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Seeds are our deceptive assets
Plant them in sensitive locations, create them to look like desirable assets, detect malicious activity and potential incidents
The seedata.io platform offers a range of seed formats and content, so that a wide range of use-cases and campaigns can be operated convincingly.
Each seed type provide rich telemetry back to our platform, to allow our threat analysis to run and events to be raised
Data as seeds
We offer email addresses and URLs that can be downloaded for inclusion alongside your own sensitive data to gain new insights.
We also offer files. These can be blank documents, for you to put your own content into, or our own AI-powered documents, created to look like the sort of documents that bad actors will find enticing, instrumented to let us know when they’ve been opened.
Credentials as seeds
If someone is trying to log in using a fake account that you planted in a location where nobody should be looking, we think you’d want to know about it. So, we’ve created AWS credentials as seeds.
Infrastructure as seeds
A collection of deceptive assets that mimic servers, applications and systems. Place our infrastructure seeds amongst your environment and receive threat intelligence and event notifications when we detect traffic.
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An informal introductory meeting with the new members who entered the association during the 2nd General Meeting took place on Tursday the 8th of November 2012.
Mr Yiannis Kotsis-Giannarakis, General Manager, welcomed the new members and expressed the hope that this first meeting will consist the beginning of a mutual cooperation for the interests of the companies and the scope of the association.The members introduced themselves an presented their companies’ activities. They were informed about the association’s actions to date, the planns for the participation in Mobile World Congress 2013, which will take place in Barcelona on February, as well as the future actions and the scope of the association’s committees.
Specifically, the members of BoD present, informed the participants about the to date actions of the Committees, as follows:
Mr George Karantonis, as coordinator of the Grants Committee.
Mr Stratis Apergis, as representative of the Regulatory Committee.
Mr Antonis Hatzistamatiou, as coordinator of the New Members Committee.
The association is planning similar events, in order to enhance networking between the members.
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How to Prevent Customer Defection
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Who’s your best friend? Perhaps it’s your spouse or a lifelong friend, or maybe it’s someone you met fairly recently. Why do you feel especially close to this person? Many would answer that question by saying it’s because you’ve developed a close personal relationship with them.
The word relationship has at its root the word relation. Webster defines “relation” as a connection by blood or marriage. God wants to have a personal relationship with us and to do this He sent His son Jesus who shed His blood for our sin.
We have a relationship with God through marriage as well. Paul explained this in his letter to the Ephesians when he described Jesus as a bridegroom and we, His church, as the bride. This perfect relationship exists for us only if we accept the only perfect One as Savior and Lord.
After we have accepted Jesus as our Savior and Lord, good communication is essential in order to know Him personally. That means we need to pray often. Think about the musical, “Fiddler on the Roof.” Tevye talked to God constantly in that production because God was his close, personal friend.
Good communication also means we need to listen as well as talk. God expects us to take time to listen when we go to Him in prayer. We may discover what He wants us to do either by the Holy Spirit directly speaking to us or by events that transpire as a result of our prayers.
How often have you prayed for something, God answered your prayer, and then you said, “That was lucky”? Give God the credit at all times, even when His answer is no or not at this time. Personal relationships are built on trust.
Finally, we come to know someone personally when we find out more and more about them. God gave us His written word for just this purpose. As we read the Bible, we find that we indeed are blessed because His word is sufficient for all we need in our lives.
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Soneswar clinches triple crown
By our Sports Reporter
GUWAHATI, April 27: Oil India Limited won six medals in the recently concluded XXXV Inter Unit Petroleum Sports Promotion Board (PSPB) Table Tennis meet which was held at Indore. Among the six medals, three are gold and remaining three are bronze. Soneswar Deka bagged triple crown in the championship winning gold medals in Veteran's singles, doubles and in the team event. In the singles Soneswar defeated LB Thakare of ONGC by 3-0. He won doubles title, pairing with Gautam Hazarika, also by identical margin against R Saxe and LB Thakare of ONGC. In the team event, OIL was represented by Soneswar Deka, Gautam Hazarika, Tridib Duvarah and Agadh Medhi. The bronze medals were won by Gautam Hazarika in veteran's singles, Birdie Boro and Subhajit Saha in men's doubles along with Mouma Das and ndita Saha in women's singles.
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Star Sporting, Royals Club win in GSA Second Division Cricket League
Our sports Reporter
GUWAHATI: Star Sporting and Royals Club won their respective matches in the GSA Second Division Cricket League held at the Latasil ground here today. In the first game Star sporting defeated ESPA by three wickets. In the other game, Royals Club registered five wickets victory over Ambari United.
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Whether you like them as crisp shells or sticky on the inside, meringues are easy to prepare and extremely versatile. They are delicious as individual desserts covered in chocolate and nuts, or as a pavlova, baked Alaska, or Lemon Meringue Pie.
This recipe is for a crisp very white meringue which is great as individual meringues, for nests to fill with fruit, or for sandwiching together with a choice of your favourite creams. There are so many different meringue recipes out there and they have the reputation of being difficult to make, but actually, as long as you follow a few basic rules you shouldn’t have a problem. As I have found with many baking recipes, dont get creative with the basics. Egg whites, beaten to stiff peaks, are obviously a must, plus your sugar. A stabilizer can then be added.
There are a few golden rules to follow:
The most important thing to remember when making meringues is that moisture is the enemy. Never make meringues on rainy or humid days. Moisture in the air will prevent them from drying completely and will make them “weep”.
Your baking equipment must be clean without a speck of grease.
Always bring your eggs to room temperature before using them because cold egg whites incorporate less air than those at room temperature. And always remember to break your eggs into a ramekin or small bowl before transferring it into your mixing bowl. This way you will never get specks of egg yolk into your main bowl.
There are other tricks you can use to stablize the foam. The most common is adding a little acid, such as vinegar, lemon juice, or cream of tartar to the mixture, after the sugar. This also helps to make it “crisp on the outside, soft and sticky on the inside”.
Have a sweet day !!!!!!!!!
- 3 egg whites
- 360g castor sugar
- 2ml cream of tartar
- 100g nibbed almonds
- 1oog white chocolate melted
- Preheat the oven to 150ºC/300ºF.
- Line a baking tray with greased foil or a silicon mat.
- Whisk the egg whites in a metal or glass bowl until stiff peaks form.,
- Whisk in the castor sugar a tablespoon at a time until the mixture is shiny and very white and all the sugar is incorporated.
- Add your stabilizer - cream of tartar.
- Drop tablespoons of mixture onto the tray and place in the oven.
- Reduce the temperature to 110ºC/230ºF and bake for 45-60 minutes until dry.
- Turn the oven off and allow the meringues to cool in the oven to prevent them from cracking.
- Dip cooled meringues into the melted chocolate and then into the almonds.
- Allow to set.
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Selling a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you'll ever make, so why should you trust just any agent to get the job done right? You deserve to work with the best—and for 25 years, Don Shaffer and the Shaffer Team have been consistently ranked as one of the top 5 Realtors in Central Ohio.
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Selling your home doesn't have to be a long, stressful process—all you have to do is work with the right team of agents who will always look out for your best interests. We rank in the top 1% of Realtors worldwide and have closed nearly 3,800 transactions in the Central Ohio area. Our team also offers countless resources (like home staging guides and in-depth sales reports) to make sure all of your questions are answered.
We may sell hundreds of properties per year, but we promise to treat you as more than just a number. The Don Shaffer Team believes in offering an unparalleled client experience that you won't find with just any agent. By the time you hand over your keys, you'll be wondering why you didn't sell sooner!
When you work with us, you'll have our entire team's knowledge and experience at your disposal. You can also take advantage of our 90 Guarantee if you want to sell quickly and for top dollar.
We'll always be on hand to answer your questions via phone, text, or email. And when you contact us, be sure to expect a prompt reply—we want to ensure that your needs are more than just met.
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Selling your home is all about pricing it correctly to attract buyers and maximize your equity. We'll work tirelessly to get you the best possible price while representing you during negotiations.
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Each turn-key private suite is thoughtfully designed to be ergonomic, contemporary and inviting, with finishes that inspire the elements of personal style.
Private Suites Made for You
Inside each suite, our crisp, clean white walls evoke images of pure silk, soft linen and simpler times.
Suites have functional work stations for optimal performance, enhanced lighting with individual dimmer controls and a built in Sonos sound system.
Custom two-toned leather styling chairs, cushioned floor mats and imported stone countertops at each station create an element of warmth inside each private suite.
Do you have a friend that you want to share a space with?
All suites can have up to two stylists, offering affordable private spaces where you can do what you love in luxury.
We have the perfect space for you!
1 suite is available for $450 per week.
Call Maryleigh at (512) 413-6404.
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Tiana Dark Brown 20 Inches Pure Human Hair Curly Headband Wig
- Hair Material: Our curly headband wig is made of 100% heat resistant fiber with high quality silky headband,curly wavy headband wigs 150% density full and thick,looks natural and charming!
- Advantages: The new design curly headband wig allows you to show your own natural hairline,looks very natural and realistic.Convenient with glueless .Easy to wear .Beginner friendly and ready to go.
- Cap Size: Average size cap 22-22.5 Inch, glueless velcro snapping design wigs with 4 combs and adjustable straps, It can fit most people perfectly.
- Suitable Occasions: Daily use, Halloween,Cosplay, Theme Parties, Bachelor Party, Weddings, Dating,Conventions, Prom, Evening out, Carnival, and any other Occasions. Also will be nice gifts for your friends and families.Women of any age can have beautiful hair that give you comfort and Charm.
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Online Test with Immediate Results
The TestPoint™ Placement Testing Service is an online placement service for kindergarten through twelfth grade. It has been designed for and used by Christian schools around the nation. It will accurately confirm that your student is ready for the grade level you have selected. The Test Point™ Placement Testing Service costs $34.95 per student. Scores are reported in grade equivalent and percentile format.
You will receive an email with details about registering to take the test. Please add <email@example.com> to your address book to make sure you receive this email.
If you decide to enroll your student into the Christian Liberty Academy School System (CLASS) within six months after receiving the test results, the cost of the test will be deducted from your student’s tuition fee. However, if you enroll your student in a grade level using a different test than the one he or she originally took, the test cost will not be deducted from your student’s tuition fee.
- Enter the FIRST name of the student to be tested in the space provided.
- Enter the LAST name of the student to be tested in the space provided.
- Select the Grade Entering, not the current grade.
- Please enter information for one student only, then select the Add to cart button
- If you wish to purchase testing services for another student, or wish to make other purchases, select the Continue Shopping link after viewing your shopping cart.
Please allow 1 - 2 business days processing time for your online test. You will be notified via email with website information when your student's test is set up and ready to be taken.
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I wanted a test without time constraints for my student
Testpoint is excellent! We have found it to be a very thorough way to evaluate our homeschooled children at a reasonable price. We've used the CAT test in the past and while it is also good, we prefer this. Thank you again, CLP, for providing quality products at affordable prices.
I was extremely pleased with the test and service I received. It was quick and thorough. I will use it again.
My son was able to take this test with ease and comfort. He has ADHD and Aspergers and this test is given in a format he was able to handle with no complications. I have suggested this service to many others.
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Donald Trump got much less charitable in 2014 than he had been in 2013. His own donations to his self named Foundation in 2014: 0. As in, zero. Nothing.
But the self proclaimed billionaire managed to use other people’s money so he could donate to a selection of charities in 2014.
Still, using their money, Trump slashed his charitable donations in 2014 to only $591,450 — according to the Form 990 for the Donald J Trump Foundation.
That was down from $913,075 in 2013.
The 2014 number included few donations to anything to do with veterans, by the way. Those included $5,000 for K9s for Warriors and $5000 for Special Operations for Warriors.
Most of the money came not from Trump himself, but from his major donor to the Donald Trump Foundation for the last several years: Richie Ebers, of Inside Sports & Entertainment Group. Beers donated $477,400 to the Trump Foundation in 2014. That’s in addition to the almost $2 million he’s given Trump since 2012.
Ebers is a very successful New York ticket scalper. He sold his huge secondary ticket seller business to CAA Sports, the largest part of Creative Artists Agency, in 2014. Can’t get tickets to Springsteen or “Hamilton”? Call Richie Ebers. He’s the Ticket Man. If Trump gets into the White House, it will be Richie Ebers selling tickets to the Inaugural Balls.
Ironically, Ebers has been a die hard donor to Democratic candidates for years. His candidates have included Hillary Clinton, Charles Schumer, Richard Gephardt, Chris Dodd and Evan Bayh, according to the website opensecrets.org.
Ebers’ operation, Inside SEG, is one of the reasons why “regular people”– the people who Trump is counting on for his vote– can’t buy face value tickets to sporting events. Inside SEG caters to corporate titans, execs, and celebrities who will pay top dollar for the best seats in sports arenas and stadiums.
The Trump Foundation’s other donor in 2014 was Prestige Mills, a carpet wholesaler from Long Island City, NY. (If you don’t live here, that’s just over the 59th St. Bridge, in Queens.) They donated $20,000.
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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sposie Booster Pads, the number one brand in diaper doublers. All opinions are entirely my own.
Bedtime Routine for Toddlers
As a mom of a 3 year old toddler we have grown to love our night time routine when it comes to winding down and relaxing for bed. In my mom brain, I used to think, it’s 8:00pm it’s time to go to bed…lets go change and brush your teeth. Yeh that wasn’t working, at all. Raising my hand as guilty here…I had to learn to help my little one to relax and transition into the night time routine.
I read all of the books…the online articles…tried every lotion and product…until I realized her little mind couldn’t just flip a switch…she had to have a routine to help her transition. Establishing and maintaining good sleep habits helps your child fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake up rested and refreshed. It is also very healthy for their developmental growth.
So at a glance, here is what our bedtime routine looks like for my now 3 year old toddler.
- Bath Time – what toddler doesn’t love bath time? Yet the warm water relaxes and gets their little bodies soothed as well as clean for bedtime.
- Brush Teeth
- Get Changed – pajamas and diaper with a Sposie Diaper Booster Pad which holds a lot of liquid turning any diaper into an overnight diaper! WIN! I was over night time leaks and had to find a solution! For overnight or long naps I found it to be a perfect fit…simply insert a Sposie Booster Pad into your child’s diaper and adjust as necessary for
extra protection. For a girl, just leave the insert in the middle of the diaper. For a boy, pull it to the front. Available at Walmart, Target, and Amazon
- Read a Book
- Chat about our Day
- Sing her two favorite songs – Jesus Loves Me and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
- Goodnight Kisses
With this routine I feel like it’s prepping her mind and body to know that it’s time to go to bed and sleep. There are many nights she lays in her bed singing or talking quietly…but I know she’s relaxed and in good time she’ll fall asleep. Her latest is wanting to lay in bed and read more books…that makes my mama heart happy…I can’t tell you how many nights in the last couple of weeks before I go to sleep, I remove books from her bed when she’s finally drifted off!
Hi I’m Erin a Southern mama from South Mississippi, owner and chief editor of Sixth Bloom a blog helping mom-tographers capture their kiddos and life, talking all things home, parenting and how we navigate through life. You will find me living life to the fullest with my mister (aka husband) and our little three year old preschooler, Miss E, in our 500+ sq foot cottage as we build our dream house on our two acres! We are blessed beyond measure, love to travel, involved in ministry at our church and in between all of that I run three successful businesses! Follow me at: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST
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Advice From Leonardo da Vinci"You should often amuse yourself when you are out for recreation, in watching and taking note of the attitudes and actions of people as they talk and dispute, or laugh or come to blows with one another... noting these down with rapid strokes, in a little pocket-book which you ought to always carry with you." ~ Leonardo da Vinci
I've taken to carrying my little pocket sketch pad with me when I go out. I drew this diagram while riding in the car today. I am currently re-reading a book from college, "The Natural Way To Draw". It's a wonderful book that I highly recommend to serious students of drawing. Nicolaides' formula for the human figure is notated here.
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Sometimes called a “double chin,” submental fullness refers to excess fat underneath the chin and is an area that is difficult to target with diet and exercise. In a recent study by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, 67 percent of men and women reported that they are dissatisfied with the appearance of excess fat underneath their chins. While this cosmetic concern has been traditionally corrected with surgical procedures, Kybella® is a quick, simple injection approved by the FDA that destroys submental fat cells without disrupting normal activities. At Skin Boutique, we offer Kybella to our clients in Detroit and Birmingham, MI for the quick, non-surgical reduction of submental fat to restore tighter contours to your facial profile.
During your treatment session, we will clean the treatment area and mark your skin where we feel the injections should be performed. We will give you a local anesthetic in the form of a numbing cream or injection, depending on what is discussed during your consultation. Once the anesthetic has a chance to work, your Cosmetic Injector will use a very fine needle to inject precise amounts of the Kybella solution into the strategically placed marks.
After the Injector is finished, we will provide you with an ice pack to reduce any swelling before you leave. The entire treatment will take between 15 and 30 minutes.
After your Kybella session, you will be able to return to your regular activities, although you may need to wear a compression bandage to help keep swelling to a minimum. The swelling can last 3 – 14 days, and you may also experience some numbness or bruising, depending on the amount injected. These side effects are perfectly normal and should go away after a few days, but could last a few weeks.
You can expect to see results in six to eight weeks following the procedure and you will notice a tightening of the skin in the chin area and less of an appearance of a double chin. The effects of Kybella are permanent, however, if you gain a significant amount of weight, you may see some fat come back to that area of your chin.
The cost of Kybella in Detroit and Birmingham, MI is dependent on multiple factors, including how many vials are required to help you achieve your desired appearance. Each vial is about $600 a piece, and on average, clients will require two vials per treatment session for two or four sessions to see maximum results.
After meeting with your cosmetic injector, they will create your treatment plan and our Patient Coordinator will be able to provide you with an accurate cost for your entire procedure.
Located in Birmingham, MI, Skin Boutique is a well-known beauty destination for clients of all ages and with all skin concerns. We specialize in utilizing the latest patented injection techniques, acne solutions, anti-aging treatments, body contouring, skin tightening, and so much more! Our Skin Care Specialists maintain an ongoing focus on offering the latest cutting-edge treatments to help you look and feel your best, with the safest and most cost-effective treatments and options available, all while providing a warm and nurturing environment and experience.
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We’re here to help, with a number of client resources designed to make your experience as comfortable as possible. Read through the materials below, and don’t hesitate to reach out.
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Marketing and promotional material design for the launch of Enclose-II
About the Client:
Peters Surgical is a leader in surgical device market with a portfolio of high-quality & innovative solutions addressing specialized surgical therapies. The company's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and to contribute to the success of surgical procedures. Peters Surgical designs, manufactures and distributes surgical single use-devices in over 90 countries.
For the introduction of Enclose - II, a cutting-edge technology device for proximal anastomosis surgery, Peters Surgical sought a powerful and effective communication message along with innovative promotional tools to spread the word to leading cardiothoracic surgeons in India.
- Product Brochure & Flyers
- Clinical Posters
- Visual Aid
- 2D Illustration
- Roll-up Standees
What We Did:
It was crucial for us to develop a profound understanding of every aspect of the surgical procedure because we were dealing with such an advanced medical topic as proximal anastomosis. In particular, we needed to understand the patients, the need, and what drives patients and medical professionals to act. In order to "speak their language," we read through a lot of the clinical research papers that the client provided, and we also studied a tonne of marketing materials created by competitors on related subject and products in order to gain marketing insights. The approach helped us to uncover, shape, and communicate the brand story in ways that allowed us to engage with healthcare professionals on a deeper, more sincere level.
We first developed a tagline for Enclose – II that clearly articulated the product’s competitive advantage, followed by a variety of branding and communication materials, such as clinical posters, leaflets, visual aids, illustrations, webinar invitation cards and roll-up standees for conferences.
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Canal to Houston Streets; Lafayette to Varick Streets
SoHo, short for South of Houston Street, is a neighborhood located in the heart of Lower Manhattan, New York City. Known for its iconic cast-iron architecture, trendy boutiques, and high-end restaurants, SoHo is one of the most popular and fashionable areas in the city.
The history of SoHo dates back to the 19th century, when it was a bustling industrial area. The neighborhood was home to numerous factories, warehouses, and workshops that produced everything from clothing to machinery. However, in the 1960s and 1970s, artists began moving into the area, drawn by the large, inexpensive lofts that were left empty as manufacturing declined.
This influx of artists was the beginning of SoHo's transformation into the trendy and fashionable neighborhood it is today. Today, SoHo's streets are lined with fashionable boutiques, art galleries, and high-end restaurants. The neighborhood is also home to numerous designer flagship stores, such as Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Prada, making it a destination for both locals and tourists alike.
One of the defining features of SoHo is its iconic cast-iron architecture. The neighborhood is home to the largest collection of cast-iron buildings in the world, with many of these buildings dating back to the 19th century. The cast-iron facades of these buildings have been carefully preserved and many have been converted into luxury apartments, providing residents with a unique blend of vintage charm and modern conveniences.
Another defining feature of SoHo is its vibrant art scene. The neighborhood is home to a number of art galleries, such as the David Zwirner Gallery, the Gagosian Gallery, and the Matthew Marks Gallery, which showcase works by some of the most prominent artists of our time. The neighborhood is also home to the New Museum of Contemporary Art, which features rotating exhibits of cutting-edge contemporary art.
In addition to its art and fashion, SoHo is also known for its excellent dining options. The neighborhood is home to a wide variety of restaurants, from casual bistros to high-end eateries. Some of the most popular restaurants in the area include Balthazar, a French brasserie that serves classic French fare, and The Spotted Pig, a gastropub that is known for its excellent British-inspired cuisine.
SoHo is also a great place for nightlife, with plenty of bars, lounges, and clubs to choose from. Some of the most popular spots include the Soho Grand Hotel rooftop bar, which offers panoramic views of the city, and the Bowery Ballroom, a music venue that has hosted some of the biggest names in music.
For those looking to stay active, SoHo offers plenty of opportunities for exercise and outdoor activities. The neighborhood is home to several parks and playgrounds, such as the Sara D. Roosevelt Park, which offers plenty of space to run and play. Additionally, the Hudson River Park is just a short walk away and offers breathtaking views of the Hudson River, as well as a bike path and kayak launch.
In terms of transportation, SoHo is well-connected to the rest of the city. The neighborhood is served by several subway lines, including the A, C, E, N, R, W, and 6 trains, which provide easy access to all parts of the city. Additionally, the neighborhood is home to several bus lines and is easily accessible by car, making it easy to get around.
Overall, SoHo is a vibrant and fashionable neighborhood that offers something for everyone. From its iconic cast-iron architecture and trendy boutiques to its excellent dining options and vibrant art scene, the neighborhood is a must-see destination for both locals and tourists alike.
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Super computers Parallel Processing. By Lecturer: Aisha Dawood. Text book. "INTRODUCTION TO PARALLEL COMPUTING", by Ananth Grama , Anshul Gupta, George Karypis , and Vipin Kumar. Sequential computing .
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Super computersParallel Processing By Lecturer: Aisha Dawood
Text book • "INTRODUCTION TO PARALLEL COMPUTING", • by • AnanthGrama, Anshul Gupta, George Karypis, and VipinKumar.
Sequential computing • Sequential computer consists of a memory connected to a processor via a data path. • Bottleneck of the computational processing rate of a computer system. • This overhead led to parallelism. • Implicit parallelism and explicit parallelism.
Motivating Parallelism • The computational power – Transistors to FLOPS. • Memory/Disk speed ( DRAM Latency – Memory Bandwidth – Caches). • Data communication ( Networks – undesirable Centralized approaches).
Parallel and Distributed Computing • Parallel computing (processing): • the use of two or more processors (computers), usually within a single system, working simultaneously to solve a single problem. • Distributed computing (processing): • any computing that involves multiple computers remote from each other that each have a role in a computation problem or information processing. • Parallel programming: • the human process of developing programs that express what computations should be executed in parallel.
Pipelining and Superscalar execution • Processors relies on pipelining to improve execution rates. • Pipelining by overlapping various stages in instruction execution (Fetch , Decode, Operand Fetch, Execute, Store). • i.e. (The assembly of a car taking 100 time units can be broken into 10 pipelines).
Pipelining and Superscalar execution • To increase the speed of a pipeline we would break the tasks into smaller subtasks thus lengthen the pipeline and increasing the overlap of instructions execution. • This enables faster clock rates since tasks are now smaller. • E.g. Pentium 4 which operates at 2.0 GHz has 20 stage pipelines. • The speed of a single pipeline limited by the largest atomic task in the pipeline. • Long instruction pipeline need effective techniques for predicting branches. • The penalty of a misprediction increases as the pipeline become deeper since a large number of instructions need to be flushed.
Superscalar execution • The ability of a processor to issue multiple instructions in the same cycle is referred to as Superscalar execution. • Architectures allow two issues per clock cycle is referred to as two-way superscalar.
Superscalar execution • Example 2.1
Superscalar execution • Load R1, @1000 and Load R2, @1008 are mutually independent. • Add R1, R2 and Store R1 , @2000 are dependent. • True data dependency : The result of instruction may be required for subsequent instructions, e.g. Load R1, @1000 and add R1, @1004
Superscalar execution • Dependencies must be resolved before issue of instructions, this has two implications: • Since the resolution is done at a runtime it must bee supported in hardware, the complexity can be high. • The parallelism in the instruction level is limited and is a function of coding technique. • You can extract more parallelism by reordering instructions Example 2.1 (i).
Superscalar execution • Consider two scheduling of two floating point operations on a dual issue machine with a single floating point unit the instructions can not be issued together since they are competing for a single processor resource this is called resource dependency. • In a conditional branched instruction since the branch destination only known at the execution time, scheduling such instruction leads to errors this dependency referred to as branch dependencies or procedural dependencies handled by rolling back.
Superscalar execution • Accurate branch prediction is critical for efficient superscalar execution. • The ability of a processor to detect and schedule concurrent instructions is critical to superscalar performance example 2.1 (iii) • In-order, out-of-order ( dynamic instruction issue). • Superscalar architectures the execution aspect of the program assuming the multiply add unit (example 2.1) vertical waste , horizontal waste.
Very Long Instruction Word Processors (VLIW) • The parallelism adopted by Superscalars is often limited by the instruction look-ahead. • In VLIW processors relies on the compiler to resolve dependencies and resource availabilities at compile time.
