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MIT Art, Design and Technology University in Pune is set to host the grand finale of Smart India Hackathon-2023(SIH)- Hardware Edition, organised by the Innovation Cell of the Union Ministry of Education and AICTE.
The national competition, taking place between December 19 and 23, 2023, at Sant Shri Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Vishwashanti Dome, will see 27 teams from across the country participating.
The inaugural function will be attended by Mrityunjay Singh, Senior Vice President at Infosys, Pune, and Sanjiv Kumar, Founder of 'Edumatica,' in the presence of MIT ADT University's Vice-Chancellor and Executive President, Prof Dr Mangesh Karad.
The Smart India Hackathon is a nationwide initiative to encourage students to solve societal and national problems, and this edition focuses on hardware solutions.
The Ministry of Education's Innovation Cell and AICTE have identified 47 higher educational institutes/incubators as Smart India Hackathon nodal centres. The grand finale is expected to have 12,000+ participants and 2,500+ mentors working on problem statements during the event.
PM to interact with students
The Prime Minister of India is expected to interact with the student participants on the evening of December 19, 2023. Smart India Hackathon 2023 is jointly organized by the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell, All India Council for Technical Education, and i4c, with Doordarshan and Akashwani as media partners, AWS and Hero as official partners, and Hack2Skill as the knowledge partner.
MIT ADTU was selected as one of the nodal centers to facilitate the Smart India Hackathon Hardware edition, hosting teams from states across India to compete in problem statements related to Agriculture, FoodTec & Rural Development, MedTech/Biotech/HealthTech, Heritage & Culture, Fitness & Sports, and Smart Automation. Each problem statement has a winning amount of Rs 1 lakh. The Ministry of Education will centrally inaugurate the program at 9:00 AM on December 19, 2023. |
About Addiction Recovery Technologies of Saint Peter
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- Please contact Addiction Recovery Technologies of Saint Peter for more information on their services and fees.
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To change the framerate in DaVinci Resolve, you'll first need to access your project settings where you can adjust both the timeline and playback framerates. Remember, the timeline framerate is your project's final output rate, while the playback rate is what you see during editing. Framerate changes can also be a creative tool for effects like speed ramping or influencing the mood of your footage. However, watch out for potential pitfalls such as audio-video synchronization issues and unwanted video effects. It's all about finding the balance that works best for your specific project.
Framerate (or frames per second) is, to be honest, the rate at which consecutive images called frames appear on a display. It's essential because it directly influences how fluidly your video plays back. On the other hand, a lower framerate can make your video seem choppy or jittery. By the way, DaVinci Resolve allows you to change the framerate of your project, which can be handy for achieving the desired effect or for ensuring compatibility with specific video formats.
So, you've got DaVinci Resolve up and running, and you're ready to dive in. As far as I know, the first thing you'll need to do is open your project settings. From there, you'll be able to adjust your timeline framerate as well as your playback framerate.
It seems that DaVinci Resolve treats these two framerates independently, so it's crucial to understand what each one does. The timeline framerate (often called the project framerate) is the framerate your project will be exported at. This article explains in-depth the export settings of DaVinci Resolve, including how the framerate affects the final video output.
On the other hand, the playback framerate is what you see while you're working on your project in the software. In other words, it's what you see when you hit play on your timeline. In most cases, you'll want this to match your project framerate, but there might be situations where you might want to reduce it to improve software performance.
Now, let's delve a little deeper. Framerate isn't just about the smoothness of your video; it can also be a creative tool. For instance, have you ever noticed how some action movies have super smooth fight scenes? That's often due to a high framerate.
One common effect used in editing that relies heavily on framerate is speed ramping. This is where a clip starts at one speed, then speeds up or slows down before returning to the original speed. This effect is a great way to add drama or emphasis to a specific part of your video. In my opinion, it's an effect worth learning, especially as it's straightforward to achieve in DaVinci Resolve.
Moreover, you can use different frame rates to add different moods to your footage. For instance, higher frame rates often make footage look smooth and hyper-realistic, while lower frame rates can add a cinematic, dreamy quality. Just remember, to ensure smooth playback, you might want to denoise your footage in DaVinci Resolve.
All things considered, there are a few potential pitfalls to be aware of when changing your framerate in DaVinci Resolve.
Firstly, changing the framerate mid-project can lead to synchronization issues between your video and audio. You might find that your audio clips suddenly don't line up with your video clips anymore. To overcome this, you can unlink the audio and adjust it separately to match the new video framerate.
Secondly, changing the framerate can sometimes lead to unwanted video effects. For example, if you increase the framerate, you may inadvertently create a sped-up effect, whereas decreasing it could lead to a slow-motion effect. As a result, I’d suggest experimenting with different framerates to see what works best for your specific project.
To change the frame rate of a video in DaVinci Resolve, you'll need to go into your project settings. This can be done by clicking on the gear icon at the bottom right of the interface. Once there, under the 'Master Settings' tab, you can adjust the 'Timeline Frame Rate' to your desired frame rate. You might as well adjust the 'Playback Frame Rate' to match. Remember, changing frame rate mid-project can lead to synchronization issues, so you'll need to unlink your audio and adjust it separately if needed.
If you want to change to 60fps in DaVinci Resolve, you just simply follow the same steps mentioned above. In the 'Master Settings' under project settings, change the 'Timeline Frame Rate' and 'Playback Frame Rate' to 60. However, remember that a higher frame rate like 60fps can make your videos look super smooth, which might not always be what you want. So, in my opinion, you should experiment and see what works best for your specific project.
Changing your frame rate from 30fps to 24fps in DaVinci Resolve is done in the same way as mentioned above. Head to the project settings, then under the 'Master Settings' tab, change the 'Timeline Frame Rate' and 'Playback Frame Rate' to 24. Now, you might be wondering, "Why 24fps?" Well, 24fps is often used in cinema because it creates a slightly dreamy quality that many filmmakers find appealing. That said, it's always a good idea to preview your video at this frame rate before finalizing it.
As far as I know, the default frame rate for DaVinci Resolve depends on the preferences you set when you first install and open the software. However, a common standard frame rate that is often the default is 24fps, as this is a common frame rate used in the film industry.
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Massive Earthquake Hits Japan
A massive earthquake, measuring 8.9 on the Richter Scale, has hit off the North - East coast of Japan triggering a tsunami which has since caused extensive damage to coastal towns. The Japanese capital, Tokyo, has also been affected with reports of fires and damage to buildings. Japanese television has shown the tsunami sweep away cars, ships and even buildings as it surged through coastal towns. The tsunami warning was extended to the Philippines, Indonesia, Taiwan, the Pacific coast of Russia and Hawaii and the earthquake was felt as far away as the Chinese capital Beijing.
The earthquake struck 250 miles from Tokyo at a depth of 20 miles. The earthquake also triggered a number of fires, including one at an oil refinery near Tokyo. So far three people have been reported dead and several others injured. No reports of Irish people caught up in the crisis have emerged yet. |
From the Heart
Moonstone is a very calming and magical stone. Often referred to as a crystal of new beginnings, it enhances your ability to begin again, and start or create something new. It helps to settle stress and prevent overreaction by enhancing emotional relief and connecting with the inner divine feminine. It unlocks the energy of the moon within you, keeping you in a state of balanced tranquility and in tune with yourself.
Aquamarine, like water, carries soothing, fluid energy helping to reduce stress and worries and has a gentle way of rejuvenating your being on every level. It helps you go with the flow and stimulates both the heart and throat chakras.
Made with 14k gold-filled or sterling silver with 2" extender.
*Please note that we work with real, natural crystals, which means no two pieces will look the same. |
Rules of the Road - What you must know before you go....
Stay on Constructed Roads and Trails!
Wheeled motorized vehicles are required to stay on open constructed roads and trails. Failure to do so will result in a citation and fine! Hundreds of miles of established roads and trails are open for motorized vehicles - use them and stay on them! You will see vehicle tracks that have not stayed on constructed roads and trails - do not follow them. When In doubt about whether or not to follow some tracks, do the right thing, do not follow. Some old roads and trails have been closed for safety or resource problems - If in doubt that a road or trail is open, do not use it. Maps are available that show the open constructed roads and trails. Remember, footprints are welcome everywhere, tire prints should be left on the open roads and motorized trails only!
Obey gate closures and regulatory signs. Some sensitive areas such as meadows, wet areas, stream sides, and steep hillsides have barriers placed to protect them. Respect barriers and do not cross or go around them.
Stay off of Meadows, Steep Hillsides, Stream bands and Lakeshores!
These areas are sensitive and easily damaged from erosion caused by churning wheels and compaction. Ford streams only at constructed crossings. Open meadows are tempting - but don't go across them. Steep hills are tempting - but don't climb them. Stay on constructed roads and trails!!
Stay Away From Wild Animals!
Animals are rearing their young need space and privacy. Interfering my cause the mother to abandon their young. Motorized vehicles scare animals causing them to flee and use scarce energy reserves. View wildlife from a distance. Do not chase wildlife.
Stay Out of Designated Wilderness!
Designated Wilderness is closed to all vehicles including mountain bikes. Know where the boundaries are, respect them and don't cross them!
Pack Out Your Trash!
Littering is unsightly...and it is illegal! Please pack out your trash!
Respect Other Forest Users
Please yield to horse and foot traffic! Slow down for other users.
You are responsible and accountable for your behavior. Your continued good judgment, respect for others, and responsible use will ensure that these public roads and trails remain open for continued motorized use. On the other hand, irresponsible use causing resource damage will result in closure of roads and trails.
We want you to enjoy the motorized roads and trails on your National Forest. That's what they are here for. However we also must protect the vast natural resources in the forest. Please help us to do this by following the rules of the road, respecting wildlife and other forest users. Forest Officers frequently patrol roads and trails to ensure compliance with the rules. If you are seen not obeying the rules, the Officers will issue a citation which will require you to go to court or pay a substantial fine. Please respect and protect your National Forest by following the rules of the road! |
S7, EP12 "What's Good for the Goose"
A recent graduate accepts a dream job in Laurel and now she's ready to buy a house; she's known for hosting great parties and wants to entertain, but she has a surprise requirement for Ben and Erin that will be a major factor in the home she chooses.
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Once upon a time, not so long ago, there was a piece of Nevada that America decided was expendable. It had eaten countless settlements, boomed and busted so many times with the precious metal of choice, and the taken the lives of settlers with it. We then sacrificed it on the altar of national security and science, to forever be removed from the world, burning it with nuclear fire. The Nellis Bombing Range, AKA Nevada Proving Grounds, then renamed the Nevada Test Site (NTS), and now known as the Nevada National Security Site. Because for most of my life, certainly during the period when I worked in the complex, it was known as the NTS that is what I will refer to it as in this post.
NOTE: I once held endorsement to go to the Nevada Test Site in an official capacity but never actually made it out there. This was the first time I ever made it there and it was as a member of the public, not as the privileged and clearance holding.
I was lucky enough to get to take a public tour out there back in March. If you have the slightest interest in the desert and Big Science, or you’re just an atomic tourist, you owe yourself putting your name in the hat to take one of these tours. Slots normally open up in June, so keep on eye on the the DOE/NV Site Office Website for further announcements about tours. Yes, you will need to do some paperwork and possibly use a fax manchine. If you aren’t an American citizen, you may need to do even more.
Your tour begins at the Atomic Testing Museum at UNLV, which I’ve previously discussed, at 7:30 in the morning. Why so early? Because the next thing you do after collecting your badge is to climb on a bus as it drives an hour north of Vegas to the south entrance of the NTS. As a matter of entertainment, you’ll pass by Creech Air Force Base and have an opportunity to watch an air field that seems devoid of humans but with drones buzzing by regularly. The nearby town is boarded up, but the skies are humming.
I should add that I didn’t go alone on this trip. I was accompanied by my mother and sister, my Lovely Assistant, and Test Subjects Mortician & IT to Porn. This was a trip I had tried to organize before my father passed, but it took a couple extra years to get it all together. Some of the observations I’m sharing are collected from the larger group.
