We missed our early 8:42 bus (we were planning to visit the Catacombs in the early morning) but were distracted by talking to Maggie this morning. We decided to see the Catacombs another day, which I was honestly a little sad about 😦 We went straight to brunch with our old friend Lucie!
She suggested this lovely cafe: the Bar du Marche des Blancs Manteaux. They serve brunch on Sundays only, and it is an all-you-can-eat buffet. It was 25 Euros for adults.
There was a massive variety of food and lots of drinks to choose from. I had hot chocolate 🙂 The restaurant itself was quite busy, and filled with locals (no tourists here… except for the two of us!) and very French.
See that little silver spoon? That had escargot on it – two little snails and one mushroom. Seline and I ate the snails at the same time. 😀 I thought it was quite good, like a garlicky, buttery mussel. Have you eaten snails before? Don't they taste like mussels in terms of texture?
Seline's plate was excellent. She had three chicken skewers and really enjoyed the pasta.
Have you ever dipped a fresh butter croissant in rich, creamy and chocolatey hot chocolate? It's better than heaven. And check out these scrambled eggs! I've never had creamier eggs in my life – these are practically raw in Seline's opinion 😉 The pastry was filled with creamy rosee sauce and seafood, by the way. A very yummy pastry. Whew – this was a massive lunch.
We had a wonderful conversation with Lucie over brunch. She is now 23 (lived with us when she was 18 or 19) and is pursuing a career in luxury fashion. Lucie is not only super sweet, she is also very talented – she designs and sews her own creations for friends and family.
Lucie is our new favourite Parisian! She played tour guide and took us to the Centre Georges Pompidou. I'm so glad she took us around the Marais, one of her favourite areas in Paris. We would've been so lost!
We watched some street performers and took lots of photos in front of this famous modern art museum. The queue was quite long so we decided to just stay outside and do some souvenir shopping.
We saw a man writing names and pictures out of wire and stringing them onto a bracelet. We had one made for Seline. Her bracelet was even adjusted to fit her wrist. The hearts on the ends are so pretty. What a unique souvenir 🙂 I love personalized things. Can you believe this cost just 5 Euros?
After that, we saw the famous St-Michel fountain. This is Lucie's father's favourite fountain in Paris. It was very majestic. Next up – the Notre Dame! We did lots of walking today. Thankfully it was just slightly warm, with a breeze.
Thank you Lucie, for bringing us to this gothic masterpiece and for snapping all these photos for us 😀 We had such a great afternoon with you!
This is a famous bridge that crosses the Seine River. It is covered in locks that represent lovers. Very cool!
Lucie told us that it is now against the law to put a lock on this bridge, because officials say it is becoming too heavy and could be a safety hazard.
We crossed another bridge to an island called the Ile St-Louis for the famous Berthillon ice cream. Ask any French person about Berthillon and they'll tell you immediately that it's the best gelato/ice cream in the country. I was so excited!
Berthillon itself was closed, but many shops and cafes on the island sell Berthillon ice cream and gelato. Seline had vanilla, chocolate, and white chocolate, and Lucie had almond milk. I had one scoop of caramel nougat and one of chocolate hazelnut.
To be honest, I was very disappointed with mine. I don't like hard, crunchy things in my gelato, and this was filled with huge hazelnut chunks. 😦 My caramel ice cream was overpoweringly sweet. Like, burn-your-throat sweet. Now that I've tried all the famous gelato shops, my favourites are: Pozzetto, Amorino, Grom, and then Berthillon. That's pretty surprising!
The walk home was quite an adventure. My phone has no maps, and couldn't connect to Internet. Seline's phone died on the RER and had zero battery left. We walked home completely by memory, a looooooooong trek that took about 45 minutes. I wore flats, so both of us were dead afterwards.
Dinner was a stunning pizza, handmade by Eric. He even rolled out the crust himself. This pizza involved some ham and bacon, cherry tomatoes, two types of cheese and cream, plus rocket on top. It was delicious!
I enjoyed some of the starter while Alexandre devoured "le riz avec les petits pois" (rice with baby peas).
Rice with the sweet peas and savoury onion-meat sauce was very good.
Dessert was some mini pastries from the Bon Marche, some canteloupe, and a bit of Eric's lovely Tarte Tropizienne. The flavours here are pistachio, chocolate, coconut, and plain (naturel) almond financier.
The canteloupe was sweet, and one of the best I've eaten. Unfortunately I made the mistake of eating this amazing custard cake halfway through, and after that, the canteloupe wasn't quite as sweet 🙂 Tarte Tropizienne, again, is a brioche bread stuffed with vanilla custard and sugar pearls on top. It sounds simple and not-so-yummy, but the cream is divine.
it looks like you're having a blast! I'm so happy for you:) and that bracelet is beautiful!
Everything looks so yummy! Escargot is definitely something I've always wanted to try too–it sounds awesome!
Lucie is still beautiful. And the and the café food looked so yummy. You must have eaten too much again.


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A new era for embedded electricity networks: AEMC's report signals major regulatory change
By Faith Taylor, Dan Howard, Romany Sloan, Andrew Lassman, Michael Beukelman and Georgia Davis
The Australian Energy Market Commission has recommended significant reform to the embedded electricity network framework, bringing it in line with the national electricity regulatory scheme.
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) released its draft "Updating the Regulatory Frameworks for Embedded Networks" report on 31 January 2019. The draft report recommended a number of reforms to the existing regulatory framework for embedded networks to more closely align it with the compliance frameworks applicable to network service providers and authorised electricity retailers. The AEMC's report sends a clear message to those in embedded networks that embedded network customers are to be afforded the same treatment as their on-market neighbours.
This article considers what the report's proposals mean for stakeholders in new and existing embedded networks and how the industry has responded to the proposed changes.
What prompted the proposed overhaul of existing embedded network regulation?
The AEMC's final report "Review of regulatory arrangements for embedded networks", published on 28 November 2017, found that the current regulatory framework was no longer fit for purpose given the growth in the number and scope of embedded networks. A particular concern was that a growing number of residential apartment block embedded network customers could not access competitive prices or important consumer protections, as they faced practical barriers to access retail market competition. Further, it was found that there is inadequate monitoring and reporting of exempt parties, leading to the AER having little visibility over exempt parties' compliance with the obligations imposed on their respective exemptions.
Who will be caught by the proposed changes?
The new regime will apply to embedded network operators and sellers in embedded electricity networks established after the proposed reforms take effect. Currently the reforms are not intended to apply to existing embedded electricity networks (known as "legacy networks"), and the AEMC is still undecided as to whether legacy networks will be transitioned to the new regime.
However, network operators and exempt sellers in existing networks will still be impacted by certain changes including the proposal to assign NMIs to all off-market connection points and install market-compliant meters. This will enable each customer in an embedded network to access its retailer of choice. Currently, the process for an off-market customer in an embedded network to access its retailer of choice must be initiated by the customer and is often complicated by the customer's existing metering arrangements.
Embedded gas networks will not be covered under the proposed regime.
Victoria has not adopted the National Energy Retail Law (NERL) and thus these changes will not affect retailing activities in Victoria.
What do the proposals mean for embedded network operators and exempt sellers?
The AEMC proposes to significantly reduce the number of parties eligible for network and retail exemptions, by creating two new roles:
"Embedded Network Service Providers" (ENSP) which will be required to register with AEMO and will be subject to many of the existing regulatory requirements placed on Distribution Network Service Providers (DNSP); and
"Off-market retailers", which will be required to obtain an authorisation from the AER and will be subject to most requirements that existing authorised retailers are subject to.
The following activities which currently operate under network and retail exemptions, will require a registered ENSP and authorised retailer under the new regime:
small commercial and residential complexes, which were previously eligible for deemed exemptions; and
large commercial and residential complexes, retirement villages, long term holiday accommodation and shopping malls, which all previously operated under registrable exemptions.
Under the new framework, ENSPs will be responsible for registering all child connection points with AEMO to enable visibility to other retailers, and off-market retailers will be responsible for appointing a metering co-ordinator at their off-market child connection points, in the same way that authorised retailers are required to do for NEM-facing child connections.
Standardised billing of network charges means one bill rather than two
Standard billing arrangements will be introduced for the recovery of external network charges from embedded network customers who choose to go on-market. Currently, bespoke billing arrangements require retailers to operate manual processes to manage these customers, which has served as a practical barrier to embedded network customers going on-market and choosing alternative retailers. It also removes the administrative burden for a retailer of having to unbundle its network and retail charges and the customer being issued two bills (to cover the network charge its pays the network provider and its retail charge to the retailer) . The network charges can be no greater than the customer would pay had it been connected directly to the Local Network Service Provider's distribution network (ie. a shadow price).
Other notable changes to customer connection requirements
ENSPs will be required to provide customer connection services under the NERL and the National Electricity Rules (NER) in a similar manner to DNSPs. Although a situation where an ENSP would refuse a new customer is rare in the current market, the AEMC have anticipated that embedded generators and customers may find themselves in the position of being refused connection as embedded networks evolve to become larger and more complex. The AEMC noted that imposing an obligation on the ENSP to provide new connections or connection alterations would prevent a situation where a small embedded generator's application to connect is rejected for anti-competitive reasons. Customers in new embedded networks will now be considered retail customers, and will therefore be eligible for consumer protections under the NERL and National Energy Retail Rules (NERR). A number of minor amendments are required to these protections to accommodate the embedded network relationship. This will address the AEMC's finding in its 2017 Report that embedded network customers have less protections.
A modified retailer of last resort (ROLR) arrangement will be established where the retailer at the parent connection point will be the ROLR if the off-market retailer fails. This provides both continuity of supply to customers, and allows parent retailers an avenue to recover costs.
More transparency for customers in embedded electricity networks
From a regulatory perspective, the new framework will provide more oversight of embedded networks. ENSPs will be treated as registered participants under the national scheme and the majority of entities that were previously eligible for an exemption will be required to register under the NERL and National Electricity Law (NEL) as off-market retailers. This will allow regulators visibility of those providing embedded network services, as well as customers receiving supply through an embedded network.
What does industry have to say?
Stakeholder submissions on the report closed on 14 March. While the recommendations in the report were generally welcomed by other regulators and across the electricity industry operating within the NEM, existing embedded network owners and operators are concerned about the increase in costs and the complexity of new regulation especially where the supply of electricity is not the operator's main business.
Exempt sellers in existing embedded networks also raised concerns with the proposal to move all customers to market compliant metering which is costly for small embedded networks and it was suggested may result in financial consequences for individual customers.
The AER acknowledged the potentially onerous transition costs for existing embedded networks, particularly for some legacy embedded network operators and sellers where the transition costs could exceed any potential benefits to customers. The AEMC has not applied the regime to legacy embedded networks, and is still considering whether to transition legacy networks to the new regime.
While a variety of stakeholders have shared their differing views in relation to the proposed framework, the AEMC will still need to make a decision on how to proceed on a number of the issues raised.
The AEMC is currently in the stakeholder engagement phase, with the final report expected to be released on 30 May 2019.
With such changes now firmly on the horizon, anyone who is considering installing or operating an embedded electricity network or customers looking to become part of an embedded network should consider how the proposed scheme is likely to impact on those arrangements.
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As kids there was nothing better than a bit of rough and tumble. We're not talking about the kind you get when you've reached the heady heights of adolescence; that's far better. No, we're talking about rolling about in the muck, breaking out a sweat and feeling the adrenaline pump through you... actually it sounds very similar. For the purpose of a stag weekend though, we're talking action and adventure weekends. Now that you're older, the action and adventure is bigger and better than running round with your mates pretending to be soldiers or explorers and we've picked out the top five action and adventure stag activities that we provide.
The grand daddy of action and adventure on your stag weekend this has been popular since we began all those years ago and you guys still want to get out there and shoot the crap out of each other on your stag weekends. We applaud you because this activity embodies everything that stag weekends should be about: spending time with your mates, running round having a laugh and trying not to get shot, and comparing bruises at the end.
Abseiling is becoming more popular especially as the weather gets nicer because let's face it, no one really wants to be hanging down the side of a cliff face on their stag weekend in the thrashing rain. Abseiling is a great stag experience. You'll be harnessed up, taken to the top and then it's up to you to scale town like James Bond. If hanging 30 foot in the air with rocks below you and only a rope and harness to hold you up sounds like the stuff dreams are made of, then you definitely need to be checking out this activity.
Remember as a kid going on one of these, crawling through tunnels and rope nets and tackling rope swings? Well imagine that you get to do it all again, but this time everything's bigger, better and you all have to work together to get through it. This is a good team builder of an activity and will have you building up a thirst!
This is one of our more recent packages in the last couple of years and it's taken the action adventure industry by storm. There is nothing else like this which is why it's proving so popular with our stag parties. Once you're harnessed up you'll be sent up into the trees to tackle an assault course through the treetops. This is not for the faint hearted and is bags of fun as you go across rope bridges, wooden planks and even zip wires. Choose this package on your stag weekend and see who becomes king of the jungle.
This is a demanding action and adventure sport which requires a certain amount of fitness to start, though you don't have to be an expert to really enjoy this activity. Depending on your destination you'll either be enjoying a natural rock face, or scaling and indoor climbing wall, but don't be under the illusion that indoor climbing is any less exhilarating than outdoor. They build those walls so high that you'll certainly feel your pulse racing if you make it to the top and are brave enough to look down!


