The US Senate has approved the new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, aimed at levelling arms between the US and Russia.
US Defense Secretary Robert M Gates stated earlier that the treaty will enhance stability with lower numbers of nuclear weapons while providing an inspection regime, including on-site access to Russian missile silos.
The treaty allows the countries to conduct about 18 short-notice, on-site inspections annually.
It also allows ten ‘Type 1’ inspections, focusing on intercontinental ballistic missiles, submarines and bombers, and up to eight ‘Type 2’ inspections, covering storage sites and test ranges.
The treaty covers data exchanges on technical characteristics, locations and distribution of weapons, and the reporting of any changes in the status of strategic systems by timely notifications and biannual reports.
The treaty mandates that 35 Russian and 17 US facilities are subject to inspections with each side required to give 32hr notice before a short-notice inspection, during normal working hours.
The previous treaty between Russia and the US ended a year ago.


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"The action of the protesters breaking police barriers and indulging in violence is undemocratic and deeply condemnable," the minister said in an official statement.
The protesters were mostly workers dismissed by Maruti Udyog following the recent violence at Manesar earlier this year, he said on the agitation held yesterday.
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Some years seem longer than others, especially when you are going through a bad phase in life like being stuck at home because a pandemic is wreaking havoc all around, but the longest year officially on record was 1972. It was a longer than average year. two full seconds. Two additional leap seconds were added on 30 June and again on 31 December of the same year.
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What are leap seconds?
From time to time, leap seconds are added to clocks to accurately reflect solar time as observed on Earth. This is due to the fact that the rotation around the Earth’s axis and its revolution around the Sun is inaccurate and varies from year to year.
Earth’s rotation is slowing down, which throws the clocks on Earth out of sync. On average, an Earth day is about 0.002 seconds longer than 24 hours. This difference, however small, adds up and adds up to a second in about 1.5 years. To keep the clocks synchronized with the actual solar day, we need to add an extra second every few years.
“By adding an extra second to the time calculation, we effectively pause our clocks for that second to have a chance to catch up with the Earth,” explains timeanddate.com.
On average, a leap second is inserted every 21 months, but because the Earth’s rotation speed varies in response to climatic and geological events, leap seconds are irregularly spaced and unpredictable. Every year, the International Earth Rotation and Reference System Service decides whether to combine them. If the international body responsible for maintaining global time and reference frame standards determines that a leap second is due, one is added to either 30 June or 31 December. 1972, the year the system was introduced, was the only year that two leap seconds were added. To date, 27 leap seconds have been implemented, most recently on December 31, 2016.
Why is the Earth slowing down?
The main reason for the slowing down of the Earth’s rotation is the tides that the Earth has been playing with the Moon. By creating a slight bulge in the direction of the Moon’s pull, the Moon’s mass is sufficiently large to change the shape of Earth. However, the bulge does not occur directly under the Moon, as the solid Earth has a delayed reaction due to tidal energy dissipation. This causes the Earth to rotate as well as pull the bulge, creating a torque that affects both the Moon and the Earth. In the case of the Moon, this propels the natural satellite into a higher orbit away from Earth, while in the case of the Earth, it loses rotational energy and slows down.
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Scientists have attempted to look back in time and measure how long the day was in ancient times. One group of researchers estimated that 1.4 billion years ago a day was just 18.7 hours. At that time, the Moon was also about 27,000 miles from Earth compared to now. By 3.5 billion years ago, the day had lengthened to about 21 hours. The Earth maintained this length for most of the Precambrian period, until about 700 million years ago, when the Earth began to slow down again.
A simulated history of the length of Earth’s day. by graph benkbartlett/wikimedia commons
Tidal acceleration alone lengthens the day by 2.3 milliseconds per century. But there are other contributing factors such as the relative motion between the Earth’s crust and the molten core that creates a disturbance within the Earth, which changes the Earth’s moment of inertia, affecting the rate of rotation due to conservation of angular momentum. does. Large-scale geologic events such as earthquakes and post-glacial rebound, driven by past ice, also alter the distribution of the Earth’s mass, thus affecting the Earth’s moment of inertia and hence its rotation. . Some man-made structures can also affect the Earth’s rotation. For example, NASA scientists calculated that the water stored at the Three Gorges Dam increased the length of Earth’s day by 0.06 microseconds due to a change in mass.
future of leap seconds
Several international bodies have proposed eliminating leap seconds because it causes problems. Many computer systems fail because the software is unable to handle the extra seconds. The parent body for 11 stock exchanges, including the Intercontinental Exchange, 7 clearing houses and the New York Stock Exchange, broke down for an hour when a leap second was added on June 30, 2015. In the same year, several network failures occurred in the router. The world caused outages in major services like Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Netflix and Amazon.
Those who oppose leap seconds suggest separating International Atomic Time (TAI) and Global Positioning System (GPS) time from Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) used by computer systems. For example, computers can always take TAI and convert it to human-readable UTC or local civil time whenever necessary without converting UTC to atomic time.
Others object that adding leap seconds is not necessary because the difference between solar time and atomic time is too small to be noticeable.
“According to my predictions, which will only be true if the Earth’s rotation is remarkably predictable, it will take more than 700 years before the clock starts saying 11:30, when it will be at 12:00,” said chief scientist for the time. Demetrios Matskis says. Services at the US Naval Observatory.
This gives us plenty of time to prepare for some other way of keeping the world’s clocks and computers in sync with Earth’s rotation.
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As Grounds Manager for the central Streatham Estate, Sam Primrose isn’t a stranger to a challenge, however, on June the 28th she will be entering her biggest challenge to date.
She will be swimming, cycling and running in the Ironman 70.3 Exmoor. A total of 70.3 miles (that’s a 1.2 mile swim, a 56 mile bike ride and a 13.1 mile run) to be completed in one day!
She is raising money for Scope, helping disabled people have the same opportunities as everyone else.
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There are four releases scheduled for Thurday 26th January (Australia Day: a holiday that most Australians take ridiculously seriously, but one I don't care for) - J. Edgar, Underworld Awakening, A Few Best Men and Weekend. The latter is one of the best films I have seen recently, but overall (mostly due to the negative responses to Eastwood's latest film), I am expecting this to be pretty weak lineup. Luckily, great films like Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, The Descendants, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, The Muppets, Hugo and Young Adult are still playing in cinemas - plenty to check out. Here is a quick overview of this week's releases:
J. Edgar - Clint Eastwood's new film explores the public and private life of one of the most powerful, controversial and enigmatic figures of the 20th Century. As the face of law enforcement in America for almost fifty years, J. Edgar Hoover (Leonardo DiCaprio) was feared and admired, reviled and revered. But behind closed doors, he held secrets that would have destroyed his image, his career and his life. DiCaprio, I believe, gives an excellent performance (and at the time of writing, is an Oscar candidate, and on revision missing out on a nomination) but the consensus is that the film is a mess with it's through-narrative, distracts with poor make-up and is generally mediocre.
Underworld Awakening - Kate Beckinsale, star of the first two films, returns in her lead role as the vampire warriorness Selene, who escapes imprisonment to find herself in a world where humans have discovered the existence of both Vampire and Lycan clans, and are conducting an all-out war to eradicate both immortal species.
A Few Best Men - A 2011 Australian comedy written by Dean Craig (Death at a Funeral) and directed by Stephan Elliot (The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert). While on holiday, David (Xavier Samuel) and Mia (Laura Brent) meet and fall in love. By the end of the week, David proposes to Mia and they will be married within a few days. David travels back to England and rounds up his three best friends, and they trek to Australia for the wedding. I haven't heard much feedback. Judging by the trailer, it might have its moments.
Weekend - Weekend follows Russell (Tom Cullen, Best Actor winner at Nashville), who, after randomly picking up Glen (Chris New), an artist, at a nightclub on a Friday night, unexpectedly spends most of the next 48 hours with him in bedrooms and bars, telling stories and having sex, while developing a connection that will resonate throughout their lives. This affecting and naturalistic romance is beautifully realised, earning comparisons to Richard Linklaters Before Sunrise in its exploration of how two people can come together only briefly, yet impact each other in a profound way.
Weekly Recommendation: Weekend is worth a look, if you can track it down. Fans of Clint Eastwood, DiCaprio or those history buffs interested in a portrayal of Hoover's life will be attracted to J. Edgar, and it might not be as bad as many have claimed. I'll be checking it out.

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Aston Martin initially fabricated the Adrian Newey-planned Valkyrie for the new Le Mans 24 Hours Hypercar class as a manufacturing plant program, close by a restricted street vehicle variant.
Be that as it may, not long after a consortium around Lawrence Stroll purchased portions of the striving British maker, the Hypercar program was retired to move center around Formula 1, with Stroll’s Racing Point group rebranded Aston Martin Racing for 2021.
Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro: what’s going on here?
The new machine depends on improvement work for the now-deserted designs to foster a Le Mans Hypercar hustling rendition of the Valkyrie that was created by Aston, Red Bull Advanced Technologies and designing firm Multimatic. The first examination brought about an idea vehicle displayed at the 2018 Geneva show, which Aston portrayed as a streamlined track rendition of the street vehicle.
The Valkyrie AMR Pro is an improvement of that idea, and in light of the fact that it doesn’t have to meet motorsport guidelines, Aston says it has had the option to go further in a few regions. The firm cases that the capacities of the new machine ‘far surpass’ the first idea.
The Valkyrie AMR Pro is fueled by a similar normally suctioned 6.5-liter Cosworth V12 motor as seen out and about legitimate Valkyrie, yet with changes to remain consistent with its solitary capacity; to perform on the circuit with positively no limitations! While the specific force yield figures are presently obscure, the V12 motor fires up to 11,000rpm and is relied upon to convey much a bigger number of rushes than the street lawful Valkyrie. The specific exhibition details are booked to be delivered in the not so distant future.
The Valkyrie AMR Pro likewise sheds a few kilos by losing the Rimac-sourced mixture framework, and expansion of lightweight components, for example, carbonfibre bodywork, carbon suspension wishbones, Perspex windscreen and windows.
Forty vehicles will be created, all left-hand drive, with conveys starting in the last quarter of this current year. Purchasers will be welcome to an uncommon track-day experience occasion.
Creation is because of start without further ado and the last testing program for the hypercar will include Aston Martin’s flow F1 drivers, Lance Stroll and Sebastian Vettel.


