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III Our MP3, WMV, MOV, OGG, Authors' rights
Authors' rights
You may publish your recordings or score of a work in the public domain, or your own composition or arrangement in MP3 format for audio or in WMV and MOV in the case of videos.
Recordings should be complete and natural
To keep the feel of a recording as close as possible to that of a recital, we only accept complete recordings. Extracts, pot-pourris, medleys, combined works, rewritten or distorted existing works will be removed without notice. Under certain conditions, you may publish extracts of works, see the conditions in "IV Laws governing the quotation/citation of music".
Use these guidelines when listing the title
To allow automatic organization and alphabetic search function of MP3s, scores and videos, please name your message following this layout:
Name of composer, Forename of composer - Title of work.
The dash ( - ) acts as a separator between the composer and title, for example:
Sor, Fernando - op.35/13 Etude
The dash is very important - it allows us to create a list of MP3s, scores and videos automatically.
MP3s, scores and videos that have not been titled by this method have to be edited and modified manually by the forum administrator.
Careful titling means that everyone (including those who do not speak your language) can find them more easily.
If the composer has two forenames, write only their initials, with a space between:
Bach, J. S. - BWV 1006 Prelude
If we publish an MP3, score or video of a duo, we add this tag - Duo at the end, - Trio for a trio, - Quartetto for a Quartet and - Ensemble for more. E.g.,
Anon. - La Rossignol - Duo
Gabrielli, Giovanni - Sonate pian e forte - Quartetto
Vivaldi, Antonio - Andante of Concerto in G - Ensemble
For scores add the tag [PDF] or [JPG] at the start of the title e.g.
[PDF] Sor, Fernando - op.35/13 Etude
Only acoustic recordings of acoustic instruments are accepted
Please only post recordings of classical guitar, lute, theorbo, baroque guitar and renaissance guitar, which should be as faithful and natural as possible, that is to say recorded acoustically and with minimal sound processing. Recordings of electric guitar, electric acoustic guitar, midi or synthesiser guitar or Silent Guitar will be deleted without notice.
One file only per thread, only one version of a work
Do not publish more than one audio or video recording or score per thread. Your file should be attached to the first message of the thread. If you want to publish several recordings or scores, open a new and different thread for each of them.
If you make a new version of a recording that you have already posted
If you make a new version of a recording that you have already posted, post it in a new topic and make sure you alert the moderators, who will then merge the two topics and replace the original recording with the new one.
Except for YouTube, DailyMotion, Vimeo and Soundcloud, links to files will be refused
MP3, WMV, PDF, JPG, MOV files must be published as attached files, links in the form of URLs are prohibited on the forum (except for links to YouTube, DailyMotion, Vimeo and Soundcloud). Posts containing URL links leading to MP3s, scores or videos on other sites are removed without warning.
Your scores
You can publish scores of your compositions or arrangements in the form of PDF files or JPG files in the Forum: "Our scores for guitar". Only music written on stave/staff will be accepted so TABs will be refused. Facsimiles of early music tabs (1500 - 1700) for lute, vihuela or guitar are acceptable in JPG format.
YouTube, DailyMotion and Vimeo Videos
The websites http://www.youtube.com/ , http://www.dailymotion.com/ and http://www.vimeo.com/ allow individuals to publish videos. In your posts, you may give links to classical guitar videos on YouTube, DailyMotion and Vimeo, on condition that you only give links to your own compositions or works in the public domain. Give your post a title following this example: Niccolò Paganini - Capricho nº 24. Links to works protected by copyright will be removed without warning.
Comparison files are forbidden on the audio and video forums
The audio and video forums are not designed for publishing comparisons of recordings, or of guitars. However such files are allowed in the "Recording Classical Guitar" forum and in the top level of the "Luthiers, Classical Guitar Makers" forum. (See rule IVa)
Rate of compression
We ask you to compress your files to a region of between 64 kbits/s minimum to 128 kbits/s maximum. Files of more than 128 kbits/s may be removed without warning if the forum becomes saturated.
What is meant by 'public domain'?
Works by anonymous composers and those where the composer or arranger has been dead more than 70 years (plus war years in the case of French nationals) belong to the public domain. Recordings, or links to recordings, of works having editorial rights (for instance Villa-Lobos or Leo Brouwer) are removed from the forum. You can, of course, attach your own compositions. If you are edited, your editor must equally give his or her consent.
Arrangement of works
To take a specific example: 'Isaac Albeniz (1860-1909)' is in the public domain, but 'Isaac Albeniz arranged by Andres Segovia (1893-1987)' is not, Segovia being dead less than 70 years.
If the composer or arranger is still alive or died less than 70 years ago then the work is still protected by copyright.This applies also to sound reproduction.
Exceptions to copyright
Some composers, like Agustín Barrios Mangoré, had no heirs and did not give part of their rights to an editor. Since there is no "rightholder" for their works, you can publish them on the forum.
Who can publish attached files?
The only condition necessary to publish a recording or score is that you are a registered user of the forum.
Ownership of published recordings and scores
Your audio and video files must be copyright free recordings. For related reasons of composer copyright and associated rights, the participant agrees not to publish a recording of which he is not the author. Do not send an extract of a commercial CD, unless it's your own! Copies will be removed without warning.
Recordings are the fruits of labour of Delcamp.net forum members. They are for personal use only. Any use of them for commercial or public use is forbidden.
The participant authorises Delcamp.net to use files on an unlimited timescale, and possibly in other formats, for instance the creation of a compilation of your recordings.


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From start to finish Elissa and Jon's wedding was so relaxed which allowed them to truly focus on each other. The rain stayed away, and their day was beautiful.
The warm weather didn't stop their friends and family from celebrating and enjoying each other's company well into the night.
Amazing vendors:
Dress: BHLDN
Bridesmaids dresses: Show me your Mumu
Tuxes: The Black Tux
Hair: Vicky Savanovitch
Make-up: Makeup by Brittany
Flowers: Diana's Floral
Venue: Oak Brook Bath & Tennis
Lighting: A Posh Production
Catering: My Chef Catering
Cake: Mariano's & Portillo's
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Private landlords looking to boost the value of their properties before downgrading their portfolios should ensure their homes "stand out from the crowd".
That is the opinion of Homebuilding &Renovating magazine editor Jason Orme, who has suggested that there are a number of ways to raise property sales prices.
"Whether it's an extra bedroom or a loft that's half-converted, then it might [have a better chance of selling],"he explained, after indicating that location is still the key deciding factor in the price of a home.
His comments come after Nationwide Building Society revealed that renovating a typical property by adding ten per cent of floor space can increase its worth by five per cent.
This figure apparently rises to seven per cent when working with detached homes.
Mr Orme said that many homeowners are opting to improve their current living space, as opposed to buying new bricks and mortar during the recession.
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text: Recently we had the pleasure of creating some videos for Stetson University on one of their projects for the new building. "People of Significance" is a series of 20-25 videos based on Stetson graduates and faculty, and their success stories. It will be playing in their Welcome Center on their huge 16 screen display in the lobby! When working with each graduate/faculty we asked them to describe Stetson University in one word. One of the best things about being a professional videographer is the little videos you put together for fun after shooting a big project. Thanks to everyone who took part in this huge project, from this small video you can tell how much people care about Stetson!


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The foundation of Vogue's leadership and authority is the brand's unique role as a cultural barometer for a global audience. Vogue places fashion in the context of culture and the world we live in — how we dress, live and socialize; what we eat, listen to and watch; who leads and inspires us. Vogue immerses itself in fashion, always leading readers to what will happen next. Thought-provoking, relevant and always influential, Vogue defines the culture of fashion.
Youth charity The Prince's Trust helps disadvantaged young people to get their lives on track. Founded by HRH The Prince of Wales in 1976, the charity has supported 11-30 year olds who are unemployed and those struggling at school and at risk of exclusion for over 40 years.
Many of the young people helped by The Prince's Trust are in or leaving care, facing issues such as homelessness or mental health problems, or they have been in trouble with the law. The Trust's programmes give vulnerable young people the practical and financial support needed to stabilise their lives, helping to develop self-esteem and skills for work.
Founded to regulate the craft or trade of the goldsmith, the Goldsmiths' Company has been responsible since 1300 for testing the quality of gold, silver, from 1975, platinum, and from 2010, Palladium.
The Company continues to play an important role in support of the craft and industry, funding apprenticeships and assisting with the technical training of aspiring craftsmen. It has also made a £17.5 million investment by creating The Goldsmiths' Centre, a unique community in the heart of Clerkenwell, providing training and workspace to goldsmiths, silversmiths and allied crafts. This is the Goldsmiths' Company's largest ever direct investment in the craft and industry with a particular focus on the trade, education and industry development.


