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Digital Words With An Analog Past
It's hard to imagine how the word digital could describe anything other than the "smart" gadgets we can't keep our hands off of. Far from the strings of 0s and 1s powering computerized technology today, digital once (quite simply) meant "pertaining to the fingers." Makes sense, right?
Aside from the innovation of devices with instant access to the world's knowledge, the Digital Age is an incredible period that has contributed to how language evolves. The semantic development of digital from "fingers" to "computers" exemplifies this journey from manus ("hands") to machina ("machine") in our lexicon. What are some other digital words that have interesting
pasts?
Now related to the global transmission of voice and image (radio and television), broadcast was originally an agricultural term. In the late 1700s, broadcasting meant "widely dispersing seed upon the ground." The farmer would cast or "fling" the seed across prepared soil.
The term was revamped in the 1920s with the rise of radio. Transmitting towers began casting signals out across a broad reception area, and media took flight (or fling?).
A backlog of business orders is bittersweet; the orders keep coming in, but employees can't process them fast enough so they begin to stockpile. Sales may be on the rise, but so is inefficiency. And, as businesses continue to go paperless, faster online transactions make backlogs more likely.
The backlog wasn't always double-edged. In the late 1600s, the backlog was quite literally "the largest log, located toward the back of the fire." That log in the back would keep the flames burning. A couple centuries later, its original meaning influenced today's definition: "something stored up for later use." Of course, a backlog of backlogs may cause everything to go up in flames.
In the 1300s, 600 years before Neo chose the Red Pill to reveal a sinister dystopian world, a matrix was a "pregnant animal" or "breeding female." Then, the word referred to the "womb," as well as to an "enclosure" or a "medium" in which new things originate and develop. This seems to be the strongest sense at play in the 1999 film The Matrix: humans trapped inside the 'womb' of the Matrix . . . their bodies forced to pump bioelectricity to generate its power.
Matrix is a word used to describe several other concepts in digital technology (as a grid that defines spaces for pixels), mathematics, archeology, biology, and even linguistics. It seems this is a truly evolved word.
Avatars are thousands of years old, originating in Hindu mythology—you could say they're the real millennials.
The word avatar is Sanskrit and means "descent." In Hindu myth, gods appeared on earth as avatars, bodies that gave holy spirits material form. Online communities and science-fiction creators adapted this term to mean some kind of "representation." Inspired by Hindu myth, James Cameron's Avatar is a remotely controlled form that "descends" on the moon Pandora to interact with the natives. Before this though, the computer gaming world had appropriated the term avatar (in the mid '80s) for the game Habitat. That was the first time avatar described the image representing a user in a virtual environment.
For most people, dashboard means the instrument panel of a vehicle. But more and more, people are recognizing digital dashboards as the interface tools on a website or technical device.
Go back 200 years, and the original dashboard was an important component of a carriage. It was a literal board at the front of the carriage to prevent mud from being dashed (or "splashed") into the vehicle by mudslinging horses. Now, instead of "splash stopping," today's tech dashboards are "motherboards" where users can dash off a bunch of actions at once.
Of the words here, forum's ancient analog roots are generally known to anyone who studied Western civ. The predecessor for today's online forum or "message board" is the Ancient Roman Forum. Of course, instead of communicating through posted messages, Romans expressed their views out loud. The art of oration or public speaking was highly valued —but only for adult male citizens. Now, millennia later, forums are for 'em all!
Since the 1990s, computers have been equipped with firewalls, or security measures that prevent unauthorized access to computer networks.
Like dashboard and other vocabulary repurposed by technology, firewall once had a literal meaning (and it's not too hard to figure out). Yep, firewalls were once simply "walls for fire." Beginning in the mid-1800s, some buildings have physical walls that are constructed to prevent flames from spreading. Same for cars and ships. So basically, computer firewalls are digital "walls for fire"—barriers against the fire of cyberattacks, hacks, and untrusted traffic. Sophisticated firewalls are crucial as global fire starters (hackers and cyberattacks) become more advanced.
Modern-day hackers know their way around computers (and firewalls) and can work their magic in legitimate, helpful ways . . . or illegitimate and malicious ways.
Outside the domain of computer geekdom (or the person with a chest-wrenching cough), a hacker in the 1200s was a wood "chopper" or "cutter," or someone who made tools for hacking wood. The toolkit for a medieval hacker was filled with fanciful-named items, like wymbylle, and skantyllyon. The computer definition of hacker broke in in 1975, possibly associating illegal hacking with the medieval idea of "cutting" or "chopping" into a system without authorization. (Want to learn more about modern-day hackers? Check out the strange names of infamous hackers.)
Television networks are companies with transmitting stations that broadcast programs across a large area. Where does the net fit in? It doesn't now, but back in the 1550s, networks were "net-like arrangements of threads and wires." Network might be influenced by the Latin word used to describe a latticework design of brick and mortar, in a pattern resembling a net. The design was literally called a net work (opus reticulatum). Looking at a media network map is a lot like looking at a lattice . . . .
Tablet may call to mind Charlton Heston in The Ten Commandments brandishing the edicts on slabs of clunky stone . . . a bulky, heavy word so unlike the sleek, lightweight devices it describes now.
From the Old French tablete ("little table"), tablet appeared in English in 1300 to describe a flat slab, or plank, used to write on. Before paper, tablets were made of clay, wax-covered wood, or other soft surfaces that letters could be etched into. Sometimes several were secured together—the oldest steno pad ever! Incredibly, tablet and pad are words that encompass centuries of written communication and describe the highest and lowest technologies at once.
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June 12: Has democracy benefited Nigerian masses?
Shola Salami
It would have been best served and with more benefit to Nigerians if only our leaders are sincere. Democracy by scope is the government entrusted by the people; to serve the people. In Nigeria, the system is practically in use but the masses enjoy little dividends, which is rightly very bad. However, the present administration of five years is still one of the best government administrations enjoyed so far since 1999. How do I mean? The present administration does not only award contracts based on its discretion or advice but on what is pertinent to the nation being awarded. Take for instance, the electricity of the nation at this present age is an eyesore. The past administrations have also failed the country in other areas like roads, infrastructure, education; masses based initiatives, to mention a few. Compare the present management on N-power program and that of the Sure-P initiative; also the embezzlement in almost all sectors of the country is unspeakable, until this present administration showed its giant strive in curtailing abuse of office and embezzlement. If an administration had created the anti graft agencies, how effective were these agencies until recently? I am more optimistic that this administration will do more. Democracy is to be enjoyed by all citizens and not for a few individuals. The truth is Nigerian masses are yearning for more from the government.
Anthony Kolawole
We got it wrong totally on democracy and obviously the masses are worse off. Our electoral system is abysmal as it is totally covered in fraud and politicians that aspire for political offices are of questionable character and have no integrity. Most of them cannot clearly define the reasons why they are in politics. These set of leaders obviously cannot lead us to the Promised Land. Because of the rottenness of the politicians, the resultant effect is lack of loyalty from the people. Our Federal system of government puts too much power at the center to the detriment of the states and the citizens at large. Nigerian leaders' approach to democratic governance is off the track. Our democratic process fell into wrong hands and consequently reaping the dividends of democracy becomes an illusion to the masses. We have to do a holistic reappraisal of the whole system. To deliver the dividends of democracy, the leaders must be willing to serve selflessly and abhor corruption in all ramifications.
Daniel Ndukwo
Democracy is a system that places power in the hands of the citizens in order to ensure governance that is in favour of the people. The citizenry is given the opportunity to choose who rules over them, and often each vote counts equally. This provides the people with both liberty and equality, which are highly regarded values. So the question remains, "Is Nigeria a democratic society?" Personally, Nigeria is a country that practices Kleptocracy or perhaps Plutocracy in the guise of Democracy. Nevertheless we can safely look away and believe that Nigeria is a democratic society. It's been 20 years since Nigeria switched over to Democracy and there has been a great upshot in the growth of the economy .The economy is doing much better now because there is a greater level of trust in our economic institutions. There are also more foreign investments now compared to the military era and local producers have been highly encouraged. Shockingly, Nigeria's poverty status is an irony of her booming economy. There has also been press freedom for the media establishments but they remain some elements of biases as top political personalities and institutions have a great deal of influence over their activities. However, the prevailing societal problems that plagued the Nigerian society during the Military era is still ever much present in this Civilian dispensation with no signs of abatement. Corruption still remains a normalcy. Insecurity and bloodshed has diversified into different forms such as Boko Haram insurgency, Niger Delta militants and other common societal vices. Poor educational structures and services, dismissal unemployment rate and failed government continue to fatten up, which is very unfortunate for a developing country. The bottom line is that Democracy is not practised in Nigeria so we cannot assess the country on the true tenets of democracy but it is safe to say that this Civilian era has benefitted the Nigerian masses only in terms of economic freedom.
Sowemimo Olagoke
Democracy has been conceptualized by different scholars, majorly as a system of government in which the people are allowed to take part in the decision making process. However, there are many parameters that determine a true democratic state some of which are: freedom of press, fundamental human right, rule of law, equality before the law, free and fair election, supremacy of the constitution and many more. In this instance, if a state does not meet these parameters, then such state is regarded to be in an authoritarian society or a primitive state where life is brutish, solitary and nasty ugly. Be that as it is, the Nigerian democracy is nothing but a failed one because it has failed to meet with the above listed parameters of what makes a true democratic state. The Nigerian democracy has failed as a result of bad leadership because we have leaders who do not make the will of the people their primary responsibility. Ever since the beginning of the fourth Republic, our civilian government cannot pinpoint to a reasonable achievement but instead it has been a frequent act of corruption. A country that will be celebrating sixty years of independence but still in the shackles of neo- colonialism with no reasonable policies to boost the economy, standard of living of the people, employment and many more is not practicing democracy. The Nigerian democracy is a government of the people, bought by the few and for the few.
Isaac Abiodun
The democracy in Nigeria has served Nigerians but it has not lived to its full potential. There is still more to gain. Overall, we have become a better society compared to what we used to have during the military era. You cannot compare it. You cannot compare the best military reign to any democratic dispensation in Nigeria. Our democracy might still be at its infant stage compared to countries that have practiced democracy for over 50 years or 100 years. We are still growing, we will get there. The justice system, the human right protection, the right to vote and be voted for, independent candidacy and all that democracy represents will be experienced in Nigeria, soon or later.
Ayodeji Oladimeji
Unfortunately, those we elected to serve as democratic leaders have not only turned around to serve themselves but continue to exploit every given opportunity to turn the rest of us into paupers in our own land. Democracy that does not allocate resources in a manner that ensures equity, justice and sustained national development or cohesion is beggarly. Every administration tends to fight corruption; surprisingly corruption keeps fighting back more viciously. Despite escalating costs of living, devaluation of the naira and general hardship in the land, the Nigerian worker is still forced to survive on N33, 000 as minimum wage with many states owing a backlog of salaries and pensions because they claim not to have these funds. Without prejudice to the effort of this government, our infrastructure is still in tatters. Our roads are impassable and public electricity supply remains epileptic with all the billions spent over the years. Our schools and health facilities have become sorry relics of what they used to be in the first decade post-independence. In fact the pandemic did expose the poor state of our health care system. That regardless, in the revised 2020 budget, the initial fund allocated to the health sector was reduced, how pathetic. 22 years of democracy, here we are, the political elite and a selected few enjoy the dividend while the masses are left to the crumbs or nothing at all.
Tunde Olabanji
Well to be honest, I know leadership comes with a lot of struggle and sacrifices but removing sentiments aside, I don't think democracy has benefited the masses as it ought to have. First and foremost, the Nigerian masses have struggled through one problem over decades and that is the issue of leadership. Since democracy has taken the pilot of governance in Nigeria, we sought for improvements on governance through democracy but then corruption has maligned our growth as a nation due to the precedence set by the former ruling decreed regimes as this same set are still running the rat race for our governance. To start highlighting the expected benefits of the masses from the government is a waste of time. As a citizen of this blessed nation, one can't boast of a certain benefit that the government has piloted to have improved the lives of the masses directly or perhaps indirectly. Let me mention a few instances where democracy has failed to benefit the masses ranging from education, health, infrastructural developments, job creation, security, electricity, transportation, cost of living, economic stability, youth empowerment, among others. It is true that as a nation we have a lot of problems, but then knowing our problems shows we can work towards a possible solution. Our situation under democracy has regressed more still in this present moment as we speak. In my own opinion, I don't think that democracy has benefited the masses as it ought to, but it's the way forward toward a sustainable nation building that can benefit the masses.
Raji Taofeek Abiola
Ado-Ekiti
There is nothing democratic in this country because democracy is supposed to be a government of the people, by the people and for the people but it's a government of few (rich) people, by the people (masses) and for few (rich) people also. Democracy has been enjoyed only by the masses through freedom of speech and movement at the early stage but it has changed for some years now whereby the masses are having no freedom of speech and movement due to insecurity issues, which are mostly caused or spearheaded by the so called leaders. The level of injustice is very high with only the rich or elite people enjoying the fortune and resources of the country while the masses are denied and are being deceived occasionally when the elections are around the corner to cajole the people to vote for them and neglect them after they are elected into various offices of their choice. Democracy has also encouraged corruption more than the military regime because you can't just take some drastic and immediate decisions without consulting other people before deciding on what to do, unlike the military regime whereby you can take orders to correct the situations with immediate effect.
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Health Milind Soman. If at 40, I can attain the fitness levels that he has even at 50, it will be a big achievement. I also want to build my passion for running marathons.
Wealth Masayoshi Son because he's never let wealth go to his head. No ups and downs of wealth have been able to deter Masa from doing what he believes in.
Happiness Chris Martin. Easygoing, open and carefree. His work is his passion without any burden of expectations. I think, he is an ENFP (Extraversion, Intuition, Feeling, Perception) personality. Just the one who explores and is happy.
Health Milind Soman is an inspiration. At his age, he has inimitable stamina and strength. The man is over 50 and yet has the physical health to compete with youngsters. My inspiration to go for runs defi nitely stems from him.
Wealth I find it difficult to pick between Ratan Tata and Lei Jun, my CEO. I am inspired by both for the same reason; their humility and hard work. Despite their stature, they continue to work tirelessly for the greater good of their employees and society.
Happiness My son Jordan. The happiness a child exudes is unmatched. Jordan reminds me how the simple joys of life can mean so much.
Health Mary Kom for winning at a vigorous sport like boxing after delivering children. It's a level of fitness that drives grit and determination to victory.
Wealth Azim Premji for having achieved great success in his business, inspiring him to give back to society in the same capacity.
Happiness The little street children, who sing a happy song in the rain, in spite of not having even the basics for survival because 'it's not about knowing how to weather the storm, but being able to dance in the rain'.
There are no role models when it comes to health, wealth and happiness. To me, chasing wealth or happiness is a futile exercise. However, pursuing good health is important. A healthy body and mind is extremely critical and our only chance of being happy. Health is not just about being physically fit, but also includes our mental wellness and the nourishment of the soul.


