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When times are lean, it’s a natural human instinct to hoard what you have and cut down on what you don’t need.
That impulse stretches to the corporate world. Marketing, in particular, has often found itself on the front line of cuts. Yet, experience has also taught us that creativity is a crucial growth driver, especially in straitened circumstances.
Experience has also taught us that creativity is a crucial growth driver, especially in straitened circumstances.
Throughout history, indeed up to and including the cataclysmic events of very recent times, periods of intense pressure and change have also been those that have seen the greatest innovation and technological advancement. Alexander Field, the respected economic historian, noted that The Great Depression was “the most technologically progressive decade of the twentieth century.” While there is no doubt that populations struggled, the period also saw the introduction of the telephone, the car, train networks, washing machines, cake mixers and the television.
Above: Continuing to invest can be beneficial even in tough economic times.
Most recently, the pandemic saw companies flip the switch on innovations that had, until that point, been making slow progress, or were still stuck in ‘development hell'. In the early months, there was no timeline or certainty about how long the pandemic might last. Staff being furloughed and bricks and mortar stores closing projected the very real possibility that revenues would be immediately throttled. And yet, companies forged ahead with digital transformation, delivered new products and service formats – many of which are proving to be market-beating strategies in a post-pandemic world.
There is still opportunity, though that sits alongside the threat that, if companies sacrifice marketing budget in this critical period, they could yet deal themselves a fatal blow.
The current cost of living crisis and recessionary climate can, in part, be traced back to the pandemic but also a range of other global shocks (the energy crisis, the war in Ukraine) that are conspiring to create challenging economic conditions. But there is still opportunity, though that sits alongside the threat that, if companies sacrifice marketing budget in this critical period, they could yet deal themselves a fatal blow.
Brands need to maintain marketing momentum
This is not hyperbole from someone who clearly has skin in the marketing game. As the world was reeling from end of the financial crises of 2008/9, Harvard Business Review made a firm statement about the value of marketing in 2010: “Successful businesses out of a recession reduce costs selectively by focusing more on operational efficiency than their rivals do, even as they invest relatively comprehensively in the future by spending on marketing, R&D and new assets.”
Even the biggest companies weren’t immune. During the 2000 downturn, Sony cut its workforce by 11%, its R&D by 12% and capital expenditure by 23%. Its profit margin did rise four percentage points to 12% by 2002, but sales growth fell from an average of 11% before the recession to 1% afterwards. It has never regained its pre-recession momentum, and lost ground to relentless marketers like Samsung.
Conversely, DuPont’s scientists created the first synthetic rubber – neoprene – just as The Great Depression began. Even though the company’s prices and sales had necessarily fallen, DuPont actually increased R&D spend on the new technology. While keeping a close eye on expenditure and benefiting from relatively low-cost raw materials, the company continued to develop despite the challenging economy and, by 1939, every car and airplane manufactured in the United States contained DuPont’s neoprene.
Above: Beelivery capitalised on how people's behaviour altered post-pandemic.
Straitened circumstances spur creativity and innovation
In economically choppy waters, everything is turned upside down. No-one, however well established, really knows how to navigate the new normal. While it’s true that this is when many great brands have been born, it is not generally by accident. First, these innovators have been able to identify the prevailing trends that surfaced or were amplified by the changing conditions. Curry’s ShopLive responded to customers who were stuck at home, needed new technology but lacked the expertise to make the right choice or set up without help.
This was also an example of design thinking, the mentality that is key to adapting to new consumer behaviours. Focusing on user needs helps companies come up with creative solutions that stand out from the competition. Research is vital, with the emphasis on human behaviour and observation; everything must be from the perspective of the customer. This is a time that will defy assumptions, so maintain that ‘beginner’s mind’, so stay curious.
Research is vital, with the emphasis on human behaviour and observation; everything must be from the perspective of the customer.
Above all, act. Design thinking is solution-focused and action-oriented. Prototypes are rapidly created and being perfect is not an expectation, from the organisation or the consumer. Iterate and refine, highlighting new audiences and opportunities as you go. The need for rapid food delivery during the pandemic was born out of a trend for takeaways and then extended to everyday groceries.
The one-hour outdoor exercise limit imposed by the UK government over lockdown made it difficult to pop out for nappies later in the day if you’d forgotten them. And yet, that challenge wasn’t limited to pandemic times, something Beelivery capitalised on in its post-pandemic ads as new parents discovered, mid-change that the cupboard was bare. Since the pandemic, non-food brands have also realised the power of the rapid delivery trend, even in B2B, as Screwfix launched Sprint in 2021, a 60 minute or less service to get tools to tradespeople on site.
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Passing notes in study hall or getting your best friend to ask a boy if he likes you or, you know, LIKES you, is so last century. Nowadays, teenagers are snapping naked pictures of themselves on their cell phones and sending them to their boyfriends and girlfriends.
Boy, you knew it couldn't be a good story, what with the title of this post and all. I wonder, could sending naked pictures of yourself to others go wrong in any way?
Many of these pictures are falling into the wrong hands -- or worse, everyone's hands, via the Internet -- and leading to criminal charges.
Some parents are aghast.
"I just don't understand why kids would do a stupid thing like that," said Rochelle Hoins of Castle Rock, Colo., where 18 students in her twin sons' middle school sent around nude pictures of themselves last year. "We did dumb things when we were kids, but not like that," said Hoins, whose sons were not involved.
I bet her sons are disappointed that no girls thought highly enough of them to send them naked pictures.
School administrators in Santa Fe, Texas, confiscated dozens of cell phones from students in May after nude photos of two junior high girls began circulating. The girls had sent the photos to their boyfriends, who forwarded them to others, officials said.
And yet, those girls probably won't dump the boys for doing that. I mean, they need someone to take them to the prom!
In La Crosse, Wis., a 17-year-old boy recently was charged with child pornography, sexual exploitation of a child and defamation for allegedly posting nude photos of his 16-year-old ex-girlfriend on his MySpace page. The girl had taken the pictures with her cell phone at her mother's home and e-mailed them to the boyfriend, authorities said.
"They were pretty graphic," said sheriff's Sgt. Mark Yehle. "I think they just do it to impress their boyfriends. When he breaks up, he 'vents,' in his words, by posting them. He apparently didn't think there was anything wrong with it. He didn't know it was illegal."
If the boy is under 18, is he being charged as an adult? I get that it's pretty heinous, but can we really call it "sexual exploitation" when she, under no apparent duress, provided him with the pictures? I mean, can't we charge them both with stupidity?
Psychologists said the phenomenon reflects typical teenage hormones and lack of judgment, with technology multiplying the potential for mischief. It also may reflect a teenage penchant for exhibitionism, as demonstrated on MySpace and countless other Web sites and blogs.
Good thing the parents are around to stop this. Oh, wait - they're probably not around.
In suburban Syracuse, N.Y., several teenage girls sent naked pictures on their phones to their boyfriends, only to learn that another boy had collected them from the Web and was trying to sell a DVD of them.
We can't punish him for that, can we? That's American chutzpah, man!
Some boys are photographing themselves, too. In Utah, a 16-year-old boy was charged with a felony for sending nude photos of himself over a cell phone to several girls. Four middle school students -- two boys and two girls -- in Daphne, Ala., took photos of themselves on their cell phones and traded the images back and forth, authorities said.
Some nude photos have even turned up in parents' e-mail inboxes.
Where they chuckled at those rascally kids and went back to getting tattoos and wearing baseball caps and dressing like whores. I mean, they can't stop the kids, so why try?
Oh, I'm sure that the parents are all very concerned about this and have never done anything to convince their kids that the only way to get ahead in this world is to flash some skin. So many adults have no respect for their bodies, so why should we expect children to have any?
I don't want to get all Republican on anyone, because conservatives, it seems, would want to lock kids up in their rooms until they reached 21 as a method to stop this. As usual with kids, you need to start early. We're already concerned about our daughters and the way they act. I have nothing against nudity. I want the kids to be comfortable with their bodies. But there's a difference between being comfortable and having no self-respect. These kids are going to see enough imagery that tells them that sex is the only way to get ahead and that boys will only like you if you take off their clothes for them, and it's our job to teach them differently. Even if I was like these teenagers and turned into that kind of young adult (I wasn't, as I was kind of a nerd), at some point you have to grow up. As I usually think, so many parents don't grow up, and so their kids see immature behavior right in the home. Nothing counteracts the way society presents people, so they don't think there's anything particularly wrong with sending naked pictures of themselves on a cell phone. Even if you have no self-respect, don't you have some idea that these pictures will show up on-line? Aren't kids on the Internet all the time these days? Don't they know all about these stupid celebrities who keep showing up naked on-line? Why should they be any different?
I'm moving to the Australian outback. Or maybe the mountains of Nepal. Or maybe the Amazon rain forest. That might keep the kids out of trouble.
This is a depressing story. I hate reading about stupid things that kids do. All I can do is hope our kids aren't stupid. You never know!!!!!

