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Cyber Week Recap 2022
What did we learn from Cyber Week 2022?
By Rakuten Advertising | December 5, 2022 | Insights
The last quarter of the year, often referred to as the 'golden quarter' is the most crucial time for many UK retailers. However, with a worsening cost-of-living crisis, a decrease in consumer confidence and a potential distraction of the world cup meant that it would be a nail-biting year for many retailers. In fact, retail experts predicted the overall Christmas trading season could be the worst in at least a decade as shoppers cut back.
Despite these doom and gloom predictions, same store sales across our global affiliate network increased by an overall 19%. We saw especially positive sales growth from our networks in Brazil (+85%), France (+41%) and Germany (+37%).
In the UK, unsurprisingly, sales dipped slightly compared to the peak of online trading in 2020-2021. This year, we saw a trend for retailers pushing their seasonal promotions much earlier in November to boost sales, shift stock and potentially help customers spread the cost of Christmas. It meant higher year-on-year growth was seen elsewhere in November such as during Singles' Day.
Cyber Month is the new Cyber Week
With growth starting earlier in the month, Cyber Week continues its trend of extending beyond its traditional period. When it did hit, order and sales growth increased during the week before Black Friday. On Monday, 21st November, we saw sales increase by 42% YoY and by 17% on the Wednesday. This earlier purchasing behaviour would have been driven by increasing cost of living squeezes and compounded by ongoing and unpredictable Royal Mail strikes.
Overall, Black Friday still drove the highest volume of sales and orders, although ever so slightly down on the peak we saw in 2021.This decline matched the increase seen in Shoppers heading in-store in comparison to last year. Business intelligence specialist Springboard reported that footfall was +4.6% higher than Black Friday 2021 across all destinations.
Key verticals: Fashion remains king
The performance was positive across many core verticals. The Apparel & Accessorises vertical saw the highest share of sales (45%) across the 'Cyber 5', followed by the High-end and Luxury Goods and Health & Beauty verticals. These are core verticals for Black Friday discounts.
Home Improvement has continued to soar, and Rakuten Advertising tracked 30% increase in orders and 24% increase in sales.
The Travel vertical also performed well. Sales growth peaked at 112% on Sunday, 27th November and averaged at 82% growth across the week. Although AOV was down, it's a positive sign for this vertical going into 2023 and highlights how other verticals benefit from the sales boom that Cyber Week brings.
Interestingly, some premium retailers opted-out of discounting altogether and still saw strong growth across Cyber Week. It reinforces the trend for consumers moving away from fast fashion and investing in high-quality products.
Key Publishers
Content, Influencer and Subnetwork publishers saw significant growth leading into Cyber Week as consumers were likely researching their potential purchases. These publisher types remain crucial for driving awareness early in the funnel.
Coupon sites were expected to drive increased performance in 2022 due to deal-hungry shoppers making up for inflationary cost adjustments, but sales remained flat as shoppers held their course.
Cashback and Loyalty sites did not see much change in traffic from 2021. They remained stable and were able to take market share away from many other publishers, by offering coupons, deals, editorials and or product reviews on top of their rewards for shopping. Overall, across all our networks, Cyber Week 2022 provided invaluable insights into how shopper behaviour continues to evolve. If you'd like to learn more about Cyber Week performance across our other regional networks, please visit our blogs below:
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Suture Needles Market Size & Trends Report, 2021-2028
Suture Needles Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Shape (Straight Shaped, J Shape), By Type (Tapercut, Conventional Cutting), By Application (Cardiovascular, Veterinary Procedures), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2021 - 2028
The global suture needles market size was valued at USD 469.8 million in 2020 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2% from 2021 to 2028. A surge in the number of surgical procedures for cardiovascular diseases and the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases are fueling the market growth. Furthermore, the market for suture needles will benefit from the development of advanced technological solutions. For instance, in May 2020, Healthium Medtech released Truglyde SN2355, a suture needles combination designed specifically for COMOC MG, a new surgical approach for managing Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH), which is one of the leading causes of maternal death.
According to the WHO, in May 2020, there have been more than 42,48,389 COVID-19 reported cases and 2,94,046 deaths globally. The pandemic has severely interrupted global healthcare delivery, including treatments to address chronic illnesses such as heart diseases. In comparison to the previous year, there was a 64% decrease in cardiology diagnostic procedures across all regions. On the other hand, a shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) and high-filtration masks for medical personnel was also noted in 22% of centers, limiting their capacity to perform treatments. The market for suture needles has suffered as a result of this supply shortage.
The rising prevalence of cardiovascular illnesses around the world is predicted to drive up the demand for surgical treatment. According to the WHO, cardiovascular diseases resulted in the deaths of 17.9 million people worldwide in 2019, accounting for 32% of all deaths. Furthermore, heart attacks and strokes may account for a significant portion of these deaths.
Various initiatives such as acquisitions, mergers, and product launches by major market players are anticipated to boost market growth. For instance, in August 2017, The ProxiSure (TM) Suturing Device, an innovative laparoscopic suturing device integrating Ethicon endomechanical, suture, and curved needle technology, has been launched in the United States by Ethicon, which is part of the Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies. ProxiSure (TM) is developed to provide precision suturing in restricted locations and is particularly suited for bariatric, general, colorectal, and gynecological operations, with a highly intuitive tissue healing experience.
A surgeon's ability to suture a variety of tissue layers, including flat surfaces, is also improved by the device's curved needle. Hence, the market for suture needles is expected to grow as a result of such new introductions.
Shape Insights
Straight-shaped needles accounted for the largest revenue share of over 40.0% in 2020. The segment growth can be linked to the increasing popularity of abdominal surgery and rhinoplasty. It is also used in microsurgery for nerve and vascular healing. Unlike other needle types, the straight-body needle is used to suture tissue that is easily accessible and can be operated by hand.
