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|Olympus 32 MB xD Picture Card
Lowest new price: $22.59
List price: $29.99
Olympus 32MB xD Picture Card
The Olympus xD-Picture Card is compact for smaller and more stylish digital devices. It's powerful for amazing memory capacity now, and increased memory capacity in the future. It's durable, making it a media you can trust with your most valuable data. And it's versatile, for unprecedented device flexibility. Olympus xD-Picture Cards--the most advanced digital media cards ever for the best digital images yet. Nothing's impossible.
Quickly and easily transferring images and data to a computer is a cinch when the Olympus xD-Picture Card is used with any xD-compatible product. And it's just as easy using non-xD devices as well, thanks to a number of groundbreaking adapters that will be available, including a CompactFlash Adapter, SmartMedia USB Reader/Writer, and PCMCIA/PC Card Adapter.
Designed with the most advanced storage technology available, the Olympus xD-Picture Card system meets the memory capacity needs of today, while also being readily available to fulfill the increased memory capacity needs of tomorrow.
Olympus xD-Picture Cards are the only xD cards that support the Panorama function found on most Olympus digital cameras.
- 32 MB storage capacity
- Ultra-compact 0.97" by 0.98" by 0.67" size
- Designed for maximum durability
- Compatible with most products that use xD cards
- Supports the Panorama function found on most Olympus digital cameras
|Olympus Stylus 150 QD Date 35mm Camera w/ 37.5-150mm Zoom
Lowest new price: $369.99
Lowest used price: $199.00
List price: $169.99
The Olympus 37.5-150mm Camera will get you great pictures under any conditions. The ultra-compact Stylus 140 has a powerful 4x zoom lens and a durable all-weather design. Features: aspherical and ED glass elements; 11-point, multi-wide autofocus system; advanced auto exposure system; camera shake indicator; auto operations including load, advance, rewind and flash; 6-mode variable power flash system; electronic 12-second self-timer; and quartz date feature.
- Ultra-compact and super-sharp 37.5-150mm, 4x Zoom
- Quartz Date/Time Imprint
- Innovative Camera Shake Indicator warns of camera shake and reduces the risk of image blur
- Multi-wide 11 point AF System for highly accurate autofocusing
- Amazing high quality lens system featuring an ED glass lens and two double-sided aspherical lenses
|Olympus Camedia C-4000 4MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom
Lowest used price: $19.62
Get the perfect picture with this Olympus C-4000 Digital Zoom Camera. Features 4.0 Megapixel CCD (Effective) and 10x total seamless zoom (3x optical and 3.5x digital). 1.8" color LCD display lets you instantly see the photo you snapped. Use the auto-connect USB port to download photos to your computer for instant sharing with friends and family. No. 225350. Imported. 3-1/2Hx4-1/2Wx2D".
With exposure options ranging from automatic to manual control, as well as six innovative scene program modes, it's easy to customize the Olympus C-4000 digital camera for any shot you line up. The C-4000 features a 4-megapixel CCD sensor, a 3x optical zoom lens, and expandability via SmartMedia cards.
Optics and Resolution
Featuring a CCD sensor with 4 million effective pixels, the C-4000 can capture digital images up to 2,288 x 1,712 pixels for 11-by-14-inch prints and beyond. The C-4000 features an Olympus aspherical glass lens (6.5-19.5mm, or 32-96mm equivalent in 35mm photography) that's designed exclusively for digital photography and provides vibrant color and sharp detail. It features an aperture range of f2.8 to f11.
Shoot both wide-angle and close-up shots easily with the 10x total zoom lens (3x optical and 3.3x digital). Use the macro mode to shoot a flower from a distance of 8 inches, or use supermacro mode to shoot a dewdrop on a petal from just 1 inch away.
Storage and Transfer
The 16 MB SmartMedia memory card supplied with the C-4000 can store 16 images at the default high-quality setting (2,288 x 1,712 pixels). You can save images as either a TIFF or a JPEG. We recommend purchasing an additional high-capacity memory card.
In movie mode, the C-4000 produces digital videos in two formats--320 x 240 and 160 x 120 pixels--for QuickTime movies at 15 frames per second. You can shoot movies up to 2 minutes in length.
The limited resolution of your movies guarantees that this feature won't replace your camcorder, but it's perfect for when you just want to capture a quick movie and e-mail it to a friend or relative.
The advanced manual controls let you take the picture you envision. Or choose full-auto mode for point-and-shoot simplicity. The C-4000 also includes six scene modes, including portrait, self-portrait, sport, landscape, landscape-portrait, and night scene. There are even four customizable "my modes" for instant access to your favorite combinations of camera settings. The new virtual-dial interface provides quick, easy, and intuitive access to all shooting modes, including the six scene modes.
For extra-large prints, choose the optimum image enlargement mode to increase image size to the equivalent of 7.6 million pixels (3,200 x 2,400). And with 3:2 aspect modes, you can print photos in traditional 35mm format. Olympus's noise-reduction technology helps prevent the image noise that could otherwise appear in longer exposures taken in low light. The C-4000's USB autoconnect enables you to connect to your PC automatically--no driver software is required to transfer photos to most computers
The camera is powered by two CR-V3 lithium-ion battery packs (included). We recommend getting a set or two of rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries (you'll need a total of four AA NiMH batteries to power the camera) and a charger. A digital camera will kill a set of alkaline batteries extremely quickly, especially if you're using the camera's LCD display, so they aren't recommended except in a pinch.
The C-4000 measures 4.3 by 3.0 by 2.8 inches and 10.5 ounces (without battery).
This package includes the Olympus C-4000 digital camera, a 16 MB SmartMedia card, AV and USB cables, two CR-V3 lithium-ion battery packs (model LB-01), carrying strap, lens cap and retainer cord, Camedia Master software CD-ROM, drivers for Mac and Windows, and a printed instruction manual.
- 4.0 megapixel sensor captures 2,288 x 1,712 images for prints at 11 x 14 inches and beyond
- 3x optical plus 3.3x digital zoom lens (for 10x total) with autofocus
- Stores photos on 16 MB SmartMedia card--16 images at high-quality setting
- Movie mode captures up to 2 minutes of video with no audio; connects to Macs and PCs via USB port
- Includes 2 CR-V3 lithium-ion batteries (model LB-01); also accepts NiMH rechargeable batteries
|Olympus 8 MB SmartMedia Card
Lowest new price: $7.79
Lowest used price: $7.79
List price: $7.79
Model: 8MB Card Smart Media
Olympus's 8 MB SmartMedia memory card offers superb storage for digital cameras. When used with Olympus digital cameras that offer a panorama mode, it can help create digital panoramic photos. It can be used in any digital camera compatible with 8 MB SmartMedia.
- 8 MB, 3.3-volt SmartMedia memory card
- Use in digital cameras
- Helps create panorama pictures with Olympus digital cameras that have panorama function
|Olympus Stylus Epic Zoom 170 QD Date 35mm Camera
Lowest used price: $65.00
This Olympus Stylus 170QD camera is the most powerful and feature-filled model in the Stylus series. The 38-170mm 4.5x telephoto zoom lens features extra-low dispersion (ED) glass to reduce color aberration and help provide crisp, high-contrast images. Advanced Combination Autofocus System automatically switches between active and passive modes to deliver a precise, accurate focus. Fully automatic operation with autofocus, exposure, film loading and rewinding. Other features include automatic multifunction flash with red-eye reduction; self-timer with 12-second delay; date/time imprinting; diopter correction for individual vision requirements; all-weather protective clamshell case design and auto color balancing that ensures natural color even when shooting in artificial light. Uses one 3V lithium battery (DL123A, CR123A or equivalent, not included). No. 170QD 120-355. Imported. 2-1/2Hx4-3/4Wx2D"
With the addition of the Stylus Epic Zoom 170 QD camera to its popular Stylus line, Olympus has introduced several new features, including an extremely powerful 4.5x zoom lens, an extra-low dispersion (ED) glass lens element that reduces color aberration when the telephoto lens is fully extended, and a newly developed advanced combination autofocus system. The zoom also includes two aspherical lens elements for crisp, high-contrast images.
The advanced combination autofocus system has a focus range from 2.6 feet to infinity, and automatically switches between active and passive modes to give you the clearest image possible. With the focus lock feature, the camera will even remember your current focus setting for a few seconds so you can reframe your shot. Besides having a completely automatic focus system, the Epic Zoom 170 features autoexposure, as well as auto film loading and rewinding, making it extremely easy and convenient to use.