Former PM argues a lot of the measures needed to deliver net zero will help curb energy bills, as COP26 President Alok Sharma warns ditching climate action would put UK on a 'road to nowhere'
Former PM uses Sam Barker Memorial Lecture to call on Tory colleagues sceptical of the case for decarbonisation to recognise the huge economic and environmental opportunities on offer
Former Prime Minister set to take become chair at influential sustainable business group, succeeding former Labour MP Joan Walley
Former Foreign Secretary will be under pressure to deliver a raft of net zero and green Brexit policies in the coming weeks
Current rate of decarbonisation far too slow to hit 2050 net zero emissions target, Corbyn tells May in heated PMQs exchange
EU secures qualified success at G20 Summit, as final communique reiterates G19's commitment to the Paris Agreement
BREAKING: Days before leaving office, Theresa May moves to secure climate legacy by amending legislation to deliver historic and world-leading net zero emissions target
Theresa May will push back against cost warnings and bring in net zero emissions goal before her successor takes over in Downing Street, reports suggest
The US President will meet with Theresa May and businesses in the UK this week - but will they really be bold enough to raise their concerns about US climate policy?


Reading: How To Wear Sportswear in 2016
How To Wear Sportswear in 2016
You don’t have to follow fashion to know that sportswear has infiltrated menswear for the better part of the past half-decade. It was not too long ago that most of us still had a set of clothes for our nine to five work week, and a separate that was only reserved and worn on the weekend. In 2016, all those rigid unwritten menswear rules don’t apply.
Sportswear has been straight up dominant the past few seasons. It’s kicked Americana to the curb, knocked out workwear, and ready to reign over our wardrobes for years to come. Most of us went all out, swapping blazers and hard bottom shoes for functional tech tights and performance sneakers. Even when (truth be told) we aren’t doing any physical activity whatsoever. For those that are less interested in dressing like Don Draper giving a presentation and more into fusing traditional tailoring pieces with sports inspired staples there is a “right” and a “wrong” way to play the game. Here are some helpful tips on how to maximize your style when you’re trying to channel your inner athlete.
Limit your sportswear pieces to one to two per outfit.
The most common mistake when it comes to incorporating sports apparel is the need to sprint full speed. Please don’t come decked out in head-to-toe in functional tights and sweat wicking t-shirts. Unless part of your strategy is to be ready to hop in a hot yoga class at a moment’s notice. Limiting sportswear to one or two pieces per outfit is a good indicator that you’re not heading out of bounds. A pair of slim sweats with a chunky cardigan, that’s a solid hit. A hoodie underneath a motorcycle jacket with some toned down sneakers? That’s a home run.
Mix tailoring with sportswear
Blending tailoring with athletic pieces is one move that will elevate your style game to new heights. Wearing a windbreaker as a inbetween layer under your suit jacket, or a slim pair of sweats with a unconstructed sportcoat are examples of incorporating traditional tailoring alongside sportswear. Merging styles that are on the opposite ends of the style spectrum might get the occasional stare at first. But those giving you the stank eye will be the ones taking cues from how your meshing the two together with such ease.
Only go full out sportswear when you’re active
There is a time and place for when you want to dress like your favorite professional athlete and that is when you are actually active. In 2016, what you look like when you’re lifting heavy weights, playing beer league hockey, or a pickup basketball game matters. So go ahead and bring out all the stops. Want to feel like Lebron? Put that headband on. Compression tights? Why not? Spend those extra dollars on those performance-based Air Jordans. It all comes down to the look good feel good play. When you put your best foot forward even when you’re not trying to impress anybody, you’re bound to feel better about yourself. And when you feel better about yourself you’re more inclined to kick ass in whatever sport you’re trying to dominate in.
Look for sportswear inspired pieces
If you’re still lukewarm about making the leap a semi-pro athlete, there is still some hope for you. Sportswear these days is not limited to basketball jerseys and shorts. Many designers have taken inspiration from some of our favorite sports teams uniforms and presented them in toned down versions. That means there are no big gaudy logos or embellishments. SO there is no worry that you’ll be looking like a bandwagon jumper.


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We knew with each announcement of Legion that Blizzard were grasping at straws pulling in their greatest hits in an attempt to get WoW back to where it used to be.
Legion appears to be doing that with the potential to rival Warcraft’s best expansion, and I don’t say that lightly. Sure, every expansion comes along and impresses you with new content, but when I’ve enjoyed almost every aspect of it (bar moments of pure incompetence), I’ve got to put my hands up and say this is by far better than the past three expansions at least. Legion gives World of Warcraft a fresh coat of paint using the games’ greatest hits.
In World of Warcraft: Legion the Legion have returned – go figure. To help combat the newest threat of total invasion, the heroes of Azeroth have moved to The Broken Isles to gather the five pillars of creation – our main hope to help defeat the Legion. Though The Broken Isles is very hilly, making travelling around without flying mounts more of a pain than it should be, it’s the best world design I’ve seen in WoW for a very long time, and it needs to be as you’re expected to come back to these zones almost on a daily basis. Bringing back the Fel aesthetic from The Burning Crusade also allows the design team to once again create visually appealing gear – just look at the upcoming tier sets.
Levelling to the new max level of 110 was the most relaxing levelling experience I’ve had in WoW since Wrath of the Lich King; it’s so much more engaging to the point where you look down surprised you’ve acquired half a level. I wasn’t necessarily trying to level quickly, but the content was making me. There was never a moment of “oh I’ve only done four bars of this level… urgh“, and trust me, that happened a lot across Cataclysm, Mists of Pandaria, and Warlords of Draenor. The pacing of the levelling is consistent throughout; in previous expansions the last two or three levels felt like they took an age, but experience required per level only goes up about 6,000 per level – about half a quest of experience. Legion’s 100-110 feels quicker than Pandaria‘s or Draenor‘s horrible levelling slog that made levelling an alternative character a gruelling experience to even think about doing.
Benefiting from the pacing is how zones now scale from 100-110; you could level in a zone for 109-110 that another player is doing for 100-101, and there’s really no disparity in the experience either of you are getting. Through a map in your class hall you choose which zone you start in, and then move onto any of the rest once you’ve completed that zone. When levelling two of my alts I chose one to start in what I felt is the worst zone to get it out of the way, and started the other in a zone that I didn’t finish on my first 110. All four of the levelling zones are enjoyable, though I personally don’t like Stormheim as much as the others – it’s extremely hilly, and although you get a grappling hook it can be a bit of a pain to figure out how to get to certain areas. It took me a very long time to get another max level for Draenor, but in Legion I already have another 110 with another character at 108, and I’m still enjoying the levelling experience even though I’m doing it again so soon.
Legion introduces class halls, which are locations across World of Warcraft where certain classes hang out. “Oh, you don’t want to go that way, that’s where the Rogues hang out”. As a Mage, my class hall is kind of shoved into the bottom corner of Dalaran somewhere, but I can teleport there from wherever I am. Others can take portals from Dalaran that take them to their class hall – the Maelstrom or The Twisting Nether for example. To keep you coming back to your class hall is your class campaign and the acquisition of plenty of Artifact Power hidden throughout The Broken Isles. Artifact weapons are a new type of equipment that is specific to every spec in the game, and Artifact Power essentially levels up your Artifact weapon. The Artifacts are all important to that class; some are again the greatest hits of WoW weapons like Ashbringer for example, others have had stories written specifically for Legion. Some Artifacts are more interesting than others; I’ve mained a Shaman for as long as I can remember with a couple of stop gaps for other characters, but the Artifacts completely turned me off Shaman so I’ve been maining a fire Mage. All three of the Shaman’s Artifacts are pretty underwhelming and each have a generic cooldown as their ability; other Artifacts have much cooler abilities – Warlocks can open portals that appear to shoot shadow bolts from another dimension, and fire Mages can launch fire phoenixes at enemies – take that Dumbledore.
There are unfortunately some Garrison mechanics that have made their way to the class hall. Missions are still a thing: you recruit people from your class to go out and do missions for you. There are work orders again, but instead of making professions null and void they allow you to get extra temporary followers that can do three missions before expiring. Again like Draenor there’s a resource which this time is Order Resources; the rate of acquisition while levelling is generous judging by how much you need to use it for various odds and ends in the class hall, however at max level unless you want to do tons of world quests the resources can start to run dry. I don’t think Legion will end up turning into logging in, sending followers on missions, and then logging off again like Draenor did – you can only have five followers, and the missions aren’t as integral to the experience as they were before.
The start of end game is really daunting as you seem to be bombarded with quests. The main aspect that appears are world quests – a fresh coat on and sneaky way of saying dailies. The entire map of The Broken Isle becomes covered in timed quests that can give you gear, resources, Artifact Power, money, and crafting resources. They all have timers meaning that at certain intervals in the day some will be refreshed and appear elsewhere with different rewards. The rewards seem to scale with your item level as well; I started off getting item level 805+ pieces of gear from world quests, and now I get 835+ item level pieces, making world quests with gear as rewards always worth doing. There are daily emissary quests which give you three days to do four world quests for one faction that will give a cache on completion. This is one of the ways you can get a legendary item – it’s also the main way of getting rep for this expansion, but it doesn’t feel too forced or dull considering you basically choose which of the world quests you want to do for completion. As I said before, you no longer log in to do missions for your class hall and log out every once in awhile – especially now with the companion app. Instead it’s logging in to check which world quests are up, and if you’re like me, you’re probably only doing the ones that reward gear.
There’s a zone in The Broken Isle that only unlocks at 110 much like Timeless Isle, but here it’s a story-driven zone and not really a zone filled with free gear. There’s a lack of incentive to get through all these quests in this zone considering you’re no longer doing it for experience, but this zone is the main reputation you need – for starters you need to be friendly with the faction in this zone to even do the world quests. After that, there are pieces of useful gear for the faction in Suramar – getting honored gets you access to class order gloves which you can upgrade to item level 840. It’s one of the most beautiful zones Blizzard have ever designed, especially Suramar City, but too often it feels like an extreme grind for little reward. The problem with Suramar is that what’s daunting about levelling to 110 is knowing you have to do Suramar again to farm that rep, and yes you’ve done the same quests leading to 110 but Suramar misses levelling as its main incentive. It’s beautiful but the quests can be extremely dull.
The dungeons in Legion are some of the best since Lich King. You genuinely have to look out for various attacks now as each boss can have some pretty damaging attacks harking back to how Cataclysm started. The dungeons all have a distinct style and some even have some funny perks – one essentially being a theme park with water slides, snail racing, and barrel surfing a la Desolation of Smaug. As ever there’s always that one dungeon that you’d really like to avoid when searching for random heroics and this time it’s Eye of Azshara, and not because of boring fights but it’s that one that seems to take forever with a myriad of potential unwanted pulls. A lot of fights in Legion dungeons are like the greatest hits of WoW dungeons and raids, reusing tactics from older expansions – one boss is essentially a stripped back Magmar from Blackwing Descent; another is the same fight as Blood-Queen Lana’thel from Icecrown, and this is just two of many examples. The latter comes from the recycle of Violet Hold which much like a lot of Legion is part of World of Warcraft‘s greatest hits and ideas – though a lot of players hated Violet Hold, I love it. Given that the main city is once again Dalaran you can almost excuse the comeback of Violet Hold.
I’m not a PvP player and never have been, but in Legion Blizzard introduced honour talents. As you PvP you level up in honour which slowly unlocks a talent system much like levelling up a character. The main benefit to a honour talent system is to allow PvP and PvE to be balanced separately from one another – whenever Blizzard need to nerf a character for PvP it can be done through these talents to avoid an unneeded or unwanted nerf to PvE. That’s the main addition for PvP really; there’s a new arena, but no new battlegrounds or Tol Barad like zones this expansion.
There’s a lot of problems with previous expansions that in Legion were given a fresh coat of paint. The emissary quests are the replacement for dailies, but they themselves are dailies. The world quests and the randomness in which emissary quest you get keeps it fresh for a while, but that new paint starts to dry very quickly. Legion has enough positive changes to its entire experience that the first few weeks make it appear to be the best expansion since Lich King. The issue is I feel like a broken record – I’ve said that for the first few weeks of every expansion. When the almost inevitable content drought hits as it has with almost every expansion, players start to notice the cracks appearing in the paintwork. Right now Legion‘s new coat of paint is still new enough that it’s extremely enjoyable; raiding is still to come, and trust me I’ll have a piece written about that once I’ve done some. Then I’ll see you in two years during the period everyone is writing about how Legion let them down after a promising start.
I’ve had genuine MMO-like moments in Legion though – me and a Warrior from another server helping each other get to a boss mob for a world quest only to monumentally fail; similarly me and someone from the other faction used emotes to communicate to get to another boss mob only to again monumentally fail. There are plenty of moments in Legion that make you smile, and playing with friends has been the engaging social experience that WoW has missed for a long time for me. Yet, I’m worried this new coat of paint will eventually run dry. Then again Blizzard have grabbed me in many aspects of Legion that they’ve failed to since Lich King and to me, that’s the last great expansion. I hope they can keep it up.
World of Warcraft: Legion is available on PC.