The half-curved needle segment is expected to grow at a rapid pace over the forecast period. This is because a half-curved needle follows a predictable course through tissue and takes up less space than a straight needle. As a result, the market is predicted to grow in the near future due to the increasing demand for the product in skin closure surgeries and its handling qualities.
Type Insights
Tapercut needle accounted for the largest revenue share of over 35.0% in 2020. The taper-point needle is used to puncture easily penetrated tissues (such as subcutaneous layers, dura, peritoneum, and abdominal viscera) while minimizing fascia tearing, which is anticipated to boost the demand for suture needles.
The blunt point needle segment is expected to grow at a rapid pace over the forecast period. Blunt point needle is recommended as an alternative to taper point needles as it significantly decreases the risk exposures during surgical procedures and can be used in place of traditional curved needles, which is projected to fuel the market expansion in the near future.
The cardiovascular segment accounted for the largest revenue share of over 35.0% in 2020. This is due to an increase in the frequency of cardiovascular diseases and technical breakthroughs in diagnosis, surgical equipment, and imaging.
The others segment includes gastrointestinal surgery, obstetrics surgery, urology, and oral surgery. This category is expected to grow significantly over the projected period due to an increase in the number of women's health difficulties and an increase in the number of obese people.
North America dominated the market with a revenue share of over 35.0% in 2020 owing to the high prevalence of cardiovascular illnesses and the high rate of adoption of minimally invasive treatments for cardiovascular and orthopedic diseases, which currently account for more than one-third of all deaths in the United States. In addition, cardiovascular diseases are expected to remain the leading cause of mortality and morbidity for the elderly, whose numbers are expected to double between now and 2030, according to the American Heart Association.
Asia Pacific is expected to expand at the highest CAGR of 5.8% from 2021 to 2028, owing to factors such as the introduction of technologically superior products as a result of market participants' investments in the region, rising consumer disposable income, and a large volume of surgeries.
For instance, in August 2021, Healthium completed the acquisition of Shri SGK Labs' AbGel gelatin sponge company from Mumbai, expanding its post-surgical and surgical care product line. This acquisition has bolstered their product portfolio, which now includes hemostats, a urology portfolio, a patented arthroscopy, gloves, surgical sutures, needles, hernia meshes, surgical staplers, ligation clips, and other wound closure devices, with the demand for suture needles expected to rise soon.
In addition, the Asia Pacific region's major markets are China, Japan, and India. The important element driving the market in emerging countries is the increase in the number of surgical procedures and medical tourism. As a result, market growth is likely to accelerate in the near future.
Companies are focusing on improving their product offerings and increasing their distribution networks through partnerships and collaborations to get a larger portion in the market. For instance, in August 2017, Ethicon, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices, launched the ProxiSure Suturing Device in the United States, a sophisticated laparoscopic suturing device that incorporates Ethicon endomechanical, suture, and curved needle technology. The new product launch is anticipated to increase the revenue of the company. Some prominent players in the global suture needles market include:
Futura Surgicare Pvt. Ltd.
Johnson & Johnson Medical N.V.
Aurolab
Natsume Seisakusho Co., Ltd.
Alfresa Pharma Corporation
Bear Medic Corporation
SUTUREX & RENODEX
Teleflex Incorporated
Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., LLC
FSSB Chirurgische Nadeln GmbH
Burtons Medical Equipment Ltd.
Advin Health Care
Suture Needles Market Report Scope
USD 494.6 million
Revenue in USD million and CAGR from 2021 to 2028
Shape, type, application, region
U.S.; Canada; U.K.; Germany; France; Italy; Spain; Russia; Japan; China; India; Australia; South Korea; Afghanistan; North Korea; New Zealand; Brazil; Mexico; Colombia; Argentina; Chile; South Africa; Saudi Arabia; UAE; Turkey; Iran
Medtronic; Futura Surgicare Pvt. Ltd.; Johnson & Johnson Medical N.V.; Aurolab; Natsume Seisakusho Co., Ltd.; Alfresa Pharma Corporation; Bear Medic Corporation; SUTUREX & RENODEX; Teleflex Incorporated; Smith & Nephew; Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., LLC; FSSB Chirurgische Nadeln GmbH; Burtons Medical Equipment Ltd.; Advin Health Care
Free report customization (equivalent up to 8 analysts working days) with purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional & segment scope
This report forecasts revenue growth at the global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends and opportunities in each of the sub-segments from 2016 to 2028. For the purpose of this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global suture needles market report on the basis of shape, type, application, and region:
Shape Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2016 - 2028)
Compound-cure Shaped Needles
Straight Shaped Needles
J Shape Needle
Half Curved
Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2016 - 2028)
Tapercut Needle
Blunt Point Needle
Reverse Cutting Needle
Round Bodied Needle
Conventional Cutting Needle
Spatula Needle
Orthopedic Procedures
Gynecological Procedures
Veterinary Procedures
Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2016 - 2028)
Middle East and Africa (MEA)
How big is the suture needle market?
b. The suture needle market size was estimated at USD 469.8 million in 2020 and is expected to reach USD 494.6 million in 2021.
What is the suture needle market growth?
b. The suture needle market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5.2% from 2021 to 2028 to reach USD 740.9 million by 2028.
Which segment accounted for the largest suture needle market share?
b. North America dominated the suture needle market in 2020 during the forecast period and is expected to witness a growth rate of 4.9% over the forecast period. This is due high prevalence of cardiovascular illnesses and the high rate of minimally invasive treatments adoption for cardiovascular and orthopedic disease, which currently accounts for more than one-third of all deaths in the U.S, are major factors driving the market growth of suture needles in this region
Who are the key players in suture needle market?
b. Prominent key players operating in the suture needle market include Medtronic, Futura Surgicare Pvt. Ltd., Johnson & Johnson Medical N.V., Aurolab, Natsume Seisakusho Co., Ltd., Alfresa Pharma Corporation, Bear Medic Corporation, SUTUREX & RENODEX, Teleflex Incorporated, Smith & Nephew, Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., LLC, FSSB Chirurgische Nadeln GmbH, Burtons Medical Equipment Ltd. and Advin Health Care.
What are the factors driving the suture needle market?
b. Key factors that are driving the suture needle market growth include Surge in the number of surgical procedures for cardiovascular diseases, and increasing prevalence of chronic diseases. In addition, the rising geriatric population, increasing various initiatives by major key market players such as acquisitions, mergers, product launches are anticipated to boost the market are further fuelling the growth of the suture needle market

