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Pregnant Stephanie Davis posts pouting selfie as she heads to London for Loose Women appearance
The actress can't wait for her 'honest' appearance on the ITV chat show
IT'S full steam ahead now for Stephanie Davis now that she's revealed her bump to the world, as she heads to London for a no holds barred appearance on Loose Women.
Pouting for the camera before jumping on the train into the capital, the pregnant star told her fans: "Let's Do This!!.. London bound."
Stephanie, 23, is expecting her first child with ex-boyfriend Jeremy McConnell, and after a turbulent few months seems to be keen on enjoying life ahead of welcoming her new arrival,
Announcing her appearance on the ITV chat show, Stephanie told her fans last week: "Looking forward to doing @loosewomen TUESDAY! So TUNE in! #honest #nottakingnocrapnomore"
The former Hollyoaks actress then went on to describe the programme as her "favourite show."
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Just a few days ago Stephanie revealed images showing her cute baby bump.
Posing proudly on the front of the latest issue of OK! Magazine, the dark-haired stunner could be seen smiling as she posed with one hand protectively on her tum.
She also visited her pal Chris Maloney's theatre and arts school in Liverpool where she clearly displayed her bump.
Stephanie previously appeared on Loose Women with her ex Jeremy.
The pair found romance in the Celebrity Big Brother house, but split before Stephanie announced her pregnancy in May.
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text: Nordic Life Cycle Association Symposium: Global Sustainability Challenges – two presentations 21.10.2014 6:08 Page Image Page ContentFifth NorLCA (Nordic Life Cycle Association) Symposium "Global Sustainability Challenges with Northern Approaches" took place on 2-3 October 2014 in Reykjavik, Iceland. Themes of the symposium included Management of resources in the Arctic, Industrial symbiosis and circular economy, Energy, Waste management, Built environment, Life cycle thinking in policy making, Food industries, Life cycle thinking and communication, Fisheries, Sustainability education, Transport, logistics and electro mobility including various presentations and posters. VTT research work was base of two presentations. SITRAs Jyri Arponen gave a presentation with the topic "Towards more ecological solution through integrated fishery, greenhouse and bioenergy production with closed circulation". The Sybimar company has developed a bioenergy and food production solution based on closed circulation, where waste, waste heat, nutrients and CO2 are used and recycled. The aim of the research with Sybimar fishery pilot plant was to gain understanding about the ecology of the plant. The pilot plant is a combined fish farm (salmon and whitefish) based on recycling aquaculture system and a greenhouse. The closed circulation plant with its own water cleaning creates the possibility to use less fresh water and utilise water further. The study shows preliminary how the impact on climate change, acidification and eutrophication can be significantly reduced with closed circulation. The water footprint indicates the significance of local water availability and water index. The closed circulation and the integrated production are more ecologic than the traditional fishery concepts according to the study and indications found from literature. Helena Wessman-Jääskeläinen, Senior Scientist of VTT presented a case study of water footprint method development in Finland. Challenges and usability of water footprint as an environmental tool were introduced by using two industrial case studies in forest and mining industry. About Nordic Life Cycle Association The vision is to create a platform to promote the cross-fertilization of the life-cycle thinking philosophy between academia, industry and the public sector. Historically NorLCA has operated within the European Nordic Regions, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Iceland. However, this year's symposium invitation was extended to stakeholders in the Global North, thus encouraging Canada, USA, Russia and Greenland to join the dialogue and contribute to communal knowledge-base. Download VTT's NorLCA 2014 presentation abstracts: Nors, M., Hohenthal, C., T. Pajula, T., Honkanen, A., , Arponen, J.,: Towards more ecological solution through integrated fishery, greenhouse and bioenergy production with closed circulation. Wessman-Jääskeläinen, H., Saarikoski, E.: Water Footprint as an environmental tool - case Finnish forest and mining industry. For more information:email@example.com Read more about NorLCA:http://www.norlca.man.dtu.dk/Symposium-2014

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I've always called Burma, Burma. I had no idea where this country that my European friends call 'Myanmar' was. I realised I needed to research a bit more about this country, and began to discover some uncomfortable findings.
Burma's military-backed government has one of the worst human rights records in the world, with crimes like employing forced labour, using child soldiers and forcing thousands of people from their homes. There are hundreds of political prisoners, the most famous of whom is Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Ki, known locally as "The Lady". Aung San Suu Ki was held under house arrest for more than 15 years, for a variety of offences made up by the military junta. Her party, the National League for Democracy (NLD), won 82% of the seats in elections held in 1990, yet the military refused to transfer power to these democratically elected leaders.
International pressure and sanctions led to the government announcing their plan of 'roadmap to democracy', with elections planned for 2010. Ahead of the elections the dictatorship increased harassment of democracy activists, banned the National League for Democracy and placed severe restrictions on parties and candidates. There were widespread allegations of voter intimidation and bribery during the election. Following the elections held in 2010 a parliament was created, but it is dominated by pro-military parties. Next year there will be another set of elections, and there is an optimism here that the NLD will win, and Aung San Suu Ki will be the President.
The name 'Burma' was changed to 'Myanmar' by the dictatorship in 1989, with no referendum to question what the people of Burma thought. Some think switching to the use of Myanmar as yet another reward for the military backed government. The people of Burma, on the whole, and the Democratic Parties, prefer the use of the name 'Burma' to 'Myanmar' which, in line with my thoughts on changing the names of places (see my blog entry on Saigon if you don't know what I'm talking about!), we will use throughout this blog. Similarly 'Rangoon' was changed to 'Yangon', which I think, in comparison, sounds rubbish!


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Since its inception, Instagram has attracted a large number of users thanks to its easy handling and attractive design. This platform also allows the user to share images and other files in a dynamic and easy way, but this is not all because with the multiple updates of Instagram, it now has multiple functions.
It is for these reasons that many communication experts agree that Instagram is a perfect medium to convey any message, this is due to the great ability to present all kinds of visual content that this application has, being at the same time a very versatile tool.
Thanks to its rapid growth, Instagram is one of the most popular and widely used applications in the world, but a large percentage of its users do not fully understand its functions. Most users are also unaware of the great benefits that this social network brings to any company to make themselves known in any market.
So, it is important to know a little about this system if you want to get the most out of it, as it is a very versatile platform, so it is necessary to talk about all its functions to understand how they can be used as a very effective digital marketing tool.
- 1 What is Instagram?
- 2 Origins of Instagram
- 3 How to use Instagram?
- 4 Instagram Web
- 5 Companies and brands in Instagram
- 6 How to achieve success at Instagram?
- 7 Instagram Stories
What is Instagram?
Instagram is an application for smartphones and other mobile devices that was originally designed for the iOS operating system, however, thanks to its popularity, a version compatible with the Android operating system was soon released.
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It is currently available for a large number of systems, including a web version. Instagram users can share photos, gifs and short videos through this platform.
One of the most striking features of the application are the filters, which are effects that serve to improve the appearance of the image or give it a more original touch. Note that there is a wide variety of filters.
At the same time, Instagram users can view the images and videos shared by other users, and can also comment on or "like" the publication, allowing for more interaction. Thanks to this simple operation, Instagram has attracted hundreds of millions of users in just under eight years.
One of the main reasons why this application is so appealing to most people is that the text is in the background because its design makes the images and visual content stand out, making it more user-friendly, since the brain processes the images much better than the text.
Images are easier to digest and remember because they do not require a high level of attention. Instagram is an ideal medium for any type of non-intrusive advertising, which is capable of obtaining better results in a much shorter time.
Origins of Instagram
Although at first this application received some unfavourable criticism, as many people called themselves professional photographers for the simple fact of being able to apply filters to their photographs to make them look like real artistic photographs, this has now changed greatly due to the wide reach of this platform.
At the same time it is interesting to note that the first three years of the application, the period where Instagram received the most criticism, was also the most important and dizzying growth moment of this social network, which was developed during 2010 by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger.
This app achieved such rapid recognition that before it was one year old it already had more than a million users, the most impressive thing of all is that Instagram was only available on the Apple App Store and was only compatible with iOS devices, being a fairly exclusive social network.
During its second year, this social network was able to greatly increase its number of users, by mid-2011 it already had more than five million users, and some four months later its number had already doubled. One of the main reasons this application became so popular during 2011 was its multiple updates.
The new version of Instagram had new features, including the ability to add tags or hashtags to photos and other published files; this feature attracted so much attention that in just one year the application was able to attract nearly fifteen million users.