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At her “Hate Speech Hate Crimes” lecture on Feb. 28, Webster University professor Linda Woolf referenced the multitude of hate flyers she has collected on campus. Groups like Identity Evropa, labelled by The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) as a white nationalist hate group, hung such flyers just last year. Woolf said the presence of the propaganda solidified the importance of monitoring and avoiding temptations to join such groups, especially given their focus in recruiting college students.
Woolf presented her lecture at Webster’s Diversity and Inclusion conference and said people often assume involvement within hate groups is based in individuals’ hatred toward others. According to research done by the SPLC, Woolf said the generalization is not always accurate. She said the organizations mainly offer a sense of community for people who may not otherwise have one.
This same lack of support influences college students to feel more stress than the average group according to Woolf. She said coming to a new place with a larger workload and fewer connections makes students crave a place to belong. When no one on campus reaches out and includes them, she said hate groups like the Klu Klux Klan (KKK) and Westboro Baptist Church may be the first to contact students.
“[Hate groups] are reaching out to students because they know there are students sitting in dorm rooms who are feeling stressed, confused, lost and alone,” Woolf said. “They are the target audience.”
“Imagine that you all of a sudden find yourself enveloped in a new caring family with immediate friendship–a family that respects and values you, all the while providing security, a clear life-path and perhaps someone else to blame for your troubles,” Woolf said. “Cults use the same sort of recruitment strategies.”
Jessica Alvarado performed in Gitana Productions’ showing of “New World” on the last day of Webster’s conference and attended Woolf’s lecture. Alvarado played a woman fleeing Afghanistan and adjusting to cultural differences in America. She said learning about real-life situations similar to those of her character influenced her future decisions when confronted with hate speech and groups.
Alvarado wanted students to be more engaging with those most at risk for joining such organizations. She said students should never put themselves in danger, but she believed being brave could help lessen the effects of hate speech and crimes on and off campus.
“We have to be brave,” Alvarado said. “There’s a level of courage. It does take a level of saying, ‘You know what? I’m going to be bold here.’ We can’t all sit back and avoid [confrontation], because look what happens [when you do].”
When being brave proves difficult, Woolf said reverting to aggressive action against hate groups was rarely effective. She said doing so may actually help the group.
Woolf suggested educating students through peaceful protest or efforts to counter the discriminatory messages students receive.
“Countering hate with hate and violence usually just further divides and provides fuel for a hate group,” Woolf said.
Outside help is influential in keeping students from the seeming comfort of hate groups, Woolf said, but there were other ways to prevent the temptation. Woolf said students needed to remind themselves of their values and avoid blaming others for their own life situations.
“Be aware of who you are and your personal values,” Woolf said. “Use care with who you take into your life as friends and know their values. Don’t give up your personal identity and values to just fit within a group.”

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US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley is pushing hard at the UN Security Council for a new round of sanctions against North Korea, related to North Korea firing a “long-range ICBM” earlier this month. That’s facing some serious resistance, particularly from China and Russia.
And while there’s always disputes about the merits of just throwing more sanctions onto the endless pile, the real problem here is less the sanction rationale, and more the “long-range ICBM” basis, which even US officials have conceded is on flimsy ground.
After the missile test, South Korea has quick to point out that the missile was not a proper ICBM because it didn’t have any sort of re-entry capabilities. This was a big problem with any potential long-range flight of the missile.
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Following a tropical vacation with her man, Savannah Chrisley is back to Nashville and back to reality.
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Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has cancelled plans to visit India and the Philippines during his country’s extended holiday starting in late April amid a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases, a senior government spokesman said on Wednesday.
Japan’s government is considering a state of emergency for Tokyo and several other prefectures, while Indian data showed on Wednesday there had been 295,041 new infections nationwide overnight and 2,023 deaths, India’s highest in the pandemic.
Asked about media reports that Suga’s trip to the two countries has been cancelled, Chief Cabinet Secretary Katsunobu Kato said: “In order to take all possible coronavirus countermeasures, it has been decided Prime Minister Suga won’t take any overseas trips during the Golden Week.”
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This is the Lithuanian anti-contraband site that inspired Philip Morris’s efforts for Latin America.
Our system consisted of a map identifying where users made contraband reports, and associated news.
On the back-end, multiple customized sites could be created for different types of contraband, countries, etc.
This is the initial wireframe for the customer site.
This is an example of a user viewing a given report.
This is the news article page.
The entire experience is responsive. This wireframe describes the site as viewed on a mobile device.
This is the wireframe for the site manager in the administration tool.
This is the dashboard for a given site in the administration tool.
This is a mockup of the customer site.
This is a mockup of the administration site.
This is the first site released on our platform. Adoption has exceeded expectations, as can be seen by the ample number of customer reports.
This is the same site as seen on a mobile device.
This is the live administration site.
This is a picture of the launch press conference with the American Chamber of Commerce and the Government of Costa Rica.
The launch of the Costa Rican anti-corruption site received widespread coverage on the news.
The site won the 2015 Intellectual Property Champion Award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
The site has been launched in Guatemala, receiving considerable local press.


