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All are very good working condition, clean glass, no haze or mold, no oil on aperture blades, smooth focus.
Lens weighs 740g including the hood.
The cases are not in great condition (see pics) but the insides are clean.
Note the purple color at left is flare from my flash/diffuser and is not representative.
More pics below, including some samples.
Note the MD has an integrated hood and the MC does not.
The MC has some small scratches on the tip of the barrel. The filter threads are still usable.
$45 gets first choice of lens, the filter, and the newer-looking case.
Front caps are NOT included with these 2.
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Chinese fashion – What is Hanfu?
by Sascha | Nov 13, 2019 | TDC Blog | 0 comments
Chinese fashion revival from a few thousand years ago – Hanfu is back!
In fashion, you have a lot of revivals. Think about the 80's, 90's and so on. At some point, it seems everything comes back in some way or another.
In today's China, you will see a lot of Western influence as well but I also think there are regional differences. In general, I'd say Chinese fashion is a lot more modest and, in some sense, 'elegant' but of course this is also changing. And change usually comes fast in China.
When you come to China to teach English, you might see what I mean (regarding the Chinese fashion style). A few years back you could only spot a few 'differently' styled people, mostly girls wearing kind of ancient-looking dresses. They looked like going to the carnival as princesses. I was intrigued and of course asked around, 'what the heck is that?' Somebody told me eventually this is 'Hanfu'. Nowadays you see more and more young people dressed like ancient princesses and princes. I wouldn't even be surprised to see someone wearing this kind of costume at a Chinese government office anymore. So in this post we talk about Chinese fashion – What is Hanfu?
On the street, young, fashion-aware girls and boys wearing Hanfu, look rather poised and confident in their elegant ancient clothes.
Revival of Chinese fashion – Hanfu
The Chinese characters "汉服" for 'Hanfu', can be found in ancient books. It has been later summarized and interpreted as a general term for the traditional Chinese Han clothing system.
A guy called 'Wang Letian', an electricity worker in Zhengzhou / Henan province started the fashion craze apparently around 2003, as he was wearing homemade Hanfu on the street. After that, I found more and more admirers. They found a common forum with HanCHC.com around 2004. And although it has become a common sight nowadays, you probably would exaggerate when you'd say 'Hanfu-fashion' exploded on the scene. It took more than a decade to grow and still is considered a niche pursuit. Here at TeachDiscoverChina, everyone denies wearing it but you never know what everyone is wearing at home. I wouldn't be surprised to see director Elvin and her family fully dressed in Hanfu on a Sunday afternoon stroll at Taikooli in Chengdu.
Tongpao – the one wearing Hanfu
Hanfu enthusiasts call each other 'Tongpao' ("同袍") – the ones wearing Hanfu' and like most other sub-cultures they use the internet to exchange ideas, upcoming events and so on. On platforms like Baidu's Hanfu Bar, an online Hanfu community with 1.1 million followers, you can find more information about Hanfu. For a lot of people, it was an epiphany that the Chinese traditionally wore those kinds of clothes. The majority of Chinese today identify as Han-people, though the actual Han dynasty and their traditional dresses are a few thousand years old. Tongpao across the country used the web to deepen their knowledge and bond between same-minded people. Some of them dug deep into ancient garb, and constantly share and update information concerning Hanfu, based on historical materials and cultural relics. Many of them took Han Chinese clothing as a breakthrough point in a bid to learn more about Chinese traditional culture.
Chengdu – the Hanfu capital
The fashion wasn't just limited on the internet platforms. Early Hanfu groups in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Chengdu were relatively active and organized activities. Most activities were to celebrate traditional festivals or to popularize traditional etiquette and customs voluntarily. In 2010, the first official Hanfu festival took place in Jinli Street, Chengdu. The event hosted in the Living Water Park of Chengdu attracted more than 200 participants.
These kinds of events, help Hanfu-enthusiast to learn more about traditional clothing. Here, as well as on the internet, they can share information, research ancient books, and records to revive traditional rituals and festival customs.
Reasons for Tongpao's, to learn more about Hanfu are manifold, curiosity, attracted by its beautiful garments, enthusiasts of history, Chinese ancient civilization or traditional culture. No matter the reason, those Hanfu festivals, brings the Tongpao community together to learn more about Hanfu, and traditional Chinese fashion and customs. It brings not only a deeper understanding of Chinese history, better than most school lessons, but it's also fun and brings a sense of belonging.
How to wear Hanfu
During the summer, girls
usually wear Qixiong Ruqun (a gown with waistband above the chest), which is as simple as modern clothing. In winter, they typically wear a Chinese garb of the Ming Dynasty. It can be worn with an undergarment, a petticoat, a skirt, a long coat, a cloak, and a headband. Some people even wear Hanfu on a daily basis. For them, modern clothes, are the exception.
In the early days, it took some courage to go out in Hanfu. A lot of people still didn't know what the traditional Han garb was. Now more and more enthusiasts wear Hanfu daily. And they are on a mission: To educate people about the traditional clothing style of the Han.
Online retail consumer report about Chinese fashion – Hanfu
Tmall, the Chinese online retail giant, published a Hanfu Consumer Report in 2018. According to the report, people buying Hanfu are growing by 92% per year. Young people born after 1995 accounted for 48% of customers, and Chengdu takes the top spot for buying Hanfu clothing in the whole of China. In the early days, most Hanfu were custom made pieces. Today it is as easy as ordering a pair of the latest Nike trainers. In 2006, the country's first store of Hanfu opened in Chengdu. The makers behind the store are now planning a nationwide expansion in the coming years. If you are teaching English in China, especially Chengdu, and you are interested in Hanfu, you have to visit the Hanfu street at Xiangbin Plaza.
More and more Hanfu retailers are also improving the design of dresses in recent years. Some of them design their own patterns, and some restore actual ancient patterns. More garment factories focussing their production now on Hanfu than anything else.
Controversy about Hanfu
The history of China and its various dynasties is long and impressive. Each dynasty had its own variety of different colored and shaped costumes with their own particular features. Have a look here about the history of imperial China (Ancient China: Qin- and Han).
That's why the Hanfu revival, comes also with a bit of controversy. One of the main questions is: whether to stick to tradition or allow changes to accommodate more modern fashion.
The conservative faction insists on restoring the authentic Hanfu with a relatively strict set of 'allowed' shape and structure details. The more relaxed party, on the other side, and I'd say the majority, simply uses some Hanfu elements and mix it with modern dresses. An absolute sacrilege for traditionalists, which for them shouldn't be called Hanfu at all but rather "Han elemental clothing".
Traditional Hanfu enthusiasts, see it not only as yet another fashion but Hanfu and other related activities should be more standardized. In their view, Hanfu is only the beginning of a wider revival of Han culture in general, including forgotten customs, and traditional culture behind the clothing. Some might argue this is not just a discussion about fashion but increasingly includes views of how Chinese should dress based on their own tradition, somehow in opposition to modern 'Western' style.
Some argue that Hanfu focusses only on the majority Han-Chinese and does not include other ethnic Chinese minorities and should therefore not nationally endorsed at all (Wikipedia). But for the vast majority of Hanfu enthusiast, it is just a fun way to express their fashion sense and bonding with other like-minded friends to have fun.
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The arrival of the rainy season has already caused a fatal landslide in the north and serious riverbank erosion in the Mekong Delta.
On June 7, a landslide triggered by heavy rain the previous night killed a father-and-son in the northern province of Ha Giang.
Nguyen Van Chuc, 49, and his son Nguyen Minh Nhat, 13, were killed on the spot while his wife suffered minor injuries after a landslide crushed their home at around 4 a.m.
The landslide also damaged the family's van which was parked at the foot of the hill.
Nguyen Thi Phuong Lan, deputy chairman of Ha Giang Town People's Committee, said the landslide was triggered by heavy rains that lasted until Saturday morning.
On June 7, seven houses on the bank of the Hau River in Hau Giang Province collapsed into the river. No one was killed in the incident.
Nguyen Thi Chau, the owner of one of the houses in Phung Hiep District, said she was she heard strange cracking sounds.
"My husband and I saw the walls cracking and quickly ran outside," she said, adding that the incident happened at around 6 a.m.
The section that collapsed into the river was 35 meters long and 4 meters deep.
The incident terrified hundreds of locals living in ten nearby houses, many of whose homes also were destroyed by the erosion.
Eight houses collapsed into the Hau River in Vietnam's Mekong Delta on June 7, 2014. Photo: Dinh Tuyen.
Nguyen Thi Phi said cracks appeared in her house several days ago and she was thinking about fixing them before nearby houses collapsed into the river.
Local official Le Van Ho said he has mobilized police officers and soldiers to assist the residents to move into temporary accommodations.
In neighboring Dong Thap Province, authorities have issued emergency warnings about possible erosion on the bank of the Tien River which contains more than 4,000 households.
According to Nguyen Huu Chiem, associate professor at the Can Tho University, residents throughout the Mekong Delta have traditionally of built houses near the edges of rivers and bays for easy waterway access.
"However, their houses are prone to erosion because strong currents can dig deep into the bank under the water's surface. Combine erosion with a mass of concrete houses, and banks can easily collapse," he said.
"There should be an early and thorough survey of such places to relocate threatened communities and avoid possible damages."
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You may wish to bring a support person to this meeting and you should always let the person that you are meeting know about this in advance.
If your concern relates to sexual harassment you should go to the Guidance Counsellor or any other staff member that you feel comfortable talking to.
If you are not happy with the resolution offered to your complaint, you may make a formal written complaint to the Principal.
