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In this episode of the O'Reilly Podcast, O'Reilly's Ben Lorica chats with Ben Sharma, CEO and co-founder of Zaloni, a company that provides enterprise data management solutions for Hadoop. Sharma was one of the first users of Apache Hadoop, and has a background in enterprise solutions architecture and data analytics.
Before starting Zaloni, Sharma spent many years as a business consultant and began to see that companies across industries were struggling to process, store, and extract value from their data. Having worked extensively in telecom, Sharma helped equipment vendors deploy large-scale network infrastructures at carriers across the world. He began to see how Hadoop could have an impact in the business analytics aspect of companies, not just in IT.
In this interview, Lorica and Sharma discuss the early days of Hadoop and how businesses across industries are benefitting from Hadoop. They also discuss the evolution of tools in the space and how more companies are moving toward real-time decision-making with the growth of streaming tools and real-time data.
Making Hadoop have an impact in business analytics
In the early days at Zaloni, Sharma had to make a concerted effort to convince large enterprises that Hadoop was the right solution for their data pipeline. At that time, around 2009, there was still some hesitation among large enterprises in adopting Hadoop because enterprise data warehouses had many of the enterprise features companies were already comfortable using.
One of our first customers had a job that would run in a traditional Oracle environment for 36 to 40 hours during a quarter end process. What they were trying to do is get information from their sales data about the equipment renewal. This is an equipment company — they make network equipment and they sell a lot of it. Their equipment has a warranty, and the warranties come up for renewal.
What they wanted to do is, during a quarter end process, go through all those warranties they've collected — 30 million records or so — and identify which customers are coming up for renewal so their sales team can pursue those customer opportunities and get more revenue. It takes them 36 to 40 hours to process this job during a quarter end process. What happens is this runs on their traditional Oracle system, which is also their Oracle ERP system that is doing order entry for all the orders that are coming in. At the end of the quarter, the sales team is trying to get in more orders and at the same time, this job is running, which is slowing down the whole system.
We were able to take that same workload and run it on a very simple Hadoop cluster and run that job in two hours or so. That opened their eyes. … Now they do not slow down their order entry process, they can enable their sales teams to be more agile and be able to get these reports on a more regular basis instead of during the quarter end. That is business value that they were able to show to their line of business, and they were able to quickly get that project on-boarded in Hadoop as one of their first use cases.
Metadata and the validation of on-boarding data
A topic that is becoming more important in processing data is metadata. Practitioners working with data are finding it useful for many things, especially lineage and provenance, to help understand what others have done to the data downstream. Being able to see what's been done to your data enables you to create a repeatable process.
We start from managed data ingestion, bringing data into the Hadoop environment, then we're able to capture metadata as the data is coming in and able to define business and technical metadata along the way.
We saw a need for metadata from early on in terms of not just the schema, if you will — because schema is needed as you process the data and is a given — but also the business metadata, so you can define some of the business attributes that are needed on the data, and also the operational metadata so you can maintain the provenance or the lineage of the data.
The other aspect we were seeing more and more is that in a traditional data warehouse environment or a database environment, you had a lot of constraints and other things that you can define on the tables as you're onboarding the data so that you can reject bad data. As you know, Hadoop is schema-less, where these checks are not done as you ingest the data … Being able to do that validation after you ingest the data, in a Hadoop-friendly way, and still being able to get some measure of data quality was also important because that would drive a lot of the decisions in terms of analytics that were built out of the data. In a lot of cases, we were already seeing our customers starting to onboard data from external third parties where they needed to have these data quality checks, or they were getting data from machines and non-human-entered data, which also needed data quality checks because configurations and other things could be different.
Those are also aspects that were part of what we were trying to put together as a reusable platform for data management.
Real-time decision-making
In his experience working with large-scale enterprises, Sharma has found that the window for making business decisions today is more compressed than ever before. Decision makers are turning toward their streaming data to make decisions faster. Sharma gives us an example:
If you look at how companies are transitioning, from their data journey perspective, a lot of the data that is being generated is no longer transactional data generated by a human doing some action. A lot of the data is being generated by sensors or machines that are being deployed in their customers' environments.
I was talking to a customer yesterday who makes printers, and they are putting sensors in the printer heads so they know if anything goes wrong — they are getting 20 to 50 data points in an hour or sometimes more, and they have hundreds of thousands of these high-end printers deployed all over the world that are sending them data. They need to be able to collect and react to this data so they can provide a better uptime of these high-end printers to their customers.
From libraries to applications
As components in the big data ecosystem continue to mature, Sharma is seeing growing interest in vertical applications:
We definitely see the need for being able to build applications rapidly based on proven platforms. … We see that a lot of our customers who are using Hadoop and the higher level frameworks on top of Hadoop are very focused on how to build a data-centric application, how to build a data product on top of this data platform. That is more of the focus of the customers that we're working with right now.
You can listen to our entire interview in the SoundCloud player above or in our SoundCloud playlist.
This post is part of a collaboration between O'Reilly and Zaloni. See our statement of editorial independence.
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Is a Krill Oil Supplement Effective?
The effectiveness of krill oil supplementation is not yet proven, primarily due to the relatively small number of studies and considerable heterogeneity in study design. However, preliminary evidence suggests that krill oil may be superior to fish oil in increasing levels of EPA and DHA in the blood. Although increased blood levels could lead to better cardiovascular outcomes, further research is needed to determine if krill oil offers similar benefits.
Recent research has shown that taking krill oil supplements can reduce cholesterol by approximately six percent. In addition to reducing cholesterol, krill oil supplementation may reduce other lipid levels, such as phosphatidylserine and LDL cholesterol. The study was published by Nutrients. The results of the study are preliminary and more studies will be needed to establish the precise doses at which these supplements work.
Although fish oil supplements are the most popular and widely consumed form of omega-3 fatty acids, there are also several disadvantages to krill oil. While fish oil is more popular, many people find it to be less appealing due to its high intake and inability tolerate large amounts. Krill oil supplementation is the solution. We'll be discussing the advantages of krill oil supplementation as an alternative to fish oil, and the possible risks and benefits.
Krill oil, which is high-quality and extracted from the Antarctic Ocean's pristine waters, contains extremely absorbable omega-3 fat acids. In addition to promoting brain and cardiovascular health, it also contains antioxidants known as astaxanthin. Unlike fish oil, krill oil is more easily absorbed. That's one reason why so many people prefer it. It's easier to absorb than fish oil, which can make the supplements more effective for a longer period of time.
Megared Omega-3 is one of the most effective krill oil supplement. It's 3 times purer than ordinary krill oil. Megared Omega 3 Krill Oil is packaged in the USA, so they are easier to locate than other supplements. Each capsule has approximately 166mg of EPA or DHA. EPA supplements are the most affordable source of omega-3 fatty acids, so it's worth comparing a few different products before making a final decision.
Other studies, such as those conducted on humans, have shown that EPA is an important nutrient for the cardiovascular system. After an overnight fast, studies comparing DHA and EPA supplements showed that DHA and EPA significantly increased blood levels. However, there was no significant difference between the two groups when it comes to DHA and PPA, which are two of the more popular forms of omega-3 fatty acids.
As a natural source of omega-3 fatty acids, krill oil has gained a great deal of popularity recently. Krill oil is said to be able to perform all the functions of fish oils, plus more. Krill oil is obtained from tiny shrimp-like crustaceans, which feed whales. The word krill means "whale food." These small crustaceans can be found around Antarctica. Krill oil can be found mixed with fish oil.
Krill oil is often used as a supplement to increase their DHA level. However, there are other advantages that krill oils have beyond the omega-3 content. The unique ability of this nutrient to regulate skin hydration, elasticity and other aspects is remarkable. Additionally, krill oil is rich in phospholipids, which allow it to integrate more easily into blood cell membranes. This makes it possible for the nutrients to reach the heart and brain.
Although studies are lacking, preliminary results suggest that krill oil can reduce triglycerides and improve cardiovascular health. A recent study on overweight and obese people found that krill oil consumption of 3g per day was associated with a reduction of cholesterol levels and 5-10% drop in total cholesterol. The results weren't statistically significant. Additional research is needed to confirm this effect.
Norway has the highest levels of DHA/EPA in krill oils. Scientists took a sample from a Norwegian product, and then compared it with the same amount of krill. That sample contained 600 mg of fish oil, 288 mg of EPA + DHA, and 330 mg of omega-3 PUFAs. Krill oil had 63% less fish oil than the sample, which makes it an ideal supplement for a healthy diet.
Recent research has revealed that combination of fish oil and krill oil can be more effective in treating some conditions. In a study of 70 women, a higher dose of krill oil reduced the risk of dysmenorrhea and premenstrual syndrome. In another study of 54 women, krill oil reduced painkiller use and significantly decreased emotional irritability. The results also suggested that krill oil is better for the treatment of inflammatory conditions.
Choline from krill oil has been studied to improve muscle function, especially for endurance athletes. The results showed that this supplement significantly increased the amount of choline in plasma. In this study, researchers measured levels of betaine, dimethylglycine, and trimethylamine N-oxide in the subjects. However, it is not yet clear whether this supplement improves circulating levels of choline. However, it may be beneficial for athletes who do not consume enough dietary choline during endurance activities.
This type of omega-3 fatty acid has many benefits. It also increases the HS-Omega-3 Index. This index measures the amounts of EPA and DHA in the red blood cell membranes. This supplement can be used to reduce oxidative stress following intense training like CrossFit. Research suggests that 82% of CrossFit athletes had an Omega-3 index lower than recommended. Krill oil also has many other health benefits.
Krill oil's phospholipids are a great source of choline. High-performance liquid chromatography-electrospray tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-ESM) analysis was used to identify choline-containing phospholipid classes. These results suggest that krill oil may be an excellent source of choline for human nutritional supplements. It isn't clear if krill oils are suitable for human consumption.
Krill oil may raise the level of choline, but it's not clear if it will increase athletic performance. There is a need to study how much krill oil improves endurance and cognitive function in athletes. These results will allow for further research to be conducted on the effects of krill oil on endurance sports. The raw data will be made available without reservation. So, if you are looking for a supplement, it is best to take the krill oil capsules.
Apart from being a great source of omega-3s, krill oil also contains choline. Choline in the form of PC is naturally found in krill oil and regulates many vital functions in the body. These include the heart, joints, skin, and cognitive functions. Krill oil has many benefits, including eye dryness and liver health. So, it is definitely worth checking out if krill oil is right for you.
Friend-of-the-Sea-certified sustainable krill oil
If you're looking for a krill oil supplement that's certified by the Friends of the Sea, you've come to the right place. The organization has certified dailyNutra krill oil, and you can find the Friends of the Sea eco-label on all of its products. These krill oil supplements are produced by reputable companies, and are backed by human clinical science. DailyNutra's Neptune Krill Oil is a tablet that contains pure Antarctic Krill Oil. These supplements contain a rich source of omega-3s.
MSC-certified krill oil products are produced with a commitment to sustainability. MSC regulates fishing, as well as fisheries and supplements. To promote sustainable seafood, the organization collaborates closely with consumers, fisheries suppliers and retailers. The certification is particularly important when it comes to fish oil supplements, since many of these products don't meet this standard.
Kirkland Signature Krill Oil Supplements are an excellent way to obtain the highest levels of omega-3 Fatty Acids and other nutrients from this krill. Kirkland Signature uses krill that is sustainably harvested from the Antarctic and is manufactured under strict GMP standards. The company also sources krill from a Friends-of-the-Sea-certified supplier.
Enzymotec's K*REAL is another krill oil supplement. It is made from sustainable Antarctic krill. To preserve the natural composition and omega-3 fatty acid in the krill oil, the company uses the Multi-Stage Oil Extraction process (MSO). This ensures that the product is fresh and retains its natural Omega-3 fatty acid content.
Look for the Friends-of-the-Sea seal when looking for krill oil supplements. The label should state whether the company uses sustainable methods of harvesting. The label should also state whether it has undergone third-party testing for heavy metals and other contaminants. These factors are worth paying extra for.

