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In the previous update, we improved privacy settings and added a way for you to control who can see your phone number. Today we're making it easier to exchange contact info on Telegram.
All new chats now have an Add to Contacts button at the top. This allows you to quickly add anyone who messages you to your Telegram contacts, even if you don't know their phone number yet.
If you'd prefer they disappeared instead, the Block button is right next door.
Ever scrambled for business cards at a beach party? Or dropped somebody's phone into the pool in a "let me type in my number for you" moment? Worry no more.
Simply open Contacts > Add People Nearby to quickly exchange contact info with Telegram users who are standing next to you (and also have this section open).
This feature comes in especially handy when several people meet to perform the take-my-number dance. Now you can catch all your pokémon in just a few taps.
Speaking of pokémon, the new People Nearby section also shows Groups Nearby – location-based group chats open for anyone around to join.
Tap Create a Local Group to unite your dormitory or apartment building, and maybe you can get Todd in 2C to finally turn his music down.
This update opens up a new world of location-based group chats for anything from conferences, to festivals, to stadiums, to campuses, to chatting with people hanging out in the same cafe.
If you ever get tired of being the host of your group, you can pass the burden on to another administrator. Telegram apps now support transferring ownership rights from any groups and channels to other users.
Grant full admin rights to your Chosen One to see the Transfer Ownership button.
Whether your watch has ended, or you have some business to attend to in King's Landing, passing the torch is a simple, two-tap affair.
Notification Exceptions just got more powerful. You can now toggle message previews for specific chats. If you have many exceptions, use Search to find the right chat — or 'Delete All' to get back to square one instantly.
Owners of iOS devices can now use Siri shortcuts to open chats with people. No hands just got no-handsomer.
We've also revamped the Appearance settings on iOS so that it's easier to see what the different themes will look like even before you apply them.
A while back, the Telegram X app for iOS was promoted, becoming the official Telegram, and its previous shell was removed from the store. If you are still using it for some reason, this is a good time to switch — ol' Telegram X is now three versions behind the main branch.
Some users told us they didn't want to switch because they liked the Telegram X icon better. So this update adds a way for your iOS app icon to get back in black:
By the way, Telegram X for Android is still there and is not going anywhere for now. If you're looking for an alternative interface, feel free to give it a try.
June 23, 2019
The Telegram Team
Telegram is about privacy. In 2014 we pioneered granular privacy settings in messaging. Today we are making them even more flexible with exceptions for group chats.
From now on, you can make something visible for all your classmates in one group chat and keep it private from, say, all your colleagues in another – with just two taps:
Settings will adjust automatically as people join and leave the groups. So when your half-brother unexpectedly gets a job as a data broker, you'll just need to kick him out of one group to update all your settings.
On Telegram, you can send messages in private chats and groups without making your phone number visible. But there may be cases when you want to make your number known (e.g. to all your coworkers), so we added a new dedicated privacy control – Who Can See My Number.
We've made it easier to integrate bots with web services. Bots can now help you log in with your Telegram account on a website when you open a link. If you allow them to, you'll be logged in by the time the page loads in the browser:
While this is purely optional, it opens the door for a vast variety of new bots. To try out this seamless authorization, press the 'comments' button under this post.
You can also make our sample @discussbot an admin in any of your broadcast channels to get a comments button under the posts you publish. The comments button opens a website where you are already logged in and ready to leave a comment. The bot will notify you if someone replies to what you wrote there.
Anyone can create similar bots to connect their existing services to Telegram on the fly. Integrating all kinds of social, gaming, productivity, dating or e-commerce services into your channels is now a breeze.
Telegram channels are a tool for broadcasting your thoughts to unlimited audiences. Telegram group chats offer a democratic way for communities of up to 200,000 members to discuss things.
Ever since we launched channels and groups, users have been asking us to add discussions to channels and announcements to groups. With this update, admins can add a group chat to their channel to serve as a discussion board:
Subscribers will see a 'Discuss' link on the bottom panel, and each new post from the channel will be automatically forwarded to and pinned in the discussion group.
Speaking of channels, you can now view any public channel from the web – even if you aren't logged in to Telegram. The same also goes for those retro people who don't have a Telegram account at all. Yet.
Simply open the channel link in a browser and select "Preview channel" to see something like this: t.me/s/telegram
Telegram apps will now show a scam label for suspicious accounts.
In other news, Telegram 5.7 for iOS introduces thumbnails for PDF files. Keep in mind that Telegram lets you share files of any type, up to 1,5GB each in size (so you can telegram a PDF payload worthy of Elon's rockets).
Telegram for iOS also catches up with the rest of our apps in terms of text links. You can now make any text a link to a website, keeping all the cords under the carpet.
Mind that people will get a warning about where exactly the link leads when they open it. (Hint: use URL shorteners if you want to rick-roll people).
As for Android, we've redesigned the majority of confirmation dialogs in the app, and improved the design for message search and adding people to groups. Additionally, the app got a new theme switcher in Chat Settings.
Have fun with all that and stay tuned for our next updates.
May 31, 2019
The Telegram Team
Today's update gives you the tools to sort your messages with archived chats, a new design on Android and a handful of other nifty features to make the most of your messenger.
Introducing archived chats, the new tool for spring cleaning in your chat list. Sort your active and inactive chats, separate personal stuff from work or banish annoying contacts to your archive for some spectacular revenge!
Swipe left on a chat to transfer it to your archived chats folder. When an archived chat gets a notification, it will pop out of the folder and back into your chat list. Muted chats will stay archived forever.
You can hide the archive by swiping left on it. See it again by dragging the screen down.
Pin an unlimited number of chats in your archive to keep your messages in the order you want. When chats pop out of your archive with a notification, you can archive them again to return them to their original place within the folder.
Time is money and money buys cat food, so don't waste time and make the most of the bulk actions in your chat list, now also available on Telegram for Android. Long tap on a chat to open the new menu where you can select multiple chats and then pin, mute, archive or delete them, all faster than ever before.
Telegram for Android got a lot slicker, starting with the app's new icon and down to every menu in the app sporting a new design.
Selecting messages in chats is now not only more stylish but also more functional – note the new quick forwarding button which appears right under your thumb:
With the expanded chat list, you can see more text from the messages in your list. Simply select Three lines in the Chat Settings menu to see up to three lines per chat instead of the usual two.
Want to share a message far and wide? Pull up the new streamlined sharing menu to cover the entire screen and select your whole gang. And don't fret if you're short on words, the comment field now supports emoji.
The new design also makes it easier to share sticker packs.
Meanwhile on iOS, passcode settings have been made more stylish and more robust to accommodate 6-digit codes, in addition to the previous 4-digit and custom alphanumeric options. Keep it secret, keep it safe .
Another new feature on iOS allows clearing your recently used stickers so nobody can prove how much you love sending funny dog stickers.
We also thought that large emoji feel more natural without chat bubbles and made them look like little stickers instead. Aren't they cute?
Ever selected the wrong chat when forwarding a message? Tap the message snippet above the text box before sending to change where the message is forwarded to.
If you'd rather point to a particular spot in a conversation, you can now copy links to messages in private groups and channels – just like you could with public messages. Needless to say, links to private chats will only work for members of their respective communities.
Last but not least, you can now instantly see who's online from the chat list and sharing menu to find out who else might be watching cat videos in the middle of the night.
As always, stay tuned for more updates on all our platforms — we look forward to popping back out of your archive with the next version.
May 9, 2019
The Telegram Team
For us, your private data is sacred. We never use your data to target ads. We never disclose your data to third parties. We store only what is absolutely necessary for Telegram to work.
