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Store Location: Jenly Wholesale Inc Party Supplies, 15420 SW 136th St, #19, Miami, FL33196.
3 Pieces Set Of Metal Cylinder Pedestals Display Stand White.
Perfect for party table, cake stand pedestal, background decoration, dessert table for your event.
Item number: 7894W
SIZE: S: 12" x 24"; M: 14" x 30"; L: 16" x 36"
Miami Local Pick up only.


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Fort Gordon, GA
Fort George G. Meade Complex, MD
NSA/CSS Texas, San Antonio TX, TX
Pay Plan: GG, Grade: 07/1 to 14/10
Open: 2023-09-11, Close: 2023-10-09
The need to maintain our core Computer Science group is vital to provide the technical capabilities necessary to successfully execute NSA's mission. The increased complexity of supporting NSA's mission requires world class researchers, programmers, and developers who operate in teams in areas such as software engineering, information technology infrastructure, high performance computing, data science, architectures, computer security, and networking in order to design and develop advanced tools, techniques, and systems.
Digital Network Exploitation Analysts employ computer science skills to perform discovery and target technology analysis of digital network and mobile communications.
Digital Network Exploitation Analysts are hired into positions directly supporting a technical mission office or an Agency Development Program. Both the Digital Network Exploitation Analyst (DNEA) Development Program (DDP) and the Intrusion Analyst Skill Development Program (IASDP) are 3 year programs that combine formal training (i.e., SIGINT, discovery/analysis, and advanced cyber security) and diverse work assignments.
As a Digital Network Exploitation Analyst at the NSA, responsibilities may include:
– conducting analysis of metadata
– conducting target analysis and research
– identifying target communications within the global network
– performing global network analysis and mapping
– using knowledge of customer requirements to analyze and process intelligence information
– performing exploitation and operations on target networks
Job Summary
NSA is in search of Computer Science professionals to solve complex problems, test innovative approaches and research new solutions to storing, manipulating, and presenting information. Apply your computer science expertise to projects that seek to create new standards for the transformation of information. If you want to develop technologies and tools and be a part of cutting edge innovations, join our team of experts! Help protect national security interests as part of the world's most advanced team of computer science professionals!
The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.
Degree must be in Computer Science (CS). Related fields (e.g., Engineering, Mathematics, Information Technology or Systems, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance or Security, Networking and Telecommunications) may be considered relevant if the programs contain, at minimum, a concentration of courses in the following: algorithms; computer architecture or network architecture; data structures; logic and computation; and advanced mathematics (for example, calculus, discrete mathematics).
Relevant experience must be in computer or information systems design/development/analysis. In addition, relevant experience may also include engineering hardware and/or software, programming, computer/network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, information assurance, cybersecurity, systems engineering and/or network and system administration. Completion of military training in a relevant area such as JCAC (Joint Cyber Analysis course) will be considered towards the relevant experience requirement (i.e., 24-week JCAC course will count as 6 months of experience).
Entry is with a Bachelor's degree and no experience. An Associate's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.
Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience or a Doctoral degree and no experience. An Associate's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.
Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience or a Doctoral degree plus 2 years of relevant experience. An Associate's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.
The ideal candidate is someone with a desire for continual learning and strong problem-solving, analytic and interpersonal skills who is:
– flexible
– able to communicate effectively
– able to collaborate with others
Specialized skills and experience in one or more of the following is desired:
– Knowledge of network protocols (especially TCP/IP, VOIP, wireless protocols)
– Understanding of Internet
– Understanding of WAN and LAN
– Vulnerability analysis
– Programming experience (prefer one or more of the following: C, C++, Java, Assembly, Python)
Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule
Salary offers are based on candidates' education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position.
Salary ranges vary by location and work level. This position is hiring for multiple locations to include: Maryland, Georgia, and Texas
Salary Range: $81,233 – $179,232 (Entry/Developmental, Full Performance, Senior)
On-the job training, internal NSA courses, and external training will be made available based on the need and experience of the selectee.
Work Schedule: Typical work schedule is Monday – Friday, with basic 8 hour/day work requirements between 0600 and 1800 (flexible). Applicants should be aware that some of these jobs support 24/7 operations based on mission requirements and shift schedules may vary to include night shift.
How to apply
U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. NSA is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
Due to time sensitive communications regarding your application, please ensure your spam filters are configured to accept email from no*****@in*****************.gov. Please review the job posting thoroughly to ensure you meet the described qualifications and are aware of all associated requirements. To apply for this position, please click the 'Apply' button located at the top right of this posting. After completing the application for the first time, or reviewing previously entered information, and clicking the 'Submit' button, you will receive a confirmation email. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as job postings could close earlier than the closing date due to sufficient number of applicants, or the position is no longer available. You may be asked a series of questions depending on the position you apply for. Your responses will be used as part of the application screening process and will assist in determining your eligibility for the position. Be sure to showcase within your resume those experiences relevant to this position. Failure to provide the required information or providing inaccurate information will result in your application not being considered for this position. Only those applicants who meet all position qualifications, may be contacted to begin employment processing. Please remain diligent in monitoring email and your SPAM folder. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process where appropriate. Please visit our Diversity link for more information.
This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1601. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you may be asked to submit documents verifying your eligibility.
DCIPS Disclaimer
The National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the DoD Intelligence Community Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). All positions in the NSA are in the Excepted Services under 10 United States Codes (USC) 1601 appointment authority.

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Terms Of Service
1. Introduction
1.1 These terms and conditions shall govern your use of our website.
1.2 By using our website, you accept these terms and conditions in full; accordingly, if you disagree with these terms and conditions or any part of these terms and conditions, you must not use our website.
1.3 If you register with our website, submit any material to our website or use any of our website services, we will ask you to expressly agree to these terms and conditions.
1.4 You must be at least 18 years of age to use our website; by using our website or agreeing to these terms and conditions, you warrant and represent to us that you are at least 18 years of age.
1.5 Our website uses cookies; by using our website or agreeing to these terms and conditions, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with the terms of our privacy and cookies policy.
2. Copyright notice
2.1 Copyright (c) The Pure Derry Marketplace
2.2 Subject to the express provisions of these terms and conditions:
(a) we, together with our licensors, own and control all the copyright and other intellectual property rights in our website and the material on our website; and
(b) all the copyright and other intellectual property rights in our website and the material on our website are reserved.
3. License to use website
3.1 You may:
(a) view pages from our website in a web browser;
(b) download pages from our website for caching in a web browser;
(c) print pages from our website;
(d) stream audio and video files from our website; and
(e) use our website services by means of a web browser, subject to the other provisions of these terms and conditions.
3.2 Except as expressly permitted by Section 3.1 or the other provisions of these terms and conditions, you must not download any material from our website or save any such material to your computer.
3.3 You may only use our website for your own personal and business purposes, and you must not use our website for any other purposes.
3.4 Except as expressly permitted by these terms and conditions, you must not edit or otherwise modify any material on our website.
3.5 Unless you own or control the relevant rights in the material, you must not:
(a) republish material from our website (including republication on another website);
(b) sell, rent or sub-license material from our website;
(c) show any material from our website in public;
(d) exploit material from our website for a commercial purpose; or
(e) redistribute material from our website.
3.6 Notwithstanding Section 3.5, you may redistribute our newsletter in print and electronic form to any person.
3.7 We reserve the right to restrict access to areas of our website, or indeed our whole website, at our discretion; you must not circumvent or bypass, or attempt to circumvent or bypass, any access restriction measures on our website.