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June 29, 2007
It's the first televised F1 event that The Pond has missed since sometime in 2005, when I mis-set the VCR for a practice session.
Here's the news that's come out of practice, though:
1) Ferrari topped the timecharts. I'm guessing the F2007 is really good on the high downforce circuits, and not-so-great on the low downforce ones (please note, this is in comparison to the McLarens only... they're better than the other teams on all tracks). Fortunately for Ferrari, there aren't that many low downforce tracks left for the year: Silverstone, Monza, and Shanghai. I haven't heard what
Suzuka Fuji's setup is yet... I wonder if the TEAMS know yet?
2) Toro Rosso had a good time in P2, with American Scott Speed 3rd and Liuzzi 5th. Since Mangy-Curs is about as close to being a test track as there is (with all the excitement that suggests), with it's billiard-table smooth asphalt and unchallenging layout, we may be seeing the Adrian Newey-designed car doing the absolute best it can. Or it may have been down to fuel loading, or the teams (other than Ferrari) working on tire wear, or something. We'll see in Quals.
3) Beemer-Sauber. The good news, and I mean that unsarcastically, is that Robert Kubica is back in the car after he was given the okay by the FIA medical chief. Remember, it was only three weeks ago that he had that incredible wreck in Montreal. The bad news, however, is that Grizzly Nick Heidfeld may NOT be able to take to the track for Quals. It seems he has an unspecified back problem that flared up on him and limited his running. If he can't go, Sebastian Vettel will take his place.
Please note that this doesn't seem to be a Jacques Villeneuve type of back problem, where the driver just doesn't want to be with the team anymore (Hungary 2006, remember?), but a real, actual injury.
4) Comedy of the day was provided by Ant Davidison at the very beginning of P2. He was coming out of his garage and speared directly into the back-left tire of Liuzzi's Toro Rosso. Oops. Someone at SuperAguri's got some 'splainin' to do (this was about all I saw of practice today).
See y'all for the Quals report!
Hmm... y'know, this wasn't a bad practice writeup. Maybe I should not watch practice more often?
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PORTUGAL: Tendering was launched on March 30 for the second 40-year PPP concession to design, finance, build and maintain the high speed line between the capital and the Spanish border, covering the 34 km between Lisboa and Poceirão.
Work on the route, designed for mixed traffic and a maximum speed of 350 km/h, is expected to start in 2010 for high speed trains to begin operating between Lisboa and Madrid in 2013.
The concession will see a total of €1·93bn invested in new infrastructure. This includes a third road crossing of the Tagus that, as well as the high speed line, will accommodate an 11 km double-track 1668 mm gauge connection between the Linha de Cintura around Lisboa and the main line to Vendas Novas and the south. This will enable passengers to reach Lisboa's new airport near Alcochete in less than 23 min from Oriente, using a new 20 km link which will have two 1435 mm and two broad gauge tracks.
From a field of four consortia, Elos and Altavia Alentejo have been shortlisted to present their best and final offers for the concession covering the 169 km between Poceirão and the Spanish border at Caia, including a new 1668 mm gauge freight route from Évora to Caia. It is hoped to sign the concession contract in September for work to start in 2010, with some €641m of European Union funding being available for the project.


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Amazon Prime Day sale is set to kick off from July 26 to July 27.
Digit will host a live AMA session on Amazon India where we will answer all your questions.
The best question stands a chance to win an iPhone 11
Amazon's big Prime Day sale is almost here. The sale will stretch from July 26 to July 27 and during that time, a whole host of deals across its entire product catalogue. If you were planning to buy anything, Amazon Prime Day would be a very good time to do so. Of course, making the right choice is easier said than done considering there are so many different options to choose from.
As such, we at Digit have decided to do what we do best. We have teamed up with Amazon to help you buy the right smartphone for your needs. If you have ANY queries about buying a new phone, then let us know and we would be more than happy to answer those questions LIVE during our AMA. The AMA is scheduled for July 23, at 6:30 PM. You can send in your questions by clicking this link. The session will be held on Amazon India. As an added bonus, one lucky winner stands a chance to win an iPhone 11. Ask your best question and stand a chance to win.
Once your questions have been cleared up, you'll still have close to three days to make your decision and narrow down your choices. Then all you have to do is wait for Prime Day to begin!
As always, Prime Day will offer a bunch of deals across a wide range of electronic products. The smartphone category will see up to 40% off on smartphones. Those looking for electronics and accessories such as laptops and tablets can avail up to 60% off. And finally, those on the hunt for a new TV can look forward to discounts of up to 60%.
Of course, it should also be noted that the Prime Day discounts are only valid for Prime Members. Those looking forward to the sale and who don't have a Prime membership may wish to sign up. Prime membership is priced at Rs 999 for an annual subscription or Rs 129 for three months.


