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Rep. elect Greg Gianforte (R-Mont.) is taking full responsibility for his assault on a reporter last month.
In a letter addressed directly to Guardian reporter Ben Jacobs Wednesday, Gianforte expressed remorse and assumed complete blame for what happened at a campaign event in Montana when witnesses saw the reporter knocked to the ground by the candidate.
Jacobs tried to ask Gianforte a question about the healthcare bill moving through Congress. When Gianforte tried to avoid answering the question, the mild-mannered Jacobs pressed him.
This is when Gianforte turned violent. Jacobs wound up on the floor with his glasses broken and his body bruised. Those glasses are now an artifact at the Newseum in Washington, D.C.
“My physical response to your legitimate question was unprofessional, unacceptable and unlawful,” Gianforte wrote in the letter.
The congressman could still face a hefty fine and six months behind bars.
Politico‘s Hadas Gold broke the news.
“Notwithstanding anyone’s comments to the contrary, you did not initiate any physical contact with me, and I had no right to assault you,” Gianforte continued. “I am sorry for what I did and the unwanted notoriety this has created for you. I take full responsibility.”
To that end, Gianforte informed Jacobs that he’s donating $50K to the Committee to Protect Journalists, an organization that promotes press freedoms around the world.
“I made a mistake and humbly ask for your forgiveness,” Gianforte wrote.
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Toronto beer lovers will soon have a new home to enjoy premium craft brews in the city.
Goose Island Beer Company is making its way across the border, joining forces with Bier Markt, to open Canada’s first Goose Island Brewhouse. The new beer destination will be at 58 The Esplanade, and is expected to open on July 17.
The new Brewhouse will have a selection of world-class beers, made-from-scratch menu, and live music in a 18,000 square foot space. The space will also include a retail store selling growlers to fill with beer brewed on-site, Toronto-inspired variants and Goose Island merchandise.
As for the delicious eats, the Brewhouse’s seasonal menu will be designed to pair with Goose Island’s local and established brews.
“We’re thrilled to bring Toronto beer lovers the Goose Island favourites that they already know and love, along with outstanding new locally made brews,” said Bernard Priest, Head Brewer, Goose Island Toronto Brewhouse in a statement. “We’re very enthusiastic about the experience we will deliver in partnership with the Bier Markt Esplanade, re-establishing its roots and being a part of the community.”
The Brewhouse will be serving Goose Island’s Classic brews, which originated in Chicago in 1988, alongside new and innovative styles developed by the local brewers. The bar will feature 12 draught taps, many of which will constantly rotate.
And with summer around the corner, patio-goers will be happy to know that the Brewhouse will feature an outdoor seating space overlooking The Esplanade and an 60-person Biergarten on the north side of the building.
The building itself is a cultural heritage site, dating back to 1882. It was once a factory used to manufacture a wide range of steel milling products, and Goose Island has incorporated that history with their Brewhouse design.
The new Goose Island Brewhouse is opening on July 17, and will be open Sunday to Wednesday from 11 am to 1 am, and Thursday to Saturday from 11 am to 2 am. | <urn:uuid:89ab7d10-563b-4efb-90b7-c8f9fdde1cac> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://dailyhive.com/toronto/goose-island-canada-brewhouse-toronto | 2023-09-24T23:02:39Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.943764 | 446 |
Literateur Pt. Hari Om Sharma ‘Hari’ presents his book to the Chief Secretary, UP, Shri Durga Shankar Mishra.
Renowned literary figure and author, Pt. Sharma “Hari’ presented his book ‘Awake, Arise, Ascend’ to the Chief Secretary, UP, Shri Durga Shankar Mishra, IAS, here today. On this occasion, the Chief Secretary commended the excellent content in this book and showered Pt. Sharma with profuse praises for the useful contribution the book will make for society. Shri Mishra said that this style of writing is simple, clear, and touching and the content is of great use to the younger generation, motivating them to achieve the heights of success and fame.
On this momentous occasion, Pt. Sharma expressed his heartfelt congratulations and good wishes to the Chief Secretary for adorning his new post. He expressed the belief that Shri Mishra will show a new pathway of success and development in the state and that this meeting will go down his memory lane in years to come. He said that Shri Mishra had a very pleasing and straightforward personality and a progressive outlook.
Personnel Secretary of Shri Hari Om Sharma ‘Hari’, Shri Rajendra Chaurasia said that during the past 42 years, Shri Sharma had been writing articles and stories which were creative and useful for society. He had been giving new direction and imparting good values through the power of his pen. To date, Shri Sharma has authored 19 books and his pen is still active. He chooses topics of social interest and moral upliftment. Mostly, he writes for the benefit of the young generation through every section of society is benefitted. To date, Shri Sharma has received several awards and honored including those from renowned Heads of State, Presidents, Prime Ministers, Chief Ministers, Deputy Chief Ministers, Speaker of Vidhan Sabha, and other prominent personalities of India and abroad.
We would like to congratulate Shri Sharma on his new book “Awake Arise Ascend”.
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By Godwin Anyebe
Marketing Communications Experts and economists have warned the incoming government about policy loopholes that can derail the administration. They identified critical areas that have presently put Nigeria in bad shape which should be of major concern to the Bola Tinubu Administration.
These pit holes include: Risk-unconscious over-dependence on hydrocarbons – oil accounted for 90.5 per cent of merchandise trade in 2022; Poor policy coordination – Expansionary fiscal operations, driven by massive borrowings vis-à-vis contractionary monetary policy; Fiscal inefficiency and revenue leakages- recourse to borrowing (it is relatively easy) and doing so inefficiently (largely through CBN), largely funding recurrent expenditure; Counterproductive fiscal policies– Fiscal Policy Reform (FPR) weakening manufacturing activities and new investments; Misplaced priorities- Deepening brown economy and disregarding sub-national comparative advantage, and discourages productivity and weak social compact.
These were part of submissions at the 3rd National Policy Dialogue webinar organized by the Public Affairs Service of CMC Connect LLP, Perception Consulting, which took place on recently.
The Webinar themed, ‘Setting a Fiscal Policy Agenda for The Bola Ahmed Tinubu Administration’, aimed to foster a national discourse on the fiscal policy direction of the incoming government especially in the areas of regulations, taxation, excise duties and other policies that are making the ecosystem unfriendly for business growth.
The keynote Speaker, a distinguished economist renowned for his expertise in fiscal policy, banking, finance, and public sector consulting, Dr. Abiodun Adedipe stated that “The fiscal inefficiency, revenue leakages, misplaced priorities, risk-unconscious over-dependence on hydrocarbons, poor policy coordination, and counter-productive fiscal policies are the major reasons Nigeria is in a bad shape. However, I believe this discourse will serve as a platform to tell the incoming government the need to engage the private sector deeply in formulating and reshaping economic policies that will make Nigeria and the productive sectors bounce back, thereby promoting a better Nigeria,” he said
Furthermore, he said, “what we are selling to Tinubu`s administration is to set an agenda for ourselves, to be the top 10 economy in ten years’ time”. Dr. Adedipe eloquently elaborated on strategic directions for Bola Tinubu Government. He said, in the immediate, the incoming government should match non-oil revenue to recurrent spending, aggressively promote exports to the world market starting with African countries; strengthen domestic manufacturing, interrogating the nexus between import and export tariffs.
Elaborating further, the policy expert and Chief Consultant at B. Adedipe Associates, recommended that the Tinubu government should ensure actionable, consistent, and coherent fiscal, trade and monetary policies by promoting high-level actions on policy coordination and ownership, unified voice on policy pronouncement, setting the right tone at the top, revamp reform on Ease of Doing Business, evaluate policies based on deliverables. He espoused that the government must expand non-oil fiscal space, push for tax/GDP ratio of 15 per cent and above, and align fiscal, monetary and trade policies.
The dialogue had a panel of discussants drawn from different sectors of the economy. They include Mr. Tilewa Adebajo, Chief Executive Officer of CFG Advisory; Mr. Vivian Ikem, Corporate Affairs and Communications Director at Japan Tobacco International; Mrs. Sade Morgan, Corporate Affairs Director at Nigerian Breweries Plc, ably represented by Mr. Uzo Odenigbo, Head of Public, External and Government Affairs, Nigerian Breweries Plc.
In his own submission, the Corporate Affairs and Communications Director at Japan Tobacco International, JTI, Mr. Vivian Ikem, who was a panelist, spoke about issues on policy consistency, stating that inconsistency in government policies can affect the drive of foreign direct investments. He urged the incoming government to ensure consistency of policies.
Other panelists Uzo Odenigbo and Tilewa Adebajo both submitted that the economy under the Tinubu administration should be data-driven. Data is key in comparative fiscal analysis with other markets and in policy formulations.
Adebajo advised that the incoming government should be people-centric in its policy formulations. Oil subsidy, he stated should not be removed at once. It has to be a gradual removal while refineries are being brought to optimal performance.
The former Ogun State Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, and presently the Board Chairman of Odua Group Otunba Bimbo Ashiru, advised the incoming president to be very altruistic in his appointments into key positions that are germane to the success or otherwise of his administration. The former banker wants Mr. Bola Tinubu to follow in the footsteps of Chief Olusegun Obasanjo administration, by appointing Nigerians with capacity to run the economy irrespective of tribe, religion, and party affiliation.
He emphasized that the incoming administration should also prioritize agricultural transformation being the largest employer of labour and contributor to the gross domestic product of the economy. | <urn:uuid:91915a24-bfe5-4740-ad97-080c879c7e30> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://dailytimesng.com/experts-warn-incoming-govt-on-booby-traps/ | 2023-09-25T00:45:02Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.936333 | 1,053 |
Danone’s baby food plant in Wexford, Ireland, is the world’s first climate-neutral production site for infant formula. This has been confirmed by the Carbon Trust. At the plant, 350 employees produce baby food under the brands Aptamil, Cow & Gate and Nutrilon, which is exported to 41 countries.
To ensure climate neutrality, the plant purchases green electricity and generates heat by burning wood. This has reduced CO2 emissions by 70% (= 10,000 t) compared to 2010. The remaining emissions are compensated. Product and packaging residues are collected and there is no waste that ends up in landfills.
Danone also wants to make the second Irish baby food plant in Macroom climate neutral. So far, gas has been burned for energy generation there. | <urn:uuid:d1abc42f-98a0-43cd-9008-6637daf414d2> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://dairy-international.com/news/home/worlds-first-climate-neutral-babyfood-plant/ | 2023-09-24T23:47:33Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.935434 | 165 |
The Dallas Wings wrapped up their three-game home stand on Friday night when they took on the Washington Mystics from the College Park Center in Arlington.
Last time out on Tuesday, the Wings fell 88-83 at the hands of the Connecticut Sun, snapping their five-game win streak.
With a win today, Dallas could get back on track before heading on a road trip that includes stops in Vegas and Seattle.
The Wings’ usual domination down low was very present in this one. After one, Dallas led 24-12 but out-rebounded the Mystics 15-5.
You don’t usually think of Teaira McCowan as a tremendous scorer, but she led all players with 14 first-quarter points.
Dallas led 43-29 at the half after continuing its domination down low. Teaira McCowan led all scorers with 16, but Satou Sabally also had an impressive stat line with 7 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists.
To start the second half, the Wings came out of the gates a little sluggish, as Washington would cut the lead to single digits at one point. With 5:14 to play, the Wings’ lead had dwindled to 49-42. However, a late run to end the quarter would make the Wings lead a lot more comfortable as they lead 68-51 with one quarter to go.
A big 4th quarter would secure a 90-62 win for the Wings as they closed out their home stand with a dominant performance.
Satou Sabally had a historic night as 14 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists would secure her first career triple-double. Sabally’s effort was the Wings’ first triple-double since moving to Dallas in 2016.
Following this win, the Wings will hit the road, where they will take on the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday at 5:00 PM CST. | <urn:uuid:129fc787-ac0b-4ad8-80a0-d918f6a80b17> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://dalsportsnation.com/2023/07/28/saballys-historic-night-helps-wings-sink-mystics/ | 2023-09-24T23:40:38Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.975017 | 396 |
We had a baby last month. I am really, really into this baby.
Like, the baby is so good.
I am one of those people who is prone to over-thinking simple things. The last time I bought a backpack, it took me more than a year to decide on bag evaluation criteria, develop a personal theory of backpack aesthetics, understand the environmental and ethical implications of buying from this or that company … I guess what I’m saying is that I am a dweeb.
But so the point is: if my feelings about a dumb ol’ backpack are complex to the point of unmanageable, please try to imagine what my brain does when confronted with questions of parenthood.
I wanted to start capturing some of these feelings somehow. Newborn babies don’t tend to let you sleep, and sleep deprivation messes with your ability to form memories. I feel sure that I won’t remember most of my thoughts tomorrow, let alone next year. And it turns out that this is a slightly scary way to feel when it’s in relation to a tiny, beautiful, fragile human I helped to make. I’m worried I’ll forget the small details this experience that all feel so important when they happen.
I’ve taken so many photos that my phone has run out of storage space. I’ve done some writing to try and capture the very personal stuff I don’t intend to share with internet strangers (no offense). For the stuff in between, a webcomic currently seems like a good idea. I already type too much for work and for fun, so blogging doesn’t appeal for this job. I like to draw and want more excuses to do it … There you go.
Reading webcomics has been a part of my morning routine for years. I wanted to call out a couple artists whose work has inspired me towards doing my own thing:
- Kate Beaton is brilliant and everybody knows it. Her site is not currently updating, but she occasionally posts new stuff to twitter (@beatonna) that I am finding extremely relatable.
- Kevin Budnik (@knittedsweater) makes a journal comic that is sometimes sad and often really thoughtful and poetic.
Lastly: I’m really just doing this comic for myself. If you get something out of reading it, that would make me very happy. But I’m a busy person with a growing family and a fulfilling job. While I aspire to write and post comics regularly for my own sake, I think it’s not responsible to make promises about a posting schedule.
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Sang De smiled, and said, “My Master died five years ago. What opinion can he have?” When he said this, his face suddenly became distorted: “Even if the old thing is dead, he won’t give me the tool. I can only take it personally.”
Yang Kai was stunned when he heard this. Seeing Sang De’s expression, it seemed that he was not happy with his master, and there was quarrel between the two.
“The old man has been preparing for this matter for five years, and has been looking for someone like you. Today, I finally found someone suitable. As long as you nod your head, little brother, give your trust to the old man, the old man promises to take you out of this solitary void secret realm! “Sang De looked at Yang Kai with excitement.
“I don’t have the right to choose?” Yang Kai smiled.
Sang De said lightly: “Although the old man stays at home, he has been doing item refining on Tongtian Island for 900 years, and he has made many friends and made many people owe favors. You should think carefully, little brother.”
Although these words sounded unclear, Yang Kai was not a fool, and could not hear the threat in the other party’s words. He said that he has made many friends and made many people owe favors. In other words, he can let many people work for him. Once Yang Kai refuses, it may be difficult for him to live in Tongtian City in the future, and many people will come to kill him.
“You help me repair the Clean Spirit Formation first, I have to think about it for a while.” Yang Kai pointed to the item refining furnace.
“It’s easy to talk.” Sang De smiled slightly, this time he didn’t talk any more, but with a solemn expression, his hand pinched seal arts. Start the fire. Begin to repair that Clean Spirit Formation.
Yang Kai sat cross-legged, frowning, seeming to be considering the feasibility of Sang De’s proposal, but in fact has been paying close attention to the old man’s item refining, lest he do anything on that clean spirit formation.
Sang De is also worthy of being a great master Item Refiner. He throws his various materials into the item refining furnace, and his hands are constantly changing. The spirit formation was depicted in the item refining furnace, and the huge refining furnace let out a buzzing sound from time to time.
Yang Kai himself is an alchemist. Although he has never touched the art of item refining, there are many similarities between the two, such as the investment in materials, the control of the heat, the depiction of the spirit formation, etc. He don’t understand it very well, but he also know that Sang De is not doing it wrongly. He is really repairing the Clean Spirit Formation for him.
After a full hour, Sang De suddenly recovered the spirit, and the furnace fire of the item refining furnace gradually began to weaken. After reaching a certain level, Sang De slammed several spiritual seals against the item refining furnace, and suddenly stop.
He stretched out his hand. The lid of the refining furnace flew out. One formation flag shot out from the refining furnace, and was caught in his hand. Yang Kai opened his eyes and found that this set of clean spirit formation had been restored as before, and it seemed to be better than when Ling Yinqin first lent to him, it was more spiritual. In other words, this set of clean sky formation is definitely better than the previous one.
Sang De smiled slightly and said: “The set of clean spirit formation you brought, should be something that the old man refined fifty years ago. The old man has learned a lot in the past fifty years. As I worked hard, I made a slight modification to this set of Clean SPirit Formation, but you can rest assured that it is definitely better than the previous one.”
While speaking, he directly handed over the clean spirit formation to Yang Kai.
Yang Kai took it, and didn’t worry about what he would do on this clean spirit formation. He just checked it briefly and threw it into the space ring, clasping his fist and said, “Thank you, Great Master.”
Sang De said: “I wonder what the little brother is thinking about my proposal?”
“I’ve figured it out clearly.” Yang Kai nodded slightly, “Count me in.”
Sang De laughed: “The little brother really understands the truth, the old man did not see you wrong.”
Yang Kai snorted coldly: “I just want to leave here. Even if it’s not the great master, I’ll cooperate with someone else.”
“It’s okay, if that’s the case, let’s meet in front of the city gate in three days!” Sang De smiled slightly, “The old man needs to prepare something and call other people. Then I will ask the little brother to be on time for the appointment!”
“I will leave first.” Yang Kai got up and clasped his fist to Sang De slightly.
“By the way, I haven’t asked the little brother name?” Sang De suddenly asked again.
There is no need to hide names in this place, so Yang Kai directly used his real name to show people.
After leaving Sang De’s residence, Yang Kai took out the communication bead that Jiao Yi had handed him before, contacted him, and found out that they had indeed moved to the inner city, and they were far from him and Liu Xianyun. The Cave Mansion where he was located was not far away, so he agreed to wait for a visit to them and prepare to return the restored Clean Spirit Formation to Ling Yinqin.
After walking through a few streets, Yang Kai suddenly stopped, and looked up at a building not far away.
The building looked like an attic, divided into six floors. It was not too big or small, but it was certainly not easy for the owner behind this attic to occupy such a place in this extremely prosperous area.
In fact, the owner of this loft is not a simple person.
Because this is Ice Heart Pavilion!
Yang Kai knows that the pavilion master of the Ice Heart Pavilion is an extremely powerful emperor realm, and can even sit on an equal footing with the Master of Tongtian Island, but this Ice Heart Pavilion master is different from the Master of Tongtian Island. The former seems to control only one attic, while the latter control the entire Tongtian Island.
When he first came to Tongtian Island, Ling Yinqin also sold her goods to a beautiful woman named Fan Xin, who was from ICe Heart Pavilion.
The three words Ice Heart Pavilion reminded Yang Kai of a lot of past events, and Sang De also mentioned that besides him, the people who knew the location of the exit were two people, Ice Heart Pavilion Master and Tongtian Island Master.
It is naturally unrealistic to find out the information exported by these two people. The powerhouse at the 3rd-order Emperor Realm might not even be able to be seen. Even if they are, it is impossible to inquire directly.
This happened slowly. He always felt that Sang De was a little unreliable. Maybe he was planning some unknown activities. The so-called eggs cannot be put in a basket. Yang Kai thought about leaving the solitary void secret realm in the future. Sooner or later, he may have to deal with the Ice Heart Pavilion Master, so he might as well start this matter now.
Outside Ice Heart Pavilion, there was a wooden sign with two lines of characters engraved on the wooden sign. Yang Kai looked closer and realized that it was the sign of Ice Heart Pavilion hiring alchemists.
“Hiring a high-level Alchemist, the benefits are huge!”
There were only two lines on the sign, which made Yang Kai’s eyes shine brightly.
Moreover, the handwriting is graceful, three points into the wood, and there is an indescribable Taoist rhyme hidden in it, which seems to be the hand of an extremely powerful person.
Just as Yang Kai stopped in front of the wooden sign to watch, a beautiful woman suddenly walked out of Ice Heart Pavilion and asked with a smile, “Little Brother is an alchemist?”
He stood motionless in front of this wooden sign, which naturally made people think of some situations.
Yang Kai raised his head when he heard the words and looked at the other party, the beautiful woman said in surprise: “It’s you.”
“It turned out to be Senior Sister Fan!” Yang Kai smiled and clasped his fists.
This beautiful woman is not someone else, it is the Fan Xin who bought Ling Yinqin’s goods at the dock before.
“What Senior Sister?” Fan Xin glared at Yang Kai, and said unwillingly: “Plainly call people much older. If you have a higher cultivation level than me, just call me junior sister.”
“Junior Sister Fan!” Yang Kai immediately changed his words.
“How do i call the senior brother?” Fan Xin asked.
Yang Kai hurriedly reported his name, Fan Xin pursed her lips and said, “It turns out that it is Senior Brother Yang. Senior Brother Yang is an alchemist?”
“Well, I barely understand it.” Yang Kai said modestly.
Fan Xin’s beautiful eyes lit up and she asked urgently, “What level of alchemist is Senior Brother Yang?”
“Dao Source Grade!” Yang Kai said that his skills were a little smaller. After all, the emperor grade alchemist there are extremely lacking existences. Sang De is just a Dao Source Grade high-rank item refiner, on this Tongtian Island. It is admired and respected. If he is really promoted to Emperor Grade Refining Expert, Tongtian Island Master will be polite to him by three points.
“What level of pill can be refined?” When Fan Xin heard that Yang Kai was actually a Dao Source Gradealchemist, she seemed to be even more enthusiastic. The whole person leaned in front of Yang Kai, and suddenly a fragrant wind rushed into his face, making people feel very excited.
“Dao Source Grade middle-rank, high-rank can occasionally be refined successfully, the chances are not high.”
“Senior Brother Yang may come in and test it out. If you can really refine the Dao Source Grade middle-grade spirit pill, Ice Heart Pavilion will definitely hire him.”
“Okay.” Yang Kai smiled slightly. He came here to find a backer. After all, he came here for the first time, and he might encounter some trouble in the future. If there is a backer, it would be better to live in Tongtian City. He want to meet the Ice Heart Pavilion Master, and get familiar with this powerhouse.
Seeing that Yang Kai agreed so readily, Fan Xin was overjoyed and quickly led Yang Kai to the pavilion.
Yang Kai opened his eyes and saw that this Ice Heart Pavilion seemed to be a place where materials were sold. The goods on the shelves were all kinds of pill refining, pill refining and materials for cultivation, and no finished pills and artifacts were seen.
Moreover, to Yang Kai’s expectation, the business of Ice Heart Pavilion seemed to be not very good. There were only three or five guests inside, who were watching around.
However, a few women with very similar dresses were accompanying the guests and introducing them to the goods.
“Your Ice Heart Pavilion only accepts women?” Yang Kai asked in surprise.
Fan Xin pursed her mouth and smiled: “Yes, this is the rule set by the pavilion master.”
“Then I have broken the rules?” Yang Kai raised his brows, thinking that the ice heart pavilion master, was either a lecher or a female, so he made such a rule.
Fan Xin said: “This is different. We are all disciples under the master’s seat. If Senior Brother Yang can join Ice Heart Pavilion, it will only be an employment relationship.”
“That’s it!” Yang Kai nodded slightly, and didn’t care much. People only accepted female disciples, so it was naturally impossible to bring him under the sect, not to mention Yang Kai would not want to.
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How Amazon and Walmart Selling Strategies Differ
Maybe the desire is for diversification – to get their products in front of more people, on a different platform, with a different level of competition. Perhaps the reason is pure experimentation. Successful Amazon sellers want to see if they can replicate their success on Walmart’s platform.
Selling on Walmart is not as simple as “copy-and-paste.” Strategies and best practices that work on Amazon won’t necessarily be equally successful on Walmart. For example, strategies to win the Amazon Buy Box are markedly different than winning the Walmart Buy Box. There are just enough nuances that you need to consider to ensure you have complementary but unique strategies that focus on what makes the two marketplaces different. Successful multi-channel eCommerce retail involves a dynamic strategy.
To understand why strategies need to be a little different when selling on both platforms simultaneously, it’s important to understand the inherent differences between selling on Amazon and selling on Walmart.
- The Key Differences in Selling On Walmart vs. Amazon
- Common Mistakes Amazon and Walmart Sellers Make
- Why Successful Amazon Sellers Should Consider Selling on Walmart?
The Key Differences in Selling On Walmart vs. Amazon
1. Selling fees
2. Onboarding and listing
3. Pricing and buy box competition
4. Shipping and fulfillment
5. Performance standards, and
6. Branding and advertising opportunities
Let’s take a look at each of these in some detail.
- Selling Fees
As we’ve mentioned before, Amazon loves fees. A good chunk of the revenue they make as a company comes from these fees, so it stands to reason they’re going to install them wherever and whenever they have the opportunity to do so. Amazon’s Professional seller accounts cost $39.99 per month, and the referral fees for each sale ranging from 8-15%, depending on the category. There is a minimum fee installed by Amazon, though, so you’ll never pay less than 8% regardless of category.
Three in four of you are likely using FBA also, so you’re familiar with their fulfillment fees that vary by the weight of the products Amazon is handling on your behalf. And, of course, the storage fees. If Amazon has to hold your inventory for an extended period in any of their warehouses, you’ll pay for it.
Walmart’s fee structure is a little different. There’s no setup or monthly seller fees to sell your products on the platform, but they also use referral fees that mirror what Amazon charges for each sale. Walmart does have a fulfillment service now, called Walmart Fulfillment Service (WFS). If you decide to use WFS for your products, you’ll pay some monthly storage fees and the occasional fulfillment fees. However, becoming a part of WFS isn’t as easy as it is to use FBA, so this isn’t a concern for most sellers.
And, oh yeah, UPCs. You’ll need to have a UPC for every product you list on the Walmart platform for sale. As you can imagine, the cost associated with acquiring and maintaining those UPCs can add up quickly.
- Onboarding and Product Listings
As we’re sure you know by now, one of the biggest annoyances with listing and onboarding products onto Amazon is their penchant for changing listing criteria at the drop of a hat, requiring you to do some arcane task to align everything. Those are rare enough, though, that they aren’t that much of an annoyance.
It’s well-known that Walmart doesn’t allow that many people to sell on their platform. The biggest difference between the two platforms lies here. Amazon will let anyone with a pulse sell on Amazon, while Walmart wants to see that you’ve had some previous success selling elsewhere, first, to hedge their bets and give you an opportunity. To sell on Walmart, you have to complete an application and undergo their infamous “trust and safety review.” This review typically takes a few weeks. If you are accepted, there’s an onboarding process that is very manual compared to the automatic onboarding that happens on your behalf when you sign up for Amazon’s Seller Central.
- Pricing and Buy Box Competition
Amazon is designed for sellers to have success. But a side effect of this is a massive amount of competition on the platform. While all of the sellers on Amazon aren’t professional sellers, a good number are and know what they’re doing in short and long-term strategies to help them land in the Buy Box more often.
Prices fluctuate all over the place due to this level of competition, so it’s essential if you’re serious about selling on Amazon that you react quickly. And work with an automatic repricing tool that helps you keep your price points competitive whenever tweaks need to be made.
If you sell via FBA or Seller-Fulfilled Prime (SFP), your chances of landing in the Buy Box are naturally higher because of the speed and dependability of your fulfillment, which factors directly into the Amazon algorithm. If your sales velocity is consistently high as well, you should be landing there quite often.
Prices on Walmart are generally less expensive than on Amazon. Because of this, it’s vital to list competitive prices for your products on the platform at the risk of getting delisted if you aren’t competitive. Walmart is serious about prices being reasonable, and they don’t stand for anyone trying to take advantage of ill-informed visitors to the marketplace. Walmart is much less saturated, in general, from a competitive standpoint. So if you’re willing to play by their rules as a seller, there’s a big opportunity to dig in and grab some quick success on Walmart Marketplace for your products.
- Shipping and Fulfillment
Almost 75% of Amazon sellers use FBA solely to gain access to the Prime badge and have the ability to sell products within Prime. These sellers also use some type of combination approach for the fulfillment of orders. They likely partner with a 3PL, a third-party logistics company, to handle some of their inventory and shipping orders to customers.
In simplest terms, Amazon’s shipping and fulfillment infrastructure – both in terms of technology and physical shipping power – is staggering and one of its massive differentiators.
Walmart has recently launched Walmart + to lessen this differentiation. The benefits here are similar to Prime and allow Walmart sellers to offer fast delivery times on certain product categories. Walmart’s Two Day program helps sellers who want to spend more effort on the platform the ability to access two-day shipping tags. These shipping tags help elevate your product in organic search rankings and therefore have a better shot at landing in Buy Boxes more often.
Once you’ve been a seller for 90 days and met Walmart’s performance standards, you can qualify for Two Day. You can also fill out an interest form to access Walmart Fulfillment Services and hope to get in.
In general, Walmart is slowly rolling out offerings that closely mirror what Amazon offers in a race to catch up and prop the platform as a reasonable alternative.
- Performance Standards
If you fulfill through FBA, Amazon’s performance standards aren’t a concern. Part of what you lean on them for within FBA is to handle performance using their logistical and customer service capabilities, so it’s something you can take off of your hands.
If you sell through FBM, there are a few metrics you’ll need to keep a close watch on:
- Order Defect Rate (ODR) – Ensure this stays under 1% over a rolling 60 day period. ODR includes negative feedback from your buyers, claims, and any credit card chargebacks from purchases.
- Cancellation Rate – Needs to stay under 2.5% over a rolling seven day period.
- Late Shipment Rate – Needs to be below 4% both for 10 and 30 day periods.
I’m sure you can see why going with FBA is a no-brainer, so you don’t have to mess with all the tracking that goes along with staying where you need to against these metrics.
There’s also danger if you’re an FBM who violates these metrics of getting a warning or suspension notice from Amazon. These suspensions are notoriously hard to overturn and have derailed many successful businesses just as they were building momentum.
Walmart tracks similar core metrics to Amazon that measure performance standards. They expect you as a seller to keep an ODR of less than 2% over 90 days to stay in good graces. If your ODR continues to violate that metric, you’ll get a warning, but Walmart’s much more likely to work with you to improve, given their desire to compete with Amazon at scale.
- Branding and Advertising Opportunities
In general, people who buy on Amazon couldn’t care less about your brand. The vast majority of Amazon searches are product-specific, not brand-specific. Potential customers are looking for a specific item and don’t care about the brand selling it as long as reviews are decent and the product’s description meets their needs.
If you want your brand to stand out, you’re going to have to pay to play. About the only way to grab the featured spots on detail or product pages is to pay to get in the mix. The days of doing so organically are long gone, as paid placements dominate most of the first listings for any given product.
Building and promoting your brand on Amazon is as much about protecting your intellectual property (IP) as it is gaming positioning to have a chance at more sales. Through Amazon’s brand registry, you can access various tools to help with protection against copyright infringements or knock-off versions of your products that hit the market as soon as you start to be successful.
On the flip side, Walmart was a traditional brick-and-mortar brand first. Because of this, Walmart’s customers are more likely to be brand loyal and search for products by brand. A very small percentage of Walmart sellers currently advertise because of this. There’s less saturation, in general, and the ability to rank organically is still there. Plus, Walmart’s advertising works on an auction model, where the big players can outspend you for position pretty much every time unless you’re willing to go dollar for dollar.
Now that you know the key differences between selling on the platforms, it’s worth examining some of the common mistakes made by sellers on both platforms.
Common Mistakes Amazon and Walmart Sellers Make
We could write on this topic for an extended time, but to keep it simple, let’s look at three common mistakes Amazon sellers make and three mistakes Walmart sellers make.
Mistakes Amazon Sellers Make
- Don’t spend enough time on their product listings
- Jump into niches that are too competitive, and
- Underestimate the importance of customer service
If you’ve been selling on Amazon for a while, you know how important it is to make sure product listings are crystal clear and backed by Amazon Keyword Research that will help you be in the search rankings mix. Picture quality also matters so much. Spending money on professional-quality photographs can make all the difference in your listings. It may be a hit to your pocketbook, but it’s money you’ll reclaim quickly because your listings will look professional and stand out from the rest of the pack.
There’s a huge misconception that the way to succeed on Amazon is to start selling products that are already selling well. False. When you do this, you enter into competition with sellers with thousands of reviews and carefully curated product listings. In short, you have very little chance to succeed. Instead, seek out products that are starting to show a good sales velocity but are still under the radar. As the saying goes, “it’s always best to hop on a rocket ship right before it takes off.”
Simply put, you must respond to negative reviews. It’s difficult because each negative review can feel like a personal attack. It isn’t.
People have bad experiences with products for all types of reasons. It’s rarely about you. Take the time to respond to these reviews professionally. It pays off. Who knows? You might even have the occasional buyer change their review and give you a lift.
The common mistakes Walmart sellers make are a little different.
- Break one of Walmart’s extensive performance standard rules
- Violate Walmart’s Price Parity or Price Leadership rules, and
- Forget to lean in on SEO in their product listings
As we’ve outlined, Walmart’s extensive performance standards and rules are difficult to keep track of, but part of the process of selling on the platform is doing so. Before you ever list your first product, you need to get intimately familiar with the Prohibited Products Policy and Seller Performance Standards. You also need to understand Walmart Product listing variation.
These documents outline what you can and cannot sell on the platform and how Walmart expects you to behave on the platform to stay above board.
