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Top 5 Best RAM Brands for PC and Laptop
RAM memory is one of the most important components to have adequate performance in a computer. Therefore, it's essential to choose a device that is certified and that offers the best performance. In this sense, you may be wondering what are the best brands of RAM for PCs and laptops.
The most recognized manufacturers of RAM memory are G-Skill, Corsair, Kingston, Patriot and Crucial. Each of these brands offer different features that are more or less convenient for each user. They are companies that offer RAM from basic to high-end models.
In this article, we will explain in detail what are the benefits provided by each manufacturer and which is the best alternative. In addition, we will present some important criteria to consider when buying RAM, whether for a desktop or a laptop.
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Many people buy a generic RAM memory, and although in theory, it works without problems, it isn't a component that offers maximum performance. A recognized manufacturer guarantees the highest quality, the longest life span, and overall reliability.
For example, many generic brands specify that their RAM memory works at 3200 MHz when in practice they don't reach that speed. On the other hand, there are certified models that significantly increase the performance of a computer, depending on the rest of the components.
RAM memories from certified brands are prepared to be used intensively, regardless of the application. They are used for video games, design, programming, servers, among others.
In the following list, you can find the most important characteristics of the main manufacturers of RAM on the market. It's important to clarify that depending on the company, you will see more or fewer models for laptops.
A large part of RAM manufacturers focus on desktop computers, although of course, there are also some models for laptops. However, almost all laptops come with RAM specific to the general brand of the computer.
In any case, these are the best RAM brands on the market:
G-Skill Trident Z
For the vast majority of expert users in the world of computers, this is the best brand of RAM memory that exists. G-Skill is a company that has always been characterized by offering first-class products in every way. Its quality is Premium in any product, but it stands out the most in RAM memories.
Since the release of the DDR4 – 3600 MHz format, G-Skill has been at the forefront of memory construction. For example, its Trident Z Neo is one of the best gaming RAM at the moment, both in terms of performance and because of its great design.
This manufacturer offers an incredible variety of RAM, from some quite simple to 256 GB kits. Its modern finishes are very striking, usually, with silver, gold colors and RGB LED lighting.
All this has led to it being the favorite brand of almost all gaming enthusiasts. Despite all this, their prices are not as high as you think.
Corsair Vengeance PRO
We continue with one of the best-established brands in the world of computers. Corsair is a prestigious company that manufactures everything from computer towers to power supplies, including a whole series of peripherals.
This company is presented as the direct competitor to the previous one because its RAM memories have an excellent reputation. The Vengeance series is the most outstanding among all, and within it, there are different models to choose from.
It's possible to buy a simple RAM memory for a basic computer, but also a couple of high-end RAMs with the best performance. Their structure is robust and resistant, perfect on an aesthetic level, very attractive with its LED lights, among other features.
Additionally, high-end memories have a temperature controller to prevent overheating. And don't forget the lifetime warranty on these components.
Kingston HyperX Fury
Kingston is a manufacturer known to practically everyone since it's dedicated to the manufacture of different types of storage devices. Not only RAM memory but also USB devices and SD cards for mobile phones, among others. But going to what interests us, its RAM memories are great.
The HyperX Predator and HyperX Fury series are especially excellent, being memories compatible with practically all motherboards on the market. Additionally, it's interesting to know that its failure rate is the lowest among all brands, so it's one of the most reliable manufacturers.
At the performance level, although it is not at the highest level like Corsair or G-Skill, it does offer good performance, and for its quality/price ratio, it is completely worth it.
Patriot Viper Steel
This is one of the brands that dominates the quality/price ratio category because you will see really cheap products, but with phenomenal performance. As in the case of Corsair, it offers a lifetime guarantee on its memory modules, among which the Viper series stands out.
Even though RAM memories from this manufacturer don't provide the lowest latencies, they are a great option for this price range. Patriot is an alternative for those looking for good performance or for those who are not dedicated to competitive gaming. For example, the Viper Steel DDR4 is a very cheap way to complement a gaming computer.
Crucial RAM
The interesting thing about this company is that it sells DRAM to other well-known companies in the computer world, such as G-Skill, Kingston, and Corsair, which are brands that we have already described above. Well, this company also manufactures its own RAM memories.
In fact, it's one of the oldest electronics manufacturing companies on the market and even has its own chipset. Therefore, its RAM memories are among the cheapest on the market, although of course, they are not specialized in speed or low latency.
The first step is to decide on a manufacturer because let's remember that the brand is very influential in the performance, quality, and life span of the product. But apart from choosing a certified company, it's also relevant to take into account the following elements:
By capacity, we mean the number of GB that the memory can store in a volatile manner. The minimum recommended capacity for current computers is about 8 GB, although 16 GB would be ideal, especially for high-performance gaming equipment.
Buying a higher amount is not recommended for a conventional user given that you may not end up using all that amount of memory.
The frequency is the speed at which the clocks in RAM can work. The higher the frequency, the higher performance the memories will offer and it will be possible to reach FPS peaks. The minimum you should think about today is 2400 MHz, but 3000 MHz is not bad at all, especially since its price does not increase too much.
Finally, a speed higher than 3600 MHz is synonymous with high-end RAM memories.
Latency consists of the time that elapses between the request and the response, that is, the time that elapses from when an action is executed until it's displayed on the screen. Generally, you don't have to pay much attention to latency because it comes with a default setting that works for most users.
However, if you are into competitive gaming, anything that positively influences performance is welcome. In this case, the lower the latency, the faster the response speed of the RAM.
The values range from 25 ns to 4 ns, the latter being the best figure of all, although memories with this feature are not very cheap. Likewise, the level of latency is strictly related to the frequency of the memory.
Dual-channel technology allows two RAM memories to work together and thus take advantage of the maximum potential of each module. That is, instead of installing a single 8 GB memory, it's preferable to install 2 modules of 4 GB each.
This helps in distributing the memory load and avoiding saturation in a single module. This rule is applicable for any capacity.
On a visual level, you have the freedom to choose the RAM that is most appealing to you. There are simple and clean models, while others are more modern and have a very striking avant-garde design. Of course, keep in mind that all this can inflate the price of RAM a bit, and it is not something that influences its performance.
If you evaluate all these aspects, you will be able to buy a RAM memory from a certified manufacturer that offers excellent performance.
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Capture the Flag REDUX
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Capture the Flag REDUX – light up the dark for an outdoor adventure!
This game pumps up the excitement of the classic outdoor game Capture the Flag with glowing lights and new styles of play. Experience it anywhere with space to run — after sunset or inside with the lights off.
Number of Players: 4-20
Availability: In Stock Ready to Ship
Capture the Flag REDUX - light up the dark for an outdoor adventure! quantity
Play Capture the Flag with futuristic glow-in-the-dark lights
Exciting group game where all ages can play together
Get youth off their phones and TVs – and outdoors being active!
Includes 6 ALL-NEW games and 6 game variations
All batteries included and last 12 to 24 hours
Gameplay Options
All batteries included?
What age is it meant for?
If you can run, you can play! The most common ages of our players are 8-14 but something we're proud of is the way that multiple ages can play together. We've literally seen grandparents play with their grandchildren. It also works great for birthdays, family reunions, camps and icebreakers.
How many people can play?
It ranges from 4-20+, depending on the game chosen. The kit includes enough game pieces to play the traditional Capture the Flag game with up to ten players but our game "Invader" is perfect for as few as four people while Treasure Thieves and Ninja both allow for twenty or more people to play. You also can purchase additional wristbands and our 3-way game kit to allow for even more players.
Where can I play it?
As long as there's space to run freely — and safely — there's an opportunity to play this game. Backyards, parks, campgrounds: they all work. You also can play indoors with the lights off so long as the area is clear of obstructions. Indoor rec areas and gyms work especially well for this.
Are batteries included?
All required batteries are included.
Is it possible to replace the batteries?
All the batteries are 100% replaceable. To replenish batteries, use the following: LED Bracelets, 1 CR2032; Territory Lights & Jail Markers, 2 CR2032; Orbs, 3 AG3 batteries
How long do the batteries last?