Once you actually arrive at the NTS, your first stop is badge check at the main gate. Just because you got issued a badge already doesn’t mean someone that shouldn’t be there hasn’t snuck aboard in the last 50 miles of lonely highway, so they check. This is the location that most of the old “No Nukes” protestors probably remember best as this is where the civil disobedience arrests used to take place. Our minder related his memory of when things had started to get a bit rowdy and there were too many people at one time to easily deal with, so they built a holding pen out there. Funny enough, the sherrifs discovered if you put too many likeminded people of a certain age together, of opposite sexes, bored, and possibly (very likely) stoned out of their minds… well, you need to build two holding pens. As described, it sounded like practice for future Burning Man camps.
Our next stop after going through the gate was the small town that is Mercury, NV because we’d been on the road for over an hour already, and there wasn’t going to be another good bathroom stop for quite a while; remember, this place is big, as in comparable to some states in New England. The more I think about it, town is much too generous a term for Mercury. It’s a quasi-military encampment that been there for decades, but it has a post office and zip code, therefore the place has to have a name and the original postmaster dredged up one of the old ghost town names for the area. Honestly, ghost town is a really good description for what Mercury was like. Other than the cashier in the NTS Cafeteria & Steakhouse, I saw one other person in Mercury who wasn’t on our tour.
Regarding the Steakhouse & Cafeteria, the Steakhouse wasn’t open when I was there, but I did peek through the window on the heavy wooden door. It reminded me of the fake rustic doors of old 1970s Italian restaurants you find in mini-malls, the ones with the tiny watery glass window with bars over them. On the inside, well, it wasn’t impressive. It reminded me of some of the less cared for VFW hall bars, except it lacked the character that comes with the old soldiers adding memorabilia and decor. Trestle tables, plastic table cloths, and a menu featuring Sam Adams as it’s microbrew. While it doesn’t look great, I’m to understand the steak is quite good, especially after a 12 hour long training exercise.
In the cafeteria proper, we who had woken up far too early for the tour had a chance to get desperately needed coffee. This was a mistake. A venerable government machine urinated into a cup for us. Test Subject Mortician took a sip, made a face, and said, “Tastes like its filled with scalding sadness.” I similarly winced and agreed with him, while my mom looked on and laughed at us for, truly, nothing had changed. The term she’d learned at Harris Technologies for this, circa 1970, for the magical machines that dispense coffee, tea, and chicken noodle soup, which all came out tasting identically horrible, was “Let’s get some kerosene”.
We then piled back into the bus with our snacks, to head out into the desert. Our minder for the tour was a former program director through 1980-90s for the non-nuclear experiments at NTS, so we got some interesting insights and tales of experiments that we might not associate with the place. For example, answering questions like “If you were to successfully shoot down a SCUD missile with a Patriot, which is POWERFULLY unlikely, and it’s loaded with chemical weapons, would the results of the interception be any worse than not doing anything?” or “If I wanted to try to weld a pipe onto the side of leaking chlorine rail car that’s leaking DID I MENTION THAT IT’S LEAKING to try to safely offload the contents, is there a way to do that without starting a chlorine fueled metal fire?”
Our next stop was the three mile line for the the Plumbob test series where, in addition to doing bomb performance studies, we were also doing survivability tests for different architectures and materials of typical infrastructure. We piled out of the bus and then looked up at the desert rusted heavy steel structure of the box girder train trestle, bent from blast forces, bolts sheared or yanked out of the concrete. The circle of concrete pediments continued at three miles from ground zero. We then kept driving and saw pummeled concrete domes, blasted houses, quansit huts. At the three mile mark most things survived; at the one mile mark, even the strongest, thickest, reinforced dome bunker looked like it had been smote from above.
The last stop I want to tell you about, because I want to leave some surprises for your own trip, is ICECAP (see photo above). In 1992, President Bush the First signed a temporary nuclear test moratorium. It’s still temporary, but the original 9 month moratorium has now become the more or less permanent 23 years and counting. Like anything that’s an ongoing process you bring to an end, not only is there something that has to be the last one but there also was going to be a next one. ICECAP is the nuclear test that never happened.
Depending on who you ask, ICECAP was either days, weeks, or months away from being ready for testing. It was intended to be what’s known as a String of Pearls test where more than one device was tested/disposed of at once, one stacked on top of another. But in particular it was intended to be a test of a British nuclear device where they were interested in performance in freezing temperatures, so there was an integrated freezer unit. They had the hole drilled, all the cabling and the diagnostic equipment prepped, and devices in preparedness to be loaded down the hole.
Why would we be testing a British nuclear device in Nevada? Once upon a time, the UK used to test in northern Australia until it got pointed out that the wind patterns weren’t great, hey, how about we test your stuff underground in Nevada instead? We’ve got a lot of Nevada, it’ll be great.
And then the moratorium took effect. Allow me to assemble a sarcastic, abbreviated year of diplomacy for you:
Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE): We really wanted our test.
US: We just put a moratorium in place. Sorry.
AWE: That’s your moratorium. We didn’t sign any of moratorium. We want our test.
US: Well, test away. Just not in Nevada.
AWE: We spent many, many millions of pounds for this test!
AWE: NOT COOL! We want our test! We want our money back!
US: [whistles to itself walking around the desert]
And this is how a Smithsonian grade museum exhibit of late 1990s nuclear testing capabilities came to be in the middle of Nevada Site. Thanks, British government!
You will also get to see the Sedan Crater (which is the very large physical remains of the Plowshare Program), visit the nuclear waste facility where the remains of the Manhattan Project are slowly buried one football field worth at a time, and drive through Bilby Crater so you can say you’ve been to Ground Zero of a nuclear test. I cannot stress what a wonderful history and atomic archaeology nerd once in a lifetime experience this is. My only regret is no pictures, I have to hold it in my head as a dear memory. |
Medicine is one of the most vital fields for the survival of humanity. By integrating modern, sophisticated technologies with the healthcare industry, it is not only possible to save more lives but also prolong them. For many years Virtual Reality has been seen as a key technology for the gaming industry, but these days it is making its impact in every sector, from engineering to healthcare.
Due to the lack of resources and the impact of COVID-19, many educational institutions and hospitals are unable to provide full-fledged practical training to the students, which ultimately leads to a lack of knowledge and skills. It’s a serious situation which has a significant impact on the healthcare situation in any nation. This is where Virtual Reality comes to the rescue.
Virtual reality in medical education improves the precision and effectiveness of medical training. It enables the user to experience situations in the virtual world that they would never be able to experience in the real world due to physical limitations.
When compared to the cost of medical equipment and machinery, Virtual Reality headsets are very much affordable.
Moreover, virtual reality can provide a view of the anatomy of the human body and can inspect the 3D models of each organ individually. It allows the students to learn how the various organs work and how they are interconnected throughout the body.
Applications of Virtual Reality in Healthcare Training
Virtual Reality solutions can be designed to generate multiple complex cases and guide the students to recognise and handle those situations effectively. In the real world, it would take many years to get expert-level experience. Still, with these generated complex scenarios, the students can learn the fundamentals many times faster and can gain expert-level of experience in a shorter span of time.
It is quite risky to operate on a real person for training purposes, and every minute matters when surgery is being done, but in Virtual Reality, the students are free of time constraints, and failures are very much tolerable. Each student will be guided with step-by-step procedures, and VR surgical training provides a realistic experience with no risk to lives. Virtual Reality can also be used to evaluate themselves with a score at the end of each training and understand their true potential.
Quite often, a lot of preparation is required for doctors to operate on patients with complex disorders and diseases, and the doctors may not be fully aware of the risks. Still, the same complexity can be simulated inside a virtually recreated human body and can help the surgeons get prepared for the surgery beforehand.
This three-dimensional perspective of the organs in the virtual world lets the surgeons plan accordingly and improves the accuracy of the surgery. Moreover, they can simulate the surgery multiple times before getting their hands on the real patient and have the best possible way to operate on the patient successfully.
Traditionally the doctors can give the patient an idea about their condition via a standard physical model and images but with Virtual Reality, the patient can get a better idea of their own anatomy and a clear sense of their condition.
Virtual Reality can play a big role in cognitive rehabilitation therapy (CRT) by restoring the cognitive function of the brain. Virtual reality can provide more sensory stimulations and real-time feedback when a task is done, which can greatly impact the rate of improvement.
Overall, VR in medical training is an innovative way for the advancement of patient care as well training and sharpen the skills of medical practitioners, thereby adding value to the healthcare industry and the well-being of a nation’s Human Resources |
ROYAL VICTORIA PARK
PITCH & PUTT & FOOTGOLF
Formerly The Approach Golf Course in Bath, Somerset, adjacent to Royal Victoria Park, this 12-hole and 18-hole parkland golf course closed during the COVID pandemic, and remained shut until Spring 2023, when Future Golf Ventures Ltd, which won the tender to manage the land in late 2022, began operating.
The newly designed 18-hole golf course, is primarily situated on the eastern side of the park, with fifteen holes located to the right of the kiosk. Three of the holes require the golfer to traverse the Cotswold Way, to play on the western side, before crossing back to complete the course.
The course provides a relaxed atmosphere for the novice golfer to build confidence and develop their game, whilst providing the more experienced golfer with the opportunity to enhance their vital short game skills.
The majority of the holes play up and down the hill, with the some holes playing across the slope. The challenge lies in the elevations and slopes around the greens. This course is great for beginners but can be quite challenging to seasoned golfers.
Pitch & Putt
The introduction of a 9-hole footgolf course on the lower section of the western side, adds an exciting, new leisure offer to the park.
Come and play the new sport that combines the best of football and golf for people of all ages and skill levels.
Easy to learn and play, footgolf is the perfect sport for all ages. It also affordable and a round only takes an hour and half to two hours, depending on how busy we are at the time.
Footgolf: 9-Hole Course
What is Footgolf
Footgolf is a combination of the popular sports of football and golf. The game is played on a golf course with a regulation size 5 football, although we also have smaller sizes available. The course fits within regular golf hole layouts, so you would Tee-off between the markers and aim down the fairway towards the green. The holes have 21-inch diameter cups.
Easy to learn and play, footgolf is the perfect sport for all ages. It also affordable and a round only takes only a few hours. Read the rules and watch a video from our friends at FootGolf San Diego
The rules largely correspond to the rules of golf
Football Boots (studs or moulds) are not allowed, as the course is not a football pitch. Please wear trainers, walking boots or flat shoes.
Do not touch the flags, leave them in the holes.
We have size 5, size 4, size 3 and a very small number of size 2 footballs available.
The ball must be stationary before it is kicked.
A maximum of 6 people can play in one group.
The furthest player away from the hole always goes first.
If your group is slow, please let groups behind you pass through, to save slowing up play and creating bottlenecks on the course.
One person to mark the scorecard.
Always mark the scorecard on the next tee, not on the green, as it holds up play behind.
Please be aware of our neighbours at all times |
Happy December to one and all! The year is almost over and the joyous holiday season is here. For businesses, it is also an ideal time to grow sales and get consumers attention. Some brands have commenced marketing campaigns for the holiday season, whether it is on social media or TV.
So what's your brand's trick to enjoy the holidays and keep the sales on the top in the months to come? If you're looking to grow presence on social media, we have shared some of the new capabilities to embrace new clients. Here's a game plan:
To bring a bit of festive flair for your brand on social media, businesses can update their cover pages based on Christmas-themed image. You can use animated GIFs or static images to grab attention of users, but make sure that it doesn't affect your brand recognition. In case you're promoting any festive offers, you can also put that offer on Facebook/Twitter cover pages.
Happy Holidays Offer:
For several e-commerce & retail brands, this season is an ideal time period to promote exciting offers. What better than social media where 25% of the time is spent on online content. Brands can also host interactive contests based on customer's interests and needs to increase engagement or offer business value deals which enables your business to tap prospective customers. To widen your reach, offers/contests can be boosted through paid advertising.
Create a buzz of your Christmas celebrations by going live on Facebook or Twitter. No matter the location, your users will be able to watch a never seen before spectacle and join the live conversation. With live streaming, users can easily learn more about live happenings around the festivities.
Ads & Celebration Posts:
Keep posting regularly about the Christmas celebrations organized in your office. For offers, Facebook allows you to create “offer claims”, in the form of percentage off or free giveaways. The claim offer ads can be created through Facebook Business page. The claim offers lets potential customers to engage with your brand.