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Advanced Metrics and Analytics for OTT and CTV Ad Campaigns
Vipika KotangaleMay 15, 2023
Discover advanced metrics and analytics techniques to optimize OTT and CTV ad campaigns. Learn how to measure audience engagement, boost ad effectiveness, and maximize ROI for advertising efforts.
Audience data analytics and intent data maximize Over-the-top (OTT) and Connected TV (CTV) ad impact. Audience data analytics provide insights into demographics, preferences, and behaviors, enabling targeted ad placements for increased engagement and conversions. Intent data focuses on actions indicating a user's readiness to purchase, delivering timely and relevant ads that address viewer needs and drive higher conversions and sales.
OTT and CTV platforms offer advanced metrics that surpass traditional TV advertising limitations. Metrics include ad impressions, viewability, completion rates, and click-through rates, empowering real-time campaign optimization.
Attentity's solutions, including identity resolution and data activation, enable the connection of data across touchpoints, allowing precise targeting and personalized messaging. Data activation services seamlessly activate audience data across multiple channels, amplifying ad effectiveness. By leveraging audience data analytics, intent data, and Attentity's solutions, advertisers can optimize their OTT and CTV ad campaigns, unlocking precision targeting, enhancing performance, and achieving measurable results.
Embrace the power of data and Attentity to captivate and convert audiences in the dynamic landscape of OTT and CTV advertising.
1. Advanced Metrics to Optimize OTT CTV Ad Campaigns
The advanced metrics and analytics that can be used to optimize OTT and CTV ad campaigns are:
1.1 Reach and Frequency Metrics of OTT and CTV Ad Campaigns
Reach and frequency metrics evaluate the effectiveness of OTT and CTV ad campaigns by measuring the number of unique viewers who have been exposed to the ad and the frequency of their exposure. Reach measures the number of unique individuals exposed to a campaign, while frequency gauges the frequency of ad views. These metrics provide a comprehensive understanding of campaign's performance, helping optimize ad strategy.
Advanced analytics and data-driven approaches track unique devices or households reached and the average frequency of ad views. Demographic targeting, ad sequencing, and creative rotation enhance reach and frequency management. Advanced measurement techniques like attribution models and cross-channel analysis offer a holistic view of campaign outcomes. With these insights, advertisers can maximize their impact and engage audiences effectively.
1.2 Completion Rate Metrics of OTT and CTV Ad Campaigns
The percentage of viewers who watched the entire ad or a specified duration of it are the completion rate metrics, which are vital for assessing the success of over-the-top (OTT) and connected TV (CTV) ad campaigns. These metrics measure the audience engagement level and provide valuable insights into campaign performance. Here are the essential completion rate metrics for OTT and CTV ad campaigns:
1. Completion Rate: This measures the percentage of viewers who watch the entire ad.
2. Completion Rate by Placement: This analyzes completion rates across different ad placements.
3. Completion Rate by Device: This evaluates completion rates by device type.
4. Completion Rate by Ad Length: This assesses completion rates based on the duration of the ad.
5. Completion Rate by Content Category: This provides insights into how well an ad resonates with specific audiences.
6. Completion Rate by Daypart: This identifies the most opportune moments to serve ads.
By analyzing completion rate metrics, advertisers can optimize their targeting strategies, enhance engagement, and make data-driven decisions to improve campaign performance.
1.3 Viewability Metrics of OTT and CTV Ad Campaigns
Viewability metrics measure the percentage of ad impressions that were actually viewable by viewers, according to industry standards or custom criteria. Digital advertisers must stay ahead of trends and metrics to succeed in the fast-paced world of advertising. With the rising popularity of over-the-top (OTT) and connected TV (CTV) platforms, it's crucial to navigate their unique landscape and optimize viewability metrics.
The key viewability metrics for OTT and CTV ad campaigns and practical strategies to optimize advertising efforts include:
1. Defining Viewability Metrics:
Viewability metrics determine whether users see an advertisement. For OTT and CTV campaigns, consider factors like ad placement, screen and player size, and user interaction. Two essential metrics are:
a. Completion Rate: The percentage of ads viewed in their entirety, reflecting creative effectiveness and user engagement.
b. Video Start Rate: The percentage of impressions where the video ad began playing, indicating ad visibility and relevance.
2. Industry Standards and Benchmarks:
Understanding industry standards is vital for evaluating campaign performance. The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) and Media Rating Council (MRC) provide guidelines. Advertisements are typically deemed viewable if at least 50% of the pixels are visible for a minimum of two consecutive seconds. Setting higher benchmarks can lead to more effective campaigns.
3. Optimizing Viewability:
Enhance viewability for OTT and CTV ad campaigns with these strategies:
a. Targeted Ad Placement: Identify high-quality placements that resonate with target audience. Leverage data and insights to determine relevant channels and streaming platforms.
b. Ad Duration: Tailor the ad duration to match the content and context. Longer ads may suit long-form content, while shorter ads are effective for shorter video sessions.
c. Creative Optimization: Engage viewers with visually appealing, concise ads that align with brand's messaging.
d. Frequency Capping: Avoid ad fatigue and maintain viewability by setting frequency caps to limit ad exposure within a specific time frame.
4. Measurement and Analysis:
Continuously measure and analyze OTT and CTV ad campaigns. Utilize robust analytics tools to track completion rate, video start rate, and other key metrics. Comprehensive analysis enables trend identification, performance optimization, and data-driven decision-making for future campaigns.
5. A/B Testing and Iteration:
Refine ad strategies through A/B testing. Create multiple ad versions and compare their performance. Use insights gained from tests to iteratively optimize campaigns and improve viewability metrics over time.
Prioritizing viewability metrics is crucial for success in OTT and CTV ad campaigns. By understanding viewability nuances, adhering to industry standards, optimizing strategies, and leveraging data-driven insights, one can enhance the effectiveness of advertising efforts. Stay updated on emerging trends, adapt approach, and captivate target audience for meaningful results in this dynamic landscape.
1.4 Brand Lift Metrics of OTT and CTV Ad Campaigns
Brand lift metrics play a crucial role in assessing the effectiveness of OTT (over-the-top) and CTV (connected TV) ad campaigns, measuring the increase in brand awareness, consideration, preference, or purchase intent among exposed viewers compared to a control group. By measuring the impact of these campaigns on key brand indicators, advertisers can gain valuable insights into their marketing efforts. Let's delve into the essential brand lift metrics that can provide a clear understanding of the success of OTT and CTV ad campaigns.
1) Ad Recall: measures the ability of viewers to remember seeing a specific ad.
It determines the effectiveness of the ad in capturing attention and generating brand awareness.
2) Brand Awareness: gauges the extent to which consumers are familiar with a brand before and after an ad campaign.
By comparing pre- and post-campaign awareness levels, advertisers can assess the impact of their OTT and CTV ads on brand recognition.
3) Purchase Intent: assesses the likelihood of consumers purchasing a product or service after being exposed to an ad.
These metrics provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of the ad campaign in influencing consumer behavior.
4) Brand Favorability: measures changes in consumers' perceptions of a brand following exposure to an ad campaign.
They help advertisers understand the impact of their OTT and CTV ads on brand sentiment and reputation.
5) Message Association: evaluates the effectiveness of ad campaigns in conveying key brand messages to the target audience.
They assess the extent to which viewers can associate the ad with the brand's intended message.
6) Consideration Metrics: measures the impact of ad campaigns on consumers' consideration of a brand or product.
They indicate whether the ad has successfully positioned the brand as a viable option in the minds of the viewers.
7) Ad Engagement: determines the level of viewer engagement with an ad, such as video completion rates, click-through rates, and interaction rates.
These metrics help advertisers understand the effectiveness of their creative elements and ad formats.
8) Competitive Lift: compares the performance of a brand's ad campaign with that of its competitors.
By evaluating key brand lift metrics against competitors, advertisers can gauge the relative effectiveness and market position of their OTT and CTV ad campaigns.
To ensure the success of OTT and CTV ad campaigns, advertisers must diligently track and analyze these brand lift metrics. This data-driven approach enables them to make informed decisions, optimize their campaigns, and maximize the impact of their advertising efforts.
1.5 Attribution Metrics of OTT and CTV Ad Campaigns
Attribution metrics establish the link between ad exposure and consumer actions, such as website visits, app downloads, online purchases, store visits, or offline sales. OTT and CTV ad campaigns are popular in digital advertising. Measuring their effectiveness through attribution metrics is crucial. These metrics provide insights into performance and ROI.
Attribution metrics help understand each touchpoint's contribution in the customer journey. Analyzing user behavior and engagement across devices reveals how ads influence actions.
1) View-through Rate (VTR): It is a key attribution metric. It measures the percentage of viewers who watch an ad in full or in significant part. It gauges ad engagement and content impact.
2) Conversion Rate: Another important metric that measures the percentage of viewers who take desired actions after ad exposure is the conversion rate. It gauges campaign effectiveness and goal achievement.
3) Attribution Window: It determines the time period when an ad is credited for influencing a conversion. It considers the time lag between exposure and action, revealing the long-term impact.
4) Incremental Lift: A valuable metric that measures additional conversions or brand impact directly attributed to ad exposure compared to a control group is incremental lift. It aids data-driven decisions.
Attribution metrics are essential for assessing OTT and CTV ad campaigns’ effectiveness. Analyzing VTR, conversion rate, attribution window, and incremental lift provides insights for optimization, budget allocation, and better results in digital advertising's evolving landscape.
1.6 Audience Insights Metrics of OTT and CTV Ad Campaigns
Audience insights metrics encompass the demographic, behavioral, and psychographic characteristics of viewers who were exposed to the ad, including age, gender, location, interests, preferences, etc.
1) Demographic Metrics: Age, gender, and location help tailor ads to specific segments.
2) Geographic Location: Customize campaigns for regions and cities to make ads more relevant.
3) Behavioral Metrics: Watch time, engagement, and ad interactions optimize placements and improve user engagement.
4) Psychographic Metrics: Insights into interests, preferences, and values allow targeted campaigns.
OTT and CTV platforms utilize advanced tools to track user data and measure key indicators. Analyzing demographics, behavior, and psychographics optimizes advertising strategies. Tailor ads, improve engagement, and enhance campaign effectiveness. Leveraging audience insight metrics to understand and optimize ad strategies for OTT and CTV campaigns helps businesses reach their target audience effectively.
These metrics provide insights into campaign performance, optimize targeting, and maximize ROI. Advertisers can also use these insights to fine-tune their creative strategy, targeting criteria, budget allocation, and media mix across different OTT and CTV platforms and devices.
2. ROI Growth Forecast with Advanced Ad Campaign Optimization
By using advanced metrics and analytics, advertisers can gain a deeper understanding of their OTT and CTV ad performance, audience behavior, and campaign ROI (return on investment).
To forecast and optimize ROI in OTT and CTV advertising, we recommend following these steps:
1. Define campaign goals.
2. Identify the target audience.
3. Select OTT and CTV platforms.
4. Collect and analyze data.
5. Conduct A/B testing.
6. Track conversions.
7. Optimize targeting and placements.
8. Use dynamic ad insertion.
9. Measure incremental impact.
10. Utilize predictive modeling.
11. Continuously optimize campaigns.
Regular monitoring and adaptation to market dynamics assure long-term success. It's crucial to remember that various external factors and market dynamics will inevitably have an impact on ROI growth forecasting in OTT and CTV advertising. Therefore, regular monitoring and adaptation to changing trends and consumer behaviors are crucial for long-term success.
It is possible to train advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) for predictive data analytics and save businesses their precious advertising dollars. This is where Attentity’s data intelligence platform comes into play to help drive consistent ROI growth using accurate data analytics. Starting a data analytics journey with Attentity is just a call away!