The lights will last at full intensity for 8-10 hours. After that, they continue to light up for another 24-36 hours but will grow more dim with time.
What if a light isn't working when I first get the game?
Let us know and we'll send you a replacement within 48 hours
The bracelets are too large. How do I adjust them?
The bracelets contain small segmented grooves. You can easily trim them with scissors.
Can I play this in snow?
Yes, absolutely. While we don't recommend submerging our game pieces in water, they are water resistant enough to set atop snow. The glowing lights against the white snow are really quite beautiful!
Can I play this during the daytime?
If you want to play during the day, we recommend finding a safe and spacious indoor area where you can turn off the lights (such as a gymnasium). That said, you can still play outside during the day – all the game pieces will still be visible and functional – it just won't be as visually dynamic as at night.
Hear it straight from the players themselves!
29 reviews for Capture the Flag REDUX – light up the dark for an outdoor adventure!
SHANE M. – October 8, 2018
We first played this game at a camp and were hooked! It is awesome for big groups so we got one for our future camping trips and for sleepovers.
It's a simple game with lots of detailed strategies though. Mix in the fitness benefits and you can't go wrong.
I guess I didn't realize how much my family and I needed some more outdoor time. It is so easy to get stuck inside glued to a screen. I get on the kids for their phone use, but I was no better → watching football on the big screen for hours on Weekends.
We all feel better after running around in the woods or the backyard for a couple hours playing CTF Redux. There is no replacement for exercise…. except fun-based exercise! And that's what outdoor games like this have added to our family.
Getting to play when the sun goes down is a bonus. More time for games when you don't have to fit it in on a busy day. #NightFun
JP K. – October 5, 2018
For a couple of hours, I watch a group of teenagers running all over a park, united in their teamwork to defeat the opposing team. Remarkable to me was the fact that three or four of them had been socially somewhat excluded previously. Instantly, they became equal members of the team. That breakthrough for them continued later as they laughed and rehearsed how the game had gone. I've also talked to a number of families in my neighborhood who bought the game for a child's birthday. Each recounted that the game was being played not only with their family but with others who live in the neighborhood. Especially, they talked about how it had been a long time since the family had had so much fun together.
Tona V. – October 4, 2018
This game was really great! We played with our youth group and all the options made it a huge hit! Our orb was not working when we received it and they quickly sent us a new one! Great customer service!!
Brian – October 3, 2018
I experienced this game being played amongst a large group of high schoolers. It's a lot of fun!
The way that the kids had to use strategy, teamwork, and athletic ability also shows that this game has a positive influence on their development. The glowing element is really unique and adds a lot to it.
I definitely recommend this,
. – October 3, 2018
I was looking for a fun, outdoor activity to do with my youth group. They are a group of girls ages 10 and 11. The girls had so much fun and could've played for hours longer than we had time for.
They really got into the game, and even played all of the different variations. The set up is really simple and the rules are easy to follow, even if you are not familiar with Capture the Flag.
Becky S. – October 2, 2018
I think it's safe to say that not only our family but any of our friends or extended family who have gotten to play this absolutely love it! Tons of exercise, laughter and great memories to be had whenever we play.
It's honestly really cool as a mom to be inside with the windows open and hearing everyone outside interacting, screaming and laughing their heads off. No cell phones, no TV, no electronics!! Yay!!!!!!!!!! Back in the day, my husband and I played lots of night games with our friends. It's awesome to see that our kids are getting the same experience now but with super cool glow in the dark game pieces. There are several fun game variations that come with this and our favorites are, "Ghosts in the Graveyard, Traitor and the Zombie !" You know it's a major hit when the kids don't want to stop playing yet to open birthday presents and have cake and ice cream!
Patti H. – September 28, 2018
I was looking for a birthday gift for my ten-year-old twins that didn't involve a screen or a plug, that's when I came across Capture the Flag REDUX. So, I ordered it for them, and I'm so glad I did. They were so excited when they opened it and have loved it ever since. It was easy to set up and so much fun to play. It's so great to see all of my kids from ages 7 to 20 playing it together, and it makes me happy to see them off of their screens and doing something active. And, they are having fun trying all of the game variations on the cards. The pieces have held up great and are still really bright even after a lot of use. We even played it in the snow with our neighbors! I'm thinking it would make a great birthday gift or Christmas gift for my nephews and nieces this year!
Jeff M. – January 17, 2017
My kids can't wait to play this! We encourage the kids to stay off the electronics and get outside and play. We do a lot of camping and this is perfect gift.
We tested the components right away and found one of the markers was disabled. REDUX quickly remedied it with no delay.
Pros: Provides an awesome activity for the kids (and adults) at night.
Cons: It's best with a lot of players.
James K. – October 16, 2016
All the pieces glow very bright and the game is easy to play. I recommend this for any outdoor event…it will keep the kids busy for hours!
Todd K. – July 17, 2016
Playing Capture the Flag when I was a kid was a blast. I recently got the Redux version of Capture the Flag this year and played it with a group of young men from my church. I can tell you that I am no way in shape, all had a blast and it brought me back to my glory days as a kid. I would totally recommend this to anyone that loves the game.
Laurie R. – July 12, 2016
I've only gotten to play this once so far, but it was a lot of fun! My friends and I in our 20s and 30s but you're never too old to play, right?? We played the original version on the beach and it was pretty exhausting! (I'm not embarrassed to say I intentionally got caught once to catch my breath for a minute in jail – sorry team!). I'm excited to try out the expansions and playing in an environment with a few more obstructions… like the woods! Thinking this will be a great gift for my nephews, too.
Jesse P. – June 30, 2016
Absolutely a fantastic and fun game! My kids had a blast with their friends. They would play this every night. Definitely a great purchase and would recommend it to anyone. We did parents verse kids and everyone had so much fun. Fun for all ages!!!!!!
Keri C. – June 15, 2016
I bought this game for my daughters (ages 7, 10 & 11) birthday party. To say it was a hit would be a huge understatement. They love playing capture the flag with their friends at night all summer long, this was such a cool version of it. The bracelets are high quality and fit the kids well. If you needed more than 8 per team you could always use glow bracelets. The other LED lights that make the " jail " and game borders are bright enough to clearly see in the grass. The kit also comes with a bunch of cards with game variations on it. The led globes that are the "flags" seem to be made well too. They were thrown around quite a bit in a game of keep away by the losing team. If your kids like capture the flag they will love this. Also the company that makes it is has one of the most responsive customer service people. The package I received was clearly tampered with in the mail, they got right back to me and expedited shipping on a new box so it would arrive before the party.
Daniel L. – June 15, 2016
The kids really had a blast. Because the ages of the boys were between 9-10 (and my one nephew who is 6), it was a bit unorganized, but the kids got so excited about having everything lit up. One of my favorite things about the product is how the all the lit up gear really transformed a boring night into an awesome, exciting night for the kids. They got so amped up when I started turning all the gear on. The bright orbs is a creative substitute for regular flags too. Being able to track the "flags" and all the kids without worrying about them running all around in the dark was pretty nice too. Overall I'm very satisfied with the product. I'm sure as the kids get older they'll be able to play some of the more involved alternative playing styles.
Daniel K. – June 3, 2016
I bought this for the Military so they would have a fun game to play while they relaxed from a long day.
The game is fun, and it keeps the group entertained for a while. People of all ages like it. Amazing good time!
Doug F. – May 7, 2016
Capture the Flag REDUX is a cross between Capture the Flag, Kick the Can, Freeze Tag, and Cops & Robbers, all rolled into one adventure with a twist. To play, each adventurer must give up watching television or video games for the evening and instead head outside at night for a great evening of activity, strategy, friendship, safety, and socializing. My 11-year-old received the game for Christmas. Since that time, our fenced backyard has become the neighborhood meeting spot. At first, only kids in the 9 to 12-year-old range would come by, riding their bikes and throwing a football around until darkness took hold. Over the past month, the age range has expanded for kids from age 6 up through age 15 to join in the action. Further, I expect the trend to continue. Having just started on a new expansion Game Variation called Ninjas, this Variation actually sets up parameters to provide distinct team advantages vs. disadvantages. This is absolutely perfect as a solution to keeping the game exciting, challenging, and fair with a significant disparity in ages. The Ninjas Game Variation could not have come at a better time. I can legitimately say that our family has adopted the game into our weekend activities. When my 9-year-old has his birthday party in May, we did not go to a laser tag center, a bowling alley, a rock climbing wall, or an arcade. Instead, we set up a number of tents in the backyard, invited a number of neighbors to spend the night, and played Capture the Flag throughout the evening, with pizza and cake during breaks. While the kids were covered in LED lights for safety and to follow game rules, I simply spent a (fairly) quiet evening in the backyard hammock watching the fun. The impact of watching a large group of kids actively playing outside while having a blast completely obliterates any though of video games or television … it is a change in which I am proud to be a partner. This is truly a game changer (literally and metaphorically).
