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Microsoft Certified Storage from Proware provides 80-bays in a JBOD ultra high-density 4U rackmount JBOD chassis featuring 12Gb/s SAS3 interfaces and supports both SAS or SATA drives. Designed to provide high-density storage up to 1.176PB's using 14TB drives in a compact and ultra reliable chassis. The 80 bay JBOD storage chassis has been fully certified to work with Microsoft Windows Server 2012 / 2012 R2 / 2016 to deliver continuous operation throughout the enterprise.
80 bay JBOD storage - Provides a very low cost per GB in a ultra-high density form factor delivering over 8 petabytes in 42U!
As a Microsoft Certified Storage chassis, you can connect this to a SAS controller and run the JBOD as part of a "Software Defined Storage" solution e.g. Nutanix, Scality, Caringo. Alternatively you can connect the JBOD to a RAID controller and carve up the storage with differing RAID levels to your applications.
Delivering a Microsoft Certified Storage 80-bay JBOD storage solution when many comparable systems provide only 60 bays in the same 4u footprint requires an in-depth technical understanding of the cooling and power requirements of the modern day disk drive. Proware with whom we have worked with for the past 15 years provide that understanding, service and technical know how to make it work.
Environmental monitoring
This is done by SES (SCSI Enclosure Services) and monitors the enclosure and disk environmental conditions. From the image on the right you can see the RJ-45 management ports on each controller.
SAS backplane
With an intelligent SAS backplane that is a cable less design provides the hot-swapping of drives, power supplies and fans ensuring continuous up-time against system or component failure.
SAS Controllers
Each SAS controller has four 6Gb/s SFF-8088 expansion ports to connect to your host or SAS JBOD expansion.
Supported Drives
The chassis supports all drives with a SAS-3 or SATA-3 host connection including SSD. If you choose SATA drives then an optional MUX board will be required. Fully supports 14TB SAS or SATA drives. The drive caddies can also support either 3.5" or 2.5" drives.
With 12 fans to cool the JBOD storage chassis these again are hot swappable to aid maintenance and support.
Power Supplies
Powered by 4x 650W PSU, the JBOD storage can suffer two complete PSU failures before the system fails. Requires AC 90V ~ 264V Full Range, 50Hz~60Hz, 10A-5A.
Weights and Dimensions
950(L) x 482.6(W) x 177(H) mm, (Default Slide Rail: Post to Post 800mm~1090mm (32"~42") / Option: Post to Post 750mm~900mm (29"~35"), weight with no disks 48Kgs.
Lifting handles provide safe handling when securing in the rack.
3.5" SATA 7.2k HDD - 4/6/8/10/12/14TB + MUX
3.5" SAS 7.2k HDD - 4/6/8/10/12/14TB
Also supports 10k and 15k SAS / SATA drives.
Note: The MUX board is required for use with dual channel SAS controllers and SATA drives. It essentially creates two signal paths to each controller, otherwise a SATA drive can only bee seen by a single controller.
As the 80 bay JBOD chassis can support a number of different drives simultaneously (HDD/SSD/SAS/SATA) as well as supporting 4Kn or 512e sector sizes we pre-build and test each chassis for delivery to your site. As it supports a huge variety of drive combinations, please call 01256 331614 or email JBOD Enquiry for pricing and assistance. If the Microsoft Certified Storage is too large we can also provide 12/16/24 or 64 bay models with pricing to suit your application, budget and requirements.


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Photographs are part of our everyday life. In this era of selfies, almost everything we do and see is captured and stored in our electronic gadgets, often posted and shared on social media sites. But snapshots serve not only to preserve memories but also as vital tools for communication and an effective one at that.
In business, pictures play an important role in design and brand-building. They bridge companies with customers by depicting various images that can make the brand relate more to people. As new tools become available in the market, the craft has also evolved with more forms and usage of photography.
Let us take a closer look at the various types of photography and their applications. We can translate the principles behind each form to how an entrepreneur should train his business eye towards his venture and the landscape where it belongs. Business owners can learn about these different kinds of photography and apply their principles to the entrepreneurial setting, especially on how to run their enterprises successfully.
1.) Aerial photography
With the advent of technology, drones have become one of the tools used by both professional photographers and hobbyists alike. Aerial photography is fast-becoming more popular as it enables one to see the whole picture from above. It provides a view of places and scenarios that we cannot see from a regular standpoint.
Uses: Aerial photography is all the rage among travellers. Those in the travel industry can fully utilise this type of photography. Even those in the real estate and hospitality can feature their properties by using aerial shots. Recently, it has also been tapped for events, featuring angles from above ground of the crowd attending such activities.
Through the entrepreneur's lens: To have a good grasp of your business and its place in its industry, take a bird's eye view of its position in your market. Look at the data and current trends. Review the entire operation and the various aspects of your company. Include your vision for your business and see how you can bring your venture forward towards that goal.
2.) Candid photography
People love to capture spontaneous moments that bring out a light atmosphere. It's a representation of ordinary things that we can easily relate to the daily goings-on in our lives. Because subjects appear naturally in whatever they do, candid photography evokes a relaxed setting that draws a familiar and friendly awareness.
Uses: Consumers can often see through marketing schemes that make them prefer visuals that are not contrived. Candid photography is ideal for weddings and events. Industries like retail and marketing use this to display how products and services are part of day-to-day activities. Businesses belonging to serious types of industries, such as manufacturing, industrial, electronics, and education, also bank on candid photography to put a human touch to their brand.
Through the entrepreneur's lens: Observe day-to-day occurrences in your workspace and surroundings and find inspiration and ideas from life in its pure form. Although business leaders may command attention, it is often an advantage to go unnoticed where you can see things as they are, which can help you in your decision-making process.
3.) Fashion photography
Accessories and clothing can weave magic on a conventional scene through style and glam. Those magazine pages and billboards demonstrate the allure of fashion photography. It exudes beauty and elegance that are pleasing to the eyes. It makes things pop-out, highlighting lifestyle, sophistication and trends through fashion.
Uses: Fashion photography is widespread in retail, especially for clothing, makeup and accessories. But it is also sometimes tapped by other industries to infuse glitz and style in their visuals. Fashion photography has a way of presenting the ordinary beautifully through stylishness and grace.
Through the entrepreneur's lens: Find the best way to attract clients and customers. There's nothing wrong with putting your best foot forward as long as you deliver in your promises. Know what clicks for them and present how your products or services can help them with their aspirations. Be aware of the latest trends in the market and see how you can take advantage of the current flow in moving your business forward.
4.) Landscape photography
Who doesn't love breathtaking views of nature and scenery? Landscape photos generate a warm, soothing feeling such that they are often part of the interior design of homes, offices and establishments. The technique in landscape photography is that it makes every aspect of the picture look clear.
Uses: Landscape photography is popular in the travel industry. But it is also used for real estate and hospitality. It allows a wide angle of scenery to be well-appreciated. Other industries use landscape photography where the background enhance the image of the subject.
Through the entrepreneur's lens: Looking at the big picture means taking into detail everything that is part of your business. Also, the entrepreneurial world can be a tough environment, so it's best to look at the best scenarios that can strike inspiration within you and your team. Watch out for the shifts in the landscape and be ready to manage your business accordingly. Be aware of business groups like EO Melbourne to help you see the bigger view of the industry where you operate.
