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Transport z hotelu na lotnisko w Keflavíku
Zarezerwuj Flybusa, który zabierze Cię z Twojego miejsca zakwaterowania w Reykjaviku na międzynarodowe lotnisko w Keflaviku. Usiądź wygodnie i zrelaksuj się, ponieważ nasz doświadczony kierowca poprowadzi autokar przez zachwycający półwysep Reykjanes pełen starych pól lawowych po lewej stronie i poszarpanym wybrzeżem po prawej, regularnie obmywanym przez lodowate fale Atlantyku.
Droga z miasta jest krótka, trwa około 45 minut. W jej trakcie będziesz podziwiać malownicze krajobrazy, korzystać z darmowego WiFi i podróżować w komfortowym wnętrzu luksusowego autokaru.
Po porannej kawie lub ostatnich, szybkich zakupach skorzystaj z najwygodniejszej opcji dostania się na lotnisko. Ponieważ pasażerowie powinni dotrzeć na dwie godziny przed planowanym wylotem, zarezerwuj Flybusa ustawiając godzinę na 3 godziny wcześniej. Jeżeli nie uda Ci się skorzystać z ostatnich godzin eksplorując Reykjavik pamiętaj, że międzynarodowe lotnisko w Keflaviku jest nowoczesne i oferuje wiele udogodnień, w tym puby, kawiarnie, restauracje i sklepy wolnocłowe.
Oferujemy rozsądne ceny i zniżki - dzieci pomiędzy 1-11 rokiem życia jadą za darmo, dzieci pomiędzy 12 a 15 rokiem życia otrzymują 50% zniżki. To idealne rozwiązanie dla rodzin, które spędzały wspólnie wakacje na Islandii i nie zdecydowały się na wynajęcie samochodu.
Zarezerwuj transport ze swojego hotelu w Reykjaviku na międzynarodowe lotnisko w Keflaviku. Skorzystaj z wygodnej opcji dotarcia na czas, idealnie przed planowanym lotem. Sprawdź dostępność Flybusa wybierając datę.
Kilka faktów
- Dostępna: Cały rok
- Długość pobytu: 45 minut
- Aktywności: Zwiedzanie, Kultura
- Poziom trudności: Łatwy
- Języki: English
- Obszar: Reykjavik,
Reykjavík is the capital of Iceland and the northernmost capital of any sovereign state in the world.
Despite a small population (approximately 120,000, with just over 200,000 in the Greater Reykjavík area), it is a vibrant city that draws an ever increasing number of visitors every year. It is the financial, cultural and political centre of Iceland, and has a reputation of being one of the cleanest and safest cities in the world.
The city of Reykjavík is located in southwest Iceland by Faxaflói Bay. Throughout the ages, the landscape has been shaped by glaciers, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions and the area is geothermal; after all, its name translates to 'Smoky Bay'.
Much of the current city area was subglacial during the Ice Age, with the glacier reaching as far as the Álftanes peninsula, while other areas lay under the sea. After the end of the Ice Age, the land rose as the glaciers drifted away, and it began to take on its present form.
The coastline of Reykjavík is set with peninsulas, coves, straits and islands, most notably the island of Viðey, and seabirds and whales frequent the shores. The mountain ring as seen from the shore is particularly beautiful.
Mount Esjan is the highest mountain in the vicinity of Reykjavík and the most distinctive feature of the coastline. This majestic summit is also highly popular amongst hikers and climbers. Other notable mountains that can be seen from the seaside are Akrafjall and Skarðsheiði.
On clear days, one may even see as far to the legendary Snæfellsjökull glacier, at the end of the Snæfellsnes peninsula.
The largest river to run through the city is Elliðaá in Elliðaárdalur valley, which is also one of Iceland's best rivers for salmon fishing.
There are no trains or trams in Iceland, but most people travel by car. The city also operates a bus system. There are two major harbours in town, the old harbour in the centre and Sundahöfn in the east.
The domestic Reykjavík Airport is located at Vatnsmýrin, not far from the city centre and close to the hill Öskjuhlíð and the restaurant, vantage point and exhibition centre Perlan. The international Keflavík Airport at Miðnesheiði heath then lies around 50 kilometres (31 miles) from the city.
Cars, jeeps and bicycles can be readily rented in the city and many organized tours are also being offered. It is, however, quite easy to walk between the major sites.
What to See & Do in Reykjavik
The local arts scene is strong in Iceland, with annual events and festivals, many of artists from which have hit the international stage.
Major events taking place in Reykjavík include Iceland Airwaves, Reykjavík Pride, RIFF (The Reykjavík International Film Festival), The Reykjavík Literature Festival, Culture Night, the Reykjavík Arts Festival, Food & Fun, the Reykjavík Fashion Festival and the Sónar music festival.
Amongst the famous people from Reykjavík are musicians like Björk Guðmundsdóttir and Sigur Rós, and writers Halldór Laxness (born on the main street, Laugavegur) and Arnaldur Indriðason.
Those eager to soak up the local culture should visit the city's many museums, exhibitions and galleries, and check out live music at the cafés, bars, and concert venues dotted around. You could look at the programmes of what's on at the Harpa music hall or the theatres, or else plan a few hours at the lighthouse at Grótta, the shopping street of Laugavegur, or the old harbour and the flea market.
You could even book a bird- and whale watching tour or a visit to Viðey island. There are a lot of things to do and the possibilities are endless.
Make sure to visit the public square of Austurvöllur, one of the city's most popular gathering places, where you'll also find the national parliament, the Alþingi, as well as the state church, a statue of independence hero Jón Sigurðsson, cafés, bars and restaurants.
Austurvöllur was central in the protests following the banking collapse of 2008, along with Lækjargata, home to the House of Government. You are also not likely to miss the great church of Hallgrímskirkja that towers over the city from the hill of Skólavörðuholt, from which you'll get a great view of the city.
Try a walk by the city pond, Tjörnin, to greet the many birds that frequent the area and to visit the city hall, stationed by its banks. A beautiful park lies by the pond, ideal for a nice walk, and sometimes concerts get held there.
Further off is the campus of the University of Iceland, the Nordic house and the Vatnsmýrin wetland, a particularly pleasant place, but be mindful to not disturb the wildlife there by keeping to the pathways.
For a nice swim on a warm day, we particularly recommend Nauthólsvík beach, which is heated with geothermal water. Those who love a dip should also visit the Laugardalur valley, home to one of the city's best swimming pools, which sits a short walk away from Ásmundarsafn gallery, a beautiful botanical garden and a domestic zoo.
A walk by the Ægissíða beach, with its old fishing sheds, in the west part of Reykjavík also holds a particular charm. From there, you can see all the way to president's house at Bessastaðir, which is also a historical site in its own right, having been the educational centre of Iceland for centuries.
Another place that offers one of the city's best views is Perlan, up on Öskjuhlíð hill. The hill itself is a popular place to spend a few hours, with over 176,000 trees and great opportunities for walking and cycling. Perlan also has and observation deck with great views, a café and an exhibition centre.
Furthermore, the city is a short drive from many of Iceland's major attractions, most famously the Golden Circle and the Blue Lagoon. In close vicinity you'll also find the Heiðmörk preservation area, a favourite local site of the people of Reykjavík, as well as the Blue Mountains, one of Iceland's best skiing venues.
Finally, we'd like to stress that these are only some suggestions of the many things you might check out in Reykjavík. Whatever you choose to do, we hope you'll be able to make the most of your visit and we wish you a pleasant stay in our capital.Reykjanes,
Reykjanes is a peninsula in south-west Iceland, characterised by immense lava fields, volcanoes and heightened geothermal activity.
Volcanic & Geothermal Activity
The Reykjanes Peninsula runs along the Mid-Atlantic Rift, where the Eurasian and the North American tectonic plates are drifting apart. Due to this geological setting, the whole peninsula is extremely volcanically active, covered with lava fields, and eruptions and earthquakes are very common here.
