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Q: iPhone does not respond to DHCP request/discover from our Linux-based system We have the following problem:
An iPhone is acting as a Network Access Point under the PAN Bluetooth profile, but it does not respond to DHCP request/discover from our Linux-based system. The PAN connection can be established, but no IP address is assigned.
Steps to Reproduce:
- Activate Bluetooth on iPhone (5C iOS 10.3.2, but also seen in 6S iOS 11.x)
- Activate Bluetooth tethering on iPhone
- Pair our Linux-based system to iPhone via Bluetooth (PAN profile, NAP service)
- Execute dhclient in our Linux-based system.
Expected Results:
- The iPhone assigns an IP address via DHCP to our Linux-based system.
Actual Results:
- The iPhone does not respond to DHCP request/discover from our Linux-based system.
Is there any special handling/protocol in order to get an IP address and establish the PAN communication?

A: Thank you all,
The problem was solved by setting the MAC address manually right after the TAP interface was created

A: (This isn't an answer, rather a path to build one.)
Check on iPhone, and Linux, that the only network interfaces up are:

*

*iPhone: phone network + Bluetooth (Settings > Wi-Fi > Off,…),

*Linux: Bluetooth (ifconfig -a).

A: No, no special handling/protocol is needed. The iPhone in this respect is just like any other Bluetooth device offering a network aggregation point.
Your question should be directed to the Unix & Linux StackExchange instead.

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Poland isn't exactly a nexus of the headphone biz, perhaps because neighboring Germany plays such an outsized role in that industry. Yet Warsaw's Audio Video Show 2017 did reveal a couple of Poland-based companies striving to make their mark in headphones or headphone amps, as well as a couple of big-name products we haven't yet had a chance to report on. Here are the new headphones, earphones, and headphone amps we saw, with prices listed in euros (€), US dollars ($), or Polish zlotys (zł).
"Aida is Aida and it's timeless," Sonus Faber industrial designer Livio Cucuzza told me. His statement goes a long way to explain why the newest version of the Aida loudspeaker, which was unveiled in the largest display room at the Warsaw National Stadium location of Audio Video Show 2017, looks pretty much the same as the one that debuted in 2011. "Cosmetically, no big changes—just updated the front and rear baffles," he added. He also said that in addition to the Red and Walnut finishes of the existing Aida, the new model is now available in a dark-brown Wenge finish, which debuted at Munich's High End 2017 in the company's Homage series.
At the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest in Denver, Colorado, there are always lots of products that don't fit the categories I usually focus on, but which merit audiophiles' attention nonetheless. Here are the most interesting ones I found, from headphone pads and AC regenerators to things that are way too complicated to describe in one sentence. All prices in USD.
A big part of the 2017 Rocky Mountain Audio Fest is the CanJam show, which focuses on headphones and headphone amps and accessories. CanJam filled a large ballroom and a section of the main floor at the Denver Marriott Tech Center in Denver, Colorado. Here's the second part of my coverage of new headphones and earphones at RMAF, with all prices in USD.
Here's the second part of my coverage of the new audio electronics introduced at the 2017 Rocky Mountain Audio Fest. All prices in USD.
The 2017 Rocky Mountain Audio Fest showcased a wide variety of new audio products shown for the very first time in public (or at least for the first time in the US). Of course, there were lots of new amplifiers and other audio electronics on display. I probably saw only a fraction of them, but here's the first batch of electronic components that most caught my interest, with all prices in USD.
Here's the second part of my coverage of the new speakers introduced (or demoed for the first time in the U.S.) at the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest, which took place last weekend at the Denver Tech Center Marriott in Denver, Colorado. All prices in USD. To see the first part, click here.
The 2017 Rocky Mountain Audio Fest has just wrapped up as I write this. It's one of the best places in the world for audiophiles to hear the latest in speakers, and even though my time at this year's show was rather short, I did get to see and hear quite a few interesting models making their debut in the US (or in a few cases, worldwide). I've already covered Focal's new Kanta No2 speaker, and here are some of the other interesting new models I saw at RMAF. All prices in USD.
The 2017 Rocky Mountain Audio Fest, held at the Denver Marriott Tech Center in Denver, Colorado, incorporates a separate headphone show called CanJam, an event that also takes place in six other cities around the world at various times of the year. The RMAF edition of CanJam is probably the biggest headphone show in the world for audiophile headphones, countless samples of which were on demo in one of the Marriott's large ballrooms and in other locations.
Focal kicked off the 2017 Rocky Mountain Audio Fest in Denver, Colorado, with what it said was the first worldwide product launch it has made in the United States. The new Kanta No2 speaker represents a simultaneously more modern but less expensive take on the company's popular Sopra line. The No2 is the first speaker in the Kanta line -- others will follow. Kanta derives from the Spanish word for sing.
The 2017 CEDIA Expo incorporated all sorts of diverse technologies and specialties, from audio and video to home automation and more. While walking the show, I found a lot of interesting products that didn't fit into the product categories I was covering, but that I thought deserved attention. Here are a few of them, with all prices in USD.
The focus at the CEDIA Expo, the 2017 edition of which took place at the San Diego Convention Center, is more on custom-installed audio systems than traditional audio, which means we always see a lot more new in-wall and in-ceiling models than freestanding speakers. But there were a few new interesting freestanding models at the 2017 Expo. Here are the most interesting ones I found, with all prices in USD.
While the 2017 CEDIA Expo, which took place last week at the San Diego Convention Center, showed quite a few conventional speakers, the focus was on so-called "architectural" speakers, which for the most part means in-wall and in-ceiling models. Fortunately, many of the most revered brands in audio have gotten into this market, so the 2017 Expo witnessed some highly inventive new architectural models that look like they might be competitive with some of the best freestanding speakers.
When it comes to audio electronics, the 2017 CEDIA Expo, which took place at the San Diego Convention Center (and was just about to close as I write this from the front lobby of the SDCC), focused mostly on surround-sound and multiroom audio gear. But there were a few new products of interest to two-channel audio aficionados. Here are the most interesting ones I found, with all prices in USD.
It used to be rare to find wireless speakers at the CEDIA Expo, which focuses on custom-installed audio/video systems and home automation. But the 2017 CEDIA Expo, which took place at the San Diego Convention Center, had quite a few new wireless speakers. This product category is growing so fast and capturing so much of the public's attention that few audio manufacturers can afford to ignore it.
On Thursday, September 7, the 2017 CEDIA Expo opened at the San Diego Convention Center, displaying what is surely the world's largest assortment of audio and video gear designed for custom installation. The CEDIA Expo focuses mostly on large home-theater systems, in-wall and in-ceiling audio systems, and outdoor audio products, but it also tends to feature a good number of stereo music products and often a smattering of mass-market stuff such as headphones and Bluetooth speakers.
I always enjoy smaller, regional events such as the Los Angeles Audio Show, which debuted this weekend at the Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel, because they often include lesser-known companies that would likely get lost in the noise (literally and figuratively) at the big national and international shows. I found several interesting new speakers at LAAS, from conservatively engineered models to some of the most interesting designs I've ever seen. As with my electronics article, I focused on smaller companies here because we've covered most of the big-name launches in our CES and High End reports. All prices in USD.


Do you want to know how the delivery service in hotel or Villa of our motorbike and scooter rental works?
The first thing to do is to select this option when doing the reservation online and to indicate the name of the hotel or the address in the corresponding space.
At the time and date you have indicated in your reservation, we will be waiting at the entrance but be aware that we can have a margin of thirty minutes due to traffic or parking dificulties. In addition to the bike, we always carry helmets of all sizes so you can choose yours. Once the contract is fullfilled, the payment will be by credit card right there.
At the end of the rental, you can return the bike in the same place and it is included in the same rate you already paid. Simple and easy.
Remember that the delivery is only for rentals with a minimum duration of two days.
To request this service it is necessary to make the reservation with an advance of 48 hours.
– Alcudia, Pollensa, Santanyi or any other point of the island to more than 40Km from Palma: 40 €.
These prices include delivery and collection.