5.) Portraiture
The face is the primary focus of portraits. Selfies are the best modern examples of this. It is an interesting subject for most photographs because a single face can produce various angles and interpretations. A portrait can tell several stories underneath the skin and its countenances. A portrait puts not only the person in the spotlight but also his expression and every detail of the face.
Uses: The beauty industry is the primary patron of portraiture. However, because almost every sector and industry put a face to its brand name, companies also include portraits in their promotions, websites, posters, brochures and other materials. Persons that are often attached to the brand are business owners, staff members, endorsers, models, or clients.
Through the entrepreneur's lens: People are important in a business. Always have your lens trained on people, whether they are your staff or customers or business partners or suppliers or even your family. You can learn from them, so listen to what they have to express, verbally and non-verbally, as this may be helpful to your entrepreneurial journey.
6.) Action photography
The most challenging for many photographers is capturing people and things in action. It's a complex technique to denote motion through a single shot. Technology has also been helpful in putting movement to photos with the advent of action camera, photography apps, and other gadgets.
Uses: Action photography is applied mostly in sports. It is also used in nature to capture animals in motion. Service-oriented businesses can also utilise action photography to portray their niche and unique offerings. But this is not frequently employed because of its difficulty and technical skills required.
Through the entrepreneur's lens: Because the entrepreneurial landscape is dynamic and always shifting, you have to have the eye on the movements within your business and the market. Take the proactive stance towards continuous learning and development. Join organisations like EO Melbourne where you get more room to move within the business space. This way, you are ready to spring into action, especially when changes are needed to take effect in the space where your venture subsists.
7.) Food photography
With almost everyone having a smartphone with a built-in camera, food photography has become prevalent in our society, probably next to selfies. Meals now begin with a few clicks with the camera to be posted on social media sites. But it's not as simple as just aiming the lens and taking a snapshot. Food photography has become an art in itself that many people like to master.
Uses: Obviously, food photography is fundamental in the food and beverage industry. That also extends to the hospitality and health industries. Food photography evokes a warm feeling on people, which is why even ordinary people try their hand on it.
Through the entrepreneur's lens: Always bear in mind the things that can nourish your business, whether it is an incentive for your staff, an enticing offer to your clients and customers, or new concepts for your venture.
8.) Macro photography
If you want to capture the finer details of things, macro photography is your best option. You can zoom into your subject and have a closer look at it, thanks to the macro settings in most cameras. Smaller things appear larger than life, and what seems unnoticeable from the naked eye becomes a lot clearer.
Uses: We may find macro photography mostly used in nature and documentaries. However, it can also be employed in industries like retail, manufacturing, food and agriculture to emphasise a product. Macro photography generates an artistic vibe and wow factor as it highlights the tiny details of objects.
Through the entrepreneur's lens: A business owner needs to take a close-up look at the various details in his enterprise. There's a saying that "the devil is in the details." You have to pay attention to particulars to ensure that you produce high-quality items or services to your clients and customers.
9.) Abstract photography
Symmetry, patterns, colours, and reflection, to name a few, captured from everyday scenes are examples of abstract photography. They are usually part of an object or portion of an entire thing, such as buildings, mountains, or farms, depicted in the art form.
Uses: Businesses in the arts, fashion, events, and retail industries often utilise abstract photography in their materials. But it can also be applied in the manufacturing and industrial fields by stimulating an artistic feel from a stiff industry, making the subject more interesting.
Through the entrepreneur's lens: Switch on your creative button and see fresh ideas from ordinary objects. Sometimes, you have to look at things from a different perspective to discover new concepts that you can introduce in your venture.
10.) Still life photography
Taking photos of anything that does not move is still life photography, which is probably the simplest form of photography. But it also takes a good eye, proper lighting and an awesome technique to bring life to what seems to be an inanimate object
Uses: The most common form of photography in advertising is still life photography, especially in shooting products for brochures, posters, advertisements, websites, and such. Products are the usual subjects of pictures used in business materials.
Through the entrepreneur's lens: Amidst all the flurry of running a business, there are moments when you need to take a pause from all the activities and focus for a while. You often need to train the spotlight and direct your attention to your product, service, client, team or a particular part of your venture to improve an important aspect of your business.
As a business owner, you need to use different kinds of lenses and strategies to come up with a beautiful picture of your brand. An entrepreneur is like a photographer who uses art and methods in achieving a picturesque composition. Bring out your camera and get ready to hit your shutter to capture the best shot of your entrepreneurial journey.

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It's June… the beginning of summer, Pride month for the LGBTQ community, and of course, that time when lots of couples take the plunge and get married. But a marriage always begins with that one question: Will you marry me?
It is no secret that I was married once upon a time. Even though the marriage didn't last, the proposal was actually funny. We were on our way home after his first meeting with my mother. We were on the Staten Island Ferry, and when he returned from the bathroom, he just slid over to me and said, So you wanna get married? I looked at him and started laughing. My response was "Are you fucking kidding me? And where's the ring?" We laughed it off and never really talked about it again. We got married a couple years later when I was on winter break. I was in the process of adopting his daughter, and it was recommended we got married. So I basically said to him I think we should get married… and we did. Oh, and I bought the rings.
After my marriage ended, I didn't know if I ever wanted to get married again. I wasn't against it, but it had to feel right. When I met my now ex-boyfriend, I thought he was the one. We joked that should we ever get engaged, I wanted to be proposed to and be given a ring. Well this past February, I decided that I wanted to go against my own wishes and pop the question. My ex always said I wasn't the most romantic (I'm not a flowers and candy kinda guy, although I think I am in so many other ways). So for me, it had to be something completely unexpected but romantic, but yet so classic and true to us as a couple. I wanted to make him cry… in a good way. And that's when "The Project" began.
The first thing I had to do was lock down a date. Since our official anniversary was March 13th, we always celebrated the 13th of every month. So I wanted it to be on a 13th, but not our actual anniversary. He was doing a show in April, and the 13th of May was in the middle of the week. So I decided to do something on June 13th (a Saturday), and make a weekend of it. But now I needed to flesh out a plan.
The first part was easy. He always wanted to see Book of Mormon, but for some reason, never did. I wanted to make that happen, so I got tickets… CHECK! I went to Express, and bought a gorgeous gray suit… CHECK! Then I decided I wanted us to spend the night in the city, so I contacted my friend who worked for a hotel, and he booked us a room… CHECK! And of course, where to pop the question? After many different ideas, I realized there could only be one place that just made sense… the location of our first date, French Roast… CHECK!
But now came the hard part: THE RING!!! He wears rings all the time, and I wanted this ring to be special. I looked everywhere for something that screamed him. One night at work, I was talking to someone about my plan, who just so happens to be the VP for Marketing of certain designer fragrances, including David Yurman. She offered her assistance, and even offered to get me a sweet deal. So we went online and looked at several rings, and I found IT… the perfect ring. She did her thing, and when I saw the ring in person, I knew it was totally him. Check it out for yourself: http://www.davidyurman.com/products/men/collections/armory/armory-crossover-band-ring-r15219mss.html?lpos=PLP-106&item=r15219mssabd&source=plp
I was soooo good with keeping this on a need to know basis, which was extremely difficult for me. Only one of my friends knew what was going on. I wanted to say something so many times, and almost messed up quite a few times… twice with him. I was actually on the phone with him when I was in Express, and when he asked why I needed another suit, I said it was in case I got a job that required one. And the other time was when I asked him to try on one of his rings. I needed an idea for the size, and I knew his fingers were bigger than mine. So it was an odd request.