An intelligent, variable-power built-in flash provides exclusive auto color-balancing and red-eye reduction. In addition, you can set the flash to auto, off, fill-in, or night scene modes to better suit your shooting conditions. If you are shooting when the lens is in wide-angle format, and using ISO 100 color negative film, you get a flash range from 2.6 to 16.4 feet; in telephoto format, the range is 2.6 to 5.9 feet. With ISO 400 color negative film, you get a flash range from 2.6 to 32.8 feet in wide-angle and 2.6 to 11.8 feet in telephoto.
The Epic Zoom 170 QD comes with a date-imprinting option. You can chose from: no data, year-month-day, month-day-year, day-month-year, and day-hour-minute. This guarantees that you will never again forget when you shot each roll of film. It even has an automatic calendar system through the year 2035.
This camera boasts the same lightweight, ultracompact clamshell design as the rest of the sporty Stylus line-up. The sliding cover provides all-weather durability against rain, snow, or water splashed from any direction. Although it isn't waterproof, it gives you worry-free use while skiing, at the beach, or in most foul weather conditions. The real-image zoom viewfinder lets you see exactly how your shot is framed before you take the picture, while the diopter correction adjusts to your individual vision requirements.
- Powerful 38-170mm (4.5x) high-performance zoom lens
- Fully automatic operation with intelligent variable-power flash
- Ultracompact body with all-weather durability against water splashed from any direction
- Extra-low dispersion (ED) glass lens element
- Quartz date and time imprinting
|Olympus Stylus 710 7.1MP Ultra Slim Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver)
Lowest used price: $45.00
Includes: lithium-ion battery, USB 2.0 cable & wrist strap Olympus Master software, . Olympus Stylus 710 Digital Camera - This 7.1 Megapixel digital camera gives you Bright Camera Technology, which tackles many of the problems with associated with digital photography. With Bright Capture, the LCD is brightened so you can easily frame a nighttime shot. Available Light Portrait Mode lets you capture low-light moments the way you remember them - all without a flash. Indoor Mode captures beautiful images with clarity & color, even around the edges. Candle Mode captures the magical warmth of once-in-a-lifetime moments. And Image Blur Mode lets you take a clear image, even if the subject is moving, or if the camera is shaking. xD Picture Card Slot (we recommend a 512MB card to take full advantage of higher resolutions) Bright Capture Technology - Brightened LCD Preview, Available Light Portrait Mode, Indoor Mode, Candle Mode, & Image Blur Mode 28 Shooting Modes Built-in Flash 3x Optical & 5x Digital Zoom Lens TruePic TURBO Image Processor speeds up overall camera operations, which contributes to finer-looking images Built-in Help Guide for brief descriptions on each scene mode or feature Direct Print Button - Print at the touch of a button by plugging the Stylus 710 into a PictBridge compatible printer Built-in Red-Eye Fix 12 Second Self-Timer Add frames or text to your images right inside the camera Stitch up to 10 frames together for amazing Panoramic pictures Slideshow Playback on the LCD Still Image Capture - JPG / Motion Capture - Quicktime Motion JPEG Adjustment Resolutions - 8 Resolutions / 640 x 480 to 3,072 x 2,304 Movie Modes - 3 Modes / 160 x 120, 320 x 240, & 640 x 480 (all at 15fps) Adjust Color Settings - including saturation & brightness levels Focus Ranges - Normal Mode, Macro Mode, Tele, & Super Macro Mode Shutter Speed - 1/1,000 sec. - 1/2 sec. (up t
- 7.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 15 x 20-inch prints
- 3x optical zoom; 2.5-inch LCD display
- Bright Capture Technology for low-light photo capture and better LCD viewing in low or bright light
- Digital stabilization eliminates blur from camera shake or moving subjects
- Stores images on xD-Picture card (includes 19.1 MB internal memory); powered by Li-Ion rechargeable battery (included)
|Olympus DT-1000 Dictation/Transcriber
Lowest used price: $449.00
List price: $299.99
The Olympus Pearlcorder DT-1000 complete transcription solution with a high-sensitivity microphone, hand controller, foot control, and E-99 headset to guarantee clear sound reproduction and easy operation in every circumstance from conferences to telephone recording.
- Adjustable Tape Speed. Adjust the speed control from
- ¿15% to +30% for all levels of transcribing skills."
- Quick erase feature automatically eliminates old messages to free up space.
- Auto Backspace adjusts for trouble-free transcription.
- Tape Counter allows you to locate important notes quickly so you can transcribe them more efficiently.
|Olympus DS330 Digital Voice Recorder
Lowest new price: $399.10
Lowest used price: $15.49
List price: $399.10
The black Olympus Digital Voice Recorder DS-330 ($150 street) has a highly readable LCD, thanks to a bright backlight that turns on when you press any of the controls. Short playback mode records for two hours 35 minutes. Long Playback mode records for an ample 5:30 and voice quality is still acceptable. You can connect the DS-330 to your computer either directly, via the included USB cable, or by inserting the recorder into the supplied USB dock. Either way, you can easily play files, move them to or from the unit, and convert them from their native DSS (Digital Speech Standard) format to WAV format using the bundled DSS Player software. And to help with manual transcription, the program also offers user-definable function keys for stopping, playing, rewinding, and so on. One notable feature of both the recorder and the software is noise cancellation. In our tests, it made words easier to hear above background noise, which helps make the DS-330 a good choice for recording in less than ideal conditions.
- Transfer audio files to PC or Mac via USB
- 16 MB total memory
- 2 Speeds of Recording: 155 Minutes or 330 Minutes
|Olympus DS-2 Digital Voice Recorder
Lowest new price: $324.99
Lowest used price: $15.00
List price: $129.99
The DS-2 is the high-performance instrument professionals need to get the job done. A built-in stereo microphone ensures crisp stereo sound and 64MB of internal memory supplies 22 hours of recording time (LP). Record via voice activation or from the easy-to-use buttons on the face of the recorder. With slow, fast, skip, and repeat playback options. Featuring DSS Player software for editing, archiving and more and a USB docking station for fast and easy file transfers. 12 different speed levels (8 in fast playback, 4 in slow playback) Skip playback and Repeat playback options Variable Control Voice Actuator (VVCA) setting saves time and battery life by recording only when sound is sensed AAA batteries supply up to 18 hours of continuous operation PC Interface USB cable Folders Messages - 5 folders capable of storing up to 199 files each DSS (LP/SP), WMA (HQ/SSP/SHQ) Recording Format with Built-in 64MB Recording Time - 22 hours 20 min (LP), 10 hours 25 min (SP), 4 hours 20 min (HQ), 2 hours 10 min (SSP), 1 hour 5 min (SHQ) Sampling Frequency - SHQ 44.1kHz 128kbps, SSP 44.1kHz 64kbps, HQ 44.1kHz 32kbps, SP 12kHz 13.7kbps, LP 8kHz 6.3kbps Overall Frequency Response - SHQ 100-17000Hz, SSP 100-8000Hz, HQ 100-7000Hz, SP 200-5000Hz, LP 200-3000Hz System Requirements - Intel Pentium II class 333 MHz processor or more, Power Mac G3 233 MHz or faster, Microsoft Windows ME, 2000 Professional, XP professional, Home Edition, Macintosh OS 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, RAM 128 MB or more (256MB or more is recommended), Sound Board Creative Labs Sound Blaster 16 or 100% compatible sound card, USB Port, Earphone output or speakers Dimensions - 4.8 x 1.5 x 0.7 inch Weight - 80 grams
The advantages of digital voice recorders are numerous: superior sound, long recording times, and the convenience of built-in memory (much handier than hauling around several microcassettes). Enter the high-performance Olympus DS-2, which makes professional interviewing and dictation easy and efficient. With 64 MB of internal memory delivering up to 22 hours of total recording time in Long Play mode, the device is great for archiving long meetings or lectures, or for researching huge projects that require dozens of interviews. Users also have the choice of recording at several other speeds, including extreme high-quality modes that offer far less recording time (as little as one hour and five minutes) but much better audio resolution. The latter modes are more suitable for recording soft voices or when taking down complex song ideas--a process that's further assisted by the built-in stereo microphone designed to pick up all sides of a conversation with equal clarity.
The DS-2 is a breeze to use thanks to its straightforward front panel, from which users can quickly access or move files (the recorder comes with five folders, each capable of holding 199 files), set the alarm, or change the recording mode. Multitasking users will also delight in the voice activation function, which enables hands-free recording--a must when you're busy taking notes. Voice activation also saves battery life by powering off when no sound is detected. And when you just don't have time to attend to the details on the spot, you can set the DS-2 to record automatically over a fixed span. Simply enter the start and end times and the timer function is ready to go.
And though the DS-2 is primarily a recorder, the package comes with DSS Player software for editing and archiving files. The software offers a nice way to delete long silences, eliminate small talk, or combine two small but related passages into one large statement. Users can then transfer the files (they record in high-compression DSS and WMA formats) to a PC or Mac via the included USB docking station and cable. Once transferred, you can save them in perpetuity while freeing up the internal memory to record other interviews or meetings.