Very Long Instruction Word Processors (VLIW) • VLIW has advantages and disadvantages: • Since scheduling is done in software the decoding and instruction issue mechanisms is simpler. • Compilers are easier to optimize parallelism when compared to hardware issue unit. • Compilers do not have the dynamic program state available to make scheduling decisions. • Compilers allows the use of more static prediction schemas. • Other runtime situations such as stalls on data fetch because of cache misses are difficult to predict. • VLIW very sensitive to the compilers ability to detect dependencies. • Superscalar computers have limited parallelism compared to VLIW processors.
Limitation of memory system performance • The effective performance of a computer relies not just on the processor speed but also on the memory system ability to feed data to the processor. • A memory system takes in a request for a word and return a block of size b containing the requested word in l nanoseconds, l referred to as latency. • The rate at which data will be pumped to the processor determines the bandwidth. • I.e. Water hose.
Improving memory latency using Caches • One memory system innovation addresses the speed mismatch between the processor and DRAM. • Caches have low latency and high bandwidth storage. • Data reference satisfied by the cache is called cache hit ratio. • The computation rate of application at which data can be pumped into the CPU is referred to as memory bound. • The improvement of performance resulted from caches is based on the assumption of repeated references in a small time window this is called temporal locality.
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Don’t you know by now why the chosen are few?
It’s harder to believe than not to
Steve Taylor wrote a song called “Harder To Believe Than Not To.” That song comes to my mind now and then, especially when people try to “sell” Christianity as a six-step process for life enrichment. The Apostle Paul implied that the Christian life is not one you would want to live if it weren’t for the fact that in Christ we have eternal life to look forward to (I Cor. 15:19).
So, what is it about being a Christian that is hard? Is it holding our tongue, being kind to others, helping others in need, and things like that? Sometimes those things can be hard, but I don’t think those things are what make the Christian life hard.
I want others to like me, so it’s not that hard to be kind to them. Sure, sometimes it’s hard to be kind to someone who is annoying or mean-spirited, but in general it’s not that hard to be kind.
I don’t like to see other people suffering, so it’s not that hard to offer help to people in need. Sure, sometimes I am too protective of “my time” or “my stuff,” and it can be hard to find motivation to help someone who continually makes poor choices, but for the most part, it’s not that hard to extend a hand to those in need.
High moral standards aren’t what set Christianity apart. Sometimes it’s hard to consistently maintain high moral standards, but that’s not what makes the Christian life hard. The world understands “good behavior.” The world understands the “golden rule.” What sets Christianity apart and makes the Christian life hard to live, is something that doesn’t occur to the world.
Repentance is hard
The hard thing about the Christian life is repentance. Repentance is hard. Not just confession. Confession isn’t that hard. Sure sometimes pride gets in the way of confession, but it’s not that hard to say, “sorry, I messed up.” It’s not that hard to say, “I see now that what I did was wrong.” “I knew it was wrong, and I did it anyway.” “I broke the rules.” The world understands confession. It also understands what is left unsaid after most confessions. “Now, cut me some slack.”
The hard thing is to not only confess, but then say, “I will change. I will not be like that anymore. I will live my life differently than I used to.” It’s hard for a couple of reasons. One, because often we don’t really want to change. We want to continue with what we know, avoiding the major failures, but not really changing our life. Second, because despite our best intentions we know that we’re likely to fail again. It’s hard to say, “I will stop doing that,” when we aren’t sure how long it will be before we do it again. The most challenging thing about repentance, the root beneath all areas of weakness in our lives, the thing that we are least willing to do, is relinquishing control of our lives. We want to be in control of our money, our happiness, our safety, our image, etc. The result of trying to be in control of our lives is greed, laziness, fear, pride, etc. We need to repent of living life on our own terms.
Ultimate Repentance: putting an end to the usurpation of our lives
The essence of sin and separation from God is living outside of God’s authority. When we sin, we live under our own authority (or so we think; we actually are enslaved to sin). We put ourselves on the throne of our lives. We aren’t actually ruling (we’ve actually turned ourselves into puppets), but we’ve lifted up an idol of ourselves, thinking that we know best. Repentance is acknowledging that our life belongs to God, and letting him take the reins.
The rich young ruler in Matthew 19, Mark 10, and Luke 18 kept the commandments. But he wanted to keep living life on his terms. He wanted to keep his wealth. Jesus said that if we try to hang on to control of our lives, we will lose our life (Luke 17:33). The key to life is to turn our lives over to the rightful owner.
Giving up your life is hard.
Grace: the power to repent
The truth is, we won’t repent; we won’t relinquish control of our lives. Not of ourselves anyway. Everything in our flesh clings desperately to ownership of our lives. It is only through God’s grace that we can repent. Grace isn’t the overlooking of faults. Grace isn’t expressing appreciation of someone undeserving. Grace is the power to do what we could not do in and of ourselves.
In 1 Cor. 15:10, Paul makes it clear that grace doesn’t just free us from the past, it is the enabling power behind our new creation. Grace has an effect. It makes us into something we couldn’t be without grace. In 2 Cor. 9:8, Paul reminds us that the power to do good works is a result of grace. Grace isn’t just an idea or an emotion. It has legs. It does stuff in our lives. As Hebrews 4:16 says, grace helps us. It is by grace that we saved (Eph 2:8).
Grace makes it possible for us to do the hard work of repentance.
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Prosecutors have dropped a child abuse charge against a staff member at a now-shuttered school for troubled youth who had been accused of assaulting a girl during a riot.
Gino Sanchez, 39, was charged last June with the class A misdemeanor. Prosecutors allege he punched a 17-year-old girl in the face and pulled her hair during an April riot that broke out at Red Rock Canyon School, which closed in August amid intense scrutiny over its treatment of youths.
The 128-bed facility provided residential treatment for youths ages 12 to 18 — a mix of teens whose parents pay for them to stay there, out-of-state foster children and some who are ordered to be there by a judge.
Red Rock had also been frequently visited by police investigating staffers for child abuse, drugs and sex crimes, according to a Salt Lake Tribune investigation.
Sanchez was the sixth staffer in 2019 alone who had been charged with child abuse — and the only one to have his case dropped.
Washington County Attorney Brock Belnap said Wednesday that prosecutors asked for the case to be dismissed because they have lost contact with the victim. Without her testimony, he said, the case could not move forward.
Sanchez's attorney, Daniel Tober, said in a statement Wednesday afternoon that his client was grateful that prosecutors dropped the charges.
Tober wrote that they believe the evidence would have exonerated his client, and said Sanchez was not at fault for the riot. Sanchez became the fall guy, the attorney said, for school owners and operators who were “happy to allow blame to fall on him in hopes of taking the focus off them.”
“Mr. Sanchez believes the school was not following mandatory state safety guidelines which created the opportunity for the youth to riot, and did not provide the staff with enough resources, including personnel, to stop it,” Tober said. “When the riot started, Mr. Sanchez only defended himself and others, sustaining multiple injuries in the process. He did not assault or seek to hurt anyone.”
The April 28 riot left five youths injured. Several students and staffers later told police that violence had escalated that evening after Sanchez called a group of young girls “thirsty hoes,” “bitches” and “horny little girls” before ordering them back to their rooms, according to nearly 100 pages of police reports released to The Tribune.
These comments upset the girls, they later told police, and they confronted Sanchez.
Charging documents say that two school employees watched Sanchez yell at the girls in the courtyard, go up a flight of stairs, then grab the girl by the hair and punch her in the face. A third staff member reported that she watched the girl punch another staff member, then Sanchez hit the girl in the forehead.
Sanchez told police the girl attacked him, according to charges, and he pushed her back and away from him “with an open hand.”
“Sanchez denied punching [the girl],” charging documents state, “saying that if he did there would be injuries.”
Sequel Youth and Family Services, the company that owns the facility, announced in July it would close the school, saying it had not “consistently delivered on our mission.” It also announced days later that it would shutter a second treatment center, Mount Pleasant Academy, due to low enrollment. The company continues to operate two other facilities in Utah.
Two other former Red Rock Canyon School staffers, Lausii Sewell and Nathan Sorensen, still have cases pending alleging that they abused children in their care.
Two women, Pulemau Latu and Lealavatualua Grohse, admitted over the summer that they assaulted a student in a bathroom. They were ordered to pay fines, complete community service and take anger management classes. Their pleas were held in abeyance, meaning the child abuse charge will be dismissed if they complete these requirements and commit no new crimes.
Even after the school closed, police investigations into staff misconduct continued.
Officials in California announced in October they were filing charges against a former staffer after confirming he had fathered a child with a 15-year-old girl who had been student.
St. George police also recently investigated a separate report of sexual assault, after a woman called the police after the riot and told them her daughter said she had been forced to engage in a sex act with a staffer while at the facility.
Police found a man who had worked there with the same first name, but he denied the allegations and said he worked in a boys unit and didn’t interact with girls. Prosecutors declined to file charges, and the case was closed.
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frequently asked questions
Currently, the SmartBox is designed to work with only one quality diamond at a time to eliminate the risk of mixing different qualities while working with the same SmartBox.
We recommend having an additional SmartBox for every quality you work with.
However, we are open to custom requests, so be sure to contact us via email at firstname.lastname@example.org for more information.
Absolutely. We designed our boxes and containers to suit a jewellery workshop environment, even with a luxurious finish.
Each of the 30 metal container is fitted with a screw cap and is securely stored inside the box. Even if the box was to fall off your workbench, the metal boxes with the diamonds inside will remain in place.
No, the purchase of the SmartBoxbox is a one-time purchase. After that, each order is processed as a refill. If you require multiple boxes, you can of course order as many as you need for your workshop or factory.
We don’t have a minimum order policy.
We generally process orders within one week. However, larger orders may take longer. We suggest you to contact us to receive more information about the processing time for your order.
You can reach us via email at email@example.com.
We use the leading couriers, FedEx, DHL, Malca Amit, Ferrari and Brinks.
Yes, we can sort your stock to suits all your needs. Once the goods have been processed we will send them back to you ready to use and sorted into your own SmartBox. For more information, please contact us via email at firstname.lastname@example.org.
It is a grading report we provide for all of our diamonds. The Authenticity Report contains information on the 4C’s and it assures the natural origin and untreated nature of our diamonds.
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【Arrow Sharp Tines Makes Aggressive Twist Cultivator】- Twist this garden claw cultivator with the force of body, easily cultivate soil efficiently. Powder coated steel construction makes this twist cultivator strong and durable.
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~ It is unfortunate that some MPs chose to play politics with the PJIAE saga.~
PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of TEATT Roger Lawrence confirmed at the Council of Minister's press briefing on Wednesday that the Council of Ministers did receive a dossier that contained over 400 pages of documents prior to him taking office.
The Minister said he found the dossier when the matter was raised in the parliament of St. Maarten during the budget debate. Minister Lawrence said that he is busy reviewing the details of the documentation together with the Council of Ministers. He said a meeting was held with the PJIAH (Holding Board) to discuss the issue at hand. Lawrence further explained that the government will be calling a shareholders meeting as soon as they are done with perusing and analyzing the documentation that was submitted to the Council of Ministers and the Parliament of St. Maarten.
Asked what the former Minister of TEATT did after receiving the dossier in June 2020, the Minister said he would not go into the details as to what was done or not done, however, he assured that the matter has his full attention and that of the Council of Ministers while promising that the necessary actions will be taken.
The Minister also confirmed that the Holding Board of PJIAE was asked to conduct an audit as it relates to the Chief Operations Officer Michel Hyman who is currently on administrative leave. Lawrence said that the shareholder is currently waiting on a report from the holding company.
Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs in giving some specifics said that the dossier was booked in June 2020, besides the correspondences in the dossier Jacobs said a cover letter was attached, and this cover letter was discussed in the Council of Ministers meeting.
The Prime Minister said back then the government of St. Maarten took a hands-off approach with its government-owned companies to avoid any type of political interference of the day-to-day operations of the Airport. Jacobs said after the discussion on the cover letter it was determined that the Holding and Operation Boards would have to do their due diligence to follow up on the matter at hand.
Jacobs said it is unfortunate that this dossier was used during the budget debate to create distrust towards the UPP/ NA coalition and the parliament of St. Maarten. She said in essence it was a complaint on the manner in which the management was operating visa-vis with each other. She said a member of the management team filed a complaint with the board and if proper attention was not given then escalation could have taken place whereby the shareholder could have requested them to deal with the matter and submit a report on it.
The Prime Minister confirmed that PJIAE Supervisory and Holding Board did not follow up on the matter even though it was expected of them. Jacobs said a lot of things happened from 2020 to now one being securing financing for the reconstruction.
Jacobs said now that the government is looking back at the documents, she realized that a lot of the statements made on the floor of parliament were taken out of context. She said that it is inconceivable for anyone to think that the government would go through 400 pages of internal information from a government-owned company. She said that while the government is busy looking into the matter, she felt that politics is being played with this PJIAE saga while it has detrimental effects on peoples lives
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Free shore access
This spot have a free shore access: you can go snorkeling there freely and without having to book a tour or pay an entrance fee.
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Last updated on September 8, 2023
In the heart of the Caribbean archipelago, Martinique is one of the Windward islands in the Lesser Antilles group. The village of Anses d’Arlet is located on the southwest tip of the island.
Many divers and snorkelers come to Anses d’Arlet to snorkel the top-sites of Anse Noire and Anse Dufour.
You can also have great snorkeling from the village, on the rocky and grassy areas lying about 50 to 200 yards from the main beach. Here you will find surprisingly fishy areas, and encounter green sea turtles which visit the bay to feed on the seagrass beds.
The village of Les Anses d’Arlet is located on the southwest coast of the island. From Fort-de-France, take the A1 to the airport, then the N5 south for a few miles. Turn right on D7, following the signs to Anses d’Arlet.
The village is well sign-posted. There are many spaces to park in the village, near the beach. It takes about 40 minutes by car to reach Anses d’Arlet (20mi) from Fort-de-France when the traffic is light.
The water entrance point depends on the area you want to explore. Go just north of the pontoon (on your right when we are facing the sea) if you want to explore the small rocky patch (area 1 on the map). Or go at the north end/south end of the beach for snorkeling along the rocky coast (zones 2 and 3 on the map).
There are three recommended snorkeling areas in Anses d’Arlet:
1. The small rocky reef near the pontoon (zone 1 on the map). It is a perfect snorkeling location for beginners and kids, as it is shallow (↕1-3yds) and close to the beach.
This reef features a snorkel trail, called “Sentier Sous-Marin Lakay”, made up of four information buoys. Many fish find shelter in the rocks, such as bluehead wrasse, blue tangs, and the abundant sergeant major. Beyond the reef you’ll find seagrass beds (↕3-5yds), in which green sea turtles are frequently seen.
2. The reef which fringes the northern coast of the bay (zone 2 on the map). It is mainly made of rocky scree, covered in places with corals, gorgonians and sponges. Along the reef, you may spot a great diversity of fish, such as French angelfish, peacock flounder and squirrelfish.
It is not unusual to find small moray eels (most commonly the spotted moray) or snake eels (notably the sharptail eel) hiding in the rock cavities. At the foot of the reef, there are deep seagrass beds which cover almost the entire bay. Here is where green sea turtles and flying gurnards are pretty easy to spot. Advanced snorkelers can follow the rocky shore far beyond the area marked on the map above.
3. The reef which fringes the southern coast of the bay (zone 3 on the map). This area has more or less the same profile as the northern area but is less visited. It features a mix of rocks and corals with a diversity of reef fish.
Be very careful around the many small boats that anchor in the bay. If you go out of marked or shallow areas (for example if you explore the seagrass in the center of the bay), take your diving flag.
You will find in the village of Les Anse d’Arlet a large choice of shops, restaurants, snacks and accommodation.
Green sea turtles are a familiar sight at Anse d’Arlet. In order to be a responsible snorkeler, be sure to respect the following rules when observing them:
These snorkeling spots are accessible to beginners and kids. You will enter the water gradually from a beach, or in a less than 3ft. deep area. The sea is generally calm, shallow, with almost no waves or currents. These spots are usually located in marked and/or monitored swimming areas. It is not necessary to swim long distances to discover the sea life.
This level only apply when the spot experiences optimal sea and/or weather conditions. It is not applicable if the sea and/or weather conditions deteriorate, in particular in the presence of rough sea, rain, strong wind, unusual current, large tides, waves and/or swell. You can find more details about the definition of our snorkeling levels on our snorkeling safety page.
One of the best spots in Martinique! You can also spot Caribbean Reef Squid in the meadows.
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Snorkeling spots are part of a wild environment and their aspect can be significantly altered by weather, seasons, sea conditions, human impact and climate events (storms, hurricanes, seawater-warming episodes…). The consequences can be an alteration of the seabed (coral bleaching, coral destruction, and invasive seagrass), a poor underwater visibility, or a decrease of the sea life present in the area. Snorkeling Report makes every effort to ensure that all the information displayed on this website is accurate and up-to-date, but no guarantee is given that the underwater visibility and seabed aspect will be exactly as described on this page the day you will snorkel the spot. If you recently snorkeled this area and noticed some changes compared to the information contained on this page, please contact us.
The data contained in this website is for general information purposes only, and is not legal advice. It is intended to provide snorkelers with the information that will enable them to engage in safe and enjoyable snorkeling, and it is not meant as a substitute for swim level, physical condition, experience, or local knowledge. Remember that all marine activities, including snorkeling, are potentially dangerous, and that you enter the water at your own risk. You must take an individual weather, sea conditions and hazards assessment before entering the water. If snorkeling conditions are degraded, postpone your snorkeling or select an alternate site. Know and obey local laws and regulations, including regulated areas, protected species, wildlife interaction and dive flag laws.
Sheltered cove with seagrass meadows and sea turtles
Free shore access
Free shore access
Small islet bordered with rocks and coral reefs
Shallow cove with rocks, coral, sponges and tropical fish
Rocky point bordered by a shallow coral reef
1902 wreck fragments with reef fish and occasional sea turtles
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In a recent social media buzz, a former Navy SEAL and member of DEVGRU (SEAL Team 6) drew attention for using the unusual Taurus Judge revolver, a handgun capable of firing both .45 Colt and .410 shotgun rounds. It’s unusual to see modern military forces using revolvers, especially an unconventional one like the Taurus Judge, which is often considered more of a novelty due to its capacity to chamber .410 rounds.
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3x Lighter Neoprene Slim Life Jacket,
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What is a a Product Sales Volume and Price Variance Dashboard?
Product Sales Variance Dashboards for retail companies are considered sales analysis tools and are used by managers to analyze the main reasons product sales are above or below budget. Some of the key functionality in this type of dashboard is that it shows how much of a budget variance comes from price factors versus quantities sold. The dashboard provides four perspectives: 1) A matrix with actual, budget revenue and it shows how much of the variance comes from volume versus price, 2) Trend chart with volume and price variance per month, 3) KPIs for price variance, volume variance and total variance, and 4) Total variance trend with price and volume in monthly stacked column bars. Using the parameter slider in the top left corner, the user can quickly expand or narrow the from-to date range used in the analysis. You find an example of this type of dashboard below.
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Retail organizations use Product Sales Variance Dashboards to give managers deep insight into budget variances. When used as part of good business practices in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and product/sales departments, an organization can improve and speed up its product strategies and increase revenues, and it can reduce the chances that low performing items are not getting timely attention.
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Kent Olofsson is a Swedish composer who is working with many different types of music: classical music, contemporary, electronic music and rock music that is often in the field of art and progressive rock. As a composer of art music he is widely recognized and his music has been internationally performed by the best orchestras, ensembles and musicians in the field and he has been awarded a number of highly prestigious awards as Queen Sofia Composition Prize for Orchestral composition in Madrid Spain 2009, Christ Johnson Prize for his guitar concerto Corde Stockholm 2009 and Uuno Klami prize for his second symphony. In recent years he has been collaborating with the Swedish theatre group Teatr Weimar in a series of acclaimed music-theatre pieces that mixes different kinds of media. He has been working with rock bands Opus Est and Dame Wiggens. Currently he is working with singer and voice artist Zofia William Åsenlöf in their band Zart, an art rock band that mixes a variety of styles in their original song writings, a musical blend that truly creates something new.
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Terms & Conditions
Welcome to So-so Artsy Paint & Sip Studio!
We bring to you the 'So-So Artsy' Experience, where we want you to have a great time with us wherever your party happens.
Our studio is located in Northfield Ohio, where we schedule weekly & monthly events and host private parties. The schedule is posted on our website and is updated daily.
Scheduled events may change without notice due to circumstances beyond our control. An artist may be replaced or an event re-scheduled without notice. All supplies such as paints, brushes, canvases or any other items needed for the completion of the artwork will be provided.
We make every effort to start each event on time and help each individual to complete their project. The example painting and lesson are used as a guides to follow and each person will be going home with their unique interpretation of the artwork. The finished work will have its own style and beauty that may be quite different than the original. Students are not required to copy exactly as shown and may diverge from the instructors lead. Your scheduled event or party is intended to be a fun night out not an academic course.
TICKET PURCHASES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND CANNOT BE USED AT OTHER EVENT NIGHTS WITHOUT PRIOR CONSENT WHICH REQUIRE A 72 HOUR NOTICE OF CANCELLATION. Please contact us within 72 hours of the event that you are unable to attend.
We will make every effort to place you into one of our upcoming paint party nights or a private event.
Tickets purchased are billed at the time of purchase.
All private and public events are listed and accessible on the website's event calendar. Registration and ticket purchase to your event must be completed at least 2 days prior to your scheduled event. This gives So-So Artsy team members ample time to complete a headcount for your event, in an effort to provide the correct amount of set-ups per person.
On failure of payment for any reason, your registration for an event is not considered complete and your place/date is not held. Where payment has not been made by the required time--the event will be canceled. As stated above, when your event is canceled for any reason, ticket purchases are non-refundable.
The time listed on our calendar and your ticket is the start time. We ask that all customers arrive at least 15 minutes prior to start time. Should you be running late call the studio and inform us that you are still coming. Upon arrival our staff will do their best to catch you up. No shows will forfeit their seat when the class starts and will not receive a refund. No shows are defined as a customer not sitting in their seat upon start of class. Should a customer decide not to participate because their other guest(s) or friends have not arrived, that customer is also making a decision to forfeit their ticket and seat.
We reserve the right to ask anyone to leave that may be abusive or belligerent with any So-So Artsy Staff, other participants, or customers.
So-So Artsy Paint & Sip Studio provides aprons you may use but will be held harmless for damages arising from paint as we expressly advise you to wear clothing that you may get paint on.
We reserve the right to display and promote images of our paint party participants in social media interfaces such as facebook, google+ and other blogs or networks.
Through its Services, So-So Artsy LLC and its authorized agents, employees and assignees may photograph, videotape, audio record, televise, duplicate, and/or transfer to any present or future technology, your likeness, and you agree that So-So Artsy LLC, its authorized agents, employees and assignees may use the photographs, videotapes, written reviews and/or audio recordings prepared to reproduce, exhibit, publish, or distribute in such a manner as it deems deem fit. No compensation will be paid for this use. You also waive any right to inspect or approve the finished photographs or electronic matter that may be used in conjunction with them now or in the future, whether that use is known to you or unknown. You also hereby release So -So Artsy LLC and its agents, employees and assignees from all claims, demands, and liabilities whatsoever in connection with the above.
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Humans get a first impression of something really, really fast. It won’t take hours or even minutes for a customer to decide your worth to them. No, it will take about seven seconds.
Your trade show display, in many cases, will be a potential customer’s first point of contact with your brand. They may even form that first impression faster than usual. After all, they can see your competitors all around you!
You need a successful marketing campaign before you take your trade show out to the road. Before you start to work on it, let us help you to avoid some common pitfalls.
Keep reading for the big do’s and don’ts of your upcoming trade show.
Do: Use the Brand Everywhere in Your Trade Show Display
Trade show advertising gives you a short chance where you have a target customer front and center. This is a captive audience, to a degree. In the short space that you’re engaging with them, make sure they can’t get away from your brand.
Make your logo visible from the ground up on your trade show ads. Give it prominence in a sign that can be seen by all who approach. Ensure that employees have it pinned on their suits or stitched to their polos.
Trade show literature and hand-outs are a great way to make sure that material sticks with the potential customer when they leave.
Don’t: Put All Your Goods on Display
It might seem like a contradiction to the previous point, but do know when too much is too much. Build business marketing that is focused and targeted. Display the products or services that are key to your business, rather than trying to show off everything you can do.
Try to be minimalist where possible. You want to draw the eye to the things that matter most, not overwhelm a person’s visual cortex. Short and sweet is key for being memorable.
Do: Put Your Best Staff on the Job
Those who run your booth need to make a strong impression, too. It’s tempting to staff it with interns who might not be very familiar with the brand or the company and are nervous to talk to potential clients because of it. You want extroverted, fun people who can maintain positive energy throughout a long day of presenting.
Personnel should be dressed well, have in-depth knowledge of all the products, and have true presentation skills. These are people who engage the crowd and reach out to passersby. They should not wait for people to approach them or have a look on their faces like they can’t wait to go home.
Don’t: Make the Average Booth
It’s easy for many businesses to allocate a small budget for trade shows. Many set up a booth that looks like all the rest, giving it no additional effort from the marketing team. Boring brochures and an unimaginative setup are common sights at any trade show.
Create something truly unique. It doesn’t have to be an expensive showstopper that is loud and obnoxious. Just one clever idea that turns heads is enough to make you stand out.
Do: Have Giveaways and Activities
Engagement is never better when people get free stuff for listening to your spiel. But most trade show marketing focuses on boring crap that no one needs or wants: pencils and pens.
It may cost more in the end, but giving people stuff that matters really makes a difference. These can be samples of your product or even just some candies to hand out.
Engage your prospective clients with activities. Have games, or include some form of entertainment. This might add some to the budget, but the dividends it pays will be worth it.
Don’t: Do a Show Without Doing Research
The venue and history of the trade show where you participate matters, and will affect your strategy going in. Some trade shows err on the formal side. Others have a culture of upbeat exhibitions with in-depth participation.
There’s a good chance one trade show’s display will vary drastically from the last. One may have an entirely different class of clients than the next. If you show up pulling out all the stops at a show that doesn’t merit it, that could be a waste of money for your marketing budget.
Do: Maintain Contact With Prospective Clients
Don’t hand out literature and assume clients will contact you. Try to get their contact information so you can send promotions long after the day is through.
Invite them to sign up for an email newsletter or to follow you on social media. Bait them with free stuff, as mentioned above, to give them some incentive to follow. There’s a good chance they might forget given a busy life, so a reminder will be helpful.