British Eventing Life | Is it time for new riding gear?
Is it time for new riding gear?
As the new eventing season approaches, now is the time to invest in new riding equipment, says Jonathan Chapman. Here are four things to consider when buying new kit.
1. Does your riding gear meet the right standards for eventing?
Protective headwear has to meet one of the standards set out in the BE rule book. These standards are reviewed and upgraded on a regular basis to incorporate the latest materials, design technology and testing protocols with the intention of increasing the level of protection provided.
To help collect more data on how helmets deform on impact, BE and BETA launched the BETA Helmet Bounty Scheme, which offers riders diagnosed with concussion after a fall in any phase of competition a £100 voucher to be used against the purchase of a new helmet if they surrender their old one to BETA. The hats are dissected to analyse how they have performed. The results of this research will influence future developments in hat design.
2. Does your horse riding gear fit correctly?
However well designed, whatever new technologies are incorporated, and however rigorously tested a hat is, unless it's correctly fitted and the harness adjusted properly, the performance may be impaired. Buy from a licensed retailer who should be trained to fit hats.
Similar to helmets, body protectors need to fit correctly. They are not flattering, and lacing them up tight like a corset will not change that. A body protector should fit slightly loosely. When you try it you should sit in a saddle in a cross country position, then sit down and check that the bottom edge doesn't catch the back of the saddle.
3. Is your horse riding gear old?
A hat's performance is affected by how well it's looked after and how often it is replaced. The material used in the construction of hats has an optimal functional lifespan. It will degrade over time and with use, so it's important to replace hats regularly.
You must replace your hat after a fall involving your headwear colliding with something hard. The headwear may appear to be undamaged, but if you were to dissect it you should see that the inside has deformed in some way. This 'crumpling' is how the hat absorbs the energy of the collision. With a hat there may also be micro cracks in the outer rigid shell that reduce its constructional integrity.
Even if you are one of those rare breeds of rider who rarely falls off, you still need to replace your hat every three to four years. This will ensure that your hat will act optimally if you do suffer a fall.
Body protectors must meet BETA level 3 standard and have been manufactured in 2009 or later. This is a rule change brought in in 2018 (previously body protectors from 2000 onwards could be worn). As with hats, the protective material in a body protector degrades over time and therefore its ability to absorb energy on impact is reduced.
Check out this and other key rule changes here.
4. Is your riding gear as advanced as it could be?
Over the last 20 years body protectors have become much lighter and better designed ergonomically. Protective equipment should not impair a rider's functionality, so body protectors need to be flexible to allow rebalancing of the rider's body. And they must not be restrictive – it's very important to be able to breathe!
Air jackets are popular, but not compulsory. Having fallen off in one several times, I can vouch for their effectiveness. If you choose to wear one there are several styles available, so try them out – particularly how they feel when inflated. Learn how to operate them and replace cylinders.
Protective equipment will always work best when not required to perform. In other words – try to avoid falling off! The right equipment, fitted correctly, will not guarantee your safety, but it will make it more likely.


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How to Guide: Our new We Are Railfans Map
Railfan-Joe
VIEW THE WE ARE RAILFANS MAP HERE
For 2022, We Are Railfans is launching a brand new tool to assist railfans that are both new to the hobby and those looking to expand their knowledge beyond their current borders! We've believed from the outset that We Are Railfans should be the place for all aspects of the rail hobby to come together and with the We Are Railfans Map, we hope to display the wide range of locomotive spots, railfanning photographs and points of interest, in an easy to digest format through Google Maps.
You, the railfans, will be able to submit entries to this feature via the submit tool previously used to collect material for our photos page. Our team will then moderate and approve suitable entries so that they can be displayed at an accurate location, thus adding to a growing resource that will educate and inform railfans globally. Below are a few Q&As that cover the basics of how to use this tool and what kind of content it will be used for.
How do I use the We Are Railfans Map?
The map should appear embedded on the homepage and can be made full screen on both desktop and smartphone / tablet by using the icon top right of the map. The map will initially be zoomed out to view most of the world, with coloured areas highlighted and a number at the centre. This is the number of icons collected in that area. By clicking on the number, the map will zoom in to encompass those icons and will serparate them into smaller numbers or eventually their individual icons. The map can also be explored freely using the zoom buttons. Map data ©2022 Google.
By clicking on an individual icon, you can view its range of information and photograph (where applicable). The title and description will be above the image and below a 'VIEW' button which takes users to the link, source or webpage / article where further information can be found. In many cases, this will be the source of the image submitted. Map data ©2022 Google.
The map's native Google features can also be used, such as Street View, toggling between Map and Satellite and seeing the railfan icons in relation to street names, businesses and other Google locations.
How do I submit content to the map?
Content will be submitted through the SUBMIT button at the top right of the We Are Railfans webpage. Here, the necessary fields can be completed. Currently, images can only be submitted in link form and must be in landscape format (ideally 16:9, but we are able crop to this format post-submission). This means that images can only be drawn from a specific URL or image host services such as Flickr or social media posts on Facebook and Twitter. We can also accept links to images from Discord.
Images from private web pages (for example if you run your own railfanning website, model club etc) can also be accepted in some cases. Sadly, we are unable to accept Instagram links due to the way their links are formatted.
As with all previous article, YouTube and photo submissions to We Are Railfans, the content must be your own and with permission to reshare or reuse the images on our website and social media channels.
How do I find the specific location for my submission?
The submit form asks for coordinates in the latitude / longitude format. Coordinates in this format can be easily obtained by right clicking a blank area of map on Google Maps. We like these to be as accurate as possible, between 7 and 10 decimal places so that railfans can determine exactly where certain features and points of interest lie. For example, the National Railway Museum in York, UK would require coordinates for the street and area of York that it lies in, not simply the coordinates for York. Map data ©2022 Google.
What kind of photos and information can I submit?
For now, the items on the We Are Railfans Map fall into two categories: Railfan Spots and Points of Interest. We may expand the number of categories as we get more submissions.
Railfan Spots are simply photographs of locomotives. These can be submitted as per our previous guidelines, so long as they are taken from a publicly accessible location (or elsewhere with the landowner's permission), from a safe position and in line with the laws and regulations in that jurisdiction. Any photographs taken whilst trespassing will not be featured on the map, nor their location. Email: (your email address here) Link to Content: (Paste relevant Link). Coordinates: 52.987762793984274, -0.534930859060149. Tell us your name and a bit about the content: A Class 156 at Ancaster Station, England. Photo by Joe Rogers.
Points of Interest are, broadly speaking, any location of interest to railfans that is not covered by a Railfan Spot. This could be a local bar or restaurant themed on railways, a railroad museum, an historic railway landmark or similar. Email: (your email address here) Link to Content: (Paste relevant Link). Coordinates: 53.11277115504722, -1.5488650750073971. Tell us your name and a bit about the content: Unusual station building at Cromford once used for the artwork of Oasis' 1995 single 'Some Might Say'. Now privately owned. Photo by Joe Rogers.
How many submissions can I make and when?
As many as you like! Our team will endeavour to keep the map updated with submissions that fulfill the requirements. Depending on the volume of submissions, We Are Railfans may decided to pick the 'best of' or update the map at regular intervals, rather than as soon as they are submitted.
Hasn't this been done before?
Other 'railfan maps' have been developed in the past, but these have often been quite limited in scope for one particular geographical area or focussing only on the spotting area of railfanning. Our map aims to display examples of modelling, miniature railways, heritage railways, historic buildings and museums as well as railfan spots from around the world, making this a more comprehensive tool for railfans of all disciplines.
A California Changing of the Guard
Gary Dolzall journeys to Southern California and discovers Amtrak's Pacific Surfliners as well as Coaster and Metrolink commuter trains in the hands of new-generation motive power.
Gary Dolzall, 2 months ago
The Lickey Incline
Banking locomotives, thrashing diesels and complex workings define Britain's steepest sustained railway gradient.
Railfan-Joe, 3 months ago
Brookie, the Diesel
Amid today's standardized diesel power, Gary Dolzall celebrates a welcome and intriguing exception to the rule.
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voice call has dropped 58% while data rates have come down massive 90% with industry struggling from one challenge to another, Vodafone's top executive Thursday said. "Data cost dropped 90% and the cost of voice come down 58% in last 1.5 years. We are stumbling with one issue to the next," Vodafone chief executive Sunil Sood said.
Top executive of the UK-based telco also said that the industry is going through financial crisis and operators have to obtain multiple licenses. Citing Vodafone's example, Sood said that the irony is that the consumption increased 800% but in the due course revenue squeezed by 20%.
Telcos, according to him, have to buy back own spectrum in order to survive as an investment spanning 20 years would go off with an erosion of 15-20 million customers in a given circle.
Jio's disruptive foray in September 2016 on back of freebies led incumbents to offer competitive tariff to take on billionaire Mukesh Ambani-backed rival. Incumbents such as market leader Bharti Airtel, Idea Cellular and Vodafone India witnessed continued decline in ARPU owing to competitive plans launched to maintain or increase subscriber base. Reliance Jio, however, recorded the highest decline of 11% quarter-on-quarter in ARPU (per month) in Q4FY18. India has lowest ARPU in the world, he added.


