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Ranking every Pixar film so far
I'm hardly the only one to think of this, but with Pixar putting their new film Inside Out into theatrical release today, what better time is there to rank all of their works to date? I've obviously seen all 15 films, from Toy Story and A Bug's Life all the way to this week's Inside Out. Again, with a list/ranking, my take is not the definitive one, so just keep that in mind. Especially with Pixar, everyone has a different favorite. I do hope you enjoy my version though, and remember not to miss Inside Out, which is a real special flick of theirs…
Here now is how I'd rank every Pixar movie so far:
15. Cars – Not a bad film, per say, but a strangely un Pixar-like outing. By and large, this follows the same beats as Doc Hollywood, which I much prefer. Here, it's the voice of Owen Wilson subbed in for Michael J. Fox, which is a downgrade. Oddly enough, the highlight is Larry the Cable Guy. It's nothing to boo and hiss at, but it's perhaps their most disposable movie.
14. Brave – Rarely does Pixar play it safe, but it felt like they did here. Their take on a Princess movie doesn't have the brain of their best work, even if it's among their most visually stunning. Aside from the look of it, you really have a hard time remembering any of the plot details. It's not as smart as they usually make their movies, so again…it's not something you avoid, but it's clearly part of their lower end of the Pixar spectrum.
13. Cars 2 – Notable to me mainly for just how odd it is, the sequel was an improvement on the first one, but not an undisputed success either. A spy movie this time out, it's closer to a Bond flick than anything else, which sounds insane, I know. As such, it only sometimes works, but the bold direction does help distinguish it a bit among the bottom tier of their movies.
12. A Bug's Life – This early Pixar entry has a lot of the ingredients that would go into their classics, but at this point, the meal was still a bit raw. I don't really have many complaints about this one, though part of my lack of cheerleading for it has to do with my preference for the edgier Antz, which came out around the same time. Still, it's not like watching this will make you suffer in any way, shape, or form.
11. Monsters University – I enjoyed this sequel for what it was, but it doesn't have much in the way of passion. It also has a possibly troubling message about college not being especially important to your career or even well being, but aside from that, it's more time spent with Billy Crystal and John Goodman, and how can you go wrong with that?
10. Ratatouille – From here on out, we're basically talking about classics. This one doesn't rank quite as high for me as it does for most, but that takes nothing away from its entertainment value. I wish I knew why it wasn't among my absolute favorites, considering how much I like food, but that's just one of the quirks of making a list like this one.
9. Monsters Inc – A bit fluffier than I like my Pixar movies, that's basically the only thing keeping this super fun lark from being higher on my list. The aforementioned Crystal and Goodman were an instantly iconic duo here, which goes a long way towards making a successful animated flick. It seemed like an advancement for them, and a sign of things to come. Boy was that right.
8. Finding Nemo – I came to this one late, but did finally see what all the fuss was about. Ellen DeGeneres gives one of the better animated voice performances ever here (the sequel next year is rightly focusing on her character), with Pixar also showing their deft hand at emotion when dealing with death, something they'd continue to hone over the years. It's lower than most would put it, but again…this is my list, after all.
7. Up – The opening sequence of this one, depicting the life of a couple in love, is possibly the best sequence that Pixar has ever done. The rest of the movie doesn't hit that level, but it's still fueled by that early moment to really soar the whole way. When the plot calls back to it, it's rather hard not to get choked up in a big way.
6. Inside Out – Their newest, this is in some ways Pixar's most mature so far. I wrote a bit about it earlier in the week, but I'll reiterate that their choice to allow complex emotions to be shown as essential to life is an art house decision if ever there was one. This is what Pixar was born to do, so it's a pleasure to see them do it so well. As a bonus, it also ends on a joke that involves animals and is as funny as anything I've seen this year.
5. The Incredibles – One of the better superhero movies out there, regardless of its original nature, this was a home run by Pixar. Again, some might take issue with me having it a bit on the low side (its popularity is evident in that a sequel is finally on its way in the next few years), but being an action epic and in my top five has to be good enough, right? It's great, so don't assume that it's due to a lack of love. I just love four of Pixar's other films a bit better.
4. Toy Story 2 – The first sequel from the company, it managed to be just as good (and in a few instances, better) as the first. I give the nod to the latter just because it came first, but this is basically a tie. Featuring one of Pixar's best Original Songs (When Somebody Loved Me), it showed that these toys could sustain further adventures. It's almost unbelievably good.
3. Toy Story – It all changed for Pixar with this one. Essentially, they were able to become a company because of it. Nearly perfect, with Tim Allen and Tom Hanks doing great voice work, it's an absolute classic. This one set the standard not just for the company, but essentially for the whole genre of animation. High praise, I know, but it's well deserved, to say the least.
2. WALL-E – The first half of the film is my favorite silent movie of all time. The second half becomes a bit more traditional of a Pixar flick, but the first act and change is experimental, daring, and haunting in its quiet emotion. Having a robot character lead the way is unconventional, obviously, but they aced it here. Not getting into Best Picture was a huge snub for this one.
1. Toy Story 3 – Pixar's best never fails to make me cry. Even just today, writing this up, I tried to watch the end and was reduced to a puddle of tears. This is an absolutely perfect piece of cinema, a full meal, with laughter, joy, and tears in equal measure. If you combine the best parts of the first two, you get a hint of the power here, but it needs to be seen in order to be believed, plain and simple. This is the pinnacle of Pixar if you ask me.
Be sure to check out Pixar's newest one, which is Inside Out, in theaters now!


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Buyer's Guide 2019
The vaporizer industry is all set for a massive boom now that the use of medicinal or recreational marijuana has been given the 'green' light in 29 states including D.C and also in other countries such as Canada. In truth, even prior to the legalization, the market is already experiencing significant growth. Many people are sensibly shifting to vaping in lieu of traditional tobacco cigarettes
In 2017, the portable vaporizer and e-cigarette markets have topped $9.5 billion. Based on projections, this figure can exponentially increase in the next decade. This bodes well for brands like Firefly Vapes which has already established a solid presence in the industry and garnered a weighty market share.
According to a published report by Cision PR Newswire, the industry is forecasted to be worth a staggering $61 billion by 2025. Other data had estimated the value to be between $32 billion and $47 billion for the same period. Even if only the lowest calculations are realized, vaporizer manufacturers would see the dawn of a golden age.
Hence, several vape makers are coming up with variants of contrasting quality. Our objective is to provide detailed information about the best choices as well as the subpar vapes in the industry. This comprehensive Firefly Vaporizing review will zero in on the brand's most popular products and see how they compare with its peers like DaVinci and Pax that are among the top players.
Firefly Vaporizers: Who are they?
Mark Williams and Sasha Robinson founded and established the Firefly vaporizer company in 2012. While it might appear fairly recent especially in a blossoming industry, the pair has been around for quite some time already.
The profiles of both Williams and Robinson are not characteristic of the so-called 'stoners.' Williams rose from the ranks in Apple Inc. where he was involved in designing the Mac OS Software. On the other hand, Robinson worked in Silicon Valley where he also had a promising career in technology.
Being health-conscious smokers, the two men tried out many vaporizers. From there they saw the tangible potentials of the vaping industry. Williams admitted they were awed by the 'pioneers' or the early inventors of vapes.
However, they noted that the available models were more the results of 'scientific experiments' rather than portable, hi-tech devices. Firefly Vapes, up to the present day, have not been 'officially' crafted and intended for weed users.
