text: Hi Bryant, > http://bryanthansen.net/linux-audio-proposal-edit.pdf Thanks for that. I'd challenge quite a few of the assumptions you've made there, based on my own experience, but perhaps that would be better discussed off-list. > * the possibility that Linux support might not have much marketing > impact with professional devices (as opposed to consumer devices that > are more accessible to a wider range of developers) That tends to depend on the size of the customer organisation. If we're talking about a major broadcaster which has in-house software engineers, then the ability to obtain source code and documentation is a major plus, especially towards long-term maintainability. On the other hand, source code isn't of direct use to small producers without developer expertise who only ever use off-the-shelf products. These people expect the vendor to take care of any bugs, and expect to adapt themselves to work with the software as it is, rather than adapt the software to do what they want. Cheers! Daniel


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Prodata developed their first enterprise SSAS model in 1999 using OLAP 7.0 to analyze high volumes of data in the Telco sector.
We build all of our semantic models (whether Tabular or MOLAP) as a true craftsmen with careful attention to detail such as hierarchies, key/name pairs, referential integrity, naming conventions, flexible and automated star schema modelling, expert DAX knowledge and innovative design patterns for Finance and other verticals.
We have been at the forefront of Analysis Services in Ireland. with highlights such as:
- First and only SSAS Maestro Certified Architect in Ireland. This was Microsoft's highest certification for Analysis Services achieved by only a handful of people globally.
- Only MS Partner to achieve "Expert GOLD" status in Business Intelligence and SSAS. Microsoft recognized BI partners delivering the very highest quality experts via the Maestro certification.
- Presented at PASS Global Summit on Load Testing Analysis Services at massive concurrency
- Helped design and Build Europe's largest SSAS Farm
- Presented at SqlBits on Optimizing Cube Processing
- Brought world class DAX and SSAS training to Ireland with our friends in SQLBI and Chris Webb.
We have build semantic models in Tabular, PowerBI and MOLAP engines to support tens of thousands of users over multiple TB's of data in sub second response time.
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We are living through a time of unprecedented change on Earth. Scientific understanding of geological hazards, sustainability, infrastructure, climate change, energy, and natural resources has never been so important, and Earth Sciences sit at the heart of the debate.
We aspire to help shape the future by providing the highest quality education for our students and by undertaking research that is both intrinsically excellent and relevant to society.
We place research-led teaching at the centre of our undergraduate programme because we want our undergraduates to be at the forefront of knowledge generation in the 21st century.
We aspire to help shape and improve the future by training the next generation of Earth Scientists through provision of high-quality postgraduate training and research opportunities.
This is how we make an impact on the world around us.
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In a new study, leading scientists have revealed that the new high precision radiocarbon-based date set for Laacher See volcano eruption of 13,000 years before present is probably not correct.
Congratulations to Professor Jon Gluyas who has been elected as President-designate of the world's oldest geological society.
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March 14, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm$35
Join artist Gina Burns for a fun workshop to create a wearable work of art. You choose your flowers and other adornments to create a beautiful necklace that is uniquely you. Simple assembly with vintage, hard-to-find components already provided!
Burns has been making and selling jewelry since the first First Friday Art Walk in Phoenix, 14 years ago. Since then, she has expanded to local events and now her pieces can be found in over 100 boutiques and museum stores across North America. You can find out more about her work here and purchase them at The Bungalow.
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Though it's usually overlooked, the delivery method is as important as the weed flower itself. Thus, if you're a newbie or just have experienced one or two ways of consuming cannabis then this article is a must-read. Here we'll walk you through the most efficient ways to consume weed.
How to smoke weed properly?
How to smoke marijuana? Actually, there are countless ways to smoke cannabis from smoking to dabbing and vaping, to eating and drinking! Due to the legalization of weed in Spain the number of methods to consume cannabis for feeling the effects expands constantly. Thus, the advice on the delivery methods can be useful not only if it's your first time smoking weed but if you're limited with experiments.
Don't know how to get started? Here we are with a quick weed for beginners FAQ that is bound to shed light on the process and help you on your way to getting high.
How to smoke weed for the first time?
- Learn the laws and choose a safe place for smoking to avoid any paranoia.
- After you'd join the cannabis club in Barcelona and get some weed/strain.
- Then choose the delivery method. Grind the cannabis.
- Get ready not getting high for the first time even if you smoke properly.
- Make sure that you have enough water and food that you like most of all, you'll be thankful for that after.
- Follow the recommendations about the dosage, it's better to start with a small dose and enhance it further if needed;
- Stop smoking when you start coughing or have a sore throat, it'll get worse only.
Can you smoke weed with a filter?
Yes, and it's a better way of consuming marijuana in terms of your health. Smoking weed without a filter means higher damage for your lungs. Besides, it can prevent burns on your lips or fingers. So, it's recommended to use filter tips like a cotton filter or so-called roach (the filter you roll with paper or cardboard).
Can you smoke weed without tobacco?
Yes, today there are tons of delivery methods that don't require using tobacco. Vaping, dabbing, eating, drinking are just a few ways to intake weed without mixing it with tobacco. Choosing one of the ways you can get a pure "high" and flavor.
How to inhale weed properly?
A common misstep of the newbies is holding a cloud of smoke in the mouth without inhaling it. In such a way you can hardly get high if it's possible at all. The best way to get high and feel the effects is to inhale the smoke.
So, actually, how to inhale smoke? Here are two main things to mind:
- Take a deep slow breath, feeling how the smoke gets down and finally feel your lungs. If you don't feel anything like that, then you're doing something wrong.
- Keep in mind that you need to inhale smoke into the lungs, don't swallow it into the stomach — it can provoke pains, diarrhea, etc.
How to smoke cannabis?
Currently, there are different ways to smoke weed including but not limited to smoking with joints, blunt, or spliff. Though the variety of methods, the named ways are still the most popular and preferred ones among cannabis enthusiasts over the world. Here are the key issues to know about the delivery methods:
- A joint is found to be the most standard and common way of intaking cannabis. It's cheap and easy. Rolling papers plus weed flowers are just needed, a grinder is optional here. It's a sort of a hand-rolled "cigarette" that is filled with milled marijuana.
- Smoking a blunt is another popular method of cannabis intake. Joint vs blunt is the same as cigarette vs A blunt is a hollowed-out cigar with milled cannabis inside. Pay attention that cigar papers are made of tobacco leaves and that's why they contain both nicotine and cannabis.
- A spliff is the same kind of thing as joints. The main difference is that spliffs are filled with both tobacco and marijuana. Thus, get ready to get a different flavor. This delivery method doesn't suit you in case you hate cigarettes.
How to use hand pipes and bongs for smoking weed?
How to smoke weed without papers? That's easy with hand pipes and bongs. When talking about pipes, be sure it's one of the easiest ways to smoke weed. Besides, you can do that on the go because the device is small, portable, compact. They come in different shapes, sizes, styles, formats, both for decoration and functionality. They can be made of various materials — glass hand pipes are the most popular ones.
Bongs are another device for smoking weed to use. They work through a water-filled base and consist of three main parts:
- a tube;
- a bowl;
- a downstem.
Water added works as a filter and cooler for the smoke inhaled by the user. Yet, you'd consider the fact that the water doesn't filter harmful particles of the cannabis smoke.
What is vaporization?
If you're interested in how to smoke weed without coughing, then vaping is the answer. The highlight of the delivery method is that vaporizers allow smoking cannabis without combustion. It's perfect for first-time marijuana users.
Yes, they heat the weed into a vapor instead of burning the flower or concentrates, oils, etc. Besides, you can choose the temperature due to the effects you wish to get. It's maybe the most efficient way to smoke weed. Get more details about the delivery method in our blog where you'll find the comprehensive guide on how to vape weed.
What are edibles?
Food and/or drinks that infuse weed flower/oil/concentrate are called edibles. The highlight of the method is that the cannabinoids known as THC are absorbed not through the bloodstream but the digestive system. In its turn, due to the metabolization the user gets the even-more-psychoactive THC. Herewith, you'd be ready to get a different sensation of "high" from the experience to get when smoking/vaping weed. Feel free to review our full guide on edibles and check easy recipes that we prepare for you.
What are the topical methods?
Topical methods are utilized strictly for therapeutic benefits. That's because topicals are NOT psychoactive. Herewith, if you get some cannabis-infused cream, balm, spray, or lotion expecting to get high, then the great disappointment is yet to come. Topicals are bound to bring localized relief and ease pain, headache, swelling, soreness, muscle aches, etc.
You can make a topical by yourself. All you need is to add the full cannabis extract to any cream, lotion, balm, etc. A few drops of thick oil, which was decarboxylated, is required for the production. The rules of use are the same as for any other cream, avoiding touching your eyes, mouth during, and after applying the topicals.
Different Delivery Methods: Pros and Cons
Having read the article you could make sure that there are tons of delivery methods to choose from. Each way offers its own traits and range of effects to get. However, each method also has its own downsides to meet. Here is a table where top methods of consuming cannabis are overlooked with all pros and cons mentioned.
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Where to smoke weed?
So, if you get ready to try cannabis, then you need to know where you can smoke weed legally in Barcelona. Currently, there are about 200 coffeeshops in Barcelona, yet, the best ones are presented here. The high-quality of cannabis in all its shapes and formats offered there is beyond all question.
Besides, becoming a member of the club, you can count on the help of the weed-wise staff that can advise and/or guide you on the different ways of smoking weed and consuming cannabis. That's important when smoking weed for the first time.


