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The same flashgun won't suit everybody. Some of us want something small, lightweight and simple to use, others might want a high-end model that's really power-packed and full of advanced features. It's equally true that some flashguns are vastly more expensive than others and, if you've got an entry-level DSLR, it doesn't make sense to spend more on your flashgun than your camera.
Whatever level of sophistication and price point you decide on, a flashgun is an amazingly versatile accessory. It's supremely portable and can make a huge difference to the quality of lighting in almost any scenario, from night-time shots and gloomy interiors, to portraits on a bright sunny day.
With TTL (Through The Lens) flash metering, dedicated flashguns can team up with your camera to enable automatic exposures in all sorts of shooting conditions. It's generally easy to apply flash exposure bias if necessary, to fine-tune the power setting, or to use fully manual flash power if you prefer to be in control.
Mid-range and high-end flashguns tend to have motorized zoom heads. These can automatically track the focal length or zoom setting of the lens you're using, narrowing the beam of light for telephoto shots to make more flash power available. For extra wide-angle coverage, a flip-down reflector is usually included in the head of the flashgun.
Most flashguns also have bounce and swivel heads. These enable you to bounce the light output off walls and ceilings, instead of firing it directly at the subject. This can give a much softer quality of light that's vastly more flattering for portraits. The softness of the light increases with the size of the light source so, if you bounce the light from a small flashgun off a large surface like a white wall or ceiling, it effectively becomes much bigger. The trade-off is that the intensity of the light reaching the target is reduced, so a flashgun with a larger maximum power rating or 'Guide number' become preferable.
Another option is to use the flashgun off-camera. This enables the creation of 'modelling' with shadows, which gives images a much more three-dimensional look, rather than typical 'flashgun' lighting which can appear very flat. Many modern flashguns feature wireless master/slave connectivity for off-camera flash. This enables you to trigger the flashgun via an infrared link from a compatible DSLR, or in some cases from an RF (Radio Frequency) wireless trigger, as well as using multiple wirelessly connected flashguns to create more exotic lighting effects. Let's take a closer look at the top 10 flashguns for both Canon and Nikon DSLRs.
Best Speedlites for Canon DSLRs in 2018
Canon makes a range of Speedlite flashguns to suit a range of price points and requirements, ranging from small and simple models to fully pro-grade options. We'll look at all of those first, in price-ascending order, and then move on to the most appealing Canon-dedicated flashguns from independent manufacturers, including Hahnel, Metz, Nissin and Phottix.
1. Canon Speedlite 270EX II
Small and simple but with some crafty tricks
Gn (ISO 100, metres): Gn 27 | Bounce (degrees): 0 to 90 degrees | Swivel (left/right): No | Zoom Range: 28-50mm (manual) | Wireless Master/Slave: Slave IR | Additional Flash Modes: HSS, RC | Batteries: 2x AA | Dimensions (W x H x D): 66 x 65 x 77mm | Weight (excl batts): 155g
Small enough to slip into a spare pocket, this is a seriously downsized flashgun, running on two AA batteries instead of the usual four. It also lacks an LCD screen and onboard controls, so you need to make all adjustments from the host camera's flash control menu. Even so, it's compatible with high-speed sync and rear-curtain modes, and enables TTL flash exposure compensation and the use of manual power settings. There's a manual push-pull mechanism for selecting either 28mm or 50mm zoom settings but no swivel facility, so you can't bounce the flash off the ceiling if you're shooting in portrait (upright) orientation, at least when the flashgun is mounted in the camera's hotshoe. On the plus side, wireless slave mode is featured for off-camera flash. Performance is good overall and, in our tests, maximum output power isn't much less than from the bigger Canon 430EX III-RT at corresponding zoom settings. One drawback, however, is that recycling after a full-power flash takes more than twice as long, at just over five seconds.
2. Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT
It's Canon's best flashgun for performance at a sensible price
Gn (ISO 100, metres): Gn 43 | Bounce (degrees): 0 to 90 degrees | Swivel (left/right): 150 / 180 | Zoom Range: 24-105mm (auto) | Wireless Master/Slave: Slave IR/RF | Additional Flash Modes: HSS, RC | Batteries: 4x AA | Dimensions (W x H x D): 71 x 114 x 98mm | Weight (excl batts): 295g
A sizeable step up from the Canon 270EX II, this flashgun has a full set of onboard controls and an LCD screen, enabling intuitive and versatile operation without resorting to in-camera menus. It also adds a motorized zoom head with a 24-105mm range, and complements the 0-90 degree bounce facility with 150/180 degrees of swivel to the left and right respectively. Useful supplied accessories include a carrying pouch and stand, diffusion dome and colour-matching filter for balancing flash output with tungsten lighting. Flash modes include high-speed sync and rear-curtain options, but there's no programmable repeat mode. The biggest update over the Mk II is the addition of RF (Radio Frequency) communication, while the previous infrared slave mode is also retained. However, if you want to use the new flashgun as a wireless master, you can only do so in RF mode, which rules out pairing it with most Canon flashguns, as they only support optical transmission. There's a little more power on tap than from the 270EX II and recycling after a full-power flash is more than twice as fast, at 2.2 seconds when using NiMH batteries.
3. Canon Speedlite 470EX-AI
Artificial intelligence makes it smarter than most flashguns
Gn (ISO 100, metres): Gn 47 | Bounce (degrees): 0 to 120 degrees | Swivel (left/right): 180 / 180 | Zoom Range: 24-105mm (auto) | Wireless Master/Slave: Slave IR | Additional Flash Modes: HSS, RC | Batteries: 4x AA | Dimensions (W x H x D): 75 x 130 x 105mm | Weight (excl batts): 385g
In fully automatic 'AI Bounce' mode the 470EX-AI utilizes artificial intelligence to move its motorized head through 120 degrees of vertical rotation and a full 180 degrees to the left or right. It's compatible with cameras launched in or after the second half of 2014, and works by firing a pre-flash pulse directly at the subject, then tilting vertically upwards and firing a second pre-flash pulse at the ceiling. The flashgun then calculates the optimum bounce angle and moves the head correspondingly. There's also a semi-automatic AI Bounce mode, in which you can manually point the flash head in your desired direction. In other respects, the 470EX-AI is quite conventional. It lacks the RF (Radio Frequency) communication of the 430EX III-RT and both editions of the 600EX-RT. For wireless off-camera flash, it can therefore only operate via an optical link, and only as a slave, not a master. It also lacks a programmable repeat flash mode and a pull-out reflector card. Maximum output is slightly higher than that of the Canon 430EX III-RT and recycling is similarly swift, but batteries only last about two-thirds as long.
4. Canon Speedlite 600EX II-RT
Canon's range-topping flashgun oozes power and sophistication
Gn (ISO 100, metres): Gn 60 | Bounce (degrees): -7 to 90 degrees | Swivel (left/right): 180 / 180 | Zoom Range: 20-200mm (auto) | Wireless Master/Slave: Master/Slave IR/RF | Additional Flash Modes: HSS, RC, Repeat | Batteries: 4x AA | Dimensions (W x H x D): 79 x 143 x 123mm | Weight (excl batts): 435g
Built to satisfy the demands of busy professional photographers, the 600EX II-RT has a robust, weather-sealed construction. Upgrades over the 430EX III-RT include a power rating of Gn 60, a bounce range that dips to -7 degrees as well as covering the more usual 0-90 degree range, extended swivel to 180 degrees in both left and right directions, and a bigger zoom range of 20-200mm. A crucial addition is that the 600EX II-RT can work in master as well as slave wireless modes, with both infrared and RF options. RF linking increases the range from around 10m to 30m, with the extra benefit of being able to work around corners or through obstacles, as well as being more reliable than infrared in bright, outdoor conditions. The Mk II is cooler-running than the original edition, boosting continuous shooting stamina by as much as 50 per cent. As with most pro-grade flashguns, you can also connect an external power pack to keep the flashgun going for longer. A programmable repeat mode enables stroboscopic output, unavailable Canon's lower-grade flashguns.