During the Middle Ages, many eruptions occurred in Reykjanes, but no eruptions have been recorded here for the last 500 years. This is simply a period of dormancy, however; they could start again at any time.
Earthquakes are still common. In 2001, one occurred beneath the lake Kleifarvatn and drained it to the extent that it lost 25 per cent of its surface area. Since then, hot springs have been bubbling beneath its surface.
The main geothermal areas of Reykjanes, however, are Gunnuhver, Krýsuvik and Svartsengi. Various mud pools and fumaroles can be seen at Gunnuhver, while Krýsuvik is characterised by hot springs and mud pots that bestow multicoloured hues upon the soil.
The green crater lake Grænavatn is also an impressive sight.
Svartsengi is home to a geothermal power station that produces 76.5 MW of electricity from the 475 litres of 90° C water that gushes from the earth per second.
The mineral-rich surplus water fills up the Blue Lagoon spa.
Nature & Wildlife
Reykjanes' cliffs are teeming with birdlife. Its best-known bird colony resides in Krýsuvikurbjarg which is the nesting place of approximately eighty thousand seabirds. While puffins are not found here, it is an excellent place to spot cormorants, fulmar, and other such species.
North of Krýsuvíkurbjarg is the aforementioned Kleifarvatn, the largest lake on the peninsula and one of the deepest in Iceland. On the centre of the peninsula is lake Djúpavatn, a popular fishing destination.
Reykjanes is hammered by some of the most breath-taking breaker waves in the world. A short drive from Krýsuvík is Selvogur, where one can witness mighty waves shattering against the rocks. On Reykjanestá, the southwest tip of the peninsula, the waves are known to reach heights of thirty metres (nearly one hundred feet).
Because of this, coastal erosion is constantly ongoing at Reykjanes, and if it were not for the eruptions, it would either be much narrower or simply lost to the seas.
The peninsula's north side is dotted with fishing villages and towns, most notably Keflavík, Sandgerði, Garður and Vogar. Grindavík town is located on the south shore of the peninsula. Together, the towns and towns Keflavík, Njarðvík, Hafnir and Ásbrú make up the municipality Reykjanesbær which consists of just under 16,000 residents, making it the fifth largest municipality in Iceland.
Near Keflavík is the Miðnesheiði heath, where the international airport, Leifsstöð (also known as Keflavíkurflugvöllur, or Keflavík Airport) is located. This is the port of arrival for the vast majority of travellers coming to Iceland.
The World-Famous Spa
On the southern tip of the peninsula is the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, an ideal place for relaxing and bathing and one of the most-visited attractions in Iceland.Międzynarodowe lotnisko w Keflaviku
Keflavík International Airport (KEF) is Iceland's only international airport and the port of arrival for the vast majority of visitors to the country. In 2016 alone, almost seven million passengers went through its gates.
The History of Keflavík International Airport
Keflavík International Airport is a relic from the 'invasion of Iceland' in World War II, when Allied troops took over the island nation following the defeat of its colonial ruler, Denmark, at the hands of the Nazis.
The British laid out a landing strip in the town of Garður, but considering Iceland's incredibly strategic position in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, one strip was not quite enough.
After taking control of the 'occupation', US troops constructed and opened two airfields for military purposes in 1942 and 1943. Though they returned the property after the war, the United States reclaimed it in 1951 after a controversial defence alliance with Iceland.
This pact, and the general joining of NATO in 1949, caused decades of national protest, comparable to the 'Women's Day Off' marches in 1975 and the 'Kitchenware Revolution' which followed the 2008 economic crash. The circumstances of it, however, also allowed decades of development at Keflavík Airport.
The airport first started to separate civilian and military use in 1987, with the opening of the Leifur Eríksson Terminal. Named after the first European to settle the Americas, it would go on to handle all the guests coming to or leaving Iceland.
The arrangement that the US would provide Iceland's defences continues to this day, but their permanent bases at Keflavík were left at the expiration of the treaty in 2006. The airport was thus moved into full control of Icelanders and has expanded as a civilian hub ever since.
Keflavik International Airport Today
Keflavík International is located on the tip of the Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland's south-westernmost region. The drive to the capital city of Reykjavík is only about forty-five minutes, and there is a bus service that continuously runs between the locations, day and night.
This service provides guests with the option to stop at the Blue Lagoon en route in either direction, the iconic health spa renowned for its healing azure waters. The lagoon sits between the airport and the capital, refreshing guests after a long flight, or revitalising them in preparation for one.
The airport itself has all the modern amenities one would expect from a port that experiences so much traffic. It has restaurants, bars and cafés, banks and money transfers, car rental options available, a smoking area and, of course, many options for duty-free shopping.
Considering the price of and lack of availability of alcohol in Iceland, it is the best place to stock up on any tipple desired for your trip. Otherwise, you will have to locate specialist alcohol shops, which have limited opening hours, are sparse in the remote regions of the country, and have high taxes and duty.
The main airlines that arrive at and depart from Keflavík are the two national carriers, the prestigious Icelandair and budget airline WOW. Over thirty different carriers have chartered flights to the port, however, which head to over ninety different destinations. This is only ever increasing, with new travel routes emerging as Iceland's popularity continues to skyrocket.
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Most small business owners and marketers spend a lot of time thinking about their customers. We spend countless hours trying to determine how best to connect with them, what offers would motivate them to purchase, and where we can find the best customers. The unfortunate truth is that for all the time we spend thinking about our customers, they are significantly less likely to spend much time thinking about our brand. In fact, it is almost certain that our customers do not think about us in their spare time unless they are properly motivated to do so.
In a recent survey conducted by Social Fusion, we learned that 48% of respondents are not actively working to stay top-of-mind with their customers. All of the current best practices and research indicates that buyers do not make purchases by mistake or serendipity. Inbound marketing practices tell us that buyers are more likely to buy from companies who attract their customers through content provided across multiple channels.
Gone are the days of a yellow page ad and a storefront being enough to draw in business. In today's climate, we need to do more. Of all of the difficult tasks that small business owners and marketers tackle on a daily basis, staying top-of-mind with their audience is perhaps one of the easiest to achieve. There are numerous ways that businesses can work to stay in the virtual sight line of their customers, and like many facets of online marketing, each tactic ties into the next.
Social Media
Social media is an easy way to connect with your customers in a subtle, "non-salesy" way. The most successful brands utilize social media as a way to engage their customers in their conversations. Remember, your social media posting doesn't need to be, and in many cases shouldn't be, simply hocking your products. Take the opportunity to ask your followers questions, ask them for feedback, or tie in popular trending topics to your brand. Be careful not to drift too far away from your brand messaging, but don't be afraid to step outside of the typical sales-oriented posting. Maintaining a regular social media presence will keep your brand in front of your customers and remind them that you are there for their purchasing needs.
Nearly every brand that conducts business online has an email list of customers. Unfortunately, many of these brands do not utilize this email list to grow their business. Similar to social media, emails should not be strictly focused on sales; effective email marketing consists of a lot of information distribution. Customers appreciate when businesses share insider tricks and guidance about their industry. Take the opportunity to provide your customers with information about your products without going for the direct sale, further establishing yourself as an authority in the field.
Your blog is another place where you can provide detailed information to your customers to establish authority. A great place to start when publishing blog content is addressing your brand's frequently asked questions. As you are building your blog inventory, be sure to share them on your social media accounts as well as sharing them with your email list. When publishing your blogs, be sure to always include calls to action somewhere within the post, making it easy for your customers to make a purchase or take advantage of an offer. This will allow you to connect with your audience through providing information, while still promoting your products without coming off as pushy.
There are many more opportunities to reach out to your customers to stay top-of-mind, but starting with these basics should give your brand a solid foot in the door. Not only will this approach make your customers more likely to purchase and repurchase, it will also increase the likelihood of them recommending your brand to their friends and family, thus providing referral business. The best part about this type of marketing approach is that it is practically free. Remember, it costs 5 to 8 times more to acquire new customers than to market to existing ones, so leverage this for your benefit!