Don’t: Show Up Late or Break Down the Exhibit Early
Showing up early and staying until closing isn’t just a show of professionalism. This gives you a good chance to meet with other vendors. Some of them may be competition, but many are potential clients and networking opportunities.
Expanding your network and reputation will be invaluable for the company’s future. There’s no better place to find people like this than at a trade show.
Market With Source Group
A trade show display is an excellent way to make a strong first impression on potential clients. Do make sure that your trade show is unique, engages passersby, and builds a strong image for your brand. Don’t staff it with the wrong people, or miss opportunities to get to know the people in adjoining exhibits.
Source Group is your solution for digital and publication marketing. We specialize in trade show solutions. Contact us today and make your trade show display one that is unforgettable.
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Administrative history / Biographical sketch
Percy Donald Romkey was born at Lake Saskatoon on August 18, 1923, son of William and Gyda Romkey. The family homesteaded at Huallen, and Percy attended Klondyke Trail School. In 1944, Percy enlisted as a Private in the Canadian Army. He was discharged in 1946 with the rank of Lieutenant Corporal. He returned to Huallen to farm and work on the family farm.
The records were donated to Grande Prairie Regional Archives by Celest Kshyk.
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* Microsoft Corp. purchased Semantic Machines Inc., a Berkeley, Calif.,-based conversational artificial intelligence startup, for an undisclosed amount. The company will now establish a conversational AI center of excellence in Berkeley to work on language interfaces, according to an official blog post.
* U.S. District Judge George Daniels in Manhattan, N.Y., dismissed a harassment lawsuit filed by former FOX News Channel (US) anchor Andrea Tantaros against the 21st Century Fox Inc. unit, Broadcasting & Cable reports. The judge ruled that Tantaros' complaint was based mainly on "speculation and conjecture" and that she failed "to adequately make out the basic elements of her claims."
* A battle over governance of CBS Corp. sent the programmer's shares on a bumpy ride during the week ended May 18, while sister company Viacom Inc.'s stock moved mostly lower after news that CBS' independent directors opposed efforts to merge the two.
* The pending merger of T-Mobile US Inc. and Sprint Corp. will result in fewer cell towers, but U.S. tower companies expect increased investment in the ramp up to next-generation 5G technology to make up for any difference in revenue. In the weeks since Sprint and T-Mobile shared their merger plans, the stock prices of the three largest U.S. tower companies — American Tower Corp., Crown Castle International Corp. and SBA Communications Corp. — have all remained relatively stable.
* AT&T Inc. introduced a one-click ordering product, the LTE-M button, on its LTE-M network, Engadget.com reports. The first 5,000 devices will sell for $30 after which they will cost $35.
* Gender inequality is alive and kicking in Hong Kong's technology sector with industry experts branding the government's lack of focus a large contributor. A panel of two male and two female experts, speaking on the second day of the annual Cloud Expo Asia event in Hong Kong, on May 17 discussed the problems and possible solutions regarding the the lack of female representation in the domestic technology industry.
Internet & OTT
* Netflix Inc. green-lighted "First Ladies," a political comedy starring Jennifer Aniston as president of the U.S. and Tig Notaro as first lady. The series was written by Notaro and Stephanie Allynne.
* In more Netflix news, the streaming company picked up the rights to "Happy As Lazzaro" and "Girl" for North America and Latin America. Both movies premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.
* 20th Century Fox's "Deadpool 2" topped the domestic box office with $125 million for the May 20 weekend, followed by Walt Disney Co.'s "Avengers: Infinity War" at No. 2 with $28.7 million and Paramount's "Book Club" at the third spot with $12.5 million, according to comScore Inc. Warner Bros.' "Life Of The Party" was No. 4 with $7.7 million and Universal's "Breaking In" was No. 5 with $6.5 million.
The day ahead
Early morning futures indicators pointed to a higher opening for the U.S. market.
In Asia, the Hang Seng was up 0.60% to 31,234.35. The Nikkei 225 added 0.31% to 23,002.37. In Europe as of midday, the FTSE 100 rose 0.80% to 7,841.15, and the Euronext 100 advanced 0.64% to 1,088.32.
On the macro front
The Chicago Fed National Activity Index is due out today.
The Daily Dose Europe: RTL to boost VOD investments; Spanish joint OTT service launches in June: RTL Group plans to further invest into video-on-demand services, while RTVE, Atresmedia and Mediaset España Comunicación SA jointly created a new over-the-top service, launching in June.
The Daily Dose Asia-Pacific: Fujifilm to sue Xerox over merger; Vietnam launches probe on Grab-Uber deal: FUJIFILM Holdings Corp. is about to sue Xerox Corp. over their US$6.1 billion merger, while Vietnam is probing GrabTaxi Holdings Pte. Ltd.'s purchase of Uber Technologies Inc.'s Southeast Asian business for anticompetitive effects.
The Best Of: Media & Comm, editor's picks: NBCU takes Facebook to task; Fox to trim ad load: Stories about CBS, NBCUniversal Media LLC, Turner Broadcasting System Inc. and Fox upfront presentations are among the editor's top five picks for the week ended May 18.
The Best Of: Media & Comm, most read: CBS/National Amusements fight; China content crackdown: Stories about the legal dispute between CBS and National Amusements Inc., ESPN Inc. and NBC (US) upfront presentations and increasing online scrutiny in China are included in the most read stories for the week ended May 18.
M&A Replay: Asia Pacific: Airtel, Telenor India complete deal; Xerox cancels Fujifilm sale: Bharti Airtel Ltd. completed the acquisition of Telenor ASA unit Telenor India after receiving all regulatory and statutory approvals, while Xerox Corp. decided to pull out of its proposed US$6.1 billion sale to Fujifilm Holdings.
Economics of Advertising: Outdoor ad revenue up 1.0% in Q1, local expected to step up: Strength in ad revenue demand from local advertisers and an uptick in ad dollar inflow from digital properties drove first-quarter revenue for outdoor advertisers.
Global Multichannel: Comcast bids up on Sky, recognizing unmissable opportunity: The latest Comcast Corp. maneuver suggests it identifies Sky as a perfect horizontal acquisition target.
Consumer Insights: 2018 Sweden survey summary report: Holding on to traditional TV viewing behavior: A Consumer Insights survey in Sweden found that consumers who watch predominantly linear TV, along with some online subscription video content spend more time watching TV each day than those who watch higher levels of on-demand video content.
The Daily Dose has an editorial deadline of 7 a.m. ET. Some external links may require a subscription. Links are current as of publication time, and we are not responsible if those links are unavailable later.
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21 Gifts For Stroke Survivors | Practical and Thoughtful Gifts For Loved Ones
We receive no financial compensation from these recommendations, even if you purchase (except from our product).
What Is A Good Gift For A Stroke Patient?
When someone we care about has experienced a stroke, it's important to show our support and care as they navigate their recovery journey. One meaningful way to do so is by buying gifts that can both provide comfort during day-to-day life and show you’re thinking of them.
In this post, we've compiled 21 of our best gift ideas for stroke survivors that are practical, helpful, and considerate.
It’s difficult to know what to buy someone who has had a stroke. Whether you're a loved one or a friend looking for the perfect gift, these suggestions will help you find something special for the stroke survivor in your life.
21 Stroke Victim Gifts To Show You Care
1. Noise Canceling Headphones
Noise can sometimes be overwhelming for stroke survivors, making it challenging to concentrate or relax. Noise canceling headphones provide a way to create a quiet and peaceful environment, allowing them to enjoy their favorite music, audiobooks, or simply find a bit of peace in the silence.
Gifts for stroke victims can require a bit of extra thought because they need to be easy to use. We’d recommend over ear headphones to avoid fiddly buds that some with dexterity issues may struggle to use.
2. Adaptive Bra
A stroke may impact a person's motor skills and mobility, making everyday tasks more challenging. An adaptive bra with easy, one-handed fastenings and comfortable support can really help with independence and confidence.
Springrose bras are designed to look great and be really easy to use for those who have limited mobility and may struggle with traditional back clasps.
If you don't know what size to get, a gift card may be a better option. It also helps preserve modesty as some people prefer to buy their own intimates.
3. Insulated Drink Tumbler
Gifts for stroke recovery can be both practical and thoughtful.
Staying hydrated is one thing that is crucial during stroke recovery, making drink bottles a great option. An insulated drink tumbler will keep beverages either hot or cold and can ensure that your loved one has their favorite drinks readily available throughout the day.
Try and choose options that don’t have complicated openings or fixtures for easy use. This BOTTLE BOTTLE Insulated Coffee Tumbler can be used with a straw too and might be a great option when deciding what to get someone who has had a stroke. This CONTIGO Tumbler uses a press button to open the seal, making it more difficult to spill and easier to use with one hand.
4. Books with Puzzles or Coloring Books
Stroke victim gifts don’t need to be boring. Engaging the mind is just as important for stroke survivors. Books with puzzles or coloring books can provide cognitive stimulation, relaxation, and entertainment.
Again you will want to consider how easy it is for your loved one to do intricate details. You might be best to buy less complex patterns if these could prove a challenge.
5. Grabbing Tool
A grabbing tool with a long handle can help stroke survivors to reach objects without straining or risking a fall. It's a practical tool that offers independence and reduces the need to rely on others for assistance.
6. One-Handed Cutting Board
Cooking and meal preparation can be challenging for stroke survivors who have limited use of one hand. A one-handed cutting board, like the Cook Helper, with special grips, peelers, and secure features can make meal prep easier and safer.
7. Rocker Knife
Another useful kitchen tool, a rocker knife, allows stroke survivors to cut food with a single hand. Its curved blade and rocking motion make slicing and chopping more manageable and safer than conventional kitchen knives.
It’s possible to get circular grips, l-shaped grips, or t-shaped grips depending on what’s most suitable for the grip strength and dexterity of your loved one.
8. Loofah Sponge with Handle
Bathing independently is important for stroke survivors. A loofah sponge with a handle provides better reach, helping to maintain personal hygiene with ease and confidence (and without relying on too much help).
9. Lock Laces for Sneakers
Motor impairments are common in stroke survivors and can make shoelaces tough. Lock laces offer a convenient alternative, turning any pair of sneakers into slip-on shoes.
10. Shower Chair
For added safety and comfort during bathing, a shower chair provides stability and support. It enables stroke survivors to shower while sitting, reducing the risk of slips and falls.
11. TV Tables
TV tables that can be placed over the couch or beside a chair can make mealtimes more comfortable for stroke survivors. These tables provide a stable surface for eating, enabling them to enjoy meals without strain. They can also help with keeping essentials within easy reach.
12. Lightweight Dish Sets
Traditional heavy dishes can be challenging to handle for stroke survivors with weakened grip or limited strength. Opt for lightweight plastic dish sets ir bamboo dish sets that are easy to lift and won't break if accidentally dropped. Bonus is that they are reusable.
13. Back Scratcher
A back scratcher can bring much-needed relief and comfort to stroke survivors, especially if they have difficulty reaching certain areas. It's a small yet thoughtful gift that can make a big difference.
14. Gift Card to Favorite Restaurant (that delivers)
Treating a stroke survivor to a meal from their favorite restaurant is a wonderful way to lift their spirits and offer them a break from cooking. Make sure the restaurant offers delivery service for added convenience.
15. Compression Socks
Compression socks can help with circulation issues that many stroke survivors face. These specially designed socks provide gentle pressure, promoting blood flow and reducing swelling in the legs.
Shop comfortable socks from Bombas.
16. Fuzzy Blanket
A soft and cozy fuzzy blanket can provide comfort and warmth during chilly evenings when your loved one needs a bit of coziness.
17. Heated Blanket or Heating Pad
If a fuzzy blanket doesn’t cut it, you can try a heated blanket or heating pad.
Look for models with an auto-off feature for added safety. There are plenty of safe heated blankets that make great gifts for stroke survivors.
18. Hand Rails for the Toilet
Installing handrails near the toilet can significantly improve safety and stability for stroke survivors. It's a practical gift that promotes independence and reduces the risk of falls.
19. Homemade Meals Gift Card
Preparing meals can be exhausting for stroke survivors, so giving them the gift of pre-made, home cooked meals is invaluable. Services like Shef offer a variety of delicious options that can be selected and delivered the next day.
20. Suction Bars/Handles
Suction shower bars or handles can be easily attached to the bathroom walls or any tiled walls, providing additional support and stability while showering. They offer an extra sense of security for stroke survivors on top of other adaptive measures for the bathroom.
21. Large Nightstand
A spacious nightstand within easy reach of the bed can be a practical and thoughtful gift. It allows stroke survivors to keep essential items like medication, water, and personal belongings close by.
There are additional features you can look for that are incredibly useful for stroke victims. Built-in wireless charging pads and lift top nightstands both make great gifts for stroke victims.
Choosing The Best Gifts For Stroke Victims
Choosing the right gift for a stroke survivor shows that you care and are invested in their well-being. Whether it's a functional tool, a cozy item, or a convenient aid, each gift is designed to make their daily life a little easier and more enjoyable.
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At Sprintz Furniture you'll find a wide variety of occasional tables and accent pieces to complement your seating arrangement. We have end tables, cocktail/coffee tables, sofa tables, and other various accent pieces to complete the look you want for your home. Visit Sprintz Furniture to find unique accent furniture for every room in your home. Sprintz Furniture is the best place to shop for occasional tables and accent furniture in the Nashville, Franklin, and Greater Tennessee area.
Accent Tables Nashville, Franklin, and Greater Tennessee
Sprintz Furniture features a huge showroom and can help you find the perfect accent furniture, for any room in your house. Hall tables, accent cabinets, end tables, cocktail table, coffee table, sofa table, and more. Sprintz Furniture is the best place to shop for end tables, cocktail tables, and sofa tables in Nashville, Franklin, and Greater Tennessee area. Sprintz Furniture is conveniently located for shoppers from Nashville, Franklin, Brentwood, Murfreesboro, Smyma, Lebanon, Hendersonville, Gallatin, Madison, Mt. Juliet, Clarksville, Dickson, Springfield, and more.
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Year 4 Trip to Lulworth Cove
Year 4 went on their first residential trip last week to Lulworth Cove in Dorset.
They arrived at Durdle Door on Monday in time for our picnic lunch, followed by some great observational sketching of the famous arch. The children explored Man O'War beach for a couple of hours, paddled and did lots of things with pebbles. They walked back over the cliffs to Lulworth for a well-received ice cream, and then took some beautiful footpaths back to the youth hostel for the intensely exciting moment of dorm allocation and unpacking.
After supper everyone played for a final time outside, and then bed and sleep.....eventually. Day 2 started with an extensive breakfast and walk back to the Cove for the morning with the Lulworth Educational department. Our ranger, Christine, explained in detail how the unique coastline has evolved as a result of the process of erosion on the four local rock types. They then visited Stair Hole with the famous Lulworth Crumple (where rock layers have been crushed inwards) and its blowhole. Lunch on the beach of the cove, and a visit to the gift shop rounded off a pretty much perfect trip.
- Mrs Dye, Year 4
Learning about rock types and fossils with Lulworth educational rangers:
Looking at a dinosaur footprint in the World Heritage Site monument above Lulworth Cove:
Learning about rock types with Lulworth educational rangers:
Year 4 walking back to the youth hostel in Lulworth:
Year 4 at Durdle Door - about to hike back to Lulworth:
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Welcome to 3rd Grade 2019-2020.
This is the start of my 22nd year at Rockhill. I am so excited to work with your students and for all of the wonderful things we will do this year.
A Peek Into Our Learning
Some of the things we will learn are reading and writing 6 digit numbers, learn and apply the use of multiplication facts and strategies when problem solving. Most importantly we will practice communicating mathematically.
We will read a wide variety of texts. We also improve our focus and stamina when reading. This year we also learn how to write in cursive.
Learning about ancient civilizations and its contributions is our main focus in social studies.
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SNBAA Board Associates Volunteer Opportunities
Board associates support existing SNBAA initiatives or create their own to serve the national Black alumni community. SNBAA members may choose to volunteer as an associate before deciding to run for a three-year elected board position. If you are interested in volunteering, please email us at email@example.com.
2020 SNBAA Board of Directors
2020 SNBAA Board Associates
James Gray, III
SNBAA Board of Director Committees and Initiatives Volunteer Opportunities
Marketing Committee: Maintain website and coordinate social media messaging.
Regional Clubs: Coordinate programming where there are no local chapters and collaborate with regional clubs.
Undergraduate students: Engage and support undergraduate students, including connections with alumni.
Graduate students: Engage and support graduate students. Encourage membership in SNBAA.
Young Alumni: Ease the transition from graduation to integration into new lifestyle and communities.
Sierra Camp: Plan biannual black alumni weekend at Stanford Sierra camp.
Merchandising: Provide engaging new designs for member purchase to support specific activities and themes.
External Black Network Liaison: Correspond and collaborate with external black alumni organizations.
Black Alumni Business Initiative: Raise awareness of and provide support to Stanford black alumni businesses.
SBNAA/Learn: Curate content focused on the Black Experience at Stanford.
Legacy Speaker Series: Conversations with prominent Stanford Black alumni and faculty featuring Linda Lorelle.
Black Community Book: Promote membership and networking between students and alumni.
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Tic Tac Toe
Tic Tac Toe is a game in which two players take turns placing either an X or O (usually denoted by a white and black stripe, respectively) on a 3×3 grid. The winner is the player who gets three of their symbols in a row, either horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. The game can also be played with paper and pencil.
Tic Tac Toe is believed to have originated in ancient Rome, where it was known as terni lapilli (three pebbles at a time). The game's objective has always been to get three of your symbols in a row. However, the Rules have varied slightly over the years. For example, one early version allowed players to place.
Tic Tac Toe is a game of strategy where you have to be the first player to get three in row. In this free online version, choose X or O and see if your skills can beat out those on our site!
What do you learn from playing Tic Tac Toe?
While the game might seem simple, playing Tic Tac Toe can benefit your brain! Playing a few rounds can help strengthen your ability to think strategically and plan ahead.
What is the difference between Noughts and Crosses and Tic Tac Toe?
Noughts and Crosses is the exact same thing as Tic Tac Toe. Noughts and Crosses is simply the British counterpart to Tic Tac Toe. The rules are the same, the layout is the same, the name is just different. To learn more about this, we have a Coolmath Games blog all about Noughts and Crosses and how it got its name.
Can I play Tic Tac Toe online?
Currently, we don't have the option to play others online. However, you can play with a friend if you are both on the same laptop. If you get bored of the regular 3X3 grid, you can always switch it up and play with the 5X5 grid. There are way more possibilities and tricks that you can play!
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Three Wheels United is a global fintech company that has raised $10 million in a series of round of funding. The company is an EV financing company. The round was led by Delta Corp Holdings along with Techstars, the Middle East, Europe, and Grip Invest.
As per the sources, it came to know that the company is planning to utilize the fresh capital in the following ways:
Three Wheels United has over 50,000 drivers on its service platform. The company has financed over 4,000 auto-rickshaws, resulting in the fall of 1,72,000+ tonnes of CO2 emissions, and the generation of an extra $71 million in income for the drivers.
Three Wheels United was founded by Cedrick Tandong, Kevin Wervenbos, and Apurv Mehra in the year 2017. The company works in the direction of removing financial barriers in the adoption of e-vehicles in India-like countries, and now globally.
Three Wheels United Facilitates affordable price services for drivers so that they can easily switch from conventional vehicles to EV two or three-wheelers.
Cedrick Tandong, CEO and Co-founder, Three Wheels United, stated, “Three Wheels United was founded with a belief that technology can accelerate our efforts towards promoting sustainable last-mile connectivity. Over the last several years of working in the EV ecosystem, we have gathered deep insights into some of the barriers to mass adoption of EVs. The lack of affordable financing continues to be a key obstacle for low-income clients to switch to EVs. We have identified these challenges and we have created a scalable solution that is tailored for our clients”
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Desert Wild: House in Joshua Tree
In the Joshua Tree Desert, Desert Wild is a place to relax, unwind and enjoy the slow pace of the desert.
Enjoy the slow pace of the desert
Desert Wild is a rental holiday house located in a residential and safe neighborhood of South Joshua Tree, a 10-minute drive from the West entrance of Joshua Tree National Park, USA.
Desert Wild is the house of Natalie Saunders and Lou Litrenta, a globetrotting couple, who built it from the ground up to create a unique experience. The house can accommodate up to 4 people. Desert Wild consists of an open living space with a living room, a gas fireplace for chilly evenings, a dining area, and a fully fitted kitchen. There are also two bedrooms and two bathrooms with a shower. Large windows and sliding doors frame the desert mountains. Outside, there is a swimming pool for cooling off, a hot tub, a cactus garden, and a wood-burning fireplace for gathering. The large front porch was designed with a hanging swing to enjoy the view that looks over the town of Joshua Tree, and built-in plaster seating was added for enjoying breakfast and coffee outdoors. The house is custom designed in a ‘Finca’ style while keeping in mind the magic of the Mojave Desert. Inspired by many trips around the world, the interiors present many spaces in tadelakt (Moroccan plaster) applied by local craftsmen, custom-made cabinets and furniture, smooth concrete floors like in Greece, an adobe fireplace like in New Mexico, hundreds of hand-stapled saguaro ribs to the porch ceiling… The house is filled with a combination of vintage and global decor sourced by the couple as well as local art and design to create a truly unique oasis. The desert landscape creates a stark background so the color palette is warm, neutral and simple that changes with the colors of the desert throughout the day. This helps to achieve a very calming and magical vibe that compliments the mysterious and beautiful Joshua Tree area. The house is equipped with air conditioning, heating, but it keeps a pleasant temperature all year round.
Desert Wild is a perfect retreat for those who want to come and enjoy the desert and need a quiet break.
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2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
Up to 4 people
In a residential area of South Joshua Tree
From 412 € per night in low season (minimum two-night stay).
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/Retinol Care | Retinol Face Serum 20ml + Retinol Face Mask 50g + Argan Night Cream 50g
Retinol Care | Retinol Face Serum 20ml + Retinol Face Mask 50g + Argan Night Cream 50g
With Anti-Aging Benefits of Retinol & Moroccan Argan Oil for Smooth & Youthful-looking Skin
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- This is an advanced skincare product for fighting signs of skin ageing. It rapidly hydrates, soothes and tones the skin and helps in firming and tightening it.
- Retinol, the principal anti-ageing element of the face mask, works synergistically with hyaluronic acid, Matrixyl 3000, vitamins B3, B5, C & E to diminish fine lines and wrinkles.
- Enriched with Moroccan Argan Oil, the night cream promotes nightlong healthy cell renewal.
- Provides your skin with deep hydration and nourishment. Assists skin to regain its smooth, youthful, elastic texture and clear complexion.
- Vitamin A (Retinol) is one of the most capable ingredients to enhance skin tone, texture, colour and pigmentation.
Retinol Face Mask
It helps to fight the signs of skin ageing and reveal your skin’s true beauty. It promotes the strengthening of the moisture barrier and hinders the loss of elasticity. This opulent anti-ageing face mask is packed with vitamins, natural oils and plant actives that amplify healthy cell renewal, thereby rejuvenating the skin. Applying the face mask 2 to 3 times per week may help bolster your skin’s anti-ageing defence.
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- ADDED ANTI-AGING INGREDIENTS: Vitamin E helps to block free radicals & slow down the skin ageing process. Wheat Germ promotes healthy collagen formation. Botanical Hyaluronic Acid is considered as a super hydration and moisture retention compound. Golden Virgin Jojoba Oil & Aloe helps to nutrify, lubricate and smoothen skin.
- RETINOL 2.5% – Suggested for all skin types, this ingredient can be used under makeup. It amplifies healthy skin cell renewal & repair. It is an effective antioxidant that defends your skin from free radicals. Our Retinol Serum works on a molecular level to repair skin and vitalize collagen, resulting in firmer, smoother and younger-looking skin. It helps uplift skin cell turnover, fade discolouration and enhance texture to give your skin a healthy glow.
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Argan tree, indigenous to Morocco, is the source of precious oil with excellent anti-ageing properties. It is one of the vital anti-ageing elements in StBotanica&rsquo’s Anti Wrinkle Regeneration Night Cream. After enduring the ravages of weather elements and chemicals in cosmetics throughout the day, the skin cells repair and renew in the night while you sleep. The healing and renewal process attains further momentum when the skin is hydrated and nurtured.
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Our specialty is multi-location businesses. (i.e. telecom, cable, banks, health care, hotels, restaurants, property management, entertainment, retail chains, transportation, and warehousing).
If you have six locations in one utility or you have 1000 spread out across 30 utilities in 16 states, that is where we thrive.
The Sterner Family has been in business since 1945. Since the beginning, our customers have been our family, neighbors, and friends. With us, our customers come first. We pride ourselves on our honesty, integrity, and exceptional customer service. We are happy to continue these traditions with Sterner Energy.
We represent over 40 electric and natural gas suppliers. With the large amount of business we do, we get the best prices for our customers.
New to shopping for Energy? We pride ourselves on excellent customer service and we can help. We will be with you every step of the way from sign up through renewals. Learn more about what we do.
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Avis de décès
PAULINE (EN) BRASSARD
SHERBROOKE - Avis de décès
Miss Pauline Brassard passed away on the 19th of January 2017, at the age of 80. Daughter of the late Eugene Brassard and the late Lucienne Comtois.
Miss Pauline Brassard leaves to mourn her brothers and sisters: Denise Leblanc, Madeleine Lessard, Paul Brassard and Marcel Brassard. Pauline was predeceased by her brother and sister Jean Brassard and Monique Boutin. She also leaves to mourn many nieces and nephews, and other family and friends.
The family would like to sincerely thank all the personnel of the CHUS 6th floor C for their care and professionalism.
To respect Miss Brassard’s last wishes there will be no funeral visitations. A celebration of life will be held at a later date in the spring.
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This session was so memorable and meaningful to photographer Steven! We captured Marzetta and Brian’s wedding day at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress five years ago, and now we got to meet the newest member of their family, little Zach, their son! Zach was honestly hilarious, arriving with his dinosaur friend, excited to be in the spotlight! We absolutely LOVE it when we get to keep our photography relationship going beyond the wedding day! We took Marzetta, Brian, and Zach around Dickson Azalea Park and Carl T. Langford Park as well, capturing some fun portraits together and separately! Zach was such a good sport, with such goofy smiles, and we had a great time! We are glad we got to see them again and hope they enjoy this little sneak peek from the family session!