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All Antisemitic incidents Libya propaganda
Bernard-Henri Levy called 'Jewish dog' during visit to Libya
Misrata - A visit to Libya by French writer and intellectual Bernard-Henri Levy has led to controversy over who invited him and escorted him amid a civil war in the country. Protests erupted near Tarhuna, southeast of Tripoli, and one man shouted "Jewish dog" at the French writer's convoy, according to video posted online. Levy is Jewish.
Levy wrote on Twitter that he is doing a reporting trip to the "killing fields" of Libya. He posted a photo of what he said were Libyan police protecting a free press. In the photo, men with AK-47s and covered faces can be seen, apparently protecting him. "So different from the thugs who tried to block my convoy on my way back to Misrata."
#Libya- video of Bernard-Henri Levy's (referred to here as "Jewish dog") convoy blocked from entering Tarhunah pic.twitter.com/GH7iHh4qJV
— Oded Berkowitz (@Oded121351) July 25, 2020
Turkey's pro-government Anadolu media appeared to highlight the "Jewish" aspect of the trip. He was called a "controversial French Jewish intellectual" in a headline on the pro-AK Party website, which is one of the main backers of Turkey's militarist government. Ankara's ruling regime has been escalating the conflict in Libya in recent months, shipping Syrian mercenaries recruited from refugee camps to Libya, and also sending drones and weapons to Tripoli. Libya is in the middle of a civil war between the Turkish-backed government in Tripoli and the Egyptian-backed forces in eastern Libya, called the Libyan National Army.
Turkish media slammed Bernard-Henri Levy for being Jewish. It noted that the Interior Minister of Tripoli had "denied reports of inviting [the] controversial French Jewish intellectual." The Government of the National Accord appeared to say that the journalist had come without an official government invitation and that the "public has the absolute right to react to any public event." Anadolu noted that the Tripoli government might take harsh measures against any party involved in Levy's visit.
The Tripoli government, known as the GNA, has powerful lobbyists linked with Turkey that work in Western capitals to drum up support. The way in which reports of Levy's visit were tinged with antisemitism appears in contrast to the portrayal of the Tripoli government as the moderate "UN-backed government." Critics of the GNA claim it is infiltrated by the Muslim Brotherhood, which is known for its antisemitism.
"The visit by the Jewish writer, who is known for his staunch support to Israel, has triggered uproar in Libya, amid calls for probing those who granted him a visa into the country," Anadolu noted, adding that "Libya's Ambassador to France Hamed al-Houderi denied issuing a visa for the Jewish writer." The use of the term "Jewish" in each instance describing Levy in this Turkish media report appears to be unique. When Anadolu reports about other French writers it does not refer to them by their religion, such as noting if they are "Christian" or not.
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SEBI signs MoU with CBDT-(Central Board Direct Tax)
New Delhi, 8th July, 2020
Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) between CBDT and SEBI signed today
A formal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed today between the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for data exchange between the two organizations. The MoU was signed by Smt. Anu J Singh, Pr. DGIT (Systems), CBDT and Smt. Madhabi Puri Buch, Whole Time Member, SEBI in the presence of senior officers from both the organizations via video conference.
The MoU will facilitate the sharing of data and information between SEBI and CBDT on an automatic and regular basis. In addition to regular exchange of data, SEBI and CBDT will also exchange with each other, on request and suo moto basis, any information available in their respective databases, for the purpose of carrying out their functions under various laws.
The MoU comes into force from the date it was signed and is an ongoing initiative of CBDT and SEBI, who are already collaborating through various existing mechanisms. A Data Exchange Steering Group has also been constituted for the initiative, which will meet periodically to review the data exchange status and take steps to further improve the effectiveness of the data sharing mechanism.
The MoU marks the beginning of a new era of cooperation and synergy between SEBI and CBDT.
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Q: CMB2 Multicheck Display Selected Options I am trying to display the selected options from my functioning CMB2 multicheck metabox. Currently this is returned on the front-end:
check1check2
I am trying to return:
Open Ceiling Drop Ceiling
What am I missing? I could do this in a different way, but it's become a bit of a vendetta for me. Any help is greatly appreciated!
My metabox is here and appears in the appropriate page edit area:
$zf_ind_boxes->add_field( array(
 'name'     => esc_html__( 'Fan Types', 'cmb2' ),
 'desc'     => esc_html__( 'For Wassup content. Check all that apply.', 'cmb2' ),
 'id'       => $prefix . 'ind_fan_types',
 'type'     => 'multicheck',
 'label_cb' => 'get_the_labels',
 'options'  => array(
     'check1' => 'Open Ceiling',
     'check2' => 'Drop Ceiling',
     'check3' => 'Spot Cooling',
    )
) );