Misty A. – April 28, 2016
So much fun! We played with a 20 kids and 6 adults in a gymnasium. It was a blast running around in the dark and trying to get a strategy together while being attacked by other team. This is a great way to get kids moving! The kids enjoyed this way more than the usual flashlight tag. We had a few bracelets break when they hit the hardwood gym floor, this may not be an issue when playing outside in the grass. The company is helpful and responded quickly when I needed to get more bracelets for a larger crowd.
Peter S. – April 17, 2016
I was pleasantly surprised by how well this game was put together. My wife and I got it for our nieces since they have a big backyard and no shortage of energy. The game was ready right out of the box, requiring virtually no setup at all, and we had a ton of fun. And let's face it, glowing lights are just cool.
Dave K. – April 15, 2016
I bought two of these kits, one for a friend with 5 kids and for my own family of 3. I can honestly say that I love this modern version of capture the flag. I grew up playing this game with the neighborhood kids and later in scouts. It's been so fun to watch the kids enjoy this game and in a safer fashion (the lights do a lot to ensure that kids don't run into each other).
William T. – April 14, 2016
I brought the game along to a family vacation in the mountains and we set it up one night on the edge of a field, near a wooded area. We had great fun, especially as we were able to take cover behind trees, bushes, and boulders in order to conceal our advances. My nieces and nephews especially enjoyed it. Highly recommended.
Dawn Z. – December 2, 2015
I found this on thisiswhyimbroke.com (lol) while looking for a birthday gift for my soon-to-be 10 year old nephew. After reading the product description and other reviews, I figured this would make a good gift. However, I didn't expect it to be his favorite gift! He LOVED it. Unbeknownst to me when purchasing it, capture the flag is a neighborhood and boy scout favorite for him. It turns out he went door-to-door in the neighborhood recruiting players and his mom said he was even trying to recruit the girls! (for a 10 year old boy, that was a big deal) Anyways, this is a great idea, I think reasonably priced, and I totally recommend it.
Jennifer B. – November 26, 2015
We travel four states away each Christmas and have to travel with all of our gifts. We purchased a kit for each families cousins and they loved it! It has been a gift that spanned all the ages, was interesting to the boys and girls alike and is still being played by all this summer. It is also a favorite of my own kids to take to sleepovers! Well worth the money!
Kevin R. – November 9, 2015
We invited the families of our kids friends to play a game with us one evening at the local middle school sports field. It was a cold late autumn night. We divided into two equal teams and played. We played a few rounds, then decided to try a parents versus kids game. Here is how it went according to the kids…
At the beginning the kids thought it was hopeless. Luckily they had the fastest runner of the group on their team. At first the kids went to get the flag, and the parents were tagging all over the place. When there were only a couple of kids left the parents decided to go for the flag. Sadly they were blinded by their success so far in the game, they did not remember that the fastest runner was still free on the kids' team! The parents were dead meat. They got tagged before they could reach the flag. The student had become the sensei. The kids won and they have not let the parents forget it!
The parents did not cheat, and boy did we pay for it!
This game was the highlight of the year for parents and kids. The game is great for school age kids, teens, and their parents too! It really is a great time!
Thanks for the hours of outdoor fun!
Josh J. – September 22, 2015
My dad got a kit by being a Kickstarter backer. So my family all played it, my siblings and their kids. It was AWESOME!!! Not only did we adults have a blast, but the kids were having so much fun that it lead to one problem: the kids didn't want to go to bed! In fact, they were so upset when we told them that we'd only play one more game that a couple kids (6 or 7 years old) boycotted the last game to try to get us to keep playing (the rationale wasn't readily apparent to us, but, hey, kid logic…). Not only was it bedtime for the little ones, but the adults were exhausted! We even tried to make things more equal between kids and adults (we played with a mixture of each on both teams) by requiring adults to always be carrying a beverage. It was so much fun that I got my own kit! I highly recommend this as a way to get kids active. Kids (and apparently adults, too) LOVE night games!
Charlie R. – July 20, 2015
Anyone who has ever played the classic game of capture the flag knows what fun it can be, and this product makes it possible for kids to be chasing and hiding in utter darkness. How cool is that! The game comes with a variety of ingenious glow-in-the-dark and light-up apparatuses. My kids have used the kit several times so far, and it goes without a hitch. They can set up boundaries, designate jails, and arrange teams with different colored glow-in-the-dark wrist bands, and begin playing the game in minutes. The clear markers for boundaries and teams cut down on arguments (which any parent can appreciate).
So far, the only issue we've had so far is that one of the orbs doesn't seem to light up as bright as the other, but that's a very minor issue.
All in all, it is a great product that does everything you could ask it to, and makes an already fun game even more entertaining!
Heather B. – June 27, 2015
We got this game for our son's tenth birthday party and then hosted a boys vs. dads game of Capture the Flag. The fun was WAY more than any of us bargained for!! The glow-in-the-dark aspect of this game takes the thrill of the experience to the next level! Both the ten-year-olds and the forty-year-olds LOVED it!! I HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend!!
Ash B. – June 25, 2015
First — I love this game. End of story. Go buy it. You'll love it and have it for years to come.
Second — I rarely leave reviews. I actually bought my game through a friend who is friends with the creator. This is an independently developed and manufactured game, so every bit of word-of-mouth helps! Apparently this is the brainchild of a former Boy Scout and current filmmaker in LA, so it's very cool. Since he doesn't have the advertising budget of the mega-big-guys, I figure I'd help out and leave a review for you nice folks.
I bought the game in LA, after playing at a friend's Memorial Day BBQ. Super-fun. Kinda felt bad, because I think it was supposed to be for the little kids, but if you give a crew of 30-somethings a keg + this game = awesomeness and hilarity!! Best time ever.
I took my game to NYC for a family BBQ (I heart BBQs), and again… awesomeness. What was fun was the different environments! In LA, we played up in a huge backyard near Ventura so it was very much a drunk-falling-touch game. In NYC, it was a street game. No rough housing, well less rough-housing, 'cause no one wants to kiss pavement — but it still rocked! I ended up leaving my box behind for my sister + family.
Perhaps I'll buy another… 🙂
Dallin K. – June 25, 2015
An LED enhanced version of the greatest game of all time. With indefinite sets of multi-hour youth group engagement (managment), various game instructions to keep things fresh, and the versatility to entertain 6 to 60 year olds hour on end.. what's not to like?!
Nicholas M. – June 11, 2015
This game is a blast to play outdoors in the dark! Love the creative game suggestions, too. What a cool, fun idea!
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AUSTRIAN POST IN 2012:
Higher sales and earnings (EBIT +8.9%); Parcel & Logistics Division posts positive results again
Dividend proposal of EUR 1.80 per share
- Higher revenue
- Revenue up 0.7% (+ 1.9% excl. Benelux) to EUR 2,366.1m
- Revenue increase in both divisions compared to the previous year
- Further increase in earnings
- EBITDA margin of 11.5%
- EBIT rise of 8.9% to EUR 182.4
- Strong cash flow and solid balance sheet
- Operating cash flow ensures future-oriented investments and dividends
- Free cash flow before acquisitions/divestments up 5.7% to EUR 170.5m (EUR 2.52 per share)
- Early application of IAS 19 (revised) has no material effects on financial reporting
- Attractive dividends
- Continuation of attractive dividend policy
- Dividend proposal of EUR 1.80 per share to the Annual General Meeting
- Outlook for 2013
- Stable or slightly rising revenue expected in 2013
- EBITDA margin once again within the targeted range of 10-12%
AUSTRIAN POST AT A GLANCE
The national and international business environment faced by Austrian Post and its customers during the 2012 financial year was characterised by a generally uncertain economic climate. The Austrian Post Group developed very satisfactorily during the reporting year against the backdrop of these prevailing macroeconomic conditions. "This performance once again underlined the fact that the strategic direction of the Group is the right one. Accordingly, we strengthened our market position in our domestic market of Austria in 2012, both in the mail and parcel businesses. At the same time, growth opportunities were exploited in the promising emerging markets of South East and Eastern Europe", says Austrian Post CEO Georg Pölzl.
Group revenue improved to EUR 2,366.1m. Both operating divisions, the Mail & Branch Network Division and the Parcel & Logistics Division, posted revenue increases. This solid development of the divisions is also reflected in the Group's operating results. EBIT climbed by 8.9% in 2012 to EUR 182.4m. In particular, the Parcel & Logistics Division achieved an increase in earnings and is profitable again. This can be attributed to the solid development of the domestic market as well as the performance improvement in its international business.