Share tips/gift suggestions:
Since the festive season is also about gifting & spreading happiness. If your brand is into consumer goods, you can share suggestions or tips related to gifts, food or clothing as people during this period always look for such ideas on social media channels.
Is your brand ready to promote business offerings during Christmas holidays? We are!
You too can be a part of it. The contest “Spin the Wheel” will be rolled out today on Facebook where you can grab offers on a range of advertising & online marketing services offered by us. Each person who spins the wheel and whatever wedge they land on will have to grab a screen-shot of that particular offer & share the screen-shot in the comment section. People sharing the screen-shot will be contacted by our experts.
The contest will end on 25th December.
Is your brand ready to promote your business during Christmas holidays? Whatelse Futurescape Advertising can do for your brand:
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Being a superhero is a dream of many. Flying around in a spandex uniform, decking villains in the jaw and saving the world from falling into chaos – who wouldn’t wanna do that?
And while real-life superheroics are the domain of doctors, firefighters and your mom trying to get you to move out of her basement, the gaming world has given us plenty of opportunities to put on the pointy-eared cowl of Batman, spin a web around New York City’s skyscrapers as Spider-Man and take on Thanos as the Avengers.
Here you will find the best games in the wide “superhero” genre. While most connect the term with the characters from Marvel and/or DC, many other games featured protagonists who could contend for the title of a superhero. Whether they are better or worse than established vigilantes, you’ll have to find on your own.
Marvel’s Midnight Suns
This one went under the radar, which is a shame, really. As it turns out, it’s one heck of a superhero game and a great choice for RPG fans.
Midnight Suns lets you create your own character, known as The Hunter, and choose from dozens of available superpowers. Once you’re done, you embark on a quest to defeat a villain named Lilith. Other superheroes join you in your efforts, of course, since APES TOGETHER STRONG.
The game features an interesting combat system, which is a combination of X-COM style turn-based combat and deck-building games in the vein of Slay the Spire. Every superhero in Midnight Suns, including your character, boasts a customizable deck of eight cards. You can take three other heroes with you when you embark on a mission. All decks combine into one which you can then use to gain an upper hand during the battles.
You can also upgrade your base, The Abbey, acquire new cards, and interact with other characters. Aside from The Hunter, there are twelve other superheroes, with an additional four available via DLCs. Marvel’s Midnight Suns is an excellent tactical RPG. While it’s been a commercial flop, unfortunately, it doesn’t take away from the fact that it’s a really well-made superhero game – probably one of the best, actually. If you’re looking for one, Midnight Suns should be one of your top priorities.
DC Universe Online
|Dimensional Ink Games
An MMORPG with superheroes and supervillains? There is one! DC Universe Online lets you become either a defender of justice and peace or an arch-baddie, depending on whether you’re feeling heroic or mischievous.
So, you begin your adventure by creating a character. You can customize the following: gender and body type, personality, the way your hero moves, signature weapon and powers. Next, you end up on Brainiac’s spaceship and you need to escape from it, which serves as the tutorial. Ultimately, you end up in the world DC fans know well and love: places like Gotham City and Metropolis, as well as Arkham Asylum and many more.
There, you will get to meet a wide variety of famous heroes and villains, including the likes of Batman, Superman, Joker, Harley Quinn, Lex Luthor, and so on and so forth. Expect a whole lot of missions and combat. Ultimately, it’s one of the most interesting MMORPGs out there. You should definitely give it a shot, especially now that the base game and all the Episodes (DLCs expanding the in-game universe with new missions) are available for free.
DC Universe Online is a free-to-play game.
Spider-Man: Miles Morales
If you loved the Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse movie, you’re going to love this game. Spider-Man: Miles Morales puts you in the shoes of the titular character who needs to fight in order to defend his new home, Harlem.
As it turns out, it has become a battleground. Roxxon Energy Corporation and the Underground, a criminal organization led by the Tinkerer wage war which might destroy Miles’ neighborhood. It is up to him to stop them, all the while working to balance his superhero duties and regular life stuff.
And so you explore snow-covered New York – its the holiday season, after all! – and accept missions, interact with various NPCs, and unlock new gadgets and suits. Miles plays more or less the same as Peter Parker, but he has a couple of new moves and abilities at his disposal. It’s a great action-adventure game overall, even if a bit on the short side when it comes to the length of the campaign. If you loved the previous Spider-Man game, you’ll surely enjoy the next installment in the series.
Saints Row IV
|Deep Silver Volition
What began as a Grand Theft Auto clone transformed into a series with its own wacky personality. Saints Row IV continues this trend and turns the titular street gang of Saints into superheroes stuck in a simulation designed by evil aliens known as the Zin.
Your character, the leader of the Saints who also gets elected President of the United States, must escape the said simulation, rescuing his friends along the way, and then defeat the extraterrestrial baddies. Everything is over-the-top here, ranging from the superpowers and weapons at your disposal to the missions you get to complete.
Saints Row IV also parodies various other games and movies, such as Mass Effect 2 and other works by BioWare (especially in the romance department), Metal Gear, Zero Dark Thirty, The Matrix, and so on. The title packs tons of content and a robust character editor. All in all, one of the best games on this list, be sure to check it out.
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy
No, don’t expect Chris Pratt or Dave Bautista or anyone else from the movies here. Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is an all-original story which is a fresh take on some of Marvel’s most beloved characters.
We find our heroes completing a mission for a wealthy collector: their task is to capture a certain beast. Things go wrong, however, and the universe is threatened with a catastrophe. Guardians must then clean up their own mess.
Marvel’s Guardian of the Galaxy is an action-adventure game where you play as Peter Quill, AKA Star-Lord, who wields elemental guns with alternate firing modes, each offering different advantages. You can also issue commands to other Guardians who also have their own special abilities which you can use to take down your enemies easier.
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy didn’t get that much attention before its release due to Marvel’s Avengers being very, very average. Luckily, it turned out really, really fine and is now one of the most interesting titles that you can check out if you’re looking for awesome superhero stuff.
LEGO Marvel Superheroes
Traveller’s Tale Lego series is a perfect example that developers are only limited by their imagination. Combining simple platforming mechanics with a ridiculous sense of humor and Lego bricks aesthetic gave birth to many interesting titles, Marvel Superheroes among them.
In the game, like in many other Lego titles, the player controls one of nearly 200 characters from the Marvel comic book universe. These include fan-favorite teams like the Avengers, the Guardians of the Galaxy, the Fantastic Four and others. Each character possesses unique abilities, which help them in moving around the LEGO Marvel version of New York and completing various quests and side missions. The story of the game features Galactus – The Devourer of Worlds, whose arrival on Earth is heralded by the Silver Surfer. Marvel superheroes must unite to fend off the threat.
The game received positive reviews and was considered one of the best games based around the characters from the Marvel line of comic books.
The awesome Injustice: Gods Among Us hit like a bolt from a clear sky. A competent fighter game, based on the mechanics of Mortal Kombat and featuring the characters from DC Universe, fighting against each other for global domination, was something fans haven’t seen since the mediocre Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe.
The sequel, Injustice 2, capitalizes on the success of its predecessor introducing a new story and more interesting gameplay features. The core gameplay mechanics remain the same – 1-v-1 battles similar to those in Mortal Kombat series are fought between the characters like Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern and others. I2 introduces a new loot system, with the player gaining new gear to put on their favorite characters. Combining the pieces of gear alters the character’s look and gives them unique perks. The game also features a leveling system, which rewards won fights with experience points, increasing the player character’s stats.
Injustice 2 received a positive note from critics who praised the compelling story and gameplay mechanics. However, it was also met with criticisms for the uneven loot system and microtransaction mechanics.
South Park: The Fractured but Whole
|Ubisoft San Francisco
Probably the only game in history that managed to get away with having the word “butthole” in the title, even inf only as a pun. TFbW continues the story of Cartman and his pals, this time throwing them into the world of superheroes.
As the New Kid, the yer joins the protagonists of the series in their quest to start their hero franchise. What ensues is plenty of gross-out humor and ripping-off the pop-cultural franchise frenzy.
The mechanics of TFbW remain similar to those in the Stick of Truth, with several changes added to fit the superhero theme of the game. The player chooses from one of 10 character classes, including Speedster, Brutalist, Psychic and more. Each class has unique skills and statistics. The New Kid can also use his farts to alter time: the player can use this ability to influence the environment by fixing objects, skip turn during combat and in other specific situations.
South Park: The Fractured but Whole received critical acclaim for balancing the humor of the series with competent gameplay mechanics.
Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3
|CAPCOM CO., LTD.
At first, combining the superheroes of the Marvel universe and the protagonists of Capcom games seems like a crazy idea. But Marvel vs. Capcom series is a reality and a pretty good one at that.
Featuring the most popular heroes of both worlds, like Iron Man, Deadpool, Wolverine, Dante, Ryu and Akuma, among many others, the game offers a unique chance to experience the wildest matchups between pop-culture titans.
UMvC 3 is an updated version of MvC 3:Fate of Two Worlds, and features may of its core gameplay mechanics. The player chooses a team of three characters out of 48 available fighters and takes on other teams of three. The game includes several modes, like classic Arcade and Versus, and Training.
UMvC 3 received solid reviews. The critics praised the diverse roster of characters, easy-to-learn gameplay mechanics and online features of the game.
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order
|Team Ninja, Nintendo
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order is a game that is the closest to the gaming equivalent of MCU on our list. MUA 3 features over 40 playable characters, made up of various marvel team-ups: Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, Inhumans, X-Men and others.
The plot of the game focuses on the Mad Titan Thanos and his Black Order, searching the galaxy for the Infinity Stones and the Earth’s Mightiest Heroes rising to stop him.
Gameplay-wise, MUA 3 focuses on cooperation and combat. Up to 4 players can participate in the game, working together to clear the area of enemies and fulfill other objectives. The game features a leveling system which rewards defeating grunts and bosses with experience points, which increase the player’s stats and allow developing their skill tree. Special ISO-8 crystals can also be used to give the player passive perks.
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order received solid reviews and was praised for its cooperative mechanics and overall fun gameplay experience.
Ultimate Alliance 3 is only available for Switch Platform.
Batman: The Telltale Series
Batman: The Telltale Series offers a unique look at superhero games. While the previous titles on our list focused on action, B: TTS emphasizes story, introducing new twists to the tale of the Dark Knight. In the game, the player control both Batman and Bruce Wayne, providing insight into the millionaire-vigilante’s daily life, often even darker than his nightly escapades.
B: TTS follows the gameplay mechanics typical to other games developed by the studio. The player controls the character, interacting with objects and NPCs, choosing dialogue options pushing the story forward, and performing quick-time events. The game introduces two new elements – investigation mechanics, which have the player examine the crime scene in search of clues and crowd play, which allows the player to influence each other’s playthrough.
Batman: The Telltale Series received positive reviews from the critics.
Infamous: Second Son
|Sucker Punch Productions, Sony Interactive Entertainment
Infamous: Second Son might not be the superhero story from the pages of the comic books, but it certainly could be. The story of Delsin Rowe, a young rebel possessing supernatural powers, feels like many of the superhero origin stories that fans of the genre know and love.
The plot takes Delsin on a wild ride in a futuristic Seattle, where people like him, named Conduits, are hunted down and imprisoned. He joins forces with his fellow Conduits and decides to stick it to the oppressive government.
A unique feature of I: SS is Karma. By performing certain actions, the player shifts their Karmic balance towards good or evil. Positive actions influence good Karma, wrongdoings fuel the bad one. Depending on the player’s goo/bad Karma levels, the ending of the game will be different.
Infamous: Second Son was met with solid critical reception, with reviewers praising the visuals of the game as well as its gameplay mechanics.
Batman: Arkham City
|Feral Interactive (Mac)
Arkham City is widely considered to be a game that put the Dark Knight back on the map of electronic entertainment. Its predecessor, Arkham Asylum, introduced some fresh gameplay ideas and intriguing mechanics. AC builds up on that, further expanding on the world of Arkham.