However, the year Instagram achieved worldwide fame was in 2012 thanks to a filter called "Lux", which was added in February, this filter was very successful because in July of that year the application already had more than eighty million users from all over the world.
Another important fact to have reached this great figure in addition to the Lux filter, was the launch of the version for Android devices, which achieved several million downloads during the first week, because many users of this operating system wanted to feel the experience of knowing this social network so recommended.
In 2013, Instagram gave people the possibility to use this platform through any computer, thanks to its web version, although this service has attracted many followers, which is quite limited, so it basically serves to view and comment on the content published by other users.
During 2013, Instagram also reached 100 million users and would almost double that number when its developers within months of launching the web version added the ability to publish fifteen-second videos and tag friends in the photos. Finally, in December of this year a chat will be added to the application.
Throughout the year 2014, Instagram began to be seen as a very effective digital marketing tool, as it began to become more present and noticeable the advertising of multiple companies in sponsored publications, which were not very well received by the public, but made the real potential of this service to entrepreneurs.
At the same time, new tools and complementary applications began to emerge that allowed people to see the impact and results achieved by the content they added to the platform, making Instagram a more user-friendly medium for those who wanted to use it as an advertising tool.
By 2015, Instagram was no longer just a popular social network, it was an advertising tool offering multiple options to businesses, such as the ability to display 30-second ads, while regular users could only add 15-second videos.
In addition, people who paid for advertising also had the ability to create formats compatible with other applications and subscribe to an email newsletter. During this year, Instagram also introduced the complementary Boomerang application, with which users could record short videos consisting of five repeated photographs.
The year where Instagram underwent the most changes was 2016, as this app gave its users the ability to link several accounts from the same device, making it a much more convenient system since there was no need to close one profile to review another, but that was not all, since that same year the developers also incorporated an algorithm to the platform.
This is responsible for showing images, content and user suggestions to people according to their tastes, thus presenting more attractive alternatives. During this year, Instagram also incorporated the ability to automatically translate the titles of the images regardless of the language they were in.
During 2016, Instagram also added a Snapchat-inspired feature known as Instagram Stories, which gave users the ability to add content to their profile and share it with other users for a limited time of 24 hours. This feature also attracted a large number of users.
How to use Instagram?
Most people know a little about how this application works, even if they don't use it constantly. Instagram has a very practical and user-friendly design and interface, which is why people enjoy this app so much, using it to share multiple moments of their lives.
The first thing you should know about this application is that even though many people think that this platform only serves to publish trendy clothes and coffee photos, the truth is that it is much more than that, otherwise Instagram would not have been able to become one of the most used social networks on the planet.
Another very interesting aspect of this app acquired by Facebook a few years ago is that every day new people continue to register to its platform, so the number of Instagram users continues to grow until today, which at the same time allows for a global community of users.
First-time users of Instagram often don't notice the wide range of features the system integrates and offers its users, so it's normal for many of the features of Instagram to start being seen after they've used the social network several times; many of the frequent users don't even know all the options it offers.
How to download Instagram and register?
It is important to remember that Instagram is a completely free social network, which is available for a large number of intelligent mobile devices of different brands; at the same time, it is also possible to use this application via the web. However, the registration process cannot be carried out by this means.
Downloading this app is very simple, since you only have to enter the virtual store of the operating system corresponding to the device where you want to install the application, then click on the option "download", accept the terms of the application, and wait a few minutes until it is installed.
When opening the application on the device, it will show two options, register or login; in case you do not have an Instagram user account, you must choose the first option to create your own account. This process is very quick and easy; the first step is to choose a user name and enter a password.
A very common advice for new users is to use the same profile name used for other social networks such as Twitter, as this will save more time and there will be less chance of the name being forgotten. On the other hand, the password must meet certain security parameters.
There is also a way to make this process easier and faster by allowing your users to link their Instagram account and their Facebook account, so the platform will automatically take the information from Facebook, so the profile picture and email used on both platforms will be the same.
When adding the profile picture, users also have the ability to use the same one they have on their Twitter profile, or take a photo directly from their phone's camera; in addition, it is possible to add any photo that is stored in the phone's image gallery.
The last step to create a user account on this social network is to specify the email address you want to use, and enter the full name; then, you only have to wait a few minutes until the application finishes processing all the data.
You can then start enjoying all the functions of this system. You will find several basic options in the menu below:
- Home
This is the main section of Instagram, it is identified with a house icon. In this section you will find the photos that are published from the accounts followed by the users, offering them the possibility of giving likes, commenting on this content or sending private messages to the users who make the publications.
During the early years of the app, the photos that appeared in the startup section were presented in chronological order as Twitter does; however, this feature changed after the developers added an algorithm that shows users the posts according to their most pronounced tastes.
But that's not all, because it's also possible to notice a mailbox icon located in the upper left of the home screen, this function is known as Instagram Direct, and it's a messaging system exclusive to Instagram, which allows users to send and receive text messages as well as various types of files.
There are two ways to send a picture via Instagram Direct, the first is to take it directly from the device's camera; you can also choose a picture from the device's gallery and send it. It is even possible to create images that only have text, making communication more fluid.
Another Instagram function that can be accessed from the main screen is Instagram Stories, known as Instagram Stories; they appear at the top of the screen and are circular in shape. If you want to see an Instagram story, just click on the icon, if you want to publish a story, click on the camera icon in the upper left corner.
- Searches
This option appears right next to the start icon, which has the shape of a magnifying glass. It shows users the most outstanding or likeliest pictures.
At the same time, it also gives users the ability to search for other users to follow and stay informed about all posts made by those users.
- Camera
This option is located in the central part of the app menu, when this function is used, users have four different possibilities; these are: choose a photo from the gallery or take a photo, in addition to the same options but with videos. Today, Instagram users can add videos of up to 60 seconds.
After choosing or taking the image to be published, you can apply any filters you wish and perform certain edits such as changing the brightness, improving the contrast and adjusting some additional details before adding the title of the publication, tagging the people you want, and indicating the geolocation point where the image was taken.
Images can be added to users' biographies, Instagram stories or sent as a message through the application's chat. In turn, there is an option to simultaneously share the publication from the user account of other social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, Flickr or Tumblr; however, accounts must be linked first.
- Activity
This icon is very easy to recognize as it has a heart shape; this function serves to inform users about their interaction with other users of the platform, regardless of whether they are followers or not. It is good to remember that, at the same time, the system notifies about these interactions through the device's notification tray.
This section has two different options for users, the option of "followed" and "you" in "followed" is possible to know the activity of the followed accounts to know which photos they have given me like or the comments they have made in other publications, so it is possible to see the most outstanding actions taken by the followed ones.
The "Your" option allows users to see all the interactions related to the posts made from their profile account, so they can easily find out which users have "liked" them or commented on their posts. Through this option, you can also find out if there are any requests for followers in case the account is private.
- Profile
This section of the application shows how the profile account looks like for other users, giving the option to modify it as desired; this section has five different options, the first one is to edit the profile, which allows you to change the user name, change the content of the biography or the email, you can also add a short description.
If it is a professional or business account, then users are advised to add the URL of the company's official website directly to the Instagram profile, as this is a very effective way to provide direct access to the company's main portal, which will increase the chances of finding new customers.
Another of the options available in this section is the advanced configuration of the profile, this is located in the upper right corner of the screen and has a nut-shaped icon; this function allows users to change data of great importance added to their profile, as well as change different security and privacy parameters.
Above the photos added by the user, there are three different icons to view the publications, the first one appears in a grid to easily view all the publications; there is also an icon to view the publications in a list and another option to view the publications where it has been tagged by other users.
This section shows much more detailed options than those that appear from the Instagram profile directly; most of these options are very useful. These are some of the most outstanding:
- Invite friends: This option increases the number of followers by allowing users to search for friends you have on your Facebook profile, or any contacts you have added to your phone's directory to invite them to join Instagram and follow your profile account.
- Edit profile: Using this option, you can change any aspect of the information or content available in the profile to other users, regardless of when it has been published.
- Change Password: This feature is ideal for increasing the security level of your profile account by allowing you to change your login key; you only need to enter your current password and replace it with a new one. Note that these must be added twice so that the system can check them.
- Publications you liked: With this feature, you can see a summary of all the publications that users have given "like" or commented on in a given time, allowing you to keep a much more detailed log of activity.
