multicomponent VOCs is of practical and scientific importance. Herein, the perlite-supported Fe3O4@SiO2@8-hydroxyquinoline-5-sulfonic acid (perlite-Fe3O4@SiO2@8-HQ-5-SA) was designed as a novel magnetic nanoadsorbent by a simple strategy and employed for the competitive adsorption of multicomponent toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene in the vapor-phase targeted as VOCs. The successfully prepared perlite-Fe3O4@SiO2@8-HQ-5-SA was characterized by means of SEM, EDX, FT-IR, VSM and BET analyses. Adsorption capacities of 558 mg/g, 680 mg/g and 716 mg/g were achieved for single component toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene, respectively. It was concluded that the adsorption capacities for both binary and ternary components were significantly decreased compared to single component adsorption. The competitive adsorption capacity order of the binary and ternary component VOCs was xylene > ethylbenzene > toluene due to their competitive dominance. The rate-limiting kinetic analysis indicated that the adsorption rates were determined by both the film diffusion and intraparticle diffusion. The analysis of the error metrics demonstrated that the three-parameter isotherm models better described the adsorption data compared to the two-parameter models. In particular, the Toth model provided the closest fit to the experimental equilibrium data. The thermodynamic analysis indicated the spontaneous nature and probability (ΔG° <0), exothermic (ΔH° <0), physical (ΔH° <20 kJ/mol) and a declination in the degree of randomness (ΔS° <0) of the adsorption processes. The reuse efficiency of perlite-Fe3O4@SiO2@8-HQ-5-SA for toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene decreased to only by 88.91%, 88.07% and 87.16% after five recycles. The perlite-Fe3O4@SiO2@8-HQ-5-SA has a significant adsorptive potential compared to other adsorbents reported in the literature, thus it could be recommended as a promising nanoadsorbent for VOCs in industrial processes.
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Have you resolved to learn a Scandinavian language or improve your current Scandinavian language skills in 2021? Of course there are mobile/web apps, like Duolingo and Babbel, and online and book-based options for independent study, but some of you may prefer regular, personal interaction with an instructor and other learners. Now that institutions have pivoted to offering virtual events and classes, there are many such options to consider. Winter session is open for registration at many Scandinavian centers around the country now.
Here are some options I’ve come across recently. Personally, we are familiar with and recommend Vesterheim’s Family Norwegian Language Adventures. We participated in the ones from October (friluftsliv), November (kos), and December (jul). It was a nice combination of language and culture with accompanying family activities and virtual interaction with other participants (read about our October adventure here).
Please share in the comments if you are familiar with or have experience with any other in-person programs that are now virtual.
Vesterheim’s Heritage and Language classes give students the tools to dive more deeply into their Norwegian roots and connect with cultural traditions. While most classes focus on the culture, language, and history of Norway, some are appropriate for anyone curious about heritage and identity. Some classes are specifically tailored for travelers while others help students travel in their imaginations. These classes sell out quickly (winter sessions are already full), so check back early for spring offerings. View upcoming classes.
A unique language learning option at Vesterheim is their Family Norwegian Language Adventures program. Each adventure promises family fun while learning some Norwegian language along the way.
Join Vesterheim in February for an adventure that will focus on eventyr, or fairy tales. Through short videos, hands-on activities, crafts, and light-hearted games, you and your family will learn and practice new Norwegian skills. In advance, a kit will be delivered right to your home containing supplies for these language activities, including a helpful reference sheet for all the new words and expressions you will be learning as well as a yummy treat. A scavenger-hunt-type activity using the GooseChase app will get you up and moving, exploring, embracing the adventure wherever you are and whenever you choose. Enrollment deadline for the February adventure is January 22, 2021. Register here.
Mindekirken Norwegian Language & Culture Program (Minneapolis, MN)
The Mindekirken Norwegian Language & Culture Program offers a range of language and literature classes for beginner to advanced students. For the 2021 winter session, literature classes feature the authors Jørn Lier Horst, Anne B. Ragde, Vidar Sundstøl, and Unni Lindell, as well as Netflix’s Norwegian TV series Hjem til jul. See a list of current class offerings here.