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Faced with rising operating costs, tenants may find it increasingly more difficult to meet their lease liabilities. Recent reports suggest that in some sectors inflation is leading to more casualties than Covid. Commercial landlords who are concerned with the impact their defaulting tenants will have on their cash flow may want to take action to address the arrears of rent, but what are their options?
1. Money judgments
The landlord could issue a claim at court and obtain a money judgment for rent arrears. However this will still need to be enforced if the tenant fails to pay. Enforceability will depend on whether the tenant has any assets worth pursuing. So, before committing to incurring costs at court, the landlord should take stock of the likelihood of recovery, otherwise issuing a claim may be a case of throwing more good money after bad. Note however, that before proceedings are issued there are certain protocols which a landlord should comply with. Where the tenant is an individual the pre-action debt protocol, found in the Civil Procedure Rules, may need to be considered and even in the case of a corporate tenant, it is always good practice to allow it a reasonable amount of time to pay before launching a claim. This will help to avoid any potential adverse cost penalties.
2. Statutory demand
Serving a statutory demand gives the debtor 21 days to pay the debt, failing which the landlord could apply to wind up the tenant company, or issue bankruptcy proceedings in the case of an individual. Given the serious ramifications this could have for the tenant, a statutory demand can be a very cost-effective tool in flushing the tenant out. If the threat of a statutory demand does not illicit payment, the landlord will then need to consider the cost-benefit of applying for a winding up petition or bankruptcy order, particularly as the likelihood of a return will depend on the existence of any higher ranking creditors.
3. CRAR - commercial rent arrears recovery
CRAR allows a landlord to instruct an enforcement agent to take control of a tenant's goods and sell them in order to recover an equivalent value to the rent arrears. This method is usually appropriate if the tenant is an asset rich business. If assets are not of high value and equipment used by the tenant is subject to a hire purchase agreement, CRAR may not be the most suitable option.
Forfeiture is the landlord’s right to determine the lease by peaceably re-entering the property. We have previously published a five point guide which readers can access here. Many landlords will be reluctant to forfeit their tenant’s lease because unless they have another tenant lined up to take on the premises, as this will expose them to potentially even more costly business rates and utilities.
The terms of a guarantee can be very specific and the landlord should check the wording of the guarantee carefully to ensure it is entitled to pursue the guarantor for the arrears. Guarantors can either be pursued in tandem with the tenant, or separately. If the landlord is unsure of its rights, it is worth taking advice as there are stringent rules which govern whether guarantors (or former tenants) are still on the hook. We have previously addressed this in a separate post here.
The option which is most likely to result in payment will vary from case to case although before making a choice, landlords should always check whether their tenants, or any guarantor, are subject to any ongoing insolvency proceedings as this may limit the options available. It is also important that landlords consider all options available to them and the implication that each might have before making a decision.
Our real estates disputes team are experienced in advising both landlords and tenants when it comes to arrears, helping parties in navigating their way through the various issues that might arise and, where possible, resolve their disputes quickly.
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Are you considering bankruptcy, but not certain where to begin? The first step for many people with financial difficulty is calling a bankruptcy attorney. A bankruptcy attorney in St. Louis can help you understand the bankruptcy process and know if you are a good candidate for federal bankruptcy. But when you pick up the phone or arrive for a consultation, what should you ask? Here are five questions we think every bankruptcy attorney should be prepared to answer.
#1: How Long Will My Bankruptcy Case Take?
Bankruptcy is a lengthy process. However, the assistance and representation of a bankruptcy attorney can make bankruptcy more efficient and far less stressful.
The time from when you file to discharge of your bankruptcy will depend greatly on the type of bankruptcy. Whereas a bankruptcy attorney can help you through Chapter 7 bankruptcy in five to six months, it takes three to five years to complete Chapter 13 bankruptcy. While you may see the length of a Chapter 13 bankruptcy a drawback, it can be an advantage for developing new financial habits and keeping your non-exempt property.
#2: Is Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Right for Me?
Everyone has a different financial situation and the desired outcome from bankruptcy. Past circumstances and future goals will define what type of bankruptcy is the best for you. A bankruptcy attorney can help you assess these factors and decide when and how to file for bankruptcy.
Filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy isn’t always your choice to make. There are eligibility requirements for both types of bankruptcy, and you must meet those requirements before you file with the bankruptcy court. For example, an individual must qualify under Missouri means test to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in the state. It is the role of a bankruptcy attorney to help you review the requirements for Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy.
#3: Do I have Any Alternatives to Bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy isn’t the best choice for everyone. In fact, bankruptcy isn’t the right choice for many people in St. Louis.
At the Ledbetter Law Firm, we first and foremost help clients determine if bankruptcy is their best option. We offer every potential client a free initial consultation with a bankruptcy attorney in our office. During this consultation, an experienced lawyer will learn about your financial situation, debt, and other circumstances. It is also an opportunity to ask a bankruptcy attorney all of your questions. After this initial consultation, our team has a far better understanding of the alternatives to bankruptcy that could alleviate your financial problems and eliminate your debts.
#4: What Can You Do to Protect My Home?
There are certain assets and possessions that mean more to you than others. A roof over your head and safe place for your family to live are top priorities for you and your bankruptcy attorney. It is also a consideration under the federal bankruptcy laws.
In Chapter 7 bankruptcy, certain property is “exempt” from the bankruptcy estate and sale. The homestead exemption applies to your primary residence. Unfortunately, this doesn’t always mean you can keep your house, but you are protected up to a certain amount, currently over $22,000 under the federal exemption.
In contrast, Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a much better avenue to save your home. In Chapter 13 bankruptcy, your debt is reorganized into an easier and more reasonable repayment schedule. You don’t have to put your assets into the bankruptcy estate.
You should talk with a bankruptcy attorney at the Ledbetter Law Firm about protecting your home, as our team is also highly experienced in asset protection.
#5: What Complications Can Occur in Bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy is a complex legal process. There are filing requirements, timing requirements, and strict prohibitions on repaying certain debts or incurring new costs. A bankruptcy attorney can help you navigate these events and procedures. Bankruptcy also requires a lot of diligence and commitment from a debtor. You realize the benefits of bankruptcy, such as the discharge of your outstanding debt and an end to collection calls, you need to see the process through to the end.
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Super-O Boyer watch bracelet is composed by 3 flat and solid 316L stainless steel units and a curved solid end piece perfectly fit SEI SNZF17 Sea Urchin. Screw-in adjustable details instead of pressure pins. This item includes one pair of FAT spring bar (eg. generic SEI Dia. 2.5mm spring bar) to ensure a more secure connection. Tapered 22mm lug into 20mm buckle size. This Super-O Boyer watch bracelet is a good choice of SEI replacement watch band for your SNZF17 Sea Urchin models.
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Item number: SS222003B036 Brand Name: Super-O Boyer Lug width: 22mm Buckle size: 20mm Buckle Include: Yes Buckle type/Buckle Finish: 316L Stainless Steel Double FlipLock Divers Clasp with Push Button, Brushed Thickness (mm): 3.2 Spring bar hole dia.: 2.5mm (included) Material: 316L Stainless Steel, Solid Color/Finish: Brushed All Available Max. length: 170mm Corresponding Min. length: 105mm Net Weight: 92g Lug end style: Curved End Adjustment type: Screw fixed Link + 3 micro hole type adjustment
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We recommend using a 1.8mm slotted blade screwdriver for sizing this watch band:
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Download Coraline Movie on your computer, mobile, tablet or any other multimedia device free. Coraline movie run-time length is 100 Min. and release date is Feb. 05, 2009. You can find download links by signup, do login and go to the links section to download. You can also share the link for Coraline Movie via Facebook, Twitter, Stumbleupon, LinkedIn and Pinterest. We hope you like StreamingHUB.com.
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When Coraline moves to an old house, she feels bored and neglected by her parents. She finds a hidden door with a bricked up passage. During the night, she crosses the passage and finds a parallel world where everybody has buttons instead of eyes, with caring parents and all her dreams coming true. When the Other Mother invites Coraline to stay in her world forever, the girl refuses and finds that the alternate reality where she is trapped is only a trick to lure her.
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The simile Douglass uses to describe the manner of which the children were fed, “like so many pigs” helps illustrate the treatment the slaves received. Douglass compares slaves to pigs, which is often associated with dirt and gluttony. This shows that, the slaves were treated not only racially as inferior, but as inferior to the human race.
The slaves were fed “mush,” which was “coarse corn meal boiled” (16). Douglass uses the word “mush” in order to perfectly describe the texture of the food, which people often associate with food that is fed to animals. As if eating mush out of a “large wooden tray or trough[…]set down upon the ground” wasn’t degrading enough, the slaves were deprived of any real utensils and were forced to eat with objects such as “oyster-shells,” “pieces of shingle,” or their “naked hands” (16). The ability and desire to use utensils is one of the many things that set us, as human beings, apart from the animal kingdom. However, the slaves were completely deprived of opportunity to use utensils.
Douglass describes the competition that the children must face during “feeding time.” They eat fast; those who eat quickly, eat the most. Like animals, those who are the most competitive, thrive. This also shows that the slave owners refused to give them the correct portions of food that they needed in order to thrive, as Douglass says “few left the trough satisfied” (16). By using words often
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Pathophysiology, the study of how diseases disrupt the normal functioning of the human body, is a critical field in modern healthcare. Porth’s Essentials of Pathophysiology (5th Edition) is a comprehensive textbook that serves as an indispensable resource for students and healthcare professionals alike. Written by Carol Mattson Porth, this edition builds upon the success of its predecessors, offering a thorough understanding of the underlying mechanisms behind diseases. In this blog post, we will delve into the key features of Porth’s Essentials of Pathophysiology (5th Edition) and explore how it provides invaluable insights into the world of pathophysiology.
Porth’s Essentials of Pathophysiology is designed to bridge the gap between basic science and clinical practice. The fifth edition builds upon its reputation as an authoritative and accessible resource, presenting complex concepts in a reader-friendly manner. With its comprehensive coverage of pathophysiology, the textbook serves as an essential companion for students and healthcare professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of disease mechanisms.
One of the strengths of this edition is its emphasis on integration and application. Porth’s Essentials of Pathophysiology incorporates clinical case studies and real-world examples throughout the text, allowing readers to connect theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios. This approach enhances critical thinking skills and facilitates the translation of pathophysiological concepts into patient care.
Key Features of Porth’s Essentials of Pathophysiology (5th Edition)
1. Comprehensive Coverage: Porth’s Essentials of Pathophysiology encompasses a wide range of diseases and disorders, organized by body systems. From cardiovascular and respiratory conditions to endocrine and neurological disorders, this textbook provides in-depth insights into the pathophysiology of various ailments.
2. Clear and Engaging Writing Style: Carol Mattson Porth’s writing style is known for its clarity and accessibility. The text presents complex concepts in a concise and understandable manner, making it suitable for readers at all levels of knowledge.
3. Clinical Relevance: The integration of clinical case studies and patient scenarios throughout the textbook is a standout feature of Porth’s Essentials of Pathophysiology. By connecting theoretical knowledge to real-world situations, this approach enhances the reader’s ability to apply pathophysiological concepts to patient care.
4. Visual Learning Aids: The textbook is replete with high-quality illustrations, diagrams, and tables that elucidate complex concepts. Visual learners will appreciate the clear and informative visuals that help reinforce understanding and facilitate retention of information.
5. Online Resources: Porth’s Essentials of Pathophysiology is accompanied by valuable online resources, including quizzes, animations, and interactive learning activities. These resources enhance the learning experience, allowing students to test their knowledge and apply what they have learned.
6. Evidence-Based Content: The fifth edition incorporates the latest research and evidence in the field of pathophysiology. This ensures that readers receive up-to-date and accurate information, enabling them to stay abreast of current developments and emerging trends.
Porth’s Essentials of Pathophysiology (5th Edition) is a comprehensive and reader-friendly textbook that unravels the intricate mechanisms underlying diseases. With its clear writing style, integration of clinical case studies, and visual learning aids, the textbook offers an immersive learning experience for students and healthcare professionals. By bridging the gap between basic science and clinical practice, Porth’s Essentials of Pathophysiology equips readers with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and manage diseases in a holistic manner. Whether you are a student embarking on your healthcare journey or a seasoned professional seeking to deepen your understanding, this textbook is an invaluable resource that will guide you through the fascinating world of pathophysiology.
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The Accessible Beach – Praia para Todos flag is also back
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Exterior of the old auction house presents the exhibition “Travel in Time”, which brings together images of the municipality of Portimão since the beginning of the XNUMXth century
The meeting will take place aboard two vessels – one of which is 100% sustainable and powered by solar energy.
Governor will be in Portimão
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Should You Choose Lab-Produced or Botanically Derived Skincare?
When researching skincare products, there’s an almost intimidating array of options available. For the average person, weighing up genetically engineered and botanically derived products is a confusing process. The difference is straightforward: chemically synthesised skincare products are prepared in a laboratory with scientifically derived methods, while botanically derived skincare is made from plants.
But which is better? Which should you be looking for when investing in high-quality skincare? To make it all easier, we’ve outlined all the essential understanding you need in order to make an informed decision about your skincare routine.
This blog details the differences between genetically engineered and botanically derived skincare products. To shop for industry-leading skincare products to improve your skin health, browse SumaNurica’s skincare range today.
A Spotlight on Botanically Derived Skincare
For some people, botanically derived skincare products appear to be the superior option. Plant-based products can have remarkable benefits for the skin. Ingredients such as essential oils, water-based extracts, and CO2 extracts can work wonders.
The big draw many find from organic skincare is the environmentally friendly aspects. Using natural resources and avoiding lab-produced chemicals is commonly thought to be the nontoxic option. However, you must consider that using natural resources takes resources from the environment, which may have been subjected to pesticides and irritants.
Despite the massive natural benefits many plant-based products can offer, it’s worth pointing out that chemicals are not inherently harmful to the skin. Plus, there is a unique risk to non-tested products, as natural products that aren’t subject to any lab time aren’t necessarily engineered for the greatest success possible.
Also, just because something is labelled ‘natural’ or ‘botanical’ does not mean it is organic or good for the skin. It’s important to assess whether you’re truly purchasing a natural product or whether clever marketing has led you to believe that. For example, some products are labelled as botanically derived or natural, but are packed with harmful chemicals and fragrances. It’s always best to check the ingredients and the brand’s approach before making your purchase.
The Benefits of Lab-Produced Skincare
There can be a taboo around products produced in a lab, but concepts of artificial care or unsustainable ingredients are a thing of the past. Science-packed biotechnology has steadily become a standard in modern skincare.
Biotechnology takes the best of nature and science and combines them together to bring you a new era in skincare.
Efficacious and clean beauty is now an expectation, and labs are producing products that reap the benefits of organic ingredients without requiring harvesting and farming that can deplete resources. Cutting-edge skincare brands like SumaNurica are combining biotechnology with skincare, creating modern formulas built on engineering techniques proven for success.
Finding What Works Best for Your Skin
At the end of the day, finding the right products for your body is a matter of research and trial. Our skin has unique needs, and there’s no blanket answer for whether botanically derived or lab produced is wholly better. The fact is that lab-produced skincare provides an opportunity to engineer reliable, healthy products that are manufactured down to every last detail for success.
Finding a product that combines the natural benefits of organic essences and environmentally ethical practices with modern biotechnology is the best route forward for everyone.
Shop SumaNurica For Reliable Skincare Products
If you’re looking for the best of both worlds, SumaNurica is the luxury skincare brand for you. Products such as the Collagen Essence Hydrating Face Mask has been developed using biotechnology that engineers clean beauty in a controlled environment, ensuring that you’re receiving safe and effective skincare.
We combined expert lab technologies with sustainable, environmentally friendly manufacturing. Our products contain no animal testing, fragrancing, silicones, GMOs, or countless other artificial and unethical factors that you’ll want to avoid.
Enjoy the benefits of products engineered with the latest biotechnology available without a negative impact on the environment.
Question not answered? Or want to speak to one of our friendly skincare experts? Head to our live chat in the bottom right corner and a skin specialist will be there to assist with all your skincare questions and concerns.
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Most of the heat loss or overheating in our houses is caused by outdated or unsuitable windows.
Paying careful attention to the most suitable window finishes can lead to lower heating and air conditioning bills and more comfort, and can also help the environment.
Since every living situation is different, various factors need to be taken into account when choosing the best alternative for our home: the season, the climate where we live, which way the property faces and what the rooms are used for.
Here are some tips from the US Department of Energy to improve the energy performance of our homes.
Window blinds: which ones to choose
With window blinds you can choose to keep them open or closed for privacy, to maximize natural light, to take advantage of the heat of the sun in winter or to reduce heat input in summer.
If it is winter and your house is exposed to the sun, open the blinds in the morning to allow the sun to heat your home during the day, especially in rooms that receive direct sunlight.
In summer, close the blinds on the windows most exposed to direct sunlight to reduce overheating, and open the blinds in shaded rooms for soft, natural light.
You can also alternate opening and closing during the day to maximize the light and warmth of the sun when you wish.
Some window blinds also offer automated options to maximize your living comfort.
Honeycomb pleat blinds
Honeycomb pleat blinds are made of pleated material designed to bend like an accordion, usually at the top of the window.
They contain one or more layers of air in a honeycomb cross-section.
These air pockets act as insulators, increasing the R-value – a number that measures the thermal resistance of an insulating material – by reducing heat conduction through the window.
Honeycomb pleat blinds can be a good choice if you are looking for significant energy savings, as well as comfort and privacy.
According to the US Department of Energy, in the winter months, well-installed honeycomb pleat blinds can reduce heat loss by 40%, which equates to about 20% heat savings.
In the summer, they can reduce unwanted solar heat by up to 80%, reducing the total input of sunlight to 15%.
Some honeycomb pleat blinds can be automated, meaning the blinds can be opened and closed according to a pre-determined schedule.
Roller or Roman blinds
Roller blinds are generally low-cost blinds that are raised or lowered by a roller bar mounted at the top of the window.
Roman blinds are fabric blinds, that create even, horizontal folds when raised.
Heavier fabrics generally offer slightly better thermal performance, but roller blinds and Roman blinds offer little insulation or energy saving.
They are more suitable and effective for privacy, room darkening and sunlight.
Venetian blinds are more effective in reducing summer heat input than winter heat loss.
Due to the numerous openings between the slats, it is difficult to control heat loss, but they are very flexible and versatile in summer.
Unlike the blinds listed above, you can adjust the slats to control brightness and overheating, especially when they are completely closed and made of reflective material.
Horizontal slat blinds can also be adjusted to reflect direct sunlight onto a light-colored ceiling.
A light-colored ceiling will diffuse the light without overheating the room, while at the same time allowing additional use of natural daylight.
Remember that there are also Venetian blinds that can be installed inside the panes of double glazing, which can guarantee excellent energy saving and living comfort.
They can be used manually or automatically, controlled with a remote control.
In addition to ensuring privacy and avoiding heat loss, they are also easy to clean and do not require constant maintenance.
Traditional fabric curtains
Traditional curtains are interior furnishing accessories in fabric, made to fit the window.
The ability to reduce heat loss depends on several factors, including the type of fabric and color.
With such a wide variety of curtains available, it is difficult to generalize about their energy performance.
During summer days, it is necessary to close the curtains on windows that receive direct sunlight to avoid overheating.
According to the US Department of Energy, studies show that light-colored curtains with white plastic supports can reduce overheating by 33%.
During the cold season, traditional curtains can reduce heat loss from a hot room by up to 10% if they are kept closed.
To reduce heat loss, curtains should be as close to the windows as possible and fall onto a windowsill or the floor.
Glass films help to prevent overheating in rooms and protect against glare and exposure to ultraviolet rays.
They can be useful if you don’t want to use other curtains that block your view and if the exposure of your home causes glare and overheating problems.
They are an excellent choice on custom-made windows or windows with difficult angles, to which you cannot adapt curtains, or in rooms where furniture or carpeting could be faded by exposure to UV rays.
Glass films generally have three layers:
- an adhesive layer placed on the glass;
- a layer of polyester film;
- a scratch-resistant coating.
The effectiveness of glass films depends on:
- the size of the glazing;
- the orientation of the window;
- the climate;
- the orientation of the building;
- whether the window has internal insulation.
Some general disadvantages of glass films are:
- loss of internal light;
- extra care required for cleaning;
However, these disadvantages depend on the specific product chosen and its characteristics.
After reading these tips from the U.S. Department of Energy, you’ll have plenty of guidance as to which blind best suits your needs for living comfort and energy savings.
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Have you heard of a staycation? In simplest terms, it’s a vacation where you stay at home or close to home. If you’d like to do something a little different this summer, planning a staycation at your senior living community might be a fun idea. It could be something you plan with your neighbors or with several generations of your family. And we have a few ideas that might help you get started!
Summer Staycation Ideas for Seniors
Indoor Camping with the Grandkids
Depending on their ages, an indoor camping trip with the grandchildren might make for a lively staycation. You can get creative in adapting popular parts of camping trips to work inside your apartment. For example, have the kids create pillow forts and stash their sleeping bags under them.
If you don’t have a fireplace to act as a campfire, you can stream a virtual fire complete with crackling sounds on YouTube. Other camp-worthy sounds to better set the mood might be owls hooting or crickets singing. Decorations can further make the experience more like a true camping adventure. Keep the lights off and use flashlights and battery-operated lanterns once the sun sets. String or tape glow-in-the-dark stars around the room.
Of course, it wouldn’t be a camping trip without the food! Wrap crescent rolls around a hot dog and bake them in the oven. Or you could make hamburgers and hotdogs in a cast iron skillet on the stove top. Don’t forget the classic campfire treat—s’mores! The experts at Hershey’s have some ideas to help you make s’mores inside your senior living suite.
Relaxing Spa Day
Whether it’s a spa day with the ladies in your senior living community or the women in your family, this is a great staycation that doesn’t have to cost a lot of money. While it might be fun to hire staff from a local hair salon or spa to pamper you for the afternoon, there are plenty of ways to host your staycation on a budget.
Make a trip to your local Ulta or Sephora. Or if you prefer to shop online, both stores have lots of goodies on their websites. You can find sheet-style face masks, moisturizing foot masks, and under-eye patches. Small bottles of nail polish in bright summer colors give everyone a chance to make their toes sparkle. Ask each of the ladies to bring or wear comfy clothes and something to protect their hair.
To make it feel like a real day at the spa, you can buy packs of foam pedicure sandals very inexpensively. Don’t forget to serve water with lemon or cucumber slices, salads, and light desserts!
Host Your Own Film Festival
With so many different streaming services offering top-notch, original films, another fun summer idea would be to host your own version of a film festival. You can do it indoors or out. All it takes is a blank wall or white sheet and a projector. The staff at your senior living community might even have these available.
Your film festival can be as detailed or as simple as you like. It might be as easy as having a committee recommend their favorite newer film. Then narrow the choices down to a few that everyone watches together in an afternoon or evening or maybe even over the course of a week. Guests can dress up if you want your festival to be more glamorous!
Plan a Casino Night
Casino night parties can be great fun! If your budget permits, the easiest way is to rent the equipment and staff. It might make for a fun community-wide activity that residents invite friends and family to attend. But a scaled-down version can be equally as entertaining.
Talk with the staff at your community to see if you can reserve a private dining room or community room for an evening. Decide on a few games most people are familiar with, such as poker or blackjack. Recruit a few volunteers to act as dealers. If your budget permits, you can offer prizes in lieu of winning actual money at cash-out.
Life is Better at Sunrise
At Sunrise communities, we encourage residents to live life to the fullest every day. Whether it’s helping plan a summer staycation or cheering them on as they try a new hobby, adventure awaits at Sunrise. Use this Contact Form to set up a time to join us for a community event or meal!
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Since its launch, Elden Ring's massive size and extreme polish have been a feast for critics and designers alike.
As game designers, there are a number of lessons we can take from the experience.
There’s the constant tension and mystery that makes you feel you’re playing a game from the '90s (in the best possible way). Elden Ring’s intricate level design elevates the custom of taking the side path versus walking straight to your goal. The lack of a HUD forces you to take in the world around you instead of following lists and markers. The craftsmanship behind the game makes every area new and interesting, a trait seen in the best journeys of literature and cinema. It could be argued that this game isn't especially welcoming from an accessibility perspective, and like other Souls games, it has its gatekeepers.
These are all points worth their own analyses. In this feature, I’d like to focus specifically on the sense of reward and accomplishment that Elden Ring offers from a game design perspective, without spoiling those who have yet to try the game or are playing.
Are the rewards worth the effort?
In a traditional game loop, players expect their actions to be properly compensated. That's not something that occurs naturally when developing a game.
A reward is only as meaningful as the movement it causes in you as a player. A new weapon can be a grand prize if you feel empowered by it. Or it can leave you feeling worse for wear if it’s hardly up to snuff compared to what you’re already carrying. An audio log can be memorable if it reveals something intriguing about the story or a waste of time (content is too little, too soon, too late, too obvious). Earning money and not having anywhere to spend it can be terrible. I dropped Horizon Zero Dawn, a game I was in love with, because I emptied the shops halfway through and the quests suddenly lost their meaning.
A suitable reward should be actionable, but action can come in many shapes and sizes.
A question game designers face is, “what does the player gain from this?” Creating a great sense of reward is tough, and making sure the game has a good framework for that is tougher. And yet, Elden Ring hasn’t ceased to amaze me with each new location and the things I find in them.
Below is a breakdown of the kinds of rewards the game uses in order to foster exploration and maintain the sense of discovery for hours on end.
Power scaling is the mainstay of RPGs. As much as the soulsborne series draws from console classics such as Ghosts ‘n’ Goblins and Castlevania, numbers in these old games were chunky: you kill a creature in a few hits while movement and attack patterns were the factors that you needed to be mindful of.
In the tradition of computer RPGs, numbers and mathematical relations are central to combat. The difference between a rat and a lich is several digits plus a pesky status effect that deals extra damage to your entire party each round. And those extra digits force you to level up to tackle harder enemies.
Souls games are the modern standard for mixing these styles up: large figure number-crunching in real-time, choreographed fights. And yet compared to similar games, Elden Ring is kind of stingy in offering raw power. Other than by levelling up the stats and upgrading equipment at the blacksmith, it’s uncommon to find a weapon or armor that’s just better than another. Equipment scales with power, but not nearly as much as they scale in variety.
Strategic options are where Elden Ring gets impressive. Every weapon feels unique in how it looks and plays from the weapon’s model, description, animations, combos, skills, stats, and affinities. Even when they’re part of the same family, each weapon can stand on its own. Each weapon can spawn a whole build around it, depending on how you choose to play.