Additional features include a backlit LCD screen that shows the date, time, battery life, and more; 3.5 mm headphone and microphone jacks for added flexibility; and several basic and advanced playback options, including slow, fast, skip, and repeat. And best of all, the variety of functions come packed in a chassis that fits conveniently in your hand or pocket--quite unlike the bulky tape recorders of yesteryear. The DS-2, which also comes with a pair of earphones and a carrying case, runs for 18 hours on a single pair of AAA batteries (included) and carries a one-year warranty.
What's in the Box
DS-2 voice recorder, USB docking station, USB cable, stereo earphones, carrying case, DSS Player software CD, two AAA batteries, user's manual.
- Compact digital voice recorder with 64 MB of internal memory and USB docking station
- Up to 22 hours of recording time in LP mode; 12 total speed levels (8 fast playback and 4 slow playback)
- Each of 5 file folders holds 199 files; includes DSS Player editing software
- USB dock connects to Mac or PC for file transfers; voice activation for hands-free recording
- 18 hours of operation on 2 AAA batteries (included); 1.48 by 4.8 by 0.69 inches (W x H x D)
|Olympus P-RBN Photo Cartridge kit for P-400 Printer
Lowest new price: $49.00
List price: $49.00
Ink Ribbon for P400. produces up to 50 prints. Paper not included
The Olympus P-RBN photo cartridge is for use with the Olympus P-400 printer. This precision refill cartridge supports 50 sheets of full-size, photo album, index, or card prints for up to 16.7 million colors. Its high-quality dye will not smear or run, producing vivid prints for your high-resolution photographs.
- Photo quality dye cartridge for use with the Olympus P-400 printer
- Capable of 16.7 million colors
- 1 color cartridge supports 50 sheets of full size, card, photo-album or index paper printing
- Supports high-speed printing
- 314 dpi continuous tone
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To be effective as a Virtual Assistant, strong multitasking and also company skills are essential. Online Assistants require to be able to manage several tasks and also prioritize their work effectively. Additionally, fundamental innovation expertise is a must, as Virtual Assistants typically deal with various software as well as interaction tools.
The typical salary array for Virtual Assistants can differ depending upon aspects such as experience and the nature of the tasks executed. Generally, Virtual Assistants gain in between $21,000 and also $60,000 annually.
One of the benefits of becoming a Virtual Assistant is that training is typically provided. Many business and also systems provide training programs to gear up Virtual Assistants with the essential abilities and also knowledge to master their duty. This makes certain that Virtual Assistants are well-prepared and also can offer premium assistance to their clients.
Data Entry Clerk/Data Entry Specialist
Yet data entry clerks/data access specialists play an essential duty in accurately inputting and also organizing information for businesses, making certain effective as well as effective procedures. Data entrance work demands commonly include interest to detail, quick typing skills, as well as performance. These professionals are in charge of transferring and confirming information, making sure that it is accurately participated in the system.
The salary array for information access clerks/data access professionals varies depending on elements such as experience as well as location. Usually, data access staffs make between $23,000 and also $42,000 annually. Shopify Live Chat Jobs
For those curious about going after a data entry work-from-home work, there are a number of pointers that can help make certain success. It is important to set up a specialized work area and develop a daily regimen to keep efficiency. Furthermore, making use of information entrance tools and also software can help simplify the procedure and increase performance. It is also essential to exercise information entrance ideal techniques, such as double-checking entries for precision and also preserving discretion of delicate details.
Customer Service Representative
Customer service representatives play an important duty in supplying assistance and solving client questions, commonly making between $8 and $15 per hr. As a customer service agent, you will be accountable for aiding consumers with their questions, problems, as well as concerns. Below are some key points to take into consideration about this duty:
– A customer service representative is often the first point of call for clients, so exceptional communication abilities are vital.
– Virtual aides might likewise take on customer support obligations as part of their role, providing support via various interaction networks.
– Data entrance staffs and also client service agents may overlap in their duties, as both roles include inputting and also validating client details. Shopify Live Chat Jobs
– Social media managers might likewise take care of consumer inquiries as well as grievances through social media platforms, calling for strong interaction and analytical skills.
– Writers might be involved in customer care duties, offering written actions to customer questions or crafting informative material for customer assistance materials.
Social Media Manager
As a social media manager, it is important to remain upgraded with the current trends and also techniques in order to properly oversee a business’s social networks systems and also carry out effective advertising and marketing campaigns. Social network marketing techniques are frequently developing, as well as it is essential for a social networks manager to adapt and also stay ahead of the game.
Among the essential duties of a social media sites manager is taking care of on the internet areas. This involves involving with followers, responding to remarks and also messages, and also fostering a positive as well as interactive on-line environment. Structure and also keeping partnerships with the audience is important for a successful social networks visibility.
Content creation is one more essential facet of being a social networks supervisor. Creating appealing and also relevant material that resonates with the target market is an essential chauffeur of social media success. Material creation pointers consist of comprehending the target audience, utilizing compelling visuals, as well as incorporating storytelling methods.
Social network analytics play a vital role in determining the efficiency of social media projects. A social networks supervisor ought to recognize with analytics tools and metrics to track vital performance signs and also make data-driven decisions to optimize campaigns.
An author is responsible for producing numerous kinds of written content, such as posts, blog posts, and also advertising materials, in order to involve and educate visitors. As an author, there are several conversation ideas to consider when discovering work-from-home opportunities in this area: Shopify Live Chat Jobs
1. Freelance chances: Many authors pick to work as freelancers, offering their services to customers on a project-by-project basis. This enables flexibility in regards to workload and timetable.
2. Material development strategies: Successful writers comprehend the value of carrying out reliable content production methods. This consists of carrying out research, comprehending target market, and making use of SEO strategies to maximize their work.
3. Particular niche writing markets: Exploring particular niche composing markets can be a wonderful method to stand apart and locate special chances. Whether it’s technological writing, travel writing, or wellness and also wellness writing, specializing in a details location can lead to higher need and also raised rates.
Building a portfolio: Building a strong portfolio is crucial for authors wanting to showcase their abilities and also bring in clients. Consisting of a selection of creating samples that demonstrate versatility as well as experience is key.
Balancing imagination and client demands: One challenge that writers usually encounter is discovering a balance in between their own imaginative expression and also meeting customer needs. It is important to understand as well as adapt to the specific demands as well as choices of each client while still preserving a level of imagination as well as creativity in their work.
As the demand for high-quality written web content remains to expand, the possibilities for writers in the work-from-home market are plentiful. By exploring freelance chances, implementing efficient content creation methods, targeting niche composing markets, constructing a strong profile, and also locating an equilibrium between creative thinking as well as customer demands, writers can grow in this area while delighting in the benefits of remote work.
Proofreader or Copyeditor
The proofreader’s attention to information and the copyeditor’s resolution for quality are vital skills in the area of written content. As remote work remains to get appeal, proofreading and also copyediting are ending up being progressively sensible alternatives for people looking for freelance chances. With the increase of remote interaction tools, proofreaders as well as copyeditors can team up with customers and colleagues from throughout the world.
One of the advantages of functioning remotely as a proofreader or copyeditor is the adaptability it provides. Remote job allows for a much better work-life equilibrium, as people can pick their own routines as well as work from the comfort of their very own residences. This versatility also opens up opportunities to collaborate with customers from various time zones, boosting the possibility for a diverse client base. Shopify Live Chat Jobs
In terms of task market trends, the demand for proofreaders and also copyeditors continues to be stable. The need for top notch written content is constant, as well as companies are progressively recognizing the importance of ensuring accuracy and quality in their interactions.
With the increasing need for online education, many individuals are counting on tutoring or online tutoring as a flexible and also rewarding work-from-home opportunity. On the internet tutoring systems offer a hassle-free way for tutors to get in touch with pupils and offer their proficiency in numerous topics.
Right here are some key points to take into consideration concerning on-line tutoring:
– Virtual class innovation: Online tutoring platforms utilize online class technology that permits tutors and pupils to engage in real-time. This modern technology includes video clip conferencing, display sharing, and interactive whiteboards, creating a seamless discovering experience for both celebrations.
– Tutoring for details subjects: Online tutoring covers a wide range of subjects, from mathematics and science to language arts as well as songs. Tutors can specialize in a certain topic, satisfying the certain requirements of students looking for help in that location.
– Benefits of on the internet tutoring: Online tutoring offers numerous benefits, including adaptable scheduling, the capability to work from house, as well as accessibility to a global swimming pool of trainees. Tutors can also save money and time on travelling, as all sessions are performed online. Shopify Live Chat Jobs
– Tutoring for different age groups: Online tutoring is not restricted to a particular age. Tutors can work with grade school students, senior high school pupils, college students, and also even adults who are looking to boost their skills or learn brand-new subjects.