Mindekirken also offers an online Norwegian language and culture group for kids ages 6 to 10 called Den Norske Klubben. The winter session starts on January 3 and meets every other Sunday until March 14. The theme for the year is Sanger og fortellinger (songs and stories). With an informal structure, activities may include games, songs, art projects, and dramatic play. Each week is independent from the others, so children can attend as they are able. It is free to attend but registration is required.
The Scandinavian School & Cultural Center (San Francisco, CA)
The Scandinavian School and Cultural Center currently offers language classes for adults in Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, as well as Finnish. All classes are taught by native speaking teachers with a focus on conversation and cultural literacy. See offerings here.
Scandinavian Language Institute (Seattle, WA)
The Scandinavian Language Institute offers language instruction classes to the general public in various levels of Norwegian, Swedish, and Danish. Class levels include Beginning, Know-A-Little (Continuing), Intermediate and Advanced plus some Specialty classes. Online classes are scheduled from 4- to 9-week segments throughout the school year depending on the language teacher. They offer live Zoom or pre-recorded classes. See schedules and descriptions here.
American Swedish Institute (Minneapolis, MN)
ASI offers both adult and youth Swedish and Finnish language opportunities. There are traditional classes for adults, Svenska Skolan for kids aged 6-12, and Swedish for Teenagers, a class for students aged 13-18 who are serious about learning Swedish. If you are just curious about Swedish or Finnish and not yet ready to commit to a multi-date class, they offer a virtual intro class for each language as well. See offerings here.
I wish you “lykke til” with any of your language learning endeavours in 2021!
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It’s officially Christmas season! Bring on the eggnog, nutmeg, fruit cakes, and the decking of the halls with boughs of holly and the fa-la-la-la-la. Best of all, bring on the countdown! And, no, I’m not referring to the countdown to New Year’s Eve; I’m referring to the delicious countdown to Christmas! I am, of course, referring to advent calendars in all their delicious glory.
Now you could buy an advent calendar — many people do. But if you were to make your own, you could reuse or recycle something and cut down on waste. You’d be doing your bit for the planet in one more eco-friendly way. Every year, at Christmas, waste levels rise by over 30%. People are ditching packaging, wrapping paper, and all the Christmas trappings, and the planet is suffering.
Another upside to making your own advent calendar is that you can put your favorite chocolates or candies in the calendar; you may like milk chocolate, or you may have a favorite brand. Well, the sky’s the limit as far as treats are concerned. Or you could make a tea advent calendar with tea bags. I did that one Christmas and it was a blast.
Anyway, without further ado, let’s get onto the advent calendars!
Read the rest of the post here.
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According to new research developed by LendingTree, raising a child in the United States from birth to age 18 can cost approximately $237,482 dollarsthis figure represents more than 20% compared to 2016.
This average cost was evaluated without taking into account additional expenses such as medical care and savings for university; according to the agency, the annual average is more than $21,681 dollars. For Matt Schulz, chief credit analyst at LendingTree, This may be one of the reasons why many Americans are currently postponing or foregoing having children.s.
The analyst highlighted that “it is completely understandable that people are scared to death about how they are going to pay to raise that child, it is discouraging when you consider that in these figures we do not even take into account the cost of university, for example,” he told CBS.
The figures presented by LendingTree only take into account “basic” expenses such as: food, clothing, child taxes, but it does not add extracurricular activities, sports or university planssince the latter, for example, can double the cost of raising a child.
“Most people’s margin for financial error is pretty small, and a few hundred dollars here and there can be really significant when you’re on a tight budget and living paycheck to paycheck,” Schulz added.
Another analysis that LendingTree revealed is that Child care can be one of the highest expenses you can have while raising a child.currently amounts to $11,752 dollars per year, many parents do not have enough income to leave the workforce and dedicate themselves to the full care of the infant.
However, this price may vary depending on the state in which you reside since in many places child care can reach $25,000 a year.
This led to the conclusion that geographical location can affect the expenses incurred when raising a child, for example; Hawaii is shown as one of the most expensive, reaching $30,506 dollars annuallycompared to Mississippi where supporting a child until age 18 can cost about $15,555 a year.