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Happy Thursday! Today is an extra happy Thursday for me because it's mine and Willie's 3 year anniversary! I can't believe it has only been 3 years that we've been dating, it feels like it's been double that. I just don't know what I ever did without him. He truly is my best friend and he still gives me butterflies to this day. He's my favorite. But enough with the sappiness, let's talk overalls.
I've actually owned these overalls since Willie and I started dating, lol. When I got them, it was so hard to find them because it was around the time they were just barely starting to show up in stores. I think I got mine from like Marshalls or TJ Maxx, surprise. Now they are everywhere and there are so many different styles, I love it. It's pretty cool how things from years ago can come back into style. I hope overalls stay around for a while because they are so fun to wear! I like to wear mine with a striped shirt, a crop top, or a flowy white top. When I bought these overalls, my mom was like "What? Those are a thing again? I used to wear overalls when I was pregnant with you." I don't know why they disappeared for almost two decades, but I'm glad they're back.


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At the end of May, President Horacio Cartes of Paraguay formally submitted his resignation to Congress. This was to enable him to take a seat in the country's senate. His term was due to officially end in August, but given that incoming senators are to be sworn in on June 30 and the Constitution prohibits officials holding two offices simultaneously, his resignation from the presidency would allow him to assume his senate seat.
On Tuesday however, President Cartes announced that he was withdrawing his resignation. Successive attempts to try and get Congress to accept his resignation were stymied by opposition parties, including the left-leaning alliance led by the former President, Fernando Lugo, together with members of his own Colorado Party. The opposition of these legislators prevented the senate achieving a quorum and so Cartes' resignation remained formally unapproved.
Paraguayan presidents are limited to one five-year term, but the Constitution allows for former presidents to become senators for life. These are relatively toothless positions however, whereby former presidents are allowed to express their opinion in the senate, but they have no vote or no real capacity for political leadership. Cartes therefore, and with the backing of the Constitutional Court, ran for a full senate seat in the recent elections on April 22nd, which he duly won. An attempt last year by Cartes to reform the Constitution to allow for the extension of the current provision on term limits ultimately ended in failure amidst popular opposition and public demonstrations.
Accession to a full, elected senate seat, as opposed to the largely ceremonial seat he is constitutionally entitled to, would also afford Cartes the complete set of rights and prerogatives available to senators. This includes immunity from prosecution, which some have suggested is the major impetus behind Cartes' eagerness to leave the presidency and assume a senate seat.
Before he became president, Cartes built up a family empire spanning businesses involved in banking, tobacco, the drinks industry and even soccer. But during his presidency, WikiLeaks published a 2010 US State Department cable alleging that Cartes was the head of a criminal operation involving drug trafficking and money laundering. In 1986, Cartes spent sixty days in jail as a result of an investigation into currency fraud.
The general assumption is that once the term-limited Cartes leaves the presidential office, he will face criminal charges relating to his business activities. Hence the resistance of the opposition and some members of his party to his proposed resignation.
Cartes is not alone in seeking immunity from prosecution in the sanctuary of a senate seat. Most famously, Augusto Pinochet became a senator for life with immunity from prosecution in Chile following his defeat in the 1988 referendum. Cristina Fernández de Kirchner is also facing prosecution over the alleged cover-up of Iranian involvement in the bombing of the Asociación Mutual Israelita Argentina (AMIA) building, a Jewish community centre, in Buenos Aires in the 1990s, but is currently protected by her position as a senator. And given the current legal woes of former Peruvian presidents, Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, Ollanta Humala, and Alejandro Toledo, in the wake of the Odebrecht affair, I have no doubt they would welcome the protection a senate seat (with immunity) might bring.


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Age 14, 8th grade
School: Alternative School for Math and Science
Hometown: Painted Post, New York
When not studying spelling, Sriram plays the oboe, piano and chess to keep his mind stimulated. He also enjoys more active pursuits including badminton, tennis, basketball and ice skating. Reading also brings him pleasure, and he encourages others to read by volunteering at his local library. A seasoned traveler, Sriram has been all over the world, but he still has Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, France and South Africa on his travel bucket list. Because he has been to the Scripps National Spelling Bee four times already, Sriram once produced a TEDx talk about his experiences in the Bee. He previously competed in the Bee in 2008, 2009, 2011 when he tied for 6th place, and 2013 when he placed 3rd.
Age 13, 7th grade
School: Bethesda Christian School
Hometown: Fort Worth, Texas
Ansun is so musically gifted that he not only plays piano, guitar and bassoon, he also has perfect pitch. In other words, he can instantaneously identify or sing any given musical note without a reference pitch. Ansun also enjoys playing chess, solving complex math problems and programming robots. In his spare time, he ministers to seniors in nearby nursing homes. Ansun is making his second trip to the Scripps National Spelling Bee; he also participated in 2013.
Age 13, 7th grade
School: Parkway West Middle School
Hometown: Chesterfield, Missouri
One of Gokul's hobbies is photography, so it's no surprise that he hopes he can someday visit Hawaii to take in the gorgeous scenery and capture it with his camera. He also spends time watching basketball, and he looks up to Miami Heat forward LeBron James. Wonder by R.J. Palacio is his favorite book, and he likes both rap and alternative music, from artists like Eminem and Imagine Dragons. Gokul also enjoys action movies, especially the hilarious 21 Jumpstreet. Gokul tied for 10th place in the 2012 Scripps National Spelling Bee and tied for 19th place in 2013.
Age 14, 8th grade
School: Incarnate Word Academy
Hometown: North Royalton, Ohio
With a diverse portfolio of interests, Ashwin is fascinated by everything from international commerce to biomedical engineering research to investing and the stock market. In his free time, Ashwin plays golf and the piano. At school, he is involved in the Spanish and Latin clubs. It seems only natural then that his favorite movie is The Dead Poet's Society, which popularized the Latin phrase "carpe diem." Ashwin previously competed in the Bee in 2013, tying for 33rd place. His sister Anamika is the 2010 Scripps National Spelling Bee champion.
Age 13, 8th grade
School: Home School
Hometown: West Melbourne, Florida
Mary has been a bit of wanderer: In her 13 short years, she and her family have lived in four states, eight houses, and three different climates. Though currently living in Florida, her favorite place to be is Virginia in autumn, and she misses the mountains and cold, snowy winters of some of her other homes. She is also a budding photographer, and she considers the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to be one of the most photogenic spots in Washington, D.C. Hopefully, she can take her photography to Europe, where she can capture images of France's art, architecture and landscapes. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with friends and family and watching TV shows from the 1950s and '60s. Mary comes from a spelling family. Her brother Jonathan and sister Deborah have both competed at the Scripps National Spelling Bee, with her brother tying for 6th place in 2006. Mary herself previously competed in 2013.
Age 14, 8th grade
School: McClure Junior High School
Hometown: Western Springs, Illinois
Alia loves to travel and has been to Washington, D.C., several times; but this time she's looking forward to sharing the sights and sounds with many of her classmates and friends, who will also be in the nation's capital on a school trip. When not traveling, she spends time practicing the violin and plays in the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras. While studying for spellings bees, she likes to listen to educational podcasts and radio shows such as This American Life and Radiolab. If she could meet anyone in the world, she would choose Pope Francis because she finds him incredibly inspiring and thinks he has made a positive impact on the world. Alia previously competed in the 2013 Scripps National Spelling Bee, tying for 19th place.
Age 15, 8th grade
School: Home School
Hometown: Cape Coral, Florida
As a member of the Fort Myers Coin Club, Jacob considers himself to be an avid numismatist — a student of currency — and has collected coins since he was four years old. Because of this, of all the historical sites to see in Washington, D.C., he is most excited to visit the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing, where he can watch currency being created. At home, he has a dog, Snickers, and two fancy goldfish. In his free time, Jacob most enjoys playing fantasy sports, especially fantasy football.
Age 14, 8th grade
School: Sam H. Lawson Middle School
Hometown: Cupertino, California
Neha loves to write and recently won a Daughters of the American Revolution history essay contest. She has been to Washington, D.C., before and has seen many of the monuments in the capital city, but she hopes to visit the Lincoln Memorial for the first time on this trip. When not spelling or reading adventure novels, Neha can be found playing badminton, practicing karate or taking singing lessons. The best part of making it to the Scripps National Spelling Bee for Neha has been to see all of her hard work and dedication pay off and to achieve her hard-earned goal. This is her second year at the national finals, having previously competed in 2013.
Age 13, 8th grade
School: Knox College
Hometown: Mandeville, Jamaica
As a resident of Jamaica, Tajaun knows something about beautiful beaches. So when he gets excited about someday going to a place like Tahiti for its pristine, adventure-filled beaches, you know those islands must be impressive. In his free time, he enjoys playing soccer and cricket or snacking on his favorite dish, ackee and salted cod. While in Washington, D.C., he hopes to visit the Smithsonian Museums to view exotic art from all parts of the globe. When he grows up, Tajaun hopes to attend to Oxford University in England to study medicine.
Age 14, 8th grade
School: Big Country Home Educators
Hometown: Abilene, Texas
Film analysis, knitting Rodentia, and "crafting irreverent travesties of pop songs" top Kate's list of hobbies. She is also a Girl Scout and has won the Bronze and Silver Awards — in 2010 and 2013, respectively. An aspiring writer, Kate imagines what it would be like to spend a day with the Brontë sisters and even wrote a short story that was produced for an episode of the television program Green Screen Adventures. Kate previously competed in Scripps National Spelling Bee in 2012 and 2013. With six more dictionaries in her private collection than in her local library, it's no surprise she is making her third appearance at the Bee.
Age 11, 5th grade
School: Rivers Edge Elementary School
Hometown: Glen Allen, Virginia
Tejas is learning Bharata Natyam, a type of South Indian classical dance, but he's just as likely to rock out to "Roar," by Katy Perry! Tejas also stays active as a member of a competitive swim team. Olympic champion Michael Phelps is his role model, and Tejas uses Phelps' example of humility and determination as inspiration to do his best. Recently, Tejas has started learning how to cook and can already prepare both chutney and raita. A wordsmith in more ways than just spelling, this year he was one of only 16 in the nation to earn a perfect score in two consecutive meets in the Gold division of the WordMasters Challenge, an analogy and verbal reasoning competition. When he travels, Tejas collects refrigerator magnets from each destination — he has close to 40 magnets so far.
Age 13, 7th grade
School: Kate Collins Middle School
Hometown: Waynesboro, Virginia
Samuel is usually busy performing on the stage and the field — he received scholarships for tap dancing and also plays on a traveling soccer team. When not dancing or cheering on his favorite basketball player, LeBron James, Samuel plays the French horn and spends time with his miniature dachshund, Truffles. In the future, Samuel would like to study biomedical engineering at Harvard University, as well as visit Tanzania to see the Serengeti National Park and Mount Kilimanjaro. Samuel previously competed in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in 2013.


