New Sun Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Software 3 Boosts Virtualization Flexibility, Significantly Reducing Storage Consumption And Costs
Open Architecture Expands Choices for Virtual Desktop Operating Systems, Client Devices and Virtualization Hosts
SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAVA) today announced the availability of Sun Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Software 3, which provides new enhancements and features to help companies maximize their IT infrastructure utilization and improve manageability of desktop deployments. Sun VDI Software 3 offers ground-breaking VDI storage economics, built-in virtualization capabilities, and support for a wide variety of virtual desktop operating systems. The open architecture of Sun VDI Software 3 now gives users access to a broader choice of client devices and virtualization hosts -- increasing flexibility, management efficiency and data security. Sun VDI Software 3 is available for purchase immediately and a free trial of the software can be downloaded at: http://www.sun.com/software/vdi/get.jsp
Sun VDI Software 3 represents a seamless solution, leveraging core open source technologies including Sun’s Open Storage, OpenSolaris, VirtualBox and MySQL. With Sun VDI Software 3, customers can deploy a number of virtual desktop operating systems, including Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 2000, OpenSolaris and Ubuntu, and access these operating systems from a variety of client devices -- such as traditional PCs or Macs, energy-efficient Sun Ray thin clients, or thin clients from other vendors. In addition, to host virtual desktop environments, IT architects can opt to use the improved integration with VMware Infrastructure, leverage Sun built-in virtualization, or use a mixture of the two.
“The open architecture of our Sun VDI Software 3 creates a new dimension of choice and integration with Sun’s high-performing Open Storage systems,” said Jim McHugh, Vice President of Datacenter Marketing, Sun Microsystems. “Customers can now increase the utilization of existing IT assets; gain greater flexibility in client, desktop operating systems and host virtualization; increase scalability and simplify management; and mitigate the #1 issue facing all VDI deployments -- the cost of storage. In today’s volatile economy, these advantages and capabilities can bring significant benefits to virtualization customers.”
Sun VDI Software 3 has exceptional management capabilities, resulting in lower equipment costs, less energy consumption, reduced system cooling requirements, simplified system administration and reduced e-waste. Since desktops are centrally hosted, only the display is sent to the client device; critical data never leaves the corporate network and can be managed and backed up by IT. Moreover, built-in Sun Ray technology support takes advantage of the excellent performance and inherent security features of Sun Ray thin clients, which contain no resident operating system or applications -- making them virtually immune to client-side viruses.
Additional Sun VDI Software 3 features include:
* Integration with Solaris ZFS and Open Storage: Enables superior data integrity for business continuity and exceptional data throughput in an economical storage footprint with simplified management design. When coupled with a Sun Storage 7000 Unified Storage System or other Open Storage architecture, Sun VDI Software 3 can significantly reduce storage consumption and costs.
* Expanded VMware support: Enables customers to rapidly and efficiently scale larger deployments of Sun VDI Software paired with VMware Infrastructure.
* Active Directory support: Permits customers to easily assign virtual desktops to users in Active Directory.
* Built-in support for Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) clients: Allows customers to connect directly to a Sun VDI Software 3 server from nearly any RDP-enabled device, without installing any software on the client.
* Streamlined, simplified installation: Provides a single installer for the core components to reduce complexity.
Sun VDI Software Customers Go Green and Save Big Bucks
Northern Arizona University leveraged its Sun virtualization solution to provide flexible access to Windows and UNIX desktops - without adding staff or expanding lab space. The university also reduced its energy requirements and costs, reaping a 95 percent savings in electrical costs and carbon footprint by migrating from PCs to Sun Ray thin clients. In addition, all of the Sun equipment purchased since 2002 is still in production.
“I am really impressed with Sun VDI Software 3,” said Richard Toeniskoetter, Technology Director, The W. A. Franke College of Business, Northern Arizona University. “The open architecture will provide us with a broad choice of client device, virtualization host and virtual desktop OS. That’s really important to us at NAU because flexible access to Windows and Unix desktops, some of which have been in production for over seven years, maximizes our IT utilization and simplifies our management.”
Sun’s Comprehensive Virtualization Products and Services
Sun offers a complete desktop-to-datacenter virtualization product and services portfolio, which includes solutions and services for both the management and virtualization of operating systems, servers, storage, networking, desktops and applications. With proven virtualization service expertise, Sun helps customers deploy new services faster, maximize the utilization of system resources, and more easily monitor and manage virtualized environments. Sun’s end-to-end virtualization services help enterprises scale their business while improving efficiency and transforming their IT environment into a dynamic datacenter. For more information: http://www.sun.com/virtualization
Pricing and Availability
Sun VDI Software 3 is available today and offers flexible subscription-based pricing as low as $40* per user/per year, as a discounted price off the U.S. list price for pre-pay and multi-year purchases. More information on Sun VDI Software 3 and other Sun Virtual Desktop Solutions can be found at: http://www.sun.com/vdi
About Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Sun Microsystems develops the technologies that power the global marketplace. Guided by a singular vision -- “The Network is the Computer” -- Sun drives network participation through shared innovation, community development and open source leadership. Sun can be found in more than 100 countries and on the Web at http://sun.com.
Sun, Sun Microsystems, the Sun logo, Java, Solaris, OpenSolaris, VirtualBox, MySQL, Sun Ray, ZFS and The Network Is The Computer are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.
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In cinema, there are always going to be troublemakers and button pushers, meaning that these are people who come in and shake up screens with often dangerous and highly uncomfortable ideas, which is definitely the case with legendary film producer Jeremy Thomas, the man behind some of the most controversial and revered movies ever made.
His name may not be the first thing that comes to mind, but you definitely know many of his films, including Bad Timing (1980), Eureka (1983), The Hit (1984), The Last Emperor (1987), and Crash (1996), among other boundary-breaking works, made by some of the most renowned directors of all-time. Acclaimed documentarian Mark Cousins attempts to give Thomas his time to shine with his 2021 portrait The Storms of Jeremy Thomas.
It’s a road movie (something that Cousins has now become a pro at) where both he and Thomas take a drive to Cannes (the event that Thomas has been attending for many years) and wax poetic about the films he produced; the stars he worked with (including Debra Winger and Tilda Swinton, who provide loving and exclusive details about the man himself and his approach to cinema); the films that shaped him; his near brush with death; and what cinema can and should be.
As much as I love Cousins and his way with the great artists he works with, I didn’t get much personal background about Thomas and how he came be the groundbreaking producer he is, as well as his life and how he really feels about it. However, I did get a lot out of the many film clips and the ideas behind them, as well as the provocation that Thomas put into the films that are shown in the documentary.
In the end, I was often entranced by The Storms of Jeremy Thomas, but I didn’t think it was the thorough deep dive that it could have been. But, since there may not another doc about Thomas, you have to appreciate the fact that Cousins is the first person to give him his cinematic flowers.
The DVD from Cohen Media Group doesn’t have any special features, but it does have a theatrical trailer, as well as other trailers (My Neighbor Adolf, Nowhere Special, Secret Defense, and Up, Down, Fragile) which come before the main menu.


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In total there are 800,000 Albanians in Italy. The Italian Government has housed significant numbers of Albanians from Kosovo in the Arbëresh settlements, most notably in the zone of Lungro in Calabria and Piana degli Albanesi in Sicily.
Where do most immigrants in Italy come from?
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Are there a lot of Italians in Albania?
For years, Italian media have been repeating that 19,000 Italians live and work in Albania. Yet, according to the data of the Albanian Interior Ministry, they are less than 2,000.
Where is Albanian spoken in Italy?
The Arbëreshë (pronounced [aɾbəˈɾɛʃ]; Albanian: Arbëreshët e Italisë; Italian: Albanesi d’Italia), also known as Albanians of Italy or Italo-Albanians, are an Albanian ethnolinguistic group in Southern Italy, mostly concentrated in scattered villages in the regions of Apulia, Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Molise and …
How many Arberesh are in Italy?
Today in Italy there are 50 communities of Arbëresh origin and culture spread across seven regions of southern Italy: Calabria, Molise, Puglia, Basilicata, Campania, Abruzzi, and Sicily, forming a population of over 260,000.
Which country has the most Chinese?
Selected countries with the largest number of overseas Chinese 2019 (in millions)
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Why do so many refugees go to Italy?
Many refugees that arrived in Italy and Greece came from countries where armed conflict was ongoing (Syrian Civil War, Afghanistan War, Iraqi conflict) or which otherwise were considered to be “refugee-producing” and for whom international protection is needed.
Is Albania like Italian?
There is a great degree of historical and cultural similarities between Albanians and Italians which has aided cultural relations greatly. Albania is also home to 20,000 Italian migrants and has a 5,000 Italian indigenous community.
|Embassy of Albania Rome||Embassy of Italy Tirana|
Can you see Italy from Albania?
The Strait of Otranto (Albanian: Ngushtica e Otrantos; Italian: Canale d’Otranto; Croatian: Otrantska Vrata) connects the Adriatic Sea with the Ionian Sea and separates Italy from Albania. Its width at Punta Palascìa, east of Salento is less than 72 km (45 miles; 39 nautical miles).
Do Albanians understand Italian?
Albania is one of the most polyglot nations in Europe. Many Albanians at home, in the region and around the world speak more than two languages. Italian is widely spoken throughout Albania.
Did Albanians migrate to Italy?
In Albania, emigration dates back to the 15th century when many Albanians emigrated to Calabria in Southern Italy and Greece after the defeat of the country by Ottoman forces. Other popular destinations were Turkey, Bulgaria, and later the United States and South America.
Are arvanites Albanian?
Arvanites (/ˈɑːrvənaɪts/; Greek: Αρβανίτες, romanized: Arvanítes; Arvanitika: Αρbε̱ρεσ̈ε̰, romanized: Arbëreshë or Αρbε̰ρορε̱, romanized: Arbërorë) are a bilingual population group in Greece who traditionally speak Arvanitika, an Albanian language variety, along with Greek.
Why is Albanian language so different?
Albanian has several reasons it is viewed as more different from other European languages. First, it is not closely related to any other language, it forms a branch of the Indo-European family tree. Thus English and German are clearly related because they are on the same branch, Albanian has no such close kin.
Are Albanians Sicilians?
As Sicily’s Albanians were for centuries largely isolated from the land of their ancestors, a distinct dialect emerged that is based on Greek-influenced medieval Tosk of southern Albania, onto which have been grafted Sicilian and Italian elements.
How many Albanian live in USA?
Albanian Communities in the USA
With over 60,000 Albanian-Americans, the largest community is in New York. Some 43,400 live in Michigan, about 21,300 live in Massachusetts, 15,300 live in Illinois and about 12,000 live in Connecticut (Figure 10).