5. Hahnel Modus 600RT
An innovative high-spec flashgun that bucks the trend
Gn (ISO 100, metres): Gn 60 | Bounce (degrees): -7 to 90 degrees | Swivel (left/right): 180 / 180 | Zoom Range: 20-200mm (auto) | Wireless Master/Slave: Master/Slave IR/RF | Additional Flash Modes: HSS, RC, Repeat | Batteries: Li-ion | Dimensions (W x H x D): 64 x 76 x 190mm | Weight (excl batts): 430g
This Hahnel flashgun is available on its own or as part of two optional kits. The 'Wireless Kit' adds a hotshoe-mounting Viper RF trigger, and the 'Wireless Pro Kit' comprises two flashguns plus the RF trigger. The flashgun itself has a built-in RF transceiver enabling it to work in wireless RF mode as both a master and slave, over an impressive range of up to 100m. The addition of the Viper hotshoe-mounted trigger, with its on-board controls and LCD display, enables you to use one or more flashguns off-camera in RF wireless mode. A big difference compared with most flashguns is that the Hahnel is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery pack, instead of the usual four AA batteries. This enables a whopping 550 full-power flashes between recharging, and very rapid recycling speeds of just 0.7 and 1.5 seconds after a half-power or full-power flash respectively. Useful features include a 20-200mm motorized zoom head, a flip-down 14mm wide-angle diffuser and a pull-out catchlight/reflector card. There's a full set of advanced flash modes, including high-speed sync, rear curtain and programmable repeat (multi-flash during a single exposure).
6. Metz Mecablitz 52 AF-1
A touchy-feely flashgun at a competitive price
Gn (ISO 100, metres): Gn 52 | Bounce (degrees): 0 to 90 degrees | Swivel (left/right): 180 / 120 | Zoom Range: 24-105mm (auto) | Wireless Master/Slave: Master/Slave IR | Additional Flash Modes: HSS, RC | Batteries: 4x AA | Dimensions (W x H x D): 73 x 134 x 90mm | Weight (excl batts): 346g
At first glance, this Metz flashgun looks a bit basic without any onboard controls. The reason for this is the inclusion of an intuitive touchscreen interface, which reduces button clutter around the back. The motorized zoom head has a 24-105mm range, with the usual reflector card and wide-angle diffuser built in, although swivel movement in the right-hand direction is limited to 120 degrees. For off-camera and multi-flashgun setups, the Metz includes both master and slave wireless modes. Typical of flashguns at this price point, there's no programmable repeat flash mode. During our tests, maximum output was noticeably down on the specified Gn 52 rating, more similar to that of the Canon 430EX III-RT. Recycling speeds are a little pedestrian too, taking just over four seconds after a full-power flash when using NiMH batteries. Overall, however, it's an attractive flashgun at the price.
7. Metz Mecablitz 64 AF-1
Top-flight specifications and features at a competitive price
Gn (ISO 100, metres): Gn 64 | Bounce (degrees): -9 to 90 degrees | Swivel (left/right): 180 / 120 | Zoom Range: 24-200mm (auto) | Wireless Master/Slave: Master/Slave IR | Additional Flash Modes: HSS, RC, Repeat | Batteries: 4x AA | Dimensions (W x H x D): 78 x 148 x 112mm | Weight (excl batts): 422g
This is Metz's most sophisticated dedicated flashgun, with a host of up-market features and a powerful Gn 64 output rating. Highlights include a 24-200mm zoom range, a -9 to 90-degree bounce facility, and the availability of both master and slave wireless operation. There's also an unusual secondary sub-flash module, which is great for adding fill-in lighting when you're using the main head in bounce or swivel mode. Like the Metz 52 AF-1, intuitive on-board control is based on a touchscreen but, this time, it's a colour rather than mono screen. Pro-grade enhancements include a programmable repeat flash mode and a socket for an optional external power pack. When using NiMH batteries, recycling speed is pretty quick after a full-power flash, at 3.4 seconds, but recycling takes more than twice as long with alkaline cells.
8. Nissin Di700A + Air 1
This powerful and well-connected flashgun looks deceptively simple
Gn (ISO 100, metres): Gn 60 | Bounce (degrees): 0 to 90 degrees | Swivel (left/right): 180 / 180 | Zoom Range: 24-200mm (auto) | Wireless Master/Slave: Slave IR/RF | Additional Flash Modes: HSS, RC | Batteries: 4x AA | Dimensions (W x H x D): 75 x 140 x 115mm | Weight (excl batts): 380g
On the face of it, this Nissin flashgun looks pretty basic, with on-board controls that boil down to a single Set button and control wheel. Rudimentary adjustments can be carried out, like TTL flash exposure compensation but, for almost everything else, you'll need to resort to the host camera's menu system. A big attraction of this kit is that it comes complete with Nissin's sophisticated 'Air 1 Commander' RF transmitter that slots into your camera's hotshoe. The flashgun itself works in both infrared and RF slave modes. Additional, optical slave modes include 'digital' and 'film' options, both with manual power settings. The digital option disregards pre-flash pulses when triggering, whereas the film mode triggers on the first pulse of light, more useful when slaving from studio flash heads. High-speed sync and rear curtain sync are available, but there's no repeating flash mode for sequential bursts within a single exposure. There's plenty of power on tap, with a generous Gn 60 rating and a lengthy zoom of up to 200mm. Recycling speeds are super-fast, at around two or three seconds when using NiMH or alkaline batteries respectively.
9. Nissin i60A
There's a lot packed into this little flashgun
Gn (ISO 100, metres): Gn 60 | Bounce (degrees): 0 to 90 degrees | Swivel (left/right): 180 / 180 | Zoom Range: 24-200mm (auto) | Wireless Master/Slave: Slave IR (optional RF) | Additional Flash Modes: HSS, RC | Batteries: 4x AA | Dimensions (W x H x D): 73 x 112 x 98mm | Weight (excl batts): 300g
Despite having a relatively small and lightweight build, this Nissin packs a real punch with a Gn 60 power rating. There's a particularly smart colour display around the back, with an intuitive pictorial interface. Further attractions include a 24-200mm motorized zoom head, full 180-degree swivel in both left and right directions, and a neat range of supplied accessories including a pouch, stand and diffusion dome. Nissin has also squeezed in a secondary, constant LED light for video capture or close-up stills. Infrared and RF wireless slave connectivity are built-in but, to make the most of the latter, you'd need to buy the 'Air 1 Commander' RF transmitter which is sold separately. The maximum power output through the zoom range matches that of Nissin's bigger Di700A flashgun, although recycling speed after a full power flash is just over a second slower. Overall, it's a very versatile and powerful flashgun, with a refreshingly compact build.
10. Phottix Mitros+ TTL Transceiver
Power and connectivity are the main plus points of the Phottix
Gn (ISO 100, metres): Gn 58 | Bounce (degrees): -7 to 90 degrees | Swivel (left/right): 180 / 180 | Zoom Range: 24-105mm (auto) | Wireless Master/Slave: Master/Slave IR/RF | Additional Flash Modes: HSS, RC, Repeat | Batteries: 4x AA | Dimensions (W x H x D): 78 x 147 x 103mm | Weight (excl batts): 427g
This high-end flashgun from Phottix boasts a Gn 58 rating at its longest zoom setting, although that only stretches to 105mm rather than the now often-featured 200mm. The head also has -7 to 90-degree vertical bounce and full 180-degree swivel in both lateral directions. Competing with own-brand, pro-spec flashguns, a programmable repeat flash mode is available, and the robust build features a weather-sealed mounting foot. There's RF wireless connectivity with both master and slave modes. This is thanks to a built-in radio frequency transceiver, rather than a more simple receiver. The RF working range is 30m, and linking is compatible with Phottix Odin and Stratos radio triggers, as well as other Mitros+ flashguns. Recycling speed after a full-power flash with NiMH batteries is 3.5 seconds but recycling takes twice as long when using alkaline batteries.


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I traveled down U.S. 27 from Nicholasville past Camp Nelson and across the Kentucky River in order to take KY-152 over Lake Herrington and to Burgin and even further, to Harrodsburg. While I gloss over the drive down 152, one cannot easily forget the beautiful topography of this part of the Commonwealth - rolling hills and seemingly endless praries, streams and rivers.