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Thu, 24 August 2017
Farewell Jerry. R.I.P. Roger's Memory Chest talk with Mr. Let's Make a Deal, Monty Hall, He turns 96 this week! Funny stuff from the late Dick Gregory.
Direct download: BoomertownEP215082617sub.mp3
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Thu, 17 August 2017
ELVIS DEAD! 40 Years later. We talk to music historian John Einarson about The King Plus! The World's Oldest Stand up Comedian.
Direct download: BoomertownEP215081917.mp3
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Fri, 11 August 2017
The guys land in 1984. Ooooh! Thriller!!! G'bye Fantasy Island. Roger's Memory Chest chat with "Mr. Rourke" Ricardo Montalban. Laughs with Joan Rivers and Farewell to Glenn Campbell.
Direct download: BoomertownEP213081217.mp3
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Building a Movement
Jon Neuhaus, City Year Boston '91, '94
City Year Los Angeles ASSOCIATES Board Member and RJS Chair
Managing Director, Morgan Stanley
RJS Membership Level: Platinum
Member since: 2015
Supporter of: City Year Los Angeles
Jon Neuhaus, an alumnus of City Year Boston who, as a college student, also aided start-up efforts at City Year Chicago and City Year San Jose, was instrumental in bringing City Year to Los Angeles in 2007. He currently serves on CYLA's Associates Board and as the site's RJS Chair, and is a Managing Director at Morgan Stanley.
In November 2017, Jon became the first City Year alumnus to become a Platinum-level member of the Red Jacket Society.
Why is being part of the Red Jacket Society important to you?
I come from a middle class family – my mother was a teacher and my father was a minister – and many of my educational opportunities were made possible by the generosity of others, including scholarships. Extending the opportunity for others to serve is vital - for the AmeriCorps members who dedicate a year of their lives, for the students, schools and communities City Year serves, and for the entire country as we help to develop the next generation of civic-minded leaders.
City Year's core mission -- of inspiring and helping young people, and helping mend society's fabric -- remains as central as it was 27 years ago. I saw this in-person yet again while attending the recent Red Jacket Society Leadership Conference. When I served in 1990-1991, City Year was still something of an experiment. Today, it is a movement.
Because City Year has been so inspirational to me, because I believe in its mission to help others, and because educating our young people is empowering, I was humbled to make a donation that will result in a team serving in a school in Los Angeles.
If we can successfully bring in and support 10,000 City Year AmeriCorps members through the Red Jacket Society, think of the lives touched and changed forever and the ripples these opportunities will create in high-need schools and communities across the country. That goal is both compelling and immeasurable. As a City Year alumnus, I know first-hand how critically important national service is, and it's a privilege to be a part of City Year's next chapter.
Abraham Galan, City Year Los Angeles '17, '18
City Year Los Angeles Team Leader & Red Jacket Society Ambassador
Serving Since: 2016
Serving At: Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy
What is your favorite part of being a City Year AmeriCorps member?
My favorite part is being able to serve in the Watts community in Los Angeles at schools that are similar to the ones I attended. I always see a piece of myself in the students I serve – from the elementary students I worked with at 122nd St Elementary School last year, to the high school students at Locke, where I am serving this year.
I dedicate my yellow City Year jacket to all of my peers who would have benefitted from City Year or another positive role model when we were growing up but who didn't have that chance, and to all the students I am serving at City Year, in the hopes that I am the positive role model that they need.


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To help you get off to a good start we have put together a short list of dating tips from feedback that we have received from daters at various London speed dating events.
Think Of Some Questions In Advance
You are going to be dating quite a few people during the night so try and think of some questions, and remember that the people you meet are going to get bored of the same questions being asked by each date. Think of some alternative and interesting questions other than "What do you do for work?". If you need some help here are a few sample questions, "What superpower would you most like to have?", "What's the scariest thing you've ever done?" as these can help you start a conversation. Remember it is not an interview though. We do recommend this list of great speed dating questions.
Stay Positive
You have just a few minutes to sell yourself. Don't talk about anything negative, i.e. about how you lost your job, or that you can't find work and have had to move in with your parents and so on. Don't mention ex-girlfriends, bad breakups or the fact that your family forced you to go to speed dating to get you out of the house because you've been pretty depressed recently. Have a positive attitude at all times and you are more likely to be successful in life, not just in dating.
Say Goodbye After Each Date
Don't feel like you have to rush to get to the next date; calmly finish your sentence, be polite and move on and say goodbye politely. You don't need to go in for a hug just look you partner in the eye and say how very nice it was to meet them. Try Not To Be Creepy. You won't mean to be, but if you try to get their contact details and ask what street they live on or suggest meeting up afterwards, they may take it the wrong way. Don't push it even if you are only trying to make conversation.
Do Dress Up
There is no dress code but you do tend to find that the most successful daters have made an effort with their appearance. Most of the girls will have waxed and polished and powdered and sprayed. You don't need to go over the top; just wear something that you feel is smart and that you will be comfortable in and also show off a bit of your personality.


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At Bob Rohrman Toyota it's all about customer service, and great customer service starts with our strong and committed staff. We have many years of experience under our belts and we like to think this is what makes us a great Toyota dealership in Lafayette, IN. While we specialize in all the newest Toyota models, including the ever-popular Rav4, Tacoma, Camry and Prius, we also understand the newest models won't always fit every budget. That's why we carry one of the largest selections of pre-owned, used and certified vehicles in the Lafayette area. Whether you're looking for an older model year Toyota or you have your sights set on a different make and model, our inventory has something for everyone. We have cars under $10k and some under $5k. All Prices plus TTD and customer must qualify for applicable factory incentives. $1,500 - TMS Customer Cash - Chicago. Exp. 09/30/2019
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KBB.com Consumer Reviews
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Great truck!
By BH1 on Tuesday, August 01, 2017After about 1000 miles I can say that this truck is great. There are a few reviews out there that suggest the powertrain is lacking, but after learning to drive it, I feel the powertrain is great. The problem seems to be in the transmission according to some. When in D the transmission behaves similar to most vehicles that are set to eco mode. Late shifts, poor power etc. However, Toyota has engineered workarounds. Simply sliding the gear shifter over to S lets you limit use of the overdrive gears, keeping the truck in the powerband. There is also an ECT power button that modifies the shift pattern for later shifts. I pull around 3,000lbs with this truck 3-4 times a week. Put it in S4, hit the ECT button and it pulls as expected for a truck this size. Dont listen to the negative reviews, it is goofy how Toyota programmed this powertrain, but it is completely adequate after you learn how to drive it. I find the interior comfortable enough, and the car seat fits nicely in the rear. It looks great and has great utility and tech. Really the only negatives of this truck are the lack of a power seat, lack of passenger side keyless entry and no option for leather in the TRD models. But hey, nothing out there is perfect!
- 5.0
Best looking and functional truck on the road
By PTTaco on Thursday, November 16, 2017This is my second new Toyota truck and it is an absolute dream. Dont listen to the bad reviews until you drive one. Mine is a 2017 TRD Off Road double cab with the premium package. The engine has plenty of power (278HP) and the transmission is easy to get used to. The only downside is the price. They are expensive but well worth it it if you plan on keeping the vehicle for an extended time. They have the highest resale value of any vehicle on the road.
- 5.0
2017 SR5 4wd Crew Cab.
By Golfer on Thursday, July 20, 2017Prior to purchase, I saw mixed reviews on the new generation. Initially the transmission seemed to be a bit jumpy. But is it a learning transmission. I took it out on a 700 mile trip through flat lands and mountain passes. The transmission settled down and is now really smooth. I would suspect if you driver it hard, the transmission will remember that and learn accordingly. The engine seems to have plenty of power and if you need a little more spunk for hills and towing, there is a button on the dash below the 4x4 nob that will change the shift patter. The seats are great. The new model seats are a bit more elevated that the previous years. Still could use a little more option for adjustment, but it is adequate. Mine has the lumbar adjustment, very effective and easy to us. I am 6 foot and I fit just fine in the truck with head room to spare. I test drove a Sport model as well. The Sport seats seem to set you lower into the seat and the bolsters were a bit to aggressive for me. I found my self having to lift myself out of the Sport seat to try to get out. The SR5 seats sit up a bit more and I just slide out of them. My SR5 came with a factory installed tonneau cover and the tow package, which I highly recommend both. Initially the suspension seemed a bit bouncy on ruff roads, but after the long drive on various roads and terrain, it seems to have settled down. Around town I am averaging 18-19 mpg. But, out on the highway at 65 to 70 mph I saw 24. Anything over 75 dropped the mileage down to 21. The truck is really easy to maneuver in parking lots/spaces. If fits well inside of the garage.