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Paul Arnott will stand for the Lib Dems
The Liberal Democrats have chosen East Devon District Council leader Paul Arnott to stand as their candidate for the newly formed Exmouth and Exeter East constituency at the next general election.
The new seat will be formed from much of the old East Devon seat, including Exmouth, Topsham, Budleigh Salterton and Cranbrook, but also eastern parts of Exeter like Pinhoe.
East Devon and its former incarnations has been Conservative since before Queen Victoria came to the throne, whilst Exeter has been held by Labour since 1997.
Despite this, Cllr Arnott believes he has a realistic chance of winning and has received the backing of Claire Wright, who gathered more than 40 per cent of the vote in East Devon in the 2019 general election as an independent, leaving the Conservatives with a majority of 6,708.
He also highlighted the success of the Lib Dems in the area in the 2023 local elections.
Cllr Arnott said: “I think it will become apparent that it’s a two-horse race.
“Claire’s 25,000 votes have to go somewhere, and I would be hoping to get a healthy chunk of those.
“In the East Devon part of the constituency, at the district council, there are 12 Lib Dems, there are two Greens and one Labour [councillor].
“I think that shows that the Lib Dems are the people, by the most recent electoral evidence, who are there to beat.”
However, not all of Claire Wright’s votes in 2019 would have come from the new constituency. The politically independent Boundary Commisison has also created a new area called Honiton and Sidmouth. It reviews constituency boundaries periodically to try to roughly balance them in terms of population numbers.
Clrr Arnott continued: “When you come to St Loyes and Pinhoe, clearly they sit within a Labour city council. The Lib Dems are definitely getting stronger within that and campaigning, and that is somewhere where I will obviously pay a lot of early attention and get out there and meet people.”
Mr Arnott was born in London and was adopted at birth. Educated at Exeter University, he later worked as a journalist and in television and has published four books. He became the leader of East Devon District Council in 2020 and has lived in Colyton since 2001. He is married with four children and one grandchild.
Asked why he thinks he would make a good MP for the area, he said: “My entire work as a district councillor has been across the whole district and I would say disproportionately around what would be my constituency.
“As district leader, I can say truly that I work in the constituency. And I think that’s pretty fine bona fides to want to become a member of parliament.
“I know its major settlements really well, and I lived in Exeter for years, and I lived in Topsham.
“I live nine miles outside the constituency, which I think in Devon terms is more or less next-door neighbour. It takes me about 15 minutes to drive into the constituency.
“What I would hope to bring is the knowledge – the deep knowledge and understanding that I’ve managed to gather as district leader at East Devon, which covers absolutely everything from homes to economy and environment.
“I’ve dealt with those in the constituency, and I’ve dealt with them nationally as well. As a candidate, I come ready with that knowledge. I understand it. I know a lot of people in the constituency.
“I’m not the youngest candidate, but sometimes that’s not such a bad thing. I’m not a career politician knifing his way up. I’m just there to try and do stuff for the benefit of the people of Exmouth and Exeter East.”
Cllr Arnott describes himself as “absolutely centrist” and was an independent councillor before the 2023 local elections, in which he retained his seat in Coly Valley after joining the Lib Dems.
He said: “In order to become selected as a Liberal Democrat candidate, you have to make a study of the Liberal Democrat manifesto.
“I think it’s really strong, and it’s what we’ve been doing at the district, in effect.
“The instant focus for me will be around environment. We know there’s the crisis with South West Water, but that’s not just about beaches, that’s about rivers as well.
“We’ve got an absolute crisis around insufficient homes, particularly for younger people, but it does present as an issue for older people as well.
“That’s about getting stuck into the planning system and about trying to get new social housing going. And I know at East Devon, that is a priority for us already.
“It’s about continuing the good work on the economy, because actually it’s thriving, I think largely due to the work of the district council. We have the [Exeter and East Devon] Enterprise Zone and that’s working very well.
“For me, working with my continuing district contacts on homes and homelessness will be really important.
“And then finally, it’s about working to protect the NHS, which does seem to be coming under consistent attack from the government, tragically.”
A general election must be held by the end of January 2025. One other candidate, Conservative David Reed, has been announced for Exmouth and Exeter East so far.

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Greenpeace Aotearoa is condemning the Government’s suggestion that further military spending is an appropriate response to the threat of the climate crisis after Minister Andrew Little today released a high-level document naming climate change as one of the key security threats the nation faces.
Greenpeace spokesperson Christine Rose says “While it is clear that the climate crisis poses a significant threat to everyone’s security and wellbeing, and even more so in the Pacific, the best response is to rapidly cut climate pollution, not to increase funding to the military.”
“The military is a significant emitter of greenhouse gas emissions in its own right, and there are far better uses of public funds.
“That funding could better be used to support farmers to transition away from the intensive dairy industry – New Zealand’s biggest polluter – to low-emissions, ecological farming that works with nature.”
“This is yet another example of the Labour Government failing to take the climate crisis seriously. This must be a climate election where all political parties prioritise investment in real climate solutions.
“Unless we cut climate pollution now, the climate crisis will only get worse, and so will the threat it poses to national security. Investment in measures to cut climate pollution will do much more to keep us safe than an increase in military spending.”


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Ravagers Vol. 2: Heavenly Destruction isn't tonally different from the first volume, it's obvious a new writer has come on in the not-so-subtle shift of series villains Rose Wilson (nee Ravager in the old continuity) and Warblade (formerly of Wildstorm) to the side of angels.
Ordinarily I might balk at a new writer joining a series and changing things, but given that Rose and Warblade both have heroic tendencies in other continuities, Nelson's changes have precedent. Ravagers as a whole was never great nor quite distinguished itself, but Nelson's volume (the last of the series) is enjoyable enough; in this gradual coming together of the former "Colony"'s heroes and villains, Nelson gives a sense where this title could have gone had it lasted a little longer.
[Review contains spoilers]
Nelson's main story here involves a small town where a rogue Colony member infects the town with a disease; Rose are Warblade are in the unlikely position of having to save the town so as not to get in trouble with their boss Harvest for not capturing the rogue Ravager. Bringing the Ravagers story down to a small stage helps ground what has sometimes seemed an over-stylized book, and in fact the sheriff here trying to protect his town and his children is perhaps Nelson's best character in an Under the Dome/Resurrection kind of way. Though not fully realized, there's potential all over the place here -- in Rose finding her conscience, in Rose and Warblade having to reluctantly team with the "hero" Ravagers (and their having to work with Rose and Warblade, as well), and in the hurt feelings between former friends Rose and the Ravager's leader Caitlin Fairchild (late of Wildstorm's Gen13) -- that makes for an enjoyable story.
Such is the beginning and the end for Nelson, because the third chapter begins the transition into the two-issue finale that follows, bookended by a Zero Month issue by Mackie. Nelson's transition story is fun, and suggests the kind of fun Ravagers could have been if perhaps, again, not so over-stylized in the beginning; the team basically sits around and hangs out like teenagers, and it's refreshing and different in the same way that Mackie's "field trip" issue was in Ravagers Vol. 1: The Kids From NOWHERE.
The final issue is called "The Man Who Killed the Ravagers," and it's an apt description of Nelson's finale as a whole, in which Deathstroke essentially takes down the team one-by-one. To an extent it's a fairly ignominious end for a team of characters who never did much wrong aside from looking like rejects from the 1990s; the only saving grace is the last-minute reveal (somewhat obvious) that Deathstroke doesn't actually kill the characters. The story is a jumble, probably due to the suddenness of the cancellation, and certain plotlines like Caitlin finding out she's a clone fall flat without the real time they deserve.
There's plenty of continuity notes on the way out, however. One is how the book leads in to the finale of Deathstroke Vol. 2: Lobo Hunt (equally jumbled). Another is that future Doom Patrol leader Niles Caulder gets captured by Harvest, so I'll be curious to see how he gets out of that in a future issue (that Nelson has Caulder release Doom Patrol villain Animal-Vegtable-Mineral Man is a nice touch); also in the Zero Month issue (by original series team of Mackie and artist Ian Churchill) we get a bunch of references to Beast Boy's past, including mentions of "Niles" and "Rita," well-known to Doom Patrol fans. I know the Doom Patrol are scheduled to appear in the New 52 sometime soon, and it's possible Ravagers's ultimate worth will be judged in retrospect, how much what it hints at here actually makes it into continuity versus what doesn't fit or gets swept under the rug.
Ravagers is probably a book most overlooked either due to the 1990s aesthetic Mackie and Churchill brought to it or its swift cancellation. Indeed I couldn't recommend Ravagers Vol. 2: Heavenly Destruction over something like Saga or Mind MGMT or Wonder Woman, though it is a shame to lose the only other "teen team" book in the New 52 besides Teen Titans, however. If you enjoyed the first volume of Ravagers, however, then the second volume comports itself well as a sequel, and I'm mainly now interested in seeing where these characters show up next -- whether some enterprising writer might find a use for Fairchild, Ridge, Thunder and Lightning, and the rest in some title down the road.
[Includes original covers, two-page "WTF" cover]
Later this week, it's Batman/Superman Vol. 1: Cross Worlds. Don't miss it!