The advantage of choice-based rewards is to expand the play space, while keeping the player from scaling power every time they open a chest. The downside is that not all players will juggle an endless stream of options with ease. Especially so in Elden Ring, in which changing builds requires a great deal of investment in base stats, weapon reinforcements, etc... Power is inclusive, options are exclusive — finding equipment you’re not interested in or capable of using can be quite frustrating.
Still, being free to mix and match armor, weapons, talismans and ashes opens up each reward’s viability a bit. It helps makes sure no two players will play the same.
Consumables are the ever reliable filler, the bread and butter of cramping an open world with small prizes. Why? Because they are temporary. In Elden Ring, they act as ammunition, timed buffs, resources required to craft more consumables, and rare materials that feed into permanent progress (Smithstones, Gloveworts). In games like Far Cry, it’s more common for these components to feed into progress - a smart way to dilute power scaling within palpable open-world collectibles.
Consumables are very granular and optional, which lends them fame for gathering mold in nine out of ten players’ inventories. Yet I feel like Elden Ring’s high difficulty made me craft and use consumables more than in most games I play - and sometimes even crave for a resource I’m missing.
Part of the genius in games like Breath of the Wild was posing weapons as consumables. It’s almost mandatory to hate on its breakable weapons, but that system made sure I used everything I stumbled upon in Hyrule, from giant alien swords to a stick and a leaf. All of those were actionable rewards that didn’t turn me into a power creep and also made sure I was playing with all options — asking only for a bit of detachment in exchange. In Elden Ring, I’m still using the handy katana I got at the start, despite having an inventory full of diverse weapons 70 hours later. Sometimes, a good reward system works better than it looks.
Maintenance is recovering health, mana, ammo, repairing a broken weapon, cleansing a status effect — you name it. It’s so pervasive that it almost passes as a non-reward, but anyone who’s reached an Inn, Pokémon Center or Bonfire/Grace on the brink of death, after one hour in a cave full of Hellspawn, knows its value.
Elden Ring also introduces instant flask refills by killing red and blue dung beetles, and finishing groups of enemies — a cool fresh addition that helps nudge players towards combat when exploring the open world.
There's also the tried and true social reward of having a message appraised and gaining some HP back, a practical way of pushing the community to work together.
There’s a precept in game design that states: given the option, the player will min-max the fun out of the game. Is there a boring way of guaranteeing a victory or extra cash? Players will take it. A lame-looking stick has the best stats because of a glitch? Players will play with the stick from start to end…then complain.
This isn’t true for the longstanding tradition of fashion souls, which remains strong in Elden Ring. “Don’t mind the stats”, a friend said to me over Twitter, “wear whatever looks more fun." Roleplaying and self-expression are powerful drives for a good portion of players — especially so when the game has a solid culture of multiplayer, streaming, sharing and showing off. Think about this the next time you find a headpiece that has terrible stats but makes your scrawny Tarnished look flashy.
Here’s where it gets interesting. Sometimes the reward is getting to advance the main story, a side quest, or your knowledge of the game's lore. Narrative development is one of the primary drives for modern games and interactive fiction, and it’s listed by Greg Costikyan as one of the types of uncertainty that makes players curious and eager to keep playing.
The story in soulsborne games is notoriously cryptic, and Elden Ring is no exception. You may have agreed to a side quest and not even know it, or be 100 hours into the game without knowing what an Albinauric is. Uncovering the many layers to the characters’ motivations and the world’s history is a game in itself, and a big prize for invested players to look after - be it through dialogue, item descriptions, environmental storytelling or even the occasional cutscene.
Not all narrative moments are exposition, though. Sometimes, it’s all about eye candy: playing through a carefully crafted set piece, getting caught in an electric storm, being awestruck by the sight of the country ahead in Hyrule or Liurnia.
It is certainly a kind of narrative, but this type of reward is all about moments, relevant to the larger story being told or not. I can’t remember the plot of any Uncharted game, but I vividly remember each building that crumbled while I was inside and the times I had to run away from a tank amidst the city streets.
Elden Ring is full of these moments. I don’t know which talisman I got from the portal I took to Crumbling Farum Azula, but I won’t forget the location’s look and feel. Similarly, bosses are among the chief attractions, they and their fights being far more memorable than the trinkets they leave behind.
Elden Ring has the power to make things look big and impressive, as they do in real life. You know when you try to take a picture of the full moon and all you get is a bright dot on the screen? Elden Ring is the photographer that makes it look right.
Access is mostly about hard progress. In metroidvanias, Zelda-likes, and in the tradition of survival horrors, most rewards are key items that allow access to previously inaccessible areas. For example, the double jump lets the player reach high places, the bomb lets you break cracked walls, the dog medallion opens the lock for the main door, a boss opens an alternative path when defeated. Mark Brown has an excellent video series all about that.
Elden Ring is not a metroidvania by any means, but it has its share of locks-and-keys, mainly as gates between extensive areas and legacy dungeons. Access rewards are powerful in that they increase the play space significantly, tempting the player with the promise of more power, strategic options, and narrative development.
Shortcuts and teleports are access rewards in the form of making progress in the map. Few moments in gaming beat the feeling of taking an elevator after a long trek just to realize you’re back in cozy Firelink Shrine.
Elden Ring has its share of shortcuts and secret paths for speedrunners, but it also has a surprising amount of portals that zap the player around the map. Sometimes it is to increase the odds of finding a key area, a sign that early players might have had trouble reaching it. The game also has Sites of Grace as the ultimate moment of respite, a guarantee that you’ll be able to come back to that checkpoint whenever you want.
Miyazaki has explicitly said he wants death to be “more than a mark of failure” in his games, which begs the question: can death act as a reward?
In Elden Ring, players have new options to progress beside beating the head against the wall for hours on end (my run of Demon’s Souls was cut short at the Tower Knight, in Dark Souls I cowered in fear before even meeting Ornstein & Smough, and I gave up on Dark Souls 3 after being mauled by raven-men in the Road of Sacrifices a couple hours too many). Despite it all, death remains the best tutorial: you’ll be surprised the first time, enraged the second or third, and feel you’ve learned something when you finally use your information to win.
In Elden Ring, information can also come as maps and telescopes, as well as tips from NPCs and guides sold by merchants, pointing out useful strategies and locations of interest.
I admit several dungeons left me with all but nothing. No narrative development or set piece, no new information, no power - only a handful of runes and an item I can’t use. And I think it’s here, at its lowest, that Elden Ring truly shows its colors.
After struggling through a horde of blood-thirsty imps, beefy trolls, respawning skeletons and fire-spewing traps, and after beating a difficult boss that takes a part of my soul away every time it kills me, I can’t help but feel great for conquering the dungeon (regardless of having earned an item that requires Int 40 and my character being dumb as a door). The feeling of overcoming a tough challenge is an intrinsic reward, something fuelled by my will, and that’s the most valuable loot a game designer can hope to drop.
Missing rewards (but that's okay)
This is not a comprehensive list, but for the sake of justice I’ll reference two common types of rewards that appear throughout the whole of gaming, but not in Elden Ring in their usual forms.
Collectibles are usually access rewards (think Power Stars in Super Mario 64 or Power Moons in Super Mario Odyssey), but sometimes they're central enough to be considered their own reward — looking at you, Koroks. There’s a sticker album feel to catching ‘em all which caters to the portion of our brains that enjoys organization and ”serious fun”, as outlined by Nicole Lazzaro.
Elden Ring doesn’t have in-game completion items in, but one can always try to find all weapons, armor sets and talismans.
Power-ups were everywhere in the days before RPG systems took over gaming, slipping through the cracks of first-person shooters, racing, mobile golfing and whatnot. They act much as instant consumables: touch one and you get a change of state, permanent or temporary. It can be the invincibility from a Super Star, double and triple shots in a shoot-'em-up, or a quick boost in a futuristic racing game. Elden Ring doesn’t seem to have anything with this specific behavior, and yet, “we need power-ups” is one of the most common phrases you’ll hear when building a game for someone who hasn’t played any in some time — a sign of their pervasiveness in the '80s and '90s.
One last word: for almost any type of reward, we can place them along a separate axis of generic versus specific.
Generic rewards like XP and gold offer more possibilities, but have less personality. These are Runes in Elden Ring: you can spend them as you like, but it’s all about numbers. You’ll never get too excited unless it’s a big number — a bit like getting money as a gift on your birthday. Crafting resources are also generic, as we can transform them into a myriad of things.
Specific rewards like a weapon, an armor or a talisman have more charisma, but are more restrictive. They can be a hit or a miss. For example, a new talisman may boast a cool insignia and have a fascinating bit of lore in the description, but if it boosts sorcery and you’re playing an axe warrior the size of an SUV, there’s not much to do besides exchanging it for some Runes. Not too exciting.
Ultimately, the game mixes and matches different rewards all the time to keep things fresh. Stonesword Keys are a consumable that gives access to new strategic options. Mausoleums are spectacle moments that give a choice of consumable, which usually involves more power. Sites of Grace offer mainly maintenance and access, information through its guiding light, but also the means for increasing power and reviewing your strategic options.
As a whole, Elden Ring has a great framework for making the player feel rewarded in their many escapades throughout the Lands Between. It may introduce nothing too risky in terms of system design (consumable weapons, looking at you), but it excels at every part of the craft and delivers a genuine sense of adventure that we don’t see so often.
That's enough Elden Ring for now — I’ll get back to stumbling through Caelid in search of Radahn.
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- 2 PCI-E 4.0 x16 (FHHL) slots, 1 PCI-E 4.0 x16 (LP) slot
- Integrated IPMI 2.0 + KVM with dedicated LAN
- Software Out-of-Band License key (SFT-OOB-LIC) included for OOB BIOS management
- 10 Hot-swap U.2 NVMe4/NVMe3/SATA3 fully-hybrid drive support
- 2x 10GBase-T LAN ports via Broadcom BCM57416 controller
- 1 VGA, 7 USB 3.0 (4 rear, 2 front, 1 Type A)
- 2 SuperDOM (Disk on Module) ports
- 750W redundant Platinum level power supplies (full redundancy based on configuration and application load)
- ASG-1014S-ACR12N4H (Complete System Only)
- Single AMD EPYC™ 7003/7002 Series Processor (7003 Series Processor drop-in support requires BIOS version 2.0 or newer)
- 16 DIMMs; Up to 4TB 3DS ECC Registered DDR4-3200MHz RDIMM/LRDIMM
- 2 PCI-E 4.0 x16 (FHHL) Slots, 1 PCI-E 4.0 x16 (LP) Slot
- 2x 10GBase-T LAN Ports via Broadcom BCM57416 Controller
- 12x 3.5" SAS3/SATA3 Hot-Swap Drive Bays, 4x 2.5" 7mm U.2 NVMe Hot-Swap Drive Bays
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- RAID support via Broadcom® 3916
- 1 VGA, 1 COM, 4 USB3.0 (4 Rear, 1 Type A), 2 USB2.0 (2 Front)
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|NVMe Drives||8 x 3.84 TB||10 x 7.68 TB||10 x 15.36 TB||4 x 1.92 TB NVMe||4 x 960 GB NVMe||4 x 1.92 TB NVMe||4 x 960 GB NVMe|
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** A Qumulo cluster requires a minimum of 4x nodes.
Qumulo Data Platform
Qumulo’s data platform powered by Supermicro provides a modern infrastructure for data-driven workloads. Qumulo offers reliable, high-performance data access to speed creativity and collaboration, as well as robust management, storage and protection for petabyte levels of HD, 4K and 8K content across on-prem, and public cloud environments. Qumulo’s file system is designed to provide support and visibility for billions of files, with easy scalability to enable rapid growth and expansion.
- One single, easy-to-use file data management and storage system with a modern user interface that provides real visibility with integrated analytics
Enhanced performance with All-NVMe
- Tuned to optimize performance and capacity on Supermicro’s All-NVMe platform
- Near all-NVMe performance and near HDD price with hybrid-NVMe platforms
Real Visibility with Real-Time Analytics
- Monitor performance, capacity, and usage of the entire file system with a real-time view at the directory/file level to simplify resource management and reduce costs
- Designed to achieve high performance at an economical price
- Save data center space with a 1U server chassis footprint
- Reduce power and cooling with reduced footprint
- Support green IT initiatives
- World class support provided by Qumulo
Big Performance, Small Footprint
All-NVMe systems provide lightning fast read and write speeds and unparalleled throughput to support the most advanced performance requirements. 1U Supermicro systems offer a range of capacity in node-based increments from 30TB to 153TB per node, maximizing density, reducing power and cooling requirements and lowering storage TCO. Qumulo’s advanced distributed file system allows for symmetrically scaled capacity and performance, providing real-time data visibility and performance monitoring without frequent tree walks. Qumulo offers the industry’s most efficient file system, with the maximum raw-to-useable capacity that leverages 100 percent of useable storage.
Freedom to Choose
Qumulo is designed with platform flexibility in mind. Qumulo customers can drive down costs through a broad choice of hardware at different performance levels. Our software architecture runs on standard hardware provided by Supermicro and other partners. The ability to mix node manufactures such as the new Supermicro nodes with older hardware in a cluster allow Qumulo customers to get the most out of their infrastructure investment while taking advantage of the latest hardware enhancements. The ability to mix node components provide customers to fine tune performance and cost requirements.
Enabling The Next Frontier Of Life Sciences Breakthroughs
Life Science and Bioinformatics organizations pursue their research objectives in myriad ways. However, they are all characterized by massive volumes of machine-generated file data pipelined into downstream processes for analysis. The need for efficient, high-performance processing of file-based data is at the heart of innovation and discovery in life sciences.
Supermicro And Qumulo Advance Collaborative, High-Performance Media And Entertainment Workflows
Supermicro’s Qumulo file storage solution bundle provides a modern infrastructure for data-driven media and entertainment organizations and meets the needs of today’s in-house and remote creative teams for post-production, animation and visual effects, games production, broadcast, and corporate video production.
High-Performance File Data Management And Distributed Storage
Supermicro and Qumulo deliver a high-performance, distributed file system to meet the performance and capacity demands that public sector organizations need to store, manage and access sensitive file data on-prem and in the cloud.
Get The Freedom To Choose Without Compromise With Supermicro And Qumulo
Supermicro and Qumulo are jointly introducing the low profile and all-flash NVMe file storage solution bundle that brings customers the freedom to choose the performance and scale that meets the needs of their most advanced use cases with economics that meet their budgetary realities.
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Some common themes we observe or hear from clients and prospective clients about their company:
- a lack of accountability for results
- organizational responsibility and ownership is not well defined
- poor communications; there are often department silos or walls that reduce communication
- departments are not aligned throughout the organization
- goals and objectives are poorly defined or linked to the strategic plan
All of these observational symptoms separately or in aggregate, negatively impact the company’s ability to effectively execute the plan. This is not new or ground breaking information, but failing to recognize and adequately address these issues can result in continued weak performance and reduced results from other improvement efforts. These are foundational issues that we must always be aware of so that we can successfully execute higher level goals and objectives. Fortunately the remedy is also foundational, you must develop key performance measures with feedback loops in place throughout the organization.
Everyday life is replete with examples of the importance of measures and feedback. Carpenters use a tape measure to cut boards to the proper length and you may have heard the axiom “better to measure twice and cut only once”. Adjusting the site for a rifle scope requires distance and accuracy measurements as feedback. Ever go on a diet to lose weight and not use a scale to measure your progress? In fact a current new tool for health management (weight loss) is to enter your daily meals and snacks into a diary application on your smart phone and it will help track your caloric intake. Add a “step tracking” application and you can monitor your caloric burn rate so that together you can predict and manage a caloric burn rate that exceeds your intake rate. Ultimately you still need the scale to measure results (weight loss or gain), but now you have added some “key measures” that serve as leading indicators of good performance. Simple, straight forward, we all get it, so why don’t we do it at work?
Very recently, Supply Velocity added three new clients for a variety of issues to work on, but I am happy to say they all agreed to implement Key Performance Measures as the foundation to ensure everything else they work on will be successful. We have developed a program we can customize for you to help lead you through the establishment of a robust Key Performance Measure program or you can of course do it yourself. Even if you have some measures in place or you use dashboards, perhaps they need an update or a renewed focus. Whether you are starting from scratch or you want to tune your efforts, the following tips should help.
- Start at the top of the organization and establish up to 3 strategic objectives for the organization to align to and drive to achieve.
- Still at the top of the organization, establish 5 or fewer Key Performance Measures that can objectively measure leading indicators of your progress to your strategic objectives. Put these in the form of a simple to understand, 1 page scorecard.
- Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each department, using the top of the organization’s objectives and measures as an alignment guide.
- Bring the organization with their scorecards together to discuss, negotiate and leverage constructive conflict for clarity, alignment and buy in.
- Establish venues, monthly staff meetings, weekly standing meetings, project review meetings, etc. to leverage the scorecards and hold accountability for results, good and bad.
- Throughout this entire process, practice the following and try to build these ideals into the culture of the organization:
- Manage, focus and make decisions using the scorecards
- Use data (scorecards) to reduce ambiguity
- Be transparent with the data and provide easy access
- Be consistent and fair with feedback
- Be timely and regular with feedback
In football this would be considered basic blocking and tackling. You must have basic fundamentals in place before you can try something more complicated like a double reverse.
Everything described above is a means to an end that is summarized below as the 4 Musts of Execution. How well are you doing versus these 4 statements?
- Mission/Objective/Purpose MUST be clearly understood & bought in by stakeholders
- Results MUST be measurable
- Stakeholders MUST understand how they impact or are impacted by results
- Organization MUST be aligned and accountable for results
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Every year, thousands of awards events are held. Just think about the movie industry: There are the Academy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, Image Awards, MTV movie awards, People’s Choice Awards, SAG Awards, and more. And that’s just those held in the United States! There are hundreds more held in other countries too. Of course, there are also awards in other industries as well as elections and competition surveys. So how can you make an award survey that engages participants when there are so many events being held? By using picture questions for your online survey awards.
Why Create an Online Award Survey with Picture Questions?
An awards form is necessary in order to present participants with nominees and/or candidates in particular categories. Juries consisting of professionals in the award category are often choosing the winner(s) of the awards. But often it’s the “people” who get to choose the winner.
That’s why creating an accessible form, survey, or poll for these types of competitions with awards is a must these days. It allows the award organizer to perform global research, asking fans from all over the world for their opinion on who will be the movie actor or musician of the year, and so on. This makes the voting process democratic and fair to the contestants, but also to their fans across the globe.
Choosing the song of the year, movie of the year, newcomer of the year, the act of the year, and more has never been easier with online surveys that allow people to vote using picture questions. To make awards online, creating them is as easy as 1,2,3:
- Ask the question
- Upload images of nominees, contestants, or candidates
- Share the form, survey, or poll for instant online voting
Award Form with Picture Questions
Competitions, both local and global, happen all the time, regardless of the size of the event and the fanfare. Being a winner means you have done something great and worked hard for it. That’s why we feel the process for choosing a winner should be as fair as possible. Using an online form to collect votes saves you time and makes it easy for people to vote, leading to more votes collected and as a result, a more fair decision is made.
While the 2022 Oscars may have made the most news due to “the slap heard around the world,” there were still plenty of Oscar ballots created for Academy voters and the average movie-goer in order to predict a winner. However, most looked something like this:
Now, consider this online survey that would allow people to vote on pictures, including a nice red curtain background and Oscars statuettes at the top for visual appeal. With this picture poll, the imagery helps trigger memories and emotions voters may have had about the films in question. This Oscars ballot form provides more engagement, which leads to a more fair outcome.
Contest Poll with Picture Questions
Not all online surveys and picture polls highlight the winner of a major event. You can also conduct some for fun, which media outlets often do to engage with their readers. For example, superhero movies are extremely popular. Check out this survey that lets people vote for their favorite superhero using picture questions.
Election Ballot or Poll with Pictures
Who will be your next president, governor, mayor, or senator? That’s a great question and you can get more accurate answers by allowing participants to vote on pictures. As with all important picture questions, it’s important to use a system that treats each candidate fairly (e.g., alphabetizing answers, using similarly sized and high-quality images, etc.) to avoid sampling bias.
Competitions Using Award Surveys
Today, there are thousands of industries, companies, and other entities creating award surveys with picture questions. Check out the MENA Content Creator Awards, for example. MENA (an acronym for the Middle East & North Africa) celebrates the region’s top-quality content creators and talents together with leading global and regional brands in the industry. Participants can cast their vote on everything from Social Media Kings and Queens to category awards, such as Lifestyle Trendsetter, Food Vlogger, Motor Head, Tech Guru, Fitness Fanatic, Parent Ambassador, and World Adventurer. Here’s a look at one of their categories:
Look familiar? That’s because the MENA online survey awards use SurveyLegend’s powerful tool to ask questions with pictures, embedded right on their website. You can too!
Ready to create engaging surveys with pictures that get results? Whether it’s for an award ceremony, an online contest, or a local or national election, creating an online poll with SurveyLegend. It’s free to start and easy to use, allowing you to easily create questionnaire pictures, survey pictures, or poll pictures. Once you’ve allowed participants to vote on pictures, we’re sure you’ll never go back to text-only surveys.
Have you used a survey with pictures in the past? Do you see the benefits of picture questions? Let us know in the comments!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Picture questions help trigger participants’ memory and emotional response, leading to higher levels of engagement and more accurate results.
All awards can benefit from using surveys with pictures. Highlighting movies, musical artists, content creators, fashions, and more with visuals is always a more engaging experience.
MENA (an acronym for the Middle East & North Africa) celebrates the region’s top-quality content creators and talents. Top awards go to Male & Female Star Content Creator, Rising Content Creators, and Social Media Queen and King. Other categories include Lifestyle Trendsetter, Food Vlogger, Motor Head, Tech Guru, Fitness Fanatic, Parent Ambassador, and World Adventurer. To vote, the MENA Content Creator awards embed SurveyLegend’s picture surveys directly into their website.
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I like your optimism, Sue. I really do. Your vision is do-able, but experience points in another direction. It could be good, but it won’t be good. It will, for most, be very, very bad. Especially for those who hope for the best.
A world without war is possible; without poverty and without high rates of maternal and infant death etc. A world in which people can live in habitable and affordable homes.
Even today, it’s within the bounds of possibility. The technologies already exist.
But the ideology is set dead against it.
Because the world as it currently exists is organised and run by a small elite of individuals and groups with narrow selfish interests around controlling essential assets, fomenting wars to set otherwise peacable people against each other; and to promote - at colossal profits - the industrialisation of war.
They are not going to give up this process, which is nearing its climax: a process and a plan through which they have secured their positions, and have nothing to gain by acting otherwise.
The masses are subdued with consumerism, they like it; even though like cocaine or heroin or alcohol, it’s bad for people; except me. I’m exceptional!
Some may live in cool towers amidst serene lagoons and luxuriant forests. As some currently do. But the majority will fight for crumbs. Anything else, democracy, religion, is clutching at straws. The world isn’t like that. The modern slogan is “No, life isn’t fair. Suck it up.”
Ah, good point. Mind you by then we’ll be much better at monitoring moisture levels and recycling the excess. Sticky fingers? By then no problem - we’ll just dip them into the negative ion machine and all will be whisked away. That depends of course that you get sticky fingers on days when there’s power.
Let me tell you a bit more about our lives here in south west France in 2050. Over the last thirty years the land around us has changed dramatically. The great open fields of maize, rape seed and winter wheat, with one man in the cab of a machine the size of a house spraying noxious chemicals, have disappeared. The land has returned to subsistence farming and we have (of necessity) learnt much from the biodynamic and permaculture movements. People grow what they need for themselves and no more. Farmers no longer transport huge hoppers of grain to feed intensively farmed ducks, chickens and pigs. All of that is long gone. And many would say for the better.
This means that swathes of farmland are reverting to wilderness. The first to reappear are the scrubby bushes found in hedgerows, brambles, nettles, self-seeded poplars, wild cornus and elderflower. Scientists have been saying for some time that this re-greening of farmland in parts of the world like France and the Great Plains of America has done much to keep the temperature a degree or so lower than the projections made in the 2030s had led us to expect.
Hardly anyone talks about “weeds” this days. Plants are plants. Most, if not all, useful for bringing variety to our diets. Extractions and dried plants are stored for herbal remedies. Young dandelions are added to salads, nettles go to make soup, self-seeded sunflower heads are collected and stored. Few, if any of the cultivated crops survive. Hybrids, most were sterile and disappeared after a year or two. Only rapeseed persists – throwing a yellow blanket over road verges in the spring.
And with the re-greening of the fields around us, the wildlife has returned in abundance. Any hunting now is done for the pot – and not much of that – it’s too costly. We see deer, wild pigs, hares, rabbits (of course). Coypu continue to be a problem and although they are reputed to be edible we cannot bring ourselves to try them. Periodically the local pest controller sets traps in the streams and small etangs round here to keep their numbers down.
And, of course, with the higher temperatures there is more variety in what we can grow and the productive part of the year lasts longer. We have learnt to grow and manage small tea bushes. Our coffee is still a bit rough. Getting hold of good beans is a problem. Refugees from Africa will often carry exotic seeds and to use them to trade for food and lodging. It has become a culinary adventure – like the first potatoes coming to Europe.
I’m loving your writing Sue but 30 years from now I’ll be in my mid eighties and probably heading back to uk to live in a granny annexe at one of my daughters homes…
My partner resident in uk is a lot older than me…we’re not married so I foresee problems of us never being able to live in France together on a permanent basis…6 months of the year maybe…or sans papers…who knows…
At some point I will inherit from my mom and at the minute I think I will probably buy back in the uk…
I don’t feel that 30 years will bring about any drastic changes but loving your writing nonetheless…
Thanks Helen, I hope you are right. Thirty years from now I will be 102 and hope to be here watching what mankind is up to - both good and bad.
There was a good programme on TV last night which I only briefly caught by Chris Packham - worth trying to track down if you didn’t see it.
I think the challenge is we’re facing a “perfect storm” of climate change / oil running out / fresh water running out / on-going population increase / politicans in ALL countries being self-serving (as Greta said at Davos yesterday) and whilst life may not be as Armagenddonish as some here would like it to be (since there is more than a hint of relish in the comments) I do think there will be changes. But then there’s also so much good stuff waiting in the wings and I think there are parts of the world like rural France that are better equipped than many to survive well. France can be self-sufficient in food and water. The climate in France will gradually move from temperate to more tropical (having lived in Brazil I know that ain’t bad!) and population density starts at a low level, so there’s room for more. I find it very easy to visualise what my life here might be like and I believe it will be far from ghastly!