In my template I have:
$array = get_post_meta($metafield_id, 'zf_ind_fan_types', true);

if($array) {
  foreach ($array as $key => $value){
    echo $value;
  }
}

A: If you want display checked values at front-end just replace your section with this one below.
'options' => array(
    'Open Ceiling' => 'Open Ceiling',  //key => value
    'Drop Ceiling' => 'Drop Ceiling',  //key => value
    'Spot Cooling' => 'Spot Cooling',  //key => value
    )

Value is hardcoded - so it isn't saved in database, in database is saved only key

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When a FinCEN agent is killed while investigating money transfers tied to Taliban, the NCIS team in LA works with Kensi and Granger to stop an attack. The money is traced to an LA Hawala. NCIS takes Ehsan Navid into custody and questions him about the money transfers.
They determine he's clean and desperately wants to become a US citizen and bring his mother and sisters to the United States. He assists NCIS in identifying the Hawala's customers who could be involved. They narrow it down to a charity, Planet MD.
Granger and Kensi raid the charity's client in Afghanistan and find bomb making materials. In LA, they determine that the bombers are planning on hitting a naturalization ceremony. The team prevents the bombing with Navid's help.
In return, he undergoes the naturalization ceremony at the boathouse and starts the process to bring his family to America.


The top headlines you need to know as you start your day on April 25, 2019.
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A dangerous chemical spill prompted a hazardous materials response in suburban Beach Park, forcing residents to shelter-in-place for several hours and closing schools Thursday morning.


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Woman denies killing her gran
A WOMAN has pleaded not guilty to the murder of her grandmother earlier this year.
Neil Atkinson
Joanne Hussey, 33, will stand trial at Leeds Crown Court next month accused of murdering 76-year-old Annie Garbutt.
Mrs Garbutt's body was found at her home in The Clough, Mirfield, back in May.
Mrs Garbutt was a widow and is understood to have lived alone in the cul-de-sac in the Battyeford area of the town.
Hussey, of Grange Mount, Yeadon, formally entered her not guilty plea to the murder allegation during a brief hearing before Judge Scott Wolstenholme at Bradford Crown Court.
The judge confirmed that Hussey's trial was fixed to start at Leeds Crown Court on October 15 and he remanded her back into custody until that date.
The trial is expected to last about five days.


In our drama sessions, we like to challenge ourselves. Last year I asked the crew what they would like to create. We had been making storyboards to tell theatrical stories as performances for the last two years and presented different scripts to an audience as our Western Play and Pirate play.
We worked a process to ensure every group member had a say. We still wanted to do pirate play, write a new one, we wanted to not do a performance for an audience. I had recently done some training in how to make films on your smartphone. So I asked the group, What about making a film? This was wildly received and the rest was history.
After vast scripting and testing film locations, we finally settled on Pirate Cove in Porirua, after testing on site we have started filming and look forward to presenting at an upcoming fundraiser, we hope you will come to see our film "Coconuts" on the big screen and help us fundraise for our summer road trip. More details to come soon about that.
For now, check out the trailer for Coconuts!


For the love of the water. For the love of an effective e-commerce.
Big Berkey distributes filters for the love of clean water. We conducted our UX audit of their online store based on Magento platform, for the love of useful and effective e-commerce. Working for clients who take their business seriously and stand guarantee for the proposed products, is a common pleasure experienced onlye by professionals. Despite a certain position of one of the three best suppliers of New Millenium Concept filters in the United States, Big Berkey will not stop to grow. That's why we commissioned to perform an audit of their e-commerce.
The basis of accession to work were remote workshop with the client, so that we could know the specifics of the product, the business environment, objectives and expectations connected with the refreshed e-store. All this information allowed us to create a key customers persona, as well as in-depth analysis of the competitive companies, including strengths and weaknesses of the Big Berkey. Usability audit was carried out using heuristic and expert analysis. After preparing the hypotheses of possible solutions for improving conversion of the online store, we used the analytical tools by which we checked e-commerce Big Berkey in the natural environment of its clients.
With the Hot Jar and UsabilityTools software, we learned how customers use the e-store. We engaged for this purpose visitor recording and heat maps which showed, among others, problems associated with the checkout after adding the product to the shopping cart, as well as the selection of a suitable filter for the user. The next step in the analysis was a qualitative study (survey) conducted on current customers of Big Berkey and users who had contact with the online store for the first time. In this puropse we used the available database of the e-shops contacts and access to the Cint database, which allows on involvement in the review of the e-commerce select group of independent customers. Studies have confirmed our earlier hypothesis. E-commerce required change of several elements, which made the Big Barkeys offer unclear and hampered the finalization of the transaction.
Improvement of design elements and functionality of e-commerce.
We offered cosmetic changes in the design of e-shop which, however, significantly affect its transparency. The modernization and refresh of the home page included the arrangement of its individual parts and standardization of fonts. At this stage, we changed the icons, header, placement of films, information materials, opinions and recommendations. Thanks to this, Big Berkey store divested itself chaos on the home page, without losing any relevant information. Home page is a kind of a business card, which appropriate design is able to interest a potential customer and encourage him to transactions or cause automatic doubts about the reliability of seller. An important element of the Big Berkey's home is also a link to the intuitive filter creator, through which you can quickly find products that meet your needs.
We also ordered visually the product card. We equipped it with information on the details of delivery, return, warranty and tooltips informing about the properties of individual elements that can be added to orders already from the product card. Below product specifications are necessary product information and videos related to the selection of appropriate filtering solution for the family. By optimizing the size and standardize the font used on the page, the knowledge that the customer should have before purchasing is achievable in an accessible and intuitive way. At the bottom of the product card was placed block of the filters with a similar specification - so the customer does not have to go search path again.
The previous checkout on the Big Berkey page required the application of all the data in one step. In reaching this stage of the path of purchasing, the customer could be discouraged and disoriented. Let us remember that simple and intuitive checkout often affects on the fact of making transactions or leaving the shopping cart. We have made a thorough redesign of the checkout, dividing it into 6 short steps. As part of our work was also carried out an m-commerce audit involving responsiveness of the online store and its usefulness in mobile devices.