A serious complaint about the management of the school can be addressed in writing to the Board of Trustees who will investigate it in consultation with the school's management team, after which the Board will provide you with a written response.
If you have a concern about a member of staff then in the first instance you must contact the member of staff involved directly.
Your concerns must be raised in a timely fashion.
You should set out your specific concerns to ensure that the member of staff can understand your concerns and have the opportunity to respond to them.
You should expect an acknowledgement of your concerns in a timely manner.
The member of staff involved will advise their manager/supervisor of the issue you have raised and their manager will assist them in responding to your concerns.
In exceptional circumstances, for example where safety is involved or illegal behaviour is suspected, where you feel unable to raise the matter directly with the person concerned; or if your concern does not relate to any particular member of staff, you should contact: the Kaiarahi for personal concerns; the House Dean for concerns about progress, personal or behavioural concerns; the Head of Learning Area or Careers Advisor for a specific subject concern; the Guidance Counsellor for concerns relating to family, financial, career or educational matters; School senior leadership staff for serious matters relating to any of the above - this includes the Principal, Deputy Principals, and Assistant Principal.
If the staff member does not resolve your concern to your satisfaction, you may make a formal written complaint to the Principal.
If the Principal does not resolve your concern to your satisfaction, you may make a formal written complaint to the Board of Trustees.
The school office will help you contact these people if required.
Before considering escalating your concern through a formal complaint, you should try to address your concerns directly with the person involved and resolve the matter between you.
If you feel uncomfortable or unsafe doing this, you may address your concern to the relevant HOLA, Dean, a member of the Senior Leadership Team or - where the Principal is concerned - to the Board of Trustees.
If you are not happy with the resolution offered to your complaint, you may make a formal written complaint to the Principal who will discuss it with you and anyone else concerned before resolving the matter with you.
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'The Steadfast' and 'The Magnanimous'
There is no plan. So what can we do?
The Government's ambition to increase NHS hospital activity by 30% from pre-pandemic levels is a delightful aspiration.
What it most definitely is not, however, is a plan.
Such a capacity increase is a nice idea in theory, but it falls over in practice because of NHS and social care staff and training shortages.
Health and social care are in a massive mess. Despite significant efforts across the system to start reducing the backlog that was already creating a 4.4 million-long waiting list before Covid19 due to the austerity policies that gave the NHS the lowest decade of funding growth in its history 2010-19 (and due to Covid19 exacerbations, this figure is now over 5.7 million), the ongoing high rate of Covid19 hospitalisations; associated ongoing infection control and prevention actions; and simple staff exhaustion in many cases mean that insufficient traction is being achieved.
I doubt I'm alone in being concerned by the lack of anything that looks like a plan of action, either on waiting times or on workforce. The documents published with the NHS And Social Care Levy do not amount to a plan; the primary care rescue plan is equally platitude-rich and evidence-light; and the Interim NHS People Plan does not count because it is utter nonsense with no actual targets.
The problem is workforce availability. New capacity for diagnostic scans and tests will require people to run them and to read them. If the Government wants 50 million more GP appointments, we're going to need more GPs. We're short of about 10,000 nurses. New research from Ipsos MORI shows that the fact of NHS workforce shortages has cut through to the British public.
Whether you're more of a Tolstoy person or a Lenin person, the question is the same: 'what is to be done?'
The prospect of a journalist having the answers is pretty laughable. Then again, so is the absence of a backlog plan or a workforce plan. This might at least start a discussion.
Anyway, here goes.
The number one thing that can be done at the national level is creating incessant pressure for the Treasury to take action on the pensions taper tax and annual allowance.
There is simply no way the NHS backlog gets cleared without making it possible to pay existing NHS staff more to work more sessions in their organisations at evenings and weekends without generating ridiculous uncertainty over their future tax bills.
It is obvious that our dear friends the Treasury Munchkins don't want to do this.
It is equally obvious that they've been forced to make an exception for judges, and so they can be forced to make an exception for the NHS as well. This is something about which every senior leader across health system needs to be speaking out loudly and repeatedly.
The second action that should be national is a convening and co-ordinating function for whatever international recruitment is possible in the now-global market for healthcare staff. It is vital to prevent the 'robbing Peter to pay Paul' inflationary effect of organisations or regions on one another.
The third national function should be an immediate resumption of the work that former NHS workforce director-general Andrew Foster did at the start of the pandemic about preparations for getting retired clinicians to return to practice. This made considerable progress, but was halted once the first wave of infections in 2020 was not believed to have demonstrably overwhelmed the NHS.
That decision was a big and foolish error, and it should be fixed.
The fourth national function is around co-ordination of access issues. It has been clear for some weeks that ambulance services have been overwhelmed by demand.
The Foundry database used by the top level of NHS England needs to be used/adapted to ensure that emergency access co-ordination is as well-matched to capacity as possible. This should also be used to create a public-facing dashboard, to let people know about which parts of the system are under most pressure.
The other obvious national review would be of available overseas capacity to treat patients.
At regional level, the top priority should be to resource the directors of public health with greater analytical capacity and capability. This is because I would suggest setting DPHs up as the regional system leaders.
This is not only because population health management is an evidently sensible idea, but also because the regions are going to have to be at the forefront of co-ordinating demand and supply across their populations. This is too big a task for either an individual organisation or a national body. We have known for decades that the Inverse Care Law is A Thing in health systems, yet it is not A Thing in how they are led.
I was also impressed by DPHs' resolve in telling NHS England where to go when it tried to interfere in their remits during the pandemic. While not all DPHs will want to be system leaders, my instinct is that they need to be firmly at the top level of local systems if we are to see consistently good decisions made at the regional level.
Regional leadership needs to be a convening function, rather than a baronial one – particularly at a time when the crisis is evidently going to be a long-term condition rather than an acute one.
Regions (ICSs, if we must) have the very challenging task of nurturing openness and trust across health systems at scale. They need to do this in a culture in which most of the organisations were forged in the New Public Management cultures of autonomy, competition, growth and organisational self-interest. If they become part of a performance management infrastructure, then their promise will never start to be realised.
In an improving system, the regions would as a group function like a networked version of the old NHS Modernisation Agency. They would be a solutions-focused resource of knowledge and change management, drawing hard and fast on the Health Innovation Networks. The proudest boast of a region or ICS would be 'we've stolen and adopted all these bits of good practice!'. We are rather definitely not there yet.
Communication is one of the key tasks for local organisations. They need to face and speak to their communities in unprecedented ways, as performance is likely to remain troubled for some time.
Organisations should get a leader (ideally a clinical leader) to front a short, fortnightly bulletin for their populations. They should provide a run-down of local demand and activity, including mental health, primary care and community nursing. This probably needs to be done by the best-resourced local organisation, so in practice, almost everywhere it'll be the acute hospital.
The purpose of this will be to engage a local population directly, using easy and widely-used digital channels (record it on Zoom; broadcast it on YouTube). Its cost is next to nothing, other than in the cost of adequate data preparation – which you're all doing anyway, right?
Simple graphs of the peaks and troughs of demand may help focus the minds of users and managers alike. It doesn't seem real to many people hearing that there are 5.7 million people on NHS waiting lists: the sheer size of the number is too big. It'll seem much more real when it is related to people's local area. It'll also out regional disparitites.
Of equal importance to local organisations is a renewed effort to look after their staff as well as possible. If organisations have been foolish enough to take out obvious pandemic improvements like free car parking and provision of good access to food, then put them back immediately. Looking at staff rostering for junior doctors is a classic proxy-check for how well organisations value their workforce.
Whether local organisations have individuals with dedicated job titles or not, they need to make staff wellbeing a board-level reporting function, and a top priority. There has been some excellent practice in this regard, but it is not consistent.
The picture at the top of this piece is a pair of paintings of 'The Steadfast' and 'The Magnanimous': well, most NHS staff have been plenty of both. We need to treat them as such.
Local organisations should also look to mine their safety, workforce and bank, agency and staff rota data to see what things they can learn from that.
The ongoing collapse of adult social care won't be turned around any time soon. Acute trusts with significant numbers of medically-optimised patients who can't be discharged need to start local system-level conversations about whether there are ways to source or create capacity. We know that hospitals are not the best places for such people.
Local organisational leaders also need to use their contacts with their local MPs to reinforce the national message about the pensions issues (see first point above). This needs to be coming at the Government from across as much of the Commons as possible.
There are no miracle cures. The current policy approach is a strange mix of Picardism ('Make It So!') and England mens' football tactics pre-Gareth Southgate – faith in a miracle long ball over the top for a tall lad to head into a hopefully open goal. Fantasy of either such kind is no use to us. Some better ideas might be.