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You're likely exhausted by the lack of a resolution with the Michigan Wolverines. It's understandable and despite what will surely be an attempt from the powers that be to convince you everything is fine and normal, the situation surrounding Jim Harbaugh's future with the football program is anything but normal.
What we know is that an extension has been offered and on the table for a little less than a month (or longer, who knows at this point?) and it remains unsigned. Potentially tentatively agreed-upon, yes, but still unsigned.
I've written about how I believe it is time for Michigan to move on. I've written about how both sides are culpable in the current predicament. In the last number of days, we have fielded several questions and criticisms in the comments directed at the Michigan media as a whole as to why people are not working harder for answers.
Even the most connected in our sphere seem to not have much of an idea of what is going on. No disrespect intended to our peers that have been providing updates, but there just has not been a lot that has been a massive development on that front, either.
We have kind of taken the stance here to not report every shred or rumor that comes through the pipeline. We think there are plenty of other outlets that do that and we just try to make sense of what's going on, so that's what we are going to try to do here.
To be frank — and I should preface this by saying I do not have inside information — it does not seem like the situation is all that complicated. The message seems like it has been sent given the actions since the end of the season. That is how Harbaugh said he would like for where he stands to be judged, so we're going to do that.
On Dec. 7, John U. Bacon confirmed the rumors that a three-year deal was on the table with incentive-laden language and lower buyouts. He also mentioned that as many as five NFL teams had an interest in potentially hiring him. Chris Balas of The Wolverine, who made the first mention of the three-year deal, has reported that a deal being consummated seems like a formality, not that the deal is done as some have posted on social media and aggregated on other sites. Sam Webb of The Michigan Insider has had a handful of updates as well, which included an effort to get a deal done by Christmas and an update this week that while the plan appears to be to have him at the helm in 2021 and beyond, there is at least some preliminary interest still there from a handful of NFL teams.
The NFL rumors have been perpetual since Harbaugh left the league to come coach at his alma mater, but they carry a little more weight this year the longer this goes on. The Houston Texans, Detroit Lions, and Atlanta Falcons jobs are already available. The Jacksonville Jaguars and New York Jets, who will hold the top two picks in the draft with shots at franchise quarterbacks, figure to be next in line. The Philadelphia Eagles, Cincinnati Bengals, and Los Angeles Chargers could be other jobs to watch. That puts you at eight potential openings pending surprises from teams like the Chicago Bears, Denver Broncos, or Minnesota Vikings, for example.
This is worth bringing up because that is a lot of positions to fill and even more interviews to take place. Given that what is going on between Michigan and Harbaugh currently seems like it would be a logical parting of ways, there are certainly opportunities there should he choose to pursue them.
Some believed that the dismissal of defensive coordinator Don Brown was a sign that Harbaugh would be back. It was pretty apparent that Brown was not going to be here next year anyway, so I took that as giving him a head start to find other opportunities if he still wanted to coach. Given that he's landed with Jedd Fisch at Arizona, that hunch is confirmed. Harbaugh is still under contract and has a program to run, so the move had to be made regardless of what his future is.
So let's tie this all together, shall we?
Harbaugh and Michigan have been operating right now under the assumption that he is back and locked in moving forward because, well, as of now that is the safest outcome to predict. He was offered an extension and it's there to be signed. The ball is entirely in his court at the moment. We can argue whether or not Michigan should allow that to be the case, but this is a fact of what is going on right now.
The initial timeline was reported that a push would be made to get a deal done before the New Year and then it was moved up to Christmas. We passed the first holiday and we are rapidly approaching passing the second one. The tea leaves aren't hard to read as to why we're here. It seems likely, if not 100 percent accurate, that Harbaugh is going to wait to sign any deal on the table from Michigan until he gets a fuller picture of what his opportunities are back in the NFL. This would also give athletic director Warde Manuel an opportunity to get his ducks in a row either way just in case he does have to make a head coaching hire.
The idea that Michigan is a fallback for the current head coach moving forward has ruffled feathers and rightfully so. If he's not the guy, it would be wise to just cut bait and move on. Lowballing him with an extension offer and clinging to hope that he takes an NFL job so you avoid paying a buyout is borderline malpractice. It is an attempt to save face and be able to say you did right by Harbaugh and wash your hands of blame for why the situation got here in the first place. There is a budget crunch due to the pandemic and that likely factors in here, too. That cannot be discounted. But again, nothing about how either of these sides are currently operating is normal.
If it is true that he is waiting out NFL positions, what happens if those fall through and he signs the extension? Is it another season of going through the process and digging for answers? On a three-year deal under those circumstances, it feels like we would be right back here again next year. I don't know how you sell that to prospective assistants and high-profile recruits.
If it is true that he's back, announce that you've picked your lane and move forward. He is still under contract, so he has a job to do in getting things back on track.
So we keep playing the waiting game and when there's news to report, it will be. But for now, the silence is speaking loudly.
It still feels more likely than not that Harbaugh will return, but the lack of clarity as we crawl into a potential year-seven is getting to be a bit too much.


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How can family stay connected with their loved ones after death? Entrepreneur Vedika Goel has set up India's first online after-life service which allows people to make their last wishes known, by leaving messages for loved ones.
With her venture 'With You' she says there will communication, thoughts and messages with your family members even when you'll not be around. Not only financially, we need to secure our emotional needs too. Your sweet videos, messages or even documents are stored safely with platform for as long as you live and after your death this service will provide those messages to your family whenever you want it to be.
Vedika speaks to Ria Das about her concept, plan and way forward with this idea.
Tell us about 'With You'…
For me, With You is the one stop insurance issues solution for everyone, say financially or emotionally. It works on the after-life space. You record your last messages, video or documents and after your life you choose your family to be the owner of all these personal stuffs. Just register with us and choose a date of delivering. Bingo! You can also decide monthly or one time message delivering process. It's all up to you of how you want your loved ones get over you after your death.
Also recently, we found out that in India, there are lots of unclaimed insurance policies and the amount is more than 4,500 crore. Nobody is even looking into this area. Reason is most of the people don't even know that the person they loved their whole life has left something for them. Even after knowing, they are confused of how to claim those or search about it. With our service, you can easily do that. You can get all the legal documents and it gets cater to your family. So, it solves both the problems. As we say, "Emotions ka insurance".
Your sweet videos, messages or even documents are stored safely with platform for as long as you live and after your death this service will provide those messages to your family whenever you want it to be.
What was the idea behind starting 'With You'?
The idea was to solve a very simple pain point which is present in everyone's life, currently we refuse to recognize it. That is losing beloved ones and how to cope up with it. Honestly, when I started I didn't know that there are official terms for this issue. It's called complicated grief. Recently, while researching about this matter I came to know about it. Even Harvard is also working on it. So, the whole idea is just to help someone get over a loss in an easier way.
When did you decide you wanted to be a digital entrepreneur?
Now, this is a little long story. My first entrepreneurial-ship project was in school in 11th standard. It was a very small project though. I was one of the head in charges. But, the kind of adventurous rush it gave me, I was so amazed by it. Before that, I never felt so good about anything else. One day, one of my friend was sitting and applying which college to choose for next education level, next to her I was sitting and writing down what kind of service I can provide to the society. There was a line in my entrepreneurship classes that I remember every time - once you recognize a problem, you just know what to start with. The idea just pop up somehow like that way in my mind, but I was too scared to tell anybody since I was just a student back then, and chatting about the idea of my own business with someone in that age would have made it a joke. With time and experience, last year only I took this decision to make it large.
My inspiration: I'm a die-hard fan of writer Robin Sharma
What inspired you to do what you do?
My personal experience taught me of listening to other people. This idea was not the first thing that struck me. Be it my family or friends, when I started listening them carefully I felt that this is the one that I always wanted to do for our society but was too scared to put it in front of other persons. When they started apologizing for their loved ones sudden death, that why they weren't prepare and one last goodbye might have helped. It was the point I felt the necessity of this site. I used to be very scared, rather I used to think that there is no youth probability that I fall badly by face but it's better than let something collapsed inside me. Then I finally start it.
As a female entrepreneur, what are the challenges you faced?
Making people believe in me and my thought was a big task that time. When I passed that situation through, lack of inventors was another one. Even if I got good investors, I rejected many of them for two reasons. I meet two kinds of people during that phase. One type wanted to invest just because it started by a female and another type hesitated to invent because it started by a female. Either of these cases, I wasn't very comfortable with.
Who is your inspiration in life?
There is no particular person, but I'm a die-hard fan of writer Robin Sharma. Whenever I read his books, I feel so inspired. You know, let me do what I feel like doing and let me give all in. the future we'll decide later.
What's your winning mantra?
Listening to the heart. There will be lots of people on the way to your dream, who might discourage you or you might get lots of criticism. You just have to listen to your heart.
This service is getting its best because of the digital boom in India. If someone like me wants to start something up, this the right time I must say.
What is With You's future? Did you meet your goal or yet to be there?
Obviously, yet to come. But, the number of investors I'm getting right now, I'm very satisfied. In future also, I'm sure it will get increased. Responses that are received by many digital platforms like SheThePeople.TV are encouraging. Other way, I'm getting more request from various parts of India, that there are so many new comers want to join With You. So, on a very positive note, we're growing.
What do you think of the digital boom in India?
This service is getting its best because of the digital boom in India. If someone like me wants to start something up, this the right time I must say.
How does Digital India empower women?
I think, it's giving the space to a woman that was always needed to be there. But, nobody ever cared. Now it's booming because, you're sitting at home and blogging, it reaches to thousands of people. That's how you're connecting to India.
Believe in your dreams and don't let anyone stop you, not even yourself.
India is growing with a large number of women entrepreneurs- it's a season of change?
It's a very proud feeling to know that soon every entrepreneur hopefully would be women. It's a great empowerment for us.
What do you think of the startup culture in India?
Now in India everything is a startup culture. From, blogging to watching video, behind everyone's mind there are small ideas growing to make a difference. This is the best way of developing India. If every mind starts thinking about startups, India will be somewhere out of the sky where we always wanted it to be.
One message for all young entrepreneurs…
Believe in your dreams and don't let anyone stop you, not even yourself.