In 2013, we gave millions of people power over their data with end-to-end encryption.
Today, we are giving hundreds of millions of users complete control of any private conversation they have ever had. You can now choose to delete any message you have sent or received from both sides in any private chat. The messages will disappear for both you and the other person – without leaving a trace.
The "Unsend" feature we introduced 2 years ago worked only for messages sent by you and only for 48 hours. Now you can "unsend" messages you have received as well, and there is no time limit. You can also delete any private chat entirely from both your and the other person's device with just two taps.
To make your privacy complete, we've also introduced a way to restrict who can forward your messages. When this setting is enabled, your forwarded messages will no longer lead back to your account — they'll just display an unclickable name in the "from" field. This way people you chat with will have no verifiable proof you ever sent them anything.
Look for "Forwarded messages" in Privacy and Security settings. By the way, you can now also restrict who can view your profile photos.
Since the Settings section keeps getting bigger, we've added a search tool that allows you to quickly find any settings you need.
This new search tool in Settings also shows answers to any Telegram-related questions based on the FAQ:
The GIF and stickers search has been upgraded on all mobile platforms – it now looks better and finds more cats. Any GIF you find can be previewed by tapping and holding. Sticker packs now have icons, which makes selecting the right pack easier. Large GIFs and video messages on Telegram are now streamed, so you can start watching them without waiting for the download to complete.
On Telegram for Android, you can now use keywords in many languages to find any emoji. If we are missing a keyword for an emoji, you're welcome to suggest it here – emoji search will constantly be improving without the need to update Telegram.
You'll also see a list of related emoji when typing a message. If you like an emoji enough to send it without any accompanying text, the emoji will appear larger in the chat on Android (iOS coming soon).
We've added support for accessibility features – VoiceOver on iOS and TalkBack on Android. These gesture-based technologies give you spoken feedback so that you can use Telegram without seeing the screen.
Tell us what you think the next update should be.
March 24, 2019
The Telegram Team
Today's update will make Telegram chats livelier with Autoplaying Videos. Smaller videos will start playing without sound when they reach your screen. To unmute them, simply press the volume buttons on your device.
If you like to be in control of your data usage, try the new auto-download settings. It's easy to see your current settings at a glance and we've added a new quick way to switch between Low, Medium and High presets for Mobile, Roaming and Wi-Fi.
You can also manually set up automatic downloads by chat type, media type and file size. The app will remember your choices as the Custom preset in case you need to temporarily switch to Low and back — or the other way around.
Default settings for data usage have become more generous but depend on the affordability of mobile data in your country. We know that in some places it's easier to buy an aircraft carrier than download an extra 20MB (looking at you, Ethiopia). Telegram will try to download less data for users in such countries.
On the other hand, if you're likely to have a monster data allowance, Telegram will try to save you from tapping the "download" arrow too often.
These new default limits for automatic downloads are not set in stone. Starting today, we can change them remotely, based on your feedback and the cost of data in each country.
New users often bring their logout habits from other apps and don't realize that this is rarely necessary on Telegram. To help them find their way around the app, the logout menu now shows several alternative options to logging out:
Some of us have several phone numbers and multiple Telegram accounts: one for work, another strictly personal and a third one provided by benevolent aliens along with instructions to never use it except in a planetary emergency.
You can add all these accounts to your app and easily switch between up to 3 phone numbers without logging out.
If you've added several accounts, you will receive push notifications for all of them. Notifications will include information on which account they were sent to. You can also tap and hold on an account in Settings for a sneak peek of its chats list:
The multiple accounts feature was born in Telegram for Android and is now also available on iOS. We hope your alter-egos will be pleased.
February 26, 2019,
The Telegram Team
No chat can be dull if you have a really cool chat background. Today's update will ensure you get one. You can now search the web for wallpapers, add effects and then share your backgrounds with friends via links.
Telegram backgrounds now support motion and blur effects. You can also set any color as your background, apply a pattern and tweak its intensity.
Just like before, you can set any photo from your gallery as your chat background. On Android, you can add some extra effects in the built-in photo editor.
Having used this new arsenal to create the perfect chat background, you can easily set it to Telegram on all your other devices. What's more, you can infect the rest of the world with your genius by sharing your background via a link, just like this one:
If you don't feel very creative and would like to simply set something nice real quick, we've added new backgrounds to the official selection.
We've also included a background search option. Find your dream wallpaper based on keywords or color and then set it in just a few taps.
We're also announcing the Instant View 2.0 Template Competition: two months, $300,000+ in prizes, $100 per template. See Instant View Contest 2.0 for details.
January 31, 2019
The Telegram Team
Ever wanted to run a sticker-free or GIF-free community? With group permissions, admins can now restrict all members from posting specific kinds of content. Or even restrict members from sending messages altogether – let the admins chat amongst themselves while everybody else witnesses their wisdom in silent awe.
In case you ever felt lonely in a group with 100,000 members, Telegram groups now support up to 200,000 members – so now you can feel twice as lonely . To make managing groups more enjoyable, we've streamlined all group interfaces, including the Settings screens, Admin panels and Member lists.
As of today, supergroups and basic groups are simply groups. It now takes just a few taps to make any group public, add admins with granular privileges or toggle persistent history.
Have fun bossing around groups the size of the city of Kassel!
Deleting the wrong chat is rarely fun – but now you'll have a chance to reconsider.
When you delete a chat or clear chat history, you'll get a detailed confirmation dialog and an option to restore the chat within the next 5 seconds. Once the time is up, the chat is irretrievably lost in the jaws of Telegram's underground data shredders.
If you relied on "I accidentally deleted the chat with my homework" in your studies, please accept our apologies. From now on, you'll have to blame your digital dog.
Back to the topic of bossing people around, you can now sort your contacts by name and by last seen time on both iOS and Android.
Waiting for large media downloads to finish ranks very low on the list of "The Most Exciting Things to Do Online". We decided to spice this process up a bit by improving our animation algorithms and adding an ultra-light thumbnail to each photo and video:
From now on, every photo you receive will start its life as an obscure blur instead of an empty square. Isn't this just beautiful?
Search bars on Telegram for iOS and the default dark mode theme on Android got some face-lifting. The Android app also allows you to set up a profile picture when you create an account, so expect to see more friends with faces from now on.
The new group permissions also work in Telegram Desktop. Additionally, version 1.5.8 introduces support for automatically downloading files and music and choosing input and output devices for Telegram Calls.
Last but not least, you can now change your visuals before heading into an emoji fight:
Another glorious Telegram update is coming in a week or two, so STAY TUNED!
January 21, 2019,
The Telegram Team
Large communities on Telegram frequently use polls to coordinate their activities and stay in touch with their members. Today, we're rolling out a dedicated tool for polls in addition to existing bots like @vote. We hope the new built-in polls will be a welcome addition to groups with 100,000 members and channels with millions of subscribers.
Polls can be forwarded to increase reach and pinned for better visibility (and also to notify all members of the community).
At the moment, polls are anonymous, meaning that no one can see who voted for what. Going forward, we may introduce non-anonymous polls where the voters lists will be public, but such polls will be explicitly marked as non-anonymous.
Telegram has your back when it comes to privacy: we never disclose the private data you entrusted us with to third parties and never monetize it.
Back to more mundane matters, you can use Web Search again to find images when sending Photo & Video attachments or choosing profile pictures in our iOS app. Setting a Grinch avatar for Christmas has never been easier:
The Great iOS Bug Hunt goes on and the app received numerous fixes in version 5.1.1.