Sales agents frequently collaborate with clients as well as make use of convincing methods to market product and services. In today’s remote work landscape, there are several possibilities up for sale reps to work from house. To find remote sales tasks, individuals can discover remote job boards that note a selection of positions from various industries. In addition, fully distributed companies, such as Buffer, Toptal, Stripe, and Zapier, commonly use remote sales duties.
For those looking for high-paying remote sales jobs, the technology industry is a promising area. High paying tech fields like internet advancement or programming typically have sales roles available. People can additionally take into consideration checking out Amazon’s virtual locations web page for work-from-home chances.
When functioning as a remote sales rep, it is very important to have strong settlement and also client service abilities. Organization as well as self-motivation are likewise vital, as remote sales representatives are accountable for handling their very own time as well as meeting sales targets.
As a transcriptionist, individuals have the opportunity to transform sound or video recordings right into written documents, using their quick as well as exact inputting skills, attention to information, and also good listening abilities. Transcriptionists play an important function in various markets, such as legal, clinical, and also media, where created records are vital for documents as well as recommendation functions.
Here are some key elements of being a transcriptionist: Shopify Live Chat Jobs
– Transcriptionist Salary: The average salary for a transcriptionist ranges from $23,000 to $53,000 each year, relying on factors such as experience, industry, and area.
– Transcriptionist Skills: To excel in this role, transcriptionists require to have fast and accurate typing abilities, strong attention to information, and also excellent listening skills. They need to additionally know with transcription software as well as have a good command of grammar and punctuation.
– Transcriptionist Job Description: The primary responsibility of a transcriptionist is to record audio or video recordings into composed papers. They may likewise require to modify as well as check their work to make certain accuracy and clarity.
– Transcriptionist Training: While formal education is not constantly called for, transcriptionists can benefit from training programs or training courses that supply instruction on transcription methods, software usage, and also industry-specific terminology.
– Transcriptionist Remote Work: The nature of transcription job makes it fit for remote work. Many transcriptionists have the adaptability to function from house or any kind of place with an internet link, permitting them to appreciate a much better work-life balance.
Being a transcriptionist needs a high degree of emphasis, accuracy, and also devotion. With the appropriate skills and training, individuals can locate gratifying opportunities in this area as well as contribute to the effective as well as exact paperwork of sound and also video clip recordings.
Search Engine Evaluator
Evaluate internet search engine results for importance and also quality as a Search Engine Evaluator. As a critic, you play a vital duty in enhancing the accuracy and effectiveness of search engine formulas. Your primary responsibility is to examine and rate online search engine results based on specific standards provided by the internet search engine business.
To be an effective Search Engine Evaluator, you require to have a strong understanding of internet search engine examination strategies. This consists of exceling in internet study, having logical reasoning skills, and also taking notice of information. You will also need to remain upgraded on the most up to date fads and also modifications in search engine algorithms.
While there is no details training called for to come to be a Search Engine Evaluator, having a background in digital aide training or experience with data entry software can be valuable. In addition, skills in customer service troubleshooting and social networks advertising methods can likewise be beneficial as they can help you comprehend user intent and search actions.
The typical income for a Search Engine Evaluator ranges from $28,000 to $54,000 each year. This can vary relying on aspects such as experience, location, as well as the firm you benefit.
High-Paying Work-from-Home Jobs
Front-End Development is a high-paying work-from-home work that needs strong coding abilities and also the ability to create visually appealing as well as user-friendly web sites. This field offers exceptional chances for people with a passion for modern technology and also style.
Below are some other high-paying work-from-home tasks to think about: Shopify Live Chat Jobs
– Virtual Assistant: An usual remote task that entails administrative tasks and information entry. Virtual assistants need interest to information, multitasking abilities, and also basic modern technology expertise.
– Data Entry Clerk/Data Entry Specialist: This work is suitable for those looking for adaptable hours and includes transferring and also verifying data. Rapid typing abilities and also effectiveness are essential for success in this duty.
– Customer Service Representative: Ideal for individuals that appreciate offering assistance and troubleshooting. Needs schedule throughout set hrs as well as very little interruptions. Persistence, compassion, and also solid communication abilities are vital.
– Social Media Manager: Oversees a firm’s social media sites platforms and also executes marketing approaches. Skills needed consist of familiarity with social media sites systems, composing as well as design, company as well as time monitoring, as well as research and analytics.
These high-paying work-from-home work offer the flexibility as well as making potential that numerous people seek. With the right skills and commitment, these functions can offer a meeting as well as rewarding career from the comfort of house.
Popular Online Work-from-Home Jobs
Popular Online Work-from-Home Jobs include possibilities in internet growth, graphic design, customer service, digital assistance, as well as social media administration. These work supply people the flexibility to work from the convenience of their own houses and typically provide adaptable hours to fit various routines.
For those thinking about internet development and graphic layout, there are numerous remote task boards where they can locate freelance or full time positions. In addition, fully dispersed firms like Buffer, Toptal, Stripe, as well as Zapier usually have openings for these duties. These positions are not just in high demand but additionally provide competitive salaries in the high paying tech fields.
Customer support agents as well as virtual assistants are likewise preferred work-from-home work. Business need individuals who can supply exceptional consumer support and also handle management tasks from another location. Lots of firms use customer service positions with established hrs and minimal interruptions.
Social media management is an additional preferred on the internet work-from-home task. This role involves managing a business’s social media sites platforms and also executing advertising and marketing techniques. Familiarity with social media sites platforms, creating and style abilities, as well as organization and also time management are necessary for this placement. Shopify Live Chat Jobs
Those thinking about exploring work-from-home opportunities can likewise inspect Amazon’s virtual areas page. Amazon.com provides a selection of remote settings across different areas, offering people with the possibility to work from home with a trusted company.
Work-from-Home Job Opportunities in 2023
With the year 2023 imminent, people seeking work-from-home task possibilities can anticipate a plethora of alternatives and advancements in the remote task market. As the demand for remote job continues to grow, there are several methods individuals can explore for work-from-home chances in 2023:
– Remote work boards: Utilize systems like We Work Remotely, Working Nomads, Jobspresso, FlexJobs, and also Remote.co to discover pertinent positions in a selection of industries.
– Fully dispersed companies: Consider firms like Buffer, Toptal, Stripe, Zapier, as well as others that run with totally remote teams. These companies provide a range of job opportunities throughout various areas.
– High paying tech fields: Explore high-paying tech areas such as web advancement, programming, as well as information analysis. These fields commonly provide competitive incomes as well as adequate work-from-home chances.
– Amazon’s digital locations: Check out Amazon’s digital areas page for work-from-home opportunities with among the world’s biggest as well as most reliable companies.
As the remote work market continues to advance, people seeking work-from-home opportunities in 2023 can utilize remote job boards, completely distributed firms, high-paying tech areas, and platforms like Amazon’s virtual places to locate rewarding and versatile work-from-home chances.
Legitimate Work-from-Home Jobs
Amidst the surge of remote job, there are countless genuine work-from-home job possibilities readily available for people looking for versatile and also trustworthy employment. A few of these genuine work-from-home jobs include virtual aides, information access clerks/data entry specialists, customer support representatives, and social media sites supervisors.
Online assistants are a common remote task that commonly comes with training supplied. Their responsibilities include administrative jobs as well as data entrance. Abilities required for this duty include focus to detail, multitasking, company, and also fundamental technology knowledge. The average salary for online assistants ranges from $21,000 to $60,000. Shopify Live Chat Jobs
Data entrance clerks or information access specialists are suitable for those looking for a work-from-home work with flexible hours. Their duties include moving as well as validating information. Secret skills required for this function include interest to detail, quick keying, and effectiveness. The ordinary income for information entry clerks/data entry experts ranges from $23,000 to $42,000.
Customer care reps that function from residence are suitable for individuals who enjoy giving assistance as well as troubleshooting. This duty requires schedule during set hours and also marginal interruptions. Abilities required for this role include persistence, compassion, interpersonal abilities, and also interaction. The typical wage for customer service agents varies from $26,000 to $55,000.
Social media site supervisors are accountable for supervising a firm’s social networks systems and carrying out marketing methods. Abilities required for this function consist of experience with social media platforms, creating and design abilities, organization as well as time management, in addition to research study and analytics. The average salary for social media sites supervisors ranges from $36,000 to $81,000.
These legitimate work-from-home jobs offer people the possibility to function from another location while still preserving a dependable and versatile income source.