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On December 19, 1949, the governor of Missouri made a stand against homosexuality.
Governor Forrest Smith announced that he was refusing a California extradition request for a Missouri woman facing kidnapping charges filed against her by her own daughter. That's unusual but wasn't half of the story.
It turns out that 28-year-old Bernice Hough had been drugged by her mother and two men in a Los Angeles doctor's office "to get her away from homosexual influences" in LA and return her to the mother's home in Springfield. Hough said she woke up handcuffed in the backseat of a car headed back to Missouri.
About a week later, Hough made it back to California somehow, but filing those charges proved futile. The governor of Missouri was having none of it.
Here's how the Associated Press reported the story:
"Missouri's Gov. Forrest Smith refused today to send a 'broken-hearted' Springfield [woman] to California to face kidnapping charges brought by her daughter. Smith said it looked to him like a family affair and 'no useful purpose would be served' by ordering the elderly woman's extradition.
Catch up on Ray Hartmann's latest columns"The mother, Mrs. Ethel Magers, testified in an extradition hearing [in Jefferson City] that she went to Los Angeles to get her daughter away from homosexual influences. She said she and her husband, Roscoe Magers, and Herbert Stubblefield brought [Hough] back to Springfield, but they did not use force, she declared."
The AP report stated that Hough alleged her mother took her to a West Covina, California, doctor's office "where she was given two hypodermic shots. When she recovered consciousness, she alleged, she found she was handcuffed in the back seat of Stubblefield's car on the way to Springfield.
"James Meredith, the governor's legal secretary, said the extradition was denied because 'it doesn't make sense that the mother should be tried for kidnaping,'" the AP reported. "She only did what she thought was right in her own mind."
Meredith also noted that Magers previously had gotten an audience with Smith "seeking his aid in the freeing her daughter of the homosexual influences in California. He described Mrs. Magers as a 'good Christian mother.'"
Presumably that was the end of it. But flash forward 72 years, and here's Governor Mike Parson channeling his inner Forrest Smith to make a Christian stand against homosexual influences. Only the vernacular has changed.
Parson removed an exhibit from the state capitol three weeks ago because it featured the history of the LGBTQ movement in Kansas City. The exhibit, created by historians at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, recounts the role city residents played in that movement.
There's a simple explanation for this: Republican cancel culture. The mere mention of LGBTQ beliefs and accomplishments constitutes rampant immorality in the narrow minds of social wingnuts. This is bigotry, uncut and unapologetic.
Parson — who as a state senator voted for some gay-rights protections and had signaled in 2018 he wouldn't oppose them as governor — seems to have had a change of heart. Or perhaps, in the current political climate, he simply lacks the spine to stand up to some of the worst in the residue of the Republican Party. The anti-LGBTQ bigotry is far more despicable in 2021 than it was in 1949. In Smith's case, it can at least be rationalized by the context of the times in which he lived that the governor would block the extradition of the "good Christian mother." What's Parson's excuse?
Senator Greg Razer of Kansas City, the only openly gay member of the state Senate, rightfully called it out.
"This display was supposed to be up until December 26 [and] made it all of four days before some members of the legislature threw a fit and DNR apparently acquiesced to them and took it down and literally put my history back in the closet," Razer said.
It is true that Parson did not act alone. At least two Republican legislators expressed their indignation to him that "the gay agenda" was on display at the exorbitant cost of several taxpayer dollars. Some bottom-feeder legislative staffer proclaimed "To God be the Glory!" upon learning that the exhibit would be moved down the street to a less-traveled building. God help him.
Personally, I wish someone at UMKC had stood up to Parson and taken the exhibit home rather than suffer the indignation of having it closeted in an inferior location. UMKC has justifiably taken its fair share of hits for lacking the courage to stand up at all to the bigotry. But perhaps it's something to do with not biting the hand that feeds you, the bane of the university's existence for decades.
In any event, it's pretty pathetic. Same-sex marriage was made the law of the land by a conservative U.S. Supreme Court, yet the hatred burns on. And it's no consolation that Missouri is hardly alone among red states in perpetrating bigotry against its own citizens.
Perhaps the telling contrast between Governor Smith in 1949 and Governor Parson in 2021 is how much more candor people got from Smith. In his day, Smith's spokesman had no problem whatsoever just telling it like it was: The governor wasn't going to allow his friend to face justice for kidnapping her daughter because he was cool with it. He didn't follow the law because he didn't want to. Contrast that with the verbal gymnastics of Kelli Jones, Parson's spokesperson, as reported by the Kansas City Star.
"Jones said DNR removed the exhibit because the 'statutorily mandated process' for putting up temporary exhibits in public buildings was not followed. She said Parson was not aware of the exhibit, but his office received 'several complaints' about it."
He may have received complaints, but none of the rest was remotely true. There is no such process, at least not one that has been followed in recent decades. And even if Parson had somehow not been aware of the exhibit — which is unlikely at best — he most certainly knew about it before making the call to shuffle it out of the capitol.
Whether Jones — and Parson — was misinformed or lying is of no significance. What matters is that their word cannot be trusted, not even a little bit.
Smith hailed from Ray County, which today is viewed as part of the Kansas City metropolitan area, ironically enough. But he probably wasn't part of the exhibit on Kansas City residents who had contributed to LGBTQ progress.
In a way, that's too bad. Whether they like it or not, Governors Forrest Smith and Mike Parson are linked in an important way: They'll both always be part of gay history in Missouri.
Ray Hartmann founded the Riverfront Times in 1977. Contact him at [email protected] or catch him on Donnybrook at 7 p.m. on Thursdays on the Nine Network and St. Louis In the Know With Ray Hartmann from 9 to 11 p.m. Monday thru Friday on KTRS (550 AM).


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Designed in Brooklyn, made in Poland, Mytek has removed the WCK IN/OUT and AES/EBU connectors from the rear of the Brooklyn DAC+ (review here) to make way for a 24bit/192kHz/DSD64-capable streaming board and a third Brooklyn: the Brooklyn Bridge (US$2995/€2995, previewed here).
The Brooklyn Bridge connects to a home network via Ethernet or Wi-Fi using the associated mControl smartphone app (iOS/Android), which in turn gives us direct access to cloud services – Tidal, Qobuz, Deezer and Spotify Connect – as well as local UPnP/DLNA and Roon servers. The app is stable and its interface plain but it's no Roon or Spotify.
The Brooklyn Bridge's ESS Sabre 9028 DAC, pre-amplification (line-level and phono) and headphone output (single-ended or balanced) remain unchanged from the Brooklyn DAC+. It's a hi-fi hub that does pretty much everything — a modern marvel considering its half-width and low profile.
I hooked a 2016 11″ Macbook Air into the Bridge's USB socket and an HDMI splitter into the TOSLINK to leave the coaxial input unoccupied. Both the Pro-Ject RPM5 Carbon's Ortofon Quintet Red and the Rega Planar 2's Zu-modded DL-103r called for the phono input to be set to 'MC'; and even in single-ended operation, the Brooklyn Bridge's headphone output pulled one of the finest performances from the Sennheiser HD800-S that I've heard to date.
The Apple remote (supplied) is my preferred means of basic Bridge control: input selection and volume attenuation. However, pressing play on any streaming source returns us automatically to the 'NET' input and all streaming apps attenuate the Bridge's volume. For finer tuning – digital filters, MQA on/off, MC or MM phono, digital or analogue volume – we must get hands-on with the right-hand rotary and the four selector switches (which are much harder to see on the black unit).
One minor niggle: a USB storage device connected to its rear would allow the Bridge to operate as streamer and server, but I couldn't get the Brooklyn Bridge to recognise my Western Digital 2TB HDD. A Mytek representative tells me is a known issue with larger (<1TB) drives and they are working on a firmware update to be applied via the Mytek Control Panel app (Windows/MacOS) and/or over the air via mControl. The ultimate aim is to streamline the firmware process so that all updates arrive over the air.
This review video, however, isn't a Brooklyn Bridge review but a Mytek system review.
I added Mytek's matching dual-mono Brooklyn AMP (US$2495/€2495) to the Brooklyn Bridge via balanced XLR wire and placed the latter atop the former for a complete set of loudspeaker and headphone electronics that lands tidily on an IKEA Kallax shelf — another crucial piece of contextual info for our video:
The Brooklyn AMP is a Class D implementation in which a 'heavily modified' Pascal module pushes 250wpc into 8 Ohms, 300 wpc into 4 Ohms and – take note – runs as warm as many Class A/B amplifiers (but not hot). Two separate Kallax shelves would give each unit's top plate ventilation pattern, attractively hole-punched in the form of the Mytek logo, greater breathing room but I find that necessary.
The rear panel DIP switches are optionally used to add an extra 6dB of gain (uncalled for by both standmount and floorstanding versions of ELAC's Uni-Fi series) or to bridge a pair of the Brooklyn AMPs into mono.
The U5 Slim standmount is the better fit of the two ELACs for my 6m x 5m room. The Mytek system's speckless approach to detail retrieval and squeegee clean take on transparency serve as a tidy antidote to the ELAC's upper-mid shyness to bring them closer still to KEFs similarly passive LS50. That's interesting, no?
Most interesting of all is how the Mytek electronics kick the traditional hi-fi rack to the curb to visually disappear, leaving my lounge room looking less like a hi-fi store and more like a music room. I call that a huge win.
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Everything You Need to Know About Miami Boat Show 2019
The most awaited very impressive 5-day annual event, held over the President's Day Weekend, just got over – The Miami Boat Show! It is one of the largest events of its kind. The boats on display ranged from mega yacht charters to small fishing vessels and everything in between.