Walmart’s Price Parity rule doesn’t allow you to sell similar products at a lower price on other platforms. If you’re going to sell on Walmart, the products you list have to be cost-competitive. The Price Leadership rule takes this to another level. It ensures you aren’t selling a similar product at a bargain-basement price somewhere else. Be very careful about how you establish pricing when you first get set up on Walmart.
Because so few sellers take advantage of Walmart’s advertising options, organic positioning is much more important than Amazon. Make sure to invest the time to understand SEO best practices and set up your product listings in a way that takes advantage. If you don’t spend the time here, it can come at your expense. It can be a slog, but it’s worth it if you’re going to be competitive.
Why Successful Amazon Sellers Should Consider Selling on Walmart?
If you’ve been successful selling on Amazon – and if you’re reading this article, chances are you have been – it’s relatively easy to apply the best practices that made you successful on Amazon to your early time on Walmart.
You’ll be installing these best practices in a much less competitive landscape. One that’s young by comparison, and that’s a good thing. There’s generally less competition for featured listings and the Buy Box, which allows you to gain traction much faster than you could when diving in on Amazon.
It takes time to make sure you’re carefully navigating the minefields that Walmart can put in your path, and it’s a relatively steep barrier to entry by comparison. But, once you’re set up and rolling, it’s a greenfield of opportunity.
Beyond this, with the launch of Walmart +, there’s a big opportunity for seasoned sellers to match the success they’ve seen as an FBA leveraging Amazon Prime.
Selling on Amazon and selling on Walmart are two very different processes that require nuanced and particular strategies, but it’s not yet time to give up one at the expense of the other.
Dip your toes into both pools and tweak your strategies based on what makes the platforms unique to see the best possible success.
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In optics, aberration is a property of optical systems, such as lenses, that causes light to be spread out over some region of space rather than focused to a point. Aberrations cause the image formed by a lens to be blurred or distorted, with the nature of the distortion depending on the type of aberration. Aberration can be defined as a departure of the performance of an optical system from the predictions of paraxial optics. In an imaging system, it occurs when light from one point of an object does not converge into (or does not diverge from) a single point after transmission through the system. Aberrations occur because the simple paraxial theory is not a completely accurate model of the effect of an optical system on light, rather than due to flaws in the optical elements.
An image-forming optical system with aberration will produce an image which is not sharp. Makers of optical instruments need to correct optical systems to compensate for aberration.
Aberration can be analyzed with the techniques of geometrical optics. The articles on reflection, refraction and caustics discuss the general features of reflected and refracted rays.
With an ideal lens, light from any given point on an object would pass through the lens and come together at a single point in the image plane (or, more generally, the image surface). Real lenses do not focus light exactly to a single point, however, even when they are perfectly made. These deviations from the idealized lens performance are called aberrations of the lens.
Aberrations fall into two classes: monochromatic and chromatic. Monochromatic aberrations are caused by the geometry of the lens or mirror and occur both when light is reflected and when it is refracted. They appear even when using monochromatic light, hence the name.
Chromatic aberrations are caused by dispersion, the variation of a lens's refractive index with wavelength. Because of dispersion, different wavelengths of light come to focus at different points. Chromatic aberration does not appear when monochromatic light is used.
The most common monochromatic aberrations are:
Although defocus is technically the lowest-order of the optical aberrations, it is usually not considered as a lens aberration, since it can be corrected by moving the lens (or the image plane) to bring the image plane to the optical focus of the lens.
In addition to these aberrations, piston and tilt are effects which shift the position of the focal point. Piston and tilt are not true optical aberrations, since when an otherwise perfect wavefront is altered by piston and tilt, it will still form a perfect, aberration-free image, only shifted to a different position.
Main article: Chromatic aberration
Chromatic aberration occurs when different wavelengths are not focussed to the same point. Types of chromatic aberration are:
See also: Lens (optics)
In a perfect optical system in the classical theory of optics, rays of light proceeding from any object point unite in an image point; and therefore the object space is reproduced in an image space. The introduction of simple auxiliary terms, due to Gauss, named the focal lengths and focal planes, permits the determination of the image of any object for any system. The Gaussian theory, however, is only true so long as the angles made by all rays with the optical axis (the symmetrical axis of the system) are infinitely small, i.e., with infinitesimal objects, images and lenses; in practice these conditions may not be realized, and the images projected by uncorrected systems are, in general, ill-defined and often blurred if the aperture or field of view exceeds certain limits.
The investigations of James Clerk Maxwell and Ernst Abbe[note 1] showed that the properties of these reproductions, i.e., the relative position and magnitude of the images, are not special properties of optical systems, but necessary consequences of the supposition (per Abbe) of the reproduction of all points of a space in image points, and are independent of the manner in which the reproduction is effected. These authors showed, however, that no optical system can justify these suppositions, since they are contradictory to the fundamental laws of reflection and refraction. Consequently, the Gaussian theory only supplies a convenient method of approximating reality; realistic optical systems fall short of this unattainable ideal. Currently, all that can be accomplished is the projection of a single plane onto another plane; but even in this, aberrations always occurs and it may be unlikely that these will ever be entirely corrected.
Let S (fig. 1) be any optical system, rays proceeding from an axis point O under an angle u1 will unite in the axis point O'1; and those under an angle u2 in the axis point O'2. If there is refraction at a collective spherical surface, or through a thin positive lens, O'2 will lie in front of O'1 so long as the angle u2 is greater than u1 (under correction); and conversely with a dispersive surface or lenses (over correction). The caustic, in the first case, resembles the sign > (greater than); in the second < (less than). If the angle u1 is very small, O'1 is the Gaussian image; and O'1 O'2 is termed the longitudinal aberration, and O'1R the lateral aberration of the pencils with aperture u2. If the pencil with the angle u2 is that of the maximum aberration of all the pencils transmitted, then in a plane perpendicular to the axis at O'1 there is a circular disk of confusion of radius O'1R, and in a parallel plane at O'2 another one of radius O'2R2; between these two is situated the disk of least confusion.
The largest opening of the pencils, which take part in the reproduction of O, i.e., the angle u, is generally determined by the margin of one of the lenses or by a hole in a thin plate placed between, before, or behind the lenses of the system. This hole is termed the stop or diaphragm; Abbe used the term aperture stop for both the hole and the limiting margin of the lens. The component S1 of the system, situated between the aperture stop and the object O, projects an image of the diaphragm, termed by Abbe the entrance pupil; the exit pupil is the image formed by the component S2, which is placed behind the aperture stop. All rays which issue from O and pass through the aperture stop also pass through the entrance and exit pupils, since these are images of the aperture stop. Since the maximum aperture of the pencils issuing from O is the angle u subtended by the entrance pupil at this point, the magnitude of the aberration will be determined by the position and diameter of the entrance pupil. If the system be entirely behind the aperture stop, then this is itself the entrance pupil (front stop); if entirely in front, it is the exit pupil (back stop).
If the object point be infinitely distant, all rays received by the first member of the system are parallel, and their intersections, after traversing the system, vary according to their perpendicular height of incidence, i.e. their distance from the axis. This distance replaces the angle u in the preceding considerations; and the aperture, i.e., the radius of the entrance pupil, is its maximum value.
If rays issuing from O (fig. 1) are concurrent, it does not follow that points in a portion of a plane perpendicular at O to the axis will be also concurrent, even if the part of the plane be very small. As the diameter of the lens increases (i.e., with increasing aperture), the neighboring point N will be reproduced, but attended by aberrations comparable in magnitude to ON. These aberrations are avoided if, according to Abbe, the sine condition, sin u'1/sin u1=sin u'2/sin u2, holds for all rays reproducing the point O. If the object point O is infinitely distant, u1 and u2 are to be replaced by h1 and h2, the perpendicular heights of incidence; the sine condition then becomes sin u'1/h1=sin u'2/h2. A system fulfilling this condition and free from spherical aberration is called aplanatic (Greek a-, privative, plann, a wandering). This word was first used by Robert Blair to characterize a superior achromatism, and, subsequently, by many writers to denote freedom from spherical aberration as well.
Since the aberration increases with the distance of the ray from the center of the lens, the aberration increases as the lens diameter increases (or, correspondingly, with the diameter of the aperture), and hence can be minimized by reducing the aperture, at the cost of also reducing the amount of light reaching the image plane.
Main article: Astigmatism (optical systems)
For Astigmatism of the eye, see Astigmatism.
A point O (fig. 2) at a finite distance from the axis (or with an infinitely distant object, a point which subtends a finite angle at the system) is, in general, even then not sharply reproduced if the pencil of rays issuing from it and traversing the system is made infinitely narrow by reducing the aperture stop; such a pencil consists of the rays which can pass from the object point through the now infinitely small entrance pupil. It is seen (ignoring exceptional cases) that the pencil does not meet the refracting or reflecting surface at right angles; therefore it is astigmatic (Gr. a-, privative, stigmia, a point). Naming the central ray passing through the entrance pupil the axis of the pencil or principal ray, it can be said: the rays of the pencil intersect, not in one point, but in two focal lines, which can be assumed to be at right angles to the principal ray; of these, one lies in the plane containing the principal ray and the axis of the system, i.e. in the first principal section or meridional section, and the other at right angles to it, i.e. in the second principal section or sagittal section. We receive, therefore, in no single intercepting plane behind the system, as, for example, a focusing screen, an image of the object point; on the other hand, in each of two planes lines O' and O" are separately formed (in neighboring planes ellipses are formed), and in a plane between O' and O" a circle of least confusion. The interval O'O", termed the astigmatic difference, increases, in general, with the angle W made by the principal ray OP with the axis of the system, i.e. with the field of view. Two astigmatic image surfaces correspond to one object plane; and these are in contact at the axis point; on the one lie the focal lines of the first kind, on the other those of the second. Systems in which the two astigmatic surfaces coincide are termed anastigmatic or stigmatic.
Sir Isaac Newton was probably the discoverer of astigmation; the position of the astigmatic image lines was determined by Thomas Young; and the theory was developed by Allvar Gullstrand. A bibliography by P. Culmann is given in Moritz von Rohr's Die Bilderzeugung in optischen Instrumenten.
By opening the stop wider, similar deviations arise for lateral points as have been already discussed for axial points; but in this case they are much more complicated. The course of the rays in the meridional section is no longer symmetrical to the principal ray of the pencil; and on an intercepting plane there appears, instead of a luminous point, a patch of light, not symmetrical about a point, and often exhibiting a resemblance to a comet having its tail directed towards or away from the axis. From this appearance it takes its name. The unsymmetrical form of the meridional pencil—formerly the only one considered—is coma in the narrower sense only; other errors of coma have been treated by Arthur König and Moritz von Rohr, and later by Allvar Gullstrand.
Main article: Petzval field curvature
If the above errors be eliminated, the two astigmatic surfaces united, and a sharp image obtained with a wide aperture—there remains the necessity to correct the curvature of the image surface, especially when the image is to be received upon a plane surface, e.g. in photography. In most cases the surface is concave towards the system.
Even if the image is sharp, it may be distorted compared to ideal pinhole projection. In pinhole projection, the magnification of an object is inversely proportional to its distance to the camera along the optical axis so that a camera pointing directly at a flat surface reproduces that flat surface. Distortion can be thought of as stretching the image non-uniformly, or, equivalently, as a variation in magnification across the field. While "distortion" can include arbitrary deformation of an image, the most pronounced modes of distortion produced by conventional imaging optics is "barrel distortion", in which the center of the image is magnified more than the perimeter (figure 3a). The reverse, in which the perimeter is magnified more than the center, is known as "pincushion distortion" (figure 3b). This effect is called lens distortion or image distortion, and there are algorithms to correct it.
Systems free of distortion are called orthoscopic (orthos, right, skopein to look) or rectilinear (straight lines).
This aberration is quite distinct from that of the sharpness of reproduction; in unsharp, reproduction, the question of distortion arises if only parts of the object can be recognized in the figure. If, in an unsharp image, a patch of light corresponds to an object point, the center of gravity of the patch may be regarded as the image point, this being the point where the plane receiving the image, e.g., a focusing screen, intersects the ray passing through the middle of the stop. This assumption is justified if a poor image on the focusing screen remains stationary when the aperture is diminished; in practice, this generally occurs. This ray, named by Abbe a principal ray (not to be confused with the principal rays of the Gaussian theory), passes through the center of the entrance pupil before the first refraction, and the center of the exit pupil after the last refraction. From this it follows that correctness of drawing depends solely upon the principal rays; and is independent of the sharpness or curvature of the image field. Referring to fig. 4, we have O'Q'/OQ = a' tan w'/a tan w = 1/N, where N is the scale or magnification of the image. For N to be constant for all values of w, a' tan w'/a tan w must also be constant. If the ratio a'/a be sufficiently constant, as is often the case, the above relation reduces to the condition of Airy, i.e. tan w'/ tan w= a constant. This simple relation (see Camb. Phil. Trans., 1830, 3, p. 1) is fulfilled in all systems which are symmetrical with respect to their diaphragm (briefly named symmetrical or holosymmetrical objectives), or which consist of two like, but different-sized, components, placed from the diaphragm in the ratio of their size, and presenting the same curvature to it (hemisymmetrical objectives); in these systems tan w' / tan w = 1.
The constancy of a'/a necessary for this relation to hold was pointed out by R. H. Bow (Brit. Journ. Photog., 1861), and Thomas Sutton (Photographic Notes, 1862); it has been treated by O. Lummer and by M. von Rohr (Zeit. f. Instrumentenk., 1897, 17, and 1898, 18, p. 4). It requires the middle of the aperture stop to be reproduced in the centers of the entrance and exit pupils without spherical aberration. M. von Rohr showed that for systems fulfilling neither the Airy nor the Bow-Sutton condition, the ratio a' cos w'/a tan w will be constant for one distance of the object. This combined condition is exactly fulfilled by holosymmetrical objectives reproducing with the scale 1, and by hemisymmetrical, if the scale of reproduction be equal to the ratio of the sizes of the two components.
Circular wavefront profiles associated with aberrations may be mathematically modeled using Zernike polynomials. Developed by Frits Zernike in the 1930s, Zernike's polynomials are orthogonal over a circle of unit radius. A complex, aberrated wavefront profile may be curve-fitted with Zernike polynomials to yield a set of fitting coefficients that individually represent different types of aberrations. These Zernike coefficients are linearly independent, thus individual aberration contributions to an overall wavefront may be isolated and quantified separately.
There are even and odd Zernike polynomials. The even Zernike polynomials are defined as
and the odd Zernike polynomials as
where m and n are nonnegative integers with , Φ is the azimuthal angle in radians, and ρ is the normalized radial distance. The radial polynomials have no azimuthal dependence, and are defined as
and if is odd.
The first few Zernike polynomials, multiplied by their respective fitting coefficients, are:
|"Piston", equal to the mean value of the wavefront|
|"X-Tilt", the deviation of the overall beam in the sagittal direction|
|"Y-Tilt", the deviation of the overall beam in the tangential direction|
|"Defocus", a parabolic wavefront resulting from being out of focus|
|"0° Astigmatism", a cylindrical shape along the X or Y axis|
|"45° Astigmatism", a cylindrical shape oriented at ±45° from the X axis|
|"X-Coma", comatic image flaring in the horizontal direction|
|"Y-Coma", comatic image flaring in the vertical direction|
|"Third order spherical aberration"|
where is the normalized pupil radius with , is the azimuthal angle around the pupil with , and the fitting coefficients are the wavefront errors in wavelengths.
As in Fourier synthesis using sines and cosines, a wavefront may be perfectly represented by a sufficiently large number of higher-order Zernike polynomials. However, wavefronts with very steep gradients or very high spatial frequency structure, such as produced by propagation through atmospheric turbulence or aerodynamic flowfields, are not well modeled by Zernike polynomials, which tend to low-pass filter fine spatial definition in the wavefront. In this case, other fitting methods such as fractals or singular value decomposition may yield improved fitting results.
The circle polynomials were introduced by Frits Zernike to evaluate the point image of an aberrated optical system taking into account the effects of diffraction. The perfect point image in the presence of diffraction had already been described by Airy, as early as 1835. It took almost hundred years to arrive at a comprehensive theory and modeling of the point image of aberrated systems (Zernike and Nijboer). The analysis by Nijboer and Zernike describes the intensity distribution close to the optimum focal plane. An extended theory that allows the calculation of the point image amplitude and intensity over a much larger volume in the focal region was recently developed (Extended Nijboer-Zernike theory). This Extended Nijboer-Zernike theory of point image or 'point-spread function' formation has found applications in general research on image formation, especially for systems with a high numerical aperture, and in characterizing optical systems with respect to their aberrations.
The preceding review of the several errors of reproduction belongs to the Abbe theory of aberrations, in which definite aberrations are discussed separately; it is well suited to practical needs, for in the construction of an optical instrument certain errors are sought to be eliminated, the selection of which is justified by experience. In the mathematical sense, however, this selection is arbitrary; the reproduction of a finite object with a finite aperture entails, in all probability, an infinite number of aberrations. This number is only finite if the object and aperture are assumed to be infinitely small of a certain order; and with each order of infinite smallness, i.e. with each degree of approximation to reality (to finite objects and apertures), a certain number of aberrations is associated. This connection is only supplied by theories which treat aberrations generally and analytically by means of indefinite series.
A ray proceeding from an object point O (fig. 5) can be defined by the coordinates (ξ, η). Of this point O in an object plane I, at right angles to the axis, and two other coordinates (x, y), the point in which the ray intersects the entrance pupil, i.e. the plane II. Similarly the corresponding image ray may be defined by the points (ξ', η'), and (x', y'), in the planes I' and II'. The origins of these four plane coordinate systems may be collinear with the axis of the optical system; and the corresponding axes may be parallel. Each of the four coordinates ξ', η', x', y' are functions of ξ, η, x, y; and if it be assumed that the field of view and the aperture be infinitely small, then ξ, η, x, y are of the same order of infinitesimals; consequently by expanding ξ', η', x', y' in ascending powers of ξ, η, x, y, series are obtained in which it is only necessary to consider the lowest powers. It is readily seen that if the optical system be symmetrical, the origins of the coordinate systems collinear with the optical axis and the corresponding axes parallel, then by changing the signs of ξ, η, x, y, the values ξ', η', x', y' must likewise change their sign, but retain their arithmetical values; this means that the series are restricted to odd powers of the unmarked variables.
The nature of the reproduction consists in the rays proceeding from a point O being united in another point O'; in general, this will not be the case, for ξ', η' vary if ξ, η be constant, but x, y variable. It may be assumed that the planes I' and II' are drawn where the images of the planes I and II are formed by rays near the axis by the ordinary Gaussian rules; and by an extension of these rules, not, however, corresponding to reality, the Gauss image point O'0, with coordinates ξ'0, η'0, of the point O at some distance from the axis could be constructed. Writing Dξ'=ξ'-ξ'0 and Dη'=η'-η'0, then Dξ' and Dη' are the aberrations belonging to ξ, η and x, y, and are functions of these magnitudes which, when expanded in series, contain only odd powers, for the same reasons as given above. On account of the aberrations of all rays which pass through O, a patch of light, depending in size on the lowest powers of ξ, η, x, y which the aberrations contain, will be formed in the plane I'. These degrees, named by J. Petzval the numerical orders of the image, are consequently only odd powers; the condition for the formation of an image of the mth order is that in the series for Dξ' and Dη' the coefficients of the powers of the 3rd, 5th...(m-2)th degrees must vanish. The images of the Gauss theory being of the third order, the next problem is to obtain an image of 5th order, or to make the coefficients of the powers of 3rd degree zero. This necessitates the satisfying of five equations; in other words, there are five alterations of the 3rd order, the vanishing of which produces an image of the 5th order.
The expression for these coefficients in terms of the constants of the optical system, i.e. the radii, thicknesses, refractive indices and distances between the lenses, was solved by L. Seidel; in 1840, J. Petzval constructed his portrait objective, from similar calculations which have never been published. The theory was elaborated by S. Finterswalder, who also published a posthumous paper of Seidel containing a short view of his work; a simpler form was given by A. Kerber. A. Konig and M. von Rohr: 317–323 have represented Kerber's method, and have deduced the Seidel formulae from geometrical considerations based on the Abbe method, and have interpreted the analytical results geometrically.: 212–316
The aberrations can also be expressed by means of the characteristic function of the system and its differential coefficients, instead of by the radii, &c., of the lenses; these formulae are not immediately applicable, but give, however, the relation between the number of aberrations and the order. Sir William Rowan Hamilton (British Assoc. Report, 1833, p. 360) thus derived the aberrations of the third order; and in later times the method was pursued by Clerk Maxwell (Proc. London Math. Soc., 1874–1875; (see also the treatises of R. S. Heath and L. A. Herman), M. Thiesen (Berlin. Akad. Sitzber., 1890, 35, p. 804), H. Bruns (Leipzig. Math. Phys. Ber., 1895, 21, p. 410), and particularly successfully by K. Schwarzschild (Göttingen. Akad. Abhandl., 1905, 4, No. 1), who thus discovered the aberrations of the 5th order (of which there are nine), and possibly the shortest proof of the practical (Seidel) formulae. A. Gullstrand (vide supra, and Ann. d. Phys., 1905, 18, p. 941) founded his theory of aberrations on the differential geometry of surfaces.
The aberrations of the third order are: (1) aberration of the axis point; (2) aberration of points whose distance from the axis is very small, less than of the third order — the deviation from the sine condition and coma here fall together in one class; (3) astigmatism; (4) curvature of the field; (5) distortion.
The classical imaging problem is to reproduce perfectly a finite plane (the object) onto another plane (the image) through a finite aperture. It is impossible to do so perfectly for more than one such pair of planes (this was proven with increasing generality by Maxwell in 1858, by Bruns in 1895, and by Carathéodory in 1926, see summary in Walther, A., J. Opt. Soc. Am. A 6, 415–422 (1989)). For a single pair of planes (e.g. for a single focus setting of an objective), however, the problem can in principle be solved perfectly. Examples of such a theoretically perfect system include the Luneburg lens and the Maxwell fish-eye.
Practical methods solve this problem with an accuracy which mostly suffices for the special purpose of each species of instrument. The problem of finding a system which reproduces a given object upon a given plane with given magnification (insofar as aberrations must be taken into account) could be dealt with by means of the approximation theory; in most cases, however, the analytical difficulties were too great for older calculation methods but may be ameliorated by application of modern computer systems. Solutions, however, have been obtained in special cases. At the present time constructors almost always employ the inverse method: they compose a system from certain, often quite personal experiences, and test, by the trigonometrical calculation of the paths of several rays, whether the system gives the desired reproduction (examples are given in A. Gleichen, Lehrbuch der geometrischen Optik, Leipzig and Berlin, 1902). The radii, thicknesses and distances are continually altered until the errors of the image become sufficiently small. By this method only certain errors of reproduction are investigated, especially individual members, or all, of those named above. The analytical approximation theory is often employed provisionally, since its accuracy does not generally suffice.
In order to render spherical aberration and the deviation from the sine condition small throughout the whole aperture, there is given to a ray with a finite angle of aperture u* (width infinitely distant objects: with a finite height of incidence h*) the same distance of intersection, and the same sine ratio as to one neighboring the axis (u* or h* may not be much smaller than the largest aperture U or H to be used in the system). The rays with an angle of aperture smaller than u* would not have the same distance of intersection and the same sine ratio; these deviations are called zones, and the constructor endeavors to reduce these to a minimum. The same holds for the errors depending upon the angle of the field of view, w: astigmatism, curvature of field and distortion are eliminated for a definite value, w*, zones of astigmatism, curvature of field and distortion, attend smaller values of w. The practical optician names such systems: corrected for the angle of aperture u* (the height of incidence h*) or the angle of field of view w*. Spherical aberration and changes of the sine ratios are often represented graphically as functions of the aperture, in the same way as the deviations of two astigmatic image surfaces of the image plane of the axis point are represented as functions of the angles of the field of view.
The final form of a practical system consequently rests on compromise; enlargement of the aperture results in a diminution of the available field of view, and vice versa. But the larger aperture will give the larger resolution. The following may be regarded as typical:
In optical systems composed of lenses, the position, magnitude and errors of the image depend upon the refractive indices of the glass employed (see Lens (optics) and Monochromatic aberration, above). Since the index of refraction varies with the color or wavelength of the light (see dispersion), it follows that a system of lenses (uncorrected) projects images of different colors in somewhat different places and sizes and with different aberrations; i.e. there are chromatic differences of the distances of intersection, of magnifications, and of monochromatic aberrations. If mixed light be employed (e.g. white light) all these images are formed and they cause a confusion, named chromatic aberration; for instance, instead of a white margin on a dark background, there is perceived a colored margin, or narrow spectrum. The absence of this error is termed achromatism, and an optical system so corrected is termed achromatic. A system is said to be chromatically under-corrected when it shows the same kind of chromatic error as a thin positive lens, otherwise it is said to be overcorrected.
If, in the first place, monochromatic aberrations be neglected — in other words, the Gaussian theory be accepted — then every reproduction is determined by the positions of the focal planes, and the magnitude of the focal lengths, or if the focal lengths, as ordinarily happens, be equal, by three constants of reproduction. These constants are determined by the data of the system (radii, thicknesses, distances, indices, etc., of the lenses); therefore their dependence on the refractive index, and consequently on the color, are calculable. The refractive indices for different wavelengths must be known for each kind of glass made use of. In this manner the conditions are maintained that any one constant of reproduction is equal for two different colors, i.e. this constant is achromatized. For example, it is possible, with one thick lens in air, to achromatize the position of a focal plane of the magnitude of the focal length. If all three constants of reproduction be achromatized, then the Gaussian image for all distances of objects is the same for the two colors, and the system is said to be in stable achromatism.
In practice it is more advantageous (after Abbe) to determine the chromatic aberration (for instance, that of the distance of intersection) for a fixed position of the object, and express it by a sum in which each component conlins the amount due to each refracting surface. In a plane containing the image point of one color, another colour produces a disk of confusion; this is similar to the confusion caused by two zones in spherical aberration. For infinitely distant objects the radius Of the chromatic disk of confusion is proportional to the linear aperture, and independent of the focal length (vide supra, Monochromatic Aberration of the Axis Point); and since this disk becomes the less harmful with an increasing image of a given object, or with increasing focal length, it follows that the deterioration of the image is proportional to the ratio of the aperture to the focal length, i.e. the relative aperture. (This explains the gigantic focal lengths in vogue before the discovery of achromatism.)
Newton failed to perceive the existence of media of different dispersive powers required by achromatism; consequently he constructed large reflectors instead of refractors. James Gregory and Leonhard Euler arrived at the correct view from a false conception of the achromatism of the eye; this was determined by Chester More Hall in 1728, Klingenstierna in 1754 and by Dollond in 1757, who constructed the celebrated achromatic telescopes. (See telescope.)
Glass with weaker dispersive power (greater ) is named crown glass; that with greater dispersive power, flint glass. For the construction of an achromatic collective lens ( positive) it follows, by means of equation (4), that a collective lens I. of crown glass and a dispersive lens II. of flint glass must be chosen; the latter, although the weaker, corrects the other chromatically by its greater dispersive power. For an achromatic dispersive lens the converse must be adopted. This is, at the present day, the ordinary type, e.g., of telescope objective; the values of the four radii must satisfy the equations (2) and (4). Two other conditions may also be postulated: one is always the elimination of the aberration on the axis; the second either the Herschel or Fraunhofer Condition, the latter being the best vide supra, Monochromatic Aberration). In practice, however, it is often more useful to avoid the second condition by making the lenses have contact, i.e. equal radii. According to P. Rudolph (Eder's Jahrb. f. Photog., 1891, 5, p. 225; 1893, 7, p. 221), cemented objectives of thin lenses permit the elimination of spherical aberration on the axis, if, as above, the collective lens has a smaller refractive index; on the other hand, they permit the elimination of astigmatism and curvature of the field, if the collective lens has a greater refractive index (this follows from the Petzval equation; see L. Seidel, Astr. Nachr., 1856, p. 289). Should the cemented system be positive, then the more powerful lens must be positive; and, according to (4), to the greater power belongs the weaker dispersive power (greater ), that is to say, crown glass; consequently the crown glass must have the greater refractive index for astigmatic and plane images. In all earlier kinds of glass, however, the dispersive power increased with the refractive index; that is, decreased as increased; but some of the Jena glasses by E. Abbe and O. Schott were crown glasses of high refractive index, and achromatic systems from such crown glasses, with flint glasses of lower refractive index, are called the new achromats, and were employed by P. Rudolph in the first anastigmats (photographic objectives).
Instead of making vanish, a certain value can be assigned to it which will produce, by the addition of the two lenses, any desired chromatic deviation, e.g. sufficient to eliminate one present in other parts of the system. If the lenses I. and II. be cemented and have the same refractive index for one color, then its effect for that one color is that of a lens of one piece; by such decomposition of a lens it can be made chromatic or achromatic at will, without altering its spherical effect. If its chromatic effect () be greater than that of the same lens, this being made of the more dispersive of the two glasses employed, it is termed hyper-chromatic.
For two thin lenses separated by a distance the condition for achromatism is ; if (e.g. if the lenses be made of the same glass), this reduces to , known as the condition for oculars.
If a constant of reproduction, for instance the focal length, be made equal for two colors, then it is not the same for other colors, if two different glasses are employed. For example, the condition for achromatism (4) for two thin lenses in contact is fulfilled in only one part of the spectrum, since varies within the spectrum. This fact was first ascertained by J. Fraunhofer, who defined the colors by means of the dark lines in the solar spectrum; and showed that the ratio of the dispersion of two glasses varied about 20% from the red to the violet (the variation for glass and water is about 50%). If, therefore, for two colors, a and b, , then for a third color, c, the focal length is different; that is, if c lies between a and b, then , and vice versa; these algebraic results follow from the fact that towards the red the dispersion of the positive crown glass preponderates, towards the violet that of the negative flint. These chromatic errors of systems, which are achromatic for two colors, are called the secondary spectrum, and depend upon the aperture and focal length in the same manner as the primary chromatic errors do.
In fig. 6, taken from M. von Rohr's Theorie und Geschichte des photographischen Objectivs, the abscissae are focal lengths, and the ordinates wavelengths. The Fraunhofer lines used are shown in adjacent table.
|A'||C||D||Green Hg.||F||G'||Violet Hg.|
The focal lengths are made equal for the lines C and F. In the neighborhood of 550 nm the tangent to the curve is parallel to the axis of wavelengths; and the focal length varies least over a fairly large range of color, therefore in this neighborhood the color union is at its best. Moreover, this region of the spectrum is that which appears brightest to the human eye, and consequently this curve of the secondary on spectrum, obtained by making , is, according to the experiments of Sir G. G. Stokes (Proc. Roy. Soc., 1878), the most suitable for visual instruments (optical achromatism,). In a similar manner, for systems used in photography, the vertex of the color curve must be placed in the position of the maximum sensibility of the plates; this is generally supposed to be at G'; and to accomplish this the F and violet mercury lines are united. This artifice is specially adopted in objectives for astronomical photography (pure actinic achromatism). For ordinary photography, however, there is this disadvantage: the image on the focusing-screen and the correct adjustment of the photographic sensitive plate are not in register; in astronomical photography this difference is constant, but in other kinds it depends on the distance of the objects. On this account the lines D and G' are united for ordinary photographic objectives; the optical as well as the actinic image is chromatically inferior, but both lie in the same place; and consequently the best correction lies in F (this is known as the actinic correction or freedom from chemical focus).
Should there be in two lenses in contact the same focal lengths for three colours a, b, and c, i.e. , then the relative partial dispersion must be equal for the two kinds of glass employed. This follows by considering equation (4) for the two pairs of colors ac and bc. Until recently no glasses were known with a proportional degree of absorption; but R. Blair (Trans. Edin. Soc., 1791, 3, p. 3), P. Barlow, and F. S. Archer overcame the difficulty by constructing fluid lenses between glass walls. Fraunhofer prepared glasses which reduced the secondary spectrum; but permanent success was only assured on the introduction of the Jena glasses by E. Abbe and O. Schott. In using glasses not having proportional dispersion, the deviation of a third colour can be eliminated by two lenses, if an interval be allowed between them; or by three lenses in contact, which may not all consist of the old glasses. In uniting three colors an achromatism of a higher order is derived; there is yet a residual tertiary spectrum, but it can always be neglected.
The Gaussian theory is only an approximation; monochromatic or spherical aberrations still occur, which will be different for different colors; and should they be compensated for one color, the image of another color would prove disturbing. The most important is the chromatic difference of aberration of the axis point, which is still present to disturb the image, after par-axial rays of different colors are united by an appropriate combination of glasses. If a collective system be corrected for the axis point for a definite wavelength, then, on account of the greater dispersion in the negative components — the flint glasses, — overcorrection will arise for the shorter wavelengths (this being the error of the negative components), and under-correction for the longer wavelengths (the error of crown glass lenses preponderating in the red). This error was treated by Jean le Rond d'Alembert, and, in special detail, by C. F. Gauss. It increases rapidly with the aperture, and is more important with medium apertures than the secondary spectrum of par-axial rays; consequently, spherical aberration must be eliminated for two colors, and if this be impossible, then it must be eliminated for those particular wavelengths which are most effectual for the instrument in question (a graphical representation of this error is given in M. von Rohr, Theorie und Geschichte des photographischen Objectivs).
