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The technological revolution is tied to the increasing use of computer and to the netsurfing (Maragliano, 2007). Basic tools and computer applications are increasingly being used in society and the economy, and the individual digital competence become essential life skills. It involves the majority of population and it modifies people's habits at work, at home, at school (Rivoltella, 2005; Rivoltella & Ardizzone, 2009). The ways of working, studying, communicating, accessing information are changing with rapidity. Through digital and social technologies people can access resources, interact, and share with others globally (Murdaca, Cuzzocrea, Conti, & Larcan 2011) and these can support work and learning. Nevertheless, there is still digital participation gap that is not just in terms of access to computers and the internet but also by the effective use educational software.
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Even the educational institutions use technology extensively in the education field but also for research and distance learning, in order to enhance students' skill and improve their academic performances (Gülbahar, 2007; Kim & Hannafin, 2011). In this regard several researches studied students' behaviour (Schumacher & Moraham–Martin, 2001) and gender differences (North & Noyes, 2002) in relation to new technologies. It seems, in particular, that boys prefer study using their personal computer more than girls do; they consider this learning modality more satisfactory and more useful than traditional ones (Badagliaccio, 1990; Shashaami & Khalili, 2011).
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In this direction, the main interest of special didactics and educational psychology is focused on the analysis of the impact that these software have on disability and new skills learning (Mechling & Gast, 2003; Cottini, 2007).
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The Apple iPhone 5S takes the cake for being one of the most advanced smartphones of recent times. It features an amazing camera that lets you capture some great pictures and incorporates high-quality and powerful components for a superlative performance. As for the design, it pleases anyone who's looking for a sleek and stylish phone.
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As an Apple product, the phone is relatively complaint-free. It is neither the best in camera, display size, ease of use, etc but it almost problem free - both hardware and software wise compared to my previous droids. I hardly experience lags, nor problems in connectivity - WiFi, call, etc. No issues in display, speakers, microphone, buttons, sensors, ports and other hardware.
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Hiking back to the caves and petroglyphs was part of the fun at the Navajo National Monument. The trails were well marked. We took the one with the great view but would love to go back and hike into the valley. Binoculars are needed to see the detail inside the dwellings. It was a quick stop but well worth it on our Historical League tour.
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El paseo visible, Palma de Mallorca I
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The three works by Chema Alvargonzález entitled El paseo visible, Palma de Mallorca I, II and III (2007-2008) were produced by the artist on the occasion of his participation in the exhibition "Light Messages", organised by Es Baluard in 2008. Alvargonzález took up his work Visible (2005) again, a red three-wheeler bearing the word in question in red neon letters. He used it to travel to different towns in order to show places that were interesting from his viewpoint, and he continued this same process during his stay in Palma de Mallorca in late 2007.
The result of this small "trip" was three light boxes upon which he bestowed certain pictorial qualities by his treatment of the image. Word and light are two fundamental elements on which Alvargonzález worked throughout his whole career: his work Visible appeared in them, on the Es Baluard viewing platform, with the cathedral in the background, moving around the narrow streets of the historic city centre and ending up in the paseo Marítimo, amidst the fishing boats.
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The verdict from the long running inquest into the deaths of the Kahui twins is to be released this week.
The report, originally understood to have been "damning" of Chris Kahui, had been due for release last Christmas but was blocked after Kahui's lawyers mounted a legal challenge.
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Those who follow the sometimes-elusive Muffler Men know that roadside giants sometimes shift locations. But 26-foot-tall statues are rarely as mobile as "Unconditional Surrender," an over-sized depiction of a sailor embracing a nurse at the end of World War II. The public spooners were in Sarasota, Florida, in 2005, then moved 3,000 miles to San Diego, California, in 2006. Now they've returned east to Sarasota, and this time their Florida fans hope that it's for keeps.
According to a brief report on Sarasota's WWSB, the statue is back "by popular demand." It is in fact a new and improved version of the statue, made of aluminum instead of fiberglass, "able to withstand winds from a category 3 hurricane." It's only committed to stay here through the winter months, however; if the city wants it forever, Sarasota will have to fork over $700,000.
Art critics hated Unconditional Surrender when it first appeared in Sarasota, and hated it in San Diego too. But the public loves to imitate the big smoochers wherever they appear — and when was the last time America won a war where the outcome was a free-for-all of lip-locking complete strangers?
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numbers by means of which the positions of points on the surface of the moon are determined. Selenographic latitude and longitude are used as such coordinates.
The latitude of a point is the angular distance of the point from the lunar equator and is measured along the meridian passing through the point. North of the equator, the latitude is positive; south of the equator, it is negative. The north pole here is defined as the pole at which an observer sees the moon to be rotating in a counterclockwise direction.
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It's been almost 2 months since Lunchbox and his wife shared the first pictures of Baby Box. Since then Baby Box has been rapidly growing and sharing special moments in the Box household.
We finally got another look at Baby Box and what he's been up to since he broke the Internet with adorable photos on August 29th. A special moment shared via Lunchbox's Instagram shows he has spent most of his time napping on dad and watching football... kind of.
Today on the show (October 23) Lunchbox shared a Baby Box update so we can hear what the cute little guy is up to now. Apparently, a lot of what he likes to do is pee on mom and dad when getting his diapers changed. Aside from potty disasters, Baby Box is also starting to smile and put weight on his legs when his parents hold him up.
