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GB/T 33610.3-2019: Translated English of Chinese Standard. (GBT 33610.3-2019, GB/T33610.3-2019, GBT33610.3-2019): Textiles - Determination of deodorant property - Part 3: Gas chromatography method
https://www.chinesestandard.net, Sep 12, 2020 - Technology & Engineering - 19 pages
This part of GB/T 33610 specifies the method for determining the deodorization performance of textiles by gas chromatograph. This part applies to the determination of indole, isovaleric acid and 2-nonenal in various textile products.
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2-nonenal sample gas according acid sample gas Appendix applicable area and ORR area of odorous area Testing organization average peak area average value avoid Blank peak area Blank test calculate the average Calculate the reduction CAS number Comparison concentration of odorous concentration reduction rate conical flask 5.1 deodorization Determination dilute documents Equipped ethanol 4.5 flame ionization detector gas chromatograph gas in three gas of specimen gas-tight injection needle indole ionization detector FID isovaleric acid sample mark mass selective detector mouth Nitrogen Note odor chemical component odorous gas odorous solution organization Average Average Peak area Testing prepared in step purge Purity recorded sealing film 5.3 selective detector MSD separately shown in Table specified in GB/T Specimen treated Table C.8 Take temperature Test conditions test gas Test report test results Test the peak Testing organization Average Textiles volume volumetric flask 5.2


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Hayete, a budget-friendly guesthouse in Beirut, is a rare bird: stylish, in a fantastic location, and relatively inexpensive.
Budget-minded travelers who also enjoy a bit of style are usually out of luck when it comes to accommodations. Budget-friendly options generally consist of hostels, folksy guesthouses, smarmy bed & breakfasts and budget hotel chains – all honorable and fine, but only rarely stylish.
There are very few super stylish rooms in in-demand cities with rates in the $100 per night territory. Boutique and art hotels charge several times this amount in most buzzing cities. Budget hunters usually have to rely on the occasional off-season rate dip to enjoy anything approaching boutique style.
Hayete, located in Beirut‘s exciting, intrigue-drenched Achrafieh neighborhood, provides an exception to the rule. The place looks and feels like the setting for a photo shoot in an underground European style magazine. It occupies an old classic building, built in the early 20th century, with original detailing intact. The tiled floor is particularly beautiful.
On the walls here are several huge photographs of color-saturated Russian landscapes by Liza Faktor. The design template is clever and very contemporary, capturing several impressions at once. There is the breezy feel of the carefree 1970s in several pieces alongside a fussy mid-century sitting room aesthetic, itself unsettled by contemporary upholstery. Throughout, there’s a strong sense of place.
The location is right in the thick of the Achrafieh action. Guests breakfast on a communal balcony that sits above a lively intersection, just beyond the main lounge’s enormous antique aviary with its live, singing inhabitants. From the balcony, guests can spy morning traffic extending through narrow streets, old mansions, and the noises and sights of construction and renovation projects. The Lebanese breakfast (labneh, pita bread, juice) provides a pleasant, if light, start to the day.
Hayete has just four rooms. Two, with shared bathrooms, run $105 per night for a double (or $75 for single occupancy.) Two en suite rooms start at $125 (or $95 for a single). The rate includes breakfast, tax, coffee and tea from a shared bar, Wi-Fi and use of a communal refrigerator.
These nightly rates are particularly impressive in light of Beirut’s hotel rate index, which is not generally easy on the wallet. While Hayete is not an extreme budget pick, its nightly rates put it in an all-too-slim category of reasonable, stylish hotels. For this alone it deserves to be championed.
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Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash
Serves 2, with extra filling (amount of filling will depend on the size of your squash)
1 small acorn squash cut in half, scoop out the seeds and stringy center
1-2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling (could use butter or coconut oil instead)
¼ cup finely, chopped red onion
1 clove of garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup chopped uncooked kale (or greens of choice)
Splash of balsamic vinegar
1 cup cooked quinoa
Drizzle of honey
¼ cup chopped scallions
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese, plus extra for garnish
¼ cup dried currants (or raisins, cranberries, cherries)
½ cup cilantro, chopped a few pinches of red pepper flakes
¼ cup toasted pumpkin seeds
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Drizzle acorn squash halves with oil or butter, salt & pepper. Place cut side down and roast for approximately 25 minutes. Flip them over, cook cut side up for approximately 10-20 more minutes or until the flesh is tender (test it with a fork), and the outer edges are golden brown.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat a few tablespoons of oil or butter. Add the chopped onion, a bit of salt and pepper, and cook for a few minutes until it starts to become translucent. Add garlic, cumin and cinnamon and cook, stirring, until fragrant but not burning. Mix in greens and cook for a few minutes until it wilts down. Turn off the heat, add a splash of balsamic vinegar, the cooked quinoa, and a drizzle of honey and toss. Next, mix in scallions, cilantro, dried fruit, feta and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Taste and adjust seasonings.
Scoop filling into the cooked acorn squash halves, and top with toasted pumpkin seeds, more feta, and a drizzle of olive oil and another drizzle of honey.
Notes: You could also fill the squashes with stuffing halfway through their roasting time and top them with grated parmesan or pecorino cheese (instead of the feta) and bake them until the cheese is bubbling. The filling can be made up to a day in advance. Store refrigerated in an airtight container. Keep the pumpkin seeds separate so they stay crunchy. When you are ready to serve, reheat the filling in a warm skillet with a little more oil or butter. Top with the garnishes in Step 3.
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Shower spying sailor demoted and fined
A 22-year veteran of the Navy has received a one-year demotion for using a hand held mirror to spy on a showering female sailor.
Navy Lieutenant James McLaren used a small mirror to look under a shower cubicle aboard HMAS Parramatta in Dubai this year.
The female sailor was drying herself at the time, and when she noticed the small mirror she rushed out of the cubicle and alerted senior officers.
McLaren, a 37-year-old who joined the Navy in 1990 aged 16, was found guilty of one count of indecency.
He did not provide testimony in the case.
Today at a Navy Court Martial in Sydney, the Judge's Advocate Jennifer Woodward told a panel of senior officers it was a reprehensible breach of the sailor's privacy.
But she said the spying was 'opportunistic' not pre-meditated and therefore was at the lower end of the indecency scale.
The charge carries a maximum sentence of five years in jail.
However, the panel handed McLaren a one-year demotion to the rank of sub-lieutenant and a $5,000 fine.

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L.A. Through the new Life Magazine historic photo archive | KCET
L.A. Through the new Life Magazine historic photo archive
Just saw today that Life Magazine, in partnership with Google has unloaded a massive photo archive up onto this beautiful internet thing of ours. Looking up photos with a "Los Angeles" tag brings up hundreds fascinating pictures (like the frighteningly real shot on the left of Nixon praying somewhere in Los Angeles) that in their own way give a new insight into LA's history. Check it out!
Highlights include George Silk's photo essay of a 1952 L.A. cat show, including this awkwardly timed shot of a judge in mid-decision making. There's Ralph Crane's shot of a man planting plastic shrubbery next to a highway, the Watts riots, fireworks at the Coliseum, Oil tanks painted as jack-o-lanterns, Lakewood's suburban explosion and Long Beach's waterfront amusement park, pre-breakwater. Now we finally have something to give Shorpy a run for his hard-earned money.
The Hollywood Bowl’s fireworks are a booming exclamation point on an evening spent under the stars. But how do they come together?
“I wanted to introduce something that’s art and it's for everyone and it has no money involved, no value,” says Kenny Scharf of his eye candy car artwork.