The condition for the reproduction of a surface element in the place of a sharply reproduced point — the constant of the sine relationship must also be fulfilled with large apertures for several colors. E. Abbe succeeded in computing microscope objectives free from error of the axis point and satisfying the sine condition for several colors, which therefore, according to his definition, were aplanatic for several colors; such systems he termed apochromatic. While, however, the magnification of the individual zones is the same, it is not the same for red as for blue; and there is a chromatic difference of magnification. This is produced in the same amount, but in the opposite sense, by the oculars, which Abbe used with these objectives (compensating oculars), so that it is eliminated in the image of the whole microscope. The best telescope objectives, and photographic objectives intended for three-color work, are also apochromatic, even if they do not possess quite the same quality of correction as microscope objectives do. The chromatic differences of other errors of reproduction seldom have practical importance.
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SpiritWorld is the creative outlet of Las Vegas based artist Stu Folsom. SpiritWorld was created to channel restlessness, anxiety and emptiness into something tangible, rewarding and beautiful to share with others. The goal is to create a space, free from expectation and pressure, to explore visual art, songwriting and fiction.
SpiritWorld’s debut full length, Pagan Rhythms, finds Folsom stepping into this newly created space and unleashing nine tracks of heavier than fuck, apocalyptic hardcore for fans of old school death metal, thrash, hardcore and the western pulp of Louis L’amour. Conceived as an auditory companion to a collection of short stories titled GODLESSNESS.
Pagan Rhythms was written entirely by Folsom. Every riff, every lyric and every choice made in the presentation of this record, was intended to provide the reader and listener with a piece of art that will stand out and cut through the noise. Thousands of hours spent first in isolation writing, then later collaborating with friends like Producer Sam Pura (The Story So Far, Basement), Guitarist Matt Schrum (Fight Like Hell, Folsom) and drummer Thomas Pridgen (Mars Volta, Trash Talk) have yielded a work that is truly special.
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House Small Business Committee to Hold Hearing on Online Lending
On Thursday, October 26th, a House subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax and Capital Access will be holding a hearing about online lending’s role in improving small business capital access.
The two witnesses scheduled to testify are Kate Fisher, a partner at Hudson Cook, and William Phelan, the president and co-founder of PayNet.
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Videos » The mountain is out! A tribute to Mt. Rainier
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It is the tallest peak in the Cascades and the entire state of Washington. It is considered to be one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world. It has over 20 glaciers, its own alpine lake system and creates is own weather. In the Puget Sound, it signals the days to be outside. 'The Mountain is Out!'
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Despite green shoots in the OECD and strong growth rates in China and India the world economy is not out of the woods yet. In 2007 the most serious global economic crisis since the 1930s started and many developing and emerging economies (DEEs), that since the mid 1990s had opened up to the world economy, are now experiencing the down side of strategies that - for good reasons - relied heavily on international trade and foreign direct investment to achieve national development.
What was expected
When the financial crisis burst out in 2007 the majority of economists was not expecting the DEEs to be hit hard. A first, often-mentioned, reason was that developing countries had not engaged in the kind of financial whiz-kidding that had created the enormous bubble in the OECD. Thus it was assumed by many analysts that the DEEs would not suffer a fall-out from the banking crisis which after all was a problem of the OECD countries. A second reason was the myth of decoupling: the non OECD, in particular the BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China) were assumed to have reached sustainable momentum in their development trajectory. It was expected that the experience of the dotcom crisis (when the BRICs were able to show continuous growth independently of the weakening OECD business cycle) would be repeated.
Both ideas were dangerous and wrong (and actually not new at all as the belief that the periphery could escape the financial collapse in the centre was also widely shared in the early 1930s when it proved to be erroneous). It is true that some of the BRICs continued to grow considerably but the sustainability of growth in 2010 and beyond is not self-evident because the main driver of those expansions (monetary and fiscal stimulus) cannot be expected to last forever. More importantly, smaller DEEs probably did not experience this momentum and may have been hit hard.
What is happening
We do not yet know what happened in many countries, simply because real time data for a sufficient level of analysis are not available. This means that we have to do some economic detective work and use the method of indirect observation to infer if and how the crisis hits the DEEs. We can, for example, take a look at more aggregate data in order to glean the impact of the crisis on the DEEs. In today’s world many channels exist through which economies are linked. International flows such as remittances, bank lending, migration and development aid are influenced by the downturn in OECD economies. An example is the amount of Official Development Aid (ODA). Last year the OECD’s
Often the measurement of these flows is imprecise and data become available with considerable delay. Better data exist for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and especially for international trade and therefore we will take a closer look at these international flows. After six years of uninterrupted growth, FDI flows to developing and transition economies, according to
Some argued that these developments could be a symptom of a process of deglobalization. Others blamed a collapse of trade finance (which is particularly relevant for DEEs) and an increase in protectionism for the declines. It is, however, important to note that the trade and investment contractions took place in a policy context that by and large appeared to have been withstanding the temptations of protectionism and, moreover, the G20 made additional trade financing of US$250 to US$400 billion available, including instruments to mitigate risks and liquidity support. The collapse of international exchange, in other words, could have been much larger if inappropriate policy responses had occurred.
Informative as such observations may be, they do not yet provide an indication of the actual impact of the crisis in individual countries. If we want to observe the impact of the crisis on a specific country, one of the best methods is to observe the development of the volume of imports. This is so because trade flows, unlike more comprehensive and complex phenomena such as (national) income are observed reasonably accurately and published without much delay. Exports and imports do not, however, provide the same sort of information about the condition of the economy of DEEs. Actually exports often do not provide a meaningful picture of the impact of a crisis. A decline in domestic demand may, for example, induce firms to find new markets abroad and, if policy makers respond with devaluation, one would expect exports to increase in the aftermath of a financial crisis. This is all the more true as policy makers typically opt for an export led growth strategy to get out of a crisis situation. Resources are thus often re-allocated towards the export sector in order to ensure that hard currency can be earned, for example, in order to be able to meet international debt obligations. Exports thus actually may tend to grow during and after financial crises. From a political economy perspective the perception may be relevant that imports entail an outflow of hard currency. Thus policy makers might not be inclined to come to the aid of importing firms (unless the imports are crucial for the exporting industry). Payment risk is especially relevant for the importer who will experience a rise in transaction costs, for example, because letters of credit or even full payment in advance is required. The reduction in effective demand that is a consequence of a financial crisis directly translates into a reduced import volume. Finally, in a scenario that involves a depreciation of the currency, the price of imports will rise and thus exert a negative influence on the volume of imports. All in all the impact of a financial crisis should be expected to be most visible and unambiguous in the development of the volume of imports.
Where does the crisis hit?
Figure 1 analyses the decline in the volume of imports in a cross-country setting for a group of 45 countries over the years 2007 to 2009. This group of countries covers the OECD and the major DEEs (China is not included because the data are insufficiently comparable). The Figure compares the peak and the trough of the import cycle over this period. The figure first of all illustrates the large variation in country experiences. The Netherlands registers one of the smallest import contractions (of about -11 per cent); the largest contractions of some - 45 per cent occur in Belarus and Venezuela. Importantly, the figure relates this decline to the level of development (which is approximated by the income per head in US dollars). The dotted regression line indicates that lower income per head is associated with stronger contraction of the volume of imports. The observation that the DEEs (have to) reduce their import expenditures to a much larger extent suggests that they are hit harder by the crisis than the richer countries. Of course this is not a direct observation but the finding that many DEEs are adversely hit by the crisis is corroborated by other more advanced techniques such as the World Bank’s applied microsimulation models which also show that these macroeconomic effects trickle down to the (new) poor and especially a middle income group of ‘crisis vulnerable’ with substantial poverty and distributional effects and potentially important effects on long term growth. It is also important to note that imports in the National Accounts are subtracted in order to arrive at Gross Domestic Product. A contraction of imports will thus paradoxically influence GDP upwardly. This may make the National Account figures look more positively than the actual ‘underlying’ development of consumption, investment and net government expenditure. The upshot is that a recovery of GDP may be less sustainable than expected.
All in all, the important conclusion of this article is that the developing and emerging economies particularly have experienced very substantial declines in import volumes. The implication is that these countries must have been hit relatively hard. Importantly, the contraction of imports will limit their prospects over the medium term, because development requires imports of capital goods, raw materials, intermediate goods and essential consumer goods. The contraction of imports may thus act as a future drain on development and the influence of the crisis will gobeyond the direct economic impact, for example because health care has to be cut down. The World Bank/IMF Global Monitoring Report 2010 The MDGs after the Crisis analyses the impact of decelerating growth on human development indicators finding that life expectancy at birth on average declines by 10 per cent as infant and child mortality increase by 50 to 75 per cent respectively. Against this background the development of ODA is even more disappointing.
Imports provide a good indication of crisis impactDevelopment Co-operation Report 2009 estimated that the underlying trend growth rate of the volume of aid needed to increase to 11 per cent per year in order to achieve the Millennium goals. The results in 2009 were, however, disappointing as the amount of aid increased by 0.7 per cent only. Importantly this is not the result of increased spending but of exchange rate movements that contribute more than 4 percentage points. Actually total ODA in current prices and at current exchange rates decreased from US$122 billion in 2008 to 119 billion in 2008 (actually 12 OECD countries reduced ODA). UNCTAD’s recent Global investment trends monitor, declined in 2009 by 35 per cent and 39 per cent, respectively. Export volumes also showed substantial declines. According to the World trade monitor (compiled by CPB Netherlands Bureau of Economic Policy Analysis) DEEs real exports at the start of 2010 were some 12 per cent below their previous high (the peak of the trade cycle is in 2008). Experiences at the regional level showed a lot of variation. Asia definitely did better, but exports in Latin America had decreased by 19 per cent and the volume of exports in the Middle East and Africa was even 25 per cent below the previous peak level (the trade cycle for the latter region appears to follow a double dip pattern). | <urn:uuid:2cc43e76-8197-433e-b3d7-dff24cfecb99> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://deglobalization.blogspot.com/2010/12/financial-crisis-import-collapse-and.html | 2023-09-24T22:49:01Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.952217 | 1,960 |
Delhi Zoo celebrates World Wildlife Day with National Museum of Natural History
The National Zoological Park in New Delhi (Delhi Zoo) celebrated World Wildlife Day on 3rd March 2023 in collaboration with National Museum of Natural History. To mark the occasion and highlight its importance, Additional Director General (Wildlife) Bivansh Ranjan informed everyone that World Wildlife Day underlies the awareness of the threats that wild flora and fauna face in their daily lives.
He further added that the theme of World Wildlife Day for this year 2023 is Partnerships for Wildlife Conservation. It is therefore important to promote and celebrate all conservation efforts, from intergovernmental to local scale. The theme also provides the opportunity to highlight people who are working in the conservation sector at all levels and are making a difference on the ground.
Treaties like Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) also need to be remembered which help form the partnerships, making a significant contribution to sustainability, wildlife and biodiversity conservation. This year World Wildlife Day falls on the fiftieth anniversary of CITES.
Diverse sessions were conducted at National Zoological Park where discussions were largely based on wildlife crime, public participation, role of zoo in conservation and mission LiFE of the Government of India. The awareness session was followed by a Zoo walk and logo making competition.
The decision to celebrate 3 March as the World Wildlife Day was taken during the sixty-eighth session of the United Nations General Assembly in 2013. 3 March was chosen as the World Wildlife Day to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild fauna and flora because it is the date of the adoption of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) in 1973. CITES plays an important role in ensuring that international trade does not threaten the survival of species.
The Secretariat of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), in collaboration with other relevant United Nations organizations, facilitates the implementation of World Wildlife Day. With 183 Member States, CITES remains continues to be world’s most powerful tools for biodiversity conservation through the regulation of trade in wild fauna and flora. | <urn:uuid:5df1d960-464b-4fba-a2fe-180dbec600c4> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://delhigreens.com/2023/03/08/delhi-zoo-celebrated-world-wildlife-day-with-national-museum-of-natural-history/ | 2023-09-25T00:25:53Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.923901 | 465 |
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This doll's character is not available for offsite roleplay.
Adventurer, explorer and collector of all things bizarre, Eddie is Talis' best friend and Sterling's partner in mischief... If Tal is the mad scientist of the Turtle House crew, Edison and Sterling are his enthusiastic Igors.
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Graphic design has always been a great art that serves excellent purposes not just for projects but also for making excellent website design. Businesses today have been aiming to know how to utilize graphic design to make their brand known by many audiences through online marketing.
Learning about graphic design, especially at this time, is an advantage when you are competing in the digital marketing industry. With the advent of technology today, a lot of people have been taking a deep interest in the styles and techniques of graphic design, this includes video creation and production and photo manipulation. Professional graphic designers has always been in-demand due to companies searching for someone who can create their advertisements and commercials. Other than that, graphic design is also used through the dissemination of information through infographics, product advertising and establishing an identity through branding.
If you are interested in being a graphic designer, just like everyone else, you need to start from the basic.
It is undeniable that graphic designing is an expression of art with a purpose at hand. It comprises a systematic and inventive way of tackling issues or accomplishing an objective with the hello of symbols, pictures, and words. That is why it is best to use different graphic tools and elements to develop an excellent expression of ideas through art. You may begin with the basic elements like lines, shapes, colors, and many more. These are only a few of the elements you have to learn since they are the basics of graphic design.
Basic Elements of Graphic Design
In graphic design, it utilizes picture-based designs, which incorporate illustrations, type-based designs, photographs, logos, and images, or it tends to be a mix of the two strategies.
These designs can be incorporated with different mixes of the elements listed below.
With regards to lines, it can be curved, wavy, straight, thin, or thick since the potential outcomes are boundless. Lines permit designers to separate or to be able to put a division of space in a layout. They can likewise be utilized to direct the eyes of the viewer or cause different components to follow a vital way for included findability, to get the viewer effectively from point A toward point B.
Shapes offer an assortment of approaches to occupy spaces inventively, to help text and different types of content, and to adjust and balance a design. Shapes can be made from nothing, utilizing a white area to give a plan design and clarity.
In any visual design, color or even the non-appearance of color has always been a significant element. With a strong comprehension of color theory, the designers can incredibly put so much influence in a design and a brand, impeccably integrating color strikingly or with splendid nuance.
Type can change a message from simple content to a work of art. Various text styles, mixed with spacing, customized alignments, color, and size, can definitely add capacity to the point you are communicating to the world.
Indeed, even a smooth and lustrous advertisement can appear to be easily recognized or seen with texture. It gives a feeling of a material surface through its visual appearance and includes a feeling of profundity, upgraded by means of selecting suitable paper and material.
When it comes to graphic design, size is utilized to attract attention, to pass on such significance, and to create contrast.
In any good graphic design, space has always been an imperative part and is the area around the elements in a design. It very well may be utilized to a group or separate information. Use it adequately to give the eye a rest, characterize significance, and lead the eye to where you want it to travel.
The most unclear of the seven design elements, space permits every graphic designer to take two-dimensional spaces and make the illusions of three dimensions. This is refined through an assortment of techniques such as:
Overlapping: By putting a few objects that overlapped in front of others, every graphic designer can begin to make the illusion of space. Shapes in the closer view ought to consistently sit before those in the background.
Shading: To create the illusion of a 3D object, adding a gradient of qualities to a shape is needed. This picture from Elements of Design exhibits how shading is refined by first recognizing the light source, at that point, distinguishing the areas intended for midtones, highlights, shadows, and reflected light depending on the position of the light.
Atmospheric Perspective: This type of technique of delivering profundity or distance inside a space alludes to the impact the atmosphere has on objects.
Linear Perspective: This type of technique is the manner by which designers make the illusion of profundity on a flat surface just as distinguish a focal point. Objects that far away look much smaller, regardless of whether they aren’t small in size in reality. Consider driving down a significant length of the highway. The lines on the highways are smaller and smaller until they disappear at the skyline.
Value is the way light or dims an area looks in a design. It is everything from the most obscure of blacks through to the most splendid of whites. Utilized accurately it will create contrast, depth as well as emphasis.
This concept is so significant for every graphic designer in simple shading choice as well as on the grounds that value characterizes forms and makes spatial illusions.
What are the tools used in graphic design?
Professional designers always have a creative psyche with an aesthetic inclination, and even so much more. Before they delve into their physical tool kit and touch their stylus to tablet or pen to paper, analytical thinking and sharp perception abilities tools always come first. Designers have always been utilizing different and multiple techniques in order to combine art and technology and thus, are able to communicate a specific message and make an amazing visual.
It’s always been a traditional tool used by graphic designers where they sketch their ideas; and said to be the fastest or immediate way to jot down the rough designs, which designers can be expounded to something more, something great through the usage of other tools and technologies.
Today, computers have been occupying an essential role in every tool kit of every designer. Hardware like tablets permits designers to grow and further develop their inventive freedom and keep up that sketchpad feel while still making a digital design.
Advancement and usage of technology have created new opportunities for the creation of the creative vision. Photoshop and Illustrator are specialized software tools used by graphic designers nowadays to enhance photographs, stylize text, create illustrations, and combine all of the pieces in order to produce such amazing layouts.
What are the types of graphic design projects?
Various designers spend significant time in various areas. You may feel a characteristic draw to specific fields directly from the beginning, or you could build up your specialization naturally in the wake of attempting a different graphic design work. In any case, it’s ideal to realize what’s out there before you make a plunge.
In this kind of design, marketing and advertising techniques are being utilized to develop effective promotions and advertisements to be used in billboards, video, and social media. This is one of the best way to penetrate into the advertising world.
This one focuses particularly on advertising and marketing techniques that are used in order to make and produce the promotions and best ads intended for video, billboards, social media, and many more.
User Experience (UX) Design
This belongs to the type of digital design; putting much focus on making a user’s involvement in sites, software, or mobile applications as effective and pleasant as could be expected under the circumstances.
This is also a type of digital design; manages primarily making the user instinctive and simple to utilize.
This work centers around page layout and picking the correct plan designs, notwithstanding making the computer illustrations or graphics for a site. (Website design additionally combines interaction design and the user experience design.)
This one focuses on checking every detail of typography and page layout for text materials, making sure it’s perfect and free from any error; albeit more well-known with print media, elements are as yet continued to digital design.
Function and aesthetic expression are both incorporated in this work to create manufactured goods, including production processes, individual product design, and business strategy as well.
Drawing traditional fine art like illustrations or paintings is primarily focused in this work that is intended for different commercial purposes such as book or album covers, T-shirts, tattoos, and many more or even such environmental decoration like customized interior design or murals.
Art Deco Graphic Design
Art deco is one of the primary worldwide styles of design that has shown up in France not long before the outset of World War I and recorded its demise as World War II cleared across Europe several decades later.
Art Deco graphic design might be a craze, however, it’s anything but another style. The style dates to the 1920s with the best fame of the style going on for around 15 years. Art deco took off to some extent because of a culture where advertising was growing in fame. You can see that art deco graphic design is being used everywhere, it can be in magazines, attire related styles, or even in the field of architecture.
It’s very unusual when a design trend has such a wide put together to reach to a lot of what you encounter on the globe. Indeed, even today, this style is fit as a fiddle in graphic design and various pop culture references and tributes to its prime.
Art deco has been famously known as merely aesthetic, which one reason behind why it is recovering its notoriety then during the 1920s and even it actually keeps on being a staple to graphic designers up to this time. There isn’t such an extensive belief system behind the art deco. Also, despite the fact that there’s a distinctive look, not single guidelines to follow. It can also work with almost everyone and almost everything.
The poster of L’Atlantique ship, created by Adolphe Mouron (A.M.) Cassandre is one of the classic examples of art deco in graphic design.
What exactly does the art deco look like?
Broad with plenty of characteristics – that is how graphic design style in art deco is being described.
A significant number of these elements are intended to work conversely with each other to make something that is eye-catching and energizing to take a gander at. (Remember that quite a bit of this kind of graphic design is established in advertising, which is made to draw a lot of attention.)
Here are the lists of common characteristics of art deco graphic design:
Art deco graphic design is strongly using geometric shapes, specifically triangles
You’ll notice a large area of not being used space
It has strong lines, many times with thick strokes and even zigzags
It uses a strong color palette with one or two saturated shade of color
When it comes to its typography, it uses thick strokes or strong ornamentation
You’ll see that it has a hard edge and comes with rectangular shapes
It has a Chevron patterns
It also follows Mosaic styles
With regards to images, it’s with an almost flattened look that seemingly artistic and less realism
It is also stylized in florals
Japanese Graphic Design
Japanese design seems to bring a great influence and proudly refers to a large number of long periods of traditional Japanese arts while additionally being contemporary as well as modern. The styles are seen as clear, solid voice ranges from basic design, geometrics, and spots of shading to loud mascots, cute patterns, and cartoons. From being minimalist to pop, you’ll notice how Japanese design brings a huge influence everywhere in the West and even beyond.
Multiple techniques from Japanese Graphic design that can be used as an abundance of inspiration such as exaggerated character designs, big bold colors, etc.
Ten general characteristics of Japanese Graphic Design
On the off chance that you’ve spent some time window shopping in Tokyo, this one should not come as a surprise. The bold clash of hues stretches out past style into the paper world as well.
Although English is a feared subject for most students, Japan’s design is still often featuring English words especially on the T-shirts they produce. Despite the fact that sometimes English being printed on the shirts is not appropriate or correct, it still looks so cool, especially when it’s mixed with any of the other three Japanese scripts.
Japanese graphic designers don’t bother or put much effort into facing the controversial issue about the 2020 Tokyo Olympics design for a certain pre-fab topography and just start making their own.
Calligraphy, which is known as ‘shodo’ in Japanese, has been firmly established as part of Japanese culture. Shodo and its trademark brush strokes have likewise discovered their place in the graphic design world.
You can definitely see Ombré whether in fashion or hair design. However, the delicate transition of hues becomes so remarkable as a tool in Japanese graphic design. You’ll notice it in both full-page fading as well as use as a technique intended for font coloring.
Organic floral patterns
Another considered as a deep-rooted cultural activity in Japanese culture is the ‘ikebana’ or flower arrangement. The ‘ hanakotoba’ or also known as the language flowers is where ikebana is being connected. It says that each of these flowers is characterized by symbols, specific ideas, and even emotions. Typically, the most featured flower in art is the ‘ cherry blossom’. However, the next time you see different flowers on a package or poster, carefully think about what it symbolizes.
In every Japanese design, circles and symmetry are very important and necessary for such a long period already. It even uses a mon circular family crest at the forefront. Additionally, the circular design has been recognized and admired even up to this time with Japan’s manhole art, added to its presence in graphic design.
Now we could simply drop names like Hello Kitty, Kumamon, and Funassyi. “Cute culture” isn’t intended only for kids in Japan and even cute drawings and characters are utilized by telecommunication companies, just as pretty much everything else.
Have you ever seen that Japanese commercials are packed with text? For some designers and organizations, they believe that the more data they can give on their posters the better. Once in a while, it is being used as a visual tool, yet on different occasions, they just truly need to put their words out there.
Collage and layering
Without a doubt, this may resemble much likely a mess at a glance, however, it is a carefully and intentionally pieced together collage. What makes Japanese design so unique and eye-catching to the people is because of its busy collages and layering.
Here is the list of a few ways to bring Japanese design into your own work
Wabi- Sabi and Japanese minimalism
Wabi-Sabi has multiple things in common with modernism, however, what makes it unique and different is because it’s more asymmetric, intuitive, warm, and even fluid. Through using this technique, it is trying to still keep the essence of design without losing the importance of poetry. It is so simple, yet smart. It is said to be clean, but not sterile.
You can always try to bring the Japanese minimalism to your logo, website, branding, and many more.
There are a lot of earliest Japanese wood print blocks that display nature and how the word is continuously changing and moving. The sense of continuity has been evolved into bright packaging and modern-day manga.
Japanese people are celebrating nature and the seasons like nobody else. This also brought such influence that led to creative design solutions. Elements like stone and wood are borrowed by architectural design. When it comes to graphic design, it is nature that makes its way into natural illustrations, packaging material, and earth tone shading palettes.
Japanese design has and will always be very geometric for the reason that shapes have much deeper and more cultural meanings.
Squares and rectangles are said to represent such artificial forms not frequently found in nature and are mostly used in creating the outline for lacquer boxes, kimonos, screens, chests, and several ceramics. Curves and circles arcs are said to represent inspiration and intuition.
Compared to the Western alphabet, Japanese typography is much more complicated with having over 2,000 characters to write and there are three different scripts. There’s no question why calligraphy plays such a big and significant role in Japanese design—drawing letters is recognized as an art form in itself.
Manga is a popular Japanese graphic or comic novel. Unlike American comics, manga contains fewer words but more visuals. Manga additionally has a wide scope of kinds that appeal to a bigger segment.
Anime is a Japanese animation (typically based on a manga, yet that is not a rule) that is celebrated for its particular realistic qualities, has huge eyes, “doll” faces, and charming characters. Anime is a wide term for a bigger range of classifications that appeal to all ages.
Colorful Graphic Design
Colors are very important in putting life to an object so that it may look impressive as well as creating an emotional impact through it. Graphic designers are using them to bring out a particular emotion from the target clients.
Several studies recorded that colors bring huge influence on the behavior of the customers, whether they will purchase or not. Creative graphic designers are knowledgeable enough about using this color psychology while making brochures, logos, business cards, and multiple other design works.
Emotional Impact Of Colors
Every shade of color brings out an emotional reaction from the viewers. Listed below are the different colors and their psychological response reflected with them.
White – it reflects lightness, relaxation, complacency, and security
Pink – it reflects relaxation and tranquility
Green- it reflects happiness and peacefulness
Blue – it reflects safety, happiness, and creativity
Light blue- it reflects comfort and spirituality
Dark blue & grey-blue- it reflects trust and sadness
Red- it reflects energy, warmth, sensuality, mistakes, danger, and failure
Light yellow- it reflects optimism, hunger, spontaneity, and cheerfulness
Bright yellow- it reflects anger and irritability
Yellow-green- it reflects with nausea
Purple- it reflects sensitivity, security, introspection, and prestige
Orange- it reflects hunger, clarity, and vitality
Brown- it reflects positivity, vitality, and relaxation
Black- it reflects rationality, stability, and virility, sorrow and hopelessness
Difference Between Text And Background Colors
Every time you create a graphic design work with colors, always ensure that you show the difference between text and the background colors. This guarantees the legibility of the text, which plays a significant role to deliver or impart your business message productively. Between the darkness and lightness of the colors, it is where the contrast should be shown.
Additionally, ensure to include contrasting hues whenever you choose the hues for the text and the background colors so that greater legibility for the text is reflected. Plus, by means of increasing the contrast, you’re helping to minimize eye strain.
One of the methods followed by the designers is that they get a dull shading from the base portion of the shading wheel to match it with a light shading from the top.
Futuristic Graphic Design
The fundamental idea behind futurism is to utilize what you think will be the following huge thing in the high-tech universe.
In the event that you don’t comprehend what are the things discussed here, attempt to recall a couple of scenes from “Eliminator 2: Judgment Day” or “Back to the Future” film series.
Shot in the last part of the 1980s and mid-1990s, these films depended on new impacts to show how they pictured out the next years to come into the world.
While films are in reality not the same as static visual items, the correlation ought to be sufficient to assist you with getting a handle on the pith of what futuristic design is.
In any case, what’s new with futurism at this very moment? What are the most mainstream and regularly utilized examples in this field?
The first thing to do is to highlight or emphasize the importance of change.
Getting rid of the old mindset is a great way in order to fully embrace the concepts of futuristic designs.
Here are the lists of six prominent patterns of Futuristic Graphic Design
Bright color palettes
Versatility, this is what the first pattern of futuristic graphic design is screaming. Bright color palettes seem likely to conquer futurism for such a reason that this kind of idea tries to show that the modern world is multifaceted and colorful.
Gradients and color transitions
According to a graphic designer at Ghostwriter Preise, Jake Gardner himself says that futurism doesn’t only focus on adding so many colors to your visuals, but contrarily, it is about the art of gradients, combination, and color transitions.
You don’t need to be a master of futurism to comprehend that you are permitted to break obstructions and utilize elective forms and concepts. This additionally implies you can and ought to depend on abstract patterns to communicate your thoughts or ideas.
Albeit progressed, new advanced technologies frequently experience breakdowns and glitches. It’s a typical component in the innovative condition, which is the reason numerous authors add glitches and comparable details to their graphic design works.
Holographic and reflective elements
At the point when you consider the future, you presumably envision holograms, touch screens, 3D images, and transparent surfaces. This is absolutely why you are allowed to explore different avenues regarding holographic and intelligent components — it can assist you with getting a handle on the quintessence of the modern world and make your design additionally convincing.
Geometric shapes and influences are the last futuristic pattern in the list. Such a pattern permits you to play with a wide range of shapes and item dimensions in the endeavor to discover the arrangement that will perfectly suit the idea of your product.
Black and White Graphic Design
Considered as most emotive visuals in nature is the color both black and white. Polar inverses, the two appear to represent contradicting metaphors, as well. Black being dark is typically observed as dull, an image of power and authority, and, most of the time, as an image of wickedness. White is an indication of being pure and brightness and of a natural innocence that battles its adversary.
The real advantage of these two shades is to merge together in a contrasting design. Utilizing such an unmistakable division, you promptly build up a dynamic in the design that seems outlandish for the viewer to overlook. It is clean, can be either basic or complex, and has unlimited open doors that other shading schemes simply don’t figure out how to create. It all fairly adjusts or balances itself.
Today, numerous graphic designers observe that the most ideal approach to stand out in today’s full-color world isn’t to go along with them yet to separate themselves by declining to follow the norm.
Here are a few examples of black and white design.
A black and white design doesn’t need to be dark. Designers that work on paper may be accustomed to working with a K (or also known as pure) black to guarantee better end quality. That constraint doesn’t exist on the web. Select a rich dark to make cool or warm affiliations and give an additionally captivating black and white palette.
Apply similar standards as you would with some other shading palette and pick one of the choices to be the prevailing shading whenever you’re designing in black and white. You can likewise consider it as element color opts and background and text. However, the majority of the best black and white schemes could really be dark or white.
A hint of Accent Color
A hint of color in a black and white design is only the thing to attract the eye to a particular detail or component in the design. In colorless design projects, this method is well known.
The part that may seem challenging is finding the perfect accent color and utilizing it in a pointed way so it really implies something. A lot of accent color in a black and white design can really weaken the significance of the emphasis, tearing it less significant.
90s Graphic Design
The 90s patterns in graphic design were loaded with fashion statements, strong hues, and numerous music classifications. Take a look at some well known 90s art styles that made this decade so well-known.
The underground music scene and pop culture were the ones that greatly influenced the graphics during the 90s. Additionally, a large number of patterns in the 90s happened all the while, influencing one another, with covering design elements. One thing was without a doubt: exploring different avenues with design and tossing the ‘classic’ precludes the door was steady.
90s Aesthetic Characteristics
A few components were seen in the entire prominent 90s art style designs. By and large, nonetheless, these were a portion of the key characteristics of the 90s stylish:
Colors such as pink, bright yellow, cerulean blue, purple, fluorescent green, and neon lasers are all the shades that are used to patterns of eye-catching and bold effects during the 90s graphics.
The standards that are used during the 90s aesthetic are abstract, bold, and in geometric shapes. Polka dots were patterns used and applied in everything starting from clothing up to famous art in the 90s.
Patterns used for wallpapers and carpets were inspired by rave posters and including their trippy background grids to geometric shapes in the 90s.
Vibrant gradients were incorporated in the underground rave post of the 90s.
When it comes to pop-style graphic design in the 90s, the comic sans style fonts were used. On the shows Full House and Rugrats, the handwritten fonts were used. The condensed sans serif was used in grunge styles and rave posters in the 90s to create more impact on the audiences.
Environmental Graphic Design
Environmental graphic design — now and then known as experiential graphic design — consolidates disciplines for instance, architectural, interior, and industrial design to make a physical space that individuals can interface with.
In any case, Environmental Graphic Design is far beyond simply the design of a room or the paintings on a divider; it will probably influence how individuals explore, interface and feel when they are in space. Everything from the shade of a divider to the sound shoes make when walking on the floor can affect the environment and influence the human experience.
What are the common concepts used in Environmental graphic design?
Spatial concepts are acquainted with a venture and visitor experience commonly represented by space, structure, light, and shadow. For instance, the environmental graphic design can play a role to support the field of architecture or space the designs give distinguishing proof and heading as experienced in a town hall or place of business.
Environmental Graphic Design can likewise be the essential focal point of the guest’s understanding as apparent in several entertainment complexes or retail environments. Notwithstanding the kind of room, environmental graphics keep on playing such a significant role in numerous current urban experiences.
The 3 Cs tips in Environmental Graphic Design
Considered as a huge factor in the actual design of your environment, is the space you intended to use.
Nevertheless, the three Cs listed below can be used in multiple and different fields.
The psychology of color discloses to us that the shades were encircled by can significantly affect every individual’s temperament. For instance, yellow is viewed as a high-vitality shading that can regularly emit an extraordinary vibe, while blue offers a feeling of calm. Along these lines, in case you’re going to design a high-stress environment, the shading blue would be a superior choice for your base shading or you can use it to an accent wall.
As being stated, novelty is an incredible method to establish a long-term connection. Display your uniqueness, regardless of whether you’re an independent business retail shop or another new business that wants to start up in a major city.
Inwardly, your goal is to promote creative thinking with certain areas where workers can collaborate and let their psyches wander aimlessly.
Making a reasonable space will assist individuals with bettering interfaces, contingent upon the expected use, obviously. In case you’re going to design a huge corporate office, your employees will probably be needing their own space where they do their work as well as areas that promote the coordinated effort. You can take into account both these necessities by utilizing environmental graphic design to promote profitability and commitment.
Bauhaus Graphic Design
In 2019, the Bauhaus marked its centenary, the acclaimed German art school which created and supported a distinct and profoundly persuasive brand of modernist design over a wide scope of disciplines, which included the interior design, architecture, graphic design, and typography.