With all the pieces falling into place, here's how I envisioned this going down. We would spend the weekend by my place. On the 13th, we would go to see Book of Mormon, and spend the day in the city. We would then go to French Roast for dinner. At dinner, I would give him a card for our anniversary. He's the writer, so I had to do this part justice. This is what I ended up with:
I can't believe that we are sitting here celebrating another anniversary... in the place where it all began. From that first moment we met (after you got lost with your own directions), our relationship has definitely been a whirlwind and one giant roller coaster. We've had it all - births, deaths, weddings, bat mitzvahs, and just about everything else that can be thrown in between. And through all of it, we stood together, even when we didn't think we could. Sometimes I pinch myself to see if it's still real.
When I met you, I was very scared to fall in love again. But you made me feel safe the first time you put your arms around me, and that day when you cried and let your guard down, you showed me the real you. In that moment I knew you were the one... my soul mate. I think all the past crap prepared me for this moment.
You have always wondered why I am with you, and I've always said its not because of a need to be with someone. I want to be with you. I want all the good and all the bad times with you. I want us to spend the rest of our lives making each other absolutely bonkers, but absolutely in love. I guess what I'm really trying to say is that I feel lucky everyday to call you my Cutie, and I love you with all my heart.
I know this is going to sound like a crazy question, but I wanted to know what you were doing for the rest of your life, and if you felt like some company? And just in case you have no clue what the fuck I'm talking about or what's going on, I'm about to ask you to marry me... SO STOP READING THIS AND LOOK UP!
And they lived happily ever after… or not!
Unfortunately, reality smashed that fantasy. Last week, I saw my ex on the street when I was walking into Penn Station. He was wearing a black button down shirt, open with a black t-shirt underneath, and a pair of khakis. I was less than a foot from him and said Hi, and he walked passed me, as if I didn't exist. He has said that in the past, he has made it like he didn't know someone he dated to make them feel unimportant, and he would never do that to me. Well it definitely didn't leave me feeling the intended way, but the message was definitely received.
Anyways, in the end, I returned the suit (probably would have been too big on me by now anyway, since I've been losing weight), cancelled the hotel, and the people at David Yurman were nice enough to let me return the ring, since it was never sized. And with everything else going on in my life, it really just slipped to the back of my mind.
That was until I got a reminder email about the Book of Mormon tickets a few days ago. Then everything came back. I'm not gonna lie, I was definitely sad about the whole situation for a bit. I even felt like such a loser for a hot second. But honestly, I realized that I was an amazing boyfriend, and I went above and beyond anything done for me. Through the ups and downs, my feelings stayed true. And I had the balls, and was willing to make a complete fool of myself to propose to the man I love. Not many people can say the same, can they?
Don't feel sad for me... I have not given up on love. And should I ever consider proposing to someone ever again, I definitely have an idea or two up my sleeve… there may even be singing involved. But this weekend, there will be no questions popped. Especially when I go to see Book of Mormon as planned.
I hope everyone has a great weekend.


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Things to do in Kauai, Hawaii: Hike to the base of the Wailua Falls/Wailua Falls Trail/ Gunjan Virk
Located near Lihue, Wailua Falls trail is a .3 mile downhill hike through a forest area covered with tree branches, roots and large rocks, that can also be very muddy. Even though I don't have much hiking experience, I managed the trail well. One reason could be that my companion on the trail Patrick, who also took my pictures (www.pk-worldwide.com), is an experienced hiker and was able to guide me through the hike without any difficulty. The trail can be somewhat challenging and I don't really recommend it for people with bad knees or a bad back. At some places the locals have hung ropes to help you climb down (or up).
It took us about 20 minutes to arrive at the spectacular Wailua Falls that I had also seen from my doors-off helicopter tour. However, the falls were a bit crowded for us and we didn't stop there. We kept climbing down for another 10 minutes where there is another waterfall with a natural pool. We spent our evening by this second waterfall and also swam in the pool there. There is also a rope suspended from a tree above the pool to help you jump in the water! The climb up can be rated as moderately difficult but if you have a good guide and no hiking experience (like me!), you can do it! Also, it is important to dress appropriately. I was wearing shorts and comfortable water shoes with a cross body bag so that I could have my hands free. Patrick carried the camera bag, backpack and the rest of the stuff! He has done this trail many times!


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Curved monitors seem to have a caught on lately because consumers are willing to pony up cash ( large sums of it) for these monitors and why not. They all have a beautifully compact widescreen design and yes, the picture quality is indeed amazing, let's also not forget it curves which along with its superb image quality is the monitors main selling point.
What we have here is Acer's newly launched Predator X34 Curved QHD 34-inch IPS G-Sync display, the first of its kind to incorporate G-Sync technology. Examing the listed specs tells me that this widescreen curved display is definitely on par with all of the other bright crispy monitors that you see on the market. It has a 3440 X 1440 resolution, with 60Hz refresh rate, 4ms response time, 100,000,000 contrast ratio, 300 cd/m2 brightness, 1.07 billion colors.
Acers new 34-inch curved monitor supports 100Hz overclocking which should be perfect for consumers who's main intent is to use it for graphically intense video games. The real star of the show here is definitely Nividias own G-Sync technology that's embedded within the monitor. This technology is perfect for those who are playing video games at a very high setting which will aid games that outputs much lesser frame rates.
Other noted features on the X34 Predator that needs to be mention are two 7w speakers with enhanced DTS sound, zero frame design for maximize viewing area and connectivity that includes a HDMI, DisplayPort1.2 and USB 3.0.
Like all the other widescreen curve QHD monitors up for purchase on the market, the Acer X34 Predator is rather pricey at $1,299. It is available now for purchase.


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In January 2018, Camp Wesley Woods welcomes back to the ministry, Charlie Wimmer as the Group Services Director. Charlie is responsible for all user/rental groups.
Our new staff member just happens to be an old staff member who has been away for a while building on his resume. Charlie Wimmer was a camper, CIT, photographer, Adventure Director, and Environmental Education instructor at Camp Wesley Woods.
After taking about a 15 year break raising a family, working with church youth, and learning zen and the art of small engine maintenance Charlie has accepted our offer to bring him back home to where the Rhododendrons grow.
Yes, Charlie, we are looking forward to the pun times with you.
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Do you feel like birth and postpartum are looming and you're overwhelmed by doula options? Do you feel a pull towards having Doula support but you're not quite sure what that means? As someone who has personally been through birth and postpartum three times, I can relate to all of these fears and concerns. I'm here to help! That's why my initial consultation and interview is ✨free✨.
I want us to get to know each other and make sure this is a great match. And ya know what? If it's not, I'm also happy to refer you to other local Asheville doulas who may be a better fit. You deserve the support, expertise, and benefits of doula care!
Let's connect over some tea and chat. I look forward to hearing from you! 🖤
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The surreal characters of Le Snob will take the Alameda de Hércules with its repertoire of the best contemporary music to entertain the audience and invite to dance with mythical themes by Mike Oldfield, King Krimson, Frank Zappa, Led Zeppelin, Steve Reich or Pink Floyd.