Listen to the full Baby Box update below!


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For centuries, the San people of Southern Africa have prized ostrich eggs as decoration.
These pieces of jewellery are hand painted with unique Namcrafts/African designs – unschooled people in Namibia are trained and appointed to develop their skill in painting these designs. With this job they can provide for their families.


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[Release #005] FAKE! doujinshi + mini announcements~
Announcements first!
- BangAQUA is working with us on 2 new MakoHaru doujinshi. Details just look under "Current Projects". You can check back once in awhile for updates or anything at all, or feel free to join our forums to get more frequent updates too and we can chat more~ (Please do join!!)
- Our FAQs are currently being translated into Russian, Spanish, Thai and Bahasa Indonesia. The spot for Korean is still open, so if you'd like to offer please let us know! Alternatively, if you'd like to help translate it into any language at all, also let us know!
- At the moment we have quite some projects, and life is busy again for quite a few of us on the team (and remember we are small), so please bear with us. If you ever suggest any project to us, please understand that we will need time before we can agree and start work on it!
So thank you very much so far for sticking with us and of course, onward with the release BUT!
Don't ever give up the sugar Gin-chan!! And the raws, credit page and the extra pretty insert page was brought to you by HokaHoka of BangAQUA herself. Head on over to join them, and please thank her as well. <3
Title: FAKE
Circle: LOVEPOTIONNO.9
Pairing: HijiGin
Rating: R-18
Summary: Nyantoki (Cat!Gintoki) visits the Shinsengumi, and he really wants food. But is he just looking for only food, or a certain person…? (Joint with BangAQUA)
Download: MediaFire | Mega | Read Online
Re-translation: French
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P.S. Do you need more Gintoki-ness? FicklePickle are also celebrating his birthday, and have released djs too!
[Release #001] Where Is Your Switch?
First of all, it's 5th May in Japan right now, so it's somebody's birthday! Our mayonnaise-loving vice-captain~
A present from us to you – a Gin-chan to
bully make love to. ;D
Title: Where Is Your Switch?
Circle: 3745house
Fandom: Gintama
Pages: 34
Pairing: HijiGin
Rating: R-18
Scanner: 3z-scans
Summary: Hijikata feels that Gintoki isn't enjoying the sex enough. So, he sets to correct this himself. Physically. (Joint with FPscans)
Download: MediaFire | 4shared | Mega
Re-translation: French scanlation
We're sorry for the really late release. :') But then again, we did warn you that we're a group that goes even slower than snails do. Nevertheless, enjoy the sexiness. <3 And be MAJI ROTTEN 2000% with us! Feel free to also check out FPscans and their other works!
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Welcome to our new BL group~!
Hello all fujoshi and fudanshi! (I'm Splodey, and some of you know I'm "xploded_tb" in many places.)
Thanks for popping by our team and our site. If you want to stick with us, feel free to hit the RSS button, or "Sign Me Up" to get updates from us!
As we're still a super young team, most of us not having that much scanlation experience, we only hope to improve the quality of our work as we go along. So please bear with us and our quality for the moment, and for me as a rather hetare leader.
Only thing we want you to note is that we're a group with little rules for ourselves, and the people following us! Especially for us. Because we're so lazy and rotten. We laze so much we take some time to squeeze out releases. We work on works that we're interested in and we would always love to hear some suggestions as well.
There's more I could say, but I'll stop! To kick us off for spring, here's a little preview of a work that will be a joint!


text: Apple has received an incredible amount of press for officially making it possible to dual boot a Mac machine into their OS or Windows XP. It has been talked about as the most important invention for Mac users since sliced bread. Um…… you have been able to dual boot Windows and Linux OS for years! This is nothing new! What I find funny is that Macs are getting to Dual boot while the rest of the world moves on to virtualization. Why would you want to dual boot a machine instead of running all of your OS in something like VMWare? The day I can virtualize a MAC OS in VMWare is the day I might become interested in it!


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This recipe is simplicity itself. Rich, creamy, and not too sweet, with little pockets of intense raisin/rum flavor. It includes cashews and alcohol, both of which disrupt the formation of ice crystals while the mixture is freezing, and so help to make the ice-cream smooth.
5 oz (1 cup) raisins
1/2 cup dark rum
1 cup raw cashews
1/2 cup maple syrup
Soak the raisins in the rum for at least 1/2 hour, turning them through once in a while.
Put 8 fl oz (1 cup) water and the cashews into a high speed blender, and process until completely smooth.
Transfer the cashew mixture to a saucepan with all the remaining ingredients, use another 8 fl oz (1 cup) of water to rinse out the blender into the saucepan, and bring to a simmer until thickened, stirring continuously as it starts to boil.
Allow to cool, then pour into a freezer-proof container and freeze for approximately 4 hours, stirring every hour or so.
At this point, the ice-cream is still soft enough to serve. If it is left for longer in the freezer and gets too hard, you might want to allow it to defrost slightly in the fridge for 1/2 hour before serving.
For a variation on a theme, make Prune and Brandy ice-cream by substituting 5 oz prunes for the raisins, and brandy for the rum. Blend the prunes and brandy with the cashews.