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The Artistry of… Carmen McRae
By John Devenish
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The Artistry of… series is sponsored by the Alzheimer Society Music Project.
The influence was all about Billie Holiday. Early contact with the singer and those who worked around and with her solidified the influence. The fine tuning for McRea's personal style came from years she spent in Chicago playing piano and singing in clubs. In her own words from the early 1950s about how her time in Chicago developed her, she said it "gave me whatever it is that I have now. That's the most prominent schooling I ever had." True to the strength that comes from immigration, McRae's parents were immigrants to the U.S. from Jamaica.
An iconic voice, her music-making defined vocal jazz. Her artistry always enhanced and flavoured when she worked on projects with others, and the names of those she worked with are pillars and classic greats, including Tjader, Brubeck, Shearing, Noel Coward, Sammy Davis Jr., and Armstrong. Jazz in America is built on the artistry of the diversity of its players, and McRae was just one of many who spiced America's great musical lifeblood contribution to the world.
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EU launches European Raw Materials Alliance
Magnets recycling with hydrogen in fast motion (HPMS)
Photo: Pforzheim University
Permanent magnets based on rare earth elements are essential components of many high-tech products and of great importance for the green energy transition. Nevertheless, a large proportion of the respective raw materials currently needs to be imported to meet EU demand. As the main exporter, China dominates and controls the global market. With the launch of the European Raw Materials Alliance, the EU has now taken an important step to address this imbalance. One of the first items on the agenda is securing a sustainable supply of raw materials for the production of rare earth magnets. In this context, the EU project SUSMAGPRO makes an important contribution by developing a recycling supply chain and demonstrating the effective reuse of recycled materials within several industries.
Permanent magnets based on rare earth elements are high-tech products, indispensable in high-performance electric motors, generators and sensors. As functional components in wind turbines, electric and hybrid vehicles and robotics, they play a fundamental role in the transition to a digital, clean energy future. They form the basis for and industry worth more than three trillion US dollar, with a strong upward trend. Experts predict that demand for permanent magnets will grow by 15-20% annually over the next decade.
Despite their name, rare earth elements are by no means rare; quantities worthy of extraction are known to exist even in Europe. What worries European industry representatives is Chinese market dominance. Processing of ores extracted from open-cast mines produces large quantities of problematic waste such as alkalis, acids and radioactive by-products, and past Chinese environmental regulations have made unrivalled low-cost production possible. This resulted in a ruinous worldwide price-war, which forced most competitors out of the market. However, while the Chinese state is currently undertaking great efforts to close illegal mines and bring environmental regulations up to international standards, its long-term investments and the consequent market development over the last 50 years have made market access for European companies increasingly difficult. It is worrying that China not only covers the entire value chain from ore mining to end use, but also combines high investments in the industry with a cap on mining capacity and export restrictions in its current five-year plan. China openly describes that turning raw material advantage into market leadership in key technologies has priority over the export of raw materials or magnets. Growing political tensions combined with import duty considerations further increase price volatility and thus vulnerability of the market.
Considering these developments, it is only logical that the European Commission has now launched the European Raw Materials Alliance (ERMA), whose first priority it is to secure raw materials for permanent magnets. The Alliance plans to increase supply security of magnetic materials through strategic cooperation with more stable partners such as Canada or Australia in the extraction and processing of raw materials. Furthermore, it foresees the support of African countries in establishing sustainable production and the expansion of cooperation with Latin American countries. In line with the European Green Deal, the alliance also places a strong focus on recycling the 20,000 tons of permanent magnets already in the European market. As Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission for Interinstitutional Relations, said at the official launch on 29th September: "The recycling of raw materials from electrical and electronic waste in urban mining and competitive sustainability are absolutely essential to reduce dependence on China, and the recycling rate of permanent magnets must be greatly increased."
Here, the EU project SUSMAGPRO makes an important contribution. Whereas previous approaches recover the rare earth elements (REE) neodymium and dysprosium through complex hydro- or pyrometallurgical processes and re-alloy them with iron and boron, a shorter recycling process is employed by the 19 European partners within SUSMAGPRO. The magnet material is embrittled and pulverised with the aid of hydrogen (HPMS, Hydrogen Processing of Magnetic Scrap). The powder can then be directly reprocessed into magnets without splitting it into its individual alloy components, thus saving over 90% of energy compared to primary production methods and reducing toxicity by as much as 98%. By 2024, once production maturity is achieved, 110 tons of magnetic waste will be recycled annually in four pilot plants in Sweden, the UK, Slovenia and Germany. The project consortium covers the entire recycling chain from large recycling companies and magnet manufacturers to end users of traction motors, loudspeakers, wind turbines and heating pumps.