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April 24, 2015
At its regular monthly meeting last night, the Oak Park and River Forest High School District 200 Board of Education approved the parking garage next to the high school as the site for constructing a new 50-meter swimming pool.
Currently, per an intergovernmental agreement with the Village of Oak Park, the village owns the garage while the district owns the land on which it is built. The total estimated cost of $37.5 million for the pool project includes $3.5 million for the district to purchase and demolish the garage. A decision about how to finance the project will be made at a later date. Construction is planned to begin in June 2016, with the pool to be completed in time for the 2018-2019 school year.
The new pool structure will not incorporate parking, and the district has been working closely with the Village of Oak Park to develop a plan for replacing the 300 parking spots lost in the demolition of the garage with on-street parking around the high school.
The board's selection of a pool site was informed by a detailed study conducted last fall by a special board committee. The 17-member committee included District 200 board members, administrators, and faculty, as well as nine community members.
The two swimming pools at the high school were built in 1926, and since then, roughly 80,000 students have taken swimming as a required part of OPRF physical education. The normal lifespan of an indoor competition pool is 40 to 50 years. At nearly 90 years old, both pools have significant maintenance and functionality issues and have exhausted their useful life.
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text: Boeing Industrial Accident Injures Worker Posted By Industrial Injury Lawyer || 3-Apr-2012 At the Boeing facility in Everett, Washington, an industrial accident caused a worker serious injury. Reports indicate that the worker somehow got stuck between the spoiler and the wing assembly while working on a 747 aircraft. The emergency medical team employed by the company was on the scene right away to transport the worker to a nearby hospital. Boeing itself is currently investigating this accident but it is not yet known if the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration will also be conducting an investigation. Boeing issued a statement saying that they are committed to safety and were grieved for this employee. If you are an industrial worker and were injured while performing your job duties then speak with an industrial injury attorney from our firm today. We can help you get compensated if your injury was caused by the negligence of your employer, an outside company or a coworker. Contact an industrial injury lawyer from Arnold & Itkin for your workplace injury today. Categories: Industrial Injury Login Register CommentsNo Comments Posted


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Today I share a photo collection of my lovely friends N&J, who also happen to be my most loyal customers so far. This is the fifth time I take their family portraits, and every session seems to include one more kid than the previous! And let me tell you, getting everyone to look at the camera at the same time is the best kind of practice I need for my craft. Luckily, they are all very photogenic and good looking, so the fun is always greater than the work. Thanks, guys, for sharing your happiness with me, and letting me try and capture it!
P.S. The next session will be exclusively for goofy faces and poses. You rock at it!


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Amidst bipartisan outrage in Washington over US President Donald Trump's relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Trump doubled down Thursday by saying he is expecting the Russian leader to visit the U.S. in fall.
Talks are already underway for the visit.
Trump has come in for bipartisan criticism for what many saw as his unsettling embrace of the Russian strongman this week — and his seeming disavowal of his own intelligence agencies and their assessment that Moscow meddled in the 2016 election.
The backlash has thrust Trump onto the defensive, leading to days of conflicting statements from both the president and the White House.
But Trump has largely shrugged off the criticism and took aim at the "fake news media" Thursday for failing to recognize his achievements.
"The Summit with Russia was a great success, except with the real enemy of the people, the Fake News Media," Trump said on Twitter. "The Fake News Media wants so badly to see a major confrontation with Russia, even a confrontation that could lead to war."
Meanwhile, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Trump's goal was to "redirect" two countries "that'd been on a bad path."
"There's been a lot of heat and very little light following that press conference," he told Catholic television network EWTN.
"I watched the president's interaction with President Putin after their one-on-one meeting … The President was aiming towards creating a channel for communication and dialogue, and he achieved that," he said, adding he would be "very surprised" if a transcript from the meeting was released.
In an interview with CNBC television, Trump said "getting along with President Putin, getting along with Russia's a positive, not a negative.
"Now with that being said if it doesn't work out I'll be the worst enemy he's ever had," he said of Putin.
"I look forward to our second meeting so that we can start implementing some of the many things discussed," Trump said.
White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders said that meeting may come this fall.
"President Trump asked (National Security Advisor John Bolton) to invite President Putin to Washington in the fall and those discussions are already underway," Sanders tweeted.
The invitation came as an apparent surprise to the Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats when he was told about it during a live interview at the Aspen Security Forum in Aspen, Colorado.
"Say that again?" Coats asked the interviewer.
"OK. That's going to be special," he said, laughing.
– 'I don't know what happened' –
Coats also said that three days after Trump met with Putin he does not know what the two men discussed.
"I don't know what happened in that meeting," he said.
The two leaders held two hours of closed-door talks with no one else present but the interpreters.
"If he had asked me how that ought to be conducted, I would have suggested a different way," Coats said.
Trump on Thursday listed the topics discussed as "stopping terrorism, security for Israel, nuclear proliferation, cyber attacks, trade, Ukraine, Middle East peace, North Korea and more."
The top Senate Democrat, Chuck Schumer, had a scathing reaction to news that Trump planned to invite Putin to Washington.


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What it is to be young . Lucinda my daughter,a hard up student, has taken to creating her own greetings cards for friends and family (Still waiting for mine) These personalised cards I think are infinately better than store bought anyday.
She prints out a suitable pic after intensifying the colour in Saturation. A pad of neon papers, holographic papers, computer generated halftone patternd paper, and punched out shapes, are her materials. She finishes of with a dymo message and liberally sprinkles glitter, sequins and holographic hearts over the card. Then staples on acetate covers and writes on this with my cd pen( then forgets to give it back) I wanted her to do more, but says she's too busy
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The role of emerging communication technologies in experiences of sexual violence
A new legal frontier?
Research Report No. 23 – February 2013
- Executive summary
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Research design and methodology
- 3. Literature review
- 4. The social context of emerging communication technologies
- 5. The interface between emerging communication technologies and sexual violence
- 6. Current responses
- 7. Implications and future directions
- 8. Researching youth, technology and sexual violence
- References
- Appendix A: Plain language statement provided to participants
- Appendix B: Consent form provided to participants
- Appendix C: Seeking participants flyer (key informants)
- Appendix D: Semi-structured interview script
- Appendix E: Invitation to participate in a roundtable session
- Appendix F: Invitation to youth forum on role of social networking services in sexual violence
- Appendix G: Commonwealth and state laws applicable to sexual offences featuring emerging communication technologies or mobile phones in Victoria
- Appendix H: Glossary of terminology
- List of tables and figures
Appendix H: Glossary of terminology
|See Social networking site
|Informational or discussion-based websites characterised by discrete entries called "posts". Posts appear in reverse chronological order, with the most recent post appearing first. Blogs can be authored by an individual, or a group of individuals. Content can vary from journal writing to topic-specific posts. Popular platforms include WordPress, LiveJournal and Blogger.
|Sites that allow for real-time, text-based communication between two or more users.
|See Webcam-based chat
|An established pattern of behaviour over a period of time that includes negative, insulting or threatening communications using mobile phone or Internet technologies (such as texts and instant messages).
|An educative campaign that focuses on the safe and responsible use of emerging communication technologies. It focuses on risk reduction and promoting awareness of potential dangers.
|The use of emerging communication technologies to stalk or harass an individual or group of individuals. It includes monitoring individuals, publishing defamatory statements, gathering information for the purpose of harassment and making threats. In law, cyber-stalking is covered by existing stalking legislation.
|Emerging communication technologies
|Modes of communication that are ever-evolving in nature. It is a necessarily imprecise term that includes both devices (for instance, computers and mobile telephones) and associated platforms of communication (for instance, social networking sites and text messages).
|Discussion boards
|Web-based forums or message boards on which users conduct conversations in the form of posted messages. They differ from chat rooms in that the posted messages are typically archived, conversations do not occur in real time and boards are often moderated externally. Most discussion boards are public, allowing those not involved in the discussion to read comments.
|See Social networking site
|See Social networking site
|The pseudonym used by individuals in online communication. Also referred to as "screen names", handles allow communication without revealing an individual's identity.