A very different and original parade, with instruments created ex profeso by Ulik and the famous German manufacturer Melton. Musicians who seem to levitate when they move, a master of ceremony to guide them and flashy smoke effects turn "Glissssssendo's Opus II" into an unforgettable experience for all ages.


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A lot has changed for the Stage One International Film Festival since it's conception. Now on it's own feet and becoming it's own entity SOIFF is indeed a fully fledged Film Festival. Allowing the festival to partner with the film industry as a beacon of light shining for Australia's local production houses, agents, filmmakers, investors, celebrities, crew, talent and all involved in the building and promotion of Screen Culture in Australia.
SOIFF is a prestigious red carpet black tie gala event unlike any other in Australia. A short film festival showcasing remarkable talent from Australia and abroad combining the film, music and fashion industries. The combination of these industries is one of our unique differences and will be more important come the 2017 event as we will be expanding to all 6 states and 2 territories in Australia.
In its second year running, the 2016 Stage One International Film Festival (SOIFF) has a unique opportunity for your organisation to connect with up to 1000 engaged consumers from a wide range of industries. The event is hosted at Warner Bros. Movie World on the Gold Coast and is proudly supported by Screen Queensland & the Gold Coast City Council.
Headlining the 2016 event is THE POTBELLEEZ, a three piece Irish-Australian electro-house and dance music group best known for their hit song "Don't Hold Back" the theme song for Jeep. The night will host VIP's from the music and film industries.
Not only will this event have major media coverage, it will be live streamed to thousands of people through a team from Sydney with Fox8 in talks to stream the 2017 festival in an Australia wide collaboration. Our red carpet is nearly 500m long, lined with gorgeous cars,
Lamborghini's, Ferrari's, Bentley's, Rolls Royces and Porsches etc. Including the Batmobile!.
SOIFF have been working very hard to secure some amazing VIP guests and can't wait to release their involvement as they get closer to the Festival. Please stay up to date with all our updates via our social media profiles.
The festival invites films for entry in four diverse categories:
Australian Music Videos, Australian Short Films, International Short Films and the One Shot Film (Worldwide).
Winners of the four categories will be judged by a panel of celebrity & industry professional judges who will be announced prior to the event. So far, the judges for best cinematography have been confirmed and announced as Stephen.F Lindon ACS ASC and award winning director Mark Toia. Between the two of them they have worked on production including STAR TREK BEYOND, A FEW BEST MEN, THE FAST AND FURIOUS, THE PATRIOT, HOUSE OF WAX and many more. And worked for clients such as HOLDEN, COCA COLA, ANZ, VIRGIN AIRLINES, MAGNUM et al.
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Hosting a charity event sounds like quite a lot of work, but it also most certainly sounds like it's worth it. The type of charity event that you are putting together has everything to do with how you plan to work it all out. You are going to need some help for sure. Are you going to need a ton of space? That venue can be important, and many other factors come into play when setting up charity events in Denver, Colorado.
When you are hosting a charity event, you also want to know how to make it a live success. In other words, it matters of course how the event is carried out. You do all of that planning, and you want to make sure that everything turns out right. One tip the experts have for people setting up fundraiser events is that you need to make everyone feel appreciated. Every small donation counts, too.
That being said, the experts also say to go after the big donations as well. You have to find the big donors. Is your fundraising event sponsored? If so, then you want to make sure that the sponsors feel very much appreciated. When it comes to your helpers, what are their strengths? If any of them have sales experience, experts say that is helpful.
Everyone needs to be enthusiastic, and you have to get your donors enthusiastic about the event and tell others, too. If you get your Denver charity event trending locally, that is saying a lot. Now, is your charity also seeking donations outside your local area? If so, you have a website and social media accounts, in which case you can set it up where people can virtually attend your Denver charity event and make online donations. You will get that charity event set up, and just remember to apply the principles learned here.


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Daniela DaSuta is owner of Sekt Wine Consulting in Austin, TX. She is a wine educator and has recently taken a role as the Wine Studies instructor with the Culinary Institute of America. She is finishing up her WSET Diploma and will soon be preparing for the rigorous MW Certification!
How many years have you been in the business?
13 years basically. I planted grapes as a kid. I hated it. I thought my mother was awful for moving us yet again to the south, which I was not familiar with. And then I went to school and worked service at Taverna for a couple of years, then went back to help the family with self distribution.
I started a wine school there. I wanted more projects and then again ended up leaving the vineyard and starting my own consulting company. I also do marketing for three wineries and one brewery through Pen & Tell Us. And starting next week I will be working with the Culinary Institute of America, doing their Intro to Wine Studies program for the fall semester and developing their consumer wine education program.
Sekt was founded two and a half years ago but I went full time six months ago. My mom is an entrepreneur, so I wanted to be one too and I wanted to teach, so I thought that would be fun to do that too.
What is the most rewarding part of your job?
The teaching. I love that part. And oddly it's been consumers that have been really receptive, not that wine professional aren't, but consumers just seem to be so excited about what's happening. They're smart and all have really good palates and giving consumers confidence is great. It doesn't feel like work.
Can you describe any prejudices or setbacks you experienced in this industry in regards to being a woman?
Yeah, I think one thing that clearly stands out is an instance where I had gone to a buyer tasting where I was invited by the importer, and I tasted some really great wines. I thanked him and he texted me later and said 'nice legs.' What about my brain? It never occurred to me that I would be invited to something for that reason. I don't want to be a victim, but I don't want to be silent about some of the comments I've received or some of the other comments that other people have received that I've heard.
How can we as women become aware of our prejudices toward each other? and change our behavior?
Talking about it. I think we keep silent about a lot of bullshit that happens and I think our similarities are bigger than our differences, and our experiences are relatable.
When it comes to wine, what benefits do you think we'll see as a community by better supporting women?
I think we can all agree that there is disparity in most areas. I'm talking demographics. A lot of male dominated fields exist. We can inspire those other fields to change their demographics by changing ours. It can be about whose in charge. It's not just about us. It should be about everyone.
What change do you hope to see in regards to women in the wine industry in the next five years?
Obviously more [women], but I hope that we come to a point where, I mean this respectfully, we shouldn't have to have these conversations. I want there to be one industry as a united whole, rather than a lot of men and six women.
What message do you have for women entering the wine profession?
I think confidence is key. It's really important, especially when you feel like a minority and that's obtained by educating yourself. Wine is cerebral so it's great to have the opportunities, and take as many of those opportunities as you can so you feel like the best version of yourself and that can be translated into your field.
What ways would you say you are contributing to the overall empowerment of current and future women in wine?
I realized very early on that my job, not only in the wine industry but in general, is to inspire people and that's achieved by teaching. I don't want to keep all of this knowledge to myself. I think passing it on is really cool and really rewarding.
What are some defining characteristics of a wonder woman of wine to you?
Confidence. Someone who's inspirational. And someone who stands up for her beliefs even if they're unpopular.
What women of wine do you admire and why?
My mom is the biggest one. She's a beast. In this arena, I think that June Rodil and what she's doing is pretty great. She's kind of our token wine woman.
Rae Wilson is really cool. Dilek Caner. She has a school in Dallas. She self-studied and did everything alone. That really inspired me.