For more reading on things we learned from our survey, see the links below:
- Why Not Tracking Traffic is Losing You Money
- Small Business Survey Reveals 5 Key Digital Marketing Mistakes
- Strategic Marketing Plans: How You Are Failing Your Business

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William Guest, a member of Gladys Knight and the Pips from 1953 to 1989, died on Thursday in Detroit. He was 74.
Mr. Guest's sister-in-law, Dhyana Ziegler, said the cause was congestive heart failure.
Mr. Guest, who was Ms. Knight's cousin, began singing with her when they were both children. His background vocals were heard on records like "I Heard It Through the Grapevine," a Top 10 hit for the group in 1967, and "Midnight Train to Georgia," which reached No. 1 shortly after the group left Motown Records and began recording for Buddah in 1973.
Gladys Knight and the Pips won three Grammy Awards and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996, the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2001 and the Apollo Hall of Fame in 2006.
After the group broke up in 1989, Mr. Guest and another former member, Edward Patten, established a production company. Mr. Patten died in 2005.
Mr. Guest was later the chief executive of Crew Records. He published his autobiography, "Midnight Train From Georgia: A Pip's Journey," written with Ms. Ziegler, in 2013.


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Upgrade Your KDE neon install to Bionic rebase
Due to the nature of software distribution on Linux, upgrade scenarios are hugely complicated. We have automated QA measures in place to ensure our software upgrades correctly. Any piece of non-KDE software can cause the upgrade to fail without us being able to do much about it though. So, if you have lots of non-KDE software installed, especially from third party PPAs, you should be ready to have the upgrade go wrong and potentially end up with a broken system. We suggest that you do a clean installation using the preview ISOs and restore your data from a back up, if that happens. Using third party software as AppImages, Flatpaks or Snaps largely eliminates this problem; something to keep in mind for the future.
1) Update your system using Plasma Discover
2) Log out and log back in again
3) Open the application launcher and type the command
neon-preview-upgrade. Run the command showing up as search result.
4) You will be notified of a new release
5) Review the release notes from Ubuntu
If you have any additional repositories enabled you will get a message similar to this. Click close and you can re-enable the repositories after the upgrade if needed
7) You now get to choose to start the upgrade
8) Have a cup of tea while it downloads and installs the upgrade
9) Click
Remove to remove obsolete packages


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Concept: Emotion
Computer-based personality judgments are more accurate than those made by humans
- Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America
- Published almost 5 years ago
- Discuss
Judging others' personalities is an essential skill in successful social living, as personality is a key driver behind people's interactions, behaviors, and emotions. Although accurate personality judgments stem from social-cognitive skills, developments in machine learning show that computer models can also make valid judgments. This study compares the accuracy of human and computer-based personality judgments, using a sample of 86,220 volunteers who completed a 100-item personality questionnaire. We show that (i) computer predictions based on a generic digital footprint (Facebook Likes) are more accurate (r = 0.56) than those made by the participants' Facebook friends using a personality questionnaire (r = 0.49); (ii) computer models show higher interjudge agreement; and (iii) computer personality judgments have higher external validity when predicting life outcomes such as substance use, political attitudes, and physical health; for some outcomes, they even outperform the self-rated personality scores. Computers outpacing humans in personality judgment presents significant opportunities and challenges in the areas of psychological assessment, marketing, and privacy.
Decision Rightness and Emotional Responses to Abortion in the United States: A Longitudinal Study
Arguments that abortion causes women emotional harm are used to regulate abortion, particularly later procedures, in the United States. However, existing research is inconclusive. We examined women's emotions and reports of whether the abortion decision was the right one for them over the three years after having an induced abortion.
Kisspeptin modulates sexual and emotional brain processing in humans
- The Journal of clinical investigation
- Published almost 3 years ago
- Discuss
Sex, emotion, and reproduction are fundamental and tightly entwined aspects of human behavior. At a population level in humans, both the desire for sexual stimulation and the desire to bond with a partner are important precursors to reproduction. However, the relationships between these processes are incompletely understood. The limbic brain system has key roles in sexual and emotional behaviors, and is a likely candidate system for the integration of behavior with the hormonal reproductive axis. We investigated the effects of kisspeptin, a recently identified key reproductive hormone, on limbic brain activity and behavior.
Thinking chickens: a review of cognition, emotion, and behavior in the domestic chicken
- Animal cognition
- Published almost 3 years ago
- Discuss
Domestic chickens are members of an order, Aves, which has been the focus of a revolution in our understanding of neuroanatomical, cognitive, and social complexity. At least some birds are now known to be on par with many mammals in terms of their level of intelligence, emotional sophistication, and social interaction. Yet, views of chickens have largely remained unrevised by this new evidence. In this paper, I examine the peer-reviewed scientific data on the leading edge of cognition, emotions, personality, and sociality in chickens, exploring such areas as self-awareness, cognitive bias, social learning and self-control, and comparing their abilities in these areas with other birds and other vertebrates, particularly mammals. My overall conclusion is that chickens are just as cognitively, emotionally and socially complex as most other birds and mammals in many areas, and that there is a need for further noninvasive comparative behavioral research with chickens as well as a re-framing of current views about their intelligence.
Experimental evidence of massive-scale emotional contagion through social networks
- Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America
- Published over 5 years ago
- Discuss
Emotional states can be transferred to others via emotional contagion, leading people to experience the same emotions without their awareness. Emotional contagion is well established in laboratory experiments, with people transferring positive and negative emotions to others. Data from a large real-world social network, collected over a 20-y period suggests that longer-lasting moods (e.g., depression, happiness) can be transferred through networks [Fowler JH, Christakis NA (2008) BMJ 337:a2338], although the results are controversial. In an experiment with people who use Facebook, we test whether emotional contagion occurs outside of in-person interaction between individuals by reducing the amount of emotional content in the News Feed. When positive expressions were reduced, people produced fewer positive posts and more negative posts; when negative expressions were reduced, the opposite pattern occurred. These results indicate that emotions expressed by others on Facebook influence our own emotions, constituting experimental evidence for massive-scale contagion via social networks. This work also suggests that, in contrast to prevailing assumptions, in-person interaction and nonverbal cues are not strictly necessary for emotional contagion, and that the observation of others' positive experiences constitutes a positive experience for people.
Genome-wide analyses of self-reported empathy: correlations with autism, schizophrenia, and anorexia nervosa
- Translational psychiatry
- Published over 1 year ago
- Discuss
Empathy is the ability to recognize and respond to the emotional states of other individuals. It is an important psychological process that facilitates navigating social interactions and maintaining relationships, which are important for well-being. Several psychological studies have identified difficulties in both self-report and performance-based measures of empathy in a range of psychiatric conditions. To date, no study has systematically investigated the genetic architecture of empathy using genome-wide association studies (GWAS). Here we report the results of the largest GWAS of empathy to date using a well-validated self-report measure of empathy, the Empathy Quotient (EQ), in 46,861 research participants from 23andMe, Inc. We identify 11 suggestive loci (P < 1 × 10-6), though none were significant at P < 2.5 × 10-8after correcting for multiple testing. The most significant SNP was identified in the non-stratified analysis (rs4882760; P = 4.29 × 10-8), and is an intronic SNP in TMEM132C. The EQ had a modest but significant narrow-sense heritability (0.11 ± 0.014; P = 1.7 × 10-14). As predicted, based on earlier work, we confirmed a significant female advantage on the EQ (P < 2 × 10-16, Cohen's d = 0.65). We identified similar SNP heritability and high genetic correlation between the sexes. Also, as predicted, we identified a significant negative genetic correlation between autism and the EQ (rg= -0.27 ± 0.07, P = 1.63 × 10-4). We also identified a significant positive genetic correlation between the EQ and risk for schizophrenia (rg= 0.19 ± 0.04; P = 1.36 × 10-5), risk for anorexia nervosa (rg= 0.32 ± 0.09; P = 6 × 10-4), and extraversion (rg= 0.45 ± 0.08; 5.7 × 10-8). This is the first GWAS of self-reported empathy. The results suggest that the genetic variations associated with empathy also play a role in psychiatric conditions and psychological traits.