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A recent column of mine discussed how one outsourcing expert believes tech companies that offshore some IT functions may boost their competitive posture, increase financial stability, and, so the notion goes, save jobs at home.
Theres little controversy on whether offshoring lets IT services firms become more cost-effective.
The wage disparity between the United States and countries like India is well documented, and brand-name integrators and even some mid-tier players have benefited from cost cutting via the outsourcing route.
If companies have the “choice of whether to save money by outsourcing or spend more money by keeping U.S. workers, its pretty obvious they are going to save money,” noted Ronil Hira, assistant professor of public policy at Rochester Institute of Technology.
Hira also is vice president of career activities at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers-USA.
And saving money on outsourcing should allow some companies to keep some jobs in the United States that they might otherwise have had to eliminate.
Marcus Courtney, president of the WashTechCWA union, said that scenario may indeed occur in the case of smaller, financially ailing companies.
But, overall, “very few companies are actually in that position,” he said. “Most companies into offshore outsourcing arent companies that are on the brink of collapse,” he added, citing Microsoft as an example.
The premise that outsourcing—regardless of flavor or variation—can preserve jobs at home generates plenty of reaction.
Readers responding to the previous column branded this assertion a fantasy—among other things.


There is an old bug in Windows that corrupts the file system during various actions. A simple command, an invalid HTML file, or even a shortcut you see in a ZIP archive can damage the file system. Windows 10, as of version 1803, and apparently Windows 8/8.1 are among the vulnerable operating systems.
Security researcher Jonas L has discovered an NTFS vulnerability in Windows 10 that has not yet been fixed. The researcher told BleepingComputer that the vulnerability can be exploited from Windows 10 build 1803, the Windows 10 April 2018 update, and still works in the current version. I’ve heard that Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 are also affected by this problem, and even Windows XP. However, Windows 7 is not affected. It’s in other people’s reports. Vinero did not check the old systems itself.
How it works
This is a very serious matter. A simple command, even if executed by a user with few privileges, corrupts an NTFS formatted hard drive, causing Windows to ask the user to restart the computer to repair the damaged drive entries.
Disclaimer : Do not test this check on any of your devices that contain sensitive data. The file system will get corrupted and you risk losing all your data. You’ve been warned.
The team is composed as follows.
The key to this system is the NTFS index attribute $i30. The NTFS index attribute is a directory-linked attribute that lists the files and subdirectories in a directory. In some cases, the NTFS index may also contain deleted files and folders.
I have no idea why that got messed up, and it would be a lot of work to figure that out, because the registry key that should trigger the BSOD about anti-corruption is not working. So I leave that to the people responsible for the source code,
…the investigator said.
The above command can damage any drive, not just the C: drive. After pressing the Enter key, an error message appears indicating that the file or folder is corrupt and unreadable.
Windows 10 will prompt the user to restart the computer to repair the damaged drive. Upon restart, the Windows CheckDisk application is launched and the file system is repaired.
It can be activated by different methods
It’s not just the team at the top that’s the problem. A specially designed shortcut (.url), where the icon location is set to C::$i30:$bitmap, triggers a vulnerability even if the user has never opened the file. As soon as the file explorer tries to display such an icon, the disk is immediately damaged. You just need to view them in the file explorer.
If such a file is included in a ZIP archive, this ZIP archive causes a security breach every time it is extracted. It can also be saved in an ISO, VHD or VHDX file.
The researcher stated that an HTML page created with resources from a network source would do the same.
In the end, users decided that the above string :$i30 in the browser’s address bar was sufficient.
The Verge contacted Microsoft, and a spokesperson assured that they are already working on fixing the problem.
We are aware of this issue and will address it in a future release. The use of this technique is based on social engineering. As always, we encourage our customers to practice using the Internet and to be cautious when opening unknown files or accepting file transfers.
So at the time of writing, there is no alternative to this vulnerability. Be careful when downloading and viewing files. If you suspect a threat, use a console file manager like Far that does not display or retrieve icons.
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A cool classic with a midcentury twist. The stainless steel Scoop Ice Bucket can be chilled before cocktail hour, then brought out and placed on its handsome acacia wood base, creating a functional sculpture that will keep your guests' drinks chilled while they marvel over your incredible sense of style. But the pleasingly curved shape isn't just for looks; it wraps and cradles the ice, keeping everything inside nice and cool late into the night.
Keep a steady supply of ice with this beautiful ice bucket featuring an outer and inner steel bucket ringed with acacia wood. It comes with two tarnish-resistant steel tongs for easy access to ice.
Final Touch has created the ideal "ON THE ROCKS GLASS” with a stainless steel chilling ball. This set also comes with a base for the ball, specially designed chilling ball tongs to make it easy, safe and sanitary to transfer. The shape of the glass makes it easy to roll the ball around chilling your drink without diluting it. This is the ideal gift for your favourite whisky lover.

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About Board Meetings
Athens City Schools Board of Education meetings are open to the public, allowing anyone to attend. While the meetings are open, there are specific rules and processes regarding how an individual or group may address the board. To learn more about board meeting policy and procedure, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
COVID-19 PUBLIC NOTICE (updated 5/18/20): Due to the public health situation created by COVID-19, the Athens City Schools Board of Education will meet at the Athens Performing Arts Center until further notice. The Board respectfully asks that members of the public who attend practice social distancing (maintaining a 6 ft distance from other people) when you arrive and take your seat. If you have a fever, cough, or shortness of breath we ask that you stay home. Face coverings are recommended but not required.
The Athens High School Performing Arts Center is located on the Athens High School campus at 655 US Hwy 31 North, Athens, AL 35611.