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QuickBooks is now available in an online format. This means you don't need to purchase and install software onto one computer. Instead, you access your file from any computer at anytime using QuickBooks' cloud service. There is a monthly subscription fee, which depends on what level you purchase.
One key point of the online service is that you can use a Mac, which has been a stumbling block until now.
- Anywhere, anytime online access from your PC or Mac
- Free, unlimited phone and online support
- Free online access for your accountant
- Automatic data backup and free upgrade
For more information, go to their website and read more. There is also a free 30 day trial.
Note: at this point, there is ability to convert a desktop file to an online one, but QB is working on a conversion tool. It is unclear as to whether you can start a file online and convert it to a desktop version at a later date.
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Here's What Weatherford International's New CEO Thinks About the Future of the Company
Weatherford International (NYSE: WFT) surprised quite a few people on Wall Street when it announced that former Halliburton CFO Mark McCollum would be taking the captain's chair at Weatherford. During the company's first-quarter conference call, McCollum got to lay out his plan for the new direction of the company and how he thinks he and his team will be able to accomplish it.
To longtime Weatherford investors, many of the things he said sound similar to prior management statements. What is more important, though, is now the company implements his plan. Here are a selection of quotes from Weatherford's management team that should give you an idea of how Weatherford's new management team is thinking about the path back to profitability.
Integrating joint ventures
Over the past six months, Weatherford's management has been busy making deals. Starting things off, CFO Cristoph Bausch gave an update on where its two biggest deals stand.
During the first quarter, we signed an agreement with Schlumberger to create OneStim, a joint venture focused on completion products and services for the development of unconventional resource plays in the United States and Canada land markets. The joint venture will offer one of the broadest multistage completion portfolios in the market, combined with one of the largest hydraulic fracturing fleets in the industry. Once the transaction closes, Weatherford will own 30% of this joint venture and will receive a onetime $535 million cash payment from Schlumberger. After closing, Schlumberger will manage and consolidate the joint venture for financial reporting purposes...We have also made some progress related to our alliance with Nabors [Industries] as we jointly identified commercial opportunities in the U.S. market, and we started to work on the software integration allowing Nabors rig control software to communicate and interact with Weatherford's OneSync software platform.
One thing that will be interesting to follow is how McCollum views some of these joint venture deals. Interim CEO Krishna Shivram signed the Nabors deal during his short tenure at the helm, and chances are many of the details of the Schlumberger deal were ironed out before McCollum's start date. This is worth following as McCollum many not be as excited about pairing up with others as previous management was.
Stating the obvious
New CEO Mark McCollum was only a week into his new role when Weatherford reported earnings, so this was the first time that he was able to speak to investors and analysts about his plan for the company. Here's what he laid out as his management priorities for the coming years.
Our largest challenge is to address the debt load on our balance sheet. Weatherford has already taken several significant steps to improve its financial position. As you know, I've spent most of my 36-year career in accounting and finance roles, and I'm keenly aware of the fundamental significance of having both a strong P&L statement and a sound balance sheet. Given the importance of restoring our financial strength, I intend to heighten Weatherford's focus on financial accountability and cost management.We've got work to do to push toward profitability. We're going to focus on growing our bottom line through the combination of pricing and contracting improvements in a more disciplined cost management process. Simultaneous to and in parallel with our drive for improved financial accountability, we will also continue to drive greater service quality and reliability for our customers in the field.
This sounds great on paper, but it's the same strategy that Weatherford's previous CEO and interim CEO laid out in previous calls. This message may be nothing new to investors, but what will matter is how the new management team executes these strategic goals.
Trimming the fat
Almost anyone can look at Weatherford's balance sheet and point out that it has a high debt load. According to McCollum, though, some other balance sheet issues need to be addressed as well.
[W]hen I look at the balance sheet, there is a lot of cash sitting on the balance sheet in the form of working capital. And while we're coming down, I mean, I think that we've still got a long way to go, particularly in the inventory area. And so I don't -- there's nothing -- in my view, creative to do with that, it's just heavy lifting, right? You've got to get focused on it. You have to have a plan and strategy for pulling it down. And so it's one of the things that Christoph and I are working on right now is getting those plans in place to start bringing that cash off the balance sheet and beginning to use it to pay down the debt.
This is something that isn't discussed as much when it comes to Weatherford. It has some valuable services and products in its portfolio, but they aren't high return businesses because they are bloated with too much inventory and working capital. If new management can get its working capital levels down, then it will free up some cash to be used elsewhere.
Getting creative
For a couple of years now, Weatherford has been trying to sell its land rig business to no avail. Perhaps one of the issues with this plan was that previous management teams were trying to sell the whole business all at once. Based on where those rigs are and the state in which they are, though, McCollum thinks that perhaps a new strategy is in order.
I think that as I look at it, one of the initial goals was to try to sell the business as a complete package, sort of one transaction. I think that as we look ahead, I think that the likelihood that it will be a series of transactions, the rigs are spread across a number different markets, and their performance in each of those markets varies. We have got some really good, solid contract in areas like Kuwait. There are other areas where they are sitting idle, and they need some work, and so we'll probably, as we approach it, probably think about how you break them up in a series of packages and maybe there could be some joint ventures that we entered into to use some of them. But I think it's going to require a different level of creativity to get those redeployed than just sort of a one-transaction type deal.
Perhaps the largest challenge will be selling rigs in the North American market. Sure, production is almost back to pre-crash levels, but producers have figured out how to achieve this with only half the amount of rigs in the field. Only the highest specification rigs get contracts today. If Weatherford isn't ready to spend a lot of money to upgrade these rigs, then chances are it may just need to send them to the scrap yard.
Give us some time
Investors have every right to be a little impatient with the company's performance. After all, this is a company that seems to be in a perpetual state of restructuring and has yet to generate positive earnings results or free cash flow for more than six years. As McCollum pointed out, the company's high levels of debt and its excessive working capital have been a drag on profitability, and fixing these issues is the best chance at returning to profitability. As he pointed out, though, investors are going to need to be patient.
The balance sheet side is going to take some time, right? Wringing working capital out as -- is a process, it typically takes a lot of different actions and you need a little bit of wind at your back from a market standpoint to be able to clear inventories, as an example.
Considering the geographic diversity of Weatherford and the state of the international oil services market, it could take quite some time before we see some significant changes regarding winding down that working capital and paying down debt as promised. Management has to realize, though, that investor patience is a precious commodity right now, and will have to show some tangible results in the coming quarters.
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1. Getting things done by Austin Kleon reminded me that I'm a human, not a productivity machine. Accomplishing tasks and goals is fun, and it's also not my sole purpose in life.
2. Embrace the Suck by Stephen Madden was the first book I read in 2018 and I enjoyed it! Madden's memoir is about CrossFit. He also reminded readers that "love is the answer" to any problem.
3. I loved The Inner Life of Cats: The Science and Secrets of Our Mysterious Feline Companionsby Thomas McNamee! McNamee shared the latest research on cats, how-to tips, a bit of history, and beautiful personal stories. I learned so much from this book! For example McNamee explained, "Not only have cats developed a language for humans in general, they often customize it for the individual." How cool is that?! I'm obsessed with this book, and I highly recommend it to all animal lovers!
