Trade will likely be a drag on March quarter economic growth, though a rise in consumer imports shows household spending is not slowing down, economists say.
The nation's trade surplus fell to $3.1 billion in March, from February's $3.6 billion, the Australian Bureau of Statistics said on Thursday.
Imports rose two per cent and exports jumped five per cent in the month, delivering the third largest trade surplus on record.
However, JP Morgan senior economist Tom Kennedy said the surplus was mainly driven by prices rather than volumes, meaning trade could weigh on the chain volume measure of gross domestic product (GDP) in the March quarter.
He said it was likely export volumes fell three per cent in March, while import volumes were up 1.5 per cent.
"Combining these dynamics means that net trade is now likely to be a drag on GDP growth, rather than a modest support as per our previous forecast," Mr Kennedy said in a note.
"It is not all bad news, however, with the revision to the data in the past six months suggest that export volumes in the fourth quarter of 2016 may be revised higher."
The main drivers of exports in the month were gold and rural goods, while imports were led by textiles and clothing, and food and beverages.
Citi economists said the rise in consumer imports, after weakness in February, would be welcome news for the Reserve Bank of Australia as it signals consumption spending was not slowing down.
"This leaves the RBA back to juggling the impact of weak core inflation and excess labour supply versus the dangers from record high and still rising household debt and house price growth," the economists said.


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In China it's tough to make a play in a developed industry with entrenched interests and state-run giants often standing in the way of would-be new market entrants.
But the government seems to be behind a recent set of moves by Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. that make a part of its operations look more like a bank than e-commerce champion.
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Infectonator 2 is here! Sequel to the hit Infectonator series, this new game adds a lot of depth, giving you the control to infect entire continents one by one, more funny characters, better graphics, and more! Best of all, it still has the same addictive chain reaction gameplay! [...]
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Bank Rush is a fun point and click adventure. in this game, you’re a professional thief, this time your mission is to find the golds inside the bank before time out! Use mouse to point and click in this game
Gravitee is back! Play through 40 levels of Interstellar Golf. Gravitee 2 features 4 different game play types and 90 awards to win. fire: left mouse movement: arrow
Help little chicken find his online gf in this comedy platformer. Get through all the silly levels.
Pinch Hitter 2
Baseball game where you have to complete various tasks to become a major league player
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Egad, she’s so dumb or ill-informed about a longtime refuted attack on Trump, that she repeats the ill-informed and ill-intended attack:
During her speech at the virtual Democratic National Convention, former first lady Michelle Obama called out and berated President Trump for the widely used accusation of separating children from their parents at the Southern Border and locking them in “cages.” . . .
[But] as reported by the AP, [she] . . . forgot to mention that they were constructed during Barack Obama’s presidency and used for the . . . same purpose. . . . to hold migrant children until U.S. Customs and Border Protection, along with Health and Human Services, could verify the children’s ‘parents.’ Many times, migrant children were discovered to be trafficked into the United States by criminals or persons with nefarious purposes.
If the Dem Committee is so stupid or venal on this obvious point, it will be an even harder slog for them in the weeks ahead than Republicans have hoped for.

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Bodegas Hispano+Suizas has 61 hectares of their own vineyards, of which 46 ha surround the winery while another 15 ha are just 500 m from the installations.
The planted grape varieties are Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Verdejo, Bobal, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah, Pinot Noir and Petit Verdot. There are just 4000 vines planted per hectare which allows us to work in a very precise way to achieve the best quality of grapes that one can see reflected in the wines of Bodegas Hispano+Suizas. The production is between 6000 and 8000kg per hectare, barely 2kg per vine. Due to the different grape varieties and types of wines that we make, we are able to harvest during a period of nearly 3 months, from the cava whose vintage begins at the start of August until the end of October with the red wine vintage.
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The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party, John Boadu says in spite of the soaring debt stock of 334 billion Ghana cedis, the New Patriotic Party has done better with managing the county’s debt portfolio.
Mr. Boadu was speaking at a press conference in Mfantseman in the Central Region to kick start the training of party communicators in order to equip them with the requisite skills and knowledge to help them effectively communicate government policies and programs that will resonate with the electorate.
He said “all the arguments we get, if you want to use nominal figures, our situation is far better than when the NDC was there, if you want to use debt to GDP ratio, our situation is far better, if you even want to discount to dollar terms, our situation is far better than when NDC was there because before leaving power in 2009, the total debt stock was 9 billion Ghana cedis, at that time the cedi was even stronger than the dollar.
“However, when the NDC was leaving in 2016, the 9 billion cedis total debt had increased to over 120 billion Ghana cedis, that’s over 1500 percent”.
Mr. John Boadu further added that the impact of Covid-19 on Ghana’s debt accumulation cannot be underestimated as government had to incur additional expenditure of 25 billion Ghana cedis on Covid related issues.
”As we speak now our debt stock as a percentage to GDP is 76 percent and it is clearly because in 2020 alone because of Covid, we incurred cost that we were normally not going to incur.
“Expenditure on Covid related items was close to 14 billion Ghana cedis. Revenues that we were expecting from imports and exports because there were lock downs through out the country, through out the world was around 11.9 billion Ghana cedis.
“The combined effect is around 25 billion Ghana cedis in 2020 alone and this is in reference to just central government expenditure on Covid.”
He reiterated the need for party communicators to be abreast with facts to enable them counter the misinformation and the propaganda of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
He urged the communicators to make conscious effort to dispel the misinformation around the E-levy and hinted that projects that will be executed with the E-levy will be labelled for all to see what the monies collected have been used for.
Meanwhile, the training of NPP communicators marks the beginning of a deliberate effort to strengthen and empower the communicators in all the regions to help energize the party’s grassroot.


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Factors Predicting Nursing Students' Reflective Thinking Skills
Keywords:Reflective thinking skills, Learning style, Debriefing
The aims of this research study were to determine reflective thinking skills (RTSs) and to explore factors predicting RTSs among nursing students. Participants of this study were 205 sophomore, junior, and senior nursing students who were studying at Boromarajonani College of Nursing, Trang and received reflective thinking learning styles. The instrument of this study consisted of three parts: 1) demographics, 2) the VARK questionnaire - Thai version, and 3) the RTSs questionnaire. Demographics and VARK learning styles were analyzed by using frequency and percentage. Whereas, RTSs scores were analyzed by mean and standard deviation. T-test, ANOVA, and Pearson's correlation were used to test the factors' correlation and Multiple Regression Analysis was used to analyze for predictive factors. The findings were:1) Most participants had reflective learning experiences throughout using dialogue. 2) Most participants reported themselves as having Kinesthetic learner preference. 3) The RTSs mean score among these participants was 45.55 (S.D. = 6.09). 4) Student's class year was negatively related to dialogue, but it was positively related to journaling. Moreover, debriefing was significantly associated with the RTSs, and 5) A debriefing was the only predictor which explained 2.6% of the variance in reflective thinking skills. The predictive equations in unstandardized and standardized scores were RTSs = 44.701 + 1.869 (Debrief) and ZRTSs = .803 (ZDebrief). According to the results of this study, nursing instructors should attempt to integrate debriefing in all nursing courses continually and comprehensivelyin order to enhance students' RTSs.
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Nowadays, a large increase in CMC budgets and extended development time cycles are observed in small molecule projects. In the research phase, the drug molecule candidates are selected according to multi-criteria e.g. activity, selectivity, metabolism stability…and should be selected rationally according to “developability” criteria to expedite timeline, limit budget and avoid potential hurdles in the subsequent development phases. However, during drug candidate optimization phases, the low solubility has become one of the most frequent issues that prevent “formulability” into conventional dosage forms. Also, safety studies are usually problematical during of the preclinical derisking for clinical development with these limited solubility candidates.
This lecture describes, in a comprehensive mode, strategies to alleviate solubility deficits at the interface between drug research and development. Solubility criteria to apply on drug candidate will be detailed. Ambitious strategies on drug candidate and concrete case studies to improve “formulability” or derisk development issues will be described.