The story follows Batman as he encounters his most formidable opponents in the Arkham City – part of Gotham turned in to a prison by Dr. Hugo Strange. There he discovers that the Joker, thought to have perished is still alive and plots a new scheme to take down the Dark Knight.
B: AC introduces new mechanics mostly based around the exploration of the open-world environment of Gotham City. Batman can now glide in the air and use the grappling hook to reach elevated areas within seconds. The “free-flow” combat mechanics of the previous game have been upgraded, allowing the Dark Knight to take on several enemies at once, and use variety o gadgets in combat. The Detective Mode also makes a return, helping Bruce Wayne solve environmental puzzles.
Batman: Arkham City received positive notes from the critics, who praised expanded gameplay mechanics and the open-world environment.
|Insomniac Games, Sony Interactive Entertainment
Friendly Neighborhood Webslinger had to wait long before getting a decent video game. But in this case, the wait was worth it- 2018’s Spider-Man is one of the best superhero video games in decades. Everything works here – from excellent gameplay mechanics and visuals to the compelling story.
The game is set 8 years into Peter Parker’s mission to protect New York as Spider-Man. After taking down the notorious crime boss, Kingpin, Peter believes that his city is finally safe and he can get some well-deserved vacation. But the power vacuum is quickly filled with a new threat – the Demons gang and their nefarious leader, Mister Negative. No rest for the virtuous, Spidey!
Spider-Man features a nearly 1:1 representation of New York City, filled with references to other Marvel comic book series. The player can travel from place to place on the ground but the true fun begins in the air – swinging from building to building, zipping across the air, and diving from the Empire State Building are only a few things our wallcrawler is capable of. The combat mechanic is based on dodging attacks and countering enemy attacks while using a variety of Spidey-Gadgets.
Marvel’s Spider-Man was met with universal acclaim. Critics praised the story of the game, the intuitive combat mechanics, and above all else – the open-world environment filled with content.
Batman: Arkham Knight
So far the last installment of the Arkham series culminates the story started in Batman: Arkham Asylum in an explosive fashion. The plot of the game will take the Dark Knight on the quest to stop Scarecrow, threatening to release his fear toxin upon the citizens of Gotham City. But Batman will also have to fight his personal demons, as the Joker tries to take over his mind and body.
Arkham Knight’s gameplay mechanics including free-flow combat, exploration of an open-world environment, and completing story missions and side quests. The game adds one unique gameplay feature – the Batmobile and vehicular combat. The player can take Batman’s trademark car on a wild ride across town or take on the criminal suing the vehicles tank mode.
Batman: Arkham Knight was met with universal acclaim from critics and players alike and is considered to be the best installment of the series, and one of the best games about the Dark Knight in history. |
Truecaller has mounted a flaw that could let attackers to use the service’s API to put a destructive hyperlink as the URL for their profile image. The destructive hyperlink could be used to fetch IP addresses of other Truecaller people and complete assaults this sort of as brute-drive and dispersed denial of company (DDoS), based mostly on the acquired information. Even further, the flaw could possibly allow the attackers to harvest IP addresses of people and scan for open up ports. To exploit the flaw and assault a Truecaller consumer, a destructive social gathering just experienced to entice a consumer to an contaminated profile. Truecaller informed Gizmos 360 that it has mounted the flaw and unveiled its designs to start a bounty programme to reward protection scientists in the foreseeable future.
The flaw existed in a single of the APIs of Truecaller that permitted attackers to put their destructive hyperlinks as the URL for a profile image. Bengaluru-based mostly protection researcher Ehraz Ahmed found out the Truecaller flaw and confirmed a evidence-of-idea (PoC) to Gizmos 360.
Attackers leveraging the flaw could fetch the IP addresses of people and silently attain their area as properly as unit specifics. Mainly because it was an API flaw, it could be accessed as a result of all variations of Truecaller, like Android, iOS, and the Internet.
As soon as IP deal with and other consumer info have been acquired as a result of the flaw, an attacker could determine area specifics to monitor people viewing their profiles. The vulnerability could also be exploited to scan for open up ports just after accessing IP addresses to complete brute-drive and DDoS assaults.
“Each time a consumer sights the attacker’s profile on Truecaller — both by undertaking a research or tapping the pop-up from a simply call, the custom made script receives executed and user’s IP deal with receives recorded,” clarifies Ahmed, incorporating that the consumer would not recognize any change as the profile URL is not shown publicly.
To reproduce the flaw, Ahmed produced the PoC displaying the procedure of recording IP addresses of people in a log file. The custom made PHP script utilized by the protection researcher labored with each IPv4 and IPv6 based mostly IP addresses. Gizmos 360 was also equipped to validate the scope of the vulnerability by screening it as a result of various Android and Apple iphone designs. The custom made script was equipped to attain IP addresses of the equipment together with highlighting their product figures and software package variations.
In scenario if a consumer is hunting for a Truecaller profile from a desktop, the flaw could permit an attacker know about browser specifics. To showcase the extent of the flaw current in Truecaller, Ahmed has created a movie and published a scenario analyze.
“It was not too long ago introduced to our consideration that there was a little bug in our application products and services which permitted the modification of one’s very own profile in an unintended way,” Truecaller reported in a assertion to Gizmos 360. “We thank the protection researcher for bringing this to our recognize and collaborating with us. The bug was right away mounted.”
Truecaller also unveiled that it is established to start a bug bounty programme to reward protection scientists reporting flaws in its process in the foreseeable future.
“We, at Truecaller, are humbled to welcome all contributions from the protection study local community. We have partnered with a local community of scientists and will soon announce a bounty software in which we, as a clear and liable organisation, will also reward scientists for their contributions,” the organization mentioned.
As of September this 12 months, Truecaller has over 150 million daily active users globally. The Truecaller application also before this 12 months crossed the mark of 500 million downloads and surpassed the milestone of one million Premium subscribers throughout the world.
Truecaller is mostly well-liked for its caller ID and simply call blocking functions. However, the application does provide Voice-about-World-wide-web-Protocol (VoIP) based mostly voice contacting help and UPI-driven payments company to counter WhatsApp. Truecaller in April also tied up with Bengaluru-headquartered RedBus to begin providing bus ticket reserving company to its people in India. |
The intersection of gaming and mental health has become a subject of growing interest, shedding light on the positive impacts of play on psychological well-being. Firstly, gaming provides a unique avenue for stress relief and relaxation. Engaging in immersive game worlds allows individuals to temporarily escape the pressures of daily life, providing a healthy outlet for stress and promoting a sense of relaxation and enjoyment.
Moreover, video games often involve problem-solving and strategic thinking, contributing to cognitive stimulation and mental agility. Many games require players to make quick decisions, plan strategies, and adapt to dynamic environments, fostering cognitive skills that can be transferable to real-life situations. These mental challenges within the gaming realm can positively impact problem-solving abilities and decision-making skills.
Social connections are another significant aspect of gaming’s influence on mental health. Multiplayer and online gaming platforms create opportunities for social interaction, enabling individuals to connect with friends and form communities around shared interests. This social engagement can be particularly beneficial for those who may face challenges in traditional social settings, providing a sense of belonging and camaraderie.
Gaming also serves as a source of entertainment and joy, triggering the release of dopamine—the brain’s pleasure neurotransmitter. The enjoyment derived from successfully completing a challenging level or achieving in-game goals contributes to a positive emotional experience. This emotional engagement can be a powerful mood enhancer and a means of combating feelings of boredom or monotony.
It’s essential to highlight that moderation is key when considering the relationship between gaming and mental health. Excessive gaming, especially to the detriment of other life responsibilities, can have adverse effects. Striking a balance and incorporating gaming into a well-rounded lifestyle is crucial for reaping the mental health benefits without potential drawbacks.
In conclusion, exploring the benefits of gaming on mental health reveals a multifaceted relationship that extends beyond mere entertainment. From stress relief and cognitive stimulation to social connections and emotional well-being, gaming offers a diverse range of positive impacts on mental health when approached mindfully and in moderation. Understanding and embracing the potential benefits of gaming can contribute to a holistic approach to mental well-being in today’s digital age. |
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United Games today announced that due to strict quality assurance, it didn't want to put shakey cam PlayStation Portable (PSP) game footage on its new DVD about the future of videogames, so has uploaded it online, ahead of launching its new website.
The DVD Video production, dubbed "What's Next?" features a documentary program into the future of videogames, as well as footage of games and hardware due both this Christmas, and into 2005, including exclusive PSP and Nintendo DS footage.
"We're trying to make this pretty damn class, but shakey cam PSP game footage just ain't good enough" commented editor Andrew Mehta, "So we've generously decided to throw it online instead."
The PSP sequence, features a soundtrack by UK HipHop artist Teej of Micology Music - namely the track Intricate Instruments. Teej has been described as:
"The UK HipHop Community coming of age" - Knowledge Magazine,
"One to watch" - DJ Magazine.
The PlayStation Portable montage contains footage from Wipeout Pure, and PSP Ridge Racer amongst others, and is available for free download at the following URL:
About United Games Media:
United Games Media was founded in 2004, by Mr AJ Mehta and Mr ACE Okell, to commercialise the activities of United Games - previously a non-profit, fan-made magazine distributed at independent retailers, that had been running since 1998.
United Games Media's first commercial product is "What's Next?", a DVD video documentary on the future of gaming, that benefits from United Games' experience in alternative games journalism.
United Games Media also encompasses United Games' Game eXtra Services, including VHS, DVD, Print, Advert Design, Web Design, and Content Licensing services. Previous clients include JoyStick Junkies, OPM Response, RetroCollector, Interactive Selection, R Muzik and Rowen Bridler.
Contact: Andrew Mehta
United Games Website: www.unitedgames.co.uk
Game-eXtra Website: www.game-extra.co.uk
About Teej & Micology Music:
Micology: Hip-Hop, it's that multi-headed, multi-national beast. It's a scapegoat, an art form, an escape plan, a 'post modern, multi cultural, phenomena discuss' and all that bollocks, its big scary men swearing, shooting and all that bollocks. Let's get away from the backpackers and Gangsters, let's crush the preconceptions and subvert the Subdivisions, let's take it back to pure poetry and Study the microphone science.
Teej: Teej bursts on to the UK HipHop scene clutching a barrel load of fresh, imaginative lyrical styllistics. Intelligent and amusing poetry fused with a stomping array of original beats. Born and bred in Sheffield but now based in London, Teej is a rapper with a surreal style and a large vocabulary although he is a poor speller and cannot be trusted to proof read documents. Teej's 'Step in my Adventure' EP is available now from Micology Records - www.micology.co.uk
Micology's other artists include:
Dr Syntax: A stalwart of the ever evolving Brighton HipHop scene ( worked with Hp, appearred on Foreign Beggars LP 'Asylum Speakers', and records with Elemental, Nick Maxwell and Tom Caruana as The Menagerie )
Tom Caruana: ( worked with Skinnyman, M.U.D. Farm and Jehst, Breakin' Bread imprint, and his classic tune with Ahmos "Green Fingers" appeared on the Deadly Seven Inch Sins compilation ). Tom provides the funkiest slabs of pure beat perfection on the Step in My Adventure EP. |
The puzzles and dialogue were always the best part of point and click adventure games. Flash adventure games often forgo the emphasis on either the puzzle or the dialogue and instead put more into visuals and style. Little Wheel is an example of this. There is no dialogue and the puzzles are mostly laid out for you, but the style and feel of the game put it above your average puzzle-light flash point and click adventure.
The story to Little Wheel is charming, if not a bit children’s movie-esque. You’re a living robot among millions of other living robots until your planet’s generator loses power. Everything is out cold for ten thousand years until you, Mr. Lucky Robot, are struck by lightning and given life anew. Your goal is to reach the power generator, fix the problem, and revive your planet. What’s the point of being revived if you’re not going to save everyone, right?
They’re trying, and it shows
There is a very distinct style from the opening cut scene to the end of the game. The silhouette color scheme, relaxing jazz, and detailed (considering the silhouettes) environments all come together well. You don’t feel a sense of urgency here and you get the feeling that this was a peaceful and productive society, as you would expect one comprised entirely of robots to be. The presentation overall is just very well done, especially for a flash game.