4. Acceptable use
4.1 You must not:
(a) use our website in any way or take any action that causes, or may cause, damage to the website or impairment of the performance, availability or accessibility of the website;
(b) use our website in any way that is unlawful, illegal, fraudulent or harmful, or in connection with any unlawful, illegal, fraudulent or harmful purpose or activity;
(c) use our website to copy, store, host, transmit, send, use, publish or distribute any material which consists of (or is linked to) any spyware, computer virus, Trojan horse, worm, keystroke logger, rootkit or other malicious computer software;
(d) conduct any systematic or automated data collection activities (including without limitation scraping, data mining, data extraction and data harvesting) on or in relation to our website without our express written consent;
(e) access or otherwise interact with our website using any robot, spider or other automated means, except for the purpose of search engine indexing;
(f) violate the directives set out in the robots.txt file for our website; or
(g) use data collected from our website for any direct marketing activity (including without limitation email marketing, SMS marketing, telemarketing and direct mailing).
4.2 You must ensure that all the information you supply to us through our website, or in relation to our website, is true, accurate, current, complete and non-misleading.
5. Use on behalf of organization
5.1 If you use our website or expressly agree to these terms and conditions in the course of a business or other organisational project, then by so doing you bind both:
(a) yourself; and
(b) the person, company or other legal entity that operates that business or organisational project, to these terms and conditions, and in these circumstances references to "you" in these terms and conditions are to both the individual user and the relevant person, company or legal entity, unless the context requires otherwise.
6. Buyer registration and accounts
6.1 This Section 6 applies to buyers and prospective buyers.
6.2 To be eligible for a buyer account on our website under this Section 6, you must be at least 18 years of age.
6.3 You may register for a buyer account with our website by completing and submitting the account registration form on our website, and clicking on the verification link in the email that the website will send to you.
7. Seller registration and accounts
7.1 This Section 7 applies to sellers and prospective sellers.
7.2 To be eligible for a business account on our website under this Section 7, you must be operating a business and:
(a) if you are a sole trader, you must be at least 18 years of age
(b) if you are a partnership, you must be established under the laws of Ireland;
(c) if you are a limited company or other limited liability entity, you must be incorporated in Ireland.
7.3 To be eligible for an individual account on our website under this Section 7, you must be at least 18 years of age and resident in Ireland.
7.4 You may register for a seller account with our website by completing and submitting the account registration form on our website and clicking on the verification link in the email that the website will send to you.
8. User login details
8.1 If you register for an account with our website, you will be asked to create a user ID and password.
8.2 Your user ID must not be liable to mislead and must comply with the content rules set out in Section 20; you must not use your account or user ID for or in connection with the impersonation of any person.
8.3 You must keep your password confidential.
8.4 You must notify us in writing immediately if you become aware of any disclosure of your password.
8.5 You are responsible for any activity on our website arising out of any failure to keep your password confidential and may be held liable for any losses arising out of such a failure.
9. Cancellation and suspension of account
9.1 We may:
(a) suspend your account;
(b) cancel your account; and/or
(c) edit your account details, at any time in our sole discretion without notice or explanation, providing that if we cancel any services you have paid for and you have not breached these terms and conditions, we will refund to you a pro rata amount of your payment, such amount to be calculated by us using any reasonable methodology.
(d) suspend your account if your shop receives 3 customer's complains
9.2 You may cancel your account on our website using your account control panel on the website. You will not be entitled to any refund if you cancel your account in accordance with this Section 9.2.
10. Seller stores
10.1 If you register with our website as a seller, you will be able to create your own store OR stores on the website.
10.2 To create a store on our website, you should take the following steps:Click on the Login/register on the top menu of the The Pure Derry Marketplace website, a menu pops up, on the right-hand side Register box put in your email address and a password and check the become a vendor box then click the register button.
This brings up an additional menu, fill in all the boxes (those with a * must be filled in, those without can be filled in later).
Please then read the terms and conditions, by clicking on the terms & conditions link at the bottom of the form. Once done check the box to confirm that these have been read and then click on Register.
10.3 Seller stores that are submitted will be individually reviewed within 48 hours following submission.
10.4 Without prejudice to our other rights under these terms and conditions, we reserve the right to reject, unpublish and/or delete any seller store that breaches these terms and conditions or that does not meet any additional guidelines for seller stores published on our website.
10.5 If we permit the publication of a seller store, it will remain published on our website indefinitely, subject to these terms and conditions.
11. Seller mini sites or stores
11.1 Once you have been accepted as a seller, you should set up your site as per the instructions you can find here.
11.2 stores that are submitted will be individually reviewed within 48 hours following submission.
11.3 Without prejudice to our other rights under these terms and conditions, we reserve the right to reject, unpublish and/or delete any listings that breach these terms and conditions or that do not meet any additional guidelines for listings published on our website; and if we reject, unpublish or delete a listing for any of these reasons, we will not refund any fees you may have paid to us in respect of the listing.
11.4 If we permit the publication of a store, it will remain published on our website indefinitely OR for the relevant period set out on our website from time to time, subject to these terms and conditions.
11.5 Listings submitted to our website must be true, fair, complete and accurate in all respects.
11.6 Listings submitted to our website must constitute bona fide listings relating to art, craft, creative services
11.7 Listings must be allocated to the appropriate category or categories. If you cannot identify an appropriate category for a listing, please contact us.
11.8 You must keep your listings up to date using our website interface; in particular, you must remove any listings in respect of products that have ceased to be available.
12. Product rules
12.1 You must not advertise, buy, sell or supply through our website any product that:
(a) breaches any law, regulations or code, or infringes any person's intellectual property rights or other rights, or gives rise to a cause of action against any person, in each case in any jurisdiction and under any applicable law;
(b) consists of or contains material that would, if published on our website by you, contravene the provisions of Section 4 or Section 20; or
(c) is or relates to: drugs, narcotics, steroids or controlled substances; pornography; obscene, indecent or sexually explicit materials; knives, swords, firearms or other weapons; ammunition for any weapon; items that encourage or facilitate criminal acts or civil wrongs; or items that encourage or facilitate the infringement of any intellectual property right.
13. The buying and selling process
13.1 You agree that a contract for the sale and purchase of a product or products will come into force between you and another registered website user, and accordingly that you commit to buying or selling the relevant product or products, in the following circumstances:
(a) a buyer must add the products he or she wishes to purchase to the shopping cart, and then proceed to the checkout;
(b) if the buyer is a new user, he or she may create a buyer account with the website and log in; otherwise, the buyer must enter his or her login details;
(c) once the buyer is logged in, he or she must select the preferred method of delivery and confirm the order and his or her consent to these terms and conditions and the applicable terms and conditions of sale;
(d) the buyer will be transferred to the website of the appointed payment service provider, and the payment service provider will handle the buyer's payment to the seller; buyers must submit payment in full via credit or debit card;
(e) the website will then send to the buyer an automatically generated acknowledgment of payment;
(f) once the seller has checked whether it is able to meet the buyer's order, the seller will send to the buyer an order confirmation (at which point the order will become a binding contract between the seller and the buyer) or the seller will confirm by email that it is unable to meet the buyer's order.
14. Terms and conditions of sale
14.1 Sellers must use the website interface to create legal notices applying to their relationships with customers.
14.2 A seller must ensure that:
(a) the seller's legal notices are sufficient to meet the seller's legal disclosure obligations and other legal obligations; and
(b) the seller complies with all laws applicable to their product listings and sales, including where applicable the Consumer Protection Act 2007, the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013 and the Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002.
14.3 Except to the extent that a buyer and seller expressly agree otherwise (but subject to the mandatory requirements of applicable law), the following provisions will be incorporated into the contract of sale and purchase between the buyer and the seller:
(a) the price for a product will be as stated in the relevant product listing;
(b) delivery charges, packaging charges, handling charges, administrative charges, insurance costs, other ancillary costs and charges, and VAT and other taxes will only be payable by the buyer if this is expressly and clearly stated in the product listing;
(c) deliveries of products must be made within 30 days following the date the contract of sale comes into force or such shorter period as the buyer and seller may agree;
(d) appropriate means of delivery of products must be used by the seller; and
(e) products must be of satisfactory quality, and must be fit for any purpose specified in, and conform in all material respects to, the product listing and any other description of the products supplied or made available by the seller to the buyer.