Where to Find Work-from-Home Jobs
The schedule of legitimate work-from-home tasks has produced a myriad of possibilities for people looking for remote employment. If you’re looking for work-from-home jobs, here are some areas where you can discover them:
– Remote work boards: Websites like We Work Remotely, Working Nomads, Jobspresso, FlexJobs, and also Remote.co focus on listing remote job opportunities across various sectors. These platforms offer a large range of task alternatives and also permit you to filter based upon your preferences.
– Fully distributed business: Some business, like Buffer, Toptal, Stripe, and Zapier, have completely remote or distributed teams. These firms employ employees from around the world and also deal remote job possibilities in various high-paying technology fields.
– High-paying tech fields: Web growth, shows, and also various other tech-related areas often offer high-paying remote job possibilities. These functions need specialized abilities and experience, making them in-demand placements in the remote work market.
– Amazon’s online areas: Amazon offers virtual work-from-home chances through its virtual places program. These duties include customer support agents, technical assistance affiliates, as well as much more.
When looking for work-from-home tasks, it’s crucial to think about reputable remote work boards, fully distributed companies, high-paying tech fields, Amazon’s virtual areas, as well as other trusted resources to locate genuine chances.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Are the Qualifications as well as Skills Required to Become a Virtual Assistant?
To become a virtual aide, credentials and abilities required include focus to information, multitasking, organization, and also basic technology expertise. Online assistants provide administrative assistance from another location as well as are frequently demanded for work-from-home work. Shopify Live Chat Jobs
How Can Someone Find Legitimate Work-From-Home Jobs?
To locate genuine work-from-home tasks, one can discover remote task platforms and also freelancing chances. Remote client service duties, on the internet tutoring settings, and electronic advertising jobs are amongst the choices readily available in numerous markets.
What Are Some High-Paying Work-From-Home Jobs? Shopify Live Chat Jobs
High-paying work-from-home jobs include remote software growth, online marketing, freelance writing, digital tutoring, and also remote medical care consulting. These placements supply affordable salaries as well as the adaptability to work from the comfort of your own house.
Are There Any Specific Industries or Fields That Offer a Lot of Work-From-Home Job Opportunities?
Industries and also fields that use a lot of work-from-home task opportunities include technology, customer care, advertising, creating, and online aid. Remote work trends show proceeded growth and also an encouraging future for remote work.
How Can Someone Start Their Own E-Commerce Store and Work From Home?
To start an ecommerce store and work from residence, you can leverage ecommerce platforms like Shopify or WooCommerce. Apply efficient marketing strategies, source items, design a straightforward web site, and supply superb customer service for success.
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Finally, work-from-home tasks have ended up being progressively popular in today’s task market as a result of their adaptability as well as comfort. From virtual assistants to customer support representatives, there are a variety of opportunities available throughout various industries.
With developments in modern technology, the need for remote job is expected to proceed growing in the coming years. It is important to research and discover legit work-from-home possibilities through reputable sources.
By discovering the different options and taking advantage of online task platforms, people can find satisfying remote placements that fit their abilities and lifestyle.


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A Politics of Listening in 4 Acts
A “politics of listening” is an intervention into and a reorganization of forms that listening takes rather than a call for free speech or for a platform for voices to be heard.
Listening is a political act, a pedagogical process, and an activity that can lead to the development of an organized protocol for engagement.
In his art and research, Beirut-based artist Lawrence Abu Hamdan explores the perception of language, sound, and listening. National identity, human rights, and the administration of justice are recurrent themes in his work. The techniques used in his audio-aesthetic practice have been used to conduct forensic audio analysis for several legal investigations. This monograph includes a series of transcripts of live speech from sermons, monologues, testimonies, and interviews made over the course of the last five years.

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To make possible the planned upgrades rolling stock programs through a realistic, ambitious, and simultaneous deployment of ETCS BL 3.
AERRL has analysed the ERA « Clarification note Authorisation of vehicles equipped with CCS train protection part according to set of specifications #1 (Baseline 2) after 31/12/2020 » (version 1) and has identified the negative consequences of this note for railway leasing companies and the competitiveness of rail transport. Due to this interpretation of the CCS TSI, many of planned upgrades rolling stock programs cannot be carried out, what means that safety and quality cannot be improved anymore during the several years needed to realize the ETCS BL 3 upgrade of thousands of railway vehicles across Europe. The ERA interpretation could not be able to meet its objective of generalized equipment in BASELINE 3 as soon as possible. AERRL urges ERA to organize a consultation with all the actors to allow the rolling stock owners to realize their planned upgrades programs and in the meantime to get the needed commitments regarding a simultaneous and realistic deployment of BL 3.
Locomotive lessors have over the past years massively invested in modern corridor, electric, diesel and dual-mode locomotives to support the cross-border operation of numerous European Freight and passenger railway Operators. Most of these are natively equipped with ETCS BL 2 and more recently BL 3.
The AERRL members have long been committed to the interoperability of ERTMS, the timely deployment of the best technologies and the regular upgrade of the vehicles they lease.
Thanks to the support of EU subsidies scheme, most of the AERRL members have already committed in upgrading their fleet towards ETCS BL3, from BL2 or legacy configuration.
To keep their fleet ready for operation in the different European countries also in the next few years, they have planned with the manufacturers some intermediate steps until BL 3 is available from the industry. For example, the following modifications are essential:
- Upgrade to comply with necessary upgrades on national class B systems or related systems.
- Bug fixes and usability improvements of current BL2 systems.
- Upgrade the GSM-R module (to be conform with national regulations).
- Upgrades and software release on Onboard Units or Gateways.
The ERA hereabove mentioned clarification note, which has a scope surprisingly broad, has implications for these upgrades plans that have not been foreseen.
This note makes the ETCS Baseline 3 mandatory for 3 groups of vehicles :
- The newly built vehicles installing for the first time ETCS after 31/12/2020.
- The vehicles for which an upgrade of ETCS is planned after 31/12/2020.
- The vehicles for which an upgrade is planned after 31/12/2020, which is not an ETCS upgrade, but which has directly or indirectly an impact on the use or functionalities of the existing ETCS.
Given that the AERRL members had not foreseen that the mandatory Baseline 3 would extend to pre-defined hypothesis 3, the clarification note could have one of the following three consequences:
- Modifications here above described under point 3 and requiring a new authorisation will be postponed or cancelled to avoid the refusal to approve the material because it’s not equipped with Baseline 3.
- Locomotives will be grounded because of the physical impossibility of performing the upgrades required by ERA, with huge consequences on the competitiveness of the railway sector.
- Safety and quality of railway operation cannot be improved due to the suspended possibility of upgrades on current systems.
Beyond the arguments that specifically concern the constraints of the lessors and other rolling stock owners, the ERA interpretation of the CCS TSI could not be able to meet its objective of generalized equipment in BASELINE 3 ETCS as soon as possible for 2 reasons.
On one hand, the manufacturers can give you some details of their vehicle release planning to prove that BL3 is already in planning, but also that to solve current problems, intermediate steps are necessary.
On the other hand, the infrastructure managers have not deployed the system yet. The first countries in Europe (after DK) with BL3 active are Belgium and Switzerland but not before 2025.
Furthermore, the necessary time for upgrading thousands of railway vehicles across Europe is several years.
For all these reasons, AERRL urges the European Agency for Railways to organize consultation with all the actors to allow the rolling stock owners to realize their planned upgrades programs and in the meantime to get the needed commitments regarding a simultaneous and realistic deployment of BL 3.


CF presents free spring concerts
CF Patriot Singers, from left Erica Morales, Rebecca Kurland, Kelli Piel and Kaleigh McCarrick. [Photo courtesy of the College of Central Florida]
The community is invited to several musical performances by the College of Central Florida (CF) Visual and Performing Arts Department, including by the CF Wind Symphony, CF Patriot Singers, CF Vocal Jazz Ensembles and CF Percussion Ensemble. All of the concerts are free and open to the public.
- Tuesday, April 18, 7:30 p.m. — The CF Wind Symphony, directed by John Ash, will present “Lost” at the Dassance Fine Arts Center. “Lost” is the musical journey of a young boy who is lost and must face his fears in order to survive and make it back home.
- Thursday, April 20, 7:30 p.m. — The CF Patriot Singers and the newly formed CF Vocal Jazz Ensemble will perform their spring concert at the Dassance Fine Arts Center. The program will feature music from six continents and students will be joined by CF faculty guests Emily Heumann, Joshua Mazur and Marina Tucker. The vocal groups are directed by Jason Longtin and will be accompanied by John Lowe on piano.
- Sunday, April 23, 3:30 p.m.— The CF Percussion Ensemble, directed by Danielle Moreau, and the CF Brass Ensemble, directed by Brandon Loos, will perform at the Webber Center.
- Tuesday, April 25, 7:30 p.m. — The CF Jazz Ensembles will perform their spring concert at the Dassance Fine Arts Center. This performance will feature the CF Jazz Band, directed by Loos, and the CF Vocal Jazz Ensemble, directed by Longtin.