With numerous designers, artists, and galleries turning a sharp spotlight onto the Bauhaus last year, if you take a gander at a portion of the manners in which designers are moving toward the school’s heritage in a new, fresh, and exciting way.
What is the official mark of Bauhaus Style in Graphic Design?
In 1919, architect Walter Gropius founded the Bauhaus school in Weimar. During that period, Europe was in the transition of facing very big changes in terms of social and political aspects, as well as on the technological side.
The Bauhaus school didn’t avoid the effect of progress, however, rather grasped and embraced it. Students were instructed to grasp current advancements so as to prevail in a modern environment. The key teaching used of the Bauhaus was ” Form follows functions’, in which this was practiced in the school’s approach to typography and graphic design, including architecture.
Albeit a great part of the Bauhaus’ commitment to graphic design was hypothetical, there are in any case some key visual signs of the school, which designers actually use up to this time, these include the following:
A certain color palette of primary colors
A particular shading palette of essential hues, or just simply black and white matched with a single color such as blue or red.
Bauhaus poster designs were mostly using human features like eyes and hands, and isolated figures, giving them the 20th-century art form in which an artist combines unrelated images or events in a very strange and dreamlike way.
Experimental layouts and ‘broken’ grids
Pre-empting the anarchic ‘gridless’ formats of 1990s-time designers like David Carson by 70 years, students of Bauhaus were relinquishing formal frameworks decades comparatively radical.
Geometric and minimalist typography
A large number of the typefaces designed by the members of Bauhaus legitimately enlivened later pioneer textual styles. The experimental Universal typeface of Herbert Bayer is presumably the best well-known type design of the Bauhaus, which recently can be downloaded in a digital font, P22 Bauhaus.
Nowadays, graphic design plays a significant role in how companies and businesses bring out branding to their customers. It can be formed in enchanting brochures, business logos, stunning posters, a newsletter with impact, and many more materials that are eye-catching.
Visual communication should be more than to meet the eye of the consumers. The graphic elements such as shape, color, spatial layout, size and so forth., all convey further enthusiastic undertones. So in case if you are making a logo for a brand that needs to be viewed as down-to-earth and friendly yet still brings a huge impact, you should realize that the shading yellow and a sans serif textual style implies both of those characteristics.
Additionally, graphic designs are made out of numerous fields and specializations, going from print and website architecture to animation and movement designs. Graphic design offers openings and choices for people of practically any interest.
Overall, there are still many tools and methods used in graphic design. Some of the important details are the ones commonly known by many of the beginner designers.
The best advice is to actually do things with passion. If you have love and passion for doing your work, you will not feel burdened by many available tools to be used. You are going to love while being challenged once you start doing graphic design. There are actually basic pieces of training or tutorials about graphic design that you can find online. Find the passion for doing the things you want, and then graphic designing will come very easy for you. Think of the magnificent output you can make and do not think of the project’s profit.
Why should we care about graphic design?
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The second annual European Conference on Sustainable Ammonia Solutions has announced its full program, spread over two days, May 17 and 18, 2018, at Rotterdam Zoo in the Netherlands. The international cadre of speakers, representing a dozen countries from across
To demonstrate the progress of the SIP "Energy Carriers" program, the Japan Science and Technology Agency last week released a video, embedded below, that shows three of its ammonia fuel research and development projects in operation. R&D is often an abstract
In the last 12 months ... Groups in Australia, Japan, Denmark, the U.K., and the U.S. all made progress with technologies that can be used to convert ammonia to hydrogen at fueling stations. This means that hydrogen for fuel cell vehicles can
In the last 12 months ... In July 2017, 19 companies and three research institutions came together to form the Green Ammonia Consortium. Before this development, it was unclear whether ammonia would find a significant role in Japan’s hydrogen economy.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KWI) is moving ahead with plans for a “liquefied hydrogen carrier ship,” as reported by at least two Japanese news outlets since July. This means that the groups backing each of the energy carriers included within Japan’s
On July 25, the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) announced that a collection of companies and research institutions had come together to form a Green Ammonia Consortium. The 22-member group will take over responsibility for the ammonia aspect of
The American Chemical Society (ACS) has published the program for its 2017 National Meeting, which takes place next month in Washington DC and includes a session dedicated to the "Ammonia Economy." The first day of the week-long meeting, Sunday August 20th,
Hideaki Kobayashi, professor at the Institute of Fluid Science at Tohoku University in Sendai, Japan, has developed the world’s first technology for direct combustion of ammonia in a gas turbine. The advance was made in cooperation with the National
Two talks delivered in December show the tiny steps that allow a country to transition to a sustainable energy economy. The country is Japan. The events hosting the talks were short-format symposia whose evident objective was to draw
A common concern with ammonia fuel is that NOx emissions will be too high to control. However, in new research from Turkey, USA, and Japan, presented at this year's NH3 Fuel Conference in September 2016, two things became clear. First, NOx
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Troxler Announces Purchase of TESTQUIP, LLC
Research Triangle Park, NC (July 17, 2019) – Troxler Electronic Laboratories, Inc., the global leader in testing and measurement equipment for the road construction industry, and TestQuip, LLC, a producer of high quality crack testing equipment and accessories for contractors, states and research groups, announce today the purchase of TestQuip by Troxler. This union brings the highest quality and most advanced crack testing suite of products to the Troxler portfolio, rounding out the full offering of Balanced Mix Design products.
Mr. William F. Troxler, Jr is excited about this acquisition stating, “We already make the premiere Hamburg rut testing equipment and adding the next piece of the puzzle will give us the best Balanced Mix Design offering available in both quality, accuracy and durability. We hope to help each state choose the tests that will best predict performance for that area.”
The Balanced Mix Design (BMD), or Performance-Engineered Mixture Design (PEMD), is an adjustment to the current USA Superpave volumetric testing that adds performance testing to the equation in the form of both rut and crack testing. This means that pavement designers will be able to model consistency in volumetrics and performance in BMD with these new tests, enabling states and contractors to build long-lasting asphalt roads with minimum maintenance required.
Mr. Tom Brovold of TestQuip, an industry thought leader and expert with servo hydraulics, stated “After carefully designing the most robust and accurate devices in the industry, I wanted to take it to the next level. Having worked with Troxler on other products for many years, there was only one place I wanted to go that has the expertise and ethics to do it the right way and that was Troxler.” Mr. Brovold will stay on for a while with Troxler to continue to promote and develop this test equipment. Troxler will add a Minnesota location to its company.
For crack testing, Troxler now offers the most popular tests including: the I-FIT, IDEAL-CT, DCT and Texas Overlay Tester.
For rut testing, Troxler continues to make the leading Hamburg Wheel Tracker on the market which has the most advanced features like the Trox-Lift (patent pending) pneumatic arm lift, full shielding light curtain for safety and easy access and the most intuitive software to easily access data and reports from the tests.
Across the nation, many DOTs are already implementing or testing the BMD approach with six DOTs already using it and another 20 DOTs using some sort of rut and crack testing in mix design. Troxler is proud to offer this complete BMD product portfolio to the road construction industry and help pave the way to the future by continuously producing, inventing, buying and ultimately providing the highest quality, longest lasting instrumentation to its customers.
Founded in 1958, Troxler Electronic Laboratories, Inc. is dedicated to developing, manufacturing and servicing precision quality control and measurement equipment for the worldwide highway and construction industry. Troxler’s comprehensive portfolio of field products include nuclear and electromagnetic gauges for quality control of soils, asphalt, aggregate and concrete. Troxler’s laboratory products include gyratory compactors, infrared ovens and a device for measuring bulk specific gravity for quality control testing of asphalt specimens. With the highest quality instrumentation backed by the most reliable customer service and support around the world, Troxler continues to be the most trusted name in quality control and quality assurance for the construction industry.
All trademarks are the property of their owners. Additional information about Troxler products and services can be found by accessing the Troxler World Wide Web site at www.troxlerlabs.com or by calling 1.877.TROXLER (1.877.876.9537) or
+1.919.549.8661 if outside the USA. Additional information about Testquip can be found at their website at www.testquip.com.
Finch Troxler, Marketing Manager
Troxler Electronic Laboratories, Inc
Outside the USA +1.919.549.8661
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Over on KenStone.net, Andrew Balis has written an interesting article on how Final Cut Pro handles displaying image quality.
You can read it here.
I’ve been getting a lot of questions recently asking why images look different in the Canvas when compared to the Viewer, or why a DV movie doesn’t look particularly great in Quicktime.
Andrew’s article helps answer those questions.
NEW & Updated!
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261 students challenged to be ‘messengers of good news’ this summer with Go Now Missions
"Pray that they’d be useful to the churches they serve, pray that they walk with God this summer and do His will.”
Congreso sends students out to “Illuminate” communities for Christ
93 students became believers in Christ Easter weekend at Congreso, one of the largest Hispanic youth evangelism conferences in the U.S.
Young man’s baptism showcases great joy and love
A special baptism evokes feelings of joy and a celebration of love for pastor, church and God.
Free van rides during spring break leads to gospel conversations and professions of faith by college students during Beach Reach
"May all these vans with funny names be filled up with passionate praise and gospel witness."
BOUNCE student missionaries rehabilitate homes, learn the value of missions over spring break
"We want them to look at people and have a Christ-like heart for others."
Students embark on a Spring Break mission to South Padre Island
“It’s a strategic moment in the college rhythm,”
Rural evangelism in a changing landscape
“A pastor in today’s world and ministry, you have to get out of your box, out of your office,”
First Baptist Devine sees new baptisms, focuses on celebrating salvations
“If God moves,...their water bill is going to go up – and that’s not a problem.”
New Baptist Student Ministry in Laredo sees salvation
"I’m so grateful I have the opportunity to feel this.”
Migrant ministry in El Paso sees salvations, provides physical necessities
“They were hungry to receive the Lord.”
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New Hampshire Gov. Maggie Hassan has won the highly contentious battle for the state’s Senate seat, unseating Republican incumbent Kelly Ayotte by a razor-thin margin. With Republicans having secured control of the chamber early Wednesday morning, Hassan’s election will not affect the balance of power in the Senate.
The New Hampshire race was too close to call for most of Tuesday night, with the gap between the candidates narrowing to less than 1,500 votes. Hassan declared victory Wednesday morning, but the results were not made official until later in the afternoon. Ayotte conceded the race shortly after the official results were announced.
With two of the state’s most prominent political figures on the ballot, the New Hampshire contest was one of the closest Senate contests of the year. Both candidates entered Election Day in a virtual dead heat. Their debates were often fierce and Hassan and Ayotte both moved to the center in an effort to gather votes from the other party. The race was the second-most expensive Senate contest this cycle, with more than $120 million dollars pouring into the state.
Ayotte’s fight to protect her seat was complicated by the rise of Donald Trump. Hassan frequently took aim at Ayotte’s support of the Republican presidential nominee. During a debate last month between the two candidates, Ayotte awkwardly said the Republican presidential nominee “absolutely” would be a good role model for children. Hassan lost no time in attacking her opponent, and Ayotte quickly walked back her comments, saying she misspoke during the debate. Ayotte completely withdrew her support for the nominee after video surfaced of Trump bragging about touching women without their consent, a move that opened the senator up to criticism from her fellow conservatives. The tight contest in New Hampshire extended to the presidential race, with Clinton leading by a slim one-point margin after all precincts had reported.
Hassan has touted her ability to work across the aisle during her time in the governor’s mansion, noting that she engaged Republicans to negotiate the state’s budget, ending up with a $62 million surplus. But Hassan’s call for the United States to temporarily halt accepting Syrian refugees—she’s the only Democratic governor to do so—has put her in hot water with Democrats. (Hassan has not clarified whether she still supports a temporary ban.) In the campaign’s final weeks, Hassan played up her ties with Hillary Clinton in an effort to shore up her support among left-leaning voters.
In a recent interview with Mother Jones, Hassan said she hopes to secure emergency funding to address the state’s opioid crisis and reduce the influence of special interests on Capitol Hill.
“Washington has been captured by corporate special interests like the Koch brothers who stack the deck for themselves and against the middle class,” she said. “I’m running for Senate to change that.”
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What is iOS 14 Update? How Will It Affect My Business?
On September 16, 2020, Apple launched its newest iOS update, the iOS 14. This update aims to improve the user’s experience and the application’s usability. But more importantly, it aims to improve the privacy and security settings of Apple users. Here’s what you need to know about it and how it can affect businesses.
What is Apple’s iOS 14 Update?
Apple’s iOS 14 update offers redesigned widgets on Home Screen and more organized apps on the App Library. But more than these features, it offers new privacy measures that allow users to control other apps’ access to their information and data.
Privacy settings update in iOS 14
1. Users will know when an application uses the camera and microphone
Once downloaded, some apps can access your camera and microphone even without you knowing. With iOS 14, users can set their privacy settings by not allowing certain apps to access some of your phone’s accessories like camera and microphone.
2. Location services settings can be controlled
Certain apps can access your location and this is called geo-location. With the iOS 14, users can allow and disallow certain apps to access their location.
3. Limited app tracking
In iOS 14, users will also receive pop-up permissions when certain apps ask for data or information. With this, users have the power to turn off data tracking.
How can these privacy settings affect my business?
Social media platforms like Facebook collect users data such as gender, age, location, interests, preferences, among others, to provide audience insights to social media and page business managers. By getting these types of data, marketers can have a better understanding about their audience and followers that can help them create more targeted advertising campaigns.
If marketers create more targeted campaigns based on the insights provided by social media platforms like Facebook, this will help them to target only specific people who are interested in their services and products, rather than targeting thousands or millions of people – a more cost-effective way of converting leads into sales.
What do I need to do?
In response to this, Facebook released some actions to take for marketers in preparation for this update.
For Delivering Ads Optimized Events From The Business App:
- To help personalize ads Facebook encourages updating to Facebook SDK for iOS 14 version 8.1. That will enable them to continue receiving app conversion events reporting. The user should be an app admin to set this up from the Events Manager.
For Delivering Ads Optimized For Conversion Events From Business Website:
- Keep out from future disruption by verifying the user’s account in your website’s domain. For the effective top-level domain plus one (eTLD+1), there should be a domain verification first.
To know the rest of Facebook recommendations, we encourage you to check their Business Help Center here.
Other things that you can do
With over 1.5 billion active apple users, the iOS 14 will surely affect many marketers who are relying on Facebook or digital advertising. But there are still other ways, aside from Facebook’s recommendations, that marketers can do.
1. Learn to use other marketing strategies
Social media marketing is just one of the many digital marketing strategies that you can use. Don’t focus too much on it. Learn to diversify. You can use other digital marketing strategies like content, email, SMS, influencer marketing, among others.
2. Produce relevant and valuable content
When it comes to social media marketing the effective formula is 80-20. 80 percent of your content should be informational and educational while 20 percent should be promotional. By producing valuable educational and informational content you will be able to establish your credibility in your industry so when people need help, you will be the first one that they will think of and will go to. By producing relevant and valuable content you are increasing your chances of getting more qualified followers.
3. Grow your page organically
Nothing beats organic growth. It is free and it increases your social media page quality. Some of the best ways to grow your page organically is to produce content consistently and publish them on the best time and day.
For us in DG Strategists, the iOS 14 is meant to happen. Companies like Apple and other technology providers out there will create more ways to make their users have a better experience with their products especially when it comes to privacy and security matters. And this is something that we users (whether you are a marketer or not) cannot control. We are mere consumers of these products.
As an advertiser and marketer, we think that too much clamor was given to this topic. Marketers before don’t have access to users data and yet they were able to create effective and results driven ads. So in the end, it is not about the users data, alone. It is also about the value that your ad will offer to your audience. The key point is create better ads that provide value.
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This is a documentary record by Christina Lundberg of a pilgrimage undertaken to Tibet by Lama Zopa Rinpoche and 50+ of his students from all round the world in or around 2006.
The film follows their journey starting when they cross the land border between Nepal and Tibet, and then travel on to Milarepa’s Cave near Nyalam, Shigatse, Lhasa, Tsurphu, Tolung Dechen, Reting and the Penpo Valley.
The film includes video and photographs of all these famous sites and, because Rinpoche was with them, they also occasionally got access to treasures that are not normally on display.
The Chinese authorities were non too pleased when the group reached Lhasa and decided to attach a driver and guard to the team to keep track of their movements, and also to prevent teachings.
This didn’t really hinder them as much as was probably intended and everywhere they went Rinpoche was sought out for blessings and much needed teachings.
And indeed the thing that comes across so strongly is how the Tibetan people have not lost their faith in their masters, even after 50 years of religious and cultural repression.
The film also includes interviews with some of the pilgrims who attended the trip and they speak about what was important for them and how they felt about this once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage.
Everywhere they go Rinpoche is seen encouraging the pilgrims and others along the way to do more and more good deeds with the highest intentions in mind, and he himself is seen to be tireless in practising his own teaching.
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Steadfast Partners with WinTrust and DH Capital for Financing
Steadfast, an IT Infrastructure Company, worked with WinTrust and DH Capital to complete $4.1m in financing
(PRWEB) May 12, 2015 – Steadfast, a leading provider of private and public cloud hosting, colocation, disaster recovery and managed services, has successfully completed $4.1m in debt financing through Wintrust Bank and DH Capital.
The financing agreement will help propel long-term growth for Steadfast and demonstrates the company’s steady success over the last 17 years; the company is focused on continued growth, including the expansion of large-scale enterprise private cloud and managed server deployments. Steadfast CEO, Karl Zimmerman, and Controller, Paul Voswinkel, lead the Steadfast team, collaborating closely with Wintrust and DH Capital.
DH Capital has been involved in financing the growth of dozens of companies in the IT infrastructure space including SoftLayer, Cervalis, and DataPipe. “It is wonderful to work with this high level of industry and finance expertise that we can utilize to help manage our growth,” said Zimmerman.
Wintrust has provided senior financing and a full banking relationship. “We are very excited to have solidified our banking partnership with Steadfast Networks. We’ve enjoyed working with Karl Zimmerman and Paul Voswinkel to finalize $3.1MM of senior financing to support the company’s long-term goals, and we look forward to our continued relationship,” said Assistant Vice President of Wintrust Commercial Banking Daniel Marino.
“We are very pleased to have assisted Steadfast with this transaction, the team at Steadfast has built a premier company in the sector, delivering a range of cloud, managed and colocation services. We look forward to continued success at the company,” said Dean Mann, Partner at DH Capital.
“Steadfast has established itself as the leading provider of managed infrastructure, cloud and datacenter services, we enjoyed working with the company in arranging the financing, and are excited about the company’s next steps,” said Marty Friedman, Partner at DH Capital.
Founded in 1998, Steadfast is a Chicago-based IT infrastructure provider with fully redundant data centers in Chicago and Edison, New Jersey. Steadfast’s services include managed cloud hosting, dedicated servers, colocation, hybrid hosting, and disaster recovery services. These services are all highly customizable, designed to give customers maximum flexibility. By combining services, enterprises can create unique infrastructures tailored to specific requirements. Steadfast’s customers include organizations of all sizes, from small and medium businesses with single cloud hosting accounts, to larger companies with multi-gigabit setups. Steadfast prides itself on its “Always there” philosophy, with comprehensive managed services and support. | <urn:uuid:10f96979-8659-4189-9bef-fbc36d832e5e> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://dhcapital.com/news-events/steadfast-partners-with-wintrust-and-dh-capital-for-financing/ | 2023-09-24T22:53:40Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.946678 | 599 |
July 11, 2014
We have had an amazing run of hot weather here in Calgary this July. It has been so fantastic that even our evenings have been smoking hot, which is great for spending time on the patio, but not so great for sleeping. That’s why we wanted to take this moment to remind you that Diamond Fireplace also sells air conditioning units! Supplied by Napoleon Heating & Cooling, they are perfect for those evenings that remain over 25 degrees Celsius.
Whatever your air conditioning needs are, we have you covered with three different types / sizes available. When outdoor space is limited, our side discharge until is ideal. The narrower design allows for more versatile installations in smaller spaces. The unit also creates less wind turbulence and more quiet operation compared to top vented models. With neighbours in close range this is a valuable feature you will both appreciate.
We also have ductless air conditioners, which is a cost-effective way to stay cool. These Ductless Air Conditioners are an excellent alternative to custom installed cooling equipment. With ZONE COOLING these units balance airflow until a desired temperature is reached and maintained to keep comfort and balance. With your choice of single zone, multi zone and energy efficient heat pump models you can select a unit perfect for your needs, keeping your costs low and efficiency high.
If you’re looking for a full-size unit, we have those, too! When you’re scrambling to meet the countless demands of your day, coming home and struggling to achieve a comfortable balance in your home’s temperature is the last thing you want to add to your checklist. Napoleon’s 13 SEER central air conditioning system cools and dehumidify indoor air to bring balance and efficiency to your home.
Whatever your needs for a cooling system are, we have you covered. Check out our website or visit us in store today. We guarantee you will sleep more comfortably tonight if you do! | <urn:uuid:ab726cb5-1710-48b6-b5ad-230b65db0ec2> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://diamondfireplace.com/wildcard-diamond-fireplace-air-conditioning-units/ | 2023-09-24T23:17:30Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.937173 | 403 |
Technology is transforming the automotive industry, making it easier for buyers to purchase vehicles quickly and efficiently – particularly in places such as Kavak in Oman. This article examines advances in AI and machine learning, online platforms revolutionizing vehicle sales, digital showrooms, predictive analysis software, and other topics related to modernizing auto purchases.
It offers advice on what retailers can do to stay ahead of the competition amid these transformations to gain an edge and help customers get exactly what they need from every transaction.
The automotive industry is undergoing an unprecedented revolution. It’s like the Wild West of technology—a never-ending onslaught of new ideas and innovations transforming how we view automobiles today.
As car buyers, it can be hard to keep up with all these automotive trends, but understanding them will help you stay ahead of the curve as future cars become more prevalent on the road.
One key trend driving this transformation is driverless vehicles. Tech giants such as Google, Apple, and Uber are investing heavily in developing autonomous vehicle systems that allow cars to drive without human intervention. This will have huge implications for vehicle safety—no longer will drivers need to worry about distracted driving or fatigue behind the wheel — as well as fuel economy and environmental sustainability.
Connected cars are also becoming increasingly popular, providing drivers access to data from their onboard computer system through cloud-based services. This offers convenience factors such as remote unlocking and starting engines, diagnostic alerts when something needs repair or maintenance, navigation assistance, and real-time traffic updates—making life much easier for modern consumers. With so many advancements happening at once, there’s no doubt that cars are continuing to get smarter every day.
As digital technologies continue to shape our society, they’ll undoubtedly affect how we buy and sell automobiles.
E-Commerce For Car Shopping
The automotive industry has seen a major shift in recent years as technological advances have changed how we buy and sell cars. Online car sales are becoming increasingly popular, with auto sales moving from traditional dealership models to digital retailers and online dealers. This transition is driven by consumer convenience, cost savings on vehicle purchases, and more efficient access to services like financing options.
Car-commerce platforms make it easier for customers to research vehicles online before purchasing. Customers can compare prices across different websites and choose the best deal based on their budget. Car-buying apps provide a simpler experience of shopping for cars without ever stepping inside a dealership.
Features such as virtual test drives, 3D simulations of interior features, and augmented reality tools allow customers to get detailed information about vehicles from their phones or laptops.
Digital retailing also provides manufacturers with new ways to reach consumers through targeted campaigns tailored toward specific customer segments. This allows companies to better understand consumer needs and preferences while providing personalized offers that will help increase the chance of conversion into sales. With these advancements in e-commerce technology, automobile purchasing processes have become much faster and more accessible.
It’s clear that e-commerce has revolutionized the way we shop for cars in today’s age, but what about advertising?
Digital marketing strategies offer automakers powerful opportunities to effectively promote their brands through various channels, including social media networks, video streaming sites, search engine optimization (SEO), etc., so they can reach larger audiences more efficiently.
In this next section, let’s look at how businesses use digital advertising to maximize visibility and engage potential buyers.
Digital advertising has revolutionized the way automotive companies market and promote their vehicles. From online car ads to vehicle promotion on social media, digital technology has enabled auto manufacturers and dealerships to reach larger audiences with greater precision than ever before. This shift to digital marketing provides invaluable data that can be used to target potential customers more accurately. Digital campaigns have become a powerful tool for increasing sales of new cars as well as driving interest in pre-owned autos.
The growth of digital car sales is also partly due to the convenience of shopping for a vehicle from home or on one’s smartphone. Online listings provide easy access to detailed information about availability, features, and pricing without visiting physical showrooms or speaking directly with a dealer representative.
Customers can compare different makes and models quickly and easily, allowing them to make more informed decisions when it comes time to purchase a car.
The combination of digital advertising and convenient online tools has allowed businesses involved in automotive sales to increase their profits while providing customers with an enhanced buying experience. With this trend continuing, it is clear that technology will play an important role in how we buy and sell automobiles moving forward. Next, we’ll explore how online financing options transform today’s industry landscape.
Online Financing Options
Purchasing a car can be daunting, often requiring financing with multiple options. Today, however, we can utilize online resources for stress-free auto financing, and it’s changing the way we buy cars.
First, savvy shoppers are taking advantage of preapproved offers from lending companies. With just a few clicks of your mouse or taps on your phone screen, you can compare rates and terms to find the best deal that fits your budget. This makes finding suitable financing faster and easier than ever before.
Additionally, many lenders now allow prospective buyers to apply directly through their websites, which helps streamline the process.
Privacy is also kept intact as customers securely input personal information without stepping in an office or waiting for approval over the phone. What used to take days or weeks is usually finished within minutes.
Online finance options provide more flexibility when purchasing a car while ensuring everyone involved is protected against fraud and theft, two major concerns when buying vehicles online. Doing so allows us to save not only time but money, too, by eliminating costly fees associated with traditional financing methods, such as dealer markups or broker fees, ultimately leading to less hassle during the entire purchase process.
Mobile Apps for Buying and Selling Cars
The introduction of mobile apps for car-buying and car-selling processes has revolutionized how we buy and sell automobiles. Users can access various services through these apps to facilitate a successful transaction. Car-app technologies have enabled buyers and sellers to search listings, arrange test drives, compare prices, negotiate deals, complete paperwork remotely, and securely transfer funds online—all from their phones or other devices.
Consumers looking for more efficient ways to acquire vehicles in the new and used markets have embraced this shift towards greater convenience.
In addition to eliminating many traditional steps associated with buying or selling cars, such as time-consuming visits to dealerships or tedious negotiation over price, mobile applications also provide options that increase security during transactions.
For instance, some car apps feature digital escrow accounts, which protect buyer payments until they receive proof of delivery after the purchase is finalized. Similarly, developments in auto-selling like remote notarization, provide a secure platform for transferring titles between parties without requiring physical presence at offices or agencies.
Mobile app technology continues its rapid expansion within automotive marketplaces. It provides innovative solutions that make it easier for drivers to find their next vehicle while ensuring safe and secure transactions. It’s no wonder why this trend toward digital transformation is gaining traction among those who value convenience coupled with added layers of protection when making important investments in automobiles.
Automated Service Solutions
The automotive industry is rapidly changing, and technology has become an integral part of the buying and selling. Automated service solutions are a key component of this transformation, allowing for efficient vehicle maintenance that can be scheduled quickly and easily. Service automation allows owners to schedule their repair services when needed; no longer must they wait in line at dealerships or make unnecessary trips back and forth.
The convenience of automated repairs is becoming increasingly popular among motorists who value time savings as much as cost savings.
Automation also helps reduce potential human error while servicing vehicles—something that could have been costly if left unchecked. With access to data from sensors on board the vehicles, technicians can accurately diagnose problems faster and more accurately than ever before. This not only saves time but also provides better customer satisfaction due to increased comfort levels regarding safety standards across all make and models of cars being serviced.
From scheduling services online to having them completed by machine-learning algorithms, automated service solutions are revolutionizing how we maintain our vehicles today. These advancements will undoubtedly serve as a foundation for more complex technologies like autonomous vehicle technology.
Autonomous Vehicle Technology
Autonomous vehicle technology is changing the way we buy and sell automobiles. Autonomous vehicles, also known as driverless cars, use a combination of sensors to detect their environment and determine how to operate safely on roads and highways.
This technology has been around for several years, but it’s only recently become widely available in new car models from leading automakers.
The potential benefits of autonomous vehicle technology are numerous. For starters, drivers no longer need to control their cars manually; instead, they can simply set up an automated route and let the car do all the work. Additionally, this technology could reduce accidents caused by human error since computers don’t make mistakes as humans do. As such, it could significantly improve safety on the roadways.
Finally, autonomous vehicle technology offers convenience and cost savings compared to traditional transportation methods. Since these vehicles don’t require drivers or the fuel costs associated with manual driving, they have the potential to be much more affordable than traditional forms of transportation over time.
Furthermore, autonomous vehicles can communicate with each other through wireless networks to coordinate movements, reducing traffic congestion and improving overall efficiency when traveling long distances.
A future filled with autonomous vehicle technology promises great improvements in safety while offering convenience and cost savings at the same time. With continued advancements in computer processing power and artificial intelligence capabilities coming together within this sector, there is hope that someday, fully-automated cars will become commonplace on our roads, bringing us one step closer to a smarter world where transportation is both reliable and safe for everyone involved.
Technology is revolutionizing the automotive industry, offering customers a more convenient way to buy and sell cars. The possibilities are endless, from digital advertising strategies to automated services and even self-driving cars.
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While the big three of computing — Lenovo, Dell and HP — are known to dominate the vast arena of laptops — a market with a turnover of $165.3 billion in 2021 — there is one brand that is edging ever closer to the top. from that list: the Taiwanese Asus.
Unlike its compatriot Acer, which is also positioned at the top, Asus has been able to establish itself as a company that, in addition to delivering and guaranteeing good performance, both in leisure and productivity, manages to innovate in each of its new releases.
Not only in its exterior design, which always has something new, but also in interior or operational aspects, which transform it into a brand with a unique identity. Something that is especially noticeable in its line dedicated to video games: Republic of Gamersor simply ROG, for friends.
Computers dedicated to the world gamer —due to their immense power and high graphic capacity— they are usually at the top of the pyramid. But this model, the Asus ROG Strix 17 SE, is at the top. Without further ado, it has to be the most powerful display and performance model available on the market today.
Virtually all well-known brands have their own beasts dedicated to gaming, but few machines can compare to this true monster, which excels in both performance and design. Let’s see it in detail.
- Dimensions: 39.5 x 28.2 x 2.34 cm. ~ 2.83 cm.
- Weight: 3.10kg.
- Screen: 17.3″ IPS-LCD
- refresh rate: 240Hz
- Resolution: WQHD (2560 x 1440) 16:9
- Processor: Intel Core i9 12th Gen – 12950HX @ 2.3Ghz
- Graphic card: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti (16GB GDDR6)
- Memory: 32GB GDDR5-4800 (expandable to 64GB)
- Storage: 1TB SSD + 1TB PCIe 4.0
- Operating system: Windows 11
- Tickets: 1 3.5mm jack audio port / 1 HDMI 2.1 port / 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C port / 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports / 1 Ethernet LAN port / 1 Thunderbolt port
- connectivity: Bluetooth 5.2 / Wi-Fi 6E
- Drums: 4-cell 90Wh Li-Ion
- Audio: 4 speakers with Dolby Atmos / integrated microphone
We have said it before, but we will emphasize it again: taking an Asus product out of the box is a unique experience, only comparable to the excitement produced by the unbox of the gadgets Manzana. Here, when uncovering the Asus ROG Strix 17 SE and its accessories from the box and its packaging, it is immediately noticeable that there is a special dedication and a lot of love for the product. It even includes a specially designed laptop bag, among other surprises.
The computer is bulky and robust, not as heavy as one might imagine for its size and power (only three kilos), and stunningly beautiful in its design and features. The screen is supported by two thick and very firm hinges, which guarantee that it always stays where you want it.
We have a full and generous multi-color RGB backlit keyboard, with a number pad on the right and ample room to rest your wrists. To the center, of course, a width touchpad for touch controls. Its finish is an elegant matte black (black stealth), but what is definitely striking, due to its novelty, is that a third of the upper right part is semi-transparent, which gives it a look and very sophisticated feel and cool.
On the back, the cover features a complex but hypnotic engraving of invisible ink, along with the traditional logo of Republic of Gamers. The kit includes a small UV flashlight with which you can decipher what it says on the back, as well as some magnetic pieces that can be attached to it. All very, very cyber and playful, minimal but surprising details that make a big difference.
Visually, this is a computer that wants to attract attention, something that it more than achieves but also with good taste, a combination more difficult than it seems. It is what we see in the base, for example, that matches the lighting with the same logo, the keyboard and its RGB colors.
On the left side we have a ventilation area next to two USB-A 3.2 inputs, located in the central part, in addition to an always useful 3.5″ jack audio input, vital for users. gamers.
On the right, we only find the Asus proprietary port, where the user’s profile and other details can be stored through an included key. Underneath, the laptop has sturdy rubber feet to keep the machine in place. Very functional and stable.
But the back is where the most interesting is: unlike most competing models, which place all the connections on the sides, here we have an HDMI 2.1 port, a Thunderbolt 4 input and another USB-C in the rear area. 3.2, an ethernet port for a wired connection to the internet (always welcome) and the power outlet, all together with two large spaces for ventilation, which ensure that there will be no overheating. These are also enhanced with heat dissipation outlets that appear when opening the computer, which gives it extra bonuses in performance and design.