14.4 If the seller is a trader and the buyer is a consumer, the provisions of Section 15 shall be incorporated into the contract of sale and purchase between a buyer and a seller.
14.5 Both buyers and sellers undertake to comply with the agreed terms and conditions of sale and purchase.
15. Distance contracts: cancellation right
15.1 This Section 15 applies if and only if the seller is a trader (a person acting for purposes relating to that person's trade, business, craft or profession, whether acting personally or through another person acting in the trader's name or on the trader's behalf) and the buyer is a consumer (an individual acting wholly or mainly outside his or her trade, business, craft or profession).
15.2 The buyer may withdraw an offer to enter into a contract with a seller through our website or cancel a contract entered into with a seller through our website (without giving any reason for the withdrawal or cancellation) at any time within the period:
(a) beginning upon the submission of the buyer's offer; and
(b) ending at the end of 14 days after the day on which the goods come into the buyer's physical possession or the physical possession of a person identified by the buyer to take possession of them (or, if the contract is for delivery of multiple goods, lots or pieces of something, 14 days after the day on which the last of those goods, lots or pieces comes into the buyer's physical possession or the physical possession of a period identified by the buyer to take possession of them).
15.3 In order to withdraw an offer to contract or cancel a contract on the basis described in this Section 15, the buyer must inform the seller of the buyer's decision to withdraw or cancel (as the case may be). The buyer may inform the seller by means of any clear statement setting out the decision. In the case of cancellation, the buyer may inform the seller using the cancellation form that we or the seller will make available to the buyer. To meet the cancellation deadline, it is sufficient for the buyer to send the communication concerning the exercise of the right to cancel before the cancellation period has expired.
15.4 If the buyer cancels a contract on the basis described in this Section 15, the buyer must send the products back to the seller (to the address specified by the seller on our website) or hand them over to the seller or a person authorised by the seller to receive them. The buyer must comply with this obligation without undue delay and in any event not later than 14 days after the day on which the buyer informs the seller of the decision to cancel the contract. The buyer must pay the direct cost of returning the products.
15.5 If the buyer cancels an order in accordance with this Section 15, the buyer will receive from the seller a full refund of the amount you paid to the seller in respect of the order including the costs of delivery to the buyer, except:
(a) if the buyer chose a kind of delivery costing more than the least expensive kind of delivery that the seller offers, the seller reserves the right to retain the difference in cost between the kind of delivery the buyer chose and the least expensive kind of delivery that the seller offer; and
(b) as otherwise provided in this Section 15.
15.6 If the value of the products returned by the buyer is diminished by any amount as a result of the handling of those products by the buyer beyond what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of the products, the seller may recover that amount from the buyer up to the contract price. The seller may recover that amount by deducting it from any refund due to the buyer or require the buyer to pay that amount direct to the seller. Handling which goes beyond the sort of handling that might reasonably be allowed in a shop will be "beyond what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of the products" for these purposes.
15.7 The seller will refund money using the same method used to make the payment, unless the buyer has expressly agreed otherwise. In any case, the buyer will not incur any fees as a result of the refund.
15.8 Unless the seller has offered to collect the products, the seller will process a refund due to the buyer as a result of a cancellation on the basis described in this Section 15 within the period of 14 days after the day on which the seller receive the returned products or (if earlier) after the day on which the buyer supplies to the seller evidence of having sent the products back. If the seller has not sent the products at the time of withdrawal or cancellation or has offered to collect the products, the seller will process a refund due to the buyer without undue delay and, in any case, within the period of 14 days after the day on which the seller is informed of the withdrawal or cancellation.
15.9 The buyer will not have any right to cancel a contract as described in this Section 15 insofar as the contract relates to:
(a) the supply of products the price of which is dependent upon fluctuations in financial markets which the seller cannot control and which may occur during the cancellation period;
(b) the supply of newspapers, periodicals or magazines, with the exception of subscription contracts for the supply of such publications;
(c) the supply of goods which are liable to deteriorate or expire rapidly;
(d) the supply of non-prefabricated goods that are made on the basis of an individual choice of or decision by the buyer, or goods that are clearly personalised;
(e) the supply of sealed goods which are not suitable for return due to health protection or hygiene reasons, where such goods have been unsealed by the buyer; and
(f) the supply of goods which are, according to their nature, inseparably mixed with other items after delivery.
16. Marketplace fees
16.1 Marketplace sellers must pay to us the following amounts:
(a) fees in respect of the creation of a seller store for PRODUCTS
FREE to set up: 12.5% commission on sales, this includes credit card fees
When you list 1- 10 products: FREE
10-15 products: £5 per month
15 – 35 products: £10 per month ( max 35 products )
16.2 In respect of fees payable to us by sellers:
(a) the fees will be as specified on our website from time to time; and
(b) the scope and duration of the services in respect of which the fees are payable will be as specified on our website at the time those fees are paid.
16.3 In respect of commission payable to us by sellers:
(a)The commission shall be payable at the rate of 12.5% for product sellers.
(b) we shall deduct commission due from amounts held or processed by us on behalf of the seller; and
(c) commission payments are non-refundable, irrespective of whether a buyer subsequently cancels the underlying order and irrespective of whether a buyer is entitled to, or receives, a refund in respect of such an order.
(d) Subscription cancellation, Upgrade or Downgrade:
- Cancelled Subscriptions are refunded to the Card in up to 10 days;
- In the case of Upgrades/Downgrades of Subscriptions, the refund is deducted from the next month.
16.4 All amounts stated in these terms and conditions or on our website are stated inclusive of VAT.
16.5 We may vary fees from time to time by posting new fees on our website, but this will not affect fees for services that have been previously paid.
16.6 We may vary commission rates from time to time by posting new rates on our website, but this will not affect any liability to pay commission that accrues before the new rates are posted.
17. Payments
17.1 You must pay to us the fees in respect of our website services in advance, in cleared funds, in accordance with any instructions on our website.
17.2 If you dispute any payment made to us, you must contact us immediately and provide full details of your claim.
17.3 If you make an unjustified credit card, debit card or other charge-back then you will be liable to pay us, within 7 days following the date of our written request:
(a) an amount equal to the amount of the charge-back;
(b) all third party expenses incurred by us in relation to the charge-back (including charges made by our or your bank or payment processor or card issuer);
(c) an administration fee of £25.00 including VAT; and
(d) all our reasonable costs, losses and expenses incurred in recovering the amounts referred to in this Section 17.3 (including without limitation legal fees and debt collection fees), and for the avoidance of doubt, if you fail to recognise or fail to remember the source of an entry on your card statement or other financial statement, and make a charge-back as a result, this will constitute an unjustified charge-back for the purposes of this Section 17.3.
17.4 If you owe us any amount under or relating to these terms and conditions, we may suspend or withdraw the provision of services to you.
17.5 We may at any time set off any amount that you owe to us against any amount that we owe to you, by sending you written notice of the set-off.
18. Our role
18.1 You acknowledge that:
(a) we do not confirm the identity of website users, check their credit worthiness or bona fides, or otherwise vet them;
(b) we do not check, audit or monitor the information contained in listings;
(c) we are not party to any contract for the sale or purchase of products advertised on the website;
(d) we are not involved in any transaction between a buyer and a seller in any way, save that we facilitate a marketplace for buyers and sellers and process payments on behalf of sellers;
(e) we are not the agents for any buyer or seller, and accordingly we will not be liable to any person in relation to the offer for sale or sale or purchase of any products advertised on our website; furthermore we are not responsible for the enforcement of any contractual obligations arising out of a contract for the sale or purchase of any products and we will have no obligation to mediate between the parties to any such contract.