The tech dudes decided to collaborate and endeavored to develop a dry herb vaporizer. They envisioned a vaporizer for smoking that would have the similar effect of the iPhone for music. Robinsons and Williams turned their backs on what could be illustrious careers to venture into the vaporizing market. Their infatuation for vaporizers turned to passionate desire and the pair eventually succeeded.
The industrious pair began work. On January 2011, after two years of painstaking efforts, their creation still did not meet their specific quality and safety standards. Robinson said the butane's reliability was suspect and that "you couldn't just hand it to your grandmother." They scrapped the original plan and went back to the drawing board.
In the ensuing work, they switched to an electrical power source in place of butane. The main goal was to find a top-grade heating coil that would guarantee the purity of air inside the chamber. They experimented with several metals that would serve as the chamber's inner walls.
Nickel and/or chromium alloy was the standard coil predominantly used then. However, both men developed allergies from the nickel/chromium alloy. They were forced to try a new material where at first it seemed like a faulty move. However, it turned out to be a masterful stroke of luck because it was to become an industry "game changer."
The testing phase for the new material was a protracted one. They ran the model vape for ten seconds while powering it for five seconds. The process was repeated nearly 50,000 times. The creation eventually performed to their expectations.
The prototype was then presented to Aaron LaCascio who is one of the world's top distributors of vape distributors. Mr. LaCascio was astonished by the ingenious product. By the end of 2013, the OG Firefly Vaporizer was finally released.
The vaping world welcomed the device which instantly earned special recognition as the best vaporizer on the market. Currently, there are two models available, the Firefly and the Firefly 2. This article will review both models in detail.
The original Firefly vaporizer hit the stores in December 2013 and came with a price tag of $269. Some were thought that the price of the revolutionary device was not as expensive. The Firefly 1 was exceptional in more ways than one but it did encounter a few issues which were promptly corrected in its second incarnation (today it is run via the specialized Firefly App).
The original Firefly vape is basically a portable convection vaporizer wherein your dry herb is heated in roughly seven seconds. In our Firefly vaporizer review, the most notable thing that caught our attention is that it had little resemblance to the standard vape device. At the onset, Robinson and Williams wanted their vaporizer to appear sleek and sexy. Therefore it is understandable why the design of the Firefly is a complete departure from the old-school vaporizers.
They reaped success with the mobile phone-like appearance of the initial Firefly models. While it is a portable sturdy device, its weight of 278 grams is a tad heavier compared with the industry average. The extra weightiness is due to the stainless steel heat sinks which are needed to dispel excess heat. Further, it allows the unit to stay cool during and immediately after each vaping session.
The Firefly also comes with a host of accessories which includes a travel bag that lends extra space for other items. Buyers also get five replacement screens, five cleaning picks, a multi-sided brush, and several cleaning wipes. We found the bag irresistible as it allows you to discreetly store your vape device. Meanwhile, the brush's design is excellent to make cleaning effortless.
When it comes to functionality, the vape makes use of a glass heating chamber which can hold up to approximately 0.15 grams of dry herb. By today's standard capacity, that is a bit on small side yet it still allows you to have 5-8 hits per vaping session.
In the case of the heating element, the temperature reaches around 400 degrees Fahrenheit. The instant heat is ideal because the unit's efficiency increases with no herb wastage during extended heating up or cooling down sessions. When you're using the Firefly 1 vaporizer, the device produces a visible warm glow. This would indicate that the maximum temperature has been reached. Apart from the signal that the vape is ready to use, the light is a marvelous sight at night.
One snag with the original Firefly vape is the removable battery which can only be used continually for no than 45 minutes per charge. That time frame is no longer consistent with the current trend. There were also complaints by some users that they could hardly finish three full chambers of bud on a single charge.
The solution is to buy spare batteries and exchange them whenever necessary. However, this is so much of an inconvenience. But the charging time of 45 minutes is a positive factor because it is remarkably faster versus industry standard.
Starting from the top, a pair of very powerful magnets holds the lid of the Firefly Vape. You'll be distressed at first by how much force it requires to open the lid. We were a little upset too with the absence of instructions in the manual which stated that using the Firefly is as relaxed as installing the battery, plugging it in, charging it, putting in your herb, pressing the power button, and finally vaping.
Actually, you'll be somewhat frustrated doing this. Once fully charged, you turn the power switch on (green LED light appears) which is located the right-hand side of the vaporizer. The heat button is on the opposite side and once pressed, the device will hit 400 degrees Fahrenheit in a matter of seconds. Regardless of the length of time you hold down the heating button, the Firefly will heat for a maximum of 30 seconds continuously. The vapor is thicker the longer you hold the button.
The chamber is visible once you remove the lid and we discovered that it's better to build a mound over it when loading. Avoid the herbs touching the steel otherwise cleaning becomes tedious. For best results, make sure you use only finely ground herb.
The ease of maintenance is one of Firefly's endearing aspects. We highly recommend that you clean the device after every session. Since the window on the cover as well as the stainless steel stays warm for an extended period, it keeps things more unsolidified and therefore easier to wipe down. A paper towel is enough to remove residue but you can also use the double-sided cleaning tool for the same purpose.
We noticed residue forming on the window and areas around the chamber after several heavy sessions using the Firefly. When the heating element has cooled down, we removed the build-up with alcohol. Based on many user testimonies, the device would have to be thoroughly cleaned after 15 sessions.
During the conduct of our actual OG Firefly vape review, we preheated the chamber for six seconds then held the power button for the 30-second maximum. It led to better vapor quality. You benefit from a great draw and decent vapor quantity if you do perform this ritual. Also, to fully optimize the contents, shake the Firefly after drawing as a way to move and keep the herbs in place to the last strand.
A dense cloud will appear if you can draw for up to 10 seconds on the second hit. Most users can average about eight hits per session but our team managed to have ten. On the overall, we can say that the vapor quality is superb and during that time, only the desktop units can outperform the device.
When the Firefly 1 vape was first released in December 2013, it deserved to be considered as one of the best portable vaporizers around. More so, the convection model was remarkably efficient as it only heats your herbs while you press the power button. Other vaporizers then took up to 60 seconds to heat and pales in comparison to the almost instant heating up time of Firefly 1.
Apart from the first few uses, it came through as presented – the Firefly is as easy as charging, pressing a switch and holding down a button after loading the chamber. With no external batteries or extra pieces, it exemplifies 'portability.' The 5-year warranty also gives customers the needed peace of mind. The lightning fast battery charging time of 45 minutes is a bonus plus the fact that the Firefly is definitely easy to maintain and clean.
Almost five years have elapsed since the original Firefly was introduced that it now looks outdated when ranged with the newer models particularly its successor. Price-wise, the $269 price is stiff considering that the short battery life of 45 minutes is a deal buster. You can purchase better-performing vaporizers today for less than $100.
The Firefly was the best of the lot during its heyday but has been dethroned by the Firefly 2. The app for this next generation Firefly vape is absolutely amazing. The software for vaporizer control is the newest game changer much like its predecessor when it was launched back in 2013.
Read on to learn more about the Firefly 2 and see if it richly deserves the higher price versus the original vape device.
We had our doubts about the hysteria surrounding Firefly 2 before its formal entry into the scene. For one, the $329.95 price tag seems not too far-out for the majority of weed lovers. Next, the price would be out of reach for most vapers. Nonetheless, our review findings confirmed that the frenzy was valid after all. If you think you deserve to own the best vaporizer in town, the expense is worth every dollar.
When Firefly 2 hit the stores, some cannabis and tech publications endorsed the new vape device and persuaded people to purchase the product. Some of the biggest names released glowing reviews:
"The sleekest thing I have ever owned." – New York Times.
"A+ Vapor, A+ Flavor, A+ Efficiency." – The Vape Critic
"One of the most perfect vaping machines." – TechCrunch
The positive reviews kept piling up and the list became even longer. Shortly thereafter, we learned why.
Like the original, the Firefly 2 is also a portable convection vape for dry herb. But what's different from its predecessor is that you can also use wax and other concentrates such as butter and rosin. The specs have changed like the weight is 55% lighter and the size is 33% smaller than the Firefly 1. But the real takeaway is that this device is way more powerful and the heating up time is a hell of a lot faster.
Unfortunately, the device is made in China even though Grade A quality materials are used. That was obvious the moment we scanned the box and its contents. (But take note that as of this writing, the defect rate of the vape is very low). Despite the lesser weight and smaller size compared with its predecessor, the Firefly 2 is equally durable.
In terms of the physical makeup, the product's main body is made of magnesium alloy and not aluminum which explains the drop in weight. It also translated to a far lower rate of thermal conductivity for the unit. With the magnesium alloy, the exterior of the device stays cool during sessions even while there is a searing heat of 400+ degrees Fahrenheit inside.
Furthermore, the entire vapor oven, not including the removable signature Firefly 2 mouthpiece, is lined with Gorilla glass which is nearly indestructible unless you have serious intentions of destroying it in whatever way possible.
The Firefly 2 was first released on February 2016. During this period, the heating time of most vaporizers was at 60 seconds. But for Firefly 2, you can start vaping after only three seconds. That's the quickest you can get to an instant hit.
The Firefly makers didn't see the need to alter the design or make significant aesthetic changes because the original vaporizer was nearly perfect in those aspects.
With regards to the vape accessories that come with Firefly 2, the package contains a pair of swappable batteries, a cleaning kit with two plastic toothpicks, a multi-sided cleaning brush & alcohol wipes, concentrate pads, and a USB charging dock.
The feature where Firefly 2 completely deviates from the original is in the temperature settings. While Firefly has a single temp setting, Firefly 2 boasts of six heat settings which allow users to customize their preferred highs. The device uses a 50-watt heater and a bowl made from borosilicate glass. One of the six temp settings is reserved in case you desire to butter or wax as concentrates.
The heating element will warm herb or wax up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit in a believable lightning speed of three seconds. It takes a mere five seconds to reach 420 degrees. When using concentrate, the heating element could hit 500 degrees. But an amazing attribute of the new Firefly model is that the glass chamber transfers almost no heat at all. To reinforce this fact, we were able to keep our finger in the chamber for almost 10 seconds while at the same time holding down the trigger, before we sensed any risk of getting burned.
Here is the full list of Firefly 2's five dry herb temperature settings:
As mentioned in the earlier review, a major issue against the first Firefly is the distressingly short battery life. The Firefly team made sure it was resolved in the new model to make up for that flaw. This time, Firefly 2 has a removable 770mAh lithium-ion battery. Thus, the three full chambers on a single charge in the original have been improved. The Firefly 2 vape is capable of up to eight sessions of at least eight draws each. Keep in mind that the battery life is lower when you use concentrates.
An issue with the Firefly 2 vape stuck with our team during the review. We noticed that the battery has to be installed in the device to charge it. What this means is that a second battery should be hand. This issue can be a turn-off to some.
In case battery #1 expires during the session and you switch to #2, you have to wait until the end of your session before you can charge battery #1. On the positive side, the battery is 100% fully charged in just 45 minutes and incredibly about 80% in a short span of 20 minutes. Either way, it compensates for the battery issue we found out.
There are some slight changes in Firefly 2 in terms of actual usage. A dual capacitive touch sensor on both sides of the vaporizer is now embedded to replace the power switch. The danger of the unit being accidentally switched on has been eliminated because the buttons can only be activated by your fingers.
If you want to see the battery, put your thumb at the arrow on the bottom of the unit then press down. In order to pull it out, put your finger beneath the lip at the top of the battery and putting it back in is just as easy. Removing the mouthpiece was quite irksome as it requires a bit of wiggling and getting used to it.
Take note that without the power button, the Firefly 2 is constantly in standby mode. For temperature control, you can install the Firefly 2 app which connects to the device via Bluetooth. It is swift and cool to use. It also tells you the battery time remaining. You have the liberty to choose which button controls the heater; left, right, or both. A detailed discussion about the app can be found below.
Another issue is the oven size, which just like the original can only pack around 0.15 grams of dry herb. To ensure the contents are heated evenly, you can stir or mix your herbs every few hits. The default temperature setting for herbs is 400 degrees which are a perfect starting point. If you desire more vapor, you can increase the temp to 420 degrees or lower it to experience a smoother and long-lasting session.
The Firefly 2 carries the same efficiency as the original. Your herbs are burned or cooked only when the heating button is pressed and drawing begins. Once you let go of the button, the device halts cooking the herb. Hence, even if the chamber size is small, you can maximize your herbs up to the tiniest part. When both sensors are pressed, the means you can start drawing from the mouthpiece.
We did plenty of experimentation to determine how to get the best of your weed. The best way is when you do long and slow draws. Also, when you hold down the buttons for 30 seconds, the device goes into standby mode.
Firefly 2 is one of the vaporizers that is easiest to clean. After continuous sessions of no cleaning, a build-up on the window will form but it won't affect the vape's performance. It is an advantage that there is no screen in the bowl. You can soak a power towel in a bit of isopropyl alcohol to clean it. Just make sure to wipe down the vapor on the lid as well as the body. Your stress-free cleaning is done!
The Firefly 2 offers a limited 2-year warranty after purchase against defects in material and workmanship. In case your Firefly 2 doesn't work, contact the Firefly team by sending an email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
When you purchase the Firefly 2, it comes with three concentrate pads if you opt to vape wax or e-liquids. Just take one pad and place it in the chamber then add the e-liquid or wax. We used a few drops of oil or 0.1 grams of wax and found it sufficient to have a satisfying session.
If you're using concentrates but you want to preheat the device, hold down the heat button for 30 seconds before letting go then proceed drawing the usual way. Holding down the button for a few seconds before taking a hit will result in a denser cloud of vapor.
Using the Firefly 2 app
The Firefly 2 app is available for iOS and Android smartphones. Pairing the vaporizer to your phone is as easy as activating the app itself. Touch one of the sensors to awaken the device and the app takes over to do the rest.
After the download is completed, you gain control of the six heat settings. You can now select your preferred activation option too. The battery charge indicator will tell you accurately the remaining power available.
The Firefly 2 power tuning option allows you to adjust or set the base temperature up to 111%. Hence, if you set the device to the 420-degree setting, the resulting temperature will be around 466-467 degrees. This is the best way to for the device to emit the densest clouds of vapor although you run the risk of combustion. We found fitting to set the temp setting to a maximum of 105% to ensure better vapor with minimal risk of combustion.
With a hefty price of $330, you would naturally expect the Firefly 2 to deliver extraordinary vapor clouds. In this aspect, the device resoundingly passes the test. Using the power tuning option produce even better clouds than before and the flavor is at par with desktop vaporizer standard. Slow draws lead to more satisfying vapor and if the 111% setting won't trigger combustion, the cloud emissions are unlike any other which you can't derive from other vaporizers on the market.
Normally, the flavor slightly dissipates at the highest temperature settings but at lower settings, you can taste the richness of the flavor. Perhaps it was an oversight that no stirring tool was provided as there's a need to stir the bowl every 3-4 draws. Lastly, the 500-degree concentrate settings allow for potent draws and give out the incredible flavor.
The Firefly 2 is without a doubt better than its predecessor. The brand magnificently removed all the drawbacks of the first incarnation while maintaining the things that made it earn its lofty position in the market. The Firefly 2 offers real portability because of its lightness and slimmer design. More importantly, the battery life has delightfully been extended.
Firefly 2 charges incredibly quickly and the temperature settings and control are the best thus far in the portable vaporizer industry. The five settings for your herbs is already a mean feat but the addition of the special concentrate setting makes it stand out even more. Further, the app and the power tuning update heightened the sense of control.
We see only three main downsides – the small chamber, charging the battery outside the device, and the awfully high price. Nonetheless, it's bang for your buck if you love your herbs and vaping.
Verdict: 9.5/10
Only two years have passed since Firefly was launched and Firefly 2 arrived. So here's a rundown of the upgrades in the newer model.
Firefly 1 is already a winner with its stunning and sleek appearance which bears resemblance to a cell phone. No one would even assume it's a vaporizer. But the device was too bulky for some users. The company made a major makeover with the second model. The Firefly 2 came out considerably lighter and smaller. You can purchase covers in stunning and vivid colors like red, blue, black, and gold.
There were also changes in the materials used too. The Firefly 2 is now made of lighter magnesium alloy which is the main reason for the device's lightness. Firefly 1 made use of stainless steel and borosilicate glass while the heating chamber is made of ceramic superalloy.
Forthrightly, Firefly is a lot easier to use mainly because it's not as high-tech as the successor. Using it is very elementary – load the chamber, press a side button and let the herb heat up. When the temp hits 400 degrees Fahrenheit in around five to seven seconds, you're ready to vape. For increased vapor production, simply hold down the button.
Using the Firefly 2 is a bit complicated given the six temperature settings (five for dry herbs and one for concentrates). You download the app to gain control of the temperature. The brand-new Power Tuning permits you to add 11% to the existing temperature for a better burn. The remaining battery life can also be viewed this time.
Users complained about the low battery life of the first Firefly model where a 100% battery charge can be used up in less than 45 minutes. The company heeded the calls for longer battery life. The battery life of the Firefly 2 has doubled. It takes around 45 minutes for the installed batteries in both models to charge to full capacity.
Both the Firefly and Firefly 2 are not exemplary when it comes to portability and for varying reasons. The Firefly 1 is bulky and too heavy when carried inside your pocket. While Firefly 2 is much lighter and smaller plus it's made with high-quality materials, you're not confident if the device can endure the usual wear and tear or maybe a heavy fall.
For Firefly 2, you have to preset the temp to your preferred specs before moving about. You'll have trouble changing settings on the app especially in crowded places.
The original Firefly produces excellent vapor with great quality. However, it's a hit or miss thing with just one temperature setting. You'll have to hold down the power button for various lengths of time to until you get the best results.
That won't be a problem with the Firefly 2 since you have greater control of the temperature with the six settings. There is rich vapor flavor on the lower settings and incredible vapor production on the highest settings. The power tuning only aids you to create the biggest clouds ever. But the danger of combustion is ever present whenever you set the power tuning to the maximum temp setting of 111%.
The chamber size in both devices is relatively small and the brand might lose out to rival vaporizers with a bigger room for herbs. However, the speed of the heating up time in Firefly and Firefly 2 is what makes them truly attractive to vape users.
The maximum of seven seconds to heat your herb in the Firefly 1 is a marvel but the three seconds waiting period before vaping in the Firefly 2 is uniquely outstanding.
Comparing the two Firefly products is already moot and academic considering the manufacture of the Firefly 1 has been stopped. But there are second-hand devices which you can still buy.
The Firefly 2 has assumed the lead product role as it outperforms the original version in nearly all departments. The issue of battery life in the first has been corrected. There is better vapor production with the multiple temperature settings. The cool and fully-functioning app and new accessories are great additions. Last but not least, the use of vape concentrates is a novelty.
Firefly 1's edge is the price but we are convinced that the extra $60 added to the cost of Firefly 2 is more than justified. Our primary goal is to educate readers and help them choose the best vaporizer in the market. Our final take is that Firefly 2 is undeniably the best you can find.
Firefly 3 – When is it coming?
With the huge success of the Firefly 2, people can't help but ask if a third version is forthcoming. But perhaps the more pressing question should be, "When will the Firefly 3 be released?" On our part, we are clueless as to whether a third installment is in the works although we will be astounded if there isn't.
The expectations will be higher in case there are plans to release a Firefly 3 vaporizer. If we are to anticipate its coming, what we can do at the moment is analyze where Firefly 2 shined and which aspect needs improvement.
In any case, the fast battery charging is a plus factor. The 3-seconds heat up time is superb while its lightness and smaller built makes it a wonderful product. In short, you can expect the brand to maintain these salient features.
But what we envision for the new model is a larger oven. Currently, 0.15-0.2-gram capacity is distressingly insufficient. You can purchase dry herb vaporizers with a holding capacity of 0.6 grams or more at cheaper prices. Maybe the company can make inserts to the Firefly 2 or make a higher lid to instantly increase oven capacity.
We see that the battery life can further improve too. The eight sessions per 100% charge are fairly good. But because of continuing technological advances, smaller but more efficient batteries might be produced similar to how electric-car maker Tesla Inc. is doing things. Firefly can pioneer the innovation in this aspect.
If there are sensational upgrades, it would be the app, temperature control, and power tuning options. More can be embedded to elevate to bring the Firefly 3 to a higher plane. The inclusion of temperature control to measure the precise degree is already a basic feature in some rival devices.
Should the new device have the above-named upgrades, Firefly 3 would fetch in the vicinity of $400. The good thing about that is that price of the Firefly 2 might be reduced.
Conclusion on Firefly Vapes
We come to the end of our comprehensive Firefly vape reviews. The original model truly gave the industry the much-needed lift. A vaporizer need not look like an electric blender anymore. Firefly was a cool, sleek and perfectly-crafted device that resembles a cellphone and users can derive a satisfying vape experience.
However, Firefly eventually lost its allure and the makers knew that major changes are needed. Thus, they diligently worked on revising the first model and eliminate the flaws. In 2016, the second installment imposingly became the gold standard in portable vaporizers. The Firefly 2 proved its worth and matched the hype that came with it.
The issues concerning the short battery life, bulkiness, and the lack of temperature control were promptly addressed. Firefly 2 can definitely compete head-on with any vaporizers available in the market. The adding of the app and the power tuning update resulted in a stylish portable vaporizer. What more can you ask for if the vaporizer fits snugly in your pocket and allows you to have more control over vapor quality and production?
The company can still inject improvements on Firefly 2 in a few areas. We are certain the company will again resolve the issues in the event a third model is due for release. At any rate, Firefly and its founders have a penchant for high quality and perfection. We can expect nothing short of a stellar and best in the universe vaporizer. You can bet on all your marbles on that.
With the Firefly 2 being such a big success, there are a number of people excited to see what the next upgrades to the device will be. We are going to do a bit of speculating on what new features and specifications would be cool to see with the next model of the Firefly vaporizer - The Firefly 3.
The Firefly 3 vaporizer is currently not yet available (learn more by visiting the official Firefly website here). However the Firefly 2 vaporizer has a few new skins available that you can see below. The new designs are inspired by nature.
Firefly Zebra Wood Design
Firefly Oak Wood Design
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The nature inspired designs are not an upgraded version of the Firefly 2, so please don't confuse this new release as the Firefly 3. These nature inspired designs are just new skins for the Firefly 2. Any mention of a Firefly 3 vaporizer is still behind locked doors and we don't really have any official mention of the next generation Firefly vaporizer as of yet. Firefly is a growing vaporizer company that has so far brought two very successful versions f their staple device to market.
Advancements in portable vaporizers can be seen happening across the industry as a whole. Many new devices included features such as induction heating, heat sinks, advanced software, better filters, and improved batteries. The Firefly 3 will hopefully take on some of this new technology and include it in their proven to be successful designs.
Firefly has become one of the top vaporizer manufacturers in pretty short time frame. Firefly has created a device that people instantly connect with. The touch sensors that activate the on demand heating makes the user feel like the vaporizer is a part of them. Here in 2017 the Firefly 2 vaporizer is one of the most efficient and smooth hitting vapes you can get. Here are a few mentions in the press from some of the big tech and other industry names.
Lets take a look at the Firefly 2 so we can than make some more educated guesses on what to expect with the Firefly 3 Vaporizer. The Firefly 2 is a fast heating device that is designed to vape both dry herbs and concentrates. It has been designed to deliver consistently superb vapor quality. In comparison to the Firefly version 1 the Firefly version 2 was 55% lighter and 33% smaller. The Firefly 2 uses customizable temperature settings, a very fast charge time, and a strong long lasting battery. One of the most praised aspects of the Firefly 2 is the ease of use.
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If history repeats itself we would suspect that the Firefly 3 vaporizer will be a bit smaller than the version 2 and contain an even stronger longer lasting battery. Batteries continue to evolve and with companies such as Tesla beginning to mass produce smaller more technologically advance batteries devices such as portable vaporizers will reap the benefits and start to come with stronger energy sources.
The oven size for the Firefly 3 is hard to predict and could be the same size, bigger or smaller, maybe it will come with some inserts or a more elevated lid to pack a bit more into the oven. With strong customer feedback for the oven perhaps it wont change much. Something that many new portable vaporizers are coming with is integrated software and application pairing to help monitor and optimize vaping sessions.
On a price stand point the Firefly 3 vaporizer will likely remain above the $300 mark. A premium price point is something the helps to keep the overall image and quality of the device at the top of the premium device lists. In recent years the vaporizer industry has seen many new companies entering into it with very competitively priced devices. This new up-spring of devices may result in the Firefly 3 having to be priced more competitively.
Firefly is designed with a transparent window that allows you to see you dry herb or concentrates as they are being vaped. This is something that people really enjoy. You don't have to unscrew or fidget with your device to see if its tapped out. The Firefly 3 will perhaps still use this fan favorite design. Similar to the first two models, the version 3 will likely come in a number of color options. Jet black, black, blue, gold, red, white are all color options currently available for version 2.
We will update this page at a later date when we know more information of a next model being released by Firefly, The Firefly 3 Release Date is highly anticipated. You can visit the official Firefly site here. If you wish to be one of the first to be informed on new and innovative devices in the cannabis and vaping industry you can provide your email address below to receive our e-newsletter.
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BRUSSELS Compiled from (AFP) and BBC — Catholic bishops in Belgium have protested a TV ad depicting a pot-bellied, hippy Jesus performing miracles and picking up scantily-clad girls up in a nightclub, a church spokesman said Friday.
The ad shows a long-haired hippy Jesus grooving along as he tries to get into a nightclub and is refused entry by the bouncers. Jesus makes the sign of the cross and sweeps aside the bouncers, shrinking them so they are left in his wake as dwarves. This Plug TV version of Jesus then drinks whisky at the bar and magically turns two brown haired frumpy women into blonde babes wearing bikini tops and red horns. The Jesus character then disappears into a huge limousine with the women but his attention is distracted by an advertisement for Plug TV before he is recalled by God who is standing on a cloud, wearing a T shirt with "Number one dad" written on it.
The God figure tells Jesus off for wanting to watch Plug TV as well as everything else - saying "you still want more".
"We have expressed our disapproval to the president of RTL's administrative council" Jacques Santer and the ethical advertising body, demanding the withdrawal of this publicity campaign, Father Eric de Beukelaer told AFP.
RTL, one of the biggest media groups in Europe, is running the ad on its main Belgian channel to promote Plug youth television, portrayed in the offending item as the coolest thing that even Jesus, with all his powers, could hope for.
Plug TV and RTL-TVI defended the advert, also being shown in cinemas, arguing that it was not blasphemous but contained a message about a "laid-back Jesus addressing youth."


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MBA Recruiting Policies & Guidelines (2019-2020)
Policies as of: April 26, 2019
Ensuring a Level Playing Field
HBS Career & Professional Development (CPD) appreciates the effort organizations put into recruiting at HBS and has developed the following policies to which recruiting partners must agree. You are a recruiting partner if you utilize the HBS recruiting platform (12Twenty) to post a job, host an event or access the Resume Databases. The shared commitment to the following policies provides the foundation for a fair and ethical recruiting process.
Policies for Recruiting Class of 2020 Second-Year Students
1. November 15, 2019: Offers to summer interns must be held open until this date or later.
2. December 4, 2019: All other offers must remain open until this date or two weeks from the date the student receives the written offer, whichever date is later.
Policies for Recruiting Class of 2021 First-Year Students
1. October 9, 2019: Direct outreach and event advertising can begin.
2. October 15, 2019: Recruiting events can begin.
3. December 4, 2019: Earliest application deadline permitted.
4. January 13, 2020: Earliest date students can be interviewed.
5. January 17, 2020 (Friday, 4pm ET): Earliest date offers (verbal or written) can be extended.
6. February 14, 2020: Offers must remain open until this date or two weeks from the date the student receives the written offer, whichever date is later.
Companies with a compelling reason for an earlier recruiting process should contact CPD to discuss.
Additional Policies
HBS Resume DatabasesHBS Resume Databases may be used for targeted outreach only; not to email an entire class of students.
Events & Interviews
1. Events, regardless of location and sponsor (including events for clubs and sections), must be approved by CPD.
2. Companies may host up to five receptions or dinners per class, per semester.
3. To maintain focus on the academic mission of the School, events and recruiting related travel must be scheduled around student class schedules.
4. Recruiting partners are expected to offer interviews on days when students do not have class or around class time. Second-year student class schedules vary while first-year students have class Monday through Friday. Company flexibility in scheduling is expected and may include virtual options.
5. Companies with CPD-assigned On-Campus Interview dates are not required to offer date flexibility for first-round interviews.
6. Second-round interviews during On-Campus Interviews January 13-17, 2020 must not conflict with a student's first-round interview commitments.
1. If a written offer is not made, a verbal offer is considered open in perpetuity. It is permissible to offer incentives to students to accept offers early. The base offer (base salary, guaranteed compensation, job function and location) must remain open until the decision dates noted above. For previous employees (including sponsored students), students and companies may determine a mutually agreeable decision date.
2. Recruiters may not pursue a student who has already accepted a job offer from another organization, as this behavior can damage relationships with students, other recruiters, and the School.
3. Withdrawing job offers, whether verbal or written, violates professional standards and HBS recruiting policy. If you are considering retracting an offer for any reason, please contact CPD immediately.
Equal Opportunity StatementIn accordance with Harvard University policy, Harvard Business School does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, veteran status or handicap in admission to, access to, treatment in or employment in its programs and activities. All interviewing, including the use of questionnaires, assessments or tests, must be free of gender or cross-cultural bias. Accordingly, the School makes its facilities available to recruiting organizations whose practices are consistent with this policy.
Student Recruiting PoliciesCPD has created and implemented a set of policies that govern student behavior throughout the recruiting process. These policies include procedures for late interview cancellations, no-shows, reneging on accepted offers, and other violations of professional standards. Please refer to the Student Recruiting Policies for more information. Students are subject to penalties for violating these policies and employers are asked to notify CPD of all late interview cancellations, interview no-shows, and offer reneges.
Students' Right to PrivacyThe Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) applies to any school that receives federal funding, including Harvard Business School. Students consent to make their resumes available to recruiters through the Resume Database. However, the Resume Database is intended for the use of recruiters only; it is not available to every requester outside the School. FERPA applies to Resume Database users also.
Social Media GuidelinesHBS Career & Professional Development social media accounts on Twitter and our Blog serve as a forum for organizations to learn about HBS students and alumni, recruiting trends, and strategies specific to HBS. Our accounts are not intended to replace other communication efforts including emails, 12Twenty or our Recruiting site, and are not to be utilized to discuss individual circumstances including student or alumni specific information. Please email firstname.lastname@example.com should you need to address any particular situations.
Consequences for Recruiting Policy ViolationsCompanies that violate these policies are added to a non-compliant company list on the internal student website.
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Why you should Try, Try, and Try again (it's a good thing!)
Marketers tend to be high achievers, continually working to make things better. It's in the job description, really. There's just a tendency to find a good position in "the flow," which Entrepreneur.com describes as the space between anxiety, frustration and boredom.
Do marketers ever feel these things? Sure, but those feelings often come when there's an imbalance between your skill level and the difficultly of the challenge – for instance high skill and low difficulty leads to boredom, while the flip side leads to frustration.
Generally speaking, marketers tend to be able to overcome these imbalances. The thing is, marketing is designed to always present a new and interesting challenge. There's always something new to try, a new technology to explore, a new test to run. That's why marketers have the flow down pretty well.
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Justin is a serial entrepreneur and the CEO and founder of LeadMD, the world's largest revenue operations agency having implemented over half of the Marketo user base. Justin has made a career of launching successful companies and scaling them, with successful exits of over 200MM+ in the last decade. Justin's latest endeavor launched in 2016 when he co-founded Six Bricks an online learning startup designed to combat employee and customer churn through experience-based education. Over the past 10 years, Justin has emerged as a strong voice for entrepreneurship, marketing and culture. As a recognized speaker, Justin has been published over 350 times in industry publications and holds his own column, Tribal Knowledge in Inc., while writing for Entrepreneur, Tech Crunch and others. Justin and his wife Jennifer met over marketing and three years later welcomed their son, Grayson, into the world in April of 2017.


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North Nahanni Naturalist Lodge
North Nahanni Naturalist Lodge is located in the Greater Nahanni Ecoystem. The lodge location borders the proposed expansion of the Nahanni National Park Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Guests of the lodge have an opportunity to take flightseeing tours to the park by floatplane or helicopter. The typical tour includes a stopover and hiking excursion at Virginia Falls on the South Nahanni River and flyovers of other points of interest such as the Ram Plateau and Ram River canyons. Additional locations can be added to the tour, for example, guests can stop at Glacier Lake and marvel at the Cirque of the Unclimbables. It is a magnificent tower of rock in the Ragged Range, where glaciers are still visible. Stopovers at the Ram Plateau or Nahanni Karstlands can also be arranged.
North Nahanni Naturalist Lodge
North Nahanni Naturalist Lodge is in an area of mountains, plateaus, deep canyons, boreal forest and alpine tundra. This is home to Dall's sheep, mountain goats, woodland caribou, moose, black bears, grizzly bears and wolves. Wolverine, weasels, martens and snowshoe hares are also native to the area. Terns, falcons, bald eagles, golden eagles and the endangered trumpeter swan nest in the protected hills and lakes around the lodge. There is an abundance of small birds, raptors and waterfowl. Our guests frequently encounter moose swimming by the lodge, feeding on the tall grasses at the end of the lake or grazing on the willows behind the lodge. Beavers are busy in the creek. Occasionally, a pair of beautiful white trumpeter swans grace us with their presence. In the evening, the loons call under the watchful eyes of nesting eagles.
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White spruce and trembling aspen cloak our valleys. Jack pine, birch and black spruce cover the hillsides. Wild rivers flow through winding valleys and canyons and fill the air with their heady sounds and fresh scents.
To the south lodge lies the Nahanni Karst. This is one of the most remarkable and unique limestone formations in the world. It features rare caves, sinkholes, polja, underground rivers and springs, sealed lakes, dolines, alvars and towers and arches - all caused by water action on the abundant limestone rock.
To the west lies the Ram Plateau. This flat plateau is surrounded by massive and scenic canyons 1200 to 1800 meters (over a mile) deep.
The Nahanni Karst and the Ram Plateau are considered to be globally significant areas. Both of these unprotected areas will soon become part of the Nahanni National Park Reserve.
The people of Dehcho have chosen to protect critical areas before developing the region's abundant resources. The greatest resources we currently have to offer are world class scenery and a travel destination rich with cultural and other experiences.


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Use AIDA During Your Sales Talk
What is AIDA.
Any business is all about sales, whether you are selling services or products. A business is still about selling if you are promoting the services of someone else. You are in effect selling their services or products instead of your own. Without sales a company has no incoming money and is therefore unable to make a profit and without a profit a company will fail. It sounds simple but so many businesses fail because they concentrate on the goods and the delivery of the goods that they virtually ignore the sales. Of course you do still need a product or service to sell and you have to concentrate on that, but throughout the life of any company sales are important; very important.
The term sale does not refer solely to the exchange of goods for cash with a new customer and the prolonged survival of your business will more than likely depend on repeat business from the customers you win. Selling a product to a repeat customer is still a sale and often it can be even harder than selling to a new face. AIDA is a sales technique that you should remember when formulating your sales plan.
A for Attention.
You need to grab people's attention immediately. If this is through your website you need to grab their attention even before they click the button to visit your page. The description on your search engine listing, the marketing banner you create, the press release you send to press release companies are all responsible for grabbing attention. Once you have visitors to your site you need to keep this attention with compelling website copy that will draw visitors to purchase what you have to offer. Even once you've made a sale you then have to turn your attention to grabbing your customer's attention again in order that they come back and make another purchase from your website.
I for Interest.
You need to generate interest in your product. Again this isn't done solely through the website itself and you can generate interest through the effective use of any medium of advertising. You need to keep a customer's interest when you start your sell and perhaps offer them a little extra incentive that will generate further interest.
D for Decision.
Let your customer make the decision without trying to force your product on them. At least don't make it obvious that you are fording a decision on them. You should give them all the facts; facts that are so appealing there is only one decision they can make but not so big headed that they seem like unbelievable boasts. Hounding a customer who is genuinely interested in your product may scare them off or simply anger them. Either of these emotions will usually mean their decision will be to try a different company offering the same service.
A is for Action.
Even when a customer decides that they are going to buy from you this doesn't mean you have definitely won the sale. Procrastination is not reserved for the select few. Try offering time-limited promotions or consider offering a reduction for people willing to buy an item now.
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Older people and people with a qualifying disability can apply for a concessionary bus pass under the National Concessionary Scheme.
To apply for a concessionary bus pass, you need to contact your local council. If you live on our network, this will most likely be Nottingham City Council, Nottinghamshire County Council or Leicestershire County Council.
On our buses, please place your concessionary bus pass on the green card reader near the driver's cab and wait for the reader to show a green light.
All English council issued Concessionary passes can be used on our buses as follows:
- Weekdays: between 09:30 and 23:00 inclusive
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The day is finally here. Yahweh's Children is available to purchase.
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On January 2, 2018, I will publish Yahweh's Children on Amazon. It will be available to read on your Kindle and the Kindle App (available for all smartphones).
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On Jan. 18, 2014, Frank Sutliff, principal of West Canada Valley Junior/ Senior High School in Newport, NY- a small town about 25 miles north east of Utica- delivered a powerful speech to a crowd of concerned citizens and educators at an education forum. His main issue and concern was APPR, the Common Core, and what he calls the corporate takeover of American public education. That issue is the hundreds of millions of dollars being spent on something that is of questionable benefit to children in any way, shape, or form. This hysteria over college and career readiness is a manufactured crisis based on data that compares apples to oranges, a crisis designed to enrich the coffers of publishing companies. The illusion that children in the United States are ill prepared and that they will never be competitive in a world market has manifested itself in many ways. His speech centered on three main issues- the corporate takeover of education, high stakes testing, and the questionable data gathering in New York State known as P-20. P-20 refers to the time period between pre-K and entry into the workforce. This data is linked with SUNY, CUNY and the National Student Clearinghouse and shares students' records as to the public school classes, teachers, grades and college transcripts. This is the data system New York State has bought into where students' confidential information is stored by private companies in the cloud. In fact, this data system is so concerning that some districts are returning Race to the Top funds in an attempt to not have their children's private data stored in this way. As education reformers push the power of data analysis, state officials say the new system will let researchers find the keys to student achievement and failure. What does a pre-K background say about the likelihood of success in high school Advanced Placement classes? How did college students who fail science do in middle school? What are the links between applying for unemployment benefits as an adult and one's educational history? Why should education officials build a student profiling system anyway?
What Frank Sutliff stated was the following: "what NYS Education Commissioner King does not understand and has not dealt with in his limited experience as a school administrator is the vehemence of parents when it comes to defending their children. Any administrator with experience understands this and this is when the top down and forced compliance of the APPR/common core debacle thankfully went off the track. When parents got involved because their children were treated as lab experiments and started to voice their opinions as well as contact their legislators, the revolt against this nonsense found its voice. Teaching is the core but making a difference in the life of a child should be more of the core. Learning and motivating children to develop their full potential is the core art of teaching. "
As the wasteful APPR system came into being with hundreds of millions foolishly allocated through Race to the Top, there was little public outcry against it. Any objections were mainly from educators and the public could have cared less due to the disdain spewed against teachers and administrators by our governor and others. When the Common Core came in with it, there was little outcry against it, as no one understood the implications- a few "shifts" here and there and a few billions for testing and publishing companies. Again, no one outside of education really cared as criticisms were viewed as just those of whiny teachers and self serving administrators.
During this time, various educational groups formed to fight back against these initiatives, particularly on Long Island and in Western New York. However, these were isolated pockets and the public took little or no interest, nor did the legislators. However, when students returned to school and began to have hours and hours of homework with the expectation that parents would help with things they did not know and when young elementary students started saying that they hated school, things began to change quickly. The final straw was when the test results were sent home; parents who had previously been told that their children were above average and doing well found out that their children were instead, barely achieving and in need of AIS. This is when the heat got turned up, resulting in common core forums where parents got involved and heatedly voiced their opinions.
Common Core, Race to The Top and P-20 must be stopped before it is too late and public education is destroyed by the finances of the wealthy and the minds of those who have no idea on how to run a school system and what is best for the students in the US.
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Cities or even mega cities have been one of the most major and marvelous social innovations ever devised by the humankind. Certainly, great civilizations such as the Indus-valley civilization, the Egyptian civilization, and the Mesopotamian civilization and others are lauded in history as distinctive marks of human achievement, as opposed to the nomadic kingdoms (which at times even fail to be characterized as civilizations), because the great civilizations were based on a robust core of highly developed urban spaces such as Harappa, Cairo, Babylon, Luoyang etc. As the civilizations grew bigger, the cities turned into megacities or Mahajanpadas and became harbingers of growth and prosperity.
In India today, while one the one hand we are aspiring to reclaim our position as one of the leading civilizations of the world, our major urban centers are still ill-prepared to sustain the vigor that would be required to launch India into the position of being a superpower. There is no doubt that the major cities in India are already driving the nation's economic growth – Mumbai contributes $310 billion to the GDP of the country, while Delhi has a GDP of $293.6 billion, Kolkata of $150.1 billion, Bengaluru of $110 billion, Chennai of $78.6 billion, Hyderabad of $75.2 billion, Pune of $69 billion, and Ahmedabad of $68 billion. Together these eight cities contribute towards 44.42 % of the total GDP of the country. However, there is an ever-growing consensus that the governments are not doing enough to make these urban centers as the driving engines of growth needed for success in the 21st century, to make these cities comparable to other major urban centers of the western world or those in the Southeast Asian countries.
The first instinct of the Indian development planners when they look towards the east and the west is to simply replicate the tall skyscrapers, the mega infrastructure such as bullet trains and other outward appearances of development. However, this is an instinct of misplaced priorities as they fail to notice that urbanization does not guarantee growth in all cases. Many African countries are a victim to such a phenomenon where urbanization has not translated into economic growth due to income inequalities, inadequate planning, and barriers to social mobility that hold back huge sections of populations from reaping the benefits of urbanization.[1] Taking our cue from cases of such countries, there is a key lesson for India in its bid to become a superpower – the lesson is that we need to make our urban structures more robust and for them to be so, the government's policy planning needs to be focused towards reducing income inequalities and promoting inter-generational mobility. In essence, we need to be looking at the more fundamental underlying aspects of growth rather than simply replicating the outwardly visible.
It is naïve to think, in fact, that the mere presence of cities can lead to growth. It is the element of social mobility in a society that creates more economic output, which in turn, leads to growth. Urban centres merely provide networked environments that facilitate returns to scale and productivity that amplify this growth.[2] [3] But the original growth impulse comes from equal opportunities to grow, reflected in inter-generational mobility. The following diagram explains the model of growth that I have discussed in this article further on.
Figure: A Model for Urban Development
Disconnected Neighborhoods and Income Inequalities
The urban population share has been rising steadily over time in India, from 17% in 1950 to 31% today which points towards the concomitant and large-scale migration of rural populations to urban settings. However, according to scholars (such as Jagdish Bhagwati 1993; Eswaran and Kotwal, 1994), the slow pace of labour absorption from agriculture associated with the more inward-looking and capital-intensive development path that urban development has taken in India has created its own set of challenges. Riley et. al have likened the slum dwellers to refugee populations living in abject poverty and infested with chronic diseases. Some 81 million Indians living in urban areas earn incomes that are below the poverty line. They are more prone to industrial hazards, communicable diseases, and social discrimination. According to the Indian Institute of Population Sciences, 89.6 per cent of people living in slums die of respiratory diseases followed by digestive problems (41.6 per cent) and aches and pains (37.8 per cent). Approximately 54 per cent of urban slums do not have toilets.[4] Overall, the urban sprawls of India hide an ugly underbelly which is perhaps the weakest link of the chain of the Indian growth story.
According to various studies, the story of urban poverty and inequality starts with first generation slum dwellers who are migrants from villages and their self-definition is captured in the phrase that: "We are only Here to Settle our Village Debts".[5] In general, people leave their villages due to droughts, debts, and the general difficulty in making a living (Krishna et. al, 2014). They are a potential force for economic growth but the lack of capacity of the urban systems to accommodate them leaves them in "disconnected neighbourhoods" or slums outside of these urban centres. It is essentially, the failure of the systemic capacities of the metropolitans to harness these human resources, rather than the other way around. Today, in India, over 65 million people or 17.4 per cent of all urban households live in urban slums – an increase of more than 700 % in the past five decades.
Barriers to Inter-generational Mobility
The intergenerational mobility in these concentrations of urban poor is abysmally low and virtually non-existent as they struggle to make ends meet. The comparative studies of the first generation and 'notified' or fourth generation slums show that majority of the slum dwellers' occupations are concentrated in the informal sector even though the nature of the work changes from generation to generation. This restriction to the informal sector and to certain types of works that are caused by the lack of social mobility keeps them from availing formal financial assistance to support high growth ventures that could help them escape poverty and contribute towards national growth. So essentially, the lack of capacity of our urban structures in assimilating the low-income groups into their financial and other structures contributes towards restricted growth.
If socio-economic mobility is an area of concern, it is necessary to look into the expenditure patterns to understand what resources or services may enable or hinder growth for low-income populations. Based on such an observation, effective urban development policies could be designed.
The slum dwellers of India allocate approximately 41-59% of their total income to food procurement and nearly half of them do not possess ration cards as opposed to the well-off urban population who allocate approximately 11% to food expenditure.
Figure: India – Share of Each Sector in Household Total Consumption, by Consumption Segment (%)
(Source: http://datatopics.worldbank.org/consumption/country/India)
From the above pie charts, certain general trends emerge. Firstly, as one moves to higher income groups, a larger share of expenditure is allocated to housing and the proportion of expenditure allocated to food reduces. Therefore, it also follows that housing is also the largest barrier to socio-economic mobility in India. It is no surprise, therefore, that the Telangana government has provided free housing to nearly 10 lakh people. While other governments charge higher than usually affordable sums even when providing low-cost housing to people, the government of Telangana has sanctioned more than two lakh eighty thousand, two-bedroom houses for the poor, absolutely free of cost. The construction of 1,72,447 of such 2BHK houses is already underway. Indeed, for any government serious about pursuing a progressive and sustainable urban policy, providing low-cost housing needs to be a top performance agenda.
Another area where the share of expenditure increases while moving to higher income segments is transportation. In fact, according to a Harvard University study, commuting time has emerged as the single strongest factor in the odds of escaping poverty. While the lowest income groups spend 3.85% on transportation, they would need to allocate greater proportions to transportation expenditure as they move to higher income segments (8.41% in middle-income segment, 20.2% in higher income segment). Many of the urban poor work in the informal sector as electricians, plumbers, house helps etc. and since they live in disconnected neighbourhood settings which are far away and not well integrated to their places of work, their transportation costs and time increase beyond the capacity of sustenance of these workers.
The idea here is to develop low-cost housing in areas which are not physically separated by the so-called gentrified urban areas. This automatically reduces the cost and time of transportation. Chetty and Hendren (2015) have found that policies that "reduce segregation and concentrated poverty in cities" contribute towards increased social mobility. The proximity to well-to-do areas not only brings down the time and costs of transportation but also affects a second factor – access to better educational environments and neighbourhoods. Interaction with people from a comparatively high resource environment helps children learn about new opportunities and possibilities and therefore leads them towards greater social mobility. Hendren and Chetty have shown that "every extra year a child spends in a better environment – as measured by the outcomes of children already living in that area – improves her outcomes". This phenomenon has been termed as the "childhood exposure effect". Similarly, as per the IAS turned Duke University professor, Dr Aniruddh Krishna, "well-informed and well-intentioned outsiders – a cousin, an uncle, a neighbour, or a teacher, who happened to come along at the right moment – feature prominently in the story of every… (successful individual to) overcome the most important obstacles to upward mobility."
Additionally, according to Krishna, social mobility "is about quantum improvements in living standards and not so much about incremental improvements" and is related to better living environments, education, and mentors. These are essentially the factors that the Telangana government is looking at to create more robust urban environments and indeed these are some of the factors that any government that seeks to create healthy urban growth centres, should focus on. The provision of free housing and free education (such as in the KG to PG scheme)by the Telangana state government is undoubtedly a "quantum" rather than an "incremental" improvement to facilitate social mobility that in turn, facilitates healthier urban growth.
Concluding Remarks
A lot of our barriers to success in developing our urban centers as robust engines of growth are related to misplaced priorities and lack of planning. While infrastructural development is a welcome move for developing progressive urban infrastructure, mindful expenditure of our national resources is a necessary precondition to achieving effective and productive urbanization. The policy of urban development should be focused towards inclusiveness and the same should be seen as a facilitator of growth rather than its by-product. In particular, governments should focus on the cities which are already leading the growth and should focus on implementing policies that ensure affordable housing, that too in a non-segregated manner. Further, the improvement of educational infrastructure and reduction in transportation costs is a key to facilitating social-mobility – another prerequisite of effective urbanization capable of supporting national growth. This should be done in tandem with other qualitative initiatives such as mentorship programs for youngsters led by accomplished and trustworthy adults.
Finally, the central government needs to play a more active role in this effort as the cities that contribute to nearly half of the national GDP are equally the responsibility of the central government as they are of the state and local governments. And yet, it is disheartening to see that the central government's National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) sums to a paltry total of $ 3.08 billion.[6] Likewise, the Rs. 6000 crore or $849.7 million allocation to Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) is merely a drop in the bucket. Even the flagship urban development endeavour in India – the Smart City Mission – has a small outlay of 2 lakh crores or $28 Billion (approx.) which is lesser than what any decently sized city generates as GDP, let alone the amount they use as input investments.
Rome was not built in a day and similarly, our metro cities, especially the growing powerhouses of urban progress such as Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, and Bangalore are still expanding and evolving as they have yet not achieved their full potential. While there is a reasonable need to develop a hundred cities as envisioned by the smart city program, it is all the more necessary to invest in the cities which are already the engines of growth in the nation. Delhi, for example, deserves at least an allocation of 10,000 crores from the central government alone because it is the capital of the country and a continuously growing metropolitan. If (a) Mumbai with a municipal corporation budget of Rs 27,258.07 crore can produce a GDP of 22 lakh crores (79 times return on expenditure); (b) New Delhi produces a GDP of 20 lakh crores while being allocated a state budget of Rs 48,000 crore and a central government budget of 790 crores, resulting in a 42 times return on expenditure; (c) Hyderabad contributes a GDP of 5.26 lakh crores on a recently increased expenditure of 13150 crores (40.03 times the expenditure); there is a need for the central government to do its part for the national capital. The central government certainly and especially needs to do more than the 790 crores it has allocated for the development of the national capital region (NCR) in 2018-19, which is almost a fifth of what it spent last year on publicity alone (4300 crores). Similarly, all of the top ten largest and highest revenue generating cities should be given greater financial stimulus by the central government which would, in turn, result in setting the nation on the path of exponential growth. If our nation seeks to take its strategy of urban-led growth seriously, it is imperative for the governments to walk the talk and "put their money where their mouth is".
[1] https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/21373
[2] http://siteresources.worldbank.org/INTWDR2009/Resources/4231006-1225840759068/WDR09_10_Ch04web.pdf
[3] https://ac-els-cdn-com.proxy.library.cornell.edu/S1574008099800078/1-s2.0-S1574008099800078-main.pdf?_tid=e322a49c-ae24-4dfd-82ae-ec1c82eaa78e&acdnat=1535981465_d8da4710963b446d0ea73edb1c2dcac0
[4] http://www.citiesalliance.org/node/408
[5] (PDF) Urban Slums: An Enquiry into Concept, Characteristics and Policy Interventions. Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/319988130_Urban_Slums_An_Enquiry_into_Concept_Characteristics_and_Policy_Interventions [accessed Sep 03 2018].
[6] http://www.makeinindia.com/article/-/v/improving-lives-urban-infrastructure


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Application Fee : Rs. 1000/- for UR and OBC and Rs. 500/- for others
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