One detail: the Strix does not include a front camera for video calls. Okay: it’s not a work laptop, nor is it intended for video conferencing. But how much did it cost to include it? The only low point for now, although the brand includes an external Full HD 1080P webcam in its box, in addition to a ROG Impact mouse.
When you open it, the screen immediately stands out. It is wide, large and overwhelming. These are the virtues provided by a 17.3-inch panel with a refresh rate of up to 240 Hz and 2K resolution. Visually, this machine is second to none, and whichever way you look at it, it looks pretty.
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Until less than a month ago, before Nvidia launched its new generation 4080, the ROG Strix 17 SE had the most desired graphics card on the market: the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080Ti. Paired with 32GB—yes, you read that right—and a 12th Gen Intel Core i9 16-core card, the result is lightning-fast, heavenly performance literally built to run any kind of game, app, or software, no matter what. as demanding as it is.
High demand video games such as the newly released Uncharted they look awesome and shiny, plus they run without any issues at all. Other titles, such as those of the saga Warhammer, full of small fighting figures and science fiction scenarios, are appreciated very much alive. Thanks to its very high refresh rate, the action in combat sequences managed to flow like melted butter. A real pleasure.
Let’s also consider that the laptop comes with a state-of-the-art 2TB solid-state drive (SSD), giving you ample storage space to keep multiple titles on hand, ready to go at speed.
When you turn on the ROG Strix, immediately a wave of red (the hue of this Asus line) moves across the keyboard, and a low-pitched sound announces that the laptop is waking up. Ticket office. Although for some this great stage display can be something very fast and furious, the sound effects and colors that greet you are very attractive and eye-catching. And if they don’t like it, they can be customized to suit the user.
For me, at least, it was relaxing to see those waves of colors crossing the keyboard. What I did miss was a biometric reader for the power button. By now, that should be standard on any laptop.
Inside, as we said, there is a 12th generation Intel processor (the 13th just appeared) with 16 cores, a Core i9 chip with 32GB of RAM —expandable to 64GB, in case someone doesn’t have enough— so that everything runs and works without any hiccups.
All this heat-producing power is kept cool with a highly discreet and quiet cooling system, whose fans are barely noticeable when spinning. Carrying out the exercise of opening several browser windows and putting on YouTube simultaneously, no performance problem appeared, much less noise of over-demand. In any case, the Asus internal system allows you to customize the settings to achieve the desired performance, be it the highest performance or, on the contrary, energy savings to reserve the battery. While the hot air coming out of the machine is noticeable, it always stayed cool as a cucumber.
As for the keyboard, a detail that I particularly like about this type of keyboard style chicklet is that its layout and the “click” of each key are very pleasant when typing or writing a text. Meanwhile, the touchpad he behaved from one: spacious, responsive and comfortable.
It should also be noted that the sound is very powerful, with deep bass and crystal clear sounds thanks to its Dolby Atmos system. Definitely better than your average high end. With wired headphones, we had the same result, and the RGB color scheme on the keyboard, which rhythmically moves to the sound of the deep bass of your sound, makes for an intense experience.
In this type of device, the battery feels like a rather secondary aspect. Given the size and the amount of power it consumes, it is evident that most of its use will be in spaces with plugs and that the autonomy will not be all terrain. Still, the Strix manages to pack in a battery that lasts for more than six hours of full-resolution video playback. It may not seem like much, but the average duration for this type of laptop is around four hours.
When running a game with high graphic demand, yes, after an hour and a half I already needed to plug it back in. Nothing strange, if we consider that a good gaming experience does not occur in movement but in controlled spaces. Except for a little luxury, the Asus Strix works better and gives more security if it is connected to the current.
With the Asus Strix 17 SE we have a laptop extremely powerful, innovative, beautiful, full of design details and almost professionally oriented to the public that loves video games. Virtually nothing else is needed other than this beast.
We are talking about the best possible performance, a vivid, bright and even hypnotic screen. The keyboard is very comfortable and a joy to look at thanks to its RGB lighting system. Its battery, unimpressed, still manages to be better than average. But it also seduces its unique, sophisticated design that tells the world: I have a richer and more powerful laptop than yours. Without a doubt, the best laptop gamer of the market that we have tested this 2022. Hence its very high price.
Note: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
*The prices of the products in this article are current as of October 18, 2022. Values and their availability may change.
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What Is RDP Or Remote Desktop Protocol?
Well, RDP, or you can say, Remote Desktop Protocol is originally designed and developed by Microsoft. In simple terms, RDP �establishes the secure connection between two computers and allows users to access another computer with full multimedia support remotely. The purpose of RDP is to allow the end-user to control or work on any other system remotely. Radically, an RDP only needs an internet connection or a LAN cable to work. Overall, RDP is fully secure and does support SSL encryption.
Why You Need RDP?
There are many reasons why an individual or business might need RDP. Some common reasons include: Remote access: RDP allows users to access their computer remotely, from any location with an internet connection. This is useful for individuals who need to access their work or personal files while they are away from their office or home, or for businesses that need to provide remote access to their employees. Increased productivity: By allowing users to access their work computer from any location, RDP can help to increase productivity. For example, a remote worker can use RDP to access their work computer and continue working even if they are unable to go into the office. Improved collaboration: RDP allows multiple users to access a single computer at the same time, which can be useful for collaboration. For example, multiple team members can access the same computer to work on a shared project, allowing them to see each other's work and make real-time changes. Easy access to applications and files: RDP allows users to access all of the applications and files on their computer, as if they were sitting in front of it. This means that they can easily access any files or programs they need, without having to transfer files or install applications on a different device. Overall, RDP can provide many benefits to individuals and businesses, including increased productivity, improved collaboration, and easy access to applications and files.
How long will RDP account details be given after payment?
Generally all the RDP details sent INSTANT to upto 6 hours after payment confirmation. In some cases, if manual verification or custom configuration it may take upto 12 hours to 24 hours Max.
Which payment mode do you accept?
We accept multiple payment modes like Paypal, PerfectMoney, Bitcoin, Bank Transfer, PayTM, Indian Debit Card / Credit Card.
Do you offer any demo or Trial for your service?
No, we do not provide demo or Trial because our plans are already cheap.
Do you provide RDP with full admin access?
Yes, we do offer RDP plans with full admin access. Our RDP plans come with various features and options, and one of these options is the ability to provide users with full admin access. This allows users to have complete control over the remote computer, including the ability to install and uninstall software and make other system-level changes. In addition to RDP plans with full admin access, we also offer shared RDP plans. These plans do not come with admin privilege, as the resources on the shared computer are shared among multiple users. However, users can still access their own dedicated disk space and have full control over their own files and data.
Do you provide RDP Control Panel?
Yes, we do provide an RDP Control Panel. Our Control Panel allows users to manage their RDP account and access various options and features. For example, users can use the Control Panel to restart or shutdown their RDP, reinstall the operating system, reset their password if it is lost, or change their password if they need to. The Control Panel also provides access to other useful features and options, such as the ability to view and manage RDP logs, configure network settings, and more. Overall, the Control Panel is a convenient and user-friendly tool that allows users to easily manage their RDP account and access the features they need.
Which payment mode do you accept?
We accept multiple payment modes like Perfect Money, Bitcoin, Bank Transfer, PayTM, Indian Debit Card / Credit Card, LTC/ETH, WebMoney.
What is the purpose of a VPS used for?
A VPS allows you to host sites (website, e-commerce, content, and media) and software applications (e.g. CRM, Adobe, WordPress and other software collaborative solutions) with ease. Unlike shared hosting, a VPS allows multiple applications to be isolated from one another within the same server. Even though the VPS shares the physical resources (infrastructure) with other users, its computing resources are dedicated to you.
Do you know we are best? how?
Yes we are the best because we have been providing RDP services since last few years and we have 99.99% Uptime with quality RDP. We have a variety of RDP plans for different purposes and our support is available 24/7. you can also check about us on trustpilot. we have a lot of clients from throughout the world who are happy with our services and appreciate our work.
What's the bandwidth limit for dedicated server?
We offer unmetered bandwidth with our dedicated server plans, but some of our plans has less bandwidth limit.. You can check bandwidth limit written on pricing table before making your purchase..
What is VPS?
A Virtual Private Server (VPS) is an independent, virtual partition on a physical server (think of a server with different “containers” within it) which is sold as a service by an Internet hosting provider. A VPS runs its own copy of an operating system, and customers have administrative level access to that operating system so that they can install almost any software applications that run on that OS.
how many IP will I get with VPS?
You will get IP Address 1 Dedicated IPV4 with your VPS server.
Can I install cPanel on my VPS package?
Yes, you can install cPanel in your vps but you have to purchase cpanel lisence from their official site in order to use cPanel in your vps.
What Is The Setup Time Of Our VPS Servers ?
You will get your purchased VPS within 4 hours after making payment, but in some unexpected cases it might take upto 12Hours, not more than that.
What is the difference between Shared RDP and Admin/Private RDP ?
A shared RDP, or Remote Desktop Protocol, is a type of remote access service that allows multiple users to access a single remote computer over a network. In a shared RDP setup, each user is assigned a unique login and password, allowing them to access the shared computer as if they were sitting in front of it. Shared RDP typically comes with shared resources such as RAM and CPU cores, meaning that all users accessing the shared computer are competing for these resources. However, the disk space on the shared computer is typically private, meaning that each user has their own dedicated space for storing their files and data. This ensures that users' data remains private and secure, and that no one can access it without the user's permission. Shared RDP also typically requires admin permission to install software on the shared computer. This means that users cannot install or uninstall any programs without the permission of the administrator. This is an important security measure, as it helps to prevent unauthorized software installations that could potentially compromise the security of the shared computer. Shared RDP is different from private RDP in that private RDP allows a single user to access a dedicated computer, rather than a shared computer. This means that the user has full control over the resources on the computer, including the CPU, RAM, and disk space. This can be more convenient for users who need a high level of control over their computing environment, but it also typically comes at a higher cost.
What is a Dedicated Server?
A dedicated server is a type of hosting service where the user leases an entire physical server and its resources for their exclusive use. This means that the server is not shared with any other users or clients, and the user has full control over the server and its hardware. With a dedicated server, the user can choose the hardware, software, operating system, and other settings that best suit their needs and requirements. Compared to other types of hosting, such as VPS or shared hosting, a dedicated server offers several advantages, such as high performance, security, email stability, uptime, and full administrator control. Because a dedicated server is not shared with anyone else, it can provide higher levels of performance and reliability, as well as more flexible and customizable options. However, dedicated servers are typically more expensive than other types of hosting, as they require a larger investment in hardware and resources. They are also more complex and require more technical expertise to manage and maintain, which can make them less suitable for users with limited experience or knowledge. Overall, a dedicated server is a valuable and powerful tool for businesses and organizations that need high-performance, secure, and reliable hosting services. It provides full control and flexibility over the server and its resources, enabling users to tailor their hosting solutions to their specific needs and requirements.
Who manages my VPS?
All our VPS plans come completely unmanaged. You get a default install of the operating system of your choice and any other software purchased during checkout. You get full root / administrator access to your virtual server and it is your responsibility to ensure the security and reliability of your server. We are responsible for the uptime of your VPS container only, not for the uptime of your operating system or the services that you run on it. If you have difficulties in managing your VPS you can request support from our dedicated system administration team.
Will I get Admin access on Cheap Shared RDP?
No, Cheap Shared RDP does not comes with admin access.
What is the Setup time for a Dedicated server?
The setup time for a dedicated server depends on a number of factors, such as the type of server, the hardware configuration, and the software and operating system requirements. Typically, dedicated servers are processed within 15 minutes, and the full setup and configuration process can take anywhere from 12 hours to 3 days. During this time, the dedicated server provider will install and configure the necessary hardware and software, as well as perform any necessary testing and verification to ensure that the server is ready for use. The user can also request specific configurations or settings that may require additional time and effort to implement. Once the setup process is complete, the dedicated server provider will typically provide the user with access to the server and its resources, as well as any necessary documentation and support materials. The user can then begin using the server for their intended purposes, such as hosting a website, running applications, or storing and managing data. Overall, the setup time for a dedicated server can vary depending on the specific requirements and configurations, but is typically completed within a few hours to a few days.
How to connect to RDP?
In order to connect to RDP you need Server credentials (IP Address, Username, & Password) which you will receive in the product activation email. You can find detailed tutorial in our knowledgebase.
Is port 25 is open on your RDP?
You need to make support ticket and mention usage of port 25. Our team will investigate and enable it.
Which type of storage do you provide Hybrid or Pure SSD?
Our VPS servers come equipped with Pure SSD storage. This means that the entire storage capacity of the VPS server is made up of solid state drives (SSDs), which offer faster and more reliable performance than traditional hard disk drives (HDDs). SSDs use non-volatile memory chips to store data, which means that they do not require any mechanical parts and can access data more quickly and efficiently. This makes Pure SSD storage ideal for applications that require high performance and low latency, such as databases, online gaming, or video streaming.
Why DigiRDP plans are cheap/affordable? are they old and low performance servers?
There are several reasons why DigiRDP's plans are inexpensive compared to other remote access solutions. Firstly, the company owns its own hardware and is not dependent on third-party providers, which allows them to control costs and offer more competitive pricing. Additionally, they prioritize customer satisfaction and are willing to make less profit in order to offer high-quality services at a lower cost. Another factor that helps to keep their prices low is that they work remotely from home, which allows them to save on overhead costs such as office rent. Finally, they have implemented a number of other measures to keep their prices competitive, such as using the latest and most efficient hardware. Overall, the combination of these factors allows DigiRDP to offer their RDP plans at a lower cost without sacrificing performance or reliability.
Can install any software ? is there any restrictions?
As long as the software is not in violation of any policies or laws, you should be able to install it. However, please note that depending on the system or device you are using, there may be technical limitations that prevent you from installing certain software. Additionally, some software may require additional permissions or licenses in order to be installed and used. It is always best to consult the documentation or support resources for the software you are trying to install to ensure that it is compatible with your system and that you have the necessary permissions and licenses to use it.
Can I do spamming in RDP?
No, spamming is not allowed on our RDP plans. If we detect any spamming activities on your account, we will immediately suspend or terminate your RDP access without any prior notice. Spamming refers to the indiscriminate sending of unsolicited or unwanted emails or messages, often for commercial or advertising purposes. It is a violation of our terms of service and can result in severe consequences for the perpetrator. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you refrain from engaging in any spamming activities on our RDP servers.
Why should you buy from DigiRDP?
There are several reasons why you should buy from DigiRDP: We offer a wide range of RDP plans that are suitable for different business needs and budgets. Our RDP servers are fast and reliable, ensuring smooth and seamless performance for your applications and workloads. We have a team of experienced and knowledgeable customer support staff who are available 24/7 to assist you with any queries or issues you may have. Our RDP plans come with a number of useful features and benefits, such as dedicated IP addresses, unlimited bandwidth, and the option to customize your plan according to your requirements. We have a proven track record of providing high-quality RDP services to our customers, and have received positive feedback and reviews from satisfied clients. We offer competitive pricing and flexible payment options, making it easy and affordable for you to purchase an RDP plan from us. Overall, choosing to buy from DigiRDP will provide you with access to a comprehensive and reliable RDP service that will support your business and enable you to achieve your goals.
What are Static IPs?
A static IP address is a fixed and unchanging IP address that is assigned to a device or network. This is in contrast to a dynamic IP address, which is assigned by a DHCP server and can change over time. Static IP addresses are useful for a number of reasons. For example, if you run a website or an online service, you will need a static IP address to ensure that users can access your site consistently and without any interruptions. Similarly, if you need to remotely access a device or network, a static IP address will allow you to do so without any connectivity issues. Another advantage of static IP addresses is that they can provide greater security and control over your network. Because a static IP address does not change, it is easier to monitor and secure your network against potential threats. Additionally, static IP addresses can be assigned to specific devices or users, allowing you to set up and manage access permissions more easily. In summary, static IP addresses are useful for ensuring consistent and reliable connectivity, improving security and control over your network, and enabling you to manage access permissions more effectively.
Advantages of a Static Residential IP
There are several advantages of using a static residential IP: Consistent and reliable connectivity: A static residential IP ensures that your device or network always has the same IP address, which means that you can access your services and applications without any disruptions or interruptions. This is especially useful for running a website or online service that needs to be consistently accessible to users. Improved security and control: Because a static residential IP does not change, it is easier to monitor and secure your network against potential threats. Additionally, you can assign static residential IPs to specific devices or users, allowing you to set up and manage access permissions more effectively. Enhanced online privacy and anonymity: A static residential IP can help to protect your online privacy and anonymity by making it more difficult for others to track your online activities. This is because a static residential IP is associated with a specific physical location, rather than a dynamic IP that can change over time. Enhanced compatibility with certain services and applications: Some services and applications, such as gaming servers or VoIP services, may require a static residential IP in order to function properly. In these cases, a static residential IP can help to ensure that you can use these services without any issues. Overall, a static residential IP can provide a number of benefits, including consistent and reliable connectivity, improved security and control, enhanced online privacy and anonymity, and enhanced compatibility with certain services and applications.
What are the features of servers?
The server is the core of any data center. It is responsible for storing and providing data to clients. The features of servers are vast and include: Processor: The processor is the brain of a computer, it processes instructions and tells the other components what to do. Memory: Memory is where data can be stored temporarily or permanently. It can also be used as a workspace for processing instructions. Storage: Storage is where data can be stored on a long-term basis like hard drives, flash drives, CDs or DVDs etc. Networking: Networking allows computers to share resources with one another and talk to each other over a network (e.g., Ethernet). Input/Output Devices: Input/output devices allow input from outside sources like mouse, keyboard, touch screen
What is the difference between a server and a PC?
A server is a computer that manages network traffic, storage, and other hardware resources. It also provides information to the users. A PC is a personal computer that can be used for running applications and accessing data stored on the device. The main difference between a server and a PC is that servers are more powerful than PCs because they have more storage, memory, processing power, and bandwidth.
What are some ways that the server can be overloaded?
Server overload can happen in many ways. One of the most common reasons is because of a sudden increase in traffic. This could be due to a product launch or an event that is trending on social media. The server will not be able to handle the increased load, which will result in errors and downtime for your website or app. Another way that servers can be overloaded is if too many people are accessing it at once. This could be because somebody posted your link on social media and it went viral, or because you're hosting an event and people want to know more about it. The server will struggle to process all the requests, which can result in errors and downtime for your website or app.
Why is it important to have good servers?
Having good servers is important for a number of reasons: Improved performance and reliability: Good servers are typically equipped with high-performance hardware and software, which can provide faster and more reliable performance for applications and workloads. This is especially important for businesses and organizations that rely on their servers for critical operations and services, such as hosting websites, running databases, or providing online services. Enhanced security and protection: Good servers come with advanced security features and technologies, such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention, and encryption, which can help to protect the server and its data from potential threats and vulnerabilities. This is important for maintaining the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive information, and for preventing data breaches or attacks. Increased flexibility and scalability: Good servers are designed to be flexible and scalable, which means that they can be easily configured and customized to meet the changing needs and requirements of the user. This is important for businesses and organizations that need to adapt to changing market conditions or workloads, and for users who need to expand or upgrade their server capabilities over time. Enhanced user experience and satisfaction: Good servers can provide a better user experience and higher levels of satisfaction for users who access and use the server. This is because good servers can provide faster and more reliable performance, as well as more flexible and customizable options, which can help to improve the user's productivity and efficiency. Overall, having good servers is important for achieving high performance, security, flexibility, and user satisfaction, which are critical for businesses and organizations that rely on servers for their operations and services.
What are the different types of servers?
There are several different types of servers, including: Web servers: Web servers are designed to host and serve web pages and content over the internet. They use the HTTP protocol to transmit data and information to users who access the web pages using a web browser. Application servers: Application servers are designed to host and run applications that provide specific services or functions, such as databases, messaging systems, or e-commerce platforms. They typically provide a runtime environment and a set of APIs that enable applications to access and use the server's resources and capabilities. File servers: File servers are designed to store, share, and manage files and data over a network. They provide a central location for users to access and share files, and can support a wide range of file types and formats. Database servers: Database servers are designed to store, manage, and retrieve data from databases. They provide a structured and organized environment for storing and accessing data, and support a wide range of data models and query languages. Mail servers: Mail servers are designed to send and receive electronic messages, such as emails, over a network. They provide a central location for managing and routing messages, and can support a wide range of protocols and standards. Overall, the different types of servers are designed to meet specific needs and requirements, such as hosting web pages, running applications, storing and sharing files, managing databases, or sending and receiving messages.
What are the benefits of an anti-DDoS infrastructure?
A DDoS attack is a type of cyber-attack that overloads the target server with traffic, causing a denial of service. A DDoS attack is considered to be one of the most severe types of cyber-attacks because it can bring down even the most robust and powerful servers. The following are some benefits of an anti-DDoS infrastructure: 1) It prevents downtime for websites and other services. 2) It provides protection against malware and other threats. 3) It offers protection against data theft, data manipulation, and confidential information leakage.
What is the difference between residential and business IPs?
The main difference between residential and business IPs is the type of network that they are associated with. Residential IPs are associated with networks in private homes or residential buildings, whereas business IPs are associated with networks in commercial or business premises. There are several other key differences between residential and business IPs: Ownership and control: Residential IPs are typically owned and controlled by individual homeowners or tenants, whereas business IPs are owned and controlled by businesses or organizations. Location and physical address: Residential IPs are associated with a specific physical location and address, whereas business IPs may not be associated with a specific physical location. Usage and purpose: Residential IPs are typically used for personal or household purposes, such as browsing the internet, streaming media, or connecting to online services. Business IPs, on the other hand, are typically used for commercial or professional purposes, such as running a website or online service, accessing business networks and applications, or communicating with clients and partners. Reputation and trustworthiness: Residential IPs are generally considered to be more trustworthy and reputable than business IPs, as they are associated with a specific physical location and are not typically used for commercial or spamming purposes. Business IPs, on the other hand, may be perceived as less trustworthy and reputable, as they may be associated with multiple locations and may be used for commercial or spamming purposes. Overall, the key differences between residential and business IPs include the type of network they are associated with, the ownership and control, the location and physical address, the usage and purpose, and the reputation and trustworthiness.
What is the best type of IP address for me to get?
So, you have been thinking about getting a new IP address, but not sure what to do? Well, don't worry! This article will help you decide on the best type of IP address that is right for your needs. 1) Static IP: A static IP is like a permanent home address. It doesn't change unless you request it to your provider or you tell it to change. With this type of IP address, you will not have fear of getting blocked from those websites which don’t allow changing every time. There are a number of different types of IP addresses. One popular type is the dynamic IP address. With this type of IP address, you can have a different address every time your computer connects to the internet. This is great if you want to avoid being tracked online or if you're in an area with a lot of other subscribers.
What are the differences between a VPS and RDP?
A VPS is a virtual private server where you can install any operating system you want and configure it to your needs. An RDP is a remote desktop protocol that allows you to access a computer remotely. A VPS is an alternative to the traditional dedicated server, which gives the user more control over their environment. A VPS also offers more flexibility and scalability than a physical machine, making it an attractive option for many businesses. An RDP is an alternative for those who need remote access to their client’s machines but don't have the resources or time to set up a VPN connection. It can also be used in conjunction with other remote access protocols like SSH and Telnet.
How does remote desktop work between Windows to Windows systems?
Remote desktop is a feature of Windows that allows you to view and control one computer from another. It's also known as remote control, remote access, or remote display. In order for a computer to be accessed remotely, the following components are needed: 1) A client computer running Windows with Remote Desktop Services installed 2) A server on the network where the remote desktop is hosted 3) An account with administrator privileges on both the client and server computers
What are the limitations of Remote Desktop?
There are several limitations of Remote Desktop that you should be aware of: Limited support for certain hardware and devices: Remote Desktop may not support certain hardware or devices, such as printers, scanners, or specialized peripherals, which can limit its functionality and usability. Compatibility issues with certain software and applications: Some software and applications may not be compatible with Remote Desktop, which can cause issues or errors when trying to use them. Security concerns: Remote Desktop can potentially expose your network or device to security risks, such as hacking or malware, if it is not properly configured and secured. Network latency and bandwidth limitations: Remote Desktop relies on a stable and high-speed network connection in order to function properly, and can be affected by network latency or bandwidth constraints. User permissions and access restrictions: Remote Desktop typically requires users to have specific permissions and access rights in order to use it, which can limit its flexibility and accessibility. Overall, while Remote Desktop can be a useful and convenient tool, it is important to be aware of its limitations and to take steps to mitigate any potential issues or risks.
What are the benefits of using Remote Desktop?
There are several benefits of using Remote Desktop, including: Increased productivity and flexibility: Remote Desktop allows users to access their desktop or applications from any location, using any device, which can increase their productivity and flexibility. This is especially useful for employees who need to work remotely or from multiple locations. Improved collaboration and communication: Remote Desktop enables users to share their desktop or applications with others, which can facilitate collaboration and communication among team members or clients. Enhanced security and control: Remote Desktop allows users to remotely access their desktop or applications using secure and encrypted connections, which can improve the security and control of their network or device. Reduced costs and downtime: Remote Desktop can help to reduce costs and downtime by enabling users to access their desktop or applications remotely, without the need to physically visit their office or workstation. Improved support and maintenance: Remote Desktop allows support and maintenance staff to remotely access and troubleshoot user desktops or applications, which can improve their response times and efficiency. Overall, using Remote Desktop can provide a number of benefits, including increased productivity and flexibility, improved collaboration and communication, enhanced security and control, reduced costs and downtime, and improved support and maintenance.
What are some disadvantages of hosting your own server?
There are several disadvantages of hosting your own server, including: High cost and complexity: Hosting your own server can be expensive and complex, as it requires a significant investment in hardware, software, and infrastructure, as well as technical expertise to manage and maintain the server. This can make it difficult or impractical for businesses or organizations with limited budgets or resources. Limited scalability and flexibility: Hosting your own server can limit your ability to scale and adapt to changing needs and requirements, as it may be difficult or expensive to add or upgrade hardware, software, or other components. This can make it challenging to support growing or evolving workloads or applications. Security and compliance risks: Hosting your own server can expose your business or organization to security and compliance risks, as you are responsible for protecting the server and its data from potential threats and vulnerabilities. This can require significant effort and resources to implement and maintain robust security measures, which may not be feasible for all organizations. Poor performance and reliability: Hosting your own server can result in poor performance and reliability, as you are responsible for ensuring that the server and its components are functioning properly and are able to handle the workloads and applications that you are hosting. This can require regular monitoring and maintenance, which can be time-consuming and costly.
What is the difference between a Dedicated Server and a VPS?
A Dedicated Server is a standalone server that is used by a single customer, who has complete control over the resources. A VPS, on the other hand, is a virtual server that provides resources to multiple customers. A dedicated server will be more expensive than a VPS.
What are the benefits of a Dedicated Server?
A dedicated server is a server that is reserved for one customer. A dedicated server has many benefits. Here are the top 3: 1) Dedicated servers provide better performance for your website. 2) They offer more control over the security of your site. 3) They are easier to maintain and manage because they are not shared with any other customer.
What are the benefits of a VPS/RDP?
A VPS is a virtual private server. It is basically a physical server that has been split into multiple virtual servers. Each of these virtual servers can be rented by an individual or company for their own use. Some benefits of using a VPS are: - You have more control over your server than you would with shared hosting. - You have more power and resources than you would with shared hosting. - You can customize your server to suit your needs and preferences, without affecting other users on the same server.
Does bandwidth affect my choice between Dedicated Server and VPS?
Bandwidth is a measurement of the amount of data that can be transferred in a given time frame. The bandwidth limit is typically measured in bits per second, kilobits per second, megabits per second or gigabits per second. It is typically calculated by multiplying the number of bits that are transmitted by the time it takes to transmit them. Bandwidth doesn't affect your choice between Dedicated Server and VPS; however, storage size and performance do.
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Discovery aims to create a federation of semantic Digital Libraries and Open Access publishers in the field of philosophy. It has two main components:
A) Philosource, a federation of seven interlinked web sites dedicated to 1) Nietzsche; 2) Wittgenstein; 3) pre-Socratic philosophers; 4) Socrates; 5) Diogenes Laertius’ Lives of the Philosophers; 6) early modern philosophy including Descartes, Spinoza, Vico, Bruno, Kant; 7) 300 video interviews with contemporary philosophers including H.G. Gadamer, Gilles Deleuze, Gianni Vattimo, and many others. B) Philospace, a network of personal desktop applications that will be used to enrich the content of Philosource with semantic annotations. | <urn:uuid:01301bdc-fc93-4aee-90a1-f1c308583f41> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://digital.humanities.ox.ac.uk/project/discovery-digital-semantic-corpora-virtual-research-philosophy | 2023-09-24T23:58:47Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.75377 | 164 |
Journal of Virology
American Society for Microbiology
Severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS) is an emerging tick-borne disease endemic in parts of Asia. The etiologic agent, SFTS virus (SFTSV; family Bunyaviridae, genus Phlebovirus) has caused significant morbidity and mortality in China, South Korea, and Japan, with key features of disease being intense fever, thrombocytopenia, and leukopenia. Case fatality rates are estimated to be in the 30% range, and no antivirals or vaccines are approved for use for treatment and prevention of SFTS. There is evidence that in human cells, SFTSV sequesters STAT proteins in replication complexes, thereby inhibiting type I interferon signaling. Here, we demonstrate that hamsters devoid of functional STAT2 are highly susceptible to as few as 10 PFU of SFTSV, with animals generally succumbing within 5 to 6 days after subcutaneous challenge. The disease included marked thrombocytopenia and inflammatory disease characteristic of the condition in humans. Infectious virus titers were present in the blood and most tissues 3 days after virus challenge, and severe inflammatory lesions were found in the spleen and liver samples of SFTSV-infected hamsters. We also show that SFTSV infection in STAT2 knockout (KO) hamsters is responsive to favipiravir treatment, which protected all animals from lethal disease and reduced serum and tissue viral loads by 3 to 6 orders of magnitude. Taken together, our results provide additional insights into the pathogenesis of SFTSV infection and support the use of the newly described STAT2 KO hamster model for evaluation of promising antiviral therapies.
IMPORTANCE Severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS) is an emerging viral disease for which there are currently no therapeutic options or available vaccines. The causative agent, SFTS virus (SFTSV), is present in China, South Korea, and Japan, and infections requiring medical attention result in death in as many as 30% of the cases. Here, we describe a novel model of SFTS in hamsters genetically engineered to be deficient in a protein that helps protect humans and animals against viral infections. These hamsters were found to be susceptible to SFTSV and share disease features associated with the disease in humans. Importantly, we also show that SFTSV infection in hamsters can be effectively treated with a broad-spectrum antiviral drug approved for use in Japan. Our findings suggest that the new SFTS model will be an excellent resource to better understand SFTSV infection and disease as well as a valuable tool for evaluating promising antiviral drugs.
Gowen, B.B., Westover, J.B., Miao, J., Van Wettere, A.J., Rigas, J.D., Hickerson, B.T., Jung, K.-H., Li, R., Conrad, B.L., Nielson, S., Furuta, Y., Wang, Z. Modeling severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome virus infection in golden Syrian hamsters: Importance of STAT2 in preventing disease and effective treatment with favipiravir (2017) Journal of Virology, 91 (3), art. no. e01942-16, . | <urn:uuid:ae93bb9f-f39e-4c75-8ff8-3bb94f053261> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/advs_facpub/1229/ | 2023-09-24T22:42:59Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.92158 | 750 |
Associations between Educational Attainment and Diabetes in Utah: The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 1996-2007
Utah's Health: An Annual Review
University of Utah
Background: Diabetes—now the sixth leading cause of death in Utah—has become more prevalent in recent decades. Diabetes is especially common among disadvantaged groups in Utah, such as persons without a high school diploma. To achieve stated public health goals of eliminating health disparities and increasing years of healthy life, steps must be taken to reverse recent trends in diabetes.
Objectives: The main goal of this study is to examine how educational attainment is related to diabetes trends in the state of Utah over the period 1996-2007.
Methods: We used Utah data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) to calculate the prevalence of diabetes by sex and educational attainment for three time periods (1996-1999, 2000-2003, and 2004-2007). To investigate how educational attainment and other possible determinants influence the odds of diabetes, we examined a series of logistic regression models that were stratified by sex.
Results: The prevalence of diabetes among adults in Utah increased by 44% during the period of observation in this study (from 4.37% in 1996-1999 to 6.30% in 2004-2007). In models controlling for age and educational status, the odds of diabetes were 60% higher among men and 44% higher among women in 2004-2007 than in 1996-1999. These models also showed significant inverse associations between educational attainment and the odds of diabetes. For instance, women with a college education were 27% less likely than women with a high school education to have diabetes. However, interaction effects between educational attainment and period of observation were not statistically significant, indicating that these disparities have neither diminished nor widened from 1996-2007. Sociodemographic and health-related factors accounted for most of the observed differences in the odds of diabetes among different educational groups.
Conclusion: The prevalence of diabetes is increasing in Utah. Well-educated men and women exhibit lower rates of diabetes than those with less education, but these disparities have not changed appreciably over the past decade. To reduce disparities in diabetes among different educational groups, policymakers and other public health stakeholders should take measures to reduce high school dropout rates, encourage labor force participation, ameliorate poverty, and promote healthy lifestyles that are associated with weight maintenance.
Reither, Eric N., Theresa M. Fedor, Karin M. Abel, and Dan J. Hatch. 2009. “Associations between Educational Attainment and Diabetes in Utah: The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 1996-2007.” Utah’s Health: An Annual Review 14:42-51. | <urn:uuid:e455651f-d234-4d89-9262-92193c0f6da5> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/sswa_facpubs/180/ | 2023-09-25T00:52:35Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.926011 | 590 |
Easy Pumpkin Cranberry Bars are rich and chewy dessert bars made with pumpkin puree and dried cranberries. Sweet, moist pumpkin dessert perfect for fall!