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V. M. Netto; J. Meirelles; F. L. Ribeiro : City and interaction: the role of space in social organization; Urbe-Revista Brasileira De Gestao Urbana. 2018-05-01. DOI : 10.1590/2175-3369.010.002.AO06.
V. M. Netto; J. V. Meirelles de Miranda; M. Pinheiro; H. Lorea : A temporal geography of encounters; Cybergeo. 2018-02-05. DOI : 10.4000/cybergeo.28985.
V. Netto; J. V. Meirelles de Miranda; F. Ribeiro : Cidade e interação: o papel do espaço urbano na organização social; Revista Brasileira de Gestão Urbana. 2018.
V. Netto; J. V. Meirelles de Miranda; M. Pinheiro; H. Lorea : Uma geografia temporal do encontro; Revista de Morfologia Urbana. 2017.
V. M. Netto; J. V. Meirelles de Miranda; F. L. Ribeiro : Social Interaction and the City: The Effect of Space on the Reduction of Entropy; Complexity. 2017. DOI : 10.1155/2017/6182503.
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Gala Planning Meeting – Tue 12/11 8am Huntington Room – If you still haven't found your way to volunteer at the school, the Spring Gala which takes place in May is a perfect place to get started! Join event chair Tracie Klinefelter on Tuesday morning (12/11) in the Dining Hall at 8am for the organizational kick-off meeting. If you can't attend but still want to help? Just send her a note to tracie.klinefelter@gmail.com.
Cory Izokaitis met with 9th grade parents who are new to the upper school at a coffee Friday to answer any additional questions. Feel free to contact your grade parents or check the website if you were unable to attend.
Thank you to all of the parents who attended our kickoff Parent Education event! It was a well-attended event, and the programming was fascinating and fun! The summary is available on the PACA website under Parent Education. For those of you who were unable to attend, I encourage you to take a look. Moving forward, we have two more events scheduled.
And as you prepare for the holidays… don't forget a great place to shop for your favorite people is the Viking Corner!
The Viking Corner store is open one more day for shopping – this Wednesday 12/12 – then they're taking a break until February!