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The Gods have summoned you to the banks of the Nile. Only your skills will help to build the great city of Luxor. Solve complex solitaire puzzles and collect regalia of the pharaohs. Explore the enchanting atmosphere of Egypt -- its endless deserts and blooming oases await you.
- More than 100 levels of solitaire
- Build the city of Luxor
- Unlock precious trophies
- Change the appearance of the cards
- Find the coins to buy many powerful boosters


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Map Of Corfu Town
|1. Danish Consulate
2. Customs
3. KTEL bus line
4. New Fortress
5. Venetian Gate
6. Hospital
7. Mental Hospital
8. Bank of Crete
9. Tourist Police
10. Ionian Bank
11. Urban Buses
12. Mortgage bank
13. General bank
14. National Bank of Greece
15. French Consulate
16. 0ffices of Olympic Airways
17. Post Office
18. Italian Consulate
19. Archaeological Museum
20. Menecrates Monument
|21. English Consulate
22. Tennis Club
23. Ionian Academy
24. Ionian Parliament
25. German Consulate
26. OTE (Phone Company)
27. Bank of Greece
28. Catholic Church
29. Town Hall
30. St John
31. Out Lady of Foreigners
32. Credit Bank
33. Ayios Spyridonas
34. Dutch Consulate
35. Reading Society
36. Library
37. Museum of Asian Art
38. Byzantine Museum
39. Swedish Consulate
40. Kremasti Well
|41. Cathedral
42. Courts
43. Agricultural Bank
44. Tourist Police
45. St Anthony
46. Holy Fathers
47. Synagog
48. Commercial Bank
49. National Bank of Greece
50. Credit Bank
51.The Panayia Mandrakina
52. Schulenburg Statue
53. OTE (Phone Company)
54. Naval Society (N A 0 K)
56. Municipal Theater
57. Prefecture Offices
58. Bank of Crete
59. Ayios lason and Sosipatr
60. Stadium
61. Commercial Bank
Corfu Town Information Guide
The Old Town, which is a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 2007, with its unique architecture and a plethora of Venetian and Anglo-French elements and which is built between the two Fortresses the New and the Old Fortress, both of which protected the Corfiots in the medieval and modern times.
Venetian mansions and the water coloured buildings with the characteristic Corfiot ochre colour.
The pedestrians' alleyways and the little streets including gardens and the beautiful squares such as Bosketo and Spianada which is the largest square of Greece and of the Balkans, the imposing Liston with its arches and the characteristic Venetian lanterns,
Orthodox churches, such as Saint Spyridon (Agios Sriridonas) containing the relics of the patron saint of the island, the Catholic churches such as the Catholic Metropolis of Saints Jacob and Christopher, the building of the Jewish Synagogue, a Public Library, the Municipality (the theatre of San Giaccomo), the Ionian Academy and the Ionian Parliament, the Museums of Byzantine and post Byzantine History.
The region of Anemomylos, the Kanoni, the monastery of Panagia Vlacherna, (the much photographed and very famous) Pontikonisi, the little Vido island.
In the commercial centre of the city you will enjoy shopping at the tens of available shops. Don't forget to taste Corfu's traditional products such as the Kumquat, the mandolas or even the local traditional cuisine, such as "sofrito", "pastitsada", "bourdeto", and wash them down with local award-winning beer or wine or the local refreshment "tsitsimbira".
Places to see around Town
At the southern end of Garitsa Bay is the Kanoni Peninsula. There, the original city of the Phaeceans is said to have been built. The Ancient Temple of Artemis is to the north. It was built between 590 and 580 BC.
The Palaiopolis estate remains intact. Palaiopolis formed the centre of the ancient city of Corfu. Today, still exist only a few remains of an ancient temple which was dedicated to Hera, otherwise known as Akraia. It was built around 600 BC, destroyed during the civil war that took place in 428 BC between the oligarchs and democrats, rebuilt in 400 BC, and destroyed in 30 BC by the Romans.
The Temple of Kardaki is located a little further on. It was found accidentally by the British in 1822. It is a Doric style temple and is in a very good state of preservation. It is probably dedicated to Apollo.
A causeway winds down to Kardaki from the village of Analypsis. It has a famous spring for which tradition says that a stranger who drinks from its water will forget his own home.
The Town of Koryfo was constructed to the east of the present town. Stones and marble taken from the ruins of Palaiopolis were used for its construction.
The ruins of the Palaiopolis Basilica, or Agia Kerkira are located close to the gate of the estate. They were built in the 5th century using materials from buildings on the site.
Kanoni is a modern tourist resort with several hotels, and a view over the Halikiopoulos Lagoon and the airport. A tiny island is linked to the shore by a causeway. A number of boats moor on the causeway and will take you to Mouse Island (Pontikonissi). There, you can visit the Byzantine Church of Pantokrator. Kanoni is linked with Perama on the other shore by another causeway, for walkers or cyclists.
Kampielo (Old Town) was founded around 1267-1386 when the residents of Koryfo were forced from overpopulation and pressure from the Catholic overlords, to build outside the walls. Thus the Historic Centre of Corfu Town was founded. The visitor can trip through its labyrinth of alleyways.
The Church of the Blessed Virgin Antivouniotissa in the 15th century, it was built in Kampielo. It contains icons by Stefanos Tzagarolas of the Cretan School and Emmanuel Tzanes. The Byzantine Museum was established here in 1984.
The Metropolitan Church of the Blessed Virgin of Spiliotissa located on the way out of Kampielo was built in 1577. The visitor can see, amongst other icons, works by Michael Damaskinos (16th century), Panayioti Paramythiotis (18th century) and Emmanuel Tzanes (17th century).
The Church of the Blessed Virgin of Kremasti is located in a little square with a sculpted Venetian wellhead of the 16th century at its centre. There is a fine stone iconostasis and icons inside the church, painted in the Italian mode by Spiridon Sperantzas.
The Church of Agios Nikolaos ton Geronton was built in the 16th century in Kampielo. The oldest priest (Gerontas) in Corfu would be in charge in this church. It proudly displays its important icons by Tzanes.
The Church of Pantokrator, in Taxiarchis Square, has an iconostasis painted in the 18th century by Chrisoloras and works from an old iconostasis that was painted by Tzanes.
The Old Fortress was built by the Venetians on top of the Byzantine walls and they completed it on two stages.
Between 1572 and 1645, the Italian architect F. Vitelli built the New Fortress constructed on the hill of Saint Mark. Later, the British built the internal buttresses. It consists of two large twin bastions and is regarded as a wonderful example of military design. The summit of the Fortress also is good to visit for the view over the rooftops of the Historic Centre and over the sea. It has been restored recently and now exhibitions, concerts and other cultural events take place there (contact the Municipal Information Office for information about the full programme of events). There is an exhibition centre in the left wing of the first floor showing distinguished exhibitions of sculpture, painting and photographs by artists of international renown.
The church of Tenedos, a baroque-style church, stands next to the steps leading to the Fortress. It is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin of the Carmelites. It is a Roman Catholic church. Its construction begun in 1663, but it was not finished until a century later.
The Town Walls link the two fortresses, and provided safety to the people of the town. Two other fortresses added to the defences of the town, one on Sotira Hill and one on Avrami Hill.
The tunnels are the most impressive of the works of the Venetians era, which permitted underground communication between all parts of the town. These tunnels linked the four fortresses, central locations in the town, and also the islet of Vidos. Today some are closed off, either because of subsidence or for reconstruction.
The Palace of Saint Michael and Saint George stand at the northern end of the Esplanade. The Palace, once a residence of the Greek royal family, was completely restored four years ago.
The Esplanade is famed as the "most extensive square in the Balkans". You can go to the Rotonda by walking around the square (built in Ionian style), a popular meeting point for young people, and the Bandstand. There you might see a band playing classical music or jazz. The bandstand is the place where people gather for the Midnight Mass on Easter Saturday.
The Liston is a terrace which forms the western border of the Esplanade. It has a series of arches, and is a characteristic example of its era. Today many people meet in the Liston. The visitor can see the majorettes, parades by the philharmonic orchestras and religious processions.
Pentofanaro divides the Esplanade square into its upper and lower areas.
At the corner of the "Upper Esplanade" you will find the Municipal Tourist Information Kiosk, where you can purchase maps and tourist guides, obtain information about coming events, and change money.
The Town Hall Square, was the most important meeting place to the town's community during Venetian times. It became the first lyrical theatre in the East, in 1720. The Theatre San Giacomo entertained the Corfiots with remarkable performances of Italian opera for two centuries. In 1903 the theatre was moved elsewhere, another floor was added to the building, and it was opened as Town Hall. Its two main walls are decorated with various historical engravings, symbols and with stone masks.
The Mourayia is one of the most beautiful neighbourhoods of the town, it is the first sight you see as the ferry sails in around the Old Fortress. Its official name is Arsenics Street, running from the Palace, on top of the old sea defenses, down to the Old Port.
The Reading Society of Corfu is located on Arsenics Street and it is one of the oldest cultural organisation in modern Greece, it was founded in 1836. It had as members Kapodistrias, the poet Kalvos and other Ionian islanders. Opposite, below the level of the road, is one of the gates of the Old Town, Saint Nicholas Gate, which leads through to Faliraki.
The Kapodistrias Mansion also is on Arsenios Street. The Kapodistrias family built it during the British Protectorate.
The Old Port until a few years ago, was the departure point for ferries to the mainland, and there was a lot of traffic. Now only ferries for Paxos and the Diapontian Islands leave from here.
Spilia (cave) is the area around the Port and to the south, and it got its name from the cave at the entry to the New Fortress.
Ovriaki area is the old neighbourhood between Spilia and the Porta Reale. Here the Jews (Evraioi or Ovrioi) used to have their shops, and it retains its old style.
The Church of Agios Antonis and Agios Andreas was built in the form of a basilica with cross vaults, at the end of the 14th century, and is one of the oldest and most interesting of all the island's churches.
Nikiforou Theotoki Street begins at Spilia and runs to the Liston. Previously it was the main shopping street of the town. There are churches, monuments and offices that accommodate philharmonic bands and share space with shops and emporiums.
The "Square of the Saint" is the informal name of the Square of the Heroes of the Cypriot Struggle and in the summer is the favourite place of street artists from all over the world. Three of Corfu's most important churches are located here, the Church of the Blessed Virgin of Strangers, the Church of Agios Spiridon and the Church of Agios loannis (John the Baptist).
The Church of the Blessed Virgin of Strangers (Panayia ton Xenon) is the name which was given to the Church of the Lady of Revelations (Panayia Phaneromeni). It was founded in 1689 by a Corfiot monk. Icons and frescoes by Nicholas Koutouris, Emmanuel Tzanes and George Samartzis exist in it, among others.
The Church of Agios Spiridon was built in 1590 by the Voulgaris family. It has a very tall Venetian campanile. Inside hang several striking silver lamps, each with its own history. It became world famous for accommodating the relics of the miracle-working Saint Spiridon.
The Church of Agios loannis (John the Baptist), one of the oldest church in the town (16th century), stands just opposite the Square.
The Old Philharmonic Society is another site that one can visit in Corfu Town's Historic Centre. The Old Philharmonic was created in 1840 by the people of Corfu. Nikolaos Mantzaros, the composer of the Greek National Anthem, was one of its most important founders.
San Rocco comprises the new town of Corfu which grew up outside the walls. It is centred on San Rocco Square.
The Monastery of Platytera, constructed in the 18th century has a large collection of works of the 17th century, by Klotzas, Tzanes, Poulakis, Kantounis and Koutouzis. Also the grave of John Kapodistrias and of Foto Tzavelas exist in it.
Mandouki is one of the most historic neighbourhoods in Corfu. It is the area between Platytera and the port. It is a pretty neighbourhood, with an attractive sight of old houses, shops and good tavernas.
The Archaeological Museum on Garitsa Bay is full with many interesting exchibits, (Gorgon Pediment is the most interesting, it is the oldest stone pediment ever to be uncovered in Greece).
The Ionian Parliament, a neoclassical style building at the top of Moustoxidi Street, and the Ionian Academy, which in 1824 became the home of the first Greek university are two buildings worth visiting.
The Tomb of Menecrates is close to the museum. It was discovered in 1843 and it bears engravings in the Corinthian alphabet.
In the Church of Agios lasonas and Sosipatros the visitor can see wall frescoes dating from the time of its construction, as well as significant icons of the Cretan School by Emmanuel Tzanes and Michael Damaskinos. The church was built around the year 1000.
Maybe the most attractive church in town – the church of Saint Spyridon – is dedicated to the island's patron saint, Agios Spyridon . It was built in 1589 and houses his relics. It has the highest tower.
Archaeological Museum
The visitor here can have some contact with the ancient history of Corfu. The most important exchibit is the world-famous Gorgon which datling from 580 BC. Address:5 Vraila, Corfu Town. Tel: 30680. Open daily except Monday.
Paper Money Museum
The Paper Money Museum is one of only three in Europe in which the visitor can delve into the world and history of notes. It has a priceless coleection of notes. .
St. Spyridon Square, next to Ionian Bank.
Tel: 41552. Open: Mon-Sat, 0900-1300hrs.
Solomos Museum
The poet Dionysios Solomos lived and died in that house which became a museum. He wrote the words of the Greek National Anthem. 3rd Side Street of Arsenion, Corfu. Open every day 1800-2100hrs
Kapodistria Museum
John Kapodistrias, a highly educated man, was the first president of the modern Greek state. The museum is housed in the Kapodistrias family residence. The house and furniture are attractive genuine remnants of nineteenth century upper class Corfu.
Open every Wednesday and Saturday.