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A competent travel agent can be a wonderful asset if you’re on the road regularly — especially if you go overseas or need a package of services (hotel, car, airfare, tours) in one location. But some agents are better than others — how do you find one who will really work on your behalf?
do you have at least 5 years of experience working as a travel agent?
are you a Certified Travel Counselor through the ITCTA?
is your agency approved by the International Air Transport Association?
is your agency approved by the Airline Reporting Corporation?
is this an owner-operated agency?
is your agency a member of the Better Business Bureau?
are you a member of the American Society of Travel Agents?
can you give me 5 client references that I may contact?
do you have preferred supplier agreements with any travel companies?
do you have agreements with any travel consolidators?
does your agency subscribe to the OAG electronic system for travel offers?
does your agency use 3 or more Computer Reservation Systems?
how much time do you spend researching a request for the best deal?
how do you stay abreast of new developments in the travel industry?
do you book mostly business travel or vacation trips?
can you deliver my tickets to me? is there a charge?
do you keep my info (frequent flyer numbers, preferences, etc.) on file?
will you notify me of special offers that come up that might be of interest?
will you let me know of attractions, events, or services where I’m visiting?
can you make reservations for air, sea, bus, rail, cruises, and car rentals?
are you able to make both domestic and overseas reservations for me?
can you help me purchase travel and trip cancellation insurance?
does the travel agent make you feel comfortable?
is the agent accommodating and helpful on the phone?
is it easy to get in touch with the agent when you need him or her?
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i would kiss that genius who had idea to make the escalator to the hill or you would have "soul in the nose" to get to Guell :o)
Park Guell , one of the masterpieces of great Antonio Gaudi, is beautiful oasis in Barcelona - if you try to find paradise for eyes and soul that is this place. Park is made by order of wealthy count Eusebi Guell who was the admirer of the English garden-cities and wanted to create a residential district on the land he owned in part of Barcelona called Montana Pelada. Gaudi worked on this unique project from 1900 to 1914. and his great mind with his vision really made part of paradise on the hill that was just dry empty part of land. From 1922. park become open for public so everyone could enjoy in this beauty. We spend almost 5 hours in Guell, wandering around and relaxing every part of soul here :o) In one moment I wished empty park just for 5 minutes, to feel this beauty without all people around, just to hear sound of nature and nothing else. But it was impossible to do that so I try to "close" my iner ear from outside sounds and let myself to enjoy... Every part of this amazing place lives with nature, Gaudi made perfect unit of all build parts with landscape - even the breanch seat made of stone in anatomic form is so soft when you sit on as you siting on cloud, sound impossible, but it's true, you gonna believe me when you try one day :o)
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The Aboveground Petroleum Storage Act (APSA) Program is one element within our Environmental Health Department and is administered under the Certified Unified Porgram Agency or CUPA. The APSA Program is administered throughout the County of Yuba and its incorporated cities.
The purpose of the APSA Program is to protect public health, the environment and groundwater from potential contamination or adverse effects associated with unintended releases from the aboveground storage of petroleum-based hazardous materials and wastes.
An aboveground petroleum storage tank is defined in the California Health and Safety Code as “…a tank that has the capacity to store 55 gallons or more of petroleum and that is substantially or totally above the surface of the ground.”
All facilities that have ASTs (including 55 gallon drums) with an aggregate storage capacity of ≥1,320 gallons of petroleum are subject to APSA.
How to Obtain a Permit
Permits for all CUPA regulatory programs are obtained by registering with Yuba County Environmental Health (YCEH) and paying an annual permit fee. YCEH has staff available to conduct facility walkthroughs to determine a facility's need for permits to ensure proper program categorization. For more information or to schedule a facility walkthrough, please contact Gary Cantwell at (530) 749-7526.
YCEH provides regulatory oversight for the operation of Aboveground Petroleum Storage Tanks including:
- Review of Aboveground Petroleum Storage Tank Facility Statements (TFS)
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You may have already seen the Alphacool Eiszyklon Aurora LUX Pro fan on the Alphacool Eisbaer Aurora series. It offers a wide control range as well as outstanding digital RGB LED lighting. The individually controllable 5V aRGB LEDs paired with the special design of the fan frame create unique effects.
The frame is equipped with digital addressable 5V RGB LEDs which illuminate both sides of the whole frame. The frame is not completely transparent, but the illumination is done through narrow slits in four places. On the upper side there are two rows of these slits. Each narrow frame runs along the inside and outside of the frame. This creates a unique illumination which looks very noble. Thanks to the recessed light diffusers the light is distributed evenly. This means that Individual LEDs are no longer visible.
Wide Control Range and Silent
The fan can be controlled from 700 to 2000 rpm via the 4-pin PWM connector. At 700 rpm the fan is almost silent, but still offers a good airflow rate as well as a high static pressure. Therefore, the fan can also be used very well on radiators for a wa-ter cooling system. Thanks to the high airflow, the fan is also ideal for ventilating a case. Decouplers are also found directly on the frame. The soft foam padding reduces the transmission of vibrations to the case. A further plus point for the silent capabili-ty of the fan.
The fan is controlled via a 4-pin PWM connector. The cable is 50 cm long. This allows the fan to be connected to the mainboard or a special controller without any additional adapter cables or extensions. The digital aRGB LED lighting is controlled via a JST 3-pin connector.
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- MTBF: 40.000h
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Credit Suisse is considering compensating investors hit by the collapse of funds linked to insolvent finance firm Greensill, four people familiar with the matter said, as the bank attempts a damage-limitation exercise.
Published on Mar. 25th, 2021 Published on Mar. 25th, 2021Scenario: Conduct / Fund Improper Disclosure
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Ejaraa Cameroonian fintech offering an investment app that allows users to buy and save crypto through decentralized wallets has raised $8 million in Series A investments.
London-based venture capital firm Anthemis led the growth round along with crypto-focused fund Dragonfly Capital. Anthemis is a follow-on investor in Ejara, which also spearheaded the fintech’s $2 million seed round announced last October.
Participating VC firms in this new funding include other follow-on investors Mercy Corps Ventures, Coinshares Ventures and Lateral Capital – and new investors such as Circle Ventures, Moonstake, Emurgo, Hashkey Group and BPI France. Blockwoks co-founder Jason Yanowitz is one of the angels in the round.
Ejara wants to “democratize access to investment and savings products across the region using blockchain technology.” While the recently launched savings product, tokenizing government bonds, is one of the ways it uses blockchain, so is the crypto product that was pivotal to the two-year-old startup raising $10 million in less than 18 months.
By providing users in francophone Africa with an option to buy, sell, trade and store their crypto investments, CEO Nelly Chatue-Diop and its co-founder Baptist Andrew saw an opportunity to increase crypto activity in the region. However, unlike most crypto platforms in Africa that provide custodial wallets to users, Ejara offered customers the option of non-custodial wallets so that they could own and store their keys. That decision has paid off, especially during this period when the collapse of FTX and other crypto organizations continues to underline the need for customers to prioritize privacy and ownership when dealing with crypto and tokenized assets.
“When everyone went the other way and built centralized exchanges, we always thought that if you want to own crypto, you have to own your keys. And that’s kind of what saved us in turbulent times,” Chateau-Diop told londonbusinessblog.com on the phone.
Ejara’s crypto product has quickly caught on with users in a region where access to financial products is limited to the most informed and wealthiest. In addition to linking their mobile money accounts and accessing crypto, users were also able to transact cross-border via stablecoins. As a result, the users on the platform have grown by multiples over the last 14 months. Last October, it had 8,000 users from Cameroon, the first market, and others including Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, Mali, Guinea, and Senegal. Now it has more than 70,000 users in nine francophone African countries.
Chateau-Diop — who noted that Ejara has seen 10x revenue growth and posted 15% month-over-month transaction volume growth since last October despite crypto’s crisis — expects users on the platform to reach 100,000 by the end of the year. The savings product, which Ejara described in a statement as the first of its kind in the crypto world, was launched to get it there. “In an ecosystem where many people around the world are trying to find use cases for blockchain technology, Ejara has shown that emerging market startups are likely to pioneer many such innovations in web3. the company added.
With this product, the Cameroonian fintech claims that users will not need to create a bank account to access savings products, but instead can start that journey with Ejara by downloading the app and depositing a minimum of 1,000 CFA Francs (~$1.5) to deposit. Users can earn up to 10% interest on their two-year deposits on the platform, Chateau-Diop said, adding that this product puts Ejara against traditional financial institutions.
“The competition for government bonds is with traditional asset managers and banks. And given the way they are structured, they mainly target high net worth individuals and institutions such as other banks or insurance companies,” she noted. “No one focuses on the woman who sells the markets or the man who rides a motorcycle. And because we structure the product this way, many people come to our platform because they can save up to 1,000 CFA francs every day.”
Both lead investors in this round recognize Ejara’s ambition to be a kind of financial super app for users in francophone Africa and even for users in the diaspora sending money home and investing. Mia Deng, a partner at Dragonfly, said Ejara is well positioned to replicate the growth of China’s Alipay and WeChat Pay, two prominent web2 superapps, in the early 2010s and help the French-speaking region take a financial leap in the coming years to make progress in the field of web3.
“Aware of the challenges across the zone, Ejara does not intend to limit itself to a crypto app, but rather to become a one-stop shop for products tailored to the needs of Africans: a store where a range of financial products will be accessible at your fingertips, without any knowledge of cryptocurrencies, says Ruth Foxe Blader, partner at Anthemis, of Ejara’s potential.
Ejara’s journey to one million users is somewhat dependent on how quickly the target audience understands the nuances of crypto, savings and investing. It’s one of the reasons why the fintech is championing a number of non-profit initiatives to educate the public, especially women, girls, and orphans, about crypto, savings, investing (it has yet to launch its fractional investment product), and financial education while preparing the market for its growth.
“The initiative we launched for women and orphans and girls is to improve their financial literacy and computer skills. When I think of Ejara, I think of an ecosystem and as a leveler to bring the community together, whether they are in Africa or the diaspora, whether they belong to the elites, whether they are in the poorer layers of the community “said the chief executive who also mentioned that Ejara recently obtained a license to expand its offerings to the French-speaking diaspora in Europe.
Last week, Djamo, an Ivorian fintech, announced what appears to be the country’s largest equity round. At $10 million, Ejara is one of Cameroon’s most funded companies (if not the most funded). These are two similar events in different French-speaking markets that take place in quick succession. While it is too early to say, it appears that the market is embracing innovation and that the ecosystem – which for the most part embodies a strict regulatory landscape – is becoming attractive to foreign venture capital despite the current global downturn.