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August 27, 2012 On Honor Killings
Our history is soaked in the blood of honor killings; violent and merciless death in the name of religion and God. Millions have perished before their time, their lives brutally ended for nothing. For religion. We the Jews have most markedly suffered over thousands of years of history anti-semitic mass extinctions. To this day, in our much safer, civilized society, humans feel the shadow of violent religion lurking. There are many manifestations of religious violence, some of it subtle and more commonplace, some of it shocking bloodshed. Be it genocides led by angry mobs in African countries or a lone cold-blooded monster that enters a holy place and opens fire, people continue to be compelled by religion to shoot, hang, stone, rape, destruct – the four modes of death and then some. These people kill out of fanatical religious belief — It is their god who supposedly sent them. It's the inexplicable history of human atrocities.
Why? I ask you, what is it about religion that compels such cold-heartedness? Is it religion itself? Is this the inherent nature of religion?
I think not. Religion itself is practiced daily by most of the world population without harm, and at times with much value. Religion not only provides comfort and security, when looked at from the angle of a liberal believer it can be so turned and shaped and tweaked as to be quite moral, self-sacrificing and meaningful. Are the individuals cruel, and religion only a vehicle for their cruelty? Is religion merely a reflection of each individual believer's morality? Are religious values what you interpret it to be, without static values in itself? Are there particular religions or religious belief that is guilty of these cruelties?
We need to note — religion isn't only a moral guide. What religion teaches –be it good or evil – is only one part. Religion provides social structures and common narratives, it binds people with similar experiences and it has come to embody through the ages a richness of history, culture and the very story of human existence.
It is hard to take apart all these elements and understand where things go wrong. It is easy to see that things do go wrong, but also things also go right. Religion, for its millions of manifestations, can seem like a million paradoxes. It's the paradoxes I've always struggled to understand, the many grays between the black and white and good and evil. Both ink and blood have been spilled on these questions, and still, we're none the wiser. Maybe one day the raging debate will be better understood. Small miracles do happen.


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1 colored bell pepper, jullienne
12 oz. frozen broccoli
8 oz. frozen snow peas
2 Tablespoons rice vinegar
2 large egg whites
2 Tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 c. water
1 Tablespoon cornstarch
2/3 c. McMasters Hawg Sauce
1/3 c. rice vinegar
2 Tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon chili garlic paste
1. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Thoroughly beat together marinade ingredients with a fork. Marinate chicken pieces for 10-30 minutes, uncovered, in the fridge. Remove and place in a saucepan of gently boiling water with an additional tablespoon of vegetable oil. Boil 3 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok or skillet on medium-high heat. Add broccoli and peppers and cook until just barely tender. Remove to a separate bowl.
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3-A Wide-input Adjustable Switching Regulator Schematic Circuit Diagram
The PTN78060 is a series of high-efficiency, buck-boost, integrated switching regulators (ISR) from good old Texas Instruments (TI). The caseless, double-sided package has excellent thermal characteristics and is RoHS compliant. The PTN78060 devices °Orate from a remarkably wide input voltage range:
Note that the —A version supplies a negative output voltage. The devices provide high-efficiency step-down voltage conversion for loads of up to 3 A.
The PTN78060 devices are suited to a wide variety of general-purpose applications that operate off 12-V, 24-V, or tightly regulated 28-V dc power, hence are ideal for running low-voltage electronics from a very high-power 24-V battery unit salvaged from an electric wheelchair and migrated into a robot.
The output voltage Vo can be set to any value over a wide adjustment range using a single external resistor RsET, using the equation
RSET = 54.9kL2x(1.25V/Vo-VmiN) – Rp
If pin 4 is left open, the output voltage defaults to the lowest value. Limiting ourselves to the two positive-output regulators, for the -W version, VMIN, and Rp are 2.5 V and 6.49 kfl respectively; for the -H device, the values 11.824 V and 6.65 kfl should be used. For the output to remain in regulation, the input voltage must exceed the output by a minimum differential voltage. Another consideration is the pulse width modulation (PWM) range of the regulator's inter-nal control circuit. For stable operation, its operating duty cycle should not be lower than a certain minimum percentage. This defines the maximum advisable ratio between the regulator input and output voltage magnitudes. For satisfactory performance, the operating input voltage range of the PTN78060x must satisfy the following requirements.
1. For PTN78060W devices supplying output voltages lower than 10 V, the minimum input voltage is (V0+2 V) or 7 V, whichever is higher.