And all of my prognostications are based on what is already happening in the world, as Stella said above about her family in South Africa having to manage power loss.
So to resume …
the nearest hospital these days is in Bordeaux, over 100 kilometers away - an almost impossible journey except for the very wealthy. So, apart from the vacvans that travel throughout Europe trying to protect populations from the major tropical diseases, we have become self-sufficient (as much as we can) in our need for healthcare.
Setting broken bones is no problem. We have good local chiropracters and osteopaths who know just what to do and the 3D printer produces beautiful casts, that fit perfectly to the individual body.
Perhaps not surprisingly, the “big” diseases that provided the drug companies with so much of their wealth during the last century and the first part of this are in retreat. Cancer, heart disease, type 2 diabetes - all lifestyle related - have little place in our lives now and are kept at bay by those with ancient skills that again are so relevant in our simpler world. The acupuncturist from Villeneuve (now well over 100) travels the region in his horse-drawn caravan, laden with Chinese herbal remedies and (like the vacvans) stops for one, two days in village squares where his patients come to him.
Every house has its own potager - long gone are the days of strimming and mowing and fine lawns. Tropical vines carrying exotic beans and cucumbers scramble up flimsy pergolas and trellises made from willow saplings alongside cœur de bœuf tomatoes. Bok choy and tat soi nestle between rows of mâche and spinach. Herbs are turned to at the first sign of a sniffle or aching joints at the end of the day and lemons, vinegar and garlic are as much remedies as tasty additions to a meal.
Another good point. Not sure I’d like to be ill and travelling to Bordeaux by bike or boat though. In the 70s when I lived in Brazil I’d been to a deserted beach in Bahia. driving back to my hotel I was flaged down by two women who led me to a primative settlement where there was a young couple with a very sick baby. I drove them to the nearest hospital but I’m not sure the baby even lived through the car journey. I hope it did.
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Protected status, be it regarding natural or cultural heritage, is a concept we equate with a secure future for any given site. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Although designation of such status may mean increased monitoring and funding for protection, as well as publicity, fragile ecosystems in particular remain susceptible to the frivolities of human intervention.
Such is the case with the largest natural salt lake in the Mediterranean, found on the Greek island of Limnos, which is now nothing more than yet another bay.
Take a minute to enjoy this magnificent view…
Salt Lake vs Coastal Bay
The Alyki Salt Lake is – or rather, was – located on the East side of the island, covering over 600 ha, rendering it the largest natural salt lake in the Mediterranean. This unique wetland habitat, declared a Natura 2000 site, provided a valuable stopover point for migratory birds, hosting over 135 species; WWF Greece confirmed its importance as a habitat to be conserved for its flora and invertebrate fauna. It was also culturally significant, providing a source of salt for the island’s population as the lake dried over late summer.
This year, however, not a single flamingo has been observed, as is normally common during spring months. Even more shocking is the report that instead of people collecting salt, human activities have rather involved surfing on the lake, which is no longer a separate body of water but one with the sea. This in turn means that the shape of the coastline has fundamentally been changed.
Protection Is Not Isolation
It is easy to forget that although protected areas are metaphorically cordoned off from the real world, they actually continue to interact with their surrounding environment.
In the case of the Alyki Salt Lake – when it still existed as such – its water sources were both fresh water from the surrounding fields and slopes, as well as seawater through sub-surface transport. In times of heavy rainfall, the water level would rise and flood adjacent fields, driving farmers to protect their livelihoods by carving runoff channels into unused fields.
Human Intervention –Consequences of Ignorance and Rash Decisions
For unknown and unjustifiable reasons, earlier this year the island’s municipality licensed the bulldozing of an area of sand dunes which separated the lake from the sea. Although the intention was to alleviate the extremely high water levels experienced after prolonged and severe rain, the communication channel with the sea which started at a few metres wide is now a gaping opening of over 30m and is likely to continue enlarging. Little consideration was given as to the after-effects of such intervention and no environmental professionals were consulted prior to this reckless decision.
Upon bringing this issue to publicity through local newspapers and radio programmes, those involved, including the island’s mayor, did not seem to recognise the gravity of the situation. As further individuals were brought in for contributions, nevertheless, it was made clear that there would need to be in-depth study of the consequences of leaving the lake as it is and of the potential next steps. Experts have stated that all assigned values, namely ecological, cultural, economic and aesthetic, are threatened. Ecological value is at most risk given that there is a chain effect of changes in the water’s salinity and density, altering food sources which can have a great impact on entire food webs and the region’s biodiversity.
Whose Responsibility Is Protection?
Moreover, due to the nature of Natura 2000 designation and guidelines, it is up to the Member States involved to monitor and manage their protected areas; relevant reports are published every six years. As the most recent report appears to be from 2012, this does not bode well for the Alyki Salt Lake, giving a further two years at least before official evaluation of the situation is required. Nonetheless, local Environmental and Architectural Heritage Protection Group Anemoessa are doing their utmost to bring in professionals and government officials to evaluate the situation and guide the next steps for – literally – mending the hole that was created.
Further Thoughts on Heritage or Protected Status
While we wait for updates on the treatment of this site, this incident has got me thinking about what it means to be awarded heritage or protected status.
Although the story in itself highlights the necessity for constant monitoring and education, beyond the initial labelling, it is interesting to compare how and by whom sites are managed, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites come to mind. Should a site be altered or completely stripped of its qualities for which it was listed, it may be classified as endangered or be entirely delisted.
Would this be suitable treatment of the new bay that has been created in place of its Natura 2000 label? Or does removal of special status serve to further degrade an environment in need of protection?
Considering the delays and obstacles encountered in dealing with the practical side of solving the lake issue, I doubt such issues of theory and philosophy are currently a matter of concern to those involved…
Habitat protection, natural heritage, Natura 2000, ecological value, wetlands, salt lake, migratory birds, Alyki Salt Lake, Limnos, Greece, human intervention, World Heritage Sites
Alexia Karageorgis has an interest in exploring human relations to environmental issues. She graduated from the University of Oxford with a Geography BA, and after several nature conservation volunteering escapades, she decided to revert back to the student life. She is currently following the Science Communication and Public Engagement MSc at the University of Edinburgh while nurturing her new interest in British Sign Language.
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The Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County select SWCA to lead the Environmental Impact Report on the Master Plan to reimagine the world-renowned La Brea Tar Pits.
A picturesque open space and park amid a busy urban neighborhood. A place of discovery and science for visitors and locals that has remained intact for more than a century. A landmark focused on the exploration of prehistoric times alongside the modern Miracle Mile. The world’s only paleontological excavation site in a major city. All reasons why SWCA is proud to be leading the comprehensive environmental analysis of the re-imagination of the La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles.
The Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County continue to move forward on their multi-year process of public engagement, master planning, design, and construction at the 13-acre Tar Pits campus. Architecture firm Weiss/Manfredi is preparing a Master Plan design to refresh the experience at the Tar Pits, the George C. Page Museum, and the park grounds. The goal? To give visitors a new journey through the history of the site, make the park even more beautiful while preserving its past, and benefit the surrounding neighborhoods.
The design includes renovation of the existing George C. Page Museum to provide additional space for exhibits, classrooms, and laboratories; enhancement of the park’s vegetation and greenspace; addition of a continuous pedestrian pathway looped around the outdoor space; and establishment of new recreation areas and additional seating and rest areas.
With phased construction occurring over approximately 7 to 10 years, the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County selected SWCA to lead the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
“We appreciate the opportunity to work on this unique site,” highlights Bobbette Biddulph, a senior environmental planner at SWCA. “It’s exciting to have a part in reimagining this park, which has incredible historic and scientific significance.”
SWCA’s multidisciplinary team of environmental scientists, historians, archaeologists, paleontologists, city planners, and CEQA specialists are assessing the environmental impacts of implementing this master plan. The analysis includes traffic and transportation, air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, noise, geologic hazards, hazardous materials, and paleontological, Tribal, cultural, and biological resources.
To support wide public and stakeholder engagement, our team facilitated public scoping meetings interpreted in Spanish and Korean and is supporting the County with local Tribal consultation.
In October 2022, the International Union of Geological Sciences selected La Brea Tar Pits as one of the world’s first 100 Geological Heritage Sites — earning the iconic site global attention and coverage in major news outlets.
“The La Brea Tar Pits reflect a history that is unique in Los Angeles, from some of the earliest evidence for Native American occupation in the area, to the first years of oil exploration and fossil discovery, to the gradual establishment of onsite research and educational facilities,” describes John Dietler, SWCA’s Vice President of Southern California and Pacific Islands. “With my background in archaeology and love of paleontology, I’m thrilled SWCA is a part of this moment in elevating the experience at the La Brea Tar Pits.”
As a purely environmental consulting firm, SWCA is honored to be a part of the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County’s collective vision to inspire wonder, discovery, and responsibility for our natural and cultural worlds.
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The days of your entire IT team being in one office appear to be over. More tech companies are allowing their employees to telecommute either a few days each week or on a full time basis. This perk helps organizations build the kind of company culture able to attract and retain the top technology talent.
This approach to work requires extra effort from managers to ensure everyone on the team stays engaged and productive no matter their location, which might be anywhere on the globe. With a successful team in mind, here are a few tips on managing remote employees.
An Excellent Messaging App is a Must
Using an application specifically for business messaging is a must when managing telecommuters. Something like Slack, or even one with more of project management focus like Asana, is a wise choice. For software development teams, considering using a chatbot, so your team members are able to run builds and test scripts from within the chatbot interface.
The right app plays an essential role in keeping everyone connected and part of the same team. Use messaging as a way to maintain an open communication policy, just like if you were all in the same office. Also consider using a video chat app for meetings to build a sense of camaraderie.
Your Remote Employees Need Clear Expectations
It is important to set clear expectations for all your remote employees. This includes being present online for meetings and finishing their assigned tasks before their deadline. Once again, focused two-way online communication helps make this kind of management work for all.
Accommodate Different Schedules and Time Zone
Remember, your team might be separated by multiple time zones. Keep this in mind when scheduling online meetings. Ensure everyone is able to attend, but at a time that lets them be attentive and engaged.
The importance of collaboration in this era of Agile and DevOps in the IT world cannot be overstated. This interaction needs to happen in the same manner, be it remotely or in person. Considering the time zone of all your team members helps achieve this goal.
Trust Your Team to Keep Their Productivity Levels High
A measure of trust is essential when allowing employees to work remotely. When they understand your expectations of them, as mentioned above, it makes it easier to foster this trust as a two-way street. At the same time, leverage project tracking tools to ensure productivity stays high and deadlines are met.
When you want additional advice on building a great tech team at your company, talk to Synerfac. As one of the top technology staffing agencies in the country, we provide the candidates able to contribute to your success. Connect with us soon!
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If you are in the market for enterprise resource planning software (ERP) and you are looking to get more details on exactly what the JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Software solution can provide, you have come to the right place.
A Brief History of JD Edwards
JD Edwards was the very first ERP solution company and they got their name by building accounting ERP software for IBM minicomputers in the late 1970s. Today, JD Edwards offers a holistic enterprise solution, helping organizations manage every asset of their business, including financials, sales, inventory, manufacturing, human resources, customer relations and much more.
The company name was derived from the initials of its founders’ names, “J” for Jack Thompson, “D” for Dan Gregory, and “Edwards” for “Ed” Edward McVaney.
From the green screen era to the mobile-age, JD Edwards has continued to deliver innovative enterprise-class solutions that respond to businesses’ regulatory, infrastructural, operational and technological requirements, accelerating the achievement of their goals.
Exploring JD Edwards EntrepriseOne Software for Your Business
Within the EnterpriseOne family, there are over 80 JD Edwards Enterprise One application modules that can support specific business operations, whether it’s project management, order management, reporting needs, or all of the above.
Let’s look at these features more closely:
Financial management is designed to help streamline finance department processes and improve financial reporting accuracy. Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and General Ledger accounting can all benefit from this flexible and collaborative tool that links seamlessly with all other JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Software solutions.
You can actively manage projects from start to finish with EnterpriseOne Project Management. This module helps improve the way complex contracts are managed, streamline repetitive billing processes for sales and purchasing, and integrate projects throughout the extended enterprise, to increase financial control and gain better project performance.
Asset Lifecycle Management can drive greater value from your assets helping with planning, budgeting, procurement and more. Harnessing the power of Capital Asset Management, Condition-Based Asset Management, Equipment Cost Analysis and Resource Assignment, businesses can keep assets running at maximum availability, while having the ability to tie costs and revenue generated to individual key assets.
Order Management enables order processing to be streamlined and helps businesses control their order tracking systems for the lifecycle of the order, including ordering, fulfillment and tracking.
The manufacturing module can help businesses optimize and develop efficient processes to achieve superior customer satisfaction. EnterpriseOne Manufacturing Management can assist with the complete manufacturing process, including pricing and delivery.
JD Edwards EnterpriseOne’s reporting solution, One View Reporting, provides end users with data that can be easily converted into lists, graphs, tables and charts. It is very flexible to accommodate users’ needs throughout your organization.
Juniper Research has recently predicted that the number of workplace BYOD devices will double during the next two years. By 2014, over 300 million BYOD devices will be in use. EnterpriseOne Mobile Solutions deliver personalized solutions that can be accessed from anywhere at any time.
Implementation Success Factors: JD Edwards Training
Leveraging Syntax’s proven implementation methodology, your organization will benefit from a complete menu of services tailored to your business requirements. Our team will ensure that you receive rapid implementation of complete, integrated solutions with minimized risks, controlled scope and superior end-user adoption. We provide you with the guidance and assistance you need to control the time frame for completion and help you achieve a rapid return on your systems investment.
To get the most out of your ERP software investment, it is important that your IT partner be fully versed in JD Edwards and able to train your staff so they understand the system’s ins-and-outs. Syntax training can help establish workflows and procedures for the whole organization to ensure that all departments become functional and effective with this advanced business solution.
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Seeing social media trends
Taiwan has one of the highest rates of Internet penetration in the world. Nearly 82.5 percent of Taiwanese households have Internet access. Internet users in Taiwan are also very active on social media, with over 63 percent of Taiwanese maintaining social media profiles. This is just a glimpse of the Internet and social media landscape in Taiwan from III’s research.
Behind all these information is William Shyu, section manager and his team of more than 10 researchers at Foreseeing Innovative New Digiservices (FIND) at III. The team dives into large amount of data, and using Tableau, extracts interesting patterns and trends, and presents an analytical view of behavioral trends and lifestyle preferences among social media users. The team also connects to Google analytics to discover web traffic and Internet usage trends.
Through the research, the III-FIND team aims to understand which social media sites are popular with Taiwanese, and what activities they use these sites for. Incidentally, Taiwan has 14 million active Facebook users in a typical month making it the biggest Facebook user base in Asia, according to Central News Agency in Taiwan in a September 2013 report.
The III-FIND research is an invaluable resource for many business owners and marketers who are trying to connect with Taiwanese consumers online. The findings allow them to make informed decisions and plan their offerings and promotions accordingly.
“From the Tableau visualizations, we are able to see spikes and troughs, and by connecting the dots, we are able to gain an understanding of preferences of social media users," explained Shyu.
“Businesses are then able to see from our reports what works and what doesn’t, and plan their products, services and activities accordingly,” he added.
Delivering insights with visual impact
Generally, III-FIND offers a macro view of the social media scene in Taiwan. For example, according to their research, more than two thirds of Taiwanese are prepared to spend a significant amount of time on social media to find out about the reputation of products or services that they are considering or purchasing. More than half of them, or 50.3 percent, would share their experience with others on a social media site once they have purchased the item.
Shyu commented: “We believe it is better to present our findings in a visual manner as visualization helps people better understand the results. Most likely, we would need to have a computer programmer help us create the visual presentations if not for Tableau. The III-FIND team is made up of researchers and we don’t have anyone with the programming skill sets.”
At any time, the III-FIND team may be going through a few gigabytes of data. They present their findings in charts, diagrams, tables, etc. using Tableau. These are then exported on to slides for easy presentation to III management, industry audience or the general public. Very often, over 100 different visualizations are used in one report. Different information would be presented using different kinds of charts or diagrams to best bring the point across.
“Tableau helps us deliver our findings with visual impact, and it allows us to come up with impressive presentations in a very short time,” said Shyu.
“Compared to using a traditional spreadsheet or visualization tools, Tableau saves us about half the time and we get the same or better results. Coworkers from other departments have been asking me what tool are we using and how did we get such impressive visuals,” he added with a laugh.
Freedom to explore data
Furthermore, III-FIND uses Tableau to ‘explore’ data. As Tableau allows users to retrace their steps, users can freely explore different approaches with the same set of data. Shyu’s team often looks at the same data set from different perspectives without determining beforehand what they are searching for. They switch from one visualization to another in a matter of seconds, and the process often helps to reveal surprisingly interesting findings and insights.
When asked what recommendations he has for people who are first experiencing Tableau, Shyu said that that it was best for someone to first familiarize himself with the tool and its interface as it is different from most traditional tools. He added that once the person is past the initial phase, he will find Tableau to be a powerful tool that can help him achieve much. He also said that Tableau is suitable for anyone with data to analyze.
Moving forward, the III-FIND team plans to dig deeper to understand the Taiwanese social media psyche. The team will also be taking on more special assignments, working with different commercial companies, and doing targeted research to cater to specific needs and requirements.
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POLDINA PRO TABLE LAMP
Zafferano Poldina Lamp is a rechargeable table lamp with painted aluminium fixture, a polycarbonate diffuser and a LED light source. The Poldina collection has IP54 protection, making it ideal for indoor and outdoor use. Battery life guaranteed for more than 9 hours. Poldina Table Lamp combines simple timeless shapes with modern technology. Poldina’s tall minimalist frame is a discrete addition to desktops and side tables.
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Taft partner Peter French authored the article “To skip or not to skip the opening statement in mediation,” which was published in The Indiana Lawyer on Sept. 29. The article provides suggestions to avoid what is often seen as the downside to openings in mediation. Read the article here. (subscription required)
French is a partner in Taft’s Litigation practice group and has an active mediation practice. As a registered civil mediator, he focuses primarily on resolution of complex commercial and business disputes, including contract claims, product liability claims, insurance coverage disputes, shareholder disputes, and business torts.
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A secret plan backed by tech billionaires to create a new city northeast of San Francisco is running into resistance — an indication of the long road ahead in a state where it is hard to build almost anything.
Catherine Moy, the mayor of Fairfield, California, has been lining up opposition to the group of Silicon Valley moguls after learning last week that they were behind the purchase of at least 21,000 hectares of farmland in Solano County, a buying spree done extremely discreetly over several years.
The purchases — with backing from former Sequoia Capital chairman Mike Moritz, LinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman and venture capitalist Marc Andreessen, among others — were part of a plan to build a city that is self-sufficient and sustainable. They aim to address the Bay Area’s dire housing shortage, while bringing jobs and economic growth to the lowest-income county in the region.
However, California laws make it challenging for the developers to move forward, especially without strong support from the local community.
“This is no way to go about any kind of development,” said Moy, whose city is the administrative seat of Solano County. “We’re going to do everything we can to stop this.”
Over the past five years, Delaware-registered Flannery Associates, spearheaded by Jan Sramek, a former Goldman Sachs Group trader, mysteriously snapped up US$800 million worth of land in an unincorporated part of the county, becoming the area’s largest landowner. The investors often paid well above market rates — up to five times more — and kept their plans hidden from local officials.
It was not until late last month that the community became aware that the group of prominent Silicon Valley investors were involved, following coverage by the New York Times and other media outlets.
California Representative Mike Thompson, who represents a part of Solano County, wrote on social media that he met with the founder of Flannery on Wednesday evening, without identifying the person.
“The secrecy under which they operated caused consternation and concern from residents, local elected officials and federal agencies,” he said. “Honesty is the best policy and they need to begin to work with our community and local leaders if they want to advance their ideas.”
On Thursday, California Forever, the parent company of Flannery, unveiled a splashy Web site featuring the first renderings of the planned development.
It showcased a walkable community with a focus on energy, transportation and water infrastructure, as well as wildfire protection. Some of the images depicted a city reminiscent of Italy’s Tuscan countryside, albeit with wind turbines in the background.
The group said that it had operated in “stealth mode” for so long to avoid “reckless” short-term land speculation while it acquired the properties. They are starting to engage with public officials and plan to establish a community advisory board, the Web site says.
“To date, our company has been quiet about our activities. This has, understandably, created interest, concern and speculation. Now that we’re no longer limited by our confidentiality, we are eager to begin a conversation about the future of Solano County,” the Web site says. “Like much of our state, Solano County faces many challenges — but also presents countless opportunities.”
Flannery faces an uphill battle on many fronts. Rezoning agricultural land for residential and commercial use would be no easy task and could take years. Local residents and leaders also say the project poses a national security risk because of its proximity to Travis Air Force Base and that it threatens the livelihoods of farmers.
The land mass borders three sides of the Travis facility, the busiest transit base in the US and a major economic driver. It is the single largest employer in Solano County, with more than 26,000 people living or working there, generating US$1.6 billion in economic activity for the region.
John Carli, mayor of Vacaville, which is also in Solano County, said that preserving the base is crucial to the region.
Travis is known as the military’s “Gateway to the Pacific,” as its airplanes carry the largest share of US cargo of any military air terminal.
Encircling the base with new residences could put it in jeopardy of closing, Carli said.
“I’m not opposed to development, but I also am looking out for the best interest of our city and for the residents of our county,” he said.
California has long been a battleground for housing development and faces a chronic shortage of homes.
While the state needs to consider bold solutions to addressing this crisis, Flannery’s proposal is not the right option, Carli said.
“The answer isn’t necessarily to just build a brand new city without consideration for all the impacts that you’re creating,” he said.
The California Forever Web site says the development, which requires voter approval, would create thousands of jobs, and feature homes, shops, restaurants and schools, all within walking distance.
The project might also include a new large solar farm, major upgrades to an aqueduct that would deliver cleaner water to more than 400,000 people and safeguards to respect the boundaries of the air base, it says.
California Senator Melissa Hurtado, who represents the Central Valley, singled out Flannery’s land purchases as an example of the threats facing California’s nearly US$50 billion agriculture industry and about 70,000 farms and ranches.
“You can’t just buy up large amounts of land for some new city or energy production,” Hurtado said in an interview. “You have to think about the food system as a whole.”
“We’ve got a long way to go with this yet,” said Ken Rosen, chairman of the Berkeley Haas Fisher Center for Real Estate and Urban Economics. “The worst case is they own some farmland at a nice price.”
Many locals believe the lack of existing infrastructure will make it too difficult to build the development.
“It’s a terrible place to put a new city,” said Arvin Chaudhary, 58, a Solano County resident who has lived northeast of the air base for 12 years. “People are going to spend a lot of time and money, and it’s probably never going to happen.”
Whether or not the development succeeds, locals worry it would distract from the investment that is needed to support current residents.
“Many residents have been waiting decades for infrastructure improvements,” said Nora Dizon, who lives in Fairfield. “It would be an insult to leapfrog the residents who have patiently waited for promised changes.”
Ron Kott, mayor of Solano County’s Rio Vista, has raised concerns about traffic congestion on Highway 12 — a two-way road that cuts through the region that is so dangerous it is dubbed “blood alley” by locals.
“Whatever this project is, it will influence the future of our city,” he said.
Then there are the environmental concerns. The Greenbelt Alliance, a Bay Area nonprofit focused on climate-change resiliency, opposes the development because it is in a high-risk location for wildfires, extreme heat and flooding.
Laying a non-permeable surface atop the virgin land further increases those risks, alliance executive director Amanda Brown-Stevens said.
“This doesn’t make sense from an open space or a climate perspective,” she said.
Some residents are eager for a new development and say the proposed project could boost economic activity to the county.
“I personally think this will be amazing for the community,” said Drew Townsend, a 44-year-old Fairfield resident. “I’m sure there will be a ton of ‘not in my backyard’ people, but I don’t think they understand the economic and social impact this could have for generations.”
Flannery has leveled its own accusations about unfair dealings. The firm filed a lawsuit in May alleging that landowners colluded to fix real estate prices, a charge they deny.
US Representative John Garamendi descends from a long line of California ranchers and represents the Fairfield area, including the air base. At a California Senate committee hearing on Tuesday, he said that Flannery was “using secrecy, bullying and mobster tactics to force generational farm families to sell.”
“If these investors plan to convince Solano residents and their elected representatives that building a new city on productive agricultural land is a wise scheme, they are off to a terrible start at earning the community’s trust,” Garamendi said.
For Xi Jinping (習近平) and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), the military conquest of Taiwan is an absolute requirement for the CCP’s much more fantastic ambition: control over our solar system. Controlling Taiwan will allow the CCP to dominate the First Island Chain and to better neutralize the Philippines, decreasing the threat to the most important People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Strategic Support Force (SSF) space base, the Wenchang Satellite Launch Center on Hainan Island. Satellite and manned space launches from the Jiuquan and Xichang Satellite Launch Centers regularly pass close to Taiwan, which is also a very serious threat to the PLA,
Taiwan is beautiful — no doubt about it. In Taipei, the streets are clean, the skyline is gorgeous and the subway is world-class. The coastline is easily accessible and mountains can be seen in the distance. The people are hardworking, successful and busy. Every luxury known to humankind is available and people live on their smartphones. As an American visiting for the first time, here are some things I learned about the country. First, people from Taiwan and America love freedom and democracy and have for many years. When we defeated Japan in 1945, Taiwan was freed from Japanese rule. In
The ultimate end of a situation in which communists are in charge of a capitalist economy is economic depression, with China’s economic woes the prime example. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) regime has suspended monthly reports on youth unemployment, which had previously been at a record high, going beyond 20 percent and rising. It is often joked about in academic circles that when a national laboratory has made a great discovery, the institution will quickly call a news conference to announce it to the world, but when the research has been a total failure, the institution will keep it under wraps. The
Taiwan’s first indigenous defense submarine prototype, the Hai Kun (SS-711), is to be launched tomorrow and undergo underwater testing next month. It is a major breakthrough in upgrading the nation’s self-defense capabilities, and would make it more difficult for China to blockade Taiwan. Facing Beijing’s escalating military threats and ambitions of expanding across the Taiwan Strait, a domestically developed submarine was first proposed in the 1990s under then-president Lee Teng-hui (李登輝). The Indigenous Defense Submarine (IDS) program was formally initiated in 2016, as President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) took office, with the aim of creating a fleet of eight domestically developed submarines. The
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Fine dining, Venezuelan fare, coffee and sweet treats and sandwiches among the newcomers
Summer is supposed to be the slow season, right? Well, tell that to the owners of these new places opening their doors now or soon.