The Mail & Branch Network Division was once again negatively impacted by the ongoing substitution of traditional letters by electronic forms of communication. In addition, advertising expenditures proved to be rather volatile due to the economic environment. The restructuring of the branch network and the related efficiency increases contributed to the division's positive development. Austrian Post's presence in its domestic market of Austria expanded to 1,931 postal service points, of which 1,376 are now third-party operated postal partners. Looking beyond Austria's borders, the mail business in 2012 was characterised by focused growth. The entry into further promising growth markets in South East and Eastern Europe was accomplished following the acquisition of the market leader in unaddressed direct mail items in Poland, and the stake purchased in a Bulgarian company. At the same time, Austrian Post's shareholding in its Romanian subsidiary was increased to 100%.
The Parcel & Logistics Division disproportionately profited from the good environment prevailing in the Austrian parcel business and increased its market shares. Based on a record volume of 65m parcels, Austrian Post's market leadership in the private customer segment featuring a 75% market share was confirmed once again. At the same time, the market share of business customers expanded to 22%. In the international parcel business, the focus of the division's activities in 2012 was on the profitability of the services rendered by Austrian Post. In this regard, the unprofitable subsidiaries in the Benelux region were disposed of, and a comprehensive performance improvement programme was launched in Germany. The top priority in the coming years will be on further enhancing the profitability of the Parcel & Logistics Division.
Cash flow from operating activities amounting to EUR 246.7m in 2012 served as the basis for extensive investments to safeguard the future of the business and sustainably increase efficiency, as well as to continue Austrian Post's attractive dividend policy. The objective remains to further develop dividends in line with the Group net profit. Due to the good business development, combined with a solid balance sheet and a strong cash flow, the distribution of a dividend amounting to EUR 1.80 per share for the 2012 financial year will be proposed to the Annual General Meeting scheduled for April 18, 2013, a rise of 5.9% from the previous year. The dividend yield based on the share price at the beginning of March 2013 is 5.8%.
In future, our focus will be on compensating for declining letter mail volumes by achieving growth in the parcel and logistics business, and exploiting opportunities in future growth markets. "For me it is important to continue decisively in fulfilling customer needs and increasing the level of service in the future as well. The further development of self-service solutions and the simplification of logistics processes results in significantly greater comfort for our customers and, simultaneously, efficiency improvements in our operating business", Georg Pölzl adds.
The medium-term revenue growth objective of 1-2% annually remains unchanged. With respect to its sustainable earnings development, Austrian Post will continue to strive to generate an EBITDA margin within the targeted range of 10-12%.
REVENUE DEVELOPEMENT IN DETAIL
REVENUE BY DIVISION*
EUR m 2011 2012 Change in % Q4 2011 Q4 2012
revenue 2,348.7 2,366.1 0.7% 638.7 643.2
Revenue excl.
subsidiaries**2,304.4 2,348.9 1.9% 627.6 643.2
Mail & Branch
Network*** 1,500.7 1,508.2 0.5% 409.7 417.0
Parcel &
Division 846.5 858.1 1.4% 228.5 226.1
subsidiaries**802.2 840.9 4.8% 217.3 226.1
in Austria 250 250 – 61 62
* External sales of the divisions
** The closing of the disposal of trans-o-flex Netherland as at March 15, 2012, for trans-o-flex Belgium as at May 31, 2012
*** Reporting according to the new segment structure as of January 1, 2012; figures for 2011: pro-forma consolidation
Austrian Post succeeded in increasing total revenue in 2012 by 0.7%, to EUR 2,366.1m. Adjusted to take account of the disposed and deconsolidated subsidiaries in the Benelux region, the year-on-year revenue increase would have totalled 1.9%. Thus, Group revenue developed very satisfactorily against the backdrop of an uncertain economic situation.
Revenue in the Mail & Branch Network Division rose slightly by 0.5%, to EUR 1,508.2m. Letter mail and direct mail volumes did not develop uniformly. The letter mail business continues to be impacted by the structurally-related volume decline caused by the electronic substitution of traditional letters. In turn, advertising mail showed a high level of volatility during the course of the year. In particular, the uncertain cyclical development dampened advertising expenditures. However, divisional revenue was also impacted by positive effects: On the one hand, there was a volume shift from direct mail items to higher quality letter mail products. In addition, online shopping shipments are increasingly being sent as letter mail items instead of parcels. Moreover, the change in the product portfolio of Austrian Post as of May 1, 2011 continued to deliver positive effects in the first four months of the 2012 financial year compared to 2011. Revenue and costs of Branch Services, which are now included in the Mail & Branch Network Division, declined during the period under review as a consequence of the structural transformation of the network. On balance, Austrian Post featured a total of 1,931 postal service points as at December 31, 2012, of which 1,376 are third-party operated postal partner offices.
Revenue of the Parcel & Logistics Division rose by 1.4% in 2012, to EUR 858.1m. This figure includes the revenue of the disposed Benelux subsidiaries until their deconsolidation. Adjusted for these companies, revenue in the 2012 financial year climbed 4.8%. From a regional perspective, the Austrian parcel market generated the highest growth of about 11%.
In line with revenue development (+ 0.7%), operating expenses for raw materials, consumables and services used also climbed correspondingly by 0.9% to EUR 766.9m. For example, cost increases arose as a result of increased purchases of external transport services, the introduction of automatic pre-sorting for direct mail items in the collective advertising envelope KUVERT as well as higher commissions for postal partner offices, which is related to the structural changes in the branch network.
Staff costs rose by 3.9% year-on-year to EUR 1,091.4m. This figure mainly consists of operational staff costs as well as non-operational staff costs in the Group, which are primarily designed to enable a sustainable improvement in the cost structure. On balance, non-operational staff costs in 2012 amounted to about EUR 55m (after about EUR 33m in 2011), encompassing restructuring measures, provisions and severance payments. Severance payments totalling EUR 26.1m arose during the reporting period within the context of the ongoing readjustment of the company's business operations. Furthermore, various provisions were set aside, for example for the voluntary social plan, uncertain liabilities related to charges and contributions, employee under-utilisation and for employees transferring to the federal public service. The adjustment of the parameters for the valuation of provisions, for example changes in the discount interest rate, resulted in an additional burden of EUR 11.0m in 2012.
In the 2012 financial year, earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) of the Austrian Post Group decreased by 3.8% to EUR 271.2m. This included an at equity impairment loss of EUR 9.6m. The EBITDA margin amounted to 11.5%, and was thus at the upper end of the targeted range of 10–12%, as forecast. Depreciation, amortisation and impairment losses of Austrian Post totalled EUR 88.8m in the reporting period. Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) of Austrian Post improved by 8.9% in 2012 to EUR 182.4m, corresponding to an EBIT margin of 7.7%.
EBIT BY DIVISION
Total EBIT 167.5 182.4 +8,9% 58.0 56.8
Network* 277.1 272.5 –1.7% 80.2 83.5
Logistics -28,2 25.3 >100% –22.6 8.9
Corporate –81.4 –114.8 –41.1% 0.4 –35.6
Earnings per
share 1.82 1.82 0.0% 0.65 0.42
* Reporting according to the new segment structure as of January 1, 2012; figures for 2011: pro-forma consolidation
From a divisional perspective, the Mail & Branch Network Division generated an EBIT of EUR 272.5m in the 2012 financial year, slightly below the prior-year level due to the above-mentioned impairment loss. The Parcel & Logistics Division managed a strong improvement in earnings from a Group perspective. The division succeeded in achieving an EBIT of EUR 25.3m, compared to the 2011 financial year, which had been impacted by the negative balance sheet effects of the disposal of the subsidiaries in Belgium and the Netherlands. The improved earnings should serve as the basis for further positive development of the division. EBIT of the Corporate Division was down from minus EUR 81.4m in 2011 to minus EUR 114.8m in 2012. This difference can be mainly attributed to the non-operational staff costs described above. These expenses particularly involved severance payments, changes in the discount interest rate, and various provisions for the voluntary social plan and uncertain liabilities related to charges and contributions in 2012.
The other financial result of Austrian Post amounted to minus EUR 30.8m in 2012, which is attributable to the write-down of the company's indirect shareholding in the bank BAWAG P.S.K. by EUR 28.4m. The underlying reasons for this impairment were two-fold: on the one hand, the reduced valuation of the investment itself, and on the other hand, a dilution of the share held by Austrian Post following the restructuring of the holding and financing structure of BAWAG P.S.K. and the stake in the bank acquired by a new large investor. Austrian Post did not participate in the capital increase implemented as part of the recapitalisation of BAWAG P.S.K. The objective of Austrian Post has primarily been to ensure a successful cooperation on an operational level with respect to the jointly operated branch offices.
The tax burden in 2012 amounted to EUR 28.4m. The decline in income tax expenses is due to the lower assessment base and the recognition of deferred tax assets on tax loss carry-forwards. After deducting income tax, the Group net profit (profit after tax for the period) amounted to EUR 123.2m, at precisely the same level as in the previous year. Thus, earnings per share remained constant at EUR 1.82 for the 2012 financial year.