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Mikel Sass was murdered on Thursday, January 6, 2022. At 11:23 a.m., Philadelphia Police officers responded to the 3000 block of North Lee Street and found Mikel lying in the doorway of a residence. He was suffering from a gunshot wound. Mike was transported to Temple University Hospital, where he died that morning.
Mikel Sass, 38 year-old Hispanic male, resided on the 3000 block of North Lee Street in Philadelphia, PA. This case remains unsolved. Investigators are urging anyone who may have information to come forward and contact the Philadelphia Police Department at 215-686-TIPS (8477). Your willingness to share any relevant details could significantly aid the ongoing investigation.
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The Rapid Response Grant screening committee awarded a grant of $2,000 to Voz Workers' Rights Education Project (Portland, OR) and a $1,500 grant to Portland Jobs With Justice.
SJF is awarding a Rapid Response grant of $2,000 to Voz Workers' Rights Education Project in Portland, OR. VOZ is a worker-led organization that empowers diverse day laborers and immigrants to improve their working condition and protect civil rights through leadership development, organizing, education and economic opportunity. Voz operates the MLK Jr. Worker Center, which connects hundreds of workers a week with local employers and jobs. Voz requests funds to rebuild the MLK Jr. Worker Center building and fence, which were destroyed in a car accident on April 7. The building hosted day laborers as they waited for work, skills, health and safety trainings, immigrant rights and leadership development workshops. Voz plans to rebuild the Worker Center building and the fence surrounding the Worker Center lot, both of which were destroyed in the accident.
SJF is awarding a Rapid Response grant of $1,500 to Portland Jobs with Justice. Portland Jobs with Justice (JwJ) works to build innovative, powerful, creative, and inspiring campaigns, coalitions and alliances with unions, worker organizations, students, faith institutions and community organizations to win economic justice at the intersection of workers rights, racial justice, and gender justice. Since the November election and since the inauguration in January 2017, Portland JwJ has seen unprecedented levels of hate crimes in Oregon. Oregon is the leading state by percentage of the population that has experienced an increase in hate crimes, and that includes in the workplace. The Portland Jobs with Justice Solidarity Squad will act as a rapid response network to support our most vulnerable community members from hate crimes and other abuses.

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Denver Police Say Finding Suspect In Brutal Clerk Attack A Top PriorityPolice in Denver would like the public's help finding a suspect in a brutal attack on a clerk at a Family Dollar store. Police are especially concerned because the case was very violent and apparently random.
Man & Possible Pregnant Woman Wanted For Robbery In DenverDenver police want help identifying a man and possible pregnant woman wanted in connection with a robbery.
Police Search For Family Dollar ThievesPolice in Denver are searching for a man and woman who stole items from a Family Dollar store and then pointed a gun at victims before running out of the store.
Surveillance Photos Released Of Family Dollar RobbersPolice in Denver have released surveillance photos of a man and a woman who robbed a Family Dollar store.
Denver Police Want Help Identifying Family Dollar Robbery SuspectPolice in Denver would like the public's help identifying a robbery suspect.
CVS Caremark Plans To Stop Tobacco Products SalesCVS Caremark's decision to pull cigarettes and other tobacco products from its stores could ripple beyond the nation's second-largest drugstore chain.
Warmer Weather Causes Problems With Frozen PipesAfter several days of below freezing temperatures in the Denver metro area and several nights below zero, the warmer weather is causing some issues with pipes.
Family Dollar Roof Collapses After Water Line BurstsThe roof in front of a Family Dollar store in Thornton collapsed Tuesday afternoon after a water line burst.
Aurora Police Officer Kills Extortion SuspectPolice in Aurora are investigating a deadly shooting involving a police officer that happened Saturday evening.
Family Dollar Employee Shot During Robbery In AuroraA man who was shot in the leg during an Aurora robbery is expected to recover.


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I have a confession. I love Music Monday because it’s so much fun discovering what songs people connect with and why. But also, this meme introduces or re-introduces me to music that I may have overlooked otherwise. Since I’m always on a mission to find new songs or classic songs to add to my running playlist, this meme offers the means to do just that. So, thank you for playing along and sharing the music that moves you.
With that, let me introduce you to a song that always gets me up on my sugarfoot. I love the James Brown sound that Black Joe Lewis brings in this song.
What makes your Sugarfoot move these days?

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Book of Abstracts: Albany 2009
June 16-20 2009
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Kinetics of the rRNA-Catalyzed Peptidyl-Transfer to Native aa-tRNAs
High levels of accuracy in transcription, aminoacylation, and mRNA translation are essential for all life forms. However, a very high accuracy level may be incompatible with a high rate of protein synthesis. For maximal rate of cell growth there is therefore an optimal balance between accuracy and rate of protein elongation. We have used an in vitro system, optimized for high rate and accuracy in protein elongation, to characterize the reaction between wild-type E. coli ribosomes in post-translocation state and cognate as well as near-cognate ternary complexes (1). At 37 °C, we estimate the maximal rate (kcat) of fMet-Phe dipeptide formation as 130 s-1. Under the same condition, we estimate the near-cognate missense error as 3·10-7. The kcat-value is compatible with the average in vivo protein elongation rate, including the translocation step, estimated as 22 amino acids per second per ribosome for E. coli bacteria growing in rich medium at 37 °C. Our in vitro estimate for the missense error level is, at the same time, on the lower side of the ?consensus? estimate of about one missense substitution per three thousand incorporated amino acids. By determining the temperature dependence of the rate limiting step subsequent to GTP hydrolysis we estimated the activation enthalpy (ΔH‡) and entropy (TΔS‡) of this step as 17 kcal·mol-1 and 2 kcal·mol-1, respectively. These values are in good agreement with previous theoretical as well as experimental estimates of the activation free energy of the ribosome-catalyzed peptidyl-transfer reaction. Therefore our data suggest, but do not prove, that under optimal experimental conditions peptidyl-transfer itself, rather than tRNA accommodation, is rate limiting in the sequence of chemical events that leads from ternary complex association with the A site to peptide bond formation. Our more recent data show a clear pH dependence of the overall rate of peptidyl transfer for several different aa-tRNAs, in line with the prevailing model for RNA catalyzed peptidyl-transfer.
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DreamGear Shadow Pro Wireless Controller for PlayStation 3 and PC
Looking to upgrade your old PlayStation 3 controller? Ergonomically designed, the Shadow Pro Wireless Controller for PS3 & PC features rubberized analog sticks for more control and is rechargeable to allow for hours of playtime. The 2.4 GHz
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Wesfarmers reduces its emissions by 4.1% last financial year
THE Wesfarmers Group says it has reduced its total greenhouse gas emissions by a further 4.1% over the past financial year bringing its emission reduction to more than 20% over the past five years.
The claim was contained in the annual Wesfarmers Sustainability Report which was released at the weekend.
Wesfarmers managing director Richard Goyder said the report reflected a new approach to reporting based on the issues rated most material to the sustainability of Wesfarmers' businesses.
"Sustainability is an integral part of how we operate at Wesfarmers," he said.
"Our diverse business operations impact their communities and the environment in many ways and creating value over the long term requires that we take into account the impact that we have."
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Finn and Michele have been blogging about Frugal Fridays. I really like this concept and I have designated Friday as my frugal/creative sewing days since I no longer work on Friday.
Today, I pulled two different pieces of polar fleece from the garment fabric stash along with accompanying accouterments. I cut out two fleece vests, one pink and one blue. I had to piece the binding for the blue one: have you ever pieced swimsuit fabric using a 45 degree seam? Argh!! But I did it. Now there are two vests ready to stitch up and by Sunday evening I will have two new garments in my wardrobe.
The larger leftover pieces were made into bedding for the local no-kill animal shelter. The small pieces were cut into square-ish shapes and will be used for dust rags. They work as good as the Swiffers dusters, at least in our dry climate. The static in the fleece just grabs that dust and does not let go of it.
I busted 6 yards of fleece, two big bags of polyfil stuffing (for the dog bedding), 2 large separating sport zippers and some bits and pieces of swimsuit lycra. And in case you are curious, yes, I have been known to make swimsuits. I have a very rich sewing past and have made swimsuits, prom dresses, wedding gowns, and flannel shirts. I have even done some 3D soft sculpture. You name it and I'll figure out a way to make it out of fabric.