"The difficulty does not lie in the actual recycling process. The HPMS process for neodymium-iron-boron magnets is efficient and cost-effective. Unfortunately, however, there is a wide variety of magnets on the market, e.g. ferrites or samarium-cobalt magnets, which are difficult to recycle, and the components containing magnets are not subject to mandatory labelling. Often, dismantling of components is also more expensive than the raw material value contained in them, which is why electronic scrap is often shredded," explains project coordinator Professor Dr Carlo Burkhardt from Pforzheim University. Therefore, an important task within SUSMAGPRO is the development of sensor technology and automatic sorting equipment to pre-sort the magnetic waste in a targeted manner and thus increase process efficiency. SUSMAGPRO is also looking at how to design new products to increase their recyclability. Burkhardt is confident that by consistently recycling components with a high magnetic content, i.e. primarily from wind turbines, electric cars, computer hard drives and pumps, a recycling rate of 15-25% can be achieved in the medium term. Burkhardt adds: "But only if we all work together. Manufacturers, consumers and policy makers are equally challenged. By creating labelling standards, using recyclable products and developing new, particularly resource-efficient value-added chains, we must succeed not only in compensating for the current local disadvantage, but also in transforming it into an advantage in the medium term".
The foundation of the European Raw Materials Alliance is an immensely important first step in this direction.
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Rob Shinno - Guitar, Lyrics, Vocals
Rob is a songwriter who enjoys Rock, Pop, Jazz, Fusion and Metal and these many styles are reflected in his writing style. Rob is inspired to write mash-ups that blend influences from multiple genres to create unique compositions for Hemisphere. Rob likes to take the listener on a journey where each song has a back story...
Rob has been playing music since the age of seven, and was classically schooled on piano. Rob was an eager performer who excelled at recitals including performances at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Rob moved to San Diego, California in 1983 to form the bands New Continent and Uncommon Ground with drummer Mike McQuilken. Rob and Mike produced several Pop and Rock albums together, with Rob on vocals, guitar and Mike's drumming, percussion and sequencing skills. These included 'World One World', 'Structures' and 'Information Age'.
Soon after, Rob released his first solo CD, 'River of Life' which was received with good critical acclaim. 'River of Life' received radio air-play and was Gavin chart bound for 10 weeks. Rob was also nominated for 'Best New Artist of the Year' by the San Diego Music awards. With 'River of Life' Rob was also one of the first contemporary jazz artists to be openly out as a gay performer, appearing four times on San Diego Pride's Main Stage and multiple community benefits from 1994 on, as well as the San Diego Smooth Jazz festival, Newport Beach Jazz and other mainstream events.
Rob formed Hemisphere with sax player Don Bowman and released the CD 'Blue Planet Dreams' which also garnered critical acclaim and was nominated for 'Best Album of the Year' by the San Diego Music awards. 'Blue' also featured drummer Bill Ray, and bassist Tony Hill. Shows to support the album included a headlining performance at 4th&B, the KIFM Smooth Jazz Festival and an appearance at the Newport Beach Jazz Festival.
After the release of 'Blue', Rob traveled the world and those influences were heard on the album 'Destinations', which also featured keyboardist Max Zape along with Don and Rob. 'Destinations' was featured on BET Jazz soon after its release, followed by many live shows in California.
Rob has also had a very visual component to his shows, with various multi-media productions to augment live music performances.
Having graduated with honors from Michigan State with an engineering degree, Rob's favorite guitarists are Brian May and Pat Metheny. Influences include Queen, Genesis, Pet Shop Boys, Pat Metheny, David Bowie, Duran Duran, Elton John, Def Leppard, Erasure, Pink Floyd, Beatles, Muse, Steely Dan, Niel Young and Weather Report.
Don Bowman - Vocals, Sax, EWI, Keys
Don is the lead vocalist and well as wind instrumentalist for the band who has a very emotive style and delivery. Influenced by George Michael and the harmonies of Manhattan Transfer, Don's vocals are showcased on the new American Dreams album.
Born in San Diego, Don lived in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Paris by the time he was in his teens. Don began playing the saxophone during his sophomore year in high school. Already an accomplished player on the flute and piccolo, he pursued the sax eagerly, joining his high school stage band. After graduating from Berklee College of Music, he returned to San Diego and worked for many years in various bands of different styles, from Rock, Jazz, R'n'B, Pop, Be-bop.
Don has performed with the SD Opera Chorus and various vocal ensembles though out California. Thrilled to join Hemisphere, he contributed his sax and keyboard skills and co-wrote a number of the songs on both "Blue Planet Dreams" and on "Destinations," in which he sings a lead vocal track with Yo Lo Diga.
Mike holds down the creative rhythmic structures for the band with a passion for feel and adaptability. His open and warm personality puts everyone he meets at ease.
Michael McQuilken was born in San Diego, California. He began studying privately when he was 11 years old. His heroes in his youth were Ginger Baker, Bill Bruford, and Carl Palmer. He performed with all the school bands and orchestras and was a member of the San Diego Youth Symphony. His private teacher had him begin teaching his beginning students at age 14. From high school until 1984, he performed with various top-40 bands, blues bands, and jazz combos.
Michael met Rob Shinno in 1984. This partnership created Thurston's Adventure in 1984 with Viki Tama, which evolved into Return to Zero bringing in Jef Kmak. In 1985 Rob and Michael formed Uncommon Ground with Guitarist Ken Oyer and bassist Michael Moore and released Structures. In 1987, Michael met a Senegalese drummer named Ibou M'Baye and studied African music with him. In 1988 Rob and Michael formed New Continent and released World One World followed by the 1990 release Information Age.
In 1991, Michael met Ginger Baker and enjoyed the opportunity of studying with him. He took some master classes with Terry Bozzio and worked on ostinato interdependence techniques and integrating African music and other music from around the world into drum set arrangements. Michael then met Robert Sherwood (aka bob) and formed Fiction Damage with guitarist George Sanchez. This resulted in the 1995 release Heathen Stuff. In 1996 the band changed its name to Fiction and had TJ Brinjak on guitar. That same year Michael also formed the straight-ahead jazz ensemble So What with guitarist Doug Reese and bassist Ralph Schatz.
In 1998 Fiction released This is Fiction, which experienced the song I Could Cry climbing to #38 on the Adult Contemporary charts. The band fell apart within a year of this success, and Michael returned to playing straight-ahead jazz and was performing weekly in the San Diego Gaslamp district. He also was studying Indian classical music and tabla with Miles Shrewsbery.