Recorded before a live audience on March 26th, 2011 at The Banana Stand in Portland, Oregon.
Featuring Tiger House (myspace.com/tigerhousemusic). Mixed and mastered by Alex Arrowsmith (alexarrowsmith.com). Recorded at The Banana Stand by Banana Stand Media (bananastandmedia.com).


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Domo: Running a business based on dated data is pointless
Data's like milk, if you don't use it, it goes off
Vanessa Mitchell (CMO)
While businesses have access to unprecedented amounts of data now, bringing it all together, democratising it across an organisation, and then serving up meaningful insights in real time during marketing campaigns is the big challenge, and remains so, according to Domo, a company aiming to be the 'operating system' for business.
Paul Harapin, VP and general manager of Domo APAC, said data science is a deep focus area for lots of organisations, but getting the data in one place before you can even use it is easier said than done. Then, choosing which data to use, let alone serving up insights as needed, and not months later when reports have finally been created, makes it an almost impossible task for many.
"Data's like milk, if you don't use it, it goes off," Harapin told CMO.
"That's what we see every day. Imagine using your GPS in your car on Friday, and your GPS starts telling you the turns you should've taken on Monday. That might be great if you happen to be taking the exact same route, but even then, it's unlikely to be helpful.
"But that's how many companies run their businesses - on information sourced in the past. But it needs to be immediate. If you are not getting your data until a month later, then you are making decisions based on assumption and experience only, which may be right, but also may be very wrong. That's the challenge we are trying to address at Domo, getting information into the hands of people who actually need it, in the moment they need it."
Domopalooza
The company's recent showcase 'Domopalooza' was indeed the culmination of many years of development of the platform. Domopalooza, held in the US, included new product enhancements, solutions and integrations to help companies leverage the power and scale of the platform to accelerate their digital transformation journey and get more value from their business data.
Domo announced new enterprise security and governance capabilities that work with identity-based data permissions to help customers maintain security policies while easing administrative oversight.
It also announced the Domo IoT Cloud, a new offering which taps the power of the Domo platform to help customers harness the full potential of IoT data; and Domo Stories, a new feature set to empower customers to put more context around data.
The Domo Business Automation Engine was another one, along with new apps, an integration with Amazon SageMaker, and Domo for Good (D4G), its new social good program designed to leverage the Domo platform in collaboration with non-profits, bringing the power of data to help solve society's most pressing issues.
"When you look at the challenges organisations face with data, there are a number of facets. There are so many sources of data now, we are pushing data in at such volume, but how do you make it meaningful?" Harapin said.
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"We've spent hundreds of millions developing the Domo platform to better do that, but do it in a way that it is simple and easy to use.
"But it's really hard, and for a business trying to get their heads around data, and its better usage, they will go to the IT department and ask the question, and IT reply 'we'll get you something in two years and it will cost millions'. So off they go to try and find all the parts and make them fit together, and by the time they get it, it is out of date.
"This all needs to be as simple as possible. Given data is complex already, we feel an open data framework that connects quickly and simply to any source of data, is the only way to go. Once organisations understand they can integrate with existing investments, and implement quickly, they are happy to do it - but it's changing the mindset around data.
"Time to value also needs to be extremely rapid, otherwise there's too much loss to absorb for the average business. The CFO is by now jaded by big budgets and buzz words. Data, its implementation and use, can get all so costly and time consuming; people don't want to do it."
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Another challenge still being faced is the existing silos within organisations, who guard their data jealously and aren't used to it being democratised.
"Many businesses are trying to democratise their data across the organisation, but the reality is, even the senior executives still struggle to get the information they need, let alone frontline workers or customer service representatives," he explained.
"You need to have access to the info you need to make the decisions important to the business in the moment, in a highly governed way, which is controlled and secure of course, and that's the complexity of the journey most people are on."
Harapin admits part of the barrier around data has been security and governance, and Domo has worked to address this.
"We need the ability to manage thousands of people's access to data, but also have the ability to lock it down to a certain level where necessary. As more marketers deal with more challenges due to highly scalable cloud platforms, the volume of information is tremendous.
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"How do they sift through that and pull out the biggest customer needs in a way that is useful to the business, immediately? Marketers don't want reports on a campaign a month later, that's useless to everyone. They need to see how the campaign is going while it is happening, so if they run out of stock they can stop the campaign so the customer isn't disappointed; so they can adjust as they're going.
"Plus, there is a lot of change going on, so how does an organisation approach this with data to achieve digital transformation?"
AI, machine learning and everything in between
In an effort to address some of these questions, Domo recently expanded its data science, AI and machine learning capabilities to speed the time from insights to action.
Domo Business Automation Engine (BAE), part of Mr. Roboto, is an orchestration layer that works across all data, systems and people in an organisation through the Domo platform. It leverages machine learning and advanced alerting capabilities to help organisations coordinate intelligent, event-based workflows and shorten the time from insights to action.
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The Amazon SageMaker Integration will also allow data scientists to leverage their Amazon SageMaker machine learning models directly in the Domo platform, enabling more accurate and actionable predictions across the business from real-time data.
Domo also announce another data science integration with Jupyter, a collaboration tool for writing and sharing code and text, allowing data scientists to leverage all their Domo datasets in their Jupyter notebooks.
"Machine learning can help make decisions that you might not have made previously, it can serve new insights, and do it fast," Harapin told CMO.
"It means changes can be made quickly, and when you can prove ROI, then you can easily get more investment moving forward. Marketing needs to be able to do this, it's vital, but it needs to be done in a way that can be understood and shared.
"It's all related: the customer experiences the marketing, moves to seamless purchasing and marketers become more experiential as they engage their customers. It no longer what's the cheapest product; it's now 'what's the experience I'm having engaging with you?' How you engage that customer experience from the point of touching the lead, through to creating a transaction that the customer is really happy with. And to do that you need data insights as they happen.
"This is what needs to happen moving forward. But don't try to do something huge first up, we always say: crawl, walk, run. You have to connect to all of your data, connect the people to that data first. Then, walk by answering the important business questions and KPIs, and build a curious data driven organisation so you can iterate on information as it comes through.
"Finally, to run: learn from insights you have got, use AI, ML, and apply data science to really dig into predictive analytics, and the journey you are taking."
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Sochi's stray dog population captured worldwide attention during the 2014 Winter Olympics when athletes and reporters speculated that dogs were being euthanized en mass to clean up the streets. This March, ten lucky Sochi pups arrived in DC where animal photographer Seth Casteel was waiting to give them the royal treatment.
Casteel heads up the One Picture Saves a Life program, which works to improve shelter pets' chances at adoption by enabling shelter staff and volunteers to successfully groom and photograph their animals.
Thanks to the efforts of Olympic silver medalist Gus Kenworthy, many of the Sochi strays had homes lined up prior to their arrived in the States. But before they left the shelter, Casteel wanted to give a fresh face to these spirited canines. Check out his amazing portraits!
While these lucky strays got a shot at a new life, thousands didn't. Do your part to help the strays and sign the petition demanding that the International Olympic Committee ban the inhumane treatment of animals! Click here to sign.