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- Elo and Cortana have made their picks for the divisional round of the NFL playoffs.
- Cortana correctly picked 65% of the games this season and Elo was not far behind at 62%.
- Both models struggled in the first round of the playoffs.
- Elo and Cortana agree that most of the divisional-round games have a clear favourite.
The second round of the NFL playoffs is here, and Cortana is back to make picks in a head-to-head showdown with Elo.
In both cases, the computers are picking outright winners and not against the spread. Each gives a likelihood that a team will win, which in theory could help measure the strength of certain lines.
Cortana had another strong season, correctly picking 65% of the games, while Elo nailed 62% overall. However, both struggled in the Wild Card round as Elo went 1-3 and Cortana was 0-4.
Here are the picks for the divisional playoff games, with each team’s per cent chance of winning in parentheses. Point spreads are for reference, via Vegas Insider as of Friday morning.
Saturday early game (4:35 ET on NBC)
- Indianapolis Colts at Kansas City Chiefs (-5.5) –CHIEFS (Elo 66%, Cortana 61%)
Saturday late game (8:15 ET on Fox)
- Dallas Cowboys at Los Angeles Rams (-7) –RAMS (Elo 66%, Cortana 70%)
Sunday early game (1:05 ET on CBS)
- Los Angeles Chargers at New England Patriots (-4) – PATRIOTS (Elo 58%, Cortana 61%)
Sunday late game (4:40 ET on Fox)
- Philadelphia Eagles at New Orleans Saints (-8) –SAINTS (Elo 64%, Cortana 70%)
Now check out more NFL playoffs coverage:
- Tom Brady has been in the NFL so long that his current teammates watched him in his first Super Bowl from Disney hotels and Pizza Hut
- The Eagles kicker ran out to immediately console the Bears’ Cody Parker and later defended him after he missed a game-winning field goal
- How newspapers in Philadelphia and Chicago reacted to the Eagles’ narrow win over the Bears in the Wild Card
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AGL Resources Inc., Atlanta, is searching for an active domestic small-cap value equity manager for its $235 million pension plan, said Thomas M. Atwood, director employee benefits. The amount of the portfolio has not been determined; funding likely will come from reducing several unidentified portfolios, he said. Plan officials decided on a more aggressive approach following an asset allocation study by consultant LCG Associates, he said. Further details were not available.
The plans asset allocation is 50% domestic equity, 20% fixed income, 15% international equity, 10% intermediate fixed income and 5% cash. LCG Associates is advising.


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Miamians are surely familiar with the phrase “Publix, where shopping is a pleasure,” and now they’re making it even better.
The supermarket chain’s BOGO deals are just one way customers can save on what they purchase. In fact, according to research conducted by Salesforce, 84 percent of consumers say being treated like a person, not a number, is very important to winning their business. Furthermore, 74 percent of consumers expect companies to understand their needs and expectations.
Building relationships and connections with customers is a key part of Publix’s strategy, so it has launched its first personalized membership program, Club Publix. This free program bundles together a number of digital features, including early notifications of BOGOs and other sales, the ability to pay with a simple scan of the Publix app, and the option to receive e-receipts. Club Publix adds personalization to these digital features with exclusive member perks and personalized content.
“We’re always looking for ways to create a more convenient and rewarding shopping experience for our customers that delivers more of what matters to them,” said Publix Vice President of Marketing Mark Irby. “Customers who join the free program will enjoy a more seamless shopping experience, one that’s more personalized to their individual needs and preferences.”
Current Publix.com account-holders will automatically be enrolled in the program and can immediately take advantage of these benefits. Others can sign up by visiting Publix.com/clubpublix, downloading and registering in the Publix app, or texting JOIN to 782549.
Publix operates 1,243 stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia. Publix is privately owned, with 2019 sales of $38.1 billion. For 23 consecutive years, the company has been recognized by Fortune as a great place to work. In addition, Publix’s dedication to superior quality and customer service is recognized among the top in the grocery business.
For more information, visit the company’s website, Corporate.publix.com.


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Fast and light, the Sentinel Pack is the ideal size for lightweight overnighters, weekend adventures and classic walks like the Kokoda Track or Camino Trail.
The Sentinel Backpack is fitted with a SoloLite Harness with a lightweight but supportive hip belt, contoured shoulder straps and dual hollow-form aluminium stays.
Non-moisture wicking V-Ridge Foam on the back panel allows air movement to keep you cooler and dryer and HDPE sheet behind the V-Ridge foam keeps the pack smooth against your back. Combined with multiple adjustment points on the shoulders and hips the Sentinel's harness is comfortable and very supportive, appropriate for medium weight loads.
The Sentinel 45L is suitable for those with a back length of 50 to 60cm or thereabouts. Your back length is from your C7 vertebra down your spine to the point level with the top of your iliac crest.