Two years ago, almost to the day, Simon Fodden contacted us to write a bimonthly column on online dispute resolution (ODR). A dozen columns later, and after going through the most important current developments on the topic, we realized that we might have skimmed over the core question that should have preceded all of our previous entries: what is ODR?
Obviously, definitions of ODR are plentiful. However, as is often the case when everyone has his or her own idea of a word's meaning, definitions are sometimes incompatible. That being said, as explained in a recent paper published by Julio César Betancourt and Elina Zlatanska, many of these definitions boil down to "the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms over the internet". Unfortunately, behind this shared premise resides a series of presuppositions and presumptions that, when observed closely, tend to fall apart rather easily. This is not to say that we would argue that ODR is completely separate from online ADR (or "oADR"), but rather that equating ODR to oADR seems overly simplistic. Of course, being overly simplistic is the downside of most definitions, as it becomes difficult to incorporate all of the intricacies of a complex concept into one or two easily accessible sentences, but we believe that the ODR = oADR equation has been somewhat detrimental to the development and emergence of ODR in the last decade, making this overly simplistic definition problematic.
One issue we have with the equation is that it creates a rift between online and offline ADR, making it seem as if the two methods are detached and in opposition. Of course, this idea is nonsensical. Online dispute resolution isn't a case of "either or". "Classic" ADR providers can use online environments in certain cases and, in others, pick up the phone to set up a face-to-face meeting. In other words, there is no "all or nothing" scenario when it comes to the use of technology to help settle disputes.
Another negative impact of the ODR = oADR equation is that it implies that ODR cannot function within a courtroom setting. By associating ODR so closely to ADR, it is seen as an alternative to courtroom procedures, not as a tool that could be useful to move things along. This begs the questions: Would ODR have made bigger strides in the last decade, and would it be better perceived by the courts (some of which are still reticent to accept the use of ODR mechanisms to settle disputes), had it simply been labeled as "technologically aided dispute resolution"? Of course, there is no way of ever finding out the answer to this question, but this doesn't mean we shouldn't re-evaluate our use of and definition for the ODR acronym.
So how should one define ODR? Some could argue that we shouldn't, but that we should rather retire the acronym all together and replace it with the term cyberjustice, a word that is somewhat more encompassing and less threatening to the non-initiated. To our knowledge, one of the very first uses of "cyberjustice" in print was in a 2003 book co-written by one of the undersigned (the book is in French, but was translated in English in 2005) where it was largely associated with ODR. We later refocused our definition to have a broader meaning: "the integration of information and communication technologies into judicial or extrajudicial dispute resolution processes". In 2005, the term was also used as the title of a book written by Lucille M. Ponte and Thomas D. Cavenagh, where the authors seem to have limited its scope to ODR for e-commerce (as the book's subtitle suggests, and as is confirmed by its content).
From these early and somewhat obscure references a decade ago, the use of the term "cyberjustice" has now become commonplace because, most notably, of the Cyberjustice Laboratory. For this reason, and because "cyberjustice" has the advantage of being more encompassing than the three letter acronym we've become accustomed to, it could be seen a better way of qualifying all "non-oADR" ODR solutions. Unfortunately, as with most neologisms, its definition has now escaped the control of earlier adopters. At a conference back in May, we argued with a presenter who claimed that cyberjustice would never work. When we pointed out all of the current cyberjustice projects being put forth around the world, he simply retorted: that's not cyberjustice. According to said lecturer, cyberjustice was limited to dispute resolution within a virtual environment… Of course, even using this very narrow definition of cyberjustice, his claim could be proven false since, over the years, numerous mock trials have been conducted within online environments such as Second Life, but that is a discussion best kept for another column. Our main point is that he was using "cyberjustice" in a manner that was much narrower than the definition we had become accustomed to.
What this gentleman was referring to when using the term "cyberjustice" was actually a subcategory of the concept that some would qualify as "cybercourts", i.e. virtual courtrooms. Of course, others would claim this use of the word to be ill-advised since cybercourts can also be defined as "national courts that provide dispute resolution services, both litigation and court-based ADR, using electronic communications", while others, still, equate the term "cybercourt" to the mere use of e-filing.
What should be retained from these examples is that, like ODR, "cyberjustice", and "cybercourt" have come to represent different concepts for different people, and that unifying definitions are difficult to come by or tend to overly-simplify a concept to the point of robbing it of its core principles and values.
 Thomas SCHULTZ, "Does Online Dispute Resolution Need Governmental Intervention? The Case for Architectures of Control and Trust", (2004) 6-1 N.C.J.L. & Tech. 71, 102.
 Bjorn JOHANSSON, "Cybercourts, the future of governmental online dispute resolution? Part 1", (2006) 8(7) ADR Bulletin 137, 139.
 Julia HÖRLNE, "Online Dispute resolution", in R. Bernstein, J.A. Tackaberry&A.L. Marriott, Bernstein's Handbook of Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Practice, Volume 1 (4th edn.), London, Sweet & Maxwell 2003, p. 782, paragraph 12-004.
ODR currently refers to both kinds of system, but their advantages and limits are quite different. The experience of Mediate BC with online family dispute resolution was based on the former methods, but seemed to be promising for remote parties in particular. The systems being discussed, or assumed, at the UNICTRAL Working Group on ODR seem mainly to be in the latter category (smart/expert systems).
Either method has to deal with questions of how to get parties to participate seriously, how to enforce an agreed resolution (though if there is agreement, enforcement should be less difficult than if a resolution is imposed), how to deal with failure to agree, how to legitimize an imposed resolution, and how to ensure that the whole system gives access to 'justice'.
No doubt we can look to your future columns (and some of those you have written already) for answers to these questions. You will just have to describe which kind of ODR system you are talking about as you do answer them.


The Recovery Village Umatilla provides a safe, comfortable environment in which to seek recovery. The well-appointed facilities offer everything you need to heal body and mind.
Detox can be a difficult period for those beginning recovery. As part of our medical detox program, you will be supervised 24 hours a day by our trained medical staff to ensure your safety and manage withdrawal symptoms.
In our residential treatment program, you are provided a room that affords you comfort and security, while enjoying around-the-clock access to our trained staff. Your care is designed to provide the support and resources you need as you pursue recovery.
For those in good health who are dedicated to recovery, outpatient programs offer an opportunity to transition from acute levels of care. By participating in therapeutic programs at our facility but living off-site, patients are able to apply the healthy coping skills they've learned in recovery.
Mental health disorders are often seen in conjunction with substance dependence, and successful treatment requires addressing both. Throughout your recovery program, our caring staff will customize treatment to your mental, as well as physical, health.
Treating addiction means treating the whole person, and that takes a team. Our trained staff from multiple disciplines works together to understand and address your unique needs. The range of experience available for your care ensures you have the resources you require for recovery.
The goal of treatment is to return you to a healthy, independent life. Our aftercare programs are designed to provide you the support you need to step out into the world. Ongoing care and resources allow you the tools you need to continue more autonomously in your recovery and avoid relapse.
Living facilities at The Recovery Village Umatilla are designed for comfort, as well as care. As part of your stay, you will enjoy the rest and relaxation needed to support your work toward recovery. Individual rooms are well-appointed with attractive furniture and decor.
Program amenities include a range of therapeutic rooms to facilitate counseling on both an individual and group basis.
A large part of recovery is developing healthy habits and coping skills for dealing with stress and other negative emotions. To support this, in addition to counseling activities, we offer you amenities for recreation, fitness, and relaxation.
We offer areas for walking and gym facilities where patients can participate in sports and physical recreation. Exercise equipment is also available to build strength and healthy routines.
There are also indoor and outside resources for those who enjoy meditation, yoga, and other mindful pursuits. Whatever your approach to recreation, The Recovery Village Umatilla can support your interests.