- Account authentication: This is one of the most sophisticated security measures of this social network, as it serves to confirm that no other person has used the user's profile account.
- Blocked users: Sometimes some Instagram users can become a real nuisance, that is why the system incorporates the block option, which restricts their access to the profile account, with the option "Blocked users" it is possible to see the users who have been blocked previously.
- Switch to company profile: This option is ideal for any company or brand that has an Instagram profile, as it allows you to present your products in a very effective way; however, to use this feature the brand must have a Facebook user account.
- Private account: If you want to increase the security and privacy of the user account, then converting it into a private account is a great option, since anyone who wants to follow it must make a request which will be rejected or authorized by the user.
- Linked accounts: This is one of the ways to make Instagram a more interactive platform, since this option allows your users to synchronize their accounts from other social networks.
- Notification settings: With this function you can choose the notifications you wish to receive on your phone or mobile device, choosing the users you wish to receive notifications from.
- Add Account: If you want to link another Instagram account to use it from the same device without having to log out and log in each time you use it, then you should use this feature, this option is ideal for people who have a personal and professional profile.
- Comments: It is not only possible to make changes to the photos and posts that are made through the user profile, since you can also manage the comments that are received, so it is very easy to filter all kinds of negative, offensive or inappropriate comments.
In addition to the functions mentioned above, there is also a small section which provides information about this platform to its users, thus answering the most frequently asked questions about the use and handling of this application, in addition to other topics related to the platform.
The first thing any Instagram user should know is all the features and options Instagram offers, as there are many shortcuts and advanced options available to achieve maximum performance and a better user experience. One of the main attractions of this service is its simplicity, allowing excellent interaction.
The interaction of Instagram users is largely determined by the number of followers and followers they have, as the more people who follow a profile account, the more likely they are to receive "like" or "comments" in their posts. There are three different ways to find users through this platform.
- Import contacts
When you enter the settings section, you can find a button called "Invite friends", this option offers a list of friends from the linked Facebook account, you can follow these users directly from their profile or using the button located to the right of their profile picture.
This option also suggests to users profiles which they might be interested in following, usually these are recommended accounts according to the tastes and location of the user, so they are mainly about artist profiles that also have a large number of followers and high visibility.
- Scan button
This is the most effective way to get new Instagram accounts to track and interact, as this section shows a wide range of popular profiles or publications. The system also includes a search bar to locate profiles by their names, hashtags or geolocation.
- Followers of other users
Instagram also allows its users to view the accounts followed by the people they follow; this option is ideal for those who are interested in the latest trends, so it is possible to find common interests with other users and get a wide variety of products.
Interact with other users
When viewing a publication made by any other user, it is easy to notice four options around it, the first option which is located on the left side is to give "like" or "like"; it has a heart shape and when pressed it turns red. If you want to delete an "like", just press the heart-shaped icon again.
But clicking on the heart icon is not the only way for users to add a like to a post and indicate that they like it, since this procedure can also be done by double-clicking directly on the photo, you can also remove the like by double-clicking the image.
Right next to the heart-shaped icon, there is a text cloud icon, this is the "comment" button, by pressing this icon it is possible to add any comment to a particular image. When commenting on a photo, you can tag other users or reply directly through this option.
To tag other users through a comment it is only necessary to add an at (@) before the user's profile name, this way the person will see through the activity option, since it will be automatically notified, no matter if the tagged users are followed or not.
There is a simpler way to tag a person in a comment, however, they should have commented on the photo or post before, since only the user's name should be left pressed and will automatically be added along with an arroba in a new comment, now alone you must enter the text you want.
The option of tagging people through a comment arose because before it was normal for people not to respond to the comments of other users, they never noticed that these were directed to them, unless they were made in their own publications. For this reason, this option has greatly improved user interaction.
The third icon that appears with each post is a small arrow that points to the right side; this function is used to share any post via Instagram Direct to a separate contact or any group, so it is possible to send any content to followers in a discreet way.
Finally, there is an icon that has the form of suspension points, pressing it displays a menu with two different options "activate notifications" to follow the desired publication, and the option "report" to notify the system if you notice an inappropriate or offensive image in any way.
Instagram Web
Although this complementary service is very useful, it is important to know that if you want to use it, you must have an Instagram account, as well as a mobile smart device if you want to add some content to your profile account, since it is not possible to do this through the web version.
To access Instagram through its web version, you need to access its home page through any browser, then add your username and password profile.
One of the most notable differences in the design of the original application and its web version is that the photographs are presented with a greater presentation to each other.
What can be done through Instagram Web?
Through this online service, users of this platform can view the photographs of the accounts that follow, it is also possible to give "like" and add comments to any publication.
At the same time, it is possible to track users whether they have a private or public account and view lists of users who follow these profiles.
What can't be done through Instagram Web?
People who use Instagram from a computer do not have some primary application functions, as they do not have the ability to publish via the Web version; another function that is also not available through this medium is Instagram Direct, so you cannot send or receive private messages or content.
It is also not possible to delete posts from the user profile or to search for other users using the "browse" option. Another option that is not possible through the Web version of Instagram, is to view the photos that the user has been tagged in, so this service is still quite limited.
Despite all these drawbacks, this tool is an ideal way to review the general aspects of this platform, however, if you want to keep the essence of this app then you must download it through App Store or Google Play to get the full service.
Companies and brands in Instagram
There are several reasons why this platform is used by various companies and brands as a digital marketing tool, one of them is that Instagram has over 300 million active users today, making it an ideal medium for any company to showcase its products.
But Instagram is not only an ideal platform for digital marketing campaigns because of its high number of users, but also because of their behavior, as most users like to stay in touch with their favorite brands. This feature is also present in networks such as Twitter and Facebook.
At the same time, this platform offers multiple advantages for the brands that use it, as they are able to achieve an average engagement of 4% in their total followers, other social networks such as Facebook or Twitter are only able to achieve a 0.1% engagement to date.
On the other hand, more than 70% of Instagram users say that they have searched the accounts of brands or companies on their own because they felt identified with them, for this you should use the "Browse" option, which offers multiple possibilities to search for the accounts you want.
Another favorable aspect of this application for any company is that more than 60% of users follow at least one brand through this platform, since Instagram allows companies to present any advertising in a more pleasant and attractive way for users.
In addition, only 36% of existing brands and companies use this platform to make themselves known and offer their products to people, since most of them use Facebook as a social network, so there is not as much competition for companies in this application.
How to achieve success at Instagram?
One of the most common sayings used by people who use social networks to drive any brand is: "Content is the most important thing". However, this saying goes far beyond publishing some eye-catching photographs and some other elements through this app, so the following aspects should be taken into account.
Indeed, to achieve this you have to go beyond publishing a couple of photos that look good, because they must also have these elements:
- Vision and strategy: If you want to reach the maximum potential of this application you must have a well-developed plan, since it is not only about making a large number of publications and following as many users as possible.
- Graphic style set: One of the most notable features of Instagram's most popular beads is that they have a certain style, so all its publications have a very similar concept; this element is known as consistency and adds an identity to every profile.
- Consistent frequency: The time between each publication is a very important factor in increasing the visibility of an Instagram account, it is generally recommended to make publications with a time difference of about six hours.
By combining all these factors effectively, it is possible to achieve excellent results through this platform; however, there is another very important issue when using this platform as a digital marketing tool; this is the audience, or the followers that every Instagram account has.
The audience can serve as a reference to select the content they wish to publish through this social network to achieve greater popularity through the Internet, since by observing their behavior with respect to publications it is possible to find some clues as to what time of content attracts their attention.
Through this method, many of the most popular accounts have been able to perfect the style of their publications; some of them have set the trend on this platform thanks to their style, as is the case of the "Follow Me To" profile, which consists of a couple who travel the world by the hand.
This style of photography is currently used by a wide variety of travel and tourism companies to advertise, as it is a very new and popular style which is able to attract the attention of users, which ensures better results in a shorter time.
Tips for success at Instagram
The first step is to determine if Instagram is the ideal platform to promote the brand you want to promote, since there are companies that can get better results using other social networks such as Facebook, Twitter or Tumblr. However, Instagram is highly recommended for businesses involved in fashion and graphic design.
Other fields that also have a strong influence on this social network, in addition to those mentioned above, are the businesses related to technical support technology, real estate business, legal consultants and even bankers are also very popular in this application.
