We love what we do. Playing drums (or any instrument for that matter) fuels everything we do, even if we need to hold down the proverbial "day job" to keep our real passions burning. From being a session drummer to being in a weekend warrior in a garage band, we can't get enough. Inevitably, however, we find ourselves in group situations and, whether heading for the big time or not, have to get along with others. This activity can be summed up in one word: Professionalism.
It is from this platform that I write this because of the observations I have made in professional settings as a musician these 40 years and counting that I have been playing at this writing. And, whether getting paid or not, professional rules do apply, unbeknownst to many.
While it is not rampant by any stretch, I have seen some of the most talented players stunt their career aspirations, often never getting off the ground, all for attitude, personality quirks or just plain inconsideration of others. Rather than remain frustrated at the very thought of it, however, I decided to learn from it what I could. So, in turning a negative into a positive, net gain, I wish to share 5 lessons, not in rudimental drumming, but in professionalism that can shape an amazing career for any level of player. Truly, these are of senior importance to even talent.
What is "Public Relations"? While we can consult umteen dictionaries and argue the exact anatomy, suffice to say that Public Relations [PR] entail creating a relationship with the public or, for our purposes, those outside of ourselves with whom we associate. Overall, professionally, PR means how we are perceived by others as a result of how we communicate with them.
Whether it is through performance, how we present ourselves, how we look and speak, it is a culmination of all connections and communications, direct or indirect, and how they are received.
The foremost lesson I have learned is that giving respect, interest and attention to others is key, to both audiences as well as fellow professionals who may, themselves, be amateurs. Far beyond mere "ego", a blatant disregard for others, or worse, contempt for others goes far to destroy one's reputation. And, while it may seem such people seem to make it, if unfairly, they seldom do for the long haul and it becomes their undoing late in their careers or before it even begins. Good PR is a fundamental building block of a career and supersedes talent.
Although I touched on this on the PR subject, it warrants a more focused observation. When I say respect, I would better say "interest" in others is the keynote of respect. I marvel at the petty competitiveness or outright disdain for other musicians and, yes, even audiences out of some self-important, misguided insecurity that one can only be on top if others are below them.
Mocking the talents or efforts of another may make one feel better at the moment, but it soon spreads a dark cloud of resentment from the receivers. Audiences who are looked down upon for their "lack of musical taste" or other musicans perceived as terrible, untalented or the like all hold in contempt those who have targeted them aas such and though "turn the other cheek" never seem to want to turn back. In other words, these relationships are the building blocks of a successful career.
Getting gigs or attention from audiences alike involve interest, but more interest in them on your part than their interest in you. Your interest in them actually creates and fosters interest in them. I always find takeaways in watching others perform or even listening to feedback from some audience member. Even if I see an amateur perform, who hasn't particularly mastered their craft, I always take something away, a lesson for myself, and have made some positive changes in my own performance as a result. Yes, you can learn from anyone and, expressing that goes a long way in building relationships with professionals and audiences alike.
There are many "Golden Rules" out there and all seem to point in the same direction. How you act and treat others affects how you are perceived. I have always found that it is best to listen to others' performances and comment upon them, carefully searching out and finding something, anything you like about it or can admire and pointing it out.
This could be simply taking 30 seconds out of your busy day and dropping a dollar in the case of a subway or street performer. After all, isn't this how you would like to be treated? What if it were you performing? Wouldn't you want some attention or applause from others? This rule is so simple and easy, I can't figure out why so many do it the hard way. It takes way more effort to resent others than it does to appreciate them. Think about it.
Burning bridges has become so cliche I feel it receives undue ignorance lately. As you may have already figured out, these rules I live by are very closely related and seem to flow, one to the other, in a sequence of actions. Building up great releationships means to maintain them, for better or worse, not cut off all ties at the least of disagreements.
Marriages all start with a promise "for better or worse" but, once underway, always seem to ignore that rule. And, while there are many situations, marital, professional or otherwise, in which a parting of ways is necessary, they are fewer and farther between than you may have suspected.
Momentary lapses of patience are just that: momentary. Stepping back and taking a look, having a mindset of resolution and remembering all of the good things is the best approach I know to maintain those bridges. In fact, you may find, as have I, the prior rules above, kept, actually prevent you from burning any bridge you may have created and even catapult you forward during turbulent times.
Perhaps my favorite and most useful lesson I have learned is that, even the best of people, who apply these very lessons, fall short of succeeding because of one thing: they only apply them to themselves.
Turning a blind eye to poor conduct seems to have become a watchword in today's society, the arts no different. Inevitably, when you are trying to be the best version of yourself and build a professional drumming career, you will come across others who may be manifesting the worst.
I insist that other people apply these rules too. The tricky part, however, is that you must keep in these rules while insisting on them in others. It is all too easy to find yourself in an argument or all-out debate or war over this, condescending to and unbraiding others, thereby violating these very guidelines. Keeping them in mind, however, you will find amazing ways of getting others to use them, if only by your own exemplary conduct. This is easier than it seems.
Want to be loved by millions? Follow one rule: LOVE those millions – ALL OF THEM! And do so no matter what.
Maintain excellent PR by showing respect to your audience and colleagues, have a set code of ideal conduct, build and maintain strong bridges and encourage this in others. It really is simple when you look at it.
In fact, you may find that when you looked at these five lessons, before learning them, that they looked cumbersome or complicated and far-fetched. How do they seem to you now? It is my hope you will use them, as have I, to improve your career and do and attain what you have always wanted.
Try this and see if it doesn't work for you. I'll bet it does!


Scroll and click around the map to see where in the world children are underweight, which is defined as two standard deviations below the median of the NCHS/CDC/WHO International Reference Population. It's a pretty good indicator of kids who are chronically hungry.
The data covers 1990-2002 and isn't available for all regions (those that are unavailable appear blue on the map). The raw data was compiled by the Center for International Earth Science Information Network.


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Hrudamajhi, 45, a resident of Kirejholla village belongs to the Gond tribe of western Odisha; a primitive Adivasi tribe. In the deep interiors of Nuapada district is this remote village in Boden block. The village is home to over 190 families, majorly farmers and daily wage labourers.
Kirejholla village is one of the five villages in the block that suffers from extreme fluoride contamination of water. Over two decades back, villagers accessed water from the only dug well in their reach. The well, being open at all times, soon became a pool of diseases. Also, the well was dangerous as people often slipped into because it lacked a proper boundary wall. "As it started becoming difficult to collect water from the dug well, the local authorities arranged for five handpumps in the village. Although the water was available at the handpump, about five years down the line people began to complain of tooth decolouration and joint pain," recalls Hrudamajhi.
About two years ago, Hrudamajhi herself experienced severe joint pain and swelling in her feet. A common health issue faced by a majority of the villagers, Hrudamajhi began to live with the pain and discomfort. "When I complained about my increasing joint pain, my husband initially ignored the problem as it was a very common health issue… but soon, my knees and elbows jammed and the pain became unbearable. My toes were also swollen, so I finally visited a local doctor who gave me some painkillers to ease the pain. Although the pain became less intense, the swelling of my toes and the immobility of my joints stayed the same," shared Hrudamajhi.
In 2016, WaterAid India and its partner intervened in the village. The prevalent health problems faced by the villagers led to the testing of water from all sources as the first and foremost step. The reports revealed that fluoride level of water was over 3ppm (way more than the permissible limit of 0.7ppm) in all five handpumps of the village.
Soon, awareness campaigns and discussions were initiated in the village. "We barely knew anything about the impact of fluoride in water. So a Jalabandhu (Jal means water and bandhu means friend in Hindi) committee was formed. The villagers joined the committee in order to address the various water problems and issues associated with it," added Hrudamajhi. Together, the community members began to work towards their common goal of making clean water accessible for everyone.