Twelve Months of June: The jig is up.
I got a phone call from our cell phone provider. Our contract is up and we are up for phone upgrades (sugar coating the fact that they want us to get a different contract).
So the lady on the other end of the line asks me what kind of phone I want. I ask what is available. She asks if I wanted a smart phone.
My response, "Well, I need it to send and receive calls, so if that makes it smart, then yes, I want a smart phone". I'm not joking.
I was talking to her like she was an idiot.
Little did I know that I was in, fact, the idiot.
She politely informs me that smart phones are the Blackberry, Iphone etc etc.
OHHHHHHH. I see! I have apparently been living under a rock because I had NO CLUE they were called smart phones.
I apologized, and said that I did not want a smart phone, thank you.
Those phones totally intimidate me. They make me nervous, all their glitz and glamour. I feel like they are laughing at me. I prefer not to own phone that is smarter than me. It just isn't good for my self esteem.
Technology and I have been having a hard time as of late.
My computer is Windows 7, which is not compatible with many of the programs from my old computer. I have been endlessly downloading update after update to get everything working the way it should. It is making me cranky.
The other night I looked for the update for HP Image Zone. My favourite photo editing software. The ONLY photo editing software that I can use well. HP hasn't released it yet. A phone call to HP the next day informed me that they would most likely NOT be releasing one.
So I'm done with Windows 7. I even called a tech place today to see if they would uninstall it and put XP in. They asked why I would want to do that?
I told them we, my computer and I, are no longer compatible.
I think I heard laughter in the background, but I can't be sure.
They gave me a list of all the reasons why I shouldn't, and another list of photo editing software that I would LOVE.
So for the time being, my poor dinosaur computer has been pulled from its shelf and I'm attempting to breathe new life into it by taking everything out. Except Image Zone.
Back to my phone dilemma. I want to make it clear how technologically behind I am. I JUST started texting. Well, I texted before, but at a snails pace. Now I can get a message out in under 5 minutes. For me, that's good. Trust me, it took me a long time to get here, especially with that T9 thing.
I told the lady I really just want a phone that when it rings, I can adjust the volume loud enough that I can hear it in my purse.
She said they had two options I can choose from.
Let's hope one of them isn't too smart.
Just for the record I don't have a smart phone either. I don't see needing one until I get my business up and running. Hubby is a technology freak...I prefer the nice quiet of a rocking chair and a book.


A Note from Rev. Spurgeon on the Blessed man.
As I was preparing for Friday's episode on Psalm 1:6 I came across this comment by Charles Spurgeon. It is from The Treasury of David.
Next A Note from Rev. Spurgeon on the Wicked.


David Attenborough is a British by his nationality. He is a broadcaster as well as a natural historian.
Attenborough is widely known for presenting and writing in conjunction with BBC Natural History Unit, the 9 Natural History Documentary series that forms the life collection which together constitutes a comprehensive survey of the life of animal and plant on earth.
Besides that, David is also the former senior manager at BBC where he had served as a controller of BBC Two and the Director of Programming for the BBC TV.
David Attenborough is originally from Isleworth, Middlesex, England. He came into this world on 8th May of the year 1926 which has now made him reach at the age of 92. Attenborough was born as the middle of 3 children to his parents.
His other family members also include his elder brother Richard and a younger brother John. David is the only living child to his parents. He spent his childhood by collecting stones, fossils, and natural specimens.
For his education, David went to study at the Wyggeston Grammar School for Boys. He later won a scholarship to the Clare College in 1945 where he studied Geology and Zoology. From there, Attenborough obtained a degree in Natural Sciences.
Attenborough was married to his wife named Jane Elizabeth Obsworth Oriel who is no more now. The pair tied their knot with each other in 1950 and was married until the death of Jane in 1997.
Besides that, David also has two children together with his wife whom they have named as Susan and Robert.
David Attenborough is widely known for presenting as well as writing in conjunction with BBC Natural History Unit, the 9 Natural History Documentary series that forms the life collection which together constitutes a comprehensive survey of the life of animal and plant on earth.
He is also the former senior manager at BBC where he had served as a controller of BBC Two and the Director of Programming for the BBC TV. David is the only person who has won BAFTAs for the programs in each of the black and white, color, HD, 3D, as well as 4K.
Attenborough is considered as a national treasure in Britain. But he does not like that term. In the year 2002, David was named one among the "100 Greatest Britons" after a UK-wide pole for BBC.
Besides that, Attenborough has collected 32 honorary degrees from the British universities by January of the year 2013. He was honored by "Open University" in 1980 with whom he had a close association through the career.
Apart from that, David has also been featured as a subject of a number of BBC TV programs. His legacy of work was examined by Life on Air in 2002 and Attenborough the Controller focused on the time in charge of the BBC Two.
Additionally, David was also featured in The Way We Went Wild in 2004. It is a series about the natural history TV presenters. He was also named as the Most Trusted Celebrity in the United Kingdom in the 2006 poll of Reader's Digest.
At present, David narrates the 2018 five parts series "Dynasties". He is also scheduled to narrate "Our Planet" in 2019 which is an eight parts documentary series for Netflix.
Being a popular and well-known broadcaster, Attenborough has been earning a huge amount of money. He has garnered the net worth which is estimated to be around $35 million.


If one thing is clear, is that epic fantasy and mythology movies are big in Hollywood. After all, movies like 2010's Clash of the Titans have been big blockbusters, scoring at the box office even if they were not exactly loved by the critics. And director Zack Snyder's epic fantasy 300 was also a big hit, even if the movie suffered from CGI overdose and actor Gerard Butler's overacting, but it was an exciting ride overall.
And the upcoming Gods of Egypt will also star Scottish actor Butler in the leading role, and will feature the same overblown CGI and over the top scenes as other movies of the genre, if the latest trailer for the film is anything to go by.
The armies of Set are looking to take over the world in Gods of Egypt.
The movie's cast also includes Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, known for his role of Jaime Lannister in HBO's series Game of Thrones, and Academy Award winning actor Geoffrey Rush also plays a supporting role.
As for the movie's plot, it is loosely based on the Osiris myth, which was certainly big in ancient Egyptian civilization. It involves the bitter fight between the god Set (Gerard Butler's character in the movie) and Horus (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau), who in Egyptian mythology is posthumously conceived by his mother, after she brings the god Osiris back to life, who had been murdered by Set (his brother)… Although it is doubtful that the movie's plot will be this contrived , and it remains to be seen what role Geoffrey Rush's sun god character Ra will play in the movie's version of Egyptian mythology.
But more likely we will be seeing a straightforward confrontation between Set and Horus with a ton of superfluous but pretty-looking special effects thrown in for good measure, and not much focus on historical realism, as the movie has already been criticised due to the lack of diversity of its cast, taking into account the film's North African setting.
Although perhaps a pure fantasy movie like this is not to be taken seriously at all and just enjoyed on its own terms, as it's just a blockbuster spectacle that will hopefully be as entertaining as earlier mythology movies like Clash of the Titans were.


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Tokyo goalkeeper Gonda diagnosed with Overtraining Syndrome
Fri, 7 Aug 2015 - 22:09 JST
FC Tokyo on Wednesday revealed first-choice goalkeeper Shuichi Gonda has been diagnosed with Overtraining Syndrome, a condition known to affect some athletes.
The 26-year-old had complained of burnout and withdrew from Japan's East Asian Cup 2015 squad following Tokyo's 3-1 win over Vegalta Sendai on July 29.
The club have not announced an expected time for Gonda's recovery, with backup custodian Tatsuya Enomoto ready to start between the posts for next Wednesday's clash at Ventforet Kofu.
Massimo Ficcadenti's men sit ninth in the MEIJI YASUDA J1 League second stage table after collecting seven points from their opening five fixtures.


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The European Qualifications Framework for lifelong learning (EQF-LLL, often referred to simply as EQF) is the basis for Switzerland's own 'National Qualifications Framework for Vocational and Professional Qualifications (NQF VPQ)' as well as for corresponding NQFs in other European countries. It serves as a frame of reference and enables comparison of Swiss qualifications with those of other European countries and vice versa.
The EQF-LLL was developed by the European Union. It is based on the Recommendation of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2008 on the establishment of the European Qualifications Framework for lifelong learning.
The EQF-LLL is comprised of eight reference levels. Each of these eight levels is defined by a set of descriptors indicating the learning outcomes for qualifications at the given level in any system of qualifications. Learning outcomes are defined in terms of 'Knowledge', 'Skills' and 'Competence'. The latter is understood as the ability to take responsibility and to work independently. Many European countries have used the EQF-LLL as the basis for development of their own NQFs. An up-to-date overview can be found on the EQF-LLL website.
In order to enable comparison of qualifications referenced to different NQFs (i.e. because not all NQFs have the same number of reference levels), each NQF is referenced to the EQF-LLL. Here, European countries use pre-established criteria to determine which NQF reference level corresponds to which EQF reference level. This mapping of national qualification frameworks to the European one is facilitated by a document referred to as an EQF referencing report, which is presented to the EU's EQF Advisory Group.
Switzerland successfully completed the process of referencing its NQF VPQ to the EQF-LLL when it presented its EQF Referencing Report in 2015. The eight levels of the NQF VPQ are perfectly aligned with all eight levels of the EQF-LLL. Therefore, the NQF VPQ reference level indicated in each certificate supplement for upper-secondary level vocational qualifications and each diploma supplement for tertiary-level professional qualifications matches to the corresponding level in the EQF-LLL.
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Google Assistant smart displays are one of the most intriguing new product categories in recent years, but they aren't that affordable. The Google Home Hub is the cheapest available at $150, but it's still a fair whack. At just $100, this 8" Lenovo Smart Display from Best Buy could be the perfect starting point.
If you want exquisite-sounding music in your life, Sonos is one of the best options out there, especially when it comes to a hassle-free and reliable multi-room setup. The only problem is that the hardware is rather expensive. Thankfully, Black Friday is here and there are a few enticing Sonos offers.
We've already detailed some of the best Google deals as we found out about them in the lead up to Black Friday, but now they've all gone live on the Google Store and at other retailers, so it's time for a comprehensive list of everything that's on offer.