The reason why this app is recommended for different types of companies is that a large number of people are connected to this platform, so it is very easy to stay informed about the most important industries, and the most influential celebrities in the world of sports, politics and entertainment.
Another way to become popular at Instagram is to build connections through feedback, this is the easiest way to join the company's market audience, so it is recommended to follow accounts from other similar companies with different levels, who have multiple interests in common.
Comments are a form of interaction widely used by Instagram users, it is also possible to approach users and generate greater visibility through this feature. A fairly effective strategy is to add positive comments in the followers' publications, as these will serve to get their attention.
It is important that the photos that are added to the profile account, rather than a brand name, promote a specific lifestyle, because in this way users can really identify with the content added to the profile; thus there will be greater possibilities of making loyal customers.
Another recommendation for people who use Instagram to promote their company is to show some of the daily activities of the company or business, so that other users can keep abreast of all the activities that take place in the company, which generates a greater sense of closeness between the customer and the company.
The organization is also another factor of great importance when using this social network as a marketing tool, since order helps to make the information and content added to this platform much easier to digest for most users.
Instagram Stories
Some time ago Instagram Stories was introduced, a new functionality that since then has played a fundamental role in the world of social networks, even though its existence period is relatively short. This feature available in the application is similar to the Snapchat account, another social network that has gained notoriety.
The idea behind Instagram's stories is to give users a space to share publications more often. Just as Instagram photos are almost reserved for perfectly composed images, Instagram Stories gives us the option to share those little moments that may not be aesthetically perfect, but are still worth showing our followers.
Instagram is offering this option as a solution to the abuse of publications. It is an independent space that we can use to upload as many videos and images as we want without having to worry about whether we are going to fill the home page of our friends or even our own profile.
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N.B. This was originally written as a term paper for Portland State University's CS202 – Programming Systems course.
I've been working with object oriented programming (OOP) and software development for longer than I'd care to admit. I've found OOP to be cumbersome and prone to odd behavior. Shared mutable state has caused me a lot of problems in the past, and over the years I grew to distrust OOP. It was only until taking a more considered and thoughtful look at OOP in CS202 that I started to appreciate OOP.
The First Assignment
I favor data driven approaches to problem solving. Coming out of seven years of database work, it makes sense. All problems are data problems in databases. My approach to the first programming assignment, building a simulation of a mass transit system, was a hybrid of an OOP and data driven approach. Initially, I created a lot of wrapper functions and wrapper objects around pure data structures. Unfortunately, I didn't notice this until I was most of the way through the assignment. Frankly, when you're almost done with something and a deadline approaches, you ship the code and hope for the best. Also, the changes would have require a huge amount of rewriting which would have added a lot of bugs to the code. Instead, I did what I could to work around the design.
After I finished the assignment, I set aside time and I worked through thought experiments to figure out how I could have made the application more object oriented. The improvements to the design focused around moving functionality into classes. For example, in the program that I submitted, my application had a separate streetcar line class and list class. In my design review, I realized that I could have created streetcar lines as a subclass of the list.
Although the approach above makes sense from a data structures perspective, this doesn't truly reflect OOP ideas. Instead, the streetcar line should be a list of streetcars. To accomplish this, the line class should have contained the list functionality. Although this would complicate the line class, it would alleviate the need for many wrapper functions that call into the list class to get work done.
Program 2: OOP Boogaloo
Our second programming assignment focused on tracking a history of mass transit rides. We use a lot of public transit here in Portland. I won't lie, my first design attempt at this program was very data driven. This worked in my favor – once I identified the core data structures of the application, I was able to take a step back and ask "How can I make this more object oriented?"
Usually programs come out as data driven when you take a bottom up approach to things – data structures come first, then code. Now that I understood the data structures in the program, I set them aside and redesigned the program from the top down. Designing from the top down made it easier to use OOP. I focused on designing a system around task responsibility and management. Each class had a clear responsibility. If a class had no clear responsibility, I questioned the purpose of the class. Unfortunately, one pure wrapper class remained in the program. I created a `RiderHistory` class that ended up containing nothing but the `Popularity` metrics for the program. At one point, this class was intended to provide more comprehensive functionality but after re-reading the assignment, I realized that it wasn't necessary. Through sheer laziness I didn't remove the wrapper class and so it remains like so many other bad decisions.
Focusing on task management instead of data management made it easier to produce a more ergonomic and intuitive design. The end result was much better, with the exception of that `RiderHistory` class.
Third Time's the Charm, Right?
The third programming assignment focused on building a contact management system. This would have been pretty simple, but there was an added twist – we had the option of implementing the contact management system using a self-balancing tree.
Because the tree featured so prominently in the project, I took a more data driven approach on this assignment. That's not to say the code wasn't object oriented, but the software in question focused strongly on the interactions between data types. It's hard to avoid when you're building complex data structures like a tree.
As I understand it, there's a design philosophy where a `ContactManagementSystem` would inherit from a `Tree` and then a `Person` might inherit from a `TreeNode`, but this approach mixes data structures with application structures. To clarify – data structures exist to store data for the application, while the application structures exist to act. I find that the approach I've been taking produces code that's easier to reason about, implement, and fix.
The most enjoyable aspect of the assignment was implementing a self-balancing tree. (For the record, I implemented a Red-Black tree.) I made several attempts to implement the tree, but I was only successful when I stepped back and described the responsibilities of each part of the tree, as I designed it. My `TreeNode` class ended up being a dumb object that only existed to hold and move data and the rest of the functionality, including balancing, was the responsibility of the `Tree`.
In a perfect world, I would have preferred to make the `TreeNode` a private struct or class inside of the `Tree` class. While this design may not be purely OOP, it does remove the `TreeNode` as something that end users can even interact with and makes it a private implementation detail of the `Tree`.
A Side Note About Java
Programs 4 and 5 – an AirBNB clone that I wittily called GroundBNB – were implemented in Java. While writing code for programs 4 and 5, I noticed that my classes felt more like built-in Java classes than anything I wrote using C++. By looking at the Java standard library, I could see how methods were named in the standard library classes and use similar names. In addition, because of this (or the lack of operator overloading) it was definitely easier to create classes that behaved in ways that feel intuitive. Having that intuition about class and method names also made it significantly easier to reason about the code. I could put down code for several days, pick it back up, and immediately understand where I left off. With C++, I found it took time to understand what I had been doing when I left off.
The Far Away Lands of Java
Programs 4 and 5 were implemented in Java. I think I mentioned that already. Whatever, that was a paragraph ago and it was probably garbage collected.
In these last two assignments, I focused on writing code that accomplished specific tasks. This approach was very helpful in creating compact and reusable code. Barring the `TreeNode` class, every class had a specific and concrete purpose. And by focusing on behavior, I minimized the number of getters and setters. This approach created code that was easier to reason about than previous approaches and the entire application felt much smaller than other applications.
Closing Thoughts
Working with Java provided an interesting change of pace. With C++, there was always a feeling that I was fiddling with bits and moving data instruction by instruction. Even after building abstractions on top of my data, I still had to be aware of this behavior under the covers. C++ feels like it requires a significant level of understanding about the implementation of the software being used. Maybe this comes from a lack of experience, or from the way I wrote my code, but when working with C++, I felt like I couldn't escape the implementation details.
Over this term, I've found that my opinion of OOP has shifted. By focusing on creating classes with focused responsibility, I gained a deeper appreciation for OOP. I also learned how to use OOP to design solutions and solve problems. Shared mutable state doesn't have to be a problem with object-oriented design. By building software with concrete responsibilities it's easier to avoid problematic patterns like shared mutable state, getters and setters, and classes that only exist to transfer data.
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8 Best King Size Mattress Product Reviews 2020
Whether you sleep alone or not, it's worth considering investing in a bigger mattress to sleep like a royal. It's more than a luxury but a necessity if you don't like being squeezed like sardines in bed. The best king size mattress provides more space for you to move and sleep better. Depending on your preferred level of firmness, you can get a mattress that is a little firm or a little soft. You can also choose from different types of mattresses from memory foams to innerspring, and more. So, read on and find out how you can find the right one that fits your needs and taste.