18.2 The provisions of this Section 18 are subject to Section 23.1.
19. Your content: licence
19.1 In these terms and conditions, "your content" means all works and materials (including without limitation text, graphics, images, audio material, video material, audio-visual material, scripts, software and files) that you submit to us or our website for storage or publication on, processing by, or transmission via, our website.
19.2 You grant to us a worldwide, irrevocable, non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, reproduce, store, adapt, publish, translate and distribute your content in any existing or future media.
19.3 You grant to us the right to sub-license the rights licensed under Section 19.2.
19.4 You grant to us the right to bring an action for infringement of the rights licensed under Section 19.2.
19.5 You hereby waive all your moral rights in your content to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law; and you warrant and represent that all other moral rights in your content have been waived to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.
19.6 You may edit your content to the extent permitted using the editing functionality made available on our website.
19.7 Without prejudice to our other rights under these terms and conditions, if you breach any provision of these terms and conditions in any way, or if we reasonably suspect that you have breached these terms and conditions in any way, we may delete, unpublish or edit any or all of your content.
20. Your content: rules
20.1 You warrant and represent that your content will comply with these terms and conditions.
20.2 Your content must not be illegal or unlawful, must not infringe any person's legal rights, and must not be capable of giving rise to legal action against any person (in each case in any jurisdiction and under any applicable law).
20.3 Your content, and the use of your content by us in accordance with these terms and conditions, must not:
(a) be libellous or maliciously false;
(b) be obscene or indecent;
(c) infringe any copyright, moral right, database right, trademark right, design right, right in passing off, or other intellectual property rights;
(d) infringe any right of confidence, right of privacy or right under data protection legislation;
(e) constitute negligent advice or contain any negligent statement;
(f) constitute an incitement to commit a crime, instructions for the commission of a crime or the promotion of criminal activity;
(g) be in contempt of any court, or in breach of any court order;
(h) be in breach of racial or religious hatred or discrimination legislation;
(i) be in breach of official secrets legislation;
(j) be in breach of any contractual obligation owed to any person;
(k) depict violence in an explicit, graphic or gratuitous manner;
(l) be pornographic, lewd, suggestive or sexually explicit;
(m) be untrue, false, inaccurate or misleading;
(n) consist of or contain any instructions, advice or other information which may be acted upon and could, if acted upon, cause illness, injury or death, or any other loss or damage;
(o) constitute spam;
(p) be offensive, deceptive, fraudulent, threatening, abusive, harassing, anti-social, menacing, hateful, discriminatory or inflammatory; or
(q) cause annoyance, inconvenience or needless anxiety to any person.
20.4 Your content must be appropriate, civil and tasteful, and accord with generally accepted standards of etiquette and behaviour on the internet.
20.5 You must not use our website to link to any website or web page consisting of or containing material that would, were it posted on our website, breach the provisions of these terms and conditions.
20.6 You must not submit to our website any material that is or has ever been the subject of any threatened or actual legal proceedings or other similar complaint.
21. Report abuse
21.1 If you learn of any unlawful material or activity on our website, or any material or activity that breaches these terms and conditions, please let us know.
21.2 You can let us know about any such material or activity by email or using our abuse reporting form.
22. Limited warranties
22.1 We do not warrant or represent:
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I love suits so much that I have five suit sets and over twelve blazers — but I rarely wear them.
They only ever see the light of day during weddings or funerals, which are (thankfully, re: weddings) few and far between. But when I wear a suit on an average weekday, I'm compelled to take it off and swap outfits because:
1. I feel like a total douche-canoe wearing a suit to work.
They say to dress for the job you want, not the job you have, but America is increasingly being run in jeans and Patagonia fleece. The same goes for when you work at BuzzFeed dot com the website and all its commonwealth realms of distributed #content, where comfort — often in the form of a sensible jort — reigns supreme.
Despite that, suits are welcome, certainly! But when your CEO is deciding the fate of the company in a tasteful branded hoodie, it feels pompous and precocious for me to wear a suit as a 23-year-old in an entry-level job.
So, more often than not, I look like this.
2. Besides, putting together a suit outfit can be really intimidating and scary.
Whenever I look through the pages of GQ or give Pinterest a quick "menswear" search, I can't fathom how any man without a team of stylists can appropriately pair this shirt with this tie and these shoes and know that it's all exactly right. There are so many things to think about, I wouldn't know where to start: Colors! Sizes! Fabrics??? POCKET SQUARES?!?!
I do not have that kind of sartorial knowledge, let alone self-assurance. As someone constantly plagued by self-doubt, it's par for the course on a suit day for me to look in the mirror and suddenly realize that blue with white is an atrocious color combination and that I should have never left the house.
3. And it's currently summer in New York.
Couple the 98-degree heat with the sweltering subway, crowded trains, and steaming asphalt everywhere, a crisp white shirt will turn yellow at the pits as you cook in a suit that feels more like sausage casing. Really, I don't wanna be these guys.
My issue: I've bought so many clothes only to hide them in my wardrobe. As someone who knows what it's like to spend significant time in a closet, I didn't want my suits going through the same. 💅
Enter the BuzzFeed Suit Week Challenge:
Why not? I thought to myself, constantly refreshing my Dark Sky app and willing the weather gods to cooperate for at least a week. And really, I had all the equipment, so I had nothing to lose.
Also because I love the USA network series Suits and I'll take any opportunity I can to even slightly resemble Gabriel Macht.
I woke up at 7:00 a.m. because I had to put together my outfit of the day, allowing myself at least two hours to strategize before going into sartorial battle. In bed, I studied the menswear internet and this BuzzFeed post for style tips.
But all the rules on ~proportions~ were too intimidating and all the pictures of beautiful men were too aggravatingly perfect. Rather than continue my passive-aggressive lover's quarrel with Pinterest ("Well, I WOULD wear that if I LOOKED like that, but I DON'T, SO..."), I decided to follow only one rule: my mother's when she started letting me dress myself, which was "Wear whatever you want — just match your belt to your shoes."
In the end, I was a fan of my outfit. I wore the all-purpose navy suit I bought when I worked at a glossy magazine and paired it with a pink tie, floral shirt, and cognac oxfords to brighten the look. It was definitely a departure from the usual, as I was serving executive-gay-Andrew-Rannells-on-The New Normal realness. But it meant I was ready to take on a busy Monday.
At work, all the comments about my outfit were really positive — overwhelmingly so.
One friend said, "You look radiant," another said, "I audibly gasped in awe when I saw you," and someone said, "You pretty much fell out of a J.Crew catalog. Like, in a good way." While I consider the song "Stand Out" from 1995's A Goofy Movie iconic and a personal anthem, I initially balked at the attention. Standing out, by definition, means you're different from everyone else; growing up Filipino and gay in a majority-white community in Las Vegas, all I wanted was to fit in.
But all the compliments reminded me that standing out can be a good thing. In this case, I stood out because people thought I looked polished and ready for business. While I most certainly didn't wake up like this — I spent an hour and a half changing out of at least four shirts and two ties — I looked good. I just had the rest of the week to see if a suit every day was worth it.
I got out of bed early again, but this time because I was super excited about what I was planning to wear. I got this suit for a wedding, but I dressed it down by ditching the tie. Wearing a fabric belt with sneakers and a chambray shirt felt very hip and effortless and dude-friendly, like if a suit could be "masc4masc" on Grindr.
Less masc was I, however, when strutting down the sidewalk in my sunglasses listening to my VOGUE playlist, checking myself out in every reflection, and imagining myself in the makeover montage from The Devil Wears Prada wearing various perfectly tailored menswear ~lewks~. In short: I was feeling my style fantasy.
Artistic (and generous) renderings of what I felt I looked like that morning:
My fantasy faltered when the AC in the office broke down because we get the office we think we deserve.