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UPDATE: Hal David died Saturday, September 1, 2012. He was 91.
A few weeks ago, the Grammy Museum at LA Live unveiled its new Songwriters Hall of Fame gallery, which celebrates the men and women who wrote the soundtrack of our lives. To mark the occasion, they brought in some of the most famous living songwriters to sing and explain their hits. The event was MC'd by songwriter Paul Williams.
Through a special collaboration with the Grammy Museum, Off-Ramp presents excerpts from that concert, starting with the dean of American pop songwriters, Hal David, Burt Bacharach's longtime collaborator on hits like "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" and "I'll Never Fall in Love Again."
The legendary team, in younger years. Bacharach (L) is now 82, and David is 89.

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For the 6th year – high school soccer players are giving back to their community through a charity game.
The Communities Kickin’ Cancer Benefit Soccer Game is planned for Monday, October 11th.
Players on the varsity soccer teams from Fabius-Pompey and Tully will compete on the field, and there will also be event t-shirt sales, a 50/50 raffle and a fun event called Chuck-a-Duck. All money raised will be donated to the Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital/Upstate Cancer Center.
New for 2021, the girls varsity soccer teams from each school will also be playing each other.
“It’s definitely event that is true to our hearts” says Fabius-Pompey varsity boys soccer team captain Colin Sullivan. “Everyone that’s playing in this game has definitely had a family member or has known someone that has either lost their fight or has won their fight and it’s either still in an ongoing fight whereas finished the fight with cancer.”
“The level of competition that we play at is extremely high and on top of that to be able to raise money for a great cause is amazing” says Kevin Wood, captain of the Tully varsity boys soccer team.
The event has raised upwards of $40,000 over the course of the last six years.
The Communities Kickin’ Cancer Benefit Soccer Game starts at 5:00 p.m. with the girls game. The boys game follows at 7:00pm under the lights. They’re being played at Fabius-Pompey Middle/High School on Mill Street in Fabius.