The water from a nearby dug well was also tested so as to understand the condition of rest of the water sources. The lower ppm made the community realise the need to improve its currently dismal condition and make it not just usable but also potable. They came together and with technical and financial support from WaterAid India, it was decided that the dug well will be refurbished into a mini pipe water supply system.
The dug well was thus plastered and a storage tank was built next to it with a capacity of 12,000litres. A water pump was also placed in order to fetch water from the well at all times, and the ten taps on the outside of the storage tank made it easier for the villagers to collect water.
"Now, after we stopped using water from the handpumps and started using the supply from the dug well, the swelling of my feet and elbows has decreased a bit. Earlier I would not be able to sit on the ground or do household work for long hours, but now the situation is slowly changing. I still have a painful sensation in my feet, however, the condition is better than before. I am told that this is due to the fluoride contaminated water I consumed for years. Nevertheless, I am relieved that my children will surely be away from such health problems," concludes a much relieved Hrudamachi.


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NCFM Member R.K. Hendrick, Esq. "An Observation of Western Culture"
An except from the book, "How To Avoid Getting Screwed When Getting Laid" by RK Hendrick, Esq. http://www.protectionformen.com, with permission:
An Observation of Western Culture
To be clear, I am acutely aware some men can be uncivilized animals. After food, clothing and shelter, our primary drive is for sex. And for some men, "sex" is always at the very top of their list!
However, to be equally clear, this is the first time in human history where the female of our species can conduct herself in an irresponsible and immoral manner and then be financially compensated for her misconduct.
A rhetorical question: When did irresponsible procreation become socially acceptable?
Just take a look at our welfare system and the first striking statistic you will observe is the substantial number of the single unwed mothers receiving monthly welfare payments who have multiple children by multiple fathers (aka: Breeders).
Multiple children by multiple fathers is not an accident or a mistake! Multiple children by multiple fathers is the result of irresponsible behavior by both men and women! Be it 50 years ago or 100 years ago, if a woman had a child out of wedlock or had multiple children from multiple fathers, there were no monthly checks from the government. There was no subsidized housing or medical card.
In many non-western cultures, if a woman has a child out of wedlock or has multiple children from multiple fathers, there are no monthly checks from the government. There is no subsidized housing or medical card.
Operative reality: If you are a female in our western culture, it pays to be promiscuous and irresponsible. The more children you have, the more money you get! … In the form of monthly welfare payments, food stamps, government subsidized housing and/or monthly child support payments.
To be equally clear: A man should always conduct himself in a responsible and appropriate manner. A man should always "Man-up!" and be a good father and financially responsible for his children. To do anything else is unacceptable and inexcusable.
Also remember: As a man, you must always be prepared to protect and enforce your legal rights. Read on!
"Nick and Natalie" (An accurate scenario, the names have been changed to protect confidentiality)
Natalie and Nick became pen-pals when Nick had approximately two years left to serve at the penitentiary for his conviction for distribution of illegal drugs. Natalie and Nick wrote each other on a regular basis and through their letters they became quite close.
Six months after being released from the penitentiary, Nick and Natalie got married. Within their first year of marriage, they had their first child (a son). Within four years of the birth of their son, they were divorced.
In their divorce judgment (decree), Natalie was granted custody of their son and Nick was required to pay monthly child support. Nick was granted parenting time (visitation) with their son every other weekend, along with a midweek evening visit.
During the first few months of the new schedule, everything went reasonably well. There were a few disagreements; however, Nick was seeing his son on a regular and consistent basis.
Approximately eight months after their divorce was final, Natalie unilaterally decided she no longer wanted Nick to have any contact with their son. However, she still wanted Nick to continue paying monthly child support on a regular basis. When Natalie informed Nick of her unilateral decision, Nick immediately responded and made it very clear to Natalie he was going to continue to see their son on a regular basis and pursuant to the agreed upon parenting (visitation) schedule that was set forth in their divorce judgment.
To be certain, Nick was not a violent man, he did not consume any form of illegal intoxicants and he maintained a good job working as a heavy equipment operator with the family construction company. Nick was required to submit to frequent random drug tests (which he routinely passed). Therefore, he had the drug test results to prove he was clean.
Upon hearing Nick intended to continue with his regularly scheduled parenting time with their son, Natalie promptly went to the local courthouse and filed a Restraining Order against Nick.
In her petition (application) for the Restraining Order, Natalie falsely stated Nick had been physically violent and verbally abusive with her when he had come to her residence to pick up their son for his parenting time.
Upon being served with the Restraining Order, Nick immediately read through its contents and realized the Restraining Order prohibited him from having any contact with their son or Natalie.
Nick immediately contacted his attorney. Nick's attorney promptly filed an Objection to the Restraining Order and the matter was scheduled for a hearing.
At the hearing (trial) to determine whether there was a basis to keep the Restraining Order in effect, both Natalie and Nick testified as to their version of the facts.
At the conclusion of the hearing, the judge informed Natalie he believed she was not credible, that her witnesses had not testified truthfully and there were many major and significant discrepancies in their testimony! The judge promptly dismissed the Restraining Order and Natalie was ordered to allow Nick to continue his prior parenting time schedule.
Even though Nick was successful in his efforts to overturn the Restraining Order (an order that never should have been granted), Nick did encounter a rather significant and unfortunate situation.
Prior to the judge dismissing the Restraining Order and during the brief time period (approximately two weeks) that the Restraining Order was actually in effect (prior to the hearing), Nick was required to abide by the terms and conditions of the Restraining Order. Which meant: Nick could have absolutely no contact with either his son or Natalie.
On one particular evening (just two days prior to the hearing), Nick was at a tavern with a co-worker when Natalie walked in looking for Nick. Natalie knew this was a place where Nick and his co-workers would often meet after work.
When Natalie saw Nick in the tavern, she walked over to him and asked him if he was going to be paying his child support on time this month. Nick responded, "we are not supposed to be talking; however, yes, I already mailed it off to you."
Natalie then asked Nick if he would give her $200 in cash as she was short on money. Nick responded "no" and once again informed her they were not supposed to be talking! Nick got up from his chair and started to leave the tavern in order to avoid any further contact with Natalie.
Nick walked towards the exit door; however, instead of immediately leaving, he turned around and went back (reinitiated contact) and asked Natalie: "How could you do this to me? How could you file a Restraining Order against me that is full of lies, stop me from seeing our son and then have the audacity to come in here and ask me for money? What's your problem?"
Nick started for the door again; however, he turned around once again (reinitiated contact a 2nd time) and went back and said to Natalie: "The check is in the mail, if you don't get it tomorrow, call my attorney and he'll take care of it! I'll see you in court!" He then headed for the door, left the tavern and drove home.
Three days later, which was one day after the hearing in which the Restraining Order was dismissed, (Natalie was very angry because she lost at the hearing) Natalie called the local (small town) police and reported the contact she had with Nick three days ago (at the tavern) as a violation of the Restraining Order, while it was still in effect.
The police went to Nick's house later that evening. When they arrived at his house, they went to his front door, knocked, informed him they wanted to talk to him and that he "needed" to come outside of his house and onto the front porch.
Nick asked if they had a warrant for his arrest. The police informed Nick they did not have a warrant; however, he still "needed" to come outside to speak with them.
Nick refused to come outside and through the livingroom glass window, Nick showed the police a Court Certified Copy of the Dismissal Order (that was given to him by his attorney) and informed them that the Restraining Order had been dismissed. Nick then informed the police they were not permitted on his property without a warrant and he demanded they leave immediately!
The local city police who were at Nick's house were rookies. Moreover, they became rather obnoxious and belligerent with Nick when he informed them they were not permitted on his property (Background information: One of the officers was a friend of Natalie's).