|Internet relay chat ( IRC)
|A service that provides real-time text messaging between individuals over the Internet. It is can be used by groups to communicate on discussion forums or "channels" or between individuals by communicating through private messaging. Most IRC platforms offer a file-sharing function.
|Shorter versions of blogs, involving significantly smaller file sizes. Users typically exchange short messages or "micro-posts", which can take the form of text (often short sentences), web links or images. Popular micro-blogging platforms include Twitter, Tumblr and FriendFeed.
|Mobile phone technology
|Telephonic and Internet-based services, including text messaging, MMS, Internet access, email and Bluetooth. Phones incorporating computing capabilities - including photography, gaming and business applications - are generally referred to as "smartphones".
|See Social networking site
|See Webcam-based chat
|Online games
|Internet-based games based on the depiction of a society or "world". Often constructed around themes of fantasy, science fiction, horror, war or historical eras, players interact within the game through the use of an "avatar" (or personalised virtual character). Players can communicate with each other by text or real-time voice communication. Popular examples of online games include World of Warcraft, Call of Duty and Battlefield.
|See Webcam-based chat
|see Mobile phone technology
|Social media
|The use of emerging communication technologies to create, exchange and share commentary and content. Social media involves the use of web-based applications to produce user-generated content. This content is often shared by communities based on mutual interest.
|Social networking sites
|Online services, platforms or sites that aim to build social relations and social networks. Individual users are represented by a profile that reflects varying degrees of information about them, including biographical details, interests and activities. Networks may mirror offline relationships or be expanded to include those with shared interests. Most services offer communication through one or more of the following: micro-blogging, instant messaging (both public and private) and emailing. Many sites have image-sharing capabilities and functions that allow for the organisation of both online or offline events. Popular social networking sites include Facebook, MySpace, Friendster and Bebo.
|See Micro-blogs
|See Micro-blogs
|Virtual worlds
|Online communities that occur within computer-based simulated environments. Users interact with each other using text-based communication and the control of two-dimensional or three-dimensional "avatars" (or personalised virtual characters). Interaction in virtual worlds is not necessarily "game"-based and can include text-based chat rooms or computer conferencing. Popular examples of virtual worlds are Second Life and Sims.
|Webcam-based chat
|The use of video-based communication over the Internet. Services that offer this function employ a combination of text, audio and video to facilitate communication between users. Services may be profile-based, allowing users to communicate with friends (for instance, Skype), or anonymous and aimed at connecting users unknown to each other (for instance, Chatroullette or Omegle).
|World of Warcraft
|see Online games
|A searchable video-sharing website based on registered users creating and uploading videos. Uploaded videos are then viewed by registered and unregistered users. Frequent contributors often create their own channels, which archive uploaded videos, often according to specific topics or themes.


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We all know that speech is the great connector. What we're often not aware of is that the strongest messages sometimes don't involve words. And you may not even realize what it is you're communicating without saying a word.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Chana* had been hunting for work for five long, discouraging years. A systems analyst, her qualifications and experience looked great on paper, but interview followed interview, and each time she was turned down. An ad for an Orthodox Union seminar on body language caught her eye, and she attended, volunteering for a role-playing exercise.
In the role-play, Chana rather self-consciously acted as she did in interviews.
The lecturer quickly intervened. "Sit up straight," he instructed. "Open your mouth when you speak, slow down, and stop mumbling. And look the interviewer in the eye."
Shocked to realize how her body language had been consistently contradicting her words, Chana took note, practiced, and soon after landed a sought-after position.
A raised eyebrow, a shrug of the shoulders, a wink. Without any words passing our lips, we convey volumes about our personalities and goals. But thinking of body language in terms of gestures doesn't do justice to the huge role nonverbal communication plays in our lives. The classic study by Albert Mehrabian states that only 7 percent of communication is words, 38 percent tone of voice, and a full 55 percent body language. Another study by the Buffalo State University of New York suggested that up to 90 percent of our communication is body language. Seems like it's worth our while to become fluent.
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Verifone's commerce-enabled devices will support the uptake of new POS-based services in Lebanon including e-loyalty and targeted promotions for a more customized shopping experience.
Verifone VX520 and VX680 devices will enable contactless with NFC (Near-Field Communication) acceptance and value-added applications that help to increase consumer loyalty and repeat business hence, supporting Bank Audi's merchant services in both countertop and mobile retail sales environments.
Verifone's local representatives and team of technical experts, based at its regional headquarters in Turkey, will support this deployment which is expected to begin in the second part of 2016.
According to Verifone data, they have approximately 29 million devices and terminals deployed worldwide and clients and partners in more than 150 countries.
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2014 L. Anthony Sutin Civic Imagination Award Accepting Nominations
From the COPS Office:
The nomination window for the 2014 L. Anthony Sutin Civic Imagination Award will remain open until Thursday, June 12 at 5:00 p.m. EST.
Awarded by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office), the L. Anthony Sutin Civic Imagination Award is bestowed upon a collaborative team of law enforcement and community members whose innovative civic interactions have transformed public safety in their community.
The winning team of two or more individuals—at least one law enforcement officer and one community member—will have demonstrated active engagement with the community in a multifaceted manner that has been sustained over time and has resulted in positive, observable public safety outcomes.
The ideal team
creates sustainable collaborations that are innovative, creative, and transformative;
displays civic leadership through problem solving and collaborative partnerships;
institutionalizes sustainable, positive observable public safety outcomes;
promotes public safety through dedication to the community policing philosophy.
The L. Anthony Sutin Civic Imagination Award is named in memory of Tony Sutin, who served as a founder and deputy director of the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) from its creation in 1994 to 1996. A distinguished graduate from Harvard Law School and former partner of the law firm Hogan & Hartson in Washington, D.C., Tony was widely known and respected for his tremendous commitment to service and community. It is with great admiration and respect for Tony's many contributions to the COPS Office and the principles of community policing that the COPS Office names this award in his memory.
Visit the COPS Office's L. Anthony Sutin Civic Imagination Award website to learn more and nominate a team.
Nominations must be sent via e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.com or via fax to 202-616-8658 (ATTN: Nazmia Alqadi) by Thursday, June 12 at 5 p.m. EST.
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Bodybuilding takes its toll on the body, which is why bodybuilders tend to use a range of supplements to help fill in any gaps in their diet and provide the body with what it really needs. These dietary supplements can boost performance, help speed up progress, increase fat loss and help build muscle mass. If you're trying to build up your body right now, you can use the following supplements to help you: Whey or casein protein powder: This powder is usually mixed with water, milk or juice, and is used to build muscle in the body. Protein is the main muscle building component, and protein powder contains a high concentration of essential amino acids and branched-chain amino acids. The amount of protein powder that should be ingested by a bodybuilder varies according to age, size, build and exercise level. Creatine: This is an organic acid already existent in our bodies that helps bodybuilding by providing short, intense bursts of energy to the muscle cells. Creatine has been proven by various studies to increase energy, strength and endurance, while at the same time reducing fatigue and increasing brain function. It is believed that creatine is best combined with protein and carbohydrates during consumption for the best results. Glutamine: This amino acid is abundant in the body and makes up a large percentage of skeletal muscle, but during bodybuilding the supply of glutamine depletes quickly and with it goes the body's endurance and strength. However, glutamine takes quite a long time to replenish naturally (5 to 6 days) so taking glutamine supplements can help increase endurance and muscle mass growth. Essential fatty acids: These are important for the body to function optimally, though they are not directly related to building muscle. They are not readily synthesized by the body, so getting them through fish oil or flaxseed oil supplements can help. Weight gainers: These are meal replacement products that can help you put on weight more quickly, especially for those who really want to pack on the muscles. They contain a lot of calories, so the bodybuilder must take these in proportion with the amount of weight training done or else fat will be gained instead of muscle. The supplements listed above are often taken together in a synergistic way to get the best results, but the combination of supplements that will work really depends on your individual body type and type of weight training plan. Experiment with a few different combinations to see what works for you.