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2021 declared International Year for the Elimination of Child Labour
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has unanimously adopted a resolution declaring 2021 as the International Year for the Elimination of Child Labour, and has asked the International Labour Organization to take the lead in its implementation.
The resolution highlights the member States' commitments "to take immediate and effective measures to eradicate forced labour, end modern slavery and human trafficking and secure the prohibition and elimination of the worst forms of child labour, including recruitment and use of child soldiers, and by 2025 end child labour in all its forms."
The UNGA acknowledged the importance of the ILO's Minimum Age Convention, 1973 (No. 138) and the Convention on the Worst Forms of Child Labour, 1999 (No. 182) – which is close to universal ratification by the ILO's 187 member States – as well as the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
It also recognized the importance of "revitalized global partnerships to ensure the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development , including the implementation of the goals and targets related to the elimination of child labour."
Argentina took a lead role in advocating for this global commitment, as a follow up to the IV Global Conference on the Sustained Eradication of Child Labour , which took place in Buenos Aires in November 2017. Seventy-eight countries co-sponsored the resolution.
"We hope that this will be one more step to redouble our efforts and our progress to advance, day by day, towards a world in which no child is subjected to child labour or exploitation and a world where decent work for all will be a reality," said Martin Garcia Moritán, Argentina's representative to the UN.
The ILO has been working for the abolition of child labour throughout its 100 year-history, and one of the first Conventions it adopted was on Minimum Age in Industry (No. 5, 1919) .
The organization is a partner in Alliance 8.7 and serves as the secretariat of this global partnership for eradicating forced labour, modern slavery, human trafficking and child labour around the world.
Substantial progress has been achieved in recent years, largely because of intense advocacy and national mobilization backed by legislative and practical action. Between 2000 and 2016 alone, there was a 38 per cent decrease in child labour globally.
"The struggle against child labour has gained extraordinary momentum over the past two decades," said Beate Andrees, Chief of the ILO's Fundamentals Principles and Rights at Work Branch. "Yet, 152 million children across the world are still in child labour. We obviously need to scale up action further, and the decision by the General Assembly to declare 2021 the International Year for the Elimination of Child Labour will be a great help in focusing attention on the millions of girls and boys still toiling in the fields, in the mines and in factories."
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UN officials fear US terrorist designation will hasten famine in Yemen
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Senior UN officials have expressed concern over the potential impact of the decision by the United States to designate Yemen's Ansar Allah, more commonly known as the Houthi movement, a terrorist group, the Security Council heard on Thursday.
Briefing the online meeting, UN Special Envoy Martin Griffiths said Yemen was going through dark times following a deadly attack last month on its newly-formed Cabinet, and with millions facing potential famine, but emphasized that peace is still possible.
Mr. Griffiths condemned the 30 December attack at the airport in Aden, which targeted the Government officials who had just arrived from Saudi Arabia. Dozens of civilians, aid workers and a journalist were also killed.
"The attack cast a dark shadow over what should have been a moment of hope in the efforts to achieve peace in Yemen. The formation of the Cabinet and its return to Aden was a major milestone for the Riyadh Agreement and for the stability of state institutions, the economy, and the peace process", he said.
"The Government has launched an investigation into the Aden attack and has made its conclusions public earlier today that Ansar Allah was behind the attack."
'Chilling effect' on peace efforts
For more than five years, Yemen has been mired in conflict between the internationally-recognized Government, which is backed by a Saudi-led coalition, and Houthi rebels.
On Sunday, the United States announced it will designate the group a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) under domestic law. Mr. Griffiths expressed serious concern over this prospect.
"We fear in my mission that there will be inevitably a chilling effect on my efforts to bring the parties together. We all hope to have absolute clarity on far-reaching exemptions to be able to carry out our duties", he said.
Yemen remains the world's worst humanitarian crisis. Some 16 million people will go hungry this year, and 50,000 are already essentially starving to death, amid a shortfall in aid. Preventing a massive famine is the most urgent priority, the UN Humanitarian Affairs chief and Emergency Coordinator told ambassadors.
Yemenis stockpiling food
Mark Lowcock called for the FTO designation to be reversed, which Mr. Griffiths also supported, outlining its potential impact on aid relief in a country that overwhelmingly relies on food imports.
He explained that humanitarian agencies provide food vouchers or cash to needy Yemenis so they can shop at markets.
"Aid agencies cannot, they simply cannot, replace the commercial import system," he stressed. "What this means is that what the commercial importers do is the single biggest determinant of life and death in Yemen."
Mr. Lowcock reported that Yemenis are already rushing to markets to stockpile food, while commercial traders fear the designation will affect their operations.
"Some suppliers, banks, insurers and shippers are ringing up their Yemeni partners and saying they now plan to walk away from Yemen altogether", he said. "They say the risks are too high. They fear being accidentally or otherwise caught up in US regulatory action which would put them out of business or into jail."
Although the US plans to introduce licences so that some aid and imports can continue, the relief chief said further details will not be available until 19 January, the day the designation takes force.
Reverse designation, or face catastrophe
The head of the World Food Programme (WFP), David Beasley, gave a blunt assessment of the prospects, putting aside his prepared remarks to speak "heart-to-heart".
"We are struggling now without the designation. With the designation, it's going to be catastrophic. It literally is going to be a death sentence to hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of innocent people in Yemen," he said.
Mr. Beasley, an American, also removed his "UN hat" for a moment, to speak about his engagement with Washington, which allocated $3.75 billion to WFP last year.
"I'm very grateful for that", he said. "But this designation, it needs to be re-assessed, it needs to be re-evaluated, and, quite frankly, it needs to be reversed."
Mr. Beasley added that Yemen is among several countries facing famine, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated these crises.
The WFP chief called for Gulf States "to pick up the humanitarian financial tab for this problem in Yemen", and urged the Council and world leaders to apply pressure on the warring parties to end their fighting.
"I can assure you that Mark Lowcock and I will be before you pretty soon talking about other countries," he said. "And if we can't solve this one – this is man-made completely – shame on us."
UNICEF: Closing schools should be 'measure of last resort'
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The head of the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) underscored on Tuesday that "no effort should be spared" to keep children in school, as the coronavirus pandemic continues into a second year.
"Despite overwhelming evidence of the impact of school closures on children, and despite increasing evidence that schools are not drivers of the pandemic, too many countries have opted to keep schools closed, some for nearly a year", Henrietta Fore said in a statement.
A high cost
The UNICEF chief highlighted that the cost of closing schools has been devastating, with 90 per cent of students globally facing shutdowns at the peak of the COVID disruptions last year, leaving more than a third of schoolchildren with no access to remote education.
"The number of out-of-school children is set to increase by 24 million, to a level we have not seen in years and have fought so hard to overcome", she said.
"Children's ability to read, write and do basic math has suffered, and the skills they need to thrive in the 21st century economy have diminished", Ms. Fore added.
Closure a 'last resort'
Keeping children at home puts their health, development, safety and well-being at risk – with the most vulnerable bearing the heaviest brunt, she said.