This hotel is in a prime location in the International Finance Centre, on the waterfront overlooking Victoria Harbour and the financial district. In a city renowned for exceptional accommodation, this hotel redefines luxury and excellence. With the famed Star Ferry just a few steps away, this hotel offers unrivalled links to Hong Kong Station. The hotel can be reached in just three minutes walking from the IFC shopping centre, or Hong Kong MTR Station.


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Journal of Bioscience and Agriculture Research
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J. Biosci. Agric. Res. | Volume 19, Issue 02, 1639-1645| https://doi.org/10.18801/jbar.190219.198
Article type: Research article, Received: 05.08.2018, Revised: 23.02.2019, Date of Publication: 14 March 2019.
Seasonal fluctuation and the management tactics of guava whitefly, Aleurodicus dispersus
M. I. Khalil 1, M. A. Haque 2 and M. A. Chowdhury 3
1 Principal Scientific Officer, Bio-Tech Division, Ispahani Agro Limited, Bangladesh
2 School of Agriculture and Rural Development, Bangladesh Open University, Gazipur-1705
3 Practical Action Bangladesh, Dhaka, Gazipur-1705, Bangladesh.
An Aleurodicus dispersus has become one of the most serious pests of guava in Bangladesh. The study on seasonal abundance in different months indicated that the maximum whitefly population occurred during March 2016 to November 2017. Comparison the effectiveness of application of water, detergent and smoke, it was found that spraying of detergent on the twigs reduced the number of whiteflies significantly. Study of chemical control on whitefly to reduce the population at different stages revealed that Diazinon at the dose of 0.18% reduced the whitefly population (> 90%) significantly after 3, 7, 15 and 30 days of spraying which is similar with the dose of 0.18%. a.i. of Malathion 57EC which caused a good reduction of whitefly adults and nymphs for several days of time interval. Both insecticides were effective and persistent when applied at higher dose to A. dispersus. Therefore, among the treatments the spray at 0.18% concentration of Malathion and Diazinon was the best in controlling the whitefly.
Key Words: Guava, White fly, Control, Malthion and Diazinon
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Khalil, et al. "Seasonal fluctuation and the management tactics of guava whitefly, Aleurodicus dispersus." Journal of Bioscience and Agriculture Research 19(02) (2019): 1639-1645.
Khalil, M. I. Haque, M. A. and Chowdhury, M. A. (2019). Seasonal fluctuation and the management tactics of guava whitefly, Aleurodicus dispersus. Journal of Bioscience and Agriculture Research, 19(02), 1639-1645.
Khalil, M. I., Haque, M. A. and Chowdhury, M. A. "Seasonal fluctuation and the management tactics of guava whitefly, Aleurodicus dispersus." Journal of Bioscience and Agriculture Research 19(02) (2019): 1639-1645.
Khalil, M. I., Haque, M. A. and Chowdhury, M. A. 2019. Seasonal fluctuation and the management tactics of guava whitefly, Aleurodicus dispersus. Journal of Bioscience and Agriculture Research, 19(02), pp. 1639-1645.
Khalil, MI, Haque, MA and Chowdhury, MA. Seasonal fluctuation and the management tactics of guava whitefly, Aleurodicus dispersus. Journal of Bioscience and Agriculture Research. 2019 March 19(02): 1639-1645.
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Lubis, N. Prasetiawati, R. and Septiani, W. (2017). Determination of vitamin C red guava (Psidium guajava Linn) fruit juice, with variation of beverage packaging. IJASEAT. 5(4), 51-55.
Marabi, R. S. Das, S. B. Bhowmick, A. K. Pachori, R. Vibha and Sharma, H. L. (2017). Seasonal population dynamics of whitefly (Bemisia tabaci Gennadius) in soybean. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 5(2): 169-173.
Martin, J. H. (1987). An identification guide to common whitefly pest species of the world (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae). Tropical Pest management, 33 (4), 298-322. https://doi.org/10.1080/09670878709371174
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#include "RootFinder.h"
#include "brics_3d/core/Logger.h"

namespace brics_3d {

namespace rsg {

RootFinder::RootFinder() : INodeVisitor(upwards) {
	reset();
}

RootFinder::~RootFinder() {

}

void RootFinder::visit(Node* node) {
	assert (node != 0);
	LOG(DEBUG) << "RootFinder: Visiting node with ID: " << node->getId();

	if (node->getNumberOfParents() == 0) { //root reached so memorize it
		rootNode = node->getId();
		LOG(DEBUG) << "\tRootFinder: Found root with ID: " << node->getId();
	}
}