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Wanda, Daisy, and the Great Rapture
Part of Exquisite Corpse Company's Summer Residency on Governor's Island. June 11 and June 12.
Written by Alexis Schaetzle
Directed by Ran Xia
Performed by Kayla Catan, Dan DeCarlo, McKenna DuBose, and Camara McLaughlin, with original music and live performance by Adrian Bridges
It's a sticky hot summer in the swamplands of Pawley's Island, South Carolina. Step-sisters Wanda and Daisy are used to people disappearing: Wanda's mother committed suicide and Daisy's father is fading away as his Alzheimer's worsens and his obsession with an impending Rapture intensifies. A magical story about how we hold onto memory, family, and ourselves.


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HIV's ability to establish a long-lived dormant-like state (called "proviral latency") is the chief barrier to therapeutic eradication with combination anti-retroviral therapies (ART). However, latency was thought to play no role in the natural evolutionary history of the virus. Latency was believed to be an "epiphenomenon" resulting from HIV infection of lymphocytes as they silenced during transitioning from activated to resting-memory cells. Our studies overturned this dogma in the field by showing that HIV latency is not an "epiphenomenon" driven by cellular silencing but is a viral-encoded 'bet-hedging' program driven by HIV's Tat gene-regulatory circuit (Razooky et al. 2015).
Part of the reason latency was thought to be an epiphenomenon for so long was that no evolutionary benefit was proposed for the latent state. The dogma held that ART, a modern intervention, could not have influenced historic viral evolution and since HIV mutates quickly enough to evade immune responses, unlike herpesviruses, no latent reservoir was needed. Our studies provided a theoretical basis for why such a viral-encoded 'bet-hedging' program might exist: to protect against viral extinction in target poor environments, e.g. the mucosa, during early infection (Rouzine et al. 2015).
For review: Weinberger and Weinberger Cell 2013.
Papers of note: Razooky, Pai et al. Cell 2015 (linked above) and Rouzine et al. Cell 2015.


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Chicagoverse 124 - David Drake (So Many Shrimp)
Noted music writer David Drake visits Dynasty Podcasts at Virgin Hotel to provide insight on his extensive music journalism career.
Drake reveals how his music writing was born out of a desire to showcase artists and scenes he didn't see represented in mainstream music journalism. The writer also speaks on the importance of music criticism, and why he prefers to write reviews over interviews and profiles. Finally, Drake speaks on returning to the podcasting format with his So Many Shrimp Radio program, featuring interviews and DJ mixes with innovative hip hop talent.


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Mike takes a detailed look at the six-part structure of the Success Story and explains why it is not the same as a case study
Evaluating Sales People
In mid-2015, Steve was one of six candidates for a head of sales position at fast growing Telecommunications software start-up. The company had engaged Growth in Focus to assess candidate sales conversation skill which was done using a simulation. Of the six candidates, Steve was outstanding and was offered the role.
Fast forward 10 months and Steve, now Head of Sales, contacted Mike about performing a similar evaluation for two sales candidates that he was considering. Mike performed a skill evaluation and neither tested too well.
When Steven watched the simulation video he was shocked. In Steven's words words it was "...sobering to watch".
Steven had met and interviewed these candidates and thought that they would be suitable but the simulation showed significant weaknesses in the core sales skill - conversation skill. This is a significant insight.
You might think "an interview is like a sales meeting, I can evaluate their sales conversation skill in an interview" - and
you would be wrong
. It is necessary to analyse a well structured sales situation to properly evaluate sales conversation skill.
In response to this insight, Steven is now evaluating recruiting candidates and current team members to see what the training requirements are.
Steve continues to grow his international team and the company is going from strength to strength.
: Telecommunications Software Company
Mike Adams consulting experience with this company assisting them to hire the best sales people
Story Type:
Insight; Business Purpose
For Story Students
The Setting: Mid-2015 Steve applied for a head of sales role with a Telecommunications start-up
The Complications: The start-up needed to ramp up fast and hire head of sales and sales people all over the world. Steve was one of six candidates to be assessed via a sales simulation run by Growth in Focus
The Turning Point: Steve got the job and then started building his team. Eight months later Steve was considering two international candidates and decided to use Growth in Focus again to evaluate them/ Steve was shocked a the results
The Resolution: Steve resolved to simulation test all sales people including current hires
The Point of the Story: Steve resolved to simulation test all sales people including current hires
How to use this story: We use this story as a reference story to build our sales recruiting business


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When we talk about broadband speeds, there are three different types:
Connection speed: This is the fastest speed between the telephone exchange or street side cabinet and your router. This is the speed you receive into your home and the speed we quote when you buy a new broadband service.
Throughput speed: This is the actual speed you experience on a device (computer / phone / tablet etc.) that's connected to your broadband over Wi-Fi, or wired connection.
Up to speeds: These are the advertised "up to" speeds which are the maximum speeds broadband services are expected to achieve.
How do I find my broadband speeds?
Connection Speed:
- Disconnect a computer's (laptop or desktop) Wi-Fi connection and connect it directly to your router using an Ethernet cable.
2. Turn off the routers WiFi connection. Instructions on this can be found within the router's instruction manual.
3. Open the Speedtest by Ookla (http://www.speedtest.net/) website in your choice of browser and follow the onscreen instructions to test your Connection Speed.
Once the test is complete, the Ookla speedtest will show your connection speed. This is the maximum upload and download speed available at the time of the test. Please note that depending on the time of day and usage by other customers on the network, this will vary.
Throughput Speed
1. Make Sure your router is emitting a Wi-Fi signal. Instructions on this can be found within the router's instruction manual.
2. Connect a device (such as a phone or tablet) to the router via the Wi-Fi connection.
3. Open the Speedtest by Ookla (http://www.speedtest.net/) website in your choice of browser and follow the onscreen instructions to test your throughput speed.
4. Once the test is complete, the Ookla speedtest will show your throughput speed on that device, and that point in time.
How can I improve my Throughput Speed?
Make sure your router is placed within an open space where you us the internet the most. Make sure the router is away from:
• Big metal objects, such as radiators.
• Electrical items such as baby monitors, microwaves and TV Soundbars.
• Large amounts of water such as fish tanks.
These can cause interference with your Wi-Fi signal.
- Always keep your Wi-Fi password protected. This prevents others from connecting to your Wi-Fi network and using your bandwidth.
- Connecting lots of devices to your broadband can eat into your bandwidth. If you're not using them, shut them down.
- Always keep your device operating systems, web browser and security software up to date.
Your router can broadcast its Wi-Fi over different wireless channels. If a neighbour's using the same channel as you, this can cause interference. Turn your router off and on again to change your wireless channel.
If you are connecting at peak times such as in the evenings and weekends when people are more likely to be using the internet and competing for Wi-Fi networks in your area, this causes slower speed. If so, you may want to consider upgrading your broadband to a package that better suits your usage.
What can affect my broadband speeds?
Connection speeds: The speed and quality of this depends on how far you live from the nearest telephone exchange or street side cabinet. The longer the line length, the slower the speed.
Throughput speeds: Due to the nature of Wi-Fi, these speeds are naturally lower than your connection speed. These speeds are also affected by other factors such as the layout of your home and interference between your router and your devices.