For more information, visit CF.edu/VPAEvents or call (352) 873-5810.


Fr. William Blazek, our Regional Director for Canada and the United States, Fr. Binh Nguyen, Director of the Eucharist Youth Movement for the United States, and Sr. Lourdes Vargas, Coordinator of EYM for Canada, arrived in Asuncion Paraguay for the 9th biennial gathering of the EYM leadership from across the Americas. Sr. Lourdes is also the international assistant for EYM to our international director, Fr. Frederic Fornos. Leadership from 14 nations across North, Central and South America have come together at the “Santos Martires” retreat house to pray, share, and plan for the continuing recreation of the Eucharistic Youth Movement in light of the ongoing recreation of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network, the Apostleship of Prayer.
Monday the group reoriented itself in a day of prayer dedicated to “The Way of the Heart,” our spirituality of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Reflections on each step were followed by periods of silent reflection, group sharing, and the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Fr. Blazek commented from Asuncion, “Given the importance of personal relationships in this ministry to youth and young adults, it has been important for the national directors to have time to pray, take meals, and deepen our friendships in the Lord. The Holy Spirit has been palpably present in our gatherings.”
Fr. Blazek will be writing daily from Paraguay with updates on the conference.
Photo (above): Fr. Frederic Fornos, SJ (second from right) addresses the gathering


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RESULTS: Mount Shasta's Measure L behind in polls, south Siskiyou city council races extremely close
Measure L, which has been heavily debated in Mount Shasta and would put more restrictions on the city's industrial cannabis businesses, trailed Tuesday night, with 61% of the voters casting their ballots against it.
Weed's cannabis measure, Measure B, was ahead Tuesday evening with 64% of the vote. Both L and B need majority votes to pass - and results could change as ballots continue to be counted.
According to early voting results, Dunsmuir City Council incumbents "Big Dave" Keiser and Bruce Deutsch have enough votes to retain their seats by a narrow margin, as do incumbents Susan Tavalero and Bob Hall in Weed - although both races are extremely close and candidates are separated in some cases by only a handful of votes.
The Siskiyou County Clerk's office released two result updates Tuesday night. As of 9:25 p.m., 64% of precincts were reporting.
In Mount Shasta, Chamber of Commerce president Tessa Montgomery sits at the top of the pack along with attorney Tim Stearns, who previously served for more than 20 years on the council before being voted out four years ago. Taking the third available seat in early voting results is incumbent John Stackfleth. Incumbent Barbara Wagner and retired legal assistant Betty Kreeger are fourth and fifth, respectively, in early voting results.
The Siskiyou Union High School District's bond Measure K was doing well Tuesday night - it needs 55% of the vote to pass and had the support of 64% of voters in early results.
Weed's Measure M, which would raise the city's sales tax by a quarter penny to fund things like the city pool and cemetery maintenance, as well as other general needs, needs a majority vote to win and was ahead Tuesday with 53% of the vote.
Measure H - Dunsmuir's 1.5% sales tax measure, was not faring as well and was behind on Election Night, 56% to 43%.
Both Lake Shastina's Measure J and McCloud's Measure G - both special parcel taxes that need 2/3 voter approval to pass, were ahead Tuesday evening in early voting results.
Election results will be updated as they come in.
Skye Kinkade is the editor of the Mt. Shasta Area Newspapers and the Siskiyou Daily News. She is a fourth generation Siskiyou County resident and has lived in Mount Shasta and Weed her entire life.


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Reviews, suggestions and lists of new books for children aged 0-11. We have recommendations for readers aged 11+ in our Young Adult section.
New titles optimised for children with dyslexia and visual stress from Gillian Cross, Malorie Blackman, Nicola Davies and more.
Today's book is Pick a Pine Tree, by Patricia Toht & Jarvis.
The Dog that Saved Christmas, by Nicola Davies & Mike Byrne.
Today's book is Dinosaurs Go Christmas Shopping, by Timothy Knapman & Sarah Warburton.
Today's book is Ten Little Elves, by Michael Brownlow & Simon Rickerty.
Today's book is Christmas comes to Moominvalley, by Alex Haridi, Cecilia Davidsson, Tove Jansson & Filippa Widlund.
Today's book is Grandpa Christmas, by Michael Morpurgo & Jim Field.
Today's book is Horrible Christmas, by Terry Deary & Martin Brown.
Today's book is A Very Corgi Christmas, by Sam Hay & Loretta Schauer.
Today's book is The Nutcracker, by Anna Milbourne & Karl James Mountford.

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American football isn't an Olympic sport -- yet. But with the world's best athletes set to compete in the 2016 Olympics in Rio, we thought we'd get in on the fun by holding a medal competition at nine key positions. NFL Media analysts ranked the top three players at each spot, with points assigned accordingly -- three points for each first-place ranking, two for each second-place ranking and one for each third-place ranking. The points were totaled, resulting in final gold-, silver- and bronze-medal finishers. Below, you'll find the results -- and each analyst's individual ballot -- for safety.
The Safety Podium
Smith might have the best range for a guy with his size, as well as outstanding tackling ability. Losing Mathieu to a torn ACL at the end of the 2015 regular season was as devastating to the Cardinals as losing quarterback Carson Palmer was in 2014 -- he's such a ballhawk and makes plays all over the field. Berry, of course, provided top-notch play after beating Hodgkin lymphoma.
Thomas has a nose for the football and is a playmaker on all levels. He's been a huge part of the Seattle defense's success. Mathieu simply does everything -- he provides run support and can blitz and cover. Berry is a field general for the Chiefs.
No position has grown more in importance over the last 20 years than the safety. The three players listed here rank the highest because they can do it all. Thomas' uncanny range, sure tackling and smarts -- and the fact that he has been doing it at such a high level for so long -- give the Seahawks safety a slight edge over Honey Badger.
Berry had an exceptional "comeback" year last year. Truly amazing stuff. The Chiefs safety can cover, as well as play the run. Meanwhile, Mathieu gives you immense flexibility; he can serve as a corner or safety. Thomas consistently has been one of the best deep safeties in the game.
Mathieu is arguably the glue that holds together one of the league's best defenses. Thomas is still the heart of the "Legion of Boom" (assuming Richard Sherman is its mouthpiece), while Smith is an unsung hero in one of the NFL's up-and-coming defenses.
Thomas is the ultimate playmaker, whether it's a hit on a running back or he's baiting a QB to make a poor pass. Mathieu is probably the most complete safety, being great in coverage and the blitz. Chancellor is just so physical and intimidating.
The leader of the "Legion of Boom" is the natural center fielder with outstanding range and ball skills who wears No. 29. Thomas will freelance a bit, but it's hard to knock a guy who routinely comes up with big plays based on his calculated guesses.
Honey Badger's overall versatility makes him the most useful safety in the league. Chancellor is an impact player and a wicked tackler. Jones is a dark horse, as he can tackle, blitz and cover. He has corner-like ability in his coverage skills and has a knack for finding the football.
Move over, "QB League": The NFL is now about hybrid players -- and the Honey Badger is the best of the bunch. As far as that goes, Jenkins deserves a shout-out for his versatility in an Eagles defense ironically undermined by a tepid offense last year.
Mathieu's versatility makes him the best safety in the game, and he's close to cracking the lineup as a corner, as well -- especially since he took more than 60 percent of snaps at slot corner. Berry earned his place in the Pro Bowl and anchored a stout Chiefs defense. Even coming off a down year, Thomas is still one of the most valuable DBs in the league.
Jones is one of the most underrated players in the league at any position. But it's hard to find a safety with better range than Thomas. Smith is the perfect safety for Mike Zimmer, even if that means he doesn't make as many flashy plays.
Mathieu would be my top guy if not for the injury. Relax, Seahawks fans: I gave you Richard Sherman as the top cornerback when a lot of my colleagues didn't. It seems like people are underestimating Sherman a bit this year.

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Victims in the Mark Salling child pornography case may not receive restitution they were due following his recent death.
The Glee star was arrested in 2015, leading authorities to discover more than 25,000 images and 600 videos depicting child pornography on his electronic devices.
According to court documents, the victims were ages 3 to 5 and part of Salling’s plea deal included paying $50,000 to each victim who requests restitution.
TMZ reported Salling’s deal is not considered complete as he never underwent sentencing which was set for March, so the judge is unable to order payment to the victims.
However, the victims could sue the actor’s estate for damages suffered. Yahoo reached out to Salling’s attorney but did not receive a response.
On Tuesday, the Glee star was pronounced dead.
Salling was facing four to seven years in prison after pleading guilty to federal charges of being in possession of child pornography involving a prepubescent minor. He was set to be sentenced in March.