void RootFinder::visit(Connection* connection) {
	this->visit(dynamic_cast<Node*>(connection)); //just feed forward to be handled as node
}

void RootFinder::visit(Group* node){
	this->visit(dynamic_cast<Node*>(node)); //just feed forward to be handled as node
}

void RootFinder::visit(Transform* node){
	this->visit(dynamic_cast<Node*>(node)); //just feed forward to be handled as node
}

void RootFinder::visit(GeometricNode* node){
	this->visit(dynamic_cast<Node*>(node)); //just feed forward to be handled as node
}

void RootFinder::reset() {
	rootNode = 0;
}

}

}

/* EOF */

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Vonn is the only American woman to ever capture downhill gold at the Olympics and the only American woman with four World Cup overall titles. Six weeks after she turned 20, Vonn (then Kildow) produced her first World Cup victory in Lake Louise, Alberta. She has since captured an all-time win record on the women's side with 82 World Cup wins. In addition to her 2010 Olympic downhill gold and super G bronze and her 2018 Olympic downhill bronze, she holds seven World Championship medals, including double gold in 2009.
I have always pushed the limits of ski racing and it has allowed me to have amazing success but also dramatic crashes. I have never wanted the storyline of my career to be about injuries and because of that I decided not to tell anyone that I underwent surgery this past spring. A large portion of cartilage that had delaminated from my bone was removed. My crash in Lake Louise last year was much more painful than I let on, but I continued to race because I wanted to win a medal in the Olympics for my late grandfather. Again, I rehabbed my way back this summer and I felt better than I had in a long time. Then I crashed in Copper this November and injured my left knee, tearing my LCL plus sustaining 3 fractures. Despite extensive therapy, training and a knee brace, I am not able make the turns necessary to compete the way I know I can. My body is broken beyond repair and it isn't letting me have the final season I dreamed of. My body is screaming at me to STOP and it's time for me to listen.


"Textbook Burger"...What kind of genius came up with that? I would have to say that I 100% agree.
Great burger but a little pricey given these financial times.
Anonymous #2: True, but compared to many others in the city, its not so pricey. Willing to bet you wont find a great burger of such high quality for less than $6.50...unless its at a chain.
Liz: We appreciate the linkage!


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Mission: I will use my creativity, boldness and passion to lead, teach and write in order to create diverse circles of cooperation and support.
Ari Pliskin is a social entrepreneur and teacher of meditation and yoga.
In 2008, Ari started training full-time in Socially Engaged Buddhism at the Zen Peacemakers seminary in Western Massachusetts. The core Peacemaker tenets resonated with the approach he took during his previous two years vagabonding. Ari chose the Peacemaker training over working full-time on the Obama campaign because he believed that the change Obama promised couldn't happen without work at the community level and because he wanted to deepen his spiritual practice.
Continuing his training as Zen Peacemakers staff after completing seminary, Ari managed Zen Peacemakers communications and assisted ZP founder Bernie Glassman with his teaching schedule around the world. This including helping manage and promote the 2010 Symposium for Socially Engaged Buddhism as well as bearing witness retreats at Auschwitz and on the streets.
After completing the Zen Peacemakers residential seminary in Socially Engaged Buddhism and apprenticing as Bernie's assistant for two years, Ari Pliskin has transitioned towards creating at the Stone Soup Café. The Stone Soup Café has been creating a buzz, receiving coverage from local press. As the founder of Unity Tables, Ari has started working with groups around the nations that are interested in creating similar programs. He has given talks about spiritually baed activism in the United States, Great Britain and Poland. He is an ordained Minister in the Zen Peacemakers and a certified Yoga Instructor.


A perfect idea for a gift this holiday season! Throw a mixing bowl or ceramic serving dish on a pottery wheel. Make sure you use a non toxic glaze, with no lead in it, if you're using it to store or serve food!


New research shows that chemicals from everyday products contaminate women's bodies, and that their children enter the world already exposed to known toxics.
Sphere| Andrew Schneider | It is one of the worst nightmares for a mother-to-be: She's poisoning the baby in her belly, and there is little she can do about it.
Now new research out Tuesday has put hard numbers to those fears, showing that chemicals from everyday products contaminate women's bodies, and that their children enter the world already exposed to known toxics.
Nine women from California, Oregon and Washington participated in the first-of-its-kind study and had blood and urine samples taken during their second trimester of pregnancy.
"Our tests measured levels of five chemical groups, including phthalates, mercury, perfluorinated compounds or bisphenol A, and the flame retardant tetrabromobisphenol A," said Erika Schreder, staff scientist for the Washington Toxics Coalition, one of the three West Coast environmental health organizations that conducted the study.
• Bisphenol A, used to make polycarbonate plastic and the lining for food cans, was found in the urine of each woman. An artificial estrogen, it has been shown to be harmful to fetal development. In adults, low-level exposure to BPA can cause decreased sperm production, early onset of puberty, chromosome damage in female ovaries, and a variety of behavioral changes.
• Every test subject had at least two and as many as four perfluorinated compounds in her blood. These "Teflon chemicals" are used to create stain-protection products and non-stick cookware and are classified as a likely human carcinogen; in tests on laboratory animals, they have been shown to cause liver, thyroid, pancreatic, testicular and mammary glad tumors.
• Mercury, known to harm brain development, was in the blood of every woman in the study.
• Breakdown products – phthalate monoesters – of at least four phthalates were in the urine of all nine women. Used as plasticizers and fragrance carriers in numerous consumer products, phthalates are linked to reproductive problems and asthma.
The report further noted that research has proven that toxic chemical exposure has been linked to serious health problems like asthma, childhood cancers, diabetes, infertility and learning disabilities. "Yet the degree to which children are exposed to toxic chemicals before they enter the world is still being discovered."
The Environmental Protection Agency and scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have repeatedly shown that exposure to toxic chemicals before birth and during infancy have the most serious and irreversible consequences.
However, the report does not offer a correlation between the levels of the chemicals found in the mothers and any health problems their newborns were expected to encounter.
"We cannot say with certainty whether these particular babies were harmed by the toxic exposures in the womb," Schreder said in an interview late Monday. But "we do know that they were exposed during the very most vulnerable time in their lives to chemicals associated with cancer, learning disabilities and infertility."
Most of the mothers were stunned by the results of the testing.
"I was surprised. The levels were much higher than I expected them to be," said Alex Rosenstein, a Realtor from Issaquah, Wash. "And this is just from living what I consider to be a normal life."
Amy Ellings, a public health nutritionist from Olympia, said: "The government's role is to protect the public from hazards like these. The FDA should be much more active in keeping these persistent chemicals out of our food and packaging."
To that end, the groups that produced the report, echoing calls from other public health and environmental activists across the country, say that immediate steps must be taken to eliminate the use of persistent toxic chemicals -- those that build up in our bodies or are passed on to the next generation. They also want manufacturers to create consumer products using only chemicals fully tested for safety.
Congress has called for a full revamping of the Toxic Substances Control Act, the law that attempts to control the manufacturing of hazardous chemicals in this country. At recent House and Senate hearings on the EPA law, lawmakers heard testimony stating that out of 80,000 chemicals believed to be in use today, only 200 (including most of the compounds found in the pregnant women) had ever been comprehensively tested for health hazards.
For the West Coast researchers, their findings only underscore how little information the public has on toxic contamination before birth.
"Our study cannot answer these very important questions," Schreder said. "But it opens a window to view the serious threats faced before entering the world -- threats that could affect health and well-being for a lifetime."