Once again, the police informed Nick he "needed" to come outside of his home so they could "talk" to him. Nick immediately contacted his attorney (at home) and his attorney promptly contacted police dispatch to report the incident.
After speaking with his attorney, Nick immediately dialed 911 and also called the county sheriff's office to report he was being harassed by the local police who were trespassing on his property.
Upon learning (through radio dispatch) that Nick had called the county sheriff to report their conduct and also because they knew they did not have a warrant for Nick's arrest, the local police immediately withdrew (and did not return).
Even though the Restraining Order had already been dismissed, two days after the incident with the local police, the District Attorney's Office decided to file a criminal complaint against Nick for violating the provisions of the Restraining Order (for having contact with Natalie at the tavern) while it was in effect and filed a warrant for Nick's arrest.
Upon learning of the criminal complaint and the issuance of a warrant for his arrest, Nick turned himself in at the sheriff's office. Nick thought that he would be released quickly, However, it was late Friday afternoon and he was held in custody (jail) over the weekend, until Monday afternoon (for a total of three days), until his family members were able to post bail for him.
Two months later, a hearing was held to determine whether Nick's conduct (at the tavern) was a violation of the Restraining Order (while it was in effect). Even though his contact with Natalie was brief, it was still viewed by the judge as being voluntary and within Nick's control. Therefore, he was found guilty of violating the Restraining Order. The fact the Restraining Order was eventually dismissed did not change the fact Nick was not permitted to have contact with Natalie while it was in effect.
The judge imposed a three-day jail sentence, with credit for time served, along with imposing fines, court costs and fees totaling in excess of $500.
Morals of the story:
1) Never, deviate from the no-contact provisions of a Restraining Order (or Release Agreement or probation) no matter what the reason.
2) Don't be a fool. Think with your brain at all times. Never allow your emotions to govern your conduct.
3) Never underestimate the lack of morality and deviousness some women will display when it comes to placing you and your freedom in jeopardy.
4) Always remember: The vast majority of police officers are very good people. However, if you are ever subjected to inappropriate behavior (misconduct) from your local police (or any other police agency), there are times when it is a good idea to immediately call 911.
Never be disrespectful towards or physically confront a police officer! If you are being subjected to inappropriate behavior (misconduct) by a police officer, immediately contact a different police agency, such as the state police / county sheriff or 911 and keep them on the phone until the new police officers arrive from the other agency. Remember: In most urban and suburban areas, it is extremely awkward for a police officer to have his / her conduct reported to another police agency. At a minimum, as a result of your phone call to the other police agency (in most circumstances), there will be an electronic record (tape or CD) of your phone call concerning the incident (misconduct).
When viewed in hindsight / commentary:
1) Nick had the right idea when he initially decided to withdraw and leave the tavern. His problems arose when he allowed his emotions to control his decisions and reinitiated contact with Natalie. Remember: As a man, if you allow your emotions to govern and control your conduct, there will be times when there will be a very heavy price to pay. The rule: Never have any form of contact (direct or indirect) with someone who has obtained a Restraining Order against you.
Also, please visit the facebook group: "Friends of Protection for Men" The largest and most active Men's / Fathers' Rights & Issues Discussion Group on facebook with an international membership of some very influential and brilliant members. https://www.facebook.com/groups/protectionformen/ – RK Hendrick, Author
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Teething: it's the milestone that leaves parents in a cold sweat. Even first-timers who haven't experienced a teething baby yet have heard the rumours that it's an unpleasant time for all involved.
But until those first little chompers make their appearance, it can be a wild guessing game as to whether or not it's actually happening!
Babies obviously can't tell us when budding teeth are causing problems for them. But they do exhibit some pretty clear signs which can help us solve the teething mystery.
Here are the baby teething signs to look for that can tell you when a toothy peg is on its way – and a handy chart to let you know when to keep an eye out!
If your angelic sleep-through-the-night-er has suddenly become nocturnal (or your little sleep-thief's nights are even more disruptive than usual!) they might be teething. Teething is renowned for affecting our little ones' sleep. And it makes sense – there's a lot of new discomfort going on in that poor little mouth.
One of the most easy-to-spot signs of baby teething is excessive drooling. Pop a bib on bub and wipe that face often. The excess saliva can cause a rash on little faces, so keep the area dry and apply a barrier cream if necessary.
If your baby is fed, changed, rested and is still cracking it, teething could be the culprit. The pain and discomfort of things shifting around in their jaw, coupled with an inability to tell you what's wrong, can be an upsetting time. Extra cuddles are definitely in order!
Blood flow to the face increases when babies are teething. So a set of rosy cheeks can often indicate the imminent arrival of a new little tooth or two.
Chewing and sucking on all things within reach can be a great comfort when bub has a sore mouth. And babies aren't fussy – they will shove in everything from toys to keys to mum's fingers. Make sure they can't get little hands on anything that could cause a choking hazard. Stock up on chilled teething rings or other chew-friendly toys. Just make sure to give them a good wash at the end of every day!
Bub won't be used to the excess saliva pooling in their mouth, so don't be alarmed if it begins to cause a little coughing or even gagging. Remember babies' gag reflexes are pretty far forward in their mouth, so it doesn't take much to set them off. When it gets bad, just roll your baby onto their tummy to let gravity do its thing.
As comforting as a good feed usually is, teething creates a whole new ball game. Your teething baby might breastfeed/bottle feed less enthusiastically, and may even refuse solids completely. So follow their cues when it comes to feeding, and don't stress if you need to give the solids a short break during the peak of teething.
Rubbing the chin and cheeks, pulling the ears, and even a slightly raised temperature are all tell-tale signs of a teething baby. Considering their tininess, those sprouting teeth can be really mean! Some mums swear by teething gels or a dose of infant paracetamol to help keep that pain at bay, or check out these 10 natural remedies for teething pain.
Another super pleasant side effect of all that excess drool is lovely, loose, mucousy poos. Our poor babies' little bums pay the price for all the work happening in their mouths. Some teething babies are more susceptible to nappy rash. So keep an eye on those bowel movements and use lots of barrier cream to help prevent flare-ups.
The good news is that, though it feels endless, your baby won't be teething forever.
Some babies sprout their first tooth as early as four months. Others make it all the way to their first birthday without a single pearly white. But once teething starts, it takes an average of about 18 months for all those little teeth to pop through. And some teeth will flare up more than others – watch out for those molars!
Then before you know it, the tooth fairy will come calling to collect those painstakingly grown baby teeth. Check out how this genius Dad hilariously used the tooth fairy to encourage his son to up his tooth brushing game!


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I have to admit I had reservations about travelling to Antarctica. The thought of being wretchedly seasick while crossing some of the roughest seas on the planet bothered me. I wondered if seeing penguins everyday would become monotonous. Then a few weeks before I was due to fly to Argentina to board the ship in Ushuaia, pictures of Antarctica and images of the MS Explorer sinking to the bottom of the ocean filled the news. But media reports about ice caps melting and articles hinting of a possible limit to the number of visitors allowed in Antarctica in the future spurred me to continue with my plans.
In reality, I only experienced mild nausea while crossing the Drake Passage (packing several different kinds of seasick tablets helped).
The various species of penguins were so captivating I could have watched for hours.
Stunning scenery and alien sounds combined with the pungent aroma of guano while on land provided an overwhelming feast for the senses. There's no doubt I would visit Antarctica again in a heartbeat.
It is eight degrees Celsius at Neko Harbour, on the west coast of the Antarctic Peninsula.
The 12 passengers in my Zodiac, or black rubber dinghy, are bundled in layers of warm polar clothing.