Without in-person events to launch their new books, authors are touring virtually.
Meet Ayan F. Vasquez-Lopez, a mariachi with Mariachi Arcoiris de Los Angeles — known as the makeup mariachi — as they show you how to create a fabulous eye makeup look.
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Heidi Cullinan and I talk Spellbound and more at Joyfully Jay
I’m so grateful to have been given the chance to talk to Heidi as part of her Author Interview Series. We talked about Spellbound, historical romance, mental health, Star Wars, and books I love or am looking forward to reading. There’s also a peek into what’s coming next for Rory and Arthur in Magic in Manhattan #2.
You can read the entire interview over at Joyfully Jay at this link.

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Putting the whore in Whore-O-Ween, Parasite Hilton showed up to some stupid party in L.A. last night dressed in costume as one of my childhood heroes, She-Ra. Seeing this useless piece of dried pussy vomit as the most beautiful and strongest goddess in Eternia should make me punch out my eye until it’s as wonky as hers, but it doesn’t.
That cheap-ass costume looks like it cost about $2.99, which is $2.98 more than that gutter-snatched dildo called Paris is worth, and so most hos probably didn’t even see She-Ra in this at all. Bitch looks more like a cocktail waitress working at a Caesars Palace knock-off casino on the outskirts of Reno where the drinks are cheap and so are the handjobs behind the broken slot machine in the back.
The fact that Paris thinks she can pull off She-Ra is as funny as the fact that her purse probably cost $2,000 and yet looks like it was a budget special at Pure Gold. Everything that cheap whore touches turns to cheap. Breaking news (sarcasm).
You have read this article Fashion / Showbiz / Sluts with the title Paris Hilton a.k.a. “I Am Shit-Ra, Princess of Herpes!”. You can bookmark this page URL http://sashasaysgiveaway.blogspot.com/2011/10/paris-hilton-aka-i-am-shit-ra-princess.html. Thanks!

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Monday, October 12, 2009
Whether its H1N1 influenza or the seasonal flu, a subcommittee of the TMA Committee on Infectious Diseases has the answers to your questions. The TMA Flu Fighters are sending a weekly e-mail newsletter on how to prepare your practice for the rush of flu patients, how to recognize and treat them, and how to obtain and bill for H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccine. All actively practicing TMA member-physicians have been subscribed automatically to the Flu Fighters Hotline.
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At Sisu Clinic, many of our patients come to us for the most advanced treatments available in aesthetic medicine today. Treatments like Anti-wrinkle and skin boosters have always been–and continue to be–popular with our patients, but the field of aesthetic or cosmetic medicine is rapidly evolving.
More people are turning to noninvasive cosmetic procedures to achieve their beauty goals or to solve or prevent issues like wrinkles, acne, migraines, and much more. The stigma surrounding noninvasive procedures no longer exists. This next year is already shaping up to be an exciting one for aesthetic medicine, with more ground-breaking treatments available and more and more new patients exploring everything the field has to offer.
So what do the trends in aesthetic medicine look like for 2023? Read on to find out!
- Treatments like Anti-wrinkle & Dermal Fillers continue to gain popularity.
Quick, noninvasive treatments like Anti-wrinkle and fillers have always been among the most popular treatments available at Sisu Clinic. Anti-wrinkle treatment in particular can be customised to benefit your specific beauty need, with many Anti-wrinkle treatments designed to treat medical conditions as well. Medical providers can utilize it to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, prevent future aging, combat migraines and excessive sweating, halt teeth grinding, diminish gummy smiles, and more. Similarly, dermal fillers can be administered in targeted areas that are unique to the patient. Fillers are used as a means to restore volume, diminish wrinkles, soften lines, and enhance facial contours in areas like the lips, under eyes, jawline, nose, and more.
While these treatments have been around for many years and have been swiftly gaining popularity amongst patients, they have become far more mainstream and commonplace as of late. This is largely due to a number of factors such as more time spent on Zoom and other video conferencing platforms, influencer culture, and the general changing social attitudes around aesthetic medicine. These kinds of injectable treatments are no longer seen as extreme–especially at clinics like Sisu that prioritize customised personal care and natural-looking results.
- Younger patients are exploring aesthetic medicine.
Statistics show that demand for aesthetic treatments is now highest among 25-40-year-olds. This patient age range is skewing younger and younger. This is due largely in part to the increase in popularity of “lunch break” treatments–noninvasive treatments with little to no downtime that can be administered during one’s lunch break, like Anti-wrinkle treatment, skin boosters, or dermal fillers. These treatments have become extremely popular with young women who have disposable income. They are prioritizing and investing in their own self-care.
Many are also turning to aesthetic medicine as preventative personal care. Preventative Anti-wrinkle treatment is becoming more and more popular as a treatment. The philosophy behind preventative Anti-wrinkle treatment is to essentially teach your muscles to slow over time and contract less before they even begin to form fine lines. It’s, of course, impossible to halt ageing entirely, but preventative Anti-wrinkle treatments work to postpone or slow your skin’s ageing process, keeping your skin looking fresher, firmer, and smoother for longer.
Our medical providers recommend scheduling a free consultation to discuss if preventative Anti-wrinkle treatment might be a good match for you.
- Men are taking part in aesthetic medicine too.
Aesthetic medicine (and self-care in general) has long been associated with female patients. In fact, there has been a stigma around men getting aesthetic treatments. While the vast majority of patients seeking aesthetic medicine treatments are women, that stigma is quickly diminishing.
In 2018, men made up 10% of the Anti-wrinkle treatment market, but that percentage went up to 15% in 2021. The numbers only appear to be increasing–and at a rapid rate. With treatments like anti-wrinkle and permanent fat removal being sought after by male patients, this trend is only expected to continue.
- Clinics and patients are embracing the idea of “active ageing” instead of “anti-ageing”.
Despite the many treatments available that help to slow or prevent the ageing process, our bodies will inevitably age–it’s only natural! As treatments evolve and new advancements develop, the aesthetic medicine industry, its clinics, and its patients are starting to embrace the idea of “active ageing” instead of “anti-ageing”.
This trend is not specific to the aesthetic medicine industry alone, but to the larger beauty, wellness, and personal care industries too. For instance, the Institute for Anti-Ageing (IIAA) recently rebranded as the Institute for Active Ageing. Aesthetic medicine trends and new treatments appear to be following suit, focusing on aiding or enhancing your body’s natural mechanisms to help make the ageing process happen as seamlessly and gracefully as possible.
Treatments like Sculptra® and Thread Lifts are prime examples of this new trend. These treatments work by promoting your body’s natural production of elastin and collagen over time to gradually revitalize your skin long after treatment. It isn’t about stopping ageing from happening at all, but rather administering treatments that trigger the skin’s natural processes to restore and maintain a youthful volume and glow.
Get started on your 2023 beauty journey.
Start off 2023 with some self-care–and discover what these trends are all about!

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Three Ways a TestOps Approach Cuts Down Waste
2019-04-01 | 6 min read
How many circuit boards do you have laying around? As I look around at our office of electrical engineers, I see lots of circuit boards and test equipment. I wonder how many of our electronics go to e-waste?
In 2016, humans created an estimated 44.7 million metric tons of e-waste (Global E-Waste Monitor) worldwide. That is equivalent to throwing out 800 laptops every second. Most e-waste consists of discarded consumer electronic products such as computers, televisions, and cell phones. Since it’s April, and in the spirit of Earth Day (April 22), I would like to focus on how companies designing electronic products should also be thinking about how their design and test approach can reduce waste.