PUMPKIN CRANBERRY BARS
Pumpkin Cranberry Bars are one of the easiest fall desserts you can make. With a handful of pantry ingredients, these bars come together in just a few minutes with no mixer needed. This recipe for Pumpkin Cranberry Bars is sure to be a new favorite holiday treat for breakfast, snacks, or after dinner!
This Pumpkin Cranberry Bars recipe can be made all year long with canned pumpkin puree. During pumpkin season, make a homemade Pumpkin Puree for the best, freshest pumpkiny flavor. When using canned pumpkin puree, make sure it’s puree with no sugar or spices added and not pumpkin pie filling.
These tasty Pumpkin Cranberry Bars are the perfect fall dessert recipe that can double as a breakfast bar. Serve them with a little powdered sugar or go all out with Salted Caramel Sauce and Vanilla Ice Cream. For a cake-like dessert, make Pumpkin Cranberry Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting topped with cranberries and chopped nuts.
MORE CLASSIC PUMPKIN RECIPES
Tips For Pumpkin Cranberry Bars
- You can use fresh or frozen cranberries for bursts of berry flavor! Thaw frozen berries and pat dry before adding. Toss fresh or frozen cranberries in a couple tablespoons of flour to keep them from sinking.
- Don’t stir your pumpkin bar batter too much or the bars will be dense and not light and fluffy. Sift dry ingredients before adding the pumpkin mixture and mix until just combined.
- Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature. Not only is it easier to mix wet ingredients at room temperature, but when all the ingredients are the same temperature they cook evenly.
- Use Pumpkin Pie Spice instead of just cinnamon to make these Pumpkin Cranberry Bars taste packed with warm holiday flavor!
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VARIATIONS ON PUMPKIN CRANBERRY BARS
- White Chocolate: Fold a ¼ cup white chocolate chips into pumpkin bar batter and sprinkle another ¼ cup white chocolate chips with the cranberries before baking. You could also use semi-sweet chocolate or dark chocolate chips.
- Brownies: Make Pumpkin Cranberry Brownie Bars by substituting ¼ cup all-purpose flour with ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder. For chewier brownie bars, use ½ cup brown sugar and ½ cup white sugar.
- Dried Fruit: Instead of cranberries, try dried pineapple, dried strawberries, golden raisins, or dried apple pieces. You can do a fruit medley, using up to ½ cup dried berries or fruit.
- Nuts: Add chopped nuts to give your Pumpkin Cranberry Bars some extra crunch and fall flavor. Fold in ½ cup chopped walnuts, pecans, or hazelnuts to the batter.
- Healthy: To make Healthy Pumpkin Cranberry Bars use applesauce for the butter and replace the vegetable oil with coconut oil, or use ½ cup mashed banana. Fold in ½ cup rolled oats for heartier bars, or replace the flour with ground almond flour for gluten-free Pumpkin Cranberry Bars.
- Muffins: Turn these into Pumpkin Cranberry Muffins by baking in a muffin tin for 18-22 minutes. This recipe should make 18 muffins if you fill the cups 2/3 full.
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HOW TO STORE PUMPKIN CRANBERRY BARS
- Serve: You can keep Pumpkin Cranberry Bars at room temperature for up to 4 days. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Line container with a paper towel to absorb moisture.
- Store: Cool Pumpkin Cranberry Bars before storing (to avoid moisture collection) and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Use parchment paper between layers so the bars don’t stick together.
- Freeze: Freeze cut Pumpkin Cranberry Bars on a baking sheet for an hour before transferring to a sealed container or freezer safe bag. Freeze Pumpkin Bars for up to 6 months.
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 1/4 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries , chopped, divided
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray an 8x8 baking pan with baking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, oil, pumpkin and ⅓ cup of cranberries until well combined.
- In another bowl sift together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- Add flour mixture to pumpkin mixture and whisk until just combined.
- Pour mixture into baking dish and spread evenly.
- Top with remaining cranberries.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes.
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Sudan Red 7B C.I.26050
It is used in biology for staining, and in industry as one of the fuel dyes. It can be also present in red laser toners.
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It had not been my intention to watch the South Hills Memorial Day parade.
But I’d had business on West Liberty in Dormont, parked in store’s parking lot, and when I came out, the street was closed and the parade was about to begin. So I probably had the most comfortable seat, in my car, watching the parade go by.
It was pretty much what you’d expect, celebrating everything I loathe—
police white supremacist gangsters, the military, scouting, marching bands, the occasional car dealer who didn’t pass up a marketing opportunity—but also a few folks I definitely don’t loath: firefighters and paramedics. Lending further support to my impression of scouting as preparation for military service, some boy scouts carried a banner for Marine Corps veterans who I guess couldn’t carry it themselves.
As the parade went on, I started noticing omissions. Dormont, Mount Lebanon, and Brookline (a Pittsburgh neighborhood) sent white supremacist gangsters, firefighters, and paramedics, but even as the parade took the South Hills name, lots of other South Hills communities were absent. Though the Allegheny County sheriff sent its mounted patrol (from South Park), Green Tree, Beechview (a Pittsburgh neighborhood), Banksville (a Pittsburgh neighborhood), Scott Township, Baldwin Township, Whitehall, Baldwin Borough, Castle Shannon, and Bethel Park were all absent, never mind communities farther out.
The “South Hills” are not, to my knowledge, formally defined. I’ve been loosely counting everything on the west side of Route 51, which runs through a couple of long valleys, out to West Elizabeth, out to South Strabane, and east of Washington Avenue/Pike (not the same as Washington Road) and Morganza. In Canonsburg and points south, I draw the western boundary at East and West Pike Street (I would use Interstate 79, but I strongly doubt it existed when the “South Hills” term was first coined. It’s a pretty massive area, but it includes a coherent group of hills about as distinct from surrounding areas as you’re gonna get in the Appalachian Mountains.
So either Dormont and Mount Lebanon appropriated the “South Hills” name for their parade or other communities nonetheless did not feel welcome to participate in what was really a Dormont and Mount Lebanon parade.
And because Pittsburgh is a heavily segregated place, this parade was a very white affair. There were a few Black faces in the crowds lining the streets, a few Black faces among those marching in the parade, but I can’t say this parade was representative of South Hills as I conceive it, let alone Pittsburgh.
Fig. 1. Yeah, this is me. The sign says, “If you’re whining about a labor shortage, STOP ignoring my job applications!” And the QR-code leads here. Photograph by author, January 16, 2023.
Lizzy McLellan Ravitch, “A tight job market dangled opportunity. Instead, workers found burnout and uncertainty,” Philadelphia Inquirer, May 29, 2023, https://www.inquirer.com/jobs/labor/labor-market-burnout-wages-philadelphia-federal-reserve-20230529.html
“The outcome of the May elections suggests that Turkey has now shifted closer to a Eurasian autocracy than an illiberal European democracy,” Soner Cagaptay, Turkey scholar at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, wrote in Foreign Affairs.
“Just as [Vladimir] Putin had acquired sweeping executive powers in Russia, [Recep Tayyip] Erdogan had now become Turkey’s most powerful elected leader since the country’s first free and fair vote in 1950 — in effect a new Sultan,” Cagaptay added. “More symbolically, like Putin, who has increasingly portrayed himself as successor to Russia’s greatest tsars, Erdogan also began to embrace the trappings of an imperial head of state.”
Ishaan Tharoor, “Erdogan becomes an era-defining electoral autocrat,” Washington Post, May 30, 2023, https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/30/erdogan-autocrat-electoral-power/
Adam Lashinsky thinks Elizabeth Holmes got a fair trial, but that bigger high technology grifters have learned nothing from her conviction. The second part of that seems tautological; if ambitious grifters had an alternative to grifting, would they grift?
Adam Lashinsky, “As Elizabeth Holmes heads to prison, has Silicon Valley learned anything?” Washington Post, May 29, 2023, https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/05/29/elizabeth-holmes-prison-silicon-valley/
Fig. 3. Post-collapse scene at the Fern Hollow Bridge, photograph by National Transportation Safety Board, January 29, 2022, via Wikimedia Commons, public domain.
Jonathan D. Salant, “‘This isn’t safe’: A lack of truck parking on Pennsylvania’s highways alarms drivers,” Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, May 30, 2023, https://www.post-gazette.com/news/transportation/2023/05/30/pennsylvania-highway-truck-parking-safety/stories/202305250117
Emma Folts, “Federal financial aid is returning to PA prisons. But getting a college degree inside won’t be easy,” Public Source, May 30, 2023, https://www.publicsource.org/pennsylvania-department-corrections-prisons-pell-grants-inmate-university-college-education/
- Ishaan Tharoor, “Erdogan becomes an era-defining electoral autocrat,” Washington Post, May 30, 2023, https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/30/erdogan-autocrat-electoral-power/↩
- Adam Lashinsky, “As Elizabeth Holmes heads to prison, has Silicon Valley learned anything?” Washington Post, May 29, 2023, https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/05/29/elizabeth-holmes-prison-silicon-valley/↩ | <urn:uuid:02a76315-2cda-4eb1-aedd-1680754095a7> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://disunitedstates.com/2023/05/30/what-are-the-south-hills-anyway/ | 2023-09-25T00:53:58Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.944571 | 1,407 |
This Crochet Hanging Basket project is super useful, and great for organizing. They are simple to crochet too! There are many different ones we want to show you, and they all have different uses. Some can hang on your child’s bicycle, while others might hang on a hook… So let’s get started and learn how to crochet these baskets.
All you need to do to find the free pattern for this is click on the link below. Then, you can start crocheting! And pretty soon, you will have one of these crochet hanging baskets that you will be sure to love! Enjoy, and watch out for more great posts like this. You may also like :10+ Beautiful Crochet Lampshade – Free Pattern.
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A hybrid DC arc plasma torch, combining water and gas stabilization, offers a high flexibility in plasma characteristics. These can be controlled in a wide range by the torch operational parameters, such as arc current and secondary gas flow rate. In this study, their influence on plasma spraying of tungsten and copper was investigated. To suppress the in-flight oxidation of the metals, inert gas shrouding was applied. In-flight particle diagnostics, analysis of free-flight particles and coatings was performed for spraying experiments in the open atmosphere and with argon shrouding. Both in-flight particle behavior and coating properties were found to be sensitive to the torch parameters. The application of shrouding was found to affect particle in-flight parameters, reduce the oxide content in the coatings and generally improve their properties, such as thermal conductivity. However, different degree of these effects was observed for copper and tungsten. | <urn:uuid:48a2730b-e6bb-4e5c-843c-ed2bd538b807> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://dl.asminternational.org/itsc/proceedings-abstract/ITSC%202011/83713/1351/24521 | 2023-09-25T00:44:09Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.965751 | 185 |
Phosphate Fertilizers - Canada
Sep 03 2012
This market research report offers a perspective on the actual market situation, trends and future outlook for phosphate fertilizer markets in Canada. The study provides essential market information for decision-makers including:
- Overall market value for phosphate fertilizers in Canada
- Overall market volume for phosphate fertilizers in Canada
- Market value and volume for phosphate fertilizers by type (basic slag, superphosphates, other phosphate fertilizers)
- Product prices
- Forecasts and future outlook of the market
- Country overview, macroeconomic indicators and indicators of doing business
These market study answers to questions such as:
- What is the size of the phosphate fertilizer market in Canada? Which products are growing fast?
- How the market has been developing? How does the future look like?
- What is the potential for the market?
- How the indicators of doing business look like? For example, how easily the contracts are being enforced, or what is the inflation rate and how is it developing?
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The CBD industry is a fast-growing industry in the United States with sales projected to reach $24 billion in 2024. This exponential growth has led to many wanting to see how they can benefit from the CBD industry and take their part in profiting from this newer addition to the health and wellness space.
Of course, with such a booming industry, it’s important to know what to look for when you choose a CBD wholesale partner. There is an extensive list of CBD wholesalers to choose from, and it can get difficult sifting through the companies. Which ones are just taking advantage of others? Which CBD companies supply CBD products that are genuinely safe, effective, and consistent?
Let us help clarify what to look for in a CBD wholesale partner with these 5 key components to keep in mind!
1. Third-Party Lab Testing
Since the CBD industry is still highly unregulated, it leaves a gray area for CBD companies to make claims that may not even be true.
When you are looking for a CBD wholesale partner, always ask for their lab results to go over every single product you might potentially be investing in. Third party lab tests are test results generated from a lab to ensure the safety, quality, and consistency of the products. Even though third-party testing can be costly, it is vital to provide validity to the claims. For instance, if a CBD supplier is claiming their products claim 0.00% THC you have to go to the third-party lab results and ask yourself if it reflects those claims.
2. High-Quality CBD Products
When it comes to CBD, you want to make sure the CBD wholesale partner you choose to work with focuses on three main components when it comes to offering High- Quality CBD products.
- Safety: It’s important for your CBD products to provide everything it claims by verifying the lab results. If you choose to offer CBD that contain 500MG of CBD, those lab results should reflect exactly that. You should look out for products tested for pesticides, microbiological, mycotoxins, and solvent residue. In addition, it should be clear where the hemp is grown.
- Consistency: No matter what CBD products you purchase, whether it is CBD cream, CBD oil, or CBD gummies, that each product is consistent and contains the exact amount of CBD that the supplier claims. It’s common for people turn to CBD because they don’t want to use THC products, so they’re most likely looking for CBD products with 0.00% THC in them. If you are purchased CBD products that are THC-Free, do the lab results reflect that?
- Effectiveness: CBD has become popular for its many claims to benefiting health and wellness. So, buying CBD products from a CBD wholesaler with effective CBD products is key to obtaining repeat customers.
If any of these three important factors are missing when choosing a CBD wholesaler then you should note the supplier isn’t dependable. At Doc Patels, we are a CBD wholesaler providing safe, consistent, and effective CBD products. Dr. Patel has over 12 years of experience providing CBD products that have helped thousands of patients through their CBD journey.
3. Experienced Wholesale Partners
There are multiple ways to tell if you are working with experienced CBD wholesalers. At Doc Patels, we have an entire team of healthcare professionals ranging from doctors to hemp growers that have been working in the industry for over 12 years. When you have a company like Doc Patels that is backed by healthcare professionals, you’ll be sure that all the products are verified before, during and after production to ensure what you are purchasing is what you intend to sell.
In addition, having an experienced wholesale partner means that you’ll have access to all latest material you’ll need on CBD. Most importantly, your CBD supplier can offer you educational material and videos to help grow your business.
4. Easy Shipping Process
Getting CBD products quickly and easily is also important when it comes to providing the products to your own customer base in a timely fashion. If a company would need a week or more to get you your order prepared and shipped, then they may not have an efficient operating system.
Free shipping is also something many grown accustomed to and look for when placing orders. The same goes for purchasing CBD products through a wholesale provider. At Doc Patels, we provide free shipping on all CBD products. However, if a company doesn’t have free shipping, it doesn’t mean that they’re not worth your time, just be sure the shipping costs make sense for your business.
5. Fair Wholesale Pricing
If a CBD company is offering wholesale products but doesn’t have the best pricing on bulk order, they’re not worth your time. Pricing is usually based on a scale, dependent on how much you purchase. Be sure to do your research so it’s clear when those numbers don’t add up.
Overall, these are the most factors to look for when choosing a CBD wholesale partner. At Doc Patels, we provide other partnership programs, including CBD white labeling. Depending on what your business goals are, it’s a big bonus have the option to be able to white label the CBD products with your own packaging and logo.
Connect With Doc Patels
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What are verifications?
"Verifications" is a low-friction, digital security system that is built-in to your programs.
It is designed to create exclusive community engagement programs with the best-in-class privacy controls - while giving its members a secure, easy way to verify their identity online.
Verification badges act as gatekeepers that control access to your programs.
Using these, you can restrict access for different members of your community - like 'Alumni', 'Student', 'Board Member', or 'Class Captain'.
This way, you can make sure that no one is granted access to something private before you can confirm that they are indeed alumni.
What makes most digital security systems of today inadequate?
Traditionally, for anything private or exclusive in a digital space, people have relied on sign-up walls (where you need to create an account to get access).
We did this too. Here's what we learned from our experience:
Especially in alumni communities, people engage infrequently.
Many forget their password or how they are "supposed" to log in.
This blocks them from getting value when they need it -- frustrating them.
Or, they create duplicate accounts that mess up your records.
To measure engagement you need people to log in
Unless logged in, you can't identify who is engaging with you; engagement data can't be tracked for that constituent. For users to log in, first they need to sign-up.
Signup forms can be long since you try to capture as much information in one go and having to do this for every new program you launch -- causes people to drop off.
Very few have the resources for a unified login-system
The best schools identified this problem and typically have single-sign-on systems across all their programs (like a Harvard key, Stanford ID or Princeton key)-- but everyone can't afford to build or maintain this.
How will Verifications solve this?
Almabase is uniquely positioned at the intersection of your members, their records on your database, and the programs they want to access.
This allows Verifications to quickly cross-reference details across these systems to validate members while still giving a really smooth experience.
Here are some finer details on how verifications as a security mechanism solve some key problems for communities better than old-school login frameworks:
How will Verifications help me improve engagement?
Verifications are a lego-block that you can use to supercharge your programs.
It can be layered onto any program.
You can even embed it on your existing websites to put content behind a gate to limit who can access it and to track which constituents engage with it.
Here are a few ways this can help:
Measure how constituents engage without needing them to signup.
Fine-tune who can access your programs to align with organizational goals.
Frictionless login for members to participate in exclusive programs.
Capture data in context and push it to constituent records and to your database.
How can a member get a verification badge?
Verification badges are assigned to a user's record in two ways:
It might already have a badge — because the attributes on the constituent record meet the criteria for that particular verification badge.
If a member doesn't have a verification badge that they think they are eligible for, they can apply for it via a verification form.
Administrators review the application, and add this new verification badge to their record if they meet the requirements for it.
To learn more about how verifications work, and more detailed instructions on how to manage them, click here. | <urn:uuid:caf85e94-32e5-45e0-a80d-c98103004b8b> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://docs.almabase.com/en/articles/5782328-introducing-verifications | 2023-09-24T23:41:33Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.946503 | 744 |
Patrick v. Alabama Department of Corrections et al (INMATE 1)(JOINT ASSIGN)
OPINION. Signed by Honorable Judge Myron H. Thompson on 6/19/17. (djy, )
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES FOR THE
MIDDLE DISTRICT OF ALABAMA, NORTHERN DIVISION
ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF
CORRECTIONS, et al.,
CIVIL ACTION NO.
Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983, plaintiff, a state
Amendment rights were violated when he received false
medical test results, and also raising state-law claims
of malpractice and negligence.
This lawsuit, which was
federal-question jurisdiction, is now before the court
on the recommendation of the United States Magistrate
Judge that defendants' motion for summary judgment be
granted as to plaintiff’s Eighth Amendment claim and
that his state-law claims be remanded to state court.
There are no objections to the recommendation.
an independent and de novo review of the record, the
recommendation should be adopted.
An appropriate judgment will be entered.
DONE, this the 19th day of June, 2017.
/s/ Myron H. Thompson
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
Disclaimer: Justia Dockets & Filings provides public litigation records from the federal appellate and district courts. These filings and docket sheets should not be considered findings of fact or liability, nor do they necessarily reflect the view of Justia.
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Comparing two Datasets Submissions
The Compare Datasets feature allows LEA users to view a Compare Dataset list by fiscal year, or fiscal year by reporting period, that includes the relevant datasets from the Draft, Submission, and Published Dataset Lists. Users may select up to two datasets from the Compare Datasets list for the same entity to compare.
To compare two datasets
- From the Dataset Submission List, select a maximum of two datasets by clicking the dataset selector checkbox.
- Click the Compare button located above the list.
- On the Compare Dataset dialog box, select the Comparison Type:
- GL Data
- Supplemental Data
- TRC Log Data
- TRC Explanation Data
- Select the data type of the submission from the Data Type drop-down list for each submission.
- Click the Compare button to see the results.
- When the appropriate Compare page opens:
- A list of all resources, TRCs, or Exceptions will be displayed.
- Any item (cell) that is different will be highlighted.
- Any item missing in one submission but not the other will be highlighted.
Note: A - When there is a difference between the two submissions on the same row, the cells of both submissions is highlighted.
Note: B - When there is a Resource in one submission but not the other, the entire resource row of the submission having the data is highlighted and no highlight on the row of the submission without data. | <urn:uuid:5c423c27-b97e-463c-9f28-8cecfa7eb946> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://docs.sacs-cde.org/2022-23/userguide/navigation/datasubmission/compare/ | 2023-09-25T00:39:13Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.806281 | 313 |
PROGRAM BY RESOURCE REPORT
The first Reports menu option is the Program by Resource report. This report provides financial data, for the program resource(s) selected by the user, in formats typically requested by CDE program staff. For each combination of fund, resource, and project year selected, the software extracts data from the SACS database and generates four different versions of a report that details the amount available for expenditure, the expenditures, the difference between the amount available and the expenditures, and the percentage of eligible expenditures spent on indirect costs. The four versions of the Program by Resource report differ only in the way that expenditures are presented.
The Amount Available section is presented by object, the same way in all four versions of the report: Beginning balances, revenues by type, other financing sources and contributions, and unearned revenue.
The Expenditures section is presented differently in each version of the report: - In the Object – Summary version, expenditures are presented at a summarized level by object - In the Object – Detail version, expenditures are presented at a more detailed level by object, with some objects further divided between instructional and noninstructional functions - In the Function – Summary version, expenditures are presented at a summarized level by function - In the Function – Detail version, expenditures are presented at a more detailed level by function
The Balance (Total Available minus Total Expenditures and Other Financing Uses) is presented the same way in all four versions of the report. It is the calculated difference between the Total Available and the Total Expenditures and Other Financing Uses displayed in the report.
Indirect costs as a percentage of eligible expenditures are presented the same way in all four versions of the report: Eligible expenditures, indirect costs, and indirect costs divided by eligible expenditures.
The data for these reports is extracted from general ledger (GL) data and is calculated within the report. The only data entry allowed is to identify the “expenditures through” date shown on the report. This date can be entered, revised, or deleted on the first worksheet. It will automatically be copied from there to the other three worksheets.
The report is available only for Actual data. It is not available for Budget data. The type of Actual data used in the report depends on the reporting period defined in the Preferences screen:
- Budget Periods: Estimated/Unaudited Actual data is used in the report
- Interim Periods: Actuals to Date data is used in the report
- Unaudited Actuals Period: Unaudited Actual data is used in the report
To generate a report, click on Program by Resource on the Reports menu. A window will appear displaying all resources, by fund and project year, for which general ledger data exists. You may include one or more fund/ resource/ project year records in the report up to approximately 15. To select a range of contiguous records, click on the first record, hold down the shift key, click on the last record, and then click OK. To select multiple noncontiguous records, press the “CTRL” key, click on each record, and then click OK. In the resulting report, the data for all of the records included in the report will be combined and the records included in the report will be listed at the top of the report. To view each of the different versions of the report, click on the corresponding tab at the bottom of the screen. To print the report, click on Print at the bottom of the screen. These reports cannot be printed from the Table of Contents window.
Note that you can use double-click, instead of OK, to generate the report after selecting the records for inclusion. However, when the “CTRL” key is used to select multiple records and is held down while double-clicking, the last record selected is deselected before the report is generated. When Shift, or both Shift and CTRL, are used to select multiple records and are held down while double-clicking, the last record selected is not deselected before the report is generated. Also note that if more records are selected than can be included in the report, those that were not included are not listed at the top of the report.
- Per CSAM Procedure 315, the Project Year code, where needed, applies to revenues and expenditures but its use is optional for balance sheet accounts. Therefore, if revenues or expenditures within the GL data are reported by project year but beginning balances are not, and if not all project years for a given resource are selected for inclusion in the report, the calculated balance within the report (Total Available minus Total Expenditures and Other Financing Uses) may not agree to the calculated balance within the GL data for the resource as a whole (Object 979Z).
- The balances on the two versions of the report by object may differ from the balances on the two versions of the report by function if invalid account code combinations exist in the data. Any differences will be resolved when all import technical review exceptions are cleared. | <urn:uuid:91532592-8edc-4ea8-95a4-e7560cfe7b72> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://docs.sacs-cde.org/2022-23/userguide/submissions/reports/program_by_resource/ | 2023-09-25T00:16:50Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.916568 | 1,033 |
Tenable Log Correlation Engine Server Installation
The following procedure must be performed as the root user:
Tip: After downloading the Tenable Log Correlation Engine server package, you can view information about the software the server is dependent on by using the following command:
# rpm -qRp <LCE rpm>
...where <LCE rpm> is the path to and filename of the package you downloaded. For example,
Confirm the integrity of the package by comparing the MD5 checksum with the one listed in the product release notes.
- Install the Tenable Log Correlation Engine server.
Using a web browser, navigate to the address or hostname of the Tenable Log Correlation Engine server on port 8836 (https://<ip or hostname>:8836).
Tip: Ensure that the firewall on the system allows TCP traffic through port 8836, otherwise the web UI will be inaccessible. For example, iptables or firewalls may be blocking port 8836 by default. A full list of required ports is included in the Software Requirements.
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After the RTP update has been sent, you can start to see output data being written to DDR memory. In this design, the AI Engine is sending data from the
S00_AXIS interface and getting it to the
s2mm kernel. This kernel is a FIFO written in HLS and is used to write the output to DDR memory.
To view these signals run the following command.
You should see something similar to the following figure.
As you can see, the transactions in green are slightly ahead of the tan. This means those signals are going first. The data path is the AI Engine kernel, to the interface tile, then to the AIENGINE/M00_AXIS interface. Notice how AIENGINE/M00_AXIS and S2MM/s interfaces are matched, meaning they are connected together. The same applies to the S2MM/m_axi_gmem and the DDR4/S00_AXI interfaces on the noc_ddr4 IP.
After the data is stored into DDR memory, the host application can then access it.
Expand the CIPS_NOC group. The last transactions on the cips_noc_0_M00_AXI_tlm and the cips_noc_0_S00_AXI_tlm interfaces as shown in the following screenshot. This is the host application reading the data that was stored by the
Zoom in and you should see the following.
When emulation is finished, close the XSIM GUI, which closes the QEMU and the emulation. Discard the waveform at the pop-up prompt.
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Decks create welcoming spaces where you can relax and entertain in the sunshine or under the stars. Adding a new deck is a great way for homeowners to improve their outdoor space. However, like any major home renovation, decking materials vary in looks and versatility. | <urn:uuid:ac37d90e-40d4-4552-92e4-d1c7c6edfb51> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://domanbm.com/decking-designed-for-every-lifestyle/ | 2023-09-24T22:51:37Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.887437 | 468 |
Embark on a culinary adventure with Lils Street Food, where we invite you to savor the rich and vibrant flavors of the Middle East. Run by passionate foodies, Jon and Diana, our menu reflects their deep love and appreciation for the diverse culinary traditions of this captivating region.
At Lils Street Food, we pride ourselves on using fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from local suppliers. With a focus on sustainability, we strive to minimize our environmental impact while delivering exceptional taste experiences.
Indulge in our signature falafel and chicken wraps, meticulously crafted with flavorful spices and served with a vibrant assortment of salads. Each bite is a celebration of the vibrant Middle Eastern food culture.
Our shared passion for Middle Eastern cuisine infuses every aspect of Lils Street Food. From the carefully selected ingredients to the meticulous preparation, our goal is to transport you to the bustling streets of the Middle East with each mouthwatering bite.
Join us at Camp Bestival and experience the authentic flavors and warm hospitality of Lils Street Food. Get ready to embark on a Middle Eastern culinary journey like no other. | <urn:uuid:65ed1a21-1e50-47ba-a72d-01b2acd29907> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://dorset.campbestival.net/line-up/food-drink/lils-street-food---a-middle-eastern-culinary-adventure | 2023-09-25T01:03:37Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.881261 | 223 |
Mexico is a beautiful and unique country, its culture spanning much wider than the typical bits and pieces we see on vacation! Mexico’s rich history has created a varied, and fascinating, culture, more so than you probably realize. Here are 7 interesting facts about Mexico you may not already know!
7 Less Commonly Known Facts About Mexico
Mexico Is the Origin of Chocolate
The Meso-American people discovered chocolate in Mexico. It was originally made into a sweet drink. The Aztecs even have their own chocolate Goddess, Ixcacao.
We Also Have Mexico To Thank for Corn & Chillies
Corn (Zea maiz) and chillies were also both first cultivated in Mexico. They’ve become a very key ingredient in both Mexican and American foods.
Mexico Isn’t Actually The Country’s Full Name
Mexico’s full name is actually Los Estados Unidos Mexicanos (The Mexican United States). The country was originally name after Mexico City, the capital. The capital city also used to be called Mexico-Tenochtitlan, but after it was destroyed during the Spanish conquest, it was rebuilt to resemble a Spanish city and renamed Mexico City.
There Are Literally Hundreds of Languages Spoken in Mexico
There are 285 living individual languages spoken throughout Mexico. Spanish is obviously the most predominant and is spoken by about 90% of the population. The remaining 10% speaks a mix of indigenous languages, including Mayan, Nahuatl, Mixteco, Zapoteco, Chipilo, and German. This diversity greatly contributes to Mexican culture.
Many Mexican Children Actually Do Not Receive Presents on December 25th
Rather than receiving gifts on Christmas Day, many Mexican children traditionally receive gifts on January 6th. Traditionally, this date is a celebration of the arrival of the Three Wise Men.
Greetings Are Incredibly Valuable
‘Hello’s’ and ‘goodbye’s’ are very important in Mexican culture. Men usually greet each other with a handshake or hug, while with women a quick kiss on the cheek is typical.
Food Is More Than Just Food
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In the early morning hours the word broken came to mind. Consider these two definitions;
- In the negative sense – useless, no longer working, of little or no value, unable to fulfill its original purpose!
- In a Kingdom sense – no longer trusting in my own efforts, accomplishments, or energy to please God or accomplish the purpose He has for me. Being broken before the Lord is trusting in Him and what He has done and rising in the strength of that to fulfill His plans and purposes for my life.
I was talking to someone recently who went through life guard training and they said the hardest thing to learn in becoming a lifeguard is to understand that there are times when you need to allow the person in the water to get to the place where they almost drown so that they give up trying to save themselves on their own. Otherwise in their frantic state of trying to survive, they will take you down with them. Allowing them to get to the place where they no longer struggle, (broken) you can then come alongside them and actually pull them to safety. In some cases the unconscious person is easier to work on.
Jesus has an original plan and purpose for our lives and we need to be at the place where we are not trying to make it happen on our own strength but allowing Him to lead us and direct us in all that He has. When I stop fighting with my own will, I take up His will. Being broken before the Lord actually brings me to a better place of fruitfulness. Is there still work involved, you bet. But it is no longer me trying to make it happen. It is yielding to Him and allowing Him to make it happen through me. And that kind of brokenness leads to the greatest fruitfulness!
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There are several ways to play poker online, but one of the most effective is bluffing. Bluffing involves hiding terrible cards by raising your bet to force your opponent to fold. This method works extremely well in casinos and online poker rooms. Listed below are some tips for bluffing:
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Greatest Vehicles Intended for Some sort of Significant Family Inside The states
Should you have a big loved ones to take care of, you need an appropriate auto to accommodate everybody. It needs to be large, as well as being comfortable in addition to safe. The options are usually now available with regards to the top motors with regard to a large family.
With regards to selecting a car, there are numerous options. In the event you’re looking at a car that will is capable of supporting all the family plus all their gear, after that you’ll most likely want something along with sufficient shoe space. Here’ohydrates examine the very best automobiles pertaining to families—from large minivans in order to huge SUVs.
For decades, minivans have been your vehicle of choice for child-friendly relatives transportation. Nonetheless minivans take any presctiption a comfortable drop, although big SUVs are saved to a reliable incline.
The reason for any switch is that often quite a few mother and father really want their own little ones in order to really feel a lot more freedom. Boys and girls really like the idea of riding in a big SUV; they feel as if they’ve got more room in addition to independence to transfer around.
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They supply a safe and comfortable ride.
The particular seats is actually spacious as well as convenient.
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SUVs have already been growing in the past few years and currently comprise over 19% of latest vehicle sales. Workout . go with SUVs than ever before because they discover their whereabouts being a less hazardous solution to sedans in addition to hatchbacks.
Even so, quite a few customers decide on a great SUV due to the size in addition to space. It offers more bedroom for kids so that you can extend around or perhaps people to require much time journeys with lots of luggage.
Yet can it be worth the expense? Why not consider upkeep? Is it too big to get city operating? These are the huge questions that buyers cope having as soon as determining getting in touch with obtain a good SUV.
Get a vehicle merely after you’ve some sort of group of 4 and also more. Precisely why? Wish 4-seater motor vehicle as well as an SUV are remarkably related into their expenditures and has, apart from actually distinct throughout the examples below tactics:
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2) An SUV is less hazardous over a automobile with similar engine capacity.
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4) If your car’ersus powerplant volume is actually more than doubled, their energy resource ingestion will likely be doubled.
5) A good SUV takes in a lot more energy resource than a car.
6) Should you have an SUV, you will likely waste your money about gasoline as compared to should you have any car.
7) Your SUV is not suitable to the environment.
In the last 10 years possibly even, SUV gross sales are actually proceeding up. Usually there are some aspects in which play a role in this. SUVs are usually more interesting plus exciting they are driving than alternative types involving vehicles. Additionally, they’regarding safer in the matter of a crash because they have got increased ground clearance.