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A vehicles's owner's manual may not be exciting reading, but they have valuable information about how to operate and maintain your vehicle. This information could be vital, especially if you are planning to drive this car for the foreseeable future. Learning how to properly operate and maintain your vehicle could help to put you in good stead when it comes to thinking about selling it when the time is right. If it is still in a fine-working condition, the higher the likelihood of it getting sold sooner. Remember, some states, like Maryland, will require your car to undergo a maryland state inspection before you will be allowed to sell and hand over your vehicle. It is important that you get your car checked over as often as you can to ensure that it passes the inspection process. If you add anything to your car or truck, such as a bed cover, you will need to let them know that it's an add-on and not part of the vehicle, as they want to inspect the vehicle how it is. You can read more about add-ons like a truck bed cover over at peragon.com if you want additional information.
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CloudSploit Groups allow you to segment users and connected IaaS accounts within your CloudSploit account. Users can belong to multiple groups; however, connected IaaS accounts can only belong to one group. Within each group, group administrators and members can be defined. Groups can be used to restrict access to scan reports and CloudSploit findings.
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Selection as TEDxMcAllen Speaker
Today at a conference, TEDxMcAllen revealed the roster for our local TED event, scheduled for October. I am thrilled to tell you that I will be one of the speakers.
Today at a conference, TEDxMcAllen revealed the roster for our local TED event, scheduled for October. I am thrilled to tell you that I will be one of the speakers.
I'm excited to announce that The History Press has hired me to write Ghosts of the Rio Grande Valley, a book on the most famous hauntings from the Texas borderlands. Set for publication in the fall of 2016, the collection will feature photographs and fabulous artwork by José Meléndez. Further…
My guest article "Toltec Traces in 'The Thunder-Rider'" is up at On an Underwood No. 5, a blog devoted to Robert E. Howard and his works of fiction. The piece analyzes Howard's use of Mesoamerican myth and legend in a posthumously published story draft.
The great folks over at the genre website GeekaChicas interviewed me about my work, Latinos in genre fiction, the Hugos, and much more. Go read the piece at http://geekachicas.net/2015/07/08/author-david-bowles-on-inclusive-literature-the-hugos-and-the-future-of-genre-fiction/
My short story "Winds That Stir Vermillion Sands" is up at Strange Horizons, accompanied by a fantastic introduction by author Sabrina Vourvoulias and a podcast version read by Anaea Lay.
My poems "Santander" and "Escape" have been accepted for publication in the upcoming winter edition of Cybersoleil Journal.
The delightful folks at the Red River Review have accepted my poems "Tlacuache, Cornered" and "Losing My Accent" for publication in their August 2015 issue.
Lamar University Press released my book Border Lore: Folktales and Legends of South Texas. The volume is already available at Amazon and will soon go live at other major venues.
The literary magazine Axolotl will be publishing my translations of four Nahuatl poems in their upcoming issue.
My story "Ancient Hunger, Silent Wings" won one of Devilfish Review's Kraken Awards: third place in fiction. The piece, a fantasy set in 19th-century New Mexico, appears in their Kraken Award issue.


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U nlike other apps that are dating feel a lot more like gaming than a way to look for a partner, Hinge's tagline claims all of it: вЂDesigned become deleted.' Among the best downloads that are swiping-like can spend their thumb in, Hinge sets it self aside when you're a reference and destination if you are intent on getting a relationship. With regards to had been started by Justin McLeod in 2012, their concept would be to establish pool of singles that has been had been for a passing fancy web page as Match or eHarmony, but desired a far more approach that is modern. Once they first established, the premise ended up being predicated on friends-of-friends on Twitter, attempting to replicate antique matchmaking. Since it expanded in appeal, they developed an even more targeted algorithm to suggest matches according to choices, and in the end, were sold to Match.com. If you are prepared to just simply just take their romantic activities into the level that is ultimate Hinge is definitely an exciting—and promising—app that ideally, you won't have to have for lengthy. You need to know before you download and dig in, here's what:
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A smart device to become a member since Hinge is mobile-only, you'll need. You can either sign up with Facebook to instantly pull in your info, or use a mobile number to verify your info whether you download from the iTunes App Store or Google Play. From right right here, you may expect the basic principles of almost every platform that is single-and-looking including training, height, ethnicity, alcohol/drug/pot use plus some other people. Then again, Hinge acts just just just how you'd like every very first date to work by requesting interesting concerns. These could possibly be вЂtwo truths and a lie' or вЂyour ideal vacation' or something else that gets to your values, views and pastimes. None from it is just too tricky, so don't be concerned, but try to be as creative—and truthful as you possibly can. As soon as you've completed these inquiries, you can include images, and then possible times can match with you centered on your reactions or your handsome cup.
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Pro : Hinge is award-winning.
Dating expert Lisa Holden is not simply handing its users a random batch each time. In reality, it is far prior to the bend with regards to of matching, if you compare their information with other industry requirements. "The business recently established a вЂMost Compatible' feature, made from a Nobel Prize-winning algorithm, that uses advanced device learning how to understand someone's choices with time and pair see your face along with other users these are generally almost certainly to like and who will be likely to like them straight straight back," Holden explains. While this may possibly not be too essential in regards to your hands-on knowledge about the application as well as its functionality, it is a pleasant reassurance to understand your investment of the time (and maybe cash) is stretching further.
Professional : Hinge calls for context with matching.
On swiping apps that are most, you merely go on to the proper and—boom!—you might be matched. Hinge requires one to get one step further and articulate especially exactly exactly just what caught your attention. Maybe it had been a skydiving picture or even a funny reaction to a prompt. Regardless of the explanation, Holden states getting certain gives you a screen into exactly what your prospective match is interested in. "This provides the other individual context once they have вЂliked' and offers both parties a bit more fodder for conversation starters," she adds.
Professional : Hinge makes recommendations.
As an element of their award-winning algorithm, an awesome function of Hinge is the way they make ideas for you. Relationship and sex specialist Courtney Geter LMFT, CST states by analyzing the manner in which you connect to other users, Hinge grows smarter in what matters for you, draws your attention and well, keeps it. "This is useful as it can induce a faster reference to some body more appropriate in place of needing to proceed through match after match," she stocks.