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Japan Tamil Movie OTT Release Date: Karthi has been enjoying the success of Sardar and Ponniyin Selvan part 1 is now geared up another film called ‘Japan’, the film has launched recently with a simple pooja ceremony, however, the film helmed by Joker fame Raju Murugan and produced by Dream Warrior Pictures, stay tuned with us to know more about the film.
the maker hasn’t announced what the story is about but once we get the official synopsis will update you.
Cast & Crew
Karthi and Anu Emmanuel play the lead roles and Sunil, and Vijay Milton is in pivotal roles the film is directed by Raju Murugan, while the music will be taken care of by GV Prakash and the film is Produced by Dream Warrior Pictures
Japan Tamil Movie OTT Release Date, Digital Rights, and Satellite Rights
Anu Emmanuel basked the success with a film called Urvasivo Rakshasivo and undoubtedly she poured the offers across the languages and Japan is one among them.
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Japan Tamil Movie OTT Platform (Digital Rights)
As per the sources Japan is being made with a unique point and blends with all the commercial elements as we all knew how Karthi chooses his scripts and I’m sure Karthi will bag another blockbuster with Japan. However, Karthi has set up a solid pipeline of sequels with Ponniyin Selvan 2, Kaithi 2, and Sardar 2. talk about the Japan digital rights as makers haven’t revealed details of Japan as we can expect all the details after the theatrical release, till then stay tuned with us.
Japan Tamil Movie OTT Release Date
Raju Murugan was impressed with Joker and his last film Gypsy didn’t fare well, but Dream Warrior Pictures was previously produced by Joker. However, Japan’s regular shoot will be commenced very soon and after wrapping the first schedule in Japan, Karthi will join the Sardar 2 shoot.
Theatrical Release Date: TBA
Digital Rights: Netflix
OTT Release Date: TBA
Satellite Rights: TBA
Satellite Release Date: TBA
Japan Tamil Movie Trailer
Japan trailer has not been released by the makers.
Japan Tamil Movie OTT: FAQ
When is Japan Tamil OTT Release Date and Time?
Not Declared, Japan Tamil movie makers have not yet announced.
Where can we watch Japan Tamil?/ Where Can I see Japan Tamil?
Theatres, Japan Tamil will hit the screens very soon.
Who bought Japan Tamil OTT Rights?
Netflix, Japan Tamil movie digital rights are acquired by Netflix
Is Japan Tamil hit or flop?
Not Declared, Japan Tamil movie has not been released so we can not say Hit or Flop
Is Japan Tamil Movie available on Netflix?
No, Not Available on Netflix
Is Japan Tamil available on Prime Video?
No, Not Available on Prime Video
Is Japan Tamil available on Aha Video?
No, Not Available on Aha Video
Is Japan Tamil Movie available on Hotstar?
No, Not Available on Hotstar
What does OTT mean?
Over the Top Platform is the full form of OTT
Japan Tamil is billed as a commercial action entertainer that will be going to hit the screens in mid-2023.


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Mining has been around for years and consistently received a negative score for the environment. However, emerging technologies are making environmentally friendly mining feasible.
So, what does that look like and what are some of the sustainable alternatives to traditional mining?
The rising prices of diesel and oil have forced the mining industry to opt for the renewable energy for sustainability.
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Are you wondering which is better for the environment and your wallet: extracting metal or recycling scrap metal?
In this blog post, we’ll explore the pros and cons of both options and help you decide which one is right for you. We’ll also discuss some of the best practices for recycling scrap metal.
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European Spending on Digital Transformation to Reach $256 Billion in 2019, Led by Innovation Accelerators, According to IDC Spending Guide
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Milan – European spending on technologies and services that enable the digital transformation (DX) of business practices, products, and organizations is forecast to reach $378.2 billion in 2022, according to the latest Worldwide Semiannual Digital Transformation Spending Guide published by International Data Corporation (IDC). DX spending is expected to steadily expand throughout the 2017-2022 forecast period, achieving a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.1%.
Europe is the third largest geography for DX spending, after the United States and China. Four industries will be responsible for nearly 44% of the $256 billion in European DX spending in 2019: discrete manufacturing ($39 billion), process manufacturing ($25 billion), retail ($26 billion), and utilities ($23 billion). For European manufacturers, the top DX spending priority is smart manufacturing. IDC expects the industry to invest more than $27.6 billion in smart manufacturing next year along with significant investments in digital innovation ($8.8 billion) and digital supply chain optimization ($5.5 billion). In the retail space, the leading strategic priority is omni-channel commerce, which translates to nearly $5.0 billion in spending for related platforms and order orchestration and fulfillment. Meanwhile, the top priority for the utility industry is digital grid, which will drive investments of more than $13.6 billion in intelligent and predictive grid management and digital grid simulation.
IDC predicts the largest investments in DX use cases across all industries in 2019 will be freight management ($11 billion), autonomic operations ($7 billion), robotic manufacturing ($8 billion), and intelligent and predictive grid management ($12 billion).
"European manufacturing companies are increasingly adopting innovation accelerator technologies," says Neli Vacheva, senior analyst with IDC's Customer Insights and Analysis Group. "The sector is introducing innovation-enabled production processes, advanced asset and inventory management, and new sales models based on IoT, robotization, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and 3D printing. IoT data utilization efforts has repositioned manufacturers in the value creation chain and transformed entire industrial ecosystems."
"European retailers are also running fast in the DX race, with the aim of gaining a competitive advantage, while the non-DX players are confined to a shrinking addressable market," says Angela Vacca, senior research manager with IDC's Customer Insights and Analysis Group. "European retailers will increasingly leverage technology to renovate their business models, deliver innovative services, and enhance customer experience (CX)."
From a technology perspective, hardware and services will account for more than 78% of all DX spending in 2019. Services spending will be led by IT services ($43 billion) and connectivity services ($25 billion), while business services will post the highest growth (19.8% CAGR) over the five-year forecast period. Hardware spending will be spread across several categories, including enterprise hardware, personal devices, and IaaS infrastructure. DX-related software spending will total $55 billion in 2019 and will be the fastest-growing technology category with a CAGR of 18.1%.
The Worldwide Semiannual Digital Transformation Spending Guide quantifies enterprise spending for 181 DX use cases and 12 technology categories across 19 industries and nine geographies. The guide provides spending data for 31 DX strategic priorities and 68 programs, as well as technology spending by delivery type (cloud, non-cloud, and other). Unlike any other research in the industry, the DX Spending Guide was designed to help business and IT decision makers to better understand the scope and direction of investments in digital transformation over the next five years.
About IDC Spending Guides
IDC's Spending Guides provide a granular view of key technology markets from a regional, vertical industry, use case, buyer, and technology perspective. The spending guides are delivered via pivot table format or custom query tool, allowing the user to easily extract meaningful information about each market by viewing data trends and relationships.
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Just returned from a wonderful holiday in SA, which included Shamwari this was a fantastic experience from start to finish. My daughter and I stayed at Long Lee lodge with our friends and can reccomend this to anyone wanting a little luxury in their life. The food and rooms were all top class and the staff could not have been more attentive and polite. The game drives were wonderful (wrap up warm it gets very cold out there) we saw lots of animals and were blown away by the whole experience, our guide Geran was wonderful and very knowledgable.
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- A mere 75 km from Port Elizabeth towards Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Shamwari is the crown jewel of private game reserves situated in the malaria free Eastern Cape, the birth place of Nelson Mandela. This privately owned 25 000 hectares of prime natural terrain has received numerous international awards. Shamwari is an exploration of nature with close encounters of free roaming wildlife and the coveted big five with a choice of unique lodges, an exclusive private villa and the adventurous Explorer Camp. Luxury accommodation is offered in 7 different game lodges on Shamwari Game Reserve, all of which are 5 Star graded. Choose a game lodge that perfectly compliments your ideal African experience. EAGLES CRAG LODGE - Exclusivity, privacy and serenity for the most discerning of travelersBAYETHE TENTED LODGE - The ultimate in luxury tented accommodationSARILI LODGE - A colonial and bush experience. Perfect for families or small partiesLONG LEE MANOR - Refined elegance from a bygone era. RIVERDENE FAMILY LODGE - Colonial Africa in an elegantly restored CHILD FRIENDLY frontier home. VILLA LOBENGULA - Villa Lobengula is a beautiful and tranquil space tucked away in the depths of the valley bushveld. Booked on an exclusive use basis only. EXPLORER CAMP - Camping & walking experience among the Big 5 on the magnificent Shamwari Game Reserve ON SAFARI - Game drives can last up to 3 hours each and are conducted twice a day in open vehicles / Guided walks / Star gazing RELAX - Various treatments can be enjoyed at our Relaxation Retreats which are situated at Eagles Crag, Lobengula Lodge, Bayethe Lodge and Long Lee Manor ... more less
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text: Charles Herriott and Christopher Lee-Evans have joined Ancala Partners as asset manager and analyst, respectively. Herriott was previously an asset manager with DIF, and held similar roles with Amber Infrastructure and Ernst & Young. At DIF, Herriott was responsible for a portfolio of P3 and renewable energy assets. Lee-Evans was previously an analyst with Equinox Energy Capital and focused on renewable energy. Ancala Partners focuses on core, middle market investments.