Operating cash flow before changes in working capital amounted to EUR 254.6m in 2012, or EUR 6.0m above the comparable prior-year period. Taking account of the cash flow from changes in net working capital totalling minus EUR 7.9m, cash flow from operating activities was EUR 246.7m, an increase of EUR 18.5m from the previous year.
These funds were mainly devoted to future-oriented investments in 2012. EUR 86.2m was invested in property, plant and equipment and intangible assets (CAPEX), whereas EUR 39.3m involved acquisitions or divestments of subsidiaries. After deducting the entire cash flow from investing activities, free cash flow amounted to EUR 131.3m. The free cash flow generated during the reporting period thus once again surpassed the dividend of EUR 114.8m distributed in 2012 for the 2011 financial year.
The early application of IAS 19 (revised) did not have any significant effects on financial reporting. With the exception of a few minor earnings effects, in which earnings in 2011 were adjusted in accordance to new regulations, there were no accounting effects. Changes in provisions for pensions and termination benefits were already fully recognised in the past in profit and loss.
The balance sheet implies a solid equity ratio of 42%. Moreover, Austrian Post has a high level of liquidity, in the light of the fact that the available cash and cash equivalents far surpass the total financial liabilities.
During the period under review, the average number of employees at Austrian Post (in full-time equivalents) fell by 188 people compared to the prior-year figure, to 23,181. Most of Austrian Post's labour force, namely 20,598 full-time equivalent employees (2011: 20,674), work in Austria.
Austrian Post assumes that its revenue development in 2013 will be dominated by three major trends: electronic substitution of letters, the development of the advertising industry, and the national and international volume development of parcels. The medium-term revenue growth target of 1–2% per year defined by Austrian Post remains unchanged. In the light of a 1.9% revenue increase in 2012 (excl. the Benelux subsidiaries), which is at the upper end of the targeted range, the company expects a stable or slightly positive revenue development in 2013.
The basis for this assessment is the ongoing volume decline in letter mail volumes. Austrian Post expects the decrease to amount to 3–5% p.a., reflecting international trends. In contrast, there could be a stabilisation in direct mail volumes in 2013 following the drop in advertising mail volumes in the period under review. Generally speaking, the advertising industry is more dependent on cyclical
developments. However, Austrian Post expects that direct mail, an efficient advertising tool, will continue to maintain its importance in the future as part of the marketing mix of companies. With respect to parcel volumes, Austrian Post continues to anticipate robust growth in its business with the private customer segment, whereas the intense level of competition is likely to continue in the business customer segment.
Increasing the profitability of the services rendered continues to be a key focal point of the Group's activities. In particular, Austrian Post will continue to promote efficiency increases in its parcel and logistics business as a follow-up to the successes which have already been achieved. With respect to sustainable earnings development, Austrian Post confirms the targeted EBITDA margin in the range of 10%–12%. The company is also striving to achieve a further improvement in earnings before interest and tax.
The operating cash flow generated by Austrian Post will continue to be prudently used mainly to finance sustainable efficiency improvements, structural measures and future-oriented investments. Austrian Post anticipates total capital expenditure to reach a level of about EUR 90m in 2013. This will primarily focus on replacement investments in existing facilities as well as the continuous modernisation and efficiency enhancement. Acquisitions, which aim to round off and safeguard Austrian Post's core business, are possible.
The Management Board of Austrian Post will propose to the upcoming Annual General Meeting scheduled for April 18, 2013, to distribute a dividend of EUR 1.80 per share for the 2012 financial year. Once again, the company is continuing its attractive dividend policy, based on a solid balance sheet structure and the generated cash flow. Austrian Post aims to achieve a dividend payout ratio to shareholders of at least 75% of Group net profits. The dividend should develop further in line with Group net profits assuming a continuation of the company's good business development.
PERFORMANCE OF DIVISIONS
MAIL & BRANCH NETWORK DIVISION
Divisional revenue rose slightly by 0.5% in 2012 to EUR 1,508.2m. The current financial year was shaped by economic uncertainties in addition to structural trends.
In the Letter Mail business, revenue improved by 2.7% from the prior-year period to EUR 784.6m. The trend towards decreasing letter mail volumes related to electronic substitution continued. However, this structural trend was counteracted by volume shifts from direct mail items to higher quality letter mail products as well as the increase in Internet orders, which are no longer sent as parcels but as letter mail items in response to customer demands. In addition, changes in the product portfolio of the Letter Mail segment, which took effect on May 1, 2011, still continued to deliver positive contributions to revenue growth in the first four months of the 2012 financial year.
Revenue in Austrian Post's Direct Mail business fell slightly to EUR 445.2m in 2012. Increased volatility was perceptible during the course of the year, which is primarily attributable to economic uncertainty. In particular, business was characterised by a negative volume development starting in the middle of 2012, but the situation improved towards the end of the year. In addition, mail order customers faced structural problems, leading them to reduce their shipment volumes. In contrast, revenue of the Media Post business improved by 4.4% in 2012, to EUR 143.7m.
Both revenue and costs declined in the former Branch Network Division, which is now reported under Branch Services. Half of the revenue decline is due to the reclassification of the value logistics business as part of the Parcel & Logistics Division, the other half as a consequence of declining revenue from retail goods and financial services.
On balance, EBIT of the Mail & Branch Network Division fell by 1.7% to EUR 272.5m. This includes an impairment loss of EUR 9.6m relating to the joint venture MEILLERGHP, which is consolidated at equity.
PARCEL & LOGISTICS DIVISION
External sales of the Parcel & Logistics Division climbed by 1.4% in 2012, to EUR 858.1m. As at March 15, 2012, an agreement was signed with PostNL regarding its acquisition of the Austrian Post subsidiaries in the Netherlands and Belgium. Adjusted to take account of the former Benelux subsidiaries, the Parcel & Logistics Division achieved a 4.8% revenue increase on a year-on-year comparison.
Since the beginning of the year, the company Post.Wertlogistik GmbH specialising in value logistics has been a new part of the portfolio offered by the Parcel & Logistics Division, whereas it was previously assigned to Austrian Post's former Branch Network Division. In addition, the firm Systemlogistik Distribution GmbH acquired as at May 31, 2012, expands the range of services offered by the division with respect to the warehousing, picking and packing of goods.
The Premium Parcel business (parcel delivery within 24 hours), which is mainly used in the business-to-business segment, generated revenue of EUR 650.8m in 2012 (EUR 635.4m excluding Benelux). The German trans-o-flex Group accounted for about three-quarters of this revenue. trans-o-flex is, at present, clearly focusing on the implementation of an efficiency enhancement programme in its distribution logistics. Accordingly, revenue remained stable. In contrast, parcel volumes of business customers increased at an above average rate in Austria, where Austrian Post increased its market share to 22%, as planned. Strong volume growth was achieved in South East and Eastern Europe in 2012 against the backdrop of intensified price pressure.
The Standard Parcel business, which mainly involves shipments to private customers, also posted growth. Revenue rose by 6.6%, to EUR 177.8m, with growth primarily witnessed in the Austrian market.
On balance, EBITDA of the Parcel & Logistics Division improved to EUR 46.6m. EBIT in 2012 amounted to EUR 25.3m, significantly above the prior-year level, which was considerably burdened by the negative impact on the balance sheet arising from the disposal of the Benelux subsidiaries. This earnings contribution, as reflected in an EBIT margin of 2.9%, is a good starting point for the further development of the division.
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Integration of Nature and Technology for Smart Cities
Integration of Nature and Technology for Smart Cities pp 225-261 | Cite as
Integration of Mother Nature into Smart Buildings
Helen Santiago Fink
Ingrid Kaltenegger
First Online: 18 March 2016
Running in a park, cuddling with a pet and enjoying the views of the mountains or the seaside are common behaviors that define human beings' affinity for nature. It is this that constitutes the concept of biophilia—human beings' inherent relationship (or love from "philia") with the natural environment and other livings. Yet, biophilia goes beyond seemingly superficial interests to denote a human dependency on the natural environment for biological and physical existence. Human beings are part of the global biosphere and source essential resources to live and build our homes, businesses, and communities from nature. We are physically, economically, and socially intertwined with the natural environment for the air we breathe, raw materials we procure, and interactions we seek with other living species.
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Fink H.S., Kaltenegger I. (2016) Integration of Mother Nature into Smart Buildings. In: Integration of Nature and Technology for Smart Cities. Springer, Cham
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Kim Cattrall, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon filming on location for Sex And The City 2 on the Streets of Manhattan on September 8, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by James Devaney/WireImage)
Disparity
Male reviewers of TV shows on IMDB give lower scores to female-led shows