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Historic Sites of Manitoba: Scurfield Park (Scurfield Boulevard, Winnipeg)
This park, located in the neighbourhood of Whyte Ridge, is found in the property inside the circle created by Columbia Drive and Scurfield Boulevard. Two plaques, located on the east side of the intersection of Scurfield Boulevard and Columbia Drive, are dedicated to teacher and administrator Jack Milburn Scurfield and his nephew, real estate developer and builder Ralph Thomas Scurfield, founder of Nu-West Group of Companies.
Information for this page was provided by The City of Winnipeg's Planning, Property and Development Department, which acknowledges the contribution of the Government of Manitoba through its Heritage Grants Program.
This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.
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In his latest review, the chap in the cap waxes lyrical about the new Rukka Kalix glove. It's a short-cuff, summer, waterproof glove. Made from a mix of a textile fabric called Taslan and cowhide, its waterproofing comes courtesy of a laminated, Gore-Tex membrane. There are few gloves that are as well spec'd as the Rukka Kalix. Rukka has thrown everything at this glove. It features the best of everything, yet it is still incredibly comfortable to wear. Of course, it is not a cheap glove, and there are lots of gloves that purport to do what the Kalix does for a lot less money. But in the margin the Rukka Kalix glove is probably better equipped and constructed than any of those would-be competitors. Chris walks us through the details and, although he acknowledges that you can buy summer waterproof gloves for a lot less, he does explain why the extra cost of the Rukkas can sort of be justified.
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About this game
Booms.io is a Action game developed by Replay Entertainment. The latest version of Booms.io is 1.0. It was released on May 7, 2018. You can download Booms.io 1.0 directly on https://forpcdownload.com. Over 662 users rating a average 4.4 of 5 about Booms.io. More than 50,000+ is playing Booms.io right now. Coming to join them and download Booms.io directly!
However, the question arises: why do users want to get Booms.io for PC Windows devices? (windows 7, 8, or 10). This is simply because a laptop offers them a larger screen with an enhanced experience. Also, not everyone has an android phone or tablet, right?
In this article, we will cover the ways to download Booms.io on pc with and without Bluestacks. So there are two methods to install Booms.io APK on the computer.
How to use Booms.io on PC Windows
Before you start, you will need to download the apk installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.
[Note]: You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.
There are many good android emulators in market, the best one is andy, Bluestacks, Nox App player and mynamo. In this guide, we will tell you the method to download Booms.io using Bluestacks and Nox App player.
Download Booms.io for PC with Bluestacks
- Firstly, You should install Bluestacks Software on your Computer or Laptop. (Note: Come back to this post once you installed Bluestacks correctly)
- After Bluestacks, now, you must download .APK file of Booms.io. Click here.
- Open the Bluestacks App already installed on your PC/Laptop. In the left-hand corner toolbox, you will find an option of Add APK. Load the APK file using the option on the Bluestacks. Click on that.
- It will ask about the location where you have kept the downloaded APK. In my case, I have kept it on Desktop, so I am selecting that.
- It will now automatically install the application on Bluestacks. You will find the Booms.io on applications tab on the main screen of the Bluestacks window.
- Now, you are all set to use Booms.io on PC. Here is the Booms.io successfully running on my PC after installing and clicked on the app.
Now, we should discuss the installation of Booms.io on PC using NOX App player. You can use this method if Bluestacks method is not working properly on your Laptop or Computer.
Download Booms.io for PC with Nox App player
- First of all, you must download Nox App player, click on the software to start installation on your Computer/Laptop.
- Now, download APK file from here.
- After installation, open the NOX player. In the right-hand side corner toolbox, you will find an option of 'Add APK'. Click on that option.
- Select Don't show again and click on I know.
- You have to choose the APK from the downloaded location. As I have saved it on the desktop, I choose from there. (If your downloaded file is in Downloads area, select the .APK from there itself)
- Nox will automatically install the Application. Open it from the home screen of Nox app player.
- You will then be asked about if you want to change your location from 'Worldwide' to any particular location. Initially, choose Later option.
- Now, you are ready to use the App with some pre-existing website links embedded in the App.
- Note: Use ESCAPE to come back to the home screen or else you can use the symbols to operate Booms.io app on PC NOX app player.
Which Emulator Should I Use?
If you're going to follow my recommendation then I suggest you go with NOX because it's quite simple and easy to understand. You don't have to panic yourself for anything it will teach after every step for once to guide about how this Emulator works.
If it didn't work for you then you can search for its alternative android emulators, the best alternative of NOX is BlueStack. It is also good and worth to use only if NOX didn't work for you.
Download Booms.io App for PC without Bluestacks
Users who want to experience the available movies & TV without blustacks can use a new software called The ARC Welder.
- So this software only runs through google chrome browser. If you don't have it by default, please go ahead & download it.
- Then search for Arc Welder chrome extension in the google chrome store and simply download it.
- Now follow the same steps. Download Booms.io apk file, and run it on arc welder.
- Choose the option – full window or partial screen while testing.
- You can start using the app on your PC with these steps.
With these steps, you can have Booms.io on your PC after these two methods are implemented.
So this is how you can download or install Booms.io for Pc. Hope you guys have enjoyed my work and don't forget to share this method with your friends and loved ones.
You can also try this procedure on your Mac if you're looking for Booms.io for Mac devices.
If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!
The description of Booms.io
Booms.io is a fun and thrilling new IO game concept.
The goal is to smash foes with your flail io and survive for as long as possible in the Gladiator Arena.
How To Play:
✔ Swing io flail at opponents to crush them.
✔ You can also throw your weapon at brutes io and then pick it up.
✔ Collect food particles and defeat enemies to grow your brutal io mace.
★ Cute tiny heroes
★ 13 Characters – Gladiator, Centurion, Pirate, Poseidon, Pygmy, Indian, Dark Lord, Elf, Knight, Viking, Angel, Samurai, Ragnarok
★ Customize Your Hero: Full Character Customization
★ 14 Weapons: Lifestar, Deathstar, Mocika, Gaddakylfa, Misericorde, Tesseract, Kol-Bin, Rhundu, Furibo, Mar-Duk, Granuale, Ohtar, Hoplite, Mace io
★ 13 Garment Accesories: Crista, Corinthian, Crown, Redingote, War Bonnet, Djal-Djal, Salmarill, Telesphor, Deception, Horned, Armet, Malachim, Kimono
★ 13 Tattoos and Special Items: Segmentanta, Hipporothax, Squama, Occluder, Ori, Meng-U, Vallaslin, Ta-Moko, Obscure, Triskele, Jotunn, Hauberk, Wings
★ Left/Right Control Options
Become the biggest bool in the Gladiator Arena, smash brutes and have Boom.io fun!
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Full network access:
– Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.


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I never remember the name of Mullein, Latin name Verbascum thapsus (left/first photo), so I thought I'd blog it in an attempt to remember.
Fun facts about the Mullein: It does not flower until the second year, and an individual flower is only open for a single day.
The second I saw for the first time and had to look it up when I got home: Ghost Pipe or Monotropa uniflora. They are completely white, pop up from under the leaves in small bunches, and get their nutrients from tree roots via fungi. While they look like fungi themselves, they are regular flowering plants that are non-photosynthetic.


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"Life is like a book with many different chapters. Some tell of tragedy, others of triumph. Some chapters are dull and ordinary, others intense and exciting. The key to being a success in life is to never stop on a difficult page, to never quit on a tough chapter. Champions have the courage to keep turning the pages because they know a better chapter lies ahead."
Rich Ruffalo, Award-winning Athlete
"Effort only fully releases its reward after a person refuses to quit."
Napoleon Hill
Right now, you may have hit a difficult page or a tough chapter in either your life or your writing. I'm right there with you. I've hit a thorny patch in the latest revision of my children's novel and I've just started my rewrite — it's tough going. I have to change something major and it's rippling through my entire story. I'm in a tough spot, but I'm going to take Rich Ruffalo's advice and "keep turning the pages."
Rich knows what he's talking about. He knows how rough it can be to keep going when the going gets tough. Legally blind since he was a young man, he went through many bouts of despair, but he never gave up on his dream to become an elite athlete. Ultimately, triumphed over circumstances and won a sheaf of international and national medals as an outstanding athletic competitor and motivator. His book, "P.E.P.: The Seven Ps to Positively Enhance Performance" chronicles his gritty, inspiring story.
In looking at his story, several qualities about him jump out, qualities we can all use to jump start our own projects if they're stalled:
He had a mission: Along with his physical challenge, Rich also had a tremendous drive to excel on the playing field. Over time, he transformed that drive into a burning desire to prove that even a major physical impediment was no obstacle to outstanding performance. That desire became his mission and motivator.
He had support: Throughout his many ups and downs, Rich was surrounded by family and friends who believed in him. Along with his own belief in his abilities, this support gave him the courage and the will to break out of despondency, set failure aside, and go for the gold. His team became another powerful motivator.
He made it about others: Over and over in his book, Rich stresses the importance of putting others first. When we get outside our own heads, we move beyond self-imposed boundaries. His inspiration was bigger than his limitations.
OK, we can do this! We can reignite our sense of mission, reach out for support, push past self-imposed limits, and overcome the obstacles we face. Write on!


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When M and I got back home after our Christmas travels, I started thinking about my dissertation with a renewed sense of energy, but also a renewed sense of panic. Because it's due really soon, you know? I have a 19 May filing deadline. That's not much time. I made a kind of a promise to myself: I'll have the third chapter done by the end of January. It seemed a little ambitious, but also necessary.
And now, look! It's the end of the January, and I'm turning this chapter over to my advisor on Wednesday.
What this means, of course, is that I'm working like mad to finish it by Wednesday. The stupid thing is written, mostly. I've got fifty-plus pages, and the bulk of the content is written. What I'm doing now, and what I'll be doing right up until I hand this in, is cleaning up my notes, which are scattered throughout the manuscript and say things like "Analysis of this?" and "Ref to secondary lit?" and "Transition sentences" and "concluding section!!!" This is by -far- the most annoying part of writing, ever. It's giving me a headache. But it'll get done.