Yesterday afternoon, we were met with the shocking and tragic news that Demi Lovato was being rushed to the hospital in what was believed to be a heroin overdose in her Hollywood Hills home. The pop singer and film/TV actress hasn't shied away from opening up about her struggles with addiction and mental health, recently admitting that she relapsed after years of sobriety. Her battles ultimately lead to yesterday's terrifying trip to the emergency room. Fans and followers everywhere having been praying for Lovato's safe recovery, and today, we have an update on the musician/actress's current condition. As it is being reported, Demi Lovato is "awake" and in "stable" condition after she was treated in a Los Angeles hospital. Admittedly, some information that was released might not be completely accurate.
When the story first broke, it was reported that Demi Lovato was overdosing on heroin. However, according to Fox News, that wasn't actually the case -- although it's unclear what drug caused yesterday's scary incident. Lovato was reportedly unwilling to tell paramedics what drugs caused the overdose, and the pop musician allegedly needed to be revived by the opioid treatment drug Narcan before she was rushed to the hospital. There were no drugs found on the scene, and there were no charges pressed either. When it comes to further details about Lovato's condition, a representative is saying that Demi Lovato and her friends and family are requesting privacy at this difficult time, although they wanted to stress that not every piece of information that came out in a blur yesterday was true.
According to a variety of sources, Kerissa Dunn, Demi Lovato's aunt, was the one who posted that her niece was "awake and responsive" on social media. Prior to yesterday, Lovato was in the midst of preparing for a month of performances in a variety of locations, including Atlantic City, N.J., where the pop singer was expected to perform on Thursday. That concert has officially been cancelled. Demi Lovato was also scheduled to perform concerts in Mexico, Chile, Argentina and Brazil, among other destinations. The status of those upcoming concerts is currently unclear at the time of this reporting.
While Demi Lovato's overdose was shocking to a number of people, TMZ claims that it wasn't a surprise for some people close to the musician. Beyond the release of her new song, "Sober," which contained the confession that she had relapsed, it was sadly evident to them that Lovato had returned to using drugs. The signs were foretelling for weeks, according to one source. And Demi Lovato also reportedly had a big falling out with her sober coach only the month before. But not everyone close to Demi Lovato believes the signs were written on the wall. Many other people were just as surprised and heartbroken to hear the news as we were yesterday, and they say it might relate to Demi Lovato's ability to make it seem like she was healthy and vibrant on her social media.
It was only earlier this year when Demi Lovato updated her fans by telling them she was six years sober. The pop singer has discussed her addictions and battles with mental health in an open and conversational fashion for a number of years, in the hope that she can provide support and use her platforms and celebrity status as a source of inspiration for millions of people who might be dealing with the same troubles she faced. Many of these challenges were chronicled in the recent documentary, Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated, which was released exclusively on YouTube Red. There's no doubt that many fans are wishing her a safe and speedy recovery, as do we. We'll continue to provide you updates on Demi Lovato's health and medical condition when they arrive right here at CinemaBlend.
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Will is an entertainment writer based in Pittsburgh, PA. His writing can also be found in The Playlist, Cut Print Film, We Got This Covered, The Young Folks, Slate and other outlets. He also co-hosts the weekly film/TV podcast Cinemaholics with Jon Negroni and he likes to think he's a professional Garfield enthusiast.
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In computing, a hash table, also known as hash map or dictionary, is a Data structure that implements a [Associative array], a structure that can map keys to values. A hash table uses a Hash function to compute an index, also called a hash code, into an array of buckets or slots, from which the desired value can be found. During lookup, the key is hashed and the resulting hash indicates where the corresponding value is stored.
Ideally, the hash function will assign each key to a unique bucket, but most hash table designs employ an imperfect hash function, which might cause hash collisions where the hash function generates the same index for more than one key. Such collisions are typically accommodated in some way.
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This one-of-a-kind Billie Bonnet is made out of only leftover material and off-cuts. It's made out of dark and bright orange 100% wool. The hems are finished by hand with light blue bias tape. The bonnet is lined with light blue 100% cotton.
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January 2, 2024
As 2024 begins, it's time to take stock of the year that was and look ahead to what the new year might look like. To aid in our prognostications, we've brought together some of our resident product experts and technical evangelists here at Scale Computing to share their insights and offer their forecasts on what trends might shape the edge computing, hyperconverged infrastructure and virtualization solutions for the service provider market in the year ahead.
As the service provider market heads into 2024, a shift is occurring, largely driven by uncertainties around Broadcom/VMware's business direction and pricing strategies. This shift could have profound implications for partners and resellers, who have traditionally relied on VMware as a critical component in their service offerings.
The heart of this transformation lies in the changing approach of VMware, particularly after its acquisition by Broadcom. There's a strategic pivot toward prioritizing top-tier customers, leaving lower-tier customers grappling with increased resell prices. This change isn't just a pricing issue; it's a catalyst for a fundamental re-evaluation of service models across the market.
For managed service providers (MSPs), the increased cost of VMware solutions presents a significant challenge, financially and operationally. These providers aim to create comprehensive offerings that effectively serve their customers' needs. However, MSPs will be compelled to consider alternatives if incorporating VMware solutions becomes financially unviable. Cost concerns and operational issues, such as the recent channel confusion and quote delays stemming from headcount reductions at VMware following the Broadcom acquisition, will drive the need for change. Partners are concerned about losing established contacts at VMware, which could impact their ability to swiftly provide pricing to customers and resolve issues. In response, MSPs might start exploring other options, maintaining their commitment to delivering quality service, regardless of the technology involved.
This trend indicates a market shift, given VMware's extensive usage. Service providers could reassess where and how they run their applications. Many applications, previously tethered to on-premises infrastructure, are viable candidates for cloud migration. This transition is about more than just moving to the cloud; it's about “rightsizing” — ensuring optimum use for on-premises resources for applications that demand low latency and other specific requirements.
Furthermore, this shift acts as a catalyst for service providers to evaluate their on-premises applications. They're now asking critical questions: Does it make sense to continue running certain applications on-premises? Should they refactor and move applications to the cloud? Each application is being scrutinized, with decisions being made based on unique drivers and requirements.
In essence, the uncertainty around VMware's pricing isn't just altering the cost structure for service providers; it's reshaping their operational and strategic landscapes. As 2024 progresses, we can expect to see an acceleration of cloud migration, a diversification of technology solutions, and a strategic re-evaluation of service offerings across the service provider market. We believe that this period of transformation, while challenging, may also present new opportunities for innovation and growth for service providers and their customers.
In a surprising turn of events that shook the mini-PC market, Intel announced the discontinuation of its NUC (Next Unit of Computing) series in the summer of 2023. This decision marked the end of a decade-long era where Intel's NUC series reigned as a powerhouse in the mini-PC market. Interestingly, this move wasn't motivated by a lack of demand. Instead, Intel opted to step back from a segment it no longer deemed central to its core business strategy.
However, the story of the NUC didn't end there. In a strategic pivot, Intel handed over the reins to its trusted partners, granting a non-exclusive license to Asus, enabling that company to continue the legacy of the NUC product line. This license encompassed the production and sale of systems ranging from the 10th- to 13th-gen NUC products, as well as the development of future designs. Since this transition, the small form factor (SFF) market has witnessed a surge in innovation and diversity. Leading players such as HP have introduced compelling new designs, revitalizing the landscape of mini-PCs.
Looking ahead to 2024, we anticipate that some forward-thinking service providers will tap the potential of this market in some unexpected ways. While the focus of the NUC series initially targeted consumer enthusiasts, we believe there's a significant and growing opportunity for NUC-like devices across the edge computing landscape. The retail industry and the remote office/back office (ROBO) markets stand out as prime candidates for the next generation of compact, powerful systems, as they often lack the physical space and IT expertise to manage traditional server racks.
Service providers with experience at the edge will be well-positioned to harness these small yet robust systems to deliver high-efficiency and easy-to-use edge computing solutions. The applications are manifold — from powering point-of-sale systems in retail to managing data-intensive tasks in remote offices. The compact form factor of next-generation NUCs combined with intuitive user experience of modern hyperconverged solutions should whet the appetites of service providers and their customers in the year ahead.
As the service provider market faces an uncertain economic outlook in 2024, they will likely continue to face increasing pressure to find creative ways to grow their business and improve their net margins. This challenge will only be intensified by the ongoing IT labor shortage, compelling service providers to seek out new strategies to maintain, if not improve, their service levels.
One way service providers will likely seek to differentiate themselves is via the adoption of edge-based automation strategies such as zero-touch provisioning and infrastructure as code (IaC), which enables an administrator at a centralized location to remotely deploy, administer and update remote systems. Furthermore, IaC facilitates state-based, idempotent infrastructure management, which is crucial in standardizing large, distributed deployments. Such an approach allows service providers to manage multiple customer networks more efficiently, reducing the need for extensive manual intervention and thus mitigating the impact of the IT labor shortage. By automating routine tasks and simplifying complex processes, service providers can better allocate their scarce human resources to more critical, high-value tasks, thereby optimizing their workforce utilization.
Moreover, MSPs are recognizing the importance of standardizing infrastructure to improve service and support margins. Standardization streamlines operational processes, reduces complexity, and minimizes the chances of error, leading to a more consistent and reliable service offering. This approach not only enhances the quality of service but also drives down costs associated with customized solutions and the time often required for deployment and maintenance.
As 2024 progresses, we can expect to see the adoption of edge computing solutions will play a significant role in this evolution, enabling MSPs to deliver faster, more efficient services that are in closer proximity to the end user. This shift will not only help MSPs in sustaining their growth but also in creating a more resilient and scalable business model that can withstand the challenges of an uncertain economic landscape.
Edge-as-a-service (EaaS) refers to a model by which edge computing capabilities are delivered as a service by vendors to end-user organizations. For MSPs, the ability to provide EaaS represents a unique strategic opportunity to enhance their current service offerings, improve operational efficiency and meet the evolving needs of their customers — especially those who generate significant volumes of data but are unable to process it effectively due to the latency limitations of the public cloud.
This is especially true for the industrial sector, where estimates suggest there will be more than 75 billion IoT devices in use by 2025. Every connected thing, be it an environmental sensor connected to a piece of equipment or a surveillance camera, generates troves of real-time data that needs to be processed and analyzed promptly to make timely decisions. By leveraging EaaS, MSPs can facilitate edge computing solutions that process this data near its source, significantly reducing latency compared with sending this data to an upstream cloud provider.
We believe MSPs are ideally suited to deliver EaaS given their extensive expertise across a broad range of technologies, alongside their established relationships with the vendor ecosystem. Additionally, MSPs' deep understanding of security and compliance ensures that EaaS implementations meet industry standards, a critical aspect given the sensitive nature of data being processed at the edge. Moreover, the ability of MSPs to provide customized service offerings sets them apart in delivering EaaS as they can design tailored solutions specific to the unique demands of various industries, such as health care, manufacturing and retail.
Their experience in providing ongoing support and maintenance should also prove vital for the continuous operation and success of EaaS, encompassing everything from routine monitoring and troubleshooting to more strategic architectural decisions. This comprehensive support, coupled with their commitment to innovation and staying abreast of technological advancements, positions MSPs not just as service providers, but as strategic partners who can help their clients future-proof their operations in the edge computing era.
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Jeff Ready is the CEO and co-founder of Scale Computing. He previously was co-founder and CEO of Corvigo, a Linux-based anti-spam appliance, where he oversaw the company from startup through funding to acquisition. After the acquisition, he served as VP of marketing at Tumbleweed Communications. Prior to Corvigo, Ready was co-founder, COO and VP of marketing at Radiate. He holds a degree in computer science from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.
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A Milwaukee-based tabloid that publishes hundreds of arrest photos every month has been sued for defamation by a woman pictured in the March 2011 issue.
Jamela McLain’s lawsuit, filed in Milwaukee County Circuit Court, claims Jail House Rocs defamed her by printing her photo and name with the label “fugitive.” The lawsuit says she is not a fugitive and has not been recently arrested.
McLain and her attorney have informed publisher Tony Walker about the inaccurate statements and demanded a retraction, which has not been made, according to the complaint, which seeks punitive damages.
Walker said Monday he recalled talking with McLain, who he said was extremely agitated and using curse words, but not to her attorney. He later called back to say a retraction in fact appeared in the April issue of Jail House Rocs.
Walker said he buys arrest photos from nearly every police agency in southeast Wisconsin, and distributes about 8,000 copies of Jail House Rocs a month. It sells for $2 in gas stations and convenience stores. It features 25 mug shots a page under the heading “You Have the Right to Know! Our #1 goal is to keep our communities informed” and a sub-headline, “RECENT ARREST — Look Who Got BUSTED!”
There is only a photo, name and charge. The right column is filled with undated, summaries of crimes that don’t indicate where they took place.
Some pages include photos of area people on the state’s sex offender registry, the Milwaukee Police Department’s Ten Most Wanted, and some summaries from MPD’s cold case unit, plus a page of ridiculous looking mug shots, in color, without names.
Walker, who is not named personally as a defendant in McLain’s lawsuit, said police get lots of tips from people who read his publication. He said in three years, there have only been two official complaints that led to retractions.