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In my opinion, defense is the most important skill in the NHL series and what will set you apart from the casual player.
People tend to learn how to score effectively before they learn how to play effective defense. In the early levels, it's very easy to get by on just knowing how to score. Often you'll play someone who hasn't grasped scoring yet in which case you'll easily outscore them and win the game.
However, when you get to the top tier of players, EVERYONE can score. Give someone room in the slot, goal… give up an odd man rush… goal, give up a breakaway… GOAL. You get the point. It becomes a lot more about limiting your opposition's scoring chances than it does increasing your own.
Much like in real hockey, play solid defense and force your opponent to make the first mistake.
We'll get more into advanced defense techniques in a later post, for now we'll cover the basics – the building blocks, if you will.
Disclaimer: Post is written based on experience with the NHL 17 beta. Images are from NHL 16 – I'll be updating this a week or two after NHL 17 officially releases to include any changes.
In order to use any of the following defensive techniques, you will first need your players to be positioned properly. Extremely important. While it's very easy to blame the AI for being out of position… sometimes it's true … if we re-wind the tape a little bit, often it's ourselves taking the AI out of position and then switching to another player and taking them out of position and then switching to another… you get the point.
Don't chase the puck! All you will end up doing is taking all your players out of position and leaving the slot – everyone's favourite "glitch goal" opportunity – wide open.
Check out my NHL 17 Coaching Strategies post to find out more about where defense will be positioned and how you have them setup. Get familiar with your AI's tendencies, no matter how ridiculous they may be, because unfortunately in all game modes(except 6v6 EASHL/OTP) you will be depending on them.
Beginner strategy in the defensive zone: Stick to controlling one player and let your AI play their positions. Trying to play all positions when you don't know what each one is suppose to do is just a recipe for disaster. As you get use to each position's purpose you can quickly jump between them all without taking them all out of the play.
Tip: Always stay between your net and the puck! Unless time is running out and you absolutely need a goal then you may have to take risks to force a turnover.
Poke Check
EA Sports NHL players have a very strong love/hate relationship with the poke check.
Many saying it's overpowered, many saying it's not, and the battle rages on.
Personally, in it's current state as of the last half of NHL 16 and the NHL 17 beta, I'm very happy with it. There was a time you could chase someone on a breakaway WHILE poke checking and actually catch up to them… that was a little ridiculous to say the least.
Halfway through NHL 16 they nerfed the poke check so if you spam it, it will slow your player down. This update has carried over to NHL 17 as well.
How to do it: Tap RB(Xbox) R1(PS4)
When to use it: Your position relative to the player you are poke checking is very important here. It's the difference between a successful poke check or sitting your ass in the box. See my grid below in the stick lift section to see the safer areas for stick checks. Essentially, don't let your stick come in contact with your opponents skate. If you are getting too close to the player then a stick lift might be more effective.
Looking for more advanced poke check strategies? Check out the more recent Mastering Poke Check in NHL 17 post.
Example of an effective pokecheck:
Example of an ineffective pokecheck:
Stick Lift
My personal favourite! Nothing more satisfying than stripping the puck away with a stick lift and then scoring a goal.
How to: Without possession of the puck, press "A"(Xbox) or "X"(PS4).
When to: First, make sure you're close enough that you can reach their stick with yours then Imagine a 3×3 grid around a player like in the image below. If your player is inside any of the top 3 squares then your stick lift/pokecheck attempt will almost always be successful. If you are in the squares to the left or right of the opponent it's more likely you will get a penalty and if you're in any of the 3 squares behind the opponent it is very likely you'll get a penalty. Of course, if your opponent is holding the puck out to one side than this changes things – be aware of where their stick is in relation to yours.
A key difference between poke checks and stick lifts is that with a successful stick lift your player is likely to gain immediate possession of the puck instead of having to chase it. So if given the opportunity for a stick lift in the offensive zone, take it! Even if you are in that orange grid zone, it will likely be worth the risk to catch your opponents scrambling to get back into defensive positions.
Everyone's favourite way to separate man from puck. A devastating hit. Unfortunately, when playing skilled players this will often result in your opponent doing a quick deke or cut to rip by you for an odd man rush or even worse… a breakaway.
How to: Hitting is done by simply skating towards an opponent and pointing the right analog stick in their direction. There is some aim assist involved here so if you point the right stick in their direction a little early then it will "lock on" and usually help you connect with the hit.
When to: There are many different situations where hitting can be useful, we'll cover a couple below.
Offensively: On the forecheck. If your opponent is trying to collect the puck in the corner, separate him(not from behind). Once they get proper control and gain a bit of speed, hitting becomes much more risky as you can easily just take yourself out of play.
Defensively: I know how tempting that open ice hit is… but it's usually a terrible idea, if you ever play me then you will probably score a number of goals on me because I still go for it all the time 😀 it's too satisfying when it connects!
Anyways, do yourself a favor and if you're the last man back, then resist the urge! It's never worth giving up a breakaway.
Learn your opponents tendencies. When opponents rush into your zone they usually do 1 of 3 things:
- Cut into the middle
- Stay wide
- Dump it in the corner(what?? Yes, people actually do this and it can be effective!)