To name a few improvements: Clearing the cache in Settings > Data and Storage > Storage Usage now correctly reduces the space taken by the app. Files and media will keep downloading for a while after you close the app. You will see detailed progress when downloading and uploading files. We've also added online indicators for the 'People' section in search results.
Happy Winter Solstice!
December 22, 2018
The Telegram Team
Telegram's Translations Platform allows you to suggest better wording for Telegram interfaces in any language. We've recently rolled out support for most mainstream languages, and translations are already underway.
Today's update brings equal treatment to the smaller linguistic communities around the world. Anyone can now use the translation platform to create their own custom language packs – and translate Telegram into any minority language or local dialect, be that Māori, Scottish Gaelic or Transliterated Klingon.
We've made it easy to spread your translations. To translate the interface of your app, simply follow the dedicated sharing link of the desired language. Sharing links can be obtained in the translation panel.
Each language also gets its own public group for discussions. Here are the links for the Catalan language, for example:
Once a user switches to your translation, all changes you apply in the interface will be applied immediately. The days of waiting for the apps to update or passing around localization files are over.
Another unique feature of Telegram is the Instant View technology that allows Telegram users to view web pages in a consistent way, with zero loading time.
Today we're expanding the platform with support for right-to-left languages, blocks of related articles, image links, tables, nested lists, horizontal scrolling, collapsible text blocks and much more.
Now you can get beautiful instant view pages for even very complex articles. If you're reading this from one of our newly updated mobile apps, try this Wikipedia page for an example.
Soon we will announce a new crowdsourcing contest to make Instant View pages available for an even larger part of the internet.
We've made close to a thousand fixes and improvements to the iOS app since the major release of version 5.0. The new Telegram for iOS 5.1 features some 400 minor improvements.
Telegram for Android has now reached version 5.0 and received a major overhaul in the design department. It is now much easier to access shared media from the profiles of users, groups and channels:
Shared media now offers high quality crisp previews, increased loading speed, more info in the links and files sections, and more efficient design.
The Settings screens were redesigned for a more streamlined experience:
Following in the footsteps of the iOS app, Android users can take advantage of the new detailed settings for the badge counter in Settings > Notification and Sounds:
We've upgraded the photo selector for profile pictures so that you can choose the correct head to be displayed on your profile:
Last but not least, you can zoom videos during playback and browse full-resolution images sent as documents just like normal photos, by swiping left and right.
December 10, 2018
The Telegram Team
For the last couple of years we've been quietly rebuilding Telegram for iOS from scratch with Swift – a programming language released by Apple as a faster alternative to Objective C.
Today Telegram 5.0 goes live for all our iOS users, becoming the most popular messaging app written fully in Swift. This new version of Telegram looks just like the old one, but is slicker, more battery-friendly and faster (which is surprising, given how fast the old one already was).
The new app is superior in many ways. We love the new smooth animations in chats. Messages will now sync quickly, even if you haven't opened Telegram for a long time and there's a LOT to sync. We've also improved the app's activity in the background to ensure that all of your unmuted chats are always up to date.
The new expandable in-app notifications will help you focus on whatever you're doing in the app without having to ignore incoming messages. When a notification arrives, pull it down to open the relevant chat. When you're done with the interruption, simply close it to get right back to what you were doing.
This works everywhere in the app, including when you are viewing media or reading Instant View articles.
Previously, badge counters could become less useful after you've joined a group or two with 100,000 members. Today we're making private chats great again.
You can now switch the unread counter to display the number of unmuted chats with unread messages. So instead of 1001 for a thousand messages in a muted group and one very important message from your dog, your badge counter will look like this:
You can adjust this behavior in Settings > Notifications and Sounds.
We've improved navigation in busy chats (and elsewhere). Scroll up a little to see the date when the messages you are viewing were sent. Tap this date to go to the first message of the day in question.
As much as we would've liked to, we couldn't port over any of the bugs from the Objective C version. All the old bugs are now gone forever — or, should we say, fixed. We might've added some brand new bugs while coding the new version. But don't worry, we'll fix those in no time. The same goes for any small features that may be missing.
You can now use swipe gestures to navigate the interfaces on Telegram for macOS. Most notably, you can swipe to reply and the chats list now works the same way it does on iOS: swipe right to Mark as Read/Unread, and left to Pin, Mute or Delete.
Fancy MacBook Pro owners just got advanced Touch Bar support to help them send stickers and media, control buttons in alerts and pop-up windows and more.
Other new features include auto-night mode settings and a photo editor to rotate and crop pictures before sending. You can also drag and drop photos, media, and documents to change the order in which they will be sent.
As for our universal Telegram Desktop app, it just got a massive overhaul in the Settings department. The new layout is similar to what you're used to in our mobile apps:
The latest Telegram Desktop also features improved caching for images and GIFs, as well as new local storage settings. Go to Settings > Advanced > Local Storage to control how much disk space Telegram uses on your machine.
We've also redesigned the theme selector to make it easier to choose a day and night theme that suits you best. Remember, you can make your own themes – or check out some themes created by other users.
And that's it for today. Stay tuned for more updates on all our platforms.
October 1, 2018
The Telegram Team


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I want you to take a BIG stretch. Go on, feels good hey. Stretching is an action we use to support a reaction. Do you agree that stretching is good for everyone's physical wellbeing? Yes, of course, it keeps our muscles flexible, strong and healthy. So, what happens to us when it comes to caring for emotional wellbeing. Why are we so scared of making flexible decisions that suits the behaviour? Why aren't we willing to use some "give and take" to manage a child's meltdown?
Our first question should be, "What is the emotion behind this behaviour" or what causes a meltdown? While choices are important for a child's development, children become anxious when there is uncertainty. Although children require some structure and limited choices to help them get through the day, too many choices and a child becomes overwhelmed.
Secondly, we need to distinguish whether this is an emotional meltdown that requires soft boundaries like chilling out, jumping on the trampoline or having a sip of water. If the child is hurting someone or themselves or breaking something, it is a behavioural issue that requires firm boundaries and action which includes a pre-arranged, non-threatening consequence or outcome.
Taking the time to work out the emotions behind a meltdown or the causes of a meltdown allows us to be flexible in the way you handle the situation, strengthening and keeping our relationships with our child healthy.
Triggers and causes of a meltdown to be aware of:
To spot the difference between an emotional meltdown and a behavioural issue, take the time to consider:
• What has changed in their environment? Are they transitioning from home to school or starting at a new childcare centre?
• Which sensors are being overloaded? Are there unexpected sounds, bright lights, new smells?
• What stressors are coming from outside sources? Is there a new baby in the house, Grandma visiting or a relief staff member?
• How is the child feeling today and have they had adequate sleep or rest?
• How are you feeling today? Are you caring for yourself so you can be there for others?
Other things to consider:
Or, is the child just not getting their own way and throwing a tantrum or being disrespectful? Do they have social or emotional sensitivities associated ADHD, ASD or anxiety that causes them not to understand the intensity of their reactions?
How to stop a meltdown:
A meltdown isn't always a challenging behaviour; it can be a sensory reaction. It is important to step in before the meltdown gets into full swing. A couple of ideas is to use gentle love with soft boundaries, allowing for some relaxation space, techniques like EFT- Tapping! and most importantly, time for the meltdown to pass.
Have a look at how EFT- Tapping! can help handle emotional meltdowns.
Leave a Reply.