My outfit consists of sturdy rubber Wellington boots, two pairs of woollen socks, jeans, waterproof over-pants and a warm beanie.
Beneath my bright red polar jacket is a polar fleece layered over thermal underwear. A life jacket and backpack with photography equipment completes my ensemble.
On land, my boot crunches through the snow against the cacophony of shrill penguin calls. We stop to observe a colony of trumpeting Gentoo penguins feeding their chicks.
Ice-covered peaks tower against a backdrop of brilliant blue skies. I follow the procession of trekkers; some are already at the top of the snow-capped hill above.
Although the incline of this hill is a gradual slope, the snow is slushy and slippery. A few passengers choose not to make the trek but I'm glad I make the effort as the scenery from the top of the hill is surreal.
Surrounded by mountains and glaciers, the bay is a glassy deep blue. Crevasses and seracs (columns of ice formed by intersecting crevasses) add to its jaw dropping beauty.
Perched on a fragment of brash ice in the bay are three round-bellied Gentoo penguins, flapping their wings and shoving one another boisterously.
Like children, they goad each other to dive into the freezing water. Eventually one dives in and they all take turns to slide reluctantly into the chilly ocean. It's a scene straight out of "Happy Feet".
There's a deafening rumble. It sounds like a jet plane streaking through the sky but it is only nature screaming at the top of its voice as a vast chunk of ice breaks away from a glacier and crashes into the ocean.
Back on board the Explorer II (which has recently been renamed Minerva), we celebrate our arrival in Antarctica with an outdoor barbeque lunch while sailing past snow-capped mountains and glaciers on both sides of the Aguirre Passage.
Our ship is carrying around 180 passengers, with less than 100 allowed to set foot on land at any one time.
Unlike the early Antarctic pioneers, we're travelling in luxury. The Minerva has two restaurants and an army of chefs who prepare a different menu each night of the week.
Bar staff and waiters are on hand with flawless service: passengers are greeted by name, drinks are constantly topped up and meals are served without delay.
Staterooms are kept spick and span with visits from housekeeping twice daily. There's a cinema, beauty parlour, gym, gift shop, smoking room and an extensive library with a goldmine of Antarctic books.
Days at sea are filled with fascinating lectures delivered by resident ornithologists, historians, naturalists, geologists and research scientists on topics ranging from Southern Ocean birds to expedition history.
We sail past hundreds of icebergs of all shapes and sizes. Most have broken away from ice shelves and have been carried north by ocean currents. One is so long it stretches for 100 kilometres.
Scientists from the British Antarctic Survey recently discovered an enormous fracture on the edge of the Wilkins ice shelf, which is a 400-square-kilometre body of permanent floating ice on the western edge of the Antarctic Peninsula.
Their prognosis is that changes in wind patterns and water temperatures, caused by global warming, have begun to erode the ice sheets of western Antarctica at a faster rate than previously detected.
We spot many types of whales including humpbacks, orcas and a rare sighting of a fin whale and blue whale swimming together within 50 metres of the ship.
The blue whale is the largest mammal on the planet. Dolphins frolic alongside and a multitude of seabirds swoop and soar above our heads.
Between lectures, wildlife-spotting and three-course meals, we sip cocktails at one of the ship's two bars (drinks are included in the price of the cruise), tuck into scrumptious strudel buffets, lick our way through ice-cream parties, munch on freshly baked pastries for afternoon tea and watch wildlife documentaries on the in-room television system.
Petermann Island is fascinating for its Adelie penguin colonies. Adelie penguin numbers have been declining in the Antarctic Peninsula region due to diminishing sea ice, which is an important habitat for immature stages of krill, their primary food source.
At Port Lockroy, we buy post cards, souvenir patches, pins and sweatshirts at the British research station shop. Next to the shop is a museum displaying sledging kits, food rations and radios used by early scientists.
Zodiac tours among the ice floes at Paradise Bay and around Port Lockroy allow us a closer look at the larger seals.
Crabeater seals and a huge leopard seal, with massive jagged teeth, lie blissfully asleep on the ice. We're careful not to disturb them as leopard seals can weigh up to 370 kilograms and have been known, on occasion, to puncture inflatable boats with their teeth.
We cruise beneath soaring cliffs spotting a blue-eyed shag colony under an overhang of rock. But the most stunning sights are the icebergs which drift past us; one shaped like an amphitheatre is a glowing luminescent blue.
Tucked away in a small cove in Paradise Bay, surrounded by soaring glaciers, is the bar boat manned by waiters from our ship. They hand out glasses of champagne and we sip in silence among the ice, marvelling at this remarkable continent.
Cruising season runs from November to February. Cruise Traveller offers a number of expedition cruises to Antarctica.
Pack seasick medication, sunscreen, sunglasses, lip balm and a swimsuit (the ship stops at the geothermal springs at Deception Island). Dress in layers as the weather can change abruptly. See The North Face for a good range of expedition clothing. A waterproof backpack such as Caribee's Polar Rucksack is essential to protect photography equipment.


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Ambulance service deploying four to New York
by: Courtney Bunting
Posted: Mar 27, 2020 / 06:52 PM CDT / Updated: Mar 27, 2020 / 06:55 PM CDT
EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WCIA) — Members of an ambulance service in central Illinois are preparing for deployment. They'll head to New York to help with handling the spread of coronavirus there.
"We do everything from natural disasters to things like what's going on now… tornadoes, floods, snow storms, or just any time an EMS is getting overwhelmed," said Lakeside EMS CEO Jerrod Estes.
Now, they're being called out again to help out in New York. Four members of Lakeside EMS in Effingham will head out tomorrow. The state has more cases than anywhere else in the U.S., with nearly 50,000 confirmed.
"We're sending out two teams, and then I'll be building some relief teams and second-wave teams as needed," said Estes. They also need to make sure they have enough people on home base. "We'd like to send more teams, but we gotta cover home first before we cover anywhere else."
Everyone going is prepared for almost anything. "They have to have HAZMAT training. They have to have National Incident Management System training through FEMA." Among those is paramedic and deployment team officer Tyler Howell. While he'll miss his family, he says he's happy to respond to the frontlines.
"I've always wanted to serve any way I can, and plus, too, when you're a paramedic, you kind of put everyone else's need above yourself," said Howell.
While some ambulance services in central Illinois are going to other areas to help, some, like OSF, are staying right here and say they're fully staffed and equipped to help our area. Members of the Georgetown Ambulance Service, on the other hand, were put on standby yesterday for possible deployment. They're waiting for orders to send people. Wherever they're stationed, they're all a vital part of protecting their communities, even when they aren't home.
"We like to look at it like if something happened in Illinois and we needed help, we'd like to think that smaller companies like ours in New York would come and help," said Estes.
Those four people are Tyler Howell, Paramedic, Rachel Pygott, EMT, Steven Gray, Paramedic & COO, and Richard Donovan, EMT. They will be leaving in teams of two tomorrow. They don't know how long they'll be gone. They are the first FEMA EMT group to be deployed.
Man pleads not guilty to murder charges after crashing into bar patio
OLNEY, Ill. (WCIA) — A Dundas man, who was accused of killing two women after crashing to Deuce's Wild Saloon last month, is pleading not guilty to two charges of murder.
Court records show Michael W. Mattox, 60, made his plea Thursday morning in Richland County Court. He had also requested a public defender at previous hearings.
Semi-truck driver hurt in crash
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — A Ohio man needed hospital treatment after crashing his semi-truck Thursday morning on I-57.
A press release from Illinois State Police says it happened before 8 a.m. on I-57 just south of Tolono.


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DMRRR manufactures transit accommodation, seismic-resistant retrofitting of the priority infrastructure until December 2022: CS
By George A. Allen on	 December 31, 2021 Infrastructure
The chief secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, chaired a session today to review the functioning of the Disaster Management, Relief, Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Department (DMRRR) in Jammu and Kashmir.