A collection of three cosy and beautiful hats by Anna Elliott, worked in the soft and snuggly Whitfell DK (100% baby alpaca) from Eden Cottage Yarns. Inspired by various mints, each one has its own unique style and features.
The Nature Collection comprises three beautiful hat and glove/fingerless mitten sets by talented British designer, Anna Elliott. Each of the three designs features a different technique - Acorn is beautifully textured, Bramble is richly bobbled, and Flora features gorgeous colourwork.
This cosy, snuggly lap blanket is perfect for keeping your legs or shoulders warm, but is a good size to carry in the car with you or throw in a bag. It's really easy and soothing to make even for beginner crocheters, and the subtle stripes are a great opportunity to play with colour.
This is a simple, quick-knit cowl designed to make the most of a single skein of Pendle Aran.
Kendal's distinctive slip stitch pattern combines two shades of sumptuous Whitfell DK into a rugged and warm hat.
The Thornfield mittens were designed to complement the Thornfield Hat and Cowl.
Pretty cables and textures adorn this beautiful hat and fingerless mitten set. Knitted in luxuriously soft Whitfell DK they make the perfect accessories to keep you toasty and warm on cold and frosty days.
Who doesn't love a cute and stylish coin purse? This perfect knitted purse will brighten your day every time you reach for some change. Knitted in two shades of exquisite Askham for a touch of luxury and finished with a pretty bow this would make the perfect knitted gift.
When you're walking on the fells, or even just popping into town you need something stylish to keep out the draughts. This simple cowl is knitted in the round, so no seams to sew up. A combination of bold colour and texture combine to make a stylish and useful accessory.
Stylish and elegant, Hetton is the perfect addition to your winter wardrobe. The delicate and airy lace is easy to knit but produces a beautiful fabric. The sumptuous Whitfell will keep you warm and cosy, even on the coldest days.
Add a touch of class to your outfit with this stylish knitted bag. Richly textured fabric coupled with gorgeous wooden handles combine to make the perfect accessory, big enough for your daily essentials and your current crafty work in progress.
A simple, but stylish bag with leather strap and buckle, made using simple stitches. This is an ideal project for a beginner who has mastered double crochet.
Who doesn't love a cute and stylish coin purse? This perfect crocheted purse will brighten your day every time you reach for some change. Crocheted in sumptuous Whitfell for a touch of luxury and finished with a pretty flower this would make a fantastic gift.
Who doesn't love a cute and stylish coin purse? This perfect knitted purse will brighten your day every time you reach for some change. Knitted in two shades of exquisite Askham 4ply for a touch of luxury and finished with a pretty bow this would make a fantastic knitted gift.
The traditional log cabin blanket style provides the perfect blank canvas to experiment with the gorgeous colours available in Whitfell. The soft and cosy baby Alpaca yarn makes this the perfect blanket for the whole family.
Sumptuous Whitfell paired with a richly textured stitch pattern means Stonewall will add a touch of style and luxury to your home. The perfect addition to your favourite crafting chair.
Easy garter stitch makes this the perfect project for beginners. More experienced knitters looking for a relaxing project will enjoy the soothing garter stitch and the luxurious yarn. Perfect for TV knitting.
A stunning hat and glove set featuring pretty colourwork pattern. A wonderful slouchy hat is great for showcasing the beautiful shades of Whitfell yarn, with many colour combinations to choose from. Gloves make the perfect companion, ensuring you have warm and toasty fingers.
Named after a place up in the wild and barren Pennines, these simple and rustic, chunky fingerless mitts were born out of a need for something thick, cosy, quick and easy. They tick all those boxes and are pretty addictive!
This simple pattern can be knit flat or in the round, and is designed to be a slouchy fit. Instructions are included for a small cowl using one skein, or a large striped cowl using two skeins (one of each colour).
This easy shawl is ideal for those who have never made a shawl before, or those who are experienced knitters but have a highly coloured yarn that requires a simple pattern to show it off best.
These hearts make beautiful cushions.. whether in pale blue and cream for a beach hut feel, or a fluffy autumnal yarn for a more rustic feel, they are bound to charm all who sit or or snuggle up with them. They are also a great excuse to use a special button!
Sumptuous baby alpaca and richly textured cables combine to create a warm and snuggly hat.
Rokeby gives you a multitude of choices; choose from fingerless mitts or fingerless gloves with a plain or patterned thumb gusset and add an optional flip-top if you like to turn them into mittens. The Houndstooth check is a timeless surface pattern; play with colours for a classic style or modern look, it's up to you!
These pretty hearts make ideal gifts – they look lovely hung from just about anywhere. If you put dried lavender inside they are also ideal for hanging in the wardrobe or in your car.
Light lace socks inspired by hopeful daydreams of a warm summer, with an easy to memorise lace rib pattern and short row heel.
A plain pair of socks with beautiful hole-less short row heels. This is a full sock pattern, focusing on the particular way of working short rows which creates a neat seam either side of the heel, instead of holes. It's a written guide.


Olympics 2020 Games in Tokyo will be Manga Themed?
Japan finally gets its turn to host the Olympics in 2020. While 2012 and 2016 may have been memorable for other things besides never coming close to the splendid surplus spending China had in 2008, Japan is still fairly a very rich country and aims to show the world its hospitality and grandeur.
A former prime minister of Japan, Yoshiro Mori has been appointed as the current president of the Tokyo Organizing Committee of the Olympic games for 2020. And his vision apparently includes displaying one of Japan's strongest influence around the world... Manga and Anime!
Even the "hand over" ceremony at the end of the Olympics games in 2016 at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil had the current Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe cosplaying the iconic Nintendo character of Mario from Super Mario Bros.


Great pix Sara. Good ol Dallas – I spent quite a bit of time there when I worked for Raytheon. Didn't see too much of the downtown area though – looks pretty cool.
Next PostNext Hey Chicago… Thanks for a delightfully fun time!