Sue Suchocki - Facilitator of: ADHD / ASD -
November 2019

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Cyanogen and OnePlus announced they had partnered up to create the OnePlus One smartphone. Naturally, one could assume the hardware would be from OnePlus and the software would be from Cyanogen. The catch is, aside from those few assumptions — the only piece that had been confirmed was the two companies had partnered. Well, while much of the specifics are still a mystery, OnePlus and Cyanogen have done some teasing.
What we are seeing comes by way of Pete Lau of OnePlus and Steve Kondik of Cyanogen. To begin with, Lau touched on how this new device would have a big focus on design. The interesting aspect here is the comparison that was made by Lau. His statement gave props to what will be his device, as well as the iPhone.
"Appearance wise, we're confident our phone is more attractive than just about any phone on the market, with the exception of maybe the iPhone."
Aside from general talk of the design, the only firm detail released in terms of the hardware was in terms of connectivity. Lau confirmed the OnePlus device will have 4G LTE connectivity. The other side of this, the software side does bring some curious news. It seems it will be running CyanogenMod, but not necessarily the version anyone is currently expecting to see.
Kondik mentioned how they are "excited to debut" what they have been working on and also "look forward to future collaboration." As for the OnePlus One device, that is said to be dropping as a "departure from the familiar CyanogenMod." Unfortunately there wasn't much in the way of specifics, however Kondik did offer the following in terms of a teaser;
"There will be new, specially customized features and new exciting elements to the CyanogenMod experience."
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Memories of Rahsaan Roland Kirk & The film – 'The Case Of The Three Sided Dream'
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THE RETURN OF 'ENLIGHTENMENT'… JULY 1st Union Chapel
OK Brothers & Sisters…. 'Enlightenment'- an original composition penned by master flautist Rowland Sutherland with support from the PRSF and inspired by the spirit of John Coltrane – returns to the capital this summer and the Ensemble can't wait to … Continue reading
IS THAT JAZZ? Larry Young, Kalaparusha, Pat Patrick & The Baritone Saxophone Retinue, Jaimeo Brown….
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Daymé Arocena: The Spirit of Young Cuba @ St Pancras Old Church
Daymé Arocena launched her forthcoming debut album on Gilles Peterson's Brownswood imprint in the intimate setting of St Pancras Old Church in front an audience charged with anticipation. Last night I ventured into hinterlands of Kings Cross in search of … Continue reading
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A Fortune 500 home improvement retailer was experiencing an increase in customer-returned appliances. The items, which consisted of name-brand washers, dryers, ranges and refrigerators, among other products, were currently being put back on the floor and sold directly to consumers at deeply discounted prices. As more products came back opened and with visible damage, the retailer – not wanting to risk hurting its brand or set expectations for rock-bottom, a-stock pricing – began looking for a new remarketing solution.
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Orientation Day | Herea tō waka (O Day) falls on Friday 15 February from 9.30am – 2.00pm this year – it's our biggest event to welcome new students, families and whānau into the UC community.
To ensure the day runs smoothly, our Events and Partnerships team need your help as a staff volunteer.
O Day is a great opportunity to connect with new students and be part of the buzz. From "Supplier of Smiles" to "Information Guru", there's an opportunity for everyone to be part of O Day.
If you are interested in taking part, take a moment to review the roles (see below), check with your manager/supervisor to confirm your availability then click the sign-up link.
O Day volunteer roles:
- Supplier of Smiles – you have a great smile and enjoy meeting new people
- Information Guru – providing help and support is your gig
- Foot traffic Controller – you're there to scan people into sessions
- Data Gatherer – you'll happily ask people what they think
- Campus Explorer – you know the campus well and can't wait to show it off.
CLICK HERE to sign up!
If you have any questions, email the Events and Partnerships team.
Welcome Centre volunteers:
The Welcome Centre will be open between 4 February to 1 March on the Matariki ground floor. The Welcome Centre is a drop-in point of contact and referral for students and whānau, and is designed to help transition students into the UC community.
Staff volunteers are welcome to support our student leaders working at the Welcome Centre. Shifts are in two hour blocks from 9am – 4pm, 4 February to 1 March.
If you can help, please email your preferred dates and times to Elisabeth Baker by Friday 1 February.
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Apple At Home Advisor Review
Finding a reputable work from home job can be difficult. You may be surprised to learn that some popular international companies offer work from home positions. The Apple at Home Advisor position is one of the better ones.
This job is an hourly part-time or full-time opportunity and comes with numerous benefits. My Apple At Home Advisor review will cover everything you need to know. After going over the information below, you may want to apply for this opportunity. Read on to see if Apple offers the right work at home opportunity for you.
What Is The Apple At Home Advisor Position?
I've highlighted the major job description details for At Home Advisors below:
- Apple At Home Advisors are a part of AppleCare. AppleCare is the customer service branch of Apple.
- In this position, you answer customer's questions and address their concerns. You speak with customers via phone and web chat.
- An Apple At Home Advisor is the customer's first point of contact. This means you're responsible for setting the tone for a high-quality customer service experience.
- You will troubleshoot product problems without in-person supervision. The official Job Summary expands on this, saying "You effortlessly engage, explaining step by step solutions with patience and an approach tailored to each individual customer."
- You'll provide customer support for several different Apple products. Some examples include the Apple watch, iPhone, iTunes, Apple TV, Mac, and more.
- You'll need to have good time management skills and the ability to work independently. This is highlighted in the job listings; being able to work remotely and efficiently is key.
- The FAQ page describes the "ideal candidate" as someone who is passionate about technology and assisting others.
- There are both part-time and full-time Apple At Home Advisor positions available. Flexible availability between 7 AM CST and 10:30 PM CST is required. You must also be available on weekends and holidays.
- You may be required to work on holidays due to high customer support demand. Holiday coverage schedules are set ahead of time, so you'll be able to plan accordingly.
- Though the job search is filtered by city, you can apply as long as you live in the United States. Every job listing for Apple At Home Advisor positions states "This is a work from home position and you can live in any city across the US- you do not need to live in the city this is posted in to be considered."
- This position offers full benefits and various incentives. These will be described in detail in a separate section below.
You can read about all of the Apple At Home Jobs. Toward the bottom of the page, you'll see a listing for the Apple At Home Advisor Position. You can also read about the position on this job search page and on this FAQ page.
However, this covers the position overall and what you can expect. Make sure to write down any additional questions you have. If you are selected for an interview, you can ask questions at that point.
What Are The Apple At Home Advisor Qualifications and Requirements?
The qualifications and requirements for the Apple At Home Advisor position are straightforward. Again, I found most of this information in the FAQ and in the job listings. I've organized the details below so you can see if you're qualified. You must:
- Have a minimum of two years with a) technical troubleshooting or b) proven technical ability. Don't worry – this doesn't mean you need to be a total expert. In several forums, Apple At Home Advisors mention that training covers a lot of what you need to know.
- Have customer support/service experience. This includes in-person support, e-mail, chat, and phone support.
- Be able to address each customer in a unique way. This essentially means you'll need to tailor your responses to meet each customer's needs.
- Be able to manage your time and work independently in a fast paced setting. This is crucial as you'll be working from home without in-person supervision.
- Be a team player who enjoys support and feedback from others.
- Have multitasking and organizational skills. You'll need to know how to prioritize your work effectively.
- Have the ability to understand technical information using numerous tools as you communicate with customers. In other words, you'll need to multitask using different tools to help customers.
- Be familiar and experienced with one or more of the following types of technology – smartphone, iOS, tablet, PC, or Mac.