It usually takes players awhile to adapt away from these habits so once you figure out what they do; abuse that knowledge to force a quick turnover and scoring chance the other way.
This goes for the offensive zone too. Do they usually skate it out or pass it out? Check out the coaching strategies(coming soon) for best ones to use for each situation.
Effective hit:
Ineffective hit(attempt):
Shot/Pass Block
This is one you need to be careful with because if it's executed poorly then you end up just screening your goalie.
How to do it: RB(Xbox) R1(PS4) to go down to one knee OR both RB and LB(R1 and L1) to go flat on your stomach.
When to use it: There are a couple situations these can be effective.
Blocking pass attempts: The one knee is great for this as you also lay your stick on the ice and you get up much quicker than with the full lay down block. However, when blocking passes in a 2v1 situation, I usually go with the full stomach slide just to cover more area.
Blocking shots: This is the more risky situation that can easily lead to the exact opposite of what you intended, the puck in your net. You really need to read your opponent, are they really going to shoot or just trying to get you out of position? I tend not to actually use the shot block animation and instead just get my players body in the shooting lane as you will be able to react quicker if they don't actually shoot. If I am sure they will shoot, then I will get as close to them as possible and do a one knee block.
Tie up/Board play
*I'll update this section to include the new NHL 17 front of the net tie up once I've had more time to test it out in depth.
Update: Turns out the new tie up and extended stick lift deserved their own net-front battle guide.
The boards tie up you will likely be more familiar with the AI players doing against you or against your opponents. This is when they press you up against the boards and then you are forced to kick the puck to the left, right, or between your legs.
How to: Hold down "Y"(Xbox) or "Triangle"(PS4) when your opponent is near the boards.
When to: It is actually kind of over powered because it doesn't matter how fast your opponent is moving you will still be able to stop them dead in their tracks if you tie them up. It's effective when your opponent is trying to squeeze by you on the boards, if you think they might get by then instead of hitting, just do a tie up. This will give your team mates time to catch up to the play.
When to Switch to Defense
This one goes back to the positioning conversation. Often I play opponents who turn their defensive zone into some kind of light show with the amount of times they're switching players. I know it's difficult but put some faith into your AI otherwise they will be scrambling all over the place as you take them out of position and switch to someone else.
Sometimes sticking with your forward on the back check and applying pressure from behind to force your opponent into your D Men or to curl back is actually the better play.
In short, you don't always need to be the player who is closest to the puck.
This is especially true in the defensive zone. Always ensure that passing lanes are covered. Mostly the cross crease lane, which even when covered the occasional pass will still get through and you will rage… but that is life.
Vision control is an absolute MUST when defending, so if you aren't already familiar with it then I recommend reading my NHL 17 Skating Guide.
Time to Get Practicing!
That covers the basic building blocks of defense in NHL 17 and pretty much any recent year of NHL since your defensive tools haven't changed that drastically in past years. Now the hard part… actually implementing them at the right times in-game. That will take practice!
Don't forget that simply having possession of the puck is a great way not to get scored on, so make sure you're winning your faceoffs!
The advice above is by no means a complete guide, there are too many unique situations to cover all at once – this post would never have seen the light of day! I'll add more advanced and situation specific techniques/strategies in upcoming posts. There will always be players coming up with clever new ways to implement each tactic – share in the comments if there are any I've missed or if there is a request for more tips on a particular technique/strategy 🙂


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A few days ago, I have been doing some Biztalk configuration and Troubleshooting for one of my client.
I was working on a box where Biztalk was installed by an ex-contractor who had left the company.
Now, I wanted to Launch Biztalk Server Administration via my login and whenever I try to launch it comes up with this error
I had added my userid to the Biztalk Server Administrators group on that computer, and I thought it should have worked becoz that group had enough permissions on SQL Server databases of Biztalk.
However that didn't work and after some troubleshooting, I found that adding my userid directly to SQL and giving my userid permissions to Biztalk databases solved the issue.


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Breathing is a problem for many people. Any number of illnesses or disorders make taking in oxygen a chore.
Cypress oil will open up your airways, enabling a much more restful sleep. Regularly utilized in massage therapy, cypress oil provides a fresh, clean scent, alongside a number of health benefits.
For instance, the oil offers natural tension-relieving properties that help soothe muscles and joints. Cypress supports a healthy respiratory tract and clear breathing, while promoting skin health.
Additionally, the oil promotes localized blood flow, which supports the body's circulation. Cypress oil's effective properties, along with its natural ability to soothe and calm, make it one powerful agent to have on hand when you're in need of balancing and mental grounding.
To support proper breathing and respiratory health, add 3-4 drops cypress to a carrier oil then apply over the chest. For muscle and joint discomfort, apply topically, massaging over the area of concern.
For throat discomfort, inhale, diffuse, or gargle with cypress (make sure to spit out!). You can also use cypress to firm up and tone the skin by combining it with grapefruit essential oil and a carrier oil and applying topically. Lastly, you can apply cypress topically on its own to support general skin health. Simply rub 1-2 drops softly over the affected area.
General Methods of Application
Apply NEAT. Aromatically. Topically.
Those with sensitive skin should dilute the oil with a carrier oil. Avoid touching the eyes, ears, and other sensitive areas with the oil. People who are nursing, pregnant, or are receiving medical attention should consult their physician before use. Additionally, make sure to store the oil away from children.