During this time, he reconnected with Rob Shinno and realized how much he had missed producing music with him. This led to performing with Rob and Don in 2018 and he will be writing, recording, and performing with Hemisphere in 2020 and beyond.
Max can always be counted on for a smile and his ability to always find the appropriate chord qualities to play, the right voicing or inversion, and the harmonic implication of the melody of the song.
Max Zape is one of the busiest keyboardists in San Diego with over 30 years [starting at age 12] of gigging under his belt. His musicality comes naturally from his parents who sang to him as a child, as well as their friends who are singers and musicians [including trombonist Frank Rosolino, and singer Mavis Rivers]. A multi-instrumentalist, keyboards are just one facet of Max's music and he credits his childhood music teachers [Fredericka Pedersen, Agnes Ockert, Gary Withem, Delbert Bangle and Michael Luzak] for encouraging his musical pursuits. But most of all, he credits his late father for instilling the musical dream and telling him that there are only two kinds of music: good and bad ; )
Performing with such a dizzying array of artists and styles that encompass everything from acid jazz to rock, country, punk to world, show tunes to jingles, Max truly has become a world musician. Max was a major force on Hemisphere's Destinations album and we are glad he is back for more on American Dreams!
Nate has always been noted for his sense of 'groove and attitude' as well as delivering the 'killer' bass tone both live and in the studio.
As a result, Nathan Brown is one of San Diego's most expressive bass guitarists (not to mention his smile). Originally from Detroit, MI., now based in Southern California. He currently tours and performs with blues rock artist Coco Montoya, is a long time member of the Scott Wilkie Band and serves as a bass player for The Rock Church in San Diego. He is working with Hemisphere on the American Dreams album and live shows planned for release in 2020, as well as a solo project in the works!
He has performed and/or recorded with Alexander Zonjic, The Boneshakers, Patrick Yandall, Brian Simpson, Kamau Kenyatta, Darryl Williams, Debora Galan, Burt Brion, Under The Lake, Hemisphere and many others.
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Ushiwakamaru, famously known as Minamoto no Yoshitsune, is an expert tactian. In Fate Grand Order, she is summonable under the Rider class.
Ushiwakamaru is a Rider class servant from Fate Grand Order. Among the many Rider class servants, she is a 3 Star Servant. Despite being a 3 Star Fate Grand Order servant, she is capable of dishing heavy damage especially on single enemies. She is one of the few Rider Class servants that focus on single targets.
As a three star servant, it's easier to acquire her in-game. Hence, her Noble Phantasm is quite easy to level up. She has a similar to role to Medusa as both Rider class servants focus on pure offense. While Medusa is capable of stunning enemies, Ushiwakamaru focuses on dishing out pure damage.
Ushiwakamaru is perfect for boss battles as her NP focuses on single targets. However, her NP being a Quick type, may do best with a team whose Noble Phantasms are also all Quick Type. But going with this composition may make a team's composition too squishy. Players who do this may have to focus on eliminating enemies within 5 turns to prevent their servants from dying.
Alexander is a perfect partner for this servant, as he can easily buff Ushiwakamaru using his skills (Charisma, Signs of King).
Mash Kyrielight can help defend Ushiwakamaru, assuming that Ushiwakamaru plays as the glass cannon. Mash Kyrielight's Wall of Fuming Chalk not only saves Ushiwakamaru but gives her the additional push to charge her NP.
Arash can also save Ushiwakamaru from dying upon using Stella. If the player can perform Stella twice by granting a Guts CE to Arash, so much the better. This will save Ushiwakamaru from pinches in combat.
Medea (Lily) has support skills that can keep Ushiwakamaru going.
Both Cu Chulainn (Prototype) and Cu Chulainn can also chain their Quick Cards for more critical hits.
Jing Ke and Hassan also have this advantage with her as they allow her to make the most of her Quick cards, especially when paired with the CE: With One Strike.
The 4-Star Craft Essence The Imaginary Element is a good craft essence to equip since it can boost Ushiwakamaru's NP immediately during the start of the battle.
The 5 Star Craft Essence Imaginary Around can also be equipped to Ushiwakamaru to boost her Quick cards' performance by 25%.
Ushiwakamaru can also use With One Strike as she focuses heavily on Quick Cards. As a Rider class servant, not only does she have inherent skills that boost Quick Cards. But, with the With One Strike craft essence, she can deal heavy damage even without relying on Buster cards.
Tengu's Strategy A 3 7 Increases party's NP generation rate for 3 turns.
Grant self evasion for 1 turn.
Increases critical star generation for 1 turn.
Charisma C+ 3 7 Increases party's attack for 3 turns.
Greatly increase Critical Star drop rate (3 turns).
Ushiwakamaru's Legend goes under another name. Her original name is Minamoto no Yoshitsune; a tactician whose skills rivaled that of Oda Nobunaga himself. As the ninth child of Minamoto no Yoshitomo, not many people would expect much out of her. And it proved true as majority of her genius had been overshadowed by her brother – Minamoto no Yoritomo. However, it did not mean that she was any less than her brother. Ushiwakamaru quickly rose to the ranks of general, aiding her brother in fighting against the Taira clan.
Some say when Ushiwakamaru was young, she and her mother lived in a temple with the monks. However in reality, these monks were the legendary Kurama Tengu. As she stayed with them, the Tengu taught her a variety of things including swordsmanship and strategies. From then on, she became a talented warrior in her own right and not just a tactician.
Among the many other legends, Ushiwakamaru became close friends with a monk. This monk happened to be Musashibou Benkei, who dueled her and lost. After the battle, Ushiwakamaru and Benkei pledged loyalty to one another and stayed true friends. Benkei continued to stay as her retainer even after her brother, Yoritomo, betrayed her.
However, the conditions of her death are not certain. Some say that Ushiwakamaru managed to flee from Yoritomo's attempt to kill her. From then, she remained undercover before rising as Genghis Khan. Others say she committed Sepuku. Despite this, a shrine stands in her honor – Yoshitsune Shrine – in a town of Biratori.