Best CF cards and CFast cards for Canon EOS-1D X Mark II. Here is our full list of top recommended CompactFlash cards and CFast cards for Canon 1D X Mark II DSLR Camera.
The Canon EOS-1D X Mark II (Amazon, B&H, Adorama) is an excellent full frame DSLR camera aimed at pro-level photographers. With a maximum of 14fps standard/16fps Live View burst rate and up to 170 RAW images per blast when using a Cfast card, as well as improved AF performance and 4K60p video capture, the full-frame Canon EOS-1D X Mark II is destined to the camera of choice for sports photographers, wildlife photographers, and even for studio photography. Featuring a full-frame 20.2MP CMOS sensor and dual DIGIC 6+ image processors, the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II is capable of fast continuous shooting rates up to 16 fps in live view, 14 fps with full-time AF and AE, and it supports DCI 4K video recording at 60 fps and Full HD 1080p recording at 120 fps, along with the ability to record on-board to a CFast 2.0 memory card, or uncompressed Full HD video can be saved via HDMI to an optional external recorder. And video shooting is enhanced by Dual Pixel CMOS AF, which makes its first appearance in a full-frame sensor for smooth, quick, and controllable AF in live view.
Want to get the best memory cards for the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II? In this post, we are going to go through absolutely everything you need to know before buying the best memory card for the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II.
First off… What kind of memory card do you need?
Before buying a memory card, make sure it complies with your Canon EOS-1D X Mark II camera. This is what Canon EOS-1D X Mark II requires:
- Memory Card Slot: 1 x CompactFlash and 1 x CFast
- Memory Card Type: CF Card (Type I; compatible with UDMA 7 CF cards) and CFast Card (CFast 2.0 supported)
- Recommended Capacity: 32GB-512GB
So, the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II has two memory card slots: one CF card slot (compatible with UDMA 7 CF cards) and one CFast card slot (CFast 2.0 supported).
Why Do You Need a High-Speed SD Card?
Not every memory card will work well with your Canon EOS-1D X Mark II camera. If the card is too slow, you may have to wait longer for the buffer to clear or end up with recording errors and loose all your footage. So, buying a fast card is always worth it:
- Fast write speed provides fast buffer clearing time between burst shots optimizing your shooting experience.
- Fast read speed can let large files such as 4K video or a bunch of high-resolution images by continuous shooting transfer to PC in seconds.
Reminder: if you plan to shoot videos, stick to 64GB (or larger) cards for the best video codex.
Best CF & CFast Cards for Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
Here are our top recommended CF cards and CFast cards for Canon EOS-1D X Mark II DSLR camera:
- Lexar Professional 1066x CompactFlash Card (UDMA 7)
- SanDisk Extreme Pro CompactFlash Card (160MB/s, UDMA 7)
- Sony G Series CFast 2.0 Memory Card
- Lexar 3500x CFast 2.0 Memory Card
- SanDisk Extreme PRO CFast 2.0 Memory Card
- Delkin Devices Premium CFast 2.0 Memory Card
- ProGrade Digital CFast 2.0 Memory Card
Best CF Memory Cards for Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
- 1066x Speed Rating
- Max. Read Speed 160 MB/s
- Max. Write Speed 155 MB/s
Highly recommended! Available in 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB and 256GB, the Lexar Professional 1066x (UDMA 7) is the most popular and super fast CF cards with an affordable price. With a 1066x speed rating, this card is capable of achieving data read speeds of up to 160 MB/s and data write speeds of up to 155 MB/s, allowing you to transfer your files via the card-to-computer transfer method via a UDMA 7-enabled card reader. Whether you’re a professional photographer, videographer, or enthusiast, the card provides performance you can trust and lets you quickly capture and transfer high-quality photos and 1080p full-HD, 3D, and 4K video.
- Up to 160MB/s Read Speed
- Up to 150MB/s Write Speed
Highly recommended! Featuring enhanced data read speeds of up to 160MB/s along with data write speeds up to 150MB/s, the SanDisk Extreme Pro (160MB/s, UDMA 7) is another popular and excellent card with almost the same speed. This Extreme Pro CompactFlash Card is designed to support both full HD and 4K video as it is VPG-65 certified. VPG-65 (video performance guarantee) offers sustained data write speeds of 65MB/s ensuring a smooth flow of data keeping video streams crisp and clean. This CompactFlash card is also compatible with both RAW and JPEG file formats and comes equipped with an RTV silicone coating and writable label. And the SanDisk Extreme Pro cards are designed for professionals and come with a lifetime limited warranty
In addition, you can get the Lexar Professional USB 3.0 Dual-Slot Reader (UDMA 7) at Amazon.
Best CFast Memory Cards for Canon EOS 1D X Mark II
- Max Read Speed: 530 MB/s
- Max Write Speed: 510 MB/s
- Min Sustained Write Speed: 130 MB/s
Designed to meet the needs of professional photographers and videographers, the Sony G Series CFast 2.0 Memory Card is the fastest and reliable CFast cards for Canon EOS-1D X Mark II with maximum read speeds of up to 530 MB/s and maximum write speeds of 510 MB/s and it can be used to record a variety of content, such as 4K video, raw and high-resolution images, continuous burst shooting and more. Whether for photography, broadcast, or theater, the top write speed of up to 510 MB/s enables continuous raw burst shooting, and the top read speed of up to 530 MB/s allows fast transfer of large files including 4K videos. And thanks to Video Performance Guarantee-130 (VPG-130) support, minimum sustained write speeds of 130 MB/s are guaranteed. Highly recommended!
- Max. Read Speed: 525 MB/s
- Max. Write Speeds: 445 MB/s
- CFast 2.0 Card Type
- 3500x Speed Rating
Fast and reliable! Designed to address the exacting demands of today’s top content innovators, the Lexar Professional 3500x CFast 2.0 card provides new thresholds of high-speed performance and large capacity options to easily capture the highest-quality 4K video and beyond. Lexar 3500x CFast 2.0 Memory Cards are excellent and popular CFast 2.0 cards with data read speeds of up to 525 MB/s and write speeds of up to 445 MB/s allowing you to not only record 4K content, but also capture RAW, ProRes, and other types of content with ease. Included with this card is the downloadable file recovery software, Image Rescue, making it easy to recover most photo and video files should they become corrupted or if they are accidentally deleted.
- Max Read Speed: 525 MB/s
- Max Write Speed: 450 MB/s
- Min Write Speed: 130 MB/s (VPG-130)
For those working in high-performance industries such as broadcasting, cinema, and photography, the SanDisk Extreme PRO CFast 2.0 Memory Card combines the speed, capacity, and performance needed to record uninterrupted DCI 4K video, which has a resolution of 4096 x 2160 and a 17:9 aspect ratio. It features a SATA III 6 Gb/s bus, a maximum read speed of up to 525 MB/s (3500x), a maximum write speed of up to 450 MB/s (2933x), and a minimum write speed of 130 MB/s. Its minimum write speed is backed up by the Video Performance Guarantee 130 standard (VPG-130), meaning that its minimum write speed will never drop below 130 MB/s.
Super fast CFast 2.0 card. Designed for professional photographers and videographers, the Delkin Devices Premium CFast 2.0 Memory Card supports maximum read speeds of 560 MB/s and maximum write speeds of 495 MB/s. Thanks to the Video Performance Guarantee 130 (VPG-130) standard, write speeds will not drop below 130 MB/s. All of this allows for users to capture DCI 4K (4096 x 2160), Ultra HD (3840 x 2160), and Full HD (1920 x 1080) video at 120 fps, as well as raw still images and rapid-fire bursts.
- Max Read Speed: 550 MB/s
- Max Write Speed: 415 MB/s
- Min Write Speed: 130 MB/s (VPG-130)
Designed for high-speed photography and videography applications, the ProGrade Digital CFast 2.0 Memory Card work with digital cameras that are compatible with the CFast 2.0 standard, which utilizes the SATA III 6 Gb/s interface. It features read speeds of up to 550 MB/s, write speeds of up to 415 MB/s, and minimum guaranteed write speeds of 130 MB/s, thanks to the VPG-130 standard. All of this allows for the capturing of 4K, 3D, and Full HD content using Canon and a wide range of other devices.
Read more: Best Lenses for Canon EOS 1D X Mark II.