Clusters & Hops opens with a limited menu
The adventurous fine dining restaurant, a longtime favorite on North Monroe Street, is slowly opening its doors at its new location at 1866 Thomasville Rd. Clusters & Hops has opened its retail shop and owner Kent Steels is offering a limited menu from 4 to 10 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday nights. I loved the former location so looking forward to their new home! Contact 850-222-2669. The place looks great! Photo above, credit Clusters & Hops
Jesus Lamas poses for a picture in his new restaurant, Chattaras. Photo credit: Alicia Devine / Tallahassee Democrat
Venezuelan street fare on Mahan
A new Venezuelan restaurant called Chatarras has opened at 3348 Mahan Dr.
Here’s an excerpt from a story by Kyla A Sanford in the Tallahassee Democrat:
“One man in Tallahassee is paving the way for his two nieces and mother in Venezuela to join him in the U.S. by turning to his family’s culinary skills and opening a restaurant in Tallahassee.
Jesus Lamas, 48, said he has one goal in mind for opening Chatarras in eastern Leon County: to create ‘a stable financial life for my family.’ “
Chatarras is serving casual fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The new Argonaut coffee shop at Goodwood Museum & Gardens. Photo credit / Argonaut
Argonaut brings coffee, sweets to Goodwood cafe
Welcome to the coffee shop, Argonaut Coffee, in this sweet spot at Goodwood Museum & Gardens, 1600 Miccosukee Rd.
You may have sampled some of their coffee at Midtown Reader. If you’ve ever been to TOC Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic you probably grabbed a cup while waiting for your appointment. Great to see they’re adding homemade baked goods at their new Goodwood site.
Looking forward to seeing a new business in this location. It was sad to see Soulful by Chef Shac close though the talented chef is still doing catering — Chef Shac — and appearing at many events.
Argonaut is having a soft opening from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 7 to 14 with its grand opening on July 29, the weekend of Harry Potter’s birthday.
A peek at the upcoming Sliders in Midtown. Photo credit / Sliders – A Sandwich Revolution
A new revolution in the sandwich world
This looks very cool. Sliders – A Sandwich Revolution is a restaurant from Drew McLeod, co-owner of Savour with wife Kim, and his son Gabriel. Sliders, opening on July 17, is located in the former space of Gaines Street Pies at 1122 Thomasville Rd.
The decor is called “Old World Bougie.” It’s pretty posh for a store front, with chandeliers, brick walls and colonial accents. But don’t expect fancy food, especially with items like the Mutt & Jeff slaw dog, a Tallahassee original.
Other items include the Alexander Hamilton with Jamaican jerk chicken; the John Hancock with two brisket sliders; the Ben Franklin with sliced rib-eye; and the Betsy Ross vegetarian sandwich.
All the best to these restaurateurs!
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Spring Hill, Florida (July 5, 2019)– Access Health Care Physicians, LLC, announces that its co-founder, Maria Scunziano Singh, MD, will be a speaker at this year’s Tampa Indie Author Book Convention to be held at the Hampton Inn & Suites, Tampa Airport, Avion Park Westshore, 5329 Avion Park Drive, Tampa, Florida 33607. The third Tampa Indie Author Book Convention brings independent authors and readers together and will feature over 40 authors who will speak about their newly released publications. Dr. Maria will be speaking at 6 pm on Saturday, July 13, and will be available for book signings on Sunday, July 14, from 11 am to 4 pm.
Dr. Maria Scunziano Singh releases second book, an outgrowth of her first book Be Consciously Healthy.
Dr. Scunziano Singh’s newest book The Conscious Eat: Healthy Cooking & Lifetime Reci-Peace is coauthored with Diane Friedberg. Dr. Maria believes that what you eat becomes you so make a conscious choice to become healthy. The Conscious Eat is more than just a cookbook. “It’s a new way to look at eating and the relationship between food and your body,” said Dr. Maria. Using the four life elements of earth, water, air and fire, The Conscious Eat brings out appreciation for the energy of food and its impact on our world and bodies. Every recipe is selected to offer the best options to ward off disease, improve memory, take off pounds, and enhance overall energy. “The food we grow in the ground, the water, the air we breathe are all part of the universe. As we consume, we bring our body and the universe together whether the union is joyous or destructive is up to you,” added Dr. Maria.
Attached photo: Dr. Maria in her kitchen at the WellCome OM Center.
About Access Health Care Physicians, LLC
Access Health Care Physicians, LLC is a multiservice medical practice consisting of over 185 healthcare providers and over 1,015 employees at more than 125 locations throughout Florida. Our healthcare professionals provide a wide range of services not only in our offices but within patients’ homes. Yes, we make house calls.
Our medical services include:
- Comprehensive Diabetes Care Clinic
- Blood Draws
- Holter Monitor
- Physical Therapy and Rehab
- Vascular Study
- Nuclear Stress Testing
- Carotid Doppler
- Venous Doppler
- Arterial Doppler
- Bone Density Testing
- Pulmonary Function Testing
- Anodyne Treatment
- Treatment of injuries resulting from automobile accidents including soft tissue injuries
Access Health Care Physicians, LLC main office is located at 5350 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill, Florida 34606. For more information call 352-688-8116, visit us at ahcpllc.com or like us on Facebook.
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Coventry Leisure Centre and Water Park
Leisure case study, ComFlor®
Main Client: Coventry City Council
Architect: FaulknerBrowns Architects
Main contractor: Buckingham Group
Structural engineer: engenuiti
Steelwork contractor: Billington Structures
Decking contractor: MSW
Building Systems UK products: ComFlor®
Year: Work started 2017. Completed and opened 2019
Coventry Leisure Centre and Water Park, known as ‘The Wave’, is a multi-million pound state-of-the-art sports and leisure complex featuring the largest wave pool in the UK.
The development was commissioned as part of Coventry City Council’s regeneration programme and replaces an existing council office block. The high-quality destination is located on a tight congested site next to the city centre’s 70m-high Grade II-listed Christchurch Spire, an 800 year old historical landmark church. The circular shaped structure will be accessible to everyone.
The sports and leisure facility incorporates the main 25m swimming pool, squash courts plant areas and a spa on the ground floor. The first floor houses a gym, changing rooms, further plant areas and a children’s splash pool. Above this sits the pool ride hall, a cylindrical multi-level, open plan structure which forms the main architectural theme of the building.
The distinctive city centre leisure destination has overcome a number of obstacles including a tight constrained site and a challenging steelwork design.
The project footprint is almost entirely bounded by busy roads, served by two entrances and a roadside laydown area. Any design needed to be sensitive to the constrained site and one of the reasons why a distinctive circular shape was settled on, making maximum use of the whole area of the tight site. The upper parts of the centre are housed in a circular drum-shaped structure, while lower down the ground and first floors are accommodated within a more rectangular shaped plinth.
With minimal space and little room to manoeuvre on site, combined with virtually no space for storage of materials or plant equipment, all lifting operations had to be carried out using a variety of mobile cranes which were brought to site when needed.
Where space is constrained on tight city centre sites, a composite floor slab solution is an excellent choice. Floors can be added quickly and easily. The bundles of decking can be lifted into place on the steel structure and manoeuvred into place by hand, reducing the number of crane lifts required as opposed to using a precast flooring solution. And once the decking is in place it acts as a working platform for the storage of materials.
MSW installed 4,350m2 of Building Systems UK (A Tata Steel Enterprise)'s and 100m2 of steel floor decking.
Alan Stokoe, Director at MSW UK Ltd said: “We’ve worked with Building Systems UK for many years and installed a lot of ComFlor® floor decking on various projects. The beauty of the ComFlor® steel decking range of profiles is that they are lightweight and easy to handle, making for a quick and consistent installation, providing a safe working platform once installed”.
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Karl Rahner’s views on prison ministry, although valuable and of significance in their context, are not adequate to deal with the more complex needs and demands of prison ministry in the twenty first century. A greater pastoral appreciation is necessary of the traumas, conflicts and suffering experienced by prisoners, prison pastors, prison staff and, indeed, in the wider world. The subjective world of the prisoner also needs to be addressed in an effort to engage with the innate human desire for meaning and fulfilment. Prison ministry today draws on concrete experience of the above-mentioned traumas and conflicts and must be sensitive to and inspired by the search for meaning as experienced by prisoners. Such an approach leads to a theology based on empowerment
that can be found through a creative and meaning-centred response to suffering, as illustrated by the lives of Viktor Frankl, Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn and Etty Hillesum. The fact that no extensive Rahner-study has been done before in relation to his theology of the prison pastorate, this study about his understanding of pastoral ministry in correctional facilities creates and advances the comprehension of a theological foundation for further scholarly analysis of a timely and imperative subject.
Meins Coetsier studied philosophy at The Milltown Institute of Theology and Philosophy and was awarded doctorate degrees from Ghent University in Philosophy (2008) and Comparative Science of Culture (2012). After postdoctoral research at Zurich University, he works as a deacon and prison chaplain for the Diocese of Fulda in Germany and as a part-time researcher in theology at Trinity College Dublin. He is author and editor of various academic books and has published several chapters, articles and conference proceedings in theology, philosophy, and culture studies.
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Heart racing, palms sweating, heavy breathing? If speaking in public makes your students feel like they're fighting for their life, they're not alone. The better they understand body's reaction, the more likely they are to overcome it. Essential for all educators.
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Introducing LEGO® Education SPIKE Essential for primary
LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essential is a new primary school STEAM solution…
LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essential is a new primary school STEAM solution that ignites students’ passion for STEAM learning through playful problem solving and storytelling, preparing them to be resilient, independent thinkers.
It excites pupils and delivers strong STEAM learning outcomes, developing their STEAM knowledge and practices, and 21st-century skills.
SPIKE Essential is the cross-curricular STEAM solution for primary education. It engages pupils in hands-on investigation of STEAM concepts while contributing to literacy, maths and social-emotional development.
Curriculum-aligned learning units use everyday themes, relatable mini-figures with different personalities and familiar LEGO building elements to solve problems through storytelling.
SPIKE Essential consists of a main classroom brick set with a wide variety of LEGO elements and intelligent hardware, along with the intuitive SPIKE App, all of which is accompanied by a selection of unit plans and comprehensive online and in-app support.
Flexible built-in scaffolding and competency-based professional development opportunities make it easy for teachers to get started and move from one unit to the next.
SPIKE Essential is also used in the FIRST LEGO League Explore, a worldwide robotics competition that encourages pupils to practice teamwork and learn new skills.
Intuitive, inclusive and adaptable learning solution
LEGO Education SPIKE Essential combines aligned curriculum units, colourful LEGO elements, a simple coding progression and intelligent hardware.
Building and hands-on learning is made easy and accessible for all ages with simple stackable LEGO Bricks. The Bridge Pin connects creative system-brick builds to hardware and LEGO Technic elements.
Pupils can create engaging, interactive models by connecting the Intelligent Hub, motors, a light matrix and a colour sensor to bring STEAM concepts to life.
The Hub is a simple-to-use brick-shaped programmable control unit featuring two input/output ports for connecting sensors and motors.
It also features six-axis gyro sensor, replaceable rechargeable battery, intuitive light and button interface and can be connected to devices using USB or Bluetooth low energy.
The colour sensor detects colours and measures reflected and ambient light from darkness to bright sunlight. While the 3×3 RGB light matrix can be programmed to turn on each segment separately and in different colours.
Each SPIKE Essential core set also contains two LEGO Technic small angular motors designed to function as both a motor and sensor.
Using the integrated advanced rotation sensor, these motors can report both speed and position. Motors can also sense direct user input if the output is rotated by hand.
Curriculum-aligned lesson plans
LEGO Education SPIKE Essential curriculum units are designed around playful narrative-based problem-solving with relatable themes that can develop young pupils into independent STEAM thinkers.
LEGO Education SPIKE Essential includes five units that focus on national standards for both lower and upper primary grades. Each unit is comprised of seven to eight 45-minute lessons, plus language, arts and maths extensions for each lesson. This is 50 hours of classroom content in total!
During each lesson, pupils brainstorm and develop creative solutions through trial and error while collaborating with their peers.
Intuitive coding experience
Using the LEGO Education SPIKE App pupils will experience intuitive coding. With LEGO Education SPIKE Essential, pupils can progress all the way from lower to upper primary following a progression of block-based coding from icon blocks to word blocks based on Scratch.
This provides age- and skill-appropriate tools for developing their coding proficiency.
Part of the LEGO Learning System
LEGO Education SPIKE Essential is part of the LEGO Learning System, and ensures a progression of learning year after year, starting in the lower year groups and progressing to the upper primary.
The consistent unit structure builds a strong foundation for easy progression into secondary education and more-advanced learning opportunities with SPIKE Prime.
The LEGO Learning System is an intuitive, inclusive and highly adaptable hands-on learning system. It future-proofs pupils’ skills, and makes them confident lifelong learners by giving them unlimited possibilities for hands-on, playful STEAM learning.
Find out more about LEGO Education SPIKE Essential here.
Visit LEGO Education at Bett 2022
LEGO Education welcomes you to its Bett 2022 Teaching and Learning Theatre session – “It’s time to rethink learning” – on Thursday 24th March 2022 at 1.20pm-1.50pm. Join Tom Hall, Head of LEGO® Education International, alongside Neill Lunnon and Brendan O’Keeffe of Fulham School, to learn more about the LEGO Learning System.
You can also visit LEGO Education during Bett 2022 in its Gallery Suite NG7. Please come and meet the team at the Gallery Suite to book a workshop or to check times for open forums each day.
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Video: How is child support generally calculated? | Rolla, MILength: 01:32
Upload Date: April 20th, 2017
The amount of child support that is given needs to be calculated in a particular way.
Although separated, a child’s parents must cooperate in finding a solution to financially support their child. An experienced Rolla child support lawyer is well aware of the factors a family court may consider in finding this solution. To accurately support a child (shelter, food, clothing, education, etc.), a family court will consider factors such as the individual income of the parents, lingering medical expenses, alimony, and others. To read more about the topic, take a look at our child support page.
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WHY CHOOSE UK?
ONE OF THE BEST EDUCATION OF THE WORLD
- World leader in educating subjects like Engineering, Science, Art and Design, Business and management, Law and Finance.
- Offers one of the best education system in the world with qualifications which can make a real difference to your future.
- Study at one of the best universities of the world
THE BEST RESEARCH PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES AVAILABLE IN UK
- The UK’s reputation and legacy as a world centre for scientific research makes it a magnet for some of the very best thinkers in the world.
- The UK undertakes 5 per cent of the world’s scientific research and produces 14 per cent of the world’s most frequently cited papers.
- UK is the home of English so the best place to develop language skills and enhance employment prospects
- Great chance to interact with many cultural background students
PRACTICAL AND INDUSTRY ORIENTED EDUCATION
- It offers practical as well as always updated knowledge based on current industry standards.
- UK Programs focuses more on job oriented as well as industry updated knowledge
UK’s education system allows students to combine courses and subjects from different areas of studies, so student can tailor-made the degree as per their own needs and interests.
Education System: (Scenario)
Following checklist can be helpful to you to plan your Education in Australia and start your studies on time:
2 years before your course start date (Maximum)
- Start researching on your program, destination, institute etc. well in advance so you have time to check everything and you don’t miss out any option
18 months (Maximum) (or minimum 6 months) before
- Check the entry requirements of the course you selected to study – you need to check academic as well as English language proficiency requirements. And make sure you meet all the requirements.
12 to 14 months before
- Apply for the institutes you want to study
10 months onwards
- Check offer letters and make your decision on institute and program
- Meet the conditions mention in offer and accept the offer
- Arrange financial documents, Pay Fees and avail CAS
- Apply for student VISA
3 – 4 months till your course start date
- Organize the accommodation that suits you
- Arrange your flight bookings
- Airport pick-up must be arranged
- Reach UK and start your studies
Academic requirements varies in different universities. Average requirement is 60 – 65% marks in most recent education (Few universities ask higher than this and there are few who accept lesser than this as well)
As Medium of Instruction in UK is English, student need to prove his/ her level of English by appearing any English language tests approved by University/ UKBA by achieving required score. UK accepts following English language tests:
IELTS: 6.5 Bands required for Masters and for bachelors 6.0 bands
IELTS UKVI: 6.5 Bands required for Masters and for bachelors 6.0 bands
*Please note, all institutes don’t accept all test scores. Please contact respective Student Advisor at Who Am I for details.
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Understanding client requirements and functional specifications. Designing, developing, maintaining and optimizing secure and scalable multi-tier web applications. Work closely with the architects to develop the best technical design and approach for new application development. Testing the website and identifying any technical problems and other hitches.
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The source RGcloudS recently revealed in a tweet, Apple is using a new charging protocol and power supply chip, which allows the iPhone to realize 40W wired fast charging and 20W MagSafe wireless charging.
RGcloudS said it is not possible to confirm whether Apple will apply this improvement to the iPhone 15 series, and does not rule out the possibility of delaying it to the iPhone 16 series.
Note: Apple’s iPhone 14 series supports a maximum wired charging power of 30W, and MagSafe supports up to 15W charging.
RGcloudS previously revealed that the iPhone 15 series will use stacked battery technology from the automotive sector, which not only has the ability to have higher energy density, but also safer, but in the latest tweets, it said that the technology is delayed to the iPhone 16 series.
Stacked battery cells utilize a manufacturing technique called lamination, in which battery elements and spacers are folded into jagged layers rather than rolled up. With less wasted space within the packaged cells, more active material can be included, which increases the total capacity.
This allows stacked cells to have a higher energy density compared to rolled cells. Heat can also be more evenly distributed within the cell rather than concentrated in one area, which extends the life of the battery.
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The November Update is now available for users seeking to install the new update via Windows Update. To install the latest Windows 10 update, go to your Windows Update settings (Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update) and select Check for updates.
Once the Windows version 1909 update appears, you can choose Download and install now option as shown above. Once the download has completed, you will need to restart your computer to complete the installation process. However, if you don’t want to restart now due to some ongoing work, you also have the option to Schedule the restart. All you need to do is pick a day and time that is convenient for you and Windows will do the rest.
Latest Features of the Windows 10 November 2019 Update:
The latest 1909 version of Windows 10 introduces some amazing features to improve user experience.
Now, let’s take a quick glance at some of its latest features:
Creating an event directly from the Calendar flyout, without letting you open the Calendar app.
A new button at the top of the Action Center to help you easily manage notifications.
Sort notifications by most recent ones at the top.
Updated search box in File Explorer that integrates OneDrive content online with the traditional indexed results.
Enlarged navigation pane on the Start menu to help you get exact information about each icon, mouse hover, and clicking.
Activate third-party digital assistants from the Lock screen by using your voice.
If you don’t see “Feature update to Windows 10, version 1909” on your Windows 10 OS by following the aforementioned steps, then your machine might be having some driver-related issues.
Using outdated or broken device drivers, you may start receiving various driver errors that can make your computer unstable, less efficient and even lead to hardware malfunctioning.
The driver updater tool is an excellent automatic utility that not only provides you a detailed report of all outdated or missing drivers but also lets you updates them to the latest manufacturer-recommended versions.
This is it! This concludes our guide that will give you a clear insight on how to install the latest Windows 10 November Update.
We hope these aforementioned steps helped you install the Windows 10 latest release. Please let us know in the comments if you face any particular issue while installing the latest Windows 10 Update, 1909 version.
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At a press event today, Nest refreshed its product line with some new devices and new features.
First up is Nest's brand new device, the Nest Cam, the home security camera designed to give owners the ability to see the going-ons in their house when they're not there.
Designed like a classic Dropcam, the Nest Cam will continually send its video stream to the cloud. You can bend it, twist it, put it on a wall - and it comes with a mount that can stick onto a wall or fridge. There's also a tripod accessory so you can latch it onto just about anything.
Nest Cam will offer 1080p resolution, which should provide an adequately sharp image, as well as an 8X digital zoom. The Clear Zoom feature also helps sharpen the picture when you zoom in.
Nest also highlighted that its cam offers great night vision thanks to eight infrared LEDs. We got a preview of how sharp the night cam is, and it certainly seemed better than we'd expect.
It's smart, too: a unique detection algorithm will detect any strange happenings and alert you on your smartphone with a live feed. You can even select certain objects in the room that you want Nest Cam to pay particular attention to.
Interestingly, Nest is piloting a program for YouTube creators to stream using the Nest Cam. The program will stream to YouTube Live and give fans a behind-the-scenes look at popular personalities. Popular camera feeds will also stream to YouTube using the Nest Cam.
The camera costs $199 (£159), available for order now, and will ship next week. To make more of Nest camera, you'll need to subscribe to Nest Aware for $10/£8 a month.
Smoke without fire
Next up is a second-generation Nest Protect. "It can learn more, know more, and you can worry less," said Nest's Maxime Veron. The first generation had one type of smoke sensor good at detecting small fires, but Nest has improved the device's accuracy with a split-spectrum sensor which can pick up both slow and fast-burning fires. The reason? In the 1970s, Nest says, a fire could take about 30 minutes to engulf a room. Today, it can take just five.
The new Protect can also better tell if smoke is less threatening - a bit of excess smoke from a toaster, for example - and won't bleep unless if feels there's an actual prospect of danger.
Third, Nest is updating existing Protect smoke alarms with two new features. The first is a fan shutoff, which will switch off your fans if it detects smoke in your house. The second feature is safety temperature alerts, which will notify your smartphone if your house temperature reaches an unsafe level.
Finally, the new App Silence feature will (as its name suggests) let you silence your smoke alarm with your phone. It also costs $99/£89 (for both the wired and battery versions), available to order today, and will be available next month.
Nest has, for the first time, introduced an app that lets users control every single one of their Nest products.
Nest app 5.0 will work on any device and lets users oversee all their Nest devices as well as their current Dropcams. The app works on the browser as well as iOS 8 and up and Android 4.0 and up. The updated Nest app is up for grabs in Google Play and the App Store right now.
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Hugh is now a correspondent at Business Insider covering Google and Alphabet, and has the unfortunate distinction of accidentally linking the TechRadar homepage to a rival publication.
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Paper Mario: The Origami King pits the portly plumber against a folding fiend known as King Olly. He’s left his carefully-placed creases all over the kingdom, and even folded up poor Princess Peach. Unsurprisingly, it’s up to our moustachioed hero to save the day.
Players will need to guide Mario through a paper-crafted world alongside his new sidekick, Olivia, as you battle King Olly’s folded soldiers and encounter familiar enemies from the Mario universe, such as Goombas and Shy Guys. Interestingly, Mario will join forces with unlikely allies – even the big bad himself, Bowser – to help overcome the latest threat.
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Mario’s new talent this time around (is there anything he can’t do?) is the 1,000-Fold Arms ability. Mazza can extend his arms to interact with the environment and solve a variety of puzzles, and they’ll also prove useful in battle, too.
The Paper Mario series arrives on #NintendoSwitch with an origami twist! What evil paper shenanigans does the Origami King have planned? Find out when #PaperMario: The Origami King releases on 7/17!https://t.co/Zw9epBSIZp pic.twitter.com/4fUGYDcGjGMay 14, 2020
Judging by the trailer above, Paper Mario: The Origami King looks like a return to the series roots, with a greater focus on exploration, humor and RPG mechanics. Previous entries for the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U, such as Paper Mario Color Splash, came under fire for being too simplistic, so hopefully Origami King isn’t a paper thin experience.
Paper Mario: The Origami King is available to pre-purchase digitally for $59.99 (£49.99 / AU$89.99) on Switch, and pre-orders are also available for physical copies.
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Watch a Lions vs Chiefs live stream
You can watch a Lions vs Chiefs live stream on NBC and Peacock TV in the US. NFL fans in Australia can watch the game on Kayo Sports. In Canada, Lions vs Chiefs is being shown on DAZN, TSN and CTV, while viewers in the UK can tune in on Sky Sports or the NFL Game Pass. Full details below.
Lions vs Chiefs preview
All through the offseason the Lions have been hyped up as NFC North champions in the making, and Dan Campbell's men will get the chance to show what the fuss is about under the bright lights of the NFL Kickoff Game. A meeting with reigning Super Bowl champions the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium doesn't fit most people's idea of fun, but Kansas could be missing two of their top stars for the season opener. It's a warm evening tonight in Missouri with kickoff just around the corner.
Stud tight-end Travis Kelce looks set to miss out after hyperextending a knee in training on Tuesday, while the standoff between defensive tackle Chris Jones and the franchise is still rumbling on. If Kelce is the down to Patrick Mahomes' touch, Jones is the bedrock of the Chiefs' defense, and without him on the field, the Lions' high-powered offense could feast.
Jared Goff has rebuilt his reputation under OC Ben Johnson, with the duo conspiring to turn Detroit's offense into the most prolific unit in the NFL, at home at least, last season. Rookie running back Jahmyr Gibbs and linebacker Jack Campbell are expected to be thrown straight into the mix after being selected in the first round of the Draft, and they could hardly hope for anybody better to learn from than Rookie of the Year Aidan Hutchinson.
The 2023 NFL season is about to begin, so follow our guide on how to watch Lions vs Chiefs wherever you are and get an NFL live stream for the season.
Lions vs Chiefs live stream: how to watch NFL Kickoff Game in the US without cable
Fans can watch the Lions vs Chiefs game on NBC in the US, with kick-off set for 8.20pm ET / 5.20pm PT this evening.
How to watch Lions vs Chiefs without cable:
The cheapest option by far is to pick up NBC's standalone streaming service Peacock TV, which starts at $5.99 a month. It also offers live coverage of every big WWE event, plus the EPL and plenty more live sports. You can pay $11.99 a month for commercial-free coverage.
Sling TV is an OTT service that's especially good for NFL fans.
The Sling Blue package offers local NBC and Fox channels in most major markets, thereby covering a large number of NFL games including both primetime and local broadcasts. The usual cost is $45 a month, but if you're new to the service you can get a discount on your first month.
An extra $15 a month for the combined Sling Blue + Orange bundle adds access to ESPN 1, 2 and 3 to your NFL viewing arsenal - as well as a raft of other premium channels.