text:
<?php

defined('MOODLE_INTERNAL') || die();

function drillster_add_instance($instance, $mform){

    global $CFG, $DB;

    $data = new stdClass();
    $data->course = $instance->course;
    $data->name = $instance->name;
    $data->intro = $instance->intro;

    $data->drill_id = $instance->drillselector['drillid'];
    $data->view     = $instance->drillselector['view'];
    $data->query    = $instance->drillselector['query'];

    $data->introformat = $instance->introformat;
    $data->timemodified = time();

    $id = $DB->insert_record('drillster', $data);

    return $id;
}

function drillster_update_instance($instance, $mform){

    global $CFG, $DB;

    $data = new stdClass();
    $data->course = $instance->course;
    $data->id = $instance->instance;
    $data->name = $instance->name;
    $data->intro = $instance->intro;
    $data->introformat = $instance->introformat;
    $data->timemodified = time();

    $data->drill_id = $instance->drillselector['drillid'];
    $data->view     = $instance->drillselector['view'];
    $data->query    = $instance->drillselector['query'];

    $DB->update_record('drillster', $data);
    return true;
}

function drillster_delete_instance($id){

    global $DB;

    if (!$resource = $DB->get_record('drillster', array('id' => $id))){
        return false;
    }

    $DB->delete_records('drillster', array('id' => $resource->id));

    return true;
}

function drillster_get_account($USER){

    global $DB;
    return $DB->get_record('drillster_user', array('userid' => $USER->id));
}

function drillster_create_account($USER){

    global $DB;
    if(!$account = $DB->get_record('drillster_user', array('userid' => $USER->id))){

        $api = mod_drillster_api::getInstance();

        $response = $api->post('users', array(
            'realName' => fullname($USER),
            'emailAddress' => $USER->email
        ));

        if($data = $response->getData()){

            $account = new stdClass();
            $account->userid                         = $USER->id;
            $account->drillster_external_userid      = $data->id;
            $account->username                       = fullname($USER);
            $account->email                          = $USER->email;

            $account->id                             = $DB->insert_record('drillster_user', $account);

        } else {

            $data = $response->getErrorData();

            if($response->getStatusCode() == 400 && $data->id == 'account_exists'){

                // het account bestaat al, maar ontbreekt nog in onze database, dit kunnen we gelukkig rechtzetten.
                $account = new stdClass();
                $account->userid                         = $USER->id;
                $account->drillster_external_userid      = $data->userId;
                $account->username                       = fullname($USER);
                $account->email                          = $USER->email;

                $account->id                             = $DB->insert_record('drillster_user', $account);

            } else {
                print_error('create_account: ' . $response->getErrorMessage());
            }
        }
    }

    return $account;
}

function drillster_get_access($account){

    $api = mod_drillster_api::getInstance();
    $response = $api->get('access/'.$account->drillster_external_userid);

    if($data = $response->getData()) {
        return $data->token;
    } else {
        print_error('get_access: ' .$response->getErrorMessage());
    }
}

function drillster_get_group($name, $module){

    global $DB, $USER;

    return $DB->get_record('drillster_group', array(
        'name' => $name,
        'moduleid' => $module->id));
}

function drillster_create_group($name, $module){

    global $DB;

    $api = mod_drillster_api::getInstance();
    $response = $api->post('groups', array(
        'name' => $name,
        'description' => get_string('drillster::group_desc', 'drillster'),
        'autoAddMembers' => true
    ));

    if($data = $response->getData()){

        $group = new stdClass();
        $group->name                        = $data->name;
        $group->description                 = $data->description;
        $group->drillster_external_groupid  = $data->id;
        $group->moduleid                    = $module->id;

        $group->id                          = $DB->insert_record('drillster_group', $group);

    } else {
        print_error('create_group: ' .$response->getErrorMessage());
    }

    return $group;
}

function drillster_get_groupname($course, $module, $USER){

    if(($group = drillster_get_usergroup($course, $USER)) && $module->groupmode != 0){
        return get_string('drillster::group_prefix', 'drillster').$course->id.'-'.$module->id.'-'.$group->id;
    } else {
        return get_string('drillster::group_prefix', 'drillster').$module->id;
    }
}

function drillster_get_usergroup($course, $USER){
    global $USER, $CFG;
    if($groups = groups_get_all_groups($course->id)) foreach($groups as $group){
        require_once $CFG->dirroot."/group/lib.php";
        if($roles = groups_get_members_by_role($group->id, $course->id, 'u.id,u.firstname,u.lastname')){
            foreach($roles as $role){
                if(is_array($role->users)) foreach($role->users as $user) if($USER->id == $user->id) return $group;
            }
        }
    }
    return false;
}

function drillster_add_user_to_group($user, $group, $module){

    global $USER, $DB;
    $api = mod_drillster_api::getInstance();

    $link = $DB->get_record('drillster_user_group', array(
        'drillster_userid' => $user->id,
        'drillster_groupid' => $group->id
    ));

    if(!$link){

        $response = $api->put('group/'.$group->drillster_external_groupid.'/members/'.$user->drillster_external_userid, array(
            'setup' => true,
            'realName'  => fullname($USER)
        ));

        if($data = $response->getData()){

            $DB->insert_record('drillster_user_group' , array(
                'moduleid' => $module->id,
                'drillster_userid' => $user->id,
                'drillster_groupid' => $group->id
           ));