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Around the World in 50 Birds
- Ryuto Miyake
- Veröffentlicht: May 23 2024
- 196 x 274mm
- ISBN: 9781399620024
A 1000-PIECE JIGSAW featuring birds from all over the globe, that measures 680 x 485mm when complete.
EXPERT AUTHOR Mike Unwin guides you through a range of birds on the fold-out poster. Mike Unwin is an award-winning writer of popular natural history books for adults and children.
STUNNINGLY DETAILED ARTWORK from Ryuto Miyake whose intricately drawn world is bursting with minute detail.
LAURENCE KING has been capturing imaginations and inspiring creativity in new and unexpected ways for over 30 years, with playful and eye-catching games, gifts and books.


AMMAN — State media representatives on Monday said the performance of the official press was determined largely by government policies and budgetary considerations.
Blaming the media in general for creating tension and accusing several independent outlets of harbouring private agendas, the King said in an interview with Jordan Television (JTV) on Sunday that the official media “have regrettably failed to deal with the current stage and the exceptional conditions in the region with the required level of professionalism and ability to influence public opinion”.
Minister of State for Media Affairs and Communications Samih Maaytah said that one main reason why the state press was losing influence was that private media outlets were enjoying greater freedoms and larger audiences.
This change in environment, he added, requires state media bodies to improve their performance through professional training and rehabilitation, as well as a clear political vision.
He also underlined that state press is facing financial constraints that pose an obstacle to its development, arguing that these institutions are unable to report news objectively and professionally due to insufficient funding.
Director General of the Jordan News Agency, Petra, Faisal Shboul pointed out that state media act on policies set by the government, not their own, blaming Petra’s underdevelopment on a lack of resources and younger staff.
“Petra has been suffering for ages and due to scarce resources, its development has been going at a very slow pace. It is an ageing agency where no reporter is under the age of 30,” Shboul said.
“It is true that training is key to reshaping the skills of journalists, but sometimes you need fresh minds who understand the new technology being introduced into the media sphere. But also change needs time and needs resources. We call on the government to take this into account when considering the agency’s budget,” he added.
Partially agreeing with Maaytah and Shboul, JTV Director General Ramadan Rawashdeh told The Jordan Times that the official press has been paying a great deal of attention to major cities at the expense of rural areas.
“JTV has started to change its policies by giving more attention to remote areas. Our teams have started reaching out to underprivileged communities in order to keep them updated,” Rawashdeh said, adding that this will help deliver the government’s message outside the capital.
He blamed the poor image of the official media on private outlets competing with them “at the expense of quality and professionalism”.


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Roger Williams was one of the most influential figures in early New England history. A charismatic Massachusetts preacher, he began to break with Protestant beliefs by claiming that Christians who’ve been “saved” need not live their lives according to any moral code. Williams later leaves his community and lives among Native Americans. William Bradford claims to respect Williams greatly, though he prays that Williams will reconsider his beliefs.
Roger Williams Quotes in Of Plymouth Plantation
The Of Plymouth Plantation quotes below are all either spoken by Roger Williams or refer to Roger Williams. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one: Note: all page numbers and citation info for the quotes below refer to the Publisher edition of Of Plymouth Plantation published in 0.).
Book 2, Chapter 14 Quotes
I shall leave the matter, and desire the Lord to show him his errors and return him to the way of truth, and give him a settled judgment and constancy therein; for I hope he belongs to the Lord and that He will show him mercy.
Roger Williams Character Timeline in Of Plymouth Plantation
The timeline below shows where the character Roger Williams appears in Of Plymouth Plantation. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
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...he and his friends are arrested by the Narragansett and brought to “Mr. Williams” (i.e., Roger Williams ). Williams manages to pacify the Narragansett for a time, but eventually they bring the... (full context)
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...or else risk war. The Narragansett refuse to send representatives, and around the same time, Roger Williams sends a letter to Plymouth, explaining that the Narragansett are contemplating war. The United Council... (full context)