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Жената е човек от женски пол, за разлика от индивидите от мъжки пол – мъже. Думата "жена" обикновено се използва за възрастни, зрели хора, а за децата и подрастващите най-често се използва думата "момиче". В същото време в определен контекст думата "жена" се използва и независимо от възрастта, например в съчетания като "права на жените".

Заради своите биологични или психологически особености жената често бива наричана "противоположност" на мъжа. В действителност говоренето за половете често включва израза "противоположност", където това идва да обясни различията и разнообразието между двата пола, които взаимо се допълват във всички аспекти (не само чисто физиологични). Макар че изразът идва да обобщи най-видимите различия между двата пола, в действителност характеристиките на женскост и мъжкост, които се противопоставят не са изцяло закотвени в пола и има много отсенки, варианти и преходи, между крайности като силна емоционалност, слаба емоционалност, физическа сила и физическа слабост и т.н.

Езикови употреби
Общо други употреби – момиче, дама, лейди, госпожица, госпожа, другарка (от 1944 до 1989), съкратените изписвания на обръщенията г-жа, г-ца, майка, дъщеря, сестра, баба, прабаба и т.н.

По-конкретни обяснения

"Жена" се употребява в българския език и като синоним на "съпруга", т.е. встъпила в брак, но и жаргонно също като приятелка (жаргонен синоним "гадже") или партньор ("жена ми").

Други думи за жена с архаичен оттенък са девойка (момиче), девица (девствена жена), дева (в Християнството), невеста (съпруга).

Макар че правилната употреба в български език за встъпването в брак е оженване и женитба, в последните години се е наложила, включително и по отношение на официалната документация, диференциацията между омъжване – оженване. Тоест, мъж, встъпил в брак с жена, се определя като "женен". Жена, встъпила в брак с мъж, е "омъжена". А за двама души, встъпили в брак, се използва определението "женени", но не и "омъжени". Жената не се определя от това дали има деца.

По-конкретно в медицинската литература жена се употребява за обозначаване на момиче, при което е настъпило менархе, или за момиче, което не е девствено.

Биология

От гледна точка на биологията жените се характеризират с наличието на женски полови органи, образуващи женската половата система, и на женски вторични полови белези, които участват в изхранването на малките или за привличане на партньор.

Половата система изпълнява основна функция в процеса на размножаване. Яйчниците, освен регулаторните си функции с отделянето на хормони, създават и женските гамети, наричани яйцеклетки. Този процес е периодичен и се повтаря в т.нар. менструален цикъл. При оплождане на яйцеклетките с мъжки гамети (сперматозоиди) се образуват нови генетични индивиди. Матката е орган, включващ тъкан, защитаваща и изхранваща развиващия се зародиш по време на бременността, и мускули, които го изхвърлят от тялото по време на раждане. Влагалището свързва матката с външната среда и участва в интромисията и раждането.

Най-характерният вторичен полов белег на жените са гърдите – еволюирали потни жлези, които могат да произвеждат мляко, хранителен секрет, който представлява най-видимата особеност на бозайниците. При зрелите жени гърдите обикновено са по-изявени от обичайното за повечето други бозайници. Тази изявеност не е необходима за отделянето на мляко, а вероятно поне частично се дължи на полов отбор.

От генетична гледна точка повечето жени имат кариотип 46,XX, но около една на 1000 е с кариотип 47,XXX, а една на 2500 – с кариотип 45,X (синдром на Търнър). За разлика от тях при мъжете обичайният кариотип е 46,XY. По тази причина X и Y хромозомите се наричат, съответно, женски и мъжки.

Средният брой на родените жени е по-малък от този на мъжете в съотношение около 1:1,050, а при общото население на света съотношението е около 1:1,013. В същото време при хората над 60 години броят на жените е по-голям в съотношение около 1:0,81, което се дължи на тяхната по-голяма продължителност на живота. Това се дължи на съчетание от различни фактори: генетични, обществени (например, жените много по-рядко участват във въоръжените сили на воюващи страни), поведенчески (например, по-редките самоубийства, пушене и злоупотреба с алкохол), положителното въздействие на женския хормон естроген върху сърдечно-съдовата система, отсъствие на вредните ефекти от повишено наличие на андрогени.

Дисциплината, занимаваща се с биологичното и медицинско изследване на женската полова система, се нарича гинекология. Някои заболявания засягат в по-голяма степен жените или дори се срещат само при тях, например лупус еритематозус, рак на гърдата, рак на маточната шийка, рак на яйчниците. При някои болести при мъжете и жените се проявяват различни симптоми и е възможно те да реагират по различен начин на лечението.

Култура, пол и полови роли

Пол и власт

Половите роли в обществата се определят от вида общество. В матриархата жените са имали водеща роля, докато в патриархата властта бива отнета от жените по посока на мъжете. В съвременните общества тенденцията е към равно представяне на жените в обществото и властта.

Пол и социални роли

Виж още социопол.

От традициите на праисторическите общества е мъжът да ловува, а жената да събира семена или да се грижи за децата и дома. С напредването на обществото, на технологииите и т.н. жената може да избира дали да стои в дома си или да работи навън, тъй като домашната работа сама по себе си е намалена, а с отглеждането на деца целодневно се занимават и институции като ясли, детски градини, училища и университети (в общи линии), макар това да не отменя родителската и майчина грижа естествено, но я облекчава.

Феминизация срещу маскулинизация

В различни исторически периоди жените са изкуствено феминизирани или изкуствено маскулинизирани. Носенето на корсет през XVIII век например е имало за причина стягането на кръста в тънка талия, която да прави жената по-женствена, независимо от вредния физиологичен ефект. В социалистическите общества след Втората световна война жената често е принуждавана да се идентифицира с твърде мъжки роли и така женският пол като цяло бива маскулинизиран. Всъщност социалната роля, носенето на определен тип дрехи и т.н. трябва да произхождат по-скоро от разбирането за собствената личност.

Идентичност
Виж още полова идентичност.

Идентичността е разпознаване на индивида в рамките на характеристиките на собствения пол. И все пак характеристиките на женския пол като зависими от типично женската физиология за разлика от тази на мъжа имат относителна променливост в рамките на женския пол. Билогичните, физиологични, психологични описания на жената като по-слаба физически, по-емоционална, с по-нисък и мек глас, по-флуидна, по-грижовна варират в рамките на личността и индивида. Някои жени имат по-висок тембър на гласа от други, или са по-високи, с по-ясно изразена мускулатура или дори по-неемоционални със склонност към аналитично мислене. Това е израз на разнообразието вътре в пола. В същото време независимо от наличието или не на по-различни качества някои жени могат да се идентифицират в някои отношения с мъжете или дори с мъжкия пол като цяло, поради тяхното вътрешно самовъзприятие, или обратното – въпреки различните характеристики да се идентифицират изцяло с женския пол.