The meeting was attended by the Administrative Secretary, Disaster Management, Relief, Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Department, Executive Director, JKPCC, Commissioner, Aid Organization and affected officials.
The National Disaster Management Authority was notified that under the Sendai Framework for Disaster Management, financial assistance of Rs. 55.85 lakh was granted to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir to bring the state disaster management plan into line with the Sendai Framework; Compile data on Sendai framework indicators; Train officials in capacity building; and to coordinate with other bodies for effective disaster risk reduction.
As part of the Aapda Mitra program, 212 volunteers were trained in Srinagar City on a pilot basis, which will be further expanded to 13 other districts of Jammu and Kashmir. To this end, a MoU has been signed with the National Disaster Management Authority, which has received financial support of Rs. 8.80 million. The Chief Secretary urged the department to focus on convergence between the Disaster Management Department and Civil Defense.
The Chief Secretary also stressed the importance of conducting regular mock drills and drills in the districts to raise awareness of various disasters such as floods, earthquakes, landslides, downpours and others. "During the COVID period, a special focus must be placed on e-training modules and certifications in order to strive for better disaster risk reduction and reduction," said Dr. Mehta.
The chief secretary urged the department to put in place a robust civil protection mechanism by integrating disaster-related information and assistance into the emergency response system (helpline 112).
With regard to the National Seismic Risk Mitigation Program to Reduce Earthquake Vulnerability of Communities and Assets, the Chief Secretary directed priority equipment and infrastructure retrofitting to be completed within one year.
In addition, the Chief Secretary also reviewed progress on the upcoming transit shelter for Kashmiri migrants in the Kashmir Valley under the Prime Minister's Development Package (PMDP). The department has been asked to complete Phase I of the project by June 2022 and Phase II by December 2022.
It was reported that the department had distributed Rs. 11.27 crore as voluntary relief of Rs. 50,000 to the next of kin of the 2,254 victims of COVID-19.
It was also informed that the DMRRR supports 10,364 Kashmiri migrant families and 868 Jammu migrant families and also organizes the Jan Sunvayi and Jan Adhikar camps to register migrant aid workers for various welfare programs.
In addition, a special action for the reception of Kashmiri migrants was organized under the Ayushman Bharat program and a complaint system for problems with real estate / community assets of Kashmiri migrants was recently launched.


I will also will make this the chemtrail diary holding a fortnights work.
There looks to be zero discussion online of diatom collapse as impacted by chemtrails and / or Fukushima.
To see more chemtrails we need clearer bluer skies then the activity will start, to induce chemtrail haze where really no-one wants it. NASA worldview is very inconclusive, we had chemtrails here at the extreme of my southern 'cone of view' and theres no sign of it on worldview. I need a more regularly updated weather sat site.
Next Post Australia … chemtrails and France too!


MAURITIUS: January 10, 2019. HullWiper has signed a new agreement with Indian Ocean-based underwater hull cleaning specialists Immersub, marking its first step into the African continent.
It is the latest extension of HullWiper's leasing programme, introduced in 2017 to work with partners around the world to offer ship owners and operators a cost-efficient, brush- and diver-free alternative to traditional hull cleaning methods that protects anti-fouling coating on vessel hulls and the oceans. Ship owners and operators benefit from a clean hull that improves vessel performance, fuel savings and lower CO2 emissions, without any extra downtime or harming the marine ecosystem.
Protected from the open sea by the world's third-largest coral reef, which surrounds the island, Mauritius is one of 12 countries spearheading the International Marine Organisation (IMO) GloFouling project, a collaboration between the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and IMO.
Immersub's CEO Capt. Pierre Yves Rochecouste says HullWiper's ROV technology enhances Immersub's experience in traditional hull cleaning methods, adding: "For the past three years, Immersub has been searching for new hull cleaning technologies around the globe that would comply with our two main goals: efficiency and being environmentally friendly. We consider HullWiper to be the future of underwater hull cleaning that underpins our values and goals to provide a safe, sustainable and efficient service to the shipping industry.
Launched in Dubai in December 2013, HullWiper operates in ports around the world including Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Singapore, Spain, Netherlands, Egypt, Australia, UK, United Arab Emirates and – on an ad hoc basis – at key locations across the Middle East and is available for lease where HullWiper does not have its own base.


A charitable organization creating a smooth transition.
In the autumn of 2018 Ila, saw a video during the election time discussing the "homeless" crisis in the Seattle area.
How it landed to her was that the Tiny Cabin Project was a ploy for politicians to generate funding for their elections, and to not support this cause.
Ila sat with this for a bit. During her global travels she had seen how different cultures and communities address these sorts of topics and she herself noticed her own mind at one point 'complaining' about the situation.
"how do we address fear?"
"Return to matters of the HEART"
When we heal the wounds and programming of matters of the heart and release stuck connective tissues issues. Our perspective shifts.
When our perspective shifts, we start to see the intricate weaving of life creations.
Hence on October 2018 Ila walked unto Tent City 5 (Tiny Cabin Safe Harbor) and asked them if the community would be interested in a weekly HEALING DRUM CIRCLE?
Our focus is to elevate the consciousness of humanity one beat at a time.
The vision is Healing Drum Circles will be available at each tent city in the King County area seven days a week from 7:30p-9:00p year-round.
Could you imagine? How magical would this be. In our metropolitan city of hussal and bussal there is a reminder to be present to this moment, this breath, this heartbeat of body, mind, soul and heaven, earth and all kingdoms.
Copyright © 2018 We Drum Project - All Rights Reserved.


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Apple delays iOS 14 launch due to new privacy feature
Written on Sunday, 06 September 2020 07:35
Apple has announced the delay of the implementation of its new anti-tracking feature, designed to ensure that apps and websites don't track users without their consent.
This will mean that apps will need to ask users for their permission to access the ad-tracking ID on iPads and iPhones. However, this has been delayed as it was meant to be part of Apple's latest iOS 14 update which was set to be released in autumn 2020.
Apple has disclosed that these changes have been postponed to the beginning of 2021 in order to give websites and app developers the chance to modify their services to fit this.
However, Facebook warned that the tech giant's new privacy measure would make one of its advertising tools "ineffective" on iOS 14 and that "it may not make sense to offer it on iOS 14". Apple has essentially forced Facebook to no longer collect ad-tracking IDs of its users on iOS 14.
The anti-tracking feature, which uses a truly unique code for every operating iPhone, makes it compulsory for users to grant permission to apps and websites to be able to access information on their data which is basically used to figure out their online behavior.
This comes at a terrible time for app developers who are already dealing with a COVID-induced recession. The revenue of free apps will be affected immensely as the opportunities for the tracking, collection and sharing of data will be limited to such a huge extent because users will most likely prefer to maintain their privacy.
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Tablets and business smartphone market showing signs of 'rebound'
Written on Thursday, 05 October 2017 11:25
Q2 growth for tablets and business smartphones was up slightly this year, as the market shows signs of a rebound, according to research by Strategy Analytics. Business smartphone shipments grew 14.8 percent year-on-year to reach 107.1 million units in Q2, up 6.1 percent sequentially from Q1. Tablets reached 17.3 million units in Q2, up 7.5 percent from Q1.
While Q2 2017 showed signs of an increase on a slower first quarter, suggesting signs of an improvement for the remainder of the year, the outlook still remains volatile, according to Strategy Analytics, with longer replacement cycles and GDPR (general data protection regulation) likely to impact the market over the short to medium term.