For many people, the attraction associated with an SUV is centered on measurement plus utility. You possibly can match additional within an SUV vs., say, a sedan or maybe hatchback. Because SUVs are made regarding off-road work with, additionally you can tow trailers as well as watercraft using them.
SUV charges fluctuate drastically depending on the automobile you’re wanting at. Generally, you are likely to fork out among 15 and also 20% more to have an SUV compared to a 4 door the exact same size. Any additional cost shows the bigger reduce level, additional features, and a couple of lines associated with seats.
A new BMW X4 xDrive28i will surely cost about $45,900, when a BMW 328i Automobile will set you back concerning $39,600. Hence, your SUV expenses in relation to 26% higher than a four door of the same size.
SUVs can be more expensive than cars. A lot of them price as much as a little household.
The revolutionary era SUVs have an overabundance horse power, and as a consequence they will improve greater than cars. They’ve more room in, making it easier to handle elements around. Furthermore, SUVs get great steadiness, which can be necessary if traveling about an uncertain road.
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Is usually the auto just right to match each of my kids pleasantly?
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Lots of people imagine that buying a great SUV is actually an essential part of just living your Us dream, although if you require an SUV relies on a person’s family’utes lifestyle and in what way you choose it. If you apply it for trucking little ones along with household goods, then it’azines value it. Nevertheless should you use your current SUV to get going to function as well as a business trip, and then getting a minivan can be quite a far better alternative.
Your important question is if you are able to accommodate all of the people and what exactly you need to hold as part of your regular automobile or perhaps hatchback.
Your SUV is among the most popular auto inside the U.s . States. Product sales connected with SUVs have raised by means of 30% every year for the past five years, though automobile gross sales have decreased. SUVs are getting to be most popular every year.
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What is kinesthetic memory?
What is kinesthetic memory?
Kinesthetic memory is an essential factor in human interaction with the outside world. It helps adept keyboard users to type rapidly and hit the keys without having to look at them. It enables musicians to play their instruments without consciously having to think about the necessary movements.
How do you teach English to kinesthetic learners?
Tactile-kinesthetic learners are great at “doing”, so the best way to teach action verbs and their imperative form to these active learners is by doing the actions. Don’t be afraid to open and close windows and doors, take items and put them in different places, or dance, skip or jump.
What is a kinesthetic personality?
Kinesthetic Behavior People with kinesthetic intelligence behave differently to those that completely follow the norms set by society. These people love figuring out how things work and do not need others to tell them. They do things going by their instincts and get “gut feelings” for things around them.
How do you teach kinesthetic learners?
What are good practices that benefit kinesthetic learners?
- Give them plenty of outdoor time.
- Let them move!
- Break up long lessons into smaller chunks, change teaching location (sit on rug, sit in desks, go outside, switch seats, etc.)
What is a strong kinesthetic learner?
Kinesthetic learners are often gifted in physical activities like running, swimming, dancing, and other sports. 4. Kinesthetic learners are typically very coordinated and have an excellent sense of their body in space and of body timing. They have great hand-eye coordination and quick reactions.
What are the characteristics of a kinesthetic learner?
Characteristics of Kinesthetic Learners
- Move around a lot.
- Prefer not to sit still.
- Move a lot while studying.
- Like to participate in learning.
- Like to do things rather than read about them.
- Do not prefer reading.
- Do not spell well.
- Enjoy problem solving by doing.
Is writing a kinesthetic activity?
The physical act of writing aids memory and facilitates organization for kinesthetic learners. Typing is probably better than handwriting. If you need to move, move.
What is a kinesthetic activity?
Kinesthetic activities help ingrain learning into long-term memory by turning a lesson into a physical experience. When a child is engaged in a kinesthetic activity, he is moving and touching and interacting with his lessons. And a great side benefit is that kinesthetic learning activities are usually lots of fun.
Are kinesthetic and tactile learners the same?
They stress that kinesthetic learning has more to do with actually physically moving the large muscle groups of the body, as we do when walking, running, jumping, dancing and so on, whereas tactile learning, in their view, has to do with the actual sensation of touch on our skin.
What is kinesthetic imagery example?
Dynamic kinesthetic imagery is the cognitive creation of the feeling of movements while physically moving. For example, a figure skater may imagine the feeling of routine elements while walking through the pattern, or a skier may imagine the feel of the course while standing, shifting weight, and moving the shoulders.
What is a mild kinesthetic learner?
Kinesthetic learning (American English), kinaesthetic learning (British English), or tactile learning is a learning style in which learning takes place by the students carrying out physical activities, rather than listening to a lecture or watching demonstrations.
How do you use bodily kinesthetic intelligence in the classroom?
Teaching for Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence:
- Use body sculpture.
- Use of role playing, miming, or charade games.
- Allow for physical exercise, dance, or martial arts.
- Create opportunities for dramatic arts such as skits.
- Use human graphs.
How does kinesthetic learning help students?
Kinesthetic learning has the advantage of letting children gain self-knowledge by letting them learn at their own comfort level, confidence level and with their own creative potentials. Therefore, Kinesthetic learning is beneficial for all students and can aid in overall cognitive development.
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Waiting costs and limit order book liquidity: Evidence from the ex-dividend deadline in Australia
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In theoretical models of limit order books populated with liquidity traders there is a link between order aggressiveness, spreads, and the cost of waiting for execution. We directly test these models using an experimental setting where waiting time is important for traders, namely the ex-dividend day. Consistent with these models, we find that order placement is more aggressive before stocks begin trading ex-dividend. Stocks with higher expected costs of delaying execution experience larger declines in order aggressiveness from the cum-day to the ex-day. Waiting costs also impact effective bid-ask spreads, which fall on the cum-day before rising on the ex-day. © 2014 Elsevier B.V. | <urn:uuid:c0f92e48-621e-4d4b-89e6-8087448292f8> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://dro.deakin.edu.au/articles/journal_contribution/Waiting_costs_and_limit_order_book_liquidity_Evidence_from_the_ex-dividend_deadline_in_Australia/20741863 | 2023-09-24T23:32:49Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.927903 | 195 |
The filter is an integral part of a dishwasher.
If it is not kept in good shape, this can have a significant impact on how well the dishwasher functions both over the short and long run.
A common question people have is – can you run a dishwasher without the filter?
Yes, you can run a dishwasher without the filter. However, extended use with such a setup will cause significant stress on the recirculation pump. Once damaged, the pump can be expensive to replace.
This is why it is best to keep the filter in good condition and installed when running a dishwasher.
The longer you keep using the dishwasher without a filter, the riskier it gets.
This is a risk you should not be taking.
Here is a look at what happens when you use a dishwasher without the filter inside.
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Reasons To Not Use Dishwasher Without Filter
1. Can Damage The Recirculation Pump
When a dishwasher filter is removed, the system is not going to run the same as it did before the part was taken out.
One of the most damaged parts, when this occurs, is the recirculation pump.
The recirculation pump will take a considerable amount of stress when the filter is not there. This might be okay for a few washes, but eventually, the machine is going to start giving up.
This creates a situation where the dishwasher filter being taken out is a mistake and causes added damage.
It is highly recommended to keep an eye on the recirculation pump if the dishwasher filter is not installed. Yes, the machine is going to operate when you turn it on, but you are also putting excessive pressure on the remaining components.
Depending on the appliance’s age, this might be a risk worth taking.
For a newer dishwasher, you should look to replace the filter as soon as possible. The recirculation pump is not cheap to replace, which means you are going to have a sizable bill on your hands.
Plus, you will still need to set up a filter again!
2. Can Become Noisy
A dishwasher with no filter can become noisy.
This happens because the water is not filtering as it needs to. This can reduce the amount of pressure that is applied, which can cause various components to overwork.
It will often depend on the internal components of a dishwasher but many users do report excessive noises when the filter is taken out.
This is a common sign to look out for when you are worried about the viability of an appliance.
3. Produces Inconsistent Washing
You will also have to think about washing.
The most important part of using a dishwasher is the washing. If it is not cleaning the dishes properly then what is the point of using it?
This is the first detail to contemplate over.
In general, inconsistent washing becomes a real concern in a situation such as this. The dishes in some parts of the appliance will simply not clean as well as they should.
This is why the filter just like any other component is important.
You will start to notice this the more you fill up a dishwasher. If you are going to run a dishwasher without a filter, it is best to have it half full. This will allow the dishes to rinse properly.
4. Demands Constant Maintenance
Let’s assume you use a dishwasher without the filter.
The main purpose is to keep the dishwasher running and that will only become a harder task without this component inside.
The filter not being there will put a tremendous amount of pressure on the recirculation pump. This is a part you are going to have to keep tabs on and maintain.
The amount of work you are going to have to put in will double.
This alone shows why it’s important to make sure the filter is in good shape.
Can you run the dishwasher without a filter?
You can run a dishwasher without the filter. However, this will put a tremendous amount of pressure on surrounding components including the recirculation pump. This pump is costly to repair and/or replace, which is why using a dishwasher with the filter is key.
You do not want to end up in a situation where the filter is still required but now it’s time to replace the pump too.
This is a cost you are not going to want to pay.
Keep things simple and maintain your filter. This will ensure the dishwasher continues to run the way it should and you don’t have to think about how effective the appliance is once it’s turned on.
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Fabio Ramos is a Professor of Robotics and Machine Learning in the School of Computer Science, University of Sydney. He received a B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Mechatronics Engineering at University of Sao Paulo, Brazil, in 2001 and 2003 respectively, and a Ph.D. at University of Sydney, Australia, in 2008. From 2008 to 2010 he was an ARC postdoctoral fellow and from 2012 to 2014 an ARC DECRA fellow. He has over 100 peer-reviewed publications and received numerous awards. His research focuses on statistical machine learning techniques for large-scale data fusion with applications in robotics, mining, environmental monitoring and healthcare. | <urn:uuid:3a6e432e-c905-4435-b6f3-82b29e2cd5d8> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://dsi.sydney.edu.au/members/professor-fabio-ramos/ | 2023-09-25T00:07:47Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.961593 | 131 |
Matthew Voss is from Atkins, Iowa, and a recent graduate of Iowa State University with a bachelor’s degree in Statistics and minors in Computer Science, Math, Economics, and Political Science. In the fall, he will be attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison to pursue a Master of Public Affairs. In addition to his statistics coursework, Matthew has had several internships with the federal government related to statistics and data science. Matthew is looking forward to applying his quantitative background to the Data Science for the Public Good Program to make a meaningful impact on policy problems.
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Location: South Baldwin County, AL
Industry: Landscaping and Yard Services
Listing ID: 1-57
Listing Status: New
This large landscaping company is nearly completely hands off. The owner handles sales, while the GM manages employees and takes care of getting the customer jobs done.
It's located along the Gulf Coast which means that it's always booked out with high-end residential clients and commercial companies that need to keep their yard well-tended to attract tourists.
For anyone hoping to move south and break into the industry, this company would be a great choice with its fully-trained staff and high reputation.
Total Sales: $638,000
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By Angelo Randaci, Earth’s Ally Horticulturist
Angelo's passion for plants has led him to explore many areas of horticulture including research, grounds management, technical training, design and nursery management.
The Art of Plant Staking
Staking plants is an essential part of gardening. Nothing is more frustrating than to see a wave of vibrant blossoms at the peak of beauty fall over with broken stems or trampled blooms. Without plant supports, many plants will fall over from unforeseen factors such as strong winds, rains, animal traffic or plant stress. This can devastate your garden.
Staking plants simply means to support a plant by any number of methods. It’s the plants we want to see, not a slew of plant props. If plant stakes are the first thing you notice in your garden, then read on for ideas and tips on how to stake plants inconspicuously so the beauty of your plants shines through.
Types of Plant Support Stakes
Plant stakes fall into two basic categories: preventative and remedial. Preventative staking is providing supports to plants before they fall over. Remedial staking involves the repair of plants that have already flopped.
- Preventative Garden Stakes - Plants with large flowerheads will often fall over by their own weight or after heavy rains. Double peonies are a good example of this. Other plants with tall or heavily flowered stems are prone to falling over as well. Some examples are: delphiniums, foxgloves and hollyhocks. These flowering beauties will benefit from preventative measures before issues occur. Staking plants early, when they reach about half of their mature height, will provide support for the plant and allow the foliage to hide the stake as it grows.
- Remedial Garden Stakes - Remedial staking is more challenging because you are in repair mode. Broken stems will need to be pruned out along with bent over flower heads. It may be too late at this point to save the flower by staking it unless the stems have not broken. When you do stake them, the plant supports will be more conspicuous.
Plant Support Stakes Tips & Tricks
Regardless of methods,the key here is to stake your plants as inconspicuously as possible. Here are some tips on how to discreetly stake your plants.
The color of your garden stakes and ties is important. Paint the stake shades of green to match the foliage. Green Velcro ties are available that will work well with the added advantage that they can be adjusted as the plant grows.
Do not tie your plants too tightly. The plants naturally require movement from the wind to thicken the stems. Be sure your stakes are thick enough and tall enough to support your plants. The stake will need to go in at least 12”into the ground to hold your plants upright. Keep extra stakes on hand for remedial staking or to add to existing stakes to reinforce your plants.
Things you can do to avoid having to stake your plants:
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- Use proper spacing for your plants. Plants planted too close may stretch for light and develop weak stems.
- Pruning certain plants early in the season will keep them at a shorter height and make them bushier.
- Practice “right plant right place.” Choose plants that will thrive in the conditions you have. Sun plants planted in too much shade will stretch and fall over from weak stems. Shade plants may be stunted or even burned from too much sun.
- Some plants will fall over naturally, then turn upwards again interweaving between other plants and appear to travel around the garden. There is nothing wrong with this because it adds a natural element to the design.
Garden Staking Methods
A simple inexpensive way to make plant stakes is torip fencing boards into 1/2” strips andcut them to desired lengths. Oftentimes you can use an existing support to attach ties to your plants. This could be a hook, nail, or pipe that is already on your house. Attach your plants to a wall using self-adhesive anchors. Anchors are available that do not harm the surface; attach plants to a nearby garden ornament or trellis if you can.
Use one stake to attach multiple stems. Drive a stake into the ground behind the plant or hidden in the middle; tie each stem to the stake separately like the spokes of a wheel. Chicken wire is one of the best methods of supporting plants like peony or Baptisia australis. Place a square of chicken wire over your peony plants when the shoots first emerge from the ground in the spring. As the stems grow, they will raise the chicken wire off the ground. The chicken wire becomes invisible when the plants mature and flower. Use flags or some type of marker to identify yet to emerge plantsso you don’t step on them until they become obvious; you can write the name of the plant on the flags as a marker. This also prevents you from accidently pulling out a plant thinking it is a weed. Why not use a decorative garden stake to add color, beauty and whimsy to your garden? Plant stakes are available that add a vibrant spectrum of interest and color to your garden.
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Pet Friendly Houseplants
Here at Earth’s Ally, we love our plants just as much as we love our four-legged friends. Too often though, pets and plants don't seem to mix. Many of our favorite plants species are poisonous to cats and dogs, as are many common plant treatments. Read on to learn about our top 10 pet-friendly houseplants and the products we formulate to keep to keep our plants, and homes, healthy without harsh chemicals.
#1 Haworthia Succulent (Haworthia species)
Love the low-maintenance good looks of plants in the aloe genus, but want to keep your pets safe? Haworthia is the plant for you. This stylish little succulent will look lovely in a sunny spot and only requires a little water once per week.
#2 Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exalta bostoniensis)
The Boston Fern is a stalwart among houseplants, with lush fronds that grow rapidly with just a little care. They like a slightly humid environment, so they’re an excellent choice for bathrooms with some indirect sunlight. Despite the delicate-looking leaves, Boston ferns are surprisingly resilient.
#3 Chinese Money Plant (Pilea peperomioides)
The Pilea genus contains several popular and attractive plants, including the variegated aluminum plant, the easy-to-propagate friendship plant and the trendy Chinese money plant. These plants are considered non-toxic to cats and dogs and like a lot of indirect light.
#4 Parlor Palm (Chamaedorea elegans)
Palms can be iffy for pets, but the parlor palm is considered non-toxic. Tall and elegant, this pet-safe plant thrives in indirect light and tolerates shadier spots too. They typically reach about four feet, but with care, they can reach eight feet tall.
#5 Banana Palm (Musa acuminata)
Another large accent plant that’s safe for your pets is the banana palm. With its large, glossy leaves and impressive size, a banana plant is an excellent choice if you have plenty of space.
#6 African Violet (Saintpaulia spp.)
For a splash of color, look no further than the African violet. With its enticing purple, pink, blue or white blooms, the African violet is native to Tanzania and considered safe for pets. This is a low-maintenance plant that doesn’t mind lower light levels.
#7 Gloxinia Flower (Sinningia Speciosa)
The Sinningia family includes everything from the showiest blossoms to the most delicate and tiny flowers. Often known as Gloxinia, they’re very popular as gift plants. If you receive one of these beauties from a friend, you can accept it without worrying about your pets.
#8 Moth Orchid (Phalaenopsis sp.)
Orchids are strikingly beautiful flowers that happen to be pet-safe. The moth orchid is incredibly easy to grow and has gorgeous flowers.
#9 Spider Plants (Chlorophytum comosum)
Spider plants produce festoons of attractive striped leaves and are known as an “unkillable” houseplant. Best of all, spider-plants have babies – mini-plants that sprout from the main plant and propagate into their pots. Because they’re so easy to grow and care for, spider plants are an excellent pet-friendly choice.
#10 Air Plants (Tillandsia)
These plants live on sunlight and water. There’s no soil for your pets to spill, and they’re safe for cats and dogs. You can grow them in all kinds of containers, watering them once a week.
To learn more about non-toxic houseplants for both cats and dogs, the ASPCA is an excellent resource.
Pet Safe Plant Care
Choosing a non-toxic plant is the first step in creating a safe environment for pets. Houseplants almost inevitably face common pests like scale, aphids, spider mites and fungus gnats from the occasional overwatering. When pesky bugs pop up, consider safe alternatives to common treatments.
Use an essential oil insecticide like Earth’s Ally Insect Control for a quick knockdown on soft-bodied insects. Formulated with rosemary, clove and peppermint oils, Earth's Ally is highly effective at treating pest problems and also safe for People, Pets & Planet when used as directed.
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WASHINGTON — The FBI has wrapped up its background investigation of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, but much of what it did remains a mystery, including its decisions about whom to interview.
Investigation details have not been publicly disclosed. Republicans say the probe was thorough and reinforces their support of President Donald Trump’s nominee. But Democrats decry it as incomplete and constrained, and Kavanaugh’s accusers say the FBI didn’t interview witnesses who could have corroborated their accounts.
Republicans say the FBI reached out to 11 people, 10 of whom agreed to be interviewed, and produced detailed summaries of the questioning.
Among those not interviewed were Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford, the California college professor who testified last week to Congress that a drunken Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her when they were high school students. Kavanaugh denies the allegations.
Here’s a look at who was questioned — and who was not:
Who Has the FBI Interviewed?
Sen. Chuck Grassley, the Republican chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, said the 10 witnesses questioned include several of Kavanaugh’s high school friends, some of whom are listed in the judge’s calendar as having attended a July 1, 1982 party that Kavanaugh attended.
An unidentified lawyer for one of the witnesses was also interviewed.
The FBI questioned Mark Judge, a high school friend of Kavanaugh. Ford says Judge was in the room when Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her in the early 1980s. Judge has said he did not recall the events described by Ford and that he never saw Kavanaugh act in the manner that she describes.
Agents also spoke with two people who Ford said attended the party where she said she was attacked, though she says they did not witness the incident.
Ford’s friend Leland Keyser was questioned Saturday and said she didn’t know Kavanaugh and doesn’t remember being at a party with him. Keyser believes Ford’s account but is “unable to corroborate it because she has no recollection of the incident in question,” her attorney, Howard Walsh, said.
Patrick “P.J.” Smyth, who Ford said had also attended the party, told investigators he had “no knowledge” of the gathering Ford described or any allegation of misconduct by Kavanaugh, according to his attorney, Eric Bruce.
The FBI also spoke with two more of Kavanaugh’s high school classmates, Chris Garrett, whom Ford has said she “went out with for a few months,” and Timothy Gaudette, who is listed in Kavanaugh’s calendars as having hosted the 1982 gathering that Kavanaugh attended.
A member of Ford’s legal team said in a statement that had Ford been interviewed, she would have told the FBI that the assault did not occur at the party because she knew well the people who were listed as having attended and would have remembered if they were there.
Who Hasn’t Been Interviewed?
Top on the list are Ford and Kavanaugh. The FBI also hasn’t interviewed several potential witnesses identified by Ford’s attorneys as people who could corroborate that she provided details of the attack years ago — a counterpoint to claims that her allegations may be politically motivated.
Several of Kavanaugh’s Yale classmates also reached out to the FBI, but were never contacted. They include Charles “Chad” Ludington, who has challenge Kavanaugh’s testimony about his drinking and said Kavanaugh was “a frequent drinker, and a heavy drinker.”
Another classmate, Kerry Berchem, said she’s made multiple submissions to a tip line but has not received a return phone call or substantive response from the FBI.
The FBI also never contacted Julie Swetnick, who has alleged she was victimized at a party attended by Kavanaugh and his friends. Swetnick accused Kavanaugh and Judge of excessive drinking and inappropriate treatment of women in the early 1980s, among other accusations. Kavanaugh has called her accusations a “joke.” Judge “categorically” denies the allegations.
Also not questioned: Judge’s former girlfriend, Elizabeth Rasor, who said Judge told her in 1988 that he and several Georgetown Prep classmates took turns having sex with an inebriated woman. Rasor sent an affidavit to the Senate Judiciary Committee, but her lawyer says the FBI didn’t respond to her client’s request to be interviewed. Judge’s lawyers have said he denies her account.
Why Weren’t More People Interviewed?
The answers aren’t clear. The White House and the FBI aren’t saying. The Trump administration said it cleared the FBI to interview any witnesses it deemed relevant. But a retired FBI assistant director, Joseph Campbell, said the White House nonetheless sets the parameters for the people it wants contacted.
The absence of interviews of Kavanaugh and Ford has particularly raised eyebrows.
Chris Quick, a retired FBI special agent with experience in background investigations, said the White House and the FBI may be reluctant to have them rehash things they both already stated under oath to the committee — especially given the one-week time constraint.
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Shanghai-based e-commerce company Pinduoduo (NASDAQ: PDD) announced Sunday a strategic partnership with Gome Electrical Appliances (HKSE: 0493), once the largest electronics retailer in China, in a move to make both companies more competitive in the online consumer electronics market, according to a company’s official press release.
As part of the partnership, Pinduoduo will also subscribe to USD 200 million in convertible bonds to be issued by Gome. Pinduoduo’s bonds are convertible at HKD 1.215 per share, a 66.4% premium against Gome’s closing price of HKD 0.73. If fully converted, Pinduoduo will get a 5.6% stake in Gome’s enlarged share base.
Pinduoduo will bring the electronics retailer’s entire product range to its platform, which includes domestic and international brands like Haier, Midea, Toshiba, and Siemens. The platform will also integrate Gome’s logistics, delivery, and assembly services in its offerings, and will work with Gome to upgrade its supply chain to better meet customer needs and preferences.
Gome was once the largest retailer in China, competing with Suning, but fell behind in the internet and mobile era, partly due to a corporate governance scandal which led to its founder, Huang Guangyu, being sentenced to 14 years in prison in 2010 for stock manipulation.
Teaming up with Gome could be an effective way for Pinduoduo to fend off competition, including JD.com and Suning.com, according to a report posted by Celilia Liu, an analyst at 36Kr Research, a market research unit of local media outlet 36Kr. The partnership will also allow Pinduoduo to develop their own logistics ecosystem.
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Basil and mint can be grown together in pots. Once the mint has established it is likely to take over the pot. By winter the annual basil will have finished and can be removed. The pot can then be used to grow mint on its own.
This article will explore how to successfully grow basil and mint together. Find out my tips for soil choice, growing in pots and what else you can grow with basil and mint.
How to plant new basil and mint plants together
When planting out new seedlings that are 3-4 inches high both basil and mint can live together happily. Mint is a fast growing invasive plant that spreads by growing new plants from their roots. Mint can quickly take over a pot as it spreads and grows new plants and stems on its roots.
Plant both mint and basil together in pots in spring and both can be continually trimmed to keep them growing well together. At the end of summer your basil plant will turn black and die off and the mint can take over.
Caring for basil and mint in winter
Mint will go dormant over winter too with its leaves and stems turning brown and dying back. The mint will be hiding healthy roots under the soil while the annual basil will be dying back completely. The mint can be trimmed back to 2-3 inches and it will grow back in spring.
Annual basil will not grow back unless you have very mild winters. It is best to replant basil in the spring but it is unlikely that you will fit it in the pot with the mint. Mint will fill a pot over a season so unless you replant it there won’t be room for basil.
If you want to grow perennial basil and mint together this can work but you will need to keep an eye on the mint to make sure it doesn’t take over. For perennial basil which will grow for 2-3 years it is best to give it more space in a garden bed with other vegetables and herbs.
How to grow basil and mint together in pots
You can grow basil and mint together in pots for around 1 year before the mint will take over the space. When you buy a new mint plant and a new basil in spring, they will both fit in a pot that is around 10 inches wide.
Planting herbs in pots is a really rewarding way to grow food in your yard. Hanging pots are fantastic for basil and mint or a small pot on your kitchen window is also a great idea.
Basil and mint both love soil rich in organic matter so use a good quality potting soil that is made for vegetable gardens. You can also use a basic premium potting soil which will have slow release fertilizer and will be free draining.
A 3-4 inch basil and mint plant will fit in a small pot together but make sure you regularly trim the mint to keep it under control. By the end of the season the mint will probably have taken over the pot which is fine because the basil will be done when the weather cools in fall.
If you are planting perennial basil which will grow for 2-3 years it is best not to plant it together with mint as they will both fight for space. Give each plant its own pot and they will be happier than if they are planted together.
What herbs grow well with mint?
Planting annual herbs that grow well in the summer is a great option for planting with mint. Mint is a fast growing plant that takes over when it gets the chance. To successfully grow other herbs with mint, choose fast growing annuals like basil and parsley. You can also grow radishes which will grow in a few weeks and be ready to be picked.
What grows well with basil?
Basil is a fantastic summer herb and grows well with tomatoes, strawberries, parsley and mint. Basil makes the perfect companion to your tomato plants and both can be used in Italian dishes, on pizzas and pasta dishes.
Both basil and tomatoes will be finished at the end of the summer growing season so can be remove together to clear your bed for a new winter crop.
Perennial basil can be planted together with Asian greens like bok choy, pak choi as well as spinach. Basil can also be paired with annual flowers or even planted in a flower bed together with daisies, violas and Gaura.
Is it better to grow mint and basil in pots or the ground?
Mint is an invasive plant so it is usually best to plant it in a pot rather than in the ground. Planting mint in an enclosed garden bed that does not reach the rest of your garden will be fine but be prepared for the mint to grow rapidly and take over the space.
I have planted mint in my front garden space where there is no connection to my other garden beds. This area is separated by paving so the mint can spread in the small area but no further.
When growing basil and mint together planting them in a pot is a great idea. Annual basil varieties will grow over spring and summer and die off in winter. Mint will die back in winter as well but can be trimmed and in spring it will grow back and can be give the whole pot to grow.
Can you plant basil and mint together? | Summary
You can successfully grow mint and basil together in pots in the first year. After the first summer season the mint will take over the space and the basil will have finished growing. When planting perennial basil, it is best to plant this in your vegetable bed instead and leave the mint in a pot on its own.
Mint is generally though of as a plant that needs its own space. You can be successful in growing mint with other annual herbs in the first year but it will take over the pot eventually.
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Econintersect: Every day our editors collect the most interesting things they find from around the internet and present a summary “reading list” which will include very brief summaries of why each item has gotten our attention. Suggestions from readers for “reading list” items are gratefully reviewed, although sometimes space limits the number included.
- This was the most easing Draghi could get and still achieve unanimity (Edward Harrison, Credit Writedowns) Just reviewing what the ECB has done here, we see them taking four out of the five easing measures I outlined in May. See also GEI News.
- Mexican makes surprise half-point rate cut as growth flags (Jude Webber, Financial Times) The Bank of Mexico cut its benchmark interest rate to a record low 3% in an effort to provide a spark for a slowing economy. Follow up on this and all other central bank actions early every week at GEI News with the weekly review article from Central Bank News.
- Lawrence Summers on ‘House of Debt’ (Lawrence Summers, Financial Times) Summers says House of Debt: How They (and You) Caused the Great Recession, and How We Can Prevent It from Happening Again, by Atif Mian and Amir Sufi, University of Chicago Press, “could be the most important book to come out of the 2008 financial crisis and subsequent Great Recession“. The thesis of the book is that the mistake in addressing the GFC (Great Financial Crisis) was that the debt produced insolvency of the household sector was substantially ignored while the financial system was being bailed out. This is an amazing review to read as Summers alternates between criticizing the authors’ “lack of understanding of policy choices” and calling them “naive on policy” while letting “their indignation get the better of them” and praising the thoroughness of their data analysis and logic. Perhaps the most encouraging part of this excellent review is the last paragraph where Summers indicates a recognition that money (“balance sheets”) is (are) a critical part of modeling any economic situation. This is a long way from the pre-2008 days when debt, credit and money were not considered macroeconomic variables by the mainstream.
The reality that the post-crisis policy challenges were more complex than they recognise detracts only slightly from Mian and Sufi’s accomplishment in House of Debt. All future work on financial crises will have to reckon with the household balance sheet effects they stress. After their work, we can still believe in the necessity of financial rescues; however, we can no longer believe in their sufficiency. And after their work, we have an important new agenda of reforms to consider if future crises are to be prevented.
- An intellectual storming of the beaches is required in Europe (Bill Mitchell, billy blog) Europe is occupied by “fiscal policy bolted down by the neo-liberal ideology [and] there is no room to grow“. Bill Mitchell says it is time for an economic policy D-Day, “an intellectual storming of the beaches“. Mitchell revisits some of the history of the Great Depression and finds the same mistakes are being made again. He suggests a frontal assault on employment and thrusting of monetary policy attempts at managing the economy into the background. His first submission of evidence is the 6-year record of fiscal austerity on employment in Europe.
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What is Vision 2030?
Vision 2030 is crown prince Mohammed Bin Salman’s — or MBS as the western media calls him — crown jewel. The kingdom is slowly starting to tip the iceberg and moving towards a more diversified economy and developing its economy, which today is mostly selling oil. To understand the motives of Vision 2030 and evaluate its effectiveness, we must dial back in time.
The country that is now Saudi Arabia has its origins in the 1900s when a country popped out of nowhere in the Arabian peninsula and proclaimed its independence. It was a very poor country. In fact, very poor could be an understatement. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was struggling to fund itself and make ends meet (Almtairi).
The discovery of “black gold”
It was during this time that British geologists started to see that the Arabian/Persian gulf had something that can power machines en masse: black gold. Across the gulf, the British had struck a contract with the Persians to let them extract oil in Abadan. Even though the initial investors were private citizens, the onset of world war one brought about changes in the British attitude about oil. Due to oil having a higher energy density than coal, and it being more reliable, the British government became the spearhead for the Anglo-Persian oil company (Lumen Learning).
In 1938, this black gold was found in a field near Dammam by an American-owned firm. The firm saw that Saudi Arabia could have billions buried under its surface. This company was later to be Chevron (National Geographic). In the 1940s, the US started to invest in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and developed ties. This was when the largest oil field in the world was found, causing the country to rise to prominence on the world stage. Saudi Arabia has remained there ever since. The newly exploited black gold littered the country with investment, which was funneled into developing the country. Roads were built, pipelines were built and the people started becoming rich (Council on Foreign Relations).
The formation of OPEC
The steady stream of investments pouring into the country was the start of the ‘good times’. The Kingdom got richer and as the world demand for oil skyrocketed, its stage on the world stage rose, too. Saudi Arabia later formed the OPEC, an organization which consists of oil exporting countries. OPEC, economically speaking, is an example of an oligopolistic firm: colluding in the free-market to influence the price of oil.
By the establishment of OPEC, Saudi Arabia and other middle eastern nations were able to exploit the oil market by fixing prices in accordance to what they wanted. This is illegal in most countries, but on a global scale, this is very normal and common. The organization would sell their oil at a price of P1 on the market, and the quantity sold would be QPROFIT. The sketched area represents the profit made by the OPEC. Now imagine this on a global scale. This is what brought immense wealth to the Saudis; and many thought that this system would hold (National Geographic).
However, this idea was flawed. Oil is a scarce resource and with ever growing demand, it is being exhausted quickly. However, the bigger issue is that now there are two threats to the economy: the demand for oil has tapered off in developed countries causing crashes in oil prices and secondly, oil deposits, nonetheless, are running out. This is a dilemma Riyadh faces. The country, despite being extremely blessed with oil and wealth, has started to face shortages in cash due to the falling oil prices. Falling prices mean that it is harder for oil-based countries to break even. This means that they are more likely to have deficits and build up debt. This is not in the interests of the central bank, and neither is it good for the economy in the long-run. Secondly, with the fall in demand from countries such as the US, Canada and the EU, the oil market is being over-supplied more often which, possibly increases the chances of lower oil prices.
How Saudi Arabia has responded to decreasing oil prices
With price wars, falling demand for oil, and oil being cheaper-than-ever-before in history, Saudi Arabia has realized that this phenomenon of black gold is fading, and that they should revolutionize their economy to respond appropriately. According to MBS and the published plan, the plan is to:
- Turn Saudi Arabia into a powerhouse for investment.