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RITE Train-the-TRAINER Course – August 2016 (CLOSED)
August 29, 2016 @ 8:30 am - August 30, 2016 @ 5:00 pm UTC+0
The Train-the-Trainer Course allows your department to roll out cultural change with diversity, inclusion and sensitivity training as often as your department needs. This complete, all inclusive training gives instructors the certification to teach the 4 CE credit Cultural Diversity Officer Wellness Course to your officers (sworn and non-sworn).
Definition of Racial Intelligence: "The practice of using Emotional Intelligence (EI) and Social Intelligence (SI) to treat ourselves and others fairly."
How does the RITE model work?
RITE helps the Officer improve their own life, which will then better the Profession, and help to build Community trust. The RITE training for all Public Service Professionals puts Officer Wellness on the front line… because when you help the officer improve on a personal level (mentally and physically), the profession follows.
Trainers learn how to teach the RITE 3-prong approach:
- Empower the Officer: Emotional Intelligence Tools for Resiliency and De-escalation; to use personally and professionally
- Improve the Department: Social Intelligence helps with Recruiting, Improve morale, and Accountability
- Build the Community Relations: Enhance public trust
The 2-Day Training Overview:
- Learn the (6) key modules of Emotional (EI) and Social Intelligence (SI) = Racial Intelligence (RI)
- Certifies trainers to give the "RITE Officer Wellness Course" 4-hour (4 CEU) in-service trainings to all public service personnel (in their department)
- Trainers will be Certified to teach the (6) RITE principles for improved officer wellness
- Importance of the (4) RITE Tools – personal and professional enhancement
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The Daishonin encourages us, "What sickness can therefore be an obstacle?"* The daimoku that we chant, like the roar of a lion, is unrivalled. Brimming with the spirit to challenge whatever, for the sake of kosen-rufu, let's be absolutely determined to overcome any sickness!
*Reply to Kyō'ō, WND 1, page 412
Translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda's recent guidance with universal value and application