I was warm in my suit — not quite boiling, but rather a barely there simmer on a pot of al dente pasta. Still, despite the delicate dew on my forehead, co-workers commended me on #BFSuitWeek. One of my editors even gave me a thumbs-up and mentioned giving it a shot. So comfortable was this outfit and newfound attitude that I realized I didn't have to be making $200 million business deals to wear a suit. I felt great in my own skin, not precocious or pretentious. With this suit mastered, I was even more stoked for the rest of the week.
I bought this olive-green suit to emulate this majestic Ryan Gosling look for my college senior formal, and it's only been deployed for a holiday party since then. The color is unconventional on any day, so I went for the gold with a printed shirt and these dandyish blue suede shoes because why the fuck not?
The outfit was so eye-catching (loud? flamboyant? peacock?) that I saw some people outright staring at me in the subway. I didn't know if my fellow straphangers were impressed with my viridian garments, or if they thought I was being extra. Actually, they probably just thought I was costumed-up and would begin singing for their money or yell, "SHOWTIME!" at the drop of a feathered hat.
Me, on the left; the rest of the F train, on the right.
Then I went to an H&M after work to buy a tank top because I'd forgotten to pack a shirt for ballet class.
As the cashier rang me up, he said, "Bruh, you look fly as fuck." We high-fived because, well, I actually believed him! Three days of standing out taught me how to take a compliment. A self-deprecating person by nature, I found myself absorbing people's comments to bolster my own self-confidence. Yes, I know, it's like, "Who cares what other people think?!" But still, it was nice to have my positive vibes reflected back at me.
After a fantastic ballet class that had me sweating out the half-bottle of rosé I had the night before, I was feeling on top of the world. Then I realized I had to go home. This meant either A) changing back into my suit for the walk to my apartment, or B) stuffing my suit, shirt, and suede shoes into my gym bag. I went with B. Creases can be ironed out; rosé sweat is forever. Or at least a trip to the dry cleaner's.
This suit is brighter blue and feels more casual than my navy one, so I wanted to dress it up. After all, my computer woke me up by playing Justin Timberlake's "Suit & Tie" and I took it as a sign to go all out with my look. I chose a knit tie, a pink shirt, and pocket square, and oxblood shoes (which I bought because the guy I was dating at the time had oxblood shoes ¯\_(ツ)_/¯).
But while I was setting up food for a lunch meeting, I began to feel overdressed. What had happened? I'd been feeling myself all week, especially on Tuesday, but then, arranging sandwiches for senior management while in a suit and tie made me feel like an extra on Mad Men.
This sartorial-existential crisis was short-lived, however, when my friend Krutika told me, "Yo, live your dapper ho life!" In a place like the BuzzFeed offices, where pretty much anything goes, I had the luxury of dressing not for the work I was doing, but more for my personal style. As was everyone!
Our Thursday looks, Beyoncé-approved.
"As long as you do your job well," said Krutika, "who the fuck cares?"
Sure, my outfit power-clashed with the sandwich platter I was carrying, but it wasn't as though my clothes and I were trying to usurp every top-level editor who was wearing shorts or jeans. She reminded me that if people were impressed with me, then that's great; if people were threatened, then that's their problem. "You're staying in your lane," said Krutika, "but your lane is a runway for Calvin Klein fall/winter 2015." Then, to ensure a good day, a bunch of us went to happy hour because our Thursday looks were too good to waste.
My happy-hour hubris got the best of me when I woke up late for work. So I grabbed my glasses, threw on a suit and the first shirt I found, and put on some leather Chucks for good measure. That was when I discovered a new life hack: Wear a suit on a Friday so no one will suspect you of having gone out for Thirsty Thursday. Go for a hangover cover-up, but make it ~FASHION~.
And while some of my suits constricted my motion a tad — on Monday I dropped a book and had to bend and twist at the knees to pick it up — this one had a more relaxed fit to it, which was the sole reason I bought it. It was a slow Friday, so once my head stopped throbbing at the slightest sound, I tested the limits of my suit à la New York City Ballet meets Times Style section.
This suit became my MVP after I discovered how easy it was to wear.
This suit felt like a pair of professional pajamas. It was my easy-breezy-beautiful look that I knew I'd feel awesome in, plus I didn't even have to think about it in the morning! I ended the workweek feeling inspired with a new sense of confidence in my style and appearance — and I didn't spill anything on myself! I was so revved up that I planned on a weekend suit look for brunch the next day.
When I met up with some BuzzFeeders for brunch, they were surprised to still see me in a suit. One of them asked if I'd made it home last night. To answer that, YES, MATTHIAS, I DID, because I took Thursday's suit and dressed it down with sneakers and a tee for the weekend.
We got reservations at Beauty & Essex, which is swankier than your usual brunch place — they serve red 👏 velvet 👏 waffles 👏 — so I felt right at home in my blue suit. While a lot of other patrons were happily dining in shorts and sandals, it felt fabulous to get complimented by the hostess and a cute guy at the bar.
I did have to take off my suit jacket, though, when the afternoon began to warm up.
I felt appropriately summery in only my white tee and trousers, suit jacket thrown over my shoulder. My official challenge was over (so I didn't break rule #3!), but here I was feeling like a caj rock star, or at the very least a very pinnable image on Pinterest.
I didn't have much else to do for the rest of the day, so I walked around Manhattan and did some shopping, feeling like I'd had some kind of personal epiphanies, which are as follows:
1. Dressing for the summer will always be the worst.
I'm totally cool with living in shorts and a shirt for the summer. Hell, I'm wearing those preppy Nantucket red shorts and a navy polo as I write this. But if you have An Outfit planned, you'd better make sure it's summer-friendly so you won't sweat through all of your cuteness and subsequently melt on a subway platform.
2. I need to trust my gut and make sure I feel comfortable with what I'm wearing.
After this week, my style game has definitely leveled up and I've shaken off some sartorial self-doubt about the way I dress. But no matter what, even if everyone (or no one) loves how I look, the only thing that matters is how my outfit makes me feel.
I'm allowed to stay in my lane and walk it like it's a runway, but I need to love the look from head to toe. And just as my mother had taught me her belt-and-shoes rule, my new personal mantra is this: "If you feel like a douche-canoe, adjust accordingly."
The caveat is that I won't always look like all the gorgeous men on Pinterest. But maybe if I dress for myself and get spiffy from time to time when I feel like it, I'll have the confidence of and feel like a gorgeous man on Pinterest anyway.
3. Dressing up — in this case, with a suit — can make you feel like you can take on the world.
My style was always my way of giving myself a morale boost, but never did I feel it more potently than during #BFSuitWeek. Now that I know what my favorite looks from the week were, I can learn from them and dress in way that'll make me feel incredible when I want to.
If I've learned one thing this week, it's that I've discovered new life hacks I can do on my own to make me feel like My Most Amazing Self.*
*My Most Amazing Sweaty Self, when the mercury goes above 85 degrees.
In short: Never be afraid to feel your fly-as-fuck fantasy. Go forth, brilliant humans, and — like these men — live your Dapper Ho lives.
And since you might be wondering, here's where I got my outfits from.
Monday: Suit, H&M; shirt and pocket square, Banana Republic; tie, Topman; belt, Polo Ralph Lauren; shoes, Aldo.
Tuesday: Suit and pocket square, H&M; shirt, J.Crew; belt, Tommy Hilfiger; sneakers, Nike for J.Crew.
Wednesday: Suit and pocket square, H&M; shirt, J.Crew; belt, Calvin Klein; shoes, Ted Baker.
Thursday: Suit, H&M; shirt, DKNY; pocket square, The Tie Bar; tie and shoes, Aldo; belt, J.Crew.
Friday: Suit and tee, H&M; belt, J.Crew; sneakers, Converse; eyeglasses, Warby Parker.
Saturday: Suit and tee, H&M; belt, J.Crew; sneakers, Nike for J.Crew; sunglasses, Ray-Ban.
I wore no-show socks all week, gang! Would never subject my shoes to bare feet. Thanks to all the commenters who were concerned with my kicks. I gotchu.