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Nurses union endorses Bernie Sanders
Hillary Clinton lost her first national labor endorsement Monday when the 185,000-member National Nurses United endorsed Bernie Sanders.
The NNU endorsed Sanders at a “Brunch with Bernie” event at union headquarters in Oakland, California. The nurses group is the second AFL-CIO member union to issue an endorsement; the first, the 1.6-million member American Federation of Teachers, endorsed Clinton in June.
Asked about the endorsement during a campaign stop in New Hampshire, Clinton said: “I was proud to be endorsed by the American Federation of Teachers, I am proud to work with nurses for many, many years on health care and better treatment for nurses. I’m a strong advocate for nurses and I look forward to working with them when I’m president.”
The Sanders endorsement isn’t a surprise: The NNU has long been a militant outlier among labor unions. It opposed the Affordable Care Act because it wasn’t single-payer, and in 2000 its predecessor union, the California Nurses Association, endorsed Ralph Nader over Al Gore for president. At the AFL-CIO’s executive council meeting last month, NNU Executive Director RoseAnn DeMoro was among Sanders’ most vigorous supporters.
“We do unconventional things,” DeMoro said.
The labor federation isn’t expected to endorse any 2016 contender soon, partly out of habitual caution — it seldom endorses any Democrat who isn’t already the de facto nominee — and partly, in this instance, because it wants to maximize its leverage over the front-running Clinton. The NNU’s Sanders endorsement, and any union endorsements of the independent Vermont senator that may follow, will increase pressure on Clinton to conform to the AFL-CIO’s “ Raising Wages” agenda.
On occasion, the AFL-CIO’s wait-and-see posture has proved difficult to maintain. State divisions of the AFL-CIO in South Carolina and Vermont broke protocol with endorsements for Sanders, prompting AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka to remind them that endorsements remain the exclusive province of the federation’s Washington office.
The Clinton campaign has responded by courting assiduously the Service Employees International Union and the American Federation of State, Federal and Municipal Employees, two powerful unions with significant presence in Washington. Both unions have held multiple public appearances with Clinton, signaling their likely endorsement of the former secretary of state.
Still, Sanders remains a favorite for many union members. “We travel to the beat of the same drummer,” DeMoro said. “The bedrock issue of his appeal is we’re not about money in politics, we’re about a social movement to change this country.”
The union made national headlines in October during the nation’s Ebola scare when it attacked safety protocols at a Texas hospital where two nurses were infected with the deadly virus. Union leaders alleged that Ebola could travel through the air, even though no such transmission had ever been observed.
But DeMoro maintains her union’s endorsement of Sanders wasn’t inevitable. Clinton’s historic candidacy, she said, could have swayed the rank and file, 98 percent of whom are female.
“We assumed that Hillary Clinton being a woman would have great significance in terms of how the nurses viewed the candidates,” DeMoro said. “What is shocking, and this is literally shocking, was that wasn’t the case.”
The decision to endorse Sanders came from NNU’s leadership, but the union polled its own membership on the issues and candidates. DeMoro wouldn’t reveal how many nurses responded. The number was significant, she said, but she didn’t get as many responses as she’d hoped.
The endorsement comes two weeks after Clinton, Sanders and other Democratic candidates courted labor at the AFL-CIO’s executive council meeting. Clinton and Sanders were well received, though Clinton frustrated some union leaders with her ambivalence on the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
DeMoro dismissed any suggestion that Sanders is unelectable. “No one, and I say no one, can say who’s electable in this moment,” she said.


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Employment relationships in the public sector – a balance between the state, local and autonomous regulations
This article analyses the role of the state as well as the roles of the regional and local authorities in the legal regulation of employment relationships with special attention on the public sector. The objective of this article is to identify the principles of international law that may serve as the demarcation line between the authoritative state regulation of employment relationships in the public sector and other kinds of regulation of these relationships. The main goal of the research is to present and evaluate the central international legislative acts with the aim to identify principles that can serve as a tool for evaluating the internal legislative processes. The main finding of the research is that the collective labour law of the public sector may not be proclaimed as being wholly in accordance with the modern labour law principles and standards, namely, that the important value of the freedom of collective bargaining is missing as are mechanisms for the effective prevention and resolution of collective labour disputes. In this regard, this article emphasises the role of decentralised social dialogue in the public sector including local levels, which is not present in Slovenia; however, the article may provide essential information, especially in the area of conflict prevention and resolution between public authorities and civil servants.
It is a condition that the authors assign copyright or license the publication rights in their articles, including abstracts, to Institute for Local Self-Government Maribor. This enables us to ensure full copyright protection and to disseminate the article, and of course Journal, to the widest possible readership in print and electronic formats as appropriate. Authors retain many rights under the Institutes' right policies, which can be found at journal.lex-localis.press. Authors are themselves responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce copyright material from other sources.

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If you’re a thrift store junky like me you’ve probably done it a thousand times, walked past the frame section thinking Yuck! before moving on to the next area. But did you know those ugly outdated frames and their mats can be easily updated in just a few minutes? Today I am showing you how I transformed these two ugly frames!
Spray Paint – I used Rust-Oleum Flat Metallic Soft Iron Spray Paint – left over from my Garage Trash to Romantic Industrial Beauty Shelves.
Latex Paint – Also left over from my Brick Stencil Feature Wall
Alcohol Based Spray Cleaner
I started by taking apart the old ugly gold frames and giving them a through cleaning using a alcohol based cleaner. This will remove any excess dirt and oils from the metal and allow the paint to adhere smoothly. Next I simply painted on both sides with two coats of my Rust-Oleam Metallic Flat Soft Iron Spray Paint.
While waiting for the spray paint to dry I simply took the two professionally cut mats that came with my ugly thrift store frames and painted them. I used my regular old paint brush and two coats of Latex paint. In this picture the paint looks a bit on the white side but it is actually a light-medium gray (Valspar Shoreline Haze 6008-1B) that was left over from my Amazingly Real Stenciled Brick Feature Wall.
After all my painting was done I let everything air dry overnight before reassembling and adding in my two vintage road maps. (Next week I’ll show you a fast and easy trick for smoothing out all those awful creases for a smooth beautiful map display).
Ahhh… So cozy. After all the moves and all the houses we’ve lived in. This bedroom will always be my favorite. Romantic Industrial dreams do come true.
I hope you enjoyed my quick and easy tutorial! May it inspire you to create! Questions or comments please leave them below!
/>Don’t have a set of thrift store frames to refresh? Here are a few options that have a similar look and feel!
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May 14 is the date of both the birth and the death – at a divide of 67 years – of German-Jewish sexologist Magnus Hirschfeld. He was born on this day in 1868 and died in 1935.
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Hirschfeld was both a pioneering researcher and a theorist on human sexuality, as well as a vocal campaigner for homosexual and transgender rights during the Weimar era in Germany. Though the Nazis did their best to destroy his legacy in the decades preceding the Third Reich, Hirschfeld was the object of significant respect and attention, both at home and internationally.
Magnus Hirschfeld was born on May 14, 1868, in Kolberg, Prussia (today Kolobrzeg, Poland,) a town on the Baltic coast. His father, Hermann Hirschfeld, was a physician highly esteemed for his public-health efforts in Kolberg, which honored him by erecting a monument in his memory in 1885, the year after he died. His mother was the former Frederika Mann.
Magnus began his academic training at the University of Breslau, studying modern languages, but in 1888, he joined his two older brothers as a medical student at the University of Strasbourg. He then moved around from one university to another before finishing his degree in Berlin in 1892.
Hirschfeld spent the next two years traveling widely abroad and writing about his experiences for German publications. In France, he met the Zionist leader Max Nordau, and although was concerned about growing anti-Semitism in Europe, he did not embrace Zionism. (He did visit Palestine in 1932, however.)
Returning to Germany in 1894, Hirschfeld spent the next two years working as an obstetrician in Magdeburg, before settling in Berlin, where he opened a practice as a naturopath. He also became involved in socialist politics and in the city’s liberal cultural life.
‘Sappho and Socrates’
In 1896, under a pseudonym, Hirschfeld published his first short book, “Sappho and Socrates, or How to Explain the Love of Men and Women for Persons of Their Own Sex.”
In 1897, together with several like-minded colleagues, Hirschfeld founded the Scientific-Humanitarian Committee, which had as its goal the repeal of an 1871 law, “Paragraph 175,” that made homosexual activity criminal. Signatories to a petition to that effect included Albert Einstein, Thomas Mann, Rainer Maria Rilke and Martin Buber.
The campaign was ultimately unsuccessful, though in 1929, a bill actually made it through committee in the Reichstag, before the legislature adjourned. Hirschfeld, who was himself gay, reportedly considering “outing” closeted legislators who refused to support the campaign.
Beginning in 1899, he began publishing a “Yearbook of Intermediate Sexual Types,” in which he reported on his empirical research. It came out regularly until 1923. He also published a book, “Homosexuality in Men and Women” in 1914, in which he summarized his findings from surveys of some 10,000 subjects about their sexuality – 34 years before Alfred Kinsey brought out his “Sexual Behavior in the Human Male” in the United States.
Convinced that one’s sexuality was innate, Hirschfeld argued that it was unjust to blame or punish people for their nature. And while he proposed early on that homosexuals comprised a “third sex,” he eventually developed a far more nuanced spectrum that posited the existence of 64 different varieties of sexual identity.
In 1919, Hirschfeld opened the doors of his Institute for Sexual Science, in a former palace provided him by the German government in Berlin’s Tiergarten district. Not only was it the center of his practical and research work, it also housed his vast library and a “museum of sex.”
In 1920, he was assaulted and badly injured by Nazi paramilitary Brown Shirts in Berlin. He had already left Germany by the time the Nazis took power in 1933 and his Institute was attacked and gutted on May 6 of that year. After a lengthy world tour – he was hailed by the Hearst newspapers in the U.S. as the “Einstein of sex” – Hirschfeld settled in Switzerland in 1932.
He moved to France in 1933 and finally settled in Nice, where he hoped to reconstitute his institute. It was in Nice that he had a heart attack and died, on May 14, 1934, his 67th birthday.