Sad music induces pleasant emotion
- Frontiers in psychology
- Published over 6 years ago
- Discuss
In general, sad music is thought to cause us to experience sadness, which is considered an unpleasant emotion. As a result, the question arises as to why we listen to sad music if it evokes sadness. One possible answer to this question is that we may actually feel positive emotions when we listen to sad music. This suggestion may appear to be counterintuitive; however, in this study, by dividing musical emotion into perceived emotion and felt emotion, we investigated this potential emotional response to music. We hypothesized that felt and perceived emotion may not actually coincide in this respect: sad music would be perceived as sad, but the experience of listening to sad music would evoke positive emotions. A total of 44 participants listened to musical excerpts and provided data on perceived and felt emotions by rating 62 descriptive words or phrases related to emotions on a scale that ranged from 0 (not at all) to 4 (very much). The results revealed that the sad music was perceived to be more tragic, whereas the actual experiences of the participants listening to the sad music induced them to feel more romantic, more blithe, and less tragic emotions than they actually perceived with respect to the same music. Thus, the participants experienced ambivalent emotions when they listened to the sad music. After considering the possible reasons that listeners were induced to experience emotional ambivalence by the sad music, we concluded that the formulation of a new model would be essential for examining the emotions induced by music and that this new model must entertain the possibility that what we experience when listening to music is vicarious emotion.
The expression of emotions in 20th century books
We report here trends in the usage of "mood" words, that is, words carrying emotional content, in 20th century English language books, using the data set provided by Google that includes word frequencies in roughly 4% of all books published up to the year 2008. We find evidence for distinct historical periods of positive and negative moods, underlain by a general decrease in the use of emotion-related words through time. Finally, we show that, in books, American English has become decidedly more "emotional" than British English in the last half-century, as a part of a more general increase of the stylistic divergence between the two variants of English language.
Why Don't Men Understand Women? Altered Neural Networks for Reading the Language of Male and Female Eyes
Men are traditionally thought to have more problems in understanding women compared to understanding other men, though evidence supporting this assumption remains sparse. Recently, it has been shown, however, that meńs problems in recognizing women's emotions could be linked to difficulties in extracting the relevant information from the eye region, which remain one of the richest sources of social information for the attribution of mental states to others. To determine possible differences in the neural correlates underlying emotion recognition from female, as compared to male eyes, a modified version of the Reading the Mind in the Eyes Test in combination with functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) was applied to a sample of 22 participants. We found that men actually had twice as many problems in recognizing emotions from female as compared to male eyes, and that these problems were particularly associated with a lack of activation in limbic regions of the brain (including the hippocampus and the rostral anterior cingulate cortex). Moreover, men revealed heightened activation of the right amygdala to male stimuli regardless of condition (sex vs. emotion recognition). Thus, our findings highlight the function of the amygdala in the affective component of theory of mind (ToM) and in empathy, and provide further evidence that men are substantially less able to infer mental states expressed by women, which may be accompanied by sex-specific differences in amygdala activity.
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As a prominent YouTuber who produces videos on topics concerning the nature of our Earth, I am writing to you to ask for your assistance in a community-based scientific experiment that I am facilitating.
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A laser/torch observation experiment has been planned for Saturday 2nd February, between Brighton West Pier and Worthing Pier, on the South Coast of England.
I would be grateful if you would review the attached pdf/word document containing the experimental set-up and conclude whether the method will produce valid empirical results in accordance with the aim of the experiment.
If you deem that a modification is needed to ensure that the method will produce valid empirical results in accordance with the aim of the experiment, then please would you provide an explanation of why it is needed and your suggested change.
If you or a representative would be happy to attend the experiment to record and document that the method is carried out objectively and as described, please put me in touch with them, so I can contact them regarding arrangements.
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Click here to download the PDF of this article: Aesthetic Buyer's Guide: Novalis' Sophisticated Flashlamp Provides Many Benefits.
Skin rejuvenation, vascular, acne and hair removal handpieces for the Clareon and Solarus intense pulsed light (IPL) systems from Novalis Medical (Tampa, Fla.) will soon be augmented by a new skin tightening handpiece. All handpieces incorporate patented krypton flashlamp technology to decrease the amount of damaging lower wavelengths, while increasing the wavelengths in the mid-to-high range for deeper penetration.
"Krypton technology is unique to the Novalis system," said Kathy Anderson, D.O., a dermatologist in private practice in Clearwater, Fla. "By minimizing lower wavelengths, there is much less chance of producing any burning or blistering." In contrast to antiquated xenon flashlamps found in competing IPL devices, the Clareon and Solarus use high-pressure krypton gas that is mixed with xenon. The quartz envelope is then fused with cerium oxide. "I like the large 5 cm2 spot size and that treatment is fast. The incidence of negative side effects is also very slim."
Dr. Anderson uses all four interchangeable treatment heads for the Clareon, with skin rejuvenation being the most popular. "Besides the face, I treat a lot of necks and chests. Generally, patients will achieve results in two sessions, sometimes three, spaced three to four weeks apart. Other devices may require a total of five or six sessions."
For patients without solar lentigines, Dr. Anderson uses the vascular head for skin tightening and pore shrinkage. "We can also attain great improvement in some types of acne scars, crow's feet and fine lines by just using the vascular head," she noted. Three to four treatments are normally scheduled about one month apart.
Dr. Anderson does not apply any topical anesthetic when using the Clareon. "Afterwards, though, we may put on some ultrasonic gel that we keep iced. I also will use a topical corticosteroid immediately after treatment to calm down any sensation of heat." A sunscreen containing zinc oxide is applied as well.
"The Clareon is a workhorse of a machine.We treat patients every day," Dr. Anderson stated. "The company is also very training oriented. Service is prompt, too. But I have not had breakdowns, nor have I had to cancel patients. The equipment is highly reliable."
Inda Mowett, M.D., a family physician who practices aesthetics in Bradenton, Fla., also uses the Clareon for skin rejuvenation, hair reduction and vascular conditions. "I have achieved wonderful results. It works very well for removal of sun spots and age spots. You can also see rejuvenation of the skin. Texture is improved. The flashlamp not only removes pigment, but rebuilds the collagen."
The vascular handpiece "is very good for treating rosacea and facial veins," Dr. Mowett continued. For rosacea, patients typically require one or two sessions, spaced one month apart. "People with redness on their cheeks and small veins around their nose can expect a 70% to 80% improvement after only one treatment." For the hair handpiece, male patients usually undergo six to eight sessions, and women four to six sessions, spaced six weeks apart. "Most patients can expect a 15% to 20% reduction in hair count after each treatment," Dr. Mowett said.
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For treatment of injuries to the driver and passengers of the policyholder's car. At its broadest, PIP can cover medical payments, lost wages and the cost of replacing services normally performed by someone injured in an auto accident in Florida.
What is collision coverage?
For damage to the policyholder's car from a collision. The collision could be with another car, a light post, fire hydrant, etc.
For damage to the policyholder's car that doesn't involve a collision with another car. Covered risks include fire, theft, falling objects, missiles, explosion, earthquake, flood, riot and civil commotion.
What does uninsured motorist mean?
For treatment of policyholder's injuries as a result of collision with an uninsured driver. Under insured motorist coverage can also be included in an auto policy. Under insured motorist coverage comes into play when an at-fault driver has auto liability insurance, but the limit of insurance is inadequate to pay for your damages. Maybe common in Florida.
What is the minimum amount of insurance required in the state of Florida?