She pointed out that without school meals, children are "left hungry and their nutrition is worsening"; without daily peer interactions and less mobility, they are "losing physical fitness and showing signs of mental distress"; and without the safety net that school often provides, they are "more vulnerable to abuse, child marriage and child labour".
"That's why closing schools must be a measure of last resort, after all other options have been considered", stressed the top UNICEF official.
Evaluating local transmission
Assessing transmission risks at the local level should be "a key determinant" in decisions on school operations, Ms. Fore said.
She also flagged that nationwide school closures be avoided, whenever possible.
"Where there are high levels of community transmission, where health systems are under extreme pressure and where closing schools is deemed inevitable, safeguarding measures must be put in place", maintained the UNICEF chief.
Moreover, it is important that children who are at risk of violence in their homes, who are reliant upon school meals and whose parents are essential workers, continue their education in classrooms.
After lockdown restrictions are lifted, she said that schools must be among the first to reopen and catch-up classes should be prioritized to keep children who were unable to learn remotely from being left behind.
"If children are faced with another year of school closures, the effects will be felt for generations to come", said Ms. Fore.
Humanitarians seek $1.3 billion to help millions in war-weary Afghanistan
The UN and humanitarian partners in Afghanistan are seeking $1.3 billion to assist almost 16 million people in need of life-saving assistance as a result of decades of conflict, recurrent natural disasters, and the added impact of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.
The number of people targeted for assistance is over a six-fold increase compared to four years ago, when 2.3 million people were targeted for assistance, according to Stéphane Dujarric, spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General.
The situation of children is particularly worrying.
"It is projected that nearly one in two children under the age of five will face acute malnutrition this year," Mr. Dujarric said on Monday.
Hunger is "soaring" as people have lost their livelihoods, he added, noting that in 2021, nearly half of Afghanistan's population will need humanitarian assistance to survive.
People 'increasingly desperate'
According to the UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), across Afghanistan, about 18.4 million people are in need of assistance, a number that rose sharply last year with the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.
"While enduringly resilient, people are increasingly desperate, resorting to debt and other more dangerous coping mechanisms to survive including marrying off their young daughters and sending their children to work," Parvathy Ramaswami, Humanitarian Coordinator a.i. for Afghanistan, said in the foreword to a humanitarian response plan.
The survival of the 15.7 million most vulnerable depends on humanitarians operating there receiving sufficient financial resources to deliver a response, she noted, adding that "the consequences of late or inadequate funding are very real."
The outlook for 2021 has worsened further due to significant unmet needs last year due to funding shortfalls and the acute focus on COVID-19, as well as the slow rollout of complementary development assistance, the response plan noted.
'Exhausted and hungry for peace'
Ms. Ramaswami went on to note that in spite of the bleak situation, there is "still cause for hope" with the start of the intra-Afghan negotiations.
"After enduring decades of war, people are mentally exhausted and hungry for peace, yearning for an end to civilian deaths and suffering."
She also highlighted the need for a permanent ceasefire or a persistent reduction in violence, to allow humanitarians to assess the situation, especially in the hard to reach areas.
"Until this much hoped for peace becomes a reality, the humanitarian community stands beside the people of Afghanistan during what surely must be one of the country's difficult periods," the UN official added, stressing "we all must do more, stretch higher, and do better to deliver life-saving assistance to those who need it most."
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Review: Kristen Stewart is terrific in 'Happiest Season,' a lesbian Christmas story for the ages
Mick LaSalle	November 24, 2020Updated: November 29, 2020, 11:09 am
Kristen Stewart (left) and Mackenzie Davis in the Hulu film "Happiest Season." Photo: Jojo Whilden, Hulu
Every year, there is at least one Christmas movie that sparks a question: Will this one be the next timeless holiday classic? Will it be the next "It's a Wonderful Life" or "Love, Actually" … or will it be another "Daddy's Home 2"?
"Happiest Season" has a chance of taking the big leap, in that it's good enough that audiences might enjoy returning to it every holiday season. It's genuinely funny. It's heartfelt. It has a family atmosphere. And it gets extra credit for being one of the first lesbian Christmas movies, or at least the first one to have a famous cast.
In the opening minutes, we meet Harper and Abby – played by Mackenzie Davis and Kristen Stewart, respectively – who are out and about one night in the city, in this case, Pittsburgh. They're in a relationship that's fairly new, but established enough to be solid. In a moment of exuberance, Harper asks Abby to join her and her family for five days over the Christmas holiday. She wants her to meet the parents.
It turns out the invitation was the kind of thing people say when they get carried away, sometimes by alcohol, sometimes just by the fact that its nighttime. In the sober light of morning, Harper has a conflict, which she hesitates to reveal until the couple is halfway to the parents' house: She has not come out to Mom and Dad. They have no idea she's gay.
Mackenzie Davis (left) and Kristen Stewart in the Hulu film "Happiest Season." Photo: Lacey Terrell, Hulu
This is where having a fantastic actress as Abby comes in handy. When Harper tells her she is going to have to pose as her roommate and keep the relationship secret, it's a privilege to be looking at the ultra-sensitive emotional seismograph that is Kristen Stewart's face. Every flicker of thought and feeling is there: annoyance, mild anger, sympathy, frustration, affection, disillusionment, a vague sense of betrayal, good-humored dread and, finally, a willingness to roll with it.
Just watching Stewart in this role — as she looks at Harper , sees her interact with her family and wonders if there's a future to their relationship at all – is a large part of the pleasure of "Happiest Season." There are other pleasures, too, such as Aubrey Plaza's contained performance as Harper's childhood girlfriend, who knows exactly what it's like to come up against Harper's terror of offending the family.
The comic talent is strong: Mary Holland as Harper's hapless, people-pleasing younger sister and Alison Brie as Harper's perpetually sour older sister. Dan Levy is hilarious in a handful of scenes as Abby's best friend. And then there's Mary Steenburgen as Harper's mother, who has no idea she keeps insulting and condescending Abby. She truly believes she's just being nice.
Mary Steenburgen in "Happiest Season." The new holiday movie premieres Wednesday, Nov. 25, on Hulu. Photo: Hulu
Clea DuVall, who directed and co-wrote the film, understands that families have their own rules and logic, and that they're hard to escape. We can look at the emotional prisons other people willingly agree to live in yet never quite see the delusions, compromises and assumptions of our own. And no one ever leaves the family cellblock without actively wanting to. It's not a matter of talking someone into it. It has to come from them.
As with the best Christmas movies – like "Shop Around the Corner" and "A Christmas Carol" – it's life, not the holidays, that's the true focus. Though it's impossible to take one's eyes off Stewart, Davis is very good at conveying Harper's hell. Here's this young woman, once more in the place where she grew up. Back then, she lived a not-quite-true version of herself and her easiest course now – her reflex – is to slip back into the old role. But this time, there's Abby as a witness to her lie, serving as a constant reminder that she is, in fact, living in one. This is pressure, both on Harper and on the relationship.
Everyone in the movie is excellent, everyone is tonally spot-on, and no one has a single bad moment – which is another way of saying that Clea DuVall, best known as an actress ("Veep," "Argo"), is a real director. She has made one of the best Christmas movies of the millennium.
M"Happiest Season": Romantic comedy. Starring Mackenzie Davis, Kristen Stewart and Aubrey Plaza. Directed by Clea DuVall. (PG-13. 102 minutes.) Available to stream starting Wednesday, Nov. 25 on Hulu.
Mick LaSalle	Mick LaSalle is The San Francisco Chronicle's film critic. Email: mlasalle@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @MickLaSalle