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Date: 09.04.17
Venue: MUTED HORN
Time: 19:00
Join the writing collective THICK SKIN for a poetic night of performance. Spoken word, live art, and music come together in this evening of literary delights. Members and friends of the collective will perform pieces centered on ideas of home and modern happiness. Be there before the start of the show at 20:00 if you'd like a seat! Enjoy the yummy bar menu and peruse the THICK SKIN books available for sale.
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More Putonghua? Hong Kong students need more than just language lessons
The Herculean task of learning a new language, especially Putonghua, can bring even the bravest to their knees. To those who learn Chinese as a second language at an international school, I know your pain.
Chinese class becomes a time to relax, eat the leftover siu mai from break or even to start working on the assignment due next period. I may be exaggerating, but to be frank, the level of interest and engagement in Chinese class noticeably plummets relative to that of more interesting subjects such as Higher Level Economics.
Clearly, there is something wrong here. But who, or what, is to blame?
Students in secondary school currently receive two hours of Chinese teaching a week. In response to this, the overbearing Asian mother would shriek: "More Chinese!" But is the answer?
On behalf of the international school population, I say nay.
If my classmates and I were to spend more time in Chinese class, some of us would go mad.
As love is ignited by the arrival of a beautiful new classmate, one's love for Putonghua must be sparked by the exposure to something greater than the mere language.
Packaging Putonghua so that it appeals to students is no different from marketing the latest electronic gadget.
Defining the language's purpose in a student's life is the first and most important step.
Trite assertions – such as "knowing Chinese will help you find a job" – have some merit, but what if the student doesn't plan on returning to Asia for employment opportunities?
Another one is "because you are Chinese", and honestly, I am sometimes ashamed that my language skills are insufficient, but surely this is not an effective way to motivate students. I believe Putonghua is inseparable from its culture, and learning it provides greater appreciation for the beauty and richness of its significant other.
Sum ting wong?
Collectivism, a fundamental concept in Chinese culture, is built upon the Confucian ideal of filial piety. Filial piety commands that one must respect their elders and subsequently, family unity is a high priority. In light of this, the language used to refer to different levels of family is a manifestation of this value.
For example, there are many labels for individuals in separate strata like (外) for maternal grandparents, (堂) for paternal cousin and (姑) for paternal aunt, specifically placing them in their respective position and bestowing upon them the authority they are entitled to.
This is one of the many examples in which culture defines use of language, and understanding the origin of this linguistic tradition fosters a respectful spirit for the Confucian philosophy.
I must confess that family gatherings during Lunar New Year are always a nightmare. It requires immense skill and poise to address everyone correctly, and I am usually the last one to enter the room, solely because I'm somewhere else trying desperately to remember everyone's names. Hence, teachers should teach Putonghua and its cultural origins in tandem – even if it only helps one remember what to call their grandfather's sister's son-in-law's brother.
Now, we come to the million dollar question. Who cares?
Honestly speaking, the traditional Chinese culture is being overshadowed by the iPhone, McDonald's and YOLO culture of the Western world. In no way am I saying that it is harmful, but there needs to be a healthy balance between tradition and preference.
My family has always emphasised the importance of preserving my Chinese heritage and not becoming a cultural "banana". As many international school graduates, including myself, head overseas, strengthening our roots has never been so relevant.
How do we instigate such a revival, teachers may plead. From what I know, many international schools in Hong Kong have Chinese culture clubs, quenching students' thirst for Chinese chess, culinary arts, news and even the hilarious karaoke performance. Such activities need to be encouraged and promoted, along with extensions of Chinese class in the form of field trips to Chinese culture performances and exhibitions, movie appreciation and perhaps even collabourations with local and mainland schools in the pursuit of cultural awareness.
International schools, microcosms of the cultural mosaic we know as Hong Kong, are placed in a position to bridge divides of misunderstanding and stereotypes, and show what it means to be global citizens who pride themselves in their heritage. If we can do this, we are surely doing sum ting light.
The author is an intern at the South China Morning Post.


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William Daley's big ceramic vessels, with their divots and stair-steps, their holes and rolls and slots, catalyze looking. They're full of detail and surprise; the eye roves. Touch them, and the tactile experience is even better. Textures shift. Rims curl up and under. Your fingers poke into tubes and dally down gutters. You don't even need to look: Just let your hand wander.
The master ceramicist, born in 1925 and still at work, is the subject of two exhibitions up now: "William Daley: 14 for 7," organized by the Philadelphia Art Alliance and on view at the Society of Arts and Crafts, and "William Daley: Studio Components" in the President's Gallery at Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Daley attended MassArt on the GI Bill. On Sept. 17, he will be presented with the Society of Arts and Crafts' Medal for Excellence in Craft and give an artist's talk at the art school's Tower Auditorium.
"Studio Components" supplements the meaty "14 for 7," which presents two pieces from each decade since Daley's 1950 graduation. The earliest works are the smallest. In "Split Form," made in 1956, Daley is already investigating a pivot between inside and outside. He sliced this vessel down the middle so it gracefully caves in on itself. We can peek through the cut to see the gleam and texture of the innards.
In the 1960s, Daley's works grew large enough to feel more sculptural than functional. He stopped using glazes, finding color enough in the clays with which he worked. He delighted in curves. "Pod Form" swells beyond its crisscrossing seams like an over-inflated soccer ball, and opens in a small, florid mouth. In "Reptilian Chiclet," a low-slung, nearly square vessel, we begin to see his distinctive style. Its corners round, its rim folds voluptuously over; at one corner, Daley opens the piece out with a boxed area and a handle.
Typical Daley vessels deploy architectural references, sacred geometry, and a wily delight in sliding inside out and back again. Pentagons soften into circles; diamonds twist into squares. These pieces resemble amphitheaters, Hopi kivas, and baptismal fonts. Many are more than two feet across. To craft such big pieces, Daley rolls clay flat and sets slabs of it over Styrofoam forms to dry, and he builds armatures to support all the different shapes that appear in a single piece. Each is a feat of engineering.
The boat shape characterized by the intersection of two circles, called a vesica, is one of his favorite shapes. In a video interview accompanying the show, Daley calls it "both/and, a mutuality symbol." The recent "Libation Cistern Vesica" is a gorgeous, speckled, brick-red piece. Its broad rim slopes inward to a little gully; water might empty out holes at either end. Triangular recesses jut and open within, while on the outside, handles and broad feet suggest a pack animal.
"Studio Components" features shelves of his Styrofoam molds, and a wall full of tools — including a meat tenderizer and a bent spoon taped to a long handle — to give shape and texture to his work. There are also three large vessels.
But images of Daley's drawings are the great draw here (there are a few at the Society of Arts and Crafts, too). He draws endlessly, before, during, and after the clay work. In each sketch, he approaches the vessel from many perspectives. On the page, the objects unfold and spin, urged on by the artist's restless curiosity. In the drawings and the ceramics alike, Daley's art comes across as a rigorous, spiritual engagement with the puzzles and messages of his medium and forms.
Listen up
"Sonance," an interactive exhibition of sound-making art at the Distillery Gallery, while nowhere near as encompassing as another sound-art exhibit, "List Projects: Serge Tcherepnin" at the MIT List Visual Art Center, still has certain delights.
I especially enjoyed scribbling in my notepad on Vic Rawlings's "Amplified Table." The table sits alone in a room with many speakers, and viewers are invited to "play" it with objects such as little metal rods, a scouring pad, and a metal chain. The metal sounds reverberate ominously, but brushier sounds and repeated rhythms could be soothing.
Just outside that space, Derek Hoffend's "Portal" invites visitors to sit on a large cushion situated on the floor amid a ring of illuminated towers. Weight on the cushion triggers a low pulse, like a steady cello beat with top notes from an alto recorder. There's a cheesy, 1960s-era "Star Trek" vibe to "Portal," but once inside, I found it hard to get up and leave.
Jason Sanford has set nine platforms on the floor to step and stomp on, like a game of audio hopscotch; each square wooden panel groans and hums, or chimes and growls, when you strike it. Sanford encourages visitors to pick one up and see how it works: Wires trapped underneath vibrate with the merest touch, and Sanford amplifies them.
All of these, like Tcherepnin's show, play with the way sounds affect us by inviting us to effect sounds. It's an aural playpen.
More information:
WILLIAM DALEY: 14 for 7
At: Society of Arts
and Crafts, 175 Newbury St., through Oct. 25.
617-266-1810, www.societyofcrafts.org
William Daley: Studio Components
At: President's Gallery, Massachusetts College of Art and Design, 621 Huntington Ave., through Oct. 25. 617-879-7333, www.massart.edu
At: Distillery Gallery, 516 East 2nd St., South Boston, through Sept. 14. www.distillerygallery.com
Cate McQuaid can be reached at email@example.com. Follow her on Twitter @cmcq.


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EnacFire dual reversible Micro USB cable review
We've covered cables that could plug in either direction on the Micro USB side, and we've covered cables that could plug in either direction on the USB side, but EnacFire has manufactured the first completely direction-agnostic cable I've ever seen and it's wonderful.
As we all know, a USB end until directly observed stays in the superposition. This is why when you attempt to plug in a cable blind it doesn't go in even on the third try until you look at it, and in the course of observation alters the eigenstate to allow it to plug in.
With the EnacFire you just push it on in there. The center piece on the USB side will adjust up or down without the need to pay attention to what you're doing.
On the Micro USB side there's no wrong way to plug it into a Micro USB device as the plug is more rounded as opposed to the more pyramidal like standard. It fits either direction.
The cables are also covered in braided nylon to prevent snags, damage, etc.
An EnacFire purchase comes with two cables, a short one and a long one. They list them at 0.3M and 1.5m and both seem to have the same build quality, which is to say I trust the cord part and I don't distrust the plug sides although the plugs don't feel right. Probably because I'm used to the old observational superposition plugs.
Overall very useful if you're plugging things in in the dark, or not able to directly see the plug. That said, there're a lot less expensive options if you're just looking for a cable. These would be great for night stands, bedside tables, and the computer engineer who has to reach behind a server and feel for a USB port.
You can grab the EnacFire direction agnostic cables on Amazon.