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Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO), and Dubai Municipality confirmed that they will rebuild 10 public parks across the emirate as part of their joint redevelopment initiative.
The two organizations also announced that 30 members of the Emirati creative community had been selected to take part in the project. The participants were chosen after a review of over 100 community submissions for designs of public park elements and concepts for community events.
The selected participants, as detailed by Brand Dubai and Dubai Municipality, are ten architects, ten interior designers, and ten event planners, the majority of whom are fresh graduates and young professionals. Participants were selected based on their job portfolios and resumes.
Brand Dubai & Dubai Municipality has urged Emirati creatives, designers, and event planners to join in the redevelopment of parks with the goal of encouraging community participation. Submissions were invited for designs that combine environmental friendly materials and innovative modern building technologies to rejuvenate parks and help attract more people.
“The Emirati professionals chosen to participate in the redesign project reflect Dubai’s dynamic young creative talent pool which is bursting with ideas and energy. Supporting their participation in the project is part of our efforts to advance the Dubai leadership’s goal of investing in their development and growth and involving the community in urban redevelopment projects. Brand Dubai will be offering the participants a co-working space in GDMO to use while working on this project over the next two months.”
The joint project is part of Dubai’s drive to become the world’s best city to live in, as well as the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, which was unveiled earlier this year by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to create a roadmap for sustainable urban development in the emirate.
The new park designs will include urban seating, children’s playgrounds, jogging tracks, landscaping and other elements of the park in addition to concepts for community events or activities.


Adorable cube of fear and cuteness, Fear, is seen serenely nibbling on her shimapan on C3′s volume one Blu-ray cover – this artwork is one which certainly makes the series out to be another genre of anime entirely.
As much as we adore our Fear-In-Cube and her pantsu, the cover is truly detestable in some regards.
Besides the fact it makes C3 appear to be no more than a loli hentai, the artwork of Fear is not of the high caliber found in either the anime or manga. Secondly, she does indeed come off as attractive and all – yet she looks more so like a child than ever. Yet what’s even worse is this display itself as a whole. C3 does have a significant plot alongside epic battles – placing service second, if not third, yet it’s difficult to think highly of a series which publicly shows itself as nothing more than this.
Looking at the cover of the Blu-ray leaves one totally ignorant of the abundant artistic technique, emotions, and riveting tales to be seen in the series of C3. Even though this sight does look appealing at first glance, it’s truly disappointing to any who admire the anime – if not even insulting and disrespectful as it belittles the animation to nothing more than a parade of loli pantsu.
Watching C3, one will see how Fear goes from a mere helping of moe on the eyes, to a character afflicted with true sorrow – unable even to accept herself as a being, yet ultimately becoming dependent on love received from others to feel significant as a person.
It’s a legitimate ongoing story which features a clash of cuteness, bloodshed, and romance – and the cover simply does not any of that save for the cuteness, and even then, it fails to accurately recreate the level of moe seen within the anime.


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Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) are ramping up their attacks on one another.
According to the Washington Examiner, during an interview Sunday, McCarthy suggested that once a House Ethics Committee-led investigation into Gaetz is made public, the Florida Republican could face expulsion threats similar to those received by Rep. George Santos (R-NY).
Gaetz was one of the leading voices in the successful effort to oust McCarthy from his House speakership.
McCarthy's assessment of the ethics probe into Gaetz came during a Sunday appearance on Fox News, where he also praised Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-LA) "laddering" continued resolution to keep the government operating and troops paid until a spending bill can be negotiated and passed.
The former speaker held nothing back in his assessment of the current situation, and connected Gaetz and the other Republicans who ousted him to the continued problems with stopping spending bills from moving forward.
McCarthy: Gaetz to Meet Similar Fate as Santos https://t.co/c2HCoxPHvA
— Elena (@helen44767171) November 20, 2023
"I think Johnson was very smart about making sure keeping our troops paid, especially in the Mediterranean where they are right now,” McCarthy began. "Unfortunately, we had a number of members doing the exact same thing they did before, stopping bills from moving forward."
He added, "We're gonna have to come together."
"We do know this is really driven … [by] Matt Gaetz’s ethics complaint. I think once that ethics complaint comes forward, he could have the same problem that Santos has. I think the conference would be probably better united to be able to move forward and get this all done."
Gaetz and McCarthy have butted heads for some time, and McCarthy's ouster created new tension between them, which has played out in view of the public's eye.
Gaetz received plenty of support across social media, with many still sour on McCarthy's broken promises and other actions that didn't line up with his vows prior to become speaker for a short time.
"Matt Gaetz deserves a lot of the credit for making these tapes come to the public. McCarthy made a pledge and broke it. Johnson made a pledge and kept it," Ryan Fournier wrote on X.
Matt Gaetz deserves a lot of the credit for making these tapes come to the public.
McCarthy made a pledge and broke it.
Johnson made a pledge and kept it.
— Ryan Fournier (@RyanAFournier) November 18, 2023
Only time will tell if McCarthy's predictions about Gaetz come true.


It's not all the time that you find yourself in need of a replacement Brake Rotors & Discs for your automobile. The vehicle in your driveway symbolizes the best in class compared to all the other vehicles on the road today. You bought your B150 because its reliable transport and versatility struck a chord inside you; so why would you be okay with second rate when it comes to great quality auto parts? Obviously, you bought your B150 because you understood you would be getting great performance and great value both rolled up into one car, truck, or SUV.
The ability to stop your vehicle when you need it to stop is crucial to keeping you and your passengers safe. Rather than having shoes apply force in opposite directions away from each other, disc brake rotors get clamped in one spot by brake pads. This means Dodge B150 disc brake rotors take a beating from your brake pads, but since the pads are softer than the rotor they will not deal much damage to it. Brake rotors perform very well in rain (much better than drums), and have consistently been standard equipment on current vehicles. Your Dodge B150 wouldn't be able to reduce its speed without the brake rotors bolted to the wheel hubs.
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Pick up and return from Ayers Rock Resort
Come and join your SEIT Outback Australia guide on a trek around the base of Uluru as you explore the most profound and culturally significant monolith in Australia. Your SEIT Outback Australia guide will meet you at the entrance to your accommodation at Ayers Rock Resort.
As you start your sunrise trek around the 14 kilometre base trail of Uluru you will embrace the culture, geology and environment that is the essence of this amazing monolith.
Along the trail you will witness sunrise, visit waterholes and the rock art sites of the ancients and learn of Uluru’s cultural significance to the Anangu (local Aboriginal) people. Take time out to enjoy your picnic outback breakfast as you listen to the variety of desert noises from the surrounding environment.
On your journey around the base, your guide will tell you a number of stories associated with prominent Tjukurpa (Dreaming) stories. You will make you way to the entrance of Mutitjulu Waterhole, a semi-permanent watercourse nestled in the contours of Uluru. Here you will learn the Creation stories of Liru (poisonous snake) and Kuniya (python).
On completion of your journey your guide will then return to your accommodation at Ayers Rock Resort
- 6 hour fully guided tour
- Sunrise at Uluru along the Trek
- Outback Picnic Breakfast
- Pick up and return from Ayers Rock Resort
- $159.00 per adult
- $129.00 per child - 5 to 15 years age
- $60.00 per Infant 0 to 4 includes touring and car seat hire
- Minimum of 2 to depart
National Park Entry Tickets are required for entry into Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park at $25 per person over the age of 15 years and $12.50 for children 5 to 15 years old and are valid for three consecutive days, National park entry is a government charge payable directory to the National park and not included in touring price.
Optional extra: $15 per person for direct airport transfer following tour.

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oH sO preTTy!
September 25, 2013 by FreddyandPetunia
I’ve been away almost two weeks helping a friend with a BiG project. It still is nOt complete–and I’ll head back as soon as we can coordinate our schedules.
I wanted to share a few more of the beautiful views and vignettes I enjoyed at different times of day.
She has a keen eye for finding some FABulous pieces~and I worked her over at eVery turn that I might find it hard nOt to “steal” some of it! ; D


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We're getting closer to the regular season, as the Falcons have just two road games remaining on their preseason schedule. After two matchups at home, there have been plenty of impressive facets of Atlanta's game. Of course we've seen the bad as well, so let's take a look at what we know as of now.
- Matt Ryan looks great. He's going to be throwing the ball, a lot. I'm looking forward to it. Don't expect the ridiculously lopsided run-to-pass ratio like we saw against Cincy, though. They were clearly working on the pass game that night, and it looked good.
- The starting receivers are going to tear apart opponents. Julio is phenomenal, Roddy is reliable as ever and HD, as long as he's healthy, is a good fit at No. 3. Tony Gonzalez is still going strong as well. Ryan has a impressive arsenal at his disposal.
- Quizz will have much bigger impact than anyone anticipated. The second-year back is performing so much better than Turner is right now. Yes, it's preseason. I get it. But Quizz is boosting his stock.
- Dominique Davis deserves a spot, or a least a chance to play one level up. He easily would have led a game-winning drive (which I tried to predict) if he was passing to receivers actually capable of catching the ball. He caught my eye at the beginning of rookie camp, and everyone seems to be on his bandwagon now.
- Peria Jerry might be ready for a solid season. He's been active at the line and getting into the backfield.
- Blocking needs improvement, still. Game 1 the O-line exceeded expectations. Game 2, not so much. Run blocking was poor against the Bengals. It's hard to tell if that was because everyone was so focused on pass protection, but that should pick up.
- Nolan's defense is fun to watch. He changes it up often, which is refreshing to see. The first-string D, aside from Asante getting completely burned by A.J. Green, is playing well.
- Turner probably can't be called "The Burner" anymore. I pitched "The Slow-Cooker" earlier, and another follower responded with "Crock Pot". It's a work in progress.
- Special teams deserves more recognition. The two Matts are clutch. Bosher pinned four punts inside the 20-yard line this past Thursday, and Bryant is automatic. Return coverage is on top of things too, something we've kind of taken for granted in the past few seasons. Keith Armstrong, the special teams coordinator, has coached units who have limited opponents to the fewest punt return yards and the third lowest punt return average (6.9 yards per return) over the last four seasons. He deserves more credit.