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Small in size but big on service, Kreutz Creek Library is located right off Route 462 next to the Hellam Township Municipal Building. Our staff and volunteers get to know you and what you enjoy reading and will help you discover great new reads. We offer fun and educational programs for everyone in the family and our early childhood activities are designed to meet state educational standards. Bestselling authors, Internet access, and an amazing reading garden are all waiting for you. Stop by and say hello!
Kreutz Creek Library is currently open for lobby pickup only due to construction. Please visit our Reopening page and Campaign Page for details.
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VIRTUAL October: Mini Chef Mornings by The GIANT Company Nutritionists
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Zoom into History: Forest Park in Hanover
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Credit:Astronaut photograph ISS007-E-17770 was taken October 20 , 2003 with a Kodak DCS760 digital camera equipped with an 800 mm lens and provided by Cynthia A. Evans (Lockheed Martin / Earth Observations Laboratory, Johnson Space Center). The International Space Station Program supports the laboratory to help astronauts take pictures of Earth that will be of the greatest value to scientists and the public, and to make those images freely available on the Internet. Additional images taken by astronauts and cosmonauts can be viewed at the NASA/JSC Gateway to Astronaut Photography of Earth.
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confidential sources and experts for a forthcoming investigatory podcast.
Henri graduated with distinction from Northwestern University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism.


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Kaycee, a library staff member, has studied the history of many local buildings. Together, these photographic talks will feature the exteriors of about 40 homes built from 1874-1938. This is part 1 of a 2 part program.
The program will be offered two times:
Friday, March 10, 2017 at 12:00 pm at North Platte Public Library
Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 7:00 pm at North Platte Public Library
Program attendance is limited to 70, so please call and make seat reservations by calling the library at 535-8036, extension 3310.
During the entire month of March, the North Platte Public Library will have a photographic exhibit of homesteaders and early photographs of the town, prairie-scapes, and railroad. The exhibit will also include copies of historic photographs and descriptions of William Cody (Buffalo Bill), the developing North Platte Downtown and businesses, Fort McPherson, Schools and Churches, and more. The Library will have a three-dimensional exhibit with a plow, saddle and other early prairie artifacts on loan from the Lincoln County Historical Museum to help give modern day children and adults a sense of life on the prairie in 1867.


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TEDDY BEAR MEETS PANDA: Feting the 10th anniversary of the Teddy Bear coat, Max Mara last week unveiled The Fluffy Residence, an experiential pop-up, at the luxury mall IFS Chengdu, in the Chinese city famed for its panda reserve.
The space reimagined what a home would look like if everything was wrapped in the coat’s signature fluffy beige fabric, from the kitchen countertop, bookshelves, and flowers to tableware, the bed with a giant teddy bear figure sitting on it, and even the bathroom.
It also comes with an interactive mirror where, through a camera, a digital teddy bear can mimic the movements of the visitors.
The location instantly became a popular destination for the city’s fashion-savvy consumers, who queued up to create content to upload to Chinese social media platforms like Xiaohongshu, WeChat, and Douyin.
On Saturday night, the brand also restaged its fall 2023 collection show in the city with notable attendees such as Chinese actress Zhu Zhu and actor Hou Wenyuan, as well as representatives from local retail partners like IFS, SKP, Taikoo LI, and in99.
The show came with a special showcase of the Teddy Bear coat in various colors, reinforcing the mantra of the brand’s bestselling item “I was, I am, I will be” in the latest campaign featuring Mariacarla Boscono.
A mother-daughter duo closed the show wearing the limited-edition rhinestoned Teddy Bear coat, and the newly introduced mini Teddy Bear coat, respectively.
These pieces are now on sale at the Max Mara flagship at Chengdu IFS, as well as the Teddy Ten pop-up in New York. They will be soon available in selected Max Mara stores in cities like Tokyo, Milan, London, Hong Kong, Sydney, Dubai, Paris and Seoul.
After Chengdu, it’s understood that the fluffy home pop-up concept will travel to Europe. — TIANWEI ZHANG
SEOUL BLOOM: Jacquemus is on the move. After debuting its “café fleurs” concept in Paris, and staging a series of pop-ups around the world, the French brand has now landed in Seoul.
The latest pop-up from designer Simon Porte Jacquemus launched in the South Korean capital’s popular Seongsu neighborhood on Friday. The fluffy facade of the 2,000-square-foot space is meant to recollect the popular puff-flapped Bambimou bag.
Inside, the brand will host a café with eight drinks on the menu and flower shop featuring white lisianthus bouquets, alongside accessories from Jacquemus’ fall 2023 “Le Chouchou” collection. Cherries featured heavily in the collection, as well as an ad campaign fronted by Gigi Hadid, and make their mark here in cherry-themed beverages.
The collection debuted in June with a show at Versailles, where models walked on a cherry-red carpet runway. The collection featured frothy skirts and panniered panties, puffballs and lingerie slipdresses, and cited royal references from Marie Antoinette to Princess Diana.
Jacquemus has become a bit of a pop-up master after debuting his first flower shop in Paris in 2021, at the height of pandemic-era restrictions. Since then the young designer has staged a series of ever original concepts, including his Barbie pink 24/7 vending machine concept in both Paris and Milan. His “Le Bleu” pop-up in London was designed after his own bathroom.
Accessories from this collection included the La Pochette rond carré clutch in black, white, silver and cherry red, as well as a cherry necklace.
He also launched a 232-page book titled “Le Chouchou,” which documents the collection.
The Seoul pop-up will run until Oct. 29. — RHONDA RICHFORD
NEW GOLF DEAL: Fanatics is bringing Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy into the fold.
The digital sports platform has inked a deal with TGL, a new tech-centered golf league developed by TMRW Sports, a company formed by the two golfers in partnership with the PGA Tour, to become the official operator for both the league and its individual teams.
As part of the deal, Fanatics also secured the rights to design and manufacture TGL team merchandise as an official licensee.
TGL is expected to debut on Jan. 9 and will feature 24 players on six teams competing in a match-play format on a virtual course with a special short-game area. The matches, which will last two hours, will air during primetime on Monday and Tuesday nights on ESPN and its related networks. They will be played in a special arena, the SoFi Center, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
In advance of the official launch, TGL will debut its e-commerce store, selling licensed merchandise for the teams through the Fanatics network. The merchandise will also be available to wholesale and third-party retail accounts.
“As this new innovative league aims to merge technology, star power and golf, Fanatics looks forward to contributing to those efforts through a best in class e-commerce shopping experience which will feature a variety of our own designs,” said Brian Swallow, Fanatics senior vice president of strategy and corporate development for Fanatics. “Fanatics is uniquely positioned to help bring to life TGL’s vision of connecting golf through technology and culture, and will provide fans access with a rapid online and mobile commerce platform that helps them connect with their favorite new teams and golfers.”
“TGL presented by Sofi will be a new way to experience golf, and Fanatics is a perfect match to make our league and teams a tangible experience through high-quality merchandise,” said Jarrett Dube, chief marketing officer of TMRW Sports. “With Fanatics’ expertise and industry-leading technology, we aim to welcome a broad spectrum of sports fans to golf by making the sport more accessible, and that extends to the products and culturally relevant experience we deliver to TGL fans who want to be a part of our community.”
Among the players who will be participating in addition to Woods and McIlroy are Jon Rahm, Collin Morikawa, Justin Thomas, Matt Fitzpatrick, Shane Lowry, Justin Rose, Adam Scott, Xander Schauffele and Rickie Fowler.
The inaugural season will feature 15 regular season matches followed by semifinals and finals. — JEAN E. PALMIERI


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Nova Consumer Group always spares great responsibility for social contribution activities in order to contribute to the long-term and sustainable development of Vietnamese society.
The social responsibility of Nova Consumer Group is reflected in its commitment to providing the market with high quality and safe products for consumers. Our practical actions are taking care of the Group's employees, creating stable jobs, developing sustainable businesses, improve working environments for all employees to have a stable, full and happy life.
Employees of Nova Consumer Group being ensured with a stable life is a part of the Group's contribution to the society. This is a social responsibility that the Group always gives the top priority.