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Apple has fixed a new feature that's going to cut down the space apps use on your iPhone, 9to5Mac reports.
If you go to download an app right now, every version of it — for every iteration of the iPhone — are bundled into one software package.
Apple wanted to change that with iOS 9, which was supposed to come with new "app thinning technology" so that only the parts of the app that actually work on your device would be downloaded.
But shortly after iOS 9 officially launched, Apple announced that the new iOS update wouldn't support app thinning because of an iCloud bug which stopped it from recovering backed-up apps properly.
Apple now says that it has fixed the issue with iOS 9.0.2. That means that if an app works with Apple Pay but your older iPhone doesn't, the parts of the app that relate to Apple Pay won't actually be installed, and it will use less space.
Apple didn't upgrade the base storage of the iPhone from 16GB this year, arguing that people are starting to save photos and documents in the cloud anyway. This frustrated a lot of customers because the company only gives iCloud users 5GB of storage for free.
A survey carried out by the photo app Ice Cream in 2014 found that many iPhone users were regularly running out of space on their phones:
Apple is still trying to find other ways to cut down how much storage it uses on your iPhone. The iOS 9 update itself was a much smaller file size — just 1.3 GB — compared to iOS 8, which was a huge 4.58 GB.


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Here is the latest memo sent to me by a CNN employee. Jeff Zucker writes: "Most importantly, Covid-19 vaccines will be required to return to the office in the US. You will need to be fully vaccinated upon return to work, which means two weeks past your final shot...You will be required to confirm your vaccination status via Passcard when you enter any of our buildings...So, again, to be absolutely clear: you must be fully vaccinated to come into any CNN workspace, or to work in the field with CNN employees. The vaccine is your ticket to entry."
Here is another clip of my chat with Dr. Robert Malone, focusing on what really happened with the "no" vote related to the FDA and a recommended 3rd booster for Covid. We also discuss vaccine obsession among science and medical professionals to the detriment of early treatment. This talk is being uploaded in chunks because Brandy, the nurse, had significant issues with her wifi and I have had to edit around the breaks. She is not in this but tried to pop in multiple times, unsuccessfully.
A recent internal presentation sent around a Florida hospital system shows that 45% of staff has reported not getting any Covid vaccine. Dr. Robert Malone is the inventor of mRNA vaccine technology. Brandy is a hospice nurse not affiliated with this hospital who is choosing not to get vaccinated for Covid.
I am trying out a new idea: Saturday livestreams to reflect on the week before and discuss the week ahead, and to hear from you about what you would like to see covered. So, bring your ideas and become a member of my editorial board. Also today you get to meet our new puppy!!
Our babysitter took this. Everyone looking good albeit not all at the camera! So far, Zinnia has been a near-angel pup minus chewing the ear piece I use for interviews. 😬 Big thank you to Rescue4All for our new pack member!
Here are the screenshots I shared in my video with Doug McKenty, showing how a VA hospital is telling doctors they’ll be monitored if they prescribe ivermectin. If you haven’t seen that, our entire talk is here on Locals but the clip of this section is now live on YouTube in case you just want to see that part.


Kim Jong-UN: North Korea will conduct new missile tests
The leader of North Korea said that the test “will continue as long as the United States and its vassals don’t make the right choice.”
PYONGYANG, may 15. /Offset. TASS Yuri Sidorov/. DPRK leader Kim Jong-UN instructed the scientists and engineers in the missile industry “to prepare for new tests.” As reported on Monday by news Agency KCNA, he said this after a conducted may 14 to launch a ballistic missile medium-range “Hanson-12” of new type, which flew the 787 km.
You need to “create a more precise and diversified nuclear device and a impact means, and also to prepare for new tests, which will continue as long as the United States and its vassals don’t make the right choice,” said the leader.
Calling the DPRK a “nuclear power with a powerful military deterrent,” Kim Jong-UN stressed that Pyongyang “is ready to give an answer if the US dares to carry out military provocation against the people’s Republic of”.
According to the KCNA, the DPRK successfully carried out on Sunday the launch of a ballistic missile medium-range “Hanson-12”. The launch was made with a view to ensuring the security of neighbouring States, notes the news Agency. The test was conducted to evaluate “the tactical and technological features of a ballistic missile of a new type, intended for large nuclear warheads”.
The resolutions of the UN Security Council, the DPRK prohibits any activity associated with the development of nuclear weapons and their means of delivery. In Pyongyang, these documents do not recognize, arguing that the country has every right to strengthen the defense capability amid the hostile policy of Washington.


Stairs are one of the biggest obstacles to aging in place. Most American seniors prefer to remain in their homes as they grow older, and there’s strong evidence that familiar surroundings benefit seniors’ physical and psychological well-being. But many are forced to move because they can no longer safely access their home’s upper floors.
Stair lifts and chair lifts offer a solution that helps seniors to live independent lives in their own homes. In this article, we look at the difference between stair lifts and chair lifts, explore their features, and reveal how much you can expect to pay.
How Do Chairs Lifts and Stair Lifts Help Seniors to Age in Place?
Chair lifts and stair lifts do a similar job. They help people with mobility challenges to safely move up and down the stairs in their homes. Stair lifts are ideal for people who can walk and hold themselves upright, and chair lifts are designed for people who rely on a wheelchair. Let’s have a closer look at each.
What is a Stair Lift?
A stair lift is a motorized carriage attached to a rail that runs along the staircase. The rail is often fixed to the stairs if they’re straight or to the wall in curved stairways. To use a stair lift, you sit on a seat or “perch” attached to the carriage. You operate the lift with controls built into the carriage, and it gently carries you up the stairs.
What is a Chair Lift?
A chair lift—also known as a wheelchair lift or platform lift—performs the same function for people in wheelchairs. However, chair lifts work differently. The most common type is the vertical platform lift. Instead of following a rail along the stairs, a vertical platform lift moves directly between floors.
To use a chair lift, you roll your wheelchair onto the platform—most chair lifts have a small ramp that pivots to become a low safety barrier when the lift is in motion. Once you’re on the platform, you can operate the lift with built-in controls. Unlike stair lifts, chair lifts are usually enclosed on three sides for safety.
If your home doesn’t have the room for a vertical platform lift, you might consider an inclined platform lift as an alternative. Inclined platform lifts ride on rails connected to walls or steps, and they can usually be folded back against the wall when they aren’t in use.
Chair Lift vs. Stair Lift: A Price and Feature Comparison
There are many different stair and chair lift designs to choose from, and each manufacturer builds and sells lifts with varying features and pricing. However, we can give some general guidelines. Keep in mind that the features you require and the cost depend on many factors, and you should consult a stair or chair lift professional before making a final decision.
Stair Lift Features
Stair lifts are available in two basic patterns: seated stair lifts and standing stair lifts.
- Seated stair lifts have a padded chair, often with arms. They may also be fitted with safety straps to hold the occupant in place while the lift is in motion.
- Standing stair lifts are designed for people who struggle to stand up from a sitting position. They may include a high stool or bar that the occupant can lean against.
Other features included on many stair lifts—although not all—include:
- A powered swivel seat that repositions the occupant so they can easily step out onto the landing.
- Foldable seats, arms, and footrests.
- Wireless remote controls.
- A backup battery in case of power failure.
Stair Lift Costs
Stair lift costs are influenced by the features you select and whether your stairs are straight or curved. Curved lifts tend to be more expensive as they often require custom manufactured rail components. As a rough guideline, you will pay between $2,000 and $5,000 for a straight stair lift. A curved stair lift is likely to cost between $8,000 and $14,000. Stair lifts with premium features may be significantly more expensive.
Chair Lift Features
As we have already mentioned, chair lifts are available in both vertical and inclined variants. Features to look out for on both types include:
- Side platform walls.
- An automatic folding ramp.
- Limit switches at the top and bottom.
- Lift call and send controls at the top and bottom.
- A battery for operation during power outages.
You should also ensure that the platform lift’s weight capacity and platform area are sufficient to meet your needs.
Chair Lift Costs
Wheelchair lifts are more expensive than stair lifts. Incline lifts are the most economical option, and you should expect to pay between $3,000 and $4,000 for a lift fitted to a straight flight of stairs. Inclined platform lifts for curved stairs are significantly more expensive, often costing $8,000 or more depending on the complexity of stairs.
A vertical platform lift that reaches from one floor to another is likely to cost $10,000 or more, including the hardware and installation. Shorter vertical lifts suitable for fewer steps are less expensive, but the minimum cost of a vertical platform lift that traverses a few steps is around $4,000.
Wheelchair lifts and stair lifts empower seniors to age in place, but they are not the only equipment available to help older people to live independent lives. You might also be interested in walk-in baths and home hospital beds. To learn more about the benefits of an adjustable bed with height, tilt, head, and foot adjustments, phone or email our bed experts today.