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£67m boost to NHS staff to avert age crisis
More than £67 million is being spent in 2013-14 to increase capacity in operating theatres and bring in more than 400 new medical staff after a surge in patients needing care in the past year.
Three have been significant cuts in NHS staff in recent years, as well as growing concerns about full hospital wards and bed shortages affecting patient care.
Last year, the NHS in Scotland saw large increases in demand for its services. Between 2011-12 and 2012-13, the number of day cases – with patients having their treatment and being discharged without an overnight stay – increased by 4,000 to 456,300.
At the same time, the number of routine inpatient cases increased by more than 6,000 to 452,500. And outpatient appointments went up by almost 7,000 to 1,490,100.
Demand for services is expected to increase further as Scots live longer, but not always in good health.
But with many hospitals already running close to capacity, and concerns about elderly patients being shunted around wards to deal with bed shortages, fears have surfaced about how the NHS will cope with the rising pressures placed upon it.
The Scottish Government has now announced investment to boost capacity and treat more patients than ever before.
The £67m total is made up of cash from increases to board budgets announced last year as well as from efficiency savings made by individual health boards in other areas of their service.
Health Secretary Alex Neil said: "In recent years there has been a sharp increase in the use of the NHS, due to our ageing population.
"Statistics now show that the NHS is treating more patients than ever. Every year our NHS deals with almost 1.5 million new outpatients, and that has increased by almost 7,000 in the last year alone.
"We know how important it is for patients to be treated quickly. Waiting times are lower than ever before and we want to keep it that way."
One of the biggest investments to boost staff is by NHS Lothian, with £9.8m to recruit 230 consultants, nurses and other clinical staff. It comes after the board was found to be manipulating waiting lists to hit targets as it struggled with patient numbers.
NHS Grampian is using £10m to put four new operating theatres in place, with an additional £8m to recruit more doctors and nurses.
NHS Lanarkshire is using £8.7m to recruit 54 staff, while NHS Ayrshire and Arran is investing £9.7m to bring in more doctors and nurses and increase capacity in orthopaedics and cardiology departments.
Norman Provan, the Royal College of Nursing's associate director of employment relations, welcomed the fact that boards recognised the need to increase their workforce following the previous cuts. While nursing numbers have increased more recently, there are still around 1,400 fewer nurses now compared with September 2009.
But Provan added: "We need to be sure that the nursing workforce is sustainable and able to deliver high-quality care for every patient into the future.
"We therefore need significant continuous investment to help ease the overwhelming pressure services and staff are under."
Another concern raised over the plans was how extra posts for doctors would be filled with some boards already struggling to fill vacancies.
A spokeswoman for the British Medical Association Scotland said: "While an increased number of consultants in the NHS would be welcomed, we are concerned that there isalready problems recruiting consultants to existing posts around the country."
Scottish Labour's health spokesman Neil Findlay said: "Investment is welcome, but in real terms NHS budgets are being cut and staff are under increased pressure to deliver services with less resources."
Scottish Conservative health spokesman Jackson Carlaw added: "While the SNP continues to pursue priorities such as free prescriptions, critical pressures will only grow in front-line healthcare.
"This money, while welcome, will be needed all over again if we do not focus on meeting the key challenges facing our hospitals."
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Thanks to my bud Pat for snapping this pic.
This guy was on Conan last night. That's about all I can tell you. He's wearing a Joe Greene jersey. I am a vital source of information.
I tried flipping Conan on right after Pat emailed, but I was too slow on the draw and ended up listening to Amy Adams talk about some nonsense for 5 minutes. That sucks.
Thanks to Rob, here's video. Should help us understand a little better. Or not. Yeah, still likely not.


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Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), product manufacturers, or businesses that produce raw materials often encounter the need to engage audiences throughout their supply chain while representing the manufacturer well with every point of contact.
CFR specializes in tailoring our communication to get the best quality response depending on the audience. We will help with collecting information for highly technical products with different groups of respondents. For example, if a company that manufactures a raw input for a chemical preservative needs to talk to food scientists and consumers, we will be able to use our experience to help with what is feasible and what will get a meaningful response from each group.
Communications for Research (CFR) has extensive experience with industrial and manufacturing market research. We know most industrial research requires understanding technical product applications and that's why our dedicated manufacturing market research team is trained specifically do deal with industrial research projects. We hire leaders to get your business the data it needs, when you need it and in the format you need it.


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If You're Considering a Breast Lift...
Over the years, factors such as pregnancy, nursing, and the force of gravity take their toll on a woman's breasts. As the skin loses its elasticity, the breasts often lose their shape and firmness and begin to sag. Breast lift, or mastopexy, is a surgical procedure to raise and reshape sagging breasts--at least, for a time. (No surgery can permanently delay the effects of gravity.) Mastopexy can also reduce the size of the areola, the darker skin surrounding the nipple. If your breasts are small or have lost volume--for example, after pregnancy--breast implants inserted in conjunction with mastopexy can increase both their firmness and their size. If you're considering a breast lift, this brochure will give you a basic understanding of the procedure--when it can help, how it's performed, and what results you can expect. It can't answer all of your questions, since a lot depends on your individual circumstances. Please be sure to ask your doctor if there is anything about the procedure you don't understand.
There are three common incision patterns for a breast lift. The first is around the areola.
Around the areola and vertically down from the areola to the breast crease.
Around the areola, vertically down from the breast crease and horizontally along the breast crease
A Breast Lift May Be Right For You If:
- You are physically healthy and maintain a stable weight
- You do not smoke
- You have realistic expectations
- You are bothered by the feeling that your breasts sag, have lost shape and volume
- Your breasts have a flatter, elongated shape or are pendulous
- When unsupported, your nipples fall below the breast crease
- Your nipples and areolas point downward
- You have stretched skin and enlarged areolas
- One breast is lower than the other
The average payment for these surgeries may vary, it can range from $3,000 to $18,000. Please contact our Surgical Director to inquire about these fees 954-585-3800.


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Shimano has launched its eyewear range for 2011.
The high-end S60R model has been developed using Shimano's Metal Fit Design, using a stainless steel plate to connect two separate frames in order to adjust the eyewear for a perfect individual fit.
The anti-fog and anti-scratch lens has full UV 400 protection, while the S60R-PH has photochromatic lenses. Both versions will be available in metallic black, metallic white or brilliant blue.
Shimano's medium-range S50X has been designed for use both on and off the bike. The S50X includes three sets of lenses and is compatible with RX-clips for prescription glasses.
The existing S40R is now also available for women and children by using a smaller frame fit – the S40RS. Available in metallic white, metallic black, ice pink or sky blue, the S40RS is also compatible with RX-clips.
The new range will be available from January.


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Monday, June 6, 2016
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Okay...... that is odd...... O-o (or o-O what ever way we are supposed to do it :P)ReplyDelete
??????? I find it ridiculous that that's not the most ridiculous conversation I have heardReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 7, 2016 at 8:47 AM
UMMMMMMM???? I did not understandReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 7, 2016 at 1:21 PM
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102.7FM, 3RRR Digital in Melbourne& worldwide via RRR Apps
Recorded 5 March 2018
Kim Deal from the 90s alt-rock icons, The Breeders, phoned into Maps to have a chat with Fee B-Squared. Listen back as they traverse the many different aspects of Kim Deal's career. From more recent events like chanting with Courtney Barnett and playing ukulele, the twentieth anniversary edition of Last Splash and their new album All Nerve (and the current Triple R Album of the week). They discuss her long standing connection with Australia, the hiatus the band took in the mid-90s and more. Plus Kim creates Maps' new show ID in a special moment of improvisation.


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8 months of league with training elements by Juraj Repčík
Since September, we have prepared a little improved climbing the league. During the eight months we put your body in shape, we improve climbing ability and hopefully you will move up about half a degree higher in climbing classification.
Juraj Repčík will prepare every two monts the league which will focus on a specific aspect of the training process. We will focus on volume, strength, explosiveness and ultimately performance.
During the first two months we will try to climb as much meters as possible. Quantity is the only quality basis for further training. We will try to gain persistence and of course we will do pull-ups a lot
We will reduce the volume and add to the burden. We´set some hard climbing routes and training "wheels". We learn different tricks training to improve footwork in overhangs and you will see that even without the legs it can be climable. And to not forget, once again we can also add some pull-ups and campus 😉
From the brute force there must be a possibility to carve something… Special exercises to improve your explosiveness like jumps, single-handed climbing, campus, training of technique, and again pull-ups when they love you so much. If you will notice, after this part of training, under a layer of fat on the arms or back some lumps, do not go with it to the doctor, they can be muscle.
Ultimately performance
6 months of training must have a positive effect on climbing performance. And if you do not report reminder messages like: "Sprays 10:30, 11:00 electro" tuning your body passed successfully. The cylinders are drilled, turbo is working at full speed in his veins rolls kerosene … It is time to shift from 3+ to 4- or even not.