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Russ & Daughters Drops Lineup For John Zorn's Free Music Series
January 25, 2018 By Daniel Maurer
Something fishy is happening at Russ & Daughters Cafe. The gussied-up Jewish delicatessen is hosting performances by top-tier jazz musicians and they aren't charging a single cent for them.
Not that we're complaining. The cafe's Smoked Fish & Pickles series is hosted by none other than downtown maestro John Zorn, the composer-saxophonist with a penchant for wild improvisation and experimentation as well as the studious exploration of traditional Jewish music.
Zorn's East Village venue, The Stone, is moving into The New School's Glass Box Theater in March, and will wind down, from Feb. 20 to 25, with a series of Zorn-led improv nights featuring a cavalcade of guests such as Laurie Anderson, Dave Douglas, John Medeski, and many more.
In the meantime, Zorn and The Stone are literally all over the map, putting on nightly shows at their longtime home on Avenue C, twice-a-week shows at The Stone's future home inside of The New School, and monthly shows at Russ & Daughters Cafe. Conveniently for those who like to plan eight months ahead, Russ has announced the lineup of this year's music series. It includes longtime Zorn collaborators and fellow composers such as cellist Erik Friedlander (if you're not a Stone habitué, you may have seen him playing with Hole on MTV Unplugged); jazz guitarist Bill Frisell, who was in Zorn's cult band Naked Lunch; and even a powerhouse duo, trumpeter Dave Douglas and guitarist Marc Ribot. See the whole lineup here:
We're thrilled to announce the 2018 STONE SERIES MUSIC NIGHTS AT RUSS & DAUGHTERS CAFE, CURATED BY JOHN ZORN. We present monthly musical performances from some of the best jazz musicians in the downtown scene. Music has been an integral part of the restaurant's experience since it opened in 2014, and it's a distinct honor to welcome some of our favorite musicians. The music series is free, and there will be nosh and cocktail specials available in addition to our regular menu. Russ & Daughters Cafe is located at 127 Orchard Street, between Rivington and Delancey. We hope that you'll join us tonight, and throughout the year! . . . . . . #AppetizingSince1914 #RussAndDaughters #JohnZorn #TzadikRecords #RussAndDaughtersCafe #thestonenyc #cocktails #noshes #music
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In addition to its regular menu, Russ will be serving up "nosh" and cocktail specials. The cafe is small, so you may want to go ahead and lock down a table.
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Northglenn Colorado is a quiet, cozy home-rule municipality carved out of Adams and Weld counties and incorporated on April 19, 1969. Although a relative newcomer to the list of Colorado municipalities the town has wasted no time establishing a reputation as a desirable place to live, work and raise a family. Average household income in Northglenn is about $52,000 per year putting it right in line with the national average.
Northglenn is a short ride from Denver up Interstate 25 and is ideally suited to take advantage of both that city's many cultural and entertainment possibilities and the natural wonders of the Rocky Mountains as well. Agriculture long ago ceased to be the dominant industry in this part of Colorado but that hasn't stopped the town from thriving nonetheless. Important local industries today include manufacturing, construction, retail, transportation and more.
A significant proportion of the town's housing stock is between 10 and 20 years old and while that bodes well for the future it also indicates that many of the garage doors in Northglenn will be needing replacement soon (if they haven't already been replaced). This is due to the fact that the average overhead door has a lifespan of - you guessed it - 10 to 20 years. For those other aging garage doors in the area that don't yet need to be replaced regular maintenance should be a priority.
The door raises a few inches and stops.
The door seems to free fall on the way down.
The door shakes and shimmies when in motion.
The door seems to be lower on one side when in motion.
You can't open the door even after disconnecting the motor.
You hear a loud bang when the door is in operation.
That last item typically indicates the torsion spring(s) has snapped and will need to be replaced. Keep in mind though that working on overhead door springs is a job that should always be left to properly trained professionals. Garage door springs store enormous amounts of energy that can be suddenly released with devastating effects if they're not handled properly.
The garage door motor is often a source of confusion because A) it's just as often called the "opener" as the "motor" and B) even if you know it as the "opener" it doesn't really do the opening. The springs do that. The opener is actually a kind of tugboat. It gets the door started in the right direction and then guides it smoothly along the tracks to its resting place in either the open or closed position. So it's not a weightlifter but it is, when all is said and done, the "automatic" part of the automatic garage door system. It's the motor/opener that responds to commands.
Like the spring on your door the motor has a shelf life of approximately 10,000 cycles which, in most cases, works out to about 10 years. Of course if you only use the door a few times a week it should last perhaps twice that long. In order to get the most out of your opener you'll need to have it serviced regularly and that is especially true if your door is well into its second decade of life.
The bottom line with garage door motors/openers is that they're tough, durable pieces of equipment but like most high performance machinery they require a certain degree of TLC.
The residents of Northglenn are hard-working, no-nonsense folks who know the value of a dollar and have no time for games when it comes to important services. They know that when they call A Better Garage Door for garage door repair or service they'll get the straight scoop from our technicians and salespeople, and especially from Mike, the owner. He answers every call and sets every appointment. He promises to help everyone make an informed decision the best way to proceed based strictly on the facts.
For more than 23 years we've been providing the highest quality parts and services for the people of Northglenn and in that time we've seen and worked in all kinds of conditions. As a result the good people here also know that, regardless of whether the sun is baking hot or snow squalls are coursing down off of the Rockies they can call us in an emergency and we'll be there to help.
Whether you need to replace broken springs, repair the auto reverse mechanism, repair or replace the opener or just have the entire system serviced on a regular basis A Better Garage Door is the only company in the region that will deliver quality and value for you every time.
Sometimes you need to have your overhead door repaired or serviced and sometimes you need to have it replaced. Sure, it's not something that will happen very often but if you stay in the same home for any length of time it's likely to come up. At A Better Garage Door we offer a full line of high-quality garage doors from Martin Door, CHI, Amarr and others that are beautiful, quiet, energy efficient and long lasting. We'll provide you a new garage door quickly and affordably and have your home back to normal in no time.
If it's a custom garage door that you need you'll find it at A Better Garage Door. We can design a door for you that will mesh seamlessly with your home regardless of its age or architectural style. We use high quality American made products to fashion custom doors that speak to your individual tastes and the design requirements of your home. Your new custom door will not only add buckets of curb appeal to your home but enhance its market value as well.
A Better Garage Door has been helping the people of Northglenn enjoy trouble free operation of their garage doors as far back as many local residents can remember. We've watched the town grow, witnessed its ups and downs, seen it weather economic transitions and emerge stronger than ever. While the town may not have the historical pedigree of some other cities and towns in Colorado it wasn't just dropped onto the high plains in 1969 either. The area, the people who inhabit it, and their can-do attitude have all been part of the Colorado plateau culture for decades. We look forward to serving the good people of Northglenn into the foreseeable future and beyond.


Based on analyst predictions the Apple Watch could sell over 30 million units this year, more than any other watch company. Yet, many Swiss watch executives have treated Apple's new development as a fad with no impact on the industry.
Perhaps the watch companies will slip out of denial one at a time. Montblanc has made an e-strap compatible with its contemporary Time Walker pieces and a Bluetooth connection to iOS and Android phones. And this week TAG Heuer, Intel and Google announced a partnership to create a Swiss smartwatch combining technological innovation with the craftsmanship (and branding) of luxury watches.
As of now the smartwatch market is fragmented, leaving room for a player like Apple or a tech/fashion partnership.
For more insight on the smart watch industry, download a copy of our Insight Report on the Apple Watch.


West Shore Community College is inviting area musicians to participate in its performing music ensembles.
The music department will be holding the first rehearsal for all Wind Symphony members on Wed., Sept. 5, from 7 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
Members are to bring their instruments to the first rehearsal and are required be in attendance. WSCC scholarship students will also have a brief meeting following the orientation.
The WSCC Jazz Ensemble will be off and running on Aug. 30, with complete instrumentation and a strong group of musicians.
The group will practice on Thursday nights from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. Musicians may join this group upon director appointment or audition only.
The West Shore Gold Coast Chorale will be holding auditions on Aug. 13 and 14 starting at 6 p.m.
The chorale will focus on singing a wide range of choral repertoire with an emphasis on contemporary choral literature. For any additional information, contact Elliot Plummer at eplummer@lasd.net.
The WSCC Community Choir will continue its tradition of bringing the community outstanding choral performances under the direction of Becky Sopha. There are no auditions for the choir and anyone with previous vocal experience is welcome. The choir rehearses on Tuesday nights, at 7 p.m., beginning Sept. 4, in the vocal studio of the Arts and Sciences Center, room 327. Those interested in joining the Community Choir are asked to contact Becky Sopha at bsophachoirs@yahoo.com or come to the first rehearsal.
Auditions for "And Then They Came for Me," part oral history, part dramatic action, part direct address, part remembrance, will be held on Sept. 5 and 6, starting at 7 p.m.
The ensemble-driven multimedia play that combines videotaped interviews with Holocaust survivors Ed Silverberg and Eva Schloss with live actors recreating scenes from their lives during World War II, will open Oct. 25, at the Center Stage Theater. For more information on auditions contact Michelle Kiessel at mkiessel@westshore.edu.
For more information, contact Ted Malt, professor of music studies and director of performing arts, at 843-5776, or e-mail at tdmalt@westshore.edu.


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The Eastern Brazil marine ecoregion covers the coastal marine environment along the middle of the east coast of Brazil.  The ecoregion extends south from the Bay of All Saints (about 15 degrees south latitude) to Cabo Frio (about 23 degrees south latitude) just east of the city of Rio de Janeiro.  The Brazil Current enters from the east, feeding warm subtropical water to the south along the coast.  The influence of the tropical waters leaves the ecoregion relatively oligotrophic (nutrient poor).  The Eastern Brazil ecoregion is one of two coastal marine ecoregions (along with the Northeastern Brazil marine ecoregion) in the Tropical Southwest Atlantic marine province. It is thus part of the Tropical Atlantic realm.

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Physical setting
The ecoregion reaches out into the Atlantic Ocean for 200–250 miles from the coast.  The ecoregion is bounded on the north at the Bay of All Saints, and stretches for 1,000 coastal miles to the south at Cabo Frio, where the ecoregion transitions to the Southeastern Brazil marine ecoregion. The bordering coast is generally low and flat, and characterized by Bahia coastal forests ecoregion, and mangrove forests of the Bahia mangroves ecoregion. The major rivers feeding the Eastern Brazil marine region include the Jequitinhonha, Doce and Paraíba do Sul rivers.