        } else {

            $data = $response->getErrorData();

            if($response->getStatusCode() == 400 && in_array($data->id, array('already_invited','already_member'))){

               // De gebruiker is al aan de groep verbonden, maar deze link ontbreekt nog in de database.
               $DB->insert_record('drillster_user_group' , array(
                    'moduleid' => $module->id,
                    'drillster_userid' => $user->id,
                    'drillster_groupid' => $group->id
               ));

            } else {

                print_error('add_user_to_group: ' .$response->getErrorMessage());
            }
        }
    }
}

function drillster_add_drill_to_group($drill, $group){
    $api = mod_drillster_api::getInstance();
    $api->put('group/'.$group->drillster_external_groupid.'/drills/'.$drill->drill_id);
}


Sometimes we will encounter situations that your iPhone stuck in Recovery Mode. It may be caused by problems of hardware, the failure of upgrading or downgrading the iOS. Unfortunately, you have to get your iPhone out of Recovery Mode to run normally. How to do? Don't worry, the article will show you the methods to fix the problems. The following are listed two solutions to achieve this. All the information mentioned below can be also compatible with iPhone 6/6 Plus.
Connect your iPhone to the computer and launch iTunes. After the connection, iTunes will pop up a message that your iPhone is in Recovery Mode. Click "OK" to restore your iPhone.
Now you come to the step to restore your iPhone. Click "Restore iPhone" and next "Restore and Update" if you see the interfaces below. Then your iPhone will successfully recover to normal mode if everything goes well. After the process, your iPhone will get rid of Recovery Mode and become functional normal.
iPhone Data Recovery is the software that helps iPhone users recover lost data. Also it can help us get out from Recovery Mode. First, install and run iPhone Data Recovery on your computer and connect your iPhone to the computer.
Once you connect iPhone to computer, iPhone Data Recovery will detect your iPhone is in an abnormal status. You will see the interface below. Click the framed button "Restart". Only a few minutes, then you can check your iPhone is out of Recovery Mode.
Of these two methods, the difference is that your iPhone only contains the data in the backup after recovering by iTunes backup, which means you need to back up before you start the process. However, iPhone Data Recovery will not erase your existing data but just return your iPhone to exactly what it is before Recovery Mode. The latter is obviously a better choice than the former.
If you find losing some data after getting out Recovery Mode, you can follow this tutorial How to Recover Deleted Data from iPhone to recover lost data.


Also known as spousal support, alimony is a stipend awarded to a dependent spouse. Whether or not you will have to pay or receive spousal support depends on several factors, which our Phoenix spousal support attorneys can discuss thoroughly with you.
Divorce is an emotionally trying time, and it is hard to know what to expect once the papers are finally signed. Proceedings usually follow a standard course of action, from the division of assets to a custody agreement if you have children. In some cases, you may be expected to pay (or may receive) alimony.
Alimony is a two-part process. First, the courts will determine if either party is eligible to receive spousal maintenance. If either one is, the next step is determining the duration and amount of the award.
Once the courts determine a spouse is eligible for support or maintenance payments, they must then figure out how much these individuals should receive and for how long.
Once the courts decide on an appropriate amount and length for spousal support, both parties must agree to the terms. When each spouse gives his or her consent, the law stipulates that the contract cannot be modified. A skilled Phoenix spousal support attorney can ensure his or her client is being treated fairly before signing any agreement.
Regardless of whether you are requesting to receive or barring access to alimony, you need a competent Phoenix spousal support lawyer in your corner who knows the law. Though it may be tempting to try to come to an agreement yourself, a knowledgeable family law attorney can help you navigate Arizona's complex alimony laws. Especially if you are the spouse seeking maintenance, it is essential to have your interests in the hands of a professional who will fight for your rights.
At the Law Office of Gillespie, Shields, Durrant & Goldfarb, we have been practicing divorce law for over three decades. Since 1985, we have helped our clients' secure favorable outcomes when it comes to custody matters and spousal support.
If you have any questions, contact our office for an initial consultation. Our team of Phoenix spousal support attorneys will review the facts of your case and help you decide the best way to proceed. Let us help you get the outcome you deserve.
"David Goldfarb is the epitome of a professional family attorney. Concise, detail oriented, forward thinking and a courtroom demeanor that a judge will acknowledge and understand." – Don M.


How to Use Uber App to Book Cab in India? Get Free Uber Ride!
What is Uber app? Uber app is a ride sharing app from Uber Technologies Inc. The app makes user ride fast and reliable anytime of the day. What's more? There is no need to search for park lot or wait for a bus or taxi. Just download the app, tap to request a ride and pay easily with credit or cash. What are the features of Uber app? Send Status: Tap on Send Status to share your ETA in real time. So your friends and family know that you're safe and when to expect you. Split Fare: This option allows you to share the cost of your ride with another Uber app user. To share the fare, swipe up … [Read more...] about How to Use Uber App to Book Cab in India? Get Free Uber Ride!


BBC Radio 5 live's technology and gaming podcast, discussing the world of video games and games culture. Plus your questions answered in 5 live's tech phone-in.
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No jargon – just compelling stories about how technology is changing our lives for better and for worse. Hosted by WNYC's Manoush Zomorodi.
This podcast is brought to you from the owner of ExtremePCUK.co.uk. A custom PC buildings business specialising in Repairs, Upgrades & Custom Builds. In this podcast we are a group of everyday gamers who don't take life to seriously, we like to have a laugh and talk about the games and tech that we love. We all have our own individual areas from building to streaming and we will cover News, Reviews, Games, Custom builds and our own general views. We also run a free TeamSpeak server and community servers for all to get involved and play together, our aim is to grow and build a great community. Have a listen and give us your feedback we hope you enjoy!!!!
News and interviews from the worlds of science fiction TV, movies and more, presented by Michael, Brian, Samantha and the news team. If it's got spaceships, swords, lasers, vampires, robots or zombies, we're probably talking about it!
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Planetary Radio is the weekly adventure on the final frontier produced by the Planetary Society and it's CEO, Bill Nye the Science Guy. Listen to host Mat Kaplan's conversations with the scientists, engineers, dreamers and leaders at the forefront of space exploration. You'll also hear our regular segments with Bill, "Planetary Evangelist" Emily Lakdawalla, and Director of Science and Technology Bruce Betts. Enter the weekly space trivia contest for your chance to win out-of-this-world prizes!
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