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Vehicle2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work Truck 2dr Regular Cab 4WD 8 ft. LB (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
ReviewThe tailgate has about 2 inches near the top on each side where it is gapped and lets in snow, slop and salt. Very poor design. Also, cab leaves little room behind the seats for storage. Front suspension is noisy and causes a flutter when driving. Had it back two times and dealership cannot solve the problem. Appears the front suspension system leaves alot to be desired. Nowhere close to the quality of my 1997 Chevrolet K1500 4x4. Rather disappointed with the quality for a General Motors product. 17 inch tires made by Goodyear are not as smooth as my previous truck 16 inch Dunlop tires. Bench seat was much better since the center seat is too far forward for an adult to sit comfortably.
Best Features4.3l V-6 engine
Worst FeaturesTailgate needs to fit properly; Front suspension needs improvement; Don't use Goodyear 17 inch tires; Add more room in the center seat and more storage behind the seat.
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Long Range Reading Writable Paper RFID Tags
High Frequency (HF) RFID operates at the 13.56 MHz range and typically has a short read range of about 5 inches. However, with specialized readers and larger tags, you can reach almost 3ft. HF RFID tags have less interference issues than UHF so, while their range is limited, they are a good solution for small object tagging on automated lines. High speed reading is also possible which has made HF a good option in healthcare environments where small vials and samples need to be read.
1. Chip: NTAG213
2. Frequency: 13.56MHz
3. User memory : 144 bytes
4. Protocol Standard: ISO 14443A
5. HF Read range:0-5cm (Related to the chip ,antenna and reader)
6. Read/Write Endurance: 100,000 times
7. Operating Temperature : -20°C~85°C
- Material: PVC, Paper
- Dimension: Φ25mm or Customized
- Encode: Yes(Depends on requirement)
- Access control
- Information collection and exchange
- Custom setting
- Business card
What are RFID tags made of?
Generally speaking, RFID tags are essentially made of a chip, an antenna and a support/encasement.
The integrated chip (or IC) can contain several kinds of memory and takes care of all tag’s activities such as modulating and demodulating the signal and other specialized operations. The antenna allows signal transmission. The supports/encasements can be made of a wide variety of materials and take different shapes in order to meet an extremely large range of application requirements.
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The first 3D film shot in outer space. Spectators travel in low Earth orbit around the International Space Station --- the most significant and large-scale space project of the twenty-first century. 16 countries, including Russia, took part in the creation of this unprecedented space laboratory. We have a unique chance to go into outer space without leaving the cozy chair of the Nescafe-IMAX
The film is a spin-off of the famous Fast and the Furious franchise. They did not love each other from the very first glance, but by a fateful combination of circumstances they would have to work together.
The continuation of the legendary Toy History trilogy is now also in 3D. Andy went to college, and famous toys, including cowboy Woody, astronaut Buzz, tyrannosaurus Rex and others, got to baby Bonnie. The girl goes to kindergarten, where she makes herself a new favorite toy called Wilkins.
The Lion King is a long-awaited 3D film based on the famous animated film! The plot tells about the unusual adventures of a lion cub Simba (Donald Glover), the heir to the lord of the savannah Mufasa (James Earl Jones). Treacherously deprived of the throne by the treacherous...
All dragons are tamed, and DreamWorks has set to work on new magical creatures. In collaboration with the Chinese studio Pearl, mastodons of commercial animation released in the fall a touching fairy tale "Abominable 3D" about the friendship of human children with a yeti cub, which has long held the second place at the box office, and now it has released 3D.
Spider Man - Peter Parker (Tom Holland) and his friends go on a summer vacation to Europe. However, the rest of the buddies are unlikely to succeed-Peter will have to help nick fury (Samuel L. Jackson) solve the mystery of the creatures that cause natural disasters and destruction across the continent.
Continuation of the story about how our Pets behave when we are not watching them. The main character Max meets a shepherd Cowboy, who helps him cope with complexes and self-doubt. At the same time, Snowball and his friends are busy rescuing tiger cub Ho from the cruel conditions of the circus. As for Gidget, she has to learn the art of being a cat from Chloe.
Godzilla King of the Monsters 3D - In the new part of the monsters Universe from Warner Bros. and Legendary we are waiting for the return of members of the crypto-Zoological organization "Monarch" and the mighty Godzilla, United in the fight against Motra, Rodan and the three-headed king Gidora.