But the style doesn’t make up for the gameplay
While there was obviously a lot of detail put into the feel of the game, it is lacking a lot in the puzzle department. You don’t expect something long and engrossing from a developer like Fast Games, but it’s a bit disappointing to have such little interactivity in such an interesting world. I wouldn’t ask for the game to be longer, but I would ask for puzzles that were at least a little challenging. Even the final puzzle is a cinch if you pay attention to what you’re doing.
So, what’s it boil down to?
The lack of real challenge is no good, but everything else about Little Wheel is.
It may not be a traditional point and click adventure game and it may not even be the most engrossing flash game out there, but it is an experience. That in itself makes it entertaining enough to mention. |
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If there is such a thing as foolproof flowers, lilies must be at the top of the list. Add their beauty, large size, and sometimes even fragrance to their ease of culture and you have a winner every time.
There are new Oriental/Trumpet hybrids available that transcend their parents. The parents are the fragrant Oriental lilies and the tall and large flowered Regal trumpet lilies. The flowers on the new hybrids are huge atop three to five feet tall stems. Fragrance is an added bonus. These lilies are often called Orienpet. They bloom in early summer.
The pink and white Orienpet shown here is Lilium ‘Anastasia’. The first year the bulbs produced a single flower. This year, as you can see from the photograph, there is a lovely cluster with more buds to open. I also love the old-fashioned white Regal lily. Both lilies will benefit from staking since summer rains will often weight the flower heads down.
If pink or white doesn’t fit into your garden color scheme, there are plenty of other colors to choose. You can find orange, red, rust, and yellow as well as light and dark shades of pink.
Oriental lilies are another easy to grow spectacle. Two of my favorites are ‘Star Gazer’ and ‘Muscadet.’
Plant lily bulbs deep, 10 inches, so that they stay cool. This also promotes stronger stems. Be careful not to break off the “scales,” as you plant them with the pointy side up. Add compost or well conditioned manure to the tops of your lily beds every fall after they die down. To get the best flowers, feed them every year to build strong bulbs and leave their foliage on until it turns yellow in the fall.
Most of these lilies are hardy in USDA Zones 3 or 4 – 9.
Posted June 7, 2013.
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81% of online shoppers look up products before purchasing. This is why it is crucial to have accurate and highly detailed product information on your eCommerce site.
However, product content is just one element of eCommerce data management. It also requires the efficient collection, storage, and use of all data.
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Ecommerce involves massive amounts of data that must be processed into useful information for brands. Product information alone could mean tens of thousands of details that must be correctly cataloged.
There is also the matter of customer information. For an eCommerce store to succeed, it must serve its customers better. And to do that, one has to get to know them. Data management includes collecting customer data and generating actionable marketing reports.
Ecommerce businesses also involve sales numbers, expense reports, and many more numbers that should provide accurate business data to determine revenue or losses and clarify the company’s financial situation.
With so much data to deal with, eCommerce companies must invest in efficient software for data management to maintain accurate and efficient operations.
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What are the important technologies to ensure safe, secure, and efficient data management?
Data and Information System
Data and information are terms that are often used interchangeably, but to be more technical about it, data are details that may not mean anything. It is only when data is processed that it becomes valuable information that can be leveraged for marketing and business growth.
For example, a person buys a product on Saturday. Without context, this is just a random fact. But when entered into a brand’s eCommerce database, it turns into useful information: 50% of clientele shop on Saturdays. The brand can work with this information to meet its business goals.
Cloud Data Management
With the wealth of data that needs to be stored and processed, eCommerce businesses need robust cloud data management.
Master Data Management
This system consolidates data for products, customers, supplies, inventory, and other details important to the business. It allows companies to exchange essential information for collaborations and transactions easily.
2. Software Dependence
Just because a business has invested in various tech tools to streamline processes doesn’t mean that’s all there is to success. Information gathered from software won’t matter if the business has no direction or a mission and vision to aspire toward.
Every business must have specific objectives so that information gathered from data management tools will be utilized to craft action plans, marketing strategies, and business solutions.
3. Lack of Data Management Focus
No matter how much eCommerce data you collect, without focus, it will not lead to anything. This is why you need business objectives, which must be the focus of the data management team.
The team is responsible for processing and analyzing data and conceiving strategies based on the set objectives.
4. Lax Data Security
If data is meaningless when not interpreted or analyzed, information may also turn into nothing when they are not protected. This is why eCommerce sites should protect their data with a virtual private network (VPN) service. The great thing about VPN is that it involves everything eCommerce data management needs: cybersecurity, geoblocking, encryption, and many others.
Find the right VPN for mac/macOS or whatever operating system you use for your business. Make sure the VPN is reliable and highly rated by other eCommerce sites.
It is important to note that any employee who accesses company information outside official computers must use VPNs, too, so as not to compromise sensitive data.
5. Establish Standards
Create a policy that every team member must follow when dealing with data management. While there is a team focused on managing data, many company members may have a hand in collecting and storing it. Because of this, a company must set specific guidelines that would ensure data management is efficient, and tasks like collecting and processing it are done correctly and securely.
While most data management tools make the process easier, employees have the responsibility to generate or input accurate data.
Proper Data Management Leads to Ecommerce Success
Data management will help eCommerce brands determine business strengths, weaknesses, and trends that could help owners and managers craft strategies to grow the business and attract more customers.
However, data management is prone to mistakes because of a misunderstanding of the nature of data and the unfamiliar technologies involved. Knowing about these common mistakes businesses make will help you avoid them going forward. |
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Microarray will be used to find genes associated with longevity and certain diseases in the Parsi community.
Affymetrix signed an agreement with Avesthagen for the use of its microarray technology in The AvestaGenome Project™, a genetic study of over 60,000 Parsi individuals. Based in India, the project aims at exploring the genetic basis of longevity and creating a genetic, genealogic, and medical database of the Parsi-Zoroastrian population.
The project is designed to discover biomarkers and drug targets that can result in predictive, preventive, and personalized healthcare. The Parsi community was selected because of its longevity and its relatively genetically homogeneous population. Thirty-one percent of the Parsi population lives beyond the age of 60, compared to 7% nationally, Avesthagen reports.
Affymetrix’ technology will enable researchers to correlate genes with longevity as well as neurodegenerative conditions, breast cancer, diabetes, and other diseases. Spinco Biotech will supply the microarray technology and provide technical support to Avesthagen.
The AvestaGenome Project includes genotyping as well as expression profiling and transcriptomics. The genotyping phase of the project, which reportedly began on October 5, 2007, consists of 10,000 samples in the first year. By the middle of 2008, the team says that it will perform expression-profiling and transcript-mapping experiments in a subset. The project is expected to be completed before 2013. |
“I need a better way to plan my next business trip.”
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Do you find yourself saying, “I need a better way to plan my next business trip?” You’re not alone.
Travel is stressful. Last-minute cancellations, taking the wrong route and getting stuck in traffic, the list goes on. But it doesn’t have to be. Imagine if you could plan out everything beforehand, and easily add in a new stop to take the place of any that cancel last minute? With Geopointe, features such as Calendar-Based Scheduling, Routing, and Nearby Search make it all seamless.
Use Calendar-Based Scheduling to create your daily agendas before you get on the road. You’ll have everything blocked out on your Salesforce Calendar including drive times between appointments, so you’ll never have trouble remembering where to go next.
Access your route on your mobile phone while you’re on the road, and get turn-by-turn directions to each stop from Google Maps, Apple Maps, or Waze. Best of all, Geopointe’s Routing feature can optimize your route for you, so you get to each appointment as efficiently as possible.
When someone cancels at the last minute, simply do a Nearby Search to find another customer in the area to visit, or with the help of our Google Places integration, pick a local coffee shop to set up a temporary workstation. |
Why Opt for Outsourced Document Storage Solutions?
Even though we live in a digital era, we are all aware of the importance of paper documents. If you’ve been a part of the management of a great company, you know how important having things in writing can be. See more about company document storing here.
All these documents must be stored somewhere. A medium business will generate lots of documents during one business day. All of it must go somewhere and be restored if needed. That’s why every serious company has a solution for their used docs.
Some of them decide to outsource the problem. Unlike before, now there are professional companies offering everything when the docs are in question. Storage, document scanning saint paul mn, maintenance, and shredding when they are no longer needed.
In this article, we’re sharing a few reasons why outsourcing this problem can be so valuable for your business. Read on if you want to know a little more about this issue!
Save a tremendous amount of space
As we mentioned, just a medium company generate tons of paper during the working week. All of this amount must go somewhere. The company might have an excellent office space, but the clusters of papers must be placed in it if there’s no special room for them.
Those who can manage it, choose to take them into the archive room, which is usually under the building, or in a special room designed for it. However, after some time, there’s no room there either, so the employees start keeping the docs under their desk or on it if they are highly important.
There are two solutions when this type of problem arises. The first one is to move to bigger offices where you’ll create an even bigger archive room, or simply outsource the problem. See this excellent article on document management here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/benkepes/2014/07/23/the-state-of-document-management-and-some-potentially-heretical-thinking/.
Since paying for bigger offices is not always an option, or the team loves the way they work at the moment, then outsourcing is a great option. The company gets freed from the junk, and they always know where to look when they need a particular piece.
Outsourcing the problem means getting a partner in the business
Almost every serious company for keeping the documents will sign a non-disclosure agreement which makes your belongings entirely safe. You get to communicate with their employees on a daily basis and ask for particular docs that you might need.
Why is this crucial? Because when you ask some of your employees to provide the one you need, they might struggle to find it in the ocean of paper that no one is sure if it is supposed to be there.
The employees in these professional companies will have them stacked on shelves made by alphabetical order, by year, or by sector. In all cases, you’ll get the needed material right away and you’ll avoid waiting for hours until the employees uncover what you’re looking for.
You get everything digitalized
With millions of documents in the clusters, it’s hard to get around and find what you need urgently. That’s why most managers decide to scan everything and keep a digitalized copy. What isn’t needed anymore can be shredded, and those items that must be kept in a paper form will stay where they are.
In both cases, the company gets both the physical copy which is often mandatory to have by law and a fast-operative scanned copy that can be used in a matter of seconds. Lots of big businesses are now opting for the digitalization of their products entirely.
Still, if you’ve been in the business for decades, it’s not going to be easy to migrate entirely. Handing over the job to the pros is the best way to do it, though.
If you live in Charlotte, you witness at least one tornado a year. Keeping your clusters of paper in an office that might be torn off by it, is not the best idea of safety. However, the best companies for document storage in Charlotte has to offer will keep your documents in a safe environment.
These buildings are specially made for situations like this. You entrust these companies with every vital information you have, so there’s no chance they are going to misuse your trust and through everything in the wind. Literally.
Another issue that you should be thinking about here is hacking. If you digitalize everything, but you don’t encrypt it, the hackers will easily breach your system and might delete everything you have. That’s why hiring the pros will help you do everything perfectly.
They have a team of people who are skilled and experienced to handle this kind of problem. They know what must be done, and they know how to send the documents to your address so that no hacker has a chance to intrude and look at your files.
It saves money
The more documents you have in your possession, the more people you’ll need to maintain them. You can’t just toss everything in the archive room. You need people to take care of these things. At least do the dust off them once in a while. Not to mention that you’re going to need someone to organize the chaos.
If you ask the existing employees to do it, you’re actually asking them to do something else for which they are not paid for. Let’s say that this is a part of their job, but having them waste time on searching and storing, instead of working what you pay them for, is a waste of money.
The pros will charge way less and will do a much better job. In the long run, you’ll see that you’re saving a ton of money, and everything’s much more conveniently done.
As you can see, outsourcing the document storage issue is the best thing you can do for yourself as a manager, and for the company as well. Find the best one out there, and let them do their job. They are professional in this, so let them help you with your business. |
International Cyber Olympiad Registration 2023
A prospectus containing a principal letter, registration form for school & students, preparatory book order form, poster, and general information about EduHeal ICO Olympiad are sent to the school. Students who are interested in the International Cyber Olympiad can download the EHF ICO school application forms. The schools must return the registration form completed in all aspects by the due date to the EduHeal foundation.
Students can check the ICO registration process from this page.