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Our benevolent overlords at Toy Machine have blessed us with a re-issue of their iconic collection of skateboard decks from 1998, featuring graphics by legendary artist, Margaret Kilgallen.
All the way back in 1998 (the year the iconic Zoo York Mixtape was released), Ed Templeton's Toy Machine teamed up with their friend and legendary artist, Margaret Kilgallen, for a run of skateboard decks featuring her artwork. Around 24 years later, in celebration of a retrospective exhibition on the late, great Kilgallen's work in the Bonnefanten museum in Holland, Toy Machine have decided to reissue this iconic series of graphics to honour the artist's legacy. The decks feature the same graphics updated to reflect the current iteration of Toy Machine acolytes, with the original 1998 line-up of Elissa Steamer, Ed Templeton, Chris Senn, Mike Maldonado, and Brian Anderson being replaced by the new team.
Who is Margaret Kilgallen?
For those unfamiliar with her work, Margaret Kilgallen was a contemporary artist who specialised in a number of different mediums, including graffiti, painting, and installations, with heavy influences from folk art and old-school, hand-painted shop signs which you can clearly see in her choices of text and colour. Her work often depicted strong, independent women engaging in various activities, from walking and biking to surfing and fighting. Born in Maryland, Kilgallen rose to prominence in San Francisco and was recognised as a central figure in the Mission School movement based in the city's Mission District, alongside her husband, Barry McGee. Both Kilgallen and McGee were featured in the film 'Beautiful Losers', alongside widely respected skaters and artists including Mark Gonzales, Ed Templeton, and Harmony Korine (director of the film 'Kids'), highlighting their role in merging the worlds of skateboarding and contemporary art. Tragically, her life and career were cut short by breast cancer in 2001 at only 33 years of age, just three weeks after the birth of her daughter.
Toy Machine x Margaret Kilgallen Skateboard Decks
In honour of Kilgallen's lasting legacy, Toy Machine have re-released her graphics, replacing the old lineup of OG's with Toy Machine's new roster of legends, with CJ Collins, Leo Romero, Axel Cruysberghs, Dashawn Jordan, and Dan Lutheran all receiving the honour of having their name on one of these timeless decks. If you missed out on the first drop back in '98 or you want to add to your collection and flaunt the new editions alongside the old, then make sure you grab these bangin' re-issues while you have the chance.
The graphics feature Kilgallen's signature colour palette with muted yellows, oranges, blues, and greens, with each deck comprising of bands of colour at the nose and tail surrounding a central character in a variety of poses. In true Kilgallen style, many of the decks feature depictions of strong, independent women in various scenarios, including tearing down a tree, cruising on a skateboard, and a lone mother with a child. Her depiction of the female form resists sexualisation and instead bears resemblance to modern styles of body positive artwork through the representation of a number of different body types and shapes, highlighting Kilgallen's lasting influence on the world of contemporary art.
High Art, Low Prices
Of course Toy Machine decks are some of the best in the game, but if you're looking for something to brighten your walls rather than something to get wild in the streets on, these decks are the perfect opportunity to grab the work of a well-respected artist for an absolute bargain. If you wanted to buy some of Kilgallen's original art it would set you back a couple of grand, but for the mere price of £60 you can bag yourself some timeless artwork to hang on your wall in the form of a skateboard, and it's always there for a back-up if you snap your deck. Sounds like a win-win to me.
Supporting A Good Cause
In the spirit of honouring Kilgallen's legacy of supporting under-represented communities, Toy Machine will be donating part of the proceeds from these decks to froSkate, a black womyn founded and queer-run skateboard organisation based in Chicago that works to provide safe, supportive, and welcoming spaces, as well as resources, for marginalised communities. So, as well as helping to support one of the longest-running and most well-respected skater-owned brands in the game (and of course us, your favourite local, independent skate shop), buying one of these amazing decks will also help to support an incredible initiative and make skating more accessible for under-represented communities in the US. What more could you want?
That's enough chit-chat though. Head to the shop now to browse the full range of Toy Machine skateboard decks at CSC, or check out more Product Spotlights on the blog. Safe.


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Welcome to the Upper Peninsula (UP) of Michigan! Home to a great bunch of people who proudly identify as “Yoopers”. For nearly the entirety of Michigan’s statehood, many Yoopers and Yooper-allies have believed the UP (often with bits of current-day Wisconsin and Minnesota included) should secede from the Lower Peninsula and become it’s own state; Superior and Ontonagon being the two most popular names.
The idea of secession was first seriously proposed in 1858, only twenty-one years after Michigan gained statehood, when a convention was held in Ontonagon for this purpose. A seven-year-old newspaper, half a continent away, called The New York Times editorialized:
Unless Congress should interpose objections, which cannot reasonably be apprehended, we see no cause why the new “State of Ontonagon” should not speedily take her place as an independent member of the union.
It’s a subject worthy of an article (or book) of its own. For now you’ll have to settle for the Wikipedia article, because we’re here to see the sights!
We are going to be zooming-in on the UP and focusing on a peninsula on a peninsula, The Keweenaw (KEE-wah-nah) Peninsula.
Our journey begins at the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. Stunning is a good word to describe many of the views in the “Porkies”. It has everything for the outdoorsy types: waterfalls, trails, camping, fishing, birdwatching, etc., etc. The cherry on top is Lake of the Clouds.
Next, we head up highway M-64 to Ontonagon. This is a great place to introduce yourself to the official food of the UP, the pasty (PASS-tee). It’s a pastry containing a mixture of meat and veggies; the most common ingredients being beef, rutabaga, potato, and onion. Think Hotpocket, but delicious. And much bigger. It is Cornish, brought to the UP by the miners that came here during the copper boom. Syl’s Café has amazing pasties, they’re my favorite of the half dozen or so places we’ve sampled them. Bonus; they also have absolutely delicious baked goods. You need to eat here.
Ontonagon also has a nice gift shop, Gitche Gumee Landing. It’s large and has a very impressive selection of copper items for purchase. Ontonagon also has a beautiful and easily accessible public beach, as well as a nice museum and a lighthouse.
The northern part of the peninsula has been our main target both times we’ve been here, so we fast forward through some beautiful country and pick things up in Houghton, the home of Michigan Technological University, AKA Michigan Tech. On campus is the A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum. This is an absolute must-see for anyone with even a passing interest in geology and/or minerals…or even if you just like pretty rocks. There is so much to see that admission is good for two consecutive days.
Let’s eat! The Ambassador is a wonderful local restaurant. They have a very large menu with something for everyone. I recommend the Cudighi (coo-DEE-ghee). The menu description is “Classic UP version of this traditional Italian sausage. House made for over 50 years.” I can assure you, there’s a good reason people have been ordering it for over fifty years.
If you like beer, be sure to head up the street to Keweenaw Brewing. Three-dollar pints!!! They make great beer and have a great tap room with outside seating. You can sip some delicious beer and watch our next landmark go up and down…
The Portage Lake Lift Bridge is the only land-based connection between the southern and northern Keweenaw. The northern portion is sometimes referred to as “Copper Island” because there’s (still) lots of copper there and it is technically an island. The Keweenaw Waterway cuts the peninsula into two pieces. Crossing it brings us to Hancock.
Sitting high up on a hill on the edge of Hancock is the Quincy Mine. This is probably the best preserved and most accessible copper mine in the Keweenaw. They have a great museum and tours. Unfortunately, we had a canine traveling companion, so this tour wasn’t an option.
Now we hop on highway M-203 and head to McLain State Park. A much smaller park than the Porkies, but what sets this place apart is the campsites and cabins that are right on the lake. So close in fact, that the last time we were there (Fall 2020), they had lost some campsites to erosion. They also have a designated dog beach for your furry friends to enjoy the lake. If you are camping, I can’t recommend this park enough. Even if you aren’t, go check out the lighthouse and beaches.
Let’s get back on highway M-203 and go inland a bit to Calumet and Larium. Calumet’s downtown is very cool. Huge old buildings harken back to the time of the Keweenaw copper boom. Two highlights are the Calumet Theater and the Red Jacket Fire Station, which houses a firefighting museum. There is a lot to see around here.
The sister cities of Calumet and Larium are also home to two highly-rated pasty shops: Jen’s (née Connie’s) Kitchen and Toni’s Country Kitchen. Also, I must mention my favorite general store: Harter’s Party Store. Their tag line is “Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms. (They have other stuff, too.)
A few miles north, in Kearsarge, is an interesting example of a WPA make-work project – a stone boat.
Heading up US highway 41 we come across an amazing rock shop in Allouez, Prospector’s Paradise. The selection is overwhelming. Mrs. S describes it as “a museum where everything is for sale”. Bonus; the owners are super friendly and readily give out advice on good spots to go rockhounding.
A little further up US highway 41 we come to a wonderful specimen of American roadside attractions, the Keweenaw Snow Thermometer. It’s a fun photo op, as well as a nice quiet spot to stretch your legs and use the facilities.
At Phoenix we’ll hop on route M-26 for a lakeshore drive. This is a wonderfully scenic way to work your way to the tip of the Keweenaw. Eagle Harbor is the first town we come to and was our Keweenaw headquarters the last time we went.
About halfway to Copper Harbor, you have a choice to make. Stay on the shoreline or take Brockway Mountain Drive. If time allows, the correct answer is “both”. If you’re short on time, head up Brockway. The view from the top is magnificent, and the sight of Copper Harbor as you come down on it from the mountain is sublime.
Copper Harbor is as north as we can go without getting wet. For a tiny town it has a lot going on. The Isle Royal ferry is based here. Just outside of town is Lake Fanny Hooe (to the right in the previous pic). In between Superior and Fanny Hooe is Fort Wilkins State Park. Fanny Hooe has some beautiful views, and Fort Wilkins is a very well preserved/recreated fort. The also have “living history” events if you are into that sort of thing. There are a lot of trails that start in and around Copper Harbor, and I saw at least one outfitter renting bikes. There are many shops in town, my favorite was a cool rock shop, Swede’s Gift Shop, that has some high-quality copper pieces.
One last fun thing to do is to drive to the beginning of US highway 41 just a mile or so past Fort Wilkinson. US highway 41 runs from here all the way to Miami, Florida; only 1990 miles away. Road trip!!
Now we’re going to start working our way back south down US 41. From here to Delaware is the US 41 Covered Drive. For much of it the road is completely shaded by trees. There’s also a lot of hills and blind corners, so if you’re the driver you likely won’t get to enjoy the view too much. The views turn from beautiful to breathtaking in the fall.
I mentioned before we couldn’t do the Quincy mine tour because of our pooch. Well, the Delaware Copper Mine allows dogs. There’s an orientation video in the small gift shop, and then you walk down ninety-one steps for a self-guided tour. Above ground there is a lot of historic mining equipment and buildings to check out.
A little further south and we’re back to Phoenix and that completes our loop. Now, for every sight we covered here, there are dozens of more things to see. The Keweenaw is full of mines, waterfalls, lighthouses, beaches, as well as trails (for hiking, biking, skiing and all-terrain vehicle use), art and antique shops, rockhounding, etc, etc. Many of the current residents descend from Finnish miners, so there is a lot of Finnish culture around. For instance, as you travel around, you’ll see saunas in back yards and for sale on the side of the road.
And be sure to get some thimbleberry jam. There are at least two ladies who sell it out of their homes – you will see their signs. We stopped at one and spent sixty dollars on various preserves she was selling on the honor system from her back porch.
Get up there and explore.