"Overall, the business smartphone industry expanded steadily in the second quarter, Samsung saw positive shipment growth while Apple's shipments slipped by 11 percent," said analyst Gina Luk. "Android and iOS are the two dominant operating systems in the market, as Windows 10 smartphone shipments continued to be squeezed out by the industry with close to zero market share."
Through the first half of the year, the pace of business mobile devices shipments appears to be on trend with what the industry is accustomed to seeing with the current expansion – shipments registering disappointing first quarter growth performance to be followed with a stronger pace of growth in the second quarter, according to Strategy Analytics.
"The worldwide business tablet market remains volatile; it rebounded slightly to reach 17.3 million units in the second quarter, a 7.5 percent increase from Q1 2017, but year on year growth was flat at 0.7 percent on Q2 2016. The picture is still quite mixed," said Andrew Brown, Executive Director of Enterprise Research at Strategy Analytics.
"North American business tablet volumes were up 5.4 percent sequentially in Q2 2017, however shipments declined 4.2 percent year-on-year," he added. "The story was similar in Central & Latin America, which grew 2.2 percent quarterly, but shrank by 6.1 percent from Q2 2016, although other regions are registering positive quarter-over-quarter growth."
Accenture and Apple partner to create iOS business solutions
Written on Monday, 04 September 2017 12:21
Accenture and Apple have partnered to help businesses transform how their people engage with customers through innovative business solutions for iOS. The partnership will take full advantage of the iOS platform, and Accenture's capabilities as a leader in industry and digital transformation, to help companies unlock new revenue streams, increase productivity, improved customer experience and reduce costs.
Accenture will create a dedicated iOS practice within Accenture Digital Studios in select locations around the world. Experts from Apple will be co-located with this team. Working together, the two companies will launch a new set of tools and services that help enterprise clients transform how they engage with customers using iPhone and iPad. The experts will include visual and experience designers, programmers, data architects and scientists, and hardware and software designers.
"Starting 10 years ago with iPhone, and then with iPad, Apple has been transforming how work gets done, yet we believe that businesses have only just begun to scratch the surface of what they can do with our products," said Tim Cook, Apple's CEO. "Both Apple and Accenture are leaders in building incredible user experiences and together we can continue to truly modernize how businesses work through amazing solutions that take advantage of the incredible capabilities of Apple's technologies."
Pierre Nanterme, Accenture's chairman and CEO, said, "Based on our experience in developing mobile apps, we believe that iOS is the superior mobile platform for businesses and are excited to be partnering with Apple. By combining Accenture's vast digital capabilities and industry expertise with Apple's market leadership in creating products that delight customers, we are in a perfect position to help our clients transform the way they work."
The new iOS tools and services will take full advantage of the latest Apple technologies and tap into Accenture's digital and analytics capabilities, including new ecosystem services to help clients address the full range of iOS integration requirements to connect to back-end systems, leveraging Accenture's systems integration expertise and the unique iOS advantages built by Apple with key partners like SAP and Cisco.
It will also include Internet-of-Things (IoT) services featuring new tools templates and predesigned code to help clients take greater advantage of the data from IoT platforms in their iOS apps, putting more power into the hands of workers.
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iPhone 5 and 5C to become obsolete with Apple's iOS 11 update
Written on Sunday, 11 June 2017 06:35
Apple will release its new iOS 11 software update later this year and it will not be available for the iPhone 5 and iPhone 5C. Features of the new operating system were showcased at Apple's recent WWDC event in California, where it was confirmed that older iPhone models and iPads would not be supported by the iOS 11.
The operating system will not work on iPhone 5 (released in 2012) or the iPhone 5C (2013), nor will it support fourth-generation iPads (2012). These devices will still be able to function with iOS 10 but security updates might not be available. In addition, some apps on iOS 10 won't work anymore as they will need to be optimized for iOS 11.
Even though the move will be inconvenient for users who still want to use an iPhone 5, etc., the reason for it, according to Apple, has to do with the processors in devices. The iOS 11 update will only work with newer iPhone models that have a 64-bit processor which allows the system to use larger amounts of memory. Older models, such as the iPhone 5, only have a 32-bit processor.
The move could also be challenging for app developers, because if their apps are optimized for 64-bit devices, then they won't work on older iPhones. Even though the iPhone 5 was released five years ago, it is still a popular device to purchase, according to e-commerce site Trade Me. There are currently 300 for sale on the site along with a similar number of iPhone 5Cs.
The most affordable iPhone model available on the market today is the SE which sells for around $750 and is a similar size to the iPhone 5. Apple will release new iPhone models later this year, one of which could be an update to the SE. iOS 11 is expected to be available as a free update for supported iPhones and iPads in September.
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Apple launches app development curriculum for US students
Written on Sunday, 28 May 2017 07:23
Apple recently launched a new app development curriculum designed for students who want to pursue careers in the fast-growing app economy. The curriculum is available as a free download from Apple's iBooks Store.
App Development with Swift is a full-year course designed by Apple engineers and educators to teach students elements of app design using Swift, one of the world's most popular programming languages. Students will learn to code and design fully functional apps, gaining critical job skills in software development and information technology.
Starting this fall, six community college systems serving nearly 500,000 students across the United States will be among the first to offer the innovative curriculum. At many campuses, local businesses will also offer students mentoring and internships.
"We've seen firsthand the impact that coding has on individuals and the US economy as a whole. The app economy and software development are among the fastest-growing job sectors in America and we're thrilled to be providing educators and students with the tools to learn coding," said Tim Cook, Apple's CEO.
"Community colleges play a critical role in helping students achieve their dreams, and we hope these courses will open doors for people of all ages and backgrounds to pursue what they love."
The curriculum will be offered by the Alabama Community College System, Columbus State Community College, Harrisburg Area Community College, Houston Community College, Mesa Community College and San Mateo Community College District, among others. Select high schools across the country will also be teaching the App Development with Swift curriculum starting this fall. Houston Community College is opening an iOS Coding and Design School that will teach Apple's new curriculum.
"The world calls Houston a knowledge capital because of the incredible concentration of ideas and innovation in our great city," said Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner. "Apple's investment in our community with the launch of the app development curriculum will tap into the creativity of our students, inspire new possibilities and foster our culture of technological transformation."
"We are focused on preparing our students for life in a global and technological society, and in 2017 that means making sure our students have access to a state-of-the-art coding curriculum," said Houston Community College Chancellor Cesar Maldonado.
"We are thrilled Apple is offering this incredible opportunity to advance student learning, which will especially help us bridge the gap in computer science training for minorities and women. We can't wait to see what these students will do and already have local businesses offering mentoring and internship opportunities."
App Development with Swift is an extension of Apple's existing K-12 Everyone Can Code curricula which offer everyone the power to learn, write and teach coding. Swift is Apple's powerful and intuitive programming language that gives developers the freedom and capabilities they need to create the next generation of cutting-edge software.
Popular apps including Airbnb, KAYAK, TripAdvisor, Venmo and Yelp are all created with Swift. In addition to over 1 million downloads of Swift Playgrounds, there have been over 430,000 downloads of the additional Everyone Can Code materials and over 1,000 schools across the US plan to teach with Everyone Can Code materials in the fall.
Earlier in the month, Apple announced the creation of the Advanced Manufacturing Fund focused on creating jobs in the US throughout our supply chain, with an initial investment of $1 billion. The new Swift coding curriculum is another example of Apple's commitment to economic development and will help create even more career opportunities for students across the country. Apple now supports 2 million jobs across all 50 states, including more than 1.5 million jobs attributable to Apple's app economy.
Apple set to launch App Accelerator in Bangalore, India
Written on Thursday, 20 April 2017 11:22
Californian tech giant Apple is set to launch an App Accelerator in Bangalore, India, to provide more support to Indian developers and assist them in transforming the design performance of their apps on Apple's mobile operating system iOS.