Blend Recipe: Circulation Support
1 ounce Coconut Oil
4 drops Cypress Essential Oil
2 drops Wild Orange Essential Oil
2 drops Rosemary Essential Oil
2 drops Cilantro Essential Oil
To help regulate healthy blood circulation, blend all ingredients in a small glass jar until well combined. Apply a small amount to the reflex points and the ankles, stroking towards the heart. Store the remainder in a cool, dry place.


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Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-41: Particular requirements for pumps
Ausgabedatum: 2012-12
Edition: 4.0
Sprache: EN-FR - zweisprachig englisch/französisch
Seitenzahl: 37 VDE-Artnr.: 219487
IEC 60335-2-41:2012 deals with the safety of electric pumps for liquids having a temperature not exceeding 90 °C, intended for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances. Examples of appliances within the scope of this standard are aquarium pumps, pumps for garden ponds, shower-boost pumps, sludge pumps, submersible pumps, table fountain pumps and vertical wet pit pumps. This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2002 including its Amendment 1 (2004) and its Amendment 2 (2009). It constitutes a technical revision. The principal changes in this edition as compared with the third edition of IEC 60335-2-41 are as follows:
- added a normative reference to IEC 60364-7-702 and updated the title for IEC 60364-7-701,
- clarified the normal operation for pumps in 3.1.9,
- added requirements for deep well pumps in 3.105 and 25.8,
- modified 15.102 to indicate that the tube connecting the inlet to the outlet may go via a tank containing a suitable volume of water so as to avoid overheating the pump,
- deleted references in the bibliography and deleted or converted to normative the notes from 7.1, 22.101, and 22.106. The attention of National Committees is drawn to the fact that equipment manufacturers and testing organizations may need a transitional period following publication of a new, amended or revised IEC publication in which to make products in accordance with the new requirements and to equip themselves for conducting new or revised tests. It is the recommendation of the committee that the content of this publication be adopted for implementation nationally not earlier than 12 months or later than 36 months from the date of publication.Keywords: Pumps, submersible, sludge, shower-boost.


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This question just keeps popping up over and over again. It seems to be a very popular topic of discussion in social media and media in general. New and creative "fun run" style races such as The Color Run are everywhere at the same time that race series that sell fun and entertainment as part of their appeal (think runDisney) are selling out months in advance. As someone who spends time with the runDisney internet community, it's clear that many runners look at runDisney events as being about the fun with the finish time being secondary or even unimportant. This mentality that a half marathon (or even a full marathon) should be a fun event with friends where the running costumes, photo opportunities, and the race "experience" are far more important than actually racing has led so-called running purists to complain that slow runners are a problem.
In my mind anyone getting off the couch and starting an endurance running event has already won something. It's hard to believe that less than 4 years ago I couldn't even run a mile and swore that finishing a full marathon wasn't even a bucket-list item for me. Especially hard to believe since I'm about to take the start line of my 3rd full marathon in less than 5 weeks with my 4th full marathon about 2 months later. Running has enhanced my life in ways I never could have imagined. During my recent efforts at fundraising for Team for Kids as part of my NYC Marathon campaign, some of my most generous donors were people I know through running, several of whom have never met me in person. And while running through my local neighborhood a few days a week for fitness would have been enjoyable, it is through the shared race experience that I have truly made friends for life. (One friend remembered that one year ago I helped her cross her first finish line in the Tower of Terror 10 Miler at Disney where the brutal heat and humidity caused many DNFs.)
I read a great post which outlined some solutions for "running purists" who object to slow runners and wanted to share the link as I think this is well-written and interesting: https://themarathonshow.com/joes-events/2013/9/28/solutions-for-marathon-purists
But I also wanted to share my own thoughts.
Un-timed fun run type events are the easiest to address. I think these can be a great way to introduce new runners or children to running. My children did one of the Disney 5k races and it was a great experience. It showed them what it's like to run a race that isn't just a short distance on a track and made the experience fun and memorable. They talk about wanting to do another 5k. The Bronx Zoo does a family 5k which allows walking and strollers and is about the fun. And The Color Run does the same basic idea with a different theme. These are not really aimed at runners who are looking to PR but I think they allow families to introduce children to the 5k distance is a fun and entertaining way. Purists need not sign up!
Next up are the race series where the goal is fun and entertainment more than speed. Think runDisney or Rock n Roll series. Or the Diva Half Marathon I'm running next weekend. These races advertise fancy medals, generous time limits (16 min/mile is pretty standard), on-course entertainment, etc. The runDisney courses are often super crowded making PRs difficult at times. Many runners who participate in these events choose to dress up in a running costume and enjoy the experience regardless of their finish time. The races attract many first-time runners (myself included) and some of those newbies will be woefully unprepared to tackle the distance. I confess that I have mixed feelings about this one. I, personally, have a hard time training for a races and then not actually racing it. Stopping every few miles to wait in line for photo-ops during a race just doesn't appeal to me. Yes, I often run the Disney races with a camera around my wrist but I tend to just snap quick photos as I go by rather than actually stopping my races for a photo. My bigger issue is a safety one. Disney and Rock n Roll are both known for handing out medals even if you get swept. This means that a larger number of participants show up to the starting line unprepared to go the distance. I always worry, especially in events where the temperatures are higher than expected, that something bad might happen. And this is the one area where the purists may have a point. If you're going to show up to the starting line of an endurance event, it should be your responsibility to be trained enough to go the distance. It's perfectly fine if you've trained to go 13.1 miles in 3 hours 30 minutes. But if your longest run ever was only 5 miles, maybe you shouldn't be showing up. I totally get that life can happen between the date that you sign up and the date of the race. But safety first! And I will confess that I can understand that a Purist would have an issue with participating in runDisney-type events. So don't.