Hulu with Live TV offers a wide range of channels, but it's still wracked with technical issues. Nonetheless, nearly one year on, should Hulu finally drop the "Beta" label?
Fast Company's "Most Innovative" companies list officially includes "post-cable" tv network Cheddar among its list of innovative companies.
Business Insider writer tries to cut the cord but runs right back into the arms of high-cost cable. Here's why he did it the wrong way.


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After Action Report on SOPA: Disrupting Advocacy
by Larry Downes on January 26, 2012 · 1 comment
On Forbes yesterday, I posted a detailed analysis of the successful (so far) fight to block quick passage of the Protect-IP Act (PIPA) and the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA). (See "Who Really Stopped SOPA, and Why?") I'm delighted that the article, despite its length, has gotten such positive response.
As regular readers know, I've been following these bills closely from the beginning, and made several trips to Capitol Hill to urge lawmakers to think more carefully about some of the more half-baked provisions.
But beyond traditional advocacy–of which there was a great deal–something remarkable happened in the last several months. A new, self-organizing protest movement emerged on the Internet, using social news and social networking tools including Reddit, Tumblr, Facebook and Twitter to stage virtual teach-ins, sit-ins, boycotts, and other protests.
The article describes the political philosophy and origins of this movement, which I called "bitroots" activism. I warn both fans and detractors about the dangers facing this new global political force as it navigates the delicate transition from single-issue protest to a sustainable voice in shaping technology law and regulation.
But so far, at least, supporters of PIPA and SOPA won't even acknowledge the existence of this third front, dismissing it as a stunt perpetrated by a few large technology companies. That response not only misses the point, but makes clear the need for new forms of political dialogue over technology issues in the fist place.
As someone who spends time both in Silicon Valley and inside the Beltway, I've long been concerned about the lack of informed conversations between innovators and regulators, especially as the two come increasingly into conflict as their worlds move closer together. (That was the central theme of The Laws of Disruption, now available practically for free on Amazon!)
Now that the bitroots movement has coalesced, I can't wait to see where it goes next. I have high hopes for this new awareness and activism, and for their intuitive understanding that the innovations that enable them are their best weapons for changing the political dialogue. Who knows? They may even wind up disrupting traditional forms of advocacy.
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John Brescia joined HarbourVest's Investor Relations team in 2019, with a focus on coordinating, monitoring, and enhancing relationships with new and existing investors and consultants.
John joined the Firm from Pathway Capital Management where he was senior vice president of consultant relations and business development, where he was responsible for designing, implementing and leading best practices for the private market's global consultant relations program. Prior to that, he was vice president of consultant relations and new business development at GW&K Investment Management, where he developed the firm's initial sales and consultant plan. He also previously held the position of vice president of consultant relations at Loomis, Sales, and Company.
John received a BS in Marketing and International Business from New York University and an MBA from Babson College.
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The leasing process is complex and time consuming when done properly. Tenants can lease space from landlords from a position of strength, or conversely, a position of weakness. When engaged, professional Tenant Representatives leverage a comprehensive understanding of the market and the dynamics involved to establish the very best terms and conditions for the tenant-client. Outlined below is a framework of the leasing process and also important considerations from beginning to end.
B. Rental Budget: Objectives and restrictions.
D. Amenities: Parking, transportation, cafe, security measures, banking, community conference room(s), fitness center, walking trails, retail, auto detailing, etc.
E. Voice and Data: Redundancy, fiber optics, cable, generator availability.
F. Security: Staffed guards, cameras, driving patrol, lighting.
G. Image: Quality of finishes, views, prestige, signage capabilities.
H. Likes and dislikes in reference to current building.
I. Likes and dislikes in reference to buildings in target area.
J. Anticipation of future needs to expand, contract or reconfigure.
K. Understanding of current problems, concerns & objectives.
A. Review and consider information from updated subscription-based websites, emailed promotional material, Subleases (discounted opportunities), renewal in existing building, etc. We also email & call the brokerage community for relevant buildings and ask not only what is available, but what is rolling soon, if any tenants are marginal or in default, if smaller contiguous spaces can be combined, and if larger spaces can be demised. It is a very comprehensive approach. We do our very best to leave no worthy stone unturned.
B. Create a spreadsheet featuring all options, including their most important features and calculated cost information – as well as a full-color report featuring property exteriors and their placement on a corresponding map.
Visit selected properties and gain better understanding of each physical property, location, and amenities.
B. Each customized RFP carefully outlines the tenant's required terms from the various landlords and will ultimately lead to securing the most favorable location at the best possible terms and conditions. This process creates a competitive bidding environment. As such, landlords no longer perceive the tenant as a 'captive audience' – it is the landlord that becomes captive.
C. Proper preparation of terms – We do our best to propose the right balance to achieve the best results. In other words, our proposed terms are aggressive enough that we don't leave any potential concessions on the proverbial table while realistic enough that the landlord doesn't shred the proposal for the space that our client wants. It is an art, and each transaction is customized according to its unique circumstances.
A. Design a comprehensive financial analysis of short listed options.
B. Compare contenders quantitatively and qualitatively.
C. Determine client's priorities and advise accordingly.
D. Misc. Considerations – Does the CAM seem accurate and fair? How is the management style? Do the Landlord and Property Manager appear to be flexible, fair, and responsive to their tenants' needs?
A. Negotiate more than one property, and create a competitive bidding environment.
B. Continue balanced bargaining – Don't risk losing credibility or the space that the client wants to lease and not lose.
C. Demonstrate knowledge and empathy with regard to the significant issues faced by the opposing party.
A. Mark-up lease and draft comments/recommended changes to send back to the landlord for lease revision (Broker comments complement legal review).
B. The devil is in the details. Many tenants simply accept the landlord's lease language and then profoundly regret this passive behavior later. If the tenant has never experienced a casualty such as a fire or flood, then the casualty provisions would likely be glossed over and not revised; however, in the event of a casualty, this little provision could massively adversely impact the operations of an organization – financially and logistically.
A. Ensure that the final lease reflects the negotiated changes.
B. Monitor landlord's compliance with build-out and space improvements according to the plans and specifications within the allocated time frame through occupancy.


IT'S FINALLY HERE!!!!!!!! I CAN STOP TELLING YOU IT'S COMING SOON BECAUSE IT'S HERE, IT'S HERE, IT'S HERE!!!!!!!!!!!
So many emotions surrounding today.
I'm excited the book is finally here so I can share it with you.
I'm grateful for all the people who have given me endless support and believed in this story.
I'm humbled that God let my hands write Rooster's story.
I'm amazed at how many people have told me they need this book for themselves or someone they know.
I'm nauseated at the amount of books that are sitting in boxes at my house right now.
I'm anxious for people to like it.
I'm fearful about all the "what ifs" the devil is using to make me doubt myself.
But mostly I'm just giddy that IT'S HERE!
I'll be posting a lot on Facebook (Thecpallen) and Instagram (@cpallen216) and Twitter (@thecpallen) to get the word out if you want to follow me over there.
Now, this is me showing you what 1,000 books looks like. Forgive my voice, ya'll. I would say it doesn't normally sound like that but I fear it does. Apparently God thought a man voice was the perfect fit for me. Who am I to argue with God? Enjoy! Or close your ears. And just like the video says, you should do everything I say. Bwahahaha!!!


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If you are a parent with small children, you always watch traffic on your block with some concern. I'm guessing most parents have done the stare-down with passing motorists trying to get them to slow down in your residential neighborhood.
Well Paul Reynolds went a bit further and captured data on nearly 30,000 vehicles that have gone past his home in a 25 MPH speed zone.
Readers may find this an odd topic for science fiction predictions, but you might be interested to know that concern about vehicular speeding and the use of photography to catch speeders is much older than you might think.
In John Jacob Astor's 1894 story A Journey in Other Worlds, there is a reference to instantaneous Kodaks which could be placed on a road for speed control.
The policemen on duty also have instantaneous kodaks mounted on tripods, which show the position of any carriage at half-and quarter-second intervals, by which it is easy to ascertain the exact speed, should the officers be unable to judge it by the eye; so there is no danger of a vehicle's speed exceeding that allowed in the section in which it happens to be; neither can a slow one remain on the fast lines.