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The Telegraph vs. The Nanosecond
Perhaps one of the most poignant examples of a technology not only altering the behavior of a populous, but also having a permanent effect on the trajectory of the "thought-world" of its time, is the telegraph. James Carey, in his essay, "Technology and ideology: the case of the telegraph" presents an excellent argument for that piece of innovation as America's tipping point into the industrial revolution — acting as both an enabler for so many other advances as well as a catalyst in a shift of human ideology. The telegraph, argues Carey, was responsible for a reconceptualization of what a business looked like, what language sounded like, and what role electricity would play in the consumer goods market. Now that railroads need not depend on riders on horseback to change signals along the rails, trains could move much faster and at greater frequency. Humans could communicate with one another from across the globe, and do so, for the first time, without requiring any major travel by any party. A global synchronization began — from railroad timetables to city halls to financial markets.
In 1858, Charles F. Briggs and August Maverick explored the meaning of the telegraph to humanity. They asserted that (as cited by Carey), "It is impossible that old prejudices and hostilities should longer exist, while such an instrument has been created for an exchange of thought between all nations of the earth." The "annihilation of time and space" inspired more than just new business ventures. It inspired hope.
Further, it enabled speed. Humans could travel faster, communicate faster, even trade faster. As Carrey notes, "time has been redefined as an ecological niche to be filled down to the microsecond, nanosecond, and picosecond — down to a level at which time can be pictured but not experienced." This is due to a global time synchronization — a product of our relatively new ability to travel quickly across time-zones, delineations developed only after the introduction of the telegraph itself — and also of the synchronization of financial markets. Carey calls out the example of commodities traders in the American Midwest in the early- and mid-19th century. Markets whose prices lagged "two years behind Eastern markets" in the 1820s soon lagged behind by only months thanks to the speed with which prices traveled from New York or England. By 1857, however, the price shifts were virtually instantaneous.
Today, the inevitable requirement to keep apace with the speed of electronic markets has lead to the advent of algorithmic trading — the tracking, buying, and selling of financial products via preprogrammed equations based on the logic of these markets. In the 1970s and 1980s, as banks and other firms began to turn their focus to the electronic modeling of these equations, it became imperative to make accessible to individual employees the technology to do so. Thus, when Dan Bricklin and Bob Frankston released the first electronic spreadsheet software, VisiCalc, in 1976, the change catalyzed by the telegraph shifted into high gear.
Along with the spreadsheet came the ability to complete "better analysis faster" (Wain). With repetitive cells, built-in equations, and instantaneous cross-references, calculations "were automatically checked by the computer" (Wain). Soon, the complexity of models allowed by the software (and its derivatives, Lotus 1-2-3, Microsoft Excel, et al.) became a measure of value: those models with more complexity were heralded as more legitimate. Financial markets began speculating based on these models, depending on sensitivities to convey a sense of sureness or proof. As one investment banker put it, "it was this idea that we could sit with [a client's] ceo and say 'we thought of everything'" (Saunders).
This complexity required a new kind of thinking and individuals with the ability to do so. Firms began to bring in physicists to build models on a proprietary basis. One such individual is Emanuel Derman, a physicist who began his career at Bell Labs but quickly became "bored" and moved on to Goldman Sachs. In his 2004 autobiography he writes of taking a "many-sided view of risk" that was a "never ending enterprise." He notes that "So much of financial modeling is an exercise of the imagination" (257). Nearly ten years later, it is not uncommon to read of "flash-crashes" within the market, brief but significant dips caused by a bug within algorithmic trading code (Nanex). Certainly, the financial collapse of late-2008 can be blamed in part on an overconfidence in complexity within our markets (The White House). These occurrences are the product of the marrying of imagination with risk, especially in the context of our Technopoly — a place where our markets conform to the technology available to them. As Steven Levy wrote in a 1984 Harper's feature on electronic spreadsheets, "those who use them have a tendency to lose sight of the crucial fact that the imaginary businesses they create on their computer are just that — imaginary."
Actual businesses constantly depend on the type of "imaginary" modeling performed using devices such as the electronic spreadsheet — patents, customer data, sales forecasts, and so on — for aid in decision making. The increased capability of our technology allows us to consume and process more information — information which is being produced by that same technology. But are we put in a better position to make decisions on our own or do our instruments interfere with our ability to do so? This depends on the forces acting on those tools.
Ted Turner vs. The Sensational Media
"I wanted to start the Cable News Network," noted business mogul and cnn founder, Ted Turner, in 1979, "because I felt that America needed an in-depth voice in what's going on in the news" (Oprah.com). One year later Turner launched the 24-hour cable news channel as a way to reach individuals who were not able watch the news on its existing schedule (5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 11 p.m.) of the "big three" networks: ABC, CBS, and NBC (Oprah.com). Having already built his television empire by taking advantage of the UHF broadcast spectrum (one that had been recently made available by the FCC; all of the major networks were on the legacy VHF), Turner understood what it meant to pioneer a new industry via a new technology. "With satellites today," he noted, "there's no reason why people should be ignorant about what's going on in the rest of the world" (National Constitution Center). Without much programming available of which to speak on most cable providers, CNN broke ground by broadcasting what it considered to be valuable information 24-hours per day.
With costs for both physical (shipping and traveling) and virtual (teleconferencing and Internet enabled sharing) connections so low thanks to new technologies, companies (including media networks) began expanding rapidly throughout the globe. Eventually, after expanding globally via CNN International, Turner's network was sharing information across the planet, part of a much larger globalization trend seen throughout the business world. Turner and his contemporaries heralded this expanded network in a strikingly similar fashion to the telegraph's advocates — the sharing of information would be a means through which humanity would find common causes and reduce violence and strife. "I am the right man in the right place at the right time, not me alone, but all the people who think the world can be brought together by telecommunications" (Henry).
The means to communicate and share information gathered via satellite and broadcast into homes was a realization of Marshall McLuhan's "Global Village," a place where "electric speed [was] bringing all social and political functions together in a sudden implosion [that] heightened human awareness of responsibility to an intense degree" (5). Turner, at the helm for the network's first 20 years, believed that CNN could be a catalyst in this heightening through its objective and "fact-based" reporting on national and international affairs. As the media landscape has changed, however, an emphasis on profit making has forced cable news into a different place than Turner envisioned.
At the halfway point of 2012, CNN sat low in the ratings for 24-hour cable news networks, trailing far behind both Fox News and MSNBC, two networks which had emerged years after CNN's initial launch. Much commentary was written about the "fall" of the once heralded cable news giant, often quoting official CNN spokespersons espousing the value of the network as a source for "non-partisan, quality journalism" (Byers). Certainly, this defense stemmed from the organization's attempt to differentiate itself from the ideologically-driven Fox News and MSNBC (conservative- and liberal-leaning, respectively). But further criticism has been lobbed at the network for veering away from the type of "news-gathering" for which it was originally known (Byers). Even Turner himself stated in recent years that he would like to see less "fluffy" news and "more environmental news and more international news . . . a little more substantive" (Shea).
Whether the root of the CNN's ratings woes is based on the network's lack of focus on "international news" or is too focused on staying "non-partisan," the fact remains that it is unable to garner the share of audience it once could. "There's tremendous pressure to get people to watch these channels so they can sell advertising for a higher price," Turner told Tom Brokaw in 2011. "So they go to more sensational — to me, trivial — programming" (US Zeitgeist 2010). And, as the media industry consolidated, the type of disruption which Turner was able to accomplish in 1980 was no longer possible. In the July/August 2004 issue of Washington Monthly, Turner writes, "What will programming be like when it's produced for no other purpose than profit? What will news be like when there are no independent news organizations to go after stories the big corporations avoid?"
As with the telegraph, cable and satellite communication was viewed as a possible bridge between global parties who may not be familiar with one another's culture. Informing these groups about one another could have been facilitated by the new technology. However, the considerations of capital complicated and compromised the original vision. But cable news is an inherently one way communication. The evolution of technology has led to the design and curation of "interactive" experiences — those which allow us to both consume and create, allowing us to realize more complex discourses across a plethora of channels.
The Memex vs. Facebook
Vannevar Bush's and Mark Zuckerberg's visions shared a lofty goal: the betterment of mankind. One innovator, having just finished developing the atomic bomb, felt that emerging technology at the time could usher in a level of enlightenment, one that would encourage humans to grow in the wisdom of experience — rather than digress and kill. The other innovator, with his penchant for tinkering with the latest software and networking tools, believed that a society with liberal policies on sharing personal information would encourage connections between neighbors and international strangers alike. Each of these innovators used similar building blocks to conceive and construct his respective tool — Zuckerberg's Facebook having the luxury of nearly 60 years of technological developments on Bush's mythical "Memex."
As Bush emerged from his work on the Manhattan Project in 1945, he sought out ways to utilize the era's rapidly developing technological advances for academic, rather than military, objectives. He focused on research techniques, fueled by his belief that people were not equipped with the proper tools to collect, consult, and share findings. As he wrote in The Atlantic Monthly, "Presumably man's spirit should be elevated if he can better review his shady past and analyze more completely and objectively his present problems" (47).
Bush was mainly concerned with using technology to replicate — or supplement — processes of the human brain. As such, the collective value of the individual technologies was fully illustrated once they came together in his vision of the Memex, a desk-enclosed mechanized system for collection, retrieval, review, and consultation of research. Central to the Memex concept were trails of data: associative, rather than alphabetical or otherwise indexed content. Designed based on the thought association process, individual pieces of research were collected from disparate sources, transferred to and from a storage medium (microfilm), and tagged with unique identifying "addresses." These records of trails could also be shared or duplicated so that peers and colleagues would have the ability to view and annotate each other's research (44 – 46).
While never fully realized as a physical product, many features of the Memex have been implemented throughout today's technological advances. Voice recognition software, camera and lens miniaturization, and Sir Tim Berners-Lee's Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) can all be tied back to proposals Bush makes in his Atlantic article, entitled "As We May Think." Perhaps one of the most encompassing contemporary examples of the Memex, however, is Facebook, launched in 2003. Just as Bush hoped that his Memex trails would lead to the elevating of "man's spirit," Zuckerberg's vision for Facebook was one in which "the world [is] more open and transparent, which . . . will create greater understanding and connection." Zuckerberg and his team believed they could achieve this by encouraging the use of its technology to promote "Social Value," "Common Welfare," and "One World" — among other principles ("Facebook Principles").
A Facebook user's ability to upload thoughts (or "notes"), photographs, and videos mimics Bush's vision of a multi-media recording tool for researchers. The site's "Like" buttons allow users to mark any content they find online and place a reference to it on a Facebook profile page. This button, along with comment threads, act as consultation tools, allowing connections to declare if they share the same opinions on or approve of a piece of content. Finally, users are encouraged to share content via the Facebook platform, either to the general public (via the News Feed) or to a specific connection via a Facebook message. The Facebook platform (encompassing Facebook.com, mobile applications, and any technology utilizing its application programming interface) uses all of the data to which it has access and creates its own version of Bush's Memex trails. If Berners-Lee's World Wide Web is an implementation of "a sea of interactive shared knowledge" inspired by Bush's Memex (1995 Vannevar Bush Symposium), then Facebook's intelligent recommendation and filtering engine is a Memex trail, created on the fly.
It is this engine that drives the core of Facebook's value. Consider Neil Postman's information glut versus Clay Shirky's "publish-then-filter." When the flow of information goes through a central algorithm that categorizes, prioritizes, and presents that information, there is no glut, no need for filtering on the side of the human. For Facebook as a corporation, building and maintaining this engine provides a twofold benefit: users are presented with what they believe to be the most personalized information, ensuring traffic stays high, a boon to advertisers; those same advertisers can draw on the data moving through the engine in order to better customize their ads to their target audiences (Pariser 194). Both of these selling points result
in higher revenue possibilities.
Bush, of course, never references revenue opportunities in "As We May Think." This fundamental difference is where Facebook and the Memex's shared continuum of mechanics (collect, consult, share) to philosophical goals (make the world a better place) branches: where Memex was focused on sharing information for the benefit of the academy and its endeavors, Facebook is focused on gathering, filtering, and presenting information at the behest of its advertisers. Does serving its paying customers counter-act the "greater understanding and connection" promised?
A Technopolian Critique
The struggle to understand technology's progression is not a new one. Sigmund Freud, in his 1929 work, Civilization and Its Discontents, highlights the dialectic between the problems solved by technology and those new ones raised by it:
But here the voice of pessimistic criticism makes itself heard and warns us that most of these satisfactions follow the model of the 'cheap enjoyment' extolled in the anecdote — the enjoyment obtained by putting a bare leg from under the bedclothes on a cold winter night and drawing it in again. If there had been no railway to conquer distances, my child would never have left his native town and I should need no telephone to hear his voice; if traveling across the ocean by ship had not been introduced, my friend would not have embarked on his sea-voyage and I should not need a cable to relieve my anxiety about him (61).
To understand the effect of any of these technological tools — the telegraph, cable television, social trails — on humanity as a whole is not in the scope of this document. Nor is the point of this chapter to call out these tools as having never facilitated world-altering events with positive outcomes. In fact, Facebook and other social networks have been credited with providing the channels through which the oppressed participants in the "Arab Spring" built revolutions to overthrow their dictatorial governments (Zuckerman "Civic Disobedience"). But the events in Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, and other nations in early January 2010 have also raised significant questions about what might happen as the governments become aware of and move on to these platforms (Zuckerman "Morozov"). While the networks hosted the content which motivated Egyptian revolutionaries, it was shutting off the country's Internet connection that brought "protesters in larger numbers to the street" to participate in the Tahrir Square protests (Howard, et al.). And what of the commercial entities (some with relationships to governments) being the gate keepers to the data and content used within these revolutions? To whom do they ultimately answer?
These and other questions illustrate the importance of considering the forces that have acted on these tools and the resulting implications on the way society is able (or willing) to use them. When the nanosecond becomes a unit of measurement for trade, a real estate boom occurs surrounding the optical fiber that brings data to buildings in such a small amount of time (Miller). When the news is always on, it is paid for by advertising driven by the fact that someone must always be watching — even if that means tailoring that news to a specific ideology. And when, as Vannevar Bush notes, "there will always be plenty of things to compute in the detailed affairs of millions of people doing complicated things" (41), it becomes imperative to begin to compute, even, the details of the uncomplicated.
In considering these forces, two themes punctuate the case studies explored in this chapter. First, each of the utopian visions driving the technological innovations were predicated on the belief that sharing information between unknowns would result in the betterment of humanity. According to danah boyd, this is, perhaps, a curious belief:
Exposure to new people doesn't automatically produce tolerance. When explorers traversed the earth looking for opportunity, they pillaged and plundered even before they began colonizing. Fear ruled the seas. And let's be honest...exposure to other people during great explorations did not magically produce tolerance. It bred anger, distrust, and hatred.
Secondly, as Carey notes in his analysis of the various ideological changes traced back to the invention of the telegraph, "Technology as such is too abstract a category to support any precise analysis; therefore, changes in technology go unanalyzed except for classifying them within various stages of capitalist development." Here, he is calling out a fault in most analyses surrounding technology but also bringing to light one of the themes of both Postman's work and this chapter: the requirement to contextualize a critique of technology with a review of the capitalist influences on it along the way. Each of the case studies presented above do precisely that.
Understanding Design's Susceptibility to Technopolian Forces
That the focus here has been at the crossroads of knowledge transfer and commerce is certainly no coincidence. Surely, today's "information" society places much value on both. From the roots of technological communication to today's most populous virtual network, these are examples of communication systems in action, seen through the lens of their designed purpose , eventually establishing their place in Technopoly.
Each of the technologies discussed were heralded for the promised outcome of their implementation and use, as designed by their creators. But what of design itself as a Technopolian technique? Design, after all, represents the planning of converting the conceptual to the concrete. This conversion is observed distinctly in the information design field, in particular, as the concepts described by textual and numerical data is presented in a seemingly neutral manner.
No matter the final form, however, that conversion must undergo scrutiny by interested parties. The conversion is, to reference boyd's mention of Melvin Kranzenberg, neither good, nor bad, nor is it neutral, and provides for a rich analysis of its susceptibility to Technopolian forces, especially when applied to a use-case steeped in human motives and belief systems. As such, an examination of information design used in social movements—arguably, highly motivated parties with strongly varied interests based on specific points of view—brings to light the important question: Is a consideration of the forces acting on design inherently built-in to or excluded from the way the field is understood today?