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“Senate Republicans are blatantly attempting to buy Lisa Murkowski’s vote for a plan that would cause 32 million Americans to lose their health insurance and put the cost of covering preexisting conditions through the roof,” said American Bridge spokesperson Andrew Bates. “But in the process they’re admitting what they’ve tried to deny – Cassidy-Graham-Heller-Johnson would gut Medicaid and leave it unrecognizable to the nearly 69 million people who count on it.”
Politico: Alaska could get relief from Senate repeal bill’s Medicaid cuts
By JENNIFER HABERKORN
09/21/2017 01:26 PM EDT
The Senate’s Obamacare repeal bill may protect Alaska and up to four other sparsely populated states from major cuts to Medicaid through 2026, a potential boon to the home of pivotal GOP swing vote Sen. Lisa Murkowski.
The plan from Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Bill Cassidy (R-La.) allows a limited number of states to opt out of its new Medicaid financing system, which would give states set sums […]Read more after the jump.


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World Wide Weaving – Atlas
Weaving is one of the oldest crafts in human culture, along with knitting and pottery. As means of exchange and trade, and with their potential to communicate complex layers of social meaning, textiles are directly related to the fabric of social life. World Wide Weaving is an ongoing, artistic project conceived and curated by Hans Hamid Rasmussen and Dorothee Albrecht. It has been hosted by the textile department of Oslo National Academy of the Arts since 2010.
Design and image editing of the catalogue, with contributions by Sarat Maharaj, Julia Gwendolyn Schneider, Dorothee Albrecht, Rike Frank, Verina Gfader, Archana Hande, Hans Hamid Rasmussen, Asa Sonjasdotter, Zille Homma Hamid and Kirsti Willemse. Edited by Dorothee Albrecht, published by Oslo National Academy of the Arts / Art and Craft Department, 2017.


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The classic striped pattern of the Cancun rug makes it easy to incorporate into any room, while the array of vibrant hues makes it a best seller. The multicolored straws are carefully blended together to create a unique pattern every time. These beautifully crafted rugs are made following the fair trade principles. Fab Rugs add a touch of elegance to your home decor. They are made using premium quality recycled plastic straws which are tightly woven together to offer strength, softness and beauty. Being plastic, moisture will have no effect on the mat and it will not attract mildew.
Woven from straws made up of recycled plastic
Washable, just shake or hose off for easy cleaning
Reversible, change the look of your decor
Suitable for indoor and outdoor uses; for outdoor uses; Lightweight: Comes with Eco-friendly jute bag
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Inspired by global travel and the bold, colorful motifs adorning fashionable ski chalets, Safavieh translates rustic lodge style into the supremely chic and easy-care Adirondack Collection. Crafted of enhanced polypropylene yarns, these rugs explore ...
1052 Brown 6'5x6'5 Area Rugs Modern Contemporary Abstract Black Ivory Beige Carpet
Beautifully designed with unique colors that bring out the beauty of one of our best-selling area rugs , plush and soft yet durable to stand test of time, easy to maintain, this would be a value to any home.
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The Teagan Armless Accent Chair is sure to liven up your living space. Beautifully upholstered in a playful floral polyester blend fabric, the Teagan Chair will add a splash of visual interest to your living room, entryway, guest room, children's bed...
Merax 5 X 8 Shag Rug Fireproof Shag Collection Contemporary Living and Bedroom Soft Shaggy Area Rug (Grey)
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Made from 100% genuine sheepskin fur from Australia this area rug is the softest feeling rug you can put under your feet. Sink your toes into the 2.5-Inch-thick pile and let the silky fur sooth away your troubles and pains. This rug has a white suede...

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I had the pleasure to work with the Wolfgangs band for their new LP. A very cool collaboration with a very pleasant result. Lovesick exists in CD and vinyl versions. And of course, go to a gig. You can find them on FB and many other sites.
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I’m working today so I planned to pop to the park before I got to work but I didn’t even need to; I spotted two ladies walking lots of dogs just up the road! I went over to say hello and I realised that one of the Ladies is a dog walker who’s lovely dog Meg was my Dog of the Day 17. I decided to take a picture of Charlie the other ladies doggy. Charlie is very cute, he’s a cross between a Rottweiler and a Springer Spaniel, what an interesting combo! He’s a real softy, he jumped up and hugged my hand. Charlie loves having attention and barks if he isn’t getting any! Charlie used to belong to his human’s niece, he came to live with her when he was 18 months old!
Breed: Rottweiler and Springer Spaniel Cross
Age: 3 years old (human years)
Favourite food: Anything!
Favourite toy: Balls!
Favourite pastime: Nagging for attention!
I planned to go and look for a dog down my mum and dads street on the way to pick up Ethan but as it turned out I spotted a very happy looking Rottweiler on the way to the car! Dougie is a real cutie, such a happy boy with a big smile on his face! Dougie is only 8 months old so he’s still got some growing to do!
Age: 8 months old
Favourite food: Anything!
Favourite toy: His humans hands!
Favourite pastime: Weeing when he gets excited!
I really wanted to spot a dog in the day time today as I’m stretched for time this evening but I didn’t spot any! Manchester seemed really quiet today!
By the time I left work it was absolutely pouring down so I went to Pets at Home on the way home hoping I’d spot a dog, there were none! I picked up Ethan from nursery and decided I’d drive round to my parents so that I could pop round to their neighbours house and take a picture of very handsome Loki! I’ve known Loki since he was a very cute puppy; he’s massive now! He was very excited that I’d come round and did lots of tricks! Loki’s human mummy told me about a time when the window cleaners came round the back of the house but forgot to check if Loki was about. Loki came bounding out of the house to see who was there but as he’s so massive they were terrified and one jumped over the fence and the other climbed up the ladder! He’s a big softy really!
Age: 4 years old (human years)
Favourite toy: Kong toy and a square treat box
Favourite pastime: Walking!
I had the day off today but it was jammed packed doing productive things around the house so I didn’t get out for my dog search until a bit later! Fortunately it was still light so I popped to the park. It didn’t take me long before I spotted a very nice Rottweiler so I went over to say hello. Bella was very happy to be in the park and chasing her ball, she can jump really high! Bella’s human mum is pregnant at the moment and so Bella is making sure she’s looking after her!
Age: 19 months old
Favourite food: Tomatoes and Pigs ears!
Favourite toy: Balls
Favourite pastime: Swimming and chasing balls!

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Lavender-Plum Shrub Recipe
A shrub is a tangy, fruity, vinegar-based drink that's made a comeback in recent years as bartenders across the country continue to revive old-fashioned cocktails. Shrubs are typically made by combining vinegar, sugar, and fruit, and our version combines apple cider vinegar, fresh lavender (find it at your local nursery or grocery stores like Whole Foods), vanilla, and red plums, although you can swap out the plums for peaches or other stone fruits, if you have them on hand. A shrub requires a few days for the flavors to combine—you're basically making a sweet, fruit-infused vinegar—so prepare it in advance and keep it stored in the refrigerator. It will keep, covered and chilled, up to 1 month—but we bet you'll go through it faster than that. Use it as a cocktail mixer with bourbon or rye whiskey and club soda, or use it to flavor club soda on its own. It makes a wonderfully refreshing drink served "hard" or "soft." So when those summer days start getting long and hot, be sure you have this sweet, fruit mixer on hand. We suggest pairing it with our Lemon-Basil Spritzer to complete your cocktail table. You'll be glad you did.