Rhythm really has your two hips moving. The car was stationary. Paper is stationery. Sound like gobbledygook? Some people feel that mnemonics like these to remember simple spelling rules can be the difference between getting a job and losing it.
Around half of all CVs received by recruitment consultants, says the Recruitment and Employment Commission (REC), contain spelling or grammatical errors, and these are most likely to be made by those aged between 21 and 25. In this age group, graduates are twice as likely to make mistakes as those who did not go on to university.
Formal written communication is, in part, being eroded by our text and email culture. These methods of communication are instantaneous, so no time is taken to proofread messages before they are sent. CV errors give the impression that university qualifications may not meet the standards demanded in everyday work, says Hadley. "Having a degree is one thing but it is no substitute for basic skills. If people can get into university and graduate without needing them, it is a bad sign for the future." In the workplace, today's graduates are not alone in their literacy shortcomings. Anyone who went to school between the late 60s and the late 90s is part of a 'lost generation' when it comes to any kind of formal education in grammar and punctuation. Both were missing from the UK school curriculum for more than 30 years. Writing sentences with different verb tenses, or no verb at all, using nouns and verbs which don't agree, leaving out apostrophes, or putting them in when they are not needed, punctuating quotes incorrectly, forgetting commas or using too many: all of these are common failings in people's writing. Spelling tends to be less of a problem, thanks to spellcheckers. But how would the average office worker fare if those were taken away? There is no doubt, both inside and outside the workplace, people are gaining a more acute awareness of language - and are irritated by its misuse. Companies are responding by seeking help with grammar and punctuation for employees at every level. How do you rate your grammatical prowess? See if you can spot the grammar, punctuation and spelling mistakes in the following extract from a change consultant's report to management.
Management wants to introduce new measures to combat the noticable increase in sick leave. The average annual number of sick days has risen from five to 10 which is seen as a considerable embarassment to the new HR director. But I wonder if the responsibility should lay solely with her? And even if management does agree who's responsibility the problem is they also have a seperate - and justified concern that any action taken should be carefully-considered.
Meanwhile, although the employees are hoping for a decent pay rise its likely that their going to be disappointed. The CEOs arguement is that they got one last year and there's been no corresponding improvement in performance so he's not prepared to consider another rise. He said "The pay rise has had the opposite affect. People have become more lethargic, since we started paying them more." However other board directors might feel that higher pay will accelarate performance, although it will take time.
Whatever happens with regards to pay rises, the principle point here is that it's time the Board announced it's decision. The uncertainty is effecting staff morale, less people than expected are supporting company events, as theres a general feeling that the responsibility for making these events a success is not their's.
* There should be a comma before "which".
* "The responsibility should lie solely with her," not "lay". Lay is a transitive verb, so it must be followed by an object - for example: "She lays the table."
* The question mark is unnecessary as it is not a direct question.
* There should be a comma before "even if" and the one after "problem is" to denote that this clause is extra to the main idea.
* The first part says "management does agree", whereas the second part says "they also have a concern" (strictly speaking, management is singular, but avoid mixing singular and plural).
* It should be "whose", not "who's" . Who's is short for who is or who has whose is about possession.
* Add another dash after "and justified" to show that this is an aside.
* A comma should follow "pay rise" to denote that this clause is extra to the main idea.
* "They're going to be", not "their going to be", because the meaning is "they are" and is not possessive.
* There should be an apostrophe for "CEO's " because it is possessive and a comma between "performance" and "so" to denote a natural pause.
* A comma or colon is needed to introduce the quote.
* "Effect ", not "affect". A person can be affected by an incident, whereas an effect is the result of an incident.
* The comma between "lethargic" and "since" should not be used, as there is no natural pause here.
* A comma should come after the "However", to give the reader the correct sense of the sentence.
* "Principal", not "principle". A principle is a fundamental truth or a standard of personal conduct. "Principal" denotes something which is most important.
* "Its decision", not "it's decision" (see above).
* "Affecting" not "effecting" (see above).
* Two separate sentences. Ideally, use a semicolon as the two sentences are very closely linked, but you could get away with a full stop.
* "Fewer", not "less". Fewer refers to a smaller number of something less refers to a smaller quantity. For example: "There was less milk in the bottle than before."
* "There's", not "theres", as it's an abbreviation for "there is".
* "Theirs", not " their's". The word their's does not exist (other than in the headline on page nine of one tabloid newspaper last month: "Hell family banned from all 900 homes apart from their's").


If you've applied for an immigration status, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security facilitates the quick and easy checking of the application status online. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website has a "My Case Status" page that allows applicants to track the progress of their application process. This "My Case Status" is also available in the Spanish language (en Español - estatus de mi caso).
It is possible to check your immigration status on the official USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) website. For checking the status, it is important to know your receipt number. The receipt number, also known as the "Application Receipt Number" is a 13-character unit that is found on every application notice issued by the USCIS.
While entering the receipt number for a status update, you must not enter any dashes ("-"). Other characters such as an asterisk ("*") could be included if they are listed on the notice and are a part of your official receipt number.
Applicants may also sign up for receiving an "automatic case status" through text message or email. This can be done by making an account through a feature called "check your case status" on the USCIS website. You can create this account free of cost and it will allow you to view your complete case history.
For those who fail to locate case status information, it is a good idea to submit a web inquiry regarding the case. The other option is to contact customer service (1-800-375-5283) to get clarity about the status.
You can get more details by clicking on the "After You File" tool on the USCIS website after filing the application.
It is possible for immigration applicants to track their U.S. visa application with the help of the "Consular Electronic Application Center" (CEAC) Status Check at the Department of State. The other option is to get in touch with the National Visa Center at (603) 334-0700 and receive a case status update.
For utilizing the CEAC Status Check, an applicant needs to enter their CEAC Barcode along with the interview venue in the case of nonimmigrant visa (NIV) cases. For immigrant visa (IV) cases, the case number needs to be used.


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Schwartz Signs Off on Deployment Model
The Air Force is going to change the way it deploys airmen under its Air and Space Expeditionary Force construct. Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz recently approved the new system, known as AEF Next, in an effort to improve...
US-Australian Partnership Gets a Boost
President Obama and Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard announced plans for the Air Force and Marine Corps to collaborate more closely with the Australian Defence Force during a joint news conference in Canberra Wednesday. Beginning in mid-2012, US military aircraft...
Panetta Defends Iraq Withdrawal
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta defended the President's decision to withdraw US troops from Iraq by year's end in the face of criticism from a senior GOP lawmaker. During his opening remarks at Tuesday's Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, Sen. John...
USAF Announces Enlisted Force-Shaping Measures
The Air Force will continue to offer voluntary separation and retirement programs for enlisted airmen in Fiscal 2012 as part of its continuing force-shaping measures. The Air Force's end strength will continue to surpass congressionally mandated levels this fiscal year,...
Updated Doctrine Issued
The Air Force has updated its two capstone doctrine documents. The new version of Air Force Doctrine Document 1, Air Force Basic Doctrine, Organization, and Command, reflects the fact that "much has transpired in the world since the previous edition" in November 2003, writes Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz in the document's foreword. Among its revisions, the new document, dated Oct. 14, thoroughly discusses the concepts of airpower and airmindedness and adds discussions absent in previous versions on topics like cyberspace operations and nuclear support integration, said service officials. It also includes expanded discussions of Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve integration, especially in a homeland context. The new version of AFDD 1-1, Leadership and Force Development, issued on Nov. 8, supplants the previous iteration from February 2006. Among its changes is an expanded definition of "airman." It states: "When addressing a larger audience within the service, the term airman now includes all uniformed members of the Air Force . . . as well as Department of the Air Force civilians." (SAF/PA release) (See also Donley-Schwartz-Roy memorandum.) (AFDD 1 full text and AFDD 1-1 full text; caution, large-sized files.)
Air Force Reserve Leaders Gather to Honor a Comrade
Six former heads of the Air Force Reserve gathered with current Reserve Chief Lt. Gen. Charles Stenner earlier this month at March ARB, Calif., to honor retired Maj. Gen. Sloan Gill who died in August at age 81. Sloan was...
Air Force Participates in Dubai Air Show
More than 150 airmen showcased static displays of a C-17, C-130J, F-15C, and F-16 and interacted with visitors at this week's Dubai Air Show that concludes Thursday in the United Arab Emirates. The Air Force contingent was part of the...
New Mini Bomb Warhead Exceeds Test Requirements
Raytheon's Small Diameter Bomb II warhead exceeded requirements during a series of recent tests, announced the company Wednesday. "SDB II is affordable because we designed it to be low cost, productive, and meet government specifications. Exceeding those requirements at no...
New Website Supports Cross-Cultural Competence
The Air Force Culture and Language Center, part of Air University's Spaatz Center at Maxwell AFB, Ala., recently launched a new public website that provides information on the service's efforts to increase cross-cultural competence. "The site is an incredible resource...


I have a question: I have an app which, when compiled, I duplicate and then rename. For example, /Applications/xojoxapps/myapp.app duplicated to /Applications/xojoxapps/yourapp.app.
However, when I run yourapp, everything from the menubar to CMD-TAB shows the name myapp.
Which means that when I run both myapp and yourapp, I see myapp running twice.
Is there a way to set the app's menubar- and application name, on app-start, to the file name, so that when you CMD-TAB, one sees myapp and yourapp?
'NSMenu* theMenu = [[[NSApp mainMenu] itemAtIndex:0] submenu]; theMenu.title = @"Test"
Why not simply name the app correctly from the start instead of renaming the bundle after compile ? You do that in the Build settings inspector for Mac OS X.
At any rate, the app internally could not care less about the name of the bundle file.
That's okay and can stay that way. I just want to change it while it is running, so OS X shows the user its bundle-name.
'Simply name correctly from the start' assumes I make a mistake and certainly doesn't answer my question.
The app has its correct name when compiled. Its purpose is to be duplicated x times.
I've checked on Windows and there the app shows its new name, when running. So 'could not care less' is probably only valid for Mac OS X.
Let's start with the name of the application in the menu-bar ... is that changeable at runtime?
@Marc V Let's start with the name of the application in the menu-bar ... is that changeable at runtime?
You are really really not supposed to. It's deceptive to the user.
It does, however, look possible.
I leave turning that into declares to you though.
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@Marc V 'Simply name correctly from the start' assumes I make a mistake and certainly doesn't answer my question.
Indeed, Mac and Windows do not work the same way. That does not help but it is a fact. Especially when trying to run several instances of the same app... But hey, since I did not answer your question, have fun now.
I'll give it a try next year and report back here.
Happy holidays and a good and healthy new year!
@shao s your code works very good! Even in the CMD-TAB application list, it now shows the new application name! Thanks!


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L'Indian Super League 2020-2021 est la  saison de l'Indian Super League, le championnat professionnel de football d'Inde. Comme la saison précédente, elle est composée de dix équipes.

Déroulement de la saison
L'Atlético de Kolkata fusionne avec Mohun Bagan, club de l'I-League, et se renomme ATK Mohun Bagan Football Club

Le Sporting Club East Bengal rejoint la Super League, portant le nombre de participants à 11.

En raison de la pandémie de Covid-19, tous les matchs se jouent à Goa dans trois stades, le Fatorda Stadium, le GMC Athletic Stadium et le Tilak Maidan Stadium.

Participants

Saison régulière

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 Le premier est qualifié pour la Ligue des champions de l'AFC 2022.
 Si le premier gagne également la finale du championnat, le deuxième se qualifie pour le tour de qualification de la Coupe de l'AFC 2022.