Each state requires that you have certain types of coverages with minimum liability limits. The insurance industry recommends that your bodily injury liability limits be $100,000 per person and $300,000 per occurrence. No bodily injury is required in Florida, only $10,000 limit of PIP.
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If the Past Year Was a Challenging One, This Is My New Year's Wish for You... by Ann Marie Gardinier Halstead
If you were ill
If you cared for the ill
If you advocated for your child
Searching for answers
This is my wish for you.
If your prayers went unanswered
Your dreams unfulfilled
If you felt lost
Felt alone
This is my wish for you.
If you experienced loss
Grief washing over you like a tidal wave
If you felt like giving up
Felt like shouting out
This is my wish for you.
If people disappointed you
Your leaders disappointed you
Your country disappointed you
The world disappointed you
This is my wish for you.
If you felt overwhelmed
Felt misunderstood
Felt abandoned
Felt silenced
This is my wish for you:
People who see you, hear you, believe you.
A passionate spirit
Moments of inspiration
Moments of clarity
Moments of wonder
Wishing you a very happy new year.


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If there are people involved, it's going to get political. And if it's government-run, ah, see the first point times 100.
The Associated Press writes of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, a taxpayer-funded program, after filing an open records request for letters of resignation from key advisors to the agency.
It found that seven advisors resigned last week, claiming "suspicion of favoritism" in doling out grants and warning that the program is becoming subject to abuse.
"You may find that it was not worth subverting the entire scientific enterprise — and my understanding was that the intended goal of CPRIT was to fund the best cancer research in Texas — on account of this ostensibly new, politically driven, commercialization-based mission," wrote advisor Dr. Bryan Dynlacht in his resignation letter, cited by the AP.
Another letter, from Tyler Jacks, director of the Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research in Cambridge, Mass., said the program "was tainted by baseless accusations by members of the CPRIT Oversight Committee that our review of a series of multi-investigator grants in the spring was influenced by regional or institutional bias and the consequent failure to advance these grants for funding consideration in that cycle."
Records show the agency spent 83 percent of its funds on grants in 2011, or $50 million out of $60 million in spending. The share dropped in 2012, to 41 percent, with the agency doing out $42 million in grants out of $102 million.
The agency was accused earlier in the year of awarding a grant based on commercial potential – the grand Texas tradition of making a buck – rather than scientific merits.
Weeks before that, the chief scientific officer for the agency, Alfred Gilman, said he was asked to step down by the agency's executive director.
The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas was created by statewide voter approval in 2007, sold as a means of research and prevention and put on the ballot by the state legislature. The measure authorized the issuance of $300 million in bonds that would be paid by taxpayers.
As it moved through both chambers of the statehouse, there were several objections, including that of state Sen. Kevin Eltife, who said, "I cast a "no" vote on HJR 90 because while I support Senator [Jane] Nelson's efforts to ' fund cancer research, I prefer spending general revenue for this effort rather than borrowing money."
Among those testifying for the bill was Lance Armstrong, the dubious king of bike racing. His Livestrong foundation received a grant from the state agency in 2010.
The recent controversy has prompted calls for reform. Rep. Garnet Coleman, D-Houston, told the Houston Chronicle he will file legislation to put more funding emphasis on prevention.
The board of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas includes comptroller Susan Combs and Attorney General Greg Abbott.
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After I read this I decided to post under my real name. I used to be a neo con conservative until I educated myself on jewish supremacy. Thank you Dr. Duke. In my opinion it is up to each individual but the reason I don't care anymore is because I think that if more white Americans came out and said "I am a White Nationalist and I don't care who doesn't like it or who is offended," I think it would inspire more people to be more BOLD about their whiteness. Passion breeds followers. Read this.
This excerpt is from www.whitenationalist.info
I am a White Nationalist
I'm not here because I hate another race, I'm here because I want to protect the culture, heritage and history of my people, I'm here because I want to secure a white future for my children, I want to secure them the best future I possibly can.
Most people read me wrong, which doesn't frustrate me as much as it amuses me. They seem convinced I fit some sort of stereotype, that I'm some sort of knuckle dragging ape, isolated and ignorant from other races, socially inept, poor, bitter, angry, filled with hate, who was either brainwashed in to his views or formed them because of some unfortunate, unrepresentative incident in my past, someone who is lacking in self pride or self worth who needs to attack others to promote myself. They are wrong.
Obviously I'm not an ape, nor do my knuckles drag on the floor. I'm not going to sit here and over inflate myself, I am not the most intelligent person on the planet and it would be wrong of me to pretend I was, but I'm above average in intelligence, my IQ says this as does my qualifications and my lifetime achievements. Superman I'm not, but neither am I ignorant.
So, unable to place my views at the altar of ignorance, can I claim my perspective has been shaped by isolation?
It's a common enough charge that people bring against nationalists, but I would argue my life has been far from isolated. I was born in England, but I've lived for large chunks of my life in Wales, Canada, USA, and other areas of Europe; on top of that I've visted four continents. I've been a White face in a majority Black world, I've been a White face in a majority White world, I've been to poor countries, I've been to rich countries, I've been to right wing places, I've been to left wing places -- so left wing they've been Communist.
I've been to pro-West places and anti-West places, I've been to Protestant places, Catholic places, Muslim places, Orthodox places, Atheist places and places where they have their own forms of religion, completely alien to the West. I hardly feel that those credentials mark me out as someone who has lived an isolated life and is ignorant of other people, other cultures and other races. In fact I find it to be quite the opposite, I've noticed times when people of other races have been talking about their race and I've ended up being more racially aware of it than they are, because they have lived an isolated life.
So is it that old chestnut that I'm socially inept?
I read this one a lot in the media, they often say that White nationalists have difficulty mixing in society so they have to join some ultra far right cult to feel at home. Well again this doesn't feel like it applies to me. I didn't become a nationalist because I can't make friends offline, in fact I didn't become a nationalist to make friends at all, although having said that I have met many good people, in the Cause, that I do class as friends now.
I have always seemed to do quite well offline, I've travelled the world and met many people, of many nationalities, and had no problems making friends or interacting.
I read a study, a few years back, into how many "friends" we should have and of what type, I found myself to be in the sociable category of the results of that survey, not a party animal, but scoring slighty above average, which suggests to me there is no social ineptitude.
So is it to do with wealth or poverty?
Again this is a frequent argument used to beat White nationalists over the head with, but I've had a life that has allowed me to experience both wealth and poverty and all stations inbetween, so how could it be about money?
So am I angry, bitter, filled with hate?
I don't think I am, I think I'm a sensitive person, acting and believing what I do out of love. I'm not here because I hate another race, I'm here because I want to protect the culture, heritage and history of my people, I'm here because I want to secure a White future for my children, I want to secure them the best future I possibly can. Why would I ever want anything less than that for them?
The next generation is far more important to me than my own life. I've lived long enough on this planet to know that changes will not be effected over night, therefore the majority of my life, if not all of it, will be lived in a world that I feel is harmful to myself and to my race and so the most important thing for me is not about the here and now, but about the future, about making sure I provide the best future that I am capable of securing for the next generation, not just my children, but all White children.
Another frequently leveled charge is that I've obviously been brainwashed, but again I find this hard to believe, I find it hard to believe not just because I am not a low intelligence person, but also because I find it hard to see who could have brainwashed me.
I obviously wasn't brainwashed by the media, the movies, the newspapers, the schools, or the majority of books, as they all oppose me, so it would be easier to brainwash an anti than it would be to brainwash me using the mainstream media, so how was I brainwashed?
Was I brainwashed by peers?
Well I was never recruited to the 'movement.' I found my own way here, so there was no charasmatic figure that led me through deceit to this position, nor did I have friends with these views, before I formulated them myself, so I couldn't have been brainwashed by peers.
Then am I lacking in self worth or self pride?