Top King Size Mattress Reviews 2020
#1. Olee Sleep R-10SM02K Omega Hybrid Gel Infused Memory Foam and Pocket Spring Mattress (Best Budget Pick)
Available in less than $250, this is certainly the Best Budget Pick in this list. This hybrid mattress is designed to offer contoured support to users who need more body support. Its CertiPUR-US proves its certification of content, emission, and durability. Its luxury tempered steel coils are independently encased to conform to the curves of your body. It creates an equal weight distribution to ensure quality and undisturbed sleep. At the same time, its combination of foams helps relieve pressure points along your hip, shoulders, back, and neck.
- Weighs 110.9 pounds with 80 x 76 x 10 inches product dimension
- Consists of 5 layers that include 1 fiber padding, 2 Dura I-gel foams, 1 Dura HD foam, and 1 Dura spring
- High-density foam reduces the amount of heat that gets trapped in the mattress
- 1-inch Duraflex foam provides great elasticity support
- Patented Dura pocket spring encased coils provide consistent support for a longer period
- Dura cool I-gel infused memory foam provides weight alleviation and a cooling feeling
- Oeko-Tex certified guarantees that it is tested and safe from harmful substances
Getting a king size mattress doesn't mean that we have to break the bank. There are cheaper alternatives like this Olee Sleep mattress. As our Best Budget Pick, it's an affordable pick for those budget-seekers who dreams to have a king size mattress. Its layers of memory foam and multi HD protects the coils to ensure its unparalleled quality and comfort.
- Affordable and free from harmful substances
- Absorbs maximum weight from the top layers
- Prevents sinking or sagging in the middle part easily
- Promotes proper body posture regardless of its bed frame
- Not too firm and not too soft
- Certified for durability, emission, and content
- Not recommended to be used on adjustable platform bed frames
- Takes a little more time to soften it up once unboxed
#2. Signature Sleep 5475396 Memoir Memory Foam Mattress (Editors Choice)
As the Editor's Choice, this mattress comes with a pretty thick layer of high-density foam which gives it support. It also has memory foam that gives it additional support and comfort as the top layer. Its layers of foam allow it to distribute weight properly to provide balanced body support. So no matter how much you toss and turn, your partner's sleep will not be disturbed. In case you suffer from pain along your shoulder, neck, hip, or back, it can minimize pressure points. Thus, you can sleep in any position without worrying making the pain worse.
- Weighs 80.5 pounds with 80 x 76 x 12 inches product dimension
- 4 inches of memoir foam serves as its top layer that provides incredible comfort
- 8 inches high-density foam allows the mattress to contour to your natural body shape for a better sleep
- Breathable knit fabric cover provides a comfortable and soft feel on the skin
- Fire-retardant barrier gives you peace of mind overnight
- Responsive and luxurious balanced mattress support helps eliminate the motion transfer
- Exceptional edge support ensures your safety even if you tend to roll a lot in sleep
Being the Editor's Choice, this mattress is certainly one of the best picks in this list. Composed of just 2 layers of different foams, it is enough to provide sufficient support. Most importantly, it is comfortable and 100% safe to sensitive people since it is made with CertiPUR-US certified foam. It even includes a soft cover that is breathable to avoid trapping heat.
- Soft to touch and breathable
- Helps relieve pressure points to avoid body pains
- Distributes body weight equally and reduces the motion transfer
- Promotes proper body alignment
- Compatible with adjustable beds
- Strong and nasty chemical smell that takes longer to fade
- Indentations start to develop where the memory foam loses its support
#3. Sleep Master SM-SC-EBT-13K-BF iCoil Euro Top Spring Mattress and BiFold Box Spring Set
Just when you needed a nice and luxurious mattress to rest your tired body, this is certainly a great pick. As a product set from Zinus, you can guarantee that it has great support which comes from its coils system. Composed of hundreds of individually encased coils, it provides a customized support system that helps conceal motion for quality sleep. At the same time, its layers of foam conceal the uncomfortable feeling of the springs underneath. Thus, its iCoil pocketed springs and foam layers work as one to provide a luxurious feel all night.
- Weighs 57 pounds with 76 x 80 x 13 inches product dimension
- Coil system with hundreds of independently encased coils provide customized support
- Foam and fiber quilted cover protects the mattress from dirt and accidental spills
- 2 layers of comfort foam and 1 high-density foam layer allows it to relieve pressure points to enjoy a conforming comfort
- Robust BiFold box spring with traditional box spring design and heavy gauge steel frame ensures its superior mattress support
- Folding mattress foundation allows it to compress easily for easy storage and transportation
For those who hate the hassle of lifting too bulky packages, the packaging on this one is pretty impressive. Using a patented technology, it comes in a tightly compressed and rolled package inside the box. It doesn't even require assembly which is a plus point. It just needs to be unfolded to form into a box spring.
- Lightweight and easy to move
- Easy to store in a compact size as it compresses easily
- Certified for performance, durability, and content
- Easy to set up even on tight spaces
- Can be firmer for some users who needed extra cushioning for comfort
- Can't be flipped over to even out its wear over time
#4. Snuggle-Pedic Snug-Mat Breathable Mattress
Perfect for those who love to sink in a breathable mattress that is filled with memory foam, this mattress fits. As a Snuggle-Pedic product, it is specially designed to relieve pressure points thanks to its conforming cushions. Thus, its foam offers better cushioning especially on your hips and shoulders. It's also great for back and stomach sleepers as it help maintain proper posture. With its perfect balance and universal comfort, it can accommodate any sleeping position.
- Weighs 88.1 pounds with 80 x 76 x 10 inches product dimension
- Patented airflow transfer system creates 100 times breathability by using ventilation holes for a cool feeling
- USA Orthopedic Flex-support technology allows the memory foam to provide pressure relief
- Pressure relieving surface consists of an extra layer for firmer support and universal comfort
- Hypoallergenic and dust-mite resistant bamboo cover makes it ideal if you suffer from allergy reactions
- Maintains a perfect balance over time
- Eco-friendly and easy to clean with a removable mattress cover
- 100% made in the USA and CertiPUR-US Certified
- Easy to move around like traditional mattresses
- Loses its original firmness which makes it feel like a giant sponge
- Too pricey
#5. Sleep Innovations G-MAT-95570-KG-WHT Taylor Cooling Gel Memory Foam Mattress
If you're a fan of memory foams, this mattress would be a great investment. It can accommodate different sleeping positions so you no longer need to toss and turn every night before you sleep. If you're a hot sleeper and tend to wake up at night sweating, its cooling technology can keep you cool. This way, you can enjoy a complete sleep every day as the mattress maintains its coolness overnight. Its support system also promotes proper body alignment regardless of your sleep position.
- Weighs 92.6 pounds with 80 x 76 x 12 inches product dimension
- 2 inches gel-infused memory foam with TriComfort design cradles your body gently as a cool plush top layer
- 2 inches air channel foam serves as the breezy middle layer that allows proper air circulation
- 8 inches support foam on the bottom layer absorbs the weight and keeps the mattress in shape
- Quilted poly-cotton blend mattress cover adds a luxurious feel to the mattress
- Provides a cooling comfort
- Helps relieve pressure points to prevent pain along your neck, shoulders, back, and hips
- 100% proudly made in the USA and delivered in a convenient box
- CertiPUR-US Certified
- Some doesn't fully expand to its full shape and size
- Faster to lose its support after over 2 years of regular use
#6. Classic Brands 410401-1560 Serena Pillow Top Innerspring Mattress
This mattress is ideal if you're looking for an affordable mattress with medium firmness. It has layers of foams and innerspring layers that provide a conforming comfort and body support. Its wrapped coils reduce the motion transfer so you can sleep better undisturbed. Its coil system is also designed to be extremely durable in order to last for years of regular use. Most importantly, it is naturally hypoallergenic and resistant to mold, dust mites, and allergens.
- Weighs 106 pounds with 80 x 76 x 10 inches product dimension
- 2 inches soft comfort foam layer creates a more luxurious sleeping surface
- 8 inches innerspring layer with individually wrapped 6 gauge tempered innerspring coils provide superior back support
- Equal support distribution guarantees years of consistent support
- Quilted soft stretch knit poly foam pillow top cover gives the mattress a comfortable feeling
- Durable with medium firmness
- Contours to your body shape no matter what is your sleep position
- Ideal for both kids and adult bedrooms
- Creates minimal motion transfer when moving
- Can be too firm for other users
- Starts to lose its original form and support in less than 2 years
#7. Sealy 52251161 Response Essentials Firm Tight Top Mattress
This mattress from Sealy is designed with traditional innerspring support and air foam top layer for cushioning. Its enhanced level of support is reinforced with an exclusive Posturepedic Technology that helps in maintaining a proper posture. It also responds to your every move without disturbing your partner's sleep. Moreover, it has solid edge support around the mattress which provides a solid seating surface too. Thus, you don't have to worry about falling out of bed easily due to its lack of support.