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I love a toy you have to build before you can play with it. That makes it like two toys in one! Michael has been helping me in reviewing 2 toys from Vex Robotics (same makers as my much-loved Hex-Bugs!) He actually jumped in and built the first one, the Vex Robotics Crossfire Launcher before I even knew he'd seen it, so I don't have a ton to say on the process of building it, but I do know the finished model was an instant hit with him and his friends.
The Crossfire is basically a crossbow that shoots paper airplanes. Cool, right? The planes are launched over 30 feet, and this toy saw a lot of action in our back yard in the first couple of months of fall.
|The first step is always to sort and organise your pieces.
Both of these kits are comprised of snap-together parts, so you don't need any tools on hand. They come with clear, image-based instructions to guide you.
These are STEM-based kits, teaching basic engineering skills and hands-on problem-solving skills. Identifying each piece from the illustration and then figuring out the mechanics of successfully putting them together is a great brain exercise. And the finished products can prompt further discussion and study on topics like force, propulsion, the function of gears, etc.
|Michael told me the working of these gears is pretty cool.
This is a large kit to build and the inner workings are pretty elaborate.
Of course then he referred to this as "robot guts," so there's that too.
|The final product. Ready to battle. Possibly with our cats.
Get YoursThese kits would make great gifts for tweens who love to build and create, or who have an interest in STEM topics. Both items are available for purchase from the Vex Robotics website.
The Crossfire Airplane Launcher is recommended for ages 14+ and retails for $25.99. It has over 130 pieces and comes with 6 planes.
The Minotaur is recommended for ages 9+ and retails for $51.99. It has about 350 pieces. Got a BattleBots fan on your list? Great choice here for them!
Vex Robotics has a ton more options as well. Check out the full line on their website.
A GiveawayOne lucky RMB reader will receive a Vex Robotics Crossfire Airplane Launcher of their own. Entries are via the widget below and will be accepted until 11:59pm ET, December 3. Giveaway is open to Canadian residents only. Best of luck!
Disclosure: We received complimentary product to facilitate this review. No financial compensation was received. All opinions on this blog, as always, remain my own or those of my family.


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New version of Hyper-V shipping with Windows Server 2012
Posted on: 19th June 2012
Windows Server 2012, will include a new version of Hyper-V. Many new features have been added to Hyper-V, including network virtualisation, multi-tenancy, storage resource pools, cross-premise connectivity, and cloud backup. Additionally, many of the former restrictions on resource consumption have been greatly lifted.
View these documents to learn more:
Features Comparison: Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V and Windows Server 2012 Release Candidate Hyper-V
Why Hyper-V?: Competitive Advantages of Windows Server 2012 Release Candidate Hyper-V over VMware vSphere 5


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Archives: March 2015
Outlier Detection with SQL Server, part 5: Interquartile Range
By Steve Bolton
…………The last seven articles in this series of mistutorials on identifying outlying values in SQL Server database were clunkers, in the sense that the methods had many properties in common that made them inapplicable to the scenarios DBAs typically need them for. Chauvenet's Criterion, Peirce's Criterion,… Read more
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Outlier Detection with SQL Server, part 4: Peirce's Criterion
By Steve Bolton
…………In the last couple of installments of this amateur series of self-tutorials on outlier identification with SQL Server, we dealt with detection methods that required recursive recomputation of the underlying aggregates. This week's topic, Peirce's Criterion, also flags outliers in an iterative manner, but doesn't require… Read more
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The Importance of Self-criticism and Humility
Fr. Thomas Rosica, CSB
September 25, 2018
Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B - September 30th, 2018
The biblical prophet is one who has received a divine call to be a messenger and interpreter of the Word of God. The word that comes to the prophet compels him to speak.
Amos asks: "The Lord has spoken, who can but prophesy?" (Amos 3:8). Jeremiah, despondent because of his unrelieved message of woe to the people he loved would stifle the word: "If I say, 'I will not mention him, or speak any more in his name,' there is in my heart as it were a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I am weary with holding it in, I cannot" (Jeremiah 20:9). Whatever the form of the message, the true Israelite prophet's vision of God has permeated the manner of his thoughts so that he sees things from God's point of view and is convinced that he so sees them. Fundamental to the mission of the prophet is obedience to God's Word.
Would that all the Lord's people were prophets!
In today's first reading from Numbers (11:25-29), God sent the spirit of prophecy upon others who took Moses by surprise. Moses had earlier complained to God that he could not provide for Israel in the desert all by himself. To alleviate the situation, God promised to confer Moses' prophetic spirit on 70 elders. Even though Eldad and Medad were not present in the camp when God conferred Moses' spirit, they still received the gift and began to prophesy.
When Moses' aide, Joshua, wished to squelch the so-called rebellion against authority, Moses replies: "Are you jealous for my sake? Would that all the Lord's people were prophets, and that the Lord would put his spirit on them!" (Numbers 11:29). Moses is pleased that the spirit of prophecy is shared with those not immediately present in the first commissioning of the elders. Joshua is upbraided for his jealousy. Spiritual authority can lead to serious abuses. It must be handled carefully, humbly and justly. The lesson is that God's ability to share the spirit is not restricted. God is the measure.
The present worthlessness of wealth
The severe denunciation of the unjust rich in today's second reading from the Letter of James (5:1-6) is reminiscent of the Old Testament prophets (e.g., Amos 8:4-8). It is not intended to influence the rich to whom it is rhetorically addressed, but is rather a salutary warning to the faithful of the terrible fate of those who abuse riches and perhaps also a consolation to those now oppressed by the rich (James 2:5-7). The identical mode of introduction in 5:1-6 and 4:13-17 and the use of direct address throughout indicate the parallelism of the two sections. However, the present passage is harsher in tone and does not seem to allow the chance for repentance. In 5:2-3, the perfect tense of the verbs used (rotted, moth-eaten, rusted) probably indicate the present worthlessness of wealth. Furthermore, although silver and gold do not actually rust (verse 3), the expression used for them indicates their basic worthlessness.
This reading from James does not parallel the other two readings, especially in the matter of spiritual gifts manifesting themselves outside the immediate circle of Jesus' disciples. Nevertheless it offers hard words against the wealthy who abused their workers and withheld wages and insight into abuse of power. James is speaking explicitly of the secular realm of employment, salaries and just recompense for work. The author of James maintains that the rich have mistreated their employees. Since they withheld the wages that were due, their silver and gold will corrode and their garments will fall prey to ravaging moths. The wealthy have not realized that God is the God of the poor, and intercedes on their behalf.
Problems in Mark's Church community
Today's Gospel passage (Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48) is rather loosely put together and seems to reflect the problems of Mark's Church community. First there is the exchange between John and Jesus about the foreign exorcist (9:38), followed by Jesus' rejection of the elitism of the disciples (verses 39-40). In the second part (verse 41), anyone who gives the disciple a drink will belong to Christ; in the third part (verse 42), Jesus holds up the little ones as totally dependent on God, whom no one may lead astray.
There is a certain irony about Jesus' explanation of the disciples' action in trying to stop the foreign exorcist. In 9:14-29, the disciples, themselves, fail to exorcise an unclean spirit from a young boy and are sharply rebuked by Jesus. Now they want to restrain a successful exorcist simply because he is not part of their own group. The issue is clearly not whether the exorcist is acting in the name and power of Jesus, but whether he is part of their own chosen establishment. The exclusivist attitudes of the disciples are exposed for all to see. The success of the foreign exorcist is a threat to the status of the "official" disciples! Jesus answers with an inclusive word, and yet one that realistically recognizes the problem of unauthorized ministries (9:39). The disciples need to nurture the gifts of generosity and graciousness.
The need for self-criticism
In the second half of the passage, we find a miscellaneous collection of sayings that call for a stance of self-criticism. The disciples are directed to reflect on their own style of life and ministry. Do any of their words or actions serve as stumbling blocks for the children of the Church? Mark uses words of Jesus against scandal and the misuse of one's hands, eyes and feet. Jesus does not mandate mutilation. He has a typically Semitic way of speaking -- graphic, vivid, even exaggerated. Nothing, no one comes before Christ. Jesus' command to "cut it off" is not mutilation, but rather an invitation to liberation. It liberates us to love without reservation, not trapped in the self-love where everything and perhaps everyone, even God, himself, must revolve around me. The fascinating paradox of this story is this: The more we focus on the God who lives in us, on the people God cherishes in a special way because they are more needy, and on the earth that God saw as being "very good" (Genesis 1:31), the richer will be our delight in ourselves. Human life is a matter of relationships: with God, with people, with earth.