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Deola's Corner: Another Week Of TV (Edition 11)
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DISCLAIMER: The following article contains spoilers from TV Shows and Movies, so if you detest spoilers, then I suggest you leave while you can. If you don't mind spoilers, feel free to enjoy, and by all means read on and lets ki-ki.
REVIEW OF THE WEEK: How To Get Away With Murder – S02E12 (It's A Trap)
You know how there was a time when most people legit thought that Annalise was Wes' mother? Lol. Such simpler times. Well, this week, we open with Wes going through the file that Annalise left on his doorstep; and then we of course flashback. So it turns out that the Charles Mahoney person accused of murder, well Annalise is representing him. It also turns out that Wes' mother, Rose was their cleaning lady and Annalise needed her to corroborate the dude's story, you know to provide his alibi for the murder of the dude's fiancée. PS: I think he totally did it.
Anyhow Rose tells her story and we see Mr. Charles in lockup telling his own story too. And they are so in sync, so you can already smell the fish with this two. Something is going on here.
Meanwhile back in the present time, Connor has taken the video that was sent to him to Annalise and I swear this scene is so funny. After seeing the video, Annalise point blank asks, "So what do you want me to do? I'm not in the video." LOL. She also says Laurel shot her (hmmm, I see we are still sticking with that story). Annalise also makes another observation; Connor isn't in the video. Connor asks "You think I sent this?" Annalise replies, "Anything is possible with you people." LMAO. After enough talking, he apologizes, and Annalise like the mother she is says, "Finally you remember your manners." She tells Bonnie to call the Keating 5 in, except Wes of course. We don't want anyone shooting anyone tonight!
Oh look, it's Laurel and Frank arguing over Frank's confession. Laurel says the only reason what they did – pinning Lila's death on Sam – was okay was because Sam did it. She doubts Frank did it, because why would he, what's his motive? Oh don't worry Lila, with regards to Sam, your conscience can rest easy; he may not have killed her with his hands but he ordered it, so he is still guilty. Frank gets a call, and before he can finish with the call, Queen Laurel has disappeared into the night.
Bonnie sends out the murder signal to all the kids. Laurel ignores her obviously. And so, back at the Keating house, we have 3 out of the 5 Keating kids. This is all falling to shit. Didn't they just promise each other in the last episode to stick together?
The kids are freaking out as usual. Asher suggests getting Oliver to hack Murder Cousin back. Hey Asher, SHUT THE FUCK UP AND GO FART SOMEWHERE! Kindly leave sweet Oliver out of your wahala! Annalise calms them down, telling them Murder Cousin didn't send the video to the cops but to them because it also proves he was there that night. She says, "So sit down take a deep breath and let mummy take care of it the way she always does." GBAM!
Laurel has ignored the murder signal from Bonnie and Wes has ignored his from Michaela. She gets to his room and he is neck deep in everything Charles Mahoney. Laurel asks him to tell her about Oga Charles. He says he doesn't know, that Annalise dropped the files there and he doesn't know why other than she wants to make him go crazy. LOL, Wes dear, I think we have passed that stage already. To Wes' credit, he does open up to Laurel, which is nice because that means less chance of him going all crazy on someone.
Just then, at the Keating house, Connor gets another email, from Murder Cousin. Dude wants 1 million dollars in the next 36 hours or he sends the video to the police. The demand comes with a new video too, and this one has Connor in it.
Flashback, and Annalise has bought Frank a suit and wants to take him with her to Ohio for her trial. Shocking stuff really. You mean there was a time when Frank wasn't the fashionable, smart-dressing, suit-wearing hunk he is today? Wow.
Laurel suggests a trip to Ohio. Wes is all, I am broke blah-blah-blah. Laurel whips out her card and she is like, Sit back bitch, I got this! They get to Ohio. (Side Note: That Ohio librarian though, she just looks like she knows where all the skeletons are buried. I like her already). Ehen, so Laurel types in Rose Gibbins, and Wes is like, No gurl, it's Rose Edmond. So it turns out he changed his last name after his foster family took him in after his mother's murder – oops, I mean suicide.
Flashback, and Annalise and Frank are prepping Rose for her testimony on the stand. Frank goes all Harvey Specter on Rose and she freaks out and says she no dey do again. Annalise tries to manipulate her by playing on her maternal instincts. LOL. E don tay wey Annalise dey play dirty. Rose impresses me here, she sees through what Annalise is doing and calls her out. Oh, it turns out that Rose is in the country illegally, because of course she is. Didn't you hear her accent? *RME* So she has terms, and Annalise takes those terms to the Mahoneys, who all seem like horrible, entitled, horrible, horrible, horrible people. Rose wants assurance that she doesn't get deported in exchange for her testimony. She also insists on testifying anonymously.
Asher is freaking out. He tells Bonnie he wants to take a plea deal or something, and I am just irritated. So what sort of deal does he suppose he will get that doesn't implicate the rest of the gang? I swear Asher can be quite the mumu.
Meanwhile Annalise drags Michaela to Murder Brother's house, AKA Murder Mansion. She needs some money for the ransom and that's how she plans to get it. They get to the mansion and Annalise tells Murder Brother that it's in all their interests to find Murder Cousin. But of course she will be needing a $250K retainer – CASH! LOL. Murder Brother buys this bullshit. She also tells him to go pay his sister a visit in prison to find out if there's anything she hasn't remembered to divulge about Murder Cousin. He does and – My God! – Murder Sister isn't looking so good. Remind me again why she is willing to go down for a crime she didn't commit? Murder Brother tells her he loves her, he asks if Murder Cousin killed their parents, and she replies, "Maybe I killed them myself, or maybe I killed them for Philip, because he is the brother that loved me the way I always wanted." Wait! Hold up! Did I hear that right? I swear these three children and the incest vibe they be give off, I can't deal.
Back in Ohio, Madam Librarian drags in a truckload of trial transcripts on the Mahoney murder for Laurel and Wes. This scene plays simultaneously with the actual trial from 10 years ago. They notice the anonymous witness on the transcript and correctly assume that it's Wes' mum, Rose. At the trial, it turns out she didn't even show up to testify anonymously. The two soon get ready to leave the library. Wes starts to put the pieces together. You see, Annalise needed Wes' mum as a witness in the Mahoney trial. It gets Rose killed, and leaves Wes an orphan. Annalise feels guilty and responsible for him, so that when he applies to Law School, she helps him get in. She even adds a fifth spot to her team so Wes can work with her, and she protects him even after he killed her husband. I get your mum killed, you kill my husband, it's all good! Bygones!
At the Keating house, seeing as it's already late and they aren't making any progress, Annalise tells the kids to all go home, have sex and do whatever makes them happy. And by God, they take her advice. Michaela goes to the Murder Mansion and gets it on with Murder Brother. Asher tries to get it on with Bonnie but she ain't interested and waves him away. Annalise takes her own advice, and prepares dinner for Nate and they get into a little argument about forgiveness, before getting it on. Connor is thinking of transferring to Stanford and he tells Ollie it's because Murder Cousin is stalking them, and he Ollie to come with him, after which they also get it on. And, oh look, it's Laurel and Wes in a car at night. Laurel bears her heart out about her father and Frank, and how she thinks Frank is just like her father. It's all emotional and then they are looking at each other, and I know what's coming and I am yelling for Murder Cousin to somehow show up and stop this from happening. But the idiot doesn't show up and they kiss. Mtchew!
Flashback, and Annalise goes to see Rose. She obviously doesn't want to see Annalise and she tells her to go away. And then Christophe shows up all cute, but momma tells him to go to bed. The young lad protests that they are supposed to watch TV and she tells him to gerrarahia! Kindly pay attention to the look on young Christophe's face as he leaves.
Last stop on the trip to Ohio, Laurel and Wes get the medical examiner and police reports on his mother's "suicide". Meanwhile it's the morning after and Annalise has a glow about her. Looks like she is taking Nate to Red Lobster, if you know what I am saying. She shows him the blackmail tape. He advises her to do nothing and call Murder Cousin's bluff, and that's exactly what they do. The deadline runs out and just as mumu Asher is doing his mumu victory dance, they get another email. This time it's a video of Annalise and Nate just from the previous night. Just then, Laurel fresh from that Ohio trip bursts into the Keating house demanding to speak to Annalise – ALONE! When alone, Laurel asks Annalise if she's known this whole time? Hian, what is this one talking about? She hands Annalise some paper that it turns out she took from the police report files in Ohio! She points to the paper and it reads: POTENTIAL HOMICIDE, PRIMARY SUSPECT – VICTIM'S 12 YEAR OLD SON. Wait, WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK!!! Laurel asks, "Is it true? Did Wes kill his mother?" SWEET HEAVENS, I CAN'T HANDLE THIS!
And just then, we see a flashback. Christophe is standing over his dying mother, with a bloody knife in his hand! She really should have let him watch that TV. Just saying.
1.Just as Frank was about to spill his guts about why he had to kill Lila, the bloody phone rang. If I had a penny for every time shit like this happens on TV. Not amused.
2. Frank's crying was so weird though. He really does love Laurel. Speaking of Laurel, do yourself a favor, honey, and don't fall for Wes' puppy dog act. Gurl he is crazy! Go back to Frank in peace biko.
3. Wes really is funny though. He still can't believe that Annalise doesn't want to see him. It's like he has actually bought into the lie that Laurel was the one that shot Annalise and not him.
4. Those Mahoneys though; when the mother started talking, I thought, Damn, she is awful! And then, the father said his own piece, and then I thought, Wow, the mother must be the nicer one in their marriage.
5. Asher was quite irritating and useless in this episode.
6. "My corporate attorneys told me not to hire you, but every judge and lawyer friend I know told me that we would need a woman if we had any chances of winning. And with a jury made mostly of minorities, a woman of color would be best. So I found you. Turns out there aren't a lot of women like you out there, which is why I went against my instinct and chose to ignore this" – he points at her pregnant belly – "Maybe it'd even make you more sympathetic to the jury, I thought. But now, don't give your people a bad name."
Just for this above statement, someone should make it their priority to murder the Mahoney Father. Where is Christophe when you need him?
7. Is it me or has Bonnie been off for a while now? She kinda gives off this 'I don't give a fuck' vibe these days? Where is the Bonnie that murdered Rebecca? Please I want her back, she was fun.
8. They've been planting the seeds for a Laurel and Wes hookup, but I seriously hoped they wouldn't go there. Isn't it possible for two people of the opposite sex to be just friends on a show? Jeez. Speaking of Queen Laurel, the more she talks about this father of hers, the more I wanna know what he is about.
9. PS: I don't think Wes killed his mother. I just think he found her and picked up the knife. So I believe that last scene was a fake-out.
Rating: 7/10 – I am really fascinated by the Mahoney case. The Mahoneys are also horrible, which means I enjoy watching them. The Hapstall murders have been drawn out for way too long, so much so that the Mahoney case from 10 years ago is now the more compelling story. Laurel and Wes' trip to Ohio was also fun to watch. So now, that's three more episodes to go, guys. This one was a good episode that built on last week's. Next week, we get to find out who killed Wes' mother once and for all.
HIGHLIGHTS OF TV THIS WEEK
1.April and Jackson Character episode (Grey's Anatomy): Since it's a show with such a huge cast, every once in a while, we get this character-centric episodes which are mostly cool. This week, the focus shifted unto Jackson and April, and how their marriage crumbled, how what led to the death of the marriage wasn't just one blow but several accumulated blows over time. The performances by Sarah Drew (April Kepner) and Jessie Williams (Jackson Avery) were wonderful enough to carry the episode. Neither April nor Jackson are characters I particularly like. I have always thought they were an ill-matched couple and this episode only goes to show why. It also tries to balance out the faults in the marriage, but as for who was mostly at fault, I'll go with April. Last I checked, she was married to Jackson, and they experienced this massive tragedy together – their son dying. But April never once bothered to check with how Jackson was feeling. She even went as far as to say that Jackson's level of devastation wasn't as much as hers. LOL, where does she get off? She then decides to abandon him and travel to Jordan, not once but twice, despite him begging her not to. And then after she comes back, she expects everything to be completely okay. If she just once managed to look up out of her selfish ass, she'd realise how much she fucked up. I would have been happy with them just splitting up and moving on, but alas, this is Shondaland and of course, a pregnancy had to be thrown into the mix to cause future complications.