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A distinguished American Brand since 1950, the ties of Robert Talbott have set the gold standard for what it takes to re-captivate the luxury customer. Examine their sumptuous fabrics, keen eye for detail and impeccable taste. You will then realize nothing has been compromised to achieve the desired result. So, Enjoy the Compliments!
Peter Millar
Peter Millar is a lifestyle brand with its core philosophy predicated on a timeless style. Almost every category of a man's wardrobe is available through Peter Millar - Sportswear (especially golf apparel), suits, sport coats, dress shirts, ties, shoes, trousers, outerwear, etc. However, what separates Peter Millar from other labels is the perceived value versus the cost of the product. The use of color and design for a modern interpretation of the classics is a Peter Millar hallmark. Usually, this comes at a much higher cost to the consumer. Affordability combined with quality and taste is a rare combination!
Scott Barber
"A Slice of Classic Americana" - Devotees of Scott Barber's sportswear have grown accustomed to his traditional viewpoint expressed in a modern and understandable way. There is a certain self assurance regarding the comfortable fit and quality of his designs. The brand's popularity can be traced to a price versus value rationale that makes sense.
Paul and Shark
"Yachting Style for Land lovers" - Paul and Shark sportswear and outerwear shows inspiration from nautical themes and marries authenticity with creativity. The fanatical detail on sweaters and outerwear allows you to navigate the high seas of everyday life, while the enduring quality will result in these pieces becoming prized possessions.
Jean Goldberg, a master-tailor opens a boutique-atelier on rue Paradis in Nice the birthplace of the brand. Heir of the tradition and know-how of the great artisans of Eastern Europe, he very quickly became a staple of the French Riviera.
The result of his work was to dress the stars of this era such as Cary Grant or Tony Curtis, with his unique form of classic style with a twist which helped quickly establish the brand in France.
Gianetto Portofino
The Italian shirt maker, Giannetto, stays true to its famous Italian aesthetics with the use of fanciful colors coupled with innovative patterns. Thereby creating a shirt that tempts you to try it on. Beware, because you will experience a shirt with a feel and modern fit like no other. No doubt this is the inspiration for the embroidered sun logo placed adroitly inside the placket of the shirt between the second and third buttons. Bella!
"Pants That Sell Themselves" - No doubt you are familiar with the old adage that the product should sell itself. Initially, you'll be drawn to the handsome fabrics and patterns available in Zanella trousers. The defining moment, however, occurs when you slide them on. Fit is everything!
Why purchase Gravati shoes hand made in Italy? Your decision can be based on a number of reasons but paramount should be for fit and comfort. Gravati, with its world-wide distribution, has found each country needs a different last (fit). Accordingly, it addresses the American market with an appropriate fit. Investing in Gravati shoes pays high dividends as evidenced by the offerings of timeless styles such as penny-loafers, wing-tips, cap toe, wing-tip and monk straps, styles only enhanced by the quality and uniqueness of the available leather options.
Whenever you hear the phrase 'German engineered and designed', whether referring to cars or clothing, it instills a certain confidence in the integrity of the product. Hence, Hiltl, the German trouser company adheres to the basic principles of meticulous tailoring, married with functional design and impeccable fit. Their fabrics reflect the latest technological advances imbued with a color palette that is second to none! The end result is a trouser that begs to be worn!
Paraboot is an internationally-renowned brand. The combination of elegance, comfort and solidity has won over sophisticated clients including Jean Reno, Bernard Giraudeau, Francis Huster, Vincent Lindon, Harrison Ford, George Clooney and Matt Dillon – along with Charlotte Rampling and Vanessa Paradis. And before them, a great many sportsmen and women and adventurers have also worn Paraboot shoes – among the first of whom was Paul-Emile Victor.
Bills Khakis
Cut, Quality, Consistency and Authenticity. A pair of khakis is only as good as how well it fits you. Bills Khakis are available in 4 basic fits, trim fitting to full. Quality in fabric & materials used, how those materials are sewn together and the skill of the people doing the work is of the utmost importance. Bills Khakis are based on and made the same way as the WWII originals. Good, old fashion American- made quality never grows old!
Seaward and Stearn
The surest way to elicit a compliment is to wear a beautiful tie. Seaward & Stern London provides you a plethora of silk, wool, cotton and linen fabrics to choose from that will become ties. The explosion of color and pattern reflects the influences of its British heritage. Thus, you can make an unparalleled personal statement when you purchase one of their ties.
Robert Jensen
ROBERT JENSEN neckwear is imagined and designed on California's Central Coast and realized by talented traditional artisans in Como, Italy, with passion, respect, and trust. Quite candidly, it's the best looking tie out there, that's why we carry it!
New England Shirt Co.
New England shirts are handcrafted one at a time by a skilled seamstress in a nearly 200 year old factory. They use time-honored techniques perfected from centuries of practice to create a shirt that is as individualistic as it is long-wearing. All of their made-in-New England shirts are single-needle tailored and feature a traditional split-yoke. After needleworkers construct the body of the piece each seam, buttonhole, and placket is carefully inspected to insure the finished product wears exactly as it should. All of this attention to detail becomes evidently worthwhile in the character of the end shirt.
Southern Tide
The idea for Southern Tide was born not on the coast of South Carolina where founder, Allen Stephenson spent his summers, but on a trip to Italy where inspiration was at every turn. From historical architecture and couture clothing to high-performance sports cars, he noticed common threads - exceptional craftsmanship, clean lines, fine quality, and classic design. These elements combined with Allen's heritage became Southern Tide. Southern Tide has evolved into an entire collection built on high standards, meticulous when it comes to detail and quality.