The continental shelf along this coast of Brazil extends about 30 miles out to sea in the north and south, but 130 miles in the middle.  The deepest point in the ecoregion overall is , and the average is .

A prominent underwater feature in the middle of the ecoregion is the Albrohos Shelf, a portion of the continental shelf extending 200 km offshore.  Besides supporting extensive coral reef complexes, the Albrohos shelf includes the largest known continuous rhodolith bed in the world, with an estimated area of 20,900 km2.  Rhodoliths are calcareous nodules created by Coralline algae, and support diverse benthic communities in a manner similar to shallow coral reefs.

Another prominent underwater feature is the east–west trending Vitória-Trindade Seamount Chain (VTC).  The seamounts in the ecoregion are known to support high biodiversity in fish species, but are relatively under-explored. The offshore basins of the ecoregion, from north to south, are the Camamu-Almada Basin, the Jequitinhonha Basin, the Cumuruxatiba Basin, the Mucuri Basin, and the Espirito Santo Basin.  Oil and gas exploration and production are underway in the northern two basins.

Currents and climate
The Atlantic South Equatorial Current (SEC) flows directly into the ecoregion from the East, bringing warm water from the South Atlantic Ocean. As the SEC approaches the eastern point of Brazil at Cape São Roque, it splits, with the North Brazil Current (NBC) flowing along the coast to the north and west, and the Brazil Current flowing south along the eastern coast.  The Brazil Current is a western boundary current, flowing at a rate averaging 4 Sverdrups (Sv), at a mean speed of .  Surface temperatures range from .

Animals / Fish
Biodiversity of the near-shore areas varies with the influence of the coasts - mangroves, sandbanks, and beaches - and also by the nature of the bottoms, which are reefs, gravel and mud.  There are a variety of fish, cetaceans, turtles, shrimps and lobsters.  A recent study found 25 species of shark and 9 species of rays.

Over 90% of commercial fishing is on the nearshore coast, typically by artisinal (subsistence and traditional) methods. Traditional methods of hook and line fishing, and with gillnets, are employed on small boats seeking drum fish (family Sciaenidae).  Small shrimp trawlers and lobster boats also operate in the coastal waters, with some evidence that use of nets by lobster fishers is causing harm to the bottom for other species.  In the south, along Rio de Janeiro state, the artisinal beach fishery uses large canoes and seine nets to catch migrating schools of bluefish, mullets and bonitos.

Offshore, the industrial fisheries of the region are mostly employ hook-and-line methods rather than trawlers due to the narrow coastal shelf, rocky bottom, and deep canyons. The commercial fishery is centered on rockfish, sharks and tuna.

Conservation status
Many of the terrestrial protected areas on the coast have marine components, such that about 8% of the ecoregion is protected, including:
 Comboios Biological Reserve.  A coastal preserve for sea turtle nesting sites.
As of 2013, only 2% of the Albrohos Shelf, with its Mesophotic coral reefs, was in a "no-take" protected area.

References

Marine ecoregions
Ecoregions of Brazil
Tropical Atlantic

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Business advice from is4profit | The Need for Employee Engagement
The Need for Employee Engagement
Eric Collins, Managing Director of Nampak Plastics, explains the importance of employee engagement in an organisation and discusses how this can lead to greater innovation.
In the UK's fast-developing industries, the need to evolve is key to the success of every organisation. Innovation in a company's product offering is only the very tip of the iceberg, to compete today businesses need to be pioneering in everything they do, including engaging with their colleagues.
On becoming the Managing Director of Nampak Plastics, I wanted to lead and inspire culture change in the company and one of my biggest objectives was to increase our colleague engagement. I believe that employee engagement is at the heart of a whole range of business benefits and has concrete outputs in terms of productivity, retention and innovation. For both employees and employers, high workforce engagement is undoubtedly a 'win-win'.
'Engage for Success' is the campaign promoting workplace approaches that ensure employees are committed to their organisations goals whilst also enhancing their own sense of well being. Campaigners across Britain are calling for every leader to play their part in tackling the UK's employee engagement deficit, which is estimated to be costing us all £26bn in productivity each year.
With this in mind, Nampak introduced a new ethos to encourage engagement and ideas at all levels of the company. We brought in behavioural training to teach these crucial qualities to colleagues and empower them to make decisions. Simple tactics like an 'Employee of the Month' scheme and annual Excellence Awards made everyone feel like they were valued members of the company and helped create a sense of collaboration and common purpose.
Our starting point was a survey among our staff in 2007, which found that 80% would not recommend Nampak as a great place to work to their family and friends.
However, the initiatives introduced have paid off in a very tangible sense. A survey among staff carried out in 2010, identical to the one three years earlier, found that 80% of the company would recommend Nampak as a great place to work.
Better still, my conviction that greater employee engagement, and empowering staff at all levels, would bring dividends in terms of product innovation was proved correct. In 2012 Nampak introduced the Infini HDPE milk bottle – the lightest, strongest bottle on the market which recently got as light as 32g for the four-pint version. The bottle represents a 20% material saving on the standard version found in most supermarkets today (which weighs 40g).
The Infini bottle is a game-changer in its market, and I don't believe it would have come about if it weren't for our newly engaged workforce, which was encouraged to speak up, be creative and most importantly to really care about the future of the company they choose to be employed by.
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The computer geeks are taking over Wall Street. During a disappointing year that saw the average hedge fund manager lose money, elite quantitative traders stood out in 2018 from the rest of the trading crowd. More than half of the 20 highest-earning hedge fund managers and traders in 2018 were associated with computer-driven algorithmic trading. Jim Simons, the most famous quantitative trader ever, naturally led the way, earning $1.6 billion. He founded Renaissance Technologies, a hedge fund firm that now manages $60 billion, and still plays an important role there even though he retired from day-to-day operations in 2010. The hedge funds Renaissance manages for outside investors performed well in 2018. For example, the Renaissance Institutional Equities fund last year returned 8.5% and the Renaissance Institutional Diversified Global Equities fund returned 10.3%. Simons' earnings were further driven by Renaissance's Medallion fund, a $10 billion black-box strategy that only invests money belonging to Simons and his Renaissance partners and employees. The hedge fund industry had a miserable year in 2018. The average hedge fund manager returned -4.07%, according to HFR. That is slightly better than the U.S. stock market, which returned -4.38% last year. In total, the 20 highest-earning hedge fund managers and traders made a combined $10.3 billion in 2018. That's a big number, but it is still the lowest such earnings figure since the financial crisis. In 2015, another weak hedge fund year, Forbes reported that the 20 highest-earning hedge fund managers and traders made $11.4 billion, and in 2011 they made $11.7 billion. Forbes includes in its analysis hedge fund managers and traders who now mostly or even exclusively manage their own money, and some of them can be found in the top 20 highest earners of 2018. Michael Platt's BlueCrest Capital Management, for example, returned all outside capital to its clients in 2015. Since then, BlueCrest's trading activities have performed very well, and in 2018 the firm returned 25% net of all expenses. Platt earned an estimated $1.2 billion last year. Ray Dalio's Bridgewater Associates, the world's biggest hedge fund firm, with $160 billion under management, posted mixed results in 2018. Bridgewater's investment process is data-driven, searching for economic and other signals. The firm does perform traditional fundamental analysis before turning its research into trading algorithms. Its big Pure Alpha hedge fund returned 14.6% net of fees in 2018. But Dalio's important All Weather Fund, in which he is heavily invested, was down by about 6%. Dalio earned an estimated $1 billion in 2018. Ken Griffin used quantitative and fundamental trading techniques to help build Citadel into a $30 billion hedge fund firm. He had a solid year in 2018, continuing a terrific run that has gone on ever since the financial crisis almost destroyed his him. Citadel's flagship hedge fund returned 9.1% last year. Its other hedge funds returned between 6% and 9% net of fees. Griffin earned an estimated $870 million last year. John Overdeck and David Siegel have built their quantitative trading firm, Two Sigma Investments, into one of the world's biggest hedge funds. Its funds did well in 2018. For example, Two Sigma's Absolute Return fund returned 11% and its Compass fund returned 14% net of fees. Overdeck and Siegel each earned an estimated $700 million in 2018. Overdeck and Siegel met when they both worked at D.E. Shaw early in their careers. The quantitative trading firm was founded by David Shaw, a former computer science professor at Columbia University. He took a step back from managing the firm's operations, but remains involved in its success. D.E. Shaw now manages some $50 billion. 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When it comes to staying hydrated on the field, one of the recommendations often repeated is to "drink before you're thirsty." While staying hydrated is important, a group of medical experts have recently issued a consensus statement about the dangers of overhydration, which can lead to a condition called exercise-associated hyponatremia (EAH).
Normally, our kidneys regulate the balance of water and sodium in our bodies. But, as we exercise we lose sodium through sweat and compensate by drinking water. If we take in too much water, we flood our cells, causing swelling. This can lead to serious complications if the excess water also crosses the blood-brain barrier causing swelling of the brain, which can be fatal.
EAH has become more common with the rise of endurance events, like marathons, where athletes exercise for hours and continue to drink water, hoping to counteract their fatigue. Prolonged workouts in heat along with coaches now encouraging fluid intake can also swing the pendulum too far towards overhydration.
Early signs of EAH are confusion, nausea, vomiting and headaches. As the swelling increase, seizures can also occur. After noticing these symptoms, the most important first step is to stop them from drinking.
Concern from physicians has led to new recommendations developed at the 3rd International Exercise-Associated Hyponatremia Consensus Development Conference.
"The release of these recommendations is particularly timely, just before sports training camps and marathon training begins within the United States—where the majority of EAH deaths have occurred," said Tamara Hew-Butler, DPM, PhD, of Oakland University and lead author of the updated report.
While the message about the risks of overheating have finally been heard by coaches, EAH is not nearly as understood.
The medical panel's recommendation is to let a player's thirst dictate how much they drink without a set minimum of ounces consumed. Also, with their additional amounts of sodium and electrolytes, energy drinks can help with hydration. But, ultimately, each player's reaction to heat and exercise is different.
In most cases, working out in the heat requires common sense on both sides.