2. Anyone left to root for? (Scandal): There was a time when Scandal gave you legitimate people to root for – Olivia, Mellie, David Rosen, Quinn, Huck, all people who at one time despite their flaws were worth rooting for. Gone are those days, as everyone on this show is simply just irredeemable. It seems the show is now instead on a mission to see who can be the most evil. Take Cyrus for example. He's always been a monster but – damn! – he took it to new heights in this episode. Killing three police officers and basically destroying that adorable child's childhood and possibly future just to get some obscure governor some national recognition? And then, there is David Rosen, who is frankly the worst these days. Is the sex with Lizzie so good that it's turned him into a total idiot? Then, there is Fitz, who still remains a useless character. Point is, a show has to give you someone to root for, and when there isn't, then we have a problem. PS. Is something going on with Cyrus and Tom, the B6-13 secret service agent, or did he just feel like strolling out in just a towel?
3. They tried it (Madam Secretary): One of the reasons why I love this show is the McCord marriage. It's slowly become my favorite coupling on TV. Thing is, showrunners often feel like the best way to create drama is to cause some trouble for fan favorite couples. You know, kill one of them off or throw a cheating storyline in there. This is almost always the wrong decision. Take House of Cards for example. The Underwoods have such a unique marriage and that's always been one of the things that intrigued me about the show. It should come as no surprise that when the showrunners decided to cause a rift between them, the show suffered for it. It's really simple: If it ain't broke, don't even go near it let alone attempt to fix it. Thankfully it seems the McCords are going to be fine. No joke, Madam Secretary, don't bloody try it!
4. Nail Biting Drama (Suits): Suits keeps upping the ante this season. S05E15 was no different. It's so good! It's this way because there is so much at stake! The firm and literally every character that we've come to love over the last 5 season. Mike Ross though is trying my patience. If he does take the deal that Anita Gibbs gave him, I believe it would be the wrong decision. I think the Jury will find him not guilty, which will be rendered useless if he takes the deal. May we also all get a bae that is as loving, supportive and loyal as Rachel. That chick is all in and her passionate plea in this episode got to me. It wasn't shocking to me that Louis would record his conversation with Harvey; he's that much of a weasel. I am glad he came to his senses in the end though. What is more shocking is that Harvey didn't see through Louis' act and suspect that he was wearing some sort of wire. If Mike does take the deal and goes to jail for two years, then I suspect Season 6 will feature a time jump. But we won't know anything for sure till next week's season finale. Fingers crossed.
5. Courtney B. Vance comes through! (American Crime Story): Finally someone legitimately impresses me. Sarah Paulson as Marcia Clark has been doing a bang-up job, but Courtney B. Vance as Johnnie Cochran really was the star of this week's episode. Frankly, Cuba Gooding Jr. as OJ Simpson, John Travolta as Robert Shapiro and Peter Schwimmer as Robert Kardashian were doing nothing for me. Courtney's introduction into the dream team is exactly what the show needed, as it's added some much needed fire. The story is moving on into the trials and I am so ready to watch Courtney in action. This case really was about race from start to finish, and it was interesting seeing the jury selection play out. I mean I know how this turns out, but Marcia Clark and the prosecution needed to stop seeing this case as a slam dunk and take it seriously. They underestimate the power of Johnnie Cochran's race angle and it's going to bite them in the ass. PS: Joseph Saviro as Fred Goldman is also one to watch out for. He played the heck out of that angry grieving father role and I want to see more of him. Connie Briton as Faye Resnick was neither here nor there for me, just a meh. Either way, I can't wait to see how this all unfolds.
6. Too real? Too emotional? (American Crime): If you haven't started watching the second season of this anthology series, then you're on a long thing. This show is so nonchalant in the way it deals with issues that I wouldn't expect to see on network TV, and it does it so well. What I also enjoy is how less time is spent on the actual crime; instead it's focused on the people the crime has affected. It definitely brings a whole new perspective to how we humans act when hit by adversities. Take Emily Bergl's character for example. She plays the mum of the accused. She basically finds out her son is accused of rape and her anger is less at the accusation that her son might be a rapist and more at the fact that her son is gay. I find her character to be absolutely fascinating as it gives me an insight on how the homophobe thinks. In one episode, she says to her husband after her son has just attempted suicide, "You know what I keep thinking, I keep thinking, if Peter hadn't been there when Eric took those pills, if he hadn't found him – I do, I think that. We could have at least buried him as our son. We can't even take him to church anymore. We should have been at church more, and you should have been around more, taught him how to be a man." Her husband then suggests that they need to help their son get better. She replies, "Better how? How does he get better? This – this thing – it doesn't go away. They don't get better." Then she looks at her husband with mounting suspicion and asks, "Did you ever touch him? Because they have to get it from somewhere."
LOL! This woman would rather her son dies than deal with him being gay. She also thinks being gay doesn't make him a man. And then what seems to be the most unbelievable thing to her is that her son couldn't be born this way, he had to have gotten this "affliction" from somewhere. What's worse? She goes as far as to accuse her husband of sexually abusing their son thus making him gay.
As if that isn't enough though, she decides to then continue corrupting her youngest son with her homophobia in this week's episode. She plans to take the youngest (Peter) away from his father and brother; she says to him, "This family is sick, your brother is not well, your father is not well. I don't want anything to happen to you. When young Peter asks, "What's wrong with dad?", she says, "He has got problems, he did things to your brother, he is the reason that Eric is the way he is."
This thing called ignorance is real. She yet again brings forth this sick accusation without any proof because that is far more likely than her son being gay naturally. What's sad is that she has implanted the seed of hate in the young one and so the circle of homophobia continues. What's even sadder, she believes she is doing the right thing. You see the thing is, no one is born with hate in their hearts; someone or society plants the seeds in there and it grows. This week's episode also interwove interviews of survivors of real life school shootings with the going-ons in the episode to devastating effect. Truly a show worth checking out!
Superstore renewal: NBC has renewed the America Ferrera-led comedy for a second season. Superstore is a cute and smart little show, so I am glad and even surprised by this considering the ratings were far from stellar. No word on Eva Longoria's Telenovela though.
America's Next Top Model lives on: So after the CW cancelled the show, Tyra Banks obviously went network shopping and VH1 has decided to pick the show up. Although Tyra says she will be producing the show, she will no longer be hosting.
PERFORMER OF THE WEEK: ENTIRE CAST OF AMERICAN CRIME – AMERICAN CRIME (S02E08)
No kidding! Every single performer was on their A game – Felicity Huffman, Lili Taylor, Joey Pollari, Connor Jessup, Timothy Hutton. Regina King in particular put in her best performance this season in an emotional monologue. This has been going on for the entire season now, but this particular episode highlighted that fact. The strength of this show, besides the writing, is the fact that every single cast member, no matter how small their role is, is brilliant.
OSCARS ROUNDUP
Hollywood's biggest night has come and gone. Chris Rock hosted and I think overall he did a good job. This was an Academy Award ceremony with a huge elephant in the room – the diversity controversy. So whether he liked it or not, he had to tackle the issue, and I believe he did so quite well. My main issue with his opening monologue however was that the entire monologue was focused on the #OscarsSoWhite issue. I would have preferred he switched topics and talked about something else after he had touched on the main issue. What was funnier than his actual jokes, which were only decent by the way, were the plastic smiles on the faces of the celebrities. Some of them did pull off the best acting we'll see from them all year.
At some point, Stacey Dash appeared from nowhere and said something about "Black History Month" and disappeared. I have never cringed so hard in my life. I still don't understand what her appearance was supposed to be – a bit or what? I don't get it.
The winners were as expected, with the only surprise being Mark Rylance (Bridge Of Spies) who won for Best Supporting Actor over favorite, Sylvester Stallone. Alicia Vikander (The Danish Girl) and Brie Larson (Room) both won their first Oscars for Supporting Actress and Lead Actress respectively. Alejandro Inarritu (The Revenant) won for Best Director for the second successive year, after winning last year for Birdman. Inside Out won for Best Animated Feature.
Sam Smith's James Bond Theme, Writings On The Wall, won for Best Original Song. In his speech, he said he read somewhere that no out performer had won an Oscar before; he thought he was the first. Obviously Sam Smith doesn't know how to use Google. Just off the top of my head, I know there's Dustin Lance Black (Oscar winner for Best Original Screenplay for the movie Milk, and Tom Daley's fiancé) and a certain Elton John. Congratulations and nice try Sam. LOL
Ex Machina won for Best Visual Effects; deserved award for a beautiful movie. Ex Machina cost 15million dollars to make. It is proof that you don't need 140 million dollars (Yes, I am looking at you, Gods Of Egypt) to make decent visual effects.
Spotlight won for Best Picture, and the one the entire world was waiting for, Leonardo DiCaprio won for Lead Actor (The Revenant). I am legitimately happy for Leo, completely deserved, but I'm sad for all the memes that we will never see again.
Mad Max was the biggest winner of the night with 6 awards, The Revenant with 3 and Spotlight with 2.
That Chris Rock, Jada Pinkett Smith/Will smith shade though? LMAO!
And that's it for the week folks, sound off in the comments!
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Shondaland was just there for me last week. I wasn't feeling all of their shows especially scandal. I haven't even finished watching the last episode of scandal.
I'm all caught up with American Crime, thanks for introducing it. I know I should marvel at the acting and writing of the series but I was angry while watching it and even after doing so, I was angry for a long time especially at Felicity Huffman and her school.
As for Jackson and April, even though April was at fault, I don't think it was right for them to get a divorce. I mean she was back and willing to work things out and Jackson was just being stubborn and hurt.
OAN: Dee did you also think Jackson was getting married to someone else when the episode started?
Yeah I did. The whole episode format threw me for a loop at first, the whole rewinding and forwarding thing. But I got used to it midway and enjoyed parts of the episode.
Mad Max won all the awards, except the ones it truly deserved: Best Picture and Best Director. I also think Inside Out should have won for Best Original Screenplay. ' Til it happens to you' should have won instead of that useless song. Sam Smith really isn't as smart as he thinks.
OAN: It was weird seeing Frank cry, but also kinda cute.
As Laurel and Wes were having their moment in the car, I could see that kiss coming from a mile off. And then they started looking at each other one kain one kain, and I began praying for thunder to strike, a dead body to drop on the car. Heck! A phone should ring.
But no. They just had to kiss. And it's score 1 for Wes' puppy face act. Those two had better not end up a couple, I refuse to approve of such a match.
Lol. I saw the kiss coming too and wished it didn't happen. I hope they don't make much out of it in the coming episodes
Hi Deola, because of this series, i discovered an amazing movie "the normal heart" i'd appreciate if you put up other such movies. Thanks!!