I'm sure some would laugh at that even being suggested here because I can be an arrogant bastard, full of myself sometimes. I don't think I can be said to be lacking in self worth at all, and I have a lot of pride in what I've achieved in my life, so I think we can scratch that one from the list as well.
What about some incident in my past?
Was there an unrepresentative incident, involving a non-White that shaped my views?
Again, I have to answer no. There have been incidents in my past, more than I would have liked to experience, but I've also had bad experiences with White people as well; I'm not one of these people that claims all Whites are perfect angels and that life would suddenly be paradise if we were all segregated -- my intelligence stretches beyond that sort of reasoning. No, I have had bad experiences, but they didn't make me what I am today, and some of them I merely view as evidence, supporting the views that I had already formulated. But in the majority of cases I have viewed these incidents as being personal, isolated incidents that are representative of nothing.
If a dog bites me I don't instantly believe that all dogs will bite me; in the same way if I have a bad experiance with a non-White, or a White, I don't assume that that is typical behaviour representative of all. I tend to base my views on much more substantive evidence than that.
So am I attacking non-Whites to promote my own stock?
Hardly, because as I already stated I am not seeking to attack anyone, I'm seeking to defend the White race and I don't believe that we have to wipe all the other races out to secure our future.
In a recent conversation I was talking with a Native Canadian. He is, by my definition, non-White. By the end of the discussion we were in agreement. We shared the view that the best thing for both our races was for us to live apart, so that our own cultures could prosper and flourish, we agreed that we were not each other's enemies and that our common enemy was those who force us to integrate -- they were the ones who threatened us, our heritage and our culture.
Was I attacking him to promote the White race?
I'm not a nationalist because I hate another race; I'm a nationalist because I want to protect the culture, heritage and history of my people; I'm a nationalist because I want to secure a White future for my children, I want to secure them the best future I possibly can. Why would I ever want anything less than that for them?
I came to the views that I have through independent means, through reasoning. I have sorted out all sources of knowledge, representing all sides of the debate; I have cogitated upon this information and come to my own conclusions. Everything I am ever told I question; everything I ever read I question; everything I ever hear I question. I don't follow anyone or anything like a sheep. I make my own decisions and if I think something is wrong then I will say so. However I do think that the core principals of White nationalism are right. This is my view, based on all the evidence that I have found, or that has been presented to me.
Here's a question for you: Why would I chose this route unless I was 120% sure it was right?
Being a non-nationalist is easy, everyday you say what the system wants to hear, that's easy; being a White nationalist is hard. Every day of the year I say things the state hates to hear, I risk losing friends and jobs because of my views, I risk being sent to jail because of my views, I risk getting beaten up because of my views, I risk being murdered because of my views. Do you think I'd choose that path lightly?
I would love to be wrong. Suprised?
No seriously, I would love to be wrong, because if I was wrong then I could relax, I could live happily in the world knowing I had to do nothing but enjoy it to secure the future for the next generation. I wouldn't have to worry about what a boss might think of my views, I wouldn't be classed as one of the lowest forms of life on the planet, I wouldn't risk the same beatings, or the same threats to my life, I wouldn't have to worry about being sent to jail. That would be bliss. I would love to be wrong; but I'm right.
It's been over five years since I heard a new argument from an anti -- all the time I hear the same recycled junk.
I've almost begged those opossed to my views to show me why I'm wrong, to show me their vision of a better world, but 99.9% of them can offer nothing more than insults.
Now I ask you this, I believe that I am defending my culture, my people, my race, I want nothing more than to secure the future for the next generation of White people. And I am committed to that goal. How commited is a person that they can't even answer a question when asked?
If a person truly believes he is right then shouldn't he be willing to go to any lengths to 'convert' the people he meets?
Well, convert me.
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Instead of just admitting that shaming their local communities with online mugshot galleries is an incredibly profitable endeavor that they can't afford to lose, the journalism community has come up with a "secret arrest" theory to try to stop recent mugshot legislation from advancing nationwide. The argument that the disclosure of mug shots solely ensures the public has the ability to hold the state accountable for the arresting process is hypothetical at best. Other records available for inspection such as police dash cam videos actually give the public more insight about the way their government operates than do booking photographs.
This "secret arrest" theory is unsurprisingly perpetuated by those who enthusiastically peddle mug shots for a living.
By the way under the current President if you commit a misdemeanor such as driving without a license in the state of Florida your mug shot gets put on blast by third-party profiteers whether you're eventually convicted or not but if the US Marshals pick someone up for a federal crime like, for example, racketeering that mug shot will not be released to the public because of the FOIA privacy exemption.


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There are many articles and books on interview techniques, types of questions and interview styles, that can easily be found via Google search, book stores, and job and career websites.
However, the aim of this article is to give you an Australian perspective on interviews. It will also provide information on what is important to Australian employers, human resources departments and recruitment agencies.
If you are invited for a job interview it usually means that your job application documents already impress the employer.
The purpose of a job interview is for the employer to verify:-
- How well you fit with the values and culture of the organisation
- The accuracy of skills and experience listed on your job application documents
- How well you match the requirements of the position compared to other candidates being interviewed
- Your motivation for wanting to work for the company
Important: Australian employers want to know HOW you have applied the skills you offer to the position. Don't just say that you have the skills to do the job, explain how you have used the skills to achieve a positive result.
Main types of interview
- Panel—this is the most common type and will involve a group of people interviewing one candidate at a time. The panel will usually include the line manager of the position being filled and a Human Resources department representative. Additional people may include a senior manager, a member of the team, or an impartial observer from another department to ensure that the interview is conducted in a transparent and fair way. Questions will be asked by several members of the panel, if not all of them, during the interview session.
- Informal—this can happen in Australia for a number of reasons such as, when being interviewed by a manager of a small business, when the nature of the industry is less formal (e.g. trades, cleaning, aged care), or if the position has not yet been formally advertised. An informal interview can involve a casual discussion about what the company needs and your skills, click here to find more. It can be in an office or over a coffee in a cafe. This style can be more challenging as the rules are less obvious. It is best to always behave professionally, regardless of how informal an interview may seem.
- Group—this is when several candidates are interviewed at the same time, usually by a panel of people. The questions asked of each candidate may be the same or each is asked a different question during the interview process. Successful interview candidates are either offered the position privately after the group interview is completed or asked to attend an individual interview at another time.
- Assessment centre—this often involves a combination of group interview, group problem-solving activities and individual activities. Observations are made of participants as they progress through activities. Click this link here now. The aim is to identify skills such as teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration. Though assessment centres can be daunting, they can provide you with great insight into your strengths and areas you may need to improve when you reflect on the experience.
Things that are important in Australia during the job interview
- Respect everyone—your behaviour may be observed from the moment you arrive for your interview. Be courteous to everyone regardless of their perceived status. This includes receptionist, cleaners, or security. Status is viewed differently in Australia. It is best to be polite and respect everyone, equally.
- Names—people's names are very important within Australian culture. You will make a good impression if you remember the names of the people conducting the interview and use their names at the beginning and end of the interview. If you need to clarify a question during the interview, it is good practice to respond to the person who asked the question by name. When speaking to people use the name by which they were introduced.
- Eye contact—Australians view a medium level of eye contact as a sign of being honest and friendly. Observe how Australians interact with each other and be conscious of how much eye contact you normally use.
- Personal space—this can vary from person to person depending on their own cultural upbringing. Check out ilimoww.com website. It is important to observe the reactions and movements of others when you stand next to them. To begin with, stand one arms length away and then let the other person adjust to suit themselves.
- Handshake—most Australian professionals use a handshake when greeting others, regardless of gender. Handshakes need to be firm but not crushing with a duration of around one to two seconds. A weak handshake is seen as a lack of interest in meeting the person. Eye contact is made at the same time as the handshake and remember to smile.