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Staff Picks: The Best Music Of 2016
Scott, Editor In Chief
Drake - Views
That it was overplayed and completely ubiquitous was irrelevant to me, The 6 God۪s no-fucks-given style delivered again.
Beyonce - Lemonade
Speaking of high-profile releases, the internet chatter almost overshadowed what an incredibly soulful, diverse, powerful statement of music this was. Bow down to the queen.
Leon Vynehall - Rojus
Making believe that there actually can still be cool, interesting electronic and house music produced these days.
Honorable Mentions: Chance the Rapper - Coloring Book, Frank Ocean - Blonde, Skepta - Konichiwa (grime bruv!), Solange - Seat at the Table
Daniel, Unhemmed Contributor
Radiohead - A Moon Shaped Pool
With that voice, the commentary associated, and a dream world I want to float in_it۪s the perfect musical genius I expected from Thom Yorke.
Band Of Horses - Why Are You Ok
There is something worthy when you slow things down - and BOH has done just that. A meditation, really.
Lapsley - Long Way Home
This year she made me weep (for days) and then helped me back up to dance on the subway, all in one album.
Sharan, Director of Marketing
Kaytranada - 99.9%
Aside from some great cameos, Kaytranada is a fresh take on the melting pot of electronic, funk and rap. Plus, you can't fight the urge to bust a move.
R_f_s Du Sol - Bloom
The perfect mid-afternoon creative fuel, road trip vibes or dance at home when no one's watching jams. Standout songs include "Like An Animal" and "Hypnotised.
Mark, Unhnemmed Contributor
Anderson Paak - Malibu
Paak put together a banner 2016 campaign that started in January with the release of Malibu, his second record. On it, Paak combines the soul of James Brown with the lyricism and songwriting of Kendrick Lamar.
Francis and the Lights - Farewell, Starlite!
After a huge year, (collabs with Bon Iver, Chance the Rapper, The Weeknd, and Cashmere Cat among others), this record came in under the radar but was critically acclaimed, thanks in no small part to the collaboration on "Friends" with Bon Iver and Kanye West.
David Bowie - Blackstar
The timing of the record's release nearly coinciding with Bowie's death notwithstanding, this brief record was a brilliant masterpiece. Still, it's hard not to feel all the feels at the start of the best song, "Lazarus," when Bowie sings, "Look up here, I'm in heaven."
Coralyn, Director of PR
Solange - A Seat at the Table
With her incredible voice and melodies setting the stage, this one is about identity, and then some, and illustrates a powerful, hopeful narrative that came at such a perfect time. I get chills just thinking about it.
Phantogram - Three
Everything I love about Phantogram - dark, gritty, and with the perfect amount of rhythmic pop. Though I will say seeing them perform live for the first time made this album exponentially better.
Kendrick Lamar - Untitled, Unmastered
When an artist drops an album full of raw, half-finished, literally untitled and unmastered hits and still strikes a weighty chord, you know it۪s real.


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In this little article I will tell you my impressions about Russia, a country full of surprises and many things that makes us want to visit again and again.
My experience in Russia begins in the winter of 2015, to be exact on December 28 of this year, this day I arrived to this country for only 10 days, arriving with the knowledge and stereotypes that we have most of the people outside this country; bears riding bicycles through the streets of the city, people drinking vodka through the streets and especially the cold weather and the white snow.
Why did I come to this country? the answer is simple, for love.sometimes we take the risk to live an adventure to go to another country, we arrive without the knowledge of the language, without knowing the traditions and customs and the most difficult is begin a new step in or life.
The first feeling I had when getting off the plane was the cold winter that was at that time, being below zero and I was just wearing a jacket, jeans and of course my baggage.With the illusion of leaving the airport and starting to live and feel the true essence of Russia, many of us have wanted to visit, at that moment I felt mixed feelings, sad to feel that I am far away from my country and my family and the feeling of being in a country that I always had the illusion. My adventure began when I went out to the streets, to see that sign in Russian "добро пожаловать" (Welcome), to start listening people speak in a different language and go to the taxi that it was waiting me to go to my destination, a hotel to spend the first night in a hotel near the Moscow square.
My visit to Moscow was only for a day to rest and of course, to visit the red square that people must visit when visiting Russia and in the afternoon of December 29th to go to Saint Petersburg, traveling by train.
When I arrived at the square I expected to see the amazing Saint Basil´s cathedral, one of the most emblematic buildings, of the country, the buildings that surround the red square I was impressed by the beauty that they have.In the afternoon I had to go to the railway station to go to my destination and the reason for my visit to Russia, it was to know the city of St. Petersburg.
For me it was strange at that time to use the transport, in a place that is far from what is known to me, the transport that I used was the subway to get to the railway station that would take me to Piter, as affectionately is called Saint Petersburg.
Russia offers different ways of traveling between Russian cities; bus, train, plane and car, but of course to feel that I was in Russia, I traveled on a train that is high speed it is called "SapSan", which is very comfortable and connects you between the two cities in an approximate time about 4 or 5 hours between both cities.
There are other trains that the time of arrival is about 9 or 10 hours, to use these trains is more advisable to do it, is during the nights, in this transport you have the option to sleep in beds or bunk beds that each car has and It really is a very traditional Russian way to travel, it is worth mentioning that it is a convenient way to do it.
The feeling of being traveling on a Russian transport was very satisfying, seeing the winter landscapes offered by Russia, full of snow, with trees adorned with white and having the emotion to arrive to the cultural capital of Russia.
Arriving in Saint Petersburg, the first thing you see at the railway station is a bust of Peter the Great, who was the founder of this city.when going out and see the buildings full of history, with a different style to Moscow.
Saint Petersburg is a city that I fall in love at first sight and that made me feel the sensation of being at home and the feeling of staying here for many more years.
Do you want to know how is the celebration of the new year in Saint Petersburg?
That is in the next vlog.
To be continued...
Check out the other Experiences!
Celebrating New Year in Russia
Tzarina tours (Russia, St. Petersburg)


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Emilio Ferrara and Zeyao Yang have attempted to measure and analyze emotional contagion in Twitter. (Illustration by Suha Park)
With this in mind, Emilio Ferrara, research assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science and computer scientist at the USC Information Sciences Institute, and Zeyao Yang of Indiana University have attempted to measure and analyze emotional contagion in Twitter. For this purpose, they selected a random sample of 3,800 Twitter users, and followed their activity for one week.
"According to the theory of emotional contagion, emotions and emotional states are transferred from one person to another by social interactions," said Ferrara, who joined USC's Information Science Institute last year. "We are trying to see if this is also true in the case of social media interactions."
Ferrara and Yang used an algorithm that computed the 'emotional' value of users' tweets, and classified them as positive, negative, or neutral. They then established comparisons between a user's tweet and the sentiment of the tweets that appeared in his or her newsfeed during the previous hour.
The study's results, which were published in the journal PLOS One in November, suggest that positive emotions spread about two times broader on social media than negative ones. This has significant implications in multiple settings such as managing mood disorders.
"What we share on social media matters," Ferrara said. "We now know that there is a possibility of affecting people's mood by changing what they are exposed to, and exposing them to more positive messages."
The research also indicates that a higher number of positive tweets in users' newsfeeds result in the production of positive messages, while the presence of negative tweets results in the production of negative ones. Furthermore, about 20 percent of Twitter users were classified as highly susceptible to emotional contagion — with more than half of their tweets affected. Those users were four times more likely to be affected by positive tweets than negative ones.
"Similarly to what happens with people' susceptibility to catching the flu, some individuals are more inclined to change emotional states as a reaction to the contents they are exposed to, while others hold stronger emotional states that rarely change irrespectively of the type of emotional stimuli they receive," Ferrara said.
The study's results could help determine ways of better communicating messages in social media, and given its undeniable impact in modern life, insights on online social interactions are most welcome in every field.
"We can already see encouraging signals in people's relationship with information found online," Ferrara said. "For example, more and more people are now able to realize when they are exposed to rumors or inaccurate reporting online."


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Assoc. Prof. Lynda Balneaves, UBC School of Nursing, is the principal investigator of The Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes Program (CAMEO), a research program offering support to cancer patients and their health professionals. Researchers at the BC Cancer Agency and the UBC School of Nursing have documented the need for a program that addresses the need for credible information on complementary care.
Led by Balneaves, Tracy Truant, co-investigator and Regional Professional Practice Leader in Nursing at the BC Cancer Agency, and the University of Calgary's Dr. Marja Verhoef, CAMEO offers a variety of education and decision support strategies on how to safely integrate evidence-based complementary medicine with conventional cancer care.
The first of its kind in Canada, CAMEO offers group education as well as one-on-one decision support at the BC Cancer Agency's Vancouver Centre. Patients and support persons can participate through recommendation by a health professional at the BC Cancer Agency or by contacting the program directly.
For more information, visit www.bccancer.bc.ca/cameo.