- Weighs 50 pounds with 80 x 76 x 8.5 inches product dimension
- Sealy Cushion air foam allows extra added softness and air flow through the mattress for a cooler surface
- Solid Edge HD system serves as a reinforced border that provides a solid seating surface
- Standard coil system and Posturepedic technology deliver full body support to ensure your good sleep and proper posture
- Stretchable knit cover provides a combination of feel to touch
- Firm but comfortable
- Works with reinforced center support
- Cushioned by a pillow top layer
- Draws the moisture away from your body to keep you cool and dry
- Promotes proper body posture
- Forms indentations after months of regular use
- Not ideal for users who want a mattress that is too plushy
#8. Casper MT00000181 Sleep Essential Memory Foam Mattress
This Casper mattress is well-built with impressive attention to detail. Its 3 layers of foams are combined with great engineering with the user's satisfaction level in mind. Its layers of foams with open-cell keep the surface cool so you can sleep better. Its durable cover and base layer can stand up to years of regular use. In addition, it has CertiPUR-US and Oeko-tex Certification that guarantees its safety and quality.
- Weighs 74 pounds with 76 x 80 x 8.5 inches product dimension
- Memory foam provides support and pressure relief points while cradling your body curves
- Open-cell foam layer allows high airflow through the mattress for increased breathability with additional bounce and softness
- Base foam reinforces the top layer foams and provides additional durability
- Easy to clean zip-off mattress cover with dark upholstery and high-grade hybrid knit holds years of use
- Allows high airflow with a breathable top layer
- Provides a universal comfort that feels "just right"
- Creates a minimal motion transfer
- Risk-free with 100 nights of trial
- Made by award-winning designers
- Not ideal for users who prefer a thicker mattress
- There is a faint solvent smell from the foam
Buying Guide of Best King Size Mattress
Shopping may be the last thing that you prefer to do since it demands time, patience, and great decision making. However, it shouldn't be that bad especially if you really know what you need to buy. This way, you no longer need to spend more time looking around just to find what you're looking for. So, these are the things that you should take note when shopping the best king size mattress:
- Type of Mattress
If you can't sleep for straight 8 hours a day and wake up with sore body parts, inspect your mattress. It might be the root cause of your sore muscles no matter how you change your sleeping position. Who knows, your mattress might be over 10 years now and is begging to be replaced by sending you signals. In this case, consider which type of mattress suits your needs the most. These are some of the most common types of mattresses that you can consider:
- Memory foam – this foam is ideal if you're looking for extra comfort and support. It contours to the body shape which is perfect for stomach and side sleepers. It can also resist sagging which usually occurs in the middle of the mattress.
- Innerspring – this is a classic mattress with coil system as its internal support. You can determine its durability and support based on its total number of coil springs and how they are distributed.
- Latex – this mattress can be made from either natural or synthetic materials. Available with different levels of comfort and firmness, it can accommodate any sleeping position. Most importantly, it traps less heat in its thinner foam.
- Water Bed – this mattress use water instead of coils springs or foams as its support system. Best for back sleepers, it is constructed with a rectangle water chamber that is padded with foam or fiber upholstery.
- Gel – this is typically infused to various foam mattresses for additional support. It provides a slightly different feel compared with regular memory foams as it gets rids of body head better.
- Pillow tops – this is a mattress that designed to provide additional cushioning with a pillow topper. Since it's just an additional layer, you can easily put it on top of other mattresses especially on innerspring mattresses.
- Size
Typically, king size mattresses are available in 76W x 80L inches. However, this can still vary depending on the brand's manufacture. Thus, be sure to check the exact size to ensure that it fits your room before you confirm any purchase.
- Depth
Next to the size, checking the mattress' thickness can help you determine how much support it can provide. Depending on your weight and required support, you can choose from 5 to 15 inches thick mattresses. Normally, heavy users opt for thicker mattresses while lightweight users opt for mattresses with average 7 to 9 inches depth.
- Weight
Though mattresses are generally heavy, you can still opt for a lighter one. Thus, you can lift or move it easier considering that its size is enough to make it heavier than other mattresses. Regardless, its weight should match its mattress type. In this case, you may opt for memory foam and latex mattresses if you want a lighter mattress.
- Support
The mattress support can be determined on its ability to promote proper spinal alignment. At the same time, it should not let your body sink too much which can cause body aches/pains. Since its support capacity decreases over time, select the one that can maintain consistent support for a longer period.
- Firmness and Comfort
Depending on its firmness, you can get the comfort you are looking for. This may also depend on your preferred sleeping position. For instance, most side and stomach sleepers prefer a softer mattress for extra cushioning. Meanwhile, some back sleepers prefer a mattress with medium firmness for better back support.
- Motion Reduction
Since no one wants to be disturbed in sleep, you and your partner ought to get some quality sleep daily. This can be guaranteed if your mattress also has a motion reduction feature. This allows you and your partner to move without disturbing each other since the mattress minimizes the motion transfer. Without this, the mattress can make serious motion transfer like massive waves every time you or your partner moves.
Generally, a king size mattress is worth to invest in if you sleep with your partner and a child (if you have any). This is also handy if you have a pet and prefer to have him/her sleep near you. Its increased size makes it more inviting to sleep on especially if you had a long and tiring day. But whether you sleep alone or not, the thought of having more space to roll is actually satisfying. For most king size mattress, this is enough to help them fall asleep faster and longer. So, don't hesitate to get back here and use this guide until you find the best king size mattress.


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Metal sculpture is the oldest form of sculpture in the world after stone. Metals such as steel, bronze, iron and copper can be formed into human figures, wildlife figures or any form you can imagine. Metal sculpture is an art form. If you don't want to weld the piece yourself, you can learn to use a torch or grinder to cut metal into specific shapes or bend the metal into flowing pieces. If thin metal is being used you can even use a small soldering tool, which is very easy to learn to use.
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Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum offers reduced winter admission
The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, Md. is offering a reduced daily admission fee of $5 per guest from Jan. 2, 2019 through March 31, 2019. CBMM members enjoy free general admission all year long, as well as Museum Store discounts, reduced festival admission and program fees, and more.
The new one-day admission rate is offered to encourage guests to explore CBMM's many indoor exhibitions and numerous boat restoration programs currently underway in the Shipyard.
Special exhibitions include Exploring the Chesapeake: Mapping the Bay, in display in the Steamboat Building through March 17, and Kent's Carvers and Clubs: Guides, Gunner and Co-Ops, on exhibition in the Waterfowling Building through March 31.
Exploring the Chesapeake: Mapping the Bay includes an over-sized, interactive map of the Chesapeake Bay and looks at the different ways the Chesapeake Bay has been portrayed through mapping and charting over time. The exhibition presents changes in maps as an expression of what people were seeking in the Chesapeake: natural resources, transportation, and more, and is generously sponsored by Ellen and Norman Plummer, and the Maryland State Arts Council, and is funded in part by a grant from the Talbot County Arts Council, with revenues provided by the Maryland State Arts Council, Talbot County, and the towns of Easton, Oxford and St Michaels.
Kent's Carvers and Clubs: Guides, Gunner and Co-Ops shares the stories of Maryland's Kent County carvers and hunting clubs through a collection of decoys, oral histories, historic photographs, and other artifacts. The exhibition is generously sponsored by Judy and Henry Stansbury, and the world's leading decoy auction firm, Guyette & Deeter.
Shipyard programs include the restoration of 1912 river tug Delaware, and the construction of five-log sailing canoe Caroline, all done in full public view. CBMM's Rising Tide Program and Apprentice for a Day Shipyard programs will also be underway over the winter months. Daily progress updates and more about CBMM's Shipyard programs can be found at cbmmshipyard.org.
From April through December, general admission to CBMM is good for two days, excluding festivals, and is $15 for adults; $12 for seniors, students, and retired military; and $6 for children ages 6–17. Active military, CBMM members, and children ages 5 and under receive free general admission all year long.
Located along the Miles River in historic St. Michaels, Md., CBMM's campus is a short walk or drive to area restaurants, shops, inns, hotels, and other attractions. Free admission covers access to CBMM's numerous indoor and outdoor spaces, including the 1879 Hooper Strait Lighthouse, a working Shipyard, and numerous permanent and changing exhibitions focused on the traditions, environment, and history of the entire Chesapeake Bay region.