Despite its disjointedness, today's Gospel passage provides a strong antidote to the ever-present temptation to overestimate one's own position as the chosen of God. Human nature tends to be judgmental. Sometimes our inclination to judge results in elitism, concluding that others are not worthy of our company. We make difficulties, not thinking of others but blindly plunging ahead with feet, hands and eyes. We ignore God's consecration of our hands to work, of our eyes to perceive, and of our feet to walk God's special ways. We reject others as outsiders, foreign to our own ranks and status in life. Instead of questioning the validity of other active, and perhaps successful groups, we are reminded in graphic fashion of the importance of self-criticism and humility.
A final thought on humility
Jesus said, "Learn of me, because I am meek, and humble of heart: and you shall find rest to your souls" (Matthew 11:29). Most of the saints prayed for and manifested humility in their lives. Many of us live in societies and cultures that value self-promotion of worth, assertiveness, competitiveness, communicating our accomplishments if we wish to get anywhere and make a difference.
The virtue of humility is a quality by which a person considering his or her own defects has a lowly opinion of himself and willingly submits himself or herself to God and to others for God's sake. How can we strike a balance between being humble and meek, and assertive enough to succeed in the world today? Or do we need to sacrifice one for the other? In living just and upright lives, we can do a good job as a humble leader, but that is different from been able to succeed and being placed in greater positions of responsibility.
Mother Cabrini's humility
When I was growing up in an Italian-American household, we often heard stories of the saints and blesseds from my grandparents and parents. Two Italians, of course, were at the top of the list: Mother Cabrini and Padre Pio. St. Frances Xavier Cabrini (1850 - 1917) was the first American citizen to be canonized by the Church. As a child, Mother Cabrini's prayer for humility was given to us and I have kept it ever since in my Bible. The life of Mother Cabrini and the words of this prayer embody many of the thoughts found in today's Scripture readings.
"Lord Jesus Christ, I pray that you may fortify me with the grace of your Holy Spirit, and give your peace to my soul, that I may be free from all needless anxiety and worry. Help me to desire always that which is pleasing and acceptable to you, so that your will may be my will.
"Grant that I may be free from unholy desires, and that, for your love, I may remain obscure and unknown in this world, to be known only to you.
"Do not permit me to attribute to myself the good that you perform in me and through me, but rather, referring all honor to you, may I admit only to my infirmities, so that renouncing sincerely all vainglory which comes from the world, I may aspire to that true and lasting glory that comes from you. Amen."
Biblical Reflections
Fr. Thomas Rosica
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Change the Date and Time Displayed on Windows 10 Device
If you find the Date and time displayed on your Windows 10 PC or other device is inaccurate, how to edit and change them to the time you want or set the clock to be adjusted automatically?
Step 1: On the bottom-right corner of your Windows 10 PC device, click on the time, and then click on "Date and time settings".
Step 2: Or on the screen of bottom-left corner, click on Windows icon, select "Settings" on the Start Menu.
And then click on "Time & Language" to continue.
Step 3: On the right panel select "Date & time".
If want to set the date and time manually, turn off the "Set time automatically" function, and then click on "Change" button below it.
If want to let the clock adjusted automatically, turn on the "Set time automatically" function. Select the "Time zone" below it, and then you will find the date and time are adjusted automatically according to the internet time.
Step 4: Change the date and time.
To change the month, click on the arrow on the month, and select the month you want.
To change the day, click on the arrow on the day, and select the day you want.
To change the year, click on the arrow on the year, and select the year you want.
To change the hour, click on the arrow on the hour box, and select the hour you want. Next, click to select the minute, and then click to select AM or PM.
At last, click on "Change" button to save the date and time you set on Windows 10 device.
Step 5: If want to add additional clocks on your Windows 10 device, click on the link "Add clocks for different time zones".


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Hello crafty friends,
How are you all coping with the cold weather. It's been a snow day here today so I've been out earlier to do mine and my grandads shopping now we are all in the warm ready for the next lot of snow that's coming down quite fast now.
I'm sharing the last of my Hunkydory whopper topper samples now.
This first one is a stunning image from the vintage pad. The backing papers are Hunkydory adorable scorable family pack
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The Nashville Predators are just a few days away from entering into the Free Agency market for this offseason. They also have some trade options on the table as well. Today let's look at their options in both the UFA market and on the trade front.
Partick Marleau – Now 37 years of age, you would think that he would be slowing down. However, his last two seasons would tell a different story. Marleau has scored 25 and 27 goals in those 2 years. He is listed as a center, but plays more on the wing.
Analysis – Marleau could be a good veteran add for a season or two at the right price. He would slot into the Preds top 6 right away.
Joe Thornton – About to turn 38, Jumbo Joe is still getting the job done. Another player you would think is slowing down, doesn't appear to be. He had 43 assists last season and that was his lowest total in the last 12 seasons, not counting the lockout year where he still posted 33. Even in his latter years he is still one of the league's best set up men.
Analysis – If you could sign Thornton for a season or two at a fair price, this is a guy that could really benefit players like Colin Wilson, Craig Smith, Kevin Fiala and Pontus Aberg. I think he would be a great add.
Nick Bonino – At 29 years of age he is coming off of his 2nd straight Stanley Cup with the Pittsburg Penguins. He is never going to lead your team in points, but he is a do it all kind of center. He reminds me of a younger Mike Fisher with less scoring touch. Very good defensive forward.
Analysis – I know we have Calle Jarnkrok and Colton Sissons to fill this role, but adding a player of Bonino's ability can only make you deeper. As long as you don't break the bank on getting him, he could be a very good player to have.
Nail Yakupov – Nail is still only 23 even though he seems like he has been around forever now. He is a lightning rod for criticism and probably deserves a good bit of it. His rookie season he finished 5th in the Calder race, but that was also the lockout year. There is a lot said negatively about his drive to learn and his want to play defense. However, this is a supremely talented forward. With the right coach he could be a huge offensive threat.
Analysis – This all comes down to cost. If you can get him on a cheap bridge type of deal, I say why not. Hopefully being let go from his second team in his short 5 year career will serve as a wakeup call to the young forward.
Matt Duchene – We all hear you Joe Sakic, you may not trade him now. However, none of us believe you. Duchene is the player everyone covets right now. The dynamic center is coming off of a bad year with a bad team. He is a 20 goal scorer in 5 of 8 seasons in the league. Right now he has 2 years left on his current contract at 6mil per.
Analysis – This is the kind of 2nd line center the Predators really want. However, if Sakic's asking price is one of Nashville's top 4 defensemen, I would be shocked if that happened. However, a deal that involved a future top 4 defensemen like a Dante Fabbro, a 1st round pick and maybe a roster player like Colton Sissons would be a starting point I think the Preds could go with.
Paul Byron – About to be 29, Byron appears to be a bit of a late bloomer, coming off of a career year. He posted career highs in goals (22), assists (21), points (43) and +/- (+21). Byron can play center or either wing. Only making 1.66 per year for the next two years, Byron is a very intriguing option.
Analysis – Because of his big year last season, it is probably going to take a really good prospect and a pick to get him. The question would be, was this a fluke season for him, or is this what he is now. With the contract he has, if you cannot land Duchene, it may be worth the risk to get a player like this and hope that this is the real Paul Byron.
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I am 23 years old and a Pakatan Harapan supporter through and through. I am still in a state of euphoria after Pakatan's win but I consider Najib as a good and effective PM of Malaysia. When he was head of the government, I never felt the slightest hatred for him.
I joined Parti Keadilan Rakyat a few months after the 13th General Election as I was interested in the party's reform agenda and believed that it was the party of the future and had many talented, energetic and driven young politicians. But being part of the opposition does not translate into being unreasonable and unjust towards whoever ran the government.