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The Charlotte Business Journal has no fewer than three articles about hirings and firings today, expansions and retractions. Here they are:
Sun Chemical to lay off 75 in Charlotte
Kewaunee Scientific expands, adds 120 jobs
Solaris to invest $3.2M in Kings Mountain
And, then of course there's more news about the fat cats at Bank of America getting fatter: BofA execs get boost in base salary. This seems like a good time to refresh my argument from yesterday: BofA is out of touch with reality.
Hopefully this news helps you job seekers decide which companies to send your resumes to and which ones to avoid. And, sorry to tell you, the top jobs at BofA are already taken.
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Ethernet technologies are continuing to grow and their use continues to expand across a growing number of industries. With all of this Ethernet expansion, there has been a call to quickly identify and address the progression of standards to support wider use of the IEEE 802.3 Ethernet standard. That need has brought about the development of 802.3cg.
The goal of 802.3cg is to deliver 10 Mb/s speeds over single twisted pair Ethernet, up to 1 kilometer. 802.3cg also specifies one or more power distribution channels delivering 13 watts of power over twisted pair link segments, not to exceed 1 kilometer.
This single pair Ethernet standard is aimed to provide a comprehensive communication protocol, a shared networking infrastructure, and produce power for the growing sensor technologies that will enhance the effortlessness of Ethernet's money saving, plug-and-play design. This standard will also focus on gaps in the existing IEEE 802.3 standards and look to fill them, and it will work to build a focused, industry-approved plan for developing proposed standards. Additionally, the IEEE 802.3cg working group will determine what Ethernet standards need to be developed in order to support the wide range of products now depending on Ethernet.
Defining Ethernet standard requirements will extend Ethernet's reach and there are several industries that could see significant growth. These include the automotive industry that is already using Ethernet for vehicle cameras, security systems and diagnostics, and is moving towards driverless technology that is Ethernet dependent as well. Plus, smart city technology that is becoming more popular throughout the world utilizes Ethernet, and that trend towards sustainable, connected living is expected to continue to grow. And, of course, the data centers that we all depend on to keep us connected depend heavily on Ethernet connections. In turn, Ethernet has the opportunity to innovate the data centers with the development of the 802.3cg standard and beyond.
The 802.3cg standard's ability to provide 10 Mb/s speeds over single twisted pair Ethernet is a welcomed progression in the evolution of Ethernet and another sign that Ethernet has no intention of slowing down.
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Tags: 802.3cg, 10 Mb/s, Ethernet, twisted pair, IEEE, 802.3
Cat5e and Cat6 cables are two of the most widely used cables in the world. Traditionally, for conventional Cat5e and Cat6 twisted-pair copper cabling, Gigabit Ethernet (1 Gbps) is the fastest standard. A wired connection of 1 Gbps is probably enough speed for one PC user, but with the surge of high-speed Wi-Fi devices being used over the last few years, Gigabit Ethernet has become increasingly congested. Thus, the IEEE has developed the 802.3bz standard to ease the pain of 1 Gbps traffic and allow speeds of up to 2.5 Gbps and 5 Gbps over Cat5e and Cat6 copper cables.
To escape the 1 Gbps bottleneck and increase speeds to 10 Gbps, a network cable upgrade to Cat6a or Cat7 is usually required. At an estimated $300 per cable pull, upgrading cable is a costly process and not always feasible, especially for large networks which could also encounter expensive delays and connection disruptions in the process. Fortunately, the 802.3bz allows users to avoid expensive cable upgrades. This new 2.5G/5GBASE-T standard can provide 2.5 Gbps speeds over 100 meters of Cat5e cable and 5 Gbps speeds over 100 meters of Cat6 cable. These higher speeds are bookended by a switch on one end and either an Ethernet extender or electronic device on the opposite end.
The physical layer of 2.5G/5GBASE-T is similar to 10GBASE-T, but uses 200 MHz or 100 MHz spectral bandwidth instead of 400 MHz. This is beneficial because 2.5G/5GBASE-T consumes less than half the bandwidth of 10GBASE-T and doesn't require a high-quality, mega-shielded cable. The 802.3bz standard also provides additional features such as Power over Ethernet (PoE), which is useful when rolling out Wi-Fi access points.
With a growing need for faster connections, 802.3bz provides a sensible way to upgrade networking capabilities without the expense of re-cabling, all while improving user experience and avoiding costly downtime.
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A media converter is used to extend Cat 5e/6 Ethernet cabling to distances beyond the 100 meter maximum for Ethernet by converting IP voice/video/data signals to fiber optic cabling.
Media converters are used in environments where EMI/RFI is present, such as manufacturing facilities and other industrial environments. Other applications include campus networks where many buildings need to be connected via fiber. Also, high-rise buildings typically use a fiber backbone, which is laid vertically and taps into copper (UTP) networks on each floor via a media converter.
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It's hard to fathom just how quickly Ethernet technology has grown. Today no modern office building would be functional without premise wiring, or the cabling run throughout the building to connect computers to the LAN.
We may be on the verge of a wireless revolution with new technologies like DAS and MESH, but for now you should at least understand the basic architecture of LAN cabling.
LAN wiring is often broken into three types: backbone, horizontal runs, and patch cabling, each with its own purpose and requirements. In an especially large building or in a campus of buildings, the backbone is the wiring that connects server locations together and to the Internet through an ISP. Since a large amount of data may be carried back and forth by these cables, they are typically designed for bandwidth, like T1 lines or fiber optic cables (usually multi-fiber lines like breakout or distribution style, or even ribbon fibers).
The horizontal runs are the individual cables coming from the servers to the Work Areas. Work Areas are the points where the cable is terminated in a wall plate or jack so a user can plug their computer or other device into it.
It is often deceptive to assume that a single horizontal run will connect to a single computer. More likely than not, it is connected into a local Ethernet switch or wireless access point, and many computers may be connected to that. For this reason, the actual data carried on a single horizontal cable could vary greatly, and if you are planning your LAN architecture, this is the trickiest thing to get right. It can also be the most expensive piece to change if you get it wrong as you may need to fish the cable back out of a wall or conduit to re-arrange it.
Horizontal runs are currently most often solid-conductor Category rated copper cable. This is slowly changing over to fiber optic cabling as the price gap between the two narrows and fiber optic technology improves. Note that the horizontal cable may also require special jacket types to comply with building fire codes.
The patch cabling in a LAN is often overlooked, but is also very important. In general it is used to connect two devices together in a rack in a server room, or to connect a device to a wall jack where a horizontal cable is terminated. Being exposed (not behind a wall or on a rack ladder) and possibly being moved frequently, a patch cable needs to be robust and flexible.
While patch cables are easily available and can be bought relatively cheap, you might want to consider that cheap cables may introduce problems to your LAN. Cheap cables often use substitute materials such as copper clad aluminum or feature low quality plugs not rated for the application. Cheap cables seldom pass the testing required for the network and will degrade your network performance.
With more devices requiring power (POE), the cheaper cables often cannot carry the added burden due to undersized conductors and low grade copper. For a single user's computer, the impact of this may be limited, but in a server room low quality cables can have a disastrous effect on the entire LAN. If the cable manufacturer you purchase from has a robust QC process, it will help.
Other features to consider are molded right angle connectors to ensure the connector isn't bent to fit into limited space, cable boots to make depressing the connector latch easier, and high-flex construction and oil resistant jackets for demanding environments.
L-com stocks components for every facet of your LAN, from Ethernet cables, plugs and jacks, to bulk copper or fiber cable, to active media converters. We also go beyond that, to reliable racks, panels and cable management accessories, lightning and surge protectors, Power-over-Ethernet components and everything for wireless deployment.
Tags: category 6, Ethernet, fire codes, flammability, hi-flex cable, jacket materials, premise wiring, LAN architecture, twisted pair
Category 6 or Cat6 Ethernet cable is designed to provide up to 1 Gbps Ethernet transmission, and is required for 1000 Base-T style networks. However, the choice to use unshielded twisted pairs (UTP) or shielded (or screened) twisted pairs (STP or ScTP) depends on the location of the installation.