420 Queenz opened the doors to their first bricks and mortar store in Kreuzberg, Berlin on Monday, December 4th 2017.
The store is located in Dudenstraße 32a on the border between Kreuzberg and Schöneberg and is directly attached to Kreuzbergs scenic Victoria Park which is a great place to spend sunny afternoons relaxing over good food, good wine and of course good smoke.
The store carries a decent selection of papers, pipes, chillums, bongs, grinders and other smoking accessories. It also carries a small range of psychedelic women's apparel that will be sure to pique your interest.
The store is currently open for winter hours of 1 pm to 6 pm and will expand those hours in February or March significantly.


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Work & Co
Work & Co (work.co) defines and launches digital products millions of people love using every day. We've become the go-to technology and design partner for many of the world's most respected companies, including Google, Epic Games, IKEA, Apple, Lyft, Equinox, YouTube, T-Mobile, Acorns, Etsy and Planned Parenthood.
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
"I'm able to evaluate testing techniques, improve strategies and shape our growing QA discipline. Being a part of teams on day one, having dedicated testing environments, and baking testing time into product roadmaps makes my work gratifying."
Unqork
Unqork is a DIY Enterprise SaaS platform that enables users to build dynamic software applications without writing a single line of code. Our intuitive drag-and-drop interface allows for users to build enterprise-scale software in a matter of weeks and make changes or enhancements on the fly. The possibilities are endless!
Health Insurance Benefits
"My favorite part of Unqork is that I truly believe we are improving our client's work experiences. I have experienced the frustrations that are inherent in legacy systems & I love providing them with an innovative, fast and awe inspiring solution."
Quartet Health
Healthtech + Information Technology
Our mission is to improve the lives of people with mental health conditions through technology and services. We know it's hard for people to get the right mental health care. Quartet makes it easier.
"It's a rewarding feeling — applying my technical skills to the very difficult challenge of improving access to mental healthcare."
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Big Data + Machine Learning
<intent> provides real-time predictions for ecommerce. Using machine learning to predict likelihood to convert, <intent> powers decisions that deliver better experiences for users and maximizes revenue and loyalty.
Fitness Subsidies
Reonomy
Reonomy leverages big data, partnerships and machine learning to connect the fragmented, disparate world of commercial real estate. By providing unparalleled access to property intelligence, Reonomy products empower individuals, teams, and companies to unlock insights and discover new opportunities.
"Every morning, I'm genuinely excited to come to work. Even the challenges we face are exciting, each one getting us closer to our goal. We have an opportunity to do something big, and I feel lucky to be a part of such an inspiring group of people!"
EquiLend
EquiLend's services are designed to increase efficiency and automation in the global securities finance marketplace. From our global trading platform (NGT) and our Post-Trade Suite, to our market data (DataLend) and EquiLend Clearing Services businesses, our products deliver global access to liquidity, scalability and reduced risk.
"I've never experienced a more motivating work environment than here. People at EquiLend are working hard, but the main thing is, they are happy to work hard, to be creative, to build this house. "
YieldStreet
YieldStreet is changing the way wealth is created, providing access to investments historically unavailable to most investors. We believe our technology platform creates a unique experience for investors at every level and provides valuable diversification and strength to most portfolios.
"Working at YieldStreet gives me the opportunity to work on a variety of exciting projects with a group of talented and driven individuals. Leadership works hard to foster employee engagement, and there's ample opportunity for learning and advancement"
eCommerce + Edtech
Teachable is an instructor-focused online course platform that lets course creators build and sell courses on any topic. Our hundreds of thousands of instructors are on track to earn more than $300M to in 2019, up from $30m in 2016, and we've raised $12.5m+ from a group of top venture investors.
"Since I started here, my knowledge and skills have developed more than I ever could have imagined. I don't think any other company could help one accelerate in their career as much as Teachable can.
HyperScience
Artificial Intelligence + Machine Learning
We leverage the latest in Machine Learning to help Fortune 1000 companies unlock the power of automation. By reducing the costs and clerical errors associated with manual entry, our solution enables faster response times, improved customer experience, and greater revenue opportunities.
"From the moment you start at HyperScience, you're part of the
team. It's rare to be surrounded by such smart, hard working people who are all working towards the same goal. It keeps you on your toes and pushes you forward in the best way possible.
Schrödinger, Inc.
Schrödinger is a leading provider of advanced molecular simulations and enterprise software solutions and services for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and materials science research. The predictive power of Schrödinger's software allows scientists to accelerate their research and development, reduce research costs, and make novel discoveries.
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Haven Life
Fintech + Insurance
Haven Life is a MassMutual-backed startup that offers an easy, dependable and affordable way to buy life insurance online. Our mission is to make life less hard for our customers and employees. Being wholly owned by a Fortune 500 company like MassMutual allows us to innovate at the speed of a startup, while still providing stability and security.
"I had a baby last year, and it has been so wonderful to return to office. My team has been incredibly supportive of my transition back. If I can't spend my days with my little guy, I couldn't imagine a better place to be. "
Digital Media + Information Technology
fuboTV is the fastest growing video streaming startup, backed by some of the world's largest media companies, and is reinventing live television for the entire household in the cord cutting era.
Bluecore
Bluecore is a retail marketing technology company that is reimagining the way retailers communicate with shoppers. We provide more than 400 retailers, including Staples, Tommy Hilfiger, The North Face, TomboyX, and Bass Pro Shops a fundamentally different email solution that replaces manual processes with an intelligent, AI-driven workflow.
"Bluecore is a great place to accelerate your career and grow with smart, ambitious individuals. Since we're a startup, we have flexibility to learn and contribute beyond our typical day-to-day roles, allowing us to expand our skill set and grow! "
White Ops
Security + Software
We're all hackers. This doesn't mean we all hold a key to the Internet (although one of our founders does), but it does require approaching problems in unconventional ways. Our patented technology detects and prevents sophisticated online fraud. By reducing the incentives for crime, we are making the Internet a better place.
""We have an active and sophisticated adversary that always keeps us on our toes and our applications have to handle millions of queries per second. This is a unique problem domain that requires a distinctive set of tools to solve.""
Blockchain + Fintech
Paxos is modernizing finance by mobilizing assets and simplifying settlement. Paxos also owns and operates the first fully-regulated crypto asset exchange, itBit, that focuses on trading and custody of crypto assets for institutional investors.
"There is a great energy at Paxos. People come to work determined to solve big problems, build killer technology and change the financial world for the better! Efforts have an immediate impact. It feels awesome to be a part of something significant."
eCommerce + Marketing Tech
Yotpo, the leading eCommerce marketing platform, helps thousands of brands like Rebecca Minkoff, MVMT, and Steve Madden accelerate direct-to-consumer growth. Our single-platform approach integrates data-driven solutions for reviews, visual UGC, loyalty, referrals, and more, empowering brands to create smart, higher-converting customer experiences.
"The best part about working at Yotpo is the people. We all work very hard to help the company continue to grow by providing the best to our clients, all while still having fun.
Consumer Web + Fintech
Betterment is one of the largest independent online financial advisors. Our mission is to empower customers to make the most of their money, so they can live better. We are realizing this mission by building a world-class financial planning and investment tools that are available to everyone, not only the ultra-wealthy.
ComplyAdvantage
Fintech + Natural Language Processing
We're a high-growth Fintech SAAS start-up that uses cutting edge AI, natural language processing and machine learning to revolutionize the way companies protect themselves from criminals, terrorists and money launderers.
"ComplyAdvantage has the greatest culture that I have ever experienced. Growth and self-development are strongly encouraged. I also feel like my viewpoints are taken seriously and considered as we grow."
Cockroach Labs
Cloud + Software
Databases are the beating heart of every business in the world. Cockroach Labs is the team behind CockroachDB, an open source, distributed SQL database. We strive to build infrastructure that keeps pace with the world, so developers can focus on what matters most: building the best products.
Greenhouse Software
HR Tech + Software
People are the fundamental source of value for business today. The smartest and fastest-growing companies know Talent is their competitive advantage. Greenhouse provides the technology, resources and expertise to make every company great at hiring.
TpT is the world's most popular online marketplace for original educational resources. More than 3 out of 4 U.S. teachers come to TpT to access over 3 million resources for all aspects of PreK-12 education. What began as a humble exchange for teachers looking to share lesson plans is now an education powerhouse serving 6 million teachers worldwide.
"Every month a different team in the office will host a Teacher's Lounge. These can be anything ranging from a pumpkin-carving contest, to Office Olympics, where teams of TpT-er's represented a variety of different countries to compete for Office Olympic gold. "
Big Data + Information Technology
CB Insights fuses machine learning, algorithms, data and visualizations together to help large enterprises ask, answer and articulate compelling answers to difficult questions - about growth, about competition and about the markets and technologies of the future.
"I joined CBI because the team cares about clients, a lot. I'm grateful for co-founders' who lead the #HelpfulHumbleHuman culture by example, co-workers who challenge me, and clients who love us back."
Common is the nation's leading community-driven property manager, improving city living across 6 cities and for over 800 members. Using our signature approach to perfecting the modern rental experience, Common designs and operates co-living and traditional apartments across the United States.
"I was very intrigued by the idea that there's an opportunity for innovation in the housing sector. As a designer, the most fascinating part of working at Common is the direct access to our end users."
Digital Media + eCommerce
We are the world's largest video marketplace, providing footage, inspiration, and resources content creators need to tell their stories in film, tv, advertising, social media, online video, and beyond. With >17 million video clips, award-winning tools, and integrations for video-editing software, Pond5 is the go-to video marketplace worldwide.