In the world of online reviews of popular TV shows, one thing is clear: Men do not love shows starring women. An analysis by the statistics website FiveThirtyEight of the ratings of popular shows on IMDb found that shows with more men in them rated better than shows with an equal split of men and women or shows that featured mainly women. The top 100 male-skewing shows had a ranking of 8.2 on IMDb, while the average rating for a female-skewing show was only 7.4. That imbalance, according to writer Walt Hickey, is largely because the male users on IMDb rate female-led shows lower than women rate them, and male users outnumber female users on IMDb. Female users of IMDb rated both types of shows about the same.
Sex and the City, which won a slew of Emmys, Golden Globes and Screen Actors Guild Awards during its six-season run on HBO, has a lower rating on IMDB than the average English-language television show. Why are the ratings so low? In part, according to the Hickey, because the male users that made up more than 40 percent of reviewers for the show assigned it a low rating, an average of 5.8. The male perspective dropped the overall rating of the show from an 8.1 to a 7.3.
"Whether you like Sex and the City or not, its score is being sabotaged by one gender; it's time to ask whether user scores are truly as objective as they purport to be," Hickey writes.
Read the full story at FiveThirtyEight.
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Android News / Motorola / The Motorola One Action Can Be Yours At Release If You Pre-Order Now
The Motorola One Action Can Be Yours At Release If You Pre-Order Now
Motorola's mid-range smartphone, the Motorola One Action, has now been sighted up for pre-order in the U.S. The Motorola One Action was announced back in August, billed as a camera first phone with great all-around performance.
On the inside, Motorola equipped the One Action with a Samsung-built octa-core 2.2GHz Exynos 9609 chipset. That's backed up by 4GB of memory and 128GB of expandable storage. Motorola packed that into a glass and metal frame along with a 10W fast-charging 3,500mAh battery. The 6.3-inch Full HD+ CinemaVision display at the front of the device comes in at a taller-than-average ratio of 21:9.
At the top-left-hand side of that display, Motorola embedded a 12-megapixel front-facing camera. The company placed that in a hole-shaped cutout instead of using a notch or camera-raising mechanism.
The Motorola One Action differs from other Motorola One-branded handsets because of the cameras at the back of the device. But it also differs in terms of design with regard to those cameras. Those are arranged in a verticle strip instead of a circular housing nearer the middle. The center space is reserved for a fingerprint scanner.
The ratio of the phone is designed to go along with the cameras in that it allows shooting in a more cinematic fashion. That's because the primary snapper is a 16-megapixel camera with a 117-degree field-of-view. Additionally, that can be used with quad-pixel technology, allowing a 2um pixel size for low light shooing. Support is provided for a variety of ratios to match different media types. Those are 21:9, 18:9, and 16:9.
Secondary to that camera is a 12-megapixel sensor with a 1.25um pixel size. Finally, Motorola incorporated a 5-megapixel camera to handle depth-sensing and effects.
Motorola One Action isn't running Android One in the US
Contrary to how the Motorola One branding has been used in the past, this smartphone actually doesn't ship with Android One in the U.S. It does in other parts of the world. In that region, it's running a custom near-stock variant of Android 9 Pie instead.
Motorola hasn't provided details regarding the reasoning behind that decision, but there are several implications of that. The biggest of those is that Motorola won't be required by Google policy to provide updates over an extended period of time. That policy would force Motorola to provide security patches for three years in a timely fashion. Google also encourages at least two years of major Android firmware updates with the program.
Now, that doesn't mean that users in the U.S. won't see those updates. Conversely, it does indicate that Motorola won't be obligated to provide them in any sense of the word. In all other regards, the U.S. variant should be almost identical. Motorola hasn't detailed what other changes there might b. But the phone should offer a nearly 'pure' Android experience right out of the box.
Availability and cost
Best Buy doesn't list shipment dates for the Motorola One Action. Instead, the site indicates that pre-ordered devices will arrive as early as on the day the phone releases. That's scheduled for October 31. But whether or not a pre-order arrives on that date is likely limited based on availability and exactly when the phone is pre-ordered. So those who want it to arrive on release day will want to order sooner than later.
Both Pearl White and Denim Blue versions of the gadget are available for just a penny under $350 at Best Buy. The store is also offering six-month financing at $58.34 per month. Another promotional offer put up by the store takes $50 off that price for those who pick up a "phone, SIM and refill card."
Best Buy indicates that the device will work with any major U.S. carrier or MVNOs operating on their respective networks.
Select other retailers such as B&H Photo have the device listed at just $299.99, as per a promotional offer from Motorola.
Motorola One Action - $349.99
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Early blight on tomatoes, potatoes, peppers and eggplant. Can it be subdued?
Alternaria solani is the fungus causing Early Blight. Spring brings the rain, wind, and insects traveling from plant to plant plus a hidden visitor of Alternaria solani spores. Overhead irrigation, tools, infected seed and working in the garden when wet also support spore dispersal and growth. Rain splashing from the soil, carry these spores to your plants.
Spores enter the plant through leaf surfaces or wounded plant material. The fungus spores can linger, producing many "seasons" of infection and take advantage of the hot, wet weather of late summer.
Early Blight is favored by warm temperatures and extended periods of leaf wetness from frequent rain, fog, or dew. Warm, humid temperatures of 75-86 degrees increase the likelihood of infection.
Once the spores have "attacked", infections have occurred and become the most important source of new spore production and rapid spread of the blight. Lesions generally appear quickly under warm, moist conditions on older foliage and are usually visible within 5-7 days after infection.
Early blight can develop quickly mid- to late season and is more severe when plants are stressed by poor nutrition, drought, other diseases, or pests.
Dark spots will start showing on the older leaves of your tomatoes, potatoes, Bell pepper, hot pepper and eggplant.
These spots will look like concentric rings.
Spots enlarge becoming leathery, merge and leaves start to hang withered or fall off.
Younger leaves will start showing black spots as well as the stems.
As the leaves fall, the fruit has no shading and succumb to sunscald. This will also cause reduced fruiting as there is less leafing for photosynthesis.
Infected fruit have dark, sunken, leathery spots near the stem end. Both green and ripe fruit are affected.
Tomatoes will rot from the stem to the inside of the fruit.
Tubers of the potato vine develop dark specks resulting in a corky potato.
What can be done to stop this blight?
Apply mulch (black plastic, straw, newspaper, biodegradable weed barrier) to protect the plant from spore splashing from the soil onto lower leaves. Remember early blight is a soil borne disease.
Provide plenty of space between the plants. Good air flow will help keep the plants dry.
Pick off affected/infected leaves and remove them from the garden, bagged; dispose with household garbage. Burning is equally effective.
Wash your hands and/or gloves when you finish in the blighted area.
Change your clothes to reduce further spore dispersal.
Wash/disinfect any tools used in the blighted area.
Use a biofungicide spray: Bacillus subtilis, (Serenade® MAX) and Bacillus pumilis (Sonata®) with compost tea. Read label for application.
Copper products, hydrogen peroxide, and potassium bicarbonate can be used against early blight . Read the label for application.
Garlic, neem oil and seaweed extract have also been shown to be effective in reducing the severity of early blight disease on tomatoes. Spray and apply as label directs.
Do not work in the garden when it is wet after rain, morning dew or fog.
Use drip irrigation as this will keep the plants dry.
Rotate your tomatoes, potatoes, Bell and hot peppers and eggplant every three to four years with small grains (wheat, barley, rye, oats, sorghum), corn and legumes (peanuts, peas, cowpeas, green beans, long beans, runner beans, fava beans, soybeans, Southern peas, sugar snap peas). If you are limited on space consider container and vertical gardening giving your soil time to regain its health and decrease the spore population.
Amend your soil with compost during late fall as it supports microorganisms that contribute to biological control in the soil.
Nightshade and horsenettle serve as alternative hosts for the disease. Remove them from your garden area.
Tomato stakes and cages should be disinfected (hydrogen peroxide or diluted bleach solution) and rinsed prior to storage. All dried plant material must be removed, bagged or burned.
Be alert to weather changes.
Become a plant detective. Get out to the garden daily and observe for any changes. You won't be sorry as you are on the watch for disease. Removing leaves at the first sign of infection will slow the spread of Early Blight.
Do not compost any diseased plant material.
Do not save seed from diseased fruit as Early Blight survives within them.
Are there Early Blight "resistant" tomato varieties? More like partially resistant.
What is a good strategy for potatoes?
Choose resistant varieties such as long season as they are usually more resistant – Certified seed potatoes.
Choose a short season variety, plant early and harvest before Early Blight invades.
Separate your potatoes from your tomatoes to decrease cross infection.
Give wider spacing to access better drying and air flow.
Be aware of the moisture in the soil. Do not over water.
Yes, Early Blight can be subdued if you are vigilant.
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Bookmarked this. Thanks for sharing!
Glad to know this is helpful. Last year my tomatoes had Early Blight in mid-September as the drought had been severe. Glad to pass on my experiences with gardening.