- Have the ability and eagerness to learn new skills. You'll be required to learn about types of technical troubleshooting.
In addition to this, you'll need to be able to meet the following scheduling and training requirements. You must:
- Complete about five to six weeks of job training. This training is based on a fixed schedule and may include weekends.
- Have the flexibility to work between 7:00 AM CST and 10:30 PM CST. Your schedule may include weekends and holidays.
- Have the ability to increase or decrease hours if it is necessary.
- Pass a pre-employment background check and assessment.
- Successfully meet all training requirements.
- Be able to type at least 40 words per minute (WPM) while simultaneously speaking to customers.
Lastly, you will need a quiet work area that includes a desk and ergonomic chair. You'll also need high-speed Internet service from a reputable service provider. Your Internet speed should be 5 megabits download and 1 megabits upload.
This may seem a bit overwhelming, but the requirements are fairly simple. Overall, you need to be familiar with technology and be eager to learn and help others. These seem to be the most crucial requirements for landing this position.
What Are The Apple At Home Advisor Job Benefits?
From the resources I've read, Apple offers great benefits for the At Home Advisor Position. I'll list the benefits below along with the source of information.
- Benefits for both part-time and full-time At Home Advisors. (Jobs At Apple FAQ)
- A benefits package that includes product discounts and paid time off. (Jobs at Apple FAQ)
- Reimbursement for the cost of your Internet service. (Jobs At Apple FAQ)
- Health insurance and/or health benefits. (Indeed.com)
- College tuition reimbursement. (Indeed.com)
- You are provided with an iMac to use during your work as an At Home Advisor. (Jobs At Apple FAQ)
- Dental, medical, and vision insurance for competitive rates. (HomeBasedMommie.com)
- A 25 percent discount on all Apple products. (HomeBasedMommie.com)
Aside from this, numerous sources simply described the benefits as "great" and "fantastic". This is impressive and sets this job apart. It's not very common for work from home positions to offer comprehensive benefits.
How Much Do Apple At Home Advisors Make?
The specific hourly wage for Apple At Home Advisors is disclosed during the interview process. However, I gathered numbers from several different resources online. Below are all of the hourly wages I found for this Apple position.
- An average of $15.14 per hour was reported by 306 users on Glassdoor.com as of August 2017.
- An average of $14.64 per hour was reported by 30 users on Glassdoor.com as of August 2016.
- An average of $9.00 to $12.00 per hour was reported in this TechCrunch article in July 2013.
- One Apple At Home Advisor disclosed that she earned $15 per hour in a blog post from June 2015.
According to these four resources – using $10.50 for the third source – the reported pay is $13.82 per hour including statistics from 2013. The most recent statistics from 2017 show an average $14.89 per hour.
Many other resources simply state that Apple pays a "competitive wage" for this position. Some resources also note that your experience can impact your starting pay. Keep this in mind if you apply for the position; don't hesitate to list every bit of relevant experience you have.
Applying For An Apple At Home Advisor Position
Applying for this Apple position seems fairly easy. I'll walk through each step below.
Start out on this Jobs At Apple page.
- To apply, click the second link on the page. Clicking the link will take you here.
- Use the left-hand sidebar to filter results. This is optional, as the results are already filtered to only show At Home Advisor positions.
- Scroll down and click any of the AppleCare At Home Advisor job listings. You may or may not see your city listed, but it doesn't matter. The job summary for every listing states that you do not need to live in a specific city.
- Click the blue button that says Submit Resume. You will be asked to sign in with your Apple ID. If you don't have one, you can quickly make one.
- You will then go through five pages of questions and information. The pages are titled Disclosure, Experience, Options, Questionnaire, and Review and Submit.
- On the Review and Submit page, you should be able to upload your resume.
As of September 2017, there are 62 listings in the At Home Advisor category. This includes some listings for the AppleCare College Program. This seems to be the same job, but you must attend the university listed.
Apple At Home Advisor Employee Reviews and Ratings
I've pulled Apple At Home Advisor employee reviews from two main resources. These resources are Glassdoor.com and Indeed.com, popular job boards where employees leave ratings.
These sites present both positive and negative information from Apple At Home Advisors. I've included as much information as possible to fairly assess employee feedback:
Glassdoor.com Reviews From Apple At Home Advisors
- 4.0 out of 5-star rating based on 161 reviews.
- 77 percent of Apple At Home Advisors would recommend this job to a friend.
- 95 percent of Apple At Home Advisors approve of Apple's CEO.
- The most recent review gives this job a 5-star rating. Some of the aspects he enjoys include room for advancement, leaders who care and assist employees, and great benefits. The only con he lists is that the work schedule changes every 90 days and you're very likely to work Saturday or Sunday.
- Another positive review cites the same reasons for a 5-star rating. The user lists great benefits, support, salary, and the ability to work from home. The only con the user lists is the time management aspect of working from home.
- One employee gives a 3-star rating for a few different reasons. He enjoys the discounts and that work products like the iMac are provided. He dislikes his pay rate and working on holidays.
- A former employee wrote a 4-star review that covered some other aspects. This user liked the one-year college program and tuition reimbursement. However, the user does say that Apple lacks diversity.
- Another former employee gave a 2-star rating and a detailed review. The user lists the ability to work from home as a pro. This user also lists several cons including low pay, an automated employee rating system, and lack of info regarding advancement opportunities.
- A current employee left a 1-star rating and expressed heavy disapproval. In the pros section, the employee lists decent pay and the opportunity to work from home. In the cons section, the employee lists lack of work/life balance, mandatory overtime work, frequently changing schedules, and increased work duties without increased pay.
Indeed.com Reviews From Apple At Home Advisors
- The overall rating given by employees is 4.2 out of 5 stars.
- The most recent review gives this position 3 out of 5 stars. This At Home Advisor says that the pay is good and also mentions the benefits, paid time off, and other perks. A lack of career advancement in this position is the primary reason for this employee's 3-star review.
- Another recent review rates the position with 5 stars. The At Home Advisor says the pay is good and the company treats their employees well. He or she also says that the culture is great overall.
- An Apple At Home Senior Advisor gives the position 4 out of 5 stars. Some of the pros the employee lists include strong support, great culture, and employee benefits. However, they do mention that moving up from this position can be difficult.
- Another At Home Advisor rates the position 5 out of 5 stars. This employee lists common pros – benefits, good culture, good support from management. The only downside that this person mentions is the frequently changing schedules.
- There are no 1 or 2-star reviews listed for the Apple At Home Advisor position. Instead, I read all of the other reviews to find common downsides listed. Cons include a lack of work/life balance, difficulty with advancing in the company, being treated poorly by Apple customers, and frequently changing schedule.
Overall, feedback and statistics for the Apple At Home Advisor position are positive. Both current and former employees have great things to say about this job.
Of course, there are some negative aspects mentioned here and there. To read more reviews, click the Glassdoor and Indeed links above. You'll get even more insight into what Apple At Home Advisors like and dislike about the position.
Tips For The Apple At Home Advisor Interview
Lastly, I want to offer some tips if you're interested in applying for this position. A few small details may boost your chances of landing an Apple At Home Advisor position.
- Update your resume with information relevant to the position. The job requirements focus heavily on tech skills and customer service. Keep this in mind when you freshen up your resume. I found an article, 15 Tips for Creating the Perfect Tech Resume, and it is an excellent resource.
- Test your typing speed and improve it if needed. The job requirements include the ability to type 40 WPM while speaking with customers. You can determine your typing speed to see where you're at. Even if you're up to par, some practice doesn't hurt. Ask a friend or family member to talk to you as you type. This may help you prepare for the job.