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Open letter outlines four key issues clients and franchisees would like to see addressed
Daren Moore, group commercial director of TaxAssist Accountants, has written an open letter to chancellor Rishi Sunak requesting he reconsiders key elements of the government’s support and intervention packages.
Following the flurry of recent announcements from the government on new initiatives to support small businesses and the self-employed, the TaxAssist support centre team has been working flat out to offer guidance to its network of accountants and their 76,000 clients.
While many of TaxAssist’s clients will welcome the measures announced so far, large sections of the business community have been overlooked, without the help and funding they need, according to the company, which has a nationwide network of franchisees in the UK.
Daren says: “While we support many of the measures announced to date, we are concerned that large sections of the business community are suffering and that these measures will not provide the help and funding they need.
“We are already seeing our clients under stress and we risk seeing many thousands of small businesses fail without prompt action.”
In his letter, Daren outlined four key issues that TaxAssist’s clients and its franchisees would like to see urgently addressed, including:
• Sole/small company directors and their ineligibility to be furloughed under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
• The proposal to look at three years for averaging purposes, leaving those who commenced trading since April 5, 2019 financially stranded.
• The unfairness of the £50,000 trading profit threshold.
• The need for emergency funding to speed up the flow of money.
“As a proud and ethical franchisor, we will take every available opportunity to use our voice to highlight the needs and concerns of our core clients - small businesses - the lifeblood of the UK economy,” Daren says.
“In these difficult times, we need to support and protect them in any way we can, now, to ensure that the sector remains intact and fully functioning when the recovery does come.”
A copy of the letter that was sent to Rishi Sunak can be viewed here.


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Biafra: Clampdown On Dissenting Voices Over Nnamdi Kanu Another Crying Blunder By President Buhari
I have found it absolutely necessary again to write in the course of the ongoing high-handedness in a shameless display by the Buhari-led Federal Government. Only today it made news headlines that the convener of Concerned Nigeria group, Deji Adeyanju, has been arrested by Nigeria's security forces over the protest against the planned secret trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the illegally detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
For starters, while I join forces with the barrage of voices calling for his unconditional release, I condemn in the strongest terms the highhandedness being exhibited by the Abuja regime to crush every dissenting voice either by force of arms as we have witnessed recently or by a caprice which sees our common patrimony as their grandfathers' inheritance.
Events playing out marvellously today depicts a nation and a people at the crossroads with little or no hope at the mercy of grandees while the judiciary which is the hope of the common man has been hijacked to do the bidding of a Machiavelli who bestrides the Nigerian political world like a colossus while we thrive in dirt and dirty surroundings.
Nnamdi Kanu to the best of my knowledge having studied the obviously sad situation was driven by a compelling need to address the crying and monumental injustice being done not only to the Igbos but to all other ethnic nationalities in the South-East and Nigeria's Deep South states (South-South). To feign ignorance of this by the northern overlords certainly, amounts to nothing but postponing the evil day.
There is absolutely nothing that can stop the ongoing agitation for the emergence of the sovereign state of Biafra under the existing circumstances if what led to this agitation is not squarely addressed. The more the IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu is being held, the more every dissenting voice is crushed, the more the agitation grows and the more the international community is aware of what is happening in Africa's most populous nation in the south of the Sahara.
Every man is born free and, therefore, equal in rights and dignity. Kanu has not done anything wrong after all for calling for self-determination amid a wave of injustice being done to a people and a nation. Hence taking him into custody remains the worst blunder that could be done in any civilised society. There is no denying the fact that it is a part of his inalienable rights to protest against any perceived injustice.
To compound that crying blunder, Deji Adeyanju, was again today swooped upon by Buhari's secret agents. Into what dangers would this highhandedness plunge Nigeria by a country that is supposedly practising a constitutional democracy, if one may ask.
Nigeria never had it so bad when the last government under former President Jonathan ruled over Nigeria but today there is denying the fact that there is a gross abuse of Human Rights as orders by courts of competent jurisdiction are thrown into the trash can while the whims and caprices of certain overlords hold sway in a Machiavelli fashion, this I dare say breaks my spirit a great deal because it could be you tomorrow, you really never can tell.
Buhari must do the needful by urgently ordering the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra and urgently address the issues that make us differ.
*Iyoha John Darlington, a social activist, political analyst and public commentator on national and global issues wrote from Turin, Italy.