We are on a mission to make reading accessible and engaging for all students. We're an edtech company that brings together digital content with integrated assessments and insights. The result is more engaged readers—and engaged readers are better learners.
"As a young person of color who works in design and technology, I'm the product of confidence instilled early on, largely through embracing the written word. Not to sound cheesy, but working on a product like Newsela gives me the opportunity to help."
Fundera
Fundera is a marketplace for small business financial solutions. We provide business owners with expert insights and tailored options - from loans to credit cards to bank accounts - so they can shop, compare, and make the smartest financial choices for their businesses.
"Fundera does a great job at rewarding and recognizing employees for their contributions to the company and success in their individual roles. This quarter alone, I received a trophy at our company-wide meeting, an all-expense paid vacation and went to a top performers dinner with Fundera's leadership team."
Domio
Domio is a technology platform focused on the travel sector. We're building branded apartment-hotels with a mission to bring people together through group travel.
"Domio has quickly become home for me. Nothing beats a beautiful environment to work in with people who lift you up. They help you strive for bigger achievements than you thought possible—that's what Domio is all about!
Dashlane is a mobile and desktop app that gives you a shortcut for everything you do online. Log in instantly, fly through forms, and breeze through checkouts on every device you own without compromising on security.
"We all have a voice that is valued across the company. The thing I enjoy most is working together as a team to solve interesting business problems that make an impact.
eCommerce + Retail
Resident is a house of direct-to-consumer brands in the home goods space. The company owns and operates multiple brands catering to different consumer furnishing needs including Nectar, DreamCloud, Awara, and more. At Resident, we are relentless in our passion to provide our customers with better choices when it comes to everyday home products.
"Resident has been a place where I've expanded my knowledge and grown as a strategic employee. The office ambiance makes me excited to come to work every morning and the people here are some of the brightest people I have ever met. "
Fintech + Mobile
We're one of the fastest-growing investing and banking apps in the U.S. STASH is a digital-first financial services platform that unites investing, banking, and education into one seamless experience. By breaking down barriers and building transparent, technology-driven products, we help the 99% reach their financial goals.
"Many companies talk about culture, user-focus, and disruption, but few live up to those lofty ideals in the day-to-day. Stash is one of the select few innovating on every front: opening the stuffy, archaic financial sector to the underserved. "
Rokt
Rokt is the global leader in e-commerce marketing technology. When customers are buying online, they increasingly expect more personalized and relevant experiences. We unlock the hidden potential in every single Transaction Moment™.
Riskified
Fintech + Machine Learning
Riskified is the AI platform powering the eCommerce revolution. We use cutting-edge technology, machine-learning algorithms, and behavioral analytics to identify legitimate customers and keep them moving toward checkout. Riskified has reviewed hundreds of millions of transactions and approved billions of dollars of revenue for merchants.
"It's the kind of environment where people want to be and work -- where people collaborate, innovate, challenge each other, respecting and considering the other's ideas, strengths, and opinions. I'm proud of the success we've had so far. "
Policygenius
Policygenius is a NYC-based tech startup that makes it easy to compare and buy insurance online. Since 2014, we've raised over $52 million of venture capital, established ourselves as a pioneer in Fintech and helped more than 4.5 million people get vital coverage for their families.
"I love coming in every day & working with amazing, talented people. Everyone here is motivated to build products that have a huge impact on customers. It's fulfilling to know that the software I develop helps people make tough financial decisions."
Blink Health
Our website and mobile app are transforming the way Americans access and pay for their prescription medications. By using technology to lower costs, we make it possible for people all over the country to stay in control of their health — each and every day.
Knotel is the world's workspace platform. We believe a company's space should enable their growth. Making long-term leases a thing of the past, Knotel designs, builds, and operates custom spaces for established and growing brands, so they can be free to grow their businesses at will and build what's never been built.
"People come to Knotel to innovate and have an impact. We hire builders - people who aren't afraid to fail and push each other to reach our common goals."
Events + Information Technology
Meetup brings people together in thousands of cities to do more of what they want to do in life. It is organized around one simple idea: when we get together and do the things that matter to us, we're at our best. And that's what Meetup does. It brings people together to do, explore, teach and learn the things that help them come alive.
"On the Machine Learning team we are sifting through events (~84,000 a week!) to personalize the experience for every user. We tackle engineering problems such as understanding a user's interests and the kind of events they are interested in."
Aircall is on a mission is to redefine the business phone. We are an advanced cloud-based phone system, complete business phone, and call center software — all wrapped up in one single tool.
"It feels great to be part of this team - being surrounded with very talented, diverse, and dedicated people. We all very aligned on the vision and willing to make it happen - no matter what!"
Socure
Artificial Intelligence + Fintech
Socure is the leader in high-assurance digital identity verification. The company's predictive analytics platform applies artificial intelligence and machine learning to trusted online/offline sources including email, phone, address, IP address, social media and traditional GLBA/DPPA data to authenticate identities in real-time.
Marketing Tech + Software
Movable Ink helps digital marketers create visual experiences that move people. More than 700 of the world's most innovative brands rely on Movable Ink's visual experience platform to automate the creation of unique on-brand experiences for each consumer across email, web, and display. Learn more at movableink.com!
"Over the past 3 years, I've provided strategy & implementation of our amazing product. It's rare to find a place where you feel both supported & heard like I do at MI. Plus, my career growth is prioritized on the same level as my work/life balance!"
HR Tech + Payments
We take the busyness out of running a business. Justworks helps entrepreneurs and businesses grow with confidence by giving them access to big-company benefits, automated payroll, HR tools, and compliance support — all in one place.
"One particular manager that I had really took me under his wing and mentored me... Now that I lead a team, I value the hard work, openness, and honesty that my manager identified in me."
HR Tech + Information Technology
Namely is an all-in-one HR platform for mid-sized companies—designed to be used by everyone, every day. Our platform is used by some of the world's most innovative & exciting companies in media, technology. At Namely, we all have one thing in common: we come to work ready to fulfill our mission to help mid-sized companies build a better
"The start-up tech culture at Namely was one of the reasons that initially attracted me to the company and to pursue the opportunity! There are so many social events throughout the year - monthly Team and Company All Hands, team outings and dinners, donations and drives, an annual Holiday Party, sports leagues, and more!"
Mobile + Software
Button is the mobile commerce optimization platform that enables companies to drive revenue through commerce in their mobile apps and websites.
Hardware + Information Technology
Latch is the world's first fully integrated system dedicated to bringing seamless access to every door in a modern building. We provide residents and property managers with unprecedented flexibility and security through smarter hardware, software, and services.
Enterprise Web + Marketing Tech
Conductor helps businesses attract more customers by providing insights into what people are searching for online. Conductor's platform and services turn search data into recommended actions, empowering marketers to create and optimize content that helps people while also driving visibility and revenue.
3D Printing + Consumer Web
Enabling product creation at scale is the core of Shapeways' innovative technology platform. By leveraging a global network of cutting-edge digital manufacturing and material partners, Shapeways continues to be a proven leader in advanced additive manufacturing [3D Printing] solutions.
"I am surrounded with intelligent and fun people and many of whom have become more than colleagues. The projects are often challenging and I am continuously learning and growing every day"
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Logistics + Software
Transfix is the leading freight marketplace that's transforming the $800 billion trucking industry, connecting shippers to a national network of reliable carriers. Fortune 500 companies such as Anheuser-Busch, Unilever, and Target rely on Transfix to handle their most important FTL freight needs.
"The people who make up our company are passionate about their jobs; they're creating a culture that pushes everyone towards new and innovative solutions to our industry's unique problems. For these reasons, Transfix is the ideal workplace for me."
Consumer Web + eCommerce
Harry's is a global CPG company that is dedicated to creating amazing products for today's consumers. From our iconic Harry's men's brand to our women's brand Flamingo and beyond, we are constantly innovating and looking for new ways to answer consumer needs.
"Inspired by the Winter Olympics, we're currently holding our own Harry's Olympics. It's completely ridiculous and incredibly fun! We also have happy hours, breakfasts, lunch and learns, and team offsites. I love joining smaller groups that connect me with people I don't work with everyday. "
Fintech + Payments
Paxful is one of the world's leading peer-to-peer Bitcoin marketplaces and a universal money translator. Our mission is social justice through financial freedom worldwide. Powered by people and blockchain technology, not big banks, we offer support for a payment system that empowers merchants and e-commerce shoppers.
CreatorIQ
Information Technology + Marketing Tech
Our Enterprise Creator Cloud enables intelligent creator discovery, streamlines end-to-end workflow, ensures brand safety, and drives meaningful measurement. Powerful enough for the world's biggest enterprises and nimble enough for its most innovative, our clients include Airbnb, CVS, Dell, Disney, Mattel, Salesforce, and more.
"I enjoy waking up and coming into work every day! The environment is motivating, collaborative, respectful, and knowledgeable, with a fantastic group of people!"
Resy
Food + Mobile
Resy is a reservations platform, built and powered by restaurant lovers. Our mission is to power the world's best restaurants, using technology to imagine the future of hospitality. With Resy, you're an insider — and the amazing world of restaurants is just two taps away.
"The team at Resy is passionate, ambitious, smart, and incredibly hardworking. If you want to grow your skills set and career while working in a fun and collaborative environment, then Resy is the place for you."