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Teledyne CARIS has announced the release of its Hydrographic Production Database™ (HPD) 4.0. It is designed to support Hydrographic Offices around the world as they embrace the new S-100 Universal Hydrographic Data Model and explore its many possibilities. Its users will be able to augment their existing production environment to support both the S-101 and S-57 Electronic Navigational Chart (ENC) production from the same source database. Rich, customizable mappings allow for a full transition of data to the new data model to achieve ultimate versatility without redundancy. Also featured in version 4.0 is the ability to connect to the bathymetry compilation toolkit, CARIS Bathy DataBASE™ (BDB). teledyne.com
Caliper has announced the release of free USA traffic count data for Maptitude 2019 users. This latest map layer includes fields with total Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT), semi-trailer daily traffic, singleunit truck and bus daily traffic, number of through lanes, and road classification. Annual average daily traffic is the total volume of vehicle traffic on a highway or road for a year divided by 365 days. AADT is a useful and simple measurement of how busy a road is The downloaded layer can be added to any Maptitude 2019 map.
In preparation for the 2020 round of censuses comes a book providing statistical organizations with the most recent methodologies and technological tools to support all stages of the census. GIS and the 2020 Census supports the transformation of countries› censuses with the use of GIS software and related geospatial technologies to improve data collection, analysis, and dissemination and to enable agencies to build accurate, authoritative, actionable data.
Mapping is generally recognized as one of the most crucial activities of a census. As Timothy Trainor, former chief geospatial scientist for the US Census Bureau, reminds readers in the foreword of this book, “A census provides the data that allows us to begin the determination of a cause-and-effect relationship to important questions posed by why.” By this, Trainor is referring to the why of where.
GIS and the 2020 Census covers planning, enumeration and field data collection, and post-enumeration tasks: converting existing data, field operations, data processing and dissemination, developing geographic products, and much more. esri.com/esripressorders
Government of Oman’s, Ministry of Housing is planning to launch a system on land information services with the spatial database using GIS. Recently, a meeting to review the progress in the establishment of the system was held in the presence of Saif bin Amer al Shaqsi, Under-Secretary of the Ministry, representatives of the executing company and a number of officials in the ministry and its directorates.
Taher al Salami, Director of GIS Department at the Directorate General of Urban Planning and Surveying, said, “The system assigned by the ministry to a GIS company is based on the establishment of a central geographic database. The new system assists in the development of land information systems, registration of land and property, draw of survey and topographic maps, geospatial data formation, data migration and development of the geographic database. The system also provides options for daily switching as well as editing, updating, reporting, extracting and printing required notes and receipts collection services through web browser.”
Enterprises in the Nordic countries are investing in digital transformation and looking for vendors to help them with their move to the cloud and adoption of artificial intelligence for operations, according to a new report by Information Services Group (ISG) a leading global technology research and advisory firm.
The 2019 ISG Provider Lens™ Private/ Hybrid Cloud — Data Center Services & Solutions Report for the Nordics finds many Nordic enterprises turning to IT outsourcing as a way to cut costs, expand their businesses globally and gain access to technology experts with niche skills.
In some cases, however, Nordic businesses are struggling to see quick returns on investment when they move to a cloud computing model, the report says. While cloud computing can eliminate or minimize hardware infrastructure, some enterprises need outside expertise to help them plan and capitalize their cloud investments. www.isg-one.com.
Ascend unveils Autonomous Dataflow Service
Ascend has introduced the world’s first Autonomous Dataflow Service, allowing data engineering teams to quickly build, scale, and operate continuously optimized, Apache Spark-based pipelines. Users combine declarative configurations and automation to manage cloud infrastructure, optimize pipelines, and eliminate maintenance across the entire data lifecycle. Customers of all sizes and industries are using the Ascend Service to leapfrog their data architectures and build the data foundation to fuel their digital transformations.
Pipelines are an essential part of any modern data architecture. With everchanging infrastructure technologies, larger data volumes, and a growing variety of data formats, today’s pipeline development and operations require far too much coding and a disproportionate amount of time for maintenance and optimizations. Changes in the data itself, infrastructure updates, or logic tweaks often produce brittle and problematic pipelines. For many data engineering teams, this means combing through code and logs and constantly tuning parameters just to keep things running. www.ascend.io/get-started.


TATA IPL 2023: The TATA IPL 2023 has been like a thrilling script where the winner is undecided till the last ball is delivered.
We have witnessed many close games in this edition of the cash-rich league tournament which has always kept all of us at the edge of our seats even if we are in the stadium or sitting in the comforts of our homes.
The IPL has been giving each viewer a nail-biting experience since the inaugural edition of 2008.
Talking about the points table, a new team has climbed up the ladder. The points board is updated after every match; this has been the scenario since the first season of this cash-rich league tournament in 2008.
After another fantastic win, Chennai Super Kings is the new table topper. Dhoni and his Yellow Army have won five matches, lost two games and they have earned 10 points.
The other five teams RCB, RR, LSG, GT, and PBKS are tied with eight points each. Mumbai Indians is on six points.
KKR and SRH have got four points each while the Delhi Capitals have earned two crucial points after five straight losses.
David Warner and his team will take on the Orange Army, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in today’s clash at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Uppal, Hyderabad.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the dates and the venues of the final four games of the TATA IPL 2023 season.
Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium will host the playoff matches after the IPL edition of 2019. This venue will host the qualifier one match and eliminator match which will be played on back-to-back days.
These two matches will be played on 23rd May 2023 and 24th May 2023 at the above-mentioned venue.
The second city which would host the last two games of this edition of the cash-rich league tournament is Ahmedabad. The Narendra Modi Stadium also hosted the final two matches in the last year’s edition, TATA IPL 2022.
Now as well, the qualifier two and the finals of the 16th edition will be played at the venue which has been renamed after our honorable Prime Minister of our country, India.
The qualifier one will be played on 26th May 2023 and the final of the TATA Indian Premiere League 2023 season will be held on Sunday, 28th May 2023 at the above-mentioned famous venue.
Even though, the Chennai Super Kings side is on the first position. But they will have to keep winning to be on the top of the table because we all know that it requires just one good over to change the equation and momentum of the game in this tournament.


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The notion that the selflessness and tenderness babies require is uniquely ingrained in the biology of women, ready to go at the flip of a switch, is a relatively modern — and pernicious — one. It was constructed over decades by men selling an image of what a mother should be, diverting our attention from what she actually is and calling it science.
It keeps us from talking about what it really means to become a parent, and it has emboldened policymakers in the United States, generation after generation, to refuse new parents, and especially mothers, the support they need.
New research on the parental brain makes clear that the idea of maternal instinct as something innate, automatic and distinctly female is a myth, one that has stuck despite the best efforts of feminists to debunk it from the moment it entered public discourse.
To understand just how urgently we need to rewrite the story of motherhood, how very fundamental and necessary this research is, it's important to know how we got stuck with the old telling of it.

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DAILY SIGNAL: ‘Their Aspiration Is World Domination’: Retired Israeli General Breaks Down the Threat of a Nuclear Iran
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Last First Kiss
Photo Credit: Jasmine Lee
Jasmine Lee R&B/pop singer from the Hawaiian Islands. I love her music, singing, and sound. When I hear her music, I think of singers like SWV, The Spice Girls, Brandy, and Aaliyah. Jasmine has the kind of music that you can dance to, and she has catchy tunes and songs. I first heard about Jasmine from Soul Sessions USA on their YouTube channel. Check out her music in the video below and see what you think of her.