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President Trump is facing a lot of attacks from the left and their globalist leaders, who are spreading fake stories saying Trump is a neo-Nazi supporter. But in fact, they are hiding and covering up for Obama who worked together with neo-Nazis and paid them millions of taxpayer dollars. This new report it uncovers the whole truth.
2010 in Ukraine was elected a president who Obama administration saw as “pro-Putin.” But the truth is then president Viktor Yanukovych believed that an alliance with Russia would be the best thing for Ukraine at that time. Ukraine is a poor country and it depends on Russia as a trade partner.
Anyhow, Russian President Putin is against NATO, and the globalist saw that as a threat. So, Obama administration created a plan to take down Yanukovych by using neo-Nazis. He also used the CIA, the State Department, and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton accomplish his mission.
Clinton secretly gave authority to Victoria Nuland to handle the “Ukraine issue.” November 2013, the plan started to take place and the leaders were the neo-Nazi group named Svoboda Party, led by John McCain and Joe Biden’s good friend, Oleh Tyahnybok.
Joe Biden warmly greeting neo-Nazi Tyahnybok pic.twitter.com/MStz91FO6D
— Stephen McIntyre (@ClimateAudit) August 13, 2017
John McCain with the Leader of the Neo-Nazo Svodoada Party, Oleh Tyahnybok.
— Alan (@AFK_10) August 16, 2017
“In 2014, the Obama administration stood with Ukrainian Neo-Nazis against the encroaching presence of Russian troops and sympathizers alike. The Ukrainian resistance to Russian pressure now looks eerily similar to the Neo-Nazi groups stirring up trouble in Charlottesville, VA over the weekend. And, according to the New York Times, the Neo-Nazis in Ukraine have been supplying nuclear rocket motors to North Korea,” reported Jack Burns.
In one phone conversation from 2014, Victoria Nuland and US Ambassador to Ukraine Geo Pyatt were caught deciding who will “be in the government,” actually who will run Ukraine. Nuland said “F*ck the EU!” And another evidence shows Nuland acknowledging that U.S. paid “five billion dollars” to take down the president.
Victoria Nuland, after three trips to Ukraine in a month and a half, explained that in the last two decades U.S. spent over five billion dollars to overthrow Ukraine. Nuland is in a video admitting to all this.
All this emerges in a time when President Trump is being presented as a neo-Nazi supporter, and the worst thing is Obama publicly attacking him, acting like he is the better man. Every day new evidence surface proving how corrupted Obama was and how much damage he caused not only to the American people but to the rest of the world. He is responsible for many deaths, and jet blames President Trump for things he never did.
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As a career diplomat with a lifetime of international experiences, I’m proud to be part of the global network at Cultural Vistas, an organization dedicated to enriching minds, advancing global skills, building careers, and connecting lives through international exchange.
I joined my friend Jennifer Clinton, President/CEO this week to lead a virtual book club discussion of 10 Lessons for a Post-Pandemic World, the latest book from Fareed Zakaria, CNN Worldwide host and best-selling author.
Earlier this year, Zakaria delivered a keynote address on closing the gap in global leadership at the Cultural Vistas Virtual Awards Benefit.
“The path can be complicated,“ Zakaria said when discussing the future of our global society. “What Cultural Vistas is doing is to remind people is that there’s a world out there, that it is rich and diverse, that it requires an enormous amount of energy and attention and in doing this, what you are doing is strengthening the ultimate goals.”
His book outlines events in our recent history that demonstrate significant asymmetric influences. From 9/11 attacks carried out by a handful of individuals to the financial crisis of 2008 sparked by mortgage derivatives to the coronavirus pandemic transmitted by bats, asymmetric influences can have vast negative consequences. On the other hand, we believe that international exchanges have positive asymmetric impacts. Exchanges open peoples’ eyes to other societies, but far more from that, exchanges open the eyes of the participants to a world context, and provide them a new self confidence in their ability to effectively change the world. That’s why exchanges matter, they have an asymmetric impact.
Beyond this, the book and our discussion explored the growing role of artificial intelligence and digital connections on our collective futures. In this regard, despite early skepticism of virtual exchanges, I’ve recently witnessed success in technology bridging the gap during times when travel has not been possible. The organizations involved have found ways to make virtual exchanges an adequate instrument to carry out their role. It’s clear that exchanges in the future will contain virtual elements and we should be thinking broadly about ways to meld virtual and in person exchanges.
Zakaria notes in his book the rapidly expanding role of artificial intelligence all around us. There are risks as well as opportunities, but we are just beginning to grapple with the potential of AI. It is coming at us very quickly and it would be worthwhile to explore how the exchange world is already impacted by AI, and how it can exploit AI as a an effective instrument in managing exchanges and making them more meaningful.
After a bit of general discussion, the book club group broke into four sessions and explored four different chapters in the Zakaria book. Below are a few of the takeaways from those discussions.
Lesson Four: People Need to Listen to the Experts, The Experts Need to Listen to the People
We are not listening to one another because of the political divides facing our country and the world. This chapter highlighted the many divides between the experts and global citizens as distrust in institutions and misinformation campaigns have run rampant in a time of deep crisis.
We see a need to help build relationships and trust to foster understanding between different points of view. Cultural Vistas is a bridge builder and should have a role to play in bringing divided groups together domestically. By using the fundamentals of international exchange on a local level we can build people to people relationships and facilitate understanding within our own country so that we don’t continue on a path where people are rejecting expert advice at their own peril.
Lesson Five: Life is Digital
All of us have experienced first-hand lesson five of Zakaria’s book – life is digital. In this chapter, Zakaria breaks down the shifts that have occurred in the arena of connectivity. By 2018 the majority of the world was “connected,” but it took the global pandemic to obliterate the last remaining obstacle to a digital future: people’s attitudes. In the past few months the shift to remote work and telemedicine has been seismic. Artificial intelligence is also becoming increasingly present in many aspects of our lives., In short, the movement to digital life is broad, fast and real – and can enhance our lives if we let it.
For Cultural Vistas, this lesson is a reminder that our new virtual approach to international exchanges will be a path forward for the foreseeable future. While virtual activities can never replace the power of in-person exchanges, technology exists to connect cultures more than ever before and we should seek to leverage the new resources made available by the creativity of our pandemic era.
On the other hand, the digital space is an area where the chasm of inequality has widened. Many communities we seek to serve may not have the same access to technology that we do. We must be mindful of this inequality and work to build bridges in the work we do by planning for gaps in technology that we can play a role in addressing.
Lesson Seven: Inequality Will Get Worse
Zakaria reminds us in his book that we have made great strides globally to eradicate extreme poverty and that while the economic effects of COVID-19 will see some of that slide back, we know that we have the tools to continue to reduce the number of people living in poverty. However, the inequality that results from access to healthcare and quality of healthcare will continue to grow and the most glaring inequality will result between the healthy and the ill.
This group discussed how healthcare is increasingly becoming local from the environment in which you live, to the availability of medical facilities and care, and even to attitudes on health. Local communities benefit by coming together to take care of their members and this benefits the rich and the poor, the healthy and the sick. Cultural Vistas might utilize its network help build more welcoming and resilient communities with a focus on health around the world. Previously, Cultural Vistas administered a transatlantic exchange on building Welcoming Communities and through this network and these principles, we have the tools to build on this model and expand it across the globe. Virtual platforms allow us to conduct exchanges between experts, community leaders, and their constituents, connecting them to counterparts around the world to learn from each other and to be more inclusive in our approach to community health.
Lesson Nine: The World is Becoming More Bipolar
Our world is becoming increasingly bipolar with the United States and China as the two major powers. These two countries will be the world’s superpowers for at least the next 50 years. We in the United States need new language and strategies to navigate this political reality beyond relying on the metaphor of a “new Cold War.”
For Cultural Vistas, this lesson can translate to an increasing need to understand more about China. As an organization we can explore how we can better relate to China by embarking on a modest market study on how to expand our work related to this vast country that is often deeply misunderstood. Leaning into our network of alumni in China and the large number of Americans who have taught English in China over the past several decades can serve as a starting point for us to gather more insight into each other’s political and cultural contexts.
A full recap of our Cultural Vistas Book Club Discussion can be found on YouTube.