В Християнството
Според Библията първата жена е Ева. Това е причината ева да се използва понякога като синоним на жена, например евино облекло, евин плаж (нудистки плаж за жени) и т.н.

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fem. proper name, from Old French Amee, literally "beloved," from fem. past participle of amer "to love," from Latin amare "to love, be in love with; find pleasure in," Proto-Italic *ama- "to take, hold," from a PIE root meaning "take hold of," also the source of Sanskrit amisi, amanti "take hold of; swear;" Avestan *ama- "attacking power;" Greek omnymi "to swear," anomotos "under oath;" Old Irish namae "enemy." According to de Vaan, "The Latin meaning has developed from 'to take the hand of' [to] 'regard as a friend'."
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Baseball collectibles like cards and bobbleheads are being revamped for the 21st century — on the blockchain. Major League Baseball has announced that it is launching a crypto-based game that runs on the ethereum blockchain later this summer.
It's a crypto-based version of the classic collectibles that's similar to the most popular blockchain game CryptoKitties, where players can buy and trade cartoon kitten characters with ether. CryptoKitties has already made over $25 million worth of ether, making it a huge success. In the MLB version of the game, people will be able to purchase avatars involving some popular moments in baseball history. Those avatars can then be sold or traded, and users can earn rewards.
According to a report from Yahoo Finance, MLB had been looking to create a crypto-based game for quite some time, and the success of CryptoKitties validated the ideas the company already had.
Developers aren't only targeting people who are already involved in the crypto scene either. They're looking to build a game that is easy to understand and use for the masses of people who don't know what the blockchain or ethereum are. Still, developers say there will be a learning curve, and the game will roll out in stages to help new players get accustomed to the concept.
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2014-2022," forecasts that the world wireless audio devices market is expected to garner $38,807.5 million by 2022, registering a CAGR of 24.4% during 2016-2022. Wireless speaker systems segment is expected to dominate the market throughout 2014-2022. North America is expected to be the leading region in the market during the forecast period.
Wireless audio devices have emerged as an ideal alternative to traditional wired audio devices, owing to their portability, convenience, cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and flexibility. Increasing penetration of infotainment devices, such as mobile phones, laptops, tablets, automobile infotainment devices, coupled with increasing demand for mobility services drive the market growth. In addition, the adoption of wireless audio devices has increased in the commercial sectors including, tourism, education, and media & entertainment among others.
In 2015, wireless speaker systems segment accounted for the maximum revenue share in the overall wireless audio devices market due to compatibility of wireless speakers with computer and infotainment devices such as mobile phones, tablets, and laptops. The latest features integrated in wireless speakers including high definition sound, Dolby Digital sound, 3D surround sound, and others boost the market growth for wireless speakers. In addition, the sound bar segment is presently the fastest growing segment, and is projected to grow at a CAGR 28.2% during the forecast period due to its compatibility with LED TVs, mobile devices, and emerging growth of consumer electronics market.
The Bluetooth technology segment is projected to maintain its dominance in the overall wireless audio devices market during the forecast period due to features such as low energy consumption, easy connectivity and cost efficiency. In addition, Bluetooth can seamlessly stream high quality music through a temporary personal area network. Furthermore, Airplay technology segment is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 26.6% during the forecast period due to increasing penetration of Apple's devices such as iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and others.
In 2015, consumer segment generated the highest revenue in the market, followed by commercial and automotive sectors. This is attributed to the growth in smartphones and consumer electronic market. Automotive sector is projected to grow at the fastest CAGR of 26.5% during the forecast period.
"Asia-Pacific is projected to be one of the fastest growing wireless audio devices markets during the forecast period due to the strong economic growth and industrial development in countries including India, Japan, and China," states, lead analysts Gunjan Malani, ICT & Media Research, AMR. North America accounted for majority of the global market share in 2015, and is expected to maintain its dominance during the forecast period. Advanced wireless technologies, such as Bluetooth, AirPlay, and Wi-Fi coupled with high disposable income of consumers is expected to boost sales in this region. Asia-Pacific is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period due to increasing economic growth and rapid industrialization in countries such as India, China, Japan, Singapore, and others.
In 2015, wireless speaker systems segment dominated the overall wireless audio devices market in terms of revenue, and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 23.5% during the forecast period.
Airplay technology segment is expected to grow at a remarkable CAGR of 26.6% from 2016 to 2022.
Sound bars segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR of 28.2% during the forecast period.
Consumer segment is projected to generate the highest revenue in the market during the forecast period.
In 2015, North America generated the highest revenue among all regions in the world wireless audio devices market.
Apple, Inc., Bose Corporation, Harman International Industries, Incorporated, Sony Corporation, and Shure Incorporated among others are some of the prominent players in the market. Market players have focused on technological advancement of products and acquisitions for expansion in the market. For instance, in May 2016, Apple, Inc., a leading player in the industry, introduced wireless EarPods in the wireless headphones segment to expand its customer base and increase product offerings in wireless technology.