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Find out about how Edinburgh Medical School is structured.
Formally established in 1726, Edinburgh Medical School is one of two schools at the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine , the other being the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies.
Edinburgh Medical School is a large medical school by UK standards, spread across several campuses at the BioQuarter, Western General Hospital, the University central area and Royal Edinburgh Hospital. We deliver a first-class education in first-class facilities by dedicated people who are at the cutting edge.
We offer an excellent experience in an environment where research is cherished and prosecuted. We believe research is an important component of the life of every student, equipping them to effect real change in the world in whatever context they end up working.
The school is divided into three deaneries:
- the Deanery of Clinical Sciences, which is largely based on the BioQuarter site
- the Deanery of Biomedical Sciences, which is mainly based around the George Square campus in the centre of Edinburgh
- the Deanery of Molecular, Genetic and Population Health Sciences.
Teaching for the Medicine (MBChB) programme and other biomedical undergraduate and postgraduate programmess takes place across the three deaneries.
Each deanery hosts interdisciplinary institutes and research centres, bringing together internationally outstanding, thematically-linked research.
In addition, we host several philanthropically-funded centres that focus on specific disease areas.
Medical Teaching Organisation
The Medical Teaching Organisation (MTO) provides general administrative support for the MBChB medicine degree programme, with a particular remit for matters which span the student lifecycle. This includes responsibility for the implementation of key curriculum developments, quality management, IT developments, and communications strategy alongside the day to day running of the programme.
The MTO is based at the Chancellor's Building, Little France and is part of Medical Education.
Medical Education provides advice and services that support the University and NHS in enhancing the learning and teaching experience for our students.
The Biomedical Teaching Organisation
The Biomedical Teaching Organisation (BMTO) is responsible for all aspects of management, administration and delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching within the deanery of Biomedical Sciences.
Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility
The Edinburgh CRF provides state-of-the-art facilities for clinical research, including clinical, laboratory and specialised technical support. The facility is based at the Western General Hospital, with facilities at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and the Royal Hospital for Sick Children.

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samy, 16 Nov 2015Only 3x optical zoom. Galaxy k zoom or even s4 zoom have 10 x optical zoom.those models were three times thicker and uglier troller and with small screens. they were practically some classic "soap" ugly compact camera with gsm module on board.
white one looks much better than that black with hideous black bar at bottom
i think that asus use a z3590 cpu in this phone , its using panasonic sensor for the camera instead of toshiba , so i think it will take better photos & videos , panasonic is known for great videos.
Only 3x optical zoom.
Galaxy k zoom or even s4 zoom have 10 x optical zoom.
is there any fm radio in this phone ? iam very curious because in other site spec, this phone have fm radio.
I wish the Asus would bring a device with 5.65 x 2.78 x 0.27 inch dimensions and keep other specs as it is. I sold my Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML (4 GB version) just because it seemed too big to me. Its' width is too much. A great dimension would be 5.65 x 2.78 x 0.27 inch.
riyaz, 03 Oct 2015Zenfone 2 with 5.5 inch display has problem with battery life even if it has 3000 mAh li-po ba... moreProblem is with Android system/OS which is keeping phone awake. Most probably because Intel CPU, drivers, libs... Asus is trying to fix it for months. Just check Zenfone 2 topic on xda.
Zenfone 2 with 5.5 inch display has problem with battery life even if it has 3000 mAh li-po battery. I think 5.5 inch display requires at least 3800 or little more capacity.
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John, 28 Sep 2015Could you share some links of your research?Well The Research Was Not Based On Links.
It Was Based On The User Experience & Overall Camera Peformance .
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Anonymous, 24 Sep 2015What is defarance between ZX551ML and ZX550 ??the difference is the procesor intel atom z3590= 2.5ghz and the gpu is 640mhz and the old zenzoom is intel 3580= 2.3ghz and the gpu 533mhz 7 percent increase the performnce in cpu while in gpu is almost 20 percent
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The move up from the Frontier League to the Tri-Valley League this season has provided an upgrade in competition for the Bishop Diego baseball team.
After a strong showing in non-league games, the Cardinals have taken their lumps so far in league play and visiting St. Bonaventure added to their woes with an 8-0 thumping on Wednesday afternoon.
â€œItâ€™s better baseball. I think our guys like playing in this league,â€ said Bishop Diego coach Nick Katzenstein. â€œIf youâ€™re somebody who wants to go on and play college baseball at the next level itâ€™s better to play against these guys and have that going against you.â€
St. Bonaventure starting pitcher Jake Saum, a UCLA signee, riddled the Bishop Diego lineup and surrendered just one hit with 10 strikeouts in 5 1/3 innings on the mound.
The Cardinals put two runners on in the bottom of the first inning after Ashton Pelley reached base on a sacrifice bunt that the Seraphs failed to field, but the scoring opportunity quickly fizzled as Saum was able to settle in.
â€œWe had some opportunities early and couldnâ€™t cash in on those,â€ Katzenstein said. â€œIf you do, it can change the whole outcome of a game.â€
Gabe Arteaga got the start for Bishop Diego and kept his
team close through four innings. St. Bonaventure left a total of seven runners
on base through the first four innings as Arteage repeatedly pitched himself
out of jams.
In the top of the fourth inning, St. Bonaventure loaded the bases with one out before Arteaga struck out Jake Saum and Charlie Saum to keep the Bishop Diego deficit at 1-0.
â€œWe rely a lot on Gabe to get us out of those innings,â€ Katzenstein said. â€œOur pitching depth is not super strong after him.â€
The floodgates began to open for St. Bonaventure in the top of the fifth inning. Omar Gastelum led things off with a triple to the center field fence and scored on a sacrifice fly to left by Cullen Moes.
Eric Starna followed with a single through to left field, moved to second on a sacrifice bunt by Jacob Castaneda and scored on a single through to center field by Dylan Gray, chasing Arteaga from the game.
Gabe Martinez came on in relief of Arteaga and Gray scored on a wild pitch increasing the Seraphsâ€™ lead to 4-0.
Bishop Diego (9-4-1 overall, 0-3-1 Tri-Valley League) threatened in the bottom of the fifth inning after Nico Sanchez reached base with two outs on a third strike in the dirt and Buddy Melgoza followed with Bishop Diegoâ€™s only hit of the game, a lined drive to center field.
The next batter, Isaac Medina came in to pinch hit, but struck out swinging.
St. Bonaventure added four runs in the top of the sixth inning to take an 8-0 lead. A two-run homer to center field by Charlie Saum was the highlight of the inning.
The two teams will meet gain on Friday at St. Bonaventure beginning at 4 p.m.


A new report from Rethink Technology Research combines forecast and analysis of high-performance wireless network deployments by enterprises and public sector organizations over the next 7 years running up to 2028. It focuses solely on the latest generations of cellular, that is 5G, and WiFi, that is 6E, since these are the options providing the capacity, speed and latencies that will serve emerging use cases across multiple vertical industry sectors.
Private 5G networks are on the verge of rapid take-off to generate a surge in annual revenues for network equipment from $1.5 billion in 2021 to $19.3 billion in 2027. Growth will be fastest in most markets from 2022 to 2025 before tailing off and declining towards the end of the period after 2027 as saturation approaches.
The level of penetration shows up most clearly on the graph of cumulative 5G deployments by cell, which will continue to rise beyond 2028 in all areas as lagging enterprises catch up. By 2028 there will be 26.6 million private 5G networks deployed around the world, up from 1.1 million in 2021. This growth will occur in all regions but will be most striking in the four countries leading the private 5G field now, the US, Germany, China and Japan.
China facing stronger regulatory resistance
Of these four, China stands out for facing stronger regulatory resistance to private 5G where roll out is dominated by the three great state-owned monopolies, China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom. But a strong upsurge from the county’s enterprises, including government agencies as well as manufacturers, looks like opening up the country’s enterprise 5G field to rapid growth.
Private wireless networks will be deployed at a faster rate than 5G
Private wireless networks will be deployed at a faster rate than 5G as a whole in most markets, as mobile networks combined with edge compute become capable of meeting more use cases and enabling new applications in the manufacturing process, UAVs, remote healthcare, advanced transportation and others.
While 5G will account for the lion’s share of the growth over the whole forecast period, there will still be a significant number of 4G private networks being deployed over the next few years. Similarly, on the WiFi front, the last generation 5 is dominant at present but it will be the latest 6E that takes over during the forecast period and offers an alternative to 5G for some of the emerging cases. There will also be a revival of heterogenous networks combining WiFi and cellular under these two latest generations as new AI-based techniques finally deliver the smooth handover that has proved elusive for so long.
Given the significant performance and capacity advances, coupled with improved cellular coexistence, WiFi 6E is on course for a similar growth trajectory as private 5G, tailing off later in the forecast period. It is true though that only the next generation WiFi 7 that will start being deployed after 2024 will close the gap on 5G in peak performance, capacity and low latency. Our forecast numbers for WiFi 6E also include early deployments of WiFi 7 without making any distinction.
Certainly, until that 7th generation comes along, WiFi will lack the de- terministic behaviour required for the most demanding ultra-low latency real-time applications, such as control of UAVs. In these scenarios, 5G will be preferred but WiFi will continue to coexist for applications where best-effort performance is adequate. This will include some of those use cases touted for 5G under the eMBB category concerned mostly with high capacity, although WiFi 6E itself still has to justify investment in the upgrade from WiFi 5. 5G will emerge in some cases as an immediate alternative to WiFi 6E.
Common factors affecting both private 5G and WiFi 6E rollouts
There are also common factors affecting both private 5G and WiFi 6E rollouts, such as chip shortages and other continuing impacts of the global COVID-19 pandemic. All these will impede deployments in the short and medium-term, with both service providers and their equipment suppliers reporting a slowdown resulting from changed working practices during the pandemic and disruptions within the supply chain.
In the longer term though, 5G will enable much greater harmonization within the private network field generally. For some enterprises where blanket indoor coverage is established there will be more concerted migration from WiFi to cellular for private wireless communications. But unless such 5G coverage is almost ubiquitous, users will continue with WiFi and indeed penetration will increase around new best effort use cases.
The report combines forecast and analysis of high-performance wireless network deployments by enterprises and public sector organizations over the next 7 years running up to 2028. We focus solely on the latest generations of cellular, that is 5G, and WiFi, that is 6E, since these are the options providing the capacity, speed and latencies that will serve emerging use cases across multiple vertical industry sectors.
In both cases, deployments are at an early stage, especially for WiFi 6E combining the performance gains of WiFi 6 with the extra 1200 MHz capacity enabled by opening up a third band in the 6GHz area in addition to the existing 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. Strongest growth will occur in the 5G sector, which will also dominate use cases requiring the most de-
terministic performance and lowest latencies. That, therefore, is the main focus, but the report also considers the impact of smoother handover, which will usher in a new chapter for heterogeneous networks (Het Nets) combining WiFi 6E and 5G. We define Het Nets as locations where users can access both cellular and WiFi. These range from cases where users switch between cellular and WiFi manually to completely integrated cores where devices are connected automatically and transparently to whichever is best at the time according to criteria such as cost, signal strength and anticipated QoS.
Deployment rates of private enterprise 5G will vary widely by both geography and industry sector so that the forecast dices the numbers by both of these. Since growth will be led particularly by a few key countries and sectors, separate forecasts are made for each of these. These in- include the four leading countries likely to drive private 5G adoption, that is the US, Germany, China and Japan. It also includes the six leading vertical sectors, manufacturing, retail, transportation, healthcare, public sector and energy. Factors governing differential growth across the sectors and geographies are discussed.