- Make a list of questions to ask during your initial interview. Showing sincere interest in a position is always a good move. If you have questions, don't hesitate to ask them at the end of your interview. Thank the interviewer for answering your questions, too.
- Put yourself in the shoes of an Apple customer. There's a good chance you've had to call a tech support line before. Think about what makes those experiences good or bad. As a customer, consider what you'd want from Apple tech support. This may help you show genuine interest in helping each Apple customer.
- Prepare yourself for the interview process. Read the article The 25 Trickiest Questions Apple Will Ask in a Job Interview; this may give you an idea of what to expect. You can even practice by role playing the interview with a friend or family member.
As you likely know, there's no way to 100% guarantee you'll get an Apple At Home Advisor job. But when you're prepared and confident, you're much more likely to nail the interview process.
Final Thoughts About The Apple At Home Advisor Position
From the information I've gathered, this Apple position seems like a great opportunity. With full benefits and competitive pay, this gig stands out from many others. If you want a solid work from home job, consider pursuing the Apple At Home Advisor opportunity.
Frugal For Less has covered several other hourly work from home positions. I highly recommend reading VIPKID Review: Earn $18/Hour Teaching English Online and 50 Legitimate Ways To Make Money From Home.
These two articles are great resources for anyone who wants to make a steady income working online. Do you have any thoughts about the Apple At Home Advisor Position? Let us know in the comments below. Thanks for reading and happy frugaling!


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Hands to Help - Final Four Presenters Announced
August 10, 2015 - Wetzel County Chamber of Commerce
Wetzel County Chamber of Commerce Hands to Help community grant event will be Tuesday, August 18 at 6 PM at the Lewis Wetzel Family Center in New Martinsville. Four final projects have been chosen – now it's YOUR turn to choose the winner! Final 4 Presenters: The Sacred Nest – Monroe County, OH; Rebuilding Pine Grove One Step at a Time; Veterans Bluegrass Association Veterans Mobile Oral History; and Adams House Ministries of Tyler County. Winning project takes home $1500+. Help make a difference in your community! Public admission is $5 which will be added to the grant award. Every vote counts! So bring your family and friends! Also any business or organization attending the event will be allowed to pay an extra $5 for a one minute slot to tell about your business / organization or project. Political speeches will not be allowed. This event is sponsored by Williams. Call 304-455-3825 for details.


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Immigrants from North-Africa and the Middle East with driver license are a shocking 270 percent more likely to be involved i traffic accidents, compared to drivers who are born in Sweden.
The Institute of roads and traffic in Sweden, VTI, have revealed that, Scientists from VTI will now start a comprehensive project to find what causes these dramatic differences in traffic behavior between Swedes and immigrants.
Although immigrants as a hole group are much more involved in accidents than Swedes, immigrants from North-Africa and the Middle East are the most dangerous ones on the Swedish roads.
One of the Scientists from VTI who reveled this numbers, Nils Petter Gregersen, said VTI is hoping to contribute to improve these disturbing numbers by gathering information about immigrants movements, safety, security and equality within the transportation system. He says that more knowledge about the problem will contribute to more safe driving.
Scientist Mohammad-Reza Yahya, also with VTI, says that one of the reasons can be that driver training are less comprehensive in some migrants countries. He also says that if people have been involved in war or natural disasters, the use of seat belts will not mean so much to them.


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BOLTON are giving Karl Henry the chance to resurrect his career and save their season.
Phil Parkinson has signed midfield warrior Henry for rock bottom Wanderers on a short-term deal.
Henry has been looking for a club since being released by QPR but is an experienced operator at Championship level and above.
Parkinson can sign extra players after Bolton had transfer restrictions lifted and Henry may be the immediate answer.
Henry, 34, played 118 games for QPR, scoring twice.
The 34-year-old will leave Loftus Road having made 118 appearances for the club, scoring two goals.
Before that he earned England Under-20 caps during seven years with Stoke and then played more than 250 matches for Wolves.
Barnsley were linked with him during the summer, not surprising given his reputation as a reliable hard-worker.
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He even left Loftus Road on good terms, tweeting at the time: "QPR is a special football club and I feel privileged to have represented you.
"I've been fortunate enough to play under a number of excellent QPR managers and coaches and alongside some outstanding footballers.
"More importantly, I've had the pleasure of working with genuinely nice people on a daily basis."
Bolton are also looking at old boy Joey O'Brien, 31, as they seek reinforcements while looking for a first win.
The Republic of Ireland full-back left West Ham in the summer after five years.
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Machado de Assis
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Machado de Assis.
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His official photo, used until today,
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The time has come for
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A real photo of Machado de Assis
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to reflect on Brazil's greatest author.
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to recognize the brilliant
black man that he was.
Every bookshelf in this
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History will be thankful.


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As a young adult, Karen was involved in a variety of cross-cultural volunteer experiences. While volunteering in the West Indies, she met her husband. They married and lived on a small island for several years, where they raised their two young sons. It was during these years of cultural adjustment, parenting with minimal family support, marital challenges, and suffering from extreme loneliness that Karen began to struggle with depression. While she was generally able to keep up with her daily duties as a wife and mother, her mood, energy level, and ability to embrace life were deeply impacted.
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The motion picture development process often amounts to the road to nowhere. "Development hell" is a phrase known and feared far and wide. We help our clients maximize the chance their cherished project hits the screen ― and, just as importantly, minimize the likelihood that the project ends up a tied-up casualty of the development process.


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What is a dental CT scan?
What is it? The main difference between a CT scan and a standard dental x-ray is that a CT scan gives us a 3D image. This means we can look around and inside the entire tooth, jawbone, and even your airway! They are important in helping us diagnose various dental conditions and aid in treatment planning.
Who might need a dental CT scan? These are a few indications for getting a 3D scan:
- Patients who need or have had bone grafting and plan on having dental implants placed
- Patients who have had complications with root canals or need evaluation of a tooth for root canal treatment
- Patients who have trouble sleeping, who snore, and could possibly have sleep apnea
Why is it important?
- Knowing the exact shape and dimensions of the jaw bone helps us be more precise in dental implant surgery
- Seeing exactly where an infection lies can give us information about whether a tooth is broken beyond repair, or what can be done to help it heal
- Sleep apnea is a disorder related to several medical conditions including cardiovascular disease and diabetes (read about it in an upcoming post!)
- We can diagnose abnormal lesions that can indicate serious bone cancers, tumors, and cysts
Where do I go to get a scan? Instead of being referred to imaging centers, for the convenience of our patients we have recently installed a state-of-the art VaTech Green CBCT in our Sunnyvale office. This technology uses extra low dose radiation and is the only x-ray unit that is FDA approved for pediatrics! It allows us to take both 2D digital radiographs such as panoramic x-rays, as well as 3D CT scans of a single tooth, the entire jaw, and even your airway. Our CBCT scans in under 6 seconds providing ultimate high resolution image quality.
If you have any questions about our new CBCT scan, please let us know, or check it out the next time you visit with us!
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West Indies Players Safe Amid Violence in Bangladesh
Following reports of violence in Bangladesh on Tuesday, November 13th, the West Indies Cricket Board and the West Indies Players' Association assured the Caribbean public, that the West Indies players and members of the Team Management Unit are all safe and that at no time was their security under threat.
As a measure of extreme precaution however, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has put additional security measures in place.
The WICB and WIPA have been in contact with the team, as well as with security experts who provide consultative services to the cricket fraternity.