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Learn how to make the best Sourdough Croissants with this detailed recipe. These sourdough croissants are flaky, buttery, and rewarding to make. You won’t believe you’re able to make homemade sourdough croissants this good.
- Prep Time2
- Cook Time23
- Total Time2 23
1 Baking Scale
1 Stand Mixer, recommended
1 Rolling Pin
1 Pastry wheel, can also use a pizza cutter or sharp knife
1 Pastry Brush
2 Half Sheet Pans
1 Brød and Taylor Folding Proofer, optional but helpful
- 60 grams Sourdough Starter
- 60 grams Bread Flour
- 60 grams Water
Croissant Dough (Détrempe)
- 540 grams Bread Flour
- 50 grams Granulated Sugar
- 12 grams Sea Salt
- Levain, see above
- 150 grams Whole Milk, room temperature
- 150 grams Water, room temperature
- 43 grams Unsalted Butter, 3 TBS, cubed, room temperature
Butter Block (Beurrage)
- 340 grams High-fat European-style Unsalted Butter, 3 sticks; Kerrygold and Plugra are popular brands.
- 1 Egg Yolk
- 2 tsp Whole Milk
- Mix the sourdough starter, bread flour, and water in an empty jar. Cover and set in a warm location for about five hours until doubled in size, ripe, and bubbly.
- 60 grams Sourdough Starter, 60 grams Bread Flour, 60 grams Water
Make the Détrempe (Croissant Dough):
- Once the levain is ripe, make the croissant dough. Add the bread flour, granulated sugar, sea salt, all of the levain, whole milk, and water to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough attachment.
- Start mixing on low and gradually increase the speed to medium to bring the dough together into a shaggy mass. Cover with a towel and rest the dough for 10 minutes to relax the gluten.
- Continue mixing on medium for about 5 minutes until the dough starts to clear the sides of the bowl. With the mixer running, add the small cubes of butterone at a time until each one is fully incorporated. Continue mixing for 5-7 minutes until the dough is tacky, not sticky.
- 540 grams Bread Flour, 50 grams Granulated Sugar, 12 grams Sea Salt, Levain, 150 grams Whole Milk, 150 grams Water, 43 grams Unsalted Butter
- Transfer the dough to a bowl, cover, and place in a warm location to proof for about 5 hours or until the dough doubles in size.
Make the Beurrage (Butter Block):
- While the dough is proofing, make the butter block. Place the three sticks of butter side-by-side on a large piece of parchment paper. Loosely wrap the butter in the parchment paper on all sides like a present and flip it over. Size the parchment into an 8″ (20cm) square, larger than the sticks of butter.
- Smash the butter with a rolling pin. Then, flatten it into the corners of the parchment paper. If any parchment tears, replace it to prevent leaking.
- It’s important that the butter is rolled out evenly and as perfect of an 8″ square as it can be.
- Transfer the butter block to the refrigerator.
- 340 grams High-fat European-style Unsalted Butter
- Once the dough has doubled in size, place the covered dough into the refrigerator to proof overnight, 8-12 hours, and up to two days.
Seal the Butter Block:
- Remove the cold dough from the refrigerator and transfer it to a lightly floured surface. Roll it into an 11” square (28cm).
- Unwrap one side of the cold butter block and place it butter-side down onto the dough in a diamond shape. If the dough is not larger than the butter block at the points, roll the dough out more. Carefully peel off the parchment paper.
- Wrap the butter block with the corners of the dough and pinch the dough together to completely encase the butter block.
First Turn, and Repeat Two More Times:
- Lightly flour the work surface and the dough. Rotate the dough 45º so it’s a square in front of you. Use a rolling pin to roll out the dough into a long rectangle about twice the width of the dough, or about 22” long (56cm).
- As you roll, apply even pressure, so the butter is spread uniformly, and dust the top and bottom of the dough with more flour if there’s any sticking. Try to keep the edges and corners straight as you roll out the dough. Trim any rounded edges if necessary.
- Now, fold the dough like a letter. Imagine the dough is divided into thirds and fold the top third of the dough down two-thirds of the way. Then, fold the bottom third up and over. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour.
- After an hour, let the dough rest at room temperature for five minutes. Unwrap the dough, rotate 90º and repeat this simple fold again. Repeat one more time for a total of three simple turns.
- After the last turn, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or for up to a day.
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Remove the dough from the refrigerator and place it on a floured surface to rest for five minutes.
- Use a rolling pin to roll the dough out into a large rectangle, with dimensions of about 17.5″x12″(45x30cm). At this point, the dough will be challenging to roll out and will spring back some. If the dough warms at all, chill for 10 minutes. Trim any rounded edges or corners.
- Use the pastry cutter to make five equally spaced small marks about 3.5″ (9cm) apart on one long side of the dough. Make another five marks on the other long side of the dough spaced halfway in between the marks on the bottom.
- Use a ruler or straight edge to connect the marks and cut straight lines to form isosceles triangles. You will get 9 equal-sized triangles and two slightly smaller ones on the end (I shape and bake these to make mini croissants). Separate the triangles.
- To shape, gently stretch and tug the corners of the wide end out and roll up the croissant snugly.
- Transfer the shaped croissants to the two baking sheets with the small tips on the bottom of the croissant. Gently tap the tops so the croissants do not topple over while they proof.
- Cover the croissants on the baking sheet with plastic wrap and place them in a warm and humid location for the final proof.
- Proof the croissants in the oven with the light turned on with the baking sheets on the upper and lower third racks. If the air is dry, place a couple of mugs with boiling water on the bottom of the oven to create a humid environment.
- The ideal temperature range for proofing croissants is 75-80ºF(24-27ºC). If warmer, the butter layers will melt. I keep a digital thermometer on a baking sheet to watch the temperature and switch the racks periodically if they’re close to the lightbulb so they don’t get too warm.
- At 78ºF, the final proof takes about 12-14 hours. Don’t rush this long process! The croissants are proofed when they’ve doubled in size, look full of air, wobble if you shake the pan, and visible layers are separating. They should look swollen and on the verge of collapse.
- When the croissants are fully proofed, gently remove them from the oven and preheat the oven to 425ºF(218ºC) for 30 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolk and two teaspoons of whole milk to make an egg wash. Carefully paint the tops of the croissants with the egg wash, trying not to have it drip on the sides where there are visible layers.
- When the oven is fully preheated, transfer the two baking sheets to the oven and immediately turn down the temperature to 400ºF(204ºC). The croissants benefit from the initial quick burst of heat.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Rotate and switch the pans. Then, bake another 10-15 minutes or until the tops are shiny and dark brown.
- Remove the baking sheets and cool them on wire racks.
- Enjoy your incredibly flaky sourdough croissants!
- 1 Egg Yolk, 2 tsp Whole Milk
- I highly recommend viewing my guide above for more detailed instructions, including photos of each recipe step.
- View the sample schedule to bake croissants on a Sunday morning. It’s easy to adjust timings to fit your own schedule.

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