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Editor's Note: This article is part of Joanna Makris' Behind the Wall series, where she provides retail investors with the insider scoop on the hottest technologies and trends from today's business leaders, industry experts and money managers. Today's discussion of holiday investing and stocks to buy for 2022 comes courtesy of a number of our past interviewees.
It's been an exciting few months Behind The Wall here at InvestorPlace. We remain laser-focused on our mission here: to bring retail investors an up-close look at the key trends shaping the markets — straight from cutting-edge business leaders, money managers and industry experts. And today, those disruptive pioneers are bringing that same spirit of innovation to your holiday lists, whether last-minute gift shopping or New Year's stock picking.
2021 was the year of electrification, and we worked hard to give our readers a closer look at the future of electric vehicles and related technologies. Conversations with Mark Frohnmayer, CEO of electric three-wheeler Arcimoto (NASDAQ:FUV) and Andrew Fox of Charge Enterprises (OTCMKTS:CRGE) gave us a fresh look at micromobility and showed how the future of electric vehicles could come in smaller packages.
And to make sense of market momentum, we got the hot takes straight from sell side analysts and portfolio managers. Garrett Nelson of CFRA research told us why he's still bullish on Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) and Taylor Ogan of Snow Bull Capital gave a compelling argument for why Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) is still in the early innings of a multi-decade growth story.
Another important tectonic shift for tech-focused investors? Autonomous driving. We sat down with the leading innovators in lidar technology, including sector darling Luminar Technologies (NASDAQ:LAZR), 905nm evangelist Innoviz (NASDAQ:INVZ) and the ever-so-elusive Microvision (NASDAQ:MVIS). With opinions heated, suffice it to say, things got salty.
Despite some regulatory wrist-slapping from the SEC, SPACs (Special Purpose Acquisition Companies) remain one of the most popular ways for retail investors to participate in early-stage growth. But ongoing market volatility combined with a lack of transparency on financial projections, means that investors need to do some extra homework. So, to make sense of what's going on, we sat down with some leading SPAC investors and experts.
Kris Tuttle of investment advisor SPACVest shared his favorite stock picks. David Sherman, CEO of investment advisor CrossingBridge Advisors, gave us the scoop on his latest SPAC ETF and how to invest in predictable market "pops." Finally, securities law expert William Birdthistle gave us a firsthand look at the legal brouhaha facing SPACs.
One of the best ways to get ahead in investing is to take a closer look at what the next-generation of technology disruptors is up to. We took a closer look at some interesting private companies that are poised for a breakout. Next-gen EV battery maker Addionics gave us a great insight on innovation in the electric vehicle battery space. Neha Palmer, CEO of Terawatt Infrastructure, opined that there is much more work to do to electrify our commercial fleets. Finally, we got a deep dive into the future of psychedelic stocks from Dustin Robinson, veteran psychedelics legal expert and investor.
2021 has been a blast. And as the year winds down, we reached out to some of our previous guests for their thoughts on holiday investing. Read on to hear what's on their wish list, how they're spreading the yuletide joy and who's on their naughty list. Happy holidays from InvestorPlace and best wishes for lucrative investing in 2022.
What's One Gift You Hope to Receive this Year?
Tom Fennimore, CFO, Luminar Technologies
I'm an avowed minimalist, so my ideal gift would be nothing material. Instead I would like a donation made in my name to a charity that supports education access to underprivileged students or animal rescues. Other than that I'm a big Philadelphia sports fan so an Eagles or Sixers championship would be nice.
Omer Keilaf, CEO, Innoviz
Taylor Ogan, CEO, Snow Bull Capital
Anything that isn't an air fryer. I'm asking Santa for skis.
What's the Best Gift You're Giving This Year?
Luminar CFO, Tom Fennimore
I'm still hoping to track down the new OLED Nintendo Switch for my six year old. If anybody has one, please contact me!
Omer Keilaf, CEO, Innoviz
I got my new son a toy Porsche to get him into cars early. And I got my staff Hannukah and Christmas days off.
Taylor Ogan, CEO, Snow Bull Capital
We have a flight simulator hooked up to one of the power computers in our office, so I'm giving the office a Meta (though the receipt still says Facebook) Oculus Quest 2 VR headset to make the flying feel more realistic. Hopefully none of my colleagues get sucked too deep into the metaverse.
What's Your Business-related Holiday Message to Your Company Employees This Year?
Luminar CFO, Tom Fennimore
History favors the bold and the patient. Changing the world is going to take time. Thank you for being a valuable part of Luminar and helping us to radically improve transportation safety and paving the way for the autonomous future.
Omer Keilaf, CEO, Innoviz
Nothing matters more than family.
Taylor Ogan, CEO, Snow Bull Capital
Keeping up with the trends is more difficult when we can't travel as much and be introduced to as many emerging technologies and teams as were possible before COVID-19, so you need to be that much observant and hungrier for the next big trends. Assume COVID-19 will be a big part of our lives for at least another year. What investment areas has COVID-19enabled, accelerated, or slowed, and what is here to stay? Now is the best time to think outside the box, and always, always zoom out so we don't miss something.
Moshiel Biton, CEO, Addionics
This holiday season, I've been expressing gratitude to my team for their commitment to our company's mission and journey. It's not always easy to make real change. In order for it to stick, something big has to happen. It could be a natural disaster or someone who dares to break rules or paradigms – and all this can come at a cost. In our view, technology can bring the change our world currently needs. It can accelerate electrification, improve our society and quality of life, and secure the future of the planet. I thank my colleagues for standing by me and our company's vision, and for being brave enough to fight for this change.
What's Your Favorite Stock for 2022 and Why?
Omer Keilaf, CEO, Innoviz
Twitter (NASDAQ:TWTR). With Jack out and their valuation versus other social platforms, I think they are ripe for a pop or an acquisition. Plus, it's fun.
Taylor Ogan, CEO, Snow Bull Capital
When I think of what will be the big trends of next year, I think of what industries/technologies most investors have never heard of today, but with which they'll be fully familiar this time next year, i.e. electric cars in 2018, plant-based meats in 2019, telemedicine and mRNA in 2020, the metaverse in 2021, etc. I think 2022 is going to be autonomous trucking, robotaxis, and neuromorphic computing. I'm most excited for the LiDAR market to hit its stride in 2022, specifically LAZR.
What's Overrated?
Omer Keilaf, CEO, Innoviz
Taylor Ogan, CEO, Snow Bull Capital
Gambling/casino (sin) stocks and NFTs. They aren't making our lives any better and are a tremendous drain on too many people.
Who's Been Naughty or Nice and Why?
Luminar CFO, Tom Fennimore
Our employees, customers, and investors have all been nice! My naughty list is not too specific, but I would say anyone who doesn't believe that our lidar is the future of autonomous driving.
Omer Keilaf, CEO, Innoviz
Nate on Ted Lasso was pretty naughty. Nice… I'd say Bond, James Bond.
Taylor Ogan, CEO, Snow Bull Capital
Tim Cook tops the nice list this year. He has been flying under the radar this year more than ever, making some game-changing decisions behind the scenes that we won't see for years. Anne Wojcicki is right up there, too. BGI's founder and president Wang Jian became the oldest person on Earth to summit Mount Everest, dive 10,000 meters below sea level, and explore both poles, and his company has been monumental in helping scientists understand COVID-19 on a much deeper level. I don't know on which list Dorsey belongs…Some of the Chinese CEOs need to shake their obsession with making rideable robot unicorns. It's like the billionaires competing with their rockets. I'll throw Musk onto that list with his Tesla Bot.
Moshiel Biton, CEO, Addionics
Although he is a controversial character, I put Elon Musk on the nice list this year for continuing to drive innovation in EV battery development and production. His recent decision to shift to lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries has helped inspire investor and auto industry confidence in this chemistry, which will alleviate strained supplies of in-demand battery materials such as nickel and cobalt. LFP batteries are also cheaper and safer, which can support broader EV adoption. I think Musk deserves a lot of credit for galvanizing electric transportation and making it his mission to secure the future of our planet (and beyond) by advancing other climate tech solutions like carbon capture as well.