We need some advanced settings of the wireless adapter and the network connection itself stored in the image, captured by HDPM.
When deploying this image to the original T620, everything works fine. Whe deploying to others T620, the wireless adapter settings are lost. That means, the originial wireless adapter is "in the background", and the wireless adapter of the deplyoed thin client gets #2. That's why the settings are "lost".
How do I have to configure, capture and deploy the thin client image?
Have you tried deploying a default image, and then deploy an _Apply Settings | Network task ?
and because WLAN, in cached mode ?
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I deployed the image which has been captured on both ways, cached and non-cached.
With the _Apply Settings it isn't possible to configure wireless adapters. It's only possible to set DHCP and DNS for the default network card. How to get the wireless adapter in there?
When Cloning the netwrok settings from my master client, it capture's only the default network card (LAN), even if the wireless adapter is active and connected to a wireless network.
Created a hp support ticket too last week, but didnt get an answer yet.
Perhaps problem with HPDM 4.7 SP6..


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Q: GetObject with edge.js I'm currently working to replace my ActiveX-Implementation in IE through a REST-API based on node.js with running edge.js
So far the basic examples from the page implementing worked pretty well. I have my index.js set up to
var edge = require('edge');
var edgeVb = require('edge-vb');
var path = require('path');

var helloVb = edge.func('vb', path.join(__dirname, 'simpleVbFunction.vb'));