4. Novelist Cynthia Sweeney on getting your big creative break at mid-life.
5. Recently, Tim Ferriss interviewed Gretchen Rubin and the conversation was fascinating! I liked Rubin's idea of doing "updates" with her parents and sister. She explained:
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6. Alex Pang on prioritizing rest & reflection.
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9. Loved this conversation: Jenny Shih on Building a Profitable Business, Saying No, and Doing Hard Work.
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SportAccord chief Vizer seeks talks with IOC to repair ties
LONDON (AP) — A month after launching a scathing attack on the IOC, the head of SportAccord said Tuesday he wants to meet with Thomas Bach to repair the damage that has led multiple sports to cut ties with the umbrella body for international federations.
Responding to the backlash that followed his blistering criticism of Olympic leaders, SportAccord chief Marius Vizer said he has proposed a meeting with the IOC president "in order to define the way forward and relieve pressure" from the federations.
The meeting, Vizer said, "needs to be held for the benefit and the unity of the sports movement."
Vizer said he is also seeking a meeting with the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations, which represents the 28 sports in the games.
"I look forward to open and honest discussions which are for the benefit of sport," Vizer said in a statement from SportAccord's headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland. "I hope to have positive discussions which will lead to tangible solutions."
Vizer has been increasingly isolated since delivering a strongly-worded speech blasting Bach and the International Olympic Committee at the opening of the SportAccord convention in Sochi, Russia.
Vizer, who also heads the international judo federation, called the IOC system "expired, outdated, wrong, unfair and not at all transparent." He said Bach's reform program was of little use to the federations and accused him of blocking SportAccord's plans for multi-sports competitions.
ASOIF and 10 individual federations have suspended ties with SportAccord since Vizer's speech. SportAccord represents Olympic and non-Olympic sports bodies.
Vizer has defended his point of view several times since the speech. In Tuesday's statement, he did not back down but expressed a less strident tone and made clear he was interested in mending fences.
"Unity is paramount and I do not have a personal agenda," Vizer said. "My statement in Sochi on 20th of April was meant to launch proper reforms that would result in a better future for sport.
"My intention has been and will always be to safeguard and further the interests of the international federations. My aim is to unite them and support them as they are the elected representatives of the national federations and moreover, of the athletes."
Vizer claimed there "has been an increased interest in applications for SportAccord membership from various international sport bodies" since his speech.
His statement came shortly after the international weightlifting federation became the latest to join the exodus from SportAccord.
Weightlifting followed triathlon, wrestling, taekwondo, boxing, athletics, archery, canoeing, shooting and bobsled in suspending or cutting relations with SportAccord. Modern pentathlon is expected to follow suit next.
Boxing and taekwondo have also pulled out of the 2017 World Combat Games, a multi-sport event run by SportAccord.
Vizer's outburst in Sochi against the IOC has left the future of his organization in question. It's uncertain whether the SportAccord convention will be held again in Russia for the next four years as originally planned.
The IOC, meanwhile, has made it clear it can live without SportAccord. The IOC decided not to hold an executive board meeting in Sochi during the SportAccord conference, breaking with tradition going back to the first convention in 1993.
The IOC has had a tense relationship with Vizer ever since he was elected in 2013 to succeed former cycling federation president Hein Verbruggen as head of SportAccord.
Vizer ruffled Olympic leaders by proposing to organize a "United World Championships" for all federations every four years, a potential direct challenge to the IOC and the Olympics. The plan has never materialized.
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The universe may be filled with shining stars, but nearly 85 percent of all matter can't be seen, calculations show. In the hunt for the invisible, astrophysicists have turned up a small but new hiding place for mysterious dark matter: "recycled" dwarf galaxies produced from nasty galactic collisions.
The discovery, detailed Thursday in the online version of the journal Science, challenges the notion that dark matter hangs out in halos around large galaxies. Instead, it might be found within the galaxies.
Dark matter acts as gravitational glue, holding millions or billions of stars together in galactic globs or disks. Without it, "our own galaxy should have fallen apart by now," said Frederic Bournaud, an astrophysicist with the French Atomic Energy Commission. "So dark matter — this unseen force — is somewhere keeping it glued together."
In the dark about dark matter
Scientists have no firm idea what dark matter actually is. They haven't even agreed on a single definition for the mysterious stuff, because they can only guess as to what it's made of. While dark matter is a source of gravity and reacts with regular matter on large scales, it has no measurable effect on small scales (for instance, within our solar system), there is no picture of it and there's no known way to detect it directly.
Conventional matter, called "baryonic" matter, is the stuff of plants, rocks, stars and things we can touch or at least see. But some baryonic matter is not easily seen, because it's in the form of cold gas or faraway, dark, burned-out stars. Some researchers use the term "dark matter" to refer to this hard-to-see regular matter.
Slideshow: From Earth to stars But the overwhelming majority of unseen matter is probably the highly unconventional, yet-to-be-described "non-baryonic" matter, and most scientists limit their definition of dark matter to this strange form.
Disagreements aside, so far the bulk of dark matter has been detected only indirectly. One method, for example, takes a galaxy's visible matter, calculates how fast it should be moving and then compares that to the actual, observed speed. For large galaxies, the calculations show visible matter accounts for only 10 percent of the mass that should be there.
But by combining telescope images, calculations and computer models, Bournaud thinks he and his team might be a little closer to finding and identifying more of the universe's missing mass.
Galactic hit-and-run
To discover more clues about dark matter, the astrophysicists aimed the Very Large Array of radio telescopes in New Mexico at NGC5291, a galaxy cluster about 200 million light-years away. It resembles a ring, crowned with one large galaxy at the center and studded with smaller dwarf galaxies in a cloud of cosmic debris.
How does such a curious group of galaxies form?
"About 360 million years ago a large galaxy collided with NGC5291, which used to be a spiral galaxy," Bournaud said. Several suspects are in the area, but IC4329 is the prime candidate —with a lined-up trajectory and six times the mass of NGC5291, it has remained relatively unchanged from the probable cosmic collision, much as a car often remains unscathed after hitting a cyclist.
Simulated help
If dark matter does hang out at the edges of large galaxies, little or none should be found in the recycled dwarf galaxies. But Bournaud has discovered that visible matter makes up only one-third of the mass in the tiny galaxies — so large galaxies probably contain most dark matter within their galactic boundaries, not in a halo around them.
Bournaud thinks about half of the unseen mass in the recycled galaxies is plain old hydrogen gas. "But that's only a guess," Bournaud said, adding that telescopes should eventually be able to detect it. Regardless of whether or not the hidden matter is regular matter or dark matter, current theories about recycled dwarf galaxies and dark matter location are being put "to the test," according to the study.
Bournaud gives some of credit for the discovery to dramatic advances in computing. "Even 10 years ago, simulations were far behind telescope observations," he said. Like police reconstructing accident or crime scenes by combining eyewitness reports and forensic measurements, "today astrophysicists are combining what they see with computers models to make discoveries."
The next step in adding weight to the theory, Bournaud said, is to look at other recycled dwarf systems. "If we can better understand galaxy formation, we can find more dark matter," he said.
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Today I'm writing with two hats on at once - you should see me, the dog can't stop laughing! Yes, I'm the Crossroads Volunteer Coordinator and that's how you may know me from these writings. But, I'm also the ministry lead for the First Responder Rest Stop ministry. So, while you try to decide if I'm wearing a fedora and a baseball cap or if it's a sombrero and a beret...read on and see if you want to come serve with us! No hat required.