Joanna Makris is a Market Analyst at InvestorPlace.com. A strategic thinker and fundamental public equity investor, Joanna leverages over 20 years of experience on Wall Street covering various segments of the Technology, Media, and Telecom sectors at several global investment banks, including Mizuho Securities and Canaccord Genuity.
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CBD for Pain Management
Learn how pain management can be made easier by using CBD with Mitch Earleywine, Ph.D. Research reveals that cannabis is an effective tool for pain management. CBD is one of the strongest anti-inflammatory agents found in nature and THC is one of the strongest natural analgesics (painkillers). Different ailments and conditions need different cannabinoids for maximum efficacy. Is CBD Good for Pain Relief? Cannabis is a natural alternative to pharmaceutical pills. One study shows that "a single inhalation of 25 mg of 9.4% tetrahydrocannabinol herbal cannabis three times daily for five days reduced the intensity of pain, improved sleep and was well tolerated;" it even improves the user's mood! Findings such as these are "comparable to oral drugs used for chronic neuropathic pain." In fact, THC can have an analgesic (pain killer) effect comparable to codeine: an experiment from the 70s (Noyes et al.) shows that 20mg of THC beat 60mg of codeine and even 10mg of THC was almost as effective. Chronic Pain Management & CBD Each person's body and Endocannabinoid system is unique, with different needs and receptors. We believe cannabis should not be one size fits all. We also believe, thanks to research, that optimal therapeutic efficacy requires a ratio of both CBD, a non-psychoactive compound, and THC, the psychoactive component of cannabis. The entourage effect describes this combination of cannabinoids in specific ratios, especially with naturally-occurring terpenes, which has the potential for better effects of cannabis as medicine in (and on!) the body. Papa & Barkley offers a suite of products in different ratios, allowing you to select the best ratio for you and your therapeutic needs. A 3:1 THC to CBD ratio is a good starting point for most people seeking pain relief. A ratio of 1:1 is a balanced holistic approach and 1:3 is often ideal for chronic inflammation and other conditions. Scientific Rigor Mitch Earleywine, Ph.D., with our Scientific Advisory Board provides the following suggestions for cannabis users to reduce pain; his firm belief is that, "no one deserves to hurt and everyone's different. With cannabis medicine, start with the lowest dosage and give it plenty of time to help before increasing it." Benefits of CBD & THC For chronic users, the key is to avoid tolerance by keeping dosage low and tracking. If you haven't used much cannabis, odds are that 2.5 mg of THC will be surprisingly helpful even if you don't feel any cognitive effects. Then, stay ahead of the pain by administering 2.5 mg every 3 hours or so even if you're not hurting. It will seem odd that the pain is better even though you don't feel high, but that's the beauty of the plant. For occasional pain or flare ups, 5 mg of THC will be surprisingly effective, but give it time to kick in before increasing the dosage. Give a vaporized product at least half an hour and an edible at least 2 hours to kick in before increasing the dosage.
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CBD & THC Skincare for Sunburns & Mosquito Bites
Ah, summer. The time to revel in the joys of spending time outdoors. Whether your jam is lounging by the pool, swimming in the ocean, or taking yourself on a nice nature walk, soaking up the sun comes with its pros and cons. While the sun's rays are a great source of Vitamin D for your...
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Why a Topical CBD Oil Is Effective
If you're interested in dabbling in CBD products, it can be confusing to jump right into the cannabis wellness space. There are so many options and so much information out there, it's hard to know what the right choice Is for you. For those of us who are a little weary about ingesting CBD oil for...
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CBD Oil for Trouble Sleeping
If you're like us, you've dealt with trouble sleeping at one point in your life. From insomnia to random nightmares, there can be a range of issues that can keep us from getting the sleep you deserve. Waking up in the middle of the night and not being able to get back...
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How CBD Can Help Relieve Tennis Elbow
There is nothing better than acing your first serve except acing a game during a match point. If you've played tennis, then you know the feeling. Serving in tennis is an electric experience. But the elation of the game is coupled with other discomforting experiences, like inflammation and pain in...
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You may constantly hear about new subjects that should bother you and your family. Don't buy products containing BPA. Don't use the microwave. Only store your food in glass storage sets, not plastic.
Now people are telling you about indoor air quality (or IAQ) in Austin. You shouldn't use anything with chemicals to clean your home. You have to buy an air purification system. You should use essential oils instead of air fresheners.
The worries never stop.
So you drown out all the noise and just try to focus on what matters. We get it - why agonize about one issue if you're just going to have to constantly worry about everything else?
But, of everything, indoor air quality is certainly an issue you should consider, and here's why.
It affects your health
We've told you how to fight sickness and stay healthy with indoor air quality; and, we've shared how to Stop the Sneezes and help alleviate asthma and allergy symptoms with recommendations to improve indoor air quality; we've even introduced you to the APCO Whole-House Air Purifier to help keep your indoor air quality top notch. So now, we'll be frank: bad indoor air quality is bad for your health . We spend nearly 90% of our life inside and with indoor air impurities, including pet dander, dust, fibers, and virus-causing germs, hanging around our homes, it's imperative to have an air purification system that can purify our air and help eliminate the germs that cause diseases.
It affects your home
Not only could bad air quality affect your lungs, it can also affect the performance of your home. Indoor air with elevated levels of impurities lurking around is more taxing on your home's HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning) system. Contaminants clog the parts of the blower system and the home's air filters more quickly, causing your HVAC system to work harder to keep your home comfortable. Your ducts can also become dirty faster, resulting in inefficient airflow.
It affects your workplace
Several studies have revealed that poor indoor air quality can have a substantial effect on workplace productivity. Not only can it increase the symptoms of allergies and asthma, but the contaminants put off by copying machines, cleaning supplies, poorly maintained heating and cooling systems, and electrical equipment can cause headaches (even migraines), watery eyes, and scratcy throats. While these symptoms may be fleeting, prolonged exposure to poor indoor air quality (after all, you do spend at least 40 hours a week at the office) can result in skin rashes, respiratory issues, and other chronic ailments. On the more severe side, radon or asbestos coming in through fractured foundations or ceilings can actually cause cancer and other fatal ailments and a strong concentration of carbon monoxide can lead to sudden death.
So when someone starts talking about indoor air quality, listen up because it could be critical for your health and for your home. If you don't know if your home's indoor air quality is healthy or struggling, call Strand Brothers Service Experts for a complimentary in-home analysis and we'll verify your indoor air quality levels and review whole-home air cleaning choices with you.


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Oral cancers include cancer of the tissues in the mouth as well as the throat, neck, and even certain parts of the face. With over 10,000 people dying from oral cancer every year, getting screened by your dentist annually beginning at age 18 is essential.
Although dentists look for visual signs of oral cancer that manifest, including lesions in the mouth or throat as well as lumps in the face of neck, there are other, earlier signs or symptoms you may notice.
Be aware of these early signs of oral cancer and be sure to talk with your dentist or physician if you're experiencing any of the following conditions.
Trouble Swallowing
When this is an early warning sign that a form of oral cancer is present, you may keep feeling as though something is stuck in your throat. However, this is a feeling that won't go away. You may experience feeling as though there is a lump in your throat that's preventing you from swallowing properly. You may also have trouble chewing and unexplained numbness in your mouth.
If you don't have a history of trouble swallowing your food, get this symptom evaluated by your dentist, who can conduct an oral cancer screening and refer you to a specialist for a proper evaluation and diagnosis.
If you have trouble speaking or feel as though you have a constant sore throat, this could be an early sign of oral cancer. You may also experience voice changes in addition to hoarseness or difficulty speaking. Depending on where your oral cancer is and what stage it's in, not everyone will experience this symptom.