I was (and still am) an ardent supporter of Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and proponent of the "Reformasi" movement but I have never disliked Najib mainly because I consider him a gentleman and a sincere individual.
During his administration, Malaysia moved away from unsustainable economic policies to those that were feasible and pragmatic. It was during his time that subsidies were slashed and a new tax system was implemented.
In general, subsidies are good but relying on them for a prolonged period of time puts a burden on the country's finances and government coffers. Although removing the subsidies resulted in the increase in prices of goods, it certainly helped to lower the deficit and debt levels. Cutting subsidies also gave the government space to spend more on physical development and public infrastructure. If Malaysians followed closely the concept of Pareto Efficiency, they would have understood why Najib had to make this unpopular fiscal planning.
Part of the reason why I can say Najib was a good PM is that he managed to diversify our economy. In 2009, our country's dependence on the oil and gas sector was at 41%. Seven years later, it had been reduced to 16%. That is beyond impressive.
Interestingly, one of Najib's greatest achievements as PM was to make public transport, particularly rail transport, expansive and easily accessible. In just six years, he transformed the public transport system with the completion of the MRT SBK line and the extension of the Gombak-Kelana Jaya LRT and the Ampang Line and the construction of LRT3 and MRT SSP. The LRT extension project saved me from getting stuck in traffic congestion on the Damansara-Puchong Highway to get to the LRT station. It used to take me about 30 minutes. Now, it takes me only five minutes to get to the new Lembah Subang (and Ara Damansara) station.
Lastly, I must praise his administration for implementing the Goods and Services Tax, which was indispensable when our country was hit by the fall in global oil prices. This loss of revenue was offset by the collection from GST which amounted to over RM40bil. GST was also important to keep our fiscal deficit at a desired level so that the country's credit rating could be maintained.
Without revenue from GST, the fiscal deficit would have soared, hence downgrading the credit rating of Malaysia which in turn would make it harder for our country to borrow to expand the economy and spend on infrastructure projects. Having a down-graded credit rating would also chase investors away from our country.
I am grateful to have had Najib as PM for the past nine years. I regard him as an effective prime minister even though he was unpopular. But he was pragmatic, bold and strong in leading the country through times of uncertainty and political instability.
I wish him all the best in his future endeavours and may God grant him good health.
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Spoilers ahead….It seems like only yesterday that Arrow's crazy season finale aired, finally giving fans of the series a chance to catch their breath after what is widely regarded as the best season of the CW/DC superhero series to date. After his knock-down battle with Ra's al Ghul, things got even crazier once Oliver handed the supervillain's mantle over to Malcom Merlyn, firmly placing the character back onto the side of the show's villains, then announced he would rather be with Felicity than live as the Arrow, before heading down the coast (perhaps to Coast City?). While the fate of the beloved characters remains unknown until the series returns on October 14, it appears that the show will be introducing a few new characters, as both Jeri Ryan and JR Bourne will be joining the cast in Season 4.
It was recently revealed that actress Jeri Ryan will be joining the cast as Jessica Danforth, a politician who is friends with the Queen family, and will find herself as the target to some evil villain. Also revealed, JR Bourne, who recently starred in the MTV revamp of Teen Wolf, will also be joining the series as the villain Jeremy Tell aka Double Down.
While Ryan's character is one that may be a bit unfamiliar, Double Down is a character that many fans of The Flash comic books will recognize. A con man and gambler, Jeremy Tell wound up killing a man after he was beat in a game of cards. Unfortunately for Tell, the murdered winner happened to own a cursed deck of cards that wound up bonding itself to Tell, replacing his skin, thus creating the villain Double Down. In the comics, Double down has the ability to detach the cards from his skin to slice through anyone dumb enough to try to go up against the baddie. Considering Arrow is barely beginning to scratch the surface of the supernatural aspects of the DC Universe, possibly including an appearance from Matt Ryan as Constantine, it is unlikely the "cursed deck" will wind up in the series, but the character is described as "a metahuman who can turn his playing cards into deadly weapons". Let's all hope and pray that they don't try to turn Double Down into a Mirror, Mirror version of Marvel's Gambit.
Ryan and Bourne are only the latest names to be added to the Season 4 roster for Arrow. The fan favorite stars join newcomers Neal McDonough as Damien Darhk, Echo Kellum as Mr. Terrific, and Alexander Calvert, who will join the series as Anarky. Yep. It looks like Season 4 is going to be a big one!
Are you ready for the October 14 premiere? Are you hoping any of these characters show up in The Flash?
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The vast Namib-Naukluft is a place of rugged mountains, endless gravel-covered plains, deep gorges and tall red-orange dunes. One of Namibia's top travel destinations, the Namib-Naukluft National Park, is home to a surprising variety of unusual plant and animal species.
The Namib-Naukluft National Park is a massive protected area covering 49 768 km² (19 216 mi²) of the desolate Namib Desert and Naukluft Mountains, in central-west Namibia. The park consists of the southern Namib Desert and Sandwich Harbour up to the coast, and the Naukluft Mountains and the Sossusvlei area, including Sesriem, reaching into central Namibia.
The Namib-Naukluft Park is roughly the size of Germany, about the size of the US states of New Hampshire and Vermont together, and twice the size of Kruger Park in South Africa. This is Namibia's largest game park and one of Africa's biggest. Several private nature reserves located along the borders of the Namib-Naukluft National Park further expand the total area of protected land in this stunning part of Namibia.
This sparsely populated national park incorporates swathes of the Namib Desert, hosting one of the lowest human population densities on earth.
Sossusvlei is the quintessential Namibian desert setting, its flaming orange dunes synonymous with Namibia. The Sossusvlei Dunes are the top attraction in the Namib-Naukluft Park, which in itself is one of the main highlights of desertous Namibia. Sossusvlei is a dry salt pan surrounded by high dunes, creating a surreal landscape of contrasts. Nearby is another, less-visited salt pan called Hiddenvlei and petrified dunes are also found in the Sossusvlei area.
Big Daddy is the tallest of the ancient dunes found in the Sossusvlei area, offering spectacular sweeping views for those prepared to take on the challenging climb. For a less daunting climb, the best-known Dune 45 also offers beautiful views over the dunes and pans. The sands of these towering dunes are millions of years old, having shifted in the wind that has reshaped them slowly over time. The ultimate, Dune 7, also found in the Namib Desert near the Tsauchab River is one of the highest dunes in the world.
The Namib Naukluft National Park is home to a rich variety of endemic, rare and strange creatures, from reptiles and birds to insects and mammals. There are all kinds of rodents and reptiles like geckos, lizards, snakes and chameleons, along with aardwolf, dassies, fog beetles and other desert-adapted creatures. Desert-adapted species include the Hartmann's mountain zebra and numerous antelope species, such as the desert oryx (gemsbok), kudu, klipspringer, duiker and steenbok. Then there are the elusive predators - leopard, black-backed jackals, hyenas, bat-eared foxes, African wild cats and caracal, or desert lynx.
The Namib-Naukluft is also home to over 200 species of birds - a diverse array for such a seemingly barren area. Ostriches and raptors, including eagles, buzzards, goshawks and falcons, are commonly sighted. Gray's lark is an endemic species found here, and a variety of migrant species visit the vleis (shallow lakes) after the rare rains.
The Namib-Naukluft hosts various succulents, euphorbias, aloes and acacia trees, as well as dry grasses and distinctive-looking quiver trees. You can also see weird-looking Welwitschia shrubs that survive on moisture from fog coming off the sea, with some of the oldest specimens estimated at over 1 500 years old. The mists coming off the ocean provide this arid region with more water than the erratic rainfall, which averages about 106 mm a year. The dunes stretch all the way to the coastline with the moisture turning the windswept sands ever more red, pink and orange over the centuries as the dunes age. The park also incorporates semi-desert areas of the deeply incised Naukluft Mountains and flat gravel plains punctuated by inselbergs and rocky outcrops.