CBMM is open daily from 10am–4pm, with a snow closure policy that follows that of Talbot County Public Schools.
More information at www.cbmm.org
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Swanage Jazz Festival is run by a group of fans who aim to present a selection of the best and most creative bands and musicians playing jazz in Britain. Unlike most jazz festivals, Swanage Jazz Festival books a variety of jazz styles, from New Orleans to contemporary sounds, with the balance toward the modern end of the spectrum. They book many leading names, whilst aiming to give supporters access to the music of younger musicians who have recently graduated from the conservatoires (or who are still there).
Swanage Jazz Festival is a family friendly event: children under 16 are admitted free with a ticket-holding adult. They also encourage student participation, offering tickets at half price and giving stage space to five bands from colleges and schools who all have complimentary tickets.


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With the wind in her sails from receiving consecutive Americana Music Association UK award nominations (2017 'UK Album of the Year' for Mockingbird Lane and 2018 'UK Artist of the Year'), plus touring with legends such as Shakin' Stevens and Lucinda Williams, singer-songwriter Danni Nicholls has been enjoying an incredible ride. 2019 has proved to be just as exciting with the release of her third studio album 'The Melted Morning'. Touring these new songs and stories as a trio, her vibrant, spell binding performances are guaranteed to melt your heart into the soles of your boots. Danni's passionate delivery, captivating velvet voice and charmingly engaging between-song banter compel you to fall under her spell.
"I absolutely love the elegance and beauty of her music" Bob Harris, BBC Radio 2
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text: Internet, Networking, & Security Home Networking 73 73 people found this article helpful Apache Web Server Apache helps power the internet By Bradley Mitchell Writer An MIT graduate who brings years of technical experience to articles on SEO, computers, and wireless networking. our editorial process LinkedIn Bradley Mitchell Updated November 03, 2019 Hoxton / Tom Merton / Getty Images Home Networking The Wireless Connection Routers & Firewalls Network Hubs ISP Broadband Ethernet Installing & Upgrading Wi-Fi & Wireless Tweet Share Email Apache HTTP Server (usually called Apache) is a fast and secure software package that provides a full range of features, including CGI, SSL, and virtual domains. It also supports plug-in modules for extensibility. The Apache web server runs more than half of the web servers around the globe. It's been the world's most popular web server since 1996, one year after it was first released. Apache is open-source software distributed by the Apache Software Foundation, which promotes other free and open-source advanced web technologies. Although Apache was designed for Unix environments, more than 90% of installations run on Linux. It's also available for Windows and other operating systems. What Is an HTTP Server? A server is a remote computer that serves files to requesting clients. A web server is an environment in which a website runs; it's the computer that serves the website. A web server delivers content using the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP). For example, when you visit Lifewire.com in a web browser, you're contacting the web server that hosts this website so that you can communicate with it, request web pages, and view those pages in a web browser. Why Use Apache HTTP Server? One of the most significant benefits to Apache is that it's free for both personal and commercial uses, so you never pay for it. Along with being free, Apache is a reliable software framework that is actively maintained. Frequent feature upgrades, security patches, and vulnerability improvements are ongoing. Apache is one of the most feature-filled HTTP web servers available, which is another reason it's popular. Apache Extensibility Modules add more functions to the software. Apache supports: Password authentication and digital certificatesCustomizable error messagesVirtual hosting capabilitiesProxy servicesSSL and TLSGZIP compression to speed up web pages Apache Features Here's a handful of Apache's other features: IPv6XMLFTPPerl, Lua, and PHPBandwidth throttlingWebDAVLoad balancingHTTP/2.htaccessMultiple Request Processing modesURL rewritingSession trackingGeolocation based on IP address If you're new to Apache, you'll find answers to virtually any question online in the users' forums and websites. If you're experienced with Apache, check in with the forums and websites to stay current. Apache is a regularly updated solution that continues to evolve along with the internet.


text: Rene Rasmussen 0 Posted June 3, 2018 hi! so i just build my new PC (at the writing of this post my PC is abit over a day old) and i decided to go with MasterLiquid ML240R everything worked fine untill i decided to run the Fan optimzer in the Bios (asus motherboard) after that my Fans for the Radiator has have been making this noise https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QaUPdXOz1U5P1mkkJxaZOmS0suyIN8p9/view?usp=sharing (this is it running at full speed so the sound can be heard better but its also there at lower speeds) i have allready written to the customer support about the issue but i would also like other people's opinion of this. are the fans busted or can i fix this somehow? i did change the options in the BIOS back to default Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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Capital is a crucial measurement of a bank's financial resilience. It works as a bulwark against losses and provides protection for depositors when a bank is struggling financially. When it comes to safety and soundness, the higher the capital, the better.
On our test to measure capital adequacy, The Victory Bank received a score of 8 out of a possible 30 points, falling short of the national average of 13.13.
One way to measure this buffer is looking at a bank's Tier 1 capital ratio. The Victory Bank's Tier 1 capital ratio was 9.74 percent, higher than the 6 percent level regulators consider adequate, but lower than the national average of 25.65 percent. The higher the capital ratio, the better the bank will be able to weather financial downturns.
Overall, The Victory Bank held equity amounting to 8.97 percent of its assets, which was lower than the national average of 12.03 percent.
Bankrate uses this test to estimate the impact of problem assets, such as past-due loans, on the bank's loan loss reserves and overall capitalization.
A bank with lots of these kinds of assets could eventually have to use capital to absorb losses, diminishing its equity buffer. Many of those assets are also likely to be in non-accrual status and thus aren't earning money, resulting in reduced earnings and potentially more risk of a future failure.
The Victory Bank scored 40 out of a possible 40 points on Bankrate's asset quality test, beating the national average of 37.49.
The percentage of problem assets a bank holds compared to its total assets is a widely used indicator of asset quality.As of December 31, 2017, 0.17 percent of The Victory Bank's loans were noncurrent, meaning they were more than 90 days past due or were in non-accrual status. That's below the national average of 1.01 percent.
Banks maintain a reserve to handle problem assets known as an "allowance for loan and lease losses." Comparing how large that reserve is to the total amount of problem loans can be a useful indicator when evaluating a bank's ability to manage problem assets. Unfortunately, the FDIC did not provide information on The Victory Bank's loan loss allowance in its most recent filings.
How profitable a bank is affects its safety and soundness. Earnings can be retained by the bank, boosting its capital cushion, or be used to address problematic loans, potentially making the bank more resilient in times of trouble. Obviously, banks that are losing money have less ability to do those things.
On Bankrate's earnings test, The Victory Bank scored 18 out of a possible 30, above the national average of 15.12.
Return on equity, calculated by dividing net income (profit, basically) by total equity, is one important measure of a bank's earnings. The most recent annualized quarterly return on equity for The Victory Bank was 8.87 percent, above the national average of 8.10 percent.
For the twelve months ended December 31, 2017, the bank earned net income of $1.6 million on total equity of $19.8 million. The bank had an annualized return on average assets, or ROA, of 0.76 percent, below the 1 percent deemed satisfactory in accordance with industry standards and below the average for U.S. banks of 1.00 percent.
Bankrate.com's Safe & Sound Ratings provide a star rating system to evaluate the current financial status of financial institutions. The information gathered about banks, credit unions and thrifts is updated as set forth in the Terms of Use of Safe & Sound Ratings and Reports. The Safe & Sound Ratings information is grouped by categories of banks, thrifts and credit unions.
Bankrate.com evaluates the financial condition of institutions and assigns a one- to five-star rating for each with five stars representing the highest rating. Institutions with satisfactory performance will generally receive a rating of three or more stars. The majority of institutions fall into the three- to four-star range. An institution with an "NR" rating may be too new to rate or may have limited the publicly available information in their regulatory filings. The "NR" is not an indication of financial strength or weakness. The Safe & Sound rating is believed to be reliable, but the information is not guaranteed. In addition, events since the information was collected may have altered the institution's financial condition.


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When Tom Billings set out to rescue Bowen Tyler from the lost continent of Caprona, he equipped himself with all the weaponry the modern world afforded. A light hydroplane would allow him to scale the perilous wall of cliffs that surrounded the island. Rifles, pistols and ammunition would provide protection against the monstrous prehistoric beings Tyler had so vividly described.