In December, Salling’s lawyer told People his client was trying to make amends for his transgressions.
“Mark is focused on accepting responsibility and attempting to atone for his conduct,” he said.
Salling was best known for playing Noah “Puck” Puckerman on Glee from 2009 to 2015.
Some of the cast and crew of the hit show reacted to the news of his death.
Matthew Morrison shared a photo of himself, Salling, and the late Cory Monteith, who died from an accidental drug and alcohol overdose in 2013.
Jenna Ushkowitz commented with a heart emoji.
A producer for the show, Tim Davis, also shared his thoughts on Twitter.
Today we lost another #Glee cast member.Yes, he committed crimes against children.Yes, it's horrific. But #MarkSalling was a broken man, no doubt an abuse victim himself. I loved Mark, and am sad when I consider the devastation of his parents. PLEASE withhold your cruel comments.— Tim Davis (@loudmouthmuch) January 30, 2018
Let me be clear. Having compassion for #MarkSalling in no way minimizes his crimes, nor does it minimize the pain and devastation of the victims of those crimes. I'm just saying stop adding to his family's pain. This was their son. If you're without sin, feel free to cast stones.— Tim Davis (@loudmouthmuch) January 30, 2018
Jane Lynch also spoke out about the tragedy.
“It’s sad and very tragic,” Jane told TMZ. “It’s tragic and I’m brokenhearted over it.”
An autopsy on Salling’s body is scheduled sometime in the next few days, but foul play is not suspected.
The actor's death was confirmed by his lawyer in a statement.
“I can confirm that Mark Salling passed away early this morning," the statement read. "Mark was a gentle and loving person, a person of great creativity, who was doing his best to atone for some serious mistakes and errors of judgment. He is survived by his mother and father, and his brother. The Salling family appreciates the support they have been receiving and asks for their privacy to be respected.”
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Since I was a little girl I’ve given inanimate objects feelings and voice.
At age 5 or 6, I remember going with my mother to a store that was going out of business. Things were piled everywhere and in one of those piles was a small stuffed rabbit. I pulled him out and knew I wanted him. No, I knew I had to have him.
My mother said no.
I put him down but he kept calling to me. The strangest and strongest feeling of needing to take him home came over me. I begged and she finally relented. Bunny was mine and somehow I knew he felt peaceful and loved.
Over the years ( a whole bunch of years) I’ve given feelings and voice to cars, animals, trees and most recently our RV (BBoW or Big Box on Wheels). I’ve named cars and felt sad when we’ve sold them. I’ve named trees in the yard and missed them when we’ve moved away.
I’m pretty sure someone is now googling to see if this is a psychological issue and thinking maybe the blog name should be Ramble in the Bonkers.
I’ve always been accused of having too tender a heart, of caring too much about strange things.
But now I ask, strange to whom? I’m okay with a stuffed bunny teaching a little girl about love. I’m okay with BBoW or Jock the dog writing on the blog. ( Technically I write but you know what I mean. Stop googling…)
Somewhere in a box in my basement a bunny is calling my name. I’m pretty sure he wants to write a blog piece.

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Have you ever been to the beautiful state of New Mexico? If not, you will enjoy the weather and friendly people. There are many fun things to do that the entire family will enjoy. If you have a couple of days, you may want to visit the Mesilla Valley.
Tubing the Salt River
There are many gorgeous places to visit in Arizona and if you want to combine adventure, family, and nature’s beauty, put tubing in the Salt River, as #1! The Salt River tubing trip in the Sonoran Desert is just a short drive from Mesa, Arizona in the Tonto National Forest.
This is an inexpensive trip that family can enjoy together. The cost is $14 which includes the tub and a shuttle bus ride. The trip is ideal for Spring Break, as in Arizona, the temperatures are already very warm in late March and April. Tubing may not be for everyone though, as children have to be at least 8 years old and 4ft. tall.


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ABERDEEN, Wash. (AP) — A fire destroyed Aberdeen’s Armory building, which houses the city’s museum, a senior center and the offices of a community social services program.
No one was hurt in the blaze, as the building was unoccupied Saturday morning when the fire began.
Aberdeen Fire Chief Tom Hubbard says the alarm call came at 9:26 a.m., and crews immediately saw a huge plume of smoke rising from the roof.
Firefighters had to pull out of the building when the ceiling started to collapse.
Hubbard says there’s “massive destruction of a lot of historic items” from fire, smoke and water damage.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
The building, which was built in 1922, includes many exhibits on the city’s history, the fishing and timber industries, and life around the mouth of the Chehalis River.

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By Robin Foster and E.J. Mundell
THURSDAY, July 9, 2020 (HealthDay News)
With President Donald Trump threatening to cut federal funding for schools that do not fully reopen in the fall, the United States set yet another record for new coronavirus cases on Wednesday with more than 59,000 new infections reported.
It was the fifth national record in nine days, according to The New York Times. At least five states — Missouri, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and West Virginia — also set single-day records for new cases on Wednesday.
Twenty-four states have reported more cases over the past week than in any other seven-day stretch of the pandemic, the newspaper added.
The latest case numbers prompted Dr. Anthony Fauci to tell the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday that lockdowns might be wise in some spots.
“Any state that is having a serious problem, that state should seriously look at shutting down,” he said.
Meanwhile, medical centers across the country continued to face alarming shortages of respirator masks, isolation gowns and disposable gloves, all of which protect health workers from infection, the Times reported.
On Tuesday, Trump spent the day pressuring governors, mayors and other local officials to reopen schools during a day of conference calls and public events at the White House, the Times reported.
On Wednesday, he also pressured the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to loosen its long awaited reopening guidelines for schools, the Washington Post reported. The agency had been planning to issue new recommendations soon, but Vice President Mike Pence on Wednesday tied efforts at relaxing the guidelines to Trump.
“The president said today we just don’t want the guidance to be too tough,” Pence said during a coronavirus task force briefing. “And that’s the reason next week the CDC is going to be issuing a new set of tools.”
Meanwhile, federal officials are mulling a preliminary plan for the distribution of coronavirus vaccines that suggests they should be offered to medical and national security officials first, and then to other essential workers, the elderly and those with underlying health conditions, the Times reported. Officials are also considering putting Black and Latino people, who have been disproportionately struck by COVID-19, ahead of others in the population.
Sun Belt surge
Hospitals across the Sun Belt continued to be flooded with COVID-19 patients this week.
Fifty-two intensive care units across more than a third of Florida’s counties had reached capacity by Tuesday, according to data released by the state’s Agency for Health Care Administration, the Post reported.
Arizona is also nearing capacity for ICU beds, as hospitals there rushed to expand capacity and adopted practices similar to those employed at the height of the outbreak in New York City and Italy, the Post reported. Those measures include doubling up hospital beds in rooms, pausing elective surgeries and bringing in health-care workers from other states.
States such as Alabama, California, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Texas report unprecedented numbers of hospitalizations as well.
Despite the surge in new cases and hospitalizations, the number of deaths nationwide have stayed steady, the Post reported.
“What we’re able to do is when people do get hospitalized and get into the ICU, we’re able to save more lives with treatments like remdesivir, with steroids now, which has a big impact on mortality, and innovations in care like using blood thinners on patients and not intubating them as aggressively,” explained former U.S. Food and Drug Administration commissioner Scott Gottlieb. He spoke Sunday on CBS’ “Face the Nation”
But Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, cautioned on Tuesday that it was a “false narrative to take comfort in a lower rate of death,” the Times reported.
“There are so many other things that are very dangerous and bad about this virus,” Fauci said. “Don’t get yourself into false complacency.”
Testing centers at capacity
If coronavirus testing centers across the country are any indication of how worried Americans are, hours-long lines are now being seen at many sites, according to the Post. In many cities, a combination of factors are stretching testing centers to their limits: a shortage of key supplies, backlogs at laboratories that perform the tests, and surging infection counts as cases climb in almost 40 states.
“We’re right back where we were at the peak of the epidemic during the New York outbreak,” Gottlieb said. “The difference now is that we really had one epicenter of spread when New York was going through its hardship, now we really have four major epicenters of spread: Los Angeles, cities in Texas, cities in Florida, and Arizona. And Florida looks to be in the worst shape.”
Florida’s total caseload neared 224,000 by Thursday, on Wednesday, a grim statistic only reached so far by three other states — New York, California and Texas — the Times reported.
Regardless, Walt Disney World in Orlando plans to reopen on Saturday, the Times reported.
Parades, fireworks and most indoor shows at the park have been suspended, and there will be no hugs with costumed characters, park officials said. Fingerprint scanners will not be used at park entrances, they added.
“COVID is here,” said Josh D’Amaro, Disney’s theme park chairman. “We have a responsibility to figure out the best approach to safely operate in this new normal.”