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Who's about to eat all the pies? Lucky people that sign up below that's who -
To mark the opening of the newly refurbished The Hope Fitzrovia, the boozer will be teaming up with Pieminister to offer Londoners the chance to get their hands on #100FREEPIES from 2 – 6 October 2017. To get involved, guests can sign up at www.thehopefitzrovia.co.uk/100freepies
Successful entrants will receive a voucher to claim a free pie all week between 12pm - 2pm and will also be entered into a prize draw to win access to a VIP launch event on Thursday 5 October from 8-11pm, with free drinks and pies along with a performance from up and coming indie- rock band Desert Planes.
Since 1809, The Hope has occupied the same street corner in Fitzrovia, serving up beers and food to anyone and everyone in search of a good time. While The Hope now offers live sport on multiple screens, a famous selection of quality pies, and a regular influx of new and exciting ales, they remain the same old boozer giving people what they've loved for over 200 years.
With a dedicated pie kitchen, The Hope Fitzrovia will serve up a full pie menu in partnership with award winning pie makers Pieminister. Putting great taste and quality at the heart of every pie, each one is baked using only the best ingredients using free range British chicken and pork, farm assured British beef and wild British venison. Examples include:
Free ranger - with chicken, leek, ham and thyme pie
Moo - a British beef steak and craft ale pie
Wild Shroom - wild mushroom, asparagus, cream and white wine
To perfectly pair with your pie, The Hope serves a range of house and guest ales, including Doom Bar, Timothy Taylor Landlord, St Austell Tribute and Camden pale ale.
Date: 2 – 6 October 2017
Address: 15 Tottenham St, Bloomsbury, London W1T 2AJ
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Originally from Chicago, Joe is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 200-hour certified Yoga Instructor, and recently retired from the Office of Mental Health after a 17-year career as a Social Worker. (MSW, LCSW). He is also a 26-year retired veteran of the Air Force. (Retired Senior Master Sgt.) He completed military assignments in Washington, D.C., Germany, and Turkey before settling in upstate N.Y. Joe's background prior to Yoga was primarily in mental health, working with a variety of clients, to include:
The U. S. Military, United Cerebral Palsy, St. Luke's Hospital (Utica); and counseling male inmates in the New York State Correctional System. He has also worked with children and adolescents.
He has been practicing Yoga and Meditation for 10 years. Joe is a 2016 graduate of the 200-hr. Infinite Light Yoga and Wellness Center; Jamesville, NY. Joe currently teaches Hatha Yoga and Meditation classes at: Universal Yoga Center in Washington Mills, N.Y. He also volunteers to teach Veterans with Post Traumatic Stress (PTS) symptoms at Sitrin Rehabilitation Center in New Hartford, NY. Joe has a special interest in helping military veterans who struggle with PTS symptoms. He also serves as an Ambassador for Veteran's Yoga Project, whose mission is to use the skills of Yoga and Mindful Resilience to reduce PTS symptoms for military veterans.
Joe resides in Utica with his wife and when he's not teaching Yoga he enjoys exercising, photography, traveling, hiking, kayaking, biking, and attending cultural events in Central N.Y.


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Week 5 - Season 1 - Post-match (Soul Breaker, Jesse and Alexander)
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Week 5 - Season 1 - Post-match (Soul Breaker, Jesse and Alexander)
If Soul Breaker wins
Soul Breaker heads toward the turnbuckle and jumps to the middle rope.
He extends his arms high in the air and enjoys the crowd cheering.
A few scattered fans can be seen wearing Soul Breaker's new t-shirt with the "Submit or Break" logo.
Jesse Ventura: Ah! Told you so, Xander! Look at the crowd going bonkers with Soul Breaker's win.
Alexander Adams: Gotta hand it to you, Jesse. You called that one right!
Jesse Ventura: What do you mean… THAT... one???
Alexander Adams: Uh-oh… Nothing, nothing… Jesse. Obviously, you know your stuff.
Jesse Ventura: That's more like it! Give it time, Xander… with time and LOTS of hard work, I'll make a decent commentator out of you.
Alexander shakes head in disbelief
Alexander Adams: Of course, Jesse. Whatever you say… whatever you say.
Soul Breaker jumps down back into the ring and approaches his opponent. He greets Germanainor before leaving the ring.
Soul Breaker approaches Jesse and Alexander.
Alexander Adams: What's he doing?
Jesse Ventura: Making himself seen and heard, kid. And he seems to be very professional too. I like it.
Alexander Adams: We know, Jesse… we know.
Soul Breaker: Hey, guys! Just can't help sharing my happiness around here.
Alexander Adams: You could ask for a mic and speak in the ring, you know?
Jesse Ventura: Shut it, Xander. Let the man speak.
Soul Breaker: Thanks, Mr. Ventura. I just want to thank UCW's fans all over… thank you so much for your support. It means a lot to me! I'm proud to have reached UCW's PPV and, for sure, to be able to have a shot at the Intercontinental Title!
A significant part of the crowd cheers
Alexander Adams: About that… You'll now have to face the GM, William Regal. Your thoughts about that?
Soul Breaker: Couldn't be better. If you want to be the best, you have to beat the best! Mr. Regal is a legendary wrestler in his own right. Won't take anything away from him. But.... Soul Breaker turns to the crowd looking for support It'll be either… A strong choir erupts from the cheering crowd SUBMIT… OR… BREAK!!! Soul Breaker waves and thanks the crowd back It'll be all "Up for Grabs" Soul Breaker winks to the camera and runs towards the ramp leading to the backstage. On his way, he spots a young fan sporting one of his t-shirts and holding his action figure. Smiling, he heads towards him and hi-fives him, getting an even bigger cheer from the crowd.
Jesse Ventura: Wow! It seems Soul Breaker is starting to bond with UCW's fans.
Alexander Adams: That's true but let's not forget… Soul Breaker is pretty much a rookie and he will meet a legend for the title! Can he really take on William Regal?
Jesse Ventura: That's a very good question, Xander. But what more can you ask from Soul Breaker at this point? 3 matches… 3 wins… seems to be building a rapport with the fans… will get a title shot at UCW's PPV in his FIRST season… what more can be said? A fairytale season for Soul Breaker? Or will Regal turn it into a nightmare? One simply cannot miss UCW's PPV "Up for Grabs"!!! Stay tuned for that and much, much more...
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How we eat and what we eat can either make or break us yet many entrepreneur mums who spend most of their time running their business give less importance to those two factors about eating. What many people don't know is that eating is an art, and like art, each has their own style, a sense of inclination or preference. But why can't many of us make our eating habit right? It is really simple. It is because we let ourselves get influenced easily with the results of all the so called studies and with all the suggestions of what are good and what are bad foods. The point is that, there is really no good or bad food, unless of course what you are eating is poisonous which is out of context already. To say it differently, as long as it is edible and safe to eat, then that is good. However, most of our decisions are based on the food itself and not what our body and taste buds are craving for. But how is eating anything edible the right way if some food can pose potential harm to our body?
A lot of entrepreneur mums reprimand others telling them not to eat a specific food saying that it can bring down their energy and make them unhealthy or make them fat. Although some food are not a healthier choice than the others, punishing yourself by not satisfying your cravings Is equally unhealthy as it affects you emotionally and mentally which could later on disrupt how you run your business. Do you want to eat fries for dinner? Do you want to grab a bag of chips during your office break? Then go for it, however there is a catch. Eat with Moderation. You heard it right. The key to eating the right way is moderation. Have you ever tried to crave for lots of chocolate and then after making your first few bites you realize that the taste is all really what you wanted and those few bites are enough? Eating a lot of chocolates is just a show of self-compulsion. There are times when you already think that you are already starting to lose the pleasure of eating it yet you still convince yourself that that is what you want. Eating the right way is the ability to control your urges. If you want to eat pizza then go for it, however do not let your urges control how much you eat. Buy small sizes enough to let your taste buds savor the flavor of the food you wanted. If you are unable to order small ones, you can buy bigger ones and just get a small portion and give the rest to others who want it.