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Transitional Care for Seniors in Lake County, FL
Transitional Care for Seniors in Lake, Marion and Sumter Counties.
Help your loved one make a full recovery with Transitional Care.
It can be a harsh transition to move from a stay in the hospital to living back at home. One minute, you're receiving attention and care around the clock, and the next, you're caring for yourself alone. As you recover from an injury, a battle with an illness, or a surgery, it is critical that you follow your doctor's treatment, care, and recovery plan. Without the proper treatment and care during this period, your recovery can be slowed or you may even need to be rehospitalized.
If you or a loved one is going to be making the transition out of a hospital stay, we offer transitional care services. We'll help ease the transition back to normal life and assist with a quick, full recovery.
How Transitional Care Can Help
Our caregivers help promote physical and mental wellness once you return home from the hospital. We'll provide as much elderly care and support as you need to live well—whether you need help for a couple of hours each day or 24/7. During this transitional care period, we can help with the following:
- Following your doctor's care plan for a healthy, quick recovery
- Transportation to and from check-ups and doctor appointments
- Communicating with doctors and nurses to ensure proper elderly care
- Household chores, tasks, and activities
Each member of our elderly care team is all trained to provide comfort, emotional support, and assistance with recovery. We'll help make the transition back to normal life as easy as possible. Contact us to schedule a consultation or to learn more about our transitional care.


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Pru Life UK continues its health dialogue series on telemedicine with partners from the government and health sector
Pru Life UK reaffirmed its commitment to digital health with the webinar Telemedicine: Accelerating Access of Filipinos to Quality Universal Health Care. Held on November 24, the second installment of the Healthscape PH Dialogue Series under PRUWise Webinars brought together key stakeholders to discuss the latest developments in digital and mobile health, telemedicine, the Universal Health Care (UHC) law, and data privacy.
The event was hosted by CNN Philippines' resident medical expert and 'The Doctor is In' anchor, Dr. Freddie Gomez. Pru Life UK President and Chief Executive Officer Jumbing de Rosas opened the discussion with thoughts on how telemedicine and mobile health could lead to an inclusive insurance landscape. Representatives from the National Telehealth Center and digital healthcare provider MyDoc shared expert advice on how to narrow financial gaps and expand Filipinos' access to quality healthcare services.
"With Universal Health Care, all Filipinos, especially the country's poorest, will be enrolled in the national health system with the promise that their basic medical care needs are met. Most Filipinos, however, will still face financial difficulties purchasing more comprehensive health coverage. We believe that insurance companies like Pru Life UK have the responsibility to step up and help Filipino families plug their financial gaps, mitigate risks, and secure protection from financial setbacks as the UHC rolls out," says de Rosas.
During the webinar, Pru Life UK Senior Vice President and Chief Customer and Marketing Officer Allan Tumbaga also shared insights on how wellness management and preventive healthcare can supplement the provisions of the UHC law. According to Tumbaga, telemedicine empowers smartphone users to proactively manage their health, consult a doctor, check their symptoms, and be informed about taking care of their health and wellbeing.
Meanwhile, National Telehealth Center Director Dr. Raymond Sarmiento shared that mobile healthcare is having a significant impact in the country, especially in the new normal, as it accelerates the overall implementation of the UHC. He also believes that telemedicine will make healthcare more accessible to Filipinos and anticipates that digital health will help communities become more interconnected.
Dr Sarmiento's views were supported by MyDoc's Director of Clinical Operations Dr. Francis Soriano, who revealed how telemedicine providers can help the government implement the UHC while still safeguarding data privacy. Dr. Soriano noted that telemedicine is an inexpensive alternative to traditional healthcare systems. In terms of regulations, he explained that the current eHealth Bill is fully in line with the UHC's mission to provide users with quality healthcare.
The PRUWise Webinar series underscores Pru Life UK's "We DO Health" commitment to empowering Filipinos to lead healthier lives, and notably calls on practitioners, policymakers, healthcare providers, and members of the public and private sectors to take an active role in developing a framework for telemedicine in the Philippines.
"Pru Life UK believes that healthcare should be accessible to every Filipino. This is why we continue to invest in mobile health services through our digital health app Pulse. We are excited to launch new digital health solutions that will enable everyone to begin their wellness journey and get the most out of life," adds Tumbaga.
The Healthscape Dialogue Series, which started last October, seeks to continue the conversation about the key findings in Pru Life UK's commissioned whitepaper, "Mobile Digital Health in the Philippines." Published in 2019, the paper examines the current legal and regulatory framework governing mobile health in the Philippines and recommends regulatory solutions on how to fully harness the power of mobile technology to address gaps in, and transform, the country's healthcare system.
The event was held in partnership with the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) and the British Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (BCCP).
For more information, visit the Pru Life UK website at prulifeuk.com.ph/en/ or its Facebook page at facebook.com/prulifeukofficial/. For more information about Pulse, visit wedopulse.com/ph/.


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Sunday, December 07, 2008
Often websites with content that consists mainly of a couple of cool daily pictures or two are thought of as being managed by the lazy. Sometimes that is true. More often than not though what is perceived as the hastily posted picture is actually the result of extended periods of research and editing.
Long hours wandering flea markets and swap meets for old magazines and then sitting in front of a keyboard or scanner are required to find nifty pictures for all those disposable posts. Also, many of the online resources for images are posted "as is" and the yellowed, torn or stained pages usually need cleaning up if you are the type who want to regurgitate a cool image and post a unique and interesting scan.
All that work and time spent results in a quick image post on a site or forum that is dismissed by readers during their hit and run newsreader browsing. The "placeholder" image posts are usually part of a cycle of diminishing returns for the blogger. The entries are swiftly forgotten and other than for the love of it, there is little to be gained by the single image post other than to let a reader know the owner of the site hasn't died or lost interest in blogging all together. There are exceptions, of course. Mike Sterling could make a career on posting nothing but images of Chalk Thing, Percy Trout is in a semi-NSFW league by himself, Bully laboriously researches his Ten of a Kind covers and the Fail Blog definition of failure is vague enough that their will always be enough content available for the site.
What was challenging about repairing the Bird of Paradise advertisement poster is that the duo-tone image contains artistic layers of mist that serve to aid a gradual transition through multiple scenes. Interestingly, some of the wear and tear of the ink and paper created effects that unintentionally added to the misty, tropical atmosphere of the poster.
I couldn't tell in a few places where the ink ended and the scuffing began when I cleaned up the image but I'm pleased with the results as the artifacts of damage and age of the the paper added to the overall artistic effects.
Posted by Sleestak at 12/07/2008 09:30:00 AM
Labels: advertising, Art, cinema, film, illustration, poster
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- AnonymousMonday, December 08, 2008 3:48:00 PM
The posters of back in the day are just SO COOL.ReplyDelete
Some might hit and run the blogosphere while others might take the time to read and enjoy our stuff. I guess there's some of everything. It's a real nice poster and it's obvious that it gave you lots of work. Cheers for that!ReplyDelete
Now, fun fact: It reads technicolor, but the poster is in duo-tone. Heh! Sorry :P
On top of that, it has Louis Jordan, who was also in Swamp Thing.ReplyDelete
I always appreciate the random pic post. I think it takes more work that just hammering at a keyboard.
Keep up the fantastic work
this is lovely. i always appreciate your restoration work.ReplyDelete
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Police have released security camera images of a third suspect wanted in connection with a killing on a Parkdale balcony earlier this month.
Toronto police are calling for help identifying the suspect, who is described as male, between the ages of 20 and 30. He was last seen wearing a black baseball hat, red sweater with white stripes, and dark pants.
Police found Chad Day, 42, on the ground in the front driveway of an apartmet building ar 103 West Lodge Ave., near Lansdowne Ave and Queen St. W. on the evening of Sept. 8. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
His death was Toronto 75th homicide of 2018.
Investigators said Day fell after an altercation on a balcony above where he was found. Police said it is unclear whether he was killed by injuries sustained before the fall, or by the fall itself.
Police earlier arrested two suspects on Sept. 12. Lee Newelln, a 30-year-old Hamilton man, was charged with first-degree murder. Christopher Small, 28, also from Hamilton, was charged with second-degree murder.
Stefanie Marotta is a breaking news reporter, working out of the Star's radio room in Toronto. Follow her on Twitter: @StefanieMarotta
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- I changed the variable types (struct, pointer).
- I changed the functions for libusb-1.0 (libusb_bulk_transfer () libusb_init () libusb_open (), etc).
- I changed some functions (changed and added 1 or 2) according to http://hhacker.com/w...lickInstall.zip (9860gii project in Chinese, works on Windows)
I have some problems with the program xfer9860.
First, I'm not working with the code of 9860 gii (in Chinese).
What I did was download the original source xfer9860 (from sourceforge.net) code and did an upgrade to the new library libusb-1.0 basing on the source of the program gii 9860 (in Chinese) code.
I see that chinese program works well on all calculators. (see screenshot)
I need help on how I can rewrite the code of project gii 9860 (in Chinese) which works on Windows, in a code so that I could compile it on Linux.
I send my advance upgrade for the original program xfer9860 (from sourceforge.net). The source have a makefile, so you can compile the program and run the binary.
This is my advance:
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Data Entry Outsourcing San Diego
Scaling data entry processing is a tough challenge for any business. Rapid response is often required, and failure to act can lead to having a negative impact on customer satisfaction, as well as other hard metrics like revenue and growth. A centralized, efficient San Diego data entry outsourcing company is an invaluable partner to any company past its infant stages. With a reliable partner at your side, you can run your business and let someone else handle the tedious and time-consuming data entry jobs.
Turn to a company like Pro Outsourcing when you want to outsource data entry without any of the common pitfalls and headache you might expect from a run-of-the-mill data entry provider. Explain your task and let us guide you through how it works from A to Z. You'll find that with a little bit of setup effort (far less than hiring costs), you can completely remove any particular data entry task from your internal operations, freeing up time and money for the more important, skill-intensive tasks. Continue on to learn more.
What to Look For in Data Entry Outsourcing
- Accuracy. Data quality is absolutely essential in data entry outsourcing. Even a single error can lead to problems. Look for consistency and rigorous adherence to guidelines.
- Turnaround. Data entry is relatively easy to perform. As such, turnaround times are usually pretty quick. But, spending too little time can lead to errors. Look for a company that doesn't rush, but still gets your work done quickly.
- Diversity. Good data entry workers will be able to learn new tasks and adapt on the fly. You want one company to be able to handle all of your data entry tasks if possible.
- Overall Quality. Aside from the data entry, how does the company perform? How is their support? Do they work with your company's procedures, or are you left cleaning up the data after it's delivered?
- Security. Your data should never fall into the hands of a third party. Ask how the company keeps your data secure. If you are a medical company, are they compliant with HIPPA? If you trust them with billing info, are they PCI compliant?
- More Than Just Workers. A good data entry partner will be able to help you map and plan the steps within in any data entry task to optimize the process and save you money.
Overwhelmed? Don't worry. Hiring for data entry services seems complex, but when you talk with a company that knows its craft, the process is broken down and easy to understand. We'll guide you through what we do, our process, and why our client satisfaction and retention is so high.
Hiring Steps for Data Entry Services
1. Contact. Reach out to Pro Outsourcing with a brief description of your data entry tasks.
2. Plan. Go through with one of our advisors to make sure we are both on the same page.
3. Run. We begin data entry work, integrating with your systems if necessary.
4. Optimize. If there are any delays or errors, we iron them out, then proceed.
5. Perfect. Your task is now successfully outsourced and you can move onto outsourcing other tasks or running your business.
Contact Pro Outsourcing to get started today - with expert advisors and skilled workers, there's no reason to go anywhere else. Call 858-413-3000 or fill out the form to the right to get started now.