The Equifax hack is threatening to create a massive holiday headache for shoppers and retailers alike.
The trove of personal data from 143 million Americans that got exposed at the credit-monitoring giant is a gold mine for criminals, who can use it to break into the checkout profiles shoppers have created on retail sites, security experts say.
That's because one particular brand of cybercrime against shopping sites, called "account takeover," thrives on exactly the kind of data that's been spilled at Equifax — namely, shoppers' names, e-mail addresses, credit card information and preferences.
Earlier this year, Toys 'R' Us locked 4,000 of its online customers out of their accounts and told them to reset their passwords after the retailer saw unusual activity on the accounts — an indication that someone was trying to access them in multiple ways, said a cybersecurity expert at Toys 'R' Us who asked not to be identified.
To make matters worse, most retailers won't notice a problem until customers call to complain about charges on their account that they didn't make.
Sometimes, shoppers are forced to eat the cost if they don't notice the charge quickly. But retailers typically bear the brunt of the scams as they're forced to refund customers.
"I'm worried that we will be losing money and spending time fighting fraud instead of selling clothes," Ovadia Labaton, vice president of strategy at Kidbox, a clothing subscription service, said at a recent panel discussion on retail fraud.
Typically, a cybercriminal uses hacked information to pose as a customer at his or her favorite store and make charges against that person's account. Over the last six weeks, Forter has seen a spike in account takeover incidents that are likely a result of the Equifax data breach, according to Reitblat.
The rich Equifax data that are now in hackers' hands make it especially easy for fraudsters to decipher consumers' passwords because most people use family members' names, birthdays and phone numbers — all basic information that's frequently contained in the Equifax reports.
"Retailers usually don't have good authentication technology, and consumers make it easier for the fraudsters by using the same combination of e-mail and passwords," according to Reitblat.