As cases skyrocket, ‘pooled’ testing strategy tried
One new strategy that U.S. health officials plan to adopt is “pooled” coronavirus testing, the Times reported. The decades-old method would vastly increase the number of virus tests performed in the United States.
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Instead of carefully rationing tests to only those with symptoms, pooled testing would allow frequent surveillance of asymptomatic people, the newspaper reported. Mass identification of coronavirus infections could hasten the reopening of schools, offices and factories.
With pooled testing, nasal or saliva swabs are taken from large groups of people. Setting aside part of each individual’s sample, a lab then combines the rest into a batch holding five to 10 samples each. If a pooled sample yields a positive result, the lab would retest the reserved parts of each individual sample that went into the pool, pinpointing the infected person, according to the Times.
“We’re in intensive discussions about how we’re going to do it,” Fauci told the Times. “We hope to get this off the ground as soon as possible.”
A handful of states have actually brought the virus under control after being slammed in the early stages of the pandemic. Determined to keep case counts low, New York, Connecticut and New Jersey have said they will mandate quarantines for travelers coming from states that are experiencing large spikes in new cases, the Times said.
By Thursday, the U.S. coronavirus case count passed 3 million as the death toll passed 132,000, according to a Times tally.
According to the same tally, the top five states in coronavirus cases as of Wednesday were: New York with more than 403,600; California with over 296,000; Texas with more than 229, 000; Florida with over 223,700; and New Jersey with nearly 176,000.
Vaccines and treatments
There has been some good news in recent weeks, however. Researchers at Oxford University in England announced that dexamethasone, a widely used, low-cost steroid, appears to cut the death rate for ventilated COVID-19 patients by one-third. It also lowered the death rate for patients who require oxygen (but are not yet on a ventilator) by one-fifth, the Times reported.
“Bottom line is, good news,” Fauci told the Associated Press. “This is a significant improvement in the available therapeutic options that we have.”
But at least three manufacturers of the drug have reported shortages, according to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, STAT News reported. Two of the companies cited increased demand as a reason for their shortages.
Meanwhile, the search for an effective vaccine continues.
The federal government will pay Novavax $1.6 billion to speed development of 100 million doses of a coronavirus vaccine by the beginning of next year, the Times reported Tuesday.
The deal is the largest that the Trump administration has made so far with a company as part of Operation Warp Speed, a federal effort to make coronavirus vaccines and treatments available to the American public as quickly as possible, the Times said.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) had already said that it would provide up to $1.2 billion to the drug company AstraZeneca to develop a potential coronavirus vaccine from Oxford University, in England.
That research agreement funds a clinical trial of the potential vaccine in the United States this summer with about 30,000 volunteers, the Times reported.
The goal? To make at least 300 million doses that could be available as early as October, the HHS said in a statement.
The United States has already agreed to provide up to $483 million to the biotech company Moderna and $500 million to Johnson & Johnson for their vaccine efforts. It is also providing $30 million to a virus vaccine effort led by the French company Sanofi, the Times reported. Moderna said a large clinical trial of its vaccine candidate could begin in July.
Nations grapple with pandemic
Elsewhere in the world, the situation remains challenging.
Even as the pandemic is easing in Europe and some parts of Asia, it is worsening in India. India recorded nearly 25,000 new coronavirus infections on Thursday, its highest single-day totalyet. The country now has the third-highest number of COVID-19 cases, with over 767,000 infections, the Times reported.
Brazil has also become a hotspot in the coronavirus pandemic, with over 1.7 million confirmed infections by Thursday, according to the Hopkins tally. It has the second-highest number of cases, behind only the United States.
Cases are also spiking wildly in Russia: As of Thursday, that country reported the world’s fourth-highest number of COVID-19 cases, at more than 706,000, the Hopkins tally showed.
Worldwide, the number of reported infections passed 12 million on Thursday, with nearly 550,000 deaths, according to the Hopkins tally.
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Jamaican entertainer Queenie is set to walk down the beachy aisle of Hellshire today to wed her 2020 boo, Dwayne ‘Dowey’ Scarlett.
The Double Tap deejay is inviting fans to watch the event on her YouTube vlog channel at 5pm.
“The day is finally here,” she said in a video post today. “I’m not gonna cry, I’m just gonna make the best of life. And ladies, as Queenie tell unno, all women must get married; it’s a lovely, beautiful feeling… All who wanna tune in to the royal celebrity wedding you have to come on YouTube, ‘Queen Ladi Gangsta’ YouTube – not Vevo. Vevo is my music channel.”
She spoke while sitting under a hairdryer at a salon in Half-Way Tree, Kingston. Also in the salon was her soon-to-be husband, who actually celebrates his birthday today.
She sang a “wedding edition” of the birthday song to her young boo, but some folks couldn’t help but notice that the pair defied a popular wedding tradition.
“Suh mi nuh think the groom and bride not supposed to see each other till the wedding?” someone asked.
But the couple hasn’t exactly gone by tradition throughout their relationship, so it’s not entirely surprising.
Queenie also shouted out her five children during the video, but didn’t state if they were in Jamaica for the affair.
Scarlett also shared his excitement on his social media, posting, “The royal wedding is on not even jps can lock off fi wi service… I’m the happiest man on the earth right nw.”
He also announced that he’ll be premiering his song Days of My Life at 4pm with an accompanying music video that stars his spouse.

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The Cabinet Committee of Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the foreign direct investment (FDI) proposal for an investment of upto RS15,000 crore in M/s Anchorage Infrastructure Investment Holding Ltd, for the purpose of investment in infrastructure and the construction-development sectors which may include transport and logistics etc. along with downstream investment in the airport sector and aviation-related businesses and services.
The investment also includes transfer of share of Bangalore International airport Limited to Anchorage, and investment of Rs. 950 crorein M/s Anchorage Infrastructure Investment Holding Ltd by 2726247 Ontariao Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of OAC which is the administrator of OMERS', one of Canada's largest defined benefit pension plans.
The investment will also lead to direct employment generation as the sector in which M/s Anchorage Infrastructure Investment Holding Ltd. is proposing to make downstream investments are capital and employment-intensive sector. The investment will also generate indirect employment during construction and ancillary activities.


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AUPL Saturday result
Maroons 0-2 Onduparaka (Caesar Okhuti, 54’ 63’)
Caesar Okhuti scored twice as Onduparaka beat Maroons 2-0 at Luzira on Saturday to register their first Azam Uganda Premier League (AUPL) victory of the season.
Victory moves the West Nile side to second on the log with four points, just behind Police on goal difference.
Asaph Mwebaze’s Maroons, who were impressive in their opening day goalless draw at KCCA, struggled to match Onduparaka and were duly punished for their defensive profligacy. The Prisons side drop bottom of the 16-team log.
Both sides had telling confrontations, with Onduparaka goalkeeper Nicholas Sebwato severally stopping Maroons striker William Wadri, and the hosts’ shot-stopper Emmanuel Akol thwarting Okhuti and Gadafi Gadinho.
The visitors soon won the tug-of-war after recess, Okhuti shielding off two Maroons defenders to squeeze the ball in past a rather impressive Akol on 54 minutes.
Onduparaka, who drew goalless their opening match with Proline, doubled their advantage on 63 minutes after Allan Anguyo carelessly ceded possession for Okhuti to steal behind enemy lines and beating hapless Akol in goal.


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Win Premiere Tickets & Collectibles To Heartwarming Comedy 'Instant Family'
By Bernie | 10 Dec 2018
Congratulations to all our lucky winners below. We will be contacting you via FB with more details!
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Just add chaos, laughter, awkwardness, mistakes, love...Stand a chance to win a set of prizes consisting of a pair of movie premiere tickets, Plush Bear & Chore Chart worth $90 to heart-warming comedy Instant Family starring Mark Wahlberg & Rose Bryne. #InstantFamilySG
Screening will be on Saturday, 15 December 2018, 11.00am @ The Cathay
Terms & Conditions: The lucky winners will be chosen at random and will be notified via private message on Facebook. Each lucky winner is only limited to one pair of premiere tickets & collectibles. In the event of no response, we reserve the right to select another winner.
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When Pete (Mark Wahlberg) and Ellie (Rose Byrne) decide to start a family, they stumble into the world of adoption. When they meet a trio of siblings, including a rebellious 15-year-old girl (Isabela Moner), they find themselves unexpectedly speeding from zero to three kids overnight. Now, Pete and Ellie must hilariously try to learn the ropes of instant parenthood in the hopes of becoming a family. INSTANT FAMILY is inspired by the real events from the life of writer/director/producer Sean Anders, also starring Octavia Spencer, Tig Notaro and Margo Martindale, Julie Hagerty and Michael O’Keefe.