- Use the Kingdom’s geographic location to diversify the economy.
- Open a relatively closed-off-state to one that is open and inviting to all.
MBS and the team behind Vision 2030 are highly ambitious. They want to change how Saudi Arabia functions and runs. Everything mentioned in the plan are regular government-adverts for investment, however, what is striking is that the Kingdom is trying to invest elsewhere and move away from oil. This shows us that the government realizes that oil is a dying resource and is seeking to industrialize Saudi Arabia — not fueled by oil, but by pure willpower and costs.
With COVID-19 impacting oil demand, and since oil accounts for most of the Saudi budget, it can be argued that the Kingdom has had the first major setback when it comes to Vision 2030. Nonetheless, they are making progress. MBS has been at work fixing issues and making Saudi Arabia more open. For example, the easing of visa restrictions will make it very easy to visit the nation and invest in it. However, with the advent of the pandemic, it can be questioned how effective the policy will be. Will it lead Saudi Arabia out of the oil trap, or fail to? Only time will tell. | <urn:uuid:d4adfcce-3610-49f9-8f13-5e93b64d6aa8> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://econir-web.com/2021/06/02/to-what-extent-is-mbss-vision-2030-achievable/ | 2023-09-25T00:42:12Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.978614 | 1,166 |
Public instance methods
Returns true if the given path name (except perhaps for the “.rb” extension) is the missing file which caused the exception to be raised.
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Arnim Basche is a German sports journalist and presenter and joined the ARD Sportschau presenter team in 1963. From 1971 Basche worked freelance for the ZDF channel, presenting their Aktuelles Sportstudio from 1972. In 1973 he became director of the ZDF Sports Studio in Düsseldorf. His reports from large sports events earned Basche several awards, including one from the National Olympic Committee. As a journalist, Arnim Basche focused on equestrian sports. From 1968 to 1969 he was press officer of the Deutsche Reiterliche Vereinigung (German Federal Association for Equestrian Sports and Horse Breeding). He has written several books on equestrian sports. | <urn:uuid:f47062ca-a591-43ba-8ec4-e4832f7c3e22> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://edition.lammerhuber.at/en/buchautor/arnim-basche-en | 2023-09-24T23:51:20Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.956846 | 155 |
In this question set, students use exponential growth and decay functions to solve problems about compound interest, population growth, investments, and half-life. Solutions and explanations are provided for these problems.
Before the Activity
Download the attached LearningCheck™ file to students' calculators.
During the Activity
This LearningCheck™ appvar can be sent to your class using TI-Navigator.
After the Activity
Review student results:
As a class, discuss questions that appeared to be more challenging
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Seeta High School opened its gates to the world in 2000. It has 20 years of existence. It has made its mark in the education history of the country as a Towering Academic Giant. It is located in Mukono district. It has four campuses namely A Campus, Green Campus, Main Campus, Mbalala campus.
Seeta High Schools are mixed day and boarding schools located in Mukono District with ‘O’ and ‘A’ levels of learning. It was started by Mrs. Rose N. Muyingo the school Director in 2000 and we marked 20 years this year. It has four campuses Main campus, Mukono campus, Green campus and our newest Campus the A level Campus. | <urn:uuid:8a872092-7eda-41ed-b220-4838a639d963> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://education.ugsound.com/home/course/seeta-high-secondary-school/3 | 2023-09-24T23:54:13Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.983203 | 145 |
Teaching has often been described as a lonely profession. We can be surrounded by students but isolated in our experience and pedagogical decision-making. Stephen Brookfield famously advocates for teachers to support one another, as a source of support that can innoculate us against the roller-coaster of life and emotions both in and out of the classroom. He suggests team teaching as one of the strongest vehicles for this, but we know that this is a rarity. So what can we do? How can we find support, guidance, collegial chats and, most importantly, perspective?
Teaching can feel very lonely; therefore, peer feedback is more than welcome to (re)build confidence and continue personal and professional development.
Dr Kotryna Fraser, Sydney School of Health Sciences, Peer Review for Teaching Reviewee 2022
Fortunately for all teaching staff, the University of Sydney has a new university-wide Peer Review for Teaching program. If you are teaching in 2023, you are eligible to receive a peer review of your teaching from two accredited cross-faculty peer reviewers. The process is personalised, friendly and most importantly – private.
There are many known benefits to peer review however, one of the biggest barriers for staff engaging in this is the concern that it will be used as a form of surveillance and weaponised in cases of performance management. The Peer Review for Teaching program at Sydney avoids this. Instead, we protect educators by placing control of the review with you, the reviewee. This allows us to use peer review as a collegial support mechanism that recognises effective teaching practice and, in a post-review coffee, allows you to chat about what you want to improve and how you might want to do it. It is open to all teachers at the University, whether you are working full or part-time, permanent or casual.
Additionally, if you get a really positive review you can use this written feedback as you like. For example, quotations from your reviewer can be used in teaching cases such as applications for educational fellowship, awards or promotion. It is up to you how you use this. But as an accredited university-wide process, the Peer Review for Teaching program carries additional weight and wider recognition. This means those assessors or panellists know that this is a cross-faculty expert-informed review process that has some equivalence to peer review in research, minus the reviewer 2 comments.
The program is the first institution-wide one at Sydney. It can help you gain new perspectives, improve your teaching, increase collaboration, provide support, and engage in professional development.
I highly recommend the program, because it doesn’t matter about your experience or role in learning and teaching – it is about learning from one another and always keeping the student experience front and centre.
Associate Professor Rachael Hains-Wesson, Work-Integrated Learning, University of Sydney Business School, Peer Review for Teaching Reviewee 2022
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*each review request is matched with two accredited reviewers to enable you to get different perspectives on your teaching
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Experimental Research
- In an experiment, analysts have complete control.
- It applies to a wide range of industries and areas.
- The findings are precise and convincing.
- The outcomes enable researchers to adapt their discoveries to comparable occurrences or situations.
- It can establish a theory’s veracity or invalidate it.
- Variables can be changed and used in as many different ways as the researcher likes without impairing the validity of the study.
- It is not simple to carry out since it requires a lot of materials, energy, and expense.
- When investigators unintentionally over-manipulate factors to accurately replicate real-world situations, artificial environments may result.
- It is susceptible to technique errors as well as other faults that aren’t always predictable.
- To prevent erroneous computations, gauging findings from fictitious settings, or other errors, defective studies may necessitate investigators starting their tests over from scratch.
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Case in the Spotlight 14 - answers
The Case - Young woman with asthma.
She has been treated with regular ventolin and oral steroids for 2 days by the GP, who developed an asthma action plan with her. This gave clear instructions re when to go to ED or call an ambulance, and she is in the ED.
Her HR 120 RR 30 BP 110/70
At the change of shifts you are informed that the medical registrar will see her and admit her, but it might be an hour or two because there are a number of sick patients requiring the registrar’s attention
You are asked to review the ABGs, and the doctor heading home says you should let the medical registrar know if there are any particular concerns
Arterial blood gas is performed on FiO2 0.4 (40%)
Ph 7.32 mmHg
pCO2 48 mmHg
pO2 65 mmHg
Describe the acid base disturbance and put it into the clinical context – outline the key management priorities.
• The acid base disturbance is respiratory acidosis, essentially acidosis plus high CO2.
• The anion gap is 142+3 – (105+10) = 30 so elevated
• You expect the HCO3 to be 25 (raised 1 acutely versus 4 chronic if CO2 increases by 10)
What is the likely diagnosis?
The key thing about this case is that it is severe asthma
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The underlying concept of environmental injustice implies the disproportionally spread environmental risks for particular communities or human groups compared to the rest of society. The increased concern for the unequal environmental treatment and consequences is considerably accelerated by political and economic injustices (Kaltmeier et al.). Over the last year, the coronavirus pandemic has seized the world and environmental state of safety for many communities in the United States. Along with the deeply rooted racial biases, COVID-19 has promoted a new type of environmental racism as real-world injustice and a severe threat to the health of the Black community across the country.
The research states that the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly amplified environmental injustice in the United States. As the virus was distributing equally throughout the different areas of the country, it unequally affected the low-income and minority neighborhoods that are predominantly communities of color. Most importantly, there is serious concern about access to healthcare for the Black communities. Some of the cities, including Detroit, Chicago, and St. James Parish, have been fighting economic inequality and pollution in impoverished areas for decades. These were the places that encountered the highest mortality rates from coronavirus (Bagley). The health crisis shaped by COVID-19 dissimilarly affected low-income communities, particularly communities of color, because of different social and environmental conditions. With long-term exposure to PM2.5 (fine particulate air pollution), such communities face higher risks of the adverse impact of the virus and mortality rates (Bagley). Hence, the studies revealed that increased levels of pollution and racism are directly linked to a higher risk of death from the virus.
To address such a critical environmental injustice issue, I would like to produce the media object, namely video, including all the relevant and essential statistics and facts of the recent medical, environmental, and social research. By creating the educational video, I hope to communicate the devastating impact of environmental racism and injustice in the pandemic. More specifically, I want to emphasize that it is imperative for modern society to deal with the structural inequalities in the United States first in order to address the critical health disparities. The main message is to empower American society to become more responsible for protecting Black lives during the present and future epidemics. The impoverished Black communities constantly fight the issues of structural racism in the polluted areas in terms of “the physical pollution and misinformation” (Wilson et al. 64). Therefore, the point of departure for combatting environmental injustice starts with race and racism itself.
The abundance of visual content on the extensive and ever-increasing online networking platforms makes the online content hold power in its hands to influence the social mindset. Thus, by making this educational video about environmental racism and related inequalities, it will be possible to illustrate how people are at different levels of risk of contracting the virus. Moreover, they are at different levels of enduring and surviving the disease. According to Sternlicht, COVID-19 deaths demonstrate the trends in increased mortality rate among Black Americans and those exposed to the long-term impact of air pollution. The video might provoke the need for regulating the laws fairly across all the racial ethnic groups in the United States to avoid environmental injustice.
During such unstable and hazardous times, it is of the utmost importance to act responsibly because society can no longer disregard such environmental problems. The COVID-19 crisis has revealed how people of color and entire affected communities are vulnerable to poor health outcomes, discrimination, and access to medical care (Zeldovich). Given the complex set of environmental factors that impact the COVID-19 mortality, the global environmental justice movement has to leverage to fight the systematic occurrence of racial intolerance. Reducing air pollution in the affected areas where the minority and Black people live is the moral imperative for the country and contemporary society.
Bagley, Katherine. ‘Connecting the Dots Between Environmental Injustice and the Coronavirus.’ 2020, Yale Environment 360, Web.
Kaltmeier, Olaf, et al. The Routledge Handbook to the Political Economy and Governance of the Americas. Routledge, 2020.
Sternlicht, Alexandra. ‘Higher Coronavirus Mortality Rates for Black Americans and People Exposed to Air Pollution.’ Forbes, 2020, Web.
Wilson, Sacoby M., et al. “Roundtable on the Pandemics of Racism, Environmental Injustice, and COVID-19 in America.” Environmental Justice, vol. 13, no. 3, 2020, pp. 56–64.
Zeldovich, Lina. ‘Environmental Racism and the Coronavirus Pandemic.’ JSTOR Daily, 2020, Web. | <urn:uuid:a009d2be-e0f6-4f4e-82c0-f6e3f40cf09c> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://edufixers.com/environmental-injustice-during-covid-19/ | 2023-09-25T00:19:48Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.921879 | 970 |
Online poker is a popular game that allows players from around the world to play against each other. Unlike live games, you can play online poker whenever you want, day or night. This is great if you’re a busy person and don’t have the time to go to a physical casino. You can find a large variety of different games and stakes to choose from, including Sit ‘N’ Go events and tournaments. However, you must be a resident of a state that allows legal regulated online poker to play real money games.
One of the main differences between live and online poker is that with live games, you must schedule your playing time around the live action. The majority of live poker rooms will spread games in the evenings and during the weekend, so you’ll have to adjust your schedule around it. This can be frustrating if you’re a full-time worker and have other obligations. However, it’s worth remembering that live poker is also a social activity and it can be fun to go to live tournaments and events.
You can sign up for an account with a reputable poker site by providing your personal information and creating a username and password. Once you have an account, you can begin adding funds to your balance. The process is usually quick and easy, but there are some exceptions. Some sites require you to submit identification information, such as a government-issued ID card and proof of address, to ensure that you are a legitimate player.
Some online poker sites offer a free trial period where you can play for real money without risking any of your own. This is an excellent way to test out a site before investing any money. Once you feel comfortable with the software and the site’s policies, you can begin playing for real money.
The best online poker sites will make it easy to deposit and withdraw funds. They will have a cashier section that’s easy to locate and follow. Once you have enough funds in your account, you can select a game to play and start betting. Some sites will even give you the option of making multiple deposits at once.
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Welcome to the realm of mechanics and precision – the garage door, a symphony of mechanical marvels, guarding our homes with utmost diligence. As it elegantly opens and closes, its complexities remain hidden beneath its robust facade. Yet, this wondrous creation is not immune to the occasional hiccups of mechanical life. In this extraordinary and technical blog, we embark on a journey to unlock the enigmas of troubleshooting common garage door issues. From navigating garage door cable replacement challenges to unearthing other technical glitches, we equip you with the arsenal of a seasoned mechanic to diagnose and rectify these issues effectively.
Unveiling the Mechanical Symphony – Understanding Garage Door Components
In this grand mechanical symphony, the garage door plays the lead, harmonizing with an ensemble of springs, cables, rollers, hinges, tracks, and the garage door opener system. Each member of this orchestra contributes its unique prowess to the door’s flawless performance. To conquer the challenges of troubleshooting, one must first comprehend the intricacies of these components. With technical know-how at your fingertips, unraveling the secrets of this mechanical symphony becomes an exciting quest.
Quieting the Cogs – Diagnosing Squeaky Wheels
Ah, the sonorous tale of squeaky wheels! Every mechanic’s adventure begins here. Armed with the precision of diagnostics, you delve into the heart of the issue. Dry or worn-out rollers and hinges often orchestrate this symphony of noise. The secret to silencing the cogs lies in the melody of lubrication. With a deft application of a silicone-based lubricant, you transform the cacophony into a harmonious glide. But beware, the choice of lubricant is key; refrain from oil-based temptations to avoid attracting debris and mechanical woes.
Cracking the Code of Non-Closure – Troubleshooting a Garage Door That Defies Closure
An ominous challenge awaits as the garage door refuses to bow to your commands. Fear not, for mechanics are problem solvers by nature. In this journey, the first checkpoint is the vigilant gaze upon the safety sensors. These guardians detect obstructions in the door’s path, preventing closure. Aligning and cleansing these sensors often brings a triumphant conclusion. Yet, if the defiance persists, eyes fall upon the garage door cables. Frayed or damaged, they may lead to the door’s stubborn stance. To tame this rebellious spirit, a skilled mechanic embraces the technical art of garage door cable replacement. Remember, courage, skill, and adherence to safety protocols are your companions on this path.
Unraveling the Code of the Erratic – Addressing Unpredictable Garage Door Behaviors
An enchanting yet perplexing melody echoes through the garage as the door seemingly dances to its own tune. Fear not, for mechanics possess the ingenuity to decipher this code. The culprit often lurks within the realm of the garage door opener remote control or keypad. A meticulous inspection, unfurling the mystery of stuck buttons or worn-out batteries, reveals the answer. The troubleshooter’s toolkit now unveils its reset wand, following the manufacturer’s arcane guidelines. Should the dance persist, consulting a garage door repair sorcerer is recommended, unraveling the unseen spells of technical malfunctions.
Thawing the Frostbitten – Rectifying a Garage Door Stuck in the Icy Embrace of Winter
As winter casts its icy spell, the garage door’s movements may freeze, bewildering even the bravest mechanic. Here, the expertise of the troubleshooter comes to the fore. With steely determination, the task begins with applying a de-icing solution or a gentle warmth, akin to a magician’s spell, melting the icy chains that bind the door. Gentle precision and a touch of patience are wielded as excessive force may invoke unintended mechanical curses. Once freed from the winter’s frosty clasp, the tracks receive their ceremonial anointing of lubrication, ensuring smooth operations in the harshest of winters.
As the curtains fall on this extraordinary odyssey through garage door troubleshooting, the mechanics’ realm reveals itself as a world of precision, technical prowess, and courage. Armed with knowledge and skill, you master the art of diagnosing and resolving common garage door issues. Embrace the mechanics’ call and let your garage door stand tall, a testament to the mastery of technical ingenuity and a symbol of security and convenience in your abode. Welcome to the elite brotherhood of troubleshooters, where each challenge unraveled paves the way for a new adventure into the enigmatic world of mechanics. | <urn:uuid:9cd10e8d-dbf6-4636-8009-b4566089274f> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://eksankalpjob.com/common-garage-door-issues-and-how-to-troubleshoot-them/ | 2023-09-25T00:30:48Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.842989 | 957 |
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In the summer of 2015, writer/director Damien Chazelle (Whiplash) absconded with Oscar nominees Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling for a few weeks to film a song-and-dance film in the heat of L.A. Audiences finally got a glimpse of this secret project in July of 2016, but were denied real details as the teaser featured nothing more than a piano riff, some lyrics, and out of context images. With the hype growing, audiences and critics began to wonder if La La Land, Chazelle’s second feature film, would live up to it. Gratefully, La La Land delivers the goods as an enchanting tale of two people in pursuit of their dreams that is packaged as a throwback to the heyday of musical cinema but with a modern twist.
Mia (Emma Stone) is an aspiring actress whose dreams of stardom grow dimmer with each passing year. Sebastian (Ryan Gosling) is a dedicated pianist whose resolute conviction on the importance of jazz gets him fired from gigs faster than Count Basie can play scales across the 88 keys. Stuck in similar ruts, Mia and Sebastian provide each other shelter from their disappointments, while simultaneously reinvigorating their creative drive.
From the jump, Chazelle makes it clear where the inspiration for La La Land originates. Showcasing vibrant colors, infectious songs, elegant choreography, and precise cinematography – each scene harkens back to the golden age of cinema when classics like Singin’ In The Rain and West Side Story reigned in theaters; when dapper gents and fashionable dames breaking out into song and dance seemed less like fantasy and more second nature. However, unlike those glorified musicals, La La Land is heavily grounded in reality – forgoing elaborate sets for real streets, freeways, and boardwalks. Though each scene’s presentation is akin to a playhouse musical, even going so far as to use long, single-track shots to capture to “natural spontaneity” of the song-and-dance numbers, the sets are undeniably real. This creates an illusion of grounding, which only enhances the romantic elements of the narrative, especially when scenes become more fantastical.
As beautiful as the sets look, Stone and Gosling are the ones who bring this film to life. On their third outing together, they remain charming as hell, their on-screen chemistry crackling off the screen, and their performances effortless. Whether being deeply sincere or ridiculously silly, their presentations of Mia and Sebastian are never unrealistic. There’s a moment for Gosling that stands out beautifully and it’s a small one – Mia is on the phone with her mother, Sebastian listening from their shared bedroom and you can see, through the changes in his face, how he processes the conversation. Without a word, Gosling conveys an entire scene’s worth of dialogue to explain what he does in the next scene. Stone, no slouch herself, gives a performance that highlights her versatility and talent. A highlight comes in an audition – apparently inspired by a real life event that happened to Gosling – during which, while deep in an emotional delivery, she is rudely interrupted. In that moment, her humiliation, while still trying to stay professional and in the moment – is heart-wrenching.
Boosting the performances is the soulful music of Justin Hurwitz. His music, particularly Mia and Sebastian’s theme City of Stars, serves as the underlying narrative thread throughout all of La La Land. Each song has a natural, seamless transition in and out of dialogue, always adding to the story in some way. The poppy tune Another Day of Sun opens the film, featuring motorists stuck on the I-9 breaking out into song, extolling the virtue of leaving home with nothing in their pockets to chase their dreams in L.A. Later, the soulful Audition (The Fools Who Dream) grants an inside look into Mia’s dramatic inspiration. Impressively, while none of the songs are likely to gain radio play, each of them possess such emotional impact that audiences will find the music sticking with them long after they leave the theater.
From the top down, La La Land is a beautiful story of love and sacrifice in the pursuit of achieving your dreams. It reminds audiences that sometimes the happy ending only comes from pursuing the dream and that in the chase, we learn who we are, what we love, and, maybe, find happiness at the end. As Mia sings, “a bit of madness is key to give us new colors to see. Who knows where it will lead us, and that’s why they need us.” And that’s why La La Land delivers.
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ROCKS and BEADS Necklace with Silver Tubes and Balls and GREEK MORNINGSTAR CROSS
This exquisite ROCKS and BEADS Necklace is crafted with silver tubes and lustrous balls, accompanied by a shimmering Greek Morningstar Cross of silver.
Turquoise Rocks and beads, Lava, Garnet, Labradorit and afric. turquoise with a greek morningstar cross center.
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Silver Pendant Greek Cross Body with MORNING STAR
Crafted from glimmering silver, this pendant is a striking Greek Cross shaped body which stands tall at 34mm. Embellished with a Morning Star on a delicate lily loop for a chain or optional leather band, this opulent piece is designed to be admired. (589.1fac ) or (546.00).
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When it comes to choosing the right type of coating then there are many things that need to be considered before making the right decision. But the availability of different types of coating makes it different for first-time users to choose the right product for the right surface.
Most people are stuck between nano-coating and ceramic coating since on the internet, you are going to find many articles boasting about these two types of coatings. But in any condition, ceramic coatings are always a much better choice than nano-coating. Let’s find out why.
The surface penetration
One of the biggest differences between OEM ceramic coating and nano-coating is ceramic coating sits on the surface while on the other side, nano-coating embeds in the surface. But this should not be the difference that you should use to prefer one over another as both these features offer a distinct advantage to the coatings.
The issue of temperature
In the case of nano-coating
It’s true that both ceramic coating and nano-coating have been specially designed to keep the surface protected but it is also a fact that even the best type of nano-coating is not going to survive extreme temperatures for a longer period of time. This is one of the biggest disadvantages of nano-coating.
High temperature is perfectly fine for nano-coating but if the temperature is going to rise above 440 degrees Farhenheit for even a minute then the entire nano-coating is going to turn into a big pile of regret.
In the case of ceramic coating
While on the other side, high-temperature OEM ceramic coating hardens on the top of the surface after application and this is why they are considered ideal for providing an extra layer of protection against extremely high temperatures. This hardening feature of the ceramic coating equips the surface with other features like pitting and corrosion protection as well.
There are many types of ceramic coatings in the market that can easily withstand temperatures as high as 1200 degrees Fahrenheit and that too for a very long period of time. And in the extreme case, it can handle 2500 degrees Fahrenheit of extreme temperature as well.
If you are going to choose nano-coating then you will never get a wide array of options in terms of color and finishes since almost all the nano-coatings are completely clear but that is not the case with ceramic coating. There are many different colors and patterns in which the ceramic coating can be produced and that is another reasons to prefer ceramic coating over any other type of coating.
You should know that if you are going to coat an attractive surface like that of a firearm or a vehicle then you must be looking for some unique colors and finishes instead of just sticking with the clear pattern of nano-coating. This is why most people prefer ceramic coating over nano coating.
From high end glossy apple red to deep matte blue and green, you are going to have a lot of options in the OEM ceramic coating finish. So, overall, we can say that a proper ceramic coating offers a wide array of colors and finishes that doesn’t only keeps the surface protected but they deserve to be seen as well.
So, if you want the coating that you have chosen to last long and if you want your coating to withstand high temperature then you should go with ceramic coating without any second thoughts. In addition to this, you are going to have a wide array of options in terms of colors and finishes while picking your favorite ceramic coating. | <urn:uuid:f0122592-8246-4059-8324-def96174ba94> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://elitesmindset.com/why-choose-a-ceramic-coating-spray-over-nano-coating/ | 2023-09-24T22:50:57Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.955011 | 715 |
The New York Liberty feel like a completely new team. Under a strong new franchise face, they now stand as a New York sports beacon.
The modern happenings of the New York Liberty are remarkably similar to Taylor Swift’s “Reputation” era.
Icons of their respective fields, both sides went through periods of exile through forces beyond their control. The Liberty’s sabbatical, for example, was forced through instability brought upon by The Madison Square Garden Company’s sale of the franchise. Forced into the Art Deco-abyss of the Westchester County Center, the Liberty wandered through two brutal seasons.
Swift spent nearly a year out of the public eye in the lead-up to “Reputation.” The Liberty dealt with separation from an NBA brother. Both could’ve been career death sentences.
Instead, they returned with a vengeance by doing the things they do best. The rearrivals were defined by a classy sense of angst…and a stylistic elimination of color.
Granted, the Liberty have some work to do to catch up to Swift’s accolades. But Friday night was a brilliant first step, a rebirth of sorts. The Liberty look remarkably different both literally and figuratively after a series of transactions that will determine the fate of the franchise for the foreseeable future.
Optimism has sprung a traditional sports sense: the announcement of a No. 1 draft pick. Oregon point guard Sabrina Ionescu received that call on Friday night in an abbreviated return to normalcy on the sports and social scene. Add a new arena (Barclays Center) to the mix and one of the WNBA‘s lone survivors from 1997’s inaugural season has more or less become the oldest expansion team in professional sports, or at least in the New York area.
New York is a city renowned for its athletics, a situation that’s impossible to avoid when you house two teams in nearly every major sport. But basketball is the one that truly stands out, evidenced by the fact that havens of hoops like Rucker Park, The Cage on Fourth Street, and Columbus Park in Chinatown are de facto local landmarks. Such roundball retreats have been denied by, once again, factors beyond the control of New Yorkers.
The coronavirus pandemic is creating a harrowing trail of despair. Such devastation puts the seemingly never-ending struggles of the city’s NBA teams into perspective.
But this time, a New York basketball team provided levity and peace, if only for a short while. A tantalizingly-active 48 hours from the Liberty provided a hopeful hint of dawn.
Like most professional sporting rebuilds, proceedings began with a gut-punch of a transaction. It’s a trend New Yorkers have become all too familiar with as of late. The New York Rangers had to bid farewell to veteran staple Mats Zuccarello (and Henrik Lundqvist‘s departure might not be too far away). A vocal portion of the New York Giants fanbase saw Eli Manning‘s retirement as more of merciful release and permission to move forward in time than the celebration of a career.
Tina Charles is the latest to vanish in a metropolitan renovation. Mere photoshops of the Queens native and all-time leading scorer in Liberty history adorned in Washington Mystics gear feels like a crime against New York humanity, as sacrilege as the single-season Teresa Weatherspoon spent in a Los Angeles Sparks uniform.
Even if one didn’t agree with the trade of Charles, perhaps mere debate over the trivial matters of sport was enough for the Liberty and the WNBA to accomplish a simple but unwritten goal of providing the distraction this city and country has yearned for ever since live sports were suspended.
But more basketball magic, at least as much as one can accomplish in this day and age, helped provide a sense of hope, both trivial and genuine.
Charles’ office of franchise face has been filled by a rookie. But in Tina’s place is a first-year player who’s wise beyond her years. As a result, the Liberty franchise has retained stability brought upon by the move to Barclays, overseen by new owner Joe Tsai.
Ionescu has accomplished things no player, male or female, has achieved at the highest level of college basketball. Her historic tally of 26 triple-doubles is mind-blowing enough. Perhaps even more insane is the first-ever career triple-quadruple…2,000 points, 1,000 assists, and 1,000 rebounds, all of which Ionescu surmounted. She broke into four-digit territory mere hours after she spoke at the funeral of NBA star and women’s basketball advocate Kobe Bryant, who was a personal friend and mentor to the Oregon Duck.
But the most exciting trait Ionescu brings isn’t her on-court sorcery…it’s her character.
“Her accolades truly speak for themselves. She’s talented,” WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert said in a Friday conference call. “We’re excited to have someone of her caliber and most importantly her character in our league.”
Ionescu engaged in brief euphoria with her family shortly after Engelbert knighted her as the top pick. Satisfaction completely left her by the time she spoke to the media as a member of the Liberty for the first time. Reveling in her accomplishments and trophies, ones that may need their own flight to New York, was the furthest thing from Ionescu’s mind.
The Walnut Creek, California native has only visited the city twice. But the sense of perfectionism embedded in every NYC worker was present in her first Brooklyn moments.
“I’m looking to do everything that I possibly can to get better in every aspect, whether that’s scoring, defending, rebounding, passing,” she said on a conference call. “I’m really just excited to be playing against professionals and learning from them and just seeing where that takes me.”
For opponents, these must be downright harrowing words from a player whose box scores required more updating than anyone in the history of college basketball.
Ionescu also promised her improvement would not be limited to the hardwood.
“The fact that I’ll be able to be in Brooklyn and have a platform and a voice in kind of the mecca of the world is going to be amazing,” she said. “I’m just excited for that opportunity, having done it in Eugene and kind of changed the way people viewed women in sports in Eugene.”
“[Becoming the top pick] is worth all the long nights, early mornings of going in and doing all the extra work. This is really what it’s all about. I’m so excited for this opportunity, but not settling here. I’m just excited to continue evolving my game and doing more.”
Some players know just how truly vibrant New York City can be at its peak. Just ask Virginian Jocelyn Willoughby.
The former University of Virginia standout got her basketball start in East Orange. Such a journey included visits across the Hudson River to the ghosts of the Liberty’s past play at Madison Square Garden.
Willoughby’s evening embarked on a dramatic roller coaster. She was originally chosen by the veteran-laden Phonix Mercury with the No. 10 overall selection. Then, a trade shipped her back East about 30 minutes later.
Gratitude, anticipation, and hope were the only emotions on her mind. The chance to play with champions like Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner had come to pass. Now, Willoughby can’t wait to co-author a new legacy with peers like Ionescu and Megan Walker (No. 9 overall).
“I think, obviously, the coaching staff is new and just the culture that they’re trying to build in Brooklyn is one that I’m excited about,” she said. “I think to have players around me, coaches, I think we’ll be young, but young teams are I think often exciting to watch and have a lot of growth and just potential. So I’m really, really excited about it.”
Fortunately, there’s one lingering trait that appears to be sticking around in Brooklyn, other than the team name, of course: the character Ionescu and her fellow rookies are bringing.
After all, character was never a concern in New York. It’s a trait that was likewise called for by new head coach Walt Hopkins, a rookie who, like Ionescu, seems wise beyond his years.
“Obviously, there are on-court attributes that are important, like a combination of skill and athleticism, versatility,” Hopkins said in a pre-draft interview with ESNY. “Those are all highly covered in the type of offense we want to run. But, at the end of the day, if they’re not good people, if they’re not going to care and put their teammates first, be unselfish, then it’s going to be a really tough fit and it’s probably not going to work out. So those are the people we’re trying to make sure that we get a really good look at. It’s the character, either way.”
The past two years were tough for the wearers of seafoam. But that didn’t cause their values to be lost. It’s a team that Hopkins can be proud to take over.
Smiles were often present in the locker room. The extra mile was never untrodden in practice. Players helped each other whenever they could. For example, when Han Xu’s translator was unavailable after a game at the County Center, her locker neighbor and fellow rookie Asia Durr simplified reporters’ inquiries for her. Rebecca Allen did the same thing for another international rookie, Marine Johannes, after the latter’s metropolitan debut.
When the time is right for live sports to come back, New York has a team they can truly support both on and off the court, along with several new years to look forward to with living or dying by the standings.
“I’ve been on the West Coast for my entire life,” Ionescu remarked. “[I’m looking forward to] just being able to leave and go there and be excited by all the new things I see and everything that I learn in the city. Then obviously just playing in Brooklyn, where everyone loves basketball, and being able to be a part of that organization is really exciting.”
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Write about the history of your homeland
Preserving and spreading the history of our homeland! If you come from a village or even from big cities, you can write about the myths, legends, traditions, place-names and anything you know related to your homeland.
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You can connect a live chat to WhatsApp so that customers can send their requests in the instant messenger, while operators reply directly from the ELMA365 interface. The chat history for each client is saved in the system.
Only users included in the Administrators group can configure live chats and connect them to messengers.
You can connect several available instant messengers to one live chat, yet each messenger account can be linked to one live chat only.
To connect the WhatsApp messenger to a live chat:
- Go to the Administration> Live Chats.
- Select a live chat from the list or create a new one by clicking the + Live Chat button in the upper right corner.
- Go to the Messengers tab and click the button.
- In the opened window, enter a name of the channel. For example, "Processing orders". Then click the Connect button.
- A window with a QR code will open. Open the WhatsApp app on the phone to which you are connecting the account.
- If you are using iOS, go to Settings > Linked devices. If you are using Android, click the three dots icon in the upper right corner, and select Linked devices in the menu. Then click on Link a device and scan the QR code.
- After verification the WhatsApp account will be connected to the live chat.
To disconnect a live chat from WhatsApp, click the button next to the channel name. Its status will change from Active to Disconnected. Later you can reconnect the channel to the live chat by clicking this button once again.
If necessary, you can change the channel name by clicking the pencil icon, or delete it by clicking the recycle bin icon.
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On a drawing board, it is a easy matter of putting the ground plan underneath a transparent sheet, tracing the perimeter exterior partitions, after which measuring past these partitions using an architectural scale to where the overhang (fascia) of the home shall be. And then projecting traces from the outside views you’ll be able to determine the place one a part of the roof comes …Read more → | <urn:uuid:31cfff21-900b-4e56-b271-120e99f5263e> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://elsidany.com/tag/three | 2023-09-25T00:08:17Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.954808 | 177 |
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