Séries éliminatoires

Règlement
Les demi-finales se déroulent par match aller-retour, avec le match retour chez l'équipe la mieux classée. La règle du but à l'extérieur est introduite. Ainsi, en cas d'égalité de buts à l'issue des deux matchs, l'équipe qui aura inscrit le plus de buts à l'extérieur se qualifie. Sinon, une prolongation de deux périodes de 15 minutes a alors lieu pour départager les équipes. Quel que soit le nombre de buts inscrits en prolongation, si les deux équipes restent à égalité, une séance de tirs au but a lieu.

La finale se déroule en un seul match, avec prolongations et tirs au but pour départager si nécessaire les équipes.

Tableau

Notes et références

ISL 2020-2021
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Aimee Rubensteen, a Hollywood native, was recently named South Florida acquisitions curator for the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
The effort to preserve, collect and defend memories of the Holocaust has always been a race against time and nature — but a rising tide of anti-Semitism, on horrific display in the massacre at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, has made the task even more imperative.
To that end, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C., recently named an acquisitions curator specifically for South Florida, among the country's richest repositories of artifacts and eyewitness memories of Nazi-era atrocities.
The Holocaust museum's South Florida curator, Aimee Rubensteen, is a Hollywood native who comes to the job with a master's degree in art history from the Courtauld Institute of Art at the University of London and experience working at Sotheby's and the Guggenheim Museum in New York. She also is a co-founder of Rojas + Rubensteen Projects, a contemporary art gallery and event space in Miami.
Rubensteen, who speaks Hebrew, also is able to balance two more critical assets that do not show up on her résumé: patient conversational skills and a sense of urgency about the job ahead.
"Every day, every month, every year that goes on, there's less of a chance that I can meet with an eyewitness, a survivor of the Holocaust," she says.
Rubensteen says the museum is interested in original artifacts and the stories behind them from survivors and their heirs — Jewish and non-Jewish — who were displaced or persecuted by the Nazis and their collaborators between 1933 and 1945.
Helga Careskey shares her family's experience during the Holocaust with Aimee Rubensteen, recently named South Florida acquisitions curator for the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
This material, which now may be in the possession of children and grandchildren of survivors, would illustrate their "individual experience" before, during and after the war, and their emigration from Europe, including documents, passports, diaries, letters, postcards, pictures, film, art objects, newspaper clippings, clothing, toys and everyday household items.
The museum also is looking for artifacts from camp liberators and other eyewitnesses, she says.
One recent donation included handwritten letters between two family members, one inside a Jewish ghetto and one outside.
"Someone might feel like, 'These are just my family members talking about the High Holidays or birthdays or heavy things like losing hope,' but for the museum it provides historical evidence of what everyday life was like," Rubensteen says.
The acquisitions will be housed at the museum's David and Fela Shapell Family Collections, Conservation and Research Center in Washington, D.C., a state-of-the-art, climate-controlled facility that serves as a resource for future scholars.
Robert Tanen, Boca Raton-based regional director of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
Tanen says Rubensteen's position is subsidized entirely by local donors.
Rubensteen is quick to point out that she will go wherever she needs to for a conversation with a Holocaust survivor and to safely review a potential donation in the place where the object is being kept.
"Even though it might be an emotional experience, I can at least make it convenient for them," Rubensteen says.
Individuals or families in South Florida who are interested in sharing artifacts with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum can set up a visit from Rubensteen by calling her at 786-496-2788 or sending an email to arubensteen@ushmm.org.
Helga Careskey, 93, of Lake Worth, recently donated a collection of family photographs that depict life in Breisach, the German town where she grew up. Her family managed to escape to the United States in October 1938, missing Kristallnacht by a week or two.
Details from pictures of life in Breisach, Germany, before the Holocaust, donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum by Helga Careskey of Lake Worth.
The pictures depict an idyllic life in a village along the Rhine River border with France, where Careskey's father, the owner of a department store, was on the city council, with friendships that extended beyond their small Jewish community.
Another set of pictures show Careskey's brother Walter returning to his hometown as a member of the U.S. Army tank company that liberated Breisach. One photo shows Walter in the Jewish cemetery where his grandfather was buried after the family had fled, its gravestones riddled with bullet holes. Careskey says Walter later ordered the mayor to repair the cemetery, which he did.
The decision to donate the pictures to the Holocaust museum was difficult, Careskey says.
"When I gave her those albums, I felt like my left and my right arm were severed. I was so close to those pictures," she says.
Helga Careskey's brother Walter returned to Breisach with the U.S. Army to find the cemetery where his grandfather was buried riddled with bullets. This picture was among those Careskey donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
The 30th annual meeting of the World Federation of Jewish Child Survivors of the Holocaust and Descendants will gather eyewitnesses and loved ones from around the world Nov. 9-12 at the West Palm Beach Marriott Hotel.
Careskey will be there, as will Rubensteen, on the search for more stories and artifacts.
The recent resurgence in the idolatry of Nazi-era propaganda and symbols makes such meetings and support for the Holocaust museum even more critical, Tanen says.
For information about the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C., call 202-488-0400 or go to USHMM.org.


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'use strict';

var async = require('async');
var extend = require('cloneextend').extend;
var strings = require('../strings');

/**
 * Retrieves Stormpath settings from the API service, and ensures the local
 * configuration object properly reflects these settings.
 *
 * @class
*/
function EnrichIntegrationFromRemoteConfigStrategy (clientFactory) {
  this.clientFactory = clientFactory;
}

EnrichIntegrationFromRemoteConfigStrategy.prototype._resolveApplication = function (config, callback) {
  var application = config.application;
  if (!application || !application.href || !application.getAccountStoreMappings) {
    callback(new Error(strings.UNABLE_TO_RESOLVE_APP));
  } else {
    callback(null, config.application);
  }
};

EnrichIntegrationFromRemoteConfigStrategy.prototype._validateAccountStore = function (config, app, callback) {
  app.getAccountStoreMappings(function (err, mappings) {
    if (err) {
      return callback(err);
    }

    if (mappings.size === 0) {
      return callback(new Error(strings.NO_ACCOUNT_STORES_MAPPED));
    } else if (config.web.register.enabled && app.defaultAccountStoreMapping === null) {
      return callback(new Error(strings.NO_DEFAULT_ACCOUNT_STORE_MAPPED));
    }

    callback(null, app);
  });
};

// Returns the OAuth policy of the Stormpath Application.
EnrichIntegrationFromRemoteConfigStrategy.prototype._enrichWithOAuthPolicy = function (app, callback) {
  app.getOAuthPolicy(function(err, policy) {
    if (err) {
      return callback(err);
    }

    app.oAuthPolicy = policy;

    return callback(null, app);
  });
};

// Iterate over all account stores on the given Application, looking for all
// Social providers.  We'll then create a config.providers array which we'll
// use later on to dynamically populate all social login configurations ^^
EnrichIntegrationFromRemoteConfigStrategy.prototype._enrichWithSocialProviders = function (config, application, callback) {
  application.getAccountStoreMappings(function(err, mappings) {
    if (err) {
      return callback(err);
    }

    if (!config.socialProviders) {
      config.socialProviders = {};
    }

    mappings.each(function (mapping, next) {
      mapping.getAccountStore(function (err, accountStore) {
        if (err) {
          return next(err);
        }

        // Iterate directories
        if (/\/directories/.test(accountStore.href)) {
          accountStore.getProvider(function(err, remoteProvider) {
            if (err) {
              return next(err);
            }

            var providerId = remoteProvider.providerId;

            // If the provider isn't a Stormpath, AD, or LDAP directory it's a social directory.
            if (['stormpath', 'ad', 'ldap'].indexOf(providerId) === -1) {
              // Remove unnecessary properties that clutter our config.
              delete remoteProvider.href;
              delete remoteProvider.createdAt;
              delete remoteProvider.updatedAt;

              var localProvider = config.socialProviders[providerId];

              if (!localProvider) {
                localProvider = config.socialProviders[providerId] = {};
              }

              if (!localProvider.callbackUri) {
                localProvider.callbackUri = '/callbacks/' + remoteProvider.providerId;
              }

              extend(remoteProvider, { enabled: true });
              extend(localProvider, remoteProvider);
            }

            next();
          });
        } else {
          next();
        }
      });
    }, function(err) {
      callback(err, application);
    });
  });
};

// Finds and returns an Application's default Account Store (Directory)
// object.  If one doesn't exist, nothing will be returned.
EnrichIntegrationFromRemoteConfigStrategy.prototype._resolveDirectoryHref = function (app, callback) {
  var outerScope = this;

  app.getAccountStoreMappings(function(err, mappings) {
    if (err) {
      return callback(err);
    }

    mappings.detect(function(mapping, detectCallback) {
      detectCallback(mapping.isDefaultAccountStore);
    }, function(defaultMapping) {
      if (defaultMapping) {
        var href = defaultMapping.accountStore.href;

        if (href.match(/directories/)) {
          return callback(null, href);
        }

        if (href.match(/group/)) {
          outerScope.client.getGroup(href, function(err, group) {
            return callback(err, group && group.directory.href);
          });
        } else {
          return callback(null, null);
        }
      } else {
        return callback(null, null);
      }
    });
  });
};

// Pulls down all of a Directory's configuration settings,
// and applies them to the local configuration.
EnrichIntegrationFromRemoteConfigStrategy.prototype._enrichWithDirectoryPolicies = function (client, config, directoryHref, callback) {
  if (!directoryHref) {
    return callback(null, null);
  }