Source: La Opinion
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Felipe Menguiano’s return to routine gives him “a little bit of anxiety.” This 35-year-old language teacher has spent the last few weeks at his home in Huelva, being happy. His routine was anarchic and disjointed, always ready to break. He didn’t have an alarm clock, so he got up whenever he wanted. Sometimes he went to the beach, other times he stayed home lazing around. He improvised meals with friends in bars and beach bars. “If you cover, little fish fried, crashed…” But that’s over.
Menguiano is back in Madrid, where he works. He answers EL PAIS via WhatsApp audios from the gym, to which he has returned after a while. The alarm clock has already been set for the first day of work, at 7:30. He will eat something in the school canteen: few carbohydrates, no fried foods. He will do sports three days a week; he will go out with friends on Fridays; shopping, on Saturdays; on Sunday to the movies or an exhibition… “Depending on my work schedule, I try to fit the rest of the activities into the few free hours I have left,” he summarizes. This prospect gives him some anxiety, but it is not serious. It happens every year when he returns to work and after a few weeks it goes away. Then he stops asking himself: “why can’t my life be more like it is on vacation?”
We live so immersed in routine that we are barely aware of its existence: we are too busy fulfilling it to notice it. But once a year, around this time, the enchantment is broken. We step away from our life for a month (or a week) and when we return to it, we begin to sense the rigid limits that oppress it. We went from absolute hedonism to the madness of capitalist productivity. From closing the day with a sunset and a mojito, to doing it with overtime, subway, gym and preparing the tupperware in the morning. Even the extra pay and the very word “summer” (which has no equivalent in other languages) underline the idea that we have limited leisure, relegating it to a specific time of year. Breaking the routine, once we return to it, seems like a chimera.
“It’s not so much about breaking it as much as including elements in it that make us feel good and improving it little by little,” explains Maria Palau, a psychologist specializing in emotional management. The routine itself is not the problem, but what we include in it. “If we had the money and time to always be on vacation, we would still create a routine, it would just be different,” she says. Take a walk on the beach, go to the gym, spareading, shopping, going out to dinner… The acts listed may sound exceptional, but if they are repeated daily, they will make up an enviable routine.
66 days of routine
Repeating habits is good for your health. A study from the University of Houston (USA) concluded that “people who are in good health adopt very routine behaviors.” Thus, those who maintain their ideal weight “tend to always eat the same thing, exercise constantly and do not skip any meals.” This study set the average time necessary to establish a new routine at 66 days. So, according to science, in a couple of months the majority of workers will once again be immersed in day-to-day schedules and will have forgotten the anarchic tranquility of vacations.
“If we had the money and time to always be on vacation, we would still create a routine, it would just be different”
Maria Palau, psychologist
This would also have positive effects on a psychological level. In adults, the lack of routines for a long time has a high mental cost. For this reason, retirees and the unemployed have less risk of suffering from anxiety, stress or depression if they set guidelines and obligations. “Routines give us stability and reduce stress and anxiety,” says Palau. By establishing a routine, our brain knows what to expect, which means less uncertainty. “Being able to predict what comes next gives us a feeling of control,” adds the expert. “And it allows us to be productive and carry out tasks that are not so pleasant for us.” This relationship between routine and productivity, although it has positive effects, can lead to normalizing perverse behaviors.
in his book Extreme productivity: increase your results, reduce your hours, MIT professor Bob Pozen explains: “I don’t really care what I eat for breakfast and I don’t want to spend a lot of time thinking, ‘pancakes or omelette?’ So I drink the same thing every morning. If things are not important, you can standardize them, make them a routine. That is a good strategy to be more productive.” It’s the same idea behind Steve Jobs’ repetitive outfit. “It’s a uniform. “I decided that I had a lot of decisions to make every day, so I wanted to simplify my life,” the former Apple CEO explained in his biography. This mentality, so typical of Silicon Valley, understands people as machines and talks about automating processes without taking into account that we are not talking about an assembly line, but about life. Turning small pleasures into routine, automatic, mechanical acts is something that many advise in pursuit of productivity.
Productive, not fun
This is where the routines of super early risers come from, those that books like The five o’clock club have become popular throughout the world. They export the idea of capitalist productivity to leisure, fixated on the chimera of self-realization. In the end it is not so much about finding time for yourself, but about getting up at dawn to do the things that your job and the time you invest in getting there do not allow you to do. This obsession with productivity has also reached the world of sports and personal care. Physical activity has been stripped of play and reduced to exercise charts (routines, according to sports jargon) to achieve better results, more normative bodies. Thus, gyms become efficient and aseptic places where there is no room for fun or team play. Athletes bend their knees, flex their arms and jump repetitively and vigorously, while listening to music or watching a series on their cell phone.