Bangalore is the center of India's technology startup scene, and it's been said that the App Accelerator will inspire the next generation of Indian developers to get involved with tech. Apple experts will lead briefings each week to provide one-on-one app reviews for developers.
What's more, the facility will cater for support and guidance on Swift, Apple's programming language created to build apps for iOS, Apple TV and Apple Watch.
Apple said in a statement that India has "one of the most vibrant and exciting iOS develop communities in the world and already tens of thousands of developers in India make apps for iOS." The company added: "The App Accelerator at Bangalore will help to further enrich the iOS app ecosystem."
SAP and Apple partner to deliver SAP Cloud Platform SDK for iOS #MWC17
Written on Sunday, 05 March 2017 05:15
SAP announced at MWC 2017 plans to deliver SAP Cloud Platform SDK for iOS on March 30, giving developers the tools needed to build powerful enterprise apps for iPhone and iPad.
evelopers can now register for the SAP Academy for iOS to get the necessary training to create their own native apps. Additionally, early adopter customers have already seen improvements in their business with iOS built on SAP's platforms.
"As promised, SAP is delivering real-time enterprise software to iOS devices, transforming core work processes for companies of all sizes with powerful native apps built specifically for iPhone and iPad," said Bernd Leukert, member of the Executive Board, SAP SE, Products & Innovation. "Customers, partners and SAP can now quickly develop apps that deliver data with the cutting-edge capabilities of SAP Cloud Platform and SAP S/4HANA. The partnership comes at the right time for our customers as more and more companies build their mobile strategies around iOS."
Susan Prescott, vice president of Product Marketing, Apple, said: "When we set out on this partnership with SAP, we knew we had an incredible opportunity to transform how people around the world work by combining the innovation and security of iOS with SAP's leadership in enterprise software. We're already seeing the impact that the combination of iOS and SAP brings to businesses to enable better, more efficient and effective processes across industries. Now even more developers will be able to take advantage of the new SDK, and we can't wait to see how they transform their businesses."
SAP Cloud Platform SDK for iOS aims to give developers, designers, and businesses around the world the tools and scalability they need to quickly and efficiently build powerful enterprise-grade apps for iPhone and iPad, based on SAP Cloud Platform and built-in Swift, Apple's modern programming language. The software development kit (SDK) is also intended to provide a rich library of prebuilt user experience (UX) components and easier access to innovative device capabilities - such as Touch ID, location services and notifications - to accelerate app development and increase adoption.
The new SDK is designed to enable developers to leverage mobile services and other capabilities of SAP Cloud Platform, providing enterprise features like single sign-on, offline data synchronization and enhanced supportability to fulfill the complex requirements of today's digital enterprises. The SDK is intended to be complemented with innovative tools to identify available UX building blocks, existing enterprise services and application programming interfaces (APIs) to access SAP S/4HANA and other third-party systems, and to generate code snippets to reduce complexity and let the developers focus on creating apps that deliver incredible user experiences.
SAP Academy for iOS available to enable and expand the developer ecosystem
Engaging the power of the global developer community of 2.5 million SAP developers and 13 million Apple developers, SAP Academy for iOS is now available with initial training and workshops. A global rollout is planned for later this year.
To complement the new SDK and SAP Fiori for iOS design language, Apple and SAP have jointly developed the first set of offerings as part of the SAP Academy for iOS curriculum and courses. The courses aim to provide mobile developers and designers with knowledge, tools, education and training needed to build a new class of mobile apps that take full advantage of the new SDK, SAP Cloud Platform, SAP Fiori for iOS and the latest features of Apple hardware and software.
The learning journey for mobile developers within SAP Academy for iOS provides a suggested learning path along with related learning assets. It will be updated regularly as new offers and additional roles are added.
SAP developing native iOS apps for industries
SAP is currently building native iOS apps for industries ranging from manufacturing to retail, designed to transform core work processes. The first of these, the SAP Project Companion mobile app with versions for managers and for consultants, developed for professional services, is planned for release March 30 and aims to improve collaboration within project teams on iPhone and iPad.
The apps plan to integrate through SAP Cloud Platform into the SAP S/4HANA Professional Services Cloud solution, taking advantage of real-time data and dramatically simplifying the experience for consultants, project managers and other users who are typically on the go.
As a core asset of the partnership, SAP Fiori for iOS design language simplifies the user experience by combining a consumer-grade iOS experience with business user needs in the enterprise, and enables developers to build next-generation apps.
Various businesses around the world are participating in the early adopter program for the SDK and are already realizing benefits. The collaboration between Apple and SAP makes it simpler for users to build transformative mobile apps to consume and use their most critical data on iPhone and iPad devices and digitally transform their processes with enterprise mobility.
By redefining the customer experience, Apple and SAP are enabling businesses to access real-time information from anywhere and helping companies like Burberry provide an improved user experience for their own customers. Burberry, a long-standing partner of Apple and SAP, has used iPad and iPhones as in-store devices since 2012, enabling it to quickly and easily anticipate and respond to customer needs in real time.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology in Saudi Arabia (KAUST) is both an academic campus and a city. Students, staff and faculty all live in the community with their families. To serve the diverse needs of this community, the strategy was to create a series of apps to support and improve all aspects of life and work.
"The iOS SDK will help us compete with other universities by providing the best experience for both our students and professors in addition to a top-notch education," said Abdulmajeed Serajuddin, the manager of IT enterprise applications at KAUST. "Innovapptive, an SAP partner, is working with us through all the critical steps of implementation."
FunderMax is one of Europe's leading suppliers of derived timber products and decorative laminates. The company has three production facilities in Austria, with more than 1,050 dedicated employees passionate about quality. FunderMax is committed to using digital technologies to transform its sales processes as well as how it collaborates with its channel partners such as architects and retailers.
"We are transforming the way construction materials providers work with architects," said Hartwig Schwarzlmüller, vice president of FunderMax. "At FunderMax, we strive for the perfect user experience, and Apple and SAP are enabling us to do just that with the help of our strategic partner Atos."
Google introduces video calling app Duo, a rival to Apple's FaceTime
Written on Wednesday, 17 August 2016 10:24
Google recently launched a new simple video-calling service available for Android and iOS called Google Duo. It's the second app announced by Google this year - along with the upcoming messaging app Allo - at its I/O conference, and reportedly one of four that the company plans to introduce. It didn't take long for comparisons to emerge calling Duo Google's answer to Apple's FaceTime.
What notably stands out about Google Duo is the way it makes one-to-one video calling between Android phones and from Android to iPhone, very simple. Apple's FaceTime still holds an advantage over the new app since FaceTime doesn't have to be downloaded as an app since it comes embedded in compatible iPhones. But Duo's simplicity is what is winning Android users over.
Google is known for often mirroring Apple and offering its services to Apple customers such as Google Maps, Google Photos and Google Docs, which were compelling alternatives to Apple's proprietary apps such as Apple Maps, Photos and Notes. Google made things simpler for users by making its services available for a wider variety of devices, including Macs, Window PCSs, Android and iPhones.
In a blog post by Google, the company made a subtle reference to Apple's tendency to make its services exclusive, saying: "You shouldn't have to worry about whether your call will connect, or if your friend is using the same type of device as you are." It feeds into Google's strategy to attract iPhone users over to Android. "It's no wonder that nearly half of us never make video calls on mobile," the blog reads. "Today, we're releasing Google Duo – a simple 1-to-1 video calling app for Android and iOS. Duo takes the complexity out of video calling, so that you can be together in the moment wherever you are."
The app has been praised for its simplicity, which sounds great, but what does that really mean? According to the blog post, "Duo is simple from start to finish." The app uses your phone number and connects you to the contacts listed in your phone's contact list. What's great about the app is that you don't need a separate contact list, like you do for an app like Snapchat. Once Duo has your contact list, you can begin video calling your contacts as long as they have also downloaded the app.