The First Responder Rest Stop ministry has some opportunities for you to ANSWER THE CALL. If you'd like to be part of the team that cares for our first responders and wants to encourage them through acts of kindness, look through the list below. If you have questions about this ministry, the contact info is at the bottom.
We've been doing this for 6 1/2 years, it's time to refresh the space. We need to move furniture out of the room, paint, and move things back in. If you can help with any part of this, we really need you. Date is flexible and we can work around our volunteers. We do hope to complete this before Appreciation Week in mid-May.
Friday afternoon or early evening (Weekly)
This is a basic drink refill and takes 5-10 minutes.
Saturday morning (Weekly)
This is a basic drink refill and takes 5-10 minutes.
Sunday after church (2-3 times/month)
3rd and 4th Sundays each month and the 5th Sunday quarterly. This is a full stock refill assignment and takes approximately 30 minutes.
Wal-Mart Shoppers (1-2 times/month, on call)
We need 1-2 people to make Wal-Mart trips for us. This will vary, but will average twice a month. You would need to be able to purchase and we will issue a reimbursement check within a week.
Costco Shoppers (1-2 times/month, on call)
We need 1-2 people to make Costco trips for us. This varies, but will average twice a month and can be a full cart's worth. You can purchase and we will issue a reimbursement check within a week. Or we can purchase a gift card for you to use if necessary.
SPECIAL REQUEST: We specifically need 1 person who is willing to purchase cases of water in Vancouver, as it saves us $4 per case on bottle deposits and we buy 10-15 at a time.
Lois Flores, 503.890.6117


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LoRaWAN Academy
A comprehensive self-paced on-demand LoRaWAN® training course.
Developer Training
LoRaWAN Academy is an all-encompassing, hands-on curriculum for students or professionals to learn about the LoRaWAN open specification from the creators of LoRa® and the ecosystem that scaled its international adoption. LoRaWAN is a widely adopted, standardized specification based on LoRa Technology that is the leading low power wide area network (LPWAN) technology for wireless IoT networks worldwide. The training program includes a robust online course library.
The 10-unit program is self-paced and offered on a rolling basis with no formal program start dates. Each unit of curriculum includes 4-8 hours of video lectures, supplemental reading and materials, as well as problem sets and assignments. The program culminates with a hands-on applied research project for developers to build real-world IoT applications.
LoRaWAN Academy content is appropriate for beginner to intermediate-level developers looking to learn more about LoRa Technology and the LoRaWAN protocol.


text: Ashley and I have been friends since we were both in diapers. She's always been the cutest girl! She was there for all my awesome birthday parties filled with dirt cake, pin the pig tail on Sami Jo and "oink piggy oink." It's so great to see her happy with a beautiful family. I got to work with her husband for a about a year and I just think he's the greatest! They are just perfect for each other. I'm so glad she found someone that makes her so happy. I'm just in love with this cute little family.


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MasterCard to Suspend All Cryptocurrency Cards Outside of EEA
Following Visa, MasterCard has announced guidelines which would suspend all cryptocurrency debit cards which fall outside of the European Economic Area (EEA).
Like Visa, MasterCard has also announced that they will discontinue support for cryptocurrency debit cards that fall outside of the European Economic Area (EEA). Considering that the world's two largest card issuers no longer support cryptocurrency debit cards outside of the EEA, this is set to severely impact the cryptocurrency financial sector. Globally, this decision might affect cryptocurrency startups the most.
This particular financial sector will most likely experience its fair share of difficulties regarding MasterCard's latest decision, especially since the majority of companies are dependent upon a third-party service provider for issuing their debit cards. This decision has now placed Wave Crest Holdings at the top of white-label debit card issuers in the cryptocurrency industry. A large portion of companies has looked towards utilizing debit cards, albeit under different names, to continue providing cryptocurrency debit cards to their users. This practice will essentially come to an end for non-EEA based users.
The latest decision is set to affect a large number of companies in the cryptocurrency debit card sector. For example, Advcash already notified their customers that they will be unable to issue either plastic or virtual cards to any non-EEA user. Surprisingly, this decision affects both plastic and virtual cards.
MasterCard has announced that all cards, either virtual or plastic, belonging to users outside of the EEA will remain active for a period of 90 days. After the period has elapsed, the cards will automatically be blocked. MasterCard has stated that all remaining funds on non-EEA based cards should either be spent or withdrawn in this 90-day period.
The decision has provoked questioning from users worldwide as there is no obvious upside or explanation behind the decision.
The decision from both Visa and MasterCard is likely to force non-EEA users to start using local cryptocurrency wallet options. Both Visa and MasterCard have received criticism from both users and experts worldwide. Many believe that this decision will also affect the card issuing giants negatively, as this decision is likely going to discourage users from using the more convenient cryptocurrency debit cards and use a proper cryptocurrency instead.
However, another stumbling block for non-EEA users would be that very few merchants, both online and offline, readily accept direct bitcoin or other cryptocurrency payments.
All users remaining within the EEA will not be affected by this decision, at least for the foreseeable future. However, this discontinued support is likely to affect all cryptocurrency debit card providers within the next few months. Users within the EEA will still be able to use their cryptocurrency debit cards abroad, however, non-EEA users would not be able to register a card or use their previously registered card.


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Vidcode: Code the Eclipse
Educator Resources
The activity
2017 gave us one of the most spectacular natural phenomena of our lives, and now we're going to simulate the solar eclipse with JavaScript! Looking at the eclipse as a system of moving parts, we can decompose the problem into bite-sized chunks, using objects with methods, loops, and conditionals to make an interactive app that models our observations.
Employs the "Parts, Purposes, Complexities" thinking routine from Harvard Graduate School of Education's Project Zero.
Sample Solutions:
Easy enough for beginners to access
Ramps up slowly
Spiral design
Promotes "deep learning"
Promotes positive identity, role models
Math should be prominent, but not annoying.
Chrome is the recommended browser to use for this Hour of Code.
Guides & Lesson plans
Sample Code
// Part: Earth
function earth(){
movie = video();
movie.source = "night-stars.mp4";
this.shadow = tint("black",0);
// Purpose: be lit or shaded
this.dim = function(perc){
this.shadow.amount = perc;
// Part: Sun
function sun(x,y) {
this.x = x;
this.y = y;
this.body = circle(this.x,this.y, 100, "#eff28c", "clear");
this.label = text("sun",this.x-40, this.y-40);
this.label.color = "#1d0c7b";
this.corona = blur(0);
// Purpose: totality
this.total = function(){
mySun.body.radius = 110;
this.corona.amount = 20;
// Purpose: partiality
this.partial = function(){
mySun.body.radius = 100;
this.corona.amount = 0;
//Part: Moon
function moon(x,y) {
this.body = circle(x,y,100, "blue", "clear");
this.label = text("moon");
this.label.y = y-40;
this.label.color = "white";
// Purpose: transit
this.updatePos = function(x){
this.body.x = x;
this.label.x = x-60;
// Instantiate parts
var myEarth = new earth();
var mySun = new sun(300,150);
var myMoon = new moon(0,150);
// Complexities
repeat(function() {
// The Moon is controlled by the mouse
// The amount the Earth is lit depends on the positions of the Sun and Moon
myEarth.dim(100 - Math.abs(myMoon.body.x-mySun.body.x)/2);
// If the Sun and Moon are lined up, we have a total eclipse
if (Math.abs(myMoon.body.x - mySun.body.x)<5){
}, 1);
Next Generation Science Standards
NGSS-MS-ESS1-1 Develop and use a model of the Earth-sun-moon system to describe the cyclic patterns of lunar phases, eclipses of the sun and moon, and seasons.