In his essay False Mirror, Journalist Jia Tolentino dedicates a couple of pages to talking about the sociology of the salad container, the one sold in many fast food chains in office areas. It is the perfect summary of the work routine: a quick, healthy and tasteless dish that can be eaten with one hand while you have your eyes fixed on the computer screen. The antithesis of the sardine skewer, or the little fish fried food that Menguiano ate on his vacation. “The consumer of prepared salads is an example of pure efficiency,” writes the author. “He has to eat a $12 salad in ten minutes because he needs the extra time to remain active in a job that allows him, in the first place, to routinely pay for a $12 salad.” It’s the salad that bites its tail.
But is there a middle ground between these two extremes? Between the total absence of routines and living subject to the tyranny of efficient living? Something like a little fish with mixed salad? Years ago, based on this idea, the neologism was coined work as a way to merge vacations and work, a promise of a better life.
“It combines the worst of both worlds,” sociologist Tracy Bowers, author of the book, bluntly summarizes by email. Bring work to life bringing work to life. “If you try to work during the holidays, you won’t be able to spend time with family or friends and you won’t disconnect. And your work can suffer too,” she points out. Furthermore, in these cases, it is always work that ends up colonizing leisure time and not the other way around, so the expert opts for a total separation. “Sometimes it can be better to take a vacation and get away completely, and when you are at work, dedicate your time and attention there,” she summarizes.
Bowers also advocates the benefits of a routine life. “People may think that it limits, but in reality it can enhance your virtues. When you do the same thing many times in the same way, you gain efficiency and productivity,” she reflects. But you don’t always want to be efficient and productive. Sometimes you just want to be happy, live in peace. Therefore, routines mutate depending on the context. They can be poison and antidote, problem and solution. They condemn love relationships, but brilliant careers are built on them. Routines structure our lives, but they also restrict it. A routine life is boring, so predictable that it seems to go on rails. Disconnecting from it can be beneficial, derailing usually ends in an accident. Although accidents are usually the most notable events in a life, those on which biographies pivot.
You can follow EL PAIS Health and Wellbeing in Facebook, Twitter and instagram.
Source: EL PAIS
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Retain Steering Wheel Controls
Keep your factory steering wheel controls with Metra's ASWC-1. Easy to install with an aftermarket radio, easy to program with our auto detect feature.
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Remove that featureless factory radio and install an aftermarket radio with Axxess's radio replacement interfaces and harnesses.
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Cut down in installation time with Axxess's remote start vehicle specific harnesses.
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Stay aware of your surroundings and improve safety by adding cameras to your existing factory screen.
Add Amp to Factory Radio
Get the sound quality you're looking for by adding aftermarket amplifiers to your factory radio with Axxess's Add-n-amp option.
Stay safe and connected while driving by installing an Axxess connectivity interface and mobility products.
Digital Signal Processor
Upgrade your sound, keep your factory radio and retain your functions with our versatile digital signal processor.
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Adam Young's painting "Porch Light" is a captivating portrayal of a cozy coastal home nestled amidst the tranquil beauty of a winter night. The painting depicts a small house perched on the ocean shore, its warm glow emanating from the porch light illuminating the entrance and surrounding snow.
The scene is set against a dark and starry night sky, which creates a sense of peaceful stillness. Across the calm waters, there is a cliff dotted with many small cabins, all glowing with a welcoming warmth in the cold dark night.
The painting invites the viewer to imagine themselves in the peaceful setting of the coastal home, enjoying the beauty of the winter landscape.
Adam Young's use of colour and light adds depth and texture to the painting, creating a sense of warmth and comfort. The painting captures the essence of a peaceful winter night, and the welcoming warmth of a small coastal home.
Edition of 200
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Prints usually ship within 2-3 weeks and we will notify you with tracking information when it has been sent.
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Modesty Garments and Barriers Applications and Variations
Mai 7 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm| €29 – €59
About the Workshop
This workshop covers the who, what, why and how of Modesty Garments and Barriers for Intimacy Professionals, Customers and Actors.