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When Gallup created their poll into engagement at work, they added a question about whether you had a friend at work. Critics said it wasn't a useful question, but Gallup stood firm. Their poll consistently shows that having a friend at work is a good indicator of engaged employees.
In The Best Place to Work, Ron Friedman said the keys to lasting workplace relationships are proximity, familiarity, similarity and self disclosure. And our old friend reciprocity pops up again. Friedman quotes from the research
If you want two people to connect … factual exchanges aren’t enough. What you need is for people to reveal intimate information about themselves in a reciprocal fashion. Having one person talk and the other listen won’t get the job done, it will leave one person feeling exposed. …both partners need to self disclose.
Friedman also states that the more frequently colleagues talked about non work matters, the closer they tended to be.
But obviously trying to force this doesn’t work. Self disclosure has to be done naturally and over time. Setting up ‘team building’ days where everyone is expected to share experiences can alienate some people. I well remember being forced to stand in a circle for group singing, which I hated. I also remember the mother of my daughter’s friend blurting out to my mother in law she’d just come back from the marriage guidance counseller – within minutes of meeting my mom in law! I mean, I hardly knew the woman, it was oversharing to tell me.
That’s why shared activities can be useful. The after work drinks might be one way to do this, but isn’t always practical for everyone, if they have domestic or other commitments to get to. So what about a shared lunch? Or a walk during the lunch break. A friend told me that at one place she used to work, someone would get a quiz book, and they’d spend 15 minutes or so answering quiz questions. It wasn’t a pre planned thing, someone would just bring the book out. But you could have an inter team quiz scheduled. Make a small charge for charity and you’re helping someone out, so a double win. Don’t make it an inter team event, but say that all teams must have a mix of members from other departments, and you’re spreading the love even further. Another example I heard of is a group yoga session after work. If you have a suitable space, you could all chip in and pay for a group teacher.
If you’re the manager and you can find a small budget for one or more of these activities, it’s a great way to foster team spirit and wellbeing for not much outlay.
Even if you’re not the manager, and there’s no budget, you can initiate something. Make it something you like to do, and you’ll be more motivated to organise it on a regular basis. Don’t force it – if it’s something you enjoy, hopefully there will be others who enjoy the same activity. If one doesn’t work, try something else. Take ideas from other places you’ve worked, what worked there? Join in if someone else organises something – the support you offer will also help you to develop the relationship.Leave a comment below – what’s worked for you to help you create friendships at work?
Gratitude is the healthiest emotion. If you dwell on the negative, the brain reinforces those negative emotions. The good news is that you can change how your brain thinks.
Have you ever said, 'That's how I am, I can't change'? Science used to believe this, with our limited knowledge of how the brain works. We used to think that our personality was fixed, our characteristics were fixed. But research has come on in leaps and bounds over the last few years, and understanding of the brain has changed significantly.
I’m no scientist, but I’ve read many, many books on thinking, behaviour and habits. I’ve often come across this idea of neuroplasticity – the idea that we can change the neural pathways in our brains. Jane Ransom, in her TEDx talk, says that exercising gratitude physically remaps the brain, reforms the subconscious mind.
You can watch the TEDx talk here
To be effective it requires three elements
Feel the emotion of being grateful, really connect with it
Extend your gratitude to the people in your life. Family, friends, loved ones. For the purposes of improving things at work, extend your gratitude to those who help you at work, a colleague you’ve become friends with, a manager who helped you get promoted, someone who’s helped you learn a new task…. Even a little thing, someone who made you a coffee today, or gave you a smile as you arrived.
Like physical exercise strengthens our muscles, a gratitude exercise strengthens those new neural pathways. Ransom suggests a minimum of two weeks; I think that for the benefits to remain, the exercise needs to be more ongoing. However, it does seem that even two weeks can help you feel happier. Maybe a couple of times a week once the pathways have been set up? But every day to start with.
Ransom gives some examples from her own life of how this has helped her. Let me share a story about someone I‘m close to (no names to preserve the confidentiality). She has long had a very negative attitude towards life. Hated her job – or specifically the management and how they treated her. But was also quite negative in other areas of her life. I persuaded her to start a gratitude journal, which she did, and kept up for a year writing three things every day. I’ve noticed the difference in the way she encourages others to be less critical of themselves, and often makes supportive comments. This is such a turnaround from the previous habit of commiserating with others, moaning about life. They say misery loves company, and it so easy to fall into the trap of agreeing that life is unfair. But focusing on what she’s grateful for has helped her to be less critical of others, less down about herself and happier in life.
Write it down
Get a nice notebook. Science has shown us that our brain engages differently if we write, so you'll get more benefit if you do this. No-one need see it, it's just for you. Start writing down three things you’re grateful for at the end of each day. Do this for the minimum of two weeks, but I’d encourage you to keep it up, even if only two or three times a week after the initial period.
Let me know how this goes for you in the comments below.


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Enjoy! I want to start translating this actively so… I’m planning for 6 chapters a week (I’ll slow down once we hit the 3-4k chapters). Ko-Fi is open for anyone interested, with one coffee equating to one chapter (1.2k length equivalent) 🙂 for a maximum of two chapters per day (I’ll place your sponsored chapter to the next day). If the chapter’s not fulfilled, you’ll be refunded and feel free to spill the tea on NUF haha.
One ko-fi = one chapter (1.2k worth since some chapters are really unbalanced)
I’ll close it once there’s too many sponsored chapters :).
1/6 chapters of the week.
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