helloVb('Testing with String', (err, res) => {
    if(err) throw err;
    console.log(res);
});

And the simpleVbFunction.vb as
Async Function(Input As Object) As Task(Of Object)
    Return Await Task.Run(Function()
        Return "NodeJS Welcomes: " & Input.ToString()
    End Function)
End Function

So far so good. Now i want to be able to access an application running on the machine running node.js. In this case Catia (could as well be Excel though)
Usually for this I'd use a simpleVbFunction.vb like this
Async Function(Input As Object) As Task(Of Object)
    Return Await Task.Run(Function()
        Dim CATIA as Object
        set CATIA = GetObject(, "CATIA.Application")
        Return CATIA.ActiveDocument.Application.FullName
    End Function)
End Function

However this does not work. I'm getting the following error.

Error: Unable to compile VB code.
      ----> Errors when compiling as a CLR library:
      C:\Users\xxxxxx\AppData\Local\Temp\4hf2uw3z.0.vb(1,0) : error BC30203: Bezeichner erwartet.
      ----> Errors when compiling as a CLR async lambda expression:
      C:\Users\xxxxxx\AppData\Local\Temp\cypj4ltp.0.vb(7,0) : error BC30451: "GetObject" ist nicht deklariert. Auf das Objekt kann
  aufgrund der Schutzstufe möglicherweise nicht zugegriffen werden.
      at Error (native)
      at Object.exports.func (C:\Users\xxxxxx\coding\node\tst_win32ole\node_modules\edge\lib\edge.js:169:17)
      at Object. (C:\Users\xxxxxx\coding\node\tst_win32ole\index.js:6:20)
      at Module._compile (module.js:570:32)
      at Object.Module._extensions..js (module.js:579:10)
      at Module.load (module.js:487:32)
      at tryModuleLoad (module.js:446:12)
      at Function.Module._load (module.js:438:3)
      at Timeout.Module.runMain [as _onTimeout] (module.js:604:10)
      at ontimeout (timers.js:386:14)

Now I have to admin my VB.NET skills are a little bit rusty and this might just be an error in my VB-Code but I think it's something else. Has anyone of you been able to access a COM-Object via edge.js and if yes how was this possible?
[edit]
OK. I came a little further by switching to C# from VB (At least the code commented out to access the name of the Excel Application works). But this opened another problem. My code here looks like this
using System.Threading.Tasks;
using System;
using System.Runtime.InteropServices;
// using INFITF;

   public class Startup
   {
       public async Task<object> Invoke(object input)
       {
            // dynamic xl = Activator.CreateInstance(Type.GetTypeFromProgID("Excel.Application"));
            // return xl.Name;
           object CATIA0 = Marshal.GetActiveObject("CATIA.Application");
           INFITF.Application CATIA = CATIA0 as INFITF.Application;
       }
   }

Now the problem is, that when working with Visual Studio and compiling the dlls get included automatically (when setting CATIA as INFITF.Application). But with edge.js I'd get the error that the namespace INFITF could not be found. Any ideas how to get that working?
Sorry for the long question. I'll tidy this up after this is solved.
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A: OK. I figured out most of it. First as you are not working with an IDE and you won't add Ressources like you're used to be this will work different with edge.js. You will have to find your dll and implement it. In my case I had to find the
Interop.INFITF.dll
from the Catia directory.
After that your node.js Code will look like this. (My functionality for testing now was just that once a second I'll log the name of the currently opened Part in Catia)
var edge = require('edge');
var path = require('path');

var getCat = edge.func({
    source: path.join(__dirname, 'accessCatia.cs')
, references :[
    './Resources/Interop.INFITF.dll'
]});

setInterval(function(){
    getCat('someInputString', (err, res)=>{
        if(err){
            console.log('ERROR FOUND: ');
            console.log(err);
            return;
        }
        console.log(res);
    });
},1000);

My accessCatia.cs will look like this.
using System.Threading.Tasks;
using System.Runtime.InteropServices;
using System;

   public class Startup
   {
       public async Task<object> Invoke(object input)
       {

           object cat0 = Marshal.GetActiveObject("Catia.Application");
           INFITF.Application cat = cat0 as INFITF.Application;
           INFITF.Document doc = cat.ActiveDocument as INFITF.Document;

           return doc.FullName;

       }
   }

Now what's still open is that the objects recieved seem to have a different structure than what you'd get with VB.net or via ActiveX in the Internet Explorer. For example
doc.FullName exists as regular but doc.Name will not be found when using C# instead you'd have to use doc.get_Name().
Unfortunately DassaultSystems is pretty bad in terms of documentation but that might be stuff for another topic.

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This actor's specialty was playing arch-villains. His identifiable crests appear twice on his garments. On the green robe with the rope motif his crest appears as a circle toward the top with something akin to a double-vajra within. On the other robe is a three part repeating pattern which looks like our letter 'h'. This could easily be confused for a faux-Genji mon, but it is definitely one of this actors crests.
Both of these crests appear on more than one Shunshō print of this actor dating from ca. 1768. There are at least two examples in the Chicago Art Institute.