Megan’s workshop gives a thorough overview of the preparation, supplies and methods for implementing and applying garments and barrier options for scenes of implied nudity and simulated sex for stage and screen.
This workshop is sure to add practical applications, techniques and considerations for the use and modifications of Modesty Garments and Barriers for scenes of intimacy and implied nudity.
About Megan Gilron
Megan Gilron (she/they) is a certified Intimacy Coordinator and Director as well as comprehensive sexual health education and consent and boundaries facilitator. She works with Principal Intimacy Professionals and is a co-chair of the National Society of Intimacy Professionals based out of Vancouver, BC. Canada.
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How Rush’s Self-Titled Debut Pointed to Bigger Things
A trio of young Canadians kicked off what would ultimately become one of rock's more distinguished recording careers with the March 1, 1974 release of their self-titled debut album. But before Rush could do their country proud, they'd have to go through Cleveland first.
It sounds like an unorthodox journey, but then nothing with this band's early career developed through the expected channels.
Coming up during a time when the phrase "Canadian rock" still conjured up the meat-and-potatoes image of acts like the Guess Who or Bachman-Turner Overdrive, the guys in Rush – bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee, guitarist Alex Lifeson, and early drummer John Rutsey – favored a harder, more ambitious sound that made room for extended jams and left some critics grasping at Led Zeppelin comparisons.
Unsurprisingly, Rush initially found few supporters in the Canadian record business. "Canadian companies are only interested in immediate money and hits," Lee later argued. "They try to mold you into a commercial band and they're afraid to invest in a band for the long run."
Added Lifeson, "I'd hate to see what would have happened to Pink Floyd or Uriah Heep, had they started in Canada. The companies would have said they were too heavy and needed to commercialize, and they probably wouldn't have gotten any airplay on the radio."
Not that catering to commercial concerns really helped Rush in the beginning anyway. One of their earliest sides, a cover of Buddy Holly's "Not Fade Away," came and went without raising much of a ripple, and the group ultimately opted to record their first album on their own dime.
Listen to Rush Perform 'Finding My Way'
They ran through a short late-night session conducted on the cheap with producer Dave Stock at Toronto's Eastern Sound studio, then decided to take another pass at their growing catalog of original material. Rush recorded some new tracks during self-produced sessions at the new studio, while adding overdubs to their existing cuts.
"We had offers from other Canadian labels, but we decided to do it ourselves," Lee explained in an early press kit. "We did part of the album at Eastern Sound in Toronto in early 1973, but figured we could do better. So in November we went to Toronto Sound to re-record some of it and totally remix it."
Added Lifeson, "The first stab at the album was done in eight hours following a gig. We were warmed up after the show, and it came very easy. Then it was recut in November in about three days, including mixing time. We were lucky in that most of the songs came in two or three takes."
Rather than sign with an existing label, Rush created their own – Moon Records – and pressed a few thousand copies of their debut. Without the benefit of major-label distribution, breaking into radio and retail markets proved a difficult proposition. Still, the band's hard-touring work ethic helped them gain a foothold in a number of markets where they might not otherwise have stood a chance – Cleveland, for example.
Local WMMS DJ Donna Halper famously made the Rush cut "Working Man" a cult hit, and helped bring Rush to the attention of Mercury Records. Like many future Rush fans, Halper said she felt like an outsider, and took solace in their music.
Listen to Rush Perform 'Working Man'
"I had a very contentious relationship with most of the upper management at WMMS," she later told RushTrader. "I was a non-smoker, a non-drinker and a non-drug user in a city where the 'album-rock lifestyle' included all three – and where most of the people with whom I worked had a very hard time accepting my being what today would be called 'clean and sober.'
"But Rush, who I must tell you enjoyed partying (although not to any extremes that I ever saw), totally accepted and respected me and never had a problem with my avoidance of substances," Halper added. "I became their mentor and big sister, and they became my friends. And at the Agora, suddenly I wasn't an outcast or somebody weird. I was important, and I was appreciated."
But just as things started to take off for Rush, the group was forced to make a change at the drummer position. John Rutsey found himself unable to tour for extended periods of time, due to health complications. Rush wasn't in a position to leave the road, however, so they moved forward with a different drummer.