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Once you have signed up for a Gemfury account, you can upload DEB packages, and install them onto your host with APT.
Uploading packages
There are a few guides on the web about creating a Debian "DEB" package. Once you have the package file, you can use the Dashboard, the Gemfury CLI, or cURL to upload the RPM package to your Gemfury account.
Your secret Repository URL
The secret repository URL is the APT endpoint for your Gemfury account and packages. Do not share this URL to keep your account private. Your Repo-URL has the following format:
Setting up APT with Gemfury
To install your packages, you'll need to configure APT to access your Gemfury
repository. Secure access will require you to upload a GPG key that
will be used by Gemfury to sign your repository metadata. You will need
sudo access to make these changes.
First, download the public GPG keyring for your repository:
curl -fsSL https://firstname.lastname@example.com/USERNAME/gpg.key | sudo dd of=/usr/share/keyrings/fury-keyring.gpg
sudo chmod go+r /usr/share/keyrings/fury-keyring.gpg
Next, create a
fury.list file in the
/etc/apt/sources.list.d directory.
Here is a basic template for
deb [signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/fury-keyring.gpg] https://firstname.lastname@example.com/USERNAME/ * *
Or use this command:
echo "deb [signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/fury-keyring.gpg] https://firstname.lastname@example.com/USERNAME/ * *" > \
You're now ready to install packages from your Gemfury account.
Setting up APT with Gemfury (trusted)
For accounts without GPG signing, you can use the following
template for
deb [trusted=yes] https://email@example.com/USERNAME/ /
Or this command:
echo "deb [trusted=yes] https://email@example.com/USERNAME/ /" > \
Using APT with Gemfury
To download and update the indexes of packages, please run the following commands now and every time you add a new package:
$ sudo apt update
Once this has succeeded, you can use
apt and all related tools to install
your private packages:
$ sudo apt install private-package-in-gemfury
The following NEW packages will be installed:
Setting up private-package-in-gemfury (0.1.0) ...
apt is the newer CLI for accessing APT functions in Debian-based packages.
If you prefer or in older versions, you may use
apt-get instead.
Keeping your credentials separate & secure
Although the method described above is the simplest, we strongly recommend that you separate the secret tokens so you can restrict access to that sensitive information.
APT has support for specifying authentication credentials in a separate file outside of
sources.list by using a
/etc/apt/auth.conf file or a
.conf file inside
/etc/apt/auth.conf.d. Learn more about this feature here.
fury.conf in
machine apt.fury.io
login TOKEN
password NOPASS
Keep your credentials file secure by setting it to be readable only by the system user you intend to use APT with. Typically, this is
With the authentication configured, you can install private packages as you normally would using APT.
Requires APT version 0.7.25 or later. Please note that APT will ignore
auth.conf config entirely if the password is omitted or left blank. Please use the keyword
NOPASS in the password field to authenticate properly with Gemfury.
Since APT v2, a protocol may be specified for the
machine specification to apply exact matching by transport protocol. If protocol is not specified, the entry only matches
https and
tor+https. When using your Gemfury account, it is recommended to not specify the protocol since
https is the default protocol. Learn more about matching of credentials on the
apt_auth.conf man page.


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ASHP's Safe Medication
Since 1942, American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) has been at the forefront of efforts to improve medication use and enhance patient safety. This resource from ASHP offers Medication Tips & Tools as well as My Medicine List to help you keep track of your medicines.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
As the nation's health protection agency, CDC saves lives and protects people from health, safety, and security threats.
Drugs.com will help you better understand your medicines. It contains information on medication uses, side effects and possible interactions with other medications. The website also offers a search engine called Pill Identifier, which identifies medications based on their appearances or names.
MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health's website for patients and their families and friends. It contains information about diseases, conditions and various wellness issues.
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
An agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the NIH is the Federal focal point for health and medical research. Find science-based health information on symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, research, clinical trials and more.


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Imagine what it would be like to have the reaction speed of an Orlando Magic player. While you might not be blocking shots in the NBA, improving your reaction time can benefit your overall health. We're here to explain how having a good reaction time can enhance your health, along with tips on how to improve yours.
What is Reaction Time?
Reaction time is how fast you respond to outside stimuli. Every action you do has to go through your brain to be processed before your body can start moving, sort of like a computer. Whatever the stimulus may be, whether it's the smell of your neighbor's grill wafting through the air or the sunshine warming your skin at the beach, your senses are immediately stimulated.
The final result is a physical response to the stimulus, a process that happens in just fractions of a second.
Why Improving Reaction Time is Important
Your reaction time is very important for your everyday life. It keeps you safe and ensures that your body is primed to move whenever it needs to. For example, being able to respond quickly can keep you from accidentally hurting yourself because you catch yourself before falling if you trip. It can enhance your health by making you better at sports, which encourages you to move more.
Three Benefits of a Faster Reaction Time
1. Improve at Sports
Improving your reaction time might need weeks, months or years of training. But the benefits acquired from all the rigorous exercises promote faster reflexes, among many other advantages. As a result, athletes can make split-second decisions to help them land more points than opposing players. In basketball, Magic players need brainpower to stay focused on the game. Otherwise, they might find themselves holding the ball instead of dribbling it. Like the Orlando Magic, train yourself to be mentally flexible so you can make on-the-spot decisions that can benefit the team. If not, then you might lose the ball before you can react quickly.
Other sports that can benefit from fast reaction times include soccer, boxing, hockey, tennis and skateboarding. It's important to practice regularly to train your brain and muscles to react quickly enough to help you become better at athletic activities.
2. Self-Defense
A big part of staying healthy is keeping yourself safe. Another way quick reaction time can help you is by allowing you to respond quickly in a situation that could be dangerous, such as falling or defending yourself from an aggressor if need be. You can catch yourself before you fall, evade or block an assault or quickly run and call for help.
3. Catch Things Before They Fall
Handling fragile equipment can put an enormous strain on your brain. But, if you have a fast reaction time, you might catch these things before they hit the ground, saving you from sweeping bits of broken pieces off the floor and mourning for their sentimental value. Another scenario is when you might accidentally knock a glass of liquid. If you're quick enough, you can catch the container before it tips. Having this skill can benefit your mental health by stopping stressors from happening that would otherwise take up precious time and energy.
How to Improve Your Reaction Time
Here are some tips to improve your reaction time, along with your overall health and well-being. These will keep your body, mind and spirit functioning at their best — together.
- Do cognitive training exercises
- Eat well
- Get enough sleep
- Hydrate properly
- Perform sprints
- Practice plyometrics, or "jump training"
- Stay calm by practicing meditation
- Train a specific movement or action with drills
Before starting a new exercise regimen, it's a good idea to check in with your doctor.
Perform Like a Pro
You can test your reaction time at an Orlando Magic game in the new AdventHealth PROformance Lab at the Amway Center. Learn more about our partnership with the Orlando Magic here.