Table of Contents
- International Cyber Olympiad Important Dates
- EduHeal Foundation ICO Registration Process
- EduHeal Cyber Olympiad Eligibility Criteria
- EduHeal ICO Application Fees
International Cyber Olympiad Important Dates
Below are the important details for the ICO Exam 2023.
ICO registration start date
Last date of application
Aug 31, 2023
Level 1 examination
Result announcement of EduHeal ICO Exam
EduHeal Foundation ICO Registration Process
International Cyber Olympiad (ICO) is an international level Olympiad conducted by EduHeal Foundation to test students and to bring out their interest in computers and algorithms. It does so by posing questions that make use of the student's knowledge in a practical aspect of life.
ICO Registration Process
Schools should download the application form from their official website to start the application process. A few important notes that should be followed by the teacher and the school authority are mentioned below.
- A prospectus containing the principal letter, a registration form for the school & students, and preparatory books are sent to the school.
- Students who are interested in International Cyber Olympiad can apply through school registration or individual registration.
- For school registration, the schools must return the registration form completed in all aspects by the due date to the EduHeal foundation.
- The school has to use the respective forms to register themselves (if it is an unregistered school).
- Schools have to provide their details such as school name, address & contact number, principal's name & contact number, school e-mail id, and coordinator's e-mail id.
- The school should also give the number of students participating in each exam along with the total amount of fees collected and the total amount sent to the EduHeal Foundation after deducting the appropriate amount.
- The amount of INR 125 per student/per exam is to be paid (INR 25 can be retained by the school per student/per exam).
- Students can pay the amount to their respective coordinators who can pay the whole amount via demand draft or internet banking. The demand draft should be sent to the foundation address along with the filled registration forms. In the case of internet banking, the school should attach the respective invoice to the registration forms. The demand draft should be in favor of EHF Learning Media (P) Ltd. payable in New Delhi. For online payment, schools are requested to send the money to the following account number.
- EHF HDFC Bank A/c No.: 50200004458546
- IFSC/NEFT Code: HDFC0000678
- EHF Learning Media Pvt. Ltd. Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi.
- For payment confirmation [email protected] or 9599429957.
- The form should reach the following address before the last date of registration (31st August 2023).
- EHF Learning center, EHF Learning center, 35A, Mohamadpur, Near Bhikaji Metro Station, New Delhi - 110066, Phone Number 9599429957.
EduHeal Cyber Olympiad Eligibility Criteria
For every EduHeal Olympiad Exam, there are separate eligibility criteria. Criteria for ICO 2023 exam are,
- Only students who belong to participating schools can take part in the exam.
- The candidate must be from a participating school that should be affiliated with either/both/all ICSE, CBSE, or state boards.
- The candidate should be a student of any class from 1 to 12.
- The candidate should have the basic general information, and there is no other eligibility criterion like minimum marks, gender, etc.
EduHeal ICO Application Fees
The fee for participation in ICO 2023 is INR 125 per student. The application form is available at your respective schools to register for EDUheal Olympiad 2023. Participating schools will be submitting student participation forms to the EduHeal Foundation.
Note: Once the registration has been done, registered candidates should start preparation by referring to the ICO syllabus and ICO sample papers 2023. By referring to these, candidates can get full insight into ICO Exam 2023. |
In this revealing and poignant story, Stefan Hertmans uncovers haunting details about the previous owner of his house and the crime he committed as a member of the Nazi police.
In 1979 Stefan Hertmans became obsessed with a rundown townhouse in Ghent. The previous owners were mentioned only in passing during the acquisition, and it wasn’t until the new millennium, long after he had sold the house, that he came across a memoirby the owner’s son Adriaan Verhulst, a distinguished history professor and a former teacher of Hertmans’, which revealed that his father was a former SS officer. Hertmans finds he is profoundly haunted by images of the family as ghostly presences in the rooms he had once known so well, he begins a journey of discovery—not to tell the story of Adriaan’s father, but rather the story of the house and the people who lived in it and passed through it. Archives, interviews with relatives and personal documents help him imagine the world of this house as they reveal not only a marital drama, but also a connection between past visitors to the house and important figures in the culture and politics of Flanders now. A stunning and immersive reimagining of a family in a historical moment of great upheaval confirms Hertmans’ always brilliant melding of fiction and nonfiction.
About the Author
STEFAN HERTMANS is an internationally acclaimed Flemish author. For more than twenty years he was a professor at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Ghent, where he wrote novels, poems, essays, and plays. His first book in English, War and Turpentine, was longlisted for the Man Booker International Prize and awarded the prestigious AKO Literature Prize in 2014. His last book, The Convert, was a finalist for the 2020 National Jewish Book Awards.
Translated from the Dutch by David McKay.
“[Hertmans’s] most recent pastiche of fiction, memoir and Sebaldian evidence gathering [is] inspired by the discovery that his former home in Ghent once housed a notorious Nazi collaborator . . . [The Ascent] deftly blends reporting and speculation as he reimagines the lives these rooms once sheltered, laying out the terrible consequences of an ambitious man’s blinkered devotion to the bureaucracy of the Reich.” —The New York Times Book Review
“When Belgian author Stefan Hertmans decided to rent a damp old house on the banks of the sludgy Lieveke canal in a rundown neighborhood of Ghent, he wasn’t thinking about its previous inhabitants. . . . But many years after he left the three-story house . . . he learned that, during World War II, it was occupied by Willem Verhulst, an SS intelligence officer. . . . Straddling the line between nonfiction and fiction. . . . [Hertmans] presents a gripping tale of the house on Drogenhof Street, which contains both his own memories and the secrets of the SS officer and his family. . . . Using the house as a framework, the author provides a visceral sense of life in the occupied city during the war. . . . Beautifully translated by David McKay. . . . Hertmans’s parallel stories of Verhulst’s treachery and his own path to uncovering the secrets hidden in the Drogenhof house make for a compelling read. . . . the reader can hardly wait to find out what he discovers.” —Jewish Book Council “A fascinating project of autofiction. . . . Hertmans had already sold his former home in Ghent when he read a memoir by a former occupant that shocked him: before he’d lived there, an SS officer had called the place home. Hertmans uses this jarring revelation . . . to explore the home’s long history and reconsider the meaning of sanctuary.” —CrimeReads
“Hertmans turns the spotlight on the Flemish nationalist and Nazi collaborator Willem Verhulst. . . . paint[ing] a brilliant portrait of a deluded and dangerous man. . . . [The Ascent is] a deft blend of history, fiction and autofiction, skillfully translated by David McKay. Hertmans draws on a wealth of sources . . . [and] the photographs scattered throughout the text bring to mind the work of W.G. Sebald. . . . Eerie and atmospheric. . . . In his insightful and expertly crafted book, history that has settled is roused and reckoned with, and it still has the ability to captivate and the power to shock.” —The Wall Street Journal
“Discovering he lived in a house in Ghent formerly owned by a Nazi collaborator, [Hertmans] experienced ‘the powerful pull of an unknown life’ and set out to investigate. Through a series of anecdotes, he tells the story of Willem Verhulst. . . . [His] impressionistic prose is deeply evocative, and the novel reads like a fascinating conversation, drawing on the storyteller’s absorption with his subject matter and intimate knowledge of the characters involved.” —Booklist
“‘In the first year of the new millennium . . . I learned that for twenty years I had lived in the house of a former SS man.’ So begins Flemish author Hertmans’ coolly intriguing re-creation of the life and circumstances of Willem Verhulst. . . . As much a story of the family and the setting as of the horrible . . . figure at its center, the book . . . delivers a haunting, detailed record of people, place and atmosphere.” —Kirkus Reviews
“A thoughtful and unflinching narrative in which [Hertmans] imagines the life of his Ghent home’s previous owner. . . . Recreating the lives of the Verhulst family during the grisly period of Nazi occupation from 1940 to 1945 and beyond, Hertmans chronicles how Willem becomes a high-ranking Nazi informant, traces his exploits as a Flemish nationalist rabble rouser after WWII, and explores his romantic attachments. . . . [he] adds nuance by drawing on interviews with Verhulst’s daughters Letta and Suzanne . . . and the memoirs of Verhulst’s son, Adriaan, who was Hertmans’s history professor in the 1970s. . . . along with excerpts from various letters and journals, [which] convey the depth of the author’s immersion. In Hertmans’s hands, the dusty rooms of history come alive.” —Publishers Weekly
“A powerful and humane reminder that the horrors of the past century are inexhaustibly fascinating and reverberate today.” —The Observer (UK) “Hertmans’s acute scrutiny of the grim tale he has unearthed brings a monster and his milieu into riveting focus. Alive with the same investigative verve, psychological perception and narrative virtuosity as its two acclaimed predecessors, The Ascent is a compelling addition.” —The Sunday Times (UK)
“A self-conscious blend of archival legwork and artistic licence. . . . grimly compelling.” —Mail on Sunday (UK)
“Prepare to descend. Based on years of research and augmented with personal reflections and fictional episodes . . . the book tells the true story of Willem Verhulst, a Flemish nationalist from Ghent. . . . Hertmans brilliantly describes and imagines scenes. . . . memorable.” —The Daily Telegraph (UK) |
Although found in a variety of colours, it is for the deep red variety that Spinel is most famed. Deep red Spinel so closely resembles Ruby that, until the 19th Century when it became possible to tell them apart by their optical properties and hardness, the two gemstones were practically indistinguishable. Indeed, many famous Rubies were subsequently found to be Spinel, including the centrepiece Ruby of the royal crown of England (known as the Black Prince's Ruby).
Fine Spinels are now more rare than Rubies but, somewhat paradoxically, they are more affordable - in the gem world, it is not always to a gemstone’s advantage to be too rare, as this more often than not means it is relatively unknown. In addition to its wide range of colours, Spinel is prized for its brilliance, hardness and durability.
Sources: Key sources of Rubelite are Myanmar, Sri Lanka, India, Madagascar, Vietnam, Tanzania, Russia, Canada and the USA.
Similar gemstones: Red Spinel can be identical in appearance to Ruby but is a lighter colour, with the deep-red Spinel more of a brick-red then the red of Ruby, which has a slight blue or purple tinge to it. Red Spinel also bears a close resemblance to red Tourmaline, while dark red Spinel resembles Garnet.
Zircon, Topaz, and Sapphire can all be mistaken for Blue Spinel. Pink Spinel resembles Morganite, pink Topaz, and pink Tourmaline. Purple Spinel appears similar to Amethyst but usually has a bluer tone.
Colour palette: While the rarest and most desirable Spinel gemstones are a vivid, rich ruby red, Spinel is also found in a range of pastel pinks and purples, with the recently discovered neon pink-reds from Tanzania now among the most valuable of all coloured gems. A vivid, hot pink Spinel, with a tinge of orange, is mined in Myanmar.
Spinels in cobalt blue, bright pink and bright orange are also highly sought-after, while paler colours, such as lavender, tend to be more affordable. Other popular colours are black, violet-blue, greenish-blue, grey, mauve, yellow and brown. Spinels are rarely white or colourless.
Almandine Spinel has a violet to violet-blue color.
Balas Spinel has a pink to pale red colour and is also known as the Balas Ruby.
Blue Spinel is a light to dark blue variety of Spinel.
Flame Spinel is a bright-orange to orange-red spinel, also known as Rubicelle.
Hercynite is a dark-green to black spinel.
Gahnite is a blue, violet or dark-green to blackish Spinel, also known as Zinc Spinel.
Gahnospinel is a material that is between Spinel and gahnite and displays a blue to dark-blue or green colour.
Picotite is a brownish, dark-green or blackish Spinel, also known as Chrome Spinel.
Ruby Spinel is the name for the ruby-red variety of Spinel.
More information about Spinel: Spinel is not a designed birthstone, but Green Spinel is an alternative 9th Wedding Anniversary gemstone and Red Spinel an alternative 16th Wedding Anniversary gemstone. Meanwhile, Spinel is the 22nd Wedding Anniversary gemstone and B;ue Spinel the 65th Wedding Anniversary gemstone.
Spinel is thought to protect the owner from harm, to reconcile differences and to soothe away sadness. |
Gainesville-Hall County is a growing regional center for Healthcare Services for over 1.8 million people in an 18-county area of Northeast Georgia. The residents of Northeast Georgia enjoy access to the state’s finest and most comprehensive medical services including state-of-the-art facilities as well as skilled physicians, nurses and support personnel.
At its center is Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS), a growing, not-for-profit health system with 10,000 employees. NGHS serves more than 1.8 million people across the region through four hospital campuses – NGMC Gainesville, Braselton, Barrow and Lumpkin and effective July 1, 2023, NGHS is acquiring the Habersham Medical Center.
Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) continues to receive top state and national rankings:
• Verified Level I Trauma Center
• Center of Excellence for Hernia and Robotic Surgery
• Designated Emergency Cardiac Care Center
• Outstanding Achievement for Cancer Services (2018)
• Georgia’s #1 Heart Hospital (2006 – 2017)
• Georgia’s #1 Pulmonary Care Hospital
• Georgia’s #1 Hospital for Women’s Health
• Top 9% in the Nation for Cancer Care
• Top 10% in the Nation for Pneumonia Care, Stroke Care and Surgical Care
Longstreet Clinic is a primary care and multi-specialty practice devoted to providing high quality medical care at convenient locations across Northeast Georgia. Since its founding in 1995 from a merger of eight single specialty practices, Longstreet Clinic has grown into one of the largest independent group practices in the state. The private, multi-specialty medical group has office locations in nine Northeast Georgia cities and employs over 800 people, including more than 200 physicians and advanced practice providers who represent 19 specialties. With a fully-integrated Electronic Health Record, Longstreet Clinic offers patient convenience with onsite imaging and laboratory services.
Since its beginning in 1953, the Northeast Georgia Diagnostic Clinic (NGDC) has grown into a multi-specialty practice of some 32 physicians and 13 mid-level providers occupying 52,000 square feet of space in the Guilford Medical Complex on Jesse Jewell Parkway in Gainesville. NGDC physicians and staff are dedicated to providing compassionate, innovative, high quality healthcare to the adult population of Gainesville and Northeast Georgia communities.
The Hall County Health Department / District 2 Public Health serves all county residents in its mission to prevent disease, injury, and disability; promote health and wellbeing; and prepare for and respond to disasters. During the last five years, the health department has served over 35% of the county population offering immunizations, travel vaccinations, family planning services, maternal and child health services, chronic disease screenings and nutrition programs. Environmental health services include restaurant, swimming pool, and sewage system inspections.
As a leading Georgia healthcare community, the people of Gainesville-Hall County have access to the finest Physician Services, a top incentive for incoming businesses and those trying to attract top talent.
The Greater Hall Chamber’s Healthcare Committee has been the catalyst for connecting community health and wellness to local businesses. Link for more information on Greater Hall Chamber Health & Wellness Initiatives. |
About this time of year, many of us are having spring fever. I know have it big-time but where I live it's been in the 70s, so it will spark your desire to go out into the sunlight. Couple that with the infamous day of the year couples are obligated to show their love and devotion, and you have the most anti-horror day there is. And yet, those of us who love horror and don't celebrate Valentine's might like to retreat into a horror marathon. Here's some ideas -
*Movie descriptions from IMDB.*
He Knows You're Alone (1980) A young bride-to-be is being stalked upon by a serial killer in Staten Island. She gets help from a former lover, but will they manage to escape?
My Bloody Valentine (1981) A decades-old folk tale surrounding a deranged murderer killing those who celebrate Valentine's Day turns out to be true to legend when a group defies the killer's order and people start turning up dead.
Valentine (2001) Five women are stalked by an unknown assailant while preparing for Valentine's Day.
Lover's Lane (2000) A man who committed a series of murders thirteen years ago begins to hunt down his victims' children.
Fatal Attraction (1987) A married man's one-night stand comes back to haunt him when that lover begins to stalk him and his family.
Spring Fever Horror
Spring Break Massacre (2008) A sleepover party during spring-break turns deadly for six beautiful sorority co-eds. Stanley Peterson, convicted serial killer, has escaped from maximum security prison. It's up to the college cuties to unravel the mystery of their assailant before the night is over.
Nightmare Beach (1989) Diablo is a biker gang leader executed for the murder of a young woman. A year after his death, it's time for Spring Break. Football players Skip and Ronnie head to the beach, where Skip meets Gail, the sister of the woman who was murdered a year ago. All the fun and glory of Spring Break, however, is about to turn into a living nightmare when a mysterious person in a biker outfit begins to kill people by electrocution. Could it be that Diablo has returned from the dead?
Cabin Fever (2002) A group of five college graduates rent a cabin in the woods and begin to fall victim to a horrifying flesh-eating virus, which attracts the unwanted attention of the homicidal locals.
Piranha (1978) When flesh-eating piranhas are accidentally released into a summer resort's rivers, the guests become their next meal.
April Fool's Day (1986) Nine college students staying at a friend's remote island mansion begin to fall victim to an unseen murderer over the April Fool's Day weekend. |
Reiki 1 Course
This course will open you to the flow of Reiki,
enabling you to use Reiki for self-healing and on friends and family
This training is delivered in person only.
The practice of Reiki is an original method of healing developed by Mikao Usui in Japan early in the 20th century.
Reiki is a natural healing energy that works on every level, not just the physical, and is understood to promote the body’s regenerative self-healing ability.
Reiki treatment is non-invasive and is used holistically to restore balance in mind, body and spirit.
This course for beginners is a combination of talks, discussion and experience; it integrates the Japanese style and the western style as introduced by Takata Sensei.
It has been designed to empower you to develop through personal growth, self-development and reflection.
You will receive a traditional and individual Reiki Level 1 attunement which will allow you to be opened and aligned to the Reiki energy and enable you to channel Reiki for life.
Content of the Reiki 1 Training
- — The history of Reiki and the development of the Reiki styles practised
- — Japanese and Western definitions of Reiki
- — The Reiki Principles
- — Benefits of Reiki
- — The Reiki Lineage to Usui Sensei
- — Reiki attunements: what they are and how they were given by Usui, Hayashi and Takata
- — The types of Reiki practice: hands on the body, hands neat the body, from a distance
- — The complete hand placement system for self-healing
- — The importance of the Practitioner using self-treatment
- — Reiki Level 1 attunement
- — Japanese Reiki Techniques taught by Dr. Usui
- — Kenyoku: Dry bathing, a method to purify your energy field
- — Byosen Scan: Using the sensitivity in the hands to locate areas needing healing, (usually in the aura) and to treat them
- — Hayashi Healing Guide
- — The twelve hand positions
- — Reiki 1 Certificate and Lineage
At the end of this course, you will feel energy and understand how energy works, you will have a basic knowledge of the human energy field, the chakras, and you will be able to give treatments to yourself and to family and friends.
This course includes a comprehensive course manual and an internationally recognised Reiki 1 certificate. After completing your training, you will be eligible for membership with the UK Reiki Federation, The Reiki-Association, The Reiki-Guild and other associations.
Reiki 1 is a prerequisite to register for the Reiki 2 training.
Teacher: Giancarlo Serra
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A seagull made a valiant attempt to keep pace with the Arran ferry as the rain-filled gusts repeatedly forced it back. I watched it persevere from the comfort of the bar and thought these were appropriate conditions in which to begin my expedition.
For a number of years I’d wanted to take my clubs to the west of Scotland to visit some of the “honesty box” courses dotted up the dramatic coastline and across the rugged islands. I’d been told that to play these tracks was something of a rite of passage, a chance to find your golfing soul amidst the mountains and lochs of the west highlands.
For me, constant obsessing over score and handicap is a compulsive distraction from the key objective of golf: enjoyment. On this trip I wanted to try and get back to basics, to play for playing’s sake and, maybe, to get some pleasure from it.
Arran is often described as “Scotland in miniature,” and it’s easy to see why. On an island that’s just 30 miles long and 10 across, there’s an incredible array of scenery to be taken in. Circumnavigating Arran you drive through picturesque fishing villages, past towering mountains, moorland, forests and sprawling beaches. You can visit stunning castles, a distillery, a brewery, a cheese-maker and more. There are also seven, yes seven, golf courses.
Thankfully the weather was much improved when I made the journey over “The String” road from Brodick on Arran’s east coast to Blackwaterfoot on its west. My first round was to be at Shiskine Golf Club. It’s a 12-hole course that doesn’t quite fit the bill of “honesty box” track. There’s a shop where you hand over the cash to a real person and a lively (if dry) clubhouse. But, what the layout delivers in terms of a natural and rugged test of golf is exceptional.
Playing towards Drumadoon Point with stunning views across to the Kintyre peninsula and up Arran’s coast to impressive columnar basalt cliffs, this is an awe-inspiring setting for golf.
With the wind whipping, my first effort sailed off beautifully before it took a sharp turn left and disappeared, at pace, across the silvery beach bordering the hole. But it didn’t matter, that wasn’t going to bother me. This trip was about place and experience.
Shiskine features one of the most memorable stretches of holes I’ve ever played. The nigh-on impossible 3rd, “Crows Nest,” where the tee-shot must climb some 50 feet and stop on a plateau green with everything sloping towards a guaranteed lost ball on the left; then, on the 4th, you hit from a hugely elevated tee with cliffs right and the Kilbrannan Sound and Kintyre ahead; the 5th is towards the point and, on a clear day, the Ailsa Craig, the 6th turns back homeward and hugs the edge of the beach before the 7th, “Himalayas,” plays across a formidable sand dune. This is a unique and captivating course.
The next stop on my journey was Corrie, back on the island’s east coast. I pulled up there, beside the painted timber clubhouse surrounded by mature, deciduous trees and thought I could have been arriving at a cricket pavilion in an English village. There was nobody around so I posted £20 through the letterbox as instructed, and headed over the cattle/deer grid onto the course.
The short par-3 1st belies what’s ahead. With a green framed by beeches and oaks, it has the feel of a parkland track. It wasn’t what I had expected.
But then I turned the corner to face the impressive peaks at the head of Glen Sannox, rising to almost 3,000 feet. From the 2nd onwards, the holes forge up and towards these mountains. Alone on the hillside, this was what I’d hoped for. True golfing escapism: a battle with the elements in uncompromising countryside.
The nine holes here are short (the longest just over 300 yards,) it’s the strong winds and severe slopes that present the challenge. What really makes it though is the setting. I’ve seldom felt so exhilarated on a golf course as I sauntered round in solitary splendour, lifting my eyes to the hills and then gazing down towards the Firth of Clyde. ‘This is what golf is really about,’ I jotted on my notepad. ‘A wild point-to-point game, played with a stick and a ball over rough, testing terrain.’
Unfortunately I had no time to play the other courses on Arran, though I did wander around Brodick: a nice looking, parkland style course of 18 holes, affording views up to the famous summit of Goatfell and the wonderful, National Trust-run, Brodick Castle.
I also had a look at Lochranza as I headed to catch the ferry over to Claonaig on Kintyre. It’s another supremely picturesque nine-hole layout where deer roam the fairways and buzzards hover overhead.
After a short crossing, the drive from Claonaig to Oban was a spectacular one. The village of Kilmartin provided the highpoints: possibly the best roast beef sandwich of all time at the Kilmartin House museum and a look at the amazing 14th century gravestones in the churchyard.
Sailing to the Isle of Mull from Oban, the ferry passed the striking Duart Castle at the island’s south-eastern tip. Long-time seat of Clan Maclean, it’s an imposing structure proudly guarding the Sound of Mull.
Landing at Craignure, I was sorry not to have time to stop at the attractive looking nine-hole (18-tee) course just a mile from the ferry port. My schedule was tight so I headed north to the island’s main town – Tobermory.
Those with small children might recognise it, with its houses of many colours, as the setting for the TV programme “Balamory.” Those who’ve not been subjected to such televisual tortures might be more likely to associate Tobermory with its annual music festival or perhaps its eponymous single malt whisky, distilled at the end of the pier since 1798: A handy place to replenish supplies.
On the hill above the town I found the golf course and was in for a treat. Again, I was a lone ranger on the fairways, save for a single greenkeeper, who maintained a safe distance throughout. Set over dramatically undulating ground, there were some supremely fun holes to be played, many from raised tees, many to plateau greens. I didn’t note my score over two loops of the nine holes, but I won’t forget making a birdie three at the testing, uphill 6th. The views from the green across to Ardnamurchan were even more breathtaking than the 5-iron I’d just hit to three feet but nobody had seen.
After Tobermory, Ardnamurchan was my next destination as I took the ferry to Kilchoan. Before turning north towards Arisaig, I made a detour to the Ardnamurchan lighthouse: the most westerly point on the British mainland and another ludicrously beautiful drive.
The last course on my honesty box odyssey was to be Traigh, just off the old road to Mallaig. After the stunning scenery I’d seen on Arran and Mull, I didn’t think Traigh could possibly top what I’d already experienced in terms of pure aesthetic golfing pleasure. I was wrong. I’ll put my neck on the line and say there’s nowhere on earth where the scenery surrounding a golf course is so magnificent.
Standing on the raised 1st green, I looked west across white sands and a turquoise sea towards the islands of Rum and Eigg, the latter’s distinctive “An Sgurr” cloaked by cloud. Further north, the dramatic “Cuillins” of Skye were capped with snow. Inland, rainstorms were brewing over the rugged peaks or Morar. This was it. My golfing soul and I had been re-united.
I took in the panorama, toasted it with a slug of Tobermory from my hip flask and forged on into the wind; just a man in the wild with a few sticks and a ball.
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Fergus is Golf Monthly's resident expert on the history of the game and has written extensively on that subject. He is a golf obsessive and 1-handicapper. Growing up in the North East of Scotland, golf runs through his veins and his passion for the sport was bolstered during his time at St Andrews university studying history. He went on to earn a post graduate diploma from the London School of Journalism. Fergus has worked for Golf Monthly since 2004 and has written two books on the game; "Great Golf Debates" together with Jezz Ellwood of Golf Monthly and the history section of "The Ultimate Golf Book" together with Neil Tappin , also of Golf Monthly.
Fergus once shanked a ball from just over Granny Clark's Wynd on the 18th of the Old Course that struck the St Andrews Golf Club and rebounded into the Valley of Sin, from where he saved par. Who says there's no golfing god?
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Morgan & Morgan attorneys Matt Morgan and Chelsea Cromer tell us that they have requested a jury trial and look forward to presenting all of the “surrounding circumstances to a jury of our client’s peers.” “Our goal is to deter similar conduct in the future and send a message that this type of behavior is not tolerated in America,” they said.
It should be noted, however, that DaBaby’s lawyer claims Tyronesha is a liar and that they’re still struggling to find who the actual victim is after multiple people came forward claiming to have been slapped by DaBaby.
Morgan & Morgan did not immediately respond to those claims that Laws was not the person slapped by DaBaby.
Baby’s lawyers did not immediately publicly comment on the lawsuit. We’ll keep you posted if things get more interesting from here.
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Lamb from Wales will be shipped to the USA for the first time in more than 25 years today.
The consignment has been processed at Dunbia, Carmarthenshire.
Welsh Government, alongside Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales, have worked hard to see Welsh Lamb once again gain access to the USA.
The ban on British lamb to the USA has been in place following an outbreak of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE).
Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths said:
“Wales produces some of the very best lamb in the world, and it is great news people in the US will now be able enjoy it.
This is a real boost for the industry. Securing access to the US market has been a long running effort, with Welsh Government and Hybu Cig Cymru having raised this issue with American authorities over a decade ago. I want to thank everybody who has worked hard to get to this point.” |
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A Mega Millions jackpot of over $1 billion is at stake in Tuesday night's drawing
Updated August 1, 2023 at 4:19 PM ET
After no winner was selected Friday evening, the Mega Millions lottery jackpot has reached more than a billion dollars for the fifth time in the game's history. Numbers will be drawn again Tuesday evening at 11 p.m. EDT.
If a winner is selected, they'll have the option to have the estimated $1.1 billion paid out over the course of 30 years, or get $550.2 million paid to them right away in a lump sum.
Other smaller jackpots have already been won, including a $5 million winner in Pennsylvania, and four $1 million jackpots in Arizona, California, New York, and Pennsylvania.
This comes just two weeks after a Powerball winner from California got $1.08 billion. The largest lottery jackpot ever won was also Powerball, with a $2.04 billion win going to a different Californian in November 2022.
Want a guaranteed win? Buy every ticket.
Any purchaser of a single Mega Millions lottery ticket will have just over a 1 in 300 million chance of winning. This technically means there is a way to a certain jackpot. You'd just need to buy 3oo million tickets.
At a cost of $2 per ticket, it would take over $600 million to buy that many tickets. But with $1 billion in winnings, you'd technically profit.
"It seems like that's a great strategy," Harvard statistician Mark Glickman said in an interview with WCVB Channel 5 in Boston. But there's a catch. If just one other person wins the lottery at the same time, the winnings would be cut in half and those profits would be gone. Glickman says it would take a jackpot of $5 or 10 billion for this strategy to be worth considering.
You'd also have to fill out all 303 million tickets individually... which would take a while.
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'I was tired of God being dead': How one woman was drawn to witchcraft
From the historic Salem witch trials to the teens in The Craft and Netflix's Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, witches have long cast a spell on Hollywood's imagination – but they're not just figments of our imagination.
People who practice witchcraft are everywhere. Just ask Diana Helmuth.
Who is she? Helmuth is a writer and aspiring witch.
- She spent an entire year delving into the world of the occult and detailed that spiritual journey in her newest book, The Witching Year: A Memoir of Earnest Fumbling Through Modern Witchcraft.
- Helmuth was a teenager growing up in Oakland, California during the early 2000s, when she first heard about witchcraft. Her friend was a Wiccan witch, and she introduced Helmuth to the religion, and its spells.
- Still, she was a skeptic. "It was very clear to me that if you were smart, you were an atheist ... that was the undercurrent of the philosophy [I grew up with]," Helmuth told All Things Considered. "And I wanted to be smart. I wanted to be thought of as intelligent, so I rejected most religion and most spirituality throughout most of my life."
What's going on? In the midst of COVID lockdowns, Helmuth decided to spend a year as a practicing witch, consulting primary sources and talking to witches who had been practicing a long time.
- She began her journey with Wicca, a reconstructionist religion brought about in the 1950s by a man named Gerald Gardner. "It has structure to it, there are some steps. There are some rules," Helmuth says. "Wicca is very small, and witchcraft is very big."
- Witchcraft is a practice, while Wicca is a religion. Many witches don't actually consider themselves Wiccan. "In fact, Wicca is starting to be a little, I would say, outdated for a lot of people," Helmuth says. "With that said, I think Wicca has still influenced the landscape of witchcraft, at least in North America."
What's she saying? Helmuth spoke with All Things Considered about her foray into modern witchcraft.
On why she began her journey in the first place, despite being skeptical of religion and spirituality:
During COVID and, I think in general, as I got older, [I was drawn to] the idea of a self-directed religion that promised me a way to have some control over the universe.
I think increasingly we find ourselves facing things that really affect us deeply that we have very little control over: climate change, housing prices, health insurance bills, pandemics, who's going to become the president. And here's this religion — this spirituality — that says, "You can have an effect on these things that feel so much bigger than you. You just need a couple of candles and some willpower."
If I'm being really honest, I was tired of God being dead. I didn't want to feel like I didn't care about the divine anymore. I wanted to admit to myself that I did care, that I did want to feel held by the divine, but getting through the shame of that is something that is interrogated throughout the book. Like, why was that so hard for me to admit?
On a moment in her witchcraft journey where everything finally clicked:
It took me until month seven before I tried to make a connection with the goddess, who is a central figure in almost every form of witchcraft. Whether or not she's a real deity up in the sky or she's a metaphor for the interconnectedness of everything on Earth, there's this idea of a goddess. And I was hesitant around it because I didn't want to feel like I was playing make-believe. Again, this goes back to just being so afraid of feeling stupid. So I go, and I set up this ritual to try and talk to a particular goddess. And I'm by myself in my office in Oakland. I'm sitting in front of an altar that I've made out of a cardboard box. I have a stranger's playlist going on Spotify. My cat is on the other side of the door staring at me, and after about an hour, something happened. I just suddenly felt flooded with bliss. And after that experience, it became very difficult for me to continue to make fun of this part of myself that wanted to be connected with the divine. Shame just wasn't involved.
On finding her own way to practice witchcraft:
I felt I found a correct way to practice witchcraft for myself, but I — to be honest — still don't feel 100% sure about it. And something I have accepted is maybe that's the point. So I dabbled with a lot of these subcultures within witchcraft or that overlap with witchcraft, like astrology and tarot. And there are things where I'm just like, this just isn't for me.
There was one thing that really stuck with me, which were my tarot cards, which I was not expecting. My tarot cards scare me. Like, I don't like to look at them for too long. I have learned that I don't always want to ask them a question because I don't necessarily want the answer because it's not always fun, you know? Sometimes, it's terrifying. Sometimes, you don't want to look at yourself in the mirror that hard.
So, what now?
- Helmuth hopes that her book will help outsiders understand practicing witches better. She says the mainstream tends to make fun of people in the subculture, and think practitioners are silly, maybe even a bit delusional. "And really, these are just people who are trying to be more comfortable in their own skin," Helmuth says, "and also, you know, they're adopting a spirituality that centers the Earth and personal growth. And I think those are two very good things, and we should not be making fun of them."
- She also hopes that her earnest fumbling will inspire others to begin their own journeys. It's something of a "permission slip," she says. "It's OK to explore this stuff and feel like you don't know what you're doing and feel like you're probably doing it wrong and still have that journey be valid and worthwhile."
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- 370 years later, Connecticut is exonerating accused witches
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Ollie Mae was born to Charlie and Narcisse Patterson 1931 in Oak Ridge, LA. Mae, as she was affectionately known was the 12th of 13 children born to her parents. She was a vibrant, happy child who enjoyed the companionship of her siblings. Ollie Mae spend most of her formative years in Oak Ridge where she attended elementary, middle school and high school. After her graduation from high school, Ollie moved to Ponca City to be with her sister Clara Belle and lived with their maternal aunt, Rosie Thorn. Ollie enjoyed going home and spending time with her family, mother, siblings and friends who were still in Oak Ridge. It was while on one of these trips that she became reacquainted with a classmate. Their union was blessed with three sons Willie Charles, Terry and Ken. Ollie and her boys made Ponca City their home and she worked at various jobs to provide for them.
Ollie Mae met Alex Buffington and they were married in Ponca City. You could find Alex and "Sug", as he lovingly called her, enjoying the summer sun and the autumn breeze on their front porch swing. Sug and Alex were married for many years before his death. Even following the death of her beloved, Ollie still enjoyed the fresh air and front porch conversations with her family and friends. Each Summer, or as often as she could, Ollie would go home to Oak Ridge to visit and bring back a car load of food stuff. Ollie enjoyed cooking for her boys and sharing with her sister, Clara, her cousin, Bea, her nephew, Dwain, and her close friends.
Ollie's boys were the joy of her life and later her grandchildren. Mae cared for her youngest son, Ken until his death in 2013. Ollie spent her remaining days under the gentle and loving care of her middle child, Terry. Ollie Mae was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Narcisse Patterson, two sons Willie Banner and Ken Banner, five brothers; George, Charles, Billie, Herbert, and Willie James Patterson; six sisters Bessie, Lucille, Rosie, Urma, Maggie, and Clara with whom she spent many happy years.
Ollie leaves behind to cherish her memory one son, Terry and wife Avis Banner, four grandsons, one granddaughter Kenyetta, five great grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren. Additionally mourning her passing and feeling the void in their hearts are her brother, Wilbert "Pop" Patterson of Bastrop, LA, her nephew Dwain West of Ponca City, as well as her many other nieces and nephews, cousins and her friends.
Ollie Mae made her transition from this earthly home on Monday, May 7, 2018 (May 7th was also the date of her youngest son's birth) at approximately 8:00 a.m. to her house not made with hands.
A funeral service will be held at Attucks Community Center located at 1013 South 12th on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 11:00 in the morning. The family will be at the home located at 820 South 11th Street to receive visitors.
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