The third situation would include races like the upcoming NYC Marathon or even my local half marathon that takes place every October on the Bronx River Parkway with about 700 runners. These a "traditional" races. There are water stops and port-a-potties and maybe some crowd support (yes for NYC and no for my local race) but the race is ultimately about the distance. It's not about a fancy medal or exciting entertainment or costumes. And while the time limit for the NYC Marathon is about 6.5 hours and for my local half marathon is 3.5 hours like runDisney, the level of running is much different. At runDisney I'm a mid-packer at worst and about 1/3 of the way back from the front at fast. In my local half marathon the first year I ran I was in the bottom 20 finishers. With a 2:42-ish finish time. Last year I was just under 2:30 and that still put me pretty far back. A slightly slower finish time at the Princess Half Marathon put me 1/5 of the way from the front (seriously I was about 4600 out of 21,0000. In any non-Disney (or non-entertainment oriented) race, I'm clearly in the back of the pack.
So should I be allowed to run the NYC Marathon? Maybe not to the purists. One hears murmurings of complaints that the charity runners at the Boston Marathon are taking up precious spots that could otherwise qualify by time. Really? Having just raised almost $3000 in charity in order to get a spot in the NYC Marathon, I can honestly say that I would have rather spent the extra time running. I hated asking people to donate money, even to a good cause. And my race entry fee was the same as everyone else's. Plus, I gave money to charity myself – some as part of the registration process and some as charitable giving. Perhaps equally importantly I have spent months pouring my heart and soul into training. My 25 mile training run took almost 6 hours. I wish I were fast enough for it to take half that time. Even if my monthly mileage is lower than some people, my time spent training is probably similar since it takes me so much longer to go the same distance. And there is no doubt that I am already adequately trained to cross the finish line. Not in 3 hours or even 4 hours but well-within the time limit and in a safe and enjoyable manner. And please don't tell me I'm not trying to run fast. I was up at 4:30am on Sunday morning so I could do 12 x 1 mile repeats at 30 seconds faster than race pace (and still finish in time for my eldest child to get to Hebrew School). It was a tough workout and took a lot of sweat and effort.
So what's my bottom line?
One of my favorite definitions of running is that it is a "free-form activity" and there is no "right" way to run. I think running and endurance racing are big enough and flexible enough to accommodate runners of all speeds and abilities, as long as the participants are willing to put in enough training to be prepared for the starting line. I think there is a place for "serious" racing where speed is valued and PRs are made to be broken – regardless what time you're trying to break. But I also think that there is plenty of space for events aimed at fun and open to all runners whether recently off the couch or Boston qualifying.
One of my favorites things about the running community is how much love and support I've found there. Maybe it's all the extra endorphins floating around or maybe running just attracts special people. I would hate to deny anyone the opportunity to join this not-so-exclusive club of runners. So please join us, regardless of how fast you can go!


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On August 23, 2017 the City of Seattle received a delegation from the City of Hangzhou at the Seattle City Hall. The Hangzhou delegation was welcomed by Ed Murray, Mayor of the City of Seattle, Hyeok Kim, Deputy May of the City of Seattle, and Carlton Vann, Director of International Business Development for the City of Seattle as well as Washington State China Relations Council Chair Andy Wilson and WSCRC President Mercy Kuo. WSCRC board members Jim Young of Century Law Firm, Thomas Taylor of East West Bank, Kristi Heim of the Beijing Genomics Institute, Fraser Mendel of Mendel Owens PS, Marc Berger of Nyhus Communications and Michelle Zou of Pacific Technologies Consulting also welcomed the delegation.
Hu Zhengyu, Deputy Secretary General, General Office of the Communist Party of China and Director of the Hangzhou Municipal Development Research Center, Tao Xiaoying, Chairman of Santi Group Company Ltd. and Liu Tian, Director of the Philadelphia Sino-U.S. Cultural Exchange Center led the 30-person Hangzhou delegation. Key industries represented amongst delegation members included tourism, technology, retail, investment, and E-commerce.
Deputy Mayor Hyeok Kim, WSCRC Chair Andy Wilson and WSCRC board member Jim Young gave welcome remarks followed by reciprocal remarks from Mr. Hu Zhengyu. Carlton Vann outlined the investment environment of Seattle. Mr Liu Tian presented an overview of Hangzhou city environment and brand stories. Ms. Tao Xiaoying and Thomas Taylor spoke as representatives of the business sector for Hangzhou and greater Seattle area respectively.
In promotion of the City of Hangzhou, Mr. Yang Xing presented "Hangzhou's Top 10 Most Iconic Night Views," followed by discussion on ways to further build and expand business, cultural and innovation cooperation between Hangzhou and Seattle.