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i now have a lovely new excuse to write notes to friends, and a wonderful project series to keep my mornings full and creative! tonight i printed my first batch of notecards based on a series of sketches i did. these are from a drawing of a tin-can telephone:
what do you all think? i wanted the color change to be subtle, but is this getting lost? can you understand the drawing?
i had a hard time capturing accurate color, too... this is perhaps closer to life:
i would much appreciate feedback...!


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A list of therapies provided by the Syringa Integrated Medical Centre.
Sono Photo Dynamic Therapy
Sono Photo Dynamic Therapy (SPDT) is a safe, non-toxic and non invasive means of both destroying cancer cells as well as of enhancing immune protective function. This treatment uses light of a particular wavelength and sound of a specific frequency to activate a predigested light and sound sensitive substance which attaches selectively to tumour cells, causing their break down. Both Sono Dynamic Therapt (SDT) and Photo Dynamic Therapy (PDT) have been used for years as separate procedures and there are some 3000 published articles relating to their potential use in therapy. PDT is a licenced treatment in 19 countries and available through the National Health Service in the United Kingdom. Both PDT and SDT have been used in the treatment of cancer with variable success. PDT on its own is used for more superficial cancers such as prostate, breast and skin cancers, but when combined with SDT it has been shown to be effective for deep seated tumours such as bowel and ovarian cancers as well as metastatic cancers especially when spread to bone, lung and liver tissues. The vast majority of advanced cancer patients treated with SPDT live longer than predicted and in 75% of cases there is significant tumour cell destruction. SPDT is available as a an effective treatment for cancer in England, Mexico, Israel, China and now in Cape Town. At the start of the treatment, patients absorb under the tongue a chlorophyll based light sensitive compound which binds selectively to tumour cells. It stays absorbed in cancer cells but is quickly released by healthy cells. The activate is absorbed into the body 48-72 hours before treatment and intravenous ozone is administered just before the treatment to enhance its effects; ozone which is a super oxygen compound, inhibits cancer cell growth as cancer cells are more active in low oxygen thresholds. The patient is then placed in a specialized light bed and exposed to thousands of light emitting diodes (LED ) which emit red and infra red light waves, followed by ultrasound treatment at a specific frequency to tumour-localized areas of the body. The light –sound sensitive compound is activated by the light and sound leading to a series of cellular events which result in tumour cell destruction. Because the whole body is exposed to the lights, all cancer or pre-cancerous cells within range are affected, allowing the destruction and inhibition of cancer anywhere in the body. This treatment is entirely safe and the only side effects relate to the destruction of the tumour cells that produce an inflammatory response aimed at clearing the dead tumour tissue. A more detail description of SPDT together with literature references is available on request.
Ozone Therapy
Ozone therapy – is used to treat Cancer, Circulatory conditions, chronic infections and others.
Intravenous Therapy
Intravenous Infusion Therapy is used to treat Chronic Fatigue, Toxic syndromes, Heavy Metal Poisoning.
Nutritional Therapy
Nutritional Therapy embraces the understanding of nutritive substances, their digestion and absorption in the human body and the use of Diet and Nutritional Supplementation in therapy.
Sound Therapy
Anna Prinsloo has multiple sound healing modalities she offers at the clinic on Tuesday and Fridays.
Rhythmical Massage
Rhythmical Massage is a connective tissue massage which incorporates techniques such as effleurage, kneading, friction and percussion.
Massage/AromaTherapy/Reflexology/Lymph Drainage
We have a full time degree trained massuere. Dr. Works closely with her to prescribe what is needed and the type of integrated appointment/s needed based on patient challanges. They work together on specific points that will bringe relief, release and detox to the patient.
Cranio Sacral Therapy
Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a gentle hands-on deep-healing process that has been developed over the last 100 years or so, primarily by osteopaths.
Colonic Hydrotherapy
This is a time honoured procedure whereby warm filtered water is gently introduced by gravitational pressure into the rectum to help cleanse the colon of toxins, gas, accumulated faecal matter and mucus deposits.
Therapeutic Eurythmy
Eurythmy, a new art form developed by Rudolf Steiner, makes use the human body to bring speech and music into visibility.


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Excellence in the provision of services in order to achieve a competitor university environment.
Improving the quality of engineering services and technical infrastructure of the university and ensure their safety and durability.
1. Ensure the fulfillment of safety standards for the facilities and university buildings.
2. Achieve the recipient's satisfaction of the maintenance programs.
3. Contribute in presenting the university campus in an attractive image.
4. Keep pace of the developments in the field of engineering and technical services.
5. Develop the capabilities and skills of the technical and engineering staff.
The Middle East University was founded in 2005 as a Graduate Studies University with twelve specializations. Towards the beginning of the academic year 2008-2009 the university opened twenty specializations for both Graduate and Undergraduate students with the ongoing growth in staff and students.


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Nyrius Smart Outlet - Control Electronics From Your Phone
We started this project with a few simple goals in mind:
- Let anyone control their home appliances from their smartphone
- Make it affordable
- Make it easy to set up and use
- Help home owners save on energy costs
We're thrilled to let Kickstarter know what we've come up with...
True to our initial plan, setting up the Nyrius Smart Outlet is simple. Just plug the Smart Outlet into any home outlet, connect your favorite appliance, and control it wirelessly with the Nyrius App.
Turn Electronics On & Off
Wirelessly turn any electronics or small appliances on or off that plug into your power outlet up to 33ft from your Bluetooth enabled smartphone or tablet. Save energy and reduce costs.
Set a Schedule for your Electronics
Scheduling is made simple with everything you need to create a custom timer on a single screen. Create a custom name, choose the time frame you want the outlet to be activated, and select the days of the week. Create any number of additional schedules throughout the day. Using multiple outlets, easily program your coffee maker to turn on every morning when you wake up and have your lights turn off on your way out the door. The possibilities are endless.
One Touch Proximity Control
With just one tap you can ensure that all your smart outlets are enabled with proximity control. Proximity control can detect when your room is no longer occupied and will automatically turn your appliances off.
The Smart Outlet is perfect for indoor lighting, space heaters, fans, A/C wall units, irons, home stereo systems, or any device you want to control.
Nyrius is committed to developing wireless connectivity solutions that offer simplicity, convenience, and reliability. We are continually evolving to fit our customer's lifestyle. Our current product lines have gained praise from notable publications including CNET, Engadget, TechHive, Android Authority, Destructoid, and many other blogs and journalists who have seen the value and game changing performance that Nyrius offers. With the success of our previous launches, we're ready to take the next step in home connectivity with the launch of the Nyrius Smart Outlet.
Risks and challenges
Every project has its own set of risks and challenges. From our previous product releases we understand that there are inevitable hurdles to overcome. Design, promotion, components, scheduling production time from factories are all hurdles when bringing a new product to market. Fortunately we do have experience with most of this through our previous product releases. Our biggest challenges include:
==Application Development==
Application development can be a tricky and tedious process. While we have the basics down there is still work to be done. Ensuring we release a flawless, bug-free application requires hundreds of hours required to design the app interface and ensure that the functionality of the app is in perfect working order.
==Regulatory Compliance==
Regulatory compliance is needed to ensure that a safe and reliable product is brought to market. FCC and ICES-003 certifications require extensive testing and can be a lengthy process.
==Product Tooling==
Simply put, tooling requires time, money, labor, and acquiring the manufacturing components and machinery needed for production. This is an expensive and necessary process.Learn about accountability on Kickstarter
Funding period
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