NGSS-HS-ESS1-4 Use mathematical or computational representations to predict the motion of orbiting objects in the solar system.
NGSS-MS-ETS1-1. Define the criteria and constraints of a design problem with sufficient precision to ensure a successful solution, taking into account relevant scientific principles and potential impacts on people and the natural environment that may limit possible solutions.
NGSS-MS-ETS1-2. Evaluate competing design solutions using a systematic process to determine how well they meet the criteria and constraints of the problem.
NGSS-MS-ETS1-3. Analyze data from tests to determine similarities and differences among several design solutions to identify the best characteristics of each that can be combined into a new solution to better meet the criteria for success.MS-ETS1-4. Develop a model to generate data for iterative testing and modification of a proposed object, tool, or process such that an optimal design can be achieved.
NGSS-MS-ETS1-4. Develop a model to generate data for iterative testing and modification of a proposed object, tool, or process such that an optimal design can be achieved.
What is Computer Science Education Week?
Computer Science Education Week is a chance to inform students about and celebrate computer science (CS). Only 5% of schools nation-wide offer students the opportunity to take a rigorous CS course. CS Education Week is meant to provide a time for schools, teachers, and communities to set aside a small amount of time devoted to exposing students to a greater realm of CS opportunities than they experience every day. For students in a CS class, CS Education Week is a way to enrich the course content with information from colleges and companies, and where students can meet professionals from outside the school who use CS to solve problems.


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I agree with Ross that Goldberg passed over the most important factor in the mainstream GOP's hostility to Ron Paul, namely his views on Iraq and foreign policy more generally. This brings me back to something that has puzzled me about the mainstream's response to Huckabee. Several people at NR, and now the editors of NR together, have made it clear that Huckabee is undesirable because of his domestic policy views, but I have seen on more than one occasion Republican observers making the charge that there is supposed to be something deficient about Huckabee's foreign policy.
When I looked over his
CFR CSIS remarks, I found a few things that would make a dyed-in-the-wool interventionist blush (the maniac favours containing Iran–can you imagine?), but for the most part it was perfectly predictable boilerplate. His adoption of the absurd word "Islamofascism" of late may make it look as if he's trying too hard, but no one can accuse him of going "off the reservation" on foreign policy, nor do I think they can legitimately claim that he has not given the matter serious thought. Yet his foreign policy views are, according to Krauthammer, "naive and unconvincing." Considering the source, Huckabee might take that as a compliment, but this criticism represents the difficulty Huckabee is having in gaining acceptance as one who is sufficiently hawkish and interventionist.
Returning to domestic policy, it isn't all that surprising that Paul is also considered an extremist for his small-government, constitutionalist views, while Huckabee's statism is really much less surprising, even if it strongly displeases key interest groups. Huckabee's domestic policy views are much, much closer to the way Republicans have actually governed over the last six years. His departures from the "small-government orthodoxy" that supposedly has the GOP in its crushing embrace are mostly the departures that the entire party has made. Where the national party leaders, including several of the leading candidates, mostly continue to pretend that the GOP still favours small government and just "lost sight of their principles," Huckabee doesn't wear that mask and bluntly proposes "compassionate" and big-government conservative schemes.
This fiction that the leaders are adhering to a "small-government orthodoxy" does a disservice to both Huckabee and Paul. (I don't like Huckabee, and I don't want him to do well, but both he and Paul drive different parts of the establishment crazy and could throw the entire race into disarray, which would be a good thing for many reasons.) If you want a real small-government conservative, your choices in the current field are limited (Paul, Tancredo and probably Thompson), and if you want someone who will reveal his big-government credentials up front either Huckabee or possibly Hunter is your man. With perhaps one exception among the "leading" or big-name candidates, I doubt very much that any of Huckabee's main competitors strongly reject an activist, interventionist federal government on principle. Romney, of course, has his MassCare and its mandates (which would, at first glance, make him more of a "statist" than Obama in this area), and the idea that Giuliani somehow adheres to a small-government vision because he has cut taxes in the past seems bizarre.
Big-government conservatives enjoy cutting taxes, too, and they also like to spend enormous amounts of money and expand the size and scope of government, particularly if it can be justified in any way as part of national security. What I think really bothers the mainstream about Huckabee, to the extent that they are bothered (and if he wins Iowa, you can expect them to come after him with guns blazing), is his view on trade. Along with Hunter, he is really the only other protectionist in the GOP field. Like Hunter, he has not had much luck raising very much cash, because his position on trade alienates wealthy donors and establishment figures. The main orthodoxy Huckabee is running up against is not over the size of government, but rather the free trade orthodoxy that has almost completely captured the GOP (and which is, incidentally, killing them in the Midwest and elsewhere). In practice, this is a much more important "orthodoxy" and politicians who go against it have a much harder time getting support. What I think frightens the mainstream about Huckabee is that he may be able to smuggle in his protectionism under the cover of the big-government conservatism that the GOP has been practicing for years. What is also frightening to them about Huckabee is that his views on trade are much closer to a strong plurality view within the GOP (his views on immigration, not so much), which gives him a decent shot at appealing to the voters in the primaries and the general election. If he advances very far, Huckabee's appeal will throw free traders into a bit of a panic, since it will mean that major candidates on both sides are openly talking skeptically about the benefits of free trade.


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(MISSOULA) – The Montana Film Office announces their partnership with SAG-AFTRA EEO & Diversity and SAG-AFTRA National Native Americans Committee in sponsoring "The Business of Acting: The Inside Scoop on Casting", an interactive panel discussion and workshop. The workshop will be held on Saturday, Feb 15 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the University of Montana Campus.
Taught by directors, casting directors and professional actors, the event will focus on providing actors of all levels an overview of auditioning, headshots, resumes, reels, representation, audition tapes, and other in-depth resources for actors.
Participants will discuss aspects of the acting world with casting director Rene Haynes (The Twilight Saga: Eclipse and New Moon), director Andrew Smith (Winter in the Blood, The Slaughter Rule), and actor Delanna Studi (Edge of America).
In addition, MFO's SAG-AFTRA partner SAGindie will offer a workshop for independent filmmakers on the "need to know" aspects of working in the industry. Taught by National Director of SAGindie, Darrien Michele Gipson, the course will run in conjunction with the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival and address everything from funding to festivals, creating a solid foundation for any new or independent filmmaker.
"This is a fantastic opportunity for the Montana production community to connect with fellow Montanans who know this industry," said Deny Staggs, the Montana Film Commissioner. "This diverse group of industry leaders offers exactly the kind of support and leadership that the film office will continue bringing to Montana."
As part of the acting workshop, attendees will be allowed to submit a resume and headshot for consideration for an audition section of the workshop. Participants do not have to be a SAG-AFTRA member to submit.
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