  // Helper method that checks if a status is set to "enabled".
  var isEnabled = function (status) {
    return status === 'ENABLED';
  };

  // Returns the callback immediately if there is an error.
  // Continues processing if there isn't.
  var stopIfError = function (process) {
    return function (err, result) {
      if (err) {
        callback(err);
      } else {
        process(result);
      }
    }
  };

  // Enrich config with with directory policies.
  client.getDirectory(directoryHref, { expand: 'passwordPolicy,accountCreationPolicy' }, stopIfError(function (directory) {
    var resetEmailStatusEnabled = isEnabled(directory.passwordPolicy.resetEmailStatus);

    // Enrich config with account policies.
    extend(config, {
      web: {
        forgotPassword: {
          enabled: resetEmailStatusEnabled
        },
        changePassword: {
          enabled: resetEmailStatusEnabled
        },
        verifyEmail: {
          enabled: isEnabled(directory.accountCreationPolicy.verificationEmailStatus)
        }
      }
    });

    // Validate that auto login and email verification aren't enabled at the same time.
    if (config.web.register.autoLogin && config.web.verifyEmail.enabled) {
      return callback(new Error(strings.CONFLICTING_AUTO_LOGIN_AND_EMAIL_VERIFICATION_CONFIG));
    }

    // Enrich config with password policies.
    directory.getPasswordPolicy(stopIfError(function (policy) {
      policy.getStrength(stopIfError(function (strength) {
        // Remove the href property from the Strength Resource, we don't want
        // this to clutter up our nice passwordPolicy configuration
        // dictionary!
        delete strength.href;

        config.passwordPolicy = strength;

        callback(null, null);
      }));
    }));
  }));
};

EnrichIntegrationFromRemoteConfigStrategy.prototype.process = function (config, callback) {
  var tasks = [];

  if (config.skipRemoteConfig) {
    return callback(null, config);
  }

  var client = this.clientFactory(config);

  if (config.application && config.application.href) {
    tasks = tasks.concat([
      this._resolveApplication.bind(this, config),
      this._validateAccountStore.bind(this, config),
      this._enrichWithOAuthPolicy.bind(this),
      this._enrichWithSocialProviders.bind(this, config),
      this._resolveDirectoryHref.bind(this),
      this._enrichWithDirectoryPolicies.bind(this, client, config)
    ]);
  }

  client.on('error', function (err) {
    callback(err);
  });

  client.on('ready', function () {
    async.waterfall(tasks, function (err) {
      callback(err, err ? null : config);
    });
  });
};

module.exports = EnrichIntegrationFromRemoteConfigStrategy;


The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that 24 passenger vehicles of the 2007 model year fleet have earned five stars, the highest government rating under the agency's New Car Assessment Program, in front and side crash tests.
The NHTSA uses a consumer-friendly rating system - ranging from one to five stars, with five being the highest - that makes it easy to compare the expected safety performance of tested vehicles. Government star ratings will be listed on the window stickers of new vehicles, commencing in September 2007.
To date, the NHTSA has finished frontal, side, and rollover ratings for 63 of the 70 vehicles scheduled to be tested for the 2007 model year, representing roughly 79 percent of the 2007 model year fleet.
Of all newly tested vehicles, only the Mazda 6 four-door, Pontiac Solstice convertible and its double, the Saturn Sky Convertible, won five stars for rollover resistance - but none of these models also earned five star crash test safety for all seating positions. Of the 24 vehicles garnering five star crash test safety for front and side impact, none earned five stars for rollover resistance.
The ratings for the 2007 models, as well as for previous years, can be found at www.safercar.gov.
The National Safety Commission, through Lowest Price Traffic School and TestQuestionsAndAnswers.com, provides driver education courses to consumers and businesses in every state and over 15 countries to teach consumers that "safety is no accident" but stems from vigilance and education.


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Ronald P. D'Alessio
Matthew Funeral Home And Cremation Services, Inc.
2508 Victory Blvd.
Staten Island, New York, United States
Holy Family RC Church
366 Watchogue Road
St. Peter's Cemetery
52 Tyler Avenue
Obituary of Ronald P. D'Alessio
Please share a memory of Ronald to include in a keepsake book for family and friends.
Ronald Paul D'Alessio 9/25/1953 – 9/9/2022 Ronald Paul D'Alessio was born on September 25th, 1953 to Angelo and Margaret D'Alessio. He was one of ten children and they lived together in their family home in Westerleigh, Staten Island. Ronald was blessed to have a wonderful childhood growing up in the simpler times of 1950s suburban Staten Island. He graduated from McKee HS in 1971 and then spent over 45 years as an Operating Engineer for the City of New York. The most notable part of his career was his time with the Board of Education, a job he enjoyed until retirement, where he not only served our city schools, but took pride in acting as a mentor to advance the careers of countless individuals who worked for and with him. He was a selfless man who found joy in the sacrifices he made for others and there are many who were lucky to have had Ronald involved in their lives. During retirement, Ronald became ill with an aggressive cancer. He fought for 3 years as he further strengthened his relationship with Christ and finally succumbed to his illness on Friday, September 9th, 2022 with his family by his side. Although he passed earlier than his family hoped for him, he nevertheless lived a complete and happy life. He is survived by his wife of 37 years: Lourdes Quial D'Alessio. True to their vows, they loved each other deeply and most tenderly through good times and bad, sickness and health. Ronald is also survived by his two children he was so proud of: Andrew Mark D'Alessio and his wife Christina Ann D'Alessio, Amy Lourdes D'Alessio and her fiancé Anthony Tribiano. In addition, he is survived by his grandchildren: Andrew Michael D'Alessio, who Ronald loved with all his heart and was grateful to the Lord for allowing him to become a grandfather, and his soon to be granddaughter Giuliana Christine D'Alessio. May the Lord take you home and bless you for all the selfless acts of kindness you performed for your family, friends, strangers and for the positive impact you made on Earth. As his dear end of life friends Sister Ines, Sister Natalina, and Sister Elida, whom he refers to as his guardian angels, said to him on his death bed, "Well done, Ronald, well done." Funeral from the Matthew Funeral Home, Inc., on Friday, departing at 11:15 am. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Family R.C. Church at 11:45 am. Interment to follow in St. Peter's Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to visit on Thursday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 9:00 pm.