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Silence of the Lambs Blu-ray Review
April 2, 2009 by Sara Leave a Comment
There's no point rehashing the plot of Silence of the Lambs as it appears on Blu-ray, because the movie's a classic and remains such even in high definition. In fact, it's a testament to how well Silence of the Lambs has stood the test of time that I had to seriously nitpick to find anything to criticize. The only thing that contextually dates the film is the focus on Clarice as a woman in a man's world. Other than that, the only disappointment is that Silence of the Lambs has arrived on Blu-ray Disc one year later than anticipated, yet MGM didn't go to any extra effort to update the previously prepared MPEG-2 transfer.
That leads to the fact that not just the transfer, but virtually the whole Blu-ray package, is the same collection prepared two years ago, including an inefficiently produced extra that robs the main feature of space on the disc (more on that later). Before you dismiss this transfer on principal, I will say it is the best that I have ever seen the film look on home video. Compared to the previous standard-def releases, it is an improvement in clarity, detail, color, etc. Beneficially there is no print damage and the subdued color palette is solidly reproduced.
Yet is it the best the film could look in 1080p resolution? The answer is a definitive "No" and not necessarily because of the encoding used though there is some artifacting and noise that may have been reduced or eliminated. It is rather due to the intrusive use of Digital Noise Reduction filtering to reduce grain. I kept trying to convince myself that the picture, while fairly clear, came off too smooth due to the age of the negative or the shooting style. Nevertheless, the image is lacking in basic grain structure for being shot on 35mm, and too many close-ups are deficient in fine object detail. While there are obvious gains from Blu-ray's increased resolution and many will not notice the deficits of DNR, seeing how many other catalog titles have been gloriously preserved in HD (grain and all) makes you realize a classic of this stature deserves better treatment than this.
For audio we get a lossless 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio1 track that seems to duplicate the composition of the Dolby Digital 5.1 on the previous DVD editions. I wish the original stereo mix had been included to satisfy purists and for comparison, but the audio does not feel artificial or forced like many surround tracks reconstituted from mono or stereo sources. The rears are only used sporadically for ambient effect, and I do not think my sub ever kicked in so this really functions as a 3.0 mix to my ears.
Dialog is consistently clear and never gets buried under Howard Shore's intensely creepy score or the environmental effects. While I wish the soundtrack could have been more dynamic and enveloping with better directionality and a larger scoundscape (I have been spoiled by modern soundtracks), this is most likely the best that can be done with the original sound elements, and I would rather not have a more aggressive mix fabricated where it cannot be supported. The movie is so absorbing that you likely will notice little deficit in the audio that does its job quite well.
The majority of the extras from MGM's previous DVD editions are included with a few new features. Sadly the excellent commentary from the long out of print Criterion DVD is still absent.
Breaking the Silence: A new feature that replays the movie in standard-def with the hard-coded equivalent of a PiP (picture in picture) commentary in the lower right of the screen and some random facts that pop up throughout on the left side. While there is much informative input from Jodie Foster, Scott Glenn, Anthony Hopkins and screenwriter Ted Tally, this really should have been done with the more recent BonusView/Profile 1.1 functionality allowing for dual decoding of the inputs. This would have not forced the studio to duplicate the movie in DVD quality taking up space that could have been allocated to the bitrate of the main feature and not forced us to have to sit through the movie in standard-def to enjoy this.
Understanding the Madness (19:35, HD): A new featurette with interviews from members of the Academy Group Inc, a forensic behavioral science firm. They comment on the art of profiling and how the film mimics real life techniques to get in the mind of a serial killer. Somewhat short but very interesting.
Inside the Labyrinth (1:06): An excellent documentary originally on the 2001 DVD with input from the main actors, screenwriter, film critics, producer, composer and set designer. This covers all aspects of making the movie and is a must watch for fans.
Silence of the Lambs: Page to Screen (41:17): A Bravo Network production hosted by Peter Gallagher that chronicles the transformation of Harris' novel to the big screen. A good background on the author is presented with input from book editor, producer and critics.
Scoring the Silence (16:00): Talk with composer Howard Shore (David Chronenberg films, Lord of the Rings) about creating the haunting musical score. The short runtime includes a number of clips to contextualize his musical contributions.
Deleted Scenes (20:29): 22 scenes that are vaguely interesting to watch but do not add much depth and are understandable why they were dropped. Video quality is fairly poor but still watchable.
1991 Featurette (8:07): This is basically a promo piece with a few decent interview snippets with the main cast.
Phone Message (:34): Joke answering message from Lecter.
TV Spots (5:55): Eleven television spots that are fairly redundant but may be enjoyed by some for historical reference.
Outtakes (1:46): Surprisingly funny outtake reel for such a dark movie. I would have really enjoyed more of this.
Teaser Trailer (1:05): The teaser trailer with poor video quality.
Theatrical Trailer (1:49, HD): The theatrical trailer is ironically encoded in AVC with mixed video quality. It does however show grain and detail that are absent from the movie's transfer lending towards the evidence of unnecessary DNR use.
Silence of the Lambs may not be the best film ever but stands out as a classic and influential thriller that has held up over almost two decades with several iconic characters and precise tension inducing direction. My recent viewing was as enjoyable as first seeing it 18 years ago. I really would like to see a double-dip of this title on Blu-ray to maximize its quality but considering the two year delay to get this version, I would not expect it any time soon.
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Imperative programming languages and Functional programming languages.
two examples of both categories.
NOTE: Do not write unnecessarily long answer. Give to the point answer preferably in bulleted points.
The functional programming paradigm was explicitly created to support a pure functional approach to problem solving. Functional programming is a form of declarative programming.
A functional approach involves composing the problem as a set of functions to be executed. The primary reason to implement functional transformation as pure functions is that pure functions are composable: that is self-contained and stateless.
These characteristics bring the benefits like readability and maintainability. We can define carefully the input to each function, and what each function returns. Haskell/gofer like languages is purely functional.
In contrast, an imperative language uses a sequence of statements to determine how to reach a certain goal.
With an imperative approach, a developer writes code that describes in exacting detail the steps that the computer must take to accomplish the goal.
Functional languages are good when we have a fixed set of things and as our code evolves, we primarily add new operations on existing things. This can be accomplished by adding new functions which compute with existing data types and the existing functions left alone. This is sometimes referred to as algorithmic programming most mainstream languages including object-oriented programming (OOP) Languages such as c#, C++, and java were designed to primarily support imperative programming.
available in Java which makes its code reliable for wide adaption in the industry?
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There are many features that make java a more powerful programming language than many others like simplicity, Reliability, Security and portability.
One of the significant features that made java extremely popular and useful for internet was its platform independence. The language was suitable for creating both small components and complex standalone applications.
In java programming there is series of checks to ensure that the programs are completely reliable. Sensing probable problems and detecting run time errors ensure that all the programming issues are resolved beforehand.