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What becomes of the built environment when theses digital addresses cut right through the physical space we live in, not following the conventions of our current address system? What becomes of this built space when the three address systems converge?
Walls are not as impenetrable and ‘solid’ anymore. Boundaries can be stretched and exploded, breaking this solidity. The statistical body surpasses the four walls of our space, and our walls unfold beyond the footprint of our numerical address.
“The real idea is to establish that the physical spaces around you can be trusted“, Edward Snowden. Snowden designed a smartphone based alarm system, attached to a mobile device as opposed to the static architecture that hosts the person, relieving the walls of their duty to ‘watch’. Snowden once revealed that the NSA tracks everyone’s movement through the city using the MAC address of their electronic device, he is now reversing that by allowing the individual to use his device to protect him as opposed to make him the subject of such surveillance.
The device is an extension of the individual, observing and occupying the physical space as he would.
17th century signs attached to buildings in London, used as reference points for navigation.
As with Haven, what if we remove these devices from the physical environment, and attach it to a more neutral address system (the grid)?
What if the architecture was attached to a virtual address (the grid) relieving it of its duty to be anchored only to the ground. What if this grid consumed the city, preserving parts of it and rearranging others, with a system that no longer runs on networks of street addresses?
Tunis is trying to revive its postal system, by providing all citizens with an electronic address, linked to a physical address. Citizens can receive administrative documents by e-mail.
Although the purpose of this is to allow for easier communication between authorities and citizens, it helped me a imagine a world where each physical space occupies another virtual space that the individual can link to. A house with two doors, two mailboxes… one physical and one virtual. What is the virtual spaces didn’t align with the physical? What if the world was split up into these intangible spaces that the individual had to ‘log in’ to or be registered to, creating a more fluid and flexible relationship between the individual and space…


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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the reliability and validity of the Junior Temperament and Character Inventory (Junior TCI), a child and adolescent version of the Adult Temperament and Character Inventory (TCI), which is based on Cloninger's biosocial model of personality. The Junior TCI was translated into Korean and administered to 663 Korean… (More)
PURPOSE To examine community integration and contributing factors in people with aphasia (PWA) following stroke and to investigate the relationship between community integration and quality of life (QOL). MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirty PWA and 42 age-and education-matched control subjects were involved. Main variables were as follows: socioeconomic status,… (More)
Neural network de-interlacing has shown promising results among various de-interlacing methods. In this paper, we investigate the effects of input size for neural networks for various video formats when the neural networks are used for de-interlacing. In particular, we investigate optimal input sizes for CIF, VGA and HD video formats.

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RICHMOND, Texas (KTRK) -- Fort Bend County continues to see a blue wave in elections, but political experts ponder if it'll last beyond 2020.
Democratic candidates enjoyed a clean sweep in Fort Bend County in 2020 countywide races. Soon, the county judge, sheriff, district, and county attorney will be Democrats. It's a move Judge KP George didn't think was possible a few years ago.
"I think the immigrant community, or minorities, are more identifying with Democrats," George said.
Statistics show Fort Bend County demographics have shifted. According to latest Census numbers, the Asian population has grown, but Rice University political science professor Mark Jones said there's a clearer answer on why Republicans are struggling in Fort Bend County.
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"[Pres.] Donald Trump's electoral victory in 2016 and presence in the White House for four years has alienated many Indian Americans and other Asian Americans who are regular Republican voters in the area, and also many Anglo Republican voters," Jones explained.
Six years ago, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, a Republican, won by nearly 20 points. This year, he lost Fort Bend County by 5 percentage points, which is a 25-point swing. George acknowledges Trump may have jump-started his party's support.
"I can agree with that statement to begin with because that's when Donald Trump was on the ticket, and Fort Bend County started voting on the Democratic side, but that's not the case now," he said.
George said over the past four years, Democrats have reached minority communities and have educated them on county positions. He believes this will keep Fort Bend County blue for years to come.
However, not everyone is convinced.
Political experts said if Trump loses the election, it might help Republicans in Fort Bend County.
"Were Donald Trump not President of the United States, [Texas's 22nd congressional district] would not be in play in 2020," Jones said.
The picture remains clear: Fort Bend County is an evolving county that experts are curious to see how it votes in the next election.