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Logistics is the biggest pain point and money guzzler for ecommerce players. Getting a product from point A to point B within a stipulated time frame in a good condition requires a lot of money and thorough planning. Add to that multiple attempts of delivery, cash-on-delivery payment method, reverse logistics and entry barriers in selected States of India.
That's why great efforts are taken to reduce turnaround time & cost for shipment delivery with the help of technology. One such tech aid is Geotagging.
Geotagging simplified
When deconstructed geotagging means – attaching geographical information tag to various data, sources and places, be it images, videos, websites, social media updates, stores or marketing campaigns to identify & record location. The purpose is to find location-specific information quickly.
You must have seen geotagged images, posts, reviews and information about 'nearby' places/things on social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Vine and Instagram. For example: A quick search for 'Taj Mahal Agra' on Facebook, and Instagram takes you to the location's 'pin icon' and you get to see all posts (image, video, check-ins, reviews) related to Taj Mahal.
How geotagging helps online marketplaces?
Ecommerce players Flipkart and Paytm use the technical geotagging algorithm to save money on logistics. How? In one of his interviews, Paytm's VP of Logistics, Sudhanshu Gupta explained how geotagging is helping the marketplace to reduce the delivery time.
Gupta said,
"We are currently using geotagging which helps us to identify sellers closest to the buyers' location… We currently have around 15 delivery partners and would be adding more in the coming days. We don't decide on which seller is going to deliver the product. That is the decision of the sellers in a marketplace… We now also have 16 fulfillment centers in top tier 1, and tier 2 cities, so that the shipment is always being shipped from the closest possible location to the customer."
This is how it works – Etailers have developed algorithms that identifies vendors or warehouse location, which is nearest to the buyer. This is to ensure that distance as well as delivery time is reduced. Less distance means ecommerce players/sellers have to spend less on logistics. Less delivery time means buyers won't cancel order due to long wait. It all leads to timely delivery, less returns, and low logistics & reverse logistics cost.
Another advantage of geotagging is tracking 'missing' package and detect fraud claims by customers. In Amazon.ca's seller central forum, someone posted that how/what should he reply to a buyer who mailed him 'where's my stuff?' after 3 months of the delivering date.
To this one of the vendors suggested, "The post office can look up the "geo Location" which is where the postal worker was standing exactly when they scanned the package as delivered." This will help to pull out the delivery information of where the package was scanned as delivered and identify if the buyer's claim of 'missing product' is true or false.
In short, marketplaces use this technology to:
Spot sellers closest to the delivery location
Reduce delivery time
Reduce order cancellations & returns rate
Delivery-confirmation by scanning the package while handing over the order
Even India Post recently geotagged around 1.5 lakh post offices for the first time so that people can easily locate the nearest post office, and get to know all service related information.
Sellers' take: Anti – geotagging
With terms like 'less cost', 'less returns' attached to geotagging, it was easy to assume that all sellers must be happy with online marketplaces' technological initiative. After all, sellers are unhappy about heavy returns. But surprisingly (or not so), all sellers aren't happy.
A disgruntled seller Kidsworldco wrote on vendors' forum AIOVA, "Issue with geotagging sales r going very low due to this … any suggestions for it."
Another seller Mahendra wrote,
"Geotagging seems to be one of the worst technical algorithm ever invented by any eCommerce company in the world. By bringing in something like geo, flipkart is actually killing the whole idea of ecommerce. ecommerce does not look for boundaries, it can only win & grow when people can buy stuff which is either not available at their location or is available for a higher price tag. Geo is killing the original USP of ecommerce."
Both the sellers are implying that due to geotag, their sales have dropped. Although, there are others who hold an opposing viewpoint.
Sellers' take: Pro- geotagging
Kush Agarwal, President of Uber Urban, Raghuvir Lifestyle Pvt Ltd believes that geotagging is a great move by Flipkart. He agrees that while the number of orders has reduced, return to origin (RTO) and losses has also dropped.
He shared with Indian Online Seller,
"For sellers who are working for other brands, they may feel that geotagging has reduced their sales as they are not getting orders of far off places. But in turn, they are not seeing that returns, delivery time has reduced due to which money rotation is faster. Earlier order used to come but it would get cancelled before delivery as customer wouldn't wait, or it would take too long to get delivered, which would affect the payment cycle. Because of geo, websites are reducing their losses of reverse shipment, packing material etc."
Agarwal emphasizes the fact that it isn't feasible to take orders from other far-off places if the chances of cancellations are high.
However, less sales is a very valid concern as raised by sellers, Kidsworldco and Mahendra. To handle this issue, Agarwal suggests,
"Such sellers should think smart and appoint distributors of their products in areas which are giving them good orders. This will increase sales, as product will be live from many locations. A plan B will always be open if a seller account is disabled by marketplaces, or when external uncontrollable factors like strikes, riots etc disrupt courier pick-ups."
He shared a personal experience with IOS about the time when there was a strike in Ahmedabad, Gujarat due to Patel quota agitation and pick-up services by courier companies were badly affected. "I as a brand owner was not at all worried about sales, as all clicks and orders landed on by ecom distributors who were based in various parts of the country. This gave me a good look on my balance sheet," says Agarwal exultantly.