Google claims that its new app is "fast and reliable" playing to the notion that we "all know how it feels when a call fails to connect or when video gets choppy". Duo is designed to operate fast and reliably, even when it's being used on a slower network. If you're calling a friend on a weak network, the call quality will adjust to changing network conditions to make sure the call doesn't disconnect when bandwidth is limited. In doing so, the resolution of the call will reduce, but the call will keep going. The app can also switch seamlessly between Wi-Fi and cellular data, making it easy to talk to someone on the go.
Arguably Duo's most innovative feature is called Knock Knock. It addresses an issue we can all relate to, when someone is calling you, and you ignore the call because you don't know what the person calling wants. "To make calls feel more like an invitation rather than an interruption, we created a feature in Duo called Knock Knock which lets you see live video of your caller before you answer, giving you a sense of what they're up to and why they want to chat," the blog post explains.
Adding a bit of controversy into the mix, Google also built Duo with an "emphasis on privacy and security" by promising that all calls made over the app are end-to-end encrypted. In recent news, France is trying to crackdown on instant encrypted messaging services like WhatsApp and Telegram because they are popularly used by terrorists to plan attacks. But from a user's perspective, with Duo's end-to-end encryption, as well as its simple template and reliability, the app is sure to be a hit.
Facebook Messenger is the second most popular iOS app ever
Written on Thursday, 21 July 2016 11:32
Facebook is celebrating the sweet taste of success, after announcing that one billion people are now using its instant messaging app Facebook Messenger every month, making it the second-most popular iOS app of all time, second only to its big brother, the Facebook app.
"We are announcing that more than one billion people now use Facebook Messenger every month, making messenger one of only a handful of apps worldwide that touch so many lives," Facebook said in a post. "We are grateful for all the people who are sending billions of messages every day and we hope to send one billion thank you in the form of a new floating balloon emoji that everyone can use to celebrate."
Almost 10 percent of all VoIP (Voice-over-IP) calls around the world are now made through Facebook Messenger. What's more, since the messaging platform first launched, over 18,000 bots have launched on Facebook Messenger and over 23,000 developers have signed up for Wit.ai's Bot Engine. 17 billion photos are being sent through the app every month, and on average, more than 22 million GIFs are sent every day – that's 254 GIFs per second.
The app has been downloaded over a billon times on Android and people using Facebook Messenger have played an average of 1.2 billion games of basketball. In addition, there are over 250 sticker packs available in the app with more than 4,000 stickers. Over 380 million stickers are sent via the app every day.
"As part of this journey to one billion, we focused on creating the best possible experience in modern day communications," said David Marcus, vice president, Facebook Messenger. "We remain focused on helping connect to the people and businesses who matter most."
Apple partners with SAP to increase its commercial reach
It's no secret that Apple wants to get more of its products into the commercial realm. To do so, Apple recently announced a partnership with SAP aiming to bring iOS to SAP's enterprise customer base. The broad partnership comes almost two years after Apple signed a similar deal with IBM, the multinational technology and consulting company.
Undoubtedly there are similarities between the two deals that Apple has signed with both IBM and SAP. While it's natural to notice the similarity between the deals says Steve Lucas, president for SAP's Digital Enterprise Platform, he also feels that it's important to highlight the differences which make the two deals separate and unique.
Regarding the deal between Apple and SAP, Lucas says SAP is predominantly a software enterprise company which has built a cloud platform to access all of the software it has developed, whether its core ERP product, SuccessFactors or Concur. SAP having this core, according to Lucas, is what differentiates the two companies (SAP and IBM) and the subsequent deals with Apple.
However, the similarities between the two deals are intriguing. For instance, both IBM and SAP have worked closely with Apple to bring its unique design-sense to its projects. According to Lucas, the main objective of both partnerships is to "revolutionize" the way people can work on their iPad or iPhone. A partnership with SAP could help Apple to achieve its goal of grasping a greater hold of the enterprise market, helping Apple to solidify its enterprise position and drive the company's hardware sales inside companies that traditionally rely on Microsoft and PCs.
The popularity of premium Apple devices such as the iPhone and iPad means that Apple devices are continuously entering the workplace, which has forced many companies to accommodate Apple requirements including building custom apps for them. Combining this with digital transformation initiatives within large organizations means that these companies need a deeper understanding of iOS devices and how to use it to drive the transformation. That is where SAP steps in.
The company has reportedly announced several programs that will help to push iOS to its customers beginning with a new set of apps for the iPad and iPhone which take advantage of data stored in SAP tools. SAP is also providing an iOS SDK for SAP HANA (memory database product) which will allow for companies to use apps that SAP is building, while also giving them the opportunity to build their own custom apps sourcing data stored in HANA.
"We are approaching the building out of these apps entirely differently, largely due to the way Apple thinks about app design," said Mr. Lucas in an interview with Tech Crunch. "I believe firmly they will fulfil the mission of revolutionizing work on iPad and on iPhone."
Similar to Apple's deal with IBM, SAP is providing an educational component to its relationship with Apple, offering SAP Academy for iOS as training ground for SAP programmers to learn how to use HANA iOS SDK. Mr. Lucas said that his company is very committed to the educational effort as part of the partnership – an aspect that the company hopes to continue to develop into the future.
All in all, it's an optimistic partnership between Apple and SAP. The two companies coming together might seem strange at first, but so did the partnership between Apple and IBM back in 2014, which by the end of last year, had seen the creation of 100 apps – a number that is increasing steadily. This is what SAP hopes to gain from its partnership with Apple: more apps. The apps and the SDK are not yet available, but they should be available later this year, according to Tech Crunch. Mr. Lucas said many of the apps are still in progress, but not ready to be implemented yet.
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Q: Does fractional freezing always happen in mixtures that are prone to it? Let's assume that we have a mixture that is prone to fractional freezing, such as water with table salt, or water with alcohol.
If we place the mixture in a sufficiently cold environment, will we always have fractional freezing, with ice forming from only the water? Or are there further conditions which have to be met? Are there cases where we will get a homogenous ice block of the mixture, as opposed to a separation?
As some background, I remember reading somewhere that it only happens when the conditions are "right", but don't remember what these "right" conditions are. Also, in the kitchen, I have observed that at least for stock, what I get is frozen cubes, not pure water ice floating on top of a cooled layer of concentrated stock.

A: Not sure if this answers your question, but if the temperature is below the freezing point for both components of the solution, and the solution cools down fast enough, there will not be fractional freezing.
Also, some mixtures can form an "eutectic system", which has a freezing point that is lower than that of both its components. In such a system there will also be no fractional freezing.

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C&F Financial completes acquisition of Peoples Bankshares
Author Shreya Tyagi
Toano, Va.-based C&F Financial Corp. on Jan. 1 completed its acquisition of Montross, Va.-based Peoples Bankshares Inc. and its subsidiary, Peoples Community Bank.
Pursuant to the agreement, each Peoples shareholder will receive 0.5366 of a C&F Financial common share and $27.00 in cash for each common share of Peoples Bankshares.
Immediately following completion of the merger, Peoples Community Bank, the wholly owned subsidiary of Peoples Bankshares Inc., was merged with and into Citizens and Farmers Bank, a unit of C&F Financial. The Peoples Community Bank branches will continue to operate as Peoples Community Bank, a division of Citizens and Farmers bank, until full integration is completed in April.
With the deal in place, C&F Financial would have had approximately $1.8 billion in assets, $1.2 billion in total gross loans outstanding and $1.5 billion in total deposits on a combined basis on Dec. 31, 2019, the news release said.
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