If you plan to be gone for an extended period, consider freezing your credit. A credit freeze blocks access to using your credit so no one can open a credit card or apply for a loan while you are away.
Yes, hotel safes aren't perfect, but they are much more reliable than your suitcase. When you leave the hotel room to go out for the day, lock up your valuables. Unless you will need your passport to cross into a different country, keep it locked up as well. Carry another photo ID, such as your driver's license, to use for identification. Taking the risk of losing your valuables or passport overseas isn't worth the convenience of keeping them on you at all times.
When traveling, chances are you will need to use the internet at least once. While coffee shops and internet cafes are often convenient, they are not always secure. Try to find secure networks which require a password to log on (i.e. WEP, WPA and WPA2). If you need to do some quick research or respond to a few emails from an unsecure WiFi network, end your session by making sure you log out of all of your accounts before shutting down.
New EMV chip credit cards are much more secure than magnetic strips, but still not perfect. If you aren't shopping at big name stores and are off the beaten path, avoid using your credit cards. Carry a small amount of cash with you to pay for souvenirs. Consider using a money belt or other hidden money holder to keep your cash close to your body.
Before you head out on your big adventure, take some time to pare down what's in your wallet or purse. Remove personal pictures, scraps of paper with important information on them such as bank pin numbers, prescriptions, your business cards, etc. Imagine if a thief picked up your wallet with your business card, credit cards and scrap of paper with your bank pin on it. Suddenly, they have information about where you work, your phone numbers, and can inflict a lot of damage before you realize your wallet is missing.
Many of us like to keep family and friends in the loop while we travel by posting on social media sites such as Facebook or Instagram. While it's fun to share our travels, it's not fun to come home and find your home robbed because of an online friend who saw an opportunity.
If you must share while you are away, set your privacy settings on your accounts to the highest level. On Facebook, make a list of trusted friends and family and only share your travel posts with them. Learn how to make a Facebook Friend list here.
Don't pack your passport, cash, travel documents, valuables or other identifying information in your checked luggage. Keep your carry-on close by at all times. Consider making two copies of your passport, driver's license and wallet contents (such as credit cards). Take one with you in a different carry on and leave one at home with a trusted family member or friend. These will come in handy in the event of a loss or theft.
Chances are you will have to get some additional cash on your travels. Don't sidle up to any ATM you find. Try to find a global bank and use an ATM inside. ATMs on the street are often watched by pickpockets. Being inside a trusted branch is much safer.
Most phones will allow you to create a password you must enter before your phone opens. We all have more information on our phones than we realize and keeping your data secure from thieves could be as simple as a four digit password. Avoid common combinations such as 1111 or 1234 and consider using a longer password for added security.
BONUS: If you use an Apple device, download the Find My iPhone app on your devices. In the event of a theft, you can track your phone's location as long as it is powered on and connected to a network.
Traveling the world is a lifelong dream for many of us. By taking steps to boost your travel smarts before you leave, you can spend more time seeing the sights and less time worrying about protecting yourself.


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BrookfieldAngler.com: Kayak rigging!! AKA a cure for the wintertime blues!
Kayak rigging!! AKA a cure for the wintertime blues!
My good friends at Austin Kayak sent this to me a while back and since my stir craziness has completely taken over, I figure it would be a good time to post it and put some of this into action! Plus, rumor has it that it might actually be close to the freezing mark next week so that's kayak weather for me!
I see about 10 items there that I could use on my kayak. I hear the temperature in KY will be in the 60's next weekend. I think I need to make a trip to the lake house and dust the cobwebs off of mine.
I need a larger kayak. I bought an 8 ft. Wilderness Ripper to fit inside the car. It does well but I should would like a little more room for misc. items. I really want one with foot peddles. To me that picture shows a whole lotta stuff - too much for me. I went out on a kayak bass tournament and expected to see kayaks rigged with trolling motors and all the bells and whistles. I was surprised to see that almost everyone had a basic set up. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the comment! That is definitely on the small side for kayaks but it sure has to be easy to maneuver!! Can you actually stand and fish in thing? That to me is a bigger factor than length. If I can stand and cast comfortably, I'm a happy camper. My WS 115 does that perfectly.
Now when it comes to trolling for great lakes salmon, I sure wish I had that hobie.
You know, Bill...I'm not sure if you meant any sort of pun there but the word "boat" sure seems to be fitting. They are getting to be more and more boat like every year it seems!


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Senior appointment strengthens AlixPartners' EMEA healthcare and life sciences offering
AlixPartners, the global business advisory firm, today announces the appointment of the healthcare and life sciences specialist Dr. Andreas Vogt as a managing director in its healthcare and life sciences team. Andreas will be based out of the firm's Zurich office.
Andreas has a wealth of healthcare and life sciences experience both as a practicing physician and as a senior strategy consultant. He has advised companies in the MedTech, healthcare and pharmaceutical industries in implementing turnaround and restructuring strategies and large transformational projects.
At AlixPartners, Andreas will use his expertise to support MedTech and healthcare companies through performance improvement programs and large transformations. Andreas joins AlixPartners from Deloitte Consulting, where he was a Healthcare and Life Sciences Partner and led the Strategy Consulting practice for Private Sector clients. Prior to this, he was a Principal and a member of the Swiss Management Team at Roland Berger Strategy Consultants in Zurich, building up the firm's Swiss Pharma & Healthcare practice.
Before his career in strategy consulting, Andreas was a successful physician and received an MBA in Healthcare Management.
Simon Freakley, chief executive officer at AlixPartners, said, "I am delighted to welcome Andreas Vogt as a Managing Director in our healthcare and life sciences practice. He has substantial experience in this industry, both as a strategy consultant and as a physician, and I am confident that his expertise will prove invaluable as we continue to strengthen our European healthcare and life sciences practice."
Beatrix Morath, Managing Director and Country Head Switzerland, said, "We are delighted to welcome Andreas as an important addition to the Swiss team, reflecting our continued growth in the Swiss market. He has worked in a variety of industry and consulting positions and has an excellent network. I am confident that Andreas will be an integral part in supporting clients within the healthcare and life sciences field of business as we continue to grow."
In today's fast paced global market timing is everything. You want to protect, grow or transform your business. To meet these challenges we offer clients small teams of highly qualified experts with profound sector and operational insight. Our clients include corporate boards and management, law firms, investment banks, investors and others who appreciate the candor, dedication, and transformative expertise of our teams. We will ensure insight drives action at that exact moment that is critical for success. When it really matters.
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