But what chance did Billings have – a modern man with modern machines in the land inhabited by the people that time forgot?
2nd novel in the Caspak trilogy. Movie edition, with 14 pages of photos, released in conjunction with the 1977 film. The full text in various formats can be found here at Project Gutenberg.
Title: The People That Time Forgot
Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs
Imprint & Number: Ace 65946-2
Cover price: 1.75
Publication date: 1977
Cover artist: uncredited


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Holding back, letting go
This quote from W. H. Murray always fills me with resolve.
"Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth, the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favour all manner of unforeseen incidents and meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way."
What "go-to" quotes keep you coming back ?
The Focused Growth Acid Test
In my last startup we struggled for some good number of months to figure out what our corporate values would be. The values were intended to serve as a moral compass when it came to hard decision making, or when the data didn't point us in a clear direction. The one value we struggled with mightily was "Focused Growth". Opinions on the Executive Team were split; some loved it, but others didn't understand how focused growth could possibly be a value.
Our struggles with "focused growth" reminded me of a conversation some years ago. Marv came to me and said he wasn't able to keep up with the workload, and I needed to hire more people or else he would fail. I sent Marv back to the drawing board to retool the processes that were sucking the hours out of his work day. Similarly, I was nearly fired once for suggesting that rather than "doing more with less" that we simply do less. My premise was our business had outgrown our processes and we were constantly scrambling to keep things together.
In both examples business processes were allowed to evolve without discipline and without thought to the eventual consequences unfocused growth. Focused growth isn't a thing; it's a way of looking at the world. Our struggles to create a set of meaningful corporate values pushed me to think about how we could apply a focused growth methodology to basic business processes.
Hence the Focused Growth Process Vetting Model. Ask these four questions anytime you're evaluating a process, changing a process, or getting ready to throw people into a process:
- Do people love the process ?
- Is the process simple?
- Will people follow the process if I'm not actively enforcing it?
- Can I increase the workload 5x without hiring more people?
If the answer to ANY of these questions is no, then the process is wrong and it must change. "No" fails the Focused Growth acid test.
Focused growth in process design is another way of asking "is it simple, scalable, and sustainable?". We've been using this model since mid-2014 and it works. I'd love to hear your thoughts and especially your own experience in applying focused growth to process design.
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What to Do on Your First Day Back from Vacation
Especially relevant as I'm coming back from a four-day. Especially relevant for an Org with a changing focus. Especially relevant to all senior leadership all the time.
I was plowing through some archived material last week and I came across this piece I saved about a year ago. I don't think I wrote it myself, but I can't find any attribution. Regardless, this piece captures my own thoughts pretty well. We'll ascribe it to Anonymous until someone else claims ownership. Enjoy.
"I have recently spoken and written about staff retention, about growing your team and about strategies for keeping hold of those most valuable of resources. Over the weekend, I started thinking about strategies for coping with the unfortunate, but inevitable, loss of a star player from a team.
We all have go-to members of our teams that embrace challenge and opportunity with gusto, professionalism and that achieve exceptional results, often in the face of adversity. We don't ever want to face the possibility of losing a superstar but, as I said above, it is inevitable that opportunity will come knocking and some will be tempted away.
Rather than having the departure knock the organization backwards and be an emotional hit on us personally, we must prepare for the eventuality.
My thoughts on the preparation needed are:
1. Communicate openly and candidly – Be prepared to discuss your team member's futures and have their best interests foremost. By doing this, you will never be surprised by a potential exit.
2. Seek help from the team to identify and train the up and coming superstars in the organization. This will ensure succession.
3. Stay connected even after the individual has left. Stronger networks benefit everyone. You never know who you might find from a recommendation from your ex-employees.
4. Look after your people while you have them. They will repay you in spades.
What would you do to prepare?
I had a professional first a few weeks ago; after 25 years of working life I resigned from a job. I've been merged, acquired, leveraged, re-org'd, and RIF'd in one combination or another a dozen times; but I've never quit a job. It was a pretty big decision, and here's what was behind it:
Six months ago I began to feel a professional restlessness. My situation was good; the company was thriving, and the owners were kind and generous with me. Was I having a string of bad days, or were the feelings really valid? Two months of serious self-examination landed the conclusion that yes, the feelings were indeed valid; I wasn't just having a bad day. I needed change; needed to feel hungry again, needed to feel a little scared again, and needed to feel that ambition was being fulfilled. I was in danger of becoming stale. That's when I made the decision to leave my position.
Extended restlessness, frustration, and dissatisfaction are a liability to the organization. We've seen too many valued colleagues march themselves into an emotional rut under the excuse of "sucking it up". But sucking it up is a short-term tactic, not a career strategy. I resigned because I didn't want my own restlessness to devolve into bitterness, cynicism, and mediocrity.
Leaders need to recognize the signs of incipient restlessness in themselves and in their employees, and to act on those signs before restlessness turns to feelings that debit rather than credit the organization. Your company, your clients, your colleagues, and (in my case) the patients deserve your very best.
In my last post (My First TED) I reported that "American Made" manufacturing guru Jennifer Guarino crushed five bad assumptions about manufacturing. Here are Ms. Guarino's five, with my own note about why:
- Technology has taken the place of skilled labor. Wrong: Technology assists skilled labor.
- Lower costs = higher profits. Wrong: Higher quality = higher profits.
- College degree is the best bet for success. Wrong: Critical thinking and grit are the best bet for success.
- There is no dignity in trade work. Wrong: All work is trade and craft work.
- Manufacturing has left us forever. Wrong: Some manufacturing has left us temporarily.
I can't cite any global statistics that support Ms. Guarino's statements. As with most insurgencies, the conventional indicators often obscure what is happening on the ground. Regardless, personal experience attests to the empirical truth of what she says. I believe a renaissance in American manufacturing has been in progress for at least 15 years. The facts are there for anyone interested enough to look for it. The emergent and evolving south and east Asian economies are driving up the cost of outsourced labor. Politicians are incentivizing companies to re-shore. Consider also the cultural factors associated with the rise of social media, the popularity of local-grown food stocks, the resurgence of the American automotive industries, and the emergence of high quality, high-pride American made products. Most important though is the relentless entrepreneurial drive that characterizes the American Mittelstand. I can't prove it; but I feel it, I see it, and I believe it. And all revolutions start with " I believe".
Do you?
My First TED
Whenever a new TED video comes out I always get energized by the brilliance of the ideas and the passion of the speakers. So when TEDx Baltimore went live on Jan 31 I thought it would be a great way to rub shoulders with the people that are changing the world. I wasn't disappointed, and I learned some valuable lessons about the world-changing business.
First off, kudos and thanks to Sarge Salman, Curator. The venue, speakers, and infrastructure were first rate, and the whole set-up promoted maximum interaction between speakers and attendees. Wow!
Here's some memorable take-aways from my first TED.
- Chess Champ Jennifer Shahade told us the decision trees for chess get so complicated so fast that the real cognitive discipline is recognizing when to analyze and when to work from experience and intuition. This has big implications for anybody whose job description includes decision making.
- Civil rights advocate Haben Girma explained how persons that have lived with challenges are uniquely qualified to advocate. Without a shred of self-pity Haben explained that because she could neither see nor hear, until she was able to advocate for herself she was excluded from being able to choose. "Think of all the chocolate cake I missed".
- Social services iconoclast Molly McGrath Tierney challenged her own industry by explaining that all well run industries are self-protecting machines, and true innovation and progress sometimes requires a complete dismantling of the old system.
- Nick Cienski shared his call to raise awareness and fight human trafficking armed only with mountaineering skills. His message: use the tools you've been given, and figure it out.
- "American Made" manufacturing guru Jennifer Guarino crushed five bad assumptions about manufacturing. This talk covered so much important ground so quickly it really deserves a whole separate post. Trust me; there is a nascent renaissance in American Manufacturing.
Nineteen speakers covering a huge range of topics, and yet six common themes emerged:
- It's not about you. It's about the idea, what the idea did to you, and what you're doing with the idea.
- Anyone can change the world, but nobody starts from that point. Everyone starts alone and from zero.
- Changing the world always starts with changing yourself.
- Nobody thinks they have the tools, but they eventually realize that they actually do.
- Everyone feels a call to action.
- Once you act on that call; once you take action, providence provides.
So if TED is all about "Ideas worth sharing", this is my TED to you. Do it.