Electronic product development starts with design and simulation software, continues with validation, is refined through prototyping, and then the new product is brought to manufacturing. Getting a product through all the stages of the workflow can take months and sometimes years. As the pressure for companies to improve their time-to-market increases, companies are turning to a TestOps approach to stay competitive.
TestOps requires changes in process, tools, and culture. With the right tools and processes in place, companies are reducing engineering time, improving asset utilization, and increasing throughput. They are using principles of common data exchange, open APIs, best-in-class measurement science, scalable run-anywhere architecture, and integrated analytics to achieve impressive results. (More information on TestOps is available in: The TestOps Manifesto: A Blueprint for Connected, Agile Design and Test.) Engineering leaders can reduce waste in their product development workflows by applying the TestOps principles:
1. Reduce board spins with design software
To implement TestOps you need a superior method for exchanging data between different tools and people in the workflow. Using the right software tools so that the design and test teams can easily communicate is important. Accurate design software with electromagnetic (EM) simulation ensures that your designs will be more reliable before first prototype. Using design software with optimization capabilities can help you explore which designs will meet your requirements using the least number of components. Accurate EM simulations and optimizations will reduce your risk and your number of printed circuit board (PCB) spins.
If your team is producing excess PCB prototypes, they are contributing to our world waste problem, not to mention spending lots of their team’s money. Designers can help reduce waste and save money on their projects by reducing board spins with design software capable of EM simulations and optimizations.
2. Reuse test station setups with automation software
Test engineering requirements are growing exponentially. For example, the 5G New Radio (NR) standard specifies 20 more conformance tests than in the 4G standard. Many companies have multiple test projects going on at the same time. The tests require a lot of time and test equipment.
Automated software in a TestOps approach can help streamline testing and reduce time-to-market. The test software should handle script revision annotations, test procedure assumptions, and details related to test methods and operations. Companies are adopting software that allows for flexible test setups and can run multiple tests on the same equipment. Test automation software is crucial to reducing test time and can also reduce waste.
3. Monitor health of test equipment
Continuous performance monitoring and analysis lets engineers find and fix problems quickly. A typical test and measurement team can have up to 200 pieces of equipment running simultaneously. Modern automation and analytics tools, built with powerful computing and storage capabilities, make real-time monitoring effortless.
TestOps engineers are using data analytics software that manages their data and presents it in an easily understood format. By embracing a “fail fast” posture, they iterate to drive constant improvements and test sequences, while eliminating state failures that stall tests. The monitoring results in less test equipment in storage, not being used, or needing to be thrown away. Continuous monitoring of test equipment saves money and eliminates waste.
Implement TestOps In Your Design & Test Workflow Today
These are just 3 ways that a TestOps approach cuts down waste. Engineers across the globe are helping to reduce waste by implementing them in their own companies. The principles of TestOps form the basis for the transformation of a new way to connect design and test workflows. TestOps is driving new levels of efficiency across all stages of the product lifecycle. Implementing these changes can also have a profound impact on the environment by eliminating waste. Let’s all do our part to protect this wonderful earth.


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The Apple Watch is an excellent device for tracking your workouts and monitoring your fitness goals. It can be challenging to find the right fitness band, however. Luckily, there are plenty of options out there!
Check out our list of 12 best apple watch bands for working out in 2022 below:
Alpine Loop Band for Apple Watch $24.99
The Alpine Loop Band is made from high-quality soft polyester and can be adjusted to fit your wrist. The water-resistant material will not wear out or lose its texture, so it’s perfect for any workout activity- it can even serve as your apple watch working out band! Choose a subtle yet stylish new look with the designer-designed Apple Watch strap today.
1:1 Apple Watch Braided Solo Loop Band $23.99
The Braided Solo Loop Apple Watch Band is a stylish, stretchable design that’s sweat-resistant and water-resistant. The soft 300D polyester construction offers an easy installation with silicone strips to provide extra grip for your daily wearings; it can also serve as your apple watch workout band! Available in a variety of sizes to suit different wrist sizes. Get it！
Ocean Band for Apple Watch $22.99
The Ocean Watch Workout Band is a must if you are looking for the perfect fit and quality. The band is molded in a high performance elastomer with a tubular geometry allowing it to stretch for a perfect fit, even over a wetsuit. Adventure ready – Dive in with no worries knowing that we have got your back should anything happen on an underwater excursion!
Jumping Single Tour Band $25.99
Embrace your athletic spirit with the stylish jumping single tour watch band that has breathable fabric and can be washed when it starts getting dirty. Extreme Lightness makes it very comfortable to wear, and besides skin-friendly. This apple watch athletic band buckle protects your Apple Watch from coming out or falling down and securely locks in place onto the interface precisely. This practical design will allow you to comfortably wear this lightweight item for hours on end without any discomfort! This stylish, wear resistant, waterproof band is your perfect workout partner.
Solo Loop Exercise Band For Apple Watch $22.99
The Solo Loop Apple Watch Band is an innovative and creative design for your watch. The band features a unique, stretchable material that can be slipped on with minimal fuss. It’s also swim-proof so one day you might find yourself at the beach or poolside! All in all this new take from Solo Loops offers something different to those who like their devices without complication.
Apple Watch bands are in high demand because of how they can be styled for any occasion. With a range from work to night out, there is nothing you won’t find! And with our competitive prices and a wide variety of colors, you’ll never have to worry about not finding the perfect band ever again.
Pride Edition Sport Loop Band for Apple Watch $19.99
High-quality nylon weave material makes the sweat wicking apple watch band soft and breathable. And its lightweight strap makes the band feels more comfortable. The double-layer nylon weave has dense loops on the skin side that provide soft cushioning while allowing moisture to escape. Securely anchored attachment loops provide enhanced durability on the reverse side.
All these secure anchors ensure you’ll never have a problem unleashing your athletic side with your Apple Watch slipping off or coming undone in any way!
Ballistic Woven Nylon Band For Apple Watch $19.99
Designed for both the Apple Watch and different moods, this workout apple watch band is high-quality material. That said, it’s gentle on your skin while also being scratch-resistant. You’ll be able to switch out these bands with ease thanks to the stainless steel connector and buckle you get them attached through; each pack comes with six colors so you can match any outfit or mood!
Nike Style Band for Apple Watch $19.99
Fashionable and functional, the Nike-style workout iwatch band is perfect for your active lifestyle. Silicone material makes this Apple Watch strap durable and breathable, making it ideal for any workout. The soft yet sturdy design not only reduces weight. It also improves airflow to keep you cool while working out; a pin-and-tuck closure ensures it stays secure on the wrist without slipping off during rigorous activities like running or lifting weights–even in humid conditions! A hypoallergenic metal buckle makes these athletic straps even more comfortable with its nickel-free stainless steel construction that will never irritate sensitive skin.
Waterproof Workout Silicone Band $24.99
Made from superior quality soft silicone materials that are not harmful to the skin, this band feels comfortable next to your wrist. You can easily swap bands between the Apple Watch thanks to the integrated adaptor. These workout bands are perfect if the personal style is essential to you, with different colors available.Personalize your own styles according to your dressing when going outdoor or indoor for workouts or other conditions!
Tide Brand Printed Silicone Band for Apple Watch $19.99
The workout silicone rubber band for the Apple iWatch comes with watch lugs on both ends, which locks onto the interface precisely and securely. The new stainless steel adjustment pin-and-tuck buckle is durable and robust while being easy to put on or take off at a moment’s notice! The soft material prevents skin from irritation; wear it day and night without any worries. Consider it as your go-to apple watch straps.