The area in which the violence occurred is not within close proximity to the team hotel, or the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium at which the first Test match is currently taking place.
All reports received by both WICB and WIPA indicate that the situation has been contained, and is under control and that under the circumstances the Test match will proceed as scheduled.
The WICB and WIPA said that they wish to reiterate their joint assurance to the public that, the West Indies team is safe and has not been under any threat at any time.
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Halls of Terror volunteers ready to have some fun
By Correne Martin
The men behind the deranged masks and wicked makeup at the Halls of Terror haunted house in Prairie du Chien find it fun to scare people.
Many have been helping for years and—with opening night this Friday, Oct. 11—they're preparing to strike again.
"I like to be loud, jump out, scare and chase people," said Mike Anthony, who acts as a clown in the Halls of Terror's quintessential clown room. "Then, I'll run to the next room and say to the other [scarers], 'Did you hear that?'"
Scream Extreme will open the Halls of Terror at 7 p.m. Friday, at the cedar building on St. Feriole Island—102 N. 2nd St. Hours of operation this season are 7 to 10:30 p.m. Oct. 11-12, 18-19, 25-26 and Halloween night. A lights-on, kid-friendly haunt will be offered Saturday, Oct. 26, from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission costs are collected in an effort to give back to the community, particularly the Prairie du Chien fire and police departments.
According to Nate Gilberts, Scream Extreme co-organizer, quite a bit of the haunt is different for 2019 and many of the rooms were shuffled around inside the building.
"We had a lot of rebuilding after the spring floods and invested in a fair amount of building supplies to replace those damaged," he stated.
Without giving away the best secrets, Gilberts is anxious for the public to come out and experience the haunted house.
"We have darkened up the haunted house this year. You may go from a well-lit room into total darkness in a matter of seconds," he said. "With the rainy weather we've had this year, we've taken the outdoors and put them inside. A few tricks and scenes feel like you are still outside."
Gilberts described the beginning of the maze at the Halls of Terror.
"As you enter the 'house' portion of the haunted house, you will make your way through corridors to the dining room, bedroom, make an unexpected turn and enter a relaxing living room that is festive. Eventually you wind your way through the rest of the haunt, where you may experience moments that are pretty dark, and rely on your sense of touch to find your way through.
"Along the way, four out of five of your senses will be tested."
A few of those senses will be heightened when the chainsaw surges inside the building.
Farshaun Ardestani has been running the piece of equipment (without a chain, of course) for the past few years, often stepping out from behind a barrier and running after those who've dared to enter the haunted house.
"If I can hear them coming, I'll scream. It's a lot of fun," he laughed. "What really gets me going is when I hear a group screaming their way through the house."
Anthony added, "It's like an adrenaline rush that builds up inside you."
Both of the men, who are local firemen, admitted to chuckling behind their masks when they see a good startling or feel like they've terrorized a group well.
"I like to read my audience. I most often use the element of surprise," shared Max Erickson, a Prairie du Chien police officer who has had the opportunity to frighten haunted house-goers each season. "The people who are already screaming a lot, or the ones who are trying to act unaffected but are clearly freaked out, those are the best to scare."
Dan Moris has helped design and build rooms and works in the centralized control room, watching monitors and triggering effects in the themed rooms. He said he prefers jump scares, or suddenly appearing out of nowhere.
"Usually there's at least one screamer in a group, and if we can keep that person screaming, it's really entertaining for the people they're with, and we know they got their money's worth," he explained.
Sometimes, Anthony said, there can be an insistent group going through who shout that the actors aren't scary enough. But, that just brings on the challenge, he noted.
Overall, the volunteers enjoy their time behind the scenes of the Halls of Terror. They work hard alongside Nate and his co-organizer and brother, Nick, to produce the most nightmarish nights of fright they can.
"I think [Nate and Nick] bring a great event to the city of Prairie du Chien and to surrounding communities. I'm thankful to have the opportunity to be a part of this event every year," said Erickson, who has stood in as a clown, provided staging in the background and served in other roles too.
Moris said the group is proud of the interactive theater experience the Halls of Terror provides for area haunted house connoisseurs.
"We have elaborate scenes, lighting, props, actors, and essentially are trying to tell a story," he said. "Working with Nick, Nate, and the others who help scare regularly is an opportunity to be creative building the rooms and finding ways to draw extreme reactions out of people."
Sponsoring Scream Extreme's annual event are Q94 Radio, Southwest Bus, Design Building Materials, Leisure Time, Jim's Bar, Revitalize Salon & Spa, Milo's Towing, the PdC Fire Department and PdC Police Department.


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These mango gummies are AWESOME! They're organic, they're vegan, the blend of strains is just right for a chill evening gaming sesh without paranoia or anxiety. There's 100mg of THC per package and 10 gummies in the bag. I popped 3 before sitting down for some Neverwinter adventures and then another 3 after three hours had passed (though I recommend that anyone new to edibles start with just one until you know how THC affects you).
I dig that the mango flavor REALLY tastes like mango and that I can actually taste the pot in these which isn't usually the case with most candies… and some people don't like the taste of weed but I'm the exact opposite. If I'm going to eat weed candy I want to be able to taste the weed in it! Made for a solid sesh exploring the corrupted chasm…. I think "exploring the corrupted chasm" sounds like a euphemism but I swear I'm playing video games. 😅
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Disclaimer: I was given a gift card from Birch + Fog in exchange for honest reviews of the products I chose. This is a personal recommendation/review, not an advertisement, promotion, or medical advice. Cannabis affects everyone differently, please use responsibly.
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Why AI for social good is a thing
Tech companies love to promote their use of AI for social good. CMU's Fei Fang talks about why the ethics of AI is such a tricky topic in the final episode of 'Schooled in AI.'
Cognitive tutor could teach employees new skills
AI research on how humans learn is making learning less mysterious –-- and could lead to cognitive tutors, whose job is to train employees.
New deep learning algorithms could improve robot sight
Self-driving cars, as brilliant as they are, are not nearly as good as humans at dealing with uncertainty. David Held has an algorithm for that.
'Virtual humans' pick up on social cues
Carnegie Mellon University's Justine Cassell talks about her efforts to turn software into 'virtual humans.'
Artificial intelligence and machine learning forge path to a better UI
Carnegie Mellon University's Chris Harrison talks about the future of the user interface in this episode of 'Schooled in AI.'
Relentless AI cyberattacks will require new protective measures
AI cyberattacks won't be particularly clever; instead, they'll be fast and fierce. Carnegie Mellon University's Jason Hong explains in this episode of 'Schooled in AI.'
Trying to wrap your brain around AI? CMU has an AI stack for that
In this episode of 'Schooled in AI,' Andrew Moore, dean of the School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University, talks about the benefits of the AI stack.
AI experts from CMU featured in new SearchCIO podcast
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BI is not dead, says Howard Dresner -- but machine learning? It's definitely overhyped. He explains why and talks about his upcoming Real BI Conference in this SearchCIO podcast.
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In conversation with Gordon Masterton
What is your one forecast/prediction for public sector infrastructure this year?
Whilst we will see some notable successes such as the opening of the Elizabeth Line (Crossrail), and continuing progress on HS2, Thames Tideway and the ambitious Highways England programme, we may also receive some sobering advice and insights from the inquiry into the Grenfell Tower disaster. It is in the nature of inquiries, set up to investigate root causes of manifest failures, that we cannot expect to see recommendations endorsing the status quo. It could be a year where the integrity of our sector is tested and infrastructure professionals must respond positively to any recommendations for change, and deliver such changes with energy. If there is one anchor that we must hold fast, it is integrity. If we lose that, we lose the confidence of the very people that our endeavours are supposed to be enriching. The reason we believe infrastructure is important is because it delivers beneficial impact. We may need to remind ourselves of that, and re-charge our attitude to safety.