A costlier but even more thorough alternative is FuboTV, which includes NBC, CBS, Fox, ESPN, ESPN 2, ABC and NFL Network - all the TV channels you need to tune into the NFL this season.
Prices start at $74.99 a month after a FREE FuboTV trial.
If you subscribe to Sling TV, fuboTV, Peacock or any other US streaming service and find yourself unable to access coverage because you're out of the country, consider using a VPN as outlined below – IPVanish is fast and starts at $2.49 per month.
How to watch Lions vs Chiefs from outside your country
We've set out how you can live stream Lions vs Chiefs in a number of countries around the world. However, if you're away travelling for pleasure or for work, you probably won't be able to tune in like you normally would at home. This is the result of geo-blocking - best understood as digital borders that restrict certain services and content to specific parts of the world.
You can get around these digital borders by using one of the best VPNs, which can also offer robust protection from cybercriminals and government snooping. They're really easy to use too.
Use a VPN to live stream Lions vs Chiefs from anywhere:
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How to watch Lions vs Chiefs: live stream NFL Kickoff Game in Canada
The Lions vs Chiefs kicks off at 8.20pm ET / 5.20pm PT today, and is being shown on DAZN, which is live streaming every single NFL game this season.
DAZN costs CA$29.99 a month or $199.99 a year. Away from home? No problem.
Not only do you get every single NFL game, but DAZN is also the exclusive Canadian streaming home of Champions League, Europa League and EFL Championship soccer!
It also comes with support for iOS, Android, Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Roku, Xbox One, PS4, and laptop/PC streaming (including Mac devices).
Lions vs Chiefs is also being televised by TSN and CTV. If you don't have cable, you can live stream Lions vs Chiefs on TSN Direct, which costs CA$19.99 a month or CA$199.90 a year, or TSN Plus, which is $8 a month or $80 a year (both before tax). CTV doesn't offer a streaming-only sub.
Lions vs Chiefs live stream: how to watch NFL Kickoff Game in the UK
The Lions vs Chiefs game is being aired in the UK on Sky Sports, but be warned that kick-off is set for 1.20am BST on Thursday night/Friday morning.
The network shows up to six NFL games live each week on its dedicated Sky Sports NFL channel, as well as the live RedZone highlights show each Sunday.
Subscribers also get to watch on the move using the Sky Go app, which is available on nearly all modern phones, tablets, laptops, PCs and consoles.
If you want to sign up to Sky Sports, you can check out our guide to Sky TV deals and packages for today's best prices.
Don't fancy being locked in to a long, expensive contract? Consider the more flexible streaming option, Now, (formerly Now TV). Now sports passes start at £11.98.
Hardcore NFL fans may instead want to look at NFL Game Pass, which costs £14.99 per month or £150.99 for the season and shows every out of market game live.
Away from the UK but still want to catch the action? Use a VPN to live stream Lions vs Chiefs as if you were at home.
How to watch Lions vs Chiefs: live stream NFL Kickoff Game in Australia
The Lions vs Chiefs kicks off at 10.20am AEST on Friday morning, and NFL fans in Australia can watch it live on ESPN and Kayo Sports.
While ESPN is available via a Foxtel subscription, Kayo Sports is an ideal option if you don't want the commitment of a lengthy (and pricey) contract.
Kayo lets you stream on one device with its $25 per month One plan, two devices with its $30 per month Basic plan, and three devices with its $35 Premium plan.
It also gives you access to over 50 other sports including cricket, NRL, PGA Tour golf, F1... the list goes on! Handy if you don't want to go all out on Fox.
For the complete package, NFL Game Pass is showing every game of the season live, with a subscription available for AU$28.99 per week or AU$279.99 per season.
Not in Australia right now? Use a VPN if you're away from home, in order to tap into your home coverage.
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Aatif is a freelance copywriter and journalist based in the UK. He’s written about technology, science and politics for publications including Gizmodo, The Independent, Trusted Reviews and Newsweek, but focuses on streaming at Future, an arrangement that combines two of his greatest passions: sport and penny-pinching.
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One drawback of password managers is you still have to rely on passwords by creating and storing one for every website account. And though the password manager is protected by a master password, your accounts can still be vulnerable if you use a weak or simple password.
With passkeys being touted and implemented by several tech companies, one option for going passwordless is to turn to NordPass with its new Passkeys feature. Using NordPass Passkeys, you can access supported website accounts using a passwordless option, no longer requiring you to create or store a password.
- What are passkeys?
- How do passkeys work with NordPass?
- How to set up your NordPass account
- How to install the NordPass extension
- How to create a passkey for a new account
- How to create a passkey for an existing account
- How to log in with a passkey
- How to manage your NordPass-generated passkeys
What are passkeys?
As set up by NordPass and other providers, passkeys are a relatively new type of authentication. Instead of you using a traditional password to access a system, website or account, passkeys are automatically generated to sign you in seamlessly behind the scenes. A passkey is generated when you sign up for an account, and it consists of two separate cryptographic keys: one public and the other private. The public key is registered with the website, while the private key is stored on your device. When you try to log in, the two keys are paired to authenticate your identity and grant you access.
Adopting passkey technology and standards from the industry group FIDO Alliance, such major players as Apple and Google have already set up passkey options for their users. And more recently, password managers have been getting into the act to generate and store the passkeys for supported website accounts.
How do passkeys work with NordPass?
NordPass passkeys currently work with the company’s desktop application and Chrome, Edge and Firefox desktop browsers via extensions. Support for Safari on macOS will pop up later in the year, according to NordPass. As for mobile devices, the OS vendors need to provide APIs for support. Google has said it will allow third-party apps to manage passkeys on Android in August 2023; Apple has promised the same support for this fall.
Passkey support is still in its nascent stage, so it’s available only at certain websites; however, support will expand as more sites integrate the technology. On its Passkeys FAQ page, NordPass lists many of the sites that currently allow you to set up passkeys. Other lists of websites that support passkeys are Passkeys.directory and Keeper Passkeys Directory.
How to set up your NordPass account
If you don’t have an account with NordPass, browse to the NordPass website. You can sign up for a personal or business subscription. Click the Business button if you wish to set up a business plan. The price starts at $3.59 per user per month with a free 14-day trial (Figure A).
To establish a personal plan, click the Personal button and then click the Check Plans button. Three types of plans are available: Free, Premium at $1.49 per month, and Family at $2.79 per month (Figure B).
Click the button for the plan you want, and then follow the steps to set up your account. During this process, you’ll need to create a username, password and a master password. You’ll also be prompted to download and install the NordPass desktop application.
After the setup is finished, the NordPass application launches. Click the entry for Passkeys in the left sidebar. For now, clicking the Learn More button takes you to the FAQ page; after you start generating passkeys, the data for each website account will be stored here (Figure C).
How to install the NordPass extension
Fire up your favorite browser to set up the extension for NordPass Password Manager & Digital Vault. You can do this in Chrome, Edge or Firefox in Windows or in macOS.
- For Chrome or Edge, head to the Chrome Web Store and search for NordPass Password Manager & Digital Vault or just follow the direct link to the page. Choose the options to add the extension to the browser and add the extension’s icon to the toolbar.
- For Firefox, go to the Firefox Browser Add-ons page and search for NordPass Password Manager & Digital Vault or follow the direct link to the page. Select the option to add the extension to Firefox and then pin its icon to the toolbar.
How to create a passkey for a new account
From here, let’s say you want to set up a new account with a website that supports passkeys:
- Browse to a passkey-supported site from the NordPass list of supported sites or from one of the other lists referenced above.
- Select the option to create a new account and enter your email address.
- Choose the option to use a passkey. A NordPass window should appear and offer to set up the passkey.
- Click the Create button (Figure D). You’re then signed in with your new account using the generated passkey.
How to create a passkey for an existing account
Next, maybe you want to set up a passkey for an existing account for which you already have a password:
- Browse to a passkey-supported site.
- Sign into your account with your username and password.
- A site such as Google will immediately ask if you want to switch to a passkey. For other supported sites, you may have to review your security or password settings for an option to use a passkey. Either way, accept the option to create a passkey.
- The NordPass window pops up and offers to create your passkey. Click Create (Figure E).
How to log in with a passkey
You can now log into any account for which you’ve created a passkey.
- Browse to the site and enter your username. The NordPass window appears and asks if you want to sign in with your passkey.
- Click the Log In button to sign in (Figure F).
How to manage your NordPass-generated passkeys
You can view and manage the passkeys you’ve created with NordPass:
- Open the NordPass desktop application and click the Passkeys entry to see all your stored passkey-driven accounts.
- Click the Launch Website button at the end of each entry to sign into that site.
- Click the ellipsis icon to display a menu from which you can copy your email address or username, edit the entry, attach a related file to it, share the entry or move it to the trash (Figure G).
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When you are a retail business owner, all that matters for you is consumer attention. You constantly reach out for greater sales and higher visibility of your brand among customers. To achieve that you need a brand promotion for your company that is consistent and affordable. Often in the case of small companies or newly established ventures, Vinyl Sticker is a limited resource which makes expensive promotional plans a difficult objective. But sometimes it is more about creative thinking than about money.
Use Of Promotional Ideas
There are promotional ideas that are often more effective than expensive plans and far more affordable. Using them to promote your business can help in growth and visibility among a new and the core group of your consumer base. Constant visibility with the use of affordable promotions is more effective in creating a stronger and more loyal customer base.
Promoting Your Business
If you own a car you can use the same for your own company’s promotions as well. if there is more than one car available, they can all be a part of this useful and affordable but constant promotional campaign for the company. Using a creative vinyl sticker can be a great means of promoting your business with the help of your fleet of cars that can be the brand ambassadors for the company. This is one such consistent idea that works immensely to create greater visibility among potential buyers and help to create a new customer base as well.
How Does This Help
You have to make sure that the Vinyl Sticker that are make for this purpose are attractive. And visible even from a distance. If you can have these place on more than one car, they will be recognize among those who see it and connect the image of the sticker with your company name. Before long, this creative association will help people remember the brand name and refer to it while buying.
Using The Right Designs
Stickers or decals are effective business promotion tools when they are make to be creative in design. A very relevant and contemporary design will be need that people of all age groups can recognize and relate to as well. The color schemes have to be sharp and bright, which will make them attractive. And visible from a distance on a moving vehicle as well. use of 3D graphic imaging can be an added advantage. There are vinyl cutout designs that are not only attractive but weather-resistant as well.
Use Of Vinyl
One of the main reasons that Vinyl Sticker is a popular material use in manufacturing stickers is its lasting durability. These stickers come with a beautiful glossy texture that is lasting even with constant external exposure.
Affordable And Available
Having a new design of stickers is constantly necessary to keep that element of surprise. And shock alive among your buyers and patrons. They can expect to see something new from your brand each time. you can use these for free giveaways too. Because of the low-price range affordability will not be an issue. There are companies that offer free designs and all types of personalization on these stickers.
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A few days ago, Ms. Liu, a tourist, accidentally dropped her mobile phone into a 700-meter-deep canyon stream while visiting the Guyao Village scenic spot in Yaogu Mountain, Xianning, Hubei.
Since there are a lot of important information on the mobile phone, if it is lost, it will bring huge losses to her. Ms. Liu asked the scenic spot for help with the attitude of giving it a try.
The staff of the scenic spot transferred the water pump and generator, and after 8 hours of unremitting efforts, they finally found the mobile phone for Ms. Liu.
In terms of responsibility, as some netizens said, "The fact that I lost my mobile phone has nothing to do with the scenic spot", so the scenic spot originally had no responsibility and obligation to help Ms. Liu find and salvage her mobile phone.
After all, pumping water for 8 hours also requires cost.
Even if, as the relevant parties say, "there is no cost for salvaging mobile phones", strictly speaking, tourists have the obligation to protect their own property from infringement. If the mobile phone falls into the water due to their own problems, they should bear the consequences themselves.
As a result, many people suspect that the tourists involved have special identities, so the scenic spot gives them special care.
It is not a bad thing to have doubts and disputes, and it helps to explain the facts and reasons clearly.
The scenic canyon pumped water for 8 hours to help tourists find mobile phones, and did not ask tourists to pay. This should be comprehensively researched and systematically analyzed to avoid falling into the mindset of completely calculating "economic accounts".
It is true that you are responsible for your own lost things, and the scenic spot can also use this as a reason to refuse tourists' help, but the scenic spot considers "tourists first, service first, and everything is worth doing for the tourist scenic spot". This is not a false statement, but It is the service concept that the scenic spot should pursue and practice, and it is also the travel experience that every tourist most hopes to obtain.
The most attractive part of a scenic spot, in addition to the unique scenery and cultural environment, is that it can provide public services that make guests feel at home, so that tourists can truly receive "God-like treatment".
A mobile phone may not be very valuable, but the information inside is very important to individuals.
In the face of tourists asking for help, whether the scenic spot responds positively and takes measures to help, or responds indifferently, different choices will have different results.
If the role is changed and you put yourself in the position of a tourist, I believe everyone will give praise and thanks for the practice of the scenic spot.
Just like a traveler who violates the regulations and gets lost or encounters danger, although there are relevant legal regulations and risk warnings, relevant parties such as scenic spots and nature reserves are not responsible for the losses of travel friends, but when rescue is needed, the relevant parties will still be in line Based on the principle of "life first", we will do our best to rescue donkey friends.
A mobile phone carries the extension of the service concept and public responsibility, and is also a concrete manifestation of safeguarding the consumption interests and personal rights of tourists, and is an inevitable requirement for risk prevention in scenic spots.
The so-called professionals do professional things, and the loss of personal property such as mobile phones is of course a "private matter" rather than a "public responsibility", but it is the natural responsibility of the scenic spot to avoid and prevent personal safety risks.
Based on the importance of the data in the mobile phone, tourists would have great safety risks if they salvaged the 700-meter canyon by themselves. Once they slipped into the water and caused casualties, it would be difficult for the scenic spot to get rid of the relationship.
It is better to help tourists solve the real needs of danger and danger. It can not only eliminate the risk from the source, but also improve consumer satisfaction, continuously optimize the social image of the scenic spot, and win a better market reputation.
Coincidentally, a video titled "Sanitation Workers in Emei Mountain Scenic Area Helping Tourists Pick Up Mobile Phones" has been circulated on the Internet recently.
Although sanitation workers have no safety measures to help pick up mobile phones, it is still touching to climb over the guardrail and go down to the cliff to help tourists pick up mobile phones. This situation is similar to the scenic spot pumping water for 8 hours to pick up mobile phones for tourists. .
At present, the tourism market has entered the post-epidemic era, and the revival of the tourism industry has become an urgent need for the entire industry, and it is also a critical moment for various scenic spots to survive and develop.
Improving the favorability and reputation of the scenic spot is inseparable from the touch brought by the beauty of details, so that tourists can have a more comfortable sense of security and gain, so that the scenic spot can become a tourist destination that everyone yearns for.
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Name I'm hearing could be in play at Maryland: JMU's Everett Withers. Knows the Big Ten.— Dan Wolken (@DanWolken) November 2, 2015
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Maryland football is doomed by turnovers, smothered by Iowa - The Washington Post
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Hawaii fires coach Norm Chow - SBNation.com
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New bowl projections, with College Football Playoff business about to pick up in a hurry - SBNation.com
Hey, let's predict how all the bowl games will look, now that another Saturday's in the books and the official rankings are inbound.
Maryland basketball profiles in Terpage: Jared Nickens - Testudo Times
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2015-16 Maryland Terrapins Women's Basketball Season Preview - BT Powerhouse
They may be loaded with talent, but these Maryland Terrapins don't look much like last year's undefeated team.
Maryland basketball has 10-to-1 odds to win national championship - Testudo Times
Good news, Terps. Vegas is the latest to believe in College Park. The new odds has Maryland as the third likeliest to win the national championship.
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I have created note cards from three vintage Halloween postcards. I love the art and graphics from these old postcards. If you are in the Wichita area, you can purchase the note cards at Bella Luz, 300 N. Mead, Wichita, KS. Have a wonderfully frightful Halloween!
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Tuesday, 28 June 2022: Despite concerns around misinformation and false claims, social media users around the world continue to believe that the information they read and share on platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook is factually correct, with levels of trust highest in emerging economies. In India, as many as 88% of people who share information from social media are confident in its truthfulness, slightly above the global average of three quarters.
The findings, based on a global study by Oxford University Press (OUP), the world’s largest university press, show that when looking for factual information, 37% turn to social media, rising to 44% of Mexicans, 43% of South Africans and 54% of Indians. Britons were less likely to look for facts using social media, with only 16% describing it as a preferred source, compared to nearly three in ten (29%) Americans. Overall, most of us rely heavily on Google and other search engines for information, with two thirds (67%) worldwide and 62% in the UK finding facts this way.
The study, The Matter of Fact, takes a broad look at how people across the world seek out information and judge its accuracy, drawing on a pool of evidence bolstered by survey data collected from 5,000 people across the UK, the US, South Africa, India, and Mexico. It finds that social media has become central to shaping people’s understanding. More than half (52%) said that when it came to distinguishing fact from fiction, sites like Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram play an important role. At the same time, reliance on books and more traditional means of gathering accurate information has declined. For example, less than a quarter (17%) cited non-fiction books and encyclopaedias as sources when seeking facts.
There were geographical differences in the level of trust people put in social media, with almost 80% of Indian and 60% of Mexican respondents seeing these networks as an important tool for separating fact from fiction, but only 27% taking this view in the UK and 43% in the US. Under 55s were more inclined to believe in the accuracy of the material they shared from social media. While just over 35% of people aged 25 to 44 said they were ‘very confident’ they were sharing only truthful information from social media, only 13% of over 55s felt the same. Younger people are also more likely to rely on social media as a source of factual information, with over 40% of those in the 16 to 44 age-bracket turning to the platforms compared to just 12% of over 55s.
Other key findings from the report included:
- Most of us prefer to consult multiple sources to determine whether something is accurate, with 80% globally and 70% of Britons keen to double check their facts.
- Half of us still think politicians and government play a significant role in helping us to separate fact from fiction (47%) – but this fell to 36% among more sceptical Britons
- Almost two thirds (65%) agree that facts should be open to interpretation, however this varies across markets with 83% in India and around half for the UK (51%) and US (47%).
The pandemic does appear to have had an impact on people’s perceptions of truth, with around three in four people agreeing that they are now more cautious about the accuracy of the information they encounter – a figure that climbs to over 80% in India, Mexico, and South Africa. The data also shows growing mistrust and scepticism about truthfulness, with 69% saying it has become harder to clarify whether information is factually correct. People in the UK and US are particularly hesitant about putting their trust in a single source, with 17% of Americans and 25% of Britons saying they hadn’t shared information from any source as fact in the last five years.
When it comes to teaching the next generation, many parents rely on knowledge acquired during their childhood (32%). In Mexico, almost 30% of parents said that they used encyclopaedias and non-fiction books. Half (49%) used the likes of Google, dropping to around a third (34%) in the UK. Other popular sources were educational textbooks and websites, teachers, libraries, with each used by about one in three parents. Notably, parents from India were much more likely than those elsewhere to use social media and WhatsApp when teaching their children, with around one third citing these sources.
The report further explored trust in institutions and experts. In South Africa, 86% agreed that universities and academic institutions were important upholders of truth, compared to two thirds (66%) in the US and UK (67%). With increased exposure to experts throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, almost half of people globally (48%) expressed trust in information when it was backed up by relevant experts. Post-pandemic, academic research and scientific experiments were thought of as the most likely origin of truth by 32% of people.
Speaking about the research, Nigel Portwood, CEO of Oxford University Press, said: ‘Differentiating between fact and fiction is harder than ever, with the unprecedented events of the last two years bringing the debate around misinformation and false claims into sharp focus. With an ever-increasing number of sources to turn to for information, from books to academic texts to digital channels, and so many answers available at the touch of a button, it’s no surprise that our research presents a global picture of confusion.
‘At OUP, we want to help people to make sense of the world around them, encourage them to consult multiple sources, and question what is shared as fact. We believe we have a valuable role to play in championing the importance of quality research and enabling access to accurate, trustworthy information. It is our ambition to enable authors and experts to share their wide-ranging knowledge and perspectives, encourage open and honest discussion, and give people the tools to interrogate ideas and information with confidence.’
The full report, The Matter of Fact, can be accessed here.
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When it comes to dream destination weddings, Greece is at the top of the list. How do you make it even more fabulous? Fill it with beautiful blooms, crystal accents, and two white-tie grooms! For their wedding celebration, Brian and Joseph invited their nearest and dearest to the south coast of Athens for a weekend filled with fun. Guests marveled at the land and seascapes, incredible food, and stylish touches at every turn. The couple’s beloved dog Moby even got to join in on the festivities! Beautifully shot by Anna Roussos, the entire day is a true celebration of love.
From the Groom, Brian… When we first got engaged, we both knew that we wanted a destination wedding. We decided to send ballots to our guests with three dream destination options and sent them to about 40 of the guests on our list. We revealed our destination at our engagement party, which featured a beauty pageant-style contest with 3 of our good friends representing each destination. At the end of the party, our emcee announced Greece as the winner with about 80% of the votes!
We knew that the main event simply had to be an all-white affair, for grooms, the wedding party, and guests alike, which looked like a total dream when it all came to fruition. We got our wedding apparel from Enzo Custom in Washington DC they designed our bespoke suits with gorgeous Loro Piana fabric and turned my “short suit” reception outfit dream into a reality.
We cared a lot about the floral arrangements and lighting, two décor aspects that we’d seen make or break a wedding. The 12 Events brought our vision to life with pastel blooms, crystal chandeliers, sparkling golds and of course whites.
The best advice I received is when a friend recommended that I step back from all of the craziness and take a few mental snapshots during the ceremony and reception. Those specific moments where I paused to take it all in stick out in my mind. The wedding goes by so quickly, and soon all you’ll have are the memories – and the amazing photos and videos, of course!
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Wendy Kloppers, an environment officer from the City of Cape Town, was sitting in her car observing work at the massive R500m ($27m) Delft Symphony Way project to house low-income families when gunmen shot her dead on 23 February.
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P.O BOX 793
Conyers GA 30012
ShippingAll items are shipped via U.S. Postal Service and take approximately 3-5 business days (BLOND/COLORED HAIR TAKES LONGER) once items are shipped, tracking numbers will be sent to the email address provided with the purchase. Orders are processed within 2-3 business days before shipping. THEAMORCOLLECTION.COM isn’t responsible for any lost items. If your tracking information states that your package was delivered and you have not received it, you must take this up with the United States Postal Service. THEAMORCOLLECTION.COM does not hold responsibility for package that state have been delivered. If items have not been received, they can be located by using the tracking number or contacting your local post office. If an order is placed on a national holiday or after 3 p.m. EST on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, it will be shipped the following business day.
Terms & ConditionThis website is owned and operated by the Amor Collection LLC there terms set forth the terms and conditions under which you may use our website and services offered by us. This website offers visitors to shop clothing , hair weaves ,shades by accessing or using the website of our service you approve that you have read understood and agree to be bound by these terms
Refund / CancellationNo return or exchanges onused items For any undamaged product, simply return it with its included accessories and packaging along with the original receipt (or gift receipt) within 14 days of the date you receive the product, and we will exchange it or offer a refund based upon the original payment method. In addition, please note the following: (i) Products can be returned only in the country in which they were originally purchased; and (ii) the following products are not eligible for return: swim wear , bodysuits , lashes PLEASE NOTE: ALL POSTAGE COSTS FOR RETURNS MUST BE COVERED BY THE CUSTOMER UNLESS IT IS OUR FAULT For further information feel free to email us at firstname.lastname@example.org Thank You!
What kinds of payment methods do you accept?We accept the following forms of payment: Visa Master Discover American Express Paypal
CAN I COLOR MY HAIR?This is 100% virgin human hair that has not been processed & is not processed in anyway. You can color the hair, however once Virgin hair is treated in any way, it is no longer virgin. Be sure to keep color treated hair conditioned and moisturized.
HOW MUCH HAIR DO I NEED?Our bundles are around 95-100g each. A full sew-in weave with our virgin hair, would need approximately need 2-4 bundles. We ONLY recommend buying 2 bundles when a frontal is being used. We recommend 3-4 bundles for our more silkier texures such as straight and body wave. Keep in mind the longer the hair the smaller the weft!
wigswigs density are 130% unless requested for more . if you want its and upcharge
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With over 30 years of personal injury experience, you will be seen, heard, and loved in the most personal and professional manner. I will guide, educate, and advocate for your unique circumstances. You pay nothing until the conclusion of your case. Feel the difference, hire Pamela Olsen, Esq!
Ms. Olsen has practiced law since 1992. During her law school education and throughout career she knew, if it is not about people, she is not interested. Everything about people interests Ms. Olsen from the simple details of living to the most profound. She began her law career in a skyscraper in downtown Miami representing corporate interests. Within a VERY short time, Pam knew that side of the things in the world was not for her. Pam always loved all things medical and psychological. Her next job in law honed her interest in the more human aspects of law to insurance disputes and she represented most all of the big insurance companies. While those 5 years were a wonderful training ground, Pam knew that representing the injured and the people who felt powerless against big corporate interests was the only way she could continue in the legal field. Ms. Olsen has been practicing personal injury law for the last 20 years!
When you or a loved one has suffered an injury as a result of an accident you deserve immediate and full attention.
Our pledge to you when you become our client is as follows:
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A variety of services to meet your child’s needs.
Intensive ABA Therapy Services
Our ABA program is designed to make learning fun while preparing children for preschool and kindergarten settings. No child is too young to start; we serve toddlers to 8 years old in our ABA program. Sessions include typical daily routines to increase readiness skills for the school setting, including circle time, structured play with peers, snack and lunch time, toilet training and small group activities led by a teacher. Each child receives individual support throughout sessions by a behavior technician to ensure success and encourage errorless learning. A Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) designs and oversees each child’s programming and individualized learning objectives. Sessions occur 5 days per week allowing the recommended intensive behavioral intervention up to 40 hours per week.
* Your application may take up to 14 business days to review. We will follow up via email, once reviewed.
We’re here to guide you through the process with years of clinical expertise using gold standard assessment tools. Our Licensed Clinical Psychologist evaluates your child as a whole by looking at developmental history, symptoms exhibited across settings, and current developmental functioning.
* Your application may take up to 14 business days to review. We will follow-up via email, once reviewed.
*Diagnostic services are only available at Springfield, IL and O’Fallon, IL clinics.
Interpreter services available if needed
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