Neil Peart's distinctive fills – and thoughtful lyrics – added a new level to the band's sound starting with their next album, 1975's Fly by Night. As such, Rush shows the band in a relatively early stage of development.
Still, the singular determination and commitment to craft that ultimately earned Rush a spot in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is very much on display in these eight tracks. It was all onward and upward from here.
Rock Hall's Worst Band Member Snubs
The Rush / Metallica Team-Up That Slipped Away
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Don’t Fall For The ‘Additional Postage’-Two Stamp Ballot Scare Tactic
Let's face it - there are a lot of hoaxes and scare tactics floating around in 2020 -- coming from both sides of the political aisle. Whether it's about the COVID-19 Pandemic or various political theories, there is quite frankly a lot of disinformation being presented as fact on social media.
One of the more-common scare tactics that I have seen in the last month or so concerns the upcoming general election in November. For a variety of reasons, many are choosing to vote via absentee ballot. Because of this, the internet (social media, etc) is clogged with memes and pictures used to confuse and make people question the amount of postage they put on their ballot envelope and whether of not it will get to the election officials (and, as a result - whether or not their vote will be counted).
This is an unnecessary risk. Let me say this a different way - you don't need to worry about how many stamps you put on your ballot. Truth of the matter is you could drop that official absentee ballot in the mailbox without any postage on it and it would be delivered in the case of a federal election.
First off - let's get one thing factually straight about this issue: yes, postage is owed on an absentee ballot and someone has to pay for it. Many of these ballots arrive from the election officials to your mailbox with postage paid on it already (i.e. they've already taken care of it). A few states that don't cover the cost of mailing an absentee ballot back will clearly label how much postage is needed (i.e. there's no guessing whether or not you've put enough stamps on the envelope). Some states have "overage" accounts set up where they prepay an assumed amount, and if the actual letter comes back as owing more - that "overage" account covers the additional costs.
However, when it's all said and done - that official absentee ballot envelope would be delivered to the election officials even if there wasn't postage affixed to it. "If a ballot is nevertheless returned with short-paid or unpaid postage, it is the Postal Service’s policy not to delay the delivery of completed absentee or vote-by-mail ballots". To make up the shortfall, the U.S. Postal Service collects unpaid postage from the "appropriate board of elections".
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Triple acquisition boosts Babble’s customer base
Babble today announces the successful acquisition of three companies: NTE; Talking Technology; and Unicomm which was advised by Evolution Capital; it also discloses for the first time a customer base asset purchase from Glasgow-based Simple Digital Solutions.
“Now more than ever, businesses are recognising the importance of technology in accelerating business productivity and profitability. Our buy and build strategy brings together best-in-class cloud solutions and expertise across the UK, strengthening our national presence and ensuring our customers receive the support they need at a local level.
The start of this year has been busy for Babble, with eight acquisitions and investment in additional resource, capacity, capability and expertise to serve our growing customer base. We’re set to build on this success with further expansion in 2023 and remain on track for a record M&A year for Babble.”Matt Parker, Babble CEO
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Breast Pumps: The Best For The Babies by Breasty Fedy
Women are always concerned about children, especially with their own children. And this can lead women to do many things in order to protect their babies.
Breast pumps are just one of these things women do and use for provide their babies with the best care they can. Used for different reasons, breast pumps are the answer for women who don’t have enough milk to provide for their children or at least have difficulties to be with their babies in the time they need to eat.
In addition to that, breast pumps are also used in order to provide with human breast milk babies whose mothers had problems after or during delivery and cannot feed their babies.
Breast pumps and solidarity
People can stand by for other people more than we think. There are women that use breast pumps just to store milk and donate it to milk banks in order to help those mothers who cannot feed their babies.
It is also used to keep the production of milk by the hormones even after the child stopped being fed with human breast milk. This is common in the country where people sometimes have some difficulty to find milk bank. The women keep extracting milk so the hormones will keep the production and she will be able to help another mother to feed her baby.
Breast pumps models
There are two types of breast pumps: mechanical and electric.
The mechanical breast pumps are pretty similar to those milk machines used in the commercial of dairy production. This model allows people to control the pressure and the frequency of pumps.