Backing ecommerce company Flipkart and Paytm's decision to introduce geotagging, Agarwal adds,
"If I was owner of a marketplace, I would implement more policies like geotagging which could reduce my logistic cost per delivered product."
So here you go sellers, two opposing views on the same thing. Which one do you agree with? Which one would you rather pick – fewer orders & less returns or more orders & high returns?
Do you think that in the garb of geotagging, marketplaces are promoting Product Listings Ads or sellers who have opted for their fulfillment services? Or do you think that it is a genuine and helpful endeavor to help sellers and themselves? Let us know through your comments.


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Last week I did an interview to help promote the new documentary about the TMNT -- "Turtle Power: The Definitive History of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles". It was an unusual set-up for the interview, because Kevin Eastman and I were appearing together (our first joint interview in well over a decade, I think) but from two locations more than three thousand miles apart. Kevin was at a radio studio in San Diego, while I was at the studios of local public radio station WFCR, in Amherst, Massachusetts (a station I listen to almost every day, so it was cool to be there).
The interview, conducted by Canadian Broadcasting Company reporter Peter Armstrong, was fun, although a bit too short to get into much of anything substantial. Still, it was an interesting experience, and made me realize once again how strange and wonderful it is that these wacky creations of ours have survived thirty years -- half my lifetime! -- and seem poised to thrive for another thirty, if not more. It also made me wish Kevin lived closer, so we could have more of these kinds of conversations… and maybe someday collaborate on another project.
The photo at top is a "selfie" I took while at the microphone in WFCR's studio. -- PL
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Clap your hands together and chant with me: Rumours! Rumours! Rumours! Oh yeah, the Samsung Galaxy S7 rumour-mill's in full swing, with 'anonymous sources' left, right and centre taking time out of their busy schedules to tell us what's about to go down. God bless you leakers.
As usual, we're expecting to see big things from Samsung at MWC next month. The South Korean firm loves a good Barcelona smartphone launch, and this time we're holding our hands out for the Galaxy S7. Here's what we know, what we think we know and what we definitely don't know about the upcoming smartphone.
For the first time in yonks, Samsung smashed it in the design stakes last year, producing flagships that were neither ugly, nor plain, nor clad in crappy plastic. It was a long time coming. The Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge are arguably the best-looking handsets on the market right now, which is quite a turnaround. As such, we imagine the S7 and S7 Edge will follow very much in their footsteps.
While looks are likely to remain the same, that doesn't mean that Samsung won't fiddle in other areas. There's been talk of the company experimenting with a magnesium alloy body, which is said to be tough, light and capable of allowing excess heat out when the S7's processor's going at it like the clappers.
We're also optimistic that we'll see an 'IP67-certified' label slapped across the phone when it lands. Dust- and water-resistance weren't included on the S6, despite being key draws for the Galaxy S5. We're hoping for a 2016 comeback.
Big or Little?
We've heard a lot of conflicting reports concerning the Galaxy S7's screen, which is sort of exciting but also sort of annoying. For a while, it looked like the S7 was odds-on to pack a 5.1-inch display, but recent gossip has pointed at the possibility of a 5.7-inch panel instead. That seems a little large to us, especially as Samsung will most likely release a couple of Note- and Edge+-branded phablets later in the year.
To further muddy the waters, we've also heard that the regular S7 with be a 5.1-incher, with the S7 Edge being a 5.7-incher. Take your pick. Well played, Samsung. One thing we are pretty sure about is the resolution of the S7's display. Like the S6, it's likely to squeeze in 2,560 x 1,440 pixels. There have been a few 4K whispers in the air, but that seems like overkill.
With 3D Touch already established as a firm favourite amongst iPhone users, Samsung is almost guaranteed to introduce its own version with the S7. Hopefully the company comes up with a better name for the feature than Apple has. DeepFinger, anyone?
Squishy Squishy
Android 6.0 Marshmallow with a sprinkle of new TouchWiz bits. Next.
A Double-Helping of Chips
Samsung bloody loves chips. Two separate versions of the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge are set to land, with the South Korean firm unable to pick a favourite between the Snapdragon 820 and Exynos 8890. The 820-powered version will be the one to hit shelves here in the UK, while the more powerful Exynos-running model is likely to cater to Asian markets.
4GB of RAM will also be the order of the day, as, if all else fails, impressive benchmarks are a good thing to fall back on.
Anything else?
We, of course, haven't mentioned battery life yet, mainly because there isn't a great deal of stamina chatter making the rounds right now. There is, however, talk that Samsung won't make the S7's battery removable. If that helps with waterproofing, we can't imagine there'd be too many complaints.
What could get pulses racing, on the other hand, is the rumour suggesting that the S7 will bring back the microSD card slot, which could provide support for an extra 128GB of storage. That was a huge miss on the S6, and its inclusion on the S7 would make many a Samsung fan very happy indeed.
Wap Your Wallet Out
We haven't yet received an invitation to Samsung's main MWC event (hurry up, yeah?), but the two dates on people's lips are 21 February and 25 February. We should have a clearer view in the next couple of weeks, but the S7 is likely to hit the market at the back end of March. Get saving now, because we can't imagine it retailing for any less than £600.
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