Hike up the sand dunes, Dune 45 and Big Daddy or Big Mamma, at sunrise. Take a hot air balloon ride over the desert to admire the size and beauty of this harsh desert region. Go on a guided desert walk to Sossusvlei and Deadvlei, or walk along the floor of Sesriem Canyon. Sit back and gaze at the glittering night sky. Explore the desert in a 4x4 keeping a lookout for animals and birds.
This massive national park has grown gradually since 1907, as more areas have been incorporated and national parks combined.
First, a reserve was formed between the Swakop and Kuiseb rivers in the north, then Sandwich Harbour along the coast and other areas were added to create the Namib Desert Park. In 1979 the Namib Desert Park expanded to include the area around Sossusvlei and Sesriem. This larger protected area was then combined with the Naukluft Mountain Zebra Park to create the Namib-Naukluft National Park.
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This 4-day Namibia Safari Adventure to Swakopmund & Sossusvlei Dunes combines exciting adventure activities in coastal Swakopmund with the beauty and tranquility of the Namib Desert! A great short budget lodge getaway!
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Drive through orange-red dune fields at sunrise, walk into the Sossusvlei Dunes of the ancient Namib Desert, explore Sesriem Canyon and gaze at starry skies in stillness, on this 3 day Namib Desert Camping Safari.
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A short break to the famous Sossusvlei Dunes area of Namibia to experience the wide open spaces of the Namib desert and dunes in this beautiful African country. An excellent value for money Budget Safari to Namibia.
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SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- It seems that Compaq investors want to chat about anything BUT the embattled PC-maker these days. Laundry tips, movies, golf, family history ... you name it.
And who can really blame them? The Compaq story has grown a bit tiresome lately.
"Slowdown in consumer spending" ... "ineffective management" ... "competitive pressures" ... "lack of visibility" ... etc.
Actually, welcome to Any Tech Stock, USA. However, Compaq's stint in the doldrums began long before the broad market's nosedive - making for one disillusioned cyber-group.
If it weren't for the off-topic ranting, particularly evident when dishing with the plucky crew on CBS MarketWatch's CPQ message board, life as a Compaq shareholder would be rather dull.
But, with yet another ho-hum earnings report and warning under the company's belt, Thursday was a day to talk stock. And they did, a little bit anyway. See full earnings report.
On Silicon Investor, JohnK played it straight: "The story on CPQ at this point is simple. Forget about P/S, PE, etc. If you believe their services biz will grow fast enough to prevent disaster on the hardware side, go long. If not, trade it as I do or stay away. It's clear that Dell will continue to cream CPQ in regard to boxes.
"I see statements from MC that he is again 'disappointed' with consumer sales and CPQ will review how they handle 'sales channels,' " he wrote, apparently referring to Compaq chief Michael Capellas. "These guys always seem to remind me of an army in retreat. Rather than junking something that flat doesn't seem to work, they tinker and tinker while the competition continues to steamroll them."
Not everybody shared his rather bearish view. Surprisingly, there was a contagious bull barrage gathering momentum.
Take a gander at NewVision's vision: "When the economies recover, the company will be leaner and pricing power is likely to return with end demand. That is when we could get a nice PE on the stock. Timing on the rebound in the market is more a function of psychology. Will people want to buy 12 months or 3 months ahead of the turnaround?
"Would not surprise me to see longer-term bears on CPQ change their tune. There's always someone who wants to call the bottom in an industry, and with [Microsoft's Windows] XP on the horizon box-makers look like good candidates."
Over on The Motley Fool, BargainHunter bullishly looked for change: "Compaq has it share of problems and may need to trim the fat out of the upper and/or middle management in order to really show a strong balance sheet. Question: Are the BOD and CEO ready to take on this ugly job on the non-producing country club set???? If, and when, that takes place, it will spark a huge rally on this stock price!! Been too long since last shake up of the white-collar ranks."
What's this ... an optimistic message board trend building here?
Surely seemed that way, although the bashers never truly go away. But Thursday, for whatever reason, belonged to the bulls.
More silver linings from Hobbes6: "Compaq is very well positioned to benefit from increased business spending. Services are completely dependent on this sector, so CPQ's increased emphasis on this sector of its business will help it benefit from the economic turnaround.
"Before the economic slowdown, businesses were also pre-occupied with Y2K issues; so many companies have been stagnant on IT infrastructure spending for about 3 years now. This leaves a tremendous backlog of business just waiting for the economy to turn around."
Amid all the off-topic twists and turns, there was definitely a sense of hope for the future of Compaq CPQ -- a vibe that I hadn't seen in previous surf trips through CPQ's corner of the Internet.
With shares slumping and the looming specter of another quarterly miss, were the Net-dwellers merely daydreaming or will an inevitable turn in the market mark a rebound for Compaq?
Stop by MarketWatch's bubbly CPQ Board ... but make sure and bring more than just facts, figures, and stock talk.


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Ways of Becoming a Better Nurse
Nursing is one the fields that has been depicting a great transformation as from 2016 since the nursing group has incorporated some of the ethics that defines the career This career is one that does not need you to think of the amount of money you will be earning but instead is one of the careers that deals with the saving of life and most of the time it known as self-sacrificing job. When you need to be successful in your nursing job then this is some free guidance for you
Come up with Aims
Coming up of the objectives will be making you enjoy being a nurse and you are retold to set your aims immediately you are nearing the conclusion of your schooling. After coming up with your goals then you can be able to be able to achieve them immediately you are joining any professional organization it whether you have been given some sort of promotion at work.
Be a team Performer
In the nursing occupation you will only thrive when you work as a group and it's for this motive that most duty often define that they need a team player who will be working as team in the organization.
Make Inquiries
It's true that learning is ever there and thus if you don't understand anything about something then you need to ask those who know and learn. Do not have the habit of asking one question more than once because it would imply that you are not concentrating when you are told something related to healthcare.
Locate an Advisor
It's better to find a mentor in the health organization that will be telling and asking some of the things that you face in the organization.
Keep your CV up to date
In nursing discipline you will be having the ability of getting some of the special health preparation and your resume ought to be updated any time you get extra skill.
Think of Further Education
You should not be contented with the level of education that you have instead you ought to be registering for further education to increase your skills in nursing and secure MSN jobs.
Check on what you wear
What you wear tell a lot in the nursing profession and ensure that you don't be the question of the day because your coworker talks ill about your wearing style. Let it be modest and appealing to many not forgetting being official.
Come up with Associates
Associations are of much importance in building your career as from the friends that you career you will be having the ability of learning some of the imperative skills in your departments.
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The handmade Counting Sheep Deco Mobile available at Gifts Define is almost motivation enough to have another baby. Seeing these adorable counting sheep makes me think, "Eh, diaper duty… midnight feedings… not that bad – at least I could count the sheep while I'm at it." Seriously though, these sweet counting sheep will look amazing in a nursery. Handmade with white and cotton cream colors of real wool felt (OEKO-Tex Standard 100 Certified), these woolly sheep circle around a puffy white cloud, and feature cute, sleepy and smiley expressions and glass beaded eyes. Each hangs from an ecru natural cotton string, and balances on a hand-finished, hand-crafted wooden hanger. A nice bold wooden square holds everything together and a swivel hook is at the top for hanging. It's all wrapped up perfectly for gift giving in a ribbon-tied handmade fabric bag with a gift card. If sheep don't make you swoon, wait until you see Gifts Define's bird mobile!
The adorable Bird Parade Mobile, features four Storybook Birds circling a Happy & Sad Cloud (Happy face at the front and Sad face on the other). These little tweets, like all the mobile creatures made by Gifts Define, are hand-cut of the same real wool felt as the sheep mobile seen above, and all animals are entirely hand-stitched and lightly stuffed with hypo-allergenic polyester stuffing. Gifts Define will custom create birds or other animals in colors that coordinate perfectly with your nursery theme and decor, or you can let them choose a fun surprise pallet of colors for you. There are many Deco Mobile styles available; farm animals, jungle creatures, ocean fish, woodland friends and more; you're sure to find a mobile you love.
Note – these handmade mobiles are more fragile then mass produced mobiles and are intended as decorative pieces rather than as toys for children. While the brilliant colors and fun shapes will amuse your baby, you'll want to make sure that the location of the mobile is out of his reach.