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How to Sell Your Old AirPods
If you are upgrading to AirPods 2, you're likely wondering how to sell your old AirPods and where to sell your AirPods. Here's a look at what you need to do before you sell your AirPods and where you can trade in your old AirPods for cash.
Apple won't give you money for your old AirPods, but you can trade them in for about $50 at a few sites and you can sell them on your own for more money once you remove them from your account and clean them.
If you want to sell your AirPods for more than $50 you will need to get on eBay, LetGo or Facebook Marketplace. Keep in mind the market for used AirPods may be lower than for used iPhones and iPads.
How much are used AirPods worth? $45-$50 trade-in or up to $120 on eBay.
How to Sell AirPods
Before you sell AirPods you need to unpair them from your iPhone or iPad and remove them from iCloud. You can skip this option if you really want to, but it is a good idea to remove them from your iCloud so that you don't confuse them with AirPods 2 if you need to locate them later.
- Put your AirPods in the case. This sets them to offline.
- Go to iCloud.com and login.
- Click on Find my iPhone.
- Click on All Devices.
- Click on AirPods.
- Click on Remove from Account if you see it.
- If you don't see it, click on AirPods in the Top Center of the screen.
- Click On the X to remove AirPods.
This removes your old AirPods from your account so they won't connect to your devices and gets them ready for sale. The next thing to do is to clean your AirPods. This is especially important if you are selling them to an individual and not to a reseller that would likely perform some additional cleaning during refurbishment.
- Wipe the case and your AirPods with a soft lint free cloth.
- Use a q-tip or cotton swab to clean the mesh and microphone openings.
- You can also use a toothbrush or soft brush lightly to remove debris.
Apple doesn't recommend using any cleaning solution or sharp objects, but you may need a toothpick or a small metal paperclip edge to scrape out some of the earwax build up. You should also wipe your AirPods with an alcohol wipe. Other sources recommend using denatured alcohol to wipe down the AirPods and your charging case and then leaving everything open and out to dry. If you happen to own a PhoneSoap cleaner or similar tool, use that to disinfect.
Where to Sell Your AirPods
You can't trade your AirPods into Apple and Gazelle doesn't want them. There are a few places that will give you cash for your old AirPods without you needing to sell them directly to a person. Most of these stores are offering $45 to $50 if your AirPods are working, even if they show wear.
- BuyBackWorld offers $45 for Average condition with the case and $50 for Excellent.
- MyPhones Unlimited offers $50 for working AirPods.
Either of these options is going to be the quickest way to sell your AirPods without a hassle. You can get more if you sell your AirPods yourself on eBay or Facebook, but then you have to deal with lowball offers and you will have to pay fees.
We're seeing people sell the full package for $109 to $123. Other users are selling just the case for $50 and some listings are selling just one of the AirPods for $51. You may be able to make more selling each piece individually.
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In Australia i found the best buyback company is for airpods is CashAphone.com.au and are currently paying AUD$80.00
they they are buy working or faulty and even if 1 earpod is missing, and also pay extra if you include the box
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Main Capital Partners has raised over 100 million euros for its fifth fund. The target is 200 million euros with a hard cap of 225 million euros. Main Capital V will invest in small to medium-sized software companies in the Benelux and the DACH region.
The Hague, The Netherlands – July 5th, 2017.
Main Capital Partners is happy to announce that it has executed an initial closing of Main Capital V substantially above EUR 100 million. The target size for Main Capital V is EUR 200 million, with a hard cap of EUR 225 million. Main Capital V is fully focused on majority buy outs and majority growth equity investments in small to medium sized software groups in the Benelux and the DACH region. Based on very large interest in Main Capital V from the LP community we expect to finalize our fundraising and the closing of the fund in a relatively short period of time.
Charly Zwemstra, Managing Partner of Main Capital Partners, said, "We are very grateful for our investors' continued support and strive to continue to support and build successful companies, and produce high returns while doing so."
About Main Capital
Main Capital is a private equity and Mezzanine Capital investor with an exclusive focus on the software sector in the Benelux and DACH area. Within this sector, we are the most specialized company in management buyouts and later-stage growth capital. Main Capital has approximately € 260 million under management for investments in mature but growing software companies in the Benelux and DACH area. An experienced team of professionals manages the Private Equity Funds.
In the current portfolio of Main Capital are rapidly growing (SaaS) software companies like Verklizan, Inergy, MUIS Software, Artegic (Germany), OBI4wan, Axxerion, b+m Informatik (Germany), Ymor, Roxit, OnGuard, Sharewire, SecondFloor, ABIT/EuroSystems (Germany), Sofon, Connexys, Regas, ChainPoint, RVC and TPSC. Main Capital realised many successful exits. The Mezzanine Capital group granted loans to e.g. The Valley, Travel Bird, Talkwalker and Worldmeetings.


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Electronic crimp-force monitoring system for semiautomatic crimping machines.
- High process reliability with 100% inspection.
- Network capability for efficient data collection and control.
- Officially approved by leading car manufacturers.
Application Range
The ACO 07 is for use on Schleuniger semiautomatic, benchtop, electric crimping machines. Multiple ACO units can be linked in a network with other Schleuniger quality devices, either via RS 232 or TCP/IP, to create a very cost-effective monitoring system.
- Metal Crimp Contacts
Technical Data
|Measuring Range
0 – 15 kN (optional up to 100 kN)
|LCD Display
Single channel: 2 x 16 characters
German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Czech, Polish
VGA (640 x 480) optional: Digimatic (CHM), RS 232 (PT)
Calculated internal triggering or external triggering
|Crimp Reference
1 – 20 (programmable)
|Baud Rate
Up to 115200
|Line Voltage
12 – 24 VDC (± 10%) // External power supply, 110 V – 220 V
|Power Consumption
Max. 10 W
Software for multichannel monitoring with optional statistical analysis
|Network Compatibility
Via RS 232 or Ethernet (TCP/IP) via WinCrimp LAN or WLAN
|Dimensions (L x W x H)
150 x 150 x 70 mm (5.9 x 5.9 x 2.8")
ca. 400g (0.9 lbs.)
|Safety Class
|CE Conformity
The ACO 07 fully complies with all CE and EMC equipment guidelines relative to mechanical and electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility.


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"O Helen, Tyndareus' daughter, the very essence of loveliness, off-shoot of Erotes, ward of Aphrodite, nature's most perfect gift, contested prize of Trojans and Hellenes, where is your drug granted you by Thon's wife which banishes pain and sorrow and brings forgetfulness of every ill? Where are your irresistible love charms? Why did you not make use of these now as you did long ago? […] It was said that these Aeneadae condemned you to the flames as retribution for Troy's having been laid waste by the firebrand because of your scandalous amours. But the gold-madness of these men does not allow me to conceive and utter such a thing, for that madness was the reason why rare and excellent works of art everywhere were given over to total destruction. […] After all, how could one expect to find among these unlettered barbarians who are wholly ignorant of their ABCs, the ability to read and knowledge of those epic verses sung of you:
Small blame that Trojans and well-greaved Achaeans
should for such a woman long time suffer woes;
wondrously like is she to the immortal goddess to look upon."
—O City of Byzantium, Annals of Niketas Choniates (1150-1217), translated by Harry J. Magoulias
Here is an excerpt from Choniates describing the 1204 sack of Constantinople. In this section, he has been describing the ancient bronze artworks that western crusaders melted down, specifically in this passage a statue of Helen of Sparta. Many things about this text fascinate and distress me. It's of course deeply sad to contemplate how many works of art humanity has lost to wanton, willful destruction. I wonder what ancient literature might also have been lost at this time. And I'm curious about the pagan myths that seem to be a natural part of Choniates' vocabulary. The latter point is especially intriguing because it challenges me to rethink familiar narratives about knowledge.
When I read this passage, and others like it from Greek writers of the Middle Ages, I wonder what it means for language to function as a cultural consciousness, to simultaneously preserve, transmit, and build knowledge in ways that outsiders cannot perceive or penetrate. Choniates speaks to Helen directly, not only as a historical truth but also as if she is present in the room with him. We do not sense her distance in time or values (her pagan to Choniates' Christian), as we might expect. It is as if the historical Choniates and the Helen of myth occupy one space, one consciousness in which many different versions of what it means to be "Greek" coexist.
I notice, too, that Choniates lists reading and knowledge of the epics as, potentially, two separate things. Perhaps knowledge comes from reading; perhaps it is transmitted orally. But if you don't know Homer, one way or another, you won't recognize that the last three lines are from the scene in the Iliad when Helen joins Priam and the Trojan elders on the city walls to watch the battle between Paris and Menelaus.
If you know, you know, but if you don't…
As always, I welcome your impressions, thoughts, reading recommendations, and whatever else you would like to share in the spirit of respectful dialogue.