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Best Bluetooth Headphone Adapter
November 3, 2021 by Ung Socheata
We all love cool and entertaining music for our lives. However, the device that is being used gives out different experiences. Bluetooth headphones adapter are categorized into three groups which include the Bluetooth receiver (used to transfer signal), transmitters (have multiple ports), and transceivers (can both transmit and receive).
When buying this device you should be cautious about the following factor which includes compatibility, the size of the device, and battery life of the device, ease-of-use, Bluetooth version, comfort, cost, and others. Having a wireless headphones gives one comfort and convenience. Below are some of the Bluetooth headphone adapters that you should choose from.
Things You Need to Know About Best Bluetooth Headphone Adapter
#1. Wireless-Bluetooth Adapter-QuietComfort Headphones – Has a curved design
#2. Wireless-Bluetooth Audio-Technica ATH-M50X Headphones – Has an in-built Amp
#3. TaoTronics-Bluetooth Transmitter-Receiver Simultaneously – Has a richer & deeper sound
#4. Muswor-Bluetooth Headphones-Compatible MDR-100AAP – Simple to use the headphones
#5. Mpow-Bluetooth Receiver-Hands Free-Assistant – Compatible with more devices
#6. Bluetooth-Boltune Headphones-Hands Free-Microphone – Uses Bluetooth version 5.0 which is more stable and quicker
#7. APEKX-Bluetooth Headphones-Wireless Hands-Free – It is lightweight
#8. Bluetooth-Receiver Oliomp-Headphones Hands-Free – Pairs fast
#9. Bluetooth Receiver-TaoTronics Wireless-Streaming – The battery runs for a longer time
#10. Exo-Audio Bluetooth-Headphone Adapter – It has the best design
Improvement in technology makes our life simple and enjoyable. Bluetooth adapter is among the technology that's well-received in the market. It has helped in eliminating wired old-fashioned devices in the market. Furthermore, with a Bluetooth adapter, it's simple to send and receive signals to even devices that were not Bluetooth enabled before. A Bluetooth headphone adapter will receive a Bluetooth signal to any Bluetooth-enabled device.
Most of the Bluetooth adapters come with a 3.5mm port or pin. This makes it compatible with more sound devices. Moreover, Bluetooth adapters come in different shapes including squares, circles, etc. They are also available in small sizes which easily fit in one's pocket making them easy to carry around. Below are some things that one can check out when buying a Bluetooth headphone adapter.
Best Bluetooth Headphone Adapter Guideline
Most of the Bluetooth headphone adapters are made to be compatible with more pairs of a headphone that have a 3.5mm jack. Moreover, most of the headphone jacks operate with a 3.5mm jack making it easy to use a Bluetooth headphone adapter. However, some headphones come with thinner ports/connectors. This means you'll need to purchase a special adapter that is meant for that headphones model.
The Bluetooth version is more significant as it affects signal range & connection quality. Additionally, newer Bluetooth versions will provide a wider range as great as excellent connection & better audio quality. Furthermore, an older Bluetooth version compresses files very much and its audio quality was worse. Presently we have A2DP or aptX profiles that compress files less compared to the older versions. This makes them extra pleasant for listening.
Most of the Bluetooth headphone adapters are made to be user-friendly and portable. They are as small as possible and as light as possible. Furthermore, Bluetooth adapters have nicely distributed control buttons hence the user will spend less time setting it. If you are an athlete and you need a Bluetooth headphone adapter, you need to consider a hat that has a clip. Moreover, if you need to make hands-free phone calls, you need that Bluetooth adapter that has a well-positioned microphone.
Furthermore, a good Bluetooth headphone adapter needs to have a separate control which makes it simple to operate. That is, it needs to have one power button, a separate button for answering calls, a volume control button, etc.
A good Bluetooth adapter needs to have a battery that lasts for at least 4 hours. It's always a good idea to buy that adapter that has a higher battery run time because you will use it for long hours before you recharge.
The budget on how much you need to spend is also vital to a lookout. This will shorten the time you will use in finding an adapter. You will also make your decision depending on the price range that you have selected.
There are other extra features for you to look out for though they are not mandatory because they affect the cost of the Bluetooth headphone adapter. They include
1. AptX (low latency)
This feature helps in preserving the sound quality of your headphones. If a transmitter/receiver supports an aptX-low latency profile, you'll be capable of watching movies on TV with no/less audio delay.
2. Double connections
The capability of connecting your receiver to 2 devices at the same time is more useful. This means that you will be able to pair it to 2 Bluetooth-enabled devices including phones, tablets, etc. Moreover, you will receive calls from a single device & stream music using the other device. Having a Bluetooth adapter with this feature you & your friend can watch a similar movie with 2-pairs of Bluetooth headsets.
3. Operational microphone
Not every Bluetooth headphone adapter comes with a mic though it's not necessary for all people. The mic needs to be adjustable for it to be positioned well when in need and position away when not in use. Adapters with a mic will allow you to have hands-free calls.
4. 2-operating modes
More new adapters are normally both receivers & transmitters. It can be switched from being a transmitter to a receiver or vice versa.
Bolle&Raven Wireless Bluetooth Adapter for Bose QuietComfort 25 Headphones (QC25) $48.81
BTunes Wireless Bluetooth 5.0 Adapter for Audio-Technica ATH-M50X Headphones
TaoTronics Bluetooth 5.0 Transmitter and Receiver, 2-in-1 Wireless 3.5mm Adapter (Low Latency, 2... $29.99
Muswor Bluetooth Receiver Wireless Adapter Converter for Headphones Compatible with Beats...
Mpow BH129 Bluetooth Receiver for Car, Aux Bluetooth Car Adapter 5.0 for Wired... $15.63
Bluetooth Receiver 5.0 aux Adapter, Boltune Audio Car Kit Portable Wireless FM Transmitter 3.5mm...
APEKX Clip Bluetooth Audio Adapter for Headphones, Headset, Speaker, Wireless Receiver with MIC for... $15.69
Bluetooth Receiver,Oliomp Bluetooth Adapter,Portable Wireless Bluetooth Aux Headphones Adapter with...
TaoTronics Bluetooth 5.0 Transmitter and Receiver, 2-in-1 Wireless Audio Adapter (Low Latency, 2...
EXO Audio Bluetooth Headphone Adapter (Solo2, Black)
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Bolle & Raven Bluetooth Adapter is compatible with android and apple phones. One can quickly and easily control the device because the volume and next button are accessible. The adapter is equipped with an in-built microphone which allows one to make hands-free calls.
It has a curved design that fits most of the headphones. It has an in-built battery that can last for 8 hours when continuously operated. The package includes the wireless adapter, user guide, and charging cable.
BTunes Wireless-Bluetooth Adapter uses Bluetooth version 4.2 which has fast and stable connections. It is also equipped with Amp which delivers great music. The device can be connected to 2 devices simultaneously. It is compatible with smartphones, PC/Mac, and tablets.
The device has a standard micro-USB charging port hence it won't give one headache when in need. The device when fully charged can operate for 10 hours. It has an in-built microphone that allows one to make and receive hands-free calls.
TaoTronics uses Bluetooth Version 5.0. The transmitter can be joined up with 2 Bluetooth receivers at the same time. The device has a low latency for high-fidelity stereo sound. The transmitter has lag-free content streaming. The device stays on even when it is charging.
It has an in-built battery that can operate for a period of up to 10 hours continuously. The transmitter mode can be also be used with TV, CD player, PC, and iPod. The receiver mode is best used for the music streaming sound system. The product gives out a richer & deeper sound experience. It is simple to use the device.
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This Bluetooth receiver can comfortably operate for 6 hours continuously. The product is more compatible with different devices. It is best used in changing wired headphones to be a Bluetooth-equipped system that gets signals from different audio output devices.
The wireless connection can comfortably operate in a range of 10 metres. It has improved the calling experience which is made possible by a microphone marked for crystal clear & safe hands-free calling. The product is equipped with a bass-Enhance feature. The device is equipped with Bluetooth version 4.2 which is stable and fast.
Now BH129 is perfect for devices with a 3.5mm aux-port. The device has a CSR chip which gives more stable & faster transmission with minimal power consumption. It has an in-built microphone that allows one to receive a hands-free call which is much safer when driving.
Two devices can be comfortably connected at the same time and it is easy to switch between the connected devices. This adapter can operate for about 15 hours continually. The device is more compatible with home audio systems, wired headphones plus a car stereo system from Bluetooth devices. It is easy to use and operate.
Boltune Bluetooth receiver operates with Bluetooth version 5.0 which is fast and more stable. With an in-built microphone, the device can be also used to receive calls. It gives out a clear sound that is comfortable for your ears.
The battery serves for a longer time of up to 15 hours of use and 120 hours on standby. The device is charged using a USB cable. To fully charge the device just requires one and a half hours. It is lightweight hence one can easily and comfortably take it around.
APEKX Bluetooth-Audio Adapter can be used on headphones, headsets, and speakers. The device can be well used to receive calls using an in-built microphone. It has a user-friendly interface making it suitable for use.
The system operates using minimal power. The device is safe for use. The device can effectively operate at a distance of about 49 feet. The battery can last for 7 hours of use and 180 hours when the standby by.
Oliomp Bluetooth-Adapter is a fast pairing device and when fully charged can operate for about 5 hours. It charges fast for 1 hour. The connection range of this adapter is about 33ft. It has wide compatibility with devices.
The Bluetooth version used is 4.1 which is stable and faster. The device is also equipped with an inbuilt microphone which arrows one to make hands-free calls. It has a clip that makes it easy for one to carry around. It gives a great & clear sound experience.
This device is easy to set it up and use. It quickly connects to every smartphone and any audio playing device using RCA & 3. 5mm input port. It has an extended battery lifespan and it can serve for a period of up to 55 hours. The battery is rechargeable and it is made from lithium-ion.
It is easy to use and operate. It is equipped with Bluetooth version 4.2 which can operate effectively within a distance of 100ft. This device is capable to connect to 2 devices at the same time and one can easily switch from one device to the other.
EXO-Audio Bluetooth Adapter is the best solution for old wired headphones. The device has a perfect design that is small in size and the best shape. The device operates with the use of a rechargeable Lithium-Polymer which can be continuously operated in a period of up to 6 hours.
It is simple to operate. The device uses Bluetooth version 4.1 which offers stable connections. This adapter is compatible with Android, iPhone, Tablets, Desktop & iPads. It is also equipped with an in-built microphone which allows one to make and receive calls comfortably.
Having the above guide you should be able to differentiate between the best Bluetooth adapter and a fake one. The above-listed products are of good quality and they have been thoroughly researched on their features. For you to enjoy the music experiences make a point of buying a Bluetooth adapter that suits your needs. Also, check on the in-built microphone so that you can be capable to make hands-free calls at your convenience.
The Most Question That People Always Ask Us:
Can you convert wired headphones to Bluetooth?
Yes. You can convert wired headphones to Bluetooth headphones. This is made possible with the help of a Bluetooth headphone adapter.
How do I convert my headphone jack to Bluetooth?
Converting your wired headphones to Bluetooth is made possible using a Bluetooth transmitter. Below are some steps to follow when converting a headphone jack to Bluetooth.
The first and initial step is you need to plug your headset into a transmitter
Ensure that the Bluetooth transmitter is switched on
Open a Bluetooth menu on the device you need to pair the headphones with
Choose the Bluetooth transmitter from Bluetooth options highlighted
Is there an adapter to make headphones wireless?
Yes. There is an adapter that is used to make headphones wireless. Furthermore, a company known as Bolle & Raven manufactures a nifty wireless Bluetooth adapter. This will help you clip to existing headphones to make them Bluetooth-enabled. Additionally, the audio quality is excellent minus the annoyance of cables.
How do I convert wired headphones to wireless?
One of the ways of converting regular headphones to Bluetooth includes the use of a Bluetooth adapter. You need to plug the headphones into a Bluetooth transmitter. After turning on the device and configuring it, you will be able to use your wired headphones wireless.
The other way of converting a wired headphone to Bluetooth is by checking which wires are linked to the speakers. Unsolder the wires from the circuit & paste them on the body of the Bluetooth headset. After that, take the earphone golden-wire & solder it on the -ve sign & solder the other wires to the +ve sign.
What are some of the best Bluetooth headphone adapters?
Below are some of the best Bluetooth headphone adapters
CoolStream Duo Bluetooth Adapter
Mpow Bluetooth 5.0 Receiver
TaoTronics Bluetooth Receiver
Mpow Bluetooth Transmitter Receiver
TaoTronics Bluetooth 5.0 Transmitter & Receiver
AUKEY Receiver Bluetooth 5
Bolle & Raven Wireless Bluetooth Adapter
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