Typically, the shield is only required in cases where the cable is run through an area of high electro-magnetic interference or radio frequency interference (EMI/RFI), such as output by strong power lines, motors, magnets, and radio antennas. Outside of these situations, the shield does not help provide a faster or clearer signal, and can add more problems than it solves.
Without a shield, Cat 6 UTP cable is already resistant to minor and typical forms of EMI/RFI, such as having a fluorescent light or small motor nearby. In these cases, you should always run the cable at a 90° angle to the source of the interference in order to minimize exposure. Otherwise UTP is cheaper, lighter, and just as effective as STP.
If you need STP cable, you have to remember that the shield itself must drain, otherwise EMI/RFI can build up on it and degrade the signal inside. Drainage is typically done at the connection site by using a shielded coupler or jack that is connected to ground.
Also note that the weight of shielded cable, while not very heavy, can be significant if you are running multiple cables in an area. In some cases, heavy cabling run above a ceiling or behind a wall has caused collapses and structural damage over time.
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Excerpt from Professional SQL Server Reporting Services
Report Items and Data Regions
Reports consist of items and regions that define the placement and format of data from a data source. In the Report Designer, you can place items or draw them onto the report body. If you have worked with Visual Basic or Access forms, you would be familiar with the practice of placing controls on forms. This is pretty much the same environment. When you add a new report to a report project in Visual Studio .NET, the designer is displayed in the Layout view. Much of the Visual Studio functionality is exposed using various utility windows. On the left side of the designer, you will find the Toolbox that contains all of the available report items as shown in Figure 1. The toolbox may be set to auto-hide using the pushpin icon in its toolbar.
Figure 1
Textbox Report Item
The Textbox item can be used to display data from a data source, calculations or expressions or static data, much like a label control in a Windows forms project. When you drag fields from the Fields list onto the Report Designer, bound Textbox items are created. Common expressions can refer to a field in the report.
The following example in Figure 2 shows a Textbox used as a label and another Textbox bound to the LastName field of the report data source:
Figure 2
Right-click the Textbox and select Properties from the pop-up menu to display the Textbox Properties dialog, as in Figure 3.
Figure 3
Properties may also be viewed and set using the standard properties sheet located to the right of the designer. This window may be pinned out or will auto hide by default. As in Figure 4, this window contains quite a bit more detail than the custom properties window. However, the property information is not as conveniently organized. Right click to get to the most common properties, and use the property sheet when you need to set other properties.
Figure 4
Line Report Item
Lines may be drawn in any direction and may be set to a variety of styles and colors, as displayed in Figure 5. The properties for a line are simple and mostly set using the properties window or designer toolbar.
Figure 5
Some clever techniques are used to render lines. Reporting Services will typically try to render content using the most effective way possible. In Figure 5, when outputting standard HTML, the two black lines are rendered as table borders, the wide gray line is rendered as a
DIV tag filled using a JavaScript function, and the diagonal broken line is rendered using Virtual Reality Modeling Language (VRML) commands.
VRML is a standard industry extension to HTML for displaying vector-based graphics in the web browser.
Rectangle Report Item
A rectangle item can have many different uses. A rectangle is simply used to visually separate a region of the report. It may be used to visually contain other items. If items such as text boxes, grids, and so on are placed into a rectangle, all these items can be moved together by simply moving the rectangle. A rectangle may also be used as a data container for data items and can be related to and repeated with a parent container.
Image Report Item
Images can be embedded into the report, linked to an external file, or obtained from a data source. Images can be of the BMP, GIF, JPG, JPE, PNG, or X-PNG type. Adding an image in the designer is pretty straightforward. A critical factor is that images are sized and cropped prior to being added to a report. You can resize the image in the Report Designer, but this will not result in a smaller file size. Use a graphics editing tool like the Office Picture Library, Microsoft PhotoDraw, Adobe PhotoShop, or Macromedia Fireworks to resize or crop the image and them save it to a new file.
Drag and drop an image item from the Toolbox onto the report. This will launch the Image Wizard dialog (see Figure 6). Select the method you want to use; the image can be from a table in the database or a file and may be linked or embedded into the report.
Figure 6
Selecting the Project option will result in a linked image using a file found in the project. Selecting the Database option will allow you to extract an image stored in an
Image or
Binary type of column within a database, exposed through your dataset.
Keep the default selection Embedded and click Next to show the image selection page shown in Figure 7. Click New Image and find your image file.
Figure 7
When you click Next, a summary is displayed with information about the image; see Figure 8.
Figure 8
If your picture data is stored in the database and the Database option is selected, the database field page is displayed in the wizard. This gives you the option to derive an image file type from the image, as in Figure 9.
Figure 9
Generally, the JPEG format is most flexible. If the image uses transparency, use either the GIF or X-PNG formats. The GIF and JPEG formats are most widely used on the Internet and are supported by all web browsers.
Subreport Item
A subreport is a container for another report. The subreport can contain practically any other report with its own, independent data source. It can optionally have its data linked to a record in the main report, often referred to as a master/detail report. Subreports are an important element in complex report designs. Figure 10 shows a simple report containing a master record and related detail records in the subreport.
Figure 10
The design details of the subreport are not visible in the designer. This report is designed separately and then inserted into the main report as a subreport item.
Chart Report Item
The chart functionality in Reporting Services is really a simplified version of Dundas Chart that Microsoft has licensed from Dundas Software. It's a very capable and easy-to-use charting solution with a variety of available chart types.
Probably the most common and most recognizable chart type is the column graph. This example in Figure 11 shows store sales data grouped by year, with the total product sales grouped by product category.
Figure 11
If any of the sample sales data in the AdventureWorks2000 database is accurate, I'm glad that I don't own a bike shop. Let's use the same data to take a peek at some other report types.
Bar charts and column charts are pretty much the same. You can tilt your head to the side to get the same view as the other. In addition to the standard, single-bar view, the stacked view provides a consolidated look at a series of values by using fewer bars or columns. Each bar is like a mini pie chart where each value in the bar's range is in proportion to the others.
Figure 12 shows a standard stacked column chart. A series of related values are stacked in the column to show the aggregate sum of values and their proportional values.
Figure 12
A variation, the 100% stacked bar or chart (not shown), displays each bar with the same height or length as others, regardless of the total values. This type of chart is useful for comparing values within the bar's range but not for comparing the aggregates represented by each bar.
Area and line charts are useful for analyzing trends and helping the viewer to follow data points through a series. Figure 13 shows a simple area chart with three points of data for each series.
Figure 13
To view the proportional components of an aggregate sum, this type of chart comes in two pastry types: Pie and Doughnut. Values are presented visually as a percentage of the total for all values in a series. Pie and Doughnut chart views may be either Simple or Exploded. Figure 14 is an example of an exploded Doughnut (sounds messy). This presentation may help to visually separate values, especially the smaller slices. This chart looks more like Pac-Man undergoing a root canal than retail sales figures, but these types of charts can be useful for placing values into comparative perspective.
Figure 14
The data source for a chart can either be pre-aggregated in the underlying query using
GROUPBY and
SUM functions, or the chart can perform the aggregation for you. If you have a large volume of data, aggregating the values in the database, using a view or stored procedure, will be much more efficient.
Drill-Down and Drill-Through Reports
Although related, these are two different features. A drill-down report, as in Figure 15, contains related groups or sections of information. Each section can be expanded or collapsed to show or hide pertinent information. In the following report, product categories only are displayed when the report opens. Using the expand icon next to a category, the category group (in this case, Clothing) is expanded to reveal a group of related subcategories. Expanding a subcategory (such as Bib-Short) reveals individual products within the subcategory.
Figure 15
A drill-through report may or may not include some drill-down functionality. Items shown in the report may represent sections or more detailed information that may be viewed in a separate report. These key items are displayed as a hyperlink and when a user clicks the link, a separate detailed report is displayed for the item selected, as in Figure 16:
Figure 16