However, if you've been experiencing hoarseness that's persistent or feel as though you have a sore throat all the time, visit your dentist or primary care physician for a referral to get further evaluated for oral cancer. These are symptoms you'll want to get addressed as soon as possible!
Trouble Moving Your Jaw or Tongue
If your jaw or tongue feels stiff, painful, or even numb, it's time for an oral cancer screening with your dentist. You may also experience swelling of the jaw or loosening of the teeth without any apparent cause. If you're consistently experiencing pain or numbness in your mouth, it's time to seek a professional opinion!
Ear Pain
This may sound like an unusual symptom for people with oral cancer, but the truth is that some people will experience a persistent earache or ear pain in just one ear. This aching may start out as mild or intermittent, but will eventually get worse. Since oral cancers include those of the face and neck, getting an exam done is essential to determine what the underlying problem is.
Oral cancer is a devastating disease that should not be taken lightly. With regular screenings by your professional dentist, you can catch oral cancer early for your best chances at treatment success. If you're experiencing any of the above signs, get an evaluation and exam done by your dentist to determine your next steps.


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JAKARTA (REUTERS) - Standard & Poor's (S&P) downgraded its outlook for Indonesia's sovereign credit rating on Thursday to stable from positive, citing concerns about stalling reform momentum.
S&P kept its credit rating for Indonesia's long-term sovereign debt at BB+, one notch below investment grade, and B for short-term sovereign debt. The move came as it raised it credit rating on the neighbouring Philippines to investment grade, the second debt agency to do so in less than two months.
"S&P is the only one of the big three to have Indonesia at sub-investment grade, making today's announcement particularly interesting. In our view, this is a justifiable move," Credit Suisse economist Robert Prior-Wandesforde wrote in a research note.
"There is more evidence of structural economic improvement in the Philippines than in Indonesia in recent years. Also, the Philippines' so-called macro vulnerability indicators are generally better than those of Indonesia - the exception being on the public finances."
Indonesia's acting Finance Minister Hatta Rajasa said: "The (revision) is a signal that there are a lot of things that need to be fixed and by doing that, market confidence will stay (strong)."


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Motivation: Clustering of protein-protein interaction networks is one of the most common approaches for predicting functional modules, protein complexes and protein functions. But, how well does clustering perform at these tasks? Results: We develop a general framework to assess how well computationally derived clusters in physical interactomes overlap functional modules derived via the Gene Ontology (GO). Using this framework, we evaluate six diverse network clustering algorithms using Saccharomyces cerevisiae and show that (i) the performances of these algorithms can differ substantially when run on the same network and (ii) their relative performances change depending upon the topological characteristics of the network under consideration. For the specific task of function prediction in S.cerevisiae, we demonstrate that, surprisingly, a simple non-clustering guilt-by-association approach outperforms widely used clustering-based approaches that annotate a protein with the overrepresented biological process and cellular component terms in its cluster; this is true over the range of clustering algorithms considered. Further analysis parameterizes performance based on the number of annotated proteins, and suggests when clustering approaches should be used for interactome functional analyses. Overall our results suggest a re-examination of when and how clustering approaches should be applied to physical interactomes, and establishes guidelines by which novel clustering approaches for biological networks should be justified and evaluated with respect to functional analysis.
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The Chelsea boss wants to send a message to his squad that he's still in charge – even though it could be his last game as manager. Kepa refused to come off when Sarri tried to replace him in extra-time of Sunday's Carabao Cup final defeat by Manchester City. He was fined a week's wages by the club and apologised to Sarri and his team-mates.
Having initially looked set to pick his rebel goalkeeper for a game Sarri knows he cannot afford to lose, the Italian yesterday admitted he wants to send a clear signal to his players. "I want to send a message to my group," he said. "The message could be Kepa is on the pitch, or Kepa is out the pitch. I have to decide what is better for my group."
"He made a mistake. A big mistake. There are some consequences. If the consequence is to play, he has to be ready to play. If the consequence is the bench, he has to be ready to go to the bench." Sarri claimed that substitute keeper Willy Caballero's knowledge of the penalty-taking habits of his former City team-mates was also part of his thinking behind attempting the late switch.
"Willy Caballero is a very good goalkeeper and he's a great man," he added. "He is a point of reference in the dressing room, of course, for his personality and for his behaviour. So I think that he has the maturity to be ready for everything." Sarri's stern words could merely be a charade designed just to fire a shot across the bows of the world's most expensive keeper, a player the Italian knows he needs to keep Chelsea in the hunt for a Champions League spot.
"The goalkeeper is not a problem," Sarri said. "He made a big mistake, but he is really a very nice boy. There is only one difficulty, the results. The problem now is to have results with consistency." The toxic atmosphere at Stamford Bridge against Sarri in last week's home defeat against Manchester United in the FA Cup adds to the pressure, and with the board monitoring developments closely through director Marina Granovskaia.
The axe could be swung if the Blues suffer another bad home defeat tonight. "I spoke with Marina this week, before the final, just for good luck," Sarri said. "I spoke to Marina after the match about the Kepa situation. My relationship with the club is like before."


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Welcome to Stardust@home's Duster of the Month! Each month we will highlight one of the many Stardust@home volunteers (or "Dusters") in our blog. The questions asked are designed to enlighten us about the very important human aspects and motivations of the project's most valuable asset. Each month there will also be a new question from a random member of the science team. If you would like to be a featured Duster of the Month, please send an email to email@example.com.
This Month's Featured Duster is
Michele T. Mazzucato
1. Tell us a little bit about yourself (but please also note questions to come):
Born in 1962, I'm married and we have a daughter. I pursued technical studies and am a surveyor with the Italian State Forestry Corps. I consider myself practical, concise and perseverant. I'm also intolerant to injustices.
2. What part of the world do you currently live?
I live in Italy in a small town near Bologna, not far from the Radio Astronomical Station of Medicina.
3. Have you always had an interest in science?
Yes, especially in astronomy and geodesy. I'm also co-founder of the Gruppo M1, an Italian association of amateur astronomers, legally constituted since 2000.
4. Why do you dust?
Because it is a great opportunity to give my little contribution to the development of our knowledge of the Universe. This project is not a small thing.
5. How do you connect to the internet (e.g., DSL, Cable, modem, Satellite)?
6. Are you involved in any other "citizen science" projects?
I'm involved in some Zooniverse projects.
7. What is your overall life philosophy, or are there words you like to live by?
I would say: let it be and live and let live into their positive meaning.
8. What have you seen, heard, or done that has most amazed you?
The landing on the Moon. The wonders of the microcosm and macrocosm that technology today allows us to observe. Colors and sounds of Nature.
9. What about you surprises people the most?
My availability. I give help to those who need it and I share my experience in science.
10. If you could solve just one mystery in the Universe, what would it be? (the Stardust@home team question of the month)
The mysterious and fascinating dark energy, which is responsible for the accelerated expansion of the Universe. It is estimated that the Universe is made up of about 73% dark energy, 22% dark matter, and only 5% of ordinary visible matter. This knowledge would allow us to better understand the evolution and ultimate fate of the Universe. However, every time we gather new information we are fueled with new questions.


text: Also, in a box or hole or jam or tight corner or tight spot. In a difficult, threatening, or embarrassing position; also, unable to solve a dilemma. For example, He's put us in a bind: we can't refuse, but at the same time we can't fill the order, or Jim's in a box; he can't afford to pay what he owes us, or He quit without giving notice and now we're really in a hole, or We always end up in a jam during the holiday season, or He's in a tight corner with those new customers, or We'll be in a tight spot unless we can find another thousand dollars. All these colloquial terms allude to places from which one can't easily extricate oneself. The phrase using bind was first recorded in 1851; box, 1865; jam, 1914; tight spot, 1852. Also see in a fix.