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New York City will be its new global headquarters
Discovery Communications, the company behind Shark Week and Animal Planet, is relocating its global headquarters from Silver Spring, Md. to New York City in the latter half of 2019 to keep up with its advertisement partners and investors on Wall Street. Discovery will keep its government relations department in Maryland.
According to Discovery's Chief Executive Officer, David Zaslav, the company's relocation comes as a response to obligations to its shareholders. "To compete, survive and grow, Discovery must continue to change as well. At the center of our new blueprint is New York...Our ad partners on Madison Avenue, investors and analysts on Wall Street, many of our creative and production community and, increasingly, our content partners are based in New York," Zaslav said.
Larry Hogan (R) believes that although the loss of Discovery will be felt by those across Maryland, the community will recover. "Discovery has been a good company in the state of Maryland...in the grand scheme of things, it's not the end of the world," Hogan said.
An $11.9 billion deal is currently in the works for Discovery to buy Scripps Networks Interactives, the owner of Food Network and Home & Garden Television (HGTV). In the coming months, once the deal is sealed, Discovery's back-end operations will move to Scripps' headquarters in Knoxville, Tenn. Discovery also plans on expanding its media distribution facility in Sterling, Va.
To keep Discovery's headquarters in Maryland, county and state officials said they offered financial incentives in the form of a $375,000 grant and a $625,000 loan to fund its renovation as long as they kept 1,200 employees. "The County and State made a substantial proposal designed to accommodate Discovery's challenges. Together, we were ready to provide considerable incentives to retain their presence in the County," Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett (D) said.
So far, Hogan said that no amount of incentives will bring Discovery's headquarters or back-office jobs back to Maryland. "We're disappointed, but the CEO assured me that it didn't matter what incentives we tried to provide," Hogan said.
According to Bob Buchanan, chair of the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation, the county tried to keep Discovery's back-office jobs in Maryland, but this, too, did not go as planned. "We were hopeful that the back-office consolidation would be here, instead of Tennessee. It boils down to the cost of living and of doing business in one area versus another," Buchanan said.
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King of Kings 3 Gameplay Trailer
To Learn More About the Game, Check out our King of Kings 3 Page.
The German MMO publisher Gamigo has recently announced its plans to star operations in North America. This is great news for gamers since it means we’ll have another company bringing us free to play MMOs and MMORPGs. King of Kings 3 is a fantasy MMORPG set to be released by Gamigo and should be available soon. It will be a highly PvP focused game with a unique city building feature offered to player run guilds. While the emphasis will be on PvP, there will be plenty of quests to complete and monsters to grind off of. This first preview trailer shows a few snippets of gameplay. We see players riding various mounts along with some cinematic animations. Stay tuned for more information on King of Kings 3 right here on MMOHuts!
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- Add storage and function to the hardest working room in the home with this well-designed piece. Patterned after a vintage bakers rack, it is crafted with a host of handy features, including shelves that keep essentials within easy reach and a marble-topped counter thats ideal for food preparation. 34" wide x 20" deep x 76" high Features three pine shelves and one polished Carrara marble shelf. Frame made from sturdy, hollow metal tubing. Catalog / Internet Only.
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Ludlow Trunk with Stand Side Table, White
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- Reminiscent of mid-19th-century English pine furniture, our Sumner Pedestal Table is great for entertaining. It maximizes legroom while putting every guest within easy conversation range. Incredibly durable and rich in tonal variation, our Seagrass Chairs add a relaxed style to our set. Dining Table: 48" diam, 30" h; extends to 72" l (seats 4-6) Seagrass Chair (4): 19" w x 22" d x 36" h Dining table is crafted of solid poplar and hemlock.
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Benchwright Extending Rectangular Dining Table, 60 x 38", Alfresco Brown finish
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Sumner Dining Table, 76 x 40" Rustic Pine stain
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NEW BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — Officials say a western Pennsylvania hunter died when an all-terrain vehicle rolled on top of him as he tried to retrieve a deer he’d killed.
Police say another hunter discovered 53-year-old Mark Stawinski in Mahoning Township, Armstrong County on Saturday.
Investigators say Stawinski, of Buffalo Township, Butler County lost control of the ATV while descending a hill. The Armstrong County coroner’s office says Stawinski suffocated under the weight of the ATV.
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Music Monday - Dropkick Murphys
So this is a bit of a departure from our usual Music Monday's in the store, but with a staff as diverse as ours there was always a chance it was going to happen! The Dropkick Murphys are an American punk band from Quincy in Massachusetts, the band are also known for playing "Celtic Punk" or "Celtic Rock" and have week long parties and shows in Boston to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.
In the band's early years they were signed to Tim Armstrong's Hellcat Records and released 5 albums with the independent label including "Blackout" and "The Warriors Code" which featured songs including "Tessie""The Warriors Code" - A song about boxing legend and Massachusetts own Micky Ward (Who's life and career would later be depicted by Mark Walhberg in the movie "The Fighter"), "The Auld Triangle" - a Brendan Behan cover and "I'm Shipping Up To Boston" which was featured in the Academy Award winning film "The Departed."
Since leaving Hellcat Records the band have released two albums on their own label "Born and Bred records" the first was "Meanest of Times" which featured the songs "Johnny I Hardly Knew Ya" "The State Of Massachusetts" and my favourite "Flannigans Ball" while the second was "Going Out in Style" which featured guest appearances from Bruce Springsteen as well as Fat Mike from NOFX.
The band are due to release there third album on their own label entitled "Signed and Sealed in Blood" in January of 2013.
The reason for the bands inclusion in today's Music Monday was not only because they are just a great band but also because this weekend they announced that they will be playing Glasgow's famous Barrowlands venue in January of 2013. I have seen the band this year and can say from personal experience that they are amazing live and would urge anyone not too sure on them to go along and check them out for yourself! I know I'll be there again.
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The Autonomous University of the State of Mexico began the application of 700 rapid COVID-19 tests, designed to detect antibodies in asymptomatic patients or those who already had the virus in the general population, not only for university students, reported Ana Laura Guadarrama, director of the Clinic Multidisciplinary Health of the institution.
“We started with a new rapid test application service for COVID-19 detection,” Guadarrama said.
He pointed out that this rapid analysis does not detect the virus, and that the UAEM still does not have the PCR, “but we are waiting that between 45 and 60 days we can also apply it” that study to the population.
These rapid COVID-19 detection tests are based on a principle in which the human body generates antibodies against this virus and are capable of being detected between days 10 and 14 after contact, explained the specialist from the Multidisciplinary Clinic of the UAEM.
“Which means that through a very rapid test, with a capillary blood sample on the finger, we have an examination that is a test that is endorsed by Cofepris, which allows us to identify two different types of IgG and IgM antibodies, that speak that the patient had contact with the virus, that his body generated this defense system, but that at this moment he does not have the infection.
“And the other antibody allows us to say if in the previous days it was in contact with the virus and at this moment it is generating defense antibodies to the acute phase infection,” said the director of the UAEM Multidisciplinary Health Clinic.
Initially, the UAEM only has 700 tests, whose application is not exclusive to university students.


So i thought i got a good deal letting the spring shop take care of my problem. they did fix the squeaking noise.... but now the leaf pack keeper is rubbing on my gas tank. I've been looking into purchasing a custom leaf pack something like deaver, alcans, AP, or watevers. been trying to do research but couldnt really find any reviews. haven't really found any product advertising that makes a leaf pack for a 6in lift either.
so my point is this, what do you guys recommend to get this problem fixed?
ideas, rants, jokes, pics, fling poo welcome.
thanks in advance.
the pics are of LR leaf spring rubbing on fuel tank. only happens during heavy flex.
the last pic is of my new mod. on-board air/tire inflator and mile marker-marker


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Though I have no experience of being a parent, I do know what it's like to be someone's adult daughter. My intent is not to judge you, but to give you a level headed 25 year old's word of advice on handling an oblivious adult child. Don't let your compassion make you blind. If a twenty something year old doesn't want more for their life and takes you for granted, the pity parties and enabling need to stop now.
Dear Parents of Adult Children,
Many of you became totally selfless after you had children and took parenthood in stride. The needs, wants, and peace of your children always came before yours. If you were anything like my mom and dad, you stopped at nothing to provide a happy and healthy life for your child. As noble and amazing that is, as your son/daughters become adults, you have to take a step back as your parents did for you.
No, you don't have to stop loving or caring about them, but you have to let them learn to become financially independent, take care of themselves, fight their own battles, and actually enter the real world. You've raised them and now it's time for them to apply your lessons to their own lives.
The Difference Between Helping and Hurting
There is a big difference between helping and enabling. There is nothing wrong with helping your child that is trying to help themselves and succeed in life. College and full time jobs can be a handful for a young adult and it can take time for them to get on their feet. In that case, your support is not only beneficial to their success, but should be very appreciated and respected because, technically, you don't have to do anything for an adult. In this case, you're providing them a hand up.
However, if your child is above the age of 18, doesn't want to work, takes everything for granted, and has no sense of responsibility there seems to be a problem. Mind you, late teens and very early twenty somethings are not always going to have a plan for their future and they will also make mistakes, but your son/daughter must face the consequences of their actions or failure to act. If you're always there to right their wrongs, catch them when they fall, and bail them out then they will never truly understand accountability or responsibility. Those mistakes will become habits.
What you thought would be 18 years raising and taking care of your child could turn into a lifetime, if you never force them to grow up. Consistent handouts turn to enabling. Remember yourself at that age and ask yourself if your parents were babying and supporting your every move. If not, you already know the handouts need to stop.
The Entitlement Issue
Ever notice that the people that have the most done for the them turn out to be the most unappreciative? Correct me if I'm wrong, but for some reason I always thought that life was all about cause and effect. What you put in is what you'll get out. I know many people of my generation that are so intelligent, yet so ignorant and unmotivated.
I sit back and wonder why these talented people aren't out in the world doing great things, earning a steady paycheck or trying to prepare for the future, and 95% of the time it's the same story. They aren't disabled, they're entitled. Everything in their life is handed to them on a silver platter. Why wake up every morning to go to work or struggle to pay bills whenever someone else will take care of everything? In their eyes they deserve to be catered to and coddled like a baby, yet become infuriated when they feel others don't treat them like an adult.
Tough love never killed anyone and it won't kill someone in their twenties. Set boundaries and remember that you're the parent, not the servant or child. Even if the family roles have been out of whack for years, it's never too late to make a constructive change. You're helping them and yourself.
You've Done Your Part
Your days of timeouts and dictating if your teenager can date someone are over. You no longer have the last say on the decisions they make. No matter how much life experience and wisdom you may have, your son/daughter will not always take it or even value it. Sometimes they will purposely go against you and suffer from it just to be spiteful.
If your adult child wants nothing better for him/herself, try to remember that as much you may feel at fault, you are not. You can't make someone successful, happy, or healthy. They have to want it for themselves and work for it. No amount of money, therapy, time, or resources will change a person that doesn't want to work toward change. Be kind to yourself and remember that parenting is the most difficult yet unappreciated commitment.
You are not a money tree, superhero, or God. You are parent, but above all, you are a person. Though it may be hard, try to remember that your adult children will have to fly and leave the nest just as you did. You survived and so will they. You've done your part and now deserve peace.


Since yesterday, there has been no significant movement on the market. However, if Litecoin (LTC) is added to the equation, then this changes things. LTC has moved out of red territory by 2.25% to a price $59.47. As for Bitcoin (BTC), its influence continues to decline, making up 65.61% of the index.
Since yesterday, BTC has been able to maintain its above $8,500. Below is the relevant data at press time:
Market Cap: $155,142,106,399
Volume (24H): $17,583,224,437
Change (24H): 0.59%
BTC/USD: Are the Bulls Ready for a Return to $9,000?
BTC has broken through the $8,500 resistance mark as trading is higher in this area. Furthermore, a figure resembling a double bottom has formed, favoring growth.
The short-term goal is to gain a foothold above $8,500, and gradually push the price upwards and breakthrough the resistance of this downward wedge. Currently, there are prerequisites for this to occur, as the trading volume is high - between $8,650 and $8,750.
Looking at the bigger picture, the situation is less positive as BTC is trading below the 50-Day moving average (50 MA) and the 100-Day moving average (100 MA).
When the Fibonacci retracement is applied to the chart, the price decreases to the $8,023 mark (78.6%). To sum it up, this will be the end of the bearish trend.
At press time, Bitcoin was trading at $8,555.
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