Sport Active Nylon Band for Apple Watch $19.99
The classic buckle lets you lock your Apple Watch tightly and securely, so it’ll never come off. You can customize the strap to fit your style with this sleek design for a fraction of the price. Permanent Color will not fade with continued wearing or high intensity workouts.
Leather Loop Band For Apple Watch $22.99
This apple watch band is the perfect accessory to complete your look. Made of genuine leather with a lightweight design, it can be worn anywhere from work to play! The perfect apple watch band for the professional, this band is made to fit your needs. You can adjust it as needed and ensure secure placement on any occasion such as workout or business attire! The leather loop pairs easily with both casual outfits and what you might need in office wear. Available in five colors to suit your personal preference, make sure not only that this strap fits but also looks great because there’s no one like you out there!
The variety of athletic Apple Watch bands for working out available can make it challenging to choose the best one for your needs. Luckily, we’ve compiled a list of all the best iwatch bands for working out on the market and have done some research for you!
You may be interested in these Apple Watch band buying guides:
- Top 15 Pretty Apple Watch Bands in 2022
- Top 15 Unique Apple Watch Bands in 2022
- It’s Time You Got A Black Apple Watch Band
- Top 15 Most Feminine Apple Watch Bands in 2022
- Top 15 High End Apple Watch Bands in 2022
- Top 15 Nice Apple Watch Bands in 2022
- Top 15 Personalized Apple Watch Bands in 2022
- Top 15 Fancy Apple Watch Bands
- Top 10 Apple Watch Bands For Sensitive Skin in 2022

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Fumbo the Flying Delay, a favorite attraction of Bullseye
Fumbo the Flying Delay
October 25, 2007
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Choose a a cloned circus delay and ride around, and around, and around, and around, and around, and around, and around, and around, and around, and around. That's all there is to it.
- If traveling with teens , you'll want to queue for this attraction and sing along.
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- The law requires you to hold your hats and strollers away from the other guests at various times.
- Guests in wheelchairs may suffer compound fractures.
- Because this is a 4D attraction, adults are required to have precision specticles.
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BARCELONA, MLADA BOLESLAV – In two years, Czech carmaker Skoda will start to manufacture another Seat model. After the Toledo liftback, Skoda will produce a mid-size SUV from Seat, the Spanish carmaker's CEO Jurgen Stackmann told Bloomberg. Both Skoda and Seat are subsidiaries of Germany's Volkswagen.
Seat hopes that its new SUV, which will be manufactured at the Czech Republic's Kvasiny plant, will help it get back in the green. “Kvasiny's capacity was available and we are glad we can use it. It is a very cost-effective plant,” said Stackmann. Seat has not generated profit since 2007, but its sales increased by 11 percent in 2013, reported Bloomberg.
Skoda spokesman Jozef Balaz confirmed the report to Aktualne.cz. “Yes, it has been decided. Of course we are glad, because we have been struggling to win this project for a long time. The Kvasiny plant, in which we have invested a lot of money in the past years, will be ready in time,” said Balaz.
Aktualne.cz has learned that Kvasiny will manufacture a mid-sized SUV equipped with the MQB platform, which is found for example in the Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, or Seat Leon models. The production is expected to start in 2016 and the new model will use many components used by Yeti, Skoda's only SUV model so far.
Skoda plans to develop another, larger SUV model for customers in Russia and China.
It is a commonplace in Volkswagen that models are not manufactured in the home countries of the respective brands. For example, Volkswagen's plant in the Slovak capital of Bratislava manufactures Skoda's Citigo, Volkswagen Up, and Seat Mii, and a Volkswagen facility in Poland will manufacture the second generation Skoda Roomster.
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Romantic subplots in BioWare games have been of growing importance in recent years, particularly in the Mass Effect and Dragon Age sagas. But who are they for?
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Having completed the Mass Effect trilogy, BioWare has now returned its attention to its other RPG series, Dragon Age.
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March 11, 2021 – The Center on Rural Innovation is recommending telecom companies engage with local communities and invest in hyper-local programs.
Speaking at the second general session of the National Rural Broadband Association last month, Matt Dunne, executive director at the Center on Rural Innovation, said broadband players can power digital economies by investing in shared office spaces and accelerator programs like that of Springfield, Vermont’s.
He said providing in-kind bandwidth and Wi-Fi routers would go to supporting the local community.
He advocated for promoting tech culture initiatives for customers and encouraged broadband players to have a bigger role in being involved in the community as a friendly player.
Springfield has partnered with Black River Innovation Campus to build a digital entrepreneurship program and campus powered by 10 gigabit per second (Gbps) speed broadband.
Catered to the Vermont lifestyle, Black River offers programs and certificates that teach about remote work, local workforce development, and youth coding clubs and camps.
In addition to promoting digital workforce resources and culture building, Black River has produced two startups which the Center on Rural Innovation Fund has made investments in since its beginning.
FCC Announces $163 Million in Second Round of Approved RDOF Funding
The agency is reevaluating winning bids after asking providers to ensure census blocks aren’t already served.
WASHINGTON, October 7, 2021 – The Federal Communications Commission announced Thursday another approved round of funding from the $9.2-billion Rural Digital Opportunity Fund.
The $163 million in approved money will go to 42 providers who will drive fiber to the home for gigabit services covering 65,000 locations in 21 states over the next ten years, the FCC said Thursday.
“More help is on the way to households without broadband,” said FCC Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel in a press release Thursday. “This is an important program for getting more Americans connected to high-speed internet, and we are continuing careful oversight of this process to ensure that providers meet their obligations to deploy in areas that need it.”
The FCC in July asked that providers conduct an assessment in areas for which they won money from the fund in December, because complaints emerged that the approved areas were already served with adequate connectivity.
The commission said 85 bidders chose not to pursue their bids in 5,089 census blocks because those areas were either served or could be wasted. Some attributed their enlightenment to updated FCC maps based on Form 477 data, an often criticized form of data collection that is reliant on service provider data.
The last round of approved money was last month, when the FCC approved a further 13 bidders.
Varying Technologies Needed to Make Widespread Public Library Wi-Fi a Reality
From direct fiber connections to low-earth orbit satellites, libraries can provide public Wi-Fi through varying means.
WASHINGTON, October 4, 2021 – The director of the Libraries Whitespace Project said libraries across the country will need varying ways to get connected and provide access to public Wi-Fi.
That means that while the “cheapest, most equitable, most economical way to connect every community with next generation broadband is to run fiber to all of the 17,000 libraries,” Don Means said Friday, other solutions will need to be considered where geography doesn’t allow for a direct fiber connection.
“Every community is a unique combination of density, topology, socioeconomics, existing infrastructure and also available spectrum and then whatever the local policy preferences are,” said Means, who was hosted by the Gigabit Libraries Network hosted as part of Libraries in Response series on Friday.
There is no one size fits all solution to connectivity, Means said. But vendors, he said, are often concerned with selling a single solution for the simple reason that it’s more efficient and profitable to do so.
A technology still in its infancy is low-earth orbit satellites for broadband, which hover closer to earth than traditional satellites and thus theoretically provide better connectivity than those flying higher above the earth’s surface. The first library in the world connected through LEO satellites is a tribal library located in northern New Mexico, Means said, noting that such technologies could help fill the connectivity gap.
SpaceX’s Starlink is racing to make its broadband constellation of LEOs a staple of rural and urban connectivity, as it has been beta testing its technology for months now.
Means added that some free Wi-Fi hotspots have served to cover entire communities.
“We talk about rural in terms of density, and we use the numbers of countywide density, people per square mile across the county, which is really low,” he said.
“But when you look at where people really live, most rural people live close together in small communities. It might be a mile or two across… which means that these few hotspots across town could cover the whole town.”
He used the example of the town of Plymouth, Nebraska, which set up a handful of these Wi-Fi access stations for $17,000 and gave the entire rural community access to the internet.
The GLN began the series in response to the pandemic, which made clear that broadband, connectivity, and the internet are fundamental to the nation’s wellbeing.
Christopher Ali’s New Book Dissects Failures of Rural Broadband Policy and Leadership
“Farm Fresh Broadband” explains the world of broadband policy and provides solutions to bridge the digital divide.
WASHINGTON, September 24, 2021—In his most recent book, University of Virginia Professor Christopher Ali argues that the ongoing battle for improved connectivity is not only far from over, but also critically flawed.
“Farm Fresh Broadband” proposes a new approach to national rural broadband policy to narrow the rural-urban digital divide. In Ali’s view, the lack of coordinated, federal leadership and a failure to recognize the roles that local communities and municipalities need to play in the deployment of broadband has contributed to a lack of competition between carriers, and ultimately, higher costs to consumers.
Just two days after it was released, Ali sat down for a video interview with Broadband Breakfast Editor and Publisher Drew Clark to discuss his story – and Ali’s recommendations that resulted from his journey.
Ali raises the question about How the $6 billion in federal funds allocated to broadband is spent annually? Based on his findings, he makes policy recommendations to democratize rural broadband policy architecture and re-model it after the historic efforts to bring telephony services and electricity to Americans across the country.
In particular, Ali discusses how, in one chapter of his book, he raises the provocative question about whether “Good Is the Enemy of Great: The Four Failures of Rural Broadband Policy.” In his telling, less money, lower speed, and poor-quality broadband mapping have all contributed to an approach that, in seeking “good enough,” federal policy has failed Rural America.
Ali, an associate professor at UVA’s Department of Media Studies and a Knight News Innovation Fellow with the Tow Center for Digital Journalism at Columbia University, is also the chair of the Communication Law and Policy Division of the International Communications Association and the author of two books on localism in media, “Media Localism: The Policies of Place” (University of Illinois Press, 2017) and “Local News in a Digital World” (Tow Center for Digital Journalism, 2017)
“Farm Fresh Broadband: The Politics of Rural Connectivity” available at the MIT Press.
See Professor Ali’s recent Expert Opinion for Broadband Breakfast, “Christopher Ali: Is Broadband Like Getting Bran Flakes to the Home?“
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Today is the 8th of April. The current 21-day nation-wide lockdown is slated to end on 14th of April. A number of state governments are planning to extend the lockdown for a few more weeks.
The experience of the lockdown and its impact on the health and lives of people across the country has been unraveling over the past few weeks. If further lockdown is proposed – partial or otherwise – the State has to urgently ramp up all efforts for monetary support for food, health care and other services, not only in the short term but for a period of time, that will enable people to cope with this unprecedented impact on their lives. What should be the strategies if the lockdown is continued?
On the occasion of World Health Day on 7th of April, Jan Swasthya Abhiyan (JSA) and All India Peoples Science Network (AIPSN) held a press conference with speakers from Sama Resource Group for Women and Health, Jan Swasthya Sahyog (JSS), AIPSN, Right to Food and JSA and raised many important issues on the health system’s preparedness during and post-lockdown, specifically three inter-related crises at play at this time:
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It will open outlets at state-owned Pertamina petrol stations in Indonesia after the two companies established a strategic partnership, according to a company release. Pertamina’s Pasti Prima stations aim to become a one-stop shopping destination in the country, offering convenience to its loyal customers.
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The Financial Services Industry is notorious for creating obscure jargon to describe straightforward concepts. Alpha is one of the main offenders within investment language. It is a term typically applied in the context of how much (alpha) a specific investment strategy or manager has generated. It’s considered both scarce and valuable, with successful exponents rewarded handsomely. The presence of financial incentives also offers powerful motivation for the broader industry to devote significant resources each year towards discovering new sources of alpha. So what exactly is it?
At the most basic level, alpha simply refers to the difference between an investment outcome and its associated benchmark (e.g. ASX200, S&P500). Instances of performance above expectations are characterised as good while underperformance is considered bad. The size of the difference is used as a measure of success or failure.
One of QSuper’s Investment Principles specifically focuses on alpha. This principle acknowledges that it can exist in any asset class and outlines a process for inclusion within one or more of our investment portfolios1. Central to this is a notion of reliability. After all, there’s no sense appointing a manager on the basis of their ability to beat a benchmark (and compensating them accordingly), if their ultimate results are not likely to differ significantly from those that could be obtained through random chance. This doesn’t imply managers can never make a mistake or suffer periods of underperformance, merely that there needs to be a sound basis on which to expect long term outperformance. It turns out that separating luck from skill is a much more challenging task than you might initially think.
Rigorous analysis of a manager’s underlying investment decision making process would be an obvious starting point. Unfortunately managers are far more comfortable sharing the outcomes of their process than details of the process itself. This is not surprising given that the costs of (even inadvertent) intellectual property leakage are significant. Next cab off the rank is statistical analysis which consists of mathematical techniques specifically designed to distinguish signals from noise. Used correctly, they are excellent at uncovering relationships and quantifying future expectations. Their major weakness is the (relatively) large amount of data necessary to support definitive conclusions. Most managers don’t have multi-decade track records, and by the time sufficient statistical evidence exists to confirm whether or not skill truly was present, the original principals may have retired.
This leaves us with a market efficiency assessment. It’s based on the fundamental assumption that less efficient markets (e.g. infrastructure, real estate) contain more alpha opportunities and vice-versa. By restricting exploration to asset classes exhibiting more favourable market characteristics, you automatically improve the chances of identifying a suitable candidate.
QSuper utilises not one, but all of these approaches when searching for an investment manager, so you can be confident in the quality and calibre of all appointments.
1. The term ‘portfolios’ is used to refer collectively to the underlying portfolios of assets which in combination make up the individual asset allocations of QSuper Lifetime and the Balanced, Moderate and Aggressive investment options.
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Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Each of our investment options has a different objective, risk profile, and asset allocation.
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WWE 2K19 Features Rey Mysterio, If You Pre-Order
The Master of the 619 returns...if you pre-order.
WWE 2K19 is available to pre-order, and 2K has announced a special bonus for anyone who buys early: Rey Mysterio. The "Master of the 619" will come with the game for anyone who pre-orders as a playable character in a move that's sure to delight many wrestling fans. But he's not the only extra character on the way.
"Since my WWE debut in 2002, 'Never Say Never' – the WWE 2K19 campaign theme – has been a big part of my career,” Mysterio said. "It is an honor to join the likes of Kurt Angle, Goldberg, Sting, Ultimate Warrior, and Arnold Schwarzenegger as one of two WWE 2K19 pre-order playable characters."
2K says a second pre-order bonus character will be announced in the coming weeks. Mysterio, who will appear in the game in ring gear reflective of his surprise appearance in the 2018 Royal Rumble, hasn't appeared in a WWE game in four years. "As one of the most popular WWE Superstars of all time, as well as one of the most frequently requested in the WWE 2K franchise, we're thrilled to celebrate Rey Mysterio’s career, said Chris Snyder, vice president of marketing at 2K.
2K also announced new details about the game's special editions: pre-orders are live for a Deluxe Edition and a Collector's Edition, both of which will include Mysterio. For more details on all the editions and how to buy the game now, you can check out our full WWE 2K19 pre-order guide.
The game will release on October 9 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC, but anyone with the game's "Early Axxess" pass (included with both premium editions) will get the game, complete with pre-order bonuses, on October 5. No Nintendo Switch release has been announced, but WWE 2K18 did come to the system after it launched on other platforms.
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Nigeria’s U-17 Golden Eaglets on Tuesday arrived in Korea Republic to contest in the four-nation U-19 Suwon Continental Cup against England, Iran and hosts Korea, the Nigeria Football Federation announced on Tuesday.
The Eaglets on Monday departed Nigeria via the Murtala Mohammed Airport in Lagos on a seven hour non-stop flight aboard Qatar Airways to Hamad International Airport in Doha, from where they embarked on another nine-hour flight and landed at Incheon Airport in Seoul 5:14pm local time (9:15 am in Nigeria) on Tuesday.
In Seoul, the contingent was welcomed by the organisers as well as a representative from the Nigerian Embassy before travelling on a two-hour bus ride to Suwon City. Players and officials are lodged at the impressive Suwon High End Hotel.
Meanwhile, the coach Manu Garba-led Golden Eaglets will open their account at the tournament on Wednesday against England at the Suwon World Cup Stadium – one of the stadia to host next year's FIFA U-20 World Cup.
England are in Korea with some British-Nigerians including Liverpool's Ovie Ejaria who was omitted from the Eaglets' 2013 FIFA World Cup-winning team as well as Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori, Tottenham midfielder Joshua Onomah and forward Ademola Lookman, amongst others.
Hosts Korea kicked off the tournament on a winning note Tuesday evening with a 3-1 defeat of Iran. After playing England on Wednesday, the Golden Eaglets will trade tackles with Iran on Thursday and clash with host Korea Republic on Saturday.
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Milladore farm hosts Saturday's dairy brunch
MILLADORE – Visitors to Bulgrin Grand View Farms on Saturday will have the opportunity to learn about Wisconsin dairy farms and experience 108 years of dairy farming history.
The family farm, founded in 1907 by Gustav Bulgrin, will host the 36th annual Portage County Dairy Brunch and Open Farm from 8 a.m. to noon, with a focus on educating the public on the county's dairy and agriculture products. The farm, located at 2023 County Road N&S, previously hosted the event in 1984.
Debbie Bulgrin, one of three core family members who manage the farm and its employees, said it's important for people to see what goes on in a smaller, family-operated farm.
"We are not one of these big modern dairy farms," Bulgrin said. "We're more of an old-fashioned dairy farm. People need to see that, too."
The brunch menu includes pancakes, butter, pure maple syrup, scrambled eggs, sausage, fresh cheese curds, cranberry juice and milk. Children ages 5 and under eat for free, but a donation of $2 for kids ages 6 to 10 and $6 for adults is recommended.
Visitors can walk through calf-raising facilities and an education tent to learn more about dairy farming. Along with educational activities, the event will feature family-friendly games, contests and music.
New this year are the Agriculture Olympics for children, a live sculpture demonstration, live polka music and a farm toy tractor display. Families must register for the Agriculture Olympics between 8:30 and 10 a.m. Competitors in four separate age groups will participate in competitions like egg-balancing and wheelbarrow-pushing.
The event also will offer hay rides, free strawberry sundaes, raffle prizes and face painting.
Donna Altman, chairperson of the Portage County Dairy Committee, which sponsors the event, and said the day is a good way to educate the public about products that fuel Wisconsin's economy.
"We need to be proud that we're dairy farmers," Altman said, "and help others appreciate how important they are to the state of Wisconsin."
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A Hallowhedon 3 convention report. Charisma Carpenter, Tony Head, Phina Oruche, Amber Benson and Adam Busch were at the UK con and there's some good tidbits to be had from the Q&As. And if you're interested you can buy artprints from the event at under the floorboards.
November 27 2006
Oruche is out! Phina Oruche is the fifth person to be voted out of "I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here" after two and a half weeks of bitching and biting. Her final interview is on ITV1 right now. She will be missed.
November 22 2006
The Weight of the World on her shoulders... Or, more accurately, the weight of the Australian jungle. Phina Oruche has had an interesting week in the outback; arguements, fighting and biting her fellow contestants for cheese and biscuits, but tommorow night the British public have voted her into the final and deciding round of who gets immunity in "I'm a Celebrity...". I pity her rival.
November 13 2006
Phina Oruche enters the jungle... Just a reminder for all you Olivia fans (cough), Phina Oruche enters the Jungle on ITV1, in the sixth series of "I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here", well...right about now!
March 01 2006
Interview with Phina Oruche. The "Footballers Wives" star talks about her new role as Liberty Baker, mentions her stint on Buffy, and also tells us what she thinks on Footballers Wives VS Desperate Housewives. "I thought that Desperate Housewives ripped off Footballers' Wives, personally, I mean, Footballers' Wives have been going longer. I think somebody saw it" More...
February 28 2006
Phina Oruche gets yet another new role. "Buffy's" Olivia, a.k.a "Footballers Wives" Liberty Baker will join the cast of ITV1's "The Bill" for a few months playing a hot shot lawyer named Heather Lees according to Digital Spy. Will begin airing in April More...
February 19 2006
First pictures of Phina Oruche in "Footballers Wives" in the slideshow on the main page, and she is looking mighty beautiful! Series Five begins ITV1 on Thursday at 9pm. Spoilers for Footballers Wives fans (if there are any apart from me!)
September 20 2005
Phina Oruche joins the cast of "Footballers Wives". The actress who played Olivia in Buffy's fourth season has joined the cast of one of ITV1's biggest primetime shows as 'Liberty', the model girlfriend of Earls Park's new striker! Spoilers for other British shows. More...
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Inspired by the 2000 film of the same name, BRING IT ON THE MUSICAL features an original score by the multi award winning creator of Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Mirandaand Pulitzer Prize winning Tom Kitt, composer of Next To Normal. The book is written by the Tony Award winning writer of Avenue Q,Jeff Whittyand the lyrics are by both Lin-Manuel Mirandaand writer of the stage adaptation of High Fidelity,Amanda Green.
BRING IT ON THE MUSICALtakes audiences on a high-flying, energy fuelled journey which tackles friendship, jealousy, betrayal and forgiveness – wrapped up in explosive choreography and tricks.
Cheer-royalty and newly crowned Squad Captain, Campbell, should be embarking on her most cheertastic senior year at Truman High School. But when she’s forced to move to the neighbouring hard-knock Jackson High, Campbell fears her life is over. But an unlikely friendship catapults Campbell back into contention with a powerhouse squad and the fire to achieve the impossible.
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Bully Pulpit: Obama Pushes ‘Executive Action’ on Guns
In the final press conference of his first term, President Barack Obama stood behind the bully pulpit and proceeded to bully. First and foremost, of course, he bullied on gun control:
My understanding is the vice president’s going to provide a range of steps that we can take to reduce gun violence. Some of them will require legislation, some of them I can accomplish through executive action. And so I will be reviewing those today, and as I said, I will speak in more detail to what we’re going to go ahead and propose later in the week. But I’m confident that there are some steps that we can take that don’t require legislation and that are within my authority as president, and where you get a step that, has the opportunity to reduce the possibility of gun violence, then I want to go ahead and take it.
What exactly will Obama do with “executive action” rather than legislation? There are several options. First, he can attempt to issue orders that would go to better coordination between state and federal authorities under current law. Or he could stretch. He could attempt to ban types of guns, certain types of magazines, or anything else he try to prevent importation on certain types of weapons, or push harsher law enforcement on certain types of gun sales.


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Best Practices for 24/7 Application Monitoring
The cost of downtime is something you should be familiar with by now. The average business will suffer anything from a few thousand quid to tens of thousands – or higher, depending on the company – for every hour of downtime. Application monitoring not only helps businesses avoid costly downtime but also helps them meet expectations for performance and availability, as well as the end-user or customer experience.
Application monitoring best practices make it easier to keep tabs on the health of your IT environment and stay focused on your performance goals.
Set Clear Objectives
There’s a post on the Azure DevOps blog about a team running 20 web apps that serve roughly 100,000 users. Back in 2014, they had just started using Application Insights – an analytics service that helps you monitor the performance and usage of an application. Alan Wills explains that they use the same dashboard for every app, get used to what the graphs should look like, and can so spot anything out of the ordinary.
In other words, there are performance goals to be maintained to ensure that application expectations are being met. These goals can include:
Proactive issue detection and resolution
Early detection of performance issues can help maintain the end-user experience and prevent downtime. Goals for proactive issue detection and resolution are often time-based:
- What is an acceptable time frame to detect and issue alerts about potential issues or anomalies?
- Once an issue is detected, how quickly can or should it be resolved?
These goals are important – delays in detecting or resolving issues can lead to extended downtimes, negatively affecting user satisfaction and trust, and potentially leading to financial losses.
Track relevant metrics
Key performance indicators (KPIs) are application performance metrics that help determine whether an application is running optimally, or whether there is a developing issue. Which metrics to track can vary depending on the industry and application. However, some metrics are globally important. They include:
- application availability
- throughput (transactions within a specific period)
- CPU utlisation
- memory usage
- network latency
- error rates
- response time
- garbage collection.
Performance & cost optimisation
When application performance metrics have been determined, they should be used to maintain or improve an application’s performance. Resource utilisation should be considered at the same time since it’s not only crucial to application performance but can also help manage costs.
Metrics like page load times, resource availability during peak hours, and overall application availability can be indicators of the user experience. Each of these should always meet a minimum value to ensure fast and responsive application use.
Compliance and security
In many industries, compliance with regulatory standards is essential. Objectives in monitoring can include ensuring that the application adheres to these standards, especially concerning security and data protection.
Use the right tools
Gone are the days of manually monitoring an application and testing for functionality – it’s time-consuming and, subsequently, also expensive. Today automation is central to application monitoring, with automated alerts, reporting, and incident remediation key features organisations rely on to alleviate the workload on IT and DevOps teams.
Another key feature of an effective application monitoring tool is its integration capability; nowadays different management tools are used in IT environments and if they can work together as an almost inseparable unit, the greater the potential for enhanced efficiency across the board.
Integration capability ties in with what your monitoring app can monitor – is it limited to the app itself, or are you able to view the entire tech stack? This kind of visibility simplifies root cause analysis and gives all stakeholders a more comprehensive view of the stack and how different components affect each other as the app is being used.
Take advantage of automation
Automation can make life a lot easier for all concerned by doing much of the analysis. As such it’s advisable to choose application monitoring tools that deliver the automation features that can benefit your team. Examples of automation include:
- Log analysis
- Root cause analysis
- Performance baseline establishment
- Anomaly detection
- Automated health checks
- Predictive analysis
- Remedial / Self-healing mechanisms
These automation features greatly enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of application monitoring, reducing the manual effort required and enabling faster and more accurate responses to issues.
Set up alerts and notifications
Setting up alerts and notifications for individual monitoring metrics is crucial since the system can notify relevant team members faster than manual checking ever could. Which metrics you create alerts and notifications for and what those thresholds should be can vary between applications. Nevertheless, they deserve careful consideration since too many alerts or notifications can cause ‘alert fatigue’ while too few could negatively impact the end-user experience.
Once alerts and notifications have been defined, they should be tied into internal processes that define who and how these alerts are handled, and when escalations should occur.
Effective 24/7 application monitoring is essential for maintaining high application performance, ensuring user satisfaction, and minimising the costly impacts of downtime. With the implementation of a few best practices, organisations can achieve a comprehensive and proactive monitoring strategy. This holistic approach not only safeguards the technical health of applications but also supports the overarching business goals of reliability, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
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Though never in proportions that we witness in our cities and along our coastlines, big storms do bring a measure of chaos and loss of life to marine communities beneath the waves. The situation here along Florida’s east coast gives the appearance of being not far from the norm and people are back under the sun with their boogie boards, fishing rods, bicycles and suntan oil. The difference out there now is the seeming closeness of people finding space on a beach with high rolling tides, one made narrower without the dunes that disappeared with the passing of Hurricane Sandy.
In living here the past couple of years and walking on the beach daily I’ve developed an eye that takes in many of the shifts and changes in life on or along the beach. But really, anyone ‘unplugged’ and sensitive to the sights and sounds will see the same thing. Pull out the earphones, put away your smartphone and on any day a mini-Jacques Cousteau special will unfold at your feet, but this time it will tell a story of storm effects on a creature 300 million years old—the horseshoe crab. A day after the storm passed Florida on its move north, horseshoe crabs began washing up on the beach in numbers not seen in a few years. Some quality or condition in their habitat was badly disrupted, causing many of them to die and wash up on the beach.
These ‘living Fossils’ with their fierce looking shells and long tails are interesting animals. They live primarily along the eastern North American coast in the soft sand of shallow waters. It surprised me to learn that they are not related to crabs but to spiders, scorpions, ticks and mites. Horseshoe crabs require sandy beaches to bury their eggs where it isn’t unusual for one female to lay between 60,000 and 120,000 eggs. Only the tiniest number of those eggs hatch and grow to maturity, since they are an important food source for shore birds. A horseshoe crab has five pairs of eyes, one pair of small pincers and five pairs of legs. The long tail is used for steering and to flip itself over if stuck on its back. Another curious characteristic is seen in their blood. Because of the copper in their blood, once exposed to air it is blue. Females are often twenty-five to thirty percent larger than the males. The appearance of these rather large prehistoric holdovers can be intimidating but horseshoe crabs are not at all dangerous.
Out for a bike spin on the beach Sunday morning, after riding south for about two miles the sand became less than hard and I cut up to the paved road for an easier ride. Decided for a change to ride on the much more picturesque Saxon Drive, one block west and that same street with the big, tall flowers that look so much like sunflowers. The street was never before familiar to me from the prospective of a bicycle and I was surprised by the charm of a shaded street nestled in the mangroves between the Atlantic and the Halifax River. Little traffic, wide sidewalks under an overhang of green, a bird sanctuary and a handful of beautiful homes make for a very pleasant Sunday morning bike ride. Very likely that my next bike outing will retrace the route along Saxon Drive.


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Once a guesthouse for the destitute and vulnerable, Austin Smith House helped many people at various stages throughout their journey of migration and asylum; and it was here that I met some wonderful people, many of whom I am still involved with today. Even though the Passionist operations of ASH in Sparkhill, Birmingham have ended, an authentic legacy of positivity and hope remains.
In November 2021 I had the pleasure to work on a short film and series of images for The Gaia Foundation, an NGO advocating for bio-cultural diversity, regeneration of healthy ecosystems whist working to strengthen community self-governance for climate change resilience. The short film we produced, A Quiet Revolution, was launched late January. It profiles London’s urban seed-savers and the London Freedom Seed Bank, a network of more than 72 growers caring for over 150 seed varieties. It highlights the many benefits of seed-saving in urban environments and the importance of seed diversity and community.
Many of the seed varieties in the London Freedom Seed Bank’s collection are rapidly adapting to London’s unique growing conditions, creating meaningful resilience in unpredictable and challenging times.
Not surprisingly, I witnessed warmth and strength from within the community that offered such optimism in the face of these enormous global challenges. Along with the seed custodians I was equally impressed with the production team assisting on the shoot.
I met Hal and Paul at ASH many years ago, and we have since developed fruitful relationships with one another. Hal is the head of communications at the Gaia Foundation and subsequently secured me the work on A Quiet Revolution. We were introduced via Martin Newell one evening over dinner at ASH, and we remain good friends today.
Paul was a guest at ASH, and over the years has developed a strong interest in film, photography and media. There’s a genuine opportunity for Paul to move into the creative industry when his application for leave to remain is resolved. It was Paul’s first time assisting me on the production of the film, and needless to say he did an incredible job. Without the help and collaboration of both Paul and Hal, along with the wonderful people from the London Seed Network, A Quiet Revolution would not have been possible. I see these connections as deeply meaningful and that’s why I will always think fondly of the friendships made at ASH. ·
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Nominated for the Pulitzer, Batuman's 2017 The Idiot may seem like it was published a lifetime ago by Information Age standards. That said, this sprawling account of a Harvard freshman circa 1995 makes readers feel like they've bought a one-way ticket to a prehistoric era. It's a world full of Chekhovian emails sent from campus libraries, anticlimactic love-triangles, and sad dining-hall food. Timeless, though, is the unique sense of existential dread and fruitlessness shared by all college freshman. As protagonist Selin notes: "I hadn't learned what I had wanted to about how language worked. I hadn't learned anything at all."
Christmas 1985 for the Furlongs and their small Irish town is unexceptional. Bill Furlong delivers coal and collects payments, his wife bakes, and their five daughters attend choir practice, write to Santa, and finish their school exercises. But there’s more going on below this ordinary surface. When Bill opens the convent’s coal house, he finds one of the “girls in training” there. Disoriented, cold, dirty, and barefoot, Sarah begs Bill to help her escape. He takes her back to the nuns as he feels he should but, instead of dismissing the incident like a dutiful Catholic, he broods over what, in addition to its other unsettling elements, reminds him of both his daughters’ vulnerabilities and his own situation as the son of an unwed mother who never divulged his father’s identity. As he gets more involved with Sarah, he rethinks the way he’s been taught to do things. From the opening page’s “long November winds,” Keegan’s novel brims with heart and exquisite craft—it only looks small.
Adams's award-winning debut collection is a series of interconnected vignettes that paint a lush portrait of a young woman in her young adulthood. Kate Bishop is knowledgeable enough about the world, but still carefully treading the waters of love, friendship, and loss. As she navigates these different moments in her life, they seem to leave her with more questions than answers, but Adams's deft prose sheds light in the cracks and fissures of seemingly banal moments, elevating the beauty of the ordinary.


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WWE: Bob Backlund Is Returning Legend Tonight?
Former two time WWF Champion Bob Backlund is heavily expected to be the returning “main event” legend during tonight’s WWE Raw SuperShow.
Former two time WWF Champion Bob Backlund is heavily expected to be the returning “main event” legend during tonight’s WWE Raw SuperShow. The likelihood is he will be squaring off or at the very least will be involved in an angle with Heath Slater, as has been the segments in previous weeks involving Vader, Rowdy Roddy Piper, Psycho Sid and Doink The Clown/Diamond Dallas Page.
F4WOnline.com reports that Backlund was visiting his mother at her Minnesota rest home this past weekend and was telling folks there that he was heading to fly right out to Denver, Colardo, which is the location for tonight’s WWE Raw SuperShow.
Backlund last appeared on WWE television back in 2007 at the RAW 15th anniversary show that December where he participated in a Battle Royal. That appearance came just a few short months after Backlund defeated Alex Shelley at TNA’s Slammiversary pay-per-view and also after wrestled at TNA Victory Road.
62-year-old Backlund holds the record for the second longest WWF title reign in history and was one of the biggest wrestling stars of the late 70’s and early 80’s. He had a second, less successful stint with the WWF in the early 90’s and even turned up in the Attitude Era at the 2000 Royal Rumble and briefly managed Kurt Angle.


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A self-adjustment technique is proposed in this work to automatically optimize the ratio between regularization term and data fidelity term in regularized reconstruction framework. Using compressed sensing (CS) as an example, experiments with both phantom and in vivo data sets demonstrated that the proposed method made the regularized reconstruction framework less sensitive to the choice of regularization parameter. This work dramatically reduces the difficulty of parameter decision and increases the practicability of regularized reconstruction techniques.


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What happens next to the Cleveland Strangler house?
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19 Action News asking the big question outside of court. What will happen to Cleveland Strangler crime scene after the case is closed?
"I want them to tear it down... but someone will get a hold of it first" says one of the Cleveland Strangler's victims' family members. Neighbors also want the serial killer's house demolished.
This, after eleven Northeast Ohio women's bodies were discovered at Anthony Sowell's home on Imperial Avenue.
City Hall tells 19 Action News they can't do anything while the site is still a crime scene, which should end when convicted serial killer Anthony Sowell gets sentenced in a few days.
Sowell family members say the home is now in the hands of a mortgage company. Next, the city will do an inspection. Should this place be condemned? What do you think? There are holes in the walls and the floor, but the City of Cleveland has to go through the motions for legal reasons.
If inspectors find the place "not habitable" the city can arrange for a demolition, which can take up to several months if there is anything like asbestos inside. It could be done quickly if it's considered an emergency.
Folks in the neighborhood can't see it go soon enough following the murders and attacks.
Red tape for now, but as soon as the case is closed that will all change.
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Officials with the Charleston Police Department say a 15-year-old is in custody after he got rid of a gun at the Altman Athletic Center at The Citadel during the Sertoma finale. Police say it all started when a citizen told them someone had a gun. More >
Officials with the Charleston Police Department say a 15-year-old is in custody after he got rid of a gun at the Altman Athletic Center at The Citadel during the Sertoma finale. Police say it all started when a citizen told them someone had a gun.
A fisherman off the coast of Bonita Springs, Florida thinks he has a pretty nice catch. As he reels in a four-foot shark, his catch is stolen by an even bigger fish. A massive grouper pulls the sharkMore >
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The Homeland Security Department is warning that more than 1,000 retailers could have a new malicious software program lurking in their cash registers that allows computer hackers to steal financial data about...More >
More than 1,000 U.S. retailers could be infected with malicious software lurking in their cash register computers, allowing hackers to steal customer financial data, the Homeland Security Department said Friday.More >
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Police in Sumter County are looking for a man wanted in the assault of a woman while she slept.The Sumter County Sheriff's Office is looking for Lashonda Dennis, 35, of Rembert. In May, a woman told deputiesMore >
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Marija Reiff is a doctoral candidate and Presidential Graduate Research Fellow in English. Her specialties include Victorian literature, theater, Shakespeare, Shakespearean adaptations, and religion and literature. Currently her research is coalescing around Victorian Theater, Oscar Wilde, and Victorian constructions of Shakespeare. She has two forthcoming publications: one on Jane Austen and Mary Wollstonecraft in Women’s Studies and one on Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale in The Coleridge Bulletin.
She has a BA in Theater, Music, and English from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN. After working professionally as an actor and singer and performing roles such as Rosalind in As You Like It and Hermia in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Reiff returned to school at the University of Virginia where she received her MA in English while working as a TA in the Drama Department and working in the Writing Center. She won the Balch Prize for best MA thesis for her paper “‘Repentance is quite out of date’: Oscar Wilde’s Comedies and Fin de Siècle Catholicism.”


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