The electrical breast pumps are usually used for a long-term use of these equipments. In this powered model, where a small motor supplies suction through plastic tubing to a horn that fits over the breast. Pay attention to the fact that the portions of the pump that come into direct contact with the expressed milk must be sterilized to prevent contamination.
Every women should have further reading about breast pumps due to the importance and the paper it plays on a baby’s life.
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Muros Antigos Vinho Verde 2020
Vinho Verde is a widely consumed white wine from Northern Portugal. The wine tends to be made from local grapes such as Alvarinho (Albarino), Loureiro, Arinto, and Azal.
Vinho Verde is a light, refreshing wine with lots of floral and green fruit notes. The wine often has a slight carbonation to it, though not enough that it could be referred to as a sparkling wine.
A Vinho Verde region was established in 1908, though the area didn't receive its Denominação de Origem Controlada (DOC) until 1984. The wine is thought to have originated in the Minho province in the far north of Portugal.
The carbonation in the bottle occurs from a process called malolactic fermentation, and while this is typically considered to be a defect in the wine the Vinho Verde producers found that the consumers rather liked it.
Because of the wine's bracing acidity and oceanic minerality it should be considered to be the ultimate partner to raw shellfish.
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Meteors, sometimes called shooting stars, are not stars at all, but small rocks burning up as they fall through Earth's atmosphere. Their super fast speed through the air causes them to burn up as they fall.
The best time to observe meteors is during a big meteor shower. Although you might see a few meteors on any clear night. Meteor showers last for several nights. They happen when the Earth passes through the trail of debris left behind by a comet or asteroid. During the peak of a good shower, you may see as many as 100 meteors in an hour! However, on a typical night, you will probably see 6 meteors per hour. Extremely bright meteors often leave an afterglow along their trail, called a train.
Each day, 100 tonnes of rocks and dust enter our atmosphere. Luckily, most of these objects are so small that they burn up completely before reaching the ground. They are too small to be a danger. Some rocks are big enough that they do not get totally burnt up and reach the Earth's surface. Space rocks that land on the ground are called meteorites.
Most meteorites are pieces of asteroid. Though a few have come from the Moon and Mars! Meteorites contain a lot more metals than Earth rocks. This makes them more dense, so they will feel heavier than you expect them to be. The outside of a meteorite is usually smooth and black. This is called the fusion crust. It is made when the outside of the rock get hots and melts as it falls.
Plan your meteor spotting
You need dark skies! The less light around you the better, so try to move well away from buildings and street lights. Also, check the phase of the Moon! A bright full Moon will spoil your chances of seeing meteors. You can check today's phase of the Moon on our homepage. Make sure to wear warm clothes and be patient, you might not see any on your first try!
Calendar of Meteor Showers
|Meteor Shower||Dates of Activity||Date of Peak||Description|
|Quadrantids||27th December – 10th January||2nd – 3rd January||One of the best showers but with a very short peak of only a few hours.|
|Lyrids||16th - 25th April||22nd April||About 10 to 15 meteors per hour at the shower’s peak, with a dark sky.|
|Eta Aquariids||19th April - 20th May||4th - 6th May||Halley’s comet is the source of the Eta Aquariid meteor shower.|
|Delta Aquariids||12th July - 23rd August||27th - 30th July||Observers in the Southern hemisphere will get the best views.|
|Perseids||12th July - 23rd August||11th - 13th August||Usually the most enjoyed meteor shower for the Northern Hemisphere.|
|Draconids||6th - 8th October||7th October||Usually not more than 5 meteors per hour but in 2011 there were over 600!|
|Orionids||2nd October - 7th November||20th - 22nd October||These meteors are debris from Comet Halley.|
|South Taurids||25th September - 25th November||4th - 5th November||This shower has a high percentage of fireballs (very bright meteors)|
|North Taurids||11th - 12th November||12th October - 2nd December||Meteors in this shower are often slow moving, but sometimes very bright.|
|Leonids||5th – 30th November||16th – 17th November||Bright with trains. Debris from the comet 55P/Temple-Tuttle|
|Geminids||4th – 17th December||13th – 14th December||Usually the strongest meteor shower of the year for the Northern Hemisphere.|
|Ursids||16 – 25 December||21 – 22 December||Only a few meteors per hour. Debris from the comet 8P/Tuttle|
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