What one thing would you change about public sectors approach to Infrastructure delivery?
There is much evidence that The UK's productivity in construction is poor compared to other G7 countries – 35% behind Germany and 18% behind the G7 average.
I like the principles of "From Transactions to Enterprises" published by the Institution of Civil Engineers' Infrastructure Client Group. It recommends moving infrastructure delivery from a purely transactional to a community enterprise model, which could help the UK's productivity problems. ICE is developing this through "Project 13". Project 13 has the potential to deliver a step change in the way projects are managed so that the focus is on long-term value and wider benefits.
Watch out too for the outputs of the Infrastructure and Project Authority's "Project X" where university researchers are increasingly being engaged in tackling the "wicked" problems of complex infrastructure systems.
What is the biggest challenge/infrastructure mega trend facing the public sector?
Picking one is tough. There are seventeen Sustainable Development Goals agreed in 2015 as the blueprint for a successful planet. Infrastructure underpins many of those, and hitting the targets set by the SDGs should be a strong focus for future planning. But I don't think they are getting enough visibility in most government departments. One target that is clearly aligned to infrastructure is the target to halve road deaths globally by 2020. With two years of data since the target was set, we already know it's highly unlikely we'll meet it. Even in the UK, with a proud record of road safety improvement, annual road deaths in 2016 were higher than in 2011. But do we know why?
That's just one example. The SDGs on clean water and sanitation; affordable and clean energy; industry, innovation and infrastructure; sustainable cities and communities; and climate action all depend on us understanding how to make the right decisions on the right infrastructure at the right time.
Why is the National Infrastructure Forum important for public sector professionals to attend?
The National Infrastructure Forum is an essential event for all professionals interested in improving the way we design, deliver and operate our national infrastructure assets. Sure, some knowledge can be absorbed by sitting in front of a laptop, but the true power and value of constructive knowledge exchange lies in sharing, discussing, and challenging in real time the issues that matter most. Never underestimate the power of thoughtful debate. The Forum will be key to shaping the future of infrastructure.
Professor Gordon Masterton is the Chair of Future Infrastructure at the University of Edinburgh. If you would like to know more about the governments ambitious industrial strategy and plan to drive British productivity, Gordon will be chairing the National Infrastructure Forum at at the Public Sector Show on 26th June, at ExCel London.


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The Guesthouse is available to book for a weekend away or a midweek stay for up to 10 guests, is fully equipped with solar power & gas. There is also a fireplace/ inside braai. Situated near the beautiful Eselfontein dam, you will find the 5 Eco Huts, offering a unique and authentic rustic camping experience. The experience will prove to be both comfortable and wild. There are 5 huts with 2 single beds per hut. The huts can sleep 10 people and we do allow another 10 or more people to camp. . There are flush toilets, hot & cold water. Activities include swimming & fishing in farm dam, hiking and mountain biking. This MTB trail is up to date the top MTB trial because of its design, amount of single tracks and year round marketing. The track is about 65 km and calls for a high level of fitness and handling skills. Shorter trials are also available.
3 Self catering suites. Lounge/ Dining. Own entrance, private patios with barbecues.Kitchenette . Seperate en-suite bedrooms. Breakfast available at extra cost.Veranda overlooking pool; barbeque; air conditioning, TV; fireplace. Cosy garden suite for 1 or 2 with TV & fireplace. Has own large patio.
Self-catering retreat.Carefully restored historic building with foot-thick walls and thatch roof near the mountain in a narrow valley with magnificent views.Fully-equipped farm kitchen including hearth fire-place.Three bedrooms ( 1 double, 2 twin), lounge and kitchen have been furnished in antique farm-style furniture.Antique ball & claw bath and sheltered outside shower. Kolkol hot tub. Walking trail, mountain biking, Koelfontein wine tasting, buy dried fruit direct from Cecilia's Farm Shop.


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Cash In
This course is designed to provide you with a comprehensive overview of Accounting Seed's Cash In functionality. The lesson areas covered in this course include Billing Customers, Recognizing Revenue, Managing Accounts Receivable, Receiving Cash, applying Customer Credit Memos and Returns, and Credit Card Setup.
Lesson 5: Customer Credit Memos and Returns
In this lesson we will review how to create and apply Credit Memos and how to process a Customer Return.
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Create and Apply Credit Memos
In this training we will cover how to create a Credit Memo and apply it to an original Billing.
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Customer Returns
In this training we will cover how to process a customer return in Accounting Seed for a Non-Inventoried Sale. Three sales scenarios will be discussed: a sale paid in full, a partially paid sale, and an unpaid sale.
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Since the rise of smartphones, budget-friendly, below $100 smartphones have been the foremost reason for the rapid popularization of smartphones in a short period. However, it is worth noting that with the continuous price increase of components and the limitation of profit margins, the frequency, and extent of the upgrade, under this price range, in recent years is quite slow. Interestingly the audience targeted for the budget-friendly smartphones is quite high.
The smartphone manufacturers are increasing the price of such smartphones, gradually. Whereas, Redmi, after becoming an independent brand, is decreasing the price of the newly released flagships in comparison to the previous model. The new 'Redmi 7' comes at a starting price of 699 yuan ($104) which is 100 yuan ($20) lesser than its ancestor 'Redmi 6' priced at 799 yuan. However, it does sacrifice some features of the phone such as the screen but provides incredible performance, connectivity, and battery life despite the limited production cost. So, the reason for doing this Redmi 7 review is to find out if it still offers the same performance and features as the 'Redmi' family is according during the last 7 years.
Let's get to know every inch of the flagship in this Redmi 7 Review:
Redmi 7 Review – Perfection Under A Low-Budget Smartphone
|Redmi 7
|158.7 x 75.6 x 8.5 mm (6.25 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
|180 grams
|6.26 inches, 97.8 cm2 (~81.5% screen-to-body ratio)
|720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
|Others (Screen)
|Gorilla Glass 5
|Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 (14 nm)
|Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Silver)
|Qualcomm Adreno 506
|16GB/32GB/64GB, eMMC 5.1
|MicroSD Card Support
|Yes, Dedicated
|2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA
3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands: LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500)
|Dual SIM
|Yes, Nano
|infrared, Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
|Camera (rear)
|12 MP, f/2.2, 1.25µm, PDAF
2 MP, depth sensor Video: [email protected]/60fps
Others: HDR. 120fps slow motion
|Camera (front)
|8 MP, f/2.0
Others: HDR
|Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, IR
|Audio Jack
|Android 9.0 (MIUI10)
|Non-removable Li-Po 4400 mAh battery, 16 hours continue video playback (online),
5V/2A Charge
Redmi does a fresh start with the boxing of Redmi 7. It's different from the Redmi 6 which was an orange box, similar to the Redmi Note 7 which is a white box. The white package is simple and plain with a large '7' illustrated along with Redmi. The change can be seen at the bottom with the words "18 months long warranty" written in Chinese.
When other manufacturers are providing only 12 months warranty, Redmi, even with the limited production cost, is the only Chinese manufacturer in China to provide 18 months warranty. However, as said, it's exclusive to China only.
Interestingly, Redmi is generous this